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Akash Hirapara
CFO

Akash Hirapara

Akash Hirapara is listed by Qbits as its CFO and works across finance, procurement, and channel-partner enablement. His remit includes solar financing structures and commercial decision support. Financing, tax, partner coverage, and service availability can change and should be confirmed for the project, jurisdiction, and date of enquiry.

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Comparison

Best Bank for Solar Loan 2026, IREDA vs SBI vs HDFC

Solar loan comparison for India, 2026: what SBI, IREDA and HDFC Bank each publish on their own pages (SBI 5.75% to 7.90% for PM Surya Ghar, IREDA no household loan, HDFC Personal Loan from 9.99%), listed alphabetically and not ranked.

Jun 5, 2026 18 min read
Policy

HDFC Solar Loan India 2026: Rates & Eligibility

HDFC Bank's pages show no solar-specific loan: its Personal Loan is advertised from 9.99%, against SBI's published 5.75% to 7.90% for PM Surya Ghar rooftop loans. Compare rates, eligibility and subsidy integration before applying.

Jun 5, 2026 16 min read
Policy

KUSUM Yojana: Agricultural Solar Subsidy Guide

KUSUM Yojana funding for solar pumps and plants in India: the three components, the MNRE funding split (30% central, at least 30% state on pumps), eligibility, state nodal agencies and how to apply.

Jun 5, 2026 22 min read
Guide

Off-Grid Solar Battery Bank Sizing for India

Size your off-grid solar battery bank in India with the 5-Step Battery Bank Formula: daily load × autonomy days ÷ DoD + 20% heat buffer. Worked example for a rural Indian home included.

Jun 5, 2026 17 min read
Policy

PM Surya Ghar Subsidy Calculator

PM Surya Ghar subsidy amount is ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW, maximum ₹78,000. Use this slab calculator to find your exact rupee figure.

Jun 5, 2026 22 min read
Guide

Solar CAPEX vs OPEX: Which Model Fits Your Business?

Own the system or buy its power under a PPA? A decision matrix, a worked 100 kW model with formulas, and the sensitivity to tariff, cost, tax position and PPA escalation that decide which model fits a business.

Jun 5, 2026 14 min read
Buying Guide

Solar for Apartment Complex (RWA) India

Solar for apartment complex India: common area solar (lift, lights, pumps) is straightforward with a single connection; individual flat solar requires separate applications per unit. RWA guide inside.

Jun 5, 2026 17 min read
Guide

Solar for Rented Homes: What Tenants Can Do

Solar for rented home India: tenants have 4 realistic options, portable kits, balcony panels, negotiating with the landlord, or a solar UPS. Standard rooftop solar needs landlord permission.

Jun 5, 2026 17 min read
Buying Guide

Solar Inverter Payback Period, 7 States Compared

Solar payback is a formula, not a state average. Worked 5 kW examples for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, with the MNRE benchmark cost, the PM Surya Ghar assistance and every calculation shown.

Jun 5, 2026 14 min read
Guide

Solar Investment vs Fixed Deposit, Which Wins?

Solar vs FD investment in India: a subsidised 3 kW system models at about 32% IRR at ₹8/unit (17% without subsidy) vs an FD's 7.5%, but FD is liquid and solar is not. The maths and trade-offs.

Jun 5, 2026 16 min read
Policy

Solar Loan from SBI, Eligibility and Rates

SBI's own PM Surya Ghar loan page lists 5.75% up to ₹2 lakh and 7.90% above ₹2 lakh up to ₹6 lakh, with up to 120 months. Here is what you need to qualify and how to apply; Surya Shakti is a separate business loan.

Jun 5, 2026 16 min read
Policy

Solar Inverter on EMI: 6 Finance Options

Solar on EMI in India has six routes: bank PM Surya Ghar loans, personal loans, IREDA (business only), NBFCs, no-cost credit card EMI and RESCO. SBI's own page lists 5.75% to 7.90%; worked EMI examples inside.

Jun 5, 2026 22 min read
Policy

Solar Subsidy in Bihar 2026, BSPHCL Guide

Solar subsidy in Bihar 2026: ₹78,000 central PM Surya Ghar plus a reported state top-up of up to ₹20,000, through NBPDCL or SBPDCL under BSPHCL. Eligibility, steps, and on-grid vs hybrid.

Jun 5, 2026 14 min read
Policy

Solar Subsidy in Delhi 2026, BSES + TPDDL

Solar subsidy in Delhi 2026 stacks PM Surya Ghar (₹78,000 for 3 kW) with a ₹2,000/kW Delhi state top-up across BSES Rajdhani, BSES Yamuna, and TPDDL. Full process inside.

Jun 5, 2026 18 min read
Policy

Solar Subsidy in Maharashtra 2026, MSEDCL + Central

Solar subsidy in Maharashtra 2026 is the central PM Surya Ghar scheme (up to ₹78,000 for 3 kW) plus MSEDCL net metering. Includes the SMART scheme for low-use homes, DISCOMs, scheme end date and an illustrative payback.

Jun 5, 2026 18 min read
Policy

Solar Subsidy in Telangana 2026, TSSPDCL + TSNPDCL

Solar subsidy in Telangana 2026 is the central PM Surya Ghar scheme, up to ₹78,000 for 3 kW, applied for through TGSPDCL (Hyderabad and the south) or TGNPDCL (north). Steps, rules and an illustrative payback.

Jun 5, 2026 16 min read
Guide

Zero Cost Solar India: RESCO & OPEX Models

Zero cost solar India via RESCO: pay a PPA tariff below your grid rate with no upfront capex. Understand PPA contracts, OPEX models, and the RESCO Due Diligence Checklist.

Jun 5, 2026 18 min read
Buying Guide

Inverter Financing Options in India

The financing routes for a solar inverter or system in India: cash, EMI loans, CAPEX vs OPEX, leasing, subsidies and lender products, with sourced SBI and HDFC terms and the tax-shield arithmetic.

May 6, 2026 12 min read

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