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Market Euphoria or Fundamental Value? Vikram Solar’s 143x Oversubscription

19Apr

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Market Euphoria or Fundamental Value? Vikram Solar’s 143x Oversubscription

Vikram Solar’s IPO, oversubscribed an extraordinary 143 times, has become emblematic of India’s green equity appetite. The ₹1,500 crore raise reflects both investor optimism and the government’s manufacturing push through the PLI scheme for solar PVs. Half the allocation went to institutions, 35% to retail investors—ensuring wide market participation. Grey market premiums hinted at quick listing gains, but the deeper story lies in policy. IPO proceeds will fund expansion into high-efficiency mono PERC and bifacial module manufacturing, directly supporting India’s plan to reduce dependence on Chinese imports. “The oversubscription validates the Make in India story,” said a Delhi brokerage analyst. “Investors want exposure to domestic champions aligned with national strategy.” Chall...

Policy Architecture: Bharat Electricity 2025 as Strategic Coordination Platform

19Apr

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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...

L&T and the Case for Private Nuclear Participation

19Apr

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L&T and the Case for Private Nuclear Participation

Larsen & Toubro’s chairman has called for private sector participation across India’s nuclear value chain, from mining to fuel processing and plant construction. The statement has reignited debate on whether India’s atomic energy ambitions can be met without loosening the state’s monopoly. India’s current nuclear capacity remains modest at 8.7GW, far below targets. Projects have long suffered delays due to financing, technology lock-ins, and limited public sector capacity. By contrast, global leaders like EDF, Rosatom, and KEPCO rely heavily on private contractors for scale and efficiency. L&T, with decades of engineering experience, argues that excluding private firms is stifling innovation and slowing execution. The appeal comes as NTPC has partnered NPCIL for a new project...

ONGC’s ₹4,606cr Bet on the Bay: How a Slice of the Krishna–Godavari Basin Could Fuel India’s Energy Push

19Apr

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ONGC’s ₹4,606cr Bet on the Bay: How a Slice of the Krishna–Godavari Basin Could Fuel India’s Energy Push

By Pallab Bhattacharya Newscript, August 12, 2025 Fig.1: Arms Of Urja Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s latest move is not a mega-field gamble but a calculated strike on two modest offshore blocks that could quietly strengthen India’s energy security. The ₹4,606.35 crore investment in Andhra Pradesh’s Chandrika and GS-49 fields, sitting under the shallow waters of the Bay of Bengal, is about squeezing proven reserves with precision rather than chasing headline-grabbing wildcats. Ten wells, two unmanned platforms, a pipeline to shore, and an expanded onshore terminal at Odalarevu form the skeleton of the project. If all goes to plan, first gas could flow by the latter half of the decade. But before any drill bit turns, the project must pass its first—and potentially slowest—tes...

SW Paints Aquires Akzo Nobel India in Rs 12,915 crore deal, reshaping Indian Paints Industry

19Apr

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SW Paints Aquires Akzo Nobel India in Rs 12,915 crore deal, reshaping Indian Paints Industry

In one of India’s largest M&A deals of the year, JSW Paints, the decorative coatings arm of the Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 74.76% stake in Akzo Nobel India — the maker of Dulux Paints— for ₹8,986 crore, with an open offer to purchase up to 25% more for ₹3,929 crore, taking the total deal size to ₹12,915 crore. The acquisition instantly elevates JSW Paints into the top four players in India’s ₹90,000 crore decorative paints market, challenging giants like Asian Paints, Berger, and the recently aggressive Grasim-backed Birla Opus. Strategic Shift in India’s Paints Sector The deal gives JSW Paints direct access to premium decorative brands like Dulux and industrial coatings portfolios such as International and Sikkens, positioning ...

Tata Power’s $2 Billion Green Pivot Puts It at the Centre of India’s Energy Future

19Apr

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Tata Power’s $2 Billion Green Pivot Puts It at the Centre of India’s Energy Future

Mumbai, July 4, 2025: Tata Power is not simply transitioning to green energy—it is reconstructing its identity. What began as a cautious shift toward renewables has, over the past year, evolved into one of the most expansive energy transitions in Indian corporate history. Backed by a ₹1.46 lakh crore capital commitment, the Mumbai-headquartered utility is repositioning itself from a conventional generator of electricity into a vertically integrated green energy major, spanning generation, transmission, distribution, manufacturing, and storage. The centrepiece of this pivot is a proposed $2.1 billion acquisition that would give Tata Power complete control over Resurgent Power Ventures, a Singapore-based platform with critical assets in generation and transmission. The company currently h...

19Apr

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The Daily News Bulletin

By Team N ₹8,146 Crore Hydro Project in Arunachal to Power Clean Energy Push The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹8,146.21 crore investment for the 700 MW Tato-II hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district, a move set to strengthen India’s clean-energy ambitions and regional infrastructure. Comprising four 175 MW units, the project will generate roughly 2,738 million units annually and is expected to be commissioned within 72 months. The Centre will contribute ₹458.79 crore for roads, bridges and transmission lines, and ₹436.13 crore towards the state’s equity share. The venture, led by NEEPCO in partnership with the Arunachal Pradesh government, will supply 12% of its output free to the state and channel further royalties into local development. Officials vi...