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India Eyes 12.5 GW Battery Storage Via Tenders
Approximately 12,500 MW (12.5 GW) of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects are currently under the tendering process, with an additional 3,300 MW (3.3 GW) in the pipeline, according to Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad.Speaking on the second day of the India Energy Storage Week, organised by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), Prasad noted that the upcoming projects are expected to add around 8,500 megawatt hours (MWh) of storage capacity within the next two years. In addition, another 42,000 MWh of BESS capacity is under tender.Despite these plans,..

Rs 42 Billion Invested in Ranchi Rail Infra Over 3 Years
Minister of State for Defence and Member of Parliament from Ranchi, Sanjay Seth, held a press conference on Monday at his office in the Namo E-Library to highlight substantial progress in railway infrastructure within the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency over the past three years.He announced that major development work is underway across four key railway divisions—Ranchi, Chakradharpur, Adra, and Dhanbad—with a total investment exceeding Rs 42 billion. While several projects have already been completed, many others are progressing rapidly.Ongoing works include the construction of overbridges..

TATA, Škoda Form JV for Rail Propulsion in India
TATA AutoComp Systems Ltd and Škoda Group have formed a joint venture to manufacture railway propulsion systems and components in India. Announced on 9 July 2025, the partnership targets the growing demand in India's railway and mobility sectors by producing electrical equipment locally.The joint venture will manufacture converters, drives, and auxiliary converters for metro systems, light rail vehicles, regional and medium high-speed trains. Operations will be based in India, supported by a multi-million-euro investment expected to deliver economic and technological gains to the region.Strat..