renewable energy

Pakka Limited, founded by K K Jhunjhunwala in 1981 in Ayodhya, now produces 50,000 tonnes of compostable packaging annually. Their factory runs on rice husk, recovering 95% of chemicals used.

Class 12 student Suhani Chauhan has developed a solar-powered agro vehicle to help small farmers reduce costs and carbon emissions, offering an eco-friendly option for sustainable farming.

Godrej Consumer Products' leadership position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index is a landmark moment. But what does this milestone reveal about the company’s commitment to people, the planet, and progress? Discover what makes this recognition so significant and how the company is pushing the boundaries of sustainability.

Through the Bio Village 2.0 initiative, Daspara, in Tripura, has become a model for rural sustainable practices and renewable energy consumption. With better agricultural productivity, cleaner energy solutions, and a focus on community-driven development, Daspara is paving the way for a greener, more prosperous future for Indian villages.

From agriculture to IT and education, these organisations are tackling waste with innovation — turning coconut shells into battery materials, banana waste into eco-products, and plastic into furniture — while cutting costs and reducing environmental footprints.

Sustainability at Merino Industries is viewed as a mindset rather than an end goal, driving their commitment to eco-friendly practices and renewable energy alternatives. Their efforts have led to 74.6% of energy needs being met through green sources.

SOURCE, a US-based company founded by Dr. Cody Friesen, is making waves in the renewable energy sector. They have innovated the one-of-a-kind Hydropanel which is a sustainable water technology that uses the power of the sun to extract an clean drinking water from the air.

In a bid to boost farm income and mitigate CO2 emissions, Vimal Panjwani co-founded AgriVijay to bring solar energy-based agricultural solutions for farmers and rural households.

Engineer Yash Tarwadi launched a desalination plant in Olpad, a village in Gujarat, to help the residents access clean drinking water. He explains how his project works, and what other interventions his company Solnce Technologies has led towards sustainability.

These five game-changing startups are leading the change in India’s shift towards renewable energy sources, leveraging technology and innovative ideas to shape the country’s green economy.