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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nuclear Energy Focus: Delivering clean, scalable and reliable power
The session on “Nuclear Power for Energy Security: Delivering scalable and reliable clean power” featured remarks by Ranjay Sharan, President, Nuclear Energy Business, Reliance Industries Limited; K. Shanmugha Sundaram, Chairman, NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Limited, […]
Smart Management: Data-driven O&M strategies gain traction across renewable energy plants
India’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase in which plant performance matters as much as plant commissioning. As of February 28, 2026, the country had 143.6 GW of solar capacity, 55.13 GW of wind […]
Green Growth Strategy: A diversified approach critical to meeting Rajasthan’s 125 GW renewables target
Rajasthan is consistently progressing in its clean energy efforts and supporting the nation’s sustainability goals. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), as of January 2026, the total installed power capacity in the state was […]
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 […]
AI for Power, Power for AI: Transforming performance, distribution and grid intelligence
At BES 2026, the session on “AI for Power and Power for AI: Revolutionising performance, upgrading distribution and elevating grid intelligence” featured insights from Gerhard Salge, Global Chief Technology Officer, Hitachi Energy; Dr Kwok Wai […]
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 […]
Regional Links: Meeting the electricity needs of the Global South
The BES 2026 session on “Meeting the Electricity Needs of the Global South: Key catalysts for cross-border collaboration, investment and innovation” featured remarks by Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, […]
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. […]
