Powering the Transition: Budget 2026-27 seeks to build capacity and energy security
A defining feature of Union Budget 2026-27 was the launch of several new interventions. The most notable being the proposed outlay of Rs 200 billion over the next five years for carbon capture, utilisation and […]
Financial Briefs: India and overseas
PFC files prospectus to raise up to Rs 50 billion through NCD issue Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has filed a prospectus to raise up to Rs 50 billion through the first tranche of a […]
“HPX’s strategy is centred on value-led growth”: Interview with Harish Saran, Managing Director, HPX
In an interview with Power Line, Harish Saran, Managing Director, Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX), shared his perspective on the evolution of India’s power trading market from a bilateral and spot-centric structure to a deeper, […]
Redefining Distribution: Improving system reliability and safety through innovative models
At the 20th edition of the Power Distribution conference organised by Power Line, the session on “View from the Top” featured a panel discussion among Alok Kumar, DG, All India Discoms Association (Session Chair); Minhaj […]
Building Resilient Grids: Key learnings from GridOS Engage
GridOS Engage, organised by Grid Software division of GE Vernova T&D India Limited, brought together stakeholders from across the power sector to deliberate on the evolving requirements of grid planning, operations and control amid rapid […]
Union Budget 2026-27 Reactions
As part of the Union Budget 2026-27, the finance minister has announced a set of measures spanning across higher customs duty reliefs, carbon capture support, transmission expansion for green corridors, public sector investments and restructuring […]
New Applications: Green hydrogen emerges as an energy carrier
Green hydrogen is slowly becoming a key component of India’s low-carbon transition. Its role in cutting industrial emissions, reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, and improving long-term energy security has elevated it to the policy […]
Leading the Way: Policy initiatives position Gujarat at the forefront of the energy transition
Gujarat has been an early adopter of renewable energy in India. The state’s renewable energy journey began with a strong emphasis on wind power. It introduced its first wind policy as early as 1993, which […]
Balancing the Grid: CEA roadmap for scaling up pumped storage
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a report titled “Roadmap to 100 GW of Hydro Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) by 2035-36”, outlining a strategic pathway for scaling up pumped storage capacity over the next […]
“APEPDCL is a digital pioneer in distribution”: Views of Prudhvitej Immadi
The power distribution sector is undergoing a structural transformation as utilities seek to balance efficiency, reliability and long-term sustainability. Speaking at a recent Power Line conference, Prudhvitej Immadi, IAS, Chairman and Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh […]
“Rajasthan at the cusp of a new energy framework”: Views of JVVNL’s Arti Dogra
As India’s power distribution companies grapple with rising demand, growing rooftop solar penetration and mounting financial stress, improving efficiency in the last mile has become a strategic imperative. In this context, Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam […]
JVVNL: Efforts to enhance Jaipur’s power distribution efficiency
By Arti Dogra (IAS), Chairman, Rajasthan DISCOMS, and Managing Director, Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited In 2012, India was witness to the world’s largest blackout – over 700 million people left without electricity as an […]
Powering the Transition: GRID-INDIA’s paper on grid-forming inverters in a renewables-heavy system
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has released a discussion paper examining the possible applications of grid-forming (GFM) inverter technology in the Indian power system. As India moves towards its target of achieving 500 GW […]
Digital Gains: How utilities are leveraging AI for creating an intelligent grid
At a recent Power Line conference on “AI in Electricity Grid”, senior representatives from leading transmission and distribution utilities discussed the current status, challenges and future plans for artificial intelligence (AI) deployment in the power […]
AI in Grid Operations: Enhancing flexibility, security and reliability
By Srinivas Tumuluru, Executive Director, Engineering, GRID-India India’s grid is one of the largest and the most complex in the world. It operates across a network of five regional grids – Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern […]
Evolving Market Design: DERC and UPERC approve P2P renewable energy trading
India’s power sector, which is built around centralised generation and long-term power purchase agreements, is now undergoing gradual structural change. The steady growth of distributed renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar, is increasing surplus generation at […]
Power Priorities: Regulators’ perspective on distribution challenges and solutions
Over the past few decades, India has seen significant growth in power generation capacity and a steady expansion of its transmission network. Alongside these developments, the distribution segment has continued to play a crucial role […]
Disciplined Approach: CERC staff paper on connectivity allocation granted through the LOA route
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a staff paper to address the concern of connectivity granted through the letter of award (LoA) route, where the signing of power purchase agreements (PPAs) or power […]
Keeping the Lights On: MISO’s transmission expansion plan to strengthen the US power grid
The American electric grid stands at an inflection point. As the nation’s energy landscape undergoes its most profound transformation in generations, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has unveiled its 2025 Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP25), […]
Green Pathway: Achieving net zero requires an integrated approach
The global net zero transition is transforming industrial strategy in India. Net zero is no longer a distant sustainability goal; it has become central to competitiveness, resilience and long-term growth. India’s pledge to achieve net […]
Trading Data: Day-ahead market and real-time market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in January 2026 was 6,125.71 MUs at the IEX. The average market clearing price range was Rs 2.41-Rs 4.84 per unit at the IEX. The total volume traded […]
Trading Data: Day-ahead market and real-time market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in November 2025 was 5,626 MUs. The average market clearing price range was Rs 1.52-Rs 3.71 per unit at the IEX. The total volume traded in the real-time […]
Power Trading: Volumes and prices in the short-term market
Total power generation stood at 149.71 BUs in December 2025. At around 49.52 BUs and 39.89 BUs, the central and state sectors respectively accounted for the major share in conventional power generation. Meanwhile, renewable energy […]
Key Statistics: Legacy dues of discoms
