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Shreya Jai, a journalist with over a decade of experience, focuses on India's energy and infrastructure sectors. As the dialogue on economic growth pivots towards sustainability, she has developed a keen interest and writes extensively on clean energy policies and climate action. Leading the energy-infrastructure team, she shapes coverage of pivotal sectors in the Indian economy.
Shreya Jai, a journalist with over a decade of experience, focuses on India's energy and infrastructure sectors. As the dialogue on economic growth pivots towards sustainability, she has developed a keen interest and writes extensively on clean energy policies and climate action. Leading the energy-infrastructure team, she shapes coverage of pivotal sectors in the Indian economy.
Torrent, GMR, GVK and NTPC are among the beneficiaries
A Ficci report says an investment of $35 bn has to be made in transmission sector to meet upcoming generation capacity
In order to meet the upcoming generation capacity, investment in the transmission sector needs to be to the tune of $35 billion
Masala bonds are rupee-denominated bonds issued in capital markets abroad
Seeks stay on encashment of Rs 800-cr bank guarantee
In the first three years of the 12th plan, private sector contributed 63% to the record total thermal power capacity addition
Manual loading to phase out, higher revenue allocation for labour safety
Govt at loggerheads, could move regulator for arbitration
With 1% extra charge on rates to finance fluctuation payment; move aimed at easing foreign investment flow
Industry calculations reveal for every six million tonnes of coal production, the payout by companies allotted coal blocks for power generation will be Rs 1,500 crore each year
Capacity at Karcham Wangtoo power plant reduced to 1,000 MW as against 1,200 MW cited by Jaypee in its tariff petition
Companies have challenged not only the bidding methodology but sections in the Coal Mining (Special Provisions) Act
Tenders for 10,000 Mw to be awarded in 3 months; NTPC and MP govt to take the lead
Centre proposes to have regulators, central or state, keeping to the set policy while setting rates; fuel pass-through to be allowed; however, reactions sought only from state bodies
Writes to ministry asking about its experience with auction advisor MSTC
Their coal block bids are likely to be referred to Competition Commission of India
Around 29,000 Mw of power generation capacity is without PPA
As summer approaches, power transmission snags on the rise