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Kalpa Power, one of India’s leading energy management companies, today announced the appointment of Jabraj Singh as Chief Operating Officer (COO) as part of a broader leadership strengthening initiative to support the company’s expansion into integrated energy infrastructure, including Open Access, transmission infrastructure, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and lifecycle asset management.

In his new role, Jabraj Singh will lead Kalpa Power’s operational functions with a focus on project execution, delivery excellence, operational efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. As part of the leadership transition, Kamlesh Kataria, currently COO, will take on the role of Chief Growth Officer (CGO), where he will drive strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, and new business opportunities.

Jabraj Singh brings over two decades of experience delivering large-scale power and renewable energy projects across India, the Middle East and Africa, with leadership roles at KEC International, L&T and Tata Projects. He has a strong track record of scaling businesses, building high-performing teams and delivering complex projects, including growing KEC International’s North India business from approximately ₹1,400 crore to ₹2,500 crore in revenue in two years.

As Chief Growth Officer, Kamlesh Kataria will focus on identifying, incubating, and scaling growth opportunities that strengthen Kalpa Power’s long-term market position. He will lead the company’s efforts to build new growth engines, deepen customer partnerships, and advance strategic initiatives for future expansion.

Speaking on leadership structuring, Rounak Muthiyan, Founder & Director, Kalpa Power, said, “Kalpa Power is entering a new phase of growth, and we believe this is the right time to strengthen our leadership structure. Last year, we welcomed Pankaj Aggarwal as Chief Financial Officer, bringing greater financial discipline and governance to the organization. With Jabraj joining as Chief Operating Officer, we are adding an experienced execution leader with a strong track record of delivering complex power infrastructure projects across India and international markets. Kamlesh, who has played a pivotal role in building the foundation of our business, will now focus on driving strategic growth initiatives and new opportunities. Together, these leadership appointments strengthen our ability to execute at scale and capture opportunities across India’s evolving energy infrastructure landscape.”

“India’s energy infrastructure sector is entering a phase of significant opportunity. Success in this environment will depend on the ability to deliver quality, reliability, and speed at scale. Kalpa Power has built a strong foundation, and my priority will be to further strengthen execution capabilities, operational excellence and delivery performance as the company continues its growth journey,” added Jabraj Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Kalpa Power.

“Kalpa Power has built a strong foundation for growth, and the opportunities ahead are significant. My focus will be on developing new growth engines, strengthening strategic partnerships and creating long-term value as we expand our presence across the energy infrastructure value chain,” added Kamlesh Kataria, Chief Growth Officer, Kalpa Power.

The realignment underscores Kalpa Power’s commitment to building leadership and organizational capabilities across integrated energy infrastructure segments driving execution, partnerships and growth.

AltEons Energy, a renewable energy platform focused on delivering reliable and sustainable clean power solutions, has announced a strategic investment from The Sanmar Group. The investment will support the development of over 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects across India, enabling Corporate and Industrial (C&I) customers to accelerate their decarbonisation journey while ensuring reliable, firm renewable power.

The investment marks a significant milestone in AltEons’ growth strategy as the company scales its integrated renewable energy platform combining solar, wind, energy storage and advanced energy management solutions to provide Round-the-Clock (RTC) clean power to C&l consumers. AltEons is working on an under-construction pipeline of 210 MW Hybrid portfolio (Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems) in Maharashtra to cater to the growing demand of energy intensive businesses in the State.

The company works with customers across manufacturing, automotive, data centres and industrial engineering, among others. These customers are seeking long-term, sustainable energy solutions that support their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. Apart from this capacity, AltEons will secure another 800 MW pipeline by the end of the year.

Vijay Sankar, Chairman, The Sanmar Group, said, “AltEons has built a compelling platform focused on addressing one of the most critical challenges in energy transition, delivering reliable renewable power at scale. We believe the company’s innovative approach, experienced leadership, and strong execution capabilities position it to become a significant player in India’s evolving renewable energy sector. As a multinational, sustainability-focused organization, we are pleased to partner with AltEons on this exciting journey.”

Srinivasan Viswanathan, Founder and CEO of AltEons Energy, said, “We are delighted to welcome The Sanmar Group as our strategic investor and partner in our mission to transform India’s clean energy landscape. This investment reinforces confidence in our vision of delivering reliable RTC renewable power to C&I customers. With Sanmar’s long-term partnership, we are well positioned to develop over 1.5 GW of RTC renewable energy projects and help industries accelerate their decarbonization goals.”

AltEons Energy, a renewable energy platform focused on delivering reliable and sustainable clean power solutions, has announced a strategic investment from The Sanmar Group. The investment will support the development of over 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects across India, enabling Corporate and Industrial (C&I) customers to accelerate their decarbonisation journey while ensuring reliable, firm renewable power.

The investment marks a significant milestone in AltEons’ growth strategy as the company scales its integrated renewable energy platform combining solar, wind, energy storage and advanced energy management solutions to provide Round-the-Clock (RTC) clean power to C&l consumers. AltEons is working on an under-construction pipeline of 210 MW Hybrid portfolio (Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems) in Maharashtra to cater to the growing demand of energy intensive businesses in the State.

The company works with customers across manufacturing, automotive, data centres and industrial engineering, among others. These customers are seeking long-term, sustainable energy solutions that support their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. Apart from this capacity, AltEons will secure another 800 MW pipeline by the end of the year.

Vijay Sankar, Chairman, The Sanmar Group, said, “AltEons has built a compelling platform focused on addressing one of the most critical challenges in energy transition, delivering reliable renewable power at scale. We believe the company’s innovative approach, experienced leadership, and strong execution capabilities position it to become a significant player in India’s evolving renewable energy sector. As a multinational, sustainability-focused organization, we are pleased to partner with AltEons on this exciting journey.”

Srinivasan Viswanathan, Founder and CEO of AltEons Energy, said, “We are delighted to welcome The Sanmar Group as our strategic investor and partner in our mission to transform India’s clean energy landscape. This investment reinforces confidence in our vision of delivering reliable RTC renewable power to C&I customers. With Sanmar’s long-term partnership, we are well positioned to develop over 1.5 GW of RTC renewable energy projects and help industries accelerate their decarbonization goals.”

AltEons Energy, a renewable energy platform focused on delivering reliable and sustainable clean power solutions, has announced a strategic investment from The Sanmar Group. The investment will support the development of over 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects across India, enabling Corporate and Industrial (C&I) customers to accelerate their decarbonisation journey while ensuring reliable, firm renewable power.

The investment marks a significant milestone in AltEons’ growth strategy as the company scales its integrated renewable energy platform combining solar, wind, energy storage and advanced energy management solutions to provide Round-the-Clock (RTC) clean power to C&l consumers. AltEons is working on an under-construction pipeline of 210 MW Hybrid portfolio (Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems) in Maharashtra to cater to the growing demand of energy intensive businesses in the State.

The company works with customers across manufacturing, automotive, data centres and industrial engineering, among others. These customers are seeking long-term, sustainable energy solutions that support their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. Apart from this capacity, AltEons will secure another 800 MW pipeline by the end of the year.

Vijay Sankar, Chairman, The Sanmar Group, said, “AltEons has built a compelling platform focused on addressing one of the most critical challenges in energy transition, delivering reliable renewable power at scale. We believe the company’s innovative approach, experienced leadership, and strong execution capabilities position it to become a significant player in India’s evolving renewable energy sector. As a multinational, sustainability-focused organization, we are pleased to partner with AltEons on this exciting journey.”

Srinivasan Viswanathan, Founder and CEO of AltEons Energy, said, “We are delighted to welcome The Sanmar Group as our strategic investor and partner in our mission to transform India’s clean energy landscape. This investment reinforces confidence in our vision of delivering reliable RTC renewable power to C&I customers. With Sanmar’s long-term partnership, we are well positioned to develop over 1.5 GW of RTC renewable energy projects and help industries accelerate their decarbonization goals.”

AltEons Energy, a renewable energy platform focused on delivering reliable and sustainable clean power solutions, has announced a strategic investment from The Sanmar Group. The investment will support the development of over 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects across India, enabling Corporate and Industrial (C&I) customers to accelerate their decarbonisation journey while ensuring reliable, firm renewable power.

The investment marks a significant milestone in AltEons’ growth strategy as the company scales its integrated renewable energy platform combining solar, wind, energy storage and advanced energy management solutions to provide Round-the-Clock (RTC) clean power to C&l consumers. AltEons is working on an under-construction pipeline of 210 MW Hybrid portfolio (Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems) in Maharashtra to cater to the growing demand of energy intensive businesses in the State.

The company works with customers across manufacturing, automotive, data centres and industrial engineering, among others. These customers are seeking long-term, sustainable energy solutions that support their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. Apart from this capacity, AltEons will secure another 800 MW pipeline by the end of the year.

Vijay Sankar, Chairman, The Sanmar Group, said, “AltEons has built a compelling platform focused on addressing one of the most critical challenges in energy transition, delivering reliable renewable power at scale. We believe the company’s innovative approach, experienced leadership, and strong execution capabilities position it to become a significant player in India’s evolving renewable energy sector. As a multinational, sustainability-focused organization, we are pleased to partner with AltEons on this exciting journey.”

Srinivasan Viswanathan, Founder and CEO of AltEons Energy, said, “We are delighted to welcome The Sanmar Group as our strategic investor and partner in our mission to transform India’s clean energy landscape. This investment reinforces confidence in our vision of delivering reliable RTC renewable power to C&I customers. With Sanmar’s long-term partnership, we are well positioned to develop over 1.5 GW of RTC renewable energy projects and help industries accelerate their decarbonization goals.”

AltEons Energy, a renewable energy platform focused on delivering reliable and sustainable clean power solutions, has announced a strategic investment from The Sanmar Group. The investment will support the development of over 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects across India, enabling Corporate and Industrial (C&I) customers to accelerate their decarbonisation journey while ensuring reliable, firm renewable power.

The investment marks a significant milestone in AltEons’ growth strategy as the company scales its integrated renewable energy platform combining solar, wind, energy storage and advanced energy management solutions to provide Round-the-Clock (RTC) clean power to C&l consumers. AltEons is working on an under-construction pipeline of 210 MW Hybrid portfolio (Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems) in Maharashtra to cater to the growing demand of energy intensive businesses in the State.

The company works with customers across manufacturing, automotive, data centres and industrial engineering, among others. These customers are seeking long-term, sustainable energy solutions that support their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. Apart from this capacity, AltEons will secure another 800 MW pipeline by the end of the year.

Vijay Sankar, Chairman, The Sanmar Group, said, “AltEons has built a compelling platform focused on addressing one of the most critical challenges in energy transition, delivering reliable renewable power at scale. We believe the company’s innovative approach, experienced leadership, and strong execution capabilities position it to become a significant player in India’s evolving renewable energy sector. As a multinational, sustainability-focused organization, we are pleased to partner with AltEons on this exciting journey.”

Srinivasan Viswanathan, Founder and CEO of AltEons Energy, said, “We are delighted to welcome The Sanmar Group as our strategic investor and partner in our mission to transform India’s clean energy landscape. This investment reinforces confidence in our vision of delivering reliable RTC renewable power to C&I customers. With Sanmar’s long-term partnership, we are well positioned to develop over 1.5 GW of RTC renewable energy projects and help industries accelerate their decarbonization goals.”

UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla Group company, has announced that it will scale up its electric vehicle fleet in its logistics operations to 600 plus EV trucks by December 2026.

UltraTech has signed service contracts with EV prime mover manufacturers including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, IPLTech, Energy in Motion and Sany along with their subsidiaries and other third-party logistics providers, to deploy EV trucks.

The total fleet of 600 plus EV trucks will transport about five million MT of clinker and other key materials per annum across Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha. Once fully operational, this fleet of over 600 EV trucks will enable a net annual CO₂ reduction of more than 1,17,000 tonnes, displacing the equivalent of 39 million litres of diesel per year.

K C Jhanwar, Managing Director, UltraTech Cement, said, “UltraTech is expanding sustainability beyond its plants by adopting greener logistics solutions. This large-scale transition to green logistics underscores our focus on decarbonising every link of our value chain and supports our commitment to achieving Net Zero.”

UltraTech has been advancing sustainable transport in the cement sector, being the first cement company to deploy heavy-duty electric trucks for long-haul transport of clinker and other materials at scale. The Company had introduced green logistics, deploying CNG trucks in 2021 and electric trucks in 2024. The firm currently operates 850 plus trucks as part of its green logistics operations, including CNG and electric trucks.

UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla Group company, has announced that it will scale up its electric vehicle fleet in its logistics operations to 600 plus EV trucks by December 2026.

UltraTech has signed service contracts with EV prime mover manufacturers including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, IPLTech, Energy in Motion and Sany along with their subsidiaries and other third-party logistics providers, to deploy EV trucks.

The total fleet of 600 plus EV trucks will transport about five million MT of clinker and other key materials per annum across Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha. Once fully operational, this fleet of over 600 EV trucks will enable a net annual CO₂ reduction of more than 1,17,000 tonnes, displacing the equivalent of 39 million litres of diesel per year.

K C Jhanwar, Managing Director, UltraTech Cement, said, “UltraTech is expanding sustainability beyond its plants by adopting greener logistics solutions. This large-scale transition to green logistics underscores our focus on decarbonising every link of our value chain and supports our commitment to achieving Net Zero.”

UltraTech has been advancing sustainable transport in the cement sector, being the first cement company to deploy heavy-duty electric trucks for long-haul transport of clinker and other materials at scale. The Company had introduced green logistics, deploying CNG trucks in 2021 and electric trucks in 2024. The firm currently operates 850 plus trucks as part of its green logistics operations, including CNG and electric trucks.