Nandini Keshari

How Bihar is attempting power supply cost reduction, sector turnaround

Smart power procurement, ERP mandates and infrastructure upgrades are helping Bihar lower electricity supply costs and improve the efficiency and quality of power distribution

Suzlon Energy's Q3 results: Net profit increases 15% to ₹445 crore

Suzlon Energy posted a 15% rise in Q3 net profit and record deliveries, signalling strong demand for wind power despite a dip in its share price

Tata Power Q3 net profit drops 4%, scouting sites for nuclear SMRs

Mundra thermal plant shutdown drags earnings as Tata Power explores small modular nuclear reactors with state governments

Budget 2026-27: Power sector units plan ₹1 trillion investment in FY27

The accumulated losses of discoms stood at Rs 6.47 lakh crore and total borrowings at Rs 7.26 lakh crore at the end of FY25

16th FC moots CSS overhaul, discom privatisation, subsidy bill pruning

To create incentives for privatisation, the panel said private investors need to be shielded from the accumulated debt burden after discom takeover

Public capex takes centre stage as Budget 2026 sharpens growth push

Higher outlays for roads, railways, and energy underscore 2026-27 investment strategy

Coal to remain central for India's energy security: PM's principal secy

India keeps coal central to energy security while expanding renewables, nuclear, and solar manufacturing, balancing climate action with equity and grid stability

Waaree Renewable to buy 55% in Associated Power Structures for ₹1,225 crore

In September last year, Waaree Energies, the holding company of WRTL, acquired a 64 per cent stake in transformer company Kotsons through a primary capital infusion of Rs 192 crore

Gujarat, Odisha power discoms lead this year's performance rankings

Gujarat's power utilities and Odisha's private discoms emerged as top performers in the latest power ministry rankings, while utilities in Telangana and Jharkhand featured among the weakest performers

Govt notifies GHG emission intensity targets for four industries

This comes after the government notified targets for the aluminium, cement, chlor-alkali and pulp and paper sectors in October 2025

Time to cut litigation, review excessive regulation in power sector: Secy

Power secretary calls for cutting litigation and reviewing excessive regulation as India pushes ahead with power sector reforms and regulated competition

Power discoms recorded ₹2,701 crore profit in FY25, says Ministry

India's power distribution companies reported a consolidated profit in FY25 after years of losses, driven by lower AT&C losses, tariff reforms and improved payment discipline

Govt cleared ₹38,849 cr projects in 2025 for renewable power evacuation

Centre approved ₹38,849 crore transmission projects in 2025 to evacuate renewable power, as grid expansion, smart metering and discom finances show improvement