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Solar industry seeks clarity on safeguard duty

Concerned over future of the sunrise industry which is facing threat due to the proposed imposition of 70 per cent safeguard duty on import...

Renewables sector wants budget to pack more energy

Industry players in the renewable energy sector are of the view that there are a number of policy decisions related to import duties and...

Government estimates 9-11 per cent IRR for renewable projects

The ministry of new and renewable energy has proposed internal rate of return (IRR) of major renewable energy projects to be in the range...

India to host first summit of International Solar Alliance: PM Narendra Modi

Citing global climate change as one of the biggest global challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India will host the first summit...

CPPIB to invest $144 million in ReNew Power Ventures

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) on Monday said it is acquiring a 6.3% stake in ReNew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd from Asian Development...

Expectations from Budget 2018 in the solar energy sector

Every segment of the society, particularly the middle class, has huge expectations from the upcoming Budget for the year 2018-19 as the finance ministry...

PMC to save Rs 1crore by using solar power

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) can save around Rs 1 crore annually on electricity bills thanks to the civic body's plan to install solar panels plants on...

Sluggish rooftop solar scheme spurs government to work on new plan

Concerned over the inactivity in the country's rooftop solar programme, the government today said only one GW rooftop solar capacity has been set up...

China’s CETC plans to set up USD50-mn solar PV plant in AP

ETC Renewable Energy Technology Company, a part of China Electronics Technology Group (CETG), is setting up a mega solar manufacturing plant at Sri City...

Surat emerges as India’s leading solar smart city

The Diamond City has emerged as the country's leading 'solar smart city' as per Akshay Urja, the bimonthly newsletter of the ministry of new...

YES Bank to raise $1 b to fund solar energy projects

YES Bank on Wednesday said it will mobilise $1 billion till 2023 and $5 billion till 2030 towards financing solar energy projects in India. The...

India will need at least $125 billion to fund renewable dream: Govt official

India will need at least $125 billion to fund its ambitious plan to increase the share of renewable power supply in the country’s grid...

Industry's Buzz

Safran

Safran Secures First NATO Naval Order For Optronic Sights With MSI

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Safran brings Optronic Sights to MSI's naval and land gun systems. Safran Electronics & Defense and MSI-Defence Systems have signed a Franco-British agreement to fit...
Amber Enterprises

Amber Enterprises Completes Full Acquisition of Power-One Micro Systems

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Amber Enterprises subsidiary acquires remaining 40% stake in Power-One through share swap. Amber Enterprises has bought out its remaining minority partners in Power-One. IL JIN...
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Cosmoserve Opens Base 1 To Develop Space-Grade Electronics In-House

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Cosmoserve Space has opened a new facility in Hyderabad to develop space-grade electronics, optics and avionics in India, with the aim of cutting reliance...
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Nemi Targets Nasdaq Listing With USD 400 Million Valuation

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Nemi is going public. The plan? A $400 million Nasdaq listing. The company just signed a definitive business combination agreement with BHAV Acquisition Corp. This...
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LG Electronics India to Step Into India’s Automotive Market

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The South Korean headquarters of LG Electronics will continue to support the business with global technologies and existing relationships with global car manufacturers. LG Electronics...

Learn From Leaders

Roberto Gatti, Founder and CEO of Delvitech

The Eye That Spots Defects Before They Happen

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Most inspection machines tell you a board failed. Delvitech's tells you when it is about to.Every inspection stage in a factory traditionally needs its...
Pravin Patel, Founder and Chairman, Brio Agri, India

“Our goal is not to replace farmers, but to empower them with better tools,...

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In an exclusive interaction with EFY's Saba Aafreen, Pravin Patel, Founder and Chairman of Brio Agri, discusses building hydroponics and controlled-environment agriculture in India,...

Does India’s Chip Packaging Growth Need Local Materials At Scale?

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What will it take for specialised semiconductor materials manufacturing to grow in India? Packaging volumes will be a key factor as OSAT facilities move...
Ronak Kumar Samantray, Founder, TM2Space Technologies Pvt Ltd.

“Our goal is to build data centres in space.” – Ronak Kumar Samantray, TM2Space

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A space startup aims to build orbital data centres, letting users run AI models and store data on satellites while also supplying satellite hardware...

India’s Photonics Puzzle Is Finally Coming Together 

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Can India turn its scattered photonics capabilities into a stronger industry? A new association aims to connect the ecosystem and strengthen the domestic value...

Startups

RHIA’s PLC Slayer Eliminates Fragmented Architectures In Industrial Automation

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The startup’s innovation integrates separate controllers, sensors, and motor drivers into a single, flexible industrial automation platform. Does building industrial-grade automation always have to be...

EVE NET Turns Spare Smartphone Capacity Into An AI Cloud

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What if the phone in your pocket could help run AI? A Mumbai-based startup wants to cut AI computing costs by tapping into millions...

Vimag Labs’ Magnet-Free Motors Set To Redefine EV Efficiency

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Can software replace rare-earth materials? This Bengaluru startup uses virtual magnets to eliminate traditional permanent magnets, boosting EV motor efficiency up to 95 per...

Pine Labs Q2 FY27 Profit Soars 6.5x

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Pine labs said that it processes 25 million transactions per day, a 22 per cent increase from the previous year. Fintech company Pine Labs, reported...
Dr Venkata Sai Kiran, Founder, Red Balloon Aerospace

How Near-Space Platforms Could Revolutionise Broadband Connectivity – Dr Venkata Sai Kiran, Red Balloon...

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As nations explore high-altitude platforms for communication, surveillance, and scientific research, Red Balloon Aerospace is developing super-pressure balloons, tethered aerostats, and airships for near-space...