At the 20th edition of the Power Distribution conference organised by Power Line, the session on “View from the Top” featured a panel discussion among Alok Kumar, DG, All India Discoms Association (Session Chair); Minhaj […]
GridOS Engage, organised by Grid Software division of GE Vernova T&D India Limited, brought together stakeholders from across the power sector to deliberate on the evolving requirements of grid planning, operations and control amid rapid […]
As part of the Union Budget 2026-27, the finance minister has announced a set of measures spanning across higher customs duty reliefs, carbon capture support, transmission expansion for green corridors, public sector investments and restructuring […]
With the Union Budget 2026 just around the corner, the energy sector stands at a decisive juncture as India moves from rapid renewable capacity addition towards building a resilient, integrated and future-ready power ecosystem. Industry […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Rising power demand, rapid capacity expansion and a strong clean energy push are driving investments in the Indian power sector. Investor interest remains strong across renewables, storage, transmission and smart infrastructure. At the same time, […]
India’s power trading landscape has been evolving steadily, driven by policy reforms, greater renewable energy integration and wider market participation. Power exchanges have played an important role in ensuring transparent price discovery, real-time balancing and […]
India’s power transmission segment is witnessing steady expansion, supported by network strengthening and modernisation efforts as well as efficiency improvements. Meanwhile, increasing renewable energy integration is changing grid dynamics, bringing new challenges related to stability, asset utilisation […]
India’s power distribution segment is on a steady path of reform and modernisation. Supported by schemes such as the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), growing digitalisation and the large-scale roll-out of smart meters, the segment […]
India’s power generation sector is witnessing a major shift in its capacity mix, led by clean energy expansion and a rising demand for power. Renewables are growing rapidly, while thermal power remains vital for ensuring reliable […]
India’s power sector is witnessing steady growth, supported by policy reforms, increasing investments and renewable capacity additions. Key milestones include surpassing the 50 per cent non-fossil capacity target ahead of schedule, progress in storage and […]
India’s power sector is at a pivotal stage of transition. Rising demand, rapid renewable additions and strong policy support are reshaping the energy landscape. Transmission and distribution reforms are driving operational and financial shifts, even […]
India stands at the crossroads in its path to energy sovereignty with fossil fuels continuing to contribute 68 per cent to electricity production. […]
India’s smart metering programme is progressing at an accelerated pace, emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s distribution sector reforms. At a recent Power Line conference, Saurav Kumar Shah, Executive Director, Power Finance Corporation Limited, […]
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 […]
The introduction of electricity derivatives marks a significant step in the evolution of India’s power market. By enabling better price discovery and risk mitigation, derivatives are expected to enhance overall market efficiency. Industry experts discuss […]
Sairam Thandra, Senior Analyst; and Harikrishna K. V., Research Scientist, CSTEP The Indian government notified the draft Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Targets Rules for energy-intensive industries on April 16, 2025. This is a foundational step […]
R.K. Choudhary, Former Member, Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission From 1980 to 2010, India’s power generation was predominantly based on fossil fuel-based power plants (such as coal, gas and oil), hydroelectric plants and nuclear stations. The […]
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