New Delhi, April 15: India’s rooftop solar energy capacity is projected to surge from 17 GW to an estimated 25–30 GW between FY25 and FY27, a report showed on Tuesday.

The expansion is driven by India’s broader energy transition goals, with solar power emerging as a central pillar in the country’s clean energy roadmap.

With a total renewable capacity of 220 GW as of FY25 and a national target of 300 GW solar capacity by 2030, rooftop solar, particularly in the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment, is expected to play a pivotal role in this growth, according to the report by CareEdge Ratings.

As of FY25, India’s rooftop solar capacity stood at 17.02 GW, and increasing awareness among businesses about reducing operating costs and meeting sustainability targets is fuelling adoption.

Government incentives, reducing technology costs, and policy support such as net metering and PLI schemes are expected to further accelerate deployment.

Overall, the FY27 projection underscores a transformative phase for India’s solar industry, setting the foundation for sustained expansion through the end of the decade.

“Rooftop solar installations in India have gained momentum. With the growing C&I demand backed by an improving policy ecosystem, we expect the market to reach nearly 25-30 GW over the next two years,” said Tanvi Shah, Director at CareEdge Advisory and Research.

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at installing rooftop solar in 1 crore households with subsidies up to Rs 78,000, is expected to provide strong support to residential adoption. The scheme not only supports low and middle-income households by reducing their electricity bills but also aims to create nearly 17 lakh jobs, boosting the solar value chain.

Recently, rooftop solar initiative has achieved a historic milestone with 10 lakh installations as of March 10, 2025.

Gujarat remains a leader due to its progressive “Surya Gujarat” programme, while Maharashtra has seen strong commercial and industrial demand, especially from MSMEs and urban commercial hubs.

“The rooftop solar segment which currently holds around 20 per cent share of India’s solar mix is gaining importance due to its distributed nature and direct consumer engagement. This is despite utility-scale solar being the dominant contributor,” said the report.

The growth of rooftop solar market in India has witnessed accelerated growth in the recent years. With strong policy backing, falling costs, and growing consumer interest, it is set to emerge as a key pillar in India’s renewable energy transition, said the report.

New Delhi, April 10: As India’s tech industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, more and more women are stepping into high-demand roles and making a strong impact, a new report said on Thursday.

Women are increasingly taking up key positions in technology and business, especially in areas that offer high salaries and strong career growth.

“From fresh graduates to experienced professionals, women are climbing the ladder in fields like data science, product management, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and project management,” according to the report by TeamLease Digital.

These roles are not just offering good salaries but are also helping women build strong careers in the digital economy.

The report highlights that product management is one of the most attractive roles for women. While freshers can earn up to Rs 22.1 lakh per annum, senior product leaders with over eight years of experience can draw salaries as high as Rs 1.6 crore per annum.

Similarly, data scientists with a few years of experience can earn up to Rs 18 lakh, and senior professionals in this field can go on to make Rs 1.5 crore annually.

Cloud engineering is another area where demand is growing. Entry-level cloud engineers can earn up to Rs 14 lakh, while experienced cloud architects can make up to Rs 1 crore.

In project management office (PMO) roles, women are increasingly getting hired to handle complex projects.

Freshers can earn up to Rs 15 lakh per year, and senior professionals in the PMO field can go up to Rs 80 lakh per annum.

Cybersecurity is also becoming a preferred choice for women, especially as companies invest more in digital safety.

Entry-level roles can offer Rs 12 lakh per year, and those with more than eight years of experience can earn up to Rs 90 lakh annually.

These roles are not only well-paying but also give women the chance to take leadership positions and shape the future of digital businesses.

According to the report, women are making a visible shift in the tech industry and are contributing strongly to innovation and strategic growth.

New Delhi, March 29: The objective of a taxi service based on cooperative model is to ensure democratic management by active participation of all members, and to ensure that maximum profit earned by such cooperative taxi society is distributed equitably among the taxi drivers who will be members of that society, the government has said.

India is home to over 8 lakh cooperative societies, serving nearly 30 crore members across 30 different sectors.

While replying to the discussion on Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, said this week that in near future, a cooperative taxi service will be started, in which registration of two wheelers, taxis, rickshaws and four wheelers will be possible and the profit will go directly to the driver.

Based on principles of “Sahakar se Samriddhi”, a taxi-service cooperative will be formed by willing taxi drivers and the management will rest with the members of such society.

“Such an initiative will lead to overall prosperity and improving the income, working conditions, and standard of living for such taxi drivers/members of the cooperative society while providing better services to the consumers,” according to the ministry.

‘Sahkar’ or cooperation is a concept where a group of people voluntarily come together and form a cooperative society or Sahkari society based on mutual benefit and common economic interest.

Sahkari models of economic cooperation have been found to be more fruitful for its members, being more equitable and resulting in inclusive growth for all, like in the case of Amul.

These cooperatives play a crucial role in promoting self-reliance, financial inclusion, and rural development, particularly in agriculture, dairy, fisheries, banking, housing, consumer services, labour, sugar etc.

These cooperatives compete in the market alongside other players including private enterprises. The cooperatives are registered under the cooperative laws of the respective state/UT and societies which work in multiple states/UTs and are registered under the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act.

The government has promoted and assisted startups and other enterprises in the past for equitable and inclusive growth of the nation.