CAFE-III notified: India sets tighter fuel-efficiency targets for new cars to 2032
The Ministry of Power’s rules start in April 2027 and aim for a 16.7% fleet-efficiency gain. Carmakers can meet them through EVs, hybrids, ethanol or CNG.
EV sales in India reach 951,884 in July–September, 13% of all vehicles sold
Registrations rose 64.4% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, with electric two-wheelers leading and passenger cars growing from a smaller base.
Tax notice faults Haier, Godrej and Blue Star over fake e-waste recycling papers
A 550-page notice says three appliance makers claimed tax credits for recycling that investigators say never happened, and the case is prompting wider reviews.
India’s battery storage could reach 45–50 GWh by March 2028, says Crisil
Storage-linked solar and wind auctions are driving a steep rise from about 1 GWh in FY26, though costlier batteries and inexperienced developers could slow some projects.
J&K notifies EV Policy 2026, targeting 1.40 lakh electric vehicles by 2032
The six-year plan combines purchase incentives, 900 charging sites and cold-weather testing for a Union Territory with harsh winters and few EVs so far.
Kerala’s Cochin Airport, first to run fully on solar, now has 50 MWp of capacity
Eleven years after going power-neutral, Cochin International Airport generates more electricity than it uses and has added hydropower and farming under its panels.
Ethiopia reports 56.8 billion seedlings planted, but survival data lags
The government says its Green Legacy drive has passed its 50-billion target, while researchers say long-term survival of the trees is still being established.
India tops global ship recycling in 2025, meeting its 2030 goal five years early
UNCTAD data shows India recycled 2.99 million gross tonnes of ships in 2025, with Alang-Sosiya doing most of the work. Worker safety is still being watched.
Adani Green’s Khavda battery storage reaches 6.63 GWh, over half of India’s total
The company says capacity rose from 3.55 GWh in June, and it plans to add over 10 GWh of battery storage in FY 2026-27.
TERI study: CNG has lower lifecycle burden than EVs on India’s coal-heavy grid
The Energy and Resources Institute’s multi-fuel assessment finds EVs lead for two- and three-wheelers, while CNG scores better for cars, taxis and buses.
