West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has been steadily advancing its smart metering programme under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to support the transition towards digital and data-driven utility operations. Through the […]
Power Line is hosting a special 12-part podcast series, Discom Perspectives, sponsored by STS Association. The first episode featured an interaction with Arti Dogra (IAS), Chairman, Rajasthan Discoms, and Energy Secretary, Government of Rajasthan. The […]
At BES 2026, the session on “AI for Power and Power for AI: Revolutionising performance, upgrading distribution and elevating grid intelligence” featured insights from Gerhard Salge, Global Chief Technology Officer, Hitachi Energy; Dr Kwok Wai […]
The power distribution sector is undergoing a structural transformation as utilities seek to balance efficiency, reliability and long-term sustainability. Speaking at a recent Power Line conference, Prudhvitej Immadi, IAS, Chairman and Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh […]
India’s power distribution segment remains at the centre of ongoing power sector reforms, as its operational efficiency and financial viability ultimately determine the sustainability of the entire electricity value chain. In recent years, policy efforts […]
The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) marks a shift towards outcome-linked reforms in the distribution segment, with a focus on addressing persistent financial stress and operational inefficiencies at the discom level. The scheme aims to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Integrating renewable energy into distribution systems has emerged as a priority for India’s power sector as the energy transition moves from capacity addition to system-level integration. With India targeting 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity […]
As India’s power distribution companies grapple with rising demand, growing rooftop solar penetration and mounting financial stress, improving efficiency in the last mile has become a strategic imperative. In this context, Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam […]
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 […]
Over the past few years, India’s electricity distribution segment has witnessed increased policy attention aimed at addressing structural challenges and improving the performance of discoms. Recognising that the distribution segment forms the backbone of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The power sector witnessed major policy and regulatory developments in the past year, reflecting the government’s thrust on energy transition and increased private sector participation. The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently notified the Electricity (Amendment) […]
By Arun Kanchan, Former Director/CEO, Torrent Power, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, BSES Yamuna Power Limited and Bajaj Energy Limited; and Sarang Kanchan, Associate Partner, Takshashila Consultants Indian discoms in 2025 and beyond India’s discoms continue […]
Improving the financial and operational performance of distribution companies remains a persistent challenge in the power sector. As per the Power Finance Corporation’s (PFC’s) latest report on the performance of state power utilities for 2023-24, […]
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 past year has seen notable shifts in the operational performance of utilities across the power sector in India. Power demand surged significantly, leading to higher operational efficiency in thermal power plants (TPPs), as reflected […]
Founded in 2019, TekUncorked aims to provide reliable, outage-free electricity for all by transforming distribution grids into smart, predictive, efficient and resilient systems. TekUncorked’s AI-led platform provides predictive analytics and actionable insights into faults, leakages, […]
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