Uday Scheme

NTPC bullish on power demand, to add 24 GW capacity at Rs 1.6 lakh cr

The installed capacity of the NTPC group today stands at 47,228 MW, which includes 800 MW of hydro and 360 MW of solar generation capacity

Lower interest rate for debt-laden discoms under UDAY scheme inadequate: Fitch

Fitch said that a meaningful improvement in discoms' economics will especially benefit power generation companies via higher utilisations and timely clearance of dues

Power politics: In run-up to Tamil Nadu polls, Javadekar launches attack on state govt over electricity

Escalating its attack on the AIADMK dispensation, Union Minister and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on Thursday alleged the Tamil Nadu government was not opting for the Centre-led power reforms initiatives and was only interested in protecting those pilfering electricity.

Budget 2016: No wish-list, implement existing schemes first, says discoms to govt

Unlike having long wish lists for the Budget, the power distribution companies have urged the government to implement existing schemes in letter and spirit to strengthen the electricity sector.