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India is accelerating its transition to a more secure and diversified energy landscape through a combination of domestic initiatives and international partnerships. Recent approvals include substantial investments in renewable energy sources like floating solar farms and biogas production via the GOBARdhan scheme, alongside a significant offshore hydrocarbon exploration program aimed at boosting domestic reserves and reducing import dependence. Complementing these efforts, the government is fostering electric vehicle adoption and expanding charging infrastructure, signaling a broader shift towards sustainable energy solutions that could reshape India’s energy mix and attract further investment in the sector.
India's Energy Capacity Reaches 552 GW with 54% Non-Fossil
India's total installed power capacity reached 552 GW in July 2026, with non-fossil sources accounting for 300.50 GW (54% of total).
Coal production exceeded 1,040 MT in FY2025-26 while imports declin
India Launches ₹84,084 Crore Offshore Exploration Scheme
Government approves Samudra Manthan scheme with ₹84,084 crore Phase-I outlay through FY 2030-31 to boost offshore hydrocarbon exploration.
Scheme targets adding over 600 MMTOE reserves and raising dom
India's Electric Vehicle Ecosystem Growth and Policy Support
India's EV sales grew 46x since 2016 to 2.3 million units in 2025, with exports surging from $1.2M to $84M between 2020-2024.
Government schemes including PM E-DRIVE (₹10,900 crore), PLI-Auto (₹2,377
India's Energy Capacity Reaches 552 GW with 54% Non-Fossil
India's total installed power capacity reached 552 GW in July 2026, with non-fossil sources accounting for 300.50 GW (54% of total).
Coal production exceeded 1,040 MT in FY2025-26 while imports fell 2
India Approves ₹23,731 Crore GOBARdhan Bioenergy Scheme
Union Cabinet approves National Circular Bioenergy Scheme GOBARdhan with ₹23,731 crore outlay to boost domestic Compressed Biogas production.
Scheme establishes administered CBG price of ₹2,110/MMBTU
India's Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 46x Since 2016
Government backgrounder details India's EV ecosystem growth with sales increasing 46 times from 50,000 units in 2016 to 2.3 million in 2025.
Multiple policy schemes drive adoption including PM E-DRIVE
India Approves 5,000 MW Floating Solar Scheme
Indian government approved ₹5,070 crore Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana to develop 5,000 MW floating solar capacity with 10,000 MWh energy storage.
India's solar capacity reached 162.15 GW by June
India Launches ₹84,084 Crore Offshore Hydrocarbon Exploration Scheme
Government approves Samudra Manthan scheme with ₹84,084 crore Phase-I outlay to accelerate offshore hydrocarbon exploration until FY 2030–31.
Scheme targets adding over 600 MMTOE reserves and raising
PM Modi Announces AI Skilling, Nuclear Power, Semiconductor Plants
PM Modi announced AI skilling for 1 crore youth and a new target of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis to boost rural economy.
India targets 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047 with five new reactors planned wi
SEAMEC Q1 FY27 Revenue Rises 41% on Higher Vessel Deployment
SEAMEC reported Q1 FY27 standalone revenue of ₹283.3 crore, up 41% YoY, driven by 110 additional vessel deployment days and new contracts.
Standalone PAT increased 2% to ₹81.2 crore despite a ₹13 cror
Gujarat Energy at Goldman Sachs India Energy Conference
Gujarat Energy officials will participate in Goldman Sachs India's Energy Security & Grid Resilience Virtual Corporate Day on August 19, 2026.
The company will engage in one-to-one and group meetings
ONGC Spuds First Mahanadi Basin Deepwater Well
ONGC commenced drilling exploratory well MN-DW18-1-H-D in Mahanadi Offshore Basin under Samudra Manthan Mission.
India's eastern/western offshore basins hold estimated 5,600 MMTOE hydrocarbon potentia