Under the draft framework the 14-digit code would embed key technical information within the model identifier, improving product identification and traceability across the manufacturing value chain. The first three characters would indicate the origin of wafer, ingot and polysilicon used in production, distinguishing between domestic and imported materials. Subsequent characters would denote cell technology such as Mono PERC, TOPCon, HJT or Back Contact, followed by wafer size, the number of busbars and a manufacturer-specific identifier for product variant or revision.
The ministry provided illustrative examples of how the proposed coding structure would be interpreted and invited technical feedback from industry participants. Officials expect the standardised nomenclature to facilitate enrolment under ALMM List-II and to serve as a common product identifier for regulatory and commercial purposes. The framework is also intended to complement Bill of Materials disclosures required under ALMM and to help trace the origin of key upstream materials.
Feedback can be submitted to azmal.mnre@gov.in by 13 August 2026 after which the ministry intends to finalise the naming framework. Stakeholders were encouraged to comment on the draft structure and on any implementation issues relating to manufacturing records and labelling. The move is presented as an effort to strengthen transparency and uniformity in the domestic solar manufacturing sector.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has floated a draft proposal to assign a uniform 14-digit alphanumeric model code to solar cells manufactured in India and listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List-II. The proposal was issued through an office memorandum seeking stakeholder comments on a standardised nomenclature to replace diverse proprietary naming conventions. The ministry said the absence of a common naming system has hindered uniform identification of technical characteristics across manufacturers. Under the draft framework the 14-digit code would embed key technical information within the model identifier, improving product identification and traceability across the manufacturing value chain. The first three characters would indicate the origin of wafer, ingot and polysilicon used in production, distinguishing between domestic and imported materials. Subsequent characters would denote cell technology such as Mono PERC, TOPCon, HJT or Back Contact, followed by wafer size, the number of busbars and a manufacturer-specific identifier for product variant or revision. The ministry provided illustrative examples of how the proposed coding structure would be interpreted and invited technical feedback from industry participants. Officials expect the standardised nomenclature to facilitate enrolment under ALMM List-II and to serve as a common product identifier for regulatory and commercial purposes. The framework is also intended to complement Bill of Materials disclosures required under ALMM and to help trace the origin of key upstream materials. Feedback can be submitted to azmal.mnre@gov.in by 13 August 2026 after which the ministry intends to finalise the naming framework. Stakeholders were encouraged to comment on the draft structure and on any implementation issues relating to manufacturing records and labelling. The move is presented as an effort to strengthen transparency and uniformity in the domestic solar manufacturing sector.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to ensure that all metro rail projects in the state are completed within three years from the start of construction as the government accelerates expansion of its urban rapid transit network. Chairing the state cabinet’s Infrastructure Committee, he said the expansion in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will strengthen safe, fast and environment-friendly public transport and support future urban growth. An official statement said the state currently has 174 km of operational metro corridors, while 291 ..
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd has raised Rs 135 bn from a syndicate of banks, marking the first significant local currency loan for the business since the Vedanta Group split into separately listed firms. The financing was arranged with Axis Bank Ltd, HDFC Bank Ltd and ICICI Bank Ltd involved, and reflects efforts to establish independently financed entities following a court-approved demerger. Axis Bank signed a loan agreement supplying Rs 55 bn, while HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank will together provide about Rs 80 bn. Lenders are expected to syndicate portions of the facility with Axis Bank launchi..
Airbus has selected Aerolloy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC Industries (PTC), to develop, qualify and supply titanium castings for the A320neo, A330neo and A350 aircraft programmes. The agreement establishes the development, qualification and industrialisation pathway for Aerolloy to progress into production supply, subject to the successful completion of Airbus qualification and programme requirements. The selection marks a significant milestone for the Indian manufacturer in the global commercial aerospace supply chain and follows Airbus’s evaluation process. Under the agreem..
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