Scaling Clean Power: ADB enters India’s RTC renewable space with ReNew partnership
In a significant multilateral financing development, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $331 million financing agreement with ReNew Vyoman Power Private Limited for an 837 MW wind-solar power plant with a 415 MWh […]
Financial Briefs: India and overseas
Powergrid approves private placement of Rs 38 billion in bonds Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has approved the raising of up to Rs 38 billion through the issuance of unsecured, non-convertible, non-cumulative, redeemable, […]
IPO Wave: Renewable companies tap the market to raise funds for expansion
In the second quarter of financial year 2025-26 (Q2 FY 2025-26), India’s renewable energy sector witnessed a series of initial public offerings (IPOs) by various renewable energy companies aiming to access public markets and mobilise […]
Reforming Distribution: Promise and pitfalls of the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The power ministry has recently released the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, outlining a host of measures aimed at transforming the power distribution segment. Among its key provisions, the draft bill proposes the sharing of […]
Expanding Nuclear Capacity: Key opportunities and challenges
At Power Line’s conference session on “Nuclear Power in India – Industry Perspective”, leaders from across the nuclear energy value chain came together to deliberate on the key factors that are likely to shape the […]
Implementing Market Coupling: India could learn from the European Union experience
By Rishika Ranga and Kumar Preetam Introduction and economic rationale of market coupling India’s electricity sector is undergoing a major transformation, shifting from a system dominated by long-term power purchase agreements to a more flexible, […]
Green Energy Evacuation: Transmission infrastructure facilitating renewable integration
As India accelerates towards its ambitious targets of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and attaining net-zero emissions by 2070, the development of a robust power transmission network will play a pivotal […]
Global Best Practices: India aims to build a resilient offshore wind energy transmission network
The central government has set a 37 GW offshore wind target for 2030 and has approved Rs 7.45 billion viability gap funding package. Of this funding, roughly Rs 6.85 billion is dedicated to supporting the […]
GST Reform Move: Aligning India’s taxation policy with its energy and sustainability goals
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council recently introduced two major reforms for the energy sector: restructuring the tax regime for coal and reducing GST rates for renewable energy equipment. These measures aim to rationalise […]
WBPDCL: Santaldih TPS modernises its O&M practices
By Dr P.B. Salim, IAS, CMD, The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has undertaken an integrated digital transformation initiative at the Santaldih thermal power station (TPS) […]
Interview with Akash Tripathi: “India’s renewable energy sector has made remarkable strides”
In an interview with Power Line, Akash Tripathi, Managing Director, Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), shared his views on SECI’s key achievements over the past year, the tariffs discovered in recent green ammonia […]
Interview with Sunil Tiwari: “Our key priority is to maintain transmission stability and reliability”
The Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company (MP Transco) was established in 2002 after separating the transmission activities from the erstwhile Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board. In this exclusive conversation, Sunil Tiwari, Managing Director, MP Transco, […]
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 […]
AI in Grid Operations: Enhancing flexibility, security and reliability
By Srinivas Tumuluru, Executive Director, Engineering, GRID-India India’s grid is one of the largest and the most complex in the world. It operates across a network of five regional grids – Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern […]
Gains and Risks: Smart metering progress, innovations and cybersecurity challenges
The smart grid is revolutionising power systems by enhancing efficiency through advanced technologies such as smart meters, grid management solutions and data analytics. A key focus is on prepaid smart metering for consumers and system […]
Expanding Connectivity: New CERC regulation on securing grid access
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently notified the Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025, introducing reforms towards securing grid access. The amendment refines the regulatory […]
Unifying the Grid: Market coupling to reshape power trading
Power exchanges in India, despite operating for 15 years, continue to account for below 10 per cent of total electricity trade. The existing market structure, with multiple exchanges maintaining fragmented order books and conducting parallel […]
Power Market Design: CERC’s latest draft amendment signals structural reform
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently released the draft Power Market (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025, marking a significant step towards advancing India’s electricity market design. Building on the foundation of the Power Market Regulations, […]
Powering Growth: Trends and opportunities in the cables and conductors segment
Electrical cables and conductors are essential elements of the power system, facilitating the secure and effective transmission and distribution of electricity from its points of origin to the end users. Cables and conductors have been […]
Smart Strategies: Energy and cost saving measures for C&I facilities
Energy costs account for a significant portion to the commercial and industrial (C&I) operational costs. Managing these energy costs involves strategies to optimise energy consumption and reduce expenses. This includes monitoring energy use, identifying areas for improvement, […]
Trading Data: Day-ahead market and real-time market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in November 2025 was 5,626 MUs. The average market clearing price range was Rs 1.52-Rs 3.71 per unit at the IEX. The total volume traded in the real-time […]
Power Trading: Volumes and prices in the short-term market
Power Trading: Day-ahead market and real-time market
The electricity traded in the day-ahead market in August 2025 was 4,836.42 MUs at the IEX. The average market clearing price range was Rs 2.10 per unit to Rs 4.90 per unit at the IEX. […]
Power Generation: Total power generation in October 2025
Total power generation stood at 140.39 BUs in October 2025. At around 46.84 BUs and 37.27 BUs, the central and state sectors respectively accounted for the major share in conventional power generation. Meanwhile, renewable energy […]
Key Statistics: Power dues across the country
