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PREDATORS SCRIPT INDIA’S SOLAR GROWTH STORY

19Oct

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PREDATORS SCRIPT INDIA’S SOLAR GROWTH STORY

19TH OCTOBER, 2025 The debate over protectionism and predatory pricing, very often, lack rationale and logic. The noise and indignation against invasion of domestic market place by foreign predators cannot camouflage the truth. Consumers, and , end users prefer qualitative and durable products - indigenous or imported - at affordable prices. The demand for imported or foreign products reflects the deficiencies in indigenous products and their incompatibility with the competitive environment. Believe it or not, China is playing a crucial role in India's solar energy evolution and revolution. Perhaps, this can be construed as ridiculous and incredible, but the solar success story can be attributed to so-called predatory pricing by China. India 's imports of of toughened te...

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...

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...