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

19Apr

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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...

19Apr

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Renewables

Western States Dominating

By Pallab Bhattacharya Newscript, August 16, 2025 India’s renewable map is being reshaped by its western states. Rajasthan, with 37.4 GW installed capacity, and Gujarat, with 35.5 GW, have emerged as the epicentres of India’s green build out. Tamil Nadu, with its wind-solar mix, continues to anchor the south. Favourable land policies, high solar irradiance, and proactive state governments have made Rajasthan and Gujarat magnets for corporate investment. Developers from Adani to InSolare are funnelling capital into these hubs, supported by new transmission corridors that link projects to demand centres. The concentration of capacity raises questions of geographic balance, with eastern states lagging far behind. Analysts warn this could exacerbate regional disparities unless...

Market Leadership & Financial Performanc. Record Capacity Additions

19Apr

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Energy Transition, Technology

Market Leadership & Financial Performanc. Record Capacity Additions

By Pallab Bhattacharya Newscript, August 16, 2025 India added a record 22 GW of renewable energy capacity in H1 2025, marking a 57% increase year-on-year. Solar dominated with 18.4 GW, followed by 3.5 GW of wind, underscoring India’s accelerating transition away from fossil fuels. Corporate participation was pivotal. Players like NTPC, Adani, ReNew, L&T, and InSolare delivered projects at scale, supported by policy tailwinds and robust investor appetite. Analysts say the record additions highlight a shift: renewables are no longer an aspirational segment but the backbone of India’s power sector growth. The pace also reflects global factors, including declining technology costs and heightened ESG capital flows. However, integration challenges—storage, transmission, and c...

19Apr

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News Update

Energy Bulletin – India & Worldwide

By Team Newscript India Deepens Nuclear Ambitions with Private Sector Drive and SMR Expansion New Delhi — In a significant advancement of its clean‑energy strategy, India’s Power Minister Manohar L. Khattar and Minister of State for Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh convened on 9 August 2025 to review the roadmap for expanding nuclear energy from the current 8.8 GW to 22 GW by 2032 . A key development: the Bharat Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme has garnered robust interest from industry, prompting the government to extend the Request for Proposal deadline to 30 September 2025 to accommodate wider participation This initiative signals a broader shift toward private‑sector integration in India’s nuclear ambitions—a strategic pivot designed to infuse capital, expedite approval cy...

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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Corporate Watch

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...

19Apr

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News Update

Indigenous Manufacturing Push

By Pallab Bhattacharya Newscript, August 16, 2025 A quiet revolution is underway in India’s clean energy supply chain. Companies like L&T and InSolare Energy are spearheading efforts to localise manufacturing, reducing dependence on imports and building domestic capability. L&T has emerged as India’s only large-scale manufacturer of alkaline electrolysers, with a supply chain entirely within India. This gives it a strategic edge as global electrolyser markets tighten amid rising demand. InSolare, meanwhile, is leveraging in-house electrolyser technology and indigenous module manufacturing to build a vertically integrated platform. Policymakers see localisation as essential for both energy security and job creation. Incentives under the PLI schemes are accelerating ...

Energy Technology Innovation : Avaada’s Comprehensive Strategy

19Apr

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News Update

Energy Technology Innovation : Avaada’s Comprehensive Strategy

By Pallab Bhattacharya Newscript, August 16, 2025 Avaada Group has rapidly carved out a reputation as one of India’s most diversified clean energy players, with a portfolio spanning solar, wind, hybrid, and storage systems, alongside new ventures in green hydrogen. The company’s strategy hinges on integration—combining smart EPC execution, in-house engineering, and strong O&M capabilities to deliver projects at scale and on time. Backed by international investors, Avaada has been expanding aggressively into industrial and state-level tenders. Its foray into green hydrogen is seen as both opportunistic and strategic, aligning with India’s push to become a global hub for hydrogen exports. Executives emphasise that Avaada’s differentiation lies in its technology-agnostic ...

Wind Energy Corporate Performance : Suzlon’s Strong Recovery

19Apr

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Renewables

Wind Energy Corporate Performance : Suzlon’s Strong Recovery

By Pallab Bhattacharya Newscript, August 16, 2025 Suzlon Energy has delivered one of the strongest corporate turnarounds in India’s renewable sector, posting a 62% rise in EBITDA to ₹599 crore and a 55% revenue increase in Q1 FY26. The company, long seen as a cautionary tale of over-leverage and missed opportunities, is now re-emerging as a top performer, boasting a 73.05% five-year CAGR. The revival is built on a more disciplined business model. Suzlon has streamlined operations, deleveraged its balance sheet, and focused on profitable segments rather than chasing unviable expansion. Its latest wind turbine platforms are being touted as competitive with global benchmarks, and order books are swelling as states ramp up tenders for onshore wind. Analysts say Suzlon’s strengt...

19Apr

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News Update

Energy Bulletin – India & Worldwide

By Team Newscript August 9, 2025 India’s Coal Dependence Endures Despite Renewables Growth Coal remains India’s dominant source of electricity, supplying roughly 73 per cent of daily generation, especially during evening peaks when solar output fades. Rapid EV adoption is adding new demand pressure, underscoring the urgent need for large-scale storage and hybrid renewable projects. While policymakers have set aggressive decarbonisation targets, the grid’s reliance on coal for stability persists. Investment in battery systems and pumped hydro remains modest relative to requirement, raising questions over the pace of transition. Analysts note that without accelerated storage deployment, the coal fleet—already one of the largest in the world—will continue to anchor India’s energy sec...

US–Russia Talks Ease Oil Market Tensions

19Apr

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Geopolitics, News Update

US–Russia Talks Ease Oil Market Tensions

A weekend round of diplomatic engagement between Washington and Moscow has soothed one of the biggest risks hanging over global oil markets: fresh sanctions on Russian energy exports. US officials signalled that no immediate measures would be taken to curb Russian crude shipments, while Moscow agreed to resume technical discussions on pricing and transit. The apparent thaw has calmed traders who feared renewed confrontation could choke off supplies and push Brent well past $70. The reprieve comes at a critical juncture. Europe remains heavily reliant on Russian oil even after diversification efforts, and Asian refiners—particularly India and China—have been pivotal in absorbing flows displaced from Western buyers. The US stance buys time for markets to adjust, though observers stress...