Discoms

Discoms generate 95% billing efficiency after installing smart meters; monthly revenue per consumer rises up to 20%

States like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, NDMC New Delhi and Bihar have installed around 9.84 lakh, 1.23 lakh, 57,000 and 28,000 smart meters, respectively, it added.

Average spot power price remains low at Rs 2.36 a unit during lockdown; revival of industry, commerce to be important: IEX

Earlier, the IEX announced its commitment to assuring round-the-clock access to its platform to facilitate uninterrupted power supply to the nation.

Power ministry extends deadline for stakeholders' feedback on draft Electricity Bill till 5 June

The AIPEF had strongly condemned the timings of the power ministry's move to bring back the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 when the whole country is fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Govt wants power plants to keep buying coal despite weak demand; electricity consumption slumps 21% in first two weeks of lockdown

Power plants buying coal now is crucial for Coal India, as the state-run company’s production and supply capabilities are at their peak.

Budget 2020: Farmers will now reap what the govt did not sow; agri distress to continue

This Budget paid the most attention to agriculture—if the percentage of spending is the yardstick to go by.

Budget 2020: Govt proposes Rs 22,000-cr outlay for power, renewable energy sector in FY21; consumers can choose service provider soon

Last month, the power ministry asked states to reduce power tariff of consumers having smart metres.

Too many obstacles to business in India; need less suspicion, micromanagement: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran

Chandrasekaran rued that people who work hard and honestly are put through enormous difficulties and Indians excel in making an ordinary task into an extraordinary one.

Govt approves 2,636 new charging stations in 62 cities under FAME India scheme for e-vehicle push: Prakash Javadekar

The Department of Heavy Industry had invited the expressions of interest from entities for availing incentives under the FAME India Scheme Phase II for deploying charging stations within cities.

Tariff glitches, policy flip-flops, waning interest from developers will have renewable energy target missing by over 42%: Report

The renewable energy sector requires investments of Rs 2.6 lakh crore over the next five years

Power sector to save Rs 2,500 cr annually after corporate tax cut; supply cost to come down for discoms: ICRA

The corporate tax cut is a positive development for the power sector as it will result in an estimated annual savings of Rs 2,500 crore for the power distribution segment, rating agency ICRA said on Monday