Govt clarifies tax on solar power equipment, parts at 5%
India will levy a 5 percent tax on all equipment required for generating solar power compared with nil duty now, a government official clarified, putting an end to confusion about the new taxation policy for the industry after its landmark tax reform.
May 29, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Govt gives nod to double India's solar power capacity up to 40,000 MW
The government on Wednesday approved doubling of capacity to 40,000 MW in solar parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects (UMSPP).
Feb 22, 2017, 16:03 PM IST
Installed solar power capacity touches 5,000 MW in January
The government today said the installed capacity of solar power crossed 5,000 MW in January and expressed confidence that the target of 18,000 MW would be achieved by 2017-end.
Feb 20, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
