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 […]
Financial Briefs: India and overseas
Cabinet approves Rs 375 billion scheme for coal and lignite gasification (India) The union cabinet has approved a scheme with a financial outlay of Rs 375 billion for the promotion of surface coal and lignite […]
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 […]
Energy Transition: An imperative for the Maldives
By Dr Jyoti Parikh, Vice-Chair, IRADe; and Dr Navpreet Saini, Senior Research Analyst, IRADe Background The recent geopolitical developments, particularly tensions associated with the US–Iran conflict and instability in global energy markets with oil prices […]
Rationalising Tariffs: CEA recommends a cost-reflective tariff structure
Recently, the Central Electricity Authority released a report proposing a framework for rationalising consumer fixed charges and improving fixed cost recovery by discoms. The report highlights the significant mismatch between the fixed costs incurred by […]
Digital Upgrade: Growing role of automation in enhancing renewable power operations
With renewable energy capacity expanding rapidly, power plants are increasingly using automation and digital tools to handle more complex operations and improve efficiency. Automation in the sector has progressed steadily, moving from basic mechanisation to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Smart Metering Progress: Growing role in managing the complex electricity system
By Atul Bali, Director, National Smart Grid Mission, and Executive Director, POWERGRID Rising renewable energy penetration, large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the growing deployment of battery energy storage systems are some of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shorter Timelines: CERC aims to improve scheduling efficiency in real-time markets
Electricity demand patterns are becoming increasingly dynamic due to weather events, economic activity and changing consumption behaviour. These developments have increased the need for faster and more efficient balancing mechanisms in the power system. To […]
AI for Asset Maintenance: Integrated advanced technologies for surveillance, detection and correction
By Piyush Pandya, Senior Vice President and Head of Engineering and Operational Excellence, IndiGrid With a rapidly evolving power sector in India, utilities are facing growing pressure to ensure reliable power supply across large and […]
Managing Energy Costs: Measures to enhance industrial competitiveness
The industrial sector is one of the largest consumers of energy in India and accounts for over 45 per cent of the country’s total energy demand. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s […]
Trading Data: Day-ahead market and real-time market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in May 2026 was 4,342 MUs at the IEX. The average market clearing price range was Rs 2.17 per unit to Rs 6.60 per unit at the IEX. […]
Power Generation: Total power generation in April 2026
Total power generation stood at 166.27 BUs in April 2026. At around 51.12 BUs and 42.9 BUs, the central and state sectors respectively accounted for the major share in conventional power generation. Meanwhile, renewable energy […]
