Strategic Expansion: Torrent Power to acquire L&T’s Nabha Power
In a significant development in India’s thermal power segment, Torrent Power Limited has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of the equity stake and convertible instruments in Nabha Power Limited (NPL) from L&T Power Development […]
Financial Briefs: India and overseas
CCEA raises POWERGRID’s equity investment limit per subsidiary to Rs 75 billion The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved enhanced delegation of powers to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) under the […]
A Maturing Market: Renewable energy financing trends
India’s renewable energy financing ecosystem has entered a phase of scale, diversification and institutional maturity, supported by stronger policy backing, higher budgetary allocations, rising foreign direct investment (FDI), expanding institutional lending and active public market […]
Transforming Transmission: Time for Rajasthan to move to the 220/33 kV framework
By R.G. Gupta, Former Chairman, Rajasthan discoms, and Arjun Singh, Former Managing Director, Jaipur Discom The power sector is one of the most socio-politically sensitive sectors, functioning not only as a lifeline for citizens but […]
Smarter Operations: Improving efficiency in thermal power plants through digitalisation
By Sandeep Chittora, Associate Partner, KPMG in India Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly reshaping the global power sector. For thermal power plants (TPPs) in particular, digital technologies are emerging as a critical lever […]
Positive Response: Industry views on Union Budget 2026-27
The finance minister has announced a set of measures in Union Budget 2026-27, spanning across higher customs duty reliefs, carbon capture support, transmission expansion for green corridors, public sector investments, and restructuring of non-banking financial […]
Fresh Impetus: New scheme aims to unlock small-hydro potential in remote and hilly areas
In March 2026, the union cabinet approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total outlay of around Rs 25.85 billion. The scheme targets the installation of approximately 1,500 […]
Advanced Solutions: O&M best practices in the hydropower segment
Robust operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies for hydroelectric power plants (HEPs) are essential to sustain performance and preserve asset value over time. An effective O&M framework supports long-term plant operations, optimises energy generation and minimises […]
Ramping Up: Maharashtra takes initiatives to meet its long-term renewables targets
Maharashtra’s electricity demand has been rising steadily in recent years, driven by growing industrial activity, urbanisation and increasing energy consumption across sectors. Electricity consumption in the state has increased from 150,764 MUs in 2022-23 to […]
Building an Intelligent Grid: Need for an integrated digital ecosystem
The BES 2026 session on “Building Intelligent Grid Systems: From smart metering and ADMS-DERMS platforms to next generation TSO-DSO co-ordination” was moderated by Satyendra Nath Kalita, Director, Regulatory Affairs, All India Discoms Association, and featured […]
Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient
While India’s renewable energy capacity is growing rapidly, this alone is not sufficient to achieve the energy transition; supplying clean energy reliably, securely and affordably requires a transformation of the grid and a shift towards […]
Aligning Power Strategies: Centre-state coordination key to accelerating the energy transition
The BES 2026 panel, titled “Unified Power for a New India: Aligning centre-state strategies for energy transition and acceleration”, featured a discussion among Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable […]
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 […]
Benchmarking Power Governance: Assessment of state electricity regulators’ performance
India’s power sector is undergoing a period of rapid transition, driven by rising electricity demand, large-scale renewable energy integration and the need to improve the financial sustainability of utilities. In this evolving landscape, electricity regulators […]
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 […]
Dynamic Systems: Towards next-generation transmission operations and infrastructure
The strategic session on “Next-generation Transmission Infrastructure and Operations: Real-time optimisation, automation and system-strength management” brought together key sector leaders to deliberate upon the evolving grid requirements amid rising renewable integration and system complexity. Moderated […]
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 February 2026 was 6,750 MUs at the IEX. The average market clearing price range was Rs 2.67 per unit to Rs 4.63 per unit at the IEX. […]
