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The age of electrostates: India faces a long road to electrification

07 Oct 2026
| Business Standard, 7 October 2026

Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, Electricity & Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), emphasized that electrifying transport, cooking and industry is critical to India’s energy transition, while advocating greater deployment of renewable energy coupled with storage.

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Auto makers turn to captive renewable power as costs, ESG pressures rise

06 Oct 2026
| Mint

Mr Alekhya Datta, Director, Electricity & Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) highlighted the role of captive solar in helping auto manufacturers reduce electricity costs, manage tariff risks and lower Scope 2 emissions while advancing industrial decarbonisation.

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Women drive India's clean energy transition

06 Oct 2026
| The Pioneer

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), Delhi, hosted the programme "Women's Leadership in India's Clean Energy Transition: Closing the Gender Gap for a Net-Zero Future" on 23 September 2026. Organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) under the StoREin Project, the event brought together stakeholders from government, industry, academia and civil society to discuss strengthening women's participation and leadership in renewable energy and energy storage.

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Auto makers turn to captive renewable power as costs, ESG pressures rise

06 Oct 2026
| Mint

Mr Alekhya Datta, Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), noted that captive solar can help manufacturers reduce electricity-cost volatility, secure predictable long-term power costs, and lower Scope 2 emissions.

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Gurgaon water demand may rise 52% by 2031, supply gap met by tubewells, HC told

05 Oct 2026
| The Times of India

TERI data cited in the matter shows Gurgaon district’s built-up area rose from 189.67 sq km in 2007 to 393.54 sq km in 2019, and was projected to reach 518.86 sq km in 2025.

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Is Green Steel Within Reach? TERI-Transition Asia Study Charts Course for India’s First Hydrogen-DRI Hub in Andhra Pradesh

05 Oct 2026
| Global Agriculture

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Transition Asia released a study, ‘Is Green Steel within reach in India? Green DRI Economics, Policy Drivers and Site Feasibility in Andhra Pradesh,’ at a stakeholder workshop held in Visakhapatnam.

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Punjab and Haryana high HC warns of disaster if Gurgaon groundwater depletion goes unchecked

03 Oct 2026
| The Times of India

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has been invited to participate in the high-level meeting convened to address Gurugram’s severe groundwater depletion and formulate measures for sustainable water management.

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Sustainable construction, effective pollution control need of the hour, says MahaMetro MD Hardikar

03 Oct 2026
| The Times of India

Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Fellow & Executive Director-Strategy & Partnerships, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) said Pune is a rapidly growing city, and it needs infrastructure to support its rapid growth, but such development should not come at the cost of the environment.

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Who pays? Understanding climate justice ahead of COP31

03 Oct 2026
| The Hindu Business Line

Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow & Director, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) emphasised that climate justice requires recognising countries’ different starting points and national circumstances, with CBDR-RC remaining central to COP31 discussions on climate finance, adaptation, and broader climate negotiations.

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Sustainable construction, effective pollution control need of the hour, says MahaMetro MD Hardikar

03 Oct 2026
| The Times of India

GRIHA Regional Conclave 2026 in Pune highlighted the need for sustainable, environment-friendly construction to address rapid urbanisation, with GRIHA Council being jointly established by MNRE and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

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Switch to cleaner fuel: Study calls for tech-neutral stance

01 Oct 2026
| The Times of India

According to a study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Delhi has the strongest CNG infrastructure among the cities assessed, while Delhi and Bengaluru have comparatively well-developed electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

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TERI Study Calls for Multi-Fuel Strategy for India’s Mobility Transition

01 Oct 2026
| Energetica India Magazine

TERI Study highlights that economic considerations emerge as a key determinant of fuel suitability, alongside infrastructure, environmental performance and energy security.

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