Tata Power arm to develop 250 MW solar project in Karnataka

Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) has bagged an order from Karnataka to develop 250 MW solar project in the state's Tumkur district. Read more »

2,000 MW Solar Energy Corporation of India wind auction undersubscribed

An industry executive, however, said there is no clarity on power evacuation. “Power Grid Corporation is right now augmenting all their sub-stations. Read more »

Government mulls replacing multiple charges imposed on telecom companies with a single levy

The cos say levies account for over a third of revenue and want them lowered, as recommended by the regulator, since they already pay market price for spectrum. Read more »

Institutes of Eminence: Expert committee points to lack of eminence

The HRD ministry had decided to pick only six institutes — three each in public and private categories — to ensure an ‘equal’ treatment. Read more »

PNG licence auction for 86 areas sees 400+ bids

The downstream regulator did not give more details on bidders. Indraprastha Gas (IGL), which operates city gas network in the National Capital Region, bid for 11 geographical areas, according to a company... Read more »

Vedanta may partner Anglo American to bid for coal mines in India: Anil Agarwal

Agarwal’s holding firm, Volcan Investments, had bought a structured product last year, giving him an option to buy up to 21% in Anglo American for... Read more »

CBI registers 3 cases of banking fraud after Rs 136 crore loss to SBI

he second case was registered against Maheep Marketing Pvt. Ltd, its Directors Gajendra Sandim, Hemant Sanghvi and the three SBI officials for allegedly causing loss of Rs 49.99 crore. Read more »

PNB separates loan appraisal, monitoring to reduce credit risk

Punjab National Bank (PNB) said it is taking steps against erring employees, legal action against the fraud perpetrators and closely cooperating with the regulators and law enforcement agencies. Read more »

ArcelorMittal to NCLAT; The company was eligible to bid for Essar Steel

Arguing before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on behalf of ArcelorMittal, senior advocate Harish Salve submitted that its eligibility should be judged as on the date of submission of the... Read more »

Bihar Grameen Bank to merge with Madhya Bihar Grameen Bank: Sushil Modi

After the merger, only two rural banks- Uttar Bihar and Madhya Bihar- will be left in the state, said Modi, who is also Bihar's Finance Minister. Read more »