Singareni Collieries Issues Consultancy for Solar Project
The 14th RAHSTA Expo, part of the India Construction Festival, will be held on October 9 and 10, 2024, at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai. For more details, visit: https://rahstaexpo.com
India unveils Rs 9.15 trillion blueprint to meet 458 GW power demand by 2032
India has launched a Rs 9.15 trillion plan to overhaul its power infrastructure, aiming to meet a projected peak demand of 458 GW by 2032. Announced by Union Minister Manohar Lal, the National Electricity Plan 2023-2032 outlines an ambitious strategy to enhance the transmission network and bolster the nation's energy security under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.""Our power infrastructure is crucial to national security and economic stability,"" said Manohar Lal during a press conference in New Delhi. The plan focuses on expanding the grid to accommodate emerging technologies like r..
NHPC pays Rs 3.38 billion final dividend to government for FY24
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has completed its dividend distribution for the fiscal year 2023-24 by transferring a final payment of Rs 3.38 billion to the Government of India. This brings NHPC's total dividend for the year to Rs 12.86 billion.R.K. Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC, handed over the dividend payout advice to Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal. The event was attended by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), along with other senior officials from the Ministry of Power and NHPC.Earlier in March, NHPC had distribute..
New energy vehicles to gain acceptance by 2030: Survey
A recent survey revealed that a majority of new car buyers are expected to embrace new energy vehicles (NEVs) by 2030. According to the study conducted by Urban Science and The Harris Poll, around 83% of the 1,000 Indian participants said they would consider purchasing an NEV within the next decade. Additionally, buyers indicated a willingness to pay up to 49% more for an electric vehicle compared to a conventional petrol or diesel model. The growing acceptance of NEVs in India is attributed to the rapid expansion of the public EV charging network, with over 6,000 stations already in operati..