ReNew will break ground in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district on a ₹5,400 crore, 6 GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility. Tied to the state’s Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024, the project aims to strengthen India’s domestic solar supply chain, cut import dependence, and support clean energy targets. It is expected to be commissioned within 24 months and create 2,100 jobs.
NCPCR and QCI have joined hands to conduct child labour audits and fact-finding across different sectors and industries. The initiative aims to identify violations, improve compliance, and push enforcement efforts as part of the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat push. The collaboration signals a more structured approach to uncovering gaps that may not be visible through routine checks alone.
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India has started its first pilot plant for Nd-Fe-B rare earth permanent magnets at ARCI, Hyderabad—aiming to reduce massive yearly imports that cost hundreds of crores. The sintered NdFeB capacity push follows an RFP for 6,000 MTPA. This matters for EVs, wind power, defence systems, and electronics, shifting India from consumer to potential supplier.
With global crude tanker rates rising again, India is considering building and owning its own oil shipping fleet to reduce dependence on expensive transport. The challenge: tankers demand huge upfront capital and specialized expertise to design and operate at scale. What worked for iPhones may not translate easily to crude carriers.
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