Companies

Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (MPPTCL), which was set up in 2001 and is responsible for electricity transmission in the state, has been an early adopter of new technologies. A pioneer in supervisory control […]

North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) was incorporated in 1976 with the objective of harnessing the enormous power potential of the country’s north-eastern region (NER). The company has come a long way since then. […]

Sterlite Power Grid Ventures Limited (SPGVL), one of the country’s leading private transmission project developers, has been in the news for several reasons over the past couple of months. The company has launched the sector’s […]

Notwithstanding the challenges faced in the implementation of hydroelectric projects (HEPs), NHPC Limited has been at the forefront of hydro capacity additions. The company aims to double its installed hydro capacity by 2022, from more […]

NTPC Limited, the country’s largest and leading power generation company, is realigning its strategies with the changing business environment. India’s focus on clean energy along with the climate commitments to reduce carbon emissions (following the […]

In an attempt to stay ahead of the curve, distribution utilities today are looking to transform their business models through digitisation. A case in point is Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL). The […]

Even though the overall energy and peak deficits in India have declined considerably, backup power systems such as diesel engines remain an important source of power to address issues such as load shedding and sudden […]

Hinduja National Power Corporation Limited (HNPCL), the power venture of the Hinduja Group, recently commissioned its first greenfield thermal project. The 1,040 MW coal-based power project in Andhra Pradesh, has, however, been in the works […]

Reliance Power Limited (RPower) has been one of the long-standing players in the power industry, with a diversified and large operational portfolio of nearly 6,000 MW. The company has posted a robust operational and financial […]

Set up in 2000, Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL) caters to the power needs of the eastern region of Andhra Pradesh and is one of the strongest performing state discoms operationally. […]

Global solar industry player First Solar sees a significant market opportunity in India, both as a developer as well as an equipment supplier, in view of the government’s target of achieving 100 GW of solar […]

The merger and acquisition space in the power generation segment has gained significant traction in the past one year. The most recent case in point is GMR Energy Limited’s (GEL) 30 per cent stake sale […]

Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) was incorporated in 2000 (along with four other successor companies) following the unbundling of the erstwhile Rajasthan State Electricity Board. The company is involved in the distribution of electricity […]

One of the biggest tasks ahead for Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) is to ensure an adequate transmission network to evacuate power from the generation stations as well as to meet the growing energy […]

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL) was incorporated in 2004 to comply with the unbundling requirements of the Electricity Act, 2003. Prior to that, the transmission and distribution assets in the state were owned […]

Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) was incorporated in August 1993 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the erstwhile Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB). The company commenced its commercial operations in 1998 with its business limited […]

Schneider Electric, the France-headquartered multinational conglomerate that commenced operations in the iron and steel industry in 1836, has today evolved into a global energy management and automation specialist. The company entered the Indian market in […]

Set up in 2002, Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited (GESCOM) has played a significant role in reforming Karnataka’s power distribution network through technological developments. The company is responsible for purchase, distribution and retail supply of […]

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) was set up in 2003, following the restructuring of the Assam State Electricity Board. It is responsible for power transmission in Assam and was operating 4,979 ckt. km of […]