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February 2026

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Power, the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 – a global conference-cum-exhibition for the power and electricity sector – will be held on March 19–22, 2026, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. […]

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January 2026

As India rapidly scales up renewable energy capacity, the power sector’s focus is increasingly centred on balancing capacity addition with system reliability. While achieving renewable energy targets remains essential, it is no longer sufficient on […]

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December 2025

As the Indian power sector enters the next phase of growth, capacity additions and a growing focus on reforms and digitalisation are reshaping the landscape. At the same time, greater emphasis is being placed on […]

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November 2025

Amid the accelerating energy transition, India’s transmission grid is evolving rapidly. Over the years, it has transformed from a fragmented network to one of the largest synchronous grids in the world. On the technology front, […]

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September 2025

With this issue, we celebrate our 29th anniversary. As we look back at the year, two clear themes  emerge – growth and innovation. The clean energy narrative has remained robust. Last year was another record […]

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October 2025

The power distribution segment continues to remain under severe financial stress, burdened with cumulative losses exceeding Rs 7 trillion. In recent months, several policy overhauls have been proposed to revive the sector, which has long […]

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August 2025

India’s power generation mix is undergoing a rapid transformation. With an installed capacity of 221 GW, thermal (coal and lignite) continues to play a pivotal role. However, with the growing share of renewable energy, thermal […]

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July 2025

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s order in July 2025, approving the implementation of market coupling, marks a pivotal milestone in India’s journey towards a more integrated, transparent and efficient power market. Market coupling will initially […]

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June 2025

As the energy transition accelerates and power demand surges, India’s power distribution sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Utilities are gearing up to integrate rising renewable energy, enable the electrification of transport, and ensure reliable and […]

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May 2025

Defying earlier concerns, power demand in May 2025 remained moderate. Grid operators had projected a record peak demand of 266 GW for the month, but widespread early rains and thunderstorms across the country helped keep […]

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April 2025

On April 28, 2025, a widespread power outage impacted the Iberian Peninsula – encompassing Spain, Portugal and parts of southwestern France – marking one of the most extensive blackouts in Europe. While investigations are under […]

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March 2025

This month, in a key initiative aimed at expediting power infrastructure projects and standardising compensation practices, the Ministry of Power (MoP) issued supplementary guidelines for right-of-way compensation for transmission lines. These new norms, released on […]

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February 2025

India’s power distribution segment is bracing itself for significant changes, with energy demand rising rapidly and expected to grow by 7-8 per cent annually. Energy demand in the future will be primarily met by renewable […]

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December 2024

Distribution remains a weak link. In a recent Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report, the apex bank stated that discoms remain a burden on state finances, with total accumulated losses standing at Rs 6.5 trillion […]

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October 2024

The financial performance and accounting practices of discoms have been causes for concern for the sector. The government has been implementing various regulatory and policy measures to address these issues. In line with this, the […]

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September 2024

The industry surged ahead in 2024, experiencing strong demand growth and receiving massive investments in both the power and renewables sectors. Non-fossil fuel-based capacity saw its share rise to 44 per cent, with solar accounting […]

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August 2024

India’s power demand has been growing rapidly. This summer, the country hit an all-time high peak demand of 250 GW, up from 240 GW the previous year. This trend is expected to continue, with peak […]

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July 2024

The Union Budget 2024-25 clearly focused on measures to promote energy security and green energy uptake, while maintaining a stable and secure grid. This is largely in line with the country’s energy transition and energy […]

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June 2024

The power distribution segment is beginning to show early signs of transformation, particularly in operational performance. As per the latest Power Finance Corporation report on the Performance of Power Utilities, the aggregate technical and commercial […]

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May 2024

The power generation segment is evolving rapidly to meet new and emerging requirements. India has a large fleet of thermal power plants (TPPs), aggregating over 200 GW of capacity. These TPPs, which were the main […]