Indosol Solar aims to complete phase-1 of its multi-crore integrated solar module project in Andhra Pradesh by 2025, said Sharat Chandra, CEO of parent SSEL Group, on Thursday. Under the phase-1, Indosol Solar is investing Rs 15,000 crore to set up 5 gigawatts (GW) of modules, 5 GW wafers, 5 GW ingot, and 5 GW […]
Day: April 4, 2024
India offers $125-bn investment opportunity across green hydrogen value chain: Report
India offers a $125-billion investment opportunity across the green hydrogen value chain by 2030, according to a recent report by Avendus Capital, a Mumbai-based investment bank. The report said that the growth will be driven by rising sustainability focus, demonstrated commercial viability, ever-expanding use cases and a strong regulatory push. “We see an emergence of […]
Centre to develop plant for recycling lithium-ion batteries, e-waste in Uttarakhand
The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), on Tuesday said it has partnered with startup Remine India to develop a commercial plant for recycling lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and e-waste using indigenous technology in Uttarakhand. Through the agreement signed recently, the TDB pledged financial assistance of INR 7.5 crore out […]
Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo sign initial pact for codeshare partnership
Malaysia Airlines has inked an initial pact with domestic no-frills carrier IndiGo for a codeshare partnership to boost connectivity between the two countries. Moreover, a cooperation agreement between the two airlines will enable both carriers to provide customers with more options and flexibility for seamless travel between Malaysia and India, IndiGo said in a statement.
Air India launches revamped customer reward programme with added features
Private carrier Air India on Wednesday launched a revamped loyalty programme with a simplified structure, offering more rewards and added benefits to its customers. In its first overhaul in more than a decade, the revamped loyalty programme — Flying Returns — moves away from the legacy model of miles-based collection of points to a fairer, […]
Virgin Atlantic sees ‘infinite demand’ in Indian mkt; plans to expand codeshare with IndiGo
Witnessing “infinite demand” in the strong Indian aviation market, British carrier Virgin Atlantic on Wednesday said it will start an additional daily flight connecting Mumbai and London from October, as well as look to expand its codeshare partnership with IndiGo. Currently, Virgin Atlantic operates two daily flights to London Heathrow from Delhi and one each […]
FLY91 partners with IBS Software for commerce platform
FLY91, the country’s youngest regional airline, has partnered with IBS Software to power its commercial operations. FLY91 aims to provide an air alternative to road and rail travel across underserved routes in India. IBS Software has created a reservation experience designed to deliver a simple, efficient and cost-effective experience, to attract and retain customers, a […]
Vistara instability will reduce by this week: CEO Vinod Kannan
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan on Wednesday said that the airline’s operation will normalise by this week. The airline cancelled around 22 flights on Wednesday. Kannan said that the airline will reduce some flights to create more buffer for pilots in case of unforseen situations.
Vistara Airlines could cut flights amid pilot shortage, sources say
The CEO of India’s Vistara Airlines told employees at a meeting on Wednesday that it will revise crew rosters and may scale back flights to address ongoing disruption due to a sudden shortage of pilots, two people familiar with the discussions said. Vistara, owned by the Tata group and Singapore Airlines , has cancelled more […]
Railways’ 100-day plan for new govt: Vande Bharat sleeper coaches, pending J&K rail projects on agenda
NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways aims to roll out the sleeper variant of Vande Bharat train and complete crucial rail connectivity projects in Kashmir within the first 100 days of the new government coming to power, officials said. Also included in the 100-day plan is finalisation of rolling stock procurement for the trial run of […]
Amit Kalyani to become Vice-Chairman & Joint MD of Bharat Forge
Auto components major Bharat Forge on Wednesday announced the appointment of Amit Kalyani, son of its Chairman and MD Babasaheb N Kalyani, as the Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director of the company. The board of directors of the company in its meeting held on April 3, 2024, approved the re-appointment of Amit Kalyani as a […]
Vedanta Aluminium expands alumina refining capacity to 3.5 million tonnes
Vedanta Aluminium on Wednesday said it has expanded its annual alumina refining capacity to 3.5 million tonnes at its Lanjigarh unit in Odisha. The alumina refining capacity earlier was 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), the company said in a statement. It plans to further increase alumina refining capacity to 5 MTPA, besides increasing aluminium […]