Financial Briefs
India and overseas
REC Limited raises Rs 11 billion through AAA-rated bonds (India) REC Limited has raised about Rs 11 […]
Finance
Financial Briefs
Major Relief
SC sets aside RBI norms for stressed asset resolution
In a major relief to many ailing power companies, the Supreme Court has set aside the February […]
Financial Briefs
India and overseas
NTPC raises $450 million under MTN programme (India) NTPC Limited has raised $450 million through a five-year […]
Piling Up
Gencos under stress as discoms’ outstandings rise
A key reason for stress in the power sector has been the outstanding dues of discoms to […]
Financial Briefs
India and overseas
CCEA approves investment proposals for four projects (India) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has sanctioned […]
Unlocking Value
Financiers’ perspective on the resolution of stressed assets
The high level of stress in the power sector has been an issue of concern for some […]
Financial Briefs
India and overseas
NTPC signs Rs 50 billion term loan agreement with SBI (India) On February 11, 2019, NTPC Limited […]
Stress Relief
Renascent Power acquires majority stake in PPGCL
The new year seems to have brought some cheer to the power sector. On January 1, 2019, […]
Financial Briefs
India and overseas
NTPC raises Rs 40 billion through private placement (India) NTPC has raised Rs 40 billion via bonds issued […]
Resolving the Stress
HLEC recommendations for improving debt servicing by TPPs
Over the past few years, the installed generation capacity has recorded enormous growth. However, much of this […]
Financial Briefs
India and overseas
Government sells 52.63 per cent stake in REC to PFC (India) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs […]
Exploiting Synergies
PFC-REC combined entity to create financing behemoth
On December 6, 2018, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave in-principle approval for the sale […]
Bailout Plan
HPC recommendations to revive stranded projects in Gujarat
In a major step towards reviving the stranded power projects operated by Adani Power Limited (APL), Tata […]
Financial Briefs
India and overseas
REC raises $700 million through GMTN programme (India) REC Limited has raised $700 million through global medium […]
Strategic Deal
CDPQ set to acquire stake in CLP India
In a significant merger and acquisition (M&A) deal in the power sector, in September 2018, Canadian pension […]
Financial Briefs
India and overseas
NTPC announces voluntary liquidation of Bharat Forge JV (India) NTPC Limited has announced a voluntary liquidation of […]
Under Pressure
Sector seeks a solution to the stressed assets issue
The issue of stressed assets is not new for the power sector. However, developments in the past […]
Stock Movement
Performance of key power companies in the past one year
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Power Index tracks the share prices of 18 power companies operating across […]
Key Financings
Major debt and equity deals
The power sector has witnessed considerable financial activity in the past year, with the focal point being […]
Priority Sector Lending
Access to finance continues to be a bone of contention for the renewable/decentralised energy sector in India. […]