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FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE IN DISCOMS
Power discoms clock ₹2,701 cr profit in FY25Indian power distribution companies have turned profitable in FY25, reporting a net profit of over ₹2,700 crore. This marks a significant r...19 Jan, 2026, 12.34 AM IST- Electricity distribution companies continue to remain a burden on state finances: RBIThe Reserve Bank of India reported that DISCOM losses reached Rs 6.5 lakh crore, impacting state finances. The RBI recommends improving eff...21 Dec, 2024, 11.46 AM IST
- Discoms outstanding dues reduce to Rs 50,000 cr in Jan: Power MinisterTotal outstanding dues of distribution companies (discoms) were at Rs 1,39,947 crore in June 2022, Power Minister R. K. Singh said in a rep...08 Feb, 2024, 07.10 PM IST
- Discoms' dues down by a third to Rs 93,000 crore in less than a year of enforcing Late Payment Surcharge RuleThe outstanding dues of electricity distribution utilities (discoms) have decreased by one-third to around Rs 93,000 crore in less than a y...21 May, 2023, 11.25 AM IST
- Central funding cut for states owing discoms?The move is aimed at enforcing fiscal discipline among state governments and discoms but will impact state borrowings. If approved, it will...17 Jun, 2020, 09.32 AM IST
- Energy policy may bring subsidy cut, price control in power, fertilisersKey suggestions being considered include overhauling the entire structural and functional capacity of discoms so that they operate more pro...08 Mar, 2017, 12.54 AM IST
- Indian power distribution companies revival key to generation volumes in 2017: FitchFitch expects the rated Indian state utilities to have large capex requirements in 2017.23 Nov, 2016, 04.47 PM IST
- Discoms stuck in slow lane on revising power tariffsThe centre’s latest assessment of the distribution utilities shows there has been a decline in number of discoms meeting their deadline in ...27 Jun, 2016, 02.18 AM IST
- SBI hails SEBs package, says has no troubled assets to discomsState Bank of India, which today beat market estimate with an over 25 per cent spike in net profit, welcomed the package offered by the gov...06 Nov, 2015, 07.51 PM IST
- SBI hails SEBs package, says has no troubled assets to discoms"We believe the package will bring about a lasting solution to the problems in the SEBs because at the end of the day discoms' debt will ge...06 Nov, 2015, 06.54 PM IST
- Keep state power utilities, governments at ‘arm’s length’: TERITERI suggested private participation in distribution, discipline in tariff-setting, and monitoring consumption among other measures to refo...07 May, 2015, 05.00 PM IST
- Tariff hike alone cannot bail out discoms: Care reportA series of tariff hikes had been effected by 30 discoms in last three years.08 Dec, 2013, 12.14 PM IST
- SEB debt restructuring positive for financial, power sectors: AnalystsAccording to analysts, the move will benefit the lenders and power companies in the long term if discipline is maintained.25 Sep, 2012, 02.37 PM IST
- 24 states raise power tariffs in 18 monthsFaced with deteriorating health of power distribution cos, as many as 24 states have revised their electricity tariffs in the past 18 month...05 Apr, 2012, 07.23 PM IST
- Discoms need more discipline to bring down losses: KC Venugopal;The financial health of power distribution companies is a major worry for us. They should have more discipline in reducing the losses,' Ve...24 Jan, 2012, 09.58 PM IST
- Sliding volumes, payment delays hit power trading marketThe power traders are already seeing a sharp decline in their trading volumes in a market grappling with high business risks, the experts h...25 Dec, 2011, 12.55 PM IST
- SPV to be under RBI control: VK Shunglu"This SPV will be owned by RBI, such that there is no political interference at all. RBI is supposed to be an autonomous institution."20 Dec, 2011, 03.48 PM IST
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