Aditi Ray Chowdhury

1 week ago | outlookbusiness.com | Aditi Ray Chowdhury

India must prioritise cost reduction and competitiveness in green hydrogen to unlock its full potential as a clean fuel and driver of long-term energy security, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, said on Thursday. Speaking at the CII International Business Conclave on Green Hydrogen, Naik argued that scaling the fuel will depend less on subsidies and more on cost economics.

2 weeks ago | outlookbusiness.com | Aditi Ray Chowdhury

India is set to witness a renewable energy (RE) capacity addition of 75 GW by financial year (FY) 2027, with hybrid projects—including those backed by storage—expected to dominate the additions, accounting for around 37% of the new capacity, Crisil Ratings said on Monday. With these additions over this fiscal and the next, the country’s overall RE capacity is projected to rise to 233 GW by March 2027.

3 weeks ago | outlookbusiness.com | Aditi Ray Chowdhury

As India witnesses a rise in plastic consumption mainly driven by rapid urbanization and increasing demand for e-commerce and packaging, the environmental consequences for the same is visibly surging. Industry estimates suggest that India's annual plastic consumption has more than doubled over the last decade and its per capita use is expected to rise significantly by 2030. As of 2021, India’s per capita plastic consumption stood at 15 kilograms per person in a year.

3 weeks ago | outlookbusiness.com | Aditi Ray Chowdhury

Managing plastic waste, especially in the packaging industry, remains a significant challenge for companies. With the rise of e-commerce and quick commerce deliveries, it has become imperative for brands to take responsibility for the waste generated by their packaging. Eternal, formerly known as Zomato, has taken a leadership role in driving sustainable packaging innovations and greening its delivery chain.

3 weeks ago | outlookbusiness.com | Aditi Ray Chowdhury

Afroz Shah has become a global symbol of citizen-led environmental action. Best known for leading the world’s largest beach clean-up at Mumbai’s Versova Beach—a movement that sparked international attention—Shah has since expanded his work to tackle plastic waste across its entire lifecycle.