CAG flags shortcomings at Social Audit Unit of Assam; suggests corrective measuresAssam's Social Audit Unit is struggling with significant operational and governance issues. A CAG report reveals its registration expired f...
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
CEA Nageswaran backs CAG audit of local bodiesChief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran calls for Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits for Panchayati Raj institutions. This...
More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: ReportIndia is preparing new measures to protect its economy from the West Asia conflict. The government will introduce these steps gradually as ...
8th Pay Commission calculator: How much arrears can Level 6-10 employees get at 2.0-2.86 fitment factorsThe 8th Pay Commission is consulting stakeholders before finalising its recommendations, while central government employees await clarity o...
India considering steps to control CAD amid Rupee, export pressure: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively exploring ways to manage its current account deficit and the weakening rupee. The government is monitoring the global eco...
Why CEA Anantha Nageswaran says India is facing a ‘Live Balance of Payments Stress Test’India faces significant external sector challenges due to rising oil prices, foreign investor exits, and a weakening rupee. Chief Economic ...
After fuel price hike, electricity bills may also increase soonThe Central Electricity Authority has proposed increasing fixed monthly electricity charges, which could raise household power bills even w...
Evening peak power demand exposes gaps in India’s energy transition: CitiIndia's power sector is shifting focus from electricity shortages to ensuring reliable power during non-solar hours. Rapid renewable energy...
India's power sector set for up to 6 per cent CAGR on multi-vector capex upcycle: CitiIndia's power sector is positioned for a sustained growth trajectory with a medium-term forecast set at a 5-6 per cent CAGR, supported by t...
India targets over ten-fold expansion in nuclear power capacity from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047: CEA ChairpersonIndia plans a significant expansion of its nuclear power capacity, targeting 100 gigawatts by 2047. This ambitious goal represents a more t...
Delhi's EV charging infra registers 'record' expansion; total charging points over 10,000Delhi’s EV charging network has crossed 10,000 points after record expansion in the past year, with over 3,000 added recently. Power Minist...
India's CEC wants EVs to be used for energy storage to support national gridEmphasising the significance of smart charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services, the CEA report said that EVs can be used as flexible loa...
86 power plants have 25% less coal stocks than normative levels: CEA reportAccording to a report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), 86 thermal power plants in India, including six imported coal-based plant...
Piyush Goyal not keen on revising coal production targetThe government is aiming at one billion tonne coal production by Coal India and another 500 million tonne by the private sector by 2022.
Planning Commission seeks report on Chinese gear from Power MinistryPlanning Commission has asked the Power Ministry to furnish the CEA report on the performance of Chinese equipment being used in country's ...
India to suffer over 10 per cent peak power shortage this fiscal: CEA reportPeak power shortage, or shortfall in generation capacity when the electricity consumption at the maximum, will be close to 15,000 MW.