Financial Briefs: India and overseas
POWERGRID board approves Rs 350 billion borrowing plan for 2027-28 (India) The board of directors of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has approved the enhancement of the company’s borrowing limit for 2026-27 from […]
Financial Briefs: India and overseas
Presidential approval granted for REC’s merger with PFC The President of India has approved the proposed merger of REC Limited with Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC). The merger proposal had earlier received approval from the […]
Scaling Smart Metering: Adani Energy acquires IntelliSmart to expand its portfolio
In a significant development in the power distribution sector, Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of the equity shares of IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited, a joint venture (JV) of […]
Digitalisation Roadmap: Key practices and emerging trends in data management and governance
By Shashi Bala, Chief Officer, Govt. Relations, Ador Powertron Electric utilities worldwide are entering a digital era, where data has become as critical as physical grid infrastructure. With smart meters, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) […]
Unlocking Efficiency: Building a unified power market through market coupling
By Vivek Singla, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Power Exchange India Limited India’s short-term electricity market has achieved remarkable growth over the past 15 years. Supportive policies and continuous innovation by power exchanges have […]
Positive Outlook: Utility perspective on the evolving smart metering ecosystem
At a recent Power Line conference on “Metering in India”, the session on “Utility Perspective” brought together industry leaders to discuss the progress of smart metering in India and its growing role in the power […]
Meeting RPO Targets: Focus on ensuring compliance by obligated entities
Over the years, Power Line has published articles focusing on poor compliance with and weak enforcement of renewable power obligations (RPOs) and the renewable energy certificate (REC) mechanism. Earlier, the central concern was whether RPOs […]
Views of Manohar Lal: “India’s power sector has made significant progress”
Speaking at the 12th India Energy Storage Week 2026, organised by the India Energy Storage Alliance, Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power, highlighted the growing importance of energy storage in India’s power sector. He discussed the […]
Growing Pipeline: Battery storage market moves towards larger-scale deployment
India’s battery energy storage system (BESS) is witnessing growing momentum as storage assumes a larger role in supporting renewable energy integration and grid reliability. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) National Generation Adequacy Plan, […]
Digitalised Distribution: Key technologies and trends shaping utility operations
India’s power distribution segment is undergoing a significant technological transformation as utilities seek to improve operational efficiency, enhance reliability, reduce losses and support the growing integration of renewable energy. Earlier, distribution networks relied on manual […]
RDSS Momentum: Measuring the impact of distribution sector reforms
The government’s flagship reform programme, the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), is strengthening distribution infrastructure, accelerating the deployment of smart prepaid meters and driving the digitalisation of utility operations. With an outlay of about Rs […]
Reducing the Cash Gap: Operational improvement key to strengthening discom finances
By Girishkumar Kadam, Senior Vice-President and Group Head – Corporate Ratings, ICRA Limited The state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) in India witnessed a gradual improvement in their financial performance during FY 2023-FY 2025, supported by higher […]
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 […]
Pricing Update: CERC proposes generic tariffs for select renewable technologies
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released a staff paper proposing generic renewable energy tariffs applicable for the third year of the control period under the Renewable Energy Tariff Regulations, 2024. The proposed tariffs […]
Revising the Rules: CERC’s draft DSM amendments aim to enhance grid flexibility
India’s power system is entering a more demanding phase of renewable energy integration. While the policy focus over the past decade has largely been on rapidly adding renewable energy capacity, the growing share of variable […]
AEGCL: Strengthening the grid to meet Assam’s rising power demand
Assam is witnessing a steep rise in its peak power demand. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s report on the Intra-State Transmission Resource Adequacy Plan for Assam, the state’s peak electricity demand is projected to […]
Decarbonising Industries: Government mandates accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency initiatives
Overview and capacity growth India’s industrial energy sector is experiencing massive transformation driven by a 7.4 per cent annual increase in electricity demand from commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers. This surge has pushed record peak […]
Trading Data: Day-ahead market and real-time market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in June 2026 was 4,313 MUs at the IEX. The average market clearing price range was Rs 2.46 per unit to Rs 6.44 per unit at the IEX. […]
