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 […]
Green Hydrogen Economics: Cost and financing considerations
Green hydrogen has rapidly moved from being a long-term decarbonisation concept to an emerging industrial and energy transition priority. Backed by policy support, growing institutional interest and ambitious project announcements, the sector has witnessed significant […]
Strategic Move: Inox Clean acquires Vibrant Energy to strengthen its presence in the C&I segment
In a significant transaction in India’s renewable energy market, Inox Clean Energy Limited has completed the acquisition of Vibrant Energy, a Macquarie-backed renewable independent power producer focused on the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment. The […]
From Faults to Forecasting: AI’s role in strengthening distribution reliability and safety
By T.V. Surya Prakash, Director Operation, Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Distribution utilities are facing growing challenges in maintaining network reliability, asset health and power quality due to ageing infrastructure, rising electricity demand, […]
Framework Reset: Revised rules for captive power plants
By Megha Arora, Partner; Abhishek Rohatgi, Associate; and Praneet Singh, Associate, CMS INDUSLAW On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Power notified amendments to Rule 3 (Amendment) of the Electricity Rules, 2005, governing captive generating […]
Unlocking Growth: Need for stronger PPP frameworks in infrastructure development
By Amit Kapur, Partner, JSA The past three decades of experience in infrastructure development and public-private partnership (PPP) in India has established the necessity for constant regulatory oversight and contract management to identify and resolve […]
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 […]
Turning the Corner: Distribution sector makes measurable progress
Being the last leg in the electricity supply chain, the power distribution sector plays a critical role in determining the overall health of the power sector. Since the performance of distribution utilities ultimately affects the […]
Key Statistics: Financial performance of discoms
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 […]
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 […]
Predictive Strategies: Effective O&M practices for substations and switchgear
The reliable operation of substations and switchgear is critical to ensuring uninterrupted power supply, system stability and network safety. As power systems become more complex and utilities increasingly focus on improving operational efficiency, the role […]
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
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in April 2026 was 4,738 MUs at the IEX. The average market clearing price range was Rs 2.65-Rs 7.08 per unit at the IEX. The total volume traded […]
