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The 1st Solar Today Awards 2016

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The very first Solar Today Awards 2016 was successfully held at the InterSolar Exhibition in Mumbai on October 21, 2016, in the presence of the industry’s best and brightest.

The Solar Today Awards 2016 function began with the lighting of the lamp by G Adhiseshu, Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation Private Ltd; Pratap Padode, Managing Director, ASAPP Info Global Group and Sumit Banerjee, Chairman, Advisory Board, ASAPP Info Global Group.

This was followed up with an introductory address by Padode, wherein he spoke about the business climate in the country and how despite tough times – financially and otherwise – India Inc is now moving forward in the solar sector. He stated confidence in businesses geared towards sustainability, solar energy and energy storage, which can be the game changers that the country needs.

After the address, an expert panel comprising Prafulla Pathak, Secretary General, Solar Energy Society of India; Preetam D’Souza, Partner, Kochhar & Co; Shirish S Garud, Director and Senior Fellow, TERI and Santosh Janakiram, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and moderated by Vinay Rustagi, Managing Director, Bridge to India, discussed ‘Competitive bidding for solar projects in India’.

While coming to a general consensus that competition in the solar field has drastically brought down solar costs, thus making it more financially competitive, they further felt that viability of such projects is now under question and the structure essentially eliminates smaller players from venturing anywhere near the sector.

The main event on the itinerary for the evening – the awards ceremony – was conducted next. Parameters for the basis of selection for companies were considerations on their grid-connected projects above 1 MW, AC capacity numbers where available and capacity commissioned in the last 12 months.

For the first six awards – Utility Scale Solar (Project Developer and EPC Contractor); Rooftop Solar (Project Developer and EPC Contractor); Module Manufacturer and Inverter Manufacturer – winners were decided purely based on the size or capacity. The decision of the top three players has been adjudged on the basis of data collected by Bridge to India.

The latter four awards – Top Manufacturer in India – Quality and Cost Competitiveness; Best Innovation in the Sector; Best Start-up in the Sector and Emerging State – were selected by the Jury, based on discussions conducted and the nominations received. Here, for the Jury’s Choice Award for Manufacturer in India (Composite) – Quality and Competitiveness, the factors considered were strong reputation for quality, ability to compete internationally and whether the company is amongst the Top 10 players in the country, by virtue of size and volume.

The winners of the 1st inaugural Solar Today Awards 2016:

  • Utility Scale Solar- Project Developer – Adani Green Energy Ltd (Largest)
  • Utility Scale Solar- Project Developer – Acme (Second Largest)
  • Utility Scale Solar – EPC contractor: Mahindra Susten Pvt Ltd (Largest)
  • Utility Scale Solar – EPC contractor: Sterling and Wilson Pvt Ltd (Second Largest)
  • Utility Scale Solar – EPC contractor: L&T (Third Largest)
  • Rooftop Solar – Project Developer: CleanMax Solar (Largest)
  • Rooftop Solar – Project Developer: Amplus Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd (Second Largest)
  • Rooftop Solar – EPC: Tata Power Solar System Ltd (Largest)
  • Rooftop Solar – EPC: Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd (Second Largest)
  • Rooftop Solar – EPC: Hero Future Energies Ltd (Third Largest)
  • Top Manufacturer (Module): Vikram Solar Pvt Ltd
  • Top Manufacturer (Inverter): ABB India Ltd
  • Jury’s Choice Award for Best Manufacturer in India (Composite): Vikram Solar Pvt Ltd
  • Jury’s Choice Award for Best Innovation in the solar sector: Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd
  • Jury’s Choice Award for Best Start-up in the solar sector: OMC Power
  • Emerging State in the solar sector: Andhra Pradesh

The ceremony ended on a high note with a keynote address by Adhiseshu, who spoke on the importance of solar and how the Andhra Pradesh government is augmenting its plan to add 4,107 MW of solar power capacity during FY17 to FY22 and has set a target of achieving 2,000 MW of solar rooftop by 2022. He extorted the segment players present at the event to take advantage of this and move forwards confidently.

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Siyaram Recycling Secures Rs 21.03 mn Order From Anurag Impex

Domestic Fixed Cost Contract To Be Executed Within Seven Days

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Siyaram Recycling Industries Limited (Siyaram Recycling) has informed the stock exchange that it has secured a purchase order for brass scrap honey from Anurag Impex. The company submitted the intimation on 10 April 2026 from Jamnagar and requested the filing be taken on record. The filing was made under the provisions of regulation 30 of the SEBI listing regulations and accompanying circular. The intimation referenced the SEBI circular dated 13 July 2023 and included an annexure detailing the terms.

The order carries a fixed cost value of Rs 21.03 million (mn) and is to be executed domestically within seven days. The contract was described as a fixed cost engagement and the customer was identified as Anurag Impex. The announcement specified that the order size contributes a short term consideration to the company. Owing to the brief execution window, logistics and dispatch were expected to be prioritised.

The filing clarified that neither the promoter group nor group companies have any interest in the purchaser and that the transaction does not constitute a related party transaction. Details were provided in an annexure and the document was signed by the managing director, Bhavesh Ramgopal Maheshwari. The company referenced compliance with SEBI disclosure requirements in its notification. The notice indicated that no related party approvals were required owing to the nature of the transaction.

The order is expected to provide a modest near term revenue inflow and to be processed within the stated execution window given the nature of the product and the fixed cost terms. Management indicated the contract will be executed in accordance with standard operational procedures and accounting recognition at completion. The development signals continuing demand in the secondary metals market for brass scrap.

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Nuvoco FY26 Income Rises 10% as Expansion Advances

Cement major reports higher income, EBITDA and growth-led capacity plans

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Nuvoco Vistas reported cement sales volume of 20.4 million tonne in FY26, up 5 per cent year on year. Consolidated total income rose 10 per cent to Rs 113.62 billion, while EBITDA increased 35 per cent to Rs 18.81 billion, reflecting improved profitability and stronger execution across the business.

The company stated that execution at the Vadraj Cement facilities is progressing, with clinker and grinding units expected to be operationalised in phases from the third quarter of FY27. Its planned 4 million tonne per annum expansion in eastern India is also moving ahead in phases till FY28 and is expected to take total cement capacity to around 35 million tonne per annum.

The board has also approved a new bulk cement terminal at Viramgam, Sachana, Gujarat, with a dedicated railway siding and handling capacity of about 1.5 million tonne per annum. Targeted for commissioning by FY28, the terminal is expected to strengthen distribution and improve market reach across Gujarat.

Premium products remained a key growth driver, with premiumisation improving by 300 basis points year on year to 43 per cent in FY26. The company said its Nuvoco Concreto and Nuvoco Duraguard brands continued to gain traction, while the RMX and MBM businesses also recorded momentum across key product segments. 

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BMC Cement Concretisation Cuts Pothole Repairs By 70 Per Cent

Project worth Rs 170 billion (Rs 170 bn) aims to concretise 1,900 km by 2027

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s cement concretisation project, valued at Rs 170 billion (Rs 170 bn), has reduced expenditure on pothole repairs by 70 per cent over three years. Spending on repairs fell from Rs 2.02 billion in 2023–24 to Rs 1.56 billion in 2024–25 and then to Rs 890 million (Rs 890 mn) in 2025–26. The current tender is expected to be about Rs 440 million, representing a further 50 per cent reduction.

The project is being executed in two phases, with Phase I covering 307 km from October 2023 and Phase II covering 370 km from October 2024. The Indian Institute of Technology is auditing Phase II and will now also audit Phase I to ensure quality and accountability. Mumbai’s total road network spans approximately 2,050 km, of which about 1,200 km had been converted to cement concrete before 2022.

Since 2022 an additional 677 km were taken up for concretisation and nearly 71 per cent of that work, amounting to 481 km, has been completed. Municipal officials indicated that 10–15 per cent of the remaining work is expected to be completed by May 2026 and another 10 per cent by December 2026. The entire programme is scheduled for completion by May 2027, by which time nearly 1,900 km of Mumbai’s roads are expected to be fully concretised.

The administration has also developed a real time dashboard that displays detailed information about contracts, contractors and progress and citizens can access the latest updates online. The dashboard includes contact details for the civic officials and contractors responsible for particular roads to enhance transparency and accountability. The commissioner directed that ongoing works be completed by 31 May ahead of the monsoon to safeguard completion targets and minimise disruption.

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