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Advanced Materials, the business of Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd., and Organic Recycling Systems Ltd. (ORSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a sustainable recycling value chain for composite waste, including waste generated from wind energy applications.

The collaboration will combine Aditya Birla’s Recyclamine® epoxy technology with ORSL’s expertise in waste processing, recycling and resource recovery to develop scalable solutions for recovering and reusing valuable materials.

Composite materials, made from reinforcing fibres and epoxy resin, are widely used in wind turbine blades, transportation, construction, aerospace and industrial manufacturing because of their strength, durability and lightweight properties. However, conventional thermoset composites are difficult to recycle due to their permanently cross-linked resin structure.

Recyclamine® technology is designed to enable the separation and recovery of raw materials from composite structures, creating opportunities for their potential reuse and supporting more sustainable material management.

Under the proposed collaboration, ORSL will focus on integrating and optimising recycling processes for different types of composite waste, including conventional epoxy-based materials and composites using Recyclamine® systems. The partnership aims to establish a closed-loop approach that enables recovered materials to re-enter productive value chains.

The initiative seeks to address the growing challenge of end-of-life composite waste, particularly from wind turbine blades, while improving resource efficiency and reducing dependence on disposal.

By combining advanced material technology with recycling expertise, the companies aim to develop commercially viable solutions that support circularity across the wind energy and wider composites industries.

The collaboration marks a step towards transforming composite waste into a valuable resource and advancing more sustainable material lifecycles.

Jio-bp and Vertelo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging and leasing solutions for commercial electric vehicles, including buses and trucks, across India.

The collaboration brings together Jio-bp’s fast-charging network and Vertelo’s commercial EV leasing capabilities to help fleet operators access more convenient and reliable charging solutions.

Under the agreement, the companies will explore several initiatives, including improved visibility of charging locations for Vertelo customers, preferential charging tariffs and turnkey charging infrastructure projects across selected cities and highway corridors.

The partnership aims to address key challenges faced by commercial fleet operators as they transition to electric mobility. By aligning vehicle leasing solutions with charging infrastructure, the companies intend to simplify EV adoption and support the operational requirements of electric bus and truck fleets.

Jio-bp, the operating brand of Reliance BP Mobility Limited, is expanding its EV charging network to support commercial vehicles and high-demand transport corridors. Vertelo, an electric mobility platform, provides leasing and financing solutions to facilitate fleet electrification.

The collaboration also aligns with India’s broader efforts to accelerate electric mobility and strengthen the supporting infrastructure required for commercial EV adoption.

As electric buses and trucks gain traction in public transportation and logistics, partnerships combining financing, vehicle access and charging infrastructure could play an important role in advancing sustainable transportation across the country.

The agreement establishes a framework to explore potential solutions, with specific projects and implementation plans to be developed further.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for the development of 1,200 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power projects across India under its Tranche XXI tender.

Issued on October 7, 2026, the tender aims to select wind power developers through tariff-based competitive bidding, followed by an electronic reverse auction. The projects will be developed under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model, with successful bidders required to sign 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with SECI.

Under the tender conditions, developers can bid for a minimum contracted capacity of 50 MW and a maximum of 600 MW. The capacity limit also applies to the combined bids submitted by a bidder and its parent, affiliate and group companies.

Selected developers will be responsible for identifying and securing land, installing and operating the wind projects, obtaining the necessary statutory approvals and arranging grid connectivity. They must also develop the required transmission infrastructure up to the designated interconnection or delivery point at their own cost.

Projects can be established anywhere in India, subject to the tender’s technical requirements and applicable grid-connectivity conditions. Developers must commence power supply from their entire contracted capacity within 24 months of the effective date of their respective PPAs.

SECI will procure electricity from the successful bidders and subsequently sell it to designated buying entities across India, which will be identified at a later stage.

The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026. Online bids must be submitted by October 29, while offline submissions are due by November 2. The bids are scheduled to open on November 3, 2026.

The tender represents another step towards expanding India’s wind power capacity and strengthening renewable energy procurement through competitive bidding. It also creates opportunities for wind project developers and associated infrastructure providers to participate in the country’s clean energy expansion.

The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical of L&T has secured multiple EPC orders in India and abroad, for strengthening power transmission infrastructure and enabling renewable energy evacuation.

In Saudi Arabia, PT&D has won orders in the 380 kV transmission and substation segments. The projects will support transmission capacity augmentation and renewable energy evacuation, thereby strengthening Saudi Arabia’s power transmission network and facilitating integration of renewable energy into the grid.

In the United Arab Emirates, the business has won an order for constructing 132/11 kV substations and associated cabling works.

Then, in the domestic market in India, it has secured an order from a leading private sector developer for setting up a transmission system – comprising transmission lines and substations – in Visakhapatnam.

Mr Joji Sebastian, Executive Vice President & Head – PT&D, L&T, said: “These order wins demonstrate the breadth of PT&D’s engineering and execution capabilities and the ability to deliver complex power infrastructure solutions across geographies. With the growing demand for grid strengthening, renewable energy integration and associated infrastructure, we are leveraging our technology, project execution expertise and global presence to deliver value for our esteemed clients”.

PT&D is a leading EPC player in the field of power transmission and distribution. It offers integrated solutions and end-to-end services ranging from design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of Transmission Lines, Substations, Underground Cable Networks, Distribution Networks, Power Quality Improvement projects and Infrastructure Electrification projects

Eternal’s Zomato, India’s food ordering and delivery platform, and Blinkit, a quick commerce company, hosted the third edition of EV Bazaar in New Delhi. EV Bazaar is an annual event organised to raise awareness of the benefits of Electric Vehicles (EVs) among delivery partners and connect them with EV partners to rent or buy an EV vehicle.

The event was attended by 2,500 delivery partners and EV ecosystem partners, including 20 plus EV OEMs and government representatives. EV manufacturers showcased 30-plus electric two-wheeler models.

The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Mahmood Ahmed, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Transport, Government of India as the Chief Guest. Minister, Jitender Patil, Head EV Cell, Transport Department, Government of Maharashtra, joined as a distinguished guest and former Indian cricketer, Shikhar Dhawan was also present as the celebrity guest.

Speaking at the event, Chief Guest, Mahmood Ahmed, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Transport, said, “The electrification of the transportation sector is a critical contributor to India’s energy security and air pollution control. The adoption of EVs by delivery partners is important to accelerating the transition since charging, swapping and servicing networks will expand for the industry and benefit other users as well. I appreciate this proactive initiative by Zomato and Blinkit to further the gig ecosystem’s shift to electric mobility and enable a better future for India.”

Zomato and Blinkit have seen growing adoption of electric two-wheelers among delivery partners. As of September 30, 2026, more than 200,000 delivery partners across Zomato and Blinkit were delivering using electric two-wheelers. In FY26, EVs powered 228 million deliveries across the two platforms, avoiding approximately 9,926 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Eternal, said, “For our delivery partners, the performance of their bikes is critical to their ability to earn efficiently. Delivery may only be one of their many responsibilities on the same day. That makes the move to electric a practical and financial question as much as an environmental one. EV Bazaar gives delivery partners a place to evaluate their EV bike purchase options by directly interacting with companies who build, rent, finance and charge EV bikes. We thank each of them for being part of the third edition.”

EV Bazaar was conceptualised to accelerate the transition to electric mobility by providing delivery partners with an opportunity to understand EV technology and its ease of use in the Indian context. The initiative enables them to explore and compare the latest electric two-wheeler models, assess their features and suitability for delivery operations, understand charging and battery-swapping options, and explore rental and ownership opportunities. It also provides a platform for delivery partners to interact directly with manufacturers and other electric vehicle ecosystem providers.

For a new technology, trial can be an important first step towards adoption. The ‘rent a vehicle’ feature on the Zomato and Blinkit delivery partner apps lets delivery partners experience electric two-wheelers without the upfront cost of ownership. They can rent EVs and locate nearby charging and battery-swapping stations within their delivery zones. In FY26, more than 23,000 delivery partners used the feature to rent EVs for deliveries.

Building on this, Zomato Local Services launched its own EV rental fleet in June 2025. More than 1,500 electric two-wheelers have been deployed across Delhi and Chennai as of March 2026.

Speaking on the collaboration, Sheetanshu Tyagi, Co-Founder and CEO, EMO Energy, EV Bazaar’s powered-by partner, said, “EMO Energy brings advanced batteries and 20-minute charging together to keep last-mile vehicles moving. With Zomato and Blinkit, we are enabling riders to charge faster, operate with zero downtime, and have greater vehicle availability.”

In addition to the exhibition area, EV Bazaar 3.0 also recognised delivery partners for their contribution to the shift towards electric mobility. Three delivery partners were felicitated with new electric two-wheelers, while another received a one-year free rental plan from our EV partner network. Select delivery partners were also recognised with mementos for their performance.