Renewables Push in Gujarat: CII held a solar-focused “Cost Optimisation for Industries” conference in Ahmedabad, urging firms to cut energy costs and boost competitiveness through renewable adoption. Clean Power Pipeline in Maharashtra: SECI and MahaGenco Renewable Energy signed an MoU to explore firm/round-the-clock renewables, BESS, pumped storage, green hydrogen and more, targeting up to 5 GW. Battery Materials Investment: Himadri Speciality Chemical increased its stake in U.S. battery tech firm IBC via an additional USD 0.66 million investment, backing commercialisation of LFP cathode and advanced anode materials. Tamil Nadu Faster Green Clearances: TNGECL will run five dedicated renewable energy zones to streamline solar and wind approvals and reduce regional delays. Logistics Tech for India’s Addresses: Delhivery launched “Delhivery Maps,” an AI mapping platform built for commercial routing and unstructured/incomplete addresses, now running across its network. Mumbai Commute Disrupted: BEST strike entered day 2 with attendance collapsing and services largely paralysed, hitting lakhs of riders. Capital Markets Shockwave: Reliance’s Jio Platforms filed DRHP for a mega IPO, with board approval for the prospectus and plans to raise about $4B. Energy Security Angle: India diversified LPG imports during the West Asia conflict, shifting supply toward the U.S., Iran and others as retailers absorbed price shocks. Urban Planning: NCRPB approved Regional Plan 2041, proposing four new “NaMo Cities” and three economic zones to ease pressure on Delhi.