Andhra Pradesh to issue power distribution licences to large data centresAndhra Pradesh is introducing a new policy to grant power distribution licenses to large data centers. This initiative aims to ensure a con...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Delhi residents may have to pay more for electricity this year. Here’s whyElectricity bills in Delhi are set to rise as the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ordered the recovery of nearly Rs 38,552 c...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Electricity likely to cost more in Delhi; APTEL orders to start liquidation of discom dues in 3 weeksDelhi's electricity bills are set to increase. The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has ordered the Delhi power regulator to start recove...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
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...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Power companies approach HERC seeking relaxation in rulesHaryana power distribution companies have asked the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission for rule changes. They want to defer monthly ...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Google secures discom licence for Vizag data centre hubGoogle has received a power distribution license for its upcoming 1 GW data centre hub in Visakhapatnam. This is a significant step for the...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Delhi power rates may rise in April as govt prepares to clear discom duesElectricity rates in Delhi may increase from April. The Delhi government plans to pay over Rs 38,000 crore in pending dues to three power d...
23 Mar, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Delhi's power demand likely to peak at 9,000 MW this summer, say discom officialsDelhi's peak power demand is expected to reach 9,000 MW this summer, following last year's record of 8,656 MW. Discom officials attribute t...
18 Mar, 2025, 03.07 PM IST
Delhi's power demand peaks at 6,780 MW; may reach 8,000 MW this summer: DiscomsWith the day temperature spiralling up with each passing day, Delhi's power demand shot to 6,780 MW on Thursday -- the highest this summer ...
16 May, 2024, 10.23 PM IST
Delhi Discoms approach HC over DERC-issued regulationsThe matter is sub judice so nothing can be said officially said a top DERC official seeking anonymity. The Business Plan Regulations when i...
29 May, 2023, 12.27 AM IST
Electricity bills in Delhi go up with 4% rise in PPA costThe PPAC is a surcharge to compensate the discoms for variations in the market-driven fuel costs. It is applied as a surcharge on total ene...
10 Jul, 2022, 10.46 PM IST
Adani Power receives Rs 3,000 crore dues from Rajasthan discomsOn February 25, the Supreme Court asked the Rajasthan discoms to pay Rs 3,048.63 crore along with interest within four weeks, failing which...
05 Apr, 2022, 06.38 PM IST
Delhi's power demand surges to season's highest so far on Tuesday nightPower demand of the national capital surged to the season's highest so far to 5464 MW on Tuesday night, amid an intense heatwave gripping t...
27 May, 2020, 01.42 PM IST
Delhi government plan to make discoms pay for unscheduled power cuts impractical: ExpertsDERC says provision for penalties for non-supply of power already exists and wonders how two different schemes for penalizing discoms could...
18 Jun, 2015, 11.31 AM IST
Delhi's power distribution companies seek to explore open marketA list of recommendations on reducing costs made by Delhi Power Procurement Group has been sent to Delhi government.
09 Apr, 2015, 11.29 AM IST
Consumers may get to choose discomThe proposal is similar to mobile number portability where consumers can switch to a telecom operator of their choice.
04 Jul, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Pay 5% more for power from February-April in Delhi
People in the city will have to shell out more for electricity with power regulator effecting a 5% hike in tariff to adjust power purchase ...
03 Feb, 2012, 05.36 AM IST