22 Apr 2026
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd secured new engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) orders worth over INR 3,550 crore, including a major solar project from Coal India Ltd. The largest contract involves an 875 MW solar PV project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, valued at around INR 3,490 crore, including operations and maintenance. The company also received a 50 MW project order in Maharashtra from a private independent power producer. With these additions, SWREL’s EPC order inflows for FY26 have crossed INR 10,062 crore, surpassing its initial annual targets and reflecting strong momentum in utility-scale renewable project execution.Read more
17 Apr 2026
Brookfield Asset Management is looking to divest its 550 MW solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, with an estimated enterprise value of around INR 3,000 crore. The asset is fully operational and backed by long-term power agreements, making it attractive to both domestic and global investors. The move is part of Brookfield's strategy to recycle capital from stable assets and invest in emerging energy segments. The deal reflects growing investor interest in India's renewable energy sector, especially in commercial and industrial power supply projects.Read more
15 Feb 2026
JK Cement has started construction of a new grinding unit in Bikaner, Rajasthan, as part of its ongoing capacity expansion strategy. The company is investing around INR 500 crore in the project, which will have an initial capacity of 2 million tonnes per annum. The unit, spread across about 100 acres along the Jaipur Bikaner highway, will be JK Cement's 20th manufacturing facility. Commercial operations are planned to commence by March 2027, strengthening supply in Rajasthan and nearby markets.Read more
01 Apr 2025
The Rajasthan government has initiated action to revoke illegal land allocations in Bikaner's Kolayat and Bajju tehsils following an investigation. A committee led by Bikaner's additional district collector (city), has been formed to examine these cases. Official records revealed that between November 2020 and October 2023, 69 cases of land reserved under special allocation and Moharband categories were wrongly allocated under general allocation in Bajju tehsil. Corrective measures are now underway, with the colonisation commissioner or district collector empowered to cancel such allocations. The disputed cases will be reviewed through judicial procedures after submission by the concerned tehsildar.