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Adani Green Energy — growth velocity, market scrutiny

19Apr

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ESG

Adani Green Energy — growth velocity, market scrutiny

By Newscript News Network August 25, 2025 Quarterly numbers rarely tell the whole story, but Adani Green Energy’s Q1 FY26 stood out. Energy sales jumped 42% year-on-year, revenue from power supply rose 31% to ₹3,312 crore, and EBITDA margins held at a stunning 92.8%. The operational base has scaled to 15.8 GW, up 45% on last year. Much of the action is at Khavda in Gujarat, where AGEL is building what it claims will be a 30 GW renewable park — already 5.6 GW operational. “This is one of the world’s largest single-site RE developments,” CEO Ashish Khanna told investors. The group has also pressed the ESG button, highlighting its FTSE Russell ESG rank of No.1 within Alternative Electricity and recognition at Reuters’ Global Energy Transition Awards. These may not change cash flo...

When Oil and Tariffs Collide: India’s Energy Gamble in a Tense Trade World

19Apr

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Geopolitics, Oil & Gas Industry

When Oil and Tariffs Collide: India’s Energy Gamble in a Tense Trade World

By Pallab Bhattacharya Newscript | August 6, 2025 Oil prices are rising. The rupee is falling. And India’s central bank is walking a policy tightrope. All it took was a fresh burst of tariff threats from former US President Donald Trump, this time aimed squarely at India, to jolt global commodity and currency markets. As of August 6, 2025, Brent crude hovered around $69 per barrel—rebounding from five-week lows—while the Indian rupee slumped 1.18% against the dollar in a single week. Foreign exchange reserves fell sharply by $9.3 billion to $688.9 billion. For a country importing over 89.1% of its crude oil needs, this is more than noise. With domestic production languishing at roughly 573,000 barrels per day, against consumption of over 5.05 to 5.3 million barr...

ONGC JOINED HANDS WITH TATA POWER RENEWABLES TO DEVELOP BATTERY STORAGE

19Apr

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Oil & Gas Industry

ONGC JOINED HANDS WITH TATA POWER RENEWABLES TO DEVELOP BATTERY STORAGE

Tata Power Renewable Energy and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation have joined forces to develop large-scale battery storage, marking a decisive step by India’s biggest oil producer into clean energy. The agreement was signed at India Energy Week in February, as ONGC faces growing pressure to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Chairman Arun Kumar Singh said energy storage was vital to stabilise the grid as more solar and wind capacity comes online. ONGC has set a goal of 10GW of renewable power by 2030 and pledged net zero emissions by 2038. Tata Power adds operational know-how. It runs India’s largest solar-battery plant, a 100MW facility with 120MWh of storage in Chhattisgarh. Chief executive Deepesh Nanda said the partnership would scale solutions across utilities, industrial consume...

NTPC — incremental but relentless march into green

19Apr

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Power

NTPC — incremental but relentless march into green

By Newscript News Network August 25, 2025 The latest step in NTPC’s green expansion is modest on paper: a 50 MW solar addition at Bhuj, Gujarat, commissioned on 24 August. But the detail matters: it pushes total installed capacity to 83,341 MW and demonstrates cadence in execution. Behind the scenes, New Delhi has widened NTPC’s purse strings. The government has delegated investment powers up to ₹20,000 crore for renewable energy projects. This trims approval delays and aligns with the utility’s ambition of 60 GW renewable capacity by 2032. Storage is the other piece. Subsidiary THDC India has brought Unit II (250 MW) of the Tehri pumped storage project into commercial operation, following Unit I in June. Officials note it is India’s first variable-speed facility, critical for...

India Energy & Climate Comprehensive Briefing

19Apr

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Environmental Accountability, News Update

India Energy & Climate Comprehensive Briefing

Executive Summary India’s energy sector in 2025 reflects rapid diversification and new challenges. Oil and gas remain central, but import dependence has pushed focus toward **LNG imports India** and diversified crude sourcing. **Coal production India** surpassed one billion tonnes, ensuring supply security, though transport infrastructure constraints persist. **Renewable energy in India** posted record growth, with rooftop solar and wind gaining momentum alongside major policy changes such as the removal of pooled tariffs. Clean electricity accounted for 25% of generation in H1 2025. Meanwhile, **climate change impact India** intensified, from devastating monsoon floods to record internal displacements and worsening heat stress. The Sundarbans and India’s coastline highlight urgent ...

Oil India: Modest Discoveries, Cautious Partnerships

19Apr

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News Update

Oil India: Modest Discoveries, Cautious Partnerships

By Special Correspondent Newscript, August 18, 2025 Oil India Limited, India’s second-largest explorer, has quietly expanded its resource base with seven new oil and gas finds over the past four years. The discoveries are modest compared with ONGC’s 75 MMTOE reserves, but they reflect steady incremental gains from under-explored basins. The company has also entered into a joint operating agreement with ONGC for three OALP-IX blocks, signalling recognition that collaboration is essential to derisk exploration in frontier areas. This partnership model could prove vital in unlocking resources faster, though execution will hinge on regulatory agility. Oil India’s strength lies in its relatively nimble structure and regional expertise in the Northeast, where it has maintained stead...

ONGC — earnings resilience, partnerships deepen

19Apr

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Oil & Gas Industry

ONGC — earnings resilience, partnerships deepen

By Newscript News Network August 25, 2025 Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s Q1 FY26 results showed resilience: net profit of ₹11,554 crore, up 18.2% year-on-year, even as revenues softened. The improvement reflected stronger subsidiary contributions and a better product mix. That bottom-line strength coincided with a credit upgrade. S&P Global Ratings lifted ONGC to BBB from BBB-, mirroring India’s sovereign rise. “The upgrade lowers funding costs at a time of elevated investment,” said a Delhi-based energy analyst. Strategically, ONGC is diversifying its acreage portfolio. It took the largest share in OALP-IX and signed joint operating agreements with Oil India Ltd on three blocks, formalised in August. These partnerships allow ONGC to spread financial and technical risk....

Reliance bets big on green hydrogen with new Gujarat complex

19Apr

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Renewables

Reliance bets big on green hydrogen with new Gujarat complex

Reliance Industries is moving ahead with construction of a green hydrogen complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat, positioning itself at the centre of India’s nascent hydrogen economy. The $10bn project, announced by chairman Mukesh Ambani, will anchor Reliance’s broader push into renewable fuels. It will integrate solar and wind capacity with electrolyser technology to produce green hydrogen at scale, with first output targeted for 2027. India has set a goal of producing 5m tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030 as part of its clean energy transition. Reliance intends to supply both domestic industry and export markets in Europe and Asia, where demand is growing under net-zero mandates. The Jamnagar complex will also manufacture electrolysers and advanced fuel cells. Reliance executives ...

Policy Architecture: Bharat Electricity 2025 as Strategic Coordination Platform

19Apr

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Corporate Watch, News Update

Policy Architecture: Bharat Electricity 2025 as Strategic Coordination Platform

From September 2–4 in New Delhi, the Bharat Electricity 2025 forum will serve as a policy coordination platform to align India’s ambitious renewable goals with financial structures. With over 10,000 participants, including senior ministers, it underscores the government’s recognition that the 500 GW by 2030 target requires unprecedented coordination. Key focus areas: grid modernisation, large-scale battery storage, InvIT financing, viability gap funding (VGF), and offshore wind frameworks. India requires $20–25 billion annually in grid and storage investments. Reliance solely on state-backed borrowing is unsustainable, pushing policy toward green bonds, securitisation, and blended finance instruments. “Private capital must be mobilised at scale,” a senior ministry official said. New ...

The Great Capital Rush: ₹25,000 Crore IPO Wave Signals Market Maturation

19Apr

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Corporate Watch, Renewables

The Great Capital Rush: ₹25,000 Crore IPO Wave Signals Market Maturation

India’s renewable sector is entering a capital markets revolution, with companies preparing to raise ₹25,000 crore through IPOs, the largest in its history. This marks a structural shift from project-by-project financing to corporate-level capitalisation, a transition directly aligned with government ambitions under Atmanirbhar Bharat and the PLI scheme for solar manufacturing. Emmvee Photovoltaic Power and Juniper Green Energy will each target ₹3,000 crore, while INOX Clean Energy’s proposed ₹6,000 crore IPO—currently under SEBI review—could become one of India’s biggest renewable listings. Proceeds are earmarked for debt reduction, advanced manufacturing capacity, and hybrid project development. By encouraging public participation, these IPOs democratise the clean energy transition...