Second Lap?
In November 2015, the cabinet had approved the first Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) for the financial […]
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Second Lap?
Turning the Corner
Sector prospects begin to look up
The year 2018 saw the power sector delivering a fairly good performance on the back of the […]
Revisiting UMPPs
Do we need such large thermal capacities?
In view of the increasing power demand, the power ministry is reportedly mulling a proposal to bid […]
Making Progress
Views of sector experts
In the past year, the power sector has witnessed significant growth, including the achievement of 100 per […]
Towards Power for All
Developers’ perspective
The power sector witnessed impressive growth in renewable energy capacity during the past year. Initiatives to increase […]
Dealing with Debt
Discoms’ perspective
The distribution segment has been high on the government’s reform agenda for the last few years. While […]
Weak Sentiment
Financiers’ perspective
Significant developments such as the adoption of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and the Reserve Bank of […]
Demand Uptick
Equipment manufacturers’ views
The transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment market has witnessed a satisfactory performance on the back of government […]
Mixed Outlook
Consultants’ views
The power sector witnessed significant progress on various fronts, including a revival in demand growth, competitive tariffs […]
Views of S.K. Soonee
“Transmission is as an enabler for minimising the cost of power”
The role of power transmission has evolved considerably over the years, from helping evacuate power generation, it […]
Looking Overseas
Government advises state utilities to procure imported coal to meet supply deficit
In contrast to an earlier advisory to discourage imports, the Ministry of Power (MoP) recently issued an […]
Power Plant Upgradation
Advances in control systems for TPPs
Arghya Roy, Chief Manager, Digital Transformation, India Power Corporation Limited Traditionally, there have been four broad types […]
Finding a Solution
Government floats the idea of a national discom
In the past few years, the government has taken significant initiatives to address the challenges in the […]
Tower Trouble
Greater scrutiny needed to address safety concerns
By Purnendu Chaubey, Vice President, Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited Transmission lines are the lifeline of a nation […]
Seeking a Solution
Value unlocking options for stressed conventional and renewable power assets
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) February 2018 circular, Resolution of Stressed Assets – Revised Framework, is […]
Far-reaching Effects
Draft amendments to captive generation plant rules
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently introduced draft amendments to the Electricity Rules 2005 ,(existing rules) […]
Water Treatment
New solutions for achieving zero liquid discharge
Purnendu Dutt, President, HIRA Group Water is nature’s most wonderful, abundant and useful resource, used as a […]
Significant Reform
The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently issued draft amendments to the National Tariff Policy (NTP), 2016, to […]
Interview with N.L. Sharma
“SJVN is heading towards unprecedented exponential growth”
The hydropower segment can benefit from policy and regulatory initiatives such as reducing tariffs, hydro purchase obligations […]
Temporary Relief
Pilot scheme offers a short-term solution to financially stressed thermal power assets
One of the biggest issues faced by the thermal power industry has been subdued demand, primarily due […]