STARTUP LEGAL26 Sept 2026
NTPC, EDF Power form joint venture to develop low-carbon energy projects | Details here | Company Business News
State-run NTPC and EDF Power Solutions India, a French firm's arm, signed a 50:50 joint venture on September 25. The new company will build and run pumped storage, hydro, other renewable plants and power distribution, in India and nearby countries. This supports India's goal of 100 gigawatts of pumped storage by 2036. For clean energy suppliers, more partnership work lies ahead.
Key Statutory Highlights
- NTPC Limited and EDF Power Solutions India Private Limited set up a 50:50 joint venture on September 25.
- The joint venture will develop, own and operate pumped storage assets, hydroelectric plants, other renewable facilities and electricity distribution.
- The partnership supports the government target of reaching 100 gigawatts of installed pumped storage capacity by 2036.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business supplies equipment or services to power and renewable projects, keep an eye out for tenders from this new joint venture and review your contract and billing terms quietly with your CA before you bid.
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