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Richa Sharma

Richa Sharma

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A journalist with over two decades of reporting experience in infrastructure, environment, policy, and politics. My media journey took me to...

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The government pushed its domestic solar cell rule to 2027

India's solar push hits a manufacturing hurdle. Here's why the cell mandate was delayed

by Richa Sharma |Jul 19, 2026

The Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II mandate requires all government-backed, net-metered and open-access solar projects commissioned on or after June 1, 2026, to use solar panels...

Vessel tracking data from S&P Global Energy shows that the combined 10-day moving average of laden LNG transits through the strait fell from roughly 0.8 cargoes per day in late June to just 0.2 cargoes per day by July 15.

LNG traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falls sharply: S&P Global Energy

by Richa Sharma |Jul 18, 2026

Laden LNG transits fall sharply after an attack on a QatarEnergy vessel while regional loadings remain resilient, but exports face renewed shipping constraints.

Geothermal energy is heat from within the Earth that is used to generate electricity, provide heating and cooling, and support other direct applications.

India a step closer to its first demonstration-scale geothermal power project

by Richa Sharma |Jul 17, 2026

ONGC has completed two wells in Ladakh to harness geothermal power as part of the Puga Geothermal Project.

Air India Express and SpiceJet have over 80% of their capacity deployed to the Gulf

Will Indian airlines further cut capacity to West Asia?

by Richa Sharma |Jul 15, 2026

Amid the re-escalation of conflict, the European aviation body has reinstated flight warnings for carriers. Indian airlines have been the worst hit

India floats its largest PHWR nuclear EPC package for 2,800 MW Rajasthan project

India takes a giant nuclear power leap: Biggest-ever ₹28,000 cr reactor project opens for bids

by Richa Sharma |Jul 15, 2026

Bids have been invited for the 2800 MW nuclear power project in Rajasthan by ASHVINI, an NTPC and NPCIL joint venture

Akasa Air is growing at a rather fast pace, in talks to raise funds

How Akasa Air capacity is growing amidst downsizing by IndiGo, Air India

by Richa Sharma |Jul 14, 2026

Akasa Air is growing its capacity at a much faster rate with delivery of newer aircraft and availability of pilots.

 The Naveen Jindal Group announced to build 18 GW of nuclear power capacity over the next two decades

Westinghouse, EDF, Rosatom on Naveen Jindal Group’s nuclear shopping list 

by Richa Sharma |Jul 11, 2026

The Jindal Group had announced an investment of Rs 1.8 lakh crore to build 18 GW of nuclear power capacity over the next two decades. Is in talks with international players for next-generation nuclear...

Why the Bharat Maritime Insurance falls short of competitive offerings and coverage

Why the Bharat Maritime Insurance falls short of competitive offerings and coverage

by Richa Sharma |Jul 10, 2026

The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool for Indian flagged vessels aims to offer uninterrupted risk coverage in conflict situation. However, it falls short of competitive offerings and coverage.

India's crude import basket today is far more resilient than it was a few years ago, and there has been oil import diversification in the past few years.

US-Iran ceasefire ends: Crude supply resilient, but LNG & LPG face bigger Hormuz risk. Here's why

by Richa Sharma |Jul 9, 2026

India is comfortable when it comes to crude availability due to import diversification, but markets need to pay closer attention to the LNG and LPG supplies due to high Gulf exposure

Air India CEO Appointment Delayed; Tata Sets Up Interim Committee Amid Leadership Uncertainty

Air India CEO Appointment Delayed; Tata Sets Up Interim Committee Amid Leadership Uncertainty

by Aabha Bakaya |Jul 9, 2026

Leadership uncertainty continues at Air India as the appointment of the airline’s next CEO is expected to be delayed by a few months. In response, Tata Sons has formed an interim management committee,...