State Electricity Boards

'Payment defaults from SEBs is why power industry is in doldrums'

As distribution companies losses mounted and coal production saw no improvement, power expansion plans went for a toss.

Will consumers face a 20% hike in power tariffs every year?

A steep hike in tariffs will be seen as having a harsh impact on consumers and the idea is, therefore, likely to run into stiff political opposition.

Will high expenses, huge losses drive others the Kingfisher way?

Kingfisher is not alone in its woes. There are a number of companies struggling to fight off bankruptcy. Several state-owned entities and some private sector-ones too are potential basket cases.

Capex push tilts the scales for Power Grid, Citi laps it up

The Citi report makes it a point to mention that in the 11th Plan, Power Grid will push through a capital expenditure of Rs 48,900 crore as against a target of Rs 54,500 crore, implying an achievement of 89 percent of the target compared to 85 percent in the 10th Plan.

Oracle Eyes Indian Power Sector

The recent initiative taken by the state governments to introduce new automatic metering systems has further driven the need for IT adoption in the power sector.