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M&A and IPO surge in power sector

By Newscript News Network August 21, 2025 The Indian power sector led mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in H1 2025 with $8.5 billion worth of deals, 80% of which were in renewable energy. Strategic transactions accounted for 85% of activity. At the same time, the IPO pipeline is heating up, with renewable companies preparing market debuts worth over ₹25,000 crore. Analysts expect strong investor appetite given India’s role as a growth leader in clean energy. “India offers scale, policy support, and attractive returns,” said a banker involved in one of the upcoming IPOs.

IOC Plans India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant at Panipat

By Newscript News Network August 20, 2025 Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will build India’s largest green hydrogen facility at Panipat, targeting 10,000 tonnes/year by December 2027. The ₹2 trillion refinery hydrogen programme aims to decarbonise refining and create clean fuel markets. “This will be a defining moment,” said IOC Chairman S.M. Vaidya. Analysts noted IOC’s leadership puts it ahead of peers BPCL and HPCL, aligning with global majors like Aramco. Challenges include electrolyser costs and infrastructure gaps, but the project is seen as a national model for large-scale hydrogen integration.

India Energy News

By Team Newscript, August 14, 2025 Thermal and Renewable Power: AUSC Coal Projects Hit Approval Roadblocks India’s ambitions to modernise its ageing coal fleet with advanced ultra-supercritical (AUSC) technology are running into bureaucratic delays. Announced in the Union Budget 2024–25, the projects were intended to replace over 130GW of coal capacity nearing 30 years of service. Industry executives say AUSC units, which operate at higher efficiency and lower emissions than conventional plants, are critical to meeting both energy security and climate commitments. However, multiple projects remain stuck awaiting environmental clearance and final techno-economic approvals. Developers warn that the cost of delay is twofold: rising maintenance bills for ageing units and a missed op...