Budget 2026: The automotive and electric vehicle industries want to rationalise GST, expand PLI, and localise batteries
As Budget 2026–27 approaches, the auto and electric vehicle sector is urging the government to adopt policies that go beyond the adoption target and focus on cost structure, localization gaps, and implementation issues in the value chain. One of the most important areas that are still influencing the cost of…
Micron improves its production roadmap for India
Micron Technology is set to commence commercial semiconductor manufacturing at its $2.75 billion facility in Sanand, Gujarat, and is expected to start operations by the end of February 2026. This is a major step in India’s plans to develop its own semiconductor manufacturing industry and position itself in the global…
Tamil Nadu wind policy tweaks to boost textile sector competitiveness
The Tamil Nadu government’s policy adjustments relating to wind energy are intended to reduce electricity rates and enhance competitiveness in its textile and apparel industries. “The revised wind power policy by the Tamil Nadu government has provided the cost advantage that the textile and garment industries of the state need,”…
In Rajasthan, Juniper Green Energy commissions a 100 MWh BESS
Juniper Green Energy Limited has completed the commissioning of a 100 MWh merchant Battery Energy Storage System at Bikaner, Rajasthan – an important milestone in India’s rapidly changing energy storage landscape. Incepted through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Juniper Green Cosmic Private Limited, the installation is now operational after getting all regulatory…
