Over the past few decades, India has seen significant growth in power generation capacity and a steady expansion of its transmission network. Alongside these developments, the distribution segment has continued to play a crucial role […]
India’s smart metering market is on the cusp of exponential growth. Following the success of various pilot projects across the country and positive outcomes for stakeholders, the pace of smart meter awards and installation is […]
The operational performance of power utilities plays a critical role in ensuring reliable, efficient and sustainable electricity supply across the country. In 2024-25, power utilities across the generation, transmission and distribution segments continued to show […]
Incorporated on July 1, 2002, Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL) oversees electricity distribution and retail supply in the Indore and Ujjain divisions. MPPKVVCL secured an “A” rating during 2023–24, reflecting its […]
India’s power distribution segment is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and smart metering initiatives that are improving operational efficiency and reducing aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses. However, challenges […]
The power sector has undergone a transformation over the past year, driven by the increasing integration of renewables, the emergence of new sources of clean energy and a more mature electricity grid. The sector has […]
The health of the power distribution segment remains critical as India seeks to achieve ambitious energy transition targets of expanding its renewable energy installed capacity. Despite significant progress, the power distribution segment in India faces […]
In a recent interview with Power Line, Sanjeev Hans, Principal Secretary, Energy, Government of Bihar, discussed the key achievements of Bihar’s power sector in the past few years. He also highlighted the new initiatives and […]
Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPaKVVCL) is one of the three discoms in Madhya Pradesh, serving a consumer base of almost 5.79 million (as of March 2022). The company recorded energy sales […]
Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), one of the four state discoms in Gujarat, was incorporated in 2003 post the unbundling of the erstwhile Gujarat Electricity Board. It caters to around 3.11 million consumers in […]
The power distribution segment has shown considerable growth over the past few years. Even though the majority of discoms continue to make losses, the aggregate book losses have declined by around Rs 175 billion over […]
The Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), launched in November 2015, has demonstrated promising results so far. Under the scheme, the discoms of participating states and union territories (UTs) reported a significant reduction of 48 per […]
The Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) was launched by the government in 2015 with the aim of providing a permanent solution to the problem of deteriorating discom finances. About 86 per cent of the scheduled […]
The Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), which was launched in November 2015, has been the centerpiece of power sector reforms. The scheme follows two unsuccessful attempts at reviving the power distribution segment with bailout packages […]
In May this year, Uttar Pradesh became the latest state to join the central government’s flagship “24×7 Power for All” scheme. Under the programme, the state has unveiled a number of key action plans and […]
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