India's energy storage sector is set to witness significant growth, with projections indicating a Rs 4.79 lakh crore investment by 2032. According to the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), the sector will expand five-fold between 2026 and 2032, driven by increased demand for energy storage systems (ESS) in response to the nation’s rising renewable energy capacity. The National Electricity Plan (NEP) anticipates a substantial increase in storage requirements, with both pumped storage and battery energy storage systems playing crucial roles.

The Gauhati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has reported a robust performance for the financial year 2024–25, registering both higher tea sales and a significant increase in average auction prices. Total volumes reached 169.13 million kilograms, with average prices climbing to Rs. 227.70 per kilogram—an impressive Rs. 44.50 per kilogram increase over the prior fiscal year. Bought Leaf Factories (BLFs), especially those in Assam’s Dhemaji district, also saw remarkable returns. With a turnover of approximately Rs.

India’s rapeseed meal industry could be on the verge of a resurgence in global trade, particularly with China, as geopolitical shifts and supply constraints create a window of opportunity. Amid a sharp rise in international prices driven by shortages in the European Union, India’s competitively priced rapeseed meal has caught the attention of major importers.

India and the United States are ramping up efforts to finalize a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) as negotiators prepare for a pivotal three-day meeting in Washington starting April 23. The discussions come at a crucial time, with India aiming to secure an “early tranche” of the agreement during a temporary 90-day suspension of U.S. tariffs. This early-stage pact could provide Indian exporters critical relief from new duties while laying the foundation for a broader, more ambitious trade deal.

India’s toy industry stands at the brink of a major export breakthrough as shifting U.S.-China trade dynamics open new avenues for growth. With the United States imposing steep tariffs on Chinese imports, American buyers are actively seeking alternate supply chains. India’s toy manufacturers, long underrepresented in global markets, are now positioning themselves as credible contenders. The Toy Association of India has identified 40 firms with the potential to meet U.S. compliance standards, while 20 companies are already shipping in bulk.

JSW Energy has launched an ambitious Rs. 16,000 crore greenfield thermal power project in Salboni, West Bengal—marking the company’s largest investment in a single initiative to date. The project, which will feature two ultra-supercritical units totaling 1,600 MW, promises to be among India’s most capital-efficient power installations. This move underscores the group’s strategic push into eastern India, aligning with the region’s rising power demand and untapped growth potential.

Macrotech Developers Ltd, the real estate heavyweight behind the Lodha brand, has reported a 7% reduction in net debt in the January–March quarter, driven by record-high housing sales and strong customer collections. The company's net debt now stands at Rs. 3,990 crore, down from over Rs. 4,300 crore at the end of December 2024. This deleveraging was achieved alongside significant land acquisitions, reflecting the company’s confidence in sustained demand across key urban markets.

In a bold step towards reshaping India’s semiconductor future, a team of scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has submitted a proposal to develop angstrom-scale chips using advanced two-dimensional (2D) materials. These ultra-small chips—potentially one-tenth the size of today’s most advanced 3nm chips—could propel India to the forefront of global semiconductor innovation. The project seeks Rs. 500 crore over five years and aims to reduce India's dependency on foreign technology.

India’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution network may soon face a major disruption as the All India LPG Distributors Federation has threatened a nationwide strike unless the central government addresses long-standing grievances within the next three months. Chief among their demands are an increase in distributor commissions—proposed at a minimum of Rs. 150 per cylinder—alongside calls to halt the forced allocation of non-domestic LPG units and operational irregularities in schemes like Ujjwala.

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