August 2020
Discom modernization is critical, says KPMG India
- Aug 26, 2020
KPMG in India has released a new report highlighting how India can achieve the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) task force's investment target. Modernisation of power distribution companies is one of the key recommendations within the energy sector. The report Read more
Power ministry advises cap on late payment surcharge
- Aug 25, 2020
The power ministry has proposed to cap the late payment surcharge payable by discoms to 12 per cent per year. In order to alleviate the financial stress in the power system, all power generation and transmission companies have been Read more
Legrand India Launches Data Center Infrastructure Solutions
- Aug 25, 2020
Legrand India has announced the launch of Legrand Data Center Solutions (LDCS) which brings together a portfolio of global brands including Legrand, Numeric, Raritan & Server Technology under one specialist team. LDCS is designed to give maximum flexibility for Read more
TERI proposes “green stimulus” to aid economic revival
- Aug 25, 2020
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has released a discussion paper on ‘A Fiscally Responsible Green Stimulus’ to revive Indian economy by creating demand and jobs with policy and regulatory interventions using minimal government spending. Speaking at the launch Read more
IEEMA hosts first virtual Buyer Seller Meet, aims at $25-bln exports target
- Aug 24, 2020
Indian Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) has successfully launched e-Connect, its first ever virtual buyers and seller meet. The new initiative aims to boost the export of electrical equipment from $7 billion to $25 billion by 2025. The Read more
IEEMA plans webinar on National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
- Aug 24, 2020
Apex industry body IEEMA has planned to hold a webinar on August 31, 2020 to discuss the benefits of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), recently formulated by the Central government. The Government of India recently amended the procedure Read more
Tata Power DDL bags human resource excellence awards
- Aug 24, 2020
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd has been adjudged winner under three categories at the Annual National HR Circle Competition- 2020 organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). In a release, Tata Power-DDL said that it has been Read more
OMRON launches mobile robot with 1500kg payload capacity
- Aug 22, 2020
OMRON Asia Pacific, a global player in industrial automation solutions across Asia Pacific, has launched its new mobile robot called the HD-1500. With a heavy payload capacity of up to 1500kg, it is the strongest and newest addition Read more
CCI approves Siemens’ acquisition of C&S Electric
- Aug 21, 2020
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of C&S Electric by Siemens, a release by CCI. The proposed combination envisages acquisition of 100 per cent of the share capital of C&S Electric Ltd (C&S) by Siemens Read more
Anti-bacterial, self-disinfecting switches from Schneider Electric
- Aug 21, 2020
Schneider Electric has announced the launch of its anti-bacterial and self-disinfecting switches and sockets under its Livia product range. Powered by the Silver Ion technology which can kill over 99.9 per cent bacteria and fungi, these products have been Read more