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Will Antidumping Duties on Cells Spark a New Wave of Solar Investment in India?

The recent recommendation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) to impose an antidumping duty of up to 30% on Chinese solar cells is likely to boost the...

October 13, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Markets & Policy

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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MPERC Allows Bidders to Factor GST Change in Solar Park Auction

The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has approved a joint petition filed by Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMSL) and MP Power Management Company...

October 7, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: GST Reduction May Reduce Project Costs and Tariffs

The reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 12% to 5% on solar cells and other renewable energy devices is likely to lower power costs for consumers while...

September 15, 2025

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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New GST Rates on Renewable Energy Goods Likely to Reduce Costs and Tariffs

The reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 12% to 5% on solar cells and other renewable energy devices is likely to lower power costs for consumers while...

September 12, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Finance and M&A

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar

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Wind
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Daily News Wrap-Up: GST Rates Reduced for Solar Cells

In a big boost to the renewable energy component manufacturing, the Ministry of Finance reduced the goods and services tax (GST) on solar cells, wind energy generators,...

September 5, 2025

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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Solar Power to Become Cheaper as Government Cuts GST on Cells

In a big boost to the renewable energy component manufacturing, the Ministry of Finance has reduced the goods and services tax (GST) on solar cells, wind energy...

September 4, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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CERC Grants ₹20 Million Compensation to Solar Developer for GST Hike

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has declared a hike in Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 5% to 12% to 18% as a change in law event and allowed...

February 6, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules Solar Projects Liable for 5% GST

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a solar power project does not qualify as a ‘works contract’ taxable at 18% goods and services tax (GST); instead,...

January 15, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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CERC Approves Compensation to NTPC Due to Change in Law

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recognized the Change in Law event and mandated compensation, agreeing with NTPC and Telangana distribution...

May 2, 2024

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Navigating GST Challenges in Renewables: Balancing Planning and Execution

The renewable energy sector is experiencing unprecedented growth fueled by environmental concerns and technological advancements. Countries are increasingly prioritizing...

January 23, 2024

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: MNRE Outlines Incentives for Green Hydrogen Production

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released an implementation framework to incentivize the production of 200,000 MT of green hydrogen annually....

January 19, 2024

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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Input Tax Credit to be Applicable to Rooftop Solar Systems Under GST Rules

The Gujarat Authority for Advanced Ruling has said rooftop solar power systems constitute plant and machinery and, therefore, are eligible for input tax credit under the...

January 18, 2024

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Arshreet Singh

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Markets & Policy

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: NTPC’s 1,500 MW Solar Auction Results

Anboto Solar (Solarpack), Apraava Energy, Avaada Energy, and ReNew Solar Power (ReNew) were declared winners in NTPC’s auction to set up 1,500 MW of interstate...

January 5, 2024

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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SECI Releases ₹2.3 Billion Subsidy Under Solar Park Program in October 2023

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) paid solar and wind power producers ₹10 billion (~$119.9 million) for the energy purchased in October 2023. The payment...

December 13, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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MERC Approves ₹491.2 Million Compensation for Tata Power for GST Hike

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Tata Power Company Limited – Distribution (TPC-D), a  distribution company (DISCOM), to...

December 1, 2023

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Markets & Policy

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