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EXPERT OPINION

EXPERT OPINION

Beyond Balance Sheets: A case for ESG reporting by Indian discoms

August 27, 2026

By Rishika Ranga, Senior Associate, Energy Policy and Regulations Group, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy Every March, the Power Finance Corporation releases the Annual Integrated Rating of Power Distribution Utilities, a report […]

EXPERT OPINION

Beyond the Meter: How Tata Power-DDL is shaping the future of smart power distribution

August 27, 2026

By Dwijadas Basak, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Power-DDL India’s power sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by sustained investments in generation, transmission and renewable energy infrastructure. Yet, generating electricity and delivering it are two […]

EXPERT OPINION

Optimising Energy Use: District cooling systems to efficiently meet India’s rising demand for cooling

August 20, 2026

By Mandar Joshi, Research Consultant; and Dr Debajit Palit, Head, Centre for Climate Change & Energy Transition, Chintan Research Foundation India’s cooling challenge is no longer a matter of comfort; it has become a defining […]

EXPERT OPINION

Navigating Challenges: Industry perspective on pumped storage implementation

August 20, 2026

As India’s renewable energy capacity continues to expand rapidly, pumped storage projects (PSPs) are emerging as a critical component of the country’s long-duration energy storage strategy. While battery energy storage systems are expected to meet […]

EXPERT OPINION

Value for Consumers: Financially settled contracts can help realise India’s storage vision

August 13, 2026

By Dominic Scott, Senior Associate, Regulatory Assistance Project India’s massive investment in storage India has laid out an ambitious plan to add 300 GW of renewable generation capacity by 2032, more than doubling the existing […]

EXPERT OPINION

Integrated Grid Intelligence: Need to build a unified, real-time operational data infrastructure

August 6, 2026

By Praveen Jadhav, Industry Leader, Power & Utilities, AVEVA INDIA India’s progress is increasingly being powered by electricity. With an unwavering commitment to providing reliable and affordable power to every corner of the country, the […]

EXPERT OPINION

Loops Within Loops: India’s meshed power grid

August 6, 2026

By S.K. Soonee, Former and Founding Chief Executive Officer, POSOCO, now Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA); Debasis De, Former Executive Director, National Load Despatch Centre, GRID-INDIA; Dr Deb Chattopadhyay, Senior Energy Specialist, The World […]

EXPERT OPINION

Building Energy Security: Why India must move beyond temporary stabilisation measures

July 31, 2026

By Atanu Mukherjee, Chief Executive Officer, Dastur Energy Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for restraint, conservation and greater national discipline in the face of global energy volatility should be seen as more than a […]

EXPERT OPINION

Rethinking Cooling: Rising temperatures demand smarter, more sustainable cooling solutions

July 24, 2026

By Tarun Katiyar, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Power Trading Company Limited  India is entering a defining phase in its energy transition journey. Every summer now tells a more urgent story of rising […]

EXPERT OPINION

Digitalising Operations: AI’s potential to transform project execution and management

July 10, 2026

By Akash Agarwal, Head – Central Planning Cell, Power Transmission & Distribution Independent Company, L&T Construction The scale of operations in the power sector is significant, particularly in project execution and asset creation. Every year, […]

EXPERT OPINION

AI for Asset Maintenance: Integrated advanced technologies for surveillance, detection and correction

July 3, 2026

By Piyush Pandya, Senior Vice President and Head of Engineering and Operational Excellence, IndiGrid With a rapidly evolving power sector in India, utilities are facing growing pressure to ensure reliable power supply across large and […]

EXPERT OPINION

From Faults to Forecasting: AI’s role in strengthening distribution reliability and safety

June 29, 2026

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, […]

EXPERT OPINION

Framework Reset: Revised rules for captive power plants

June 15, 2026

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 […]

EXPERT OPINION

Unlocking Growth: Need for stronger PPP frameworks in infrastructure development

June 15, 2026

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 […]

EXPERT OPINION

Transmission Losses: Small percentages, large realities

June 15, 2026

  By S.K. Soonee, Former and Founding Chief Executive Officer, Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA); S.S. Barpanda, Former Director (Market Operations), GRID-INDIA; Debasis De, Former Executive Director, National Load Despatch Centre, GRID-INDIA Modest numbers […]

EXPERT OPINION

Transmission Losses: Small percentages, large realities

June 9, 2026

By S.K. Soonee, Former and Founding Chief Executive Officer, Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA); S.S. Barpanda, Former Director (Market Operations), GRID-INDIA; Debasis De, Former Executive Director, National Load Despatch Centre, GRID-INDIA Modest numbers with […]

EXPERT OPINION

Clean Mobility Framework: Review of the draft Delhi EV Policy 2026–2030

June 8, 2026

By Shri Venkatesh, Founding Partner, SKV Law Offices; and Punyam Bhutani, Senior Associate, SKV Law Offices The Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026–2030 represents the Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi’s continuing […]

EXPERT OPINION

Building Cyber Resilience: AI-powered defence strategies for OT networks

June 1, 2026

By Sumeet Sharma, Vice President, Automation, Communications and Protections Adani Energy Solutions Limited OT networks and vulnerabilities OT networks are designed to support real-time and deterministic operations, where strict timing and predictable protocols are essential […]

EXPERT OPINION

Fuelling the Nation from Within: Addressing imports through domestic coal gasification

May 12, 2026

By Debajit Palit, Centre Head, and Shagun Mamgain, Consultant, Centre for Climate Change and Energy Transition, Chintan Research Foundation Amid a volatile global energy landscape, the coming summer might be challenging for India with high […]

EXPERT OPINION

Revising the Framework: Implications of the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 for captive users

May 6, 2026

By Megha Arora, Partner, CMS INDUSLAW; Abhishek Rohatgi, Associate, CMS INDUSLAW; and Praneet Singh, Associate, CMS INDUSLAW On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Power notified amendments to Rule 3 (Amendment) of the Electricity Rules, […]

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