ReNew

Today, Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, in the presence of Founder, Chairman & CEO Sumant Sinha, Co‑Founder Vaishali Nigam Sinha, and senior leaders of the Andhra Pradesh government, laid the foundation stone for ReNew’s 6.5 GW solar ingot‑wafer manufacturing facility in Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam.

With an investment of ₹4,200 crore, the plant will be commissioned within 24 months, creating over 2,100 direct and indirect jobs. This is part of ReNew’s larger ₹82,000 crore commitment to Andhra Pradesh’s green energy future—advancing Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Hon’ble Chief Minister’s vision of Swarna Andhra Pradesh.

By positioning Visakhapatnam as India’s Silicon Coast, this facility reinforces Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a hub for advanced clean energy manufacturing. It strengthens supply chain sovereignty, builds long‑term resilience, and anchors India’s role in the global energy transition.

Nara Lokesh Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India Ministry of Power, Government of India Andhra Pradesh CM

ReNew Co Founder and Chairperson Sustainability, Vaishali Nigam Sinha, joined TIMES NOW’s Nari Shakti discussion on ‘Policy vs Reality: Bridging Gaps in Women’s Empowerment.’

Legislation reshapes mindsets, telling young women “equality is my right.” The 33% reservation in Parliament is long overdue; it is a lever for systemic change.

At ReNew, we believe empowerment cannot remain aspirational; it must be tangible—seen in representation, opportunity, and dignity. Only then does policy evolve into lived feminist progress, shaping a society where equality is not promised but practiced.