Centre unveils 200 MW solar module manufacturing line at CEL

IANS | May 14, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government on Thursday dedicated the 200 MW solar module manufacturing line of Central Electronics Limited (CEL) to the nation, as India is rapidly expanding its capabilities across multiple non-fossil energy domains, including solar energy, wind energy, nuclear energy and ocean-based energy systems.

India’s EV battery demand likely to surge 10x by 2032: Report

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India’s electric vehicle battery demand is projected to surge 10-fold from 20 GWh in 2025 to 200 GWh by 2032, which could shift strategic gains toward component localisation and supply‑chain development, a report said on Thursday.

India WPI inflation rises to 8.3 pc as global oil prices spike

IANS | May 14, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India's inflation rate based on the wholesale price index (WPI) rose to 8.3 per cent during April, compared to the same month of the previous year, primarily due to an increase in prices of fuels and crude oil amid the Middle East conflict, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday.