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Indian firms rush to AIM

Indian firms rush to AIM

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

With the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) becoming increasingly popular as a fund raising destination, Indian companies are flocking to tap the opportunity provided by this sub-market of the LSE.

Kalam for cooperation with EU in energy sector

Kalam for cooperation with EU in energy sector

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Noting India's need to raise power generation capacity to four lakh MW by 2030, President A P J Abdul Kalam on Wednesday sought 'intensive cooperation' with the European Union in the field of energy, including nuclear, to help achieve the goal.

'Hold or exit from these stocks?'

'Hold or exit from these stocks?'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Nalco may enter wind power

Nalco may enter wind power

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Public sector blue chip firm National Aluminium Company, the largest manufacturer and exporter of aluminium in the country, proposes to make a foray into wind power generation.

Monitor infra projects electronically: PM to Ministers

Monitor infra projects electronically: PM to Ministers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The instructions followed monthly review of the progress of eight major infrastructure sectors -- Civil Aviation, Ports and Inland Waterways, Railways, Roads, Telecom, Power, Coal, and New and Renewable Energy.

Indo-Japanese plan for energy efficiency

Indo-Japanese plan for energy efficiency

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

A joint statement issued at the end of an India-Japan energy dialogue said both the countries would explore ways and means to further cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy sources.

US begins formal withdrawal from Paris climate accord

US begins formal withdrawal from Paris climate accord

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Although Trump had announced his decision to withdraw from the historic Paris Agreement on climate change on June 1, 2017, the process began on Monday with the formal notification and the US will be out of the pact on November 4, 2020.

Vajpayee era was different; no alliance with NDA: Farooq Abdullah

Vajpayee era was different; no alliance with NDA: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Ruling out any future alliance with the National Democratic Alliance, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday said his party was part of the dispensation when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was at the helm, but not now.

PM launches employment scheme for migrant workers

PM launches employment scheme for migrant workers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Launching the scheme, Modi said during the nationwide lockdown, the talent from cities returned to villages and it will now give a boost to development of rural areas. The 'Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan' will be implemented on a mission mode in 125 days in 116 districts of six states -- Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha -- that received the maximum numbers of migrant workers back.

La Liga PIX: Real Madrid fumble their way to victory over Valencia

La Liga PIX: Real Madrid fumble their way to victory over Valencia

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

The European champions, who were humbled 3-0 by tiny Eibar last week, took a fortuitous lead when Valencia midfielder Daniel Wass nodded a Dani Carvajal cross into his own net in the eighth minute after former Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista had failed to clear the danger.

Piyush Goyal: A workaholic minister who's setting new records

Piyush Goyal: A workaholic minister who's setting new records

Rediff.com26 May 2016

An articulate ex-banker and a chartered accountant by training, Piyush Goyal is particular about numbers.

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

For existing technologies, unless appropriate financing is available, deployment at scale is difficult.

India, Italy to sign MoUs on terror, energy

India, Italy to sign MoUs on terror, energy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

Dr Prodi who will be in Mumbai on Tuesday and Wednesday where he will attend a business forum meeting and meet the Maharashtra Governor.

Piyush Goyal makes the cut to be Obama's minister-in-waiting

Piyush Goyal makes the cut to be Obama's minister-in-waiting

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The Narendra Modi-led government has appointed Union Coal, Power and Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal as the minister-in-waiting for United States President Barack Obama's three-day visit to India starting January 25.

Govt to bear 80% cost of generating solar power

Govt to bear 80% cost of generating solar power

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Solar power is expensive. The cost of generating one unit of solar power is Rs 15 while it costs just Rs 1.19 per unit from coal (at Sasan ultra mega power plant). The Centre, in partnership with state governments, will give incentives worth up to Rs 12 per unit for generating power from solar energy.

A humble stove that can trigger a fuel revolution

A humble stove that can trigger a fuel revolution

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Clean development mechanism (CDM) should be used to make the prices affordable for the poor.

Maruti commissions solar power plant at Manesar factory

Maruti commissions solar power plant at Manesar factory

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The 1MW solar power plant has been set up at an investment of Rs 10.3 crore (Rs 103 million) and was commissioned this month, the company said in statement.

SoftBank's investments in India may surpass $10 billion

SoftBank's investments in India may surpass $10 billion

Rediff.com30 May 2016

SoftBank's investments in the past two years include $627 million in online-retailing marketplace Snapdeal and leading a $210 million funding round in taxi-hailing app Ola Cabs.

NTPC plans wind power foray

NTPC plans wind power foray

Rediff.com21 May 2007

To generate upto 250 MW.

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven lauded India as 'global power' and said the two countries are a 'perfect match'.

Gandhi@150: Students offer amazing solar lamp tribute!

Gandhi@150: Students offer amazing solar lamp tribute!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

One million schoolkids around the world build and light solar lamps.

'UN plan to develop biofuels from crops'

'UN plan to develop biofuels from crops'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

The UN has launched a new initiative to help developing countries exploit their renewable energy potential, such as fuels derived from agricultural crops.

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'The expectation was that Modi would become even bolder in his approach, and after only four months into his second term, we are starting to see evidence of this.'

India's first community power plant in Nagaland

India's first community power plant in Nagaland

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

Funded by the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, the 100x2 KW power plant was jointly set up by the village councils of Chizami village and nearby Sumi village with technical assistance from Nagaland Renewable Energy Development Agency.

Sourcing norm won't apply to Tesla, says government

Sourcing norm won't apply to Tesla, says government

Rediff.com23 May 2017

It is only for retail trading of goods that sourcing conditions are mandated. Such norms are not applicable to manufacturers as goods are produced in India, the government said.

India keen to harness wind power

India keen to harness wind power

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Wind power: Zero emission its strength, low plant load factor a weakness, say experts.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Shiv Sena chief said an atmosphere is being created in the country that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is 'dangerous' for Muslims, but added that the exercise will not be carried out in Maharashtra.

Long-term sugar outlook very strong

Long-term sugar outlook very strong

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Richard Lucas, renewable energy analyst at Ambrian Partners, says that as oil prices shot up, speculators got very excited about sugar, which drove the price up beyond what it should have gone to, but the long-term view of sugar is very positive.

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

A Russian fund submitted its interest to the resolution professional on February 14 and also hired a consultancy firm to help them with the bidding process.

Modi and Manmohan: After one year, spot the differences

Modi and Manmohan: After one year, spot the differences

Rediff.com11 May 2015

There are actually great similarities between the two PM

Govt to tap alternate energy sources

Govt to tap alternate energy sources

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

US firm sets up biogas-energy project

US firm sets up biogas-energy project

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

A US-based manufacturer of microturbine energy systems would provide a biogas-to-energy demonstration project in West Bengal.

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The actual expenditure will only be marginally higher and hence, the multiplier effect will be muted.

Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

Rediff.com30 May 2013

This is yet another large energy deal for Warren Buffett in the western United States.

Montek for promoting bio-diesel

Montek for promoting bio-diesel

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

With a view to find a long term alternative to scarce petroleum products, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia

SoftBank, Bharti, Foxconn announce $20-bn solar project

SoftBank, Bharti, Foxconn announce $20-bn solar project

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

SoftBank will hold majority stake in the joint venture.

Two Indians win 'Green Oscars'

Two Indians win 'Green Oscars'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

The Ashden Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts, created the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy in 2001.