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KP Group powers Delhi Capitals’ innings with a green energy partnership
MUMBAI: KP Group has stepped up to the crease, not with a bat, but with big green energy. On 29 March 2025, the renewable energy titan announced its partnership with Delhi Capitals as the official renewable energy partner for the ongoing T20 League season. It’s not just cricket and contracts—it’s climate goals wrapped in a cricket jersey.
KP Group chairman & MD Faruk G Patel put it straight, “We are proud to associate with Delhi Capitals as their renewable energy partner. Cricket is a religion in India and the T20 League is one of the most popular sporting leagues in the world featuring the best cricketers. The association not only brings KP Group to the spotlight but also emphasises the crucial role of renewable energy in conserving the planet. Together, we aim to inspire crores of cricket fans and other people around the world to adopt clean energy solutions.”
This partnership isn’t a one-hit wonder. KP Group has a long track record of supporting sporting events and athletes across disciplines. Patel added, “At KP Group, we have always believed in the power of sports to bring people together and inspire change. Over the years, we have supported various sporting events and athletes across disciplines, showcasing our commitment to supporting talent and promoting a healthier world. This association with Delhi Capitals is another milestone in our journey of empowering sports.”
Delhi Capitals CEO Sunil Gupta echoed the sentiment, “We are happy to welcome KP Group as our renewable energy partner for the ongoing season. This association aims to promote positive change to inspire sustainability through sport as the vehicle. We look forward to their support and a meaningful partnership.”
There’s a cricketing twist to the tale too. Former Indian pacer and 2011 World Cup winner Munaf Patel—now bowling coach of Delhi Capitals—is also a brand ambassador for KP Group. Call it a match made in sporting sustainability.
With over 1.4 GW of renewable projects energised and another 3.8 GW in progress, KP Group is no small player. From solar and hybrid energy through KPI Green Energy, to wind energy via KP Energy, and engineering expertise from KP Green Engineering—the company has covered its green bases. Plus, its bold new venture into green hydrogen under KP Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Pvt. Ltd. shows it’s not just talking clean, but walking the green walk.
Delhi Capitals, co-owned by GMR Group and JSW Sports, led by all-rounder Axar Patel, are set to play their second match of the T20 League 2025 season against Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam on 30 March.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
