India, Myanmar to Stay in Touch on Issue of Critical Minerals, Rare Earths; Take Cooperation Forward: MEA
India and Myanmar agreed to maintain close engagement on critical minerals and rare earths during President U Min Aung Hlaing's four‑day visit to New Delhi. The talks, held alongside broader discussions on trade, investment and security, reaffirmed India’s commitment to its Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR policies. Both sides highlighted defence cooperation focused on training Myanmar troops for UN peacekeeping and emphasized border security along their 1,643‑km frontier. The meeting concluded with an invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Myanmar, signaling deeper bilateral ties.
Myanmar President Visits NTPC'S R&D Centre NETRA
India's largest power generator, NTPC, hosted Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing at its Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) centre in Greater Noida. The delegation toured a 4 MW solar microgrid, a 3 MWh vanadium redox flow battery, a green‑hydrogen hub and a waste‑to‑energy plant,...
US Energy Exports Hit Record High in 2025, Net Exports Surge 20%, Imports Decline 5%: EIA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that U.S. energy exports hit a record 31 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, a 2% rise from 2024. Imports fell 5% to 21 quads, pushing net exports to 11 quads—20% higher than...
Toshiba Delivers Indigenous 132kV Mobile GIS System to Power Grid
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems India delivered its indigenously built 132 kV mobile gas‑insulated switchgear (m‑GIS) to Power Grid Corporation of India. The trailer‑transportable unit follows a similar 220 kV system launched earlier and is designed for rapid deployment in transmission, renewable...
Crude Oil Futures Rebounds 3% to ₹8,536/Barrel on Renewed US-Iran Tensions
Crude oil futures on India's MCX surged more than 3% to ₹8,536 per barrel (about $103) on Monday, driven by renewed US‑Iran military exchanges. The June contract rose ₹255, while the July contract gained ₹225, ending a three‑day losing streak....
Avaada Group Plans to Add 5GW Renewable Projects in FY27: Chairman Vineet Mittal
Avaada Group announced plans to add 5 GW of renewable projects in FY27, taking its operational capacity to 12 GW by March 2027. The company added 2 GW in the previous fiscal year but missed an additional 1‑2 GW due to PPA and transmission...
Haryana Govt’s Push for Solar Energy Hits Loan, Paperwork Hurdle
Haryana is accelerating its clean‑energy agenda by targeting 122 MW of rooftop solar across government buildings and aiming to power all state facilities by the 2026‑27 fiscal year. The state has already issued 81,735 rooftop solar connections under the Pradhanmantri Surya...
Tata Power Targets 3 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations in Uttar Pradesh
Tata Power Renewable Energy launched the “Ghar Ghar Solar” campaign in Uttar Pradesh, pledging 300,000 rooftop solar installations that will deliver roughly 1,000 MW of capacity over the next three years. The rollout pairs government subsidies, a zero‑down financing scheme and...
India's Discounted Russian Crude Buy "on Right Track": Geopolitical Risk Advisor Col Macgregor
India is securing discounted Russian crude and allocating roughly $36 billion to a domestic fertilizer shield, a strategy praised by geopolitical risk adviser Col. Douglas Macgregor. He warned that the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve could run dry in as little as...
Renewable Fuel Credit Prices Hit Records on US Biofuel Mandates, Oil Market Volatility
Renewable fuel credits for 2026 surged to record levels, with D4 RINs reaching $2.32 per credit and D6 RINs topping $2.22. The jump follows the EPA’s March 27 mandate that set a 9.07 billion‑RIN requirement and a widening price gap between...
Govt Directs IOC, BPCL, HPCL to Expand LPG Storage Amid Supply Disruptions
The Indian government has instructed state‑run oil marketers Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum to develop plans for at least 30 days of LPG storage, a move prompted by supply shocks from the West Asia conflict. The war has...
India Likely to Introduce Diesel-Isobutanol Blending Mandate This Year to Boost Energy Security
India is preparing to introduce a mandatory diesel‑isobutanol blending program later this year, aiming to boost energy security and cut emissions in the road‑transport sector. The initiative follows research by Bharat Petroleum that indicates the blend performs well, and leverages...
Kolkata-Based Rashmi Group to Invest ₹35,000 Crore Across Steel, Power, Mining Sectors in Bengal
Rashmi Group, a Kolkata‑based conglomerate, announced a ₹35,000 crore (≈ $4.2 billion) investment in West Bengal to boost steel capacity by 7 MTPA and develop three coal mines. Over ₹30,000 crore will fund the steel expansion, while ₹5,000 crore targets mining operations in Birbhum and Paschim Bardhaman....
Government Warns Industrial Consumers Against Purchase From Retail Pumps
India’s government has warned industrial users that buying diesel from retail pumps is illegal and creates artificial shortages. In the current month, about 29% of bulk diesel volumes were diverted to retail outlets, while private stations reported a 38% sales...
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Inaugurates Solar Plant Managed by Women SHGs
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka inaugurated a $360,000 solar plant in Venkatapuram village that will be managed by women’s self‑help groups (SHGs) under the Indira Mahila Shakti scheme. The state aims to roll out similar solar projects in every district,...