Waaree Energies Limited has received approval under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for its solar photovoltaic cells, marking an expansion of the company’s domestic manufacturing credentials. The approval, announced through MNRE’s 3rd Revision of ALMM List-II on December 15, 2025, covers Waaree’s solar cell manufacturing… Continue reading Waaree Energies Secures ALMM List-II Approval for Solar Cells
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PM EDRIVE Delivers 1.13 Million Vehicles with Reduced Subsidies
India’s PM EDRIVE scheme delivered 1.13 million electric vehicles in its first year while offering half the per-vehicle subsidy compared to the previous FAME II program, according to a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. The scheme reduced per-unit demand incentives to INR 5,000 per kilowatt-hour, yet enabled 3.4 times higher… Continue reading PM EDRIVE Delivers 1.13 Million Vehicles with Reduced Subsidies
Evera Plans Fleet Expansion to 4,500 Electric Vehicles by June 2026
Evera, an electric cab mobility company, announced plans to expand its fleet to 4,500 electric vehicles by June 2026, supported by USD 2 million in funding from Signodrive Technologies for infrastructure and technology expansion. Signodrive Technologies leased a 4,000-vehicle fleet from Gensol Engineering through IRP earlier this year, which will operate on the Evera platform.… Continue reading Evera Plans Fleet Expansion to 4,500 Electric Vehicles by June 2026
Vedanta Aluminium Expands Lanjigarh Refinery to 5 Million Tonnes Annual Capacity
Vedanta Aluminium has scaled its Lanjigarh Refinery operations to 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), making it the world’s second-largest alumina refinery outside China and increasing India’s total alumina refining capacity to nearly 13 MTPA. The expansion positions India as the third-largest alumina producer globally. The Lanjigarh facility contributes 38 percent of India’s total alumina… Continue reading Vedanta Aluminium Expands Lanjigarh Refinery to 5 Million Tonnes Annual Capacity
NavPrakriti Targets 150+ Battery Partnerships to Boost India’s Recycling Network
NavPrakriti Green Energies Pvt Ltd has announced plans to establish partnerships with more than 150 battery manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers over the next three years, positioning itself as a key player in India’s battery recycling landscape. The Kolkata-based company, which operates Eastern India’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery recycling facility, aims to create an extensive… Continue reading NavPrakriti Targets 150+ Battery Partnerships to Boost India’s Recycling Network
Norwest Invests Rs 750 Crores in Padmini VNA Group for Minority Stake
Padmini VNA Group has secured a strategic growth investment of INR 750 crores from Norwest, marking a significant milestone for the automotive innovation and sustainable mobility solutions provider. The minority stake investment will accelerate the company’s next phase of growth and innovation. Founded in 1991, PVNA has established itself as a promoter-driven engineering enterprise with… Continue reading Norwest Invests Rs 750 Crores in Padmini VNA Group for Minority Stake
Greaves Cotton Names Santosh Singh as Chief Strategy and AI Officer
Greaves Cotton Limited has appointed Santosh Singh to the newly created position of Chief Strategy and AI Officer, the company announced today. Singh will be based in Mumbai and report to Managing Director and Group CEO Parag Satpute. In his new role, Singh will oversee strategy development, transformation initiatives, AI-driven enterprise capability building, and business… Continue reading Greaves Cotton Names Santosh Singh as Chief Strategy and AI Officer
Video – Gulf Oil Targets ₹400–500 Crore Charger Revenue in 4–5 Years: Ravi Chawla
In this conversation with Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, we explore how the company is building a significant EV mobility business beyond its traditional lubricants portfolio. Chawla shares insights from Gulf Oil’s four-year EV mobility value-chain study, the rationale behind investments in Indra, ElectreeFi and Tirex chargers, and the company’s ambition… Continue reading Video – Gulf Oil Targets ₹400–500 Crore Charger Revenue in 4–5 Years: Ravi Chawla
Pulse Energy Partners with HPCL to Integrate 5,000 EV Chargers
Pulse Energy has partnered with HPe Charge, the EV charging brand of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), to integrate over 5,000 EV chargers into its payments and access platform, allowing drivers to locate, access, and pay for charging across HPCL stations through a single interface. The partnership adds HPCL’s charging network to Pulse Energy’s platform,… Continue reading Pulse Energy Partners with HPCL to Integrate 5,000 EV Chargers
Citroën India Reports Three-Fold Sales Increase in Q4 2025
Citroën India recorded a three-fold increase in Q4 2025 sales compared to Q3, driven by its Citroën 2.0 “Shift Into The New” strategy that focuses on localisation, dealer expansion, and customer experience improvements across the country. The Citroën 2.0 strategy, unveiled in August 2025, outlines a roadmap to deepen localisation, expand dealer and service networks,… Continue reading Citroën India Reports Three-Fold Sales Increase in Q4 2025