India becomes World's Second-largest Solar Growth Market in 2025
India has emerged as the world's second-largest solar growth market in 2025 by annual capacity additions, overtaking the United States.
ENERGDIVE News Desk
India has emerged as the world's second-largest solar growth market in 2025 by annual capacity additions, overtaking the United States.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd has appointed K Vinod as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, after overseeing corporate finance and treasury functions at the company.
Haryana will begin on-ground smart meter deployment from August 31 as part of efforts to improve discom efficiency, reduce losses and modernise power distribution infrastructure.
Indraprastha Gas Ltd has appointed Ajai Tyagi as Head of Business Development & Corporate Strategy as the city gas distributor focuses on network utilisation and customer growth.
West Bengal will begin phase-wise deployment of smart electricity meters from July, targeting nearly two crore consumers across the state.
ONGC has appointed Satyan Kumar as Director (Strategy & Corporate Affairs), bringing over three decades of experience across the oil, gas and energy value chain.
Oil marketing companies have increased commercial LPG cylinder prices across major cities, citing rising global energy costs linked to West Asia tensions.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution has energised over 10,400 rooftop solar installations in Delhi, boosting distributed renewable energy adoption under PM Surya Ghar.
Strong spending on solar, refining and power infrastructure is expected to drive India’s energy investments to a record $170 billion in 2026.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has appointed P K Nayar as Director (Human Resources), bringing nearly 35 years of experience across refining, marketing and corporate operations.
Oil Green Energy and Hindustan Waste Treatment have formed a joint venture for developing bioenergy and sustainable waste management projects in the country.
The government said India has sufficient petrol, diesel and LPG supplies, while public sector oil companies continue absorbing losses to shield consumers from global volatility.
