The government of Tripura and NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) have signed an agreement for development of renewable energy projects in the northeastern state. The agreement aims to develop large-sized renewable energy projects in Tripura and shall help the state in meeting its clean energy commitments.

Stella Moto, by Jaidka Group, announced its plans to expand its retail footprint in India to capitalise on the electric scooter boom. The company will focus on scaling up operations within Tier-1 cities like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi while aggressively expanding their presence in micro Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets.

India plans to add 76 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar and wind power by 2025 which could save up to over Rs 15 lakh crore caused due to the burning of coal, according to the latest research by Global Energy Monitor.

Ather Energy is in discussions with several state governments for the establishment of an extra factory to accommodate the demand as the adoption of electric two-wheelers stabilises somewhat following several fire mishaps last year.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced that Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives has signed an agreement with Swimsol, the global leader in offshore marine photovoltaics, to induct a floating solar park. Once the floating solar park goes on stream in 2024, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa will operate with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the Maldives.

Okinawa Autotech will invest over Rs 220 crore in the next three years on the development of new products and powertrain. The development will take place at its newly inaugurated first research and development centre in Italy, set up in association with its joint venture partner Tacita.

The district land acquisition officers have placed a demand for Rs 3,500 crore before the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) for commencing the land acquisition process for the western phase of the proposed 170 km Pune Ring road.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched an ambitious project targeted to revolutionise the food processing sector and transform the lives of farmers in the UT. The "UT Level Food Processing Programme for Development of Clusters for Specific Products of J&K" is a Rs 879.75 crore initiative that aims to maximise farmer income and minimise post-harvest losses.

The ministry of textiles has cleared 15 research and development projects worth Rs 32.25 crore across key strategic areas such as speciality fibres, protective textiles, high-performance textiles, geotextiles, medical textiles, sustainable textiles, and textiles for building materials.