India must avoid depending on one country for nuclear technology. NTPC chairman Gurdeep Singh stresses domestic control for nuclear projects. The company aims for 30 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. Large reactors are preferred over small modular ones. Repurposing old thermal plant sites is also suggested. Public outreach on nuclear safety is crucial for expansion.
A US delegation is in India to explore nuclear energy cooperation. India has opened its nuclear sector to private companies. This presents a major opportunity for US firms. Both countries are also looking at fusion technologies and small modular reactors. India aims to significantly increase its nuclear power capacity by 2047.
India’s ambitious 100 GW nuclear power plan requires careful supplier selection. NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh advises against over-reliance on any single country for nuclear technology. He stresses prioritizing domestic control, even if initial costs are higher. Clear rules and guidelines are essential for converting policy into investment.
The NCLAT has upheld separate insolvency proceedings for Videocon Industries Ltd (VIL) and Videocon Oil Ventures Ltd (VOVL), overturning an NCLT order that had clubbed the two cases. The tribunal emphasized the distinct business sectors of VIL (consumer electronics) and VOVL (oil) and the creditors’ intent for independent resolutions, a decision rooted in commercial wisdom.
India and other nations will seek energy supplies through direct talks. A full return to pre-conflict shipping levels through the Strait of Hormuz is not expected by 2026. This will lead to gradual, but slow and uncertain, improvements in energy transit. Higher and volatile oil prices will impact economies.
India faces high energy import costs and a weakening ₹. A Monaco company, FOWE Eco Solutions, presents a water-based fuel emulsion technology. This innovation promises major fuel savings and emission reductions for Indian industries. The technology requires no engine modification or plant shutdowns. Trials in India show promising results for refineries, steel plants, and power…
The Central Electricity Authority has proposed increasing fixed monthly electricity charges, which could raise household power bills even with lower usage. The move aims to help power distributors recover costs as rooftop solar adoption and captive power generation reduce electricity purchases from discoms. Separate tariff structures for solar users have also been suggested.
The arrival of the LPG shipment comes amid heightened international attention on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route connecting the Persian Gulf with international shipping lanes.