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Near 100% electrification of Indian Railways strengthens domestic energy security amidst West Asia conflict
As conflict intensifies between Iran, Israel, and the US, India finds itself in a fix. With nearly 90% of its crude oil imported, India’s vulnerability to disruptions in West Asia has reached a critical tipping point.
Oil, gas projects take 15 years to take off now: Report
Global oil and gas prices continue to rise as the war between US-Israel and Iran continues. With energy exports from West Asia on pause, and oil ships and energy facilities being attacked, production and transportation of oil and gas has stopped across the Gulf.
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India’s EV sector attracted ₹2.23 lakh crore investment in 5 years, but huge financing gap remains: Report
India’s EV trajectory is growing rapidly. It is being supported by a significant surge in capital, attracting approximately ₹2.23 lakh crore in realized investments between 2020 and 2025. However, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) warns that this is only 18% of the ₹12.5 lakh crore required to meet India’s 2030 electrification targets.
Lack of data on urban heat makes it difficult for Indian businesses to adapt: Experts
As the winter gives way to spring, parts of India, especially urban areas, are already facing spikes in day time temperatures. Extreme urban heat is now a major problem across the subcontinent, and it is now affecting economic sectors as well.
India’s Energy Transition Advancing Across States, but Progress Remains Uneven: Report
A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and Ember revealed that India's transition towards clean energy is advancing unevenly across states, with different regions making progress at different parts of the transition.
The EU-India FTA: A stepping stone for sustainable industrial transformation?
On 27 January 2026, after nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union (EU) finally concluded a free trade agreement (FTA). It comes amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, in which both sides seek to diversify market access and de-risk their supply chains. Beyond the FTA, the two blocs signed a Joint India-European Comprehensive Strategic Agenda setting out a broad framework for cooperation, including in areas such as sustainability, innovation, and defence.
“Tamil Nadu Is Moving Naturally Towards Renewables Plus Storage”
As climate risks intensify and decarbonisation moves to the centre of economic policy, states are under growing pressure to align development with sustainability. Tamil Nadu, which is the manufacturing hub of the country, is taking active efforts to become a key player in this transition. The state is set to host the fourth edition of the Tamil Nadu Climate Summit, a platform to highlight the state's pioneering efforts in driving climate governance, policy innovation, and climate innovation at large scale on 17th and 18th February 2026, where the focus will be on achieving carbon neutrality and advancing climate action.
