'Maha Power Disaster': Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over UP power crisis, Yogi Adityanath says 'providing power a priority'Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has strongly criticized the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the ongoing power crisis. He alleges th...
25 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Timely payments by state discoms aiding power gencos: Moody'sElectricity distribution companies are showing better payment habits. This is helping power generators receive payments on time. Key operat...
23 May, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Rising energy bills: How EVs, rooftop solar, induction cooking can protect your household budget and how much they actually costFuel prices are volatile, electricity tariffs are rising, and your LPG cylinder is at the mercy of global events. Here’s how switching to a...
11 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
India's power demand to rise by 5 to 5.5 percent in FY27: ICRAIndia's power demand is set for a significant rise of 5.0-5.5 percent in 2026-27. This growth will be fueled by industrial, commercial, agr...
07 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
India's Rs 11.2 trillion distribution capex to anchor smart metering shift towards outcomes: Central Electricity AuthorityIndia's power distribution sector is undergoing a massive Rs 11.2 trillion transformation by 2035. Smart metering is shifting focus to meas...
06 May, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Coal India, CESC and other power stocks: JM Financial analyst explains impact of Bengal electionsJM Financial views the West Bengal election outcome as a potential boost for power sector governance, driven by expectations of reform unde...
05 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
From AI to subsidies: Bernstein’s candid open letter to PM Modi flags 8 critical fault linesGlobal brokerage Bernstein has cautioned India against becoming a mere user of future technology. The firm suggests that continued reliance...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
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
Weak grid infrastructure, land access, financial barriers for developers slowed PM-KUSUM's progress: StudyIndia's flagship PM-KUSUM solar program for farmers faces significant challenges. Weak grid infrastructure, funding issues for small develo...
14 Apr, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
The right mix: Annuity income, domestic focus and fresh demand. 6 power sector stocks with upside potential of up to 40%The failure of the US and Iran to arrive at an agreement to end the Gulf war will only rattle global markets further. But even in the midst...
12 Apr, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Discom legacy dues drop to Rs 3,300 crore from Rs 1.39 lakh crorePower distribution companies have drastically cut their old dues. Legacy arrears have fallen from over Rs 1.39 lakh crore to just Rs 3,300 ...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Electricity Amendment Bill with cost-reflective provision likely in Budget Session: Manohar LalIn an exciting development for the energy sector, a new Electricity Amendment Bill will roll out cost-reflective tariffs aimed at cutting l...
21 Jan, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Reducing discom losses: How India can strengthen its Reformed Distribution Sector schemeThe Revamped Distribution Sector (RDS) Scheme aims to bring down discom losses within the 12-15 per cent range and align supply costs and r...
24 Dec, 2021, 10.32 AM IST
Estimates of discoms' losses of Rs 90K cr for FY21 seem to be grossly inflated: Power ministryThese speculations trace their origins to a report published by rating agency ICRA on the power distribution sector in March 2021, the mini...
18 Aug, 2021, 07.07 PM IST
Discom losses down by 38% in FY20: R K SinghSingh said the lowest ranking discoms will find it difficult to get financing. “Those who are in (Grade) C (in the rating), they need to wo...
16 Jul, 2021, 06.11 PM IST
Govt to focus on loss-making discoms for next 3-4 yrs to achieve '24X7 power for all': OfficialParticipating in a webinar organised by the Institute of Directors, Ashish Upadhyaya, additional secretary in the Ministry of Power, said t...
22 Jan, 2021, 12.23 AM IST