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Power sector to save Rs 2,500 cr annually due to corporate tax cut: ICRA

Also, state-owned power generating companies and power transmission companies, would be benefited from the lower tax incidence

High Court breather for Andhra Pradesh renewable power companies

Dismisses panel formed to review tariffs for buying power

Govt's decision to cut corporation tax likely to impact power bill

The source of power, renewable or non-renewable, and the nature of the market, regulated or merchant, will be a factor in deciding whether the cost would go down

Rationalise tariffs, don't blame renewable: Power minister to Andhra govt

This is the second letter in two months by the Union ministry to the Andhra Pradesh government after the state decided to review all the renewable power projects, citing high costs

India will again become the top investment destination: Power minister

He says private investment will come back to the sector in one year as the government has created demand from 26.5 million households through a single programme apart from taking other measures

India's 5-yr power plan: Move away from generation; focus on supply

Focus to be on affordable supply, optimum source mix, and T&D reforms

Discoms may be asked to pay 50% advance payments to power companies

The ministry of power on June 28 had issued an order mandating opening and maintaining of letter of credit as a payment security mechanism

Why the demand for power is surging despite India's growth slowdown

Data on diesel, another fuel closely tied to industrial performance, offers more evidence of the slowing factory demand

UP power regulator gives consumers a shock with 8-15% tariff hike

UPERC says tariff hike was imperative due to increase in expenditure concurrent with decrease in revenue of the state power discoms

Adani Electricity hits Tata Power's profitability in June quarter

For its June 2019-ended quarter, Tata Power reported an exceptional expense of Rs 328.97 crore as standby provision

Uttar Pradesh to invest Rs 20,000 cr in improving power transmission infra

State peak hour power demand estimated to jump 35% to 30,000 mw by 2024

HVPNL recruitment 2019: Apply online for 107 Assistant Engineer posts

There are a total of 107 Assistant Engineer posts on offer at the Rs 53,100 - 167,800/- pay scale

UP power utility faces heat for installing 3G smart meters in the age of 4G

UP energy regulator issues notice to power utility seeking report on installations, impact on future opex

Top 10 business headlines: Sovereign bond issue, IndiGo crisis, and more

From sovereign bond issue to Medanta's acquisition, Business Standard brings you the top headlines that made news on Monday

Short-term power market gains as long-term PPAs recede, shows data

The share of short-term power market moved up from 6.1 per cent in FY09 to 11.7 per cent in FY19, shows data released by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

Cheaper power for new units irks existing players in Madhya Pradesh

The differentiation, the industry has contended, is not allowed under the provisions of Electricity Act, 2003

Budget 2019: UDAY to be reviewed, new power tariff reforms on anvil

This is the first time in years that a finance minister has announced several reforms to reduce consumer electricity tariff

Regulatory assets provision to be removed in next power tariff policy

The Ministry of Power recently blamed the SERCs for not ordering regular tariff revision

Power tariff woes, debt rising despite UDAY: It's not just regulatory fault

The power ministry recently said discoms cannot be blamed for their rising debt and dues

New merit of power supply: Cost reduction for gencos, savings for discoms

To reduce the cost of electricity, the Ministry of Power in 2016 introduced a mechanism and monitoring portal called MERIT