Power Ministry

NTPC pays power ministry ₹2,666.58 crore as second dividend for FY26

State-owned electricity generator NTPC on Friday said it has paid the power ministry Rs 2,666.58 crore in second interim dividend for FY26. A ceremonial cheque was handed over to Minister of Power Manohar Lal by company officials on February 25, NTPC said in a statement. "NTPC Ltd paid the second interim dividend of Rs 2,666.58 crore on 25th February 2026 for the financial year 2025-26, being 27.50 per cent of the paid-up equity share capital of the company," it said. This is the 33rd consecutive year that NTPC Ltd has paid a dividend. NTPC is India's largest power generation company, catering to the country's one-fourth of electricity demand. The company operates more than 87 GW of installed capacity, with another 32 GW under construction.

CAFE-III proposal sent to PMO after talks with stakeholders: Kumaraswamy

The power ministry has sent the proposal on the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE)-III norms to the Prime Minister's Office after a meeting with stakeholders, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Wednesday, even as the auto industry appears to be divided over the treatment of small cars and changes in technical definitions. On differences among auto industry stakeholders on the CAFE-III norms, Kumarswamy told reporters, "We already had a meeting with stakeholders and power ministry. The power ministry, according to my information, now, after the meeting with stakeholders they have sent the proposal to PMO." No leniency must be granted to small cars in the corporate average fuel efficiency (CAFE-III) norms on the basis of weight and affordability as it would compromise safety features while distracting from concrete action towards sustainable mobility, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd Managing Director & CEO Shailesh Chandra had said in November. However,

NTPC flags thermal plant damage from flexible ops for renewable integration

NTPC says flexible and two-shift operations for renewable integration are causing wear and failures in thermal units, prompting the power ministry to review plant stress and grid needs

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

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

Centre seeks to allay concerns on transmission assets' monetisation

The Union power ministry has assured states of revenue certainty, tax efficiency and payment security as it pushes ahead with monetisation of intra-state transmission assets

Power ministry working on plan to boost domestic mfg of critical items

The authority has identified a list of 73 critical items through recent consultations with IEEMA and major industry stakeholders

Pumped storage projects key to meeting rising power needs: Khattar

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Monday said pumped storage projects (PSPs) can play a critical role by storing surplus green power and meeting electricity demand during non-solar hours. India is currently a power-surplus nation, however, excess renewable energy capacity remains under utilised due to limited capacity tie-ups, he noted. The remarks came at a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Members of Parliament at Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, a statement issued by the Ministry of Power said. The power minister urged the Members of the Committee to engage with states to consider withdrawal of charges such as Green Energy cess, water tax, and reservoir lease fees, to accelerate the development of PSPs. As per the ministry, around 224 GW PSP has been identified. Of this, ten PSPs with a total capacity of around 7 GW have been commissioned, another ten PSPs of about 12 GW capacity are under construction and fifty-six PSPs with a capacity of about 78 GW are at various stag

Regulators' body told to create tariff plan for power transmission projects

Forum of Regulators has been directed to develop a tariff determination framework for state-level transmission projects under the asset monetisation plan

India asks RE agencies to secure buyers for stranded power projects

According to the document, the ministry has directed REIAs to sign agreements directly with the developer, bypassing the buyer-side agreement, or, alternatively, cancel the tenders as a last resort

India crosses 500 Gw power capacity, non-fossil sources contribute over 50%

India achieves one of its COP26 goals five years ahead of schedule as non-fossil energy sources contribute over half of total installed power capacity

₹6.4 trillion master plan targets 65 Gw power from Brahmaputra waters

The power ministry's Rs 6.4-lakh-crore master plan charts 31,000 km of transmission lines and 68 GVA capacity to draw hydropower from Arunachal Pradesh and the North-East

Automakers may form pool to meet CAFE norms under BEE draft rules

BEE has issued draft CAFE-3 and CAFE-4 norms allowing automakers to pool fleets with up to two others for compliance, with penalties falling on the designated pool manager

GoM discusses new scheme for debt restructuring of power discoms

The GoM also held deliberations for drafting the broad contours of the new scheme to be proposed for debt restructuring of distribution utilities

Power Ministry teams up with IMD to develop weather tools for renewables

The Power Ministry is collaborating with the IMD to develop advanced forecasting tools aimed at improving electricity demand predictions and supporting the integration of renewable energy

Power ministry launches task force to develop India energy stack platform

The Ministry of Power on Saturday announced the launch of a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack (IES), an initiative aimed at creating a unified, secure, and interoperable digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the energy sector. The IES will play a vital role in integrating renewable energy, enhancing DISCOM efficiency, and delivering transparent, reliable, and future-ready power services, an official statement quoted Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar as saying. There is an urgent need for developing robust DPI in the power sector to manage the country's rising demand, ensure grid stability, and empower consumers. What Aadhaar did for identity and UPI achieved for digital payments, the India Energy Stack will accomplish for the power sector - unlocking seamless, secure, and consumer-centric energy services for every citizen," he added. As India charts its path to becoming a USD 5 trillion economy and advances towards its net-zero commitments, the power sector faces bot

Power minister urges states to plan nuclear projects to meet rising demand

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal highlighted the national goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047; India currently has nuclear power capacity of 8.18 GW across 24 reactors

Power minister urges states to plan nuclear projects to meet rising demand

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal highlighted the national goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047; India currently has nuclear power capacity of 8.18 GW across 24 reactors

India cuts gas power capacity as idle plants turn permanently unusable

The nation's gas fleet totaled 20.1 gigawatts in April, compared with 25.2 a month earlier, data from the power ministry's Central Electricity Authority show

Power Minister Manohar Lal to highlight India's energy gains at Brics meet

Union Minister Manohar Lal will showcase the country's achievements in the power sector over the past decade at BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting on May 19, an official statement said on Saturday. Lal is on an official visit to Brazil to attend the meeting, a power ministry statement said. He will showcase the country's achievements in the energy sector over the past decade, including a 90 per cent increase in power capacity, leadership in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and biofuels, as well as innovations and sustainable development. India will also reaffirm its commitment to ensuring equitable access to energy and accelerating the energy transition.