Tata Power And University Of Warwick Form Strategic Energy Alliance

04 Mar 2026 CW Team

The collaboration will explore industry-aligned executive education programmes, capability development initiatives, exchange opportunities, technical workshops and joint case study development, building on decades of expertise at Warwick Manufacturing Group and the School of Engineering. The university indicated a renewed institutional focus on energy systems to support partners in decarbonisation, including shifts from fossil fuels to electrification, grid innovation, advanced power storage and a system-level approach. These activities were framed as measures to translate academic excellence into industrial impact.

Tata Power framed the partnership as accelerating its ambition to transform India's energy landscape and to empower a billion lives through sustainable and affordable energy solutions, anchored in decarbonisation, reliability and long-term sustainability. The company reported ownership of a diversified portfolio of 16.3 gigawatt (GW) and of 7.5 gigawatt of clean energy generation, representing 46 per cent of its total capacity, and stated a commitment to achieve net zero by 2045. The firm noted that it serves about 13 million (mn) customers nationwide.

Warwick Manufacturing Group emphasised its applied research legacy and systems-level capability, citing past work with large-scale energy users, such as ports and airports, to map investment and return for decarbonisation projects. The School of Engineering highlighted research on advanced control and artificial intelligence for future power systems, integrating renewables, particularly wind, with energy storage and hydrogen technologies, and signalled intent to translate these capabilities into scalable industrial pathways. The agreement was presented as timely given recent enhancements in UK–India research engagement and trade arrangements.

On February 25, 2026, the University of Warwick signed a memorandum of understanding with The Tata Power Company Limited to deliver research and innovation across grid modernisation, fast charging, power storage, industrial decarbonisation, digital energy systems, optimisation and advanced manufacturing. The agreement was presented as a strategic alliance intended to strengthen long-term research capability, talent development and global academic engagement aligned with Tata Power's strategic priorities. The collaboration will explore industry-aligned executive education programmes, capability development initiatives, exchange opportunities, technical workshops and joint case study development, building on decades of expertise at Warwick Manufacturing Group and the School of Engineering. The university indicated a renewed institutional focus on energy systems to support partners in decarbonisation, including shifts from fossil fuels to electrification, grid innovation, advanced power storage and a system-level approach. These activities were framed as measures to translate academic excellence into industrial impact. Tata Power framed the partnership as accelerating its ambition to transform India's energy landscape and to empower a billion lives through sustainable and affordable energy solutions, anchored in decarbonisation, reliability and long-term sustainability. The company reported ownership of a diversified portfolio of 16.3 gigawatt (GW) and of 7.5 gigawatt of clean energy generation, representing 46 per cent of its total capacity, and stated a commitment to achieve net zero by 2045. The firm noted that it serves about 13 million (mn) customers nationwide. Warwick Manufacturing Group emphasised its applied research legacy and systems-level capability, citing past work with large-scale energy users, such as ports and airports, to map investment and return for decarbonisation projects. The School of Engineering highlighted research on advanced control and artificial intelligence for future power systems, integrating renewables, particularly wind, with energy storage and hydrogen technologies, and signalled intent to translate these capabilities into scalable industrial pathways. The agreement was presented as timely given recent enhancements in UK–India research engagement and trade arrangements.

Infrastructure Urban

04 May 2026

Jyoti Structures FY26 profit rises 56.5%

Jyoti Structures (JSL) recently reported strong financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, driven by disciplined execution, cost management and steady progress across its order book.For Q4 FY2025-26, total income rose 44.2 per cent to Rs 2.41 billion from Rs 1.67 billion in Q4 FY2024-25. EBITDA increased 58.6 per cent to Rs 237 million, while EBITDA margin improved by 89 basis points to 9.84 per cent. Profit before tax grew 53.3 per cent to Rs 188.5 million, and net profit rose 51.9 per cent to Rs 181.4 million.For FY2025-26, total income grew 53.1 per cent to Rs 7.72 bill..

Infrastructure Energy

04 May 2026

Cat BEPU to Power Doppstadt Separator at IFAT 2026

Caterpillar’s Cat Battery Electric Power Unit (BEPU) has been selected by Doppstadt to power its SWS 6 Spiral Shaft Separator, which will be showcased for the first time at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Germany, from 4–7 May.The compact plug-and-play BEPU is designed to replace a diesel engine within the same space, using the same mounting locations and relative machine position. It integrates the battery, motor, inverter, onboard charging, cooling and controls, enabling OEMs to electrify existing chassis platforms without extensive redesign.Caterpillar and Cat dealer Zeppelin Power Systems have be..

Infrastructure Urban

04 May 2026

VECV sales rise 6.9% in April 2026

VE Commercial Vehicles, a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, recorded sales of 7,318 units in April 2026, compared to 6,846 units in April 2025, registering 6.9 per cent growth. The total included 7,159 units under the Eicher brand and 159 units under the Volvo brand.Eicher branded trucks and buses reported sales of 7,159 units during the month, up 6.6 per cent from 6,717 units in April 2025. In the domestic commercial vehicle market, Eicher sales rose 8.6 per cent to 6,797 units from 6,257 units a year earlier.Exports declined 21.3 per cent, with VECV recording 362 units in ..