Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited[5] is a Public Limited Government Company and a Non-Banking Financial Institution[6] formed with the objective of promoting, developing and extending financial assistance for setting up projects relating to new and renewable sources of energy and energy efficiency/conservation.[7] It is a Mini Ratna (Category – I) Government of India Enterprise and under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).[8]
Financing the setting up of solar manufacturing units.[11]
Encourage the use of renewable energy to foster sustainable growth.[12]
Status Change
On April 26, 2024 IREDA was officially granted Navratna status by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) . Business Standard reports; "Obtaining Navratna status in India bestows significant advantages on a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). These include greater financial and operational autonomy, allowing for swifter decision-making and improved responsiveness to market shifts. The enhanced freedom also translates to increased investment opportunities, attracting capital for growth initiatives."[13]