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Friday, February 20, 2026
TopicEnergy sector

Topic: Energy sector

F-35, P8i, Stryker & Javelin to nuclear, AI & pharma—big strategic takeaways from Modi-Trump meet

Both leaders have vowed to realise the US-India 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement, work to build US-designed nuclear reactors in India through localisation & possible tech transfer.

Economic survey outlines how Chinese dependence may impact India’s energy transition & EV incentives

While India’s green energy transition plans to combat climate change are ‘ambitious’, reliance on China makes these plans complex & challenging, says Economic Survey 2024-25.

‘We’re a strong voice on energy transition,’ Modi urges global investors to explore sector

At the Energy Week inauguration, PM outlined India’s focus areas such as National Green Hydrogen Mission, expanding India’s gas pipeline network, and blending ethanol with petrol.

How India-Australia FTA is set to boost trade that’s already at a record high

While the bulk of the trade between India and Australia is so far in the energy sector, the FTA is expected to broaden this to include other goods and services.

India’s power sector must brace for trouble as climate worsens. Govt can’t sit back

India can no longer label extreme climate events as ‘unforeseeable’. The Union govt must prepare for them with alternate approaches.

Modi govt’s coal reforms go beyond the current crisis. It transforms India’s energy security

Land acquisition for coal mines has had a complicated history in India. But Modi govt's reforms pave the way for a paradigm shift in energy security.

Clean energy, tech in focus as France looks beyond defence to boost business with India

France is a significant source of FDI in India with more than 1,000 French establishments already present in the country.

India, China are opening their energy sectors to foreign investors at the wrong time

The best path to energy security for India and China is to encourage their own renewable energy and electrified transport industries.

Energy is PM’s big focus in Houston ahead of ‘Howdy, Modi!’ event with Trump

Modi’s meeting with CEOs comes as India looks for new energy sources in the light of US-Iran crisis, Saudi drone attack & rising crude prices.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.