INDIA ENERGY SECTOR
Godrej Electricals commissions 12.5 MWp rooftop solar project in MP
On Monday, Godrej & Boyce's business unit Godrej Electricals & Electronics announced the commissioning of a 12.5 MWp rooftop solar project for a textile facility in Madhya Pradesh. The project, spread over 1 million square feet of manufacturing sheds, is one of the three largest rooftop solar installations in India and the first in the state. It aims to provide green energy to the textile facility, leading to an estimated annual saving of 17 million kWh of power.
Sectors linked to electrical, green energy, and railways may see a disproportionate increase in business: Vinayak Chatterjee
“There is a consensus, officially, that India's aspirational target is 8% GCFI, gross capital formation, and infrastructure, as a percentage of GDP, so that is my starting point. If in this budget year, you are going to try and reach that aspirational target of 8% GCFI, you need to spend Rs 13.5 lakh crore,” says Vinayak Chatterjee
Mutual funds bet on energy theme to ride India’s growth
Prashant Mahesh advises high-risk takers to consider the ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund, closing July 16, with a ₹5,000 minimum investment and 1% exit load within three months. Managed by Sankaran Naren and Nitya Mishra, it’s benchmarked to Nifty Energy TR Index. Rising energy needs and sector participation offer growth, but new investors should diversify.
Budget 2024: Capex, SOPs, bold reforms top infra and energy companies' wish list
Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met representatives from the infrastructure and energy sector as a part of her pre-budget consultations. "While the capex support for the infrastructure was common, the industry wanted bold reforms to push infrastructure projects, support for energy transition and tax incentives for solar and sector to meet India's goal to attain net-zero by 2070," said a person aware of the details of the meeting. The industry is also seeking a government roadmap for creating better cities.
Another sector which is going through a transformation: 6 energy stocks which can give more than 18 % return in one year.
In the last one month, there has been more sectoral rotation than probably one would have seen in the last one year. The reason is, some of the sectors which have been going through structural changes and a number of them are close to a point where either companies should produce results or they would disappoint. Take the case of auto, and a year back they were close to the same inflection point. One year later as they launch their EV’s they are being re-rating. In the case of energy companies, because the transformation is different and is much more basic in nature which requires more capex, it is going to take time. Hence expectation of the similar reaction on the street should not be expected, but there is another side to it, it would be a more sustainable change on a much bigger balance sheet and long runway of growth.
Budget 2024: What are power sector's expectations from FM Nirmala Sitharaman?
Budget 2024: With anticipated economic growth and a focus on energy transition, India’s power sector is a top priority for the government. The nation is targeting 500 GW of renewable energy by FY30 and an additional 85 GW of thermal capacities by FY32. ET examines the challenges faced by the sector and its budgetary wishlist.
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India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output
India's government plans a $33 billion equipment order to accelerate coal-fired power capacity additions amid soaring electricity demand. Major firms like NTPC and Adani Power are expected to lead tendering, aiming to add 31 GW in 5-6 years. The move follows record-high power demand and recent supply challenges, prompting urgent action to bolster infrastructure.
Transforming India's power grid: Highlights from the Transmission & Distribution Conclave 2024
The conclave that took place at KSH Infra Park in Pune, Maharashtra on June 13, brought together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the transformative possibilities within the transmission and distribution industry.
Warehouse operators take shine to solar power, rework logistics
The move towards renewable energy is not just a response to global environmental concerns but also a strategic business decision for many warehouse operators seeking to reduce operational costs and enhance sustainability.
Be cautious in power stocks; take some money off PSU banks: Nischal Maheshwari
There has been over-exuberance in the power sector. Whether it is the equipment, the supplying company, whether it is the generation guys, all have done well in the last year. So, Centrum Broking's Nischal Maheshwari recommends caution on the whole sector per se and says one should be very stock-specific.
India powers up energy network for its hotspots
The govt is taking steps to ensure power projects, including renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels, can operate effectively in the face of intense heatwaves in India. Actions involve enhancing heat tolerance levels, addressing peak power demand, upgrading transmission equipment, and implementing measures like proper ventilation in substations and transformer yards.
Brookfield targets USD 10 billion investments in renewable sector
Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management plans to triple its investments in India’s renewable energy sector to over $10 billion within the next three to four years. The firm is also exploring opportunities in electric vehicles and green hydrogen. With a current portfolio of over 25 GW, Brookfield is the second-largest investor in India’s green energy assets. Through its new Catalytic Transition Fund, Brookfield aims to further its commitment to clean energy and transition projects in emerging economies, including India.
Roads, renewables and real estate investments to go up by 38% in FY’25 and FY’26 to Rs 15 lakh crore: CRISIL Ratings
In its annual Infrastructure Summit 2024, CRISIL Ratings said the surge will ride on India’s need for creation of sustainable infrastructure by adding more green power to the energy mix, improving physical connectivity through a denser road network, as well as rising demand for residential and commercial real estate, cautioning of some risks across three scetors.
Answer to India’s critical minerals requirement lie in India’s extended neighbourhood
India is exploring critical minerals in Latin America for EVs, but a solution may be closer in Kazakhstan. The country has reserves of critical minerals that can support India's clean energy goals.
Green energy to drive power sector investment, coal to remain significant: Moody's
India’s power sector investments will be driven by renewable energy and transmission projects which will require an investment of $340-385 billion to meet the government's target and associated incremental transmission and storage system, Moody’s Ratings said on Thursday.
India offers USD 500 billion investment opportunities in clean energy, other sectors by 2030
New Delhi India offers huge investment opportunities worth over USD 500 billion, particularly in clean energy value chain including renewables, green hydrogen and EV, by 2030, the commerce ministry said on Thursday. This was stated by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal, who is in Singapore for the two-day meet of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum.
Gas sector may come under GST purview in Modi 3.0, GAIL, MGL to be top beneficiaries: Citi
Citi Research suggests yet-to-form NDA government could bring gas sector under GST tax. Top bets in energy sector are GAIL (India) and Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL).
Job demand in renewable energy sector surges 23.7 pc in FY24: Report
The renewable energy sector is seeing a rise in demand for roles like solar PV technicians, wind turbine installers, roofers, and storage operators, in addition to a decline in attrition rates to 33.5% in FY24.
Energy, manufacturing & infra to remain bedrock of India's bull market: Nilesh Shah
It is very likely that these very sectors are going to basically get a fresh impetus. You are right that yes, in term one, these pockets did not yield returns. But in the second term, especially post COVID, we have seen massive returns and I probably think that is only the start, be it defence, be it space, be it many of the other areas.
Port sector urged to decarbonise entire chain of operations
Maharashtra Maritime Board's Chief Port Officer Praveen S Khara said there is a need for these public and private stakeholders to collaborate in decarbonising the entire chain of operations.
Power stocks: Both PSUs and pvt ones got re-rated. Ready for another round in Modi 3.0? 6 stocks with upside potential of up to 37%
The summer heat leads to high power consumption is a well known fact. What has been the difference in the headlines this year and last two or three years? The news about massive power cuts and the possibility of power plants running out of coal is missing. The news which is dominating is that power demand is high and is being met. This change is the result of many things, right from optimism at one point of time to absolute despair at another. Finally policy push and discipline and integrated approach toward solving the issue of the sector, whether it for thermal, solar, wind or hydro. This led to a certain level of re-rating in Modi 2.0 which is likely to get pace in Modi 3.0. One thing which goes unnoticed is the fact that the power sector moving out of the trouble not only means good news for power companies but also the banks, because after metal, power companies topped the list of NPA of the banks.
Why imports from China are rising despite atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives
Imports from China is something India should monitor. But in some ways, this might be the way for the country to become a self-reliant economy.
India's power sector anticipates healthy growth in FY2025; demand seen remaining strong at around 6%
The healthy demand growth continued in the first two months of FY25 at over 10 per cent supported by a favourable base. The report stands validated by the record maximum power demand of 250 GW on May 30, as announced by the Ministry of Power.
India's natural gas demand to rise 7% in 2024, says IEA
Natural gas demand in India is projected to increase by 7% in 2024, primarily due to heightened usage in the industrial and fertilizer sectors. Additionally, the occurrence of heatwaves across the country will lead to higher usage in the power sector. However, despite this, the overall growth in natural gas consumption is expected to be slightly lower compared to 2023, when it saw a growth of nearly 10%.
View: India’s state sector is thriving. That’s a problem
Ten years ago, Narendra Modi, a supporter of private sector growth, became India's Prime Minister. His focus on reviving public-sector companies challenges the expectation of minimal government involvement in business.
India may add 25 GB wind energy capacity by 2028, need Rs 2 lakh crore: Crisil
India is set to significantly boost its wind energy capacity by adding nearly 25 gigawatts between fiscal years 2025 and 2028, driven by the increasing need for renewable energy and grid balancing. The government's target to auction 50 GW of renewable projects annually and stable average tariffs reflect India's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Zinc demand in India likely to double in next 5-10 years
The demand for zinc in India depends largely on the growth of the steel market as zinc is mainly used to galvanise steel to protect it from corrosion. "I see a doubling of the demand (for zinc) in the next five to 10 years. The market for primary and refined zinc in India is currently close to 800 to 1,000 tonnes (per annum) and has a great opportunity to increase with all the developments that we are witnessing in India."
Thermal PLFs to remain healthy amid power demand-supply mismatch: Report
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a neutral outlook for the power sector for FY25, predicting that thermal plant load factors (PLFs) will remain healthy due to a demand-supply mismatch. The agency believes that the overall plant load factor of thermal power plants will improve to reach closer to 70% in FY25. This is due to higher power demand, domestic coal production ramp-up, slower capacity additions, and dependence on coal-based generation until sufficient storage capacity is built up for the energy transition towards renewables.
Sensex rises over 150 points as retail inflation eases; Nifty above 22,100
India's retail inflation eased in April, impacting key equity indices positively. Sectors like banking, metal, and energy saw gains, while some faced cuts. Shriram Finance surged over 5% on announcing a housing finance business sale to Warburg Pincus.
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