Share of generation to fall to 30% in new power sector investments

Power sector investments would be fuelled by transmission and distribution sectors that would have a share of 36 per cent and 34 per cent respectively.

The share of generation segment in fresh power sector investments in the future is set to fall to 30 per cent over the next five years. 

A report by CRISIL Research estimates that power sector will attract Rs 9-9.5 trillion new investments from FY19 to FY23. While the share of generation (excluding renewables) in the projected investments will be substantial, it is expected to fall to 30 per cent compared to 51 per cent share which the segment had in the previous five years.

According to the report, capacity additions in power generation are expected to slow down to 35