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NEWS UPDATE: FINANCIAL RESULTS & CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
May 06:
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8MPERC orders true-up of MPPTCL transmission tariff for FY 2024-25; ROE rises to Rs. 749.73 crore
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) issued its final order on March 23, 2026 in Petition No. 135/2025 for the true-up of Transmission Tariff of MP Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) for FY 2024-25, revealing that Return on Equity rose to Rs. 749.73 crore against the approved Rs. 743.20 crore, depreciation increased to Rs. 671.48 crore, and interest on loans climbed to Rs. 353.79 crore from the approved Rs. 298.62 crore.
8NTPC's All-India year-to-date generation hits 30,852 MU on 02 May 2026, 6.16% below programme
CEA Sub-Report 8 for 02 May 2026 placed NTPC's total India-wide generation at 925.88 MU for the day, 72.73 MU below the 998.61 MU programme. For the year-to-date (April 1 onwards), NTPC generated 30,852.17 MU against a target of 32,878.22 MU, a gap of 2,026.05 MU. Available capacity across NTPC's 57,637.23 MW monitored fleet was 49,973.88 MW, with the Western Region best performer delivering 350.85 MU against 361.87 MU target.
8NTPC falls 6.31% short of YTD target on 03 May 2026 with 31,740 MU vs. 33,876 MU programmed
CEA Sub-Report 8 for 03 May 2026 tracked NTPC's All-India generation at 887.96 MU for the day against a programme of 998.61 MU, an 11.3% shortfall. On year-to-date, NTPC's 57,637.23 MW monitored fleet (49,273.88 MW available) delivered 31,740.13 MU vs. 33,876.83 MU target. Northern Region showed worst gap at -11.22% (5,989.17 MU vs. 6,745.79 MU); Eastern Region also underperformed with 8,727.75 MU actual vs. 9,440.61 MU.
8Adani Power posts 20% above-programme generation on 02 May 2026 with 25.63 MU; J&K utilities beat target by 32%
CEA Sub-Report 4 for 02 May 2026 highlighted Adani Power (1,320 MW) generating 25.63 MU, 4.30 MU above its 21.33 MU daily programme (+20.16%), with cumulative YTD output of 859.09 MU against 774.66 MU targeted, a 10.90% surplus. Jammu & Kashmir utilities (1,110 MW) exceeded cumulative programme by 32.49%, generating 492.27 MU vs. 371.56 MU programmed. Haryana's HPGCL (2,510 MW) posted a 24.39% YTD surplus at 1,204.32 MU.
8Adani Power exceeds daily generation programme by 14.86% on 03 May 2026; Rajasthan utilities fall short 21%
CEA Sub-Report 4 for 03 May 2026 revealed Adani Power (1,320 MW monitored) delivered 24.50 MU for the day, 3.17 MU above the 21.33 MU programme (+14.86%), with cumulative YTD output of 883.59 MU. In contrast, Rajasthan (8,846 MW) ran 6.10 MU below its 113.85 MU daily programme with only 107.75 MU, and cumulatively sits 21.39% short at 3,552.64 MU vs. 4,519.55 MU. UP's state utilities recorded only 112.38 MU against 142.10 MU programme. BBMB delivered 689.27 MU YTD.
GENERATION PERFORMANCE
8NTPC Rihand STPS (3,000 MW) delivers 58.18 MU on 03 May 2026; Dadri NCTPP holds 38 days coal stock
CEA Sub-Report 9 for 03 May 2026 detailed NTPC station-level performance. Rihand STPS (UP), India's single largest NTPC thermal plant at 3,000 MW, generated 58.18 MU on 03 May against a programme of 64.81 MU, a 10.2% shortfall, with cumulative April-May generation at 2,040.24 MU. Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW, UP) operated with 38 days of coal stock on hand, with 500 MW under reserve shutdown. NTPC Koldam Hydro (800 MW) produced 4.13 MU on the day, below 10.52 MU programme.
8Rihand STPS hits 1,982 MU cumulative by 02 May 2026; NTPC Dadri Units 1-4 on Reserve Shutdown with 31 days coal
CEA Sub-Report 9 for 02 May 2026 showed NTPC's Rihand STPS (3,000 MW, UP) recording 61.22 MU on the day, below the 64.81 MU programme, with April-May cumulative at 1,982.06 MU. Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW) ran only Unit 5 (500 MW); Units 1 through 4 (210 MW each) were all on reserve shutdown since 01 May 2026, leaving 1,340 MW offline. Dadri maintained 31 days coal stock. Anta CCPP (Rajasthan, 419.33 MW) recorded zero generation for second consecutive day. Details
8MPERC orders true-up of MPPTCL transmission tariff for FY 2024-25; ROE rises to Rs. 749.73 crore
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) issued its final order on March 23, 2026 in Petition No. 135/2025 for the true-up of Transmission Tariff of MP Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) for FY 2024-25, revealing that Return on Equity rose to Rs. 749.73 crore against the approved Rs. 743.20 crore, depreciation increased to Rs. 671.48 crore, and interest on loans climbed to Rs. 353.79 crore from the approved Rs. 298.62 crore.
8NTPC's All-India year-to-date generation hits 30,852 MU on 02 May 2026, 6.16% below programme
CEA Sub-Report 8 for 02 May 2026 placed NTPC's total India-wide generation at 925.88 MU for the day, 72.73 MU below the 998.61 MU programme. For the year-to-date (April 1 onwards), NTPC generated 30,852.17 MU against a target of 32,878.22 MU, a gap of 2,026.05 MU. Available capacity across NTPC's 57,637.23 MW monitored fleet was 49,973.88 MW, with the Western Region best performer delivering 350.85 MU against 361.87 MU target.
8NTPC falls 6.31% short of YTD target on 03 May 2026 with 31,740 MU vs. 33,876 MU programmed
CEA Sub-Report 8 for 03 May 2026 tracked NTPC's All-India generation at 887.96 MU for the day against a programme of 998.61 MU, an 11.3% shortfall. On year-to-date, NTPC's 57,637.23 MW monitored fleet (49,273.88 MW available) delivered 31,740.13 MU vs. 33,876.83 MU target. Northern Region showed worst gap at -11.22% (5,989.17 MU vs. 6,745.79 MU); Eastern Region also underperformed with 8,727.75 MU actual vs. 9,440.61 MU.
8Adani Power posts 20% above-programme generation on 02 May 2026 with 25.63 MU; J&K utilities beat target by 32%
CEA Sub-Report 4 for 02 May 2026 highlighted Adani Power (1,320 MW) generating 25.63 MU, 4.30 MU above its 21.33 MU daily programme (+20.16%), with cumulative YTD output of 859.09 MU against 774.66 MU targeted, a 10.90% surplus. Jammu & Kashmir utilities (1,110 MW) exceeded cumulative programme by 32.49%, generating 492.27 MU vs. 371.56 MU programmed. Haryana's HPGCL (2,510 MW) posted a 24.39% YTD surplus at 1,204.32 MU.
8Adani Power exceeds daily generation programme by 14.86% on 03 May 2026; Rajasthan utilities fall short 21%
CEA Sub-Report 4 for 03 May 2026 revealed Adani Power (1,320 MW monitored) delivered 24.50 MU for the day, 3.17 MU above the 21.33 MU programme (+14.86%), with cumulative YTD output of 883.59 MU. In contrast, Rajasthan (8,846 MW) ran 6.10 MU below its 113.85 MU daily programme with only 107.75 MU, and cumulatively sits 21.39% short at 3,552.64 MU vs. 4,519.55 MU. UP's state utilities recorded only 112.38 MU against 142.10 MU programme. BBMB delivered 689.27 MU YTD.
GENERATION PERFORMANCE
8NTPC Rihand STPS (3,000 MW) delivers 58.18 MU on 03 May 2026; Dadri NCTPP holds 38 days coal stock
CEA Sub-Report 9 for 03 May 2026 detailed NTPC station-level performance. Rihand STPS (UP), India's single largest NTPC thermal plant at 3,000 MW, generated 58.18 MU on 03 May against a programme of 64.81 MU, a 10.2% shortfall, with cumulative April-May generation at 2,040.24 MU. Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW, UP) operated with 38 days of coal stock on hand, with 500 MW under reserve shutdown. NTPC Koldam Hydro (800 MW) produced 4.13 MU on the day, below 10.52 MU programme.
8Rihand STPS hits 1,982 MU cumulative by 02 May 2026; NTPC Dadri Units 1-4 on Reserve Shutdown with 31 days coal
CEA Sub-Report 9 for 02 May 2026 showed NTPC's Rihand STPS (3,000 MW, UP) recording 61.22 MU on the day, below the 64.81 MU programme, with April-May cumulative at 1,982.06 MU. Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW) ran only Unit 5 (500 MW); Units 1 through 4 (210 MW each) were all on reserve shutdown since 01 May 2026, leaving 1,340 MW offline. Dadri maintained 31 days coal stock. Anta CCPP (Rajasthan, 419.33 MW) recorded zero generation for second consecutive day. Details
NEWS UPDATE: TARIFF & REGULATORY ORDERS
May 06:
RETAIL TARIFF REVISION
8GERC issues revised tariff order for DGVCL for FY 2026-27 under Case No. 2581 of 2025
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), in its Tariff Order dated March 25, 2026 under Case No. 2581 of 2025, determined revised Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and tariff for FY 2026-27 for Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), also conducting a true-up of actual revenue and expenditure for FY 2024-25, a comprehensive financial reset for one of Gujarat's major state-owned power distribution companies.
8DGVCL implements GERC's FY 2026-27 tariff order: smart meter users get 60 paise per unit solar concession
Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) implemented GERC's tariff order for FY 2026-27, including a 60 paise per unit solar concession for smart meter users. The revised tariff structure follows the Annual Revenue Requirement determination under Case No. 2581 of 2025 and applies across the southern Gujarat distribution area, marking a significant move to incentivise smart metering adoption and rooftop solar uptake among DGVCL consumers.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC clears 500 MW pump storage tender: MPPMCL and UPPCL seek 40-year power deal
In Petition No. 739/MP/2025, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 4, 2026 approved the tender documents with deviations filed by MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for long-term procurement of 500 MW pump storage power for 40 years with 6-hour discharge capacity, marking a landmark step in India's pumped hydro energy storage drive.
8CERC grants Udupi Kasargode transmission security over assets in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship
In Petition No. 87/MP/2026 dated May 5, 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission approved creation of security interest over all movable and immovable assets of Udupi Kasargode Transmission Limited in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship Limited (GIFT City) as Security Trustee, with lenders including Société Générale and Clifford Capital Credit Solutions Pte. Limited of Singapore, benefiting multiple Karnataka and South Indian discoms.
8CERC releases Draft Power Market Second Amendment Regulations 2026 under Electricity Act Section 178
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission published the Draft CERC (Power Market) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 in exercise of powers under Section 178 of the Electricity Act, 2003, proposing amendments to the Power Market Regulations 2021 (PMR 2021) notified via Notification No. L-1/257/2020/CERC effective August 15, 2021, signalling a significant regulatory update to India's electricity market trading framework.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW (CERC MEC PROCEEDINGS)
8ABC Cleantech flags Rs. 6,000 per MW per day CoD penalty as too high; urges CERC to rethink MEC
ABC Cleantech Private Limited, in comments submitted on April 30, 2026 regarding Petition No. 5/SM/2026, argued that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) of Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 1,800 per MW per day for land, Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,000 per MW per day for financial closure, and Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 per MW per day for CoD are disproportionately burdensome for utility-scale renewable projects already under implementation.
8ACME Solar demands 15-month CoD extension cap over CERC's proposed 12-month limit
ACME Solar Holdings Limited, in its April 2026 comments on CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, pushed back against the 12-month maximum CoD extension window, citing supply chain disruptions, equipment delivery delays, and transmission system readiness as factors beyond developer control, and called for a more realistic 15-month extension cap under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India seeks relief from punitive MEC charges before CERC
AM/NS India Pvt. Limited, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal of Luxembourg and Nippon Steel Corporation of Japan and one of India's largest integrated steel manufacturers, on April 30, 2026 filed comments with CERC under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, opposing the proposed Milestone Extension Charges framework under the GNA Regulations, 2022 as financially untenable for captive power developers.
8ReNew, India's largest renewable developer with 20 GW portfolio, challenges CERC's MEC proposal
ReNew Power, India's largest renewable energy developer with a 20 GW portfolio across solar, wind and hybrid assets, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 challenging the proposed Milestone Extension Charges. The company argued the framework as drafted does not adequately distinguish between developer-caused delays and systemic factors like transmission system readiness, urging recalibration to safeguard project economics under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8NTPC Green Energy submits GNA milestone comments to CERC, seeks balanced MEC approach
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), headquartered at NETRA Complex, Greater Noida, filed its submission on April 30, 2026 (Ref: CC:CD/NGEL/GNA/01) to CERC on the Suo Motu order in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, seeking a balanced and operationally viable Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) framework under the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 that protects genuine renewable energy developers.
8NLC India Limited opposes CERC's GNA Milestone Extension Charges as excessive and impractical
NLC India Limited (CIN: LO3090TN1956G01003507), a Government of India Navratna enterprise headquartered in Chennai, submitted comments on April 30, 2026 (Ref: NLCIL/CERC/GNA/26-27/900-39) to CERC opposing the Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) framework proposed in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing that the charges are excessive and do not adequately account for delays that occur outside the developer's control under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8Tata Power warns CERC that MEC for large projects becomes disproportionately high as capacity grows
Tata Power Company Limited, in comments filed before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, warned that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges scale linearly with capacity and become disproportionately high for large-scale projects of 500 MW or above. The company urged CERC to introduce a slab-based MEC structure that better reflects the realities of utility-scale renewable energy projects under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8SAEL Industries warns CERC's Rs. 3,000 per MW per day CoD MEC will cripple solar and biomass developers
SAEL Industries Limited, in stakeholder comments filed under CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, warned that the proposed Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 per MW per day Milestone Extension Charges for CoD slippage will cripple solar and biomass developers, particularly mid-sized players. The company urged CERC to differentiate MEC rates by project size and technology under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022.
8Serentica calculates IRR impact: shows CERC's MEC could wipe out equity returns on wind, solar, hybrid projects
Serentica Renewables, in detailed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, presented IRR impact calculations showing that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges could entirely wipe out equity returns on wind, solar and hybrid projects facing 3-6 month delays. The developer urged the Commission to introduce force majeure carve-outs and transmission-delay exemptions under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8L&T's Panipat Green Hydrogen unit files suggestions with CERC on GNA milestone extension procedure
Larsen & Toubro Limited's Panipat Green Hydrogen unit, in comments filed before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, submitted detailed suggestions on the GNA milestone extension procedure, arguing that green hydrogen projects involve longer gestation cycles than conventional renewables and require sector-specific Milestone Extension Charge calibration under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022.
8Shell Group's Sprng Energy with 3 GWp operational capacity challenges CERC's GNA MEC draft
Sprng Energy Private Limited, the Indian renewable platform of Shell Group with a 3 GWp operational capacity, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 challenging the proposed Milestone Extension Charges. The company argued the MEC formulation does not adequately account for systemic transmission delays and urged CERC to align trigger timelines with practical project cycles under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8Azure Power backs CERC's MEC framework but seeks flexibility on transmission-linked delays
Azure Power India Private Limited, in comments filed on April 30, 2026 under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, welcomed CERC's structured approach to milestone extensions under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022, while urging that Milestone Extension Charges not be levied in cases where delays are attributable to the transmission system rather than the developer.
8BluPine Energy, ACTIS-backed cleantech platform, challenges CERC's Milestone Extension Charge formula
BluPine Energy Private Limited, the third cleantech platform of ACTIS, a UK-based global private equity firm, filed comments on April 30, 2026 with CERC under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges under the GNA Regulations, 2022 require recalibration to better reflect on-ground project realities, particularly transmission-related delays outside developer control.
8NSEFI representing India's entire solar value chain urges CERC to revise MEC rates downward
The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), representing India's entire solar value chain including developers, EPC firms, OEMs and financiers, urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to revise the proposed Milestone Extension Charges rates downward in its comments on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing the current formulation jeopardises the broader solar sector's contribution to India's 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030.
8Torrent Power proposes 19.5% land rounding rule to ease CERC's 20% land threshold under GNA
Torrent Power Limited, in stakeholder comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, proposed a 19.5% land rounding rule to operationalise the 20% land possession threshold under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022. The utility argued the rounding rule would prevent technical disqualification of projects narrowly missing the threshold while maintaining the regulatory intent of land-readiness verification. Details
8GERC issues revised tariff order for DGVCL for FY 2026-27 under Case No. 2581 of 2025
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), in its Tariff Order dated March 25, 2026 under Case No. 2581 of 2025, determined revised Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and tariff for FY 2026-27 for Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), also conducting a true-up of actual revenue and expenditure for FY 2024-25, a comprehensive financial reset for one of Gujarat's major state-owned power distribution companies.
8DGVCL implements GERC's FY 2026-27 tariff order: smart meter users get 60 paise per unit solar concession
Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) implemented GERC's tariff order for FY 2026-27, including a 60 paise per unit solar concession for smart meter users. The revised tariff structure follows the Annual Revenue Requirement determination under Case No. 2581 of 2025 and applies across the southern Gujarat distribution area, marking a significant move to incentivise smart metering adoption and rooftop solar uptake among DGVCL consumers.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC clears 500 MW pump storage tender: MPPMCL and UPPCL seek 40-year power deal
In Petition No. 739/MP/2025, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 4, 2026 approved the tender documents with deviations filed by MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for long-term procurement of 500 MW pump storage power for 40 years with 6-hour discharge capacity, marking a landmark step in India's pumped hydro energy storage drive.
8CERC grants Udupi Kasargode transmission security over assets in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship
In Petition No. 87/MP/2026 dated May 5, 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission approved creation of security interest over all movable and immovable assets of Udupi Kasargode Transmission Limited in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship Limited (GIFT City) as Security Trustee, with lenders including Société Générale and Clifford Capital Credit Solutions Pte. Limited of Singapore, benefiting multiple Karnataka and South Indian discoms.
8CERC releases Draft Power Market Second Amendment Regulations 2026 under Electricity Act Section 178
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission published the Draft CERC (Power Market) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 in exercise of powers under Section 178 of the Electricity Act, 2003, proposing amendments to the Power Market Regulations 2021 (PMR 2021) notified via Notification No. L-1/257/2020/CERC effective August 15, 2021, signalling a significant regulatory update to India's electricity market trading framework.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW (CERC MEC PROCEEDINGS)
8ABC Cleantech flags Rs. 6,000 per MW per day CoD penalty as too high; urges CERC to rethink MEC
ABC Cleantech Private Limited, in comments submitted on April 30, 2026 regarding Petition No. 5/SM/2026, argued that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) of Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 1,800 per MW per day for land, Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,000 per MW per day for financial closure, and Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 per MW per day for CoD are disproportionately burdensome for utility-scale renewable projects already under implementation.
8ACME Solar demands 15-month CoD extension cap over CERC's proposed 12-month limit
ACME Solar Holdings Limited, in its April 2026 comments on CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, pushed back against the 12-month maximum CoD extension window, citing supply chain disruptions, equipment delivery delays, and transmission system readiness as factors beyond developer control, and called for a more realistic 15-month extension cap under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India seeks relief from punitive MEC charges before CERC
AM/NS India Pvt. Limited, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal of Luxembourg and Nippon Steel Corporation of Japan and one of India's largest integrated steel manufacturers, on April 30, 2026 filed comments with CERC under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, opposing the proposed Milestone Extension Charges framework under the GNA Regulations, 2022 as financially untenable for captive power developers.
8ReNew, India's largest renewable developer with 20 GW portfolio, challenges CERC's MEC proposal
ReNew Power, India's largest renewable energy developer with a 20 GW portfolio across solar, wind and hybrid assets, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 challenging the proposed Milestone Extension Charges. The company argued the framework as drafted does not adequately distinguish between developer-caused delays and systemic factors like transmission system readiness, urging recalibration to safeguard project economics under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8NTPC Green Energy submits GNA milestone comments to CERC, seeks balanced MEC approach
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), headquartered at NETRA Complex, Greater Noida, filed its submission on April 30, 2026 (Ref: CC:CD/NGEL/GNA/01) to CERC on the Suo Motu order in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, seeking a balanced and operationally viable Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) framework under the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 that protects genuine renewable energy developers.
8NLC India Limited opposes CERC's GNA Milestone Extension Charges as excessive and impractical
NLC India Limited (CIN: LO3090TN1956G01003507), a Government of India Navratna enterprise headquartered in Chennai, submitted comments on April 30, 2026 (Ref: NLCIL/CERC/GNA/26-27/900-39) to CERC opposing the Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) framework proposed in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing that the charges are excessive and do not adequately account for delays that occur outside the developer's control under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8Tata Power warns CERC that MEC for large projects becomes disproportionately high as capacity grows
Tata Power Company Limited, in comments filed before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, warned that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges scale linearly with capacity and become disproportionately high for large-scale projects of 500 MW or above. The company urged CERC to introduce a slab-based MEC structure that better reflects the realities of utility-scale renewable energy projects under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8SAEL Industries warns CERC's Rs. 3,000 per MW per day CoD MEC will cripple solar and biomass developers
SAEL Industries Limited, in stakeholder comments filed under CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, warned that the proposed Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 per MW per day Milestone Extension Charges for CoD slippage will cripple solar and biomass developers, particularly mid-sized players. The company urged CERC to differentiate MEC rates by project size and technology under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022.
8Serentica calculates IRR impact: shows CERC's MEC could wipe out equity returns on wind, solar, hybrid projects
Serentica Renewables, in detailed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, presented IRR impact calculations showing that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges could entirely wipe out equity returns on wind, solar and hybrid projects facing 3-6 month delays. The developer urged the Commission to introduce force majeure carve-outs and transmission-delay exemptions under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8L&T's Panipat Green Hydrogen unit files suggestions with CERC on GNA milestone extension procedure
Larsen & Toubro Limited's Panipat Green Hydrogen unit, in comments filed before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, submitted detailed suggestions on the GNA milestone extension procedure, arguing that green hydrogen projects involve longer gestation cycles than conventional renewables and require sector-specific Milestone Extension Charge calibration under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022.
8Shell Group's Sprng Energy with 3 GWp operational capacity challenges CERC's GNA MEC draft
Sprng Energy Private Limited, the Indian renewable platform of Shell Group with a 3 GWp operational capacity, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 challenging the proposed Milestone Extension Charges. The company argued the MEC formulation does not adequately account for systemic transmission delays and urged CERC to align trigger timelines with practical project cycles under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8Azure Power backs CERC's MEC framework but seeks flexibility on transmission-linked delays
Azure Power India Private Limited, in comments filed on April 30, 2026 under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, welcomed CERC's structured approach to milestone extensions under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022, while urging that Milestone Extension Charges not be levied in cases where delays are attributable to the transmission system rather than the developer.
8BluPine Energy, ACTIS-backed cleantech platform, challenges CERC's Milestone Extension Charge formula
BluPine Energy Private Limited, the third cleantech platform of ACTIS, a UK-based global private equity firm, filed comments on April 30, 2026 with CERC under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges under the GNA Regulations, 2022 require recalibration to better reflect on-ground project realities, particularly transmission-related delays outside developer control.
8NSEFI representing India's entire solar value chain urges CERC to revise MEC rates downward
The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), representing India's entire solar value chain including developers, EPC firms, OEMs and financiers, urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to revise the proposed Milestone Extension Charges rates downward in its comments on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing the current formulation jeopardises the broader solar sector's contribution to India's 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030.
8Torrent Power proposes 19.5% land rounding rule to ease CERC's 20% land threshold under GNA
Torrent Power Limited, in stakeholder comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, proposed a 19.5% land rounding rule to operationalise the 20% land possession threshold under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022. The utility argued the rounding rule would prevent technical disqualification of projects narrowly missing the threshold while maintaining the regulatory intent of land-readiness verification. Details
NEWS UPDATE: PROJECT AWARDS & CAPACITY ADDITION
May 06:
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8DVC and KSEBL sign 2,000 MW Power Purchase Agreement for Mejia and Koderma thermal stations
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) executed a Power Purchase Agreement on March 30, 2026 in Kolkata for supply of 2,000 MW of power, comprising 1,000 MW from Mejia Thermal Power Station (Units 7 and 8: 2x500 MW) and 1,000 MW from Koderma Thermal Power Station (Units 1 and 2: 2x500 MW), in a deal that strengthens southern India's baseload power security.
8DVC and KSEBL execute Supplementary Agreement for 1,200 MW Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) executed a Supplementary Agreement covering 1,200 MW from the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station, expanding their broader 2,000 MW thermal supply arrangement. The supplementary deal modifies key commercial terms tied to RTPS units and forms part of a comprehensive power procurement framework executed alongside the Mejia-Koderma PPA in Kolkata.
8KSEBL publishes 80 MW DVC Power Purchase Agreement and RTPS Supplementary Deal online
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL, CIN: U40100KL2011SGC027424) issued a formal note through its Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff) office, Thiruvananthapuram, directing publication on the KSEBL website of the Power Purchase Agreement with Damodar Valley Corporation for 80 MW of power from Mejia and Koderma thermal stations, along with a Supplementary Agreement covering modifications related to the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station.
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8Over 6.66 lakh Distribution Transformers metered nationally under RDSS through April 2026
The national DT (Distribution Transformer) Metering Status as on April 30, 2026 shows cumulative deployment of over 6.66 lakh metered DTs across multiple states under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), led by Maharashtra's MSEDCL at 3.12 lakh, MP-East at 49,360, and Gujarat DISCOMs collectively crossing 1.64 lakh, with implementation agencies including Adani Transmission, Intellismart, Iskraemeco, and Montecarlo.
8National Smart Grid Mission reports 3.73 lakh feeder meters installed cumulatively through April 2026
The Feeder Metering Status report as on April 30, 2026 from the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) shows cumulative installation of approximately 3.73 lakh feeder meters across states under RDSS, with Andhra Pradesh's APEPDCL leading at 3,516 cumulative, Uttarakhand's UPCL at 2,513, and Himachal Pradesh's HPSEBL at 1,951 sanctioned, executed by implementation agencies including Adani Transmission and SSEL.
8India installs 1.13 crore smart consumer meters cumulatively under RDSS through April 2026
The cumulative deployment of smart consumer meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) crossed 1.13 crore by April 30, 2026 across multiple states. Implementation agencies including Adani Transmission, Intellismart and Iskraemeco are executing the rollout in partnership with state DISCOMs, marking a significant milestone in India's drive toward universal smart metering and AT&C loss reduction in the distribution segment.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING & RECOMMISSIONING
8Baradarha TPS (600 MW) and Tanda TPS Unit 6 (660 MW) back in service same day after major faults on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 14 for 03 May 2026 recorded nine units returning to the grid. Baradarha TPS Unit 1 (600 MW, Chhattisgarh) recovered from a generator transformer trip the same day. Tanda TPS Unit 6 (660 MW, UP) was back in service within 3 hours of its C&I problem. Obra TPS Unit 12 (200 MW, UP) returned after a turbine issue. Ropar TPS Unit 6 (210 MW) completed water wall tube repairs. Kota TPS Unit 6 (195 MW), Satpura TPS Unit 10 (250 MW) and JSW Mahanadi Unit 2 (600 MW) were all recommissioned.
8JSW Mahanadi Unit 4 (600 MW) returns after overnight outage; Kalisindh and Anpara TPS back online on 02 May 2026
According to CEA Sub-Report 11 for 02 May 2026, Kalisindh TPS Unit 1 (600 MW, Rajasthan) experienced a brief grid voltage disruption beginning at 18:09, returning to service by 23:33 the same night. Anpara TPS Unit 4 (500 MW, UP) came back from an economiser tube leakage outage that began 30 April and was restored by 12:50. JSW Mahanadi Power Company Unit 4 (600 MW, Chhattisgarh) also returned after a 24-hour outage, while Jawaharpur STPP Units 1 and 2 (660 MW each) remained on reserve shutdown. Details
8DVC and KSEBL sign 2,000 MW Power Purchase Agreement for Mejia and Koderma thermal stations
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) executed a Power Purchase Agreement on March 30, 2026 in Kolkata for supply of 2,000 MW of power, comprising 1,000 MW from Mejia Thermal Power Station (Units 7 and 8: 2x500 MW) and 1,000 MW from Koderma Thermal Power Station (Units 1 and 2: 2x500 MW), in a deal that strengthens southern India's baseload power security.
8DVC and KSEBL execute Supplementary Agreement for 1,200 MW Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) executed a Supplementary Agreement covering 1,200 MW from the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station, expanding their broader 2,000 MW thermal supply arrangement. The supplementary deal modifies key commercial terms tied to RTPS units and forms part of a comprehensive power procurement framework executed alongside the Mejia-Koderma PPA in Kolkata.
8KSEBL publishes 80 MW DVC Power Purchase Agreement and RTPS Supplementary Deal online
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL, CIN: U40100KL2011SGC027424) issued a formal note through its Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff) office, Thiruvananthapuram, directing publication on the KSEBL website of the Power Purchase Agreement with Damodar Valley Corporation for 80 MW of power from Mejia and Koderma thermal stations, along with a Supplementary Agreement covering modifications related to the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station.
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8Over 6.66 lakh Distribution Transformers metered nationally under RDSS through April 2026
The national DT (Distribution Transformer) Metering Status as on April 30, 2026 shows cumulative deployment of over 6.66 lakh metered DTs across multiple states under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), led by Maharashtra's MSEDCL at 3.12 lakh, MP-East at 49,360, and Gujarat DISCOMs collectively crossing 1.64 lakh, with implementation agencies including Adani Transmission, Intellismart, Iskraemeco, and Montecarlo.
8National Smart Grid Mission reports 3.73 lakh feeder meters installed cumulatively through April 2026
The Feeder Metering Status report as on April 30, 2026 from the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) shows cumulative installation of approximately 3.73 lakh feeder meters across states under RDSS, with Andhra Pradesh's APEPDCL leading at 3,516 cumulative, Uttarakhand's UPCL at 2,513, and Himachal Pradesh's HPSEBL at 1,951 sanctioned, executed by implementation agencies including Adani Transmission and SSEL.
8India installs 1.13 crore smart consumer meters cumulatively under RDSS through April 2026
The cumulative deployment of smart consumer meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) crossed 1.13 crore by April 30, 2026 across multiple states. Implementation agencies including Adani Transmission, Intellismart and Iskraemeco are executing the rollout in partnership with state DISCOMs, marking a significant milestone in India's drive toward universal smart metering and AT&C loss reduction in the distribution segment.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING & RECOMMISSIONING
8Baradarha TPS (600 MW) and Tanda TPS Unit 6 (660 MW) back in service same day after major faults on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 14 for 03 May 2026 recorded nine units returning to the grid. Baradarha TPS Unit 1 (600 MW, Chhattisgarh) recovered from a generator transformer trip the same day. Tanda TPS Unit 6 (660 MW, UP) was back in service within 3 hours of its C&I problem. Obra TPS Unit 12 (200 MW, UP) returned after a turbine issue. Ropar TPS Unit 6 (210 MW) completed water wall tube repairs. Kota TPS Unit 6 (195 MW), Satpura TPS Unit 10 (250 MW) and JSW Mahanadi Unit 2 (600 MW) were all recommissioned.
8JSW Mahanadi Unit 4 (600 MW) returns after overnight outage; Kalisindh and Anpara TPS back online on 02 May 2026
According to CEA Sub-Report 11 for 02 May 2026, Kalisindh TPS Unit 1 (600 MW, Rajasthan) experienced a brief grid voltage disruption beginning at 18:09, returning to service by 23:33 the same night. Anpara TPS Unit 4 (500 MW, UP) came back from an economiser tube leakage outage that began 30 April and was restored by 12:50. JSW Mahanadi Power Company Unit 4 (600 MW, Chhattisgarh) also returned after a 24-hour outage, while Jawaharpur STPP Units 1 and 2 (660 MW each) remained on reserve shutdown. Details
NEWS UPDATE: RENEWABLE ENERGY
May 06:
SOLAR POWER
8Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka) generates 13.87 MU; NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh) delivers 14.88 MU on 04 May 2026
Two of India's largest solar parks reported solid output on 04 May 2026 per CEA data. NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh, 2,300 MW combined capacity) generated 14.88 MU on the day and 54.16 MU cumulatively for May 2026, with Kurnool3 Greenko (300 MW) leading at 2.55 MU. Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka, 2,181 MW), housing developers including Tata Renewables (400 MW), SBG Energy (200 MW), Avada Solar (150 MW), and Azure Power Earth (100 MW), generated 13.87 MU daily and 46.65 MU cumulatively.
8Total ISGS renewable generation reaches 388.45 MU on 04 May 2026; Rajasthan's solar belt powered by ReNew, Adani, ACME and SJVN
CEA's Daily Renewable Generation Report for ISGS stations on 04 May 2026 showed a total daily generation of 388.45 MU from ISGS-connected renewable assets with monitored capacity of 60,159.08 MW, contributing 1,505.52 MU cumulative for May 2026. The Northern Region's ISGS renewable cluster (27,740 MW) generated 148.20 MU, with SJVN Green Energy Limited (501 MW) leading at 5.68 MU and NTPC Nokh Solar (245 MW) at 5.54 MU. ACME Deoghar (300 MW) and ACME Raisar (300 MW) each delivered 2.20 to 2.23 MU.
8India's renewable grid surges: All-India wind & solar output hits 961 MU on 04 May 2026
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported a total All-India renewable generation of 961.18 MU on 04 May 2026, with cumulative generation for May 2026 reaching 3,973.47 MU. Solar led the charge at 624.01 MU for the day, while wind contributed 312.37 MU. The Western Region dominated with 437.85 MU daily output, powered heavily by Gujarat (318.39 MU) and Maharashtra (74.48 MU). Rajasthan emerged as the top state with 207.31 MU in daily solar-wind generation.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8GRID-INDIA NLDC clocks all-India peak of 2,21,648 MW on 4-May with 28.11% wind-solar share
The National Load Despatch Centre's REMC report for 4-May-2026 shows India's maximum demand met touched 2,21,648 MW at 15:45 hrs, with combined wind-solar contribution hitting 62,314 MW, a 28.11% share of demand. Solar alone supplied 52,013 MW (23.47%) while wind added 10,301 MW (4.65%). Maximum solar generation peaked at 83,242 MW at 13:49 hrs and REMC-monitored stations posted total VRE output of 932.07 MU against schedule of 843.17 MU.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8Adani Green entities dominate Green-DAM sell volumes worth hundreds of MUs in April 2026
Data from India's Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) for April 2026 shows Adani Green Energy group entities, including Twenty Five C Limited PSS8 (32.70 MUs sold), Twenty Six B Limited Wind PSS10 (10.71 MUs), and Adani Hybrid Jaisalmer Five Solar PSS8 (9.65 MUs), as the dominant sellers, with Adani Green's multiple subsidiaries accounting for the bulk of renewable energy volumes traded in the exchange during the month.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8Mahindra Susten files GNA milestone extension suggestions with CERC under April 2026 comment round
Mahindra Susten Private Limited, the flagship renewable energy company of the Mahindra Group, submitted comments on April 30, 2026 (Ref: MSPL/CERC/GNA/Comments/2026-27/0430) to CERC on the proposed compensation charge procedure in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, providing suggestions aimed at ensuring the Milestone Extension Charges framework does not disproportionately penalise projects facing systemic or regulatory delays.
8Waaree Forever Energies submits detailed stakeholder comments to CERC on GNA Milestone Extension Charges
Waaree Forever Energies, part of one of India's leading solar manufacturing groups, submitted detailed stakeholder comments to CERC on the proposed Milestone Extension Charges in Petition No. 5/SM/2026. The company emphasised that excessive MEC rates under the GNA Regulations, 2022 risk discouraging fresh capacity additions in the solar manufacturing-and-developer ecosystem, urging the Commission to consider tapered MEC slabs.
8CleanMax Enviro Energy urges CERC to align MEC with practical project timelines under GNA
CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd., in comments submitted on April 28, 2026 under reference CMES/PH/CERC/MEC/01 for Petition No. 5/SM/2026, called on the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to ensure the proposed Milestone Extension Charges framework under the GNA Regulations, 2022 accounts for practical on-ground challenges, emphasizing the need for a calibrated and developer-friendly approach.
8Sembcorp urges CERC to include transmission-delay framework in GNA Milestone Extension Charges
Sembcorp Energy India, a unit of Singapore's Sembcorp Industries, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 urging inclusion of an explicit transmission-delay framework within the Milestone Extension Charges regime. The company argued that delays caused by transmission system unreadiness should not trigger MEC liability for the developer, advocating a clear bifurcation under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8SPDA, India's renewable developer industry body, urges CERC to soften MEC penalty regime
The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA), India's renewable developer industry body, urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to soften the proposed Milestone Extension Charges penalty regime under Petition No. 5/SM/2026. SPDA argued the current MEC formulation under the GNA Regulations, 2022 imposes disproportionate financial pressure on the broader industry, particularly mid-tier developers.
8Gentari Renewables India challenges MEC calculation methodology in CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026
Gentari Renewables India Management Private Limited, in detailed comments submitted in response to CERC's Draft Order dated April 15, 2026 in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, challenged the scope and methodology of proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) under the GNA Regulations, 2022, arguing that the framework as drafted does not adequately differentiate between developer-caused and systemic delays in achieving connectivity milestones.
8Enfinity Global files comments before CERC opposing Milestone Extension Charges under GNA framework
Enfinity Global, in comments filed in response to CERC's Draft Order dated April 15, 2026 in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, challenged the proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) for additional time to achieve land, financial closure, and CoD milestones under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022.
8Jindal India Power proposes regulatory override to align MEC with GNA land and FC timelines
Jindal India Power Limited (JIPL), in comments submitted as Annexure-1 under CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, proposed specific modifications to the draft Milestone Extension Charges procedure, noting that under Clause 11(A)(1) of GNA Regulations, land compliance must be completed within 18 months from in-principle connectivity grant or 12 months from final connectivity grant, whichever is earlier, and urging the Commission to align MEC trigger timelines with these regulatory benchmarks. Details
8Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka) generates 13.87 MU; NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh) delivers 14.88 MU on 04 May 2026
Two of India's largest solar parks reported solid output on 04 May 2026 per CEA data. NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh, 2,300 MW combined capacity) generated 14.88 MU on the day and 54.16 MU cumulatively for May 2026, with Kurnool3 Greenko (300 MW) leading at 2.55 MU. Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka, 2,181 MW), housing developers including Tata Renewables (400 MW), SBG Energy (200 MW), Avada Solar (150 MW), and Azure Power Earth (100 MW), generated 13.87 MU daily and 46.65 MU cumulatively.
8Total ISGS renewable generation reaches 388.45 MU on 04 May 2026; Rajasthan's solar belt powered by ReNew, Adani, ACME and SJVN
CEA's Daily Renewable Generation Report for ISGS stations on 04 May 2026 showed a total daily generation of 388.45 MU from ISGS-connected renewable assets with monitored capacity of 60,159.08 MW, contributing 1,505.52 MU cumulative for May 2026. The Northern Region's ISGS renewable cluster (27,740 MW) generated 148.20 MU, with SJVN Green Energy Limited (501 MW) leading at 5.68 MU and NTPC Nokh Solar (245 MW) at 5.54 MU. ACME Deoghar (300 MW) and ACME Raisar (300 MW) each delivered 2.20 to 2.23 MU.
8India's renewable grid surges: All-India wind & solar output hits 961 MU on 04 May 2026
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported a total All-India renewable generation of 961.18 MU on 04 May 2026, with cumulative generation for May 2026 reaching 3,973.47 MU. Solar led the charge at 624.01 MU for the day, while wind contributed 312.37 MU. The Western Region dominated with 437.85 MU daily output, powered heavily by Gujarat (318.39 MU) and Maharashtra (74.48 MU). Rajasthan emerged as the top state with 207.31 MU in daily solar-wind generation.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8GRID-INDIA NLDC clocks all-India peak of 2,21,648 MW on 4-May with 28.11% wind-solar share
The National Load Despatch Centre's REMC report for 4-May-2026 shows India's maximum demand met touched 2,21,648 MW at 15:45 hrs, with combined wind-solar contribution hitting 62,314 MW, a 28.11% share of demand. Solar alone supplied 52,013 MW (23.47%) while wind added 10,301 MW (4.65%). Maximum solar generation peaked at 83,242 MW at 13:49 hrs and REMC-monitored stations posted total VRE output of 932.07 MU against schedule of 843.17 MU.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8Adani Green entities dominate Green-DAM sell volumes worth hundreds of MUs in April 2026
Data from India's Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) for April 2026 shows Adani Green Energy group entities, including Twenty Five C Limited PSS8 (32.70 MUs sold), Twenty Six B Limited Wind PSS10 (10.71 MUs), and Adani Hybrid Jaisalmer Five Solar PSS8 (9.65 MUs), as the dominant sellers, with Adani Green's multiple subsidiaries accounting for the bulk of renewable energy volumes traded in the exchange during the month.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8Mahindra Susten files GNA milestone extension suggestions with CERC under April 2026 comment round
Mahindra Susten Private Limited, the flagship renewable energy company of the Mahindra Group, submitted comments on April 30, 2026 (Ref: MSPL/CERC/GNA/Comments/2026-27/0430) to CERC on the proposed compensation charge procedure in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, providing suggestions aimed at ensuring the Milestone Extension Charges framework does not disproportionately penalise projects facing systemic or regulatory delays.
8Waaree Forever Energies submits detailed stakeholder comments to CERC on GNA Milestone Extension Charges
Waaree Forever Energies, part of one of India's leading solar manufacturing groups, submitted detailed stakeholder comments to CERC on the proposed Milestone Extension Charges in Petition No. 5/SM/2026. The company emphasised that excessive MEC rates under the GNA Regulations, 2022 risk discouraging fresh capacity additions in the solar manufacturing-and-developer ecosystem, urging the Commission to consider tapered MEC slabs.
8CleanMax Enviro Energy urges CERC to align MEC with practical project timelines under GNA
CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd., in comments submitted on April 28, 2026 under reference CMES/PH/CERC/MEC/01 for Petition No. 5/SM/2026, called on the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to ensure the proposed Milestone Extension Charges framework under the GNA Regulations, 2022 accounts for practical on-ground challenges, emphasizing the need for a calibrated and developer-friendly approach.
8Sembcorp urges CERC to include transmission-delay framework in GNA Milestone Extension Charges
Sembcorp Energy India, a unit of Singapore's Sembcorp Industries, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 urging inclusion of an explicit transmission-delay framework within the Milestone Extension Charges regime. The company argued that delays caused by transmission system unreadiness should not trigger MEC liability for the developer, advocating a clear bifurcation under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8SPDA, India's renewable developer industry body, urges CERC to soften MEC penalty regime
The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA), India's renewable developer industry body, urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to soften the proposed Milestone Extension Charges penalty regime under Petition No. 5/SM/2026. SPDA argued the current MEC formulation under the GNA Regulations, 2022 imposes disproportionate financial pressure on the broader industry, particularly mid-tier developers.
8Gentari Renewables India challenges MEC calculation methodology in CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026
Gentari Renewables India Management Private Limited, in detailed comments submitted in response to CERC's Draft Order dated April 15, 2026 in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, challenged the scope and methodology of proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) under the GNA Regulations, 2022, arguing that the framework as drafted does not adequately differentiate between developer-caused and systemic delays in achieving connectivity milestones.
8Enfinity Global files comments before CERC opposing Milestone Extension Charges under GNA framework
Enfinity Global, in comments filed in response to CERC's Draft Order dated April 15, 2026 in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, challenged the proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) for additional time to achieve land, financial closure, and CoD milestones under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022.
8Jindal India Power proposes regulatory override to align MEC with GNA land and FC timelines
Jindal India Power Limited (JIPL), in comments submitted as Annexure-1 under CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, proposed specific modifications to the draft Milestone Extension Charges procedure, noting that under Clause 11(A)(1) of GNA Regulations, land compliance must be completed within 18 months from in-principle connectivity grant or 12 months from final connectivity grant, whichever is earlier, and urging the Commission to align MEC trigger timelines with these regulatory benchmarks. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POLICY & GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 06:
MINISTRY OF POWER
8Ministry of Coal's Nominated Authority releases provisional National Coal Index for March 2026: index jumps to 138.96 from 133.42
The Government of India's Ministry of Coal, Office of the Nominated Authority (File No: NA/102/3/2017-NA), on May 4, 2026 released the provisional National Coal Index (NCI) with Base Year 2017-18 for March 2026, showing the overall Indian Coal Index rising sharply to 138.96 from 133.42 in February 2026. The Coking coal index surged to 152.37, Non-coking index rose to 134.30. Representative Prices for March 2026 show G1 grade at Rs. 10,157 per tonne, ST-I coking coal at Rs. 21,469 per tonne.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8Central Electricity Authority releases May 2026 report on addressing insulator failures on transmission lines
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in its May 2026 technical report, addressed the systemic issue of insulator failures on transmission lines across the Indian grid. The report covers root-cause analysis, manufacturing quality concerns, environmental contamination factors and recommended preventive maintenance practices, providing technical guidance to POWERGRID, state transmission utilities and ISGS network owners on improving long-term insulator reliability.
8India's total monitored power capacity reaches 309,673 MW; coal-based units deliver 86.08% on-line utilization on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 03 May 2026 provided a comprehensive snapshot of India's generation capacity utilization. Of the 309,673.79 MW total monitored capacity, the coal sector (221,897.51 MW installed) kept 190,692 MW online, an 86.08% on-line rate. Capacity under outage stood at 31,205.51 MW (14.06%). Nuclear (8,780 MW) maintained 85.68% online. Hydro (51,664.66 MW) placed 41,160.31 MW online (79.67%). Total net generation was 220,607.37 MW giving 71.24% utilization.
8India powers 221,085 MW net from 309,673 MW installed base; gas plants barely tap 18% of capacity on 02 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 02 May 2026 revealed that of India's total 309,673.79 MW monitored capacity, 221,085.17 MW net generation was achieved, a 71.39% utilization. Coal-based units (221,897.51 MW monitored) delivered 173,318.32 MW net, achieving 78.11% utilization. However, gas and liquid plants (20,122.42 MW) provided just 3,614.65 MW net, a low 17.96% utilization. Hydro generated 33,071.41 MW net. Nuclear contributed 6,822.37 MW net from 8,780 MW installed.
8India's thermal online capacity drops to 85.62% on 03 May 2026; Eastern Region leads with 91.94% online rate
CEA Sub-Report 5 for 03 May 2026 showed India's thermal capacity (229,101.56 MW stabilised) achieved an online rate of 85.62% with 196,161.05 MW online, down from 87.12% on 02 May. Eastern Region led thermal performance at 91.94% online (37,735 MW of 41,045 MW), followed by North Eastern at 100% for its smaller 750 MW base. Northern Region lagged at 83.44%. Nuclear maintained 90.66% online rate (7,960 MW of 8,780 MW). Hydro online was 41,160.31 MW (79.67%).
8India's All-India thermal online rate at 87.12% on 02 May 2026; Western Region's nuclear tops 95% availability
CEA Sub-Report 5 for 02 May 2026 placed India's thermal online capacity at 199,601.05 MW from 229,101.56 MW base, an 87.12% rate. Western Region led thermal at 87.58% (74,155 MW of 84,671 MW). Nuclear capacity online was 7,960 MW of 8,780 MW (90.66%), with Western Region nuclear at 95.06% availability, the highest regional rate. Hydro across India was 41,119.64 MW of 51,664.66 MW (79.59%), with Western Region also topping hydro at 91.50%.
GENERATION OVERVIEW
8India's total power output falls 9.86% short of target in the North on 03 May 2026; nuclear and hydro buck trend
CEA's Operation Performance Monitoring Division reported a nationwide generation shortfall on 03 May 2026, with the Northern Region delivering 994.72 MU against a programme of 1,185.23 MU, a gap of 9.86%. Thermal generation bore the brunt with 9.09% shortfall (753.05 MU vs. 869.67 MU target) in the North. In contrast, Nuclear in the Western Region outperformed at 67.02 MU vs. 57.64 MU programme. Total actual generation was 4,104.90 MU vs. 4,570.60 MU.
8Northern thermal sector misses target by nearly 9% on 02 May 2026; Western hydro delivers 40% surplus
As per CEA's generation overview for 02 May 2026, Northern Region's total generation came in at 1,017.69 MU against a programme of 1,182.60 MU (-9.66%). Thermal in the North fell 8.96% short at 784.05 MU. Bucking the trend, Western Region hydro generated 25.59 MU against just 42.43 MU programmed, but cumulative hydro for April-May hit 1,841.02 MU, 531 MU above programme (+40.55%). All-India actual generation stood at 4,262.52 MU, 6.7% below the 4,568.39 MU target.
8Coal dominates India's power mix at 3,427 MU on 03 May 2026; nuclear exceeds programme by 14 MU, gas falls 37 MU short
CEA Sub-Report 17 for 03 May 2026 showed coal-based generation at 3,427.32 MU for the day against a programme of 3,769.80 MU, a 9.1% shortfall. Nuclear (8,780 MW) overperformed at 182.97 MU vs. 168.84 MU target. Gas (19,642.83 MW) fell short at 43.77 MU against 80.73 MU programme. Hydro delivered 356.09 MU. Cumulative hydro for April-May reached 1,059.31 MU. Bhutan imports added 7.82 MU. Total actual generation: 4,104.90 MU vs. 4,570.60 MU.
8Northern Region records 34,903 MU cumulative generation through 03 May 2026; Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS beats programme
CEA Sub-Report 2 for 03 May 2026 showed the Northern Region achieving 994.72 MU for the day against a 1,185.23 MU programme, with cumulative April-May total of 34,903.78 MU vs. 38,719.60 MU programme. Haryana's state sector outperformed, with Rajiv Gandhi TPS (1,200 MW) showing 636.41 MU cumulative actual against 364.52 MU programmed, a 74.5% surplus, even as Unit 1 (600 MW) went on reserve standby. Panipat TPS (710 MW) ran at 410.05 MU cumulative. Details
8Ministry of Coal's Nominated Authority releases provisional National Coal Index for March 2026: index jumps to 138.96 from 133.42
The Government of India's Ministry of Coal, Office of the Nominated Authority (File No: NA/102/3/2017-NA), on May 4, 2026 released the provisional National Coal Index (NCI) with Base Year 2017-18 for March 2026, showing the overall Indian Coal Index rising sharply to 138.96 from 133.42 in February 2026. The Coking coal index surged to 152.37, Non-coking index rose to 134.30. Representative Prices for March 2026 show G1 grade at Rs. 10,157 per tonne, ST-I coking coal at Rs. 21,469 per tonne.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8Central Electricity Authority releases May 2026 report on addressing insulator failures on transmission lines
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in its May 2026 technical report, addressed the systemic issue of insulator failures on transmission lines across the Indian grid. The report covers root-cause analysis, manufacturing quality concerns, environmental contamination factors and recommended preventive maintenance practices, providing technical guidance to POWERGRID, state transmission utilities and ISGS network owners on improving long-term insulator reliability.
8India's total monitored power capacity reaches 309,673 MW; coal-based units deliver 86.08% on-line utilization on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 03 May 2026 provided a comprehensive snapshot of India's generation capacity utilization. Of the 309,673.79 MW total monitored capacity, the coal sector (221,897.51 MW installed) kept 190,692 MW online, an 86.08% on-line rate. Capacity under outage stood at 31,205.51 MW (14.06%). Nuclear (8,780 MW) maintained 85.68% online. Hydro (51,664.66 MW) placed 41,160.31 MW online (79.67%). Total net generation was 220,607.37 MW giving 71.24% utilization.
8India powers 221,085 MW net from 309,673 MW installed base; gas plants barely tap 18% of capacity on 02 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 02 May 2026 revealed that of India's total 309,673.79 MW monitored capacity, 221,085.17 MW net generation was achieved, a 71.39% utilization. Coal-based units (221,897.51 MW monitored) delivered 173,318.32 MW net, achieving 78.11% utilization. However, gas and liquid plants (20,122.42 MW) provided just 3,614.65 MW net, a low 17.96% utilization. Hydro generated 33,071.41 MW net. Nuclear contributed 6,822.37 MW net from 8,780 MW installed.
8India's thermal online capacity drops to 85.62% on 03 May 2026; Eastern Region leads with 91.94% online rate
CEA Sub-Report 5 for 03 May 2026 showed India's thermal capacity (229,101.56 MW stabilised) achieved an online rate of 85.62% with 196,161.05 MW online, down from 87.12% on 02 May. Eastern Region led thermal performance at 91.94% online (37,735 MW of 41,045 MW), followed by North Eastern at 100% for its smaller 750 MW base. Northern Region lagged at 83.44%. Nuclear maintained 90.66% online rate (7,960 MW of 8,780 MW). Hydro online was 41,160.31 MW (79.67%).
8India's All-India thermal online rate at 87.12% on 02 May 2026; Western Region's nuclear tops 95% availability
CEA Sub-Report 5 for 02 May 2026 placed India's thermal online capacity at 199,601.05 MW from 229,101.56 MW base, an 87.12% rate. Western Region led thermal at 87.58% (74,155 MW of 84,671 MW). Nuclear capacity online was 7,960 MW of 8,780 MW (90.66%), with Western Region nuclear at 95.06% availability, the highest regional rate. Hydro across India was 41,119.64 MW of 51,664.66 MW (79.59%), with Western Region also topping hydro at 91.50%.
GENERATION OVERVIEW
8India's total power output falls 9.86% short of target in the North on 03 May 2026; nuclear and hydro buck trend
CEA's Operation Performance Monitoring Division reported a nationwide generation shortfall on 03 May 2026, with the Northern Region delivering 994.72 MU against a programme of 1,185.23 MU, a gap of 9.86%. Thermal generation bore the brunt with 9.09% shortfall (753.05 MU vs. 869.67 MU target) in the North. In contrast, Nuclear in the Western Region outperformed at 67.02 MU vs. 57.64 MU programme. Total actual generation was 4,104.90 MU vs. 4,570.60 MU.
8Northern thermal sector misses target by nearly 9% on 02 May 2026; Western hydro delivers 40% surplus
As per CEA's generation overview for 02 May 2026, Northern Region's total generation came in at 1,017.69 MU against a programme of 1,182.60 MU (-9.66%). Thermal in the North fell 8.96% short at 784.05 MU. Bucking the trend, Western Region hydro generated 25.59 MU against just 42.43 MU programmed, but cumulative hydro for April-May hit 1,841.02 MU, 531 MU above programme (+40.55%). All-India actual generation stood at 4,262.52 MU, 6.7% below the 4,568.39 MU target.
8Coal dominates India's power mix at 3,427 MU on 03 May 2026; nuclear exceeds programme by 14 MU, gas falls 37 MU short
CEA Sub-Report 17 for 03 May 2026 showed coal-based generation at 3,427.32 MU for the day against a programme of 3,769.80 MU, a 9.1% shortfall. Nuclear (8,780 MW) overperformed at 182.97 MU vs. 168.84 MU target. Gas (19,642.83 MW) fell short at 43.77 MU against 80.73 MU programme. Hydro delivered 356.09 MU. Cumulative hydro for April-May reached 1,059.31 MU. Bhutan imports added 7.82 MU. Total actual generation: 4,104.90 MU vs. 4,570.60 MU.
8Northern Region records 34,903 MU cumulative generation through 03 May 2026; Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS beats programme
CEA Sub-Report 2 for 03 May 2026 showed the Northern Region achieving 994.72 MU for the day against a 1,185.23 MU programme, with cumulative April-May total of 34,903.78 MU vs. 38,719.60 MU programme. Haryana's state sector outperformed, with Rajiv Gandhi TPS (1,200 MW) showing 636.41 MU cumulative actual against 364.52 MU programmed, a 74.5% surplus, even as Unit 1 (600 MW) went on reserve standby. Panipat TPS (710 MW) ran at 410.05 MU cumulative. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GRID OPERATIONS & POWER SUPPLY
May 06:
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8GRID-INDIA NLDC: All-India peak demand met touched 2,21,576 MW on 5-May; 4,852 MU energy delivered with zero shortage
The National Load Despatch Centre's daily PSP report for 5-May-2026 shows India's maximum demand met at 2,21,576 MW at 15:27 hrs (solar hour) versus 2,15,423 MW in non-solar hour. Energy met across regions totalled 4,852 MU: NR 1,242 MU, WR 1,661 MU, SR 1,361 MU, ER 530 MU, NER 58 MU. Coal contributed 3,661 MU (69%), RES 893 MU (17%), hydro 391 MU (7%), nuclear 183 MU (3%) and gas-naphtha 45 MU (1%). Frequency stayed within IEGC band 81.11% of the day.
8WRLDC: West peaked at 75,802 MW with Maharashtra alone hitting 28,097 MW on 5-May; total energy 1,660.5 MU
GRID-INDIA's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 66,651 MW (50.1 Hz) and maximum daily demand 75,802 MW at 15:25 hrs. State-wise peaks: Maharashtra 28,097 MW, Gujarat 20,542 MW, Madhya Pradesh 11,562 MW, Chhattisgarh 2,736 MW, Goa 817 MW. Total regional energy met was 1,660.5 MU with thermal contributing 610.4 MU, solar 131.6 MU, wind 76.9 MU and hydro 33.7 MU.
8NRLDC: North peaked at 59,572 MW on 5-May; Uttar Pradesh hit 19,579 MW with NTPC and BBMB units in heavy dispatch
GRID-INDIA's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre Daily Operation Report for 5-May-2026 records evening-peak demand at 59,572 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz), with day energy of 1,242 MU. Uttar Pradesh led at 19,579 MW peak (390.54 MU), Rajasthan 12,134 MW (250.72 MU), Haryana 8,262 MW, Punjab 8,231 MW and Delhi 4,847 MW. NPCIL's RAPS-A (300 MW) ran at 176 MW average and RAPS-B at 368 MW; solar generation across the region totalled 77.66 MU.
8SRLDC Power Supply Position: South peaked at 56,226 MW with zero shortage and 1,361.44 MU energy met on 5-May
GRID-INDIA's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 56,226 MW (frequency 50.02 Hz) and off-peak at 50,439 MW with day energy of 1,361.44 MU. Tamil Nadu led with 19,366 MW peak at 22:30 hrs, followed by Karnataka at 17,682 MW and Andhra Pradesh at 12,804 MW. Total state generation was 660.28 MU with solar contributing 123.4 MU and wind 3.81 MU; HINDUJA POWER, RAYALASEEMA TPP and SEIL P2 ran near full capacity.
8ERLDC: Eastern Region demand peaked at 26,713 MW on 5-May with 530.09 MU energy met and zero shortage
GRID-INDIA's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 26,612 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz) rising to 26,713 MW at 19:27 hrs. West Bengal led with 9,732 MW peak (195.46 MU), Bihar 6,637 MW (105.19 MU), Odisha 6,257 MW (125.30 MU) and DVC 2,947 MW. DVC's MEJIA TPS-II ran at 957 MW peak (17.63 MU net), OPGC's two 660 MW units delivered 27.65 MU and KODERMA TPS pushed 14.74 MU.
8NERLDC: Northeast peaked at 3,430 MW on 5-May with 58.55 MU energy; Assam alone drew 35.96 MU
GRID-INDIA's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 logs evening-peak demand of 3,236 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz) and a regional maximum of 3,430 MW at 19:01 hrs with zero shortage. Assam's peak hit 2,134 MW at 19:06 hrs (35.96 MU net), Tripura 257 MW, Meghalaya 354 MW, Manipur 243 MW. Total regional generation reached 10.05 MU led by hydro 3.35 MU and gas 5.35 MU; LAKWA REPLACEMENT PP delivered 1.31 MU.
8NLDC New Delhi: 5-May frequency averaged 49.996 Hz with Mileage 47.1 and 173 excursions above 50 Hz
GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre frequency profile for 5-May-2026 (Tuesday) recorded average frequency 49.996 Hz, Frequency Variation Index 0.0347, standard deviation 0.0588 and Mileage 47.1 from 8,640 ten-second AGRA samples. The grid breached 50.03 Hz in 216 excursions and dipped below 49.97 Hz in 158 excursions; instantaneous max reached 50.327 Hz at 18:02:50 and min 49.734 Hz at 00:35:30. Frequency was outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz band for 4 hours 32 minutes.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8WRLDC: Western Region generation outage hits 17,743.1 MW on 5-May with NTPC, RGPPL and APL Adani fleet largely on RSD
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's Generating Unit Outage Report for 5-May-2026 totals regional outage at 17,743.1 MW: central sector 6,987.1 MW (planned 4,247.1 + forced 2,740) and state sector 10,756 MW (planned 7,245 + forced 3,511). NTPC's KAWAS, GANDHAR and RGPPL units in Gujarat-Maharashtra are largely on Reserve Shutdown, SASAN UMPP-2 (660 MW) is under annual overhauling till 15-05-2026, and NPCIL's TARAPUR-I Unit-2 (160 MW) has been out since 13-07-2020.
8NRLDC unit-outage spreadsheet: Northern Region central sector planned outage at 4,915.44 MW; NTPC Dadri-I dominates
The Generating Unit Outage Report Excel for 5-May-2026 from NRLDC totals central-sector planned outages at 4,915.44 MW. NPCIL's RAPS-A Unit-1 (100 MW) is to be decommissioned with revival deferred to 01-01-2030; NTPC's Dadri GPS Units 1-6 (130-154 MW each) and Auraiya GPS Units 1-6 (109-111 MW each) are on continuous Reserve Shutdown. Heritage hydro outages include NHPC's Parbati-III HEP Units 3-4 (130 MW each), THDC's TEHRI HPS Unit-2 (250 MW).
8SRLDC unit-outage tally on 5-May: 2,962.58 MW out of service; LANCO's LKPPL-ST3 stuck under NCLT since 2016
The SRLDC generating-unit outage report for 5-May-2026 totals 2,962.58 MW under planned outages: 1,748 MW in central sector and 1,214.58 MW in state sector. NPCIL's KAIGA STG1 Unit-1 (220 MW) is out since 31-03-2025 for EMCCR/EMFR work and MAPS Unit-1 (220 MW) since 30-01-2018 for maintenance. LANCO's LKPPL-ST3 four units (totalling 732 MW) remain under NCLT proceedings from September 2016, while KSEB-NTPC's RGCCPP KAYAMKULAM trio (359.58 MW) is shut since 2021.
8Eastern Region generation outages on 5-May total 219.65 MW planned; NTPC's 660 MW North Karanpura Unit-2 forced out
The ER-NPMC report for 5-May-2026 lists planned state-sector outages totalling 219.65 MW: OHPC's BURLA HPS Units 4 and 5 (32 MW + 43.65 MW) and BALIMELA HPS Units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) on annual repair work, plus CHIPLIMA HPS Unit-1 (24 MW) under capital overhauling since 2023. On forced side, NTPC's NORTH KARANPURA Unit-2 (660 MW) is out since 24-03-2026, FSTPP Unit-3 (200 MW) since 6-Apr, and NHPC's TEESTA HPS Units 1-3 (170 MW each) since the 2023 LOHNAK glacial cloudburst.
8NLDC SCUC for 6-May lists 49 generators; NTPC's NPGC and Barh-1 dispatched at 987.54 MW and 990.86 MW
GRID-INDIA's NLDC SCUC dispatch table published 5-May-2026 at 1500 hrs covers 49 generators for 6-May. Lowest-ECR coal stations Darlipali (Rs. 1.114 per kWh) and Sipat STPS Stage-1 (Rs. 1.274 per kWh) were scheduled at 308.58 MW and 983.37 MW. NTPC's NPGC delivered 987.54 MW at Rs. 2.761 per kWh and Barh-1 hit 990.86 MW at Rs. 2.765 per kWh. RGPPL-RLNG, Kawas-ComGas and Faridabad-LNG were marked SCUC = NO with zero schedule.
8NLDC schedules 5 NTPC Dadri units to come on-bar on 6-May; synchronisation spans 14:00 to 20:00 hrs
The NLDC's SCUC list (Format 3) issued 5-May-2026 at 1530 hrs proposes five NTPC Dadri units for synchronisation on 6-May-2026: Dadri Stage-2 Unit-2 at 14:00 hrs (22.5 hours intimation), Dadri Stage-1 Units 1-4 at 15:30, 17:00, 18:30 and 20:00 hrs respectively, with intimation horizons up to 28.5 hours. The proposal cites CERC Order dated 05-10-2025 in Petition No. 9/SM/2024 and the Detailed SCUC Procedure of 16-04-2024.
8SRLDC NPMC sheet: Total CS planned outage 1,748 MW and forced 1,450 MW on 5-May
The Southern Region NPMC daily Excel report for 5-May-2026 splits central-sector outages into 1,748 MW planned and 1,450 MW forced (total CS 3,198 MW), plus state-sector planned 614.58 MW, taking total planned outages to 2,362.58 MW. NLC's NEYVELI TS-II Unit-5 (210 MW) is under RSD since 03-05-2026; ILFS's Tamil Nadu unit (600 MW) tripped on 05-05 due to APH choke; NTPC's RAMAGUNDAM Unit-3 (200 MW) and VEDANTA's MEENAKSHI ENERGY Stage-2 Unit-3 (350 MW) on forced outage.
8I.P. CCPP Units offline since 2019, Rajasthan nuclear unit idle since 2004: CEA's zombie plant list as on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 13 for 03 May 2026 catalogued power units off-grid for over a year. Most strikingly, I.P. CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, and 8 (30 MW each, Delhi) have been continuously shut since January 2019, over seven years. Rithala CCPP Units 1, 2, and 3 have been idle since 2013. The DAE Rajasthan nuclear unit (0 MW declared) has been down since October 2004 for a generator earth fault, over two decades. Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each) have been offline since 2014.
8Pragati CCPP units rack up serial outages over 15 days; Delhi's gas-based stations struggle with viability
CEA Sub-Report 12 as on 03 May 2026 listed Pragati Combined Cycle Power Plant (Delhi) as the most recurring offender in the 15-day-plus outage register. Multiple instances across Pragati CCPP Unit 1 and Unit 2 were reported, covering outages due to GT lube oil problems, grid disturbances, low system demand, costly fuel and miscellaneous electrical issues. The plant's 104.60 MW unit has been cycling in and out of outage repeatedly, pointing to viability challenges.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8WRPC certifies March 2026 ISTS transmission availability: RTCL at 99.605%, WTGL dips to 97.699%
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) certified Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) availability for March 2026, with Raipur-Rourkela TCL at 99.605% and Western Transmission Gujarat Limited (WTGL) at 97.699%. The certification follows POSOCO methodology and feeds into transmission tariff true-up calculations under CERC Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, with implications for licensee revenues and DISCOM cost allocations across the western region.
8WRPC's March 2026 TRAVL-ISTS log records 400 KV Vapi-II Bus Reactor pulled for 26+ days on RLDC orders
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) Transmission Reliability Availability log for March 2026 (TRAVL-ISTS) records the 400 KV Vapi-II Bus Reactor remaining out for 26-plus days on RLDC instructions. The element-level log, used for ISTS availability certification, identifies grid operator-driven outages that exclude licensees from availability penalties under the CERC framework, affecting transmission charges payable by western region beneficiaries.
8North Eastern Region Energy Account for April 2026: Rangnadai at 99.91% PAF; Pallatana GPP schedules 628 MW
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Energy Account for April 2026 records the Ranganadi hydro station's Plant Availability Factor at 99.91%, while ONGC's Pallatana Gas Power Plant scheduled 628 MW. The monthly REA, issued under CERC DSM and ABT framework, captures generation, drawal and DSM positions of NER constituents, forming the basis for inter-utility settlement and cost-sharing.
8NERPC April 2026 Regional Energy Account: Rangnadai saleable energy at 69.4 lakh KWh, Assam tops drawals
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Regional Energy Account for April 2026 records Ranganadi HPS saleable energy at 69.4 lakh KWh, with Assam topping inter-state drawals among NER constituents. The REA, prepared under CERC ABT and DSM regulations, assigns the monthly energy injections, drawals and deviation accounts that drive financial settlements among NEEPCO, NTPC, OTPC and northeastern state utilities.
8NERPC April 2026 SCED account: AGBPP receives Rs. 39.9 lakh net from national pool; BGTPP owes Rs. 1.35 crore
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) SCED Account for April 2026 records AGBPP receiving Rs. 39.9 lakh net from the national SCED pool, while Bongaigaon TPP (BGTPP) owed Rs. 1.35 crore to the pool. SCED settlements under CERC Ancillary Services and SCED Regulations are aimed at incentivising flexible thermal dispatch nationally, with monthly net positions financially settled across all participating NER and pan-India units.
8SRPC Ancillary Services account (April 20-26, 2026): NTPC Kudgi earns Rs. 50.3 lakh; NTPC Talcher pays Rs. 6.2 lakh
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Ancillary Services Account for April 20-26, 2026 records NTPC Kudgi earning Rs. 50.3 lakh as a net receivable from the ancillary services pool, while NTPC Talcher paid Rs. 6.2 lakh. Settlements under the CERC Ancillary Services Regulations capture frequency-control and reserve-support contributions of southern thermal stations, with weekly settlements driving cash flows for participating generators.
8SRPC DSM account (April 20-26, 2026): Tamil Nadu pays Rs. 34.33 crore; AMGPL Kurnool receives Rs. 61,066
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) Account for April 20-26, 2026 records Tamil Nadu (TANGEDCO) paying Rs. 34.33 crore as net DSM charges, while AMGPL Kurnool received Rs. 61,066 from the pool. The weekly DSM settlement under CERC DSM Regulations reflects schedule-vs-drawal deviations across southern utilities and generators, driving the financial discipline of inter-state grid operations.
8SRPC March 2025 final REA: Ramagundam Stage 1&2 ran below 55% capacity 3,003 times, generating 27.82 lakh MW
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Final Regional Energy Account for March 2025 records that NTPC's Ramagundam Stage 1 and 2 ran below 55% of declared capacity on 3,003 occasions during the month, generating a cumulative 27.82 lakh MW of energy. The data, drawn from 15-minute time-block accounts under CERC Indian Electricity Grid Code, illustrates the operational flexibility imposed on legacy thermal stations as renewable penetration grew across the south.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8POSOCO WRLDC line-outage report: POWERGRID's 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 has been on outage since April 2018 over ferro-resonance
Power System Operation Corporation Ltd's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre transmission outage report for 5-May-2026 logs hundreds of long-duration line and ICT outages. POWERGRID-WR1 (PGCIL)'s 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 Line Reactor has been kept out since 04-05-2018 08:32 hrs due to ferroresonance reported by PGCIL; CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer bays were opened from 15-09-2021 for fault-level control; DGEN's 400/220 kV ICT-3 has been out since 22-03-2023.
8NRLDC transmission outage Excel for 5-May: UPPTCL's 400/220 kV 240 MVA ICT-3 at Moradabad still out since December 2021 over high DGA
The Transmission Element Outage Report spreadsheet for 5-May-2026 (NRLDC) catalogues over a thousand bay, line, ICT and bus outages. UPPTCL's 400/220 kV 240 MVA ICT-3 at Moradabad has been out since 13-12-2021 22:38 hrs due to hydrogen gas in DGA above permissible limit, with revival expected only on 16-04-2025. POWERGRID's 765 kV BAREILLY_2-LUCKNOW_2 Line Ckt-1 was out from 01-05-2026 for ERS-to-tower restoration; 400 kV JALANDHAR(PG)-SAMBA(PG) NRSS XXIX Ckt-2 is under destringing post tower collapse.
8SRLDC line-outage register on 5-May shows POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana-STPP-1 still out since March 2023
The SRLDC transmission outage report for 5-May-2026 catalogues hundreds of planned outages across the southern grid. POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana_STPP-1 has remained out since 24-03-2023 04:20 hrs after fault tripping. APTRANSCO's 400 kV GMR-Vemagiri_AP-1 has been out since 11-01-2024 for switching auxiliary load between steam and gas turbines, while NPCIL's 230 kV BHAVANI-KANCHIPURAM-1 (POWERGRID) is under SCADA upgrade by BHAVINI since 28-05-2025.
8NERLDC voltage compliance hits 100% on 4-May: all 16 NER 400 kV substations stayed within IEGC band
The North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's Daily Voltage Deviation Report for 4-May-2026 shows all 16 monitored 400 kV substations, including AZARA, BALIPARA, BONGAIGAON (Assam), BYRNIHAT and PALATANA (Tripura), Kameng and RANGANADI (Arunachal Pradesh), SILCHAR, NEW KOHIMA, MARIANI and PK BARI (Sterlite), operated within the 380-420 kV IEGC band 100% of the time, with zero hours outside band and Voltage Deviation Index of 0%. RANGANADI logged maximum 416 kV; MISA reached minimum 395 kV.
8GRID-INDIA NLDC: ER-NR corridor breached ATC for 14 blocks (3.5 hours, 14.58%) on 5-May
The NLDC's System Reliability Indices Report for 5-May-2026 shows the ER-NR corridor was the only one with ATC violation, 14 blocks (3.5 hours, 14.58% of time). All other corridors WR-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import recorded zero violations on both ATC and N-1 criteria. The voltage scan covers POWERGRID's 32 northern-region 765 kV stations including Agra, Bhadla, Chittorgarh and Moga, with Chittorgarh exceeding 800 kV for 3.40% of the day (max 806 kV).
8WRLDC reliability indices: Maharashtra's intra-regional corridor breached ATC for 13 blocks (3.2 hours, 13.5%) on 5-May
Grid Controller of India Ltd's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre Daily System Reliability Indices Report for 5-May-2026 shows Maharashtra was the only state with ATC violation, 13 blocks, 3.2 hours, 13.5% of time. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and DNHDDPDCL all logged zero blocks, zero hours and 0% violation on both ATC and (N-1) criteria. The report uses TTC-crossing flows on intra-regional corridors as a proxy for N-1 violation, based on SCADA data at WRLDC. Details
8GRID-INDIA NLDC: All-India peak demand met touched 2,21,576 MW on 5-May; 4,852 MU energy delivered with zero shortage
The National Load Despatch Centre's daily PSP report for 5-May-2026 shows India's maximum demand met at 2,21,576 MW at 15:27 hrs (solar hour) versus 2,15,423 MW in non-solar hour. Energy met across regions totalled 4,852 MU: NR 1,242 MU, WR 1,661 MU, SR 1,361 MU, ER 530 MU, NER 58 MU. Coal contributed 3,661 MU (69%), RES 893 MU (17%), hydro 391 MU (7%), nuclear 183 MU (3%) and gas-naphtha 45 MU (1%). Frequency stayed within IEGC band 81.11% of the day.
8WRLDC: West peaked at 75,802 MW with Maharashtra alone hitting 28,097 MW on 5-May; total energy 1,660.5 MU
GRID-INDIA's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 66,651 MW (50.1 Hz) and maximum daily demand 75,802 MW at 15:25 hrs. State-wise peaks: Maharashtra 28,097 MW, Gujarat 20,542 MW, Madhya Pradesh 11,562 MW, Chhattisgarh 2,736 MW, Goa 817 MW. Total regional energy met was 1,660.5 MU with thermal contributing 610.4 MU, solar 131.6 MU, wind 76.9 MU and hydro 33.7 MU.
8NRLDC: North peaked at 59,572 MW on 5-May; Uttar Pradesh hit 19,579 MW with NTPC and BBMB units in heavy dispatch
GRID-INDIA's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre Daily Operation Report for 5-May-2026 records evening-peak demand at 59,572 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz), with day energy of 1,242 MU. Uttar Pradesh led at 19,579 MW peak (390.54 MU), Rajasthan 12,134 MW (250.72 MU), Haryana 8,262 MW, Punjab 8,231 MW and Delhi 4,847 MW. NPCIL's RAPS-A (300 MW) ran at 176 MW average and RAPS-B at 368 MW; solar generation across the region totalled 77.66 MU.
8SRLDC Power Supply Position: South peaked at 56,226 MW with zero shortage and 1,361.44 MU energy met on 5-May
GRID-INDIA's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 56,226 MW (frequency 50.02 Hz) and off-peak at 50,439 MW with day energy of 1,361.44 MU. Tamil Nadu led with 19,366 MW peak at 22:30 hrs, followed by Karnataka at 17,682 MW and Andhra Pradesh at 12,804 MW. Total state generation was 660.28 MU with solar contributing 123.4 MU and wind 3.81 MU; HINDUJA POWER, RAYALASEEMA TPP and SEIL P2 ran near full capacity.
8ERLDC: Eastern Region demand peaked at 26,713 MW on 5-May with 530.09 MU energy met and zero shortage
GRID-INDIA's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 26,612 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz) rising to 26,713 MW at 19:27 hrs. West Bengal led with 9,732 MW peak (195.46 MU), Bihar 6,637 MW (105.19 MU), Odisha 6,257 MW (125.30 MU) and DVC 2,947 MW. DVC's MEJIA TPS-II ran at 957 MW peak (17.63 MU net), OPGC's two 660 MW units delivered 27.65 MU and KODERMA TPS pushed 14.74 MU.
8NERLDC: Northeast peaked at 3,430 MW on 5-May with 58.55 MU energy; Assam alone drew 35.96 MU
GRID-INDIA's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 logs evening-peak demand of 3,236 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz) and a regional maximum of 3,430 MW at 19:01 hrs with zero shortage. Assam's peak hit 2,134 MW at 19:06 hrs (35.96 MU net), Tripura 257 MW, Meghalaya 354 MW, Manipur 243 MW. Total regional generation reached 10.05 MU led by hydro 3.35 MU and gas 5.35 MU; LAKWA REPLACEMENT PP delivered 1.31 MU.
8NLDC New Delhi: 5-May frequency averaged 49.996 Hz with Mileage 47.1 and 173 excursions above 50 Hz
GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre frequency profile for 5-May-2026 (Tuesday) recorded average frequency 49.996 Hz, Frequency Variation Index 0.0347, standard deviation 0.0588 and Mileage 47.1 from 8,640 ten-second AGRA samples. The grid breached 50.03 Hz in 216 excursions and dipped below 49.97 Hz in 158 excursions; instantaneous max reached 50.327 Hz at 18:02:50 and min 49.734 Hz at 00:35:30. Frequency was outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz band for 4 hours 32 minutes.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8WRLDC: Western Region generation outage hits 17,743.1 MW on 5-May with NTPC, RGPPL and APL Adani fleet largely on RSD
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's Generating Unit Outage Report for 5-May-2026 totals regional outage at 17,743.1 MW: central sector 6,987.1 MW (planned 4,247.1 + forced 2,740) and state sector 10,756 MW (planned 7,245 + forced 3,511). NTPC's KAWAS, GANDHAR and RGPPL units in Gujarat-Maharashtra are largely on Reserve Shutdown, SASAN UMPP-2 (660 MW) is under annual overhauling till 15-05-2026, and NPCIL's TARAPUR-I Unit-2 (160 MW) has been out since 13-07-2020.
8NRLDC unit-outage spreadsheet: Northern Region central sector planned outage at 4,915.44 MW; NTPC Dadri-I dominates
The Generating Unit Outage Report Excel for 5-May-2026 from NRLDC totals central-sector planned outages at 4,915.44 MW. NPCIL's RAPS-A Unit-1 (100 MW) is to be decommissioned with revival deferred to 01-01-2030; NTPC's Dadri GPS Units 1-6 (130-154 MW each) and Auraiya GPS Units 1-6 (109-111 MW each) are on continuous Reserve Shutdown. Heritage hydro outages include NHPC's Parbati-III HEP Units 3-4 (130 MW each), THDC's TEHRI HPS Unit-2 (250 MW).
8SRLDC unit-outage tally on 5-May: 2,962.58 MW out of service; LANCO's LKPPL-ST3 stuck under NCLT since 2016
The SRLDC generating-unit outage report for 5-May-2026 totals 2,962.58 MW under planned outages: 1,748 MW in central sector and 1,214.58 MW in state sector. NPCIL's KAIGA STG1 Unit-1 (220 MW) is out since 31-03-2025 for EMCCR/EMFR work and MAPS Unit-1 (220 MW) since 30-01-2018 for maintenance. LANCO's LKPPL-ST3 four units (totalling 732 MW) remain under NCLT proceedings from September 2016, while KSEB-NTPC's RGCCPP KAYAMKULAM trio (359.58 MW) is shut since 2021.
8Eastern Region generation outages on 5-May total 219.65 MW planned; NTPC's 660 MW North Karanpura Unit-2 forced out
The ER-NPMC report for 5-May-2026 lists planned state-sector outages totalling 219.65 MW: OHPC's BURLA HPS Units 4 and 5 (32 MW + 43.65 MW) and BALIMELA HPS Units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) on annual repair work, plus CHIPLIMA HPS Unit-1 (24 MW) under capital overhauling since 2023. On forced side, NTPC's NORTH KARANPURA Unit-2 (660 MW) is out since 24-03-2026, FSTPP Unit-3 (200 MW) since 6-Apr, and NHPC's TEESTA HPS Units 1-3 (170 MW each) since the 2023 LOHNAK glacial cloudburst.
8NLDC SCUC for 6-May lists 49 generators; NTPC's NPGC and Barh-1 dispatched at 987.54 MW and 990.86 MW
GRID-INDIA's NLDC SCUC dispatch table published 5-May-2026 at 1500 hrs covers 49 generators for 6-May. Lowest-ECR coal stations Darlipali (Rs. 1.114 per kWh) and Sipat STPS Stage-1 (Rs. 1.274 per kWh) were scheduled at 308.58 MW and 983.37 MW. NTPC's NPGC delivered 987.54 MW at Rs. 2.761 per kWh and Barh-1 hit 990.86 MW at Rs. 2.765 per kWh. RGPPL-RLNG, Kawas-ComGas and Faridabad-LNG were marked SCUC = NO with zero schedule.
8NLDC schedules 5 NTPC Dadri units to come on-bar on 6-May; synchronisation spans 14:00 to 20:00 hrs
The NLDC's SCUC list (Format 3) issued 5-May-2026 at 1530 hrs proposes five NTPC Dadri units for synchronisation on 6-May-2026: Dadri Stage-2 Unit-2 at 14:00 hrs (22.5 hours intimation), Dadri Stage-1 Units 1-4 at 15:30, 17:00, 18:30 and 20:00 hrs respectively, with intimation horizons up to 28.5 hours. The proposal cites CERC Order dated 05-10-2025 in Petition No. 9/SM/2024 and the Detailed SCUC Procedure of 16-04-2024.
8SRLDC NPMC sheet: Total CS planned outage 1,748 MW and forced 1,450 MW on 5-May
The Southern Region NPMC daily Excel report for 5-May-2026 splits central-sector outages into 1,748 MW planned and 1,450 MW forced (total CS 3,198 MW), plus state-sector planned 614.58 MW, taking total planned outages to 2,362.58 MW. NLC's NEYVELI TS-II Unit-5 (210 MW) is under RSD since 03-05-2026; ILFS's Tamil Nadu unit (600 MW) tripped on 05-05 due to APH choke; NTPC's RAMAGUNDAM Unit-3 (200 MW) and VEDANTA's MEENAKSHI ENERGY Stage-2 Unit-3 (350 MW) on forced outage.
8I.P. CCPP Units offline since 2019, Rajasthan nuclear unit idle since 2004: CEA's zombie plant list as on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 13 for 03 May 2026 catalogued power units off-grid for over a year. Most strikingly, I.P. CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, and 8 (30 MW each, Delhi) have been continuously shut since January 2019, over seven years. Rithala CCPP Units 1, 2, and 3 have been idle since 2013. The DAE Rajasthan nuclear unit (0 MW declared) has been down since October 2004 for a generator earth fault, over two decades. Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each) have been offline since 2014.
8Pragati CCPP units rack up serial outages over 15 days; Delhi's gas-based stations struggle with viability
CEA Sub-Report 12 as on 03 May 2026 listed Pragati Combined Cycle Power Plant (Delhi) as the most recurring offender in the 15-day-plus outage register. Multiple instances across Pragati CCPP Unit 1 and Unit 2 were reported, covering outages due to GT lube oil problems, grid disturbances, low system demand, costly fuel and miscellaneous electrical issues. The plant's 104.60 MW unit has been cycling in and out of outage repeatedly, pointing to viability challenges.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8WRPC certifies March 2026 ISTS transmission availability: RTCL at 99.605%, WTGL dips to 97.699%
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) certified Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) availability for March 2026, with Raipur-Rourkela TCL at 99.605% and Western Transmission Gujarat Limited (WTGL) at 97.699%. The certification follows POSOCO methodology and feeds into transmission tariff true-up calculations under CERC Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, with implications for licensee revenues and DISCOM cost allocations across the western region.
8WRPC's March 2026 TRAVL-ISTS log records 400 KV Vapi-II Bus Reactor pulled for 26+ days on RLDC orders
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) Transmission Reliability Availability log for March 2026 (TRAVL-ISTS) records the 400 KV Vapi-II Bus Reactor remaining out for 26-plus days on RLDC instructions. The element-level log, used for ISTS availability certification, identifies grid operator-driven outages that exclude licensees from availability penalties under the CERC framework, affecting transmission charges payable by western region beneficiaries.
8North Eastern Region Energy Account for April 2026: Rangnadai at 99.91% PAF; Pallatana GPP schedules 628 MW
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Energy Account for April 2026 records the Ranganadi hydro station's Plant Availability Factor at 99.91%, while ONGC's Pallatana Gas Power Plant scheduled 628 MW. The monthly REA, issued under CERC DSM and ABT framework, captures generation, drawal and DSM positions of NER constituents, forming the basis for inter-utility settlement and cost-sharing.
8NERPC April 2026 Regional Energy Account: Rangnadai saleable energy at 69.4 lakh KWh, Assam tops drawals
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Regional Energy Account for April 2026 records Ranganadi HPS saleable energy at 69.4 lakh KWh, with Assam topping inter-state drawals among NER constituents. The REA, prepared under CERC ABT and DSM regulations, assigns the monthly energy injections, drawals and deviation accounts that drive financial settlements among NEEPCO, NTPC, OTPC and northeastern state utilities.
8NERPC April 2026 SCED account: AGBPP receives Rs. 39.9 lakh net from national pool; BGTPP owes Rs. 1.35 crore
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) SCED Account for April 2026 records AGBPP receiving Rs. 39.9 lakh net from the national SCED pool, while Bongaigaon TPP (BGTPP) owed Rs. 1.35 crore to the pool. SCED settlements under CERC Ancillary Services and SCED Regulations are aimed at incentivising flexible thermal dispatch nationally, with monthly net positions financially settled across all participating NER and pan-India units.
8SRPC Ancillary Services account (April 20-26, 2026): NTPC Kudgi earns Rs. 50.3 lakh; NTPC Talcher pays Rs. 6.2 lakh
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Ancillary Services Account for April 20-26, 2026 records NTPC Kudgi earning Rs. 50.3 lakh as a net receivable from the ancillary services pool, while NTPC Talcher paid Rs. 6.2 lakh. Settlements under the CERC Ancillary Services Regulations capture frequency-control and reserve-support contributions of southern thermal stations, with weekly settlements driving cash flows for participating generators.
8SRPC DSM account (April 20-26, 2026): Tamil Nadu pays Rs. 34.33 crore; AMGPL Kurnool receives Rs. 61,066
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) Account for April 20-26, 2026 records Tamil Nadu (TANGEDCO) paying Rs. 34.33 crore as net DSM charges, while AMGPL Kurnool received Rs. 61,066 from the pool. The weekly DSM settlement under CERC DSM Regulations reflects schedule-vs-drawal deviations across southern utilities and generators, driving the financial discipline of inter-state grid operations.
8SRPC March 2025 final REA: Ramagundam Stage 1&2 ran below 55% capacity 3,003 times, generating 27.82 lakh MW
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Final Regional Energy Account for March 2025 records that NTPC's Ramagundam Stage 1 and 2 ran below 55% of declared capacity on 3,003 occasions during the month, generating a cumulative 27.82 lakh MW of energy. The data, drawn from 15-minute time-block accounts under CERC Indian Electricity Grid Code, illustrates the operational flexibility imposed on legacy thermal stations as renewable penetration grew across the south.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8POSOCO WRLDC line-outage report: POWERGRID's 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 has been on outage since April 2018 over ferro-resonance
Power System Operation Corporation Ltd's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre transmission outage report for 5-May-2026 logs hundreds of long-duration line and ICT outages. POWERGRID-WR1 (PGCIL)'s 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 Line Reactor has been kept out since 04-05-2018 08:32 hrs due to ferroresonance reported by PGCIL; CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer bays were opened from 15-09-2021 for fault-level control; DGEN's 400/220 kV ICT-3 has been out since 22-03-2023.
8NRLDC transmission outage Excel for 5-May: UPPTCL's 400/220 kV 240 MVA ICT-3 at Moradabad still out since December 2021 over high DGA
The Transmission Element Outage Report spreadsheet for 5-May-2026 (NRLDC) catalogues over a thousand bay, line, ICT and bus outages. UPPTCL's 400/220 kV 240 MVA ICT-3 at Moradabad has been out since 13-12-2021 22:38 hrs due to hydrogen gas in DGA above permissible limit, with revival expected only on 16-04-2025. POWERGRID's 765 kV BAREILLY_2-LUCKNOW_2 Line Ckt-1 was out from 01-05-2026 for ERS-to-tower restoration; 400 kV JALANDHAR(PG)-SAMBA(PG) NRSS XXIX Ckt-2 is under destringing post tower collapse.
8SRLDC line-outage register on 5-May shows POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana-STPP-1 still out since March 2023
The SRLDC transmission outage report for 5-May-2026 catalogues hundreds of planned outages across the southern grid. POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana_STPP-1 has remained out since 24-03-2023 04:20 hrs after fault tripping. APTRANSCO's 400 kV GMR-Vemagiri_AP-1 has been out since 11-01-2024 for switching auxiliary load between steam and gas turbines, while NPCIL's 230 kV BHAVANI-KANCHIPURAM-1 (POWERGRID) is under SCADA upgrade by BHAVINI since 28-05-2025.
8NERLDC voltage compliance hits 100% on 4-May: all 16 NER 400 kV substations stayed within IEGC band
The North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's Daily Voltage Deviation Report for 4-May-2026 shows all 16 monitored 400 kV substations, including AZARA, BALIPARA, BONGAIGAON (Assam), BYRNIHAT and PALATANA (Tripura), Kameng and RANGANADI (Arunachal Pradesh), SILCHAR, NEW KOHIMA, MARIANI and PK BARI (Sterlite), operated within the 380-420 kV IEGC band 100% of the time, with zero hours outside band and Voltage Deviation Index of 0%. RANGANADI logged maximum 416 kV; MISA reached minimum 395 kV.
8GRID-INDIA NLDC: ER-NR corridor breached ATC for 14 blocks (3.5 hours, 14.58%) on 5-May
The NLDC's System Reliability Indices Report for 5-May-2026 shows the ER-NR corridor was the only one with ATC violation, 14 blocks (3.5 hours, 14.58% of time). All other corridors WR-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import recorded zero violations on both ATC and N-1 criteria. The voltage scan covers POWERGRID's 32 northern-region 765 kV stations including Agra, Bhadla, Chittorgarh and Moga, with Chittorgarh exceeding 800 kV for 3.40% of the day (max 806 kV).
8WRLDC reliability indices: Maharashtra's intra-regional corridor breached ATC for 13 blocks (3.2 hours, 13.5%) on 5-May
Grid Controller of India Ltd's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre Daily System Reliability Indices Report for 5-May-2026 shows Maharashtra was the only state with ATC violation, 13 blocks, 3.2 hours, 13.5% of time. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and DNHDDPDCL all logged zero blocks, zero hours and 0% violation on both ATC and (N-1) criteria. The report uses TTC-crossing flows on intra-regional corridors as a proxy for N-1 violation, based on SCADA data at WRLDC. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POWER MARKETS & EXCHANGE TRADING
May 06:
DAY AHEAD MARKET
8IEX DAM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Total 1,75,202 MWh cleared; Hour 24 hits Rs. 10,000 per MWh as evening demand peaks
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day Ahead Market hourly summary for May 5, 2026 cleared a total of 1,75,202 MWh during the day. Hour 24 (the evening peak block) saw Market Clearing Price (MCP) hit the upper price ceiling of Rs. 10,000 per MWh as demand peaked, while solar-hour blocks crashed to lower price ranges. The total market clearing volume reflects strong day-ahead procurement by DISCOMs and bilateral hedging by industrial consumers across India.
8IEX DAM weekly snapshot Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total 10.66 lakh MWh cleared; Apr 29 peaks at Rs. 6,197 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day Ahead Market weekly summary for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total of 10.66 lakh MWh, with April 29 posting the highest peak Market Clearing Price of Rs. 6,197 per MWh. The week-on-week trend reflects the seasonal pre-monsoon demand surge and the corresponding tightness in the spot power market, with DAM serving as the primary liquidity venue for short-term bilateral trades among DISCOMs and IPPs.
REAL TIME MARKET
8IEX RTM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Total 2,10,941 MWh cleared; late night hour posts Rs. 2,600 per MWh weighted MCP
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Real Time Market (RTM) hourly summary for May 5, 2026 cleared a total of 2,10,941 MWh during the day, with late-night hours posting a Rs. 2,600 per MWh weighted Market Clearing Price. RTM, which operates on a 15-minute time block basis under CERC Power Market Regulations, handled significant volumes as DISCOMs and generators rebalanced positions in the same-day market for grid balancing.
8IEX RTM weekly summary Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total 16.15 lakh MWh cleared; Apr 29 peaks at Rs. 3,193 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Real Time Market weekly summary for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total of 16.15 lakh MWh, with April 29 posting the week's peak Market Clearing Price at Rs. 3,193 per MWh and May 6 closing at Rs. 3,129 per MWh. RTM remains the primary venue for fine-tuning grid balance, with weekly volumes reflecting the increasing role of intraday trading in India's electricity market architecture.
GREEN POWER MARKET
8IEX Green DAM weekly report Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total solar MCV 2.20 lakh MWh; Apr 29 posts highest MCP at Rs. 6,858 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) weekly report for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total solar Market Clearing Volume of 2.20 lakh MWh, with April 29 recording the week's highest Market Clearing Price at Rs. 6,858 per MWh. G-DAM supports separate price discovery for renewable energy under CERC Power Market Regulations, enabling RPO-driven procurement and corporate PPA structures.
8IEX Green DAM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Solar clearing dominant; MCP crashes to Rs. 700 per MWh in Hour 10 solar peak
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) hourly summary for May 5, 2026 saw solar clearing volumes dominate the market, with Market Clearing Price crashing to Rs. 700 per MWh in Hour 10 during the solar peak generation window. The hourly price profile reflects the inverse correlation between solar output and prices, with high midday supply driving down clearing prices and providing affordable green energy for RPO compliance.
TERM AHEAD & HYDRO MARKET
8IEX TAM daily trade report May 5, 2026: DB4-WED-SR instrument trades 2,616 MWh at Rs. 7,000 per MWh; DB4-WED-WR clears 5,280 MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Term Ahead Market (TAM) Trade Details report for May 5, 2026 shows the only active trades of the day in Day Block (DB4) instruments: DB4-WED-SR (Southern Region) cleared 2,616 MWh with 1 buy and 1 sell contract at a uniform Rs. 7,000 per MWh, while DB4-WED-WR (Western Region) cleared 5,280 MWh with 2 buy and 2 sell contracts at Rs. 7,000 per MWh. All other Term Ahead instruments recorded zero trade activity at IEX.
8IEX HPDAM weekly snapshot Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Apr 29 clears 214.10 MWh at Rs. 20,000 per MWh; May 1 records no trade
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Hydro Power Day Ahead Market (HPDAM) weekly snapshot for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 records April 29 clearing 214.10 MWh at the upper price ceiling of Rs. 20,000 per MWh, while May 1 saw zero trades. The weekly profile illustrates the thin liquidity of the hydro power market segment, with sporadic high-price trades reflecting the niche nature of dedicated hydro market under CERC Power Market Regulations. Details
8IEX DAM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Total 1,75,202 MWh cleared; Hour 24 hits Rs. 10,000 per MWh as evening demand peaks
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day Ahead Market hourly summary for May 5, 2026 cleared a total of 1,75,202 MWh during the day. Hour 24 (the evening peak block) saw Market Clearing Price (MCP) hit the upper price ceiling of Rs. 10,000 per MWh as demand peaked, while solar-hour blocks crashed to lower price ranges. The total market clearing volume reflects strong day-ahead procurement by DISCOMs and bilateral hedging by industrial consumers across India.
8IEX DAM weekly snapshot Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total 10.66 lakh MWh cleared; Apr 29 peaks at Rs. 6,197 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day Ahead Market weekly summary for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total of 10.66 lakh MWh, with April 29 posting the highest peak Market Clearing Price of Rs. 6,197 per MWh. The week-on-week trend reflects the seasonal pre-monsoon demand surge and the corresponding tightness in the spot power market, with DAM serving as the primary liquidity venue for short-term bilateral trades among DISCOMs and IPPs.
REAL TIME MARKET
8IEX RTM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Total 2,10,941 MWh cleared; late night hour posts Rs. 2,600 per MWh weighted MCP
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Real Time Market (RTM) hourly summary for May 5, 2026 cleared a total of 2,10,941 MWh during the day, with late-night hours posting a Rs. 2,600 per MWh weighted Market Clearing Price. RTM, which operates on a 15-minute time block basis under CERC Power Market Regulations, handled significant volumes as DISCOMs and generators rebalanced positions in the same-day market for grid balancing.
8IEX RTM weekly summary Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total 16.15 lakh MWh cleared; Apr 29 peaks at Rs. 3,193 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Real Time Market weekly summary for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total of 16.15 lakh MWh, with April 29 posting the week's peak Market Clearing Price at Rs. 3,193 per MWh and May 6 closing at Rs. 3,129 per MWh. RTM remains the primary venue for fine-tuning grid balance, with weekly volumes reflecting the increasing role of intraday trading in India's electricity market architecture.
GREEN POWER MARKET
8IEX Green DAM weekly report Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total solar MCV 2.20 lakh MWh; Apr 29 posts highest MCP at Rs. 6,858 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) weekly report for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total solar Market Clearing Volume of 2.20 lakh MWh, with April 29 recording the week's highest Market Clearing Price at Rs. 6,858 per MWh. G-DAM supports separate price discovery for renewable energy under CERC Power Market Regulations, enabling RPO-driven procurement and corporate PPA structures.
8IEX Green DAM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Solar clearing dominant; MCP crashes to Rs. 700 per MWh in Hour 10 solar peak
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) hourly summary for May 5, 2026 saw solar clearing volumes dominate the market, with Market Clearing Price crashing to Rs. 700 per MWh in Hour 10 during the solar peak generation window. The hourly price profile reflects the inverse correlation between solar output and prices, with high midday supply driving down clearing prices and providing affordable green energy for RPO compliance.
TERM AHEAD & HYDRO MARKET
8IEX TAM daily trade report May 5, 2026: DB4-WED-SR instrument trades 2,616 MWh at Rs. 7,000 per MWh; DB4-WED-WR clears 5,280 MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Term Ahead Market (TAM) Trade Details report for May 5, 2026 shows the only active trades of the day in Day Block (DB4) instruments: DB4-WED-SR (Southern Region) cleared 2,616 MWh with 1 buy and 1 sell contract at a uniform Rs. 7,000 per MWh, while DB4-WED-WR (Western Region) cleared 5,280 MWh with 2 buy and 2 sell contracts at Rs. 7,000 per MWh. All other Term Ahead instruments recorded zero trade activity at IEX.
8IEX HPDAM weekly snapshot Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Apr 29 clears 214.10 MWh at Rs. 20,000 per MWh; May 1 records no trade
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Hydro Power Day Ahead Market (HPDAM) weekly snapshot for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 records April 29 clearing 214.10 MWh at the upper price ceiling of Rs. 20,000 per MWh, while May 1 saw zero trades. The weekly profile illustrates the thin liquidity of the hydro power market segment, with sporadic high-price trades reflecting the niche nature of dedicated hydro market under CERC Power Market Regulations. Details
NEWS UPDATE: COAL, FUEL & ENERGY COMMODITIES
May 06:
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8Coal India reports steady stock at most plants; Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPS slips to just 50% of normative requirement on 04 May 2026
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division, in its daily coal stock report dated 04 May 2026, showed mixed inventory levels across coal-linked thermal stations. Haryana's Indira Gandhi STPP held 548,000 tonnes (37 days' stock), while the Panipat TPS had 453,900 tonnes (59 days). In Rajasthan, Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) stood critically low at 222,000 tonnes, just 50% of its normative requirement, compared to Kalisindh TPS (1,200 MW) at 66%. Suratgarh STPS (1,320 MW) maintained a healthy 104%.
8CEA's Fuel Management Division flags Chhabra-II and Suratgarh TPS as coal outliers among 200+ thermal stations on 04 May 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division daily coal stock report (04 May 2026) tracked coal inventory across all regions. Haryana's HPGCL cluster (2,510 MW combined) maintained an aggregate 146% stock ratio, with Yamuna Nagar TPS at 152% and Panipat TPS at 170%. Punjab's PSPCL group (2,300 MW) averaged 128%. In Rajasthan, Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW, 36% PLF) held only 50% of normative 26-day stock at 222,000 tonnes, even as Panipat TPS had an excess at 453,900 tonnes.
HYDRO RESERVOIRS
8Tehri reservoir sits at just 172.88 MCM out of 2,615 MCM capacity; Sardar Sarovar climbs to 918 MCM as of 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 6 for 03 May 2026 tracked 20-plus major hydro reservoirs. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat) rose to 918.29 MCM effective capacity, up from 905.6 MCM on 02 May. Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal Pradesh) held 604.4 MCM with cumulative generation of 318.41 MU since 01 April. Tehri Reservoir (Uttarakhand) was at just 172.88 MCM against its 2,615 MCM full capacity, a pre-monsoon depletion level of 6.6%, with cumulative energy generation of 186.89 MU. Ukai Reservoir (Gujarat) held 413.34 MCM, while Indira Sagar (MP) stood at 364.72 MCM.
8Bhakra at 605 MCM, Ranjit Sagar at 297 MCM; major Northern reservoirs running well below full capacity on 02 May 2026
CEA's Sub-Report 6 for 02 May 2026 revealed that major Northern Region reservoirs are well below peak storage levels ahead of monsoon. Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal) held 609.88 MCM against full capacity of 6,516.07 MCM, less than 10% full, with 305.21 MU generated cumulatively since April. Ranjit Sagar (Punjab) stored 297.33 MCM of 7,199.17 MCM (4.1%), generating 54.3 MU. Ram Ganga (Uttarakhand) was at 234.23 MCM. Gujarat's Ukai held 416.55 MCM and Sardar Sarovar 905.6 MCM. Details
8Coal India reports steady stock at most plants; Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPS slips to just 50% of normative requirement on 04 May 2026
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division, in its daily coal stock report dated 04 May 2026, showed mixed inventory levels across coal-linked thermal stations. Haryana's Indira Gandhi STPP held 548,000 tonnes (37 days' stock), while the Panipat TPS had 453,900 tonnes (59 days). In Rajasthan, Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) stood critically low at 222,000 tonnes, just 50% of its normative requirement, compared to Kalisindh TPS (1,200 MW) at 66%. Suratgarh STPS (1,320 MW) maintained a healthy 104%.
8CEA's Fuel Management Division flags Chhabra-II and Suratgarh TPS as coal outliers among 200+ thermal stations on 04 May 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division daily coal stock report (04 May 2026) tracked coal inventory across all regions. Haryana's HPGCL cluster (2,510 MW combined) maintained an aggregate 146% stock ratio, with Yamuna Nagar TPS at 152% and Panipat TPS at 170%. Punjab's PSPCL group (2,300 MW) averaged 128%. In Rajasthan, Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW, 36% PLF) held only 50% of normative 26-day stock at 222,000 tonnes, even as Panipat TPS had an excess at 453,900 tonnes.
HYDRO RESERVOIRS
8Tehri reservoir sits at just 172.88 MCM out of 2,615 MCM capacity; Sardar Sarovar climbs to 918 MCM as of 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 6 for 03 May 2026 tracked 20-plus major hydro reservoirs. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat) rose to 918.29 MCM effective capacity, up from 905.6 MCM on 02 May. Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal Pradesh) held 604.4 MCM with cumulative generation of 318.41 MU since 01 April. Tehri Reservoir (Uttarakhand) was at just 172.88 MCM against its 2,615 MCM full capacity, a pre-monsoon depletion level of 6.6%, with cumulative energy generation of 186.89 MU. Ukai Reservoir (Gujarat) held 413.34 MCM, while Indira Sagar (MP) stood at 364.72 MCM.
8Bhakra at 605 MCM, Ranjit Sagar at 297 MCM; major Northern reservoirs running well below full capacity on 02 May 2026
CEA's Sub-Report 6 for 02 May 2026 revealed that major Northern Region reservoirs are well below peak storage levels ahead of monsoon. Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal) held 609.88 MCM against full capacity of 6,516.07 MCM, less than 10% full, with 305.21 MU generated cumulatively since April. Ranjit Sagar (Punjab) stored 297.33 MCM of 7,199.17 MCM (4.1%), generating 54.3 MU. Ram Ganga (Uttarakhand) was at 234.23 MCM. Gujarat's Ukai held 416.55 MCM and Sardar Sarovar 905.6 MCM. Details
Contracting news for the day
May 06:
8Rs 355 crore transformer bid blends strict controls with revised efficiency metrics
At first glance, the tender appears routine, but the efficiency parameters tell a different story. With stringent manufacturing requirements intact, bidders must now recalibrate designs and pricing. Margins may tighten depending on copper and core material strategies.
8Dual consultancy tenders reveal contrasting bidder filters under same-day rollout
Two consultancy packages issued together carry sharply different participation frameworks. One eases entry barriers, while the other introduces layered controls around hydro-meteorological expertise. The structure points to a calibrated procurement strategy beyond headline values.
8FGD tender extension keeps cost barrier firm amid extended bid window
While timelines have been relaxed, the Rs 5.70 crore entry threshold continues to anchor bidder seriousness. The move allows recalibration of pricing for a dense emissions scope. Risk allocation, however, remains firmly with contractors.
8Rs 108 crore conductor tender gains time but keeps pricing pressure intact
The bid window has been extended, but core commercial terms remain unchanged. Suppliers continue to face aluminium price volatility and tight delivery schedules. The final bids will reveal whether risk pricing outweighs volume play.
8Short bid extension exposes pressure on lump-sum logistics risk allocation
The three-day window shift appears minor, but reflects underlying discomfort with fixed-price transport structures. Rising fuel costs and execution risks are forcing bidders to reassess margins. Market response will define competitiveness.
8Rooftop solar package tests contractor readiness under compressed timelines
Behind the fast-track schedule lies a project shaped by weather sensitivity and operational constraints of a critical facility. Execution logistics may prove more complex than headline scope suggests. Bidders will need to factor risk beyond standard rooftop deployments.
8Solar BOS tender reset sharpens reverse-auction pressure under tighter security norms
An eight-day extension comes with a firmer rulebook for price discovery. The added security requirement raises the entry stakes, while reverse-auction dynamics tighten competition. The real challenge may lie in surviving ultra-close bidding spreads.
8Auto transformer tender adds compliance cost as insurance rewrite shifts risk loading
Beyond repeated deadline extensions, a revised insurance clause is quietly altering bidder exposure. The change pushes post-delivery risk deeper into contractor pricing. More time may not translate into greater bidding comfort.
8300 MW solar bid extension highlights persistent land and execution risks
The extended timeline offers contractors more room to prepare, but core challenges remain unchanged. Land aggregation, evacuation readiness, and long-term O&M obligations continue to define risk exposure. Pricing strategies may reflect cautious positioning.
8Solar-plus-BESS bid extension spotlights long-term risk loading under high EMD
The timeline push comes with sizeable EMD commitments and a 15-year O&M tail. Bidders must price not just EPC, but storage degradation and lifecycle uncertainty. The real signal will lie in how aggressively risk is loaded into tariffs.
8Rs 516 crore hydro EM tender faces repeated delays amid integration complexity
The extended bid cycle reflects challenges beyond routine scheduling. Dense powerhouse integration requirements may be driving bidder caution. Pricing and participation will reveal how the market is absorbing execution risk. Details
At first glance, the tender appears routine, but the efficiency parameters tell a different story. With stringent manufacturing requirements intact, bidders must now recalibrate designs and pricing. Margins may tighten depending on copper and core material strategies.
8Dual consultancy tenders reveal contrasting bidder filters under same-day rollout
Two consultancy packages issued together carry sharply different participation frameworks. One eases entry barriers, while the other introduces layered controls around hydro-meteorological expertise. The structure points to a calibrated procurement strategy beyond headline values.
8FGD tender extension keeps cost barrier firm amid extended bid window
While timelines have been relaxed, the Rs 5.70 crore entry threshold continues to anchor bidder seriousness. The move allows recalibration of pricing for a dense emissions scope. Risk allocation, however, remains firmly with contractors.
8Rs 108 crore conductor tender gains time but keeps pricing pressure intact
The bid window has been extended, but core commercial terms remain unchanged. Suppliers continue to face aluminium price volatility and tight delivery schedules. The final bids will reveal whether risk pricing outweighs volume play.
8Short bid extension exposes pressure on lump-sum logistics risk allocation
The three-day window shift appears minor, but reflects underlying discomfort with fixed-price transport structures. Rising fuel costs and execution risks are forcing bidders to reassess margins. Market response will define competitiveness.
8Rooftop solar package tests contractor readiness under compressed timelines
Behind the fast-track schedule lies a project shaped by weather sensitivity and operational constraints of a critical facility. Execution logistics may prove more complex than headline scope suggests. Bidders will need to factor risk beyond standard rooftop deployments.
8Solar BOS tender reset sharpens reverse-auction pressure under tighter security norms
An eight-day extension comes with a firmer rulebook for price discovery. The added security requirement raises the entry stakes, while reverse-auction dynamics tighten competition. The real challenge may lie in surviving ultra-close bidding spreads.
8Auto transformer tender adds compliance cost as insurance rewrite shifts risk loading
Beyond repeated deadline extensions, a revised insurance clause is quietly altering bidder exposure. The change pushes post-delivery risk deeper into contractor pricing. More time may not translate into greater bidding comfort.
8300 MW solar bid extension highlights persistent land and execution risks
The extended timeline offers contractors more room to prepare, but core challenges remain unchanged. Land aggregation, evacuation readiness, and long-term O&M obligations continue to define risk exposure. Pricing strategies may reflect cautious positioning.
8Solar-plus-BESS bid extension spotlights long-term risk loading under high EMD
The timeline push comes with sizeable EMD commitments and a 15-year O&M tail. Bidders must price not just EPC, but storage degradation and lifecycle uncertainty. The real signal will lie in how aggressively risk is loaded into tariffs.
8Rs 516 crore hydro EM tender faces repeated delays amid integration complexity
The extended bid cycle reflects challenges beyond routine scheduling. Dense powerhouse integration requirements may be driving bidder caution. Pricing and participation will reveal how the market is absorbing execution risk. Details
Daily Power Sector Tenders Excel update
May 06:
8Daily Excel covering new tenders and all published updates including corrigendum, amendment, addendum, clarification and status revisions, along with technical and financial bid opening, evaluation completion and final award actions including AOC and LOA issuance.
Click on Reports for more Details
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May 06:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for supply of MSRL pipelines for DM plant Details
8Tender for work of providing and fixing of MS grating for 400/220/33 kV ICT-2 Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning of conversion of 66 kV line Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 220kV & 66kV equipment’s & materials Details
8Tender for supply of 11/0.433 kV, 250 KVA, 1 star previously level Details
8Tender for work of electricity distribution Details
8Tender for work of shifting LT, 11 kV and 33 kV power lines Details
8Tender for work of shifting the poles, wires and tranformers of HT/LT line Details
8Tender for running works for providing small and large new electricity connections Details
8Tender for supply of 220kV 1000sqmm straight through joint kit Details
8Tender for work of installation of additional EHCC earth pits Details
8Tender for Bi-annual transportation of sub-stations Details
8Tender for rewiring of electrical wiring Details
8Tender for drilling and construction of 01 No. borewell along with pump house Details
8Tender for Re alignment of pipe line Details
8Tender for contract for misc supply items Details
8Tender for procurement of endpoint detection and response (EDR) services Details
8Tender for miscellaneous job works for routine and breakdown maintenance of various EOT cranes of turbine Details
8Tender for purchase of various L&T make contactors/relays Details
8Tender for supply, installation & commissioning of complete electrical heat tracing system Details
8Tender for supply & commissioning of high mast pole Details
8Tender for replacing damaged raw water pipe line and drinking water pipe line Details
8Tender for renovation of water regulation Details
8Tender for insulation work in boiler turbine Details
8Tender for removal of old fills, distribution headers and providing fixing and erecting of new PVC fills Details
8Tender for providing box culvert Details
8Tender for repair of transformers Details
8Tender for repair and renovation work Details
8Tender for construction of PCC retaining wall Details
8Tender for supply and installation of turbine oil purifier assembly unit along with heaters Details
8Tender for replacement of steel window to UPVC DGU for control room Details
8Tender for protection wall at tower Details
8Tender for civil work for renovation & maintenance Details
8Tender for supply of robust high ampacity smart connector Details
8Tender for contract for system strengthening works for survey, installation, testing and commissioning of new 33/11kV substation Details
8Tender for procurement of MRHS spares Details
8Tender for procurement of 02 nos. of ride on scrubber cum wet and dry Details
8Tender for procurement of S and media, gravels, pebbles and anthracite along Details
8Tender for through fitting renewal work (TFR) of railway track Details
8Tender for laying of underground CPVC pipe line and installation of water storage tank Details
8Tender for comprehensive repair and maintenance of control room including flooring, sanitary works, false ceiling and allied civil works at 220/132/33 kV GSS Details
8Tender for work for dismantling, shifting and stacking of fly ash conveying pipe rack, power cable, C & I cables Details
8Tender for supply and installation of VRV AC system Details
8Tender for work of modification of power supply arrangement Details
8Tender for agency to store, digitize etc Details
8Tender for SITC of discharge monitoring system Details
8Tender for supply of 3-phase multifunction transformer testing kit for testing of all types of transformer Details
8Tender for construction of 11 kV UG cable for isolating Details
8Tender for LT reconductoring using LT ABC Details
8Tender for construction of HT line using UG cable Details
8Tender for supply of G.I. transmission line towers Details
8Tender for enhancing existing 1250 Amps 11 kV panel set with 2000 Amps panel set Details
8Tender for annual rate contractor for comprehensive cleaning and housekeeping services for coal handling plant Details
8Tender for supply of three phase meter with box Details
8Tender for work of new 33 kV feeder Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV substation Details
8Tender for raising of yard, gravelling work, approach path and misc. civil work Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GIS IG Nagar Jaipur Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of split air conditioners at 132 kV GIS Details
8Tender for construction of foundation for 220 kV feeder bay Details
8Tender for transformer augmentation work of 132 / 33 kV , 20/25 MVA transformer Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GSS Heerapura, Jaipur Details
8Tender for construction of 132 and 33 kV bus sectionalizer bay at 132 kV GSS Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GSS VKIA, Jaipur Details
8Tender for SITC of air conditioner units at 220 kV GSS Kukas Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of split AC in control room at 220 kV GSS Details
8Tender for SITC of air conditioner units at 220 kV GSS Details
8Tender for requirement of L and T make HP and B and S pumps Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning including dismantling, replacement of control and relay panel Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 10 MVA to 12.5 MVA power T/F Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 07 different DTR Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 10 MVA to 12.5 MVA power T/F Details
8Tender for construction of HT line, LT line and sub-station for releasing of new service connection Details
8Tender for construction of other related civil works for 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for installation of transformers and construction of lines Details
8Tender for construction of HT line, LT line and sub-station Details
8Tender for replacement of old and deteriorated AB cable/weasel conductor Details
8Tender for construction of new 33 kV line and upgradation and composite power line from 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for work of chemical resistant coating of complete TF/ICT with all accessories Details
8Tender for supply of various sizes of cast basalt pipes and bends Details
8Tender for supply of smart positioners Details
8Tender for work of penthouse roof restrengthening and repairing in boilers Details
8Tender for supply of instrument air compressor motor Details
8Tender for supply of low RPM thyristor cooling fans Details
8Tender for works of SH-RH crown plate sealing and APH center section Details
8Tender for developing surrounding area of cooling tower Details
8Tender for supply of canopies for DCS panels Details
8Tender for providing waterproofing treatment Details
8Tender for Bi- annual rate contract for restoration of various 66 kV class transmission lines Details
8Tender for work of erection of 1 no. of new 20MVA ,66/11 kV transformer-4 bay Details
8Tender for work of AMC for attending emergency breakdown & maintenance of various 220 kV & 132 kV lines Details
8Tender for erection of new 66kV S/C line Details
8Tender for supply of transformer oil storage tank for switchyard Details
8Tender for supply of 5nos spare numerical distance protection relay Details
8Tender for work of annual rate contract for chemical washing of insulator strings of various 220/132/110kV lines Details
8Tender for work contract for annual maintenance of 220/132/110kV lines Details
8Tender for supply of 33kV current transformers (CT) Details
8Tender for supply of 33kV vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) as critical spares Details
8Tender for various civil maintenance work Details
8Tender for procurement of insulated modular scaffolding set Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8NTPC Renewable Energy tenders BoS package for 900 MW solar in Andhra Pradesh Details
8India's Solar Revolution: ALMM's Role in Shaping the Future Details
8CMD BCCL Calls on Parliamentary Panel Chairman During Committee’s Study Tour Details
8Bondada Engineering eyes Rs 10,000 crore investment for 25 GW RE, data centres Details
8KEC International rises after bagging Rs 1,002-crore orders across segments Details
8KP Group Deploys Country’s First Made In India 4.2 MW Wind Turbine Details
8West Bengal polls: BJP win may reshape power sector, says JM Financial Details
8L&T to develop coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha for CIL-BHEL JV Details
8Industry speak: Integrated Coal Handling Details
8Accumulate Coal India; target of Rs 515: Prabhudas Lilladher Details
8Essar Power repositions for the next phase of India’s energy growth Details
8Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient Details
8Restoring Assets: Revitalising ageing power plants through R&M Details
8BJP's WB Victory Sparks Power Sector Overhaul, CESC Faces Competition Risks Details
8Meesho, CG Power, Bajaj Auto, and 7 Other Stocks Announcing Q4 Results Today Details
8Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient Details
8Coal India Cuts Inventory for Cash, Sees E-Auction Price Surge Details
8PFC, REC Merger: India's Power Finance Consolidation Faces Hurdles Details
8Coal gasification: Catalysing India’s chemical industry growth and achieving Aatmanirbharta Details
8Views of Pralhad Joshi: “India’s wind energy segment has witnessed a notable uptick in capacity addition” Details
8Pratap Technocrats Wins Rs 776 Crore NTPC Deal For 570 MWh BESS Project Details
8Power Ministry Phases Local Content Norms For HVDC Projects To 60% By 2035 Details
8Nuclear Milestone: Kalpakkam 500 MWe PFBR achieves first criticality Details
8Coal India Limited Commissions 100 MW Solar Power Plant in Gujarat Details
8Atlanta Electricals Secures Rs 190 Crore Order from RVPN for Power Transformers Details
8Defence stocks: HAL, GRSE, Apollo Micro gain up to 3% in weak market Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
8Tender for supply of MSRL pipelines for DM plant Details
8Tender for work of providing and fixing of MS grating for 400/220/33 kV ICT-2 Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning of conversion of 66 kV line Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 220kV & 66kV equipment’s & materials Details
8Tender for supply of 11/0.433 kV, 250 KVA, 1 star previously level Details
8Tender for work of electricity distribution Details
8Tender for work of shifting LT, 11 kV and 33 kV power lines Details
8Tender for work of shifting the poles, wires and tranformers of HT/LT line Details
8Tender for running works for providing small and large new electricity connections Details
8Tender for supply of 220kV 1000sqmm straight through joint kit Details
8Tender for work of installation of additional EHCC earth pits Details
8Tender for Bi-annual transportation of sub-stations Details
8Tender for rewiring of electrical wiring Details
8Tender for drilling and construction of 01 No. borewell along with pump house Details
8Tender for Re alignment of pipe line Details
8Tender for contract for misc supply items Details
8Tender for procurement of endpoint detection and response (EDR) services Details
8Tender for miscellaneous job works for routine and breakdown maintenance of various EOT cranes of turbine Details
8Tender for purchase of various L&T make contactors/relays Details
8Tender for supply, installation & commissioning of complete electrical heat tracing system Details
8Tender for supply & commissioning of high mast pole Details
8Tender for replacing damaged raw water pipe line and drinking water pipe line Details
8Tender for renovation of water regulation Details
8Tender for insulation work in boiler turbine Details
8Tender for removal of old fills, distribution headers and providing fixing and erecting of new PVC fills Details
8Tender for providing box culvert Details
8Tender for repair of transformers Details
8Tender for repair and renovation work Details
8Tender for construction of PCC retaining wall Details
8Tender for supply and installation of turbine oil purifier assembly unit along with heaters Details
8Tender for replacement of steel window to UPVC DGU for control room Details
8Tender for protection wall at tower Details
8Tender for civil work for renovation & maintenance Details
8Tender for supply of robust high ampacity smart connector Details
8Tender for contract for system strengthening works for survey, installation, testing and commissioning of new 33/11kV substation Details
8Tender for procurement of MRHS spares Details
8Tender for procurement of 02 nos. of ride on scrubber cum wet and dry Details
8Tender for procurement of S and media, gravels, pebbles and anthracite along Details
8Tender for through fitting renewal work (TFR) of railway track Details
8Tender for laying of underground CPVC pipe line and installation of water storage tank Details
8Tender for comprehensive repair and maintenance of control room including flooring, sanitary works, false ceiling and allied civil works at 220/132/33 kV GSS Details
8Tender for work for dismantling, shifting and stacking of fly ash conveying pipe rack, power cable, C & I cables Details
8Tender for supply and installation of VRV AC system Details
8Tender for work of modification of power supply arrangement Details
8Tender for agency to store, digitize etc Details
8Tender for SITC of discharge monitoring system Details
8Tender for supply of 3-phase multifunction transformer testing kit for testing of all types of transformer Details
8Tender for construction of 11 kV UG cable for isolating Details
8Tender for LT reconductoring using LT ABC Details
8Tender for construction of HT line using UG cable Details
8Tender for supply of G.I. transmission line towers Details
8Tender for enhancing existing 1250 Amps 11 kV panel set with 2000 Amps panel set Details
8Tender for annual rate contractor for comprehensive cleaning and housekeeping services for coal handling plant Details
8Tender for supply of three phase meter with box Details
8Tender for work of new 33 kV feeder Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV substation Details
8Tender for raising of yard, gravelling work, approach path and misc. civil work Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GIS IG Nagar Jaipur Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of split air conditioners at 132 kV GIS Details
8Tender for construction of foundation for 220 kV feeder bay Details
8Tender for transformer augmentation work of 132 / 33 kV , 20/25 MVA transformer Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GSS Heerapura, Jaipur Details
8Tender for construction of 132 and 33 kV bus sectionalizer bay at 132 kV GSS Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GSS VKIA, Jaipur Details
8Tender for SITC of air conditioner units at 220 kV GSS Kukas Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of split AC in control room at 220 kV GSS Details
8Tender for SITC of air conditioner units at 220 kV GSS Details
8Tender for requirement of L and T make HP and B and S pumps Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning including dismantling, replacement of control and relay panel Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 10 MVA to 12.5 MVA power T/F Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 07 different DTR Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 10 MVA to 12.5 MVA power T/F Details
8Tender for construction of HT line, LT line and sub-station for releasing of new service connection Details
8Tender for construction of other related civil works for 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for installation of transformers and construction of lines Details
8Tender for construction of HT line, LT line and sub-station Details
8Tender for replacement of old and deteriorated AB cable/weasel conductor Details
8Tender for construction of new 33 kV line and upgradation and composite power line from 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for work of chemical resistant coating of complete TF/ICT with all accessories Details
8Tender for supply of various sizes of cast basalt pipes and bends Details
8Tender for supply of smart positioners Details
8Tender for work of penthouse roof restrengthening and repairing in boilers Details
8Tender for supply of instrument air compressor motor Details
8Tender for supply of low RPM thyristor cooling fans Details
8Tender for works of SH-RH crown plate sealing and APH center section Details
8Tender for developing surrounding area of cooling tower Details
8Tender for supply of canopies for DCS panels Details
8Tender for providing waterproofing treatment Details
8Tender for Bi- annual rate contract for restoration of various 66 kV class transmission lines Details
8Tender for work of erection of 1 no. of new 20MVA ,66/11 kV transformer-4 bay Details
8Tender for work of AMC for attending emergency breakdown & maintenance of various 220 kV & 132 kV lines Details
8Tender for erection of new 66kV S/C line Details
8Tender for supply of transformer oil storage tank for switchyard Details
8Tender for supply of 5nos spare numerical distance protection relay Details
8Tender for work of annual rate contract for chemical washing of insulator strings of various 220/132/110kV lines Details
8Tender for work contract for annual maintenance of 220/132/110kV lines Details
8Tender for supply of 33kV current transformers (CT) Details
8Tender for supply of 33kV vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) as critical spares Details
8Tender for various civil maintenance work Details
8Tender for procurement of insulated modular scaffolding set Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8NTPC Renewable Energy tenders BoS package for 900 MW solar in Andhra Pradesh Details
8India's Solar Revolution: ALMM's Role in Shaping the Future Details
8CMD BCCL Calls on Parliamentary Panel Chairman During Committee’s Study Tour Details
8Bondada Engineering eyes Rs 10,000 crore investment for 25 GW RE, data centres Details
8KEC International rises after bagging Rs 1,002-crore orders across segments Details
8KP Group Deploys Country’s First Made In India 4.2 MW Wind Turbine Details
8West Bengal polls: BJP win may reshape power sector, says JM Financial Details
8L&T to develop coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha for CIL-BHEL JV Details
8Industry speak: Integrated Coal Handling Details
8Accumulate Coal India; target of Rs 515: Prabhudas Lilladher Details
8Essar Power repositions for the next phase of India’s energy growth Details
8Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient Details
8Restoring Assets: Revitalising ageing power plants through R&M Details
8BJP's WB Victory Sparks Power Sector Overhaul, CESC Faces Competition Risks Details
8Meesho, CG Power, Bajaj Auto, and 7 Other Stocks Announcing Q4 Results Today Details
8Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient Details
8Coal India Cuts Inventory for Cash, Sees E-Auction Price Surge Details
8PFC, REC Merger: India's Power Finance Consolidation Faces Hurdles Details
8Coal gasification: Catalysing India’s chemical industry growth and achieving Aatmanirbharta Details
8Views of Pralhad Joshi: “India’s wind energy segment has witnessed a notable uptick in capacity addition” Details
8Pratap Technocrats Wins Rs 776 Crore NTPC Deal For 570 MWh BESS Project Details
8Power Ministry Phases Local Content Norms For HVDC Projects To 60% By 2035 Details
8Nuclear Milestone: Kalpakkam 500 MWe PFBR achieves first criticality Details
8Coal India Limited Commissions 100 MW Solar Power Plant in Gujarat Details
8Atlanta Electricals Secures Rs 190 Crore Order from RVPN for Power Transformers Details
8Defence stocks: HAL, GRSE, Apollo Micro gain up to 3% in weak market Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
Mejia solar EPC package moves to financial stage with tighter qualified pool
May 05:
8The solar tender has crossed into the financial-bid stage, but the real story sits within the qualification filter.
8The EPC-plus-O&M structure is testing how much post-commissioning risk bidders are willing to absorb. Details
8The EPC-plus-O&M structure is testing how much post-commissioning risk bidders are willing to absorb. Details
Daily Power Sector Tenders Excel update
May 05:
8Daily Excel covering new tenders and all published updates including corrigendum, amendment, addendum, clarification and status revisions, along with technical and financial bid opening, evaluation completion and final award actions including AOC and LOA issuance.
Click on Reports for more Details
Click on Reports for more Details
Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day
Contracting news for the day
May 05:
8Rs 516 crore hydropower package sees another timeline push
The hydropower package has been extended further into May, continuing a pattern of schedule adjustments. While bidders gain additional preparation time, the delay intensifies concerns flagged earlier during pre-bid discussions.
8Rs-scale 250 MW solar procurement introduces land-linked entry barrier and pricing pressure
The 250 MW solar tender brings in a critical pre-condition that shifts early-stage risk onto developers. While the reverse auction framework remains standard, the land-linked requirement could filter out aggressive bidders even before price discovery begins.
8Rs 161 crore transmission package blends grid expansion with selective risk shielding
A large transmission package has been floated with a structure that appears simple but carries layered execution dynamics. The tender combines grid expansion scope with tight qualification filters and limited cost protection elements.
8Rs-linked smart meter rollout sees deadline push after eligibility and tech resets
The high-volume three-phase smart meter tender has moved well beyond a routine extension, with key changes to eligibility, communication architecture and sample readiness. While timelines shift, warranty and defect liability continue to rest firmly with vendors.
8Conductor procurement sees quiet timeline reset
The conductor tender has been extended without altering the underlying commercial structure. While the added time could improve participation, the core risk-allocation framework remains unchanged. The real insight lies in what bidders pushed for—and what the utility chose not to relax.
8Coal-mill retrofit package sees second timeline reset
The bidding window for a technically intensive coal-mill retrofit has been extended again. While contractors gain additional time, the contractual framework remains unchanged. The real concern lies in the interface risks that continue to sit outside the revised scope.
8Stage-I BMS retrofit sees another deadline shift as execution risks intensify
The BMS retrofit package has moved well beyond a routine controls upgrade, with deeper concerns emerging around ageing boiler interfaces and system accountability. The tender structure continues to place significant site and integration risks on bidders.
8Regulatory consultancy tender sees repeated deadline shifts
Three extensions in under three weeks are rarely procedural noise in consultancy tenders. Beneath the shifting deadlines lies a deeper signal on bidder appetite and internal alignment. The real question is whether this is about participation — or preparedness.
8Coal mill R&M tender sees timeline stretch amid bidder recalibration signals
A routine date extension masks a deeper signal in the coal mill R&M tender. The staggered timeline shifts hint at more than just administrative delay. What’s unfolding beneath the surface could reshape bidder strategy and pricing behaviour.
The hydropower package has been extended further into May, continuing a pattern of schedule adjustments. While bidders gain additional preparation time, the delay intensifies concerns flagged earlier during pre-bid discussions.
8Rs-scale 250 MW solar procurement introduces land-linked entry barrier and pricing pressure
The 250 MW solar tender brings in a critical pre-condition that shifts early-stage risk onto developers. While the reverse auction framework remains standard, the land-linked requirement could filter out aggressive bidders even before price discovery begins.
8Rs 161 crore transmission package blends grid expansion with selective risk shielding
A large transmission package has been floated with a structure that appears simple but carries layered execution dynamics. The tender combines grid expansion scope with tight qualification filters and limited cost protection elements.
8Rs-linked smart meter rollout sees deadline push after eligibility and tech resets
The high-volume three-phase smart meter tender has moved well beyond a routine extension, with key changes to eligibility, communication architecture and sample readiness. While timelines shift, warranty and defect liability continue to rest firmly with vendors.
8Conductor procurement sees quiet timeline reset
The conductor tender has been extended without altering the underlying commercial structure. While the added time could improve participation, the core risk-allocation framework remains unchanged. The real insight lies in what bidders pushed for—and what the utility chose not to relax.
8Coal-mill retrofit package sees second timeline reset
The bidding window for a technically intensive coal-mill retrofit has been extended again. While contractors gain additional time, the contractual framework remains unchanged. The real concern lies in the interface risks that continue to sit outside the revised scope.
8Stage-I BMS retrofit sees another deadline shift as execution risks intensify
The BMS retrofit package has moved well beyond a routine controls upgrade, with deeper concerns emerging around ageing boiler interfaces and system accountability. The tender structure continues to place significant site and integration risks on bidders.
8Regulatory consultancy tender sees repeated deadline shifts
Three extensions in under three weeks are rarely procedural noise in consultancy tenders. Beneath the shifting deadlines lies a deeper signal on bidder appetite and internal alignment. The real question is whether this is about participation — or preparedness.
8Coal mill R&M tender sees timeline stretch amid bidder recalibration signals
A routine date extension masks a deeper signal in the coal mill R&M tender. The staggered timeline shifts hint at more than just administrative delay. What’s unfolding beneath the surface could reshape bidder strategy and pricing behaviour.
8Tight-window 765 kV evacuation push signals rising execution stakes
A high-capacity transmission spine is being fast-tracked with barely three weeks for bidders to respond. The structure quietly shifts more than just cost risk onto developers. What looks routine on paper may reshape how aggressively the market prices grid expansion.
8Transmission risk shift and greenshoe leverage reshape wind tariff playbook
The latest wind tender pushes a major transmission-linked risk squarely onto developers, removing a key financial cushion. At the same time, a greenshoe clause opens room for scale—but only at the most competitive price point.
NEWS UPDATE: FINANCIAL RESULTS & CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
May 05:
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8BHEL Q4 FY26 revenue jumps to Rs. 12,310 crore from Rs. 8,993 crore; EBITDA at Rs. 2,005 crore
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited's (BHEL) Q4 FY26 supplementary investor results reveal revenue from operations of Rs. 12,310 crore, up from Rs. 8,993 crore in Q4 FY25, and EBITDA of Rs. 2,005 crore. Full-year FY26 revenue reached Rs. 33,782 crore with net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore - supported by 9,000+ engineers, 214 GW of power generating equipment supplied, and 1,000+ utility sets commissioned. BHEL spent approximately 2.4% of revenue on R&D and received the SCOPE Eminence Award 2022-23 for R&D and Technology Innovation.
8Adani Power Q4 FY26 revenue at Rs. 146 billion, EBITDA Rs. 50 billion as 18.1 GW capacity generates 27.2 BU
Adani Power posted Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 146 billion and EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY. The company's operating capacity expanded to 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during the quarter and 99 BU in full-year FY26. Approximately 95% of operational capacity is now tied to long-term PPAs worth roughly 10 GW signed during the year. ICICI Securities downgraded the stock to ADD with a target price of Rs. 233.
8Ather Energy clocks record 83,418 units in Q4 FY26, up 76% YoY; FY26 total income hits Rs. 3,823 crore
Ather Energy delivered its strongest-ever quarter in Q4 FY26 with 83,418 units sold - up 76% year-on-year - and full-year FY26 volumes of 2,62,942 units, up 69% YoY. Total income for FY26 surged 66% to Rs. 3,823 crore while EBITDA margins improved by approximately 2,080 basis points YoY, supported by 700 experience centres and 548 service centres across India.
8Ather Energy FY26 adjusted gross margin doubles to Rs. 925 crore; 6,000+ charging points now live across India
Ather Energy Limited (NSE: ATHERENERG) reported that its Adjusted Gross Margin (AGM) jumped 116% year-on-year to Rs. 925 crore in FY26, with Q4 FY26 AGM rising 149% YoY to Rs. 309 crore. The company expanded its public charging ecosystem to more than 6,000 fast-charging points - making it India's largest fast-charging network for two-wheelers - and filed 643 patents as of March 2026. Market share climbed to 18.6% in Q4 FY26, up approximately 1,100 basis points versus Q1 FY25.
8Jaiprakash Power Ventures' 156th board approves FY26 results with modified audit opinion; BDO India named new internal auditor
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (NSE: JPPOWER, BSE: 532627), at its 156th Board of Directors meeting on May 4, 2026, approved audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026 - with statutory auditors Lodha & Co. LLP issuing modified opinions on both. Additionally, BDO India Services Private Limited has been appointed as the new internal auditor, replacing M/s R. Nagpal Associates, with a Statement on Impact of Audit Qualifications also enclosed.
ANNUAL RESULTS
8BHEL posts 19% revenue growth at Rs. 33,782 crore in FY26; net profit at Rs. 1,578 crore
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported audited financial results for full-year FY2025-26, registering Rs. 33,782 crore in revenue from operations - a 19% year-on-year growth - and a net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore. The audited results were filed with BSE and NSE following the board meeting on May 4, 2026. The performance was anchored by BHEL's 214 GW of power generating equipment supplied across India and 1,000+ utility sets commissioned over its operating history.
8BHEL FY26 annual performance: Rs. 33,782 crore revenue, Rs. 1,578 crore net profit, and Rs. 1.40 per share final dividend declared
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) filed audited standalone and consolidated financial results with BSE and NSE for Q4 and full-year FY2025-26. The Board of Directors at its May 4, 2026 meeting confirmed revenue from operations at Rs. 33,782 crore (19% growth), net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore, and approved a final dividend of Rs. 1.40 per share of Rs. 2 face value - equivalent to a 70% payout - payable within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8BHEL board declares Rs. 1.40 per share final dividend for FY2025-26 at May 4 meeting
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) recommended a final dividend of Rs. 1.40 per share (70% on paid-up capital of Rs. 2 face value) for FY2025-26, at the board meeting held on May 4, 2026. The dividend will be payable within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting. The recommendation accompanies BHEL's audited Q4 and full-year FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 33,782 crore (19% growth) and net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore.
8Premier Energies declares 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per share for FY2025-26; record date set for May 9, 2026
Premier Energies Limited (NSE: PREMIERENE, BSE: 544238) declared a 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per equity share (75% on face value of Rs. 1) for FY2025-26 at its board meeting held on May 4, 2026. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has been fixed as Saturday, May 9, 2026, with dividend payment due on or before June 2, 2026. The company had earlier paid a 1st interim dividend of Rs. 0.25 per share during FY26.
8G R Infraprojects schedules May 11 board meeting to approve FY26 audited financial results
G R Infraprojects Limited (NSE: GRINFRA) intimated stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Monday, May 11, 2026 to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026, fulfilling its obligations under SEBI Listing Regulations 29 and 50(2).
8K.P. Energy schedules May 7, 2026 board meeting to approve FY26 audited results and consider final dividend
K.P. Energy Limited (BSE: 539686, NSE: KPEL) intimated stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at its registered office to approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider recommendation of a final dividend for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders will close until 48 hours after the results are announced.
8KP Green Engineering calls May 8, 2026 board meeting to approve FY26 audited results and final dividend
KP Green Engineering Limited (BSE: 544150) notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will convene on Friday, May 8, 2026 to approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for the half-year and full year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders will remain closed until 48 hours after the public announcement of results.
8PTC India schedules May 19, 2026 board meeting to approve Q4 and FY26 financial results plus dividend recommendation
PTC India Limited (BSE: 532524, formerly Power Trading Corporation of India Limited) notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will convene on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders has been closed since April 1, 2026 and will reopen 48 hours after results are announced.
8POWERGRID board approves unsecured rupee term loan fundraising in meeting held April 30, 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), listed on NSE (Scrip ID: POWERGRID) and BSE (Scrip Code: 532898, ISIN: INE752E01010), informed stock exchanges on April 30, 2026 that its Board of Directors approved raising funds through Unsecured Rupee Term Loan/Line of Credit (Bank Facility), in compliance with SEBI LODR Regulation 30.
8Inox Green Energy Services' demerger scheme becomes effective May 4, 2026; Inox Renewable Solutions created with appointed date of October 1, 2024
Inox Green Energy Services Limited (BSE: 543667, NSE: INOXGREEN) informed exchanges that the Scheme of Arrangement between Inox Green Energy Services Limited (Demerged Company) and Inox Renewable Solutions Limited (Resulting Company) became effective on May 4, 2026, after both companies filed the certified NCLT Ahmedabad Bench order with the Registrar of Companies. The Appointed Date for the demerger is October 1, 2024.
8RattanIndia Power submits FY2025-26 SEBI compliance disclosures for 4 family trusts under takeover exemption order
RattanIndia Power Limited (BSE: 533122) informed stock exchanges that it received compliance disclosures - certified by an independent auditor for FY2025-26 - from four family trusts: Rajiv Rattan Family Trust, Rajiv Rattan Family Trust 2, Anjali Nashier Family Trust, and Anjali Nashier Family Trust 2, in accordance with SEBI's Exemption Order dated September 12, 2025 under Regulation 11(5) of the Takeover Regulations.
8RattanIndia Power's 4 family trusts file SEBI-mandated FY2025-26 compliance certificates under independent audit
RattanIndia Power Limited intimated BSE and NSE that four trusts - Rajiv Rattan Family Trust, Rajiv Rattan Family Trust 2, Anjali Nashier Family Trust, and Anjali Nashier Family Trust 2 - submitted compliance status certificates, independently audited by Prabir Singh & Co., Chartered Accountants, for FY2025-26 under the SEBI exemption order (WTM/KCV/CFD/04/2025-26 dated September 12, 2025) in respect of indirect acquisitions in RattanIndia Enterprises Limited and RattanIndia Power Limited.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Tata Power schedules Q4 FY26 analyst call for May 12, 2026 to discuss financial results
The Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) informed stock exchanges that an analyst call to discuss its Q4 FY26 financial results will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6:00 PM IST onwards. The call, open to all investors and the general public, can be accessed via Universal Dial-In numbers (+91 22 6280 1285 / +91 22 7115 8186) with international toll-free lines available across 16 countries.
8Orient Electric schedules Q4 and FY26 earnings call for May 8, 2026 at 4 PM, moderated by Ambit Capital
Orient Electric Limited (NSE: ORIENTELEC, BSE: 541301), a CK Birla Group Company, scheduled an earnings call to discuss its audited financial results for Q4 and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026 on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST. The call will be moderated by Ambit Capital and attended by MD & CEO Mr. Ravindra Singh Negi and CFO Mr. Arvind Vats. International participation is enabled via toll-free lines across Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, and the UK.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8ICRA assigns ICRA A (Stable) to JSW Green Energy Eight's Rs. 590 crore facilities for 130 MWac solar project with Indus Towers PPA
ICRA assigned an ICRA A (Stable) rating to JSW Green Energy Eight Limited's (JSWGEEL) Rs. 530 crore term loan and Rs. 60 crore bank guarantee - totaling Rs. 590 crore - for its 130 MWac solar power project. JSWGEEL benefits from a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Indus Towers Limited (ICRA AAA Stable) and is backed by JSW Energy Limited's ~32.06 GW diversified power portfolio, of which 13.34 GW is operational. Projected cumulative debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) stands at 1.25-1.30x over the debt tenure.
8ICRA reaffirms ICRA A- (Stable) for Solarcraft Power India 5's Rs. 692.72 crore debt for 180 MWac solar projects at Rs. 2.64-2.65 per unit tariff
ICRA reaffirmed and enhanced the rating of Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited's term loan to ICRA A- (Stable), increasing the rated amount from Rs. 376.12 crore to Rs. 692.72 crore. SC5 holds 25-year PPAs with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL, ICRA AA Stable) for 180 MWac total capacity - at fixed tariffs of Rs. 2.64 per unit for a 100 MW project and Rs. 2.65 per unit for an 80 MW asset - backed by sponsor Blupine Energy. Post-commissioning cumulative DSCR is projected at ~1.25x.
8ICICI Securities downgrades Adani Power to ADD with target price of Rs. 233 after Q4 FY26 results
ICICI Securities downgraded Adani Power to 'ADD' with a target price of Rs. 233, following Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 146 billion and EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY. The company's operating capacity expanded to 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during the quarter and 99 BU in full-year FY26, with 95% of operational capacity now tied to long-term PPAs worth approximately 10 GW signed during the year.
8Coal India rated Accumulate at Rs. 515 target with 6% dividend yield as April output falls 10% YoY
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) saw production decline 10% year-on-year to 56.1 million tonnes in April 2026 - a deliberate inventory reduction move - while offtake dipped 2% YoY to 63.3 MT. Despite the production dip, e-auction premiums surged to approximately 51% above notified prices (vs. 45% in March), reflecting strong spot demand. Analysts have maintained an 'Accumulate' rating with a target price of Rs. 515 and an approximately 6% dividend yield. Details
8BHEL Q4 FY26 revenue jumps to Rs. 12,310 crore from Rs. 8,993 crore; EBITDA at Rs. 2,005 crore
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited's (BHEL) Q4 FY26 supplementary investor results reveal revenue from operations of Rs. 12,310 crore, up from Rs. 8,993 crore in Q4 FY25, and EBITDA of Rs. 2,005 crore. Full-year FY26 revenue reached Rs. 33,782 crore with net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore - supported by 9,000+ engineers, 214 GW of power generating equipment supplied, and 1,000+ utility sets commissioned. BHEL spent approximately 2.4% of revenue on R&D and received the SCOPE Eminence Award 2022-23 for R&D and Technology Innovation.
8Adani Power Q4 FY26 revenue at Rs. 146 billion, EBITDA Rs. 50 billion as 18.1 GW capacity generates 27.2 BU
Adani Power posted Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 146 billion and EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY. The company's operating capacity expanded to 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during the quarter and 99 BU in full-year FY26. Approximately 95% of operational capacity is now tied to long-term PPAs worth roughly 10 GW signed during the year. ICICI Securities downgraded the stock to ADD with a target price of Rs. 233.
8Ather Energy clocks record 83,418 units in Q4 FY26, up 76% YoY; FY26 total income hits Rs. 3,823 crore
Ather Energy delivered its strongest-ever quarter in Q4 FY26 with 83,418 units sold - up 76% year-on-year - and full-year FY26 volumes of 2,62,942 units, up 69% YoY. Total income for FY26 surged 66% to Rs. 3,823 crore while EBITDA margins improved by approximately 2,080 basis points YoY, supported by 700 experience centres and 548 service centres across India.
8Ather Energy FY26 adjusted gross margin doubles to Rs. 925 crore; 6,000+ charging points now live across India
Ather Energy Limited (NSE: ATHERENERG) reported that its Adjusted Gross Margin (AGM) jumped 116% year-on-year to Rs. 925 crore in FY26, with Q4 FY26 AGM rising 149% YoY to Rs. 309 crore. The company expanded its public charging ecosystem to more than 6,000 fast-charging points - making it India's largest fast-charging network for two-wheelers - and filed 643 patents as of March 2026. Market share climbed to 18.6% in Q4 FY26, up approximately 1,100 basis points versus Q1 FY25.
8Jaiprakash Power Ventures' 156th board approves FY26 results with modified audit opinion; BDO India named new internal auditor
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (NSE: JPPOWER, BSE: 532627), at its 156th Board of Directors meeting on May 4, 2026, approved audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026 - with statutory auditors Lodha & Co. LLP issuing modified opinions on both. Additionally, BDO India Services Private Limited has been appointed as the new internal auditor, replacing M/s R. Nagpal Associates, with a Statement on Impact of Audit Qualifications also enclosed.
ANNUAL RESULTS
8BHEL posts 19% revenue growth at Rs. 33,782 crore in FY26; net profit at Rs. 1,578 crore
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported audited financial results for full-year FY2025-26, registering Rs. 33,782 crore in revenue from operations - a 19% year-on-year growth - and a net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore. The audited results were filed with BSE and NSE following the board meeting on May 4, 2026. The performance was anchored by BHEL's 214 GW of power generating equipment supplied across India and 1,000+ utility sets commissioned over its operating history.
8BHEL FY26 annual performance: Rs. 33,782 crore revenue, Rs. 1,578 crore net profit, and Rs. 1.40 per share final dividend declared
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) filed audited standalone and consolidated financial results with BSE and NSE for Q4 and full-year FY2025-26. The Board of Directors at its May 4, 2026 meeting confirmed revenue from operations at Rs. 33,782 crore (19% growth), net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore, and approved a final dividend of Rs. 1.40 per share of Rs. 2 face value - equivalent to a 70% payout - payable within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8BHEL board declares Rs. 1.40 per share final dividend for FY2025-26 at May 4 meeting
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) recommended a final dividend of Rs. 1.40 per share (70% on paid-up capital of Rs. 2 face value) for FY2025-26, at the board meeting held on May 4, 2026. The dividend will be payable within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting. The recommendation accompanies BHEL's audited Q4 and full-year FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 33,782 crore (19% growth) and net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore.
8Premier Energies declares 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per share for FY2025-26; record date set for May 9, 2026
Premier Energies Limited (NSE: PREMIERENE, BSE: 544238) declared a 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per equity share (75% on face value of Rs. 1) for FY2025-26 at its board meeting held on May 4, 2026. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has been fixed as Saturday, May 9, 2026, with dividend payment due on or before June 2, 2026. The company had earlier paid a 1st interim dividend of Rs. 0.25 per share during FY26.
8G R Infraprojects schedules May 11 board meeting to approve FY26 audited financial results
G R Infraprojects Limited (NSE: GRINFRA) intimated stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Monday, May 11, 2026 to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026, fulfilling its obligations under SEBI Listing Regulations 29 and 50(2).
8K.P. Energy schedules May 7, 2026 board meeting to approve FY26 audited results and consider final dividend
K.P. Energy Limited (BSE: 539686, NSE: KPEL) intimated stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at its registered office to approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider recommendation of a final dividend for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders will close until 48 hours after the results are announced.
8KP Green Engineering calls May 8, 2026 board meeting to approve FY26 audited results and final dividend
KP Green Engineering Limited (BSE: 544150) notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will convene on Friday, May 8, 2026 to approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for the half-year and full year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders will remain closed until 48 hours after the public announcement of results.
8PTC India schedules May 19, 2026 board meeting to approve Q4 and FY26 financial results plus dividend recommendation
PTC India Limited (BSE: 532524, formerly Power Trading Corporation of India Limited) notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will convene on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders has been closed since April 1, 2026 and will reopen 48 hours after results are announced.
8POWERGRID board approves unsecured rupee term loan fundraising in meeting held April 30, 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), listed on NSE (Scrip ID: POWERGRID) and BSE (Scrip Code: 532898, ISIN: INE752E01010), informed stock exchanges on April 30, 2026 that its Board of Directors approved raising funds through Unsecured Rupee Term Loan/Line of Credit (Bank Facility), in compliance with SEBI LODR Regulation 30.
8Inox Green Energy Services' demerger scheme becomes effective May 4, 2026; Inox Renewable Solutions created with appointed date of October 1, 2024
Inox Green Energy Services Limited (BSE: 543667, NSE: INOXGREEN) informed exchanges that the Scheme of Arrangement between Inox Green Energy Services Limited (Demerged Company) and Inox Renewable Solutions Limited (Resulting Company) became effective on May 4, 2026, after both companies filed the certified NCLT Ahmedabad Bench order with the Registrar of Companies. The Appointed Date for the demerger is October 1, 2024.
8RattanIndia Power submits FY2025-26 SEBI compliance disclosures for 4 family trusts under takeover exemption order
RattanIndia Power Limited (BSE: 533122) informed stock exchanges that it received compliance disclosures - certified by an independent auditor for FY2025-26 - from four family trusts: Rajiv Rattan Family Trust, Rajiv Rattan Family Trust 2, Anjali Nashier Family Trust, and Anjali Nashier Family Trust 2, in accordance with SEBI's Exemption Order dated September 12, 2025 under Regulation 11(5) of the Takeover Regulations.
8RattanIndia Power's 4 family trusts file SEBI-mandated FY2025-26 compliance certificates under independent audit
RattanIndia Power Limited intimated BSE and NSE that four trusts - Rajiv Rattan Family Trust, Rajiv Rattan Family Trust 2, Anjali Nashier Family Trust, and Anjali Nashier Family Trust 2 - submitted compliance status certificates, independently audited by Prabir Singh & Co., Chartered Accountants, for FY2025-26 under the SEBI exemption order (WTM/KCV/CFD/04/2025-26 dated September 12, 2025) in respect of indirect acquisitions in RattanIndia Enterprises Limited and RattanIndia Power Limited.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Tata Power schedules Q4 FY26 analyst call for May 12, 2026 to discuss financial results
The Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) informed stock exchanges that an analyst call to discuss its Q4 FY26 financial results will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6:00 PM IST onwards. The call, open to all investors and the general public, can be accessed via Universal Dial-In numbers (+91 22 6280 1285 / +91 22 7115 8186) with international toll-free lines available across 16 countries.
8Orient Electric schedules Q4 and FY26 earnings call for May 8, 2026 at 4 PM, moderated by Ambit Capital
Orient Electric Limited (NSE: ORIENTELEC, BSE: 541301), a CK Birla Group Company, scheduled an earnings call to discuss its audited financial results for Q4 and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026 on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST. The call will be moderated by Ambit Capital and attended by MD & CEO Mr. Ravindra Singh Negi and CFO Mr. Arvind Vats. International participation is enabled via toll-free lines across Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, and the UK.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8ICRA assigns ICRA A (Stable) to JSW Green Energy Eight's Rs. 590 crore facilities for 130 MWac solar project with Indus Towers PPA
ICRA assigned an ICRA A (Stable) rating to JSW Green Energy Eight Limited's (JSWGEEL) Rs. 530 crore term loan and Rs. 60 crore bank guarantee - totaling Rs. 590 crore - for its 130 MWac solar power project. JSWGEEL benefits from a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Indus Towers Limited (ICRA AAA Stable) and is backed by JSW Energy Limited's ~32.06 GW diversified power portfolio, of which 13.34 GW is operational. Projected cumulative debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) stands at 1.25-1.30x over the debt tenure.
8ICRA reaffirms ICRA A- (Stable) for Solarcraft Power India 5's Rs. 692.72 crore debt for 180 MWac solar projects at Rs. 2.64-2.65 per unit tariff
ICRA reaffirmed and enhanced the rating of Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited's term loan to ICRA A- (Stable), increasing the rated amount from Rs. 376.12 crore to Rs. 692.72 crore. SC5 holds 25-year PPAs with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL, ICRA AA Stable) for 180 MWac total capacity - at fixed tariffs of Rs. 2.64 per unit for a 100 MW project and Rs. 2.65 per unit for an 80 MW asset - backed by sponsor Blupine Energy. Post-commissioning cumulative DSCR is projected at ~1.25x.
8ICICI Securities downgrades Adani Power to ADD with target price of Rs. 233 after Q4 FY26 results
ICICI Securities downgraded Adani Power to 'ADD' with a target price of Rs. 233, following Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 146 billion and EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY. The company's operating capacity expanded to 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during the quarter and 99 BU in full-year FY26, with 95% of operational capacity now tied to long-term PPAs worth approximately 10 GW signed during the year.
8Coal India rated Accumulate at Rs. 515 target with 6% dividend yield as April output falls 10% YoY
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) saw production decline 10% year-on-year to 56.1 million tonnes in April 2026 - a deliberate inventory reduction move - while offtake dipped 2% YoY to 63.3 MT. Despite the production dip, e-auction premiums surged to approximately 51% above notified prices (vs. 45% in March), reflecting strong spot demand. Analysts have maintained an 'Accumulate' rating with a target price of Rs. 515 and an approximately 6% dividend yield. Details
NEWS UPDATE: TARIFF & REGULATORY ORDERS
May 05:
RETAIL TARIFF REVISION
8TERC approves FY 2026-27 tariff for TSECL: energy charges rise 15-35 paise per unit; Rs. 1,709 crore revenue gap addressed without regulatory surcharge
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC), in its Press Note dated 4th May 2026, announced the approved tariff for FY 2026-27 for Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL). Against TSECL's demand for recovery of a Rs. 1,709 crore revenue gap through a Regulatory Surcharge and doubling of fixed charges, the Commission rejected the surcharge and instead rationalised energy charges - raising them by 15 paise per unit for domestic consumers (0-50 and 51-150 unit slabs), 20 paise per unit for irrigation, public water works and public lighting, and 35 paise per unit for all remaining categories. ToD tariffs, Green Tariff of Rs. 0.75 per kWh, and 10% rebates for remote-area consumers, women SHGs, hospitals, and IT/ITES industries are continued.
8Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission skips regulatory surcharge, issues calibrated FY 2026-27 tariff order for TSECL on May 4, 2026
In its Press Release dated 4th May 2026 from Agartala, the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) confirmed approval of electricity tariff for FY 2026-27 for Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) without any Regulatory Surcharge - a key decision guided by Supreme Court directions in WP (C) Nos. 104/2014, 105/2014 and 1005/2021. The Commission adopted a calibrated approach to recover past revenue gaps, mandating Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs for eligible consumers with solar hour discounts at 80% of normal rate and peak hour surcharge at 110-140% of normal rate (17:00-22:00 hrs).
8TERC's 215-page FY 2026-27 tariff order for TSECL: net ARR approved at Rs. 2,164.49 crore, AT&C loss at 28.54%, average billing rate Rs. 7.16 per kWh
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) issued its comprehensive 215-page Tariff Order dated 4th May 2026 (Petition Nos. 02 and 03 of 2026) covering True-up of FY 2024-25, Annual Performance Review of FY 2025-26, and ARR determination for FY 2026-27 for TSECL. Net ARR for FY 2026-27 was approved at Rs. 2,164.49 crore (standalone), with total revenue approved at Rs. 2,244.50 crore resulting in a marginal revenue surplus of Rs. 80.01 crore. TSECL's FY 2024-25 actual AT&C Loss stands at 28.54%, T&D Loss at 27.72%, Billing Efficiency at 72.28%, Collection Efficiency at 98.86%, and Average Billing Rate at Rs. 7.16 per kWh.
8New retail supply tariff effective April 1, 2026: EHT industrial consumers get 30 paise per unit rebate beyond 80% load factor
A fresh retail supply tariff notification effective from April 1, 2026 introduces key revisions for power consumers: EHT industrial consumers get a rebate of 30 paise per unit for consumption beyond 80% load factor; HT steel plant consumers with contract demand of 1 MVA and above are eligible for load factor incentives; aluminium arc furnace industries at 33 kV (CD 1-6 MVA) receive a 10% rebate beyond 85% load factor; and industries with CGP up to 20 MW can draw power up to double their contract demand without overdrawal penalties.
8CESC Mysuru computes FPPCA for February 2026 to be recovered in April 2026 billing cycle
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC), Mysuru-570017, issued a computation of Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) for the month of February 2026 to be collected in the billing month of April 2026, in accordance with KERC Notification No. B/5/12/2807 dated 23.02.2023. The notification serves as the standardised pass-through mechanism for monthly fuel cost variations under the Karnataka regulatory framework.
8BESCOM issues FPPCA order for March 2026 billing month: surcharge to be collected per KERC Notification 2022
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka Undertaking, issued an order dated March 2026 notifying the Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) applicable for the billing month of March 2026. The order references KERC notifications dated 21.10.2022 and 23.02.2023 and directs concerned departments on surcharge collection procedures.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC orders on Petition No. 728/MP/2025: Ganeko Energy seeks connectivity route conversion on inter-state transmission network
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi, passed an order dated 04.05.2026 on Petition No. 728/MP/2025 filed by Ganeko One Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Ganeko Two Energy, seeking directions to CTUIL for conversion of connectivity granted under the Land-BG route to the LOA/PPA route under CERC Connectivity Regulations 2022. The order provides clarity on inter-route conversion mechanisms for inter-state transmission connectivity.
8CERC decides on 175 MW connectivity revocation: Petition No. 809/MP/2025 settled on May 4, 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued its order on 04.05.2026 in Petition No. 809/MP/2025, which challenged the revocation of 175 MW grid connectivity granted to the petitioner under CERC General Network Access Regulations 2022. The case, heard by a four-member bench including Chairperson Shri Jishnu Barua, examined the legality of the September 2025 revocation letter by CTUIL.
8EKI Energy Services applies for inter-state trading licence: CERC takes up Petition No. 92/TD/2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) heard Petition No. 92/TD/2026 on 04.05.2026, filed by EKI Energy Service Limited (Indore), seeking an inter-state electricity trading licence under Sections 14 and 15(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and CERC Trading Licence Regulations 2020. The application marks EKI's formal entry into India's regulated inter-state power trading space.
8MERC issues combined order in 6 cases, rules on HT industrial tariff classification for cement giants
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) delivered a combined order in 6 cases - Case Nos. 230, 231, 232, 233, 154, and 174 of 2025 - involving Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) and major respondents including UltraTech Cement, Bulk Cement Corporation (India), Ambuja Cements, and Adani Agri Logistics. The cases centre on tariff classification of cement packaging and dispatch plants under the High Tension-Industrial category, following Bombay High Court directions in writ petitions dating back to 2016-2018.
8MERC full order text (326 pages) filed in combined cases 230-233 and 154-174 of 2025 on cement sector tariff classification
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission filed the complete 326-page order document in the combined electricity tariff classification cases involving MSEDCL and major cement companies - UltraTech Cement, Bulk Cement Corporation (India), Ambuja Cements, and Adani Agri Logistics - providing the detailed legal basis and findings for each of the 6 cases decided. The order was issued from World Trade Centre, Mumbai.
8HPERC hears Beas Valley Power Corporation vs. HPSEBL tariff dispute (Filing No. 128/2026); lists case for scrutiny on June 2, 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) listed Filing No. 128 of 2026 - a case filed by Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd. against HPSEBL - for scrutiny on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The petitioner's tariff consultant, Sh. Tapan Kumar, submitted that the company signed a Power Purchase Agreement with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 for power supply at the HPERC-determined tariff, and placed a copy of that PPA on record.
8HPERC reserves orders on 4 small solar PPAs aggregating ~3 MW across Kangra, Solan, and Mandi districts
HPSEBL filed joint petitions with four small solar power projects before the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) seeking approval of Power Purchase Agreements under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The projects are Trisun Energies-I (1.0 MW, Filing No. 165/2026, Kangra), Verma Solar Power Plant-II (325 KW, Filing No. 166/2026, Solan), Arezzo India (1.25 MW, Filing No. 167/2026, Mandi), and Suraj Solar (500 KW, Filing No. 168/2026, Kangra). HPERC heard arguments in each case and reserved its orders.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8Uttarakhand Electricity Ombudsman orders UPCL to commission long-delayed 33/11 KV substation affecting 62 villages
The Electricity Ombudsman, Uttarakhand, in its award dated April 29, 2026 in Representation No. 55/2025, directed Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL) to take concrete steps to commission a 33/11 KV substation at Village Gaichwan that, although constructed, remains non-operational - denying quality power supply to approximately 62 villages in the Uttarkashi district and causing chronic voltage fluctuations and long shutdowns at Ghatmir, Gangai, Pawandi, and surrounding areas.
8Uttarakhand Ombudsman probes UPCL over disputed meter factor revision leaving 600 KVA consumer overcharged
The Electricity Ombudsman, Uttarakhand, is hearing a high-stakes dispute (Representation No. 43/2025) filed by M/s G.L.D. Agri Food, Sitarganj - a 600 KVA rice-processing consumer - against UPCL's Electricity Distribution Division. The consumer alleges that a revision of the Meter Factor from 8 to 12 after October 2020, using mismatched current transformers (CT ratios 60/5 and 40/5), has resulted in systematic overcharging of bills from January 2021 onwards.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8RVPN files additional affidavit before RERC on FY 2026-27 investment plan; Petition No. RERC/2375/2025 compliance submitted on May 4, 2026
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL/RVPN), CIN: U40109RJ2000SGC016485, filed an Additional Affidavit before the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in compliance of the Record of Proceedings dated 23.04.2026 in Petition No. RERC/2375/2025. The petition concerns approval of RVPN's Investment Plan for FY 2026-27 and includes annexures on physical achievements up to March 2026, a 220 kV GSS scheme at Budhadeeth (Phase I and II), and the Sub-Committee constitution order dated 26.05.2025.
8Solar developer Aditya Akshay Urja files review petition at HPERC challenging unlawful tariff reduction for Dalhousie solar project (Petition No. 56/2020)
M/s Aditya Akshay Urja Pariyojna LLP filed IA No. 160 of 2026 in Filing No. 158 of 2026 before HPERC, seeking review of the Commission's order dated July 23, 2020 in Petition No. 56 of 2020. The petitioner alleges unlawful and arbitrary reduction of tariff for its solar power project in Tehsil Dalhousie, District Chamba, HP. An application for condonation of delay has been filed; HPSEBL has sought two weeks to file its reply, with the case listed for June 2, 2026.
8HPSEBL files review petition at HPERC against FY27 tariff and MYT control period order, challenges ARR determination for FY24-FY25
HP State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) filed Filing No. 159 of 2026 - a Review Petition - before HPERC, seeking review of the Commission's order dated March 25, 2026 in Petition No. 239 of 2025 regarding determination of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff for FY27, final True-Up of FY24, provisional True-Up of FY25, and controllable parameter True-Up for the 4th Multi Year Tariff (MYT) control period. The case has been listed for June 2, 2026.
8Suryakanta Hydro Energies seeks HPERC protection from transmission charges citing force majeure events in HP since August 2024
M/s Suryakanta Hydro Energies Pvt. Ltd. filed Filing No. 163 of 2026 before HPERC under Sections 86(1)(a), (f), (k) and 62(6) of the Electricity Act, 2003, declaring certain subsisting events in Himachal Pradesh from August 2024 as force majeure events - and seeking to restrain HPPTCL, HPSEBL, HPSLDC, and the Department of Energy from levying transmission and related charges. HPERC has stayed enforcement of the petitioner's bank guarantee until further order. Details
8TERC approves FY 2026-27 tariff for TSECL: energy charges rise 15-35 paise per unit; Rs. 1,709 crore revenue gap addressed without regulatory surcharge
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC), in its Press Note dated 4th May 2026, announced the approved tariff for FY 2026-27 for Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL). Against TSECL's demand for recovery of a Rs. 1,709 crore revenue gap through a Regulatory Surcharge and doubling of fixed charges, the Commission rejected the surcharge and instead rationalised energy charges - raising them by 15 paise per unit for domestic consumers (0-50 and 51-150 unit slabs), 20 paise per unit for irrigation, public water works and public lighting, and 35 paise per unit for all remaining categories. ToD tariffs, Green Tariff of Rs. 0.75 per kWh, and 10% rebates for remote-area consumers, women SHGs, hospitals, and IT/ITES industries are continued.
8Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission skips regulatory surcharge, issues calibrated FY 2026-27 tariff order for TSECL on May 4, 2026
In its Press Release dated 4th May 2026 from Agartala, the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) confirmed approval of electricity tariff for FY 2026-27 for Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) without any Regulatory Surcharge - a key decision guided by Supreme Court directions in WP (C) Nos. 104/2014, 105/2014 and 1005/2021. The Commission adopted a calibrated approach to recover past revenue gaps, mandating Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs for eligible consumers with solar hour discounts at 80% of normal rate and peak hour surcharge at 110-140% of normal rate (17:00-22:00 hrs).
8TERC's 215-page FY 2026-27 tariff order for TSECL: net ARR approved at Rs. 2,164.49 crore, AT&C loss at 28.54%, average billing rate Rs. 7.16 per kWh
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) issued its comprehensive 215-page Tariff Order dated 4th May 2026 (Petition Nos. 02 and 03 of 2026) covering True-up of FY 2024-25, Annual Performance Review of FY 2025-26, and ARR determination for FY 2026-27 for TSECL. Net ARR for FY 2026-27 was approved at Rs. 2,164.49 crore (standalone), with total revenue approved at Rs. 2,244.50 crore resulting in a marginal revenue surplus of Rs. 80.01 crore. TSECL's FY 2024-25 actual AT&C Loss stands at 28.54%, T&D Loss at 27.72%, Billing Efficiency at 72.28%, Collection Efficiency at 98.86%, and Average Billing Rate at Rs. 7.16 per kWh.
8New retail supply tariff effective April 1, 2026: EHT industrial consumers get 30 paise per unit rebate beyond 80% load factor
A fresh retail supply tariff notification effective from April 1, 2026 introduces key revisions for power consumers: EHT industrial consumers get a rebate of 30 paise per unit for consumption beyond 80% load factor; HT steel plant consumers with contract demand of 1 MVA and above are eligible for load factor incentives; aluminium arc furnace industries at 33 kV (CD 1-6 MVA) receive a 10% rebate beyond 85% load factor; and industries with CGP up to 20 MW can draw power up to double their contract demand without overdrawal penalties.
8CESC Mysuru computes FPPCA for February 2026 to be recovered in April 2026 billing cycle
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC), Mysuru-570017, issued a computation of Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) for the month of February 2026 to be collected in the billing month of April 2026, in accordance with KERC Notification No. B/5/12/2807 dated 23.02.2023. The notification serves as the standardised pass-through mechanism for monthly fuel cost variations under the Karnataka regulatory framework.
8BESCOM issues FPPCA order for March 2026 billing month: surcharge to be collected per KERC Notification 2022
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka Undertaking, issued an order dated March 2026 notifying the Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) applicable for the billing month of March 2026. The order references KERC notifications dated 21.10.2022 and 23.02.2023 and directs concerned departments on surcharge collection procedures.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC orders on Petition No. 728/MP/2025: Ganeko Energy seeks connectivity route conversion on inter-state transmission network
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi, passed an order dated 04.05.2026 on Petition No. 728/MP/2025 filed by Ganeko One Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Ganeko Two Energy, seeking directions to CTUIL for conversion of connectivity granted under the Land-BG route to the LOA/PPA route under CERC Connectivity Regulations 2022. The order provides clarity on inter-route conversion mechanisms for inter-state transmission connectivity.
8CERC decides on 175 MW connectivity revocation: Petition No. 809/MP/2025 settled on May 4, 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued its order on 04.05.2026 in Petition No. 809/MP/2025, which challenged the revocation of 175 MW grid connectivity granted to the petitioner under CERC General Network Access Regulations 2022. The case, heard by a four-member bench including Chairperson Shri Jishnu Barua, examined the legality of the September 2025 revocation letter by CTUIL.
8EKI Energy Services applies for inter-state trading licence: CERC takes up Petition No. 92/TD/2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) heard Petition No. 92/TD/2026 on 04.05.2026, filed by EKI Energy Service Limited (Indore), seeking an inter-state electricity trading licence under Sections 14 and 15(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and CERC Trading Licence Regulations 2020. The application marks EKI's formal entry into India's regulated inter-state power trading space.
8MERC issues combined order in 6 cases, rules on HT industrial tariff classification for cement giants
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) delivered a combined order in 6 cases - Case Nos. 230, 231, 232, 233, 154, and 174 of 2025 - involving Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) and major respondents including UltraTech Cement, Bulk Cement Corporation (India), Ambuja Cements, and Adani Agri Logistics. The cases centre on tariff classification of cement packaging and dispatch plants under the High Tension-Industrial category, following Bombay High Court directions in writ petitions dating back to 2016-2018.
8MERC full order text (326 pages) filed in combined cases 230-233 and 154-174 of 2025 on cement sector tariff classification
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission filed the complete 326-page order document in the combined electricity tariff classification cases involving MSEDCL and major cement companies - UltraTech Cement, Bulk Cement Corporation (India), Ambuja Cements, and Adani Agri Logistics - providing the detailed legal basis and findings for each of the 6 cases decided. The order was issued from World Trade Centre, Mumbai.
8HPERC hears Beas Valley Power Corporation vs. HPSEBL tariff dispute (Filing No. 128/2026); lists case for scrutiny on June 2, 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) listed Filing No. 128 of 2026 - a case filed by Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd. against HPSEBL - for scrutiny on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The petitioner's tariff consultant, Sh. Tapan Kumar, submitted that the company signed a Power Purchase Agreement with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 for power supply at the HPERC-determined tariff, and placed a copy of that PPA on record.
8HPERC reserves orders on 4 small solar PPAs aggregating ~3 MW across Kangra, Solan, and Mandi districts
HPSEBL filed joint petitions with four small solar power projects before the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) seeking approval of Power Purchase Agreements under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The projects are Trisun Energies-I (1.0 MW, Filing No. 165/2026, Kangra), Verma Solar Power Plant-II (325 KW, Filing No. 166/2026, Solan), Arezzo India (1.25 MW, Filing No. 167/2026, Mandi), and Suraj Solar (500 KW, Filing No. 168/2026, Kangra). HPERC heard arguments in each case and reserved its orders.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8Uttarakhand Electricity Ombudsman orders UPCL to commission long-delayed 33/11 KV substation affecting 62 villages
The Electricity Ombudsman, Uttarakhand, in its award dated April 29, 2026 in Representation No. 55/2025, directed Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL) to take concrete steps to commission a 33/11 KV substation at Village Gaichwan that, although constructed, remains non-operational - denying quality power supply to approximately 62 villages in the Uttarkashi district and causing chronic voltage fluctuations and long shutdowns at Ghatmir, Gangai, Pawandi, and surrounding areas.
8Uttarakhand Ombudsman probes UPCL over disputed meter factor revision leaving 600 KVA consumer overcharged
The Electricity Ombudsman, Uttarakhand, is hearing a high-stakes dispute (Representation No. 43/2025) filed by M/s G.L.D. Agri Food, Sitarganj - a 600 KVA rice-processing consumer - against UPCL's Electricity Distribution Division. The consumer alleges that a revision of the Meter Factor from 8 to 12 after October 2020, using mismatched current transformers (CT ratios 60/5 and 40/5), has resulted in systematic overcharging of bills from January 2021 onwards.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8RVPN files additional affidavit before RERC on FY 2026-27 investment plan; Petition No. RERC/2375/2025 compliance submitted on May 4, 2026
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL/RVPN), CIN: U40109RJ2000SGC016485, filed an Additional Affidavit before the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in compliance of the Record of Proceedings dated 23.04.2026 in Petition No. RERC/2375/2025. The petition concerns approval of RVPN's Investment Plan for FY 2026-27 and includes annexures on physical achievements up to March 2026, a 220 kV GSS scheme at Budhadeeth (Phase I and II), and the Sub-Committee constitution order dated 26.05.2025.
8Solar developer Aditya Akshay Urja files review petition at HPERC challenging unlawful tariff reduction for Dalhousie solar project (Petition No. 56/2020)
M/s Aditya Akshay Urja Pariyojna LLP filed IA No. 160 of 2026 in Filing No. 158 of 2026 before HPERC, seeking review of the Commission's order dated July 23, 2020 in Petition No. 56 of 2020. The petitioner alleges unlawful and arbitrary reduction of tariff for its solar power project in Tehsil Dalhousie, District Chamba, HP. An application for condonation of delay has been filed; HPSEBL has sought two weeks to file its reply, with the case listed for June 2, 2026.
8HPSEBL files review petition at HPERC against FY27 tariff and MYT control period order, challenges ARR determination for FY24-FY25
HP State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) filed Filing No. 159 of 2026 - a Review Petition - before HPERC, seeking review of the Commission's order dated March 25, 2026 in Petition No. 239 of 2025 regarding determination of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff for FY27, final True-Up of FY24, provisional True-Up of FY25, and controllable parameter True-Up for the 4th Multi Year Tariff (MYT) control period. The case has been listed for June 2, 2026.
8Suryakanta Hydro Energies seeks HPERC protection from transmission charges citing force majeure events in HP since August 2024
M/s Suryakanta Hydro Energies Pvt. Ltd. filed Filing No. 163 of 2026 before HPERC under Sections 86(1)(a), (f), (k) and 62(6) of the Electricity Act, 2003, declaring certain subsisting events in Himachal Pradesh from August 2024 as force majeure events - and seeking to restrain HPPTCL, HPSEBL, HPSLDC, and the Department of Energy from levying transmission and related charges. HPERC has stayed enforcement of the petitioner's bank guarantee until further order. Details
NEWS UPDATE: PROJECT AWARDS & CAPACITY ADDITION
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WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8Alfa Transformers bags Rs. 3.79 crore contract from TP Central Odisha for distribution transformer supply by April 2028
Alfa Transformers Limited (BSE: 517546) secured a contract worth Rs. 3,78,64,017.67 from TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited for the supply of various capacity distribution transformers. Awarded on April 28, 2026, the contract (No. 4600002907) runs until April 25, 2028, with delivery of transformers to the Bhubaneswar-based utility under a domestic supply arrangement.
8Agni Green Power bags Rs. 9.01 crore solar project from Tripura government for 2 kWp off-grid PV plants
Agni Green Power Limited (NSE: AGNI), Kolkata, received a work order from Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), Government of Tripura, valued at Rs. 9,01,65,322.50 (including GST) for the design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 2 kWp off-grid Solar PV Power Plants with internal electrification and 5 years of warranty/AMC on a turnkey basis - to be completed within 12 months.
8Siemens Mobility hands over first of 1,200 D9 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under Euro 3 billion project
Siemens Mobility officially delivered the first D9 electric freight locomotive - part of a Euro 3 billion order placed by Indian Railways in January 2023 (the largest single locomotive order in Siemens' history) - for commercial operations on May 4, 2026, along with the opening of the first maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam. The D9 locos, with 9,000 HP and designed for speeds up to 120 km/h, can haul loads up to 5,800 tonnes and are India's most powerful six-axle electric freight locomotives, tested to European standard EN 14363.
8HESCOM invites expression of interest for FY 2025-26 RAPDRP area meter replacement across LT and HT consumer categories
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka undertaking (CIN: U31401KA2002SGC030437), floated a requirement for replacement of meters in RAPDRP Areas under FY 2025-26 covering LT 4(a), LT 3(a), HT 2(b), LT 5, and HT 2(a) consumer categories, referencing its earlier approval dated 27.03.2025.
8MeECL extends bid submission deadline to May 8, 2026 via Notification No. MeECL/ACM/ACCOUNTS/2026/01338/16
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), via a notification dated 04.05.2026 bearing Memo No. MeECL/DF_MeECL/ACM/ACCOUNTS/2026/01338/16-A, extended the deadline for submission of bids to 8th May 2026. The notification, signed by the Chief Accounts Officer I/c, was electronically verified and circulated to all Chief Engineers and the Company Secretary.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8Adani Power signs ~10 GW of long-term PPAs in FY26; 95% of operational capacity now tied to long-term agreements
Adani Power signed approximately 10 GW of long-term Power Purchase Agreements during FY26, taking the share of operational capacity covered by long-term PPAs to 95%. The company's operational capacity stood at 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during Q4 FY26 and 99 BU in full-year FY26. Q4 revenue stood at Rs. 146 billion with EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY.
8JSW Green Energy Eight signs 25-year PPA with Indus Towers for 130 MWac solar project; Rs. 590 crore facilities rated by ICRA
JSW Green Energy Eight Limited (JSWGEEL) signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Indus Towers Limited (rated ICRA AAA Stable) for its 130 MWac solar power project. ICRA assigned ICRA A (Stable) to JSWGEEL's Rs. 530 crore term loan and Rs. 60 crore bank guarantee - totaling Rs. 590 crore. JSWGEEL is backed by JSW Energy Limited's ~32.06 GW diversified power portfolio, of which 13.34 GW is operational. Projected cumulative DSCR stands at 1.25-1.30x.
8Solarcraft Power India 5 holds 25-year PPAs with GUVNL for 180 MWac at Rs. 2.64-2.65 per unit; Rs. 692.72 crore debt rated
Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited holds 25-year Power Purchase Agreements with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL, rated ICRA AA Stable) for 180 MWac total capacity - at fixed tariffs of Rs. 2.64 per unit for a 100 MW project and Rs. 2.65 per unit for an 80 MW asset. ICRA reaffirmed and enhanced the rating of the company's term loan to ICRA A- (Stable), increasing the rated amount from Rs. 376.12 crore to Rs. 692.72 crore. Sponsor Blupine Energy is backed by PE firm Actis.
8Beas Valley Power Corporation signed PPA with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 placed on record before HPERC
Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd. has placed on record before HPERC the Power Purchase Agreement signed with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 for power supply at the HPERC-determined tariff. The petitioner's tariff consultant, Sh. Tapan Kumar, made the submission in Filing No. 128 of 2026, which has been listed for scrutiny on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8DCM Shriram's 68 MW wind-solar hybrid project at Kota complex begins renewable injection at ~15 MW average
DCM Shriram Limited (BSE: 523367) disclosed that renewable power injection from its approximately 68 MW (~34 MW average) Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Power Project - set up to replace its existing 40 MW coal-based power at the Kota Complex through SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited - has commenced for part of its capacity at an average of approximately 15 MW, marking a significant step in the company's coal-to-green energy transition.
8NLDC Format-3 May 5: 4 units (KHSTPP and 3 RAMAGUNDAM sets) proposed to come on-bar with earliest sync at 14:30 hrs
Grid Controller of India's NLDC Format-3(a)/(b) document for May 5, 2026 (published D-1 at 1500 hrs) proposes synchronisation of four thermal units. NTPC's KHSTPP Unit 4 is set to synchronise at 15:00 hrs (24-hour intimation); NTPC's RAMAGUNDAM Unit 1 is the earliest at 14:30 hrs (23.5-hour intimation), followed by RAMAGUNDAM Unit 4 at 15:00 hrs (24 hours) and RAMAGUNDAM Unit 6 at 16:00 hrs (25 hours). Format-4 (off-bar list) is empty - no units were scheduled for desynchronisation.
8Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (600 MW, Rajasthan) restored within 4 hours after generator protection relay trip on May 1
Per Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-11 for 01-05-2026, Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (Rajasthan, 600 MW) was flagged with forced maintenance starting 19:02 hrs due to a Generator Protection Relay Operation problem, with restoration at 23:04 hrs the same day - a total outage of approximately 4 hours. The report tracks maintenance events specifically for thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above capacity.
8GH TPS Lehri-Mohabbatpur Unit-4 (250 MW) and Shree Cement TPS Units 3 and 4 restored on May 1, 2026
Per CEA Sub-Reports 14 and 15 for 01-05-2026, GH TPS Lehri-Mohabbatpur Unit-4 (Punjab, 250 MW) was restored at 02:36 AM after a Generator Protection Relay issue the previous night; Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (Rajasthan, 600 MW) was restored at 23:04 hrs same day; and Shree Cement LTD TPS Units 3 and 4 (19 MW each) were restored at 16:32 PM and 17:09 PM respectively. The reports together track new grid outages and same-day recommissioning events.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Premier Energies acquires minimum 26% stake in Hexa Energy SPV for Rs. 68.70 crore to power its solar cell plant
Premier Energies Global Environment Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Energies Limited (NSE: PREMIERENE), entered into a Share Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement on May 4, 2026 to acquire a minimum 26% equity stake aggregating to Rs. 68.70 crore in Hexa Energy BH Five Private Limited - a renewable energy SPV - to meet captive power requirements for its Solar PV Cell Manufacturing Project in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. Details
8Alfa Transformers bags Rs. 3.79 crore contract from TP Central Odisha for distribution transformer supply by April 2028
Alfa Transformers Limited (BSE: 517546) secured a contract worth Rs. 3,78,64,017.67 from TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited for the supply of various capacity distribution transformers. Awarded on April 28, 2026, the contract (No. 4600002907) runs until April 25, 2028, with delivery of transformers to the Bhubaneswar-based utility under a domestic supply arrangement.
8Agni Green Power bags Rs. 9.01 crore solar project from Tripura government for 2 kWp off-grid PV plants
Agni Green Power Limited (NSE: AGNI), Kolkata, received a work order from Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), Government of Tripura, valued at Rs. 9,01,65,322.50 (including GST) for the design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 2 kWp off-grid Solar PV Power Plants with internal electrification and 5 years of warranty/AMC on a turnkey basis - to be completed within 12 months.
8Siemens Mobility hands over first of 1,200 D9 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under Euro 3 billion project
Siemens Mobility officially delivered the first D9 electric freight locomotive - part of a Euro 3 billion order placed by Indian Railways in January 2023 (the largest single locomotive order in Siemens' history) - for commercial operations on May 4, 2026, along with the opening of the first maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam. The D9 locos, with 9,000 HP and designed for speeds up to 120 km/h, can haul loads up to 5,800 tonnes and are India's most powerful six-axle electric freight locomotives, tested to European standard EN 14363.
8HESCOM invites expression of interest for FY 2025-26 RAPDRP area meter replacement across LT and HT consumer categories
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka undertaking (CIN: U31401KA2002SGC030437), floated a requirement for replacement of meters in RAPDRP Areas under FY 2025-26 covering LT 4(a), LT 3(a), HT 2(b), LT 5, and HT 2(a) consumer categories, referencing its earlier approval dated 27.03.2025.
8MeECL extends bid submission deadline to May 8, 2026 via Notification No. MeECL/ACM/ACCOUNTS/2026/01338/16
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), via a notification dated 04.05.2026 bearing Memo No. MeECL/DF_MeECL/ACM/ACCOUNTS/2026/01338/16-A, extended the deadline for submission of bids to 8th May 2026. The notification, signed by the Chief Accounts Officer I/c, was electronically verified and circulated to all Chief Engineers and the Company Secretary.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8Adani Power signs ~10 GW of long-term PPAs in FY26; 95% of operational capacity now tied to long-term agreements
Adani Power signed approximately 10 GW of long-term Power Purchase Agreements during FY26, taking the share of operational capacity covered by long-term PPAs to 95%. The company's operational capacity stood at 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during Q4 FY26 and 99 BU in full-year FY26. Q4 revenue stood at Rs. 146 billion with EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY.
8JSW Green Energy Eight signs 25-year PPA with Indus Towers for 130 MWac solar project; Rs. 590 crore facilities rated by ICRA
JSW Green Energy Eight Limited (JSWGEEL) signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Indus Towers Limited (rated ICRA AAA Stable) for its 130 MWac solar power project. ICRA assigned ICRA A (Stable) to JSWGEEL's Rs. 530 crore term loan and Rs. 60 crore bank guarantee - totaling Rs. 590 crore. JSWGEEL is backed by JSW Energy Limited's ~32.06 GW diversified power portfolio, of which 13.34 GW is operational. Projected cumulative DSCR stands at 1.25-1.30x.
8Solarcraft Power India 5 holds 25-year PPAs with GUVNL for 180 MWac at Rs. 2.64-2.65 per unit; Rs. 692.72 crore debt rated
Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited holds 25-year Power Purchase Agreements with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL, rated ICRA AA Stable) for 180 MWac total capacity - at fixed tariffs of Rs. 2.64 per unit for a 100 MW project and Rs. 2.65 per unit for an 80 MW asset. ICRA reaffirmed and enhanced the rating of the company's term loan to ICRA A- (Stable), increasing the rated amount from Rs. 376.12 crore to Rs. 692.72 crore. Sponsor Blupine Energy is backed by PE firm Actis.
8Beas Valley Power Corporation signed PPA with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 placed on record before HPERC
Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd. has placed on record before HPERC the Power Purchase Agreement signed with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 for power supply at the HPERC-determined tariff. The petitioner's tariff consultant, Sh. Tapan Kumar, made the submission in Filing No. 128 of 2026, which has been listed for scrutiny on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8DCM Shriram's 68 MW wind-solar hybrid project at Kota complex begins renewable injection at ~15 MW average
DCM Shriram Limited (BSE: 523367) disclosed that renewable power injection from its approximately 68 MW (~34 MW average) Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Power Project - set up to replace its existing 40 MW coal-based power at the Kota Complex through SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited - has commenced for part of its capacity at an average of approximately 15 MW, marking a significant step in the company's coal-to-green energy transition.
8NLDC Format-3 May 5: 4 units (KHSTPP and 3 RAMAGUNDAM sets) proposed to come on-bar with earliest sync at 14:30 hrs
Grid Controller of India's NLDC Format-3(a)/(b) document for May 5, 2026 (published D-1 at 1500 hrs) proposes synchronisation of four thermal units. NTPC's KHSTPP Unit 4 is set to synchronise at 15:00 hrs (24-hour intimation); NTPC's RAMAGUNDAM Unit 1 is the earliest at 14:30 hrs (23.5-hour intimation), followed by RAMAGUNDAM Unit 4 at 15:00 hrs (24 hours) and RAMAGUNDAM Unit 6 at 16:00 hrs (25 hours). Format-4 (off-bar list) is empty - no units were scheduled for desynchronisation.
8Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (600 MW, Rajasthan) restored within 4 hours after generator protection relay trip on May 1
Per Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-11 for 01-05-2026, Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (Rajasthan, 600 MW) was flagged with forced maintenance starting 19:02 hrs due to a Generator Protection Relay Operation problem, with restoration at 23:04 hrs the same day - a total outage of approximately 4 hours. The report tracks maintenance events specifically for thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above capacity.
8GH TPS Lehri-Mohabbatpur Unit-4 (250 MW) and Shree Cement TPS Units 3 and 4 restored on May 1, 2026
Per CEA Sub-Reports 14 and 15 for 01-05-2026, GH TPS Lehri-Mohabbatpur Unit-4 (Punjab, 250 MW) was restored at 02:36 AM after a Generator Protection Relay issue the previous night; Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (Rajasthan, 600 MW) was restored at 23:04 hrs same day; and Shree Cement LTD TPS Units 3 and 4 (19 MW each) were restored at 16:32 PM and 17:09 PM respectively. The reports together track new grid outages and same-day recommissioning events.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Premier Energies acquires minimum 26% stake in Hexa Energy SPV for Rs. 68.70 crore to power its solar cell plant
Premier Energies Global Environment Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Energies Limited (NSE: PREMIERENE), entered into a Share Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement on May 4, 2026 to acquire a minimum 26% equity stake aggregating to Rs. 68.70 crore in Hexa Energy BH Five Private Limited - a renewable energy SPV - to meet captive power requirements for its Solar PV Cell Manufacturing Project in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. Details
NEWS UPDATE: RENEWABLE ENERGY
May 05:
SOLAR POWER
8CEA Daily Renewable Generation Report May 3, 2026: All India hits 993.87 MU; Rajasthan leads wind at 24.30 MU, Gujarat tops solar at 138.38 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Renewable Generation Report for 03-May-2026 records All India total renewable generation of 993.87 MU (net), comprising Wind 424.47 MU, Solar 547.60 MU, and Others (Biomass, Bagasse, Small Hydro) 21.80 MU. Cumulative May 2026 generation stands at 3,012.29 MU. State-wise, Rajasthan leads wind generation with 24.30 MU (cumulative 85.63 MU), while Gujarat tops solar at 138.38 MU (cumulative 423.87 MU) and is also the highest wind contributor at 195.85 MU.
8All-India renewable generation tops 78,100 MW on May 2; VRE penetration hits 37.86% peak under NLDC-REMC watch
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) report for May 2, 2026 shows India's maximum demand met touched 209,493 MW at 15:47 hrs, with combined wind-and-solar (VRE) generation peaking at 78,100 MW at 15:19 hrs. Solar contribution alone reached 64,071 MW (peak) while wind contributed 20,212 MW. VRE penetration in demand-met climbed to a daily high of 37.86% at 14:53 hrs during solar hours, with REMC-monitored installed capacity totalling 163,020 MW (109,429 MW solar + 53,591 MW wind) across northern, western and southern regions.
8IEX GDAM intraday market shows solar MCV at 604 MW, MCP holds steady at Rs. 3,999 per MWh on May 4, 2026
India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) data for 04-05-2026 reveals solar Market Clearing Volume (MCV) at 604.19 MW in Block 1, with total sell bids touching 729.08 MW. Market Clearing Price (MCP) remained stable at approximately Rs. 3,999-4,000 per MWh across most blocks, highlighting robust green energy trading activity.
8IEX GDAM hourly aggregates May 4, 2026: solar FSV hits 587 MWh in Hour 1, green MCP steady at Rs. 3,999 per MWh
India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) hourly data for 04-05-2026 shows Hour 1 solar Final Scheduled Volume (FSV) at 587.78 MWh and non-solar FSV at 20.00 MWh. The Market Clearing Price (MCP) held at around Rs. 3,999-4,000 per MWh with weighted MCPs closely tracking, indicating stable green power demand throughout the day.
8IEX GDAM weekly report Apr 28-May 5: green power MCV touches 25,687 MWh, MCP at Rs. 7,094 per MWh on Apr 28
The India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly summary covering 28-04-2026 to 05-05-2026 shows Market Clearing Volume of 25,687.98 MWh on April 28 - the highest for the period - with MCP peaking at Rs. 7,094.26 per MWh that day. Total sell bids reached 30,312.45 MWh on April 28, underscoring strong green power supply in the market.
8India's peak power demand hits record 256.1 GW on April 25, 2026; solar meets one-third while fossil fuels cover 68.9%
India's peak electricity demand surged to a record 256.1 gigawatts (GW) on April 25, 2026 - driven by intense summer heat - and occurred during afternoon hours, creating a strategic opening for solar energy, according to an IEEFA report. India added approximately 54 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2026 alone (with solar contributing 82%), while solar tariffs have fallen sharply from over USD 0.14 per kWh sixteen years ago to a record low of around USD 0.032-0.033 per kWh today.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8DCM Shriram replaces 40 MW coal with 68 MW wind-solar hybrid at Kota; SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two starts injection
DCM Shriram Limited (BSE: 523367) disclosed that its approximately 68 MW (~34 MW average) Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Power Project - developed via SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited to replace existing 40 MW coal-based power at the Kota Complex - has commenced renewable power injection for part of its capacity at an average of approximately 15 MW. The project marks a significant coal-to-green transition for the Kota industrial site.
8WRLDC PSP report May 4: Western Region wind contributed 127.9 MU and solar 136.7 MU to 886.4 MU state-area generation
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Western Region state-area generation totalling 886.4 MU - thermal 579.6 MU, solar 136.7 MU, wind 127.9 MU, and hydro 27.2 MU. Region-wide evening-peak demand met of 69,090 MW (frequency 50.1 Hz) was achieved with no shortage, and Maharashtra topped state demand at 30,008 MW followed by Gujarat at 24,716 MW.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8BEE celebrates 25th Foundation Day: India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030 target
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) commemorated its 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal announced that India has reduced its GDP emissions intensity by 36% since 2005 levels and achieved 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 deadline. Key launches included the BEE@25 Logo, BEE Star Label Mobile App, and the RCO (Renewable Consumption Obligation) Portal, alongside progress under the PAT Scheme, CCTS, ADEETIE for MSMEs, and the Standards & Labelling Programme.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8BEE@25 launches RCO Portal, Star Label Mobile App, and ADEETIE for MSMEs at New Delhi event
At the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's (BEE) 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched key initiatives including the BEE@25 Logo, BEE Star Label Mobile App, and the RCO (Renewable Consumption Obligation) Portal. The minister highlighted the PAT Scheme, CCTS, ADEETIE for MSMEs, and Standards & Labelling Programme as central pillars of India's energy efficiency push, citing the country's 36% reduction in GDP emissions intensity since 2005 and 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030.
8IEA 2026: global energy intensity improvement rate rises to 1.8% as industrial motor electricity demand jumps 60% over 20 years
According to IEA's 2026 estimates presented by Federico Callioni (Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst), global primary energy intensity improved at a rate of 1.8% in 2026 - up sharply from just 1% in 2024, though still well below the COP28 doubling target of approximately 4%. Industrial motor electricity demand has risen around 60% over the past 20 years, with two-thirds of energy demand growth since 2019 concentrated in the industrial sector, while energy intensity progress in industry has slowed significantly. Details
8CEA Daily Renewable Generation Report May 3, 2026: All India hits 993.87 MU; Rajasthan leads wind at 24.30 MU, Gujarat tops solar at 138.38 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Renewable Generation Report for 03-May-2026 records All India total renewable generation of 993.87 MU (net), comprising Wind 424.47 MU, Solar 547.60 MU, and Others (Biomass, Bagasse, Small Hydro) 21.80 MU. Cumulative May 2026 generation stands at 3,012.29 MU. State-wise, Rajasthan leads wind generation with 24.30 MU (cumulative 85.63 MU), while Gujarat tops solar at 138.38 MU (cumulative 423.87 MU) and is also the highest wind contributor at 195.85 MU.
8All-India renewable generation tops 78,100 MW on May 2; VRE penetration hits 37.86% peak under NLDC-REMC watch
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) report for May 2, 2026 shows India's maximum demand met touched 209,493 MW at 15:47 hrs, with combined wind-and-solar (VRE) generation peaking at 78,100 MW at 15:19 hrs. Solar contribution alone reached 64,071 MW (peak) while wind contributed 20,212 MW. VRE penetration in demand-met climbed to a daily high of 37.86% at 14:53 hrs during solar hours, with REMC-monitored installed capacity totalling 163,020 MW (109,429 MW solar + 53,591 MW wind) across northern, western and southern regions.
8IEX GDAM intraday market shows solar MCV at 604 MW, MCP holds steady at Rs. 3,999 per MWh on May 4, 2026
India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) data for 04-05-2026 reveals solar Market Clearing Volume (MCV) at 604.19 MW in Block 1, with total sell bids touching 729.08 MW. Market Clearing Price (MCP) remained stable at approximately Rs. 3,999-4,000 per MWh across most blocks, highlighting robust green energy trading activity.
8IEX GDAM hourly aggregates May 4, 2026: solar FSV hits 587 MWh in Hour 1, green MCP steady at Rs. 3,999 per MWh
India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) hourly data for 04-05-2026 shows Hour 1 solar Final Scheduled Volume (FSV) at 587.78 MWh and non-solar FSV at 20.00 MWh. The Market Clearing Price (MCP) held at around Rs. 3,999-4,000 per MWh with weighted MCPs closely tracking, indicating stable green power demand throughout the day.
8IEX GDAM weekly report Apr 28-May 5: green power MCV touches 25,687 MWh, MCP at Rs. 7,094 per MWh on Apr 28
The India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly summary covering 28-04-2026 to 05-05-2026 shows Market Clearing Volume of 25,687.98 MWh on April 28 - the highest for the period - with MCP peaking at Rs. 7,094.26 per MWh that day. Total sell bids reached 30,312.45 MWh on April 28, underscoring strong green power supply in the market.
8India's peak power demand hits record 256.1 GW on April 25, 2026; solar meets one-third while fossil fuels cover 68.9%
India's peak electricity demand surged to a record 256.1 gigawatts (GW) on April 25, 2026 - driven by intense summer heat - and occurred during afternoon hours, creating a strategic opening for solar energy, according to an IEEFA report. India added approximately 54 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2026 alone (with solar contributing 82%), while solar tariffs have fallen sharply from over USD 0.14 per kWh sixteen years ago to a record low of around USD 0.032-0.033 per kWh today.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8DCM Shriram replaces 40 MW coal with 68 MW wind-solar hybrid at Kota; SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two starts injection
DCM Shriram Limited (BSE: 523367) disclosed that its approximately 68 MW (~34 MW average) Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Power Project - developed via SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited to replace existing 40 MW coal-based power at the Kota Complex - has commenced renewable power injection for part of its capacity at an average of approximately 15 MW. The project marks a significant coal-to-green transition for the Kota industrial site.
8WRLDC PSP report May 4: Western Region wind contributed 127.9 MU and solar 136.7 MU to 886.4 MU state-area generation
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Western Region state-area generation totalling 886.4 MU - thermal 579.6 MU, solar 136.7 MU, wind 127.9 MU, and hydro 27.2 MU. Region-wide evening-peak demand met of 69,090 MW (frequency 50.1 Hz) was achieved with no shortage, and Maharashtra topped state demand at 30,008 MW followed by Gujarat at 24,716 MW.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8BEE celebrates 25th Foundation Day: India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030 target
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) commemorated its 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal announced that India has reduced its GDP emissions intensity by 36% since 2005 levels and achieved 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 deadline. Key launches included the BEE@25 Logo, BEE Star Label Mobile App, and the RCO (Renewable Consumption Obligation) Portal, alongside progress under the PAT Scheme, CCTS, ADEETIE for MSMEs, and the Standards & Labelling Programme.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8BEE@25 launches RCO Portal, Star Label Mobile App, and ADEETIE for MSMEs at New Delhi event
At the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's (BEE) 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched key initiatives including the BEE@25 Logo, BEE Star Label Mobile App, and the RCO (Renewable Consumption Obligation) Portal. The minister highlighted the PAT Scheme, CCTS, ADEETIE for MSMEs, and Standards & Labelling Programme as central pillars of India's energy efficiency push, citing the country's 36% reduction in GDP emissions intensity since 2005 and 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030.
8IEA 2026: global energy intensity improvement rate rises to 1.8% as industrial motor electricity demand jumps 60% over 20 years
According to IEA's 2026 estimates presented by Federico Callioni (Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst), global primary energy intensity improved at a rate of 1.8% in 2026 - up sharply from just 1% in 2024, though still well below the COP28 doubling target of approximately 4%. Industrial motor electricity demand has risen around 60% over the past 20 years, with two-thirds of energy demand growth since 2019 concentrated in the industrial sector, while energy intensity progress in industry has slowed significantly. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POLICY & GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 05:
MINISTRY OF POWER
8MoP emission tracker: 600 thermal units across India report SPM, NOx and SO2 data for April 2026; KOTA TPS Unit-1 SPM at 641 mg/Nm3 against 100 norm
The Ministry of Power's Emission Data Sheet for the month of April 2026 covers 600 thermal generating units spanning all five regions - ER, NR, WR, SR and NER - across Central, State and Private sectors. Units are tracked for SPM (Suspended Particulate Matter), NOx, and SO2 emissions against prescribed norms, along with FGD progress percentages. Notably, RRVUNL's Kota TPS Unit-1 (110 MW, commissioned 1983) records a current SPM emission of 641.27 mg/Nm3 against a norm of 100 mg/Nm3, and Unit-3 (210 MW) records 636 mg/Nm3.
8Ministry of Power invites stakeholder comments on draft recruitment rules for Library and Information Assistant at CEA
The Government of India's Ministry of Power, vide Office Memorandum No. A-12018/01/2026-Adm.I dated 04.05.2026, published draft recruitment rules for the post of Library & Information Assistant (Group B) at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Stakeholders may submit comments within 30 days to Under Secretary, Admin I Section, Ministry of Power, Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.
8REC Limited extends deadline to May 18, 2026 for IAS officers' applications to Executive Director post on deputation
REC Limited (A Maharatna Company, CIN: L40101DL1969G01005095), under the Ministry of Power, extended the last date for submission of applications from IAS officers for the post of Executive Director (ED) on deputation to May 18, 2026. The post carries an initial tenure of 3 years and requires officers currently working at Level 12 or above under the 7th CPC. Applications must be submitted with Vigilance clearance, five years' APARs, and No Objection Certificate from the state government.
MNRE & BEE
8BEE highlights 36% emissions intensity reduction since 2005; PAT Scheme, CCTS and Star Labelling drive efficiency push
At its 25th Foundation Day commemorated on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) reported that India reduced its GDP emissions intensity by 36% since 2005 levels and achieved 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 deadline. Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal highlighted progress under the PAT Scheme, the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), the ADEETIE programme for MSMEs, and the Standards and Labelling Programme.
8IREDA floats Rs. 14 lakh turnover GeM tender for 1-year cybersecurity audit; bid deadline May 11, 2026
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, floated a GeM Bid (GEM/2026/B/7439053 dated April 30, 2026) for a Cyber Security Audit - covering Security and Compliance Audit - for a contract period of 1 year. Bidders require a minimum average annual turnover of Rs. 14 lakh for 3 years, with 3 years of past experience in similar services; bid validity is 180 days from the closing date of May 11, 2026.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8CEA Daily Coal Stock Report as on May 3, 2026: total Category-A plants hold 50,979K tonnes at 73% of normative stock
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Coal Stock Report as on 03-05-2026 covers 200+ thermal stations across four categories. Total Category-A plants (202,202 MW combined capacity, 53% PLF, 24 normative days stock) hold an indigenous stock of 50,101.8K tonnes and import stock of 877.8K tonnes - combined 50,979.6K tonnes, representing 73% of normative stock with 7 critical stations. NTPC and NTPC JVs (62,390 MW) maintain 16,074.4K tonnes indigenous stock at 85% of normative requirement with 22 normative days. Daily receipt across Category-A is 2,304.4K tonnes against consumption of 2,160.3K tonnes.
8CEA Daily Generation Report May 1, 2026: All India actual generation 4,088.56 MU against target 4,562.73 MU; coal at 3,399.82 MU vs 3,763.97 MU program
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Generation Report for 01-May-2026 shows All India actual generation of 4,088.56 MU against programmed 4,562.73 MU, a shortfall of 473.17 MU (-10.37%). Cumulative generation from April 1 to May 1 stands at 1,41,047.39 MU against target 1,47,974.73 MU. By fuel: Coal 3,399.82 MU (target 3,763.97 MU), Hydro 351.17 MU (target 448.81 MU), Nuclear 178.91 MU (above target of 168.84 MU). Total monitored capacity is 3,09,716.29 MW; 2,58,087.43 MW is online after deducting 51,628.85 MW under various maintenance.
8CEA station-wise generation Sub-Report-2: Northern Region actual 994 MU on May 1, 2026 with 17,207 MW under maintenance
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-2 for 01-May-2026 provides region, state, sector, type, and unit-wise generation for all monitored stations. The Northern Region's total monitored capacity is 81,696.72 MW, of which 17,207.91 MW is under capacity outage. Actual generation on the day is 994.01 MU against a programme of 1,176.77 MU (-15.5%). Northern Region cumulative generation from April 1 stands at 32,891.37 MU against a target of 36,351.77 MU (a shortfall of -3,460.40 MU, -9.52%).
8CEA region-utility capacity report May 1, 2026: Haryana generates 37.73 MU vs 27.16 MU program (+38.9%); Delhi, HP record shortfalls
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-4 for 01-05-2026 provides utility-wise capacity availability and generation performance across all regions. Haryana (2,510 MW monitored) outperforms its programme significantly - 37.73 MU actual vs 27.16 MU programme (+38.92%), with a strong April-to-date surplus of 232.44 MU (+24.86%). Delhi (2,100.40 MW) generates 11.08 MU against 11.41 MU (-2.89%). Himachal Pradesh (987.99 MW, 389 MW under maintenance) records a shortfall of -3.52 MU (-30.72%) for the day and -22.25 MU cumulative.
8CEA hydro reservoir report May 1, 2026: Bhakra at 485.14 m vs 513.59 m FRL, Pong at 406.70 m amid early-summer drawdown
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Hydro Reservoir Report Sub-Report-6 for 01-May-2026 tracks reservoir levels at major dams. Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 485.14 m (1,591.67 ft) - well below its Full Reservoir Level of 513.59 m - with effective capacity at present level of 1,728.8 MU and cumulative generation from April 1 at 292.11 MCM. Pong Dam is at 406.70 m against FRL of 426.72 m, with effective capacity of 1,084 MU. Western Region hydro generation from April 1 has outpaced its annual programme by +43.24%.
8NLDC demand forecast error for April 30: day-ahead MAPE at 10.1% slips to just 0.5-0.8% in real-time
Grid Controller of India's NLDC daily demand-forecast error notice (issued under Article 31.2(i) of IEGC-2023) for April 30, 2026 records Day-Ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 10.1% for both demand met and energy consumption. Real-time forecast accuracy improved sharply, with the absolute error dropping to 0.8% for demand met and 0.5% for energy consumption - underlining how same-day re-forecasting at NLDC level cuts the all-India deviation almost twentyfold. The figures are computed using Mean Absolute Percentage Error methodology.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)
8Bihar State Power Generation seeks highest FDR interest rates from banks for Rs. 40 crore 1-year callable deposit
Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) invited interest rate bids from nationalised banks - including Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, and State Bank of India - for a fixed deposit of Rs. 40 crore for a period of one year with a callable option. Sealed bids with the highest interest rate had to be submitted by General Manager (F&A), BSPGCL, Vidyut Bhawan, Patna by 3 PM on May 5, 2026. Details
8MoP emission tracker: 600 thermal units across India report SPM, NOx and SO2 data for April 2026; KOTA TPS Unit-1 SPM at 641 mg/Nm3 against 100 norm
The Ministry of Power's Emission Data Sheet for the month of April 2026 covers 600 thermal generating units spanning all five regions - ER, NR, WR, SR and NER - across Central, State and Private sectors. Units are tracked for SPM (Suspended Particulate Matter), NOx, and SO2 emissions against prescribed norms, along with FGD progress percentages. Notably, RRVUNL's Kota TPS Unit-1 (110 MW, commissioned 1983) records a current SPM emission of 641.27 mg/Nm3 against a norm of 100 mg/Nm3, and Unit-3 (210 MW) records 636 mg/Nm3.
8Ministry of Power invites stakeholder comments on draft recruitment rules for Library and Information Assistant at CEA
The Government of India's Ministry of Power, vide Office Memorandum No. A-12018/01/2026-Adm.I dated 04.05.2026, published draft recruitment rules for the post of Library & Information Assistant (Group B) at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Stakeholders may submit comments within 30 days to Under Secretary, Admin I Section, Ministry of Power, Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.
8REC Limited extends deadline to May 18, 2026 for IAS officers' applications to Executive Director post on deputation
REC Limited (A Maharatna Company, CIN: L40101DL1969G01005095), under the Ministry of Power, extended the last date for submission of applications from IAS officers for the post of Executive Director (ED) on deputation to May 18, 2026. The post carries an initial tenure of 3 years and requires officers currently working at Level 12 or above under the 7th CPC. Applications must be submitted with Vigilance clearance, five years' APARs, and No Objection Certificate from the state government.
MNRE & BEE
8BEE highlights 36% emissions intensity reduction since 2005; PAT Scheme, CCTS and Star Labelling drive efficiency push
At its 25th Foundation Day commemorated on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) reported that India reduced its GDP emissions intensity by 36% since 2005 levels and achieved 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 deadline. Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal highlighted progress under the PAT Scheme, the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), the ADEETIE programme for MSMEs, and the Standards and Labelling Programme.
8IREDA floats Rs. 14 lakh turnover GeM tender for 1-year cybersecurity audit; bid deadline May 11, 2026
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, floated a GeM Bid (GEM/2026/B/7439053 dated April 30, 2026) for a Cyber Security Audit - covering Security and Compliance Audit - for a contract period of 1 year. Bidders require a minimum average annual turnover of Rs. 14 lakh for 3 years, with 3 years of past experience in similar services; bid validity is 180 days from the closing date of May 11, 2026.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8CEA Daily Coal Stock Report as on May 3, 2026: total Category-A plants hold 50,979K tonnes at 73% of normative stock
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Coal Stock Report as on 03-05-2026 covers 200+ thermal stations across four categories. Total Category-A plants (202,202 MW combined capacity, 53% PLF, 24 normative days stock) hold an indigenous stock of 50,101.8K tonnes and import stock of 877.8K tonnes - combined 50,979.6K tonnes, representing 73% of normative stock with 7 critical stations. NTPC and NTPC JVs (62,390 MW) maintain 16,074.4K tonnes indigenous stock at 85% of normative requirement with 22 normative days. Daily receipt across Category-A is 2,304.4K tonnes against consumption of 2,160.3K tonnes.
8CEA Daily Generation Report May 1, 2026: All India actual generation 4,088.56 MU against target 4,562.73 MU; coal at 3,399.82 MU vs 3,763.97 MU program
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Generation Report for 01-May-2026 shows All India actual generation of 4,088.56 MU against programmed 4,562.73 MU, a shortfall of 473.17 MU (-10.37%). Cumulative generation from April 1 to May 1 stands at 1,41,047.39 MU against target 1,47,974.73 MU. By fuel: Coal 3,399.82 MU (target 3,763.97 MU), Hydro 351.17 MU (target 448.81 MU), Nuclear 178.91 MU (above target of 168.84 MU). Total monitored capacity is 3,09,716.29 MW; 2,58,087.43 MW is online after deducting 51,628.85 MW under various maintenance.
8CEA station-wise generation Sub-Report-2: Northern Region actual 994 MU on May 1, 2026 with 17,207 MW under maintenance
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-2 for 01-May-2026 provides region, state, sector, type, and unit-wise generation for all monitored stations. The Northern Region's total monitored capacity is 81,696.72 MW, of which 17,207.91 MW is under capacity outage. Actual generation on the day is 994.01 MU against a programme of 1,176.77 MU (-15.5%). Northern Region cumulative generation from April 1 stands at 32,891.37 MU against a target of 36,351.77 MU (a shortfall of -3,460.40 MU, -9.52%).
8CEA region-utility capacity report May 1, 2026: Haryana generates 37.73 MU vs 27.16 MU program (+38.9%); Delhi, HP record shortfalls
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-4 for 01-05-2026 provides utility-wise capacity availability and generation performance across all regions. Haryana (2,510 MW monitored) outperforms its programme significantly - 37.73 MU actual vs 27.16 MU programme (+38.92%), with a strong April-to-date surplus of 232.44 MU (+24.86%). Delhi (2,100.40 MW) generates 11.08 MU against 11.41 MU (-2.89%). Himachal Pradesh (987.99 MW, 389 MW under maintenance) records a shortfall of -3.52 MU (-30.72%) for the day and -22.25 MU cumulative.
8CEA hydro reservoir report May 1, 2026: Bhakra at 485.14 m vs 513.59 m FRL, Pong at 406.70 m amid early-summer drawdown
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Hydro Reservoir Report Sub-Report-6 for 01-May-2026 tracks reservoir levels at major dams. Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 485.14 m (1,591.67 ft) - well below its Full Reservoir Level of 513.59 m - with effective capacity at present level of 1,728.8 MU and cumulative generation from April 1 at 292.11 MCM. Pong Dam is at 406.70 m against FRL of 426.72 m, with effective capacity of 1,084 MU. Western Region hydro generation from April 1 has outpaced its annual programme by +43.24%.
8NLDC demand forecast error for April 30: day-ahead MAPE at 10.1% slips to just 0.5-0.8% in real-time
Grid Controller of India's NLDC daily demand-forecast error notice (issued under Article 31.2(i) of IEGC-2023) for April 30, 2026 records Day-Ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 10.1% for both demand met and energy consumption. Real-time forecast accuracy improved sharply, with the absolute error dropping to 0.8% for demand met and 0.5% for energy consumption - underlining how same-day re-forecasting at NLDC level cuts the all-India deviation almost twentyfold. The figures are computed using Mean Absolute Percentage Error methodology.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)
8Bihar State Power Generation seeks highest FDR interest rates from banks for Rs. 40 crore 1-year callable deposit
Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) invited interest rate bids from nationalised banks - including Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, and State Bank of India - for a fixed deposit of Rs. 40 crore for a period of one year with a callable option. Sealed bids with the highest interest rate had to be submitted by General Manager (F&A), BSPGCL, Vidyut Bhawan, Patna by 3 PM on May 5, 2026. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GRID OPERATIONS & POWER SUPPLY
May 05:
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8NLDC Daily PSP: All-India peak demand hits 221,648 MW on May 4; energy met of 4,831 MU at zero shortage across all 5 regions
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre Daily PSP report for May 4, 2026 confirms India's peak demand met at 221,648 MW (NLDC SCADA) at 15:45 hrs with no shortage anywhere. Evening-peak demand-met across regions stood at NR 57,985 MW, WR 69,090 MW, SR 55,585 MW, ER 20,858 MW and NER 3,128 MW - totalling 206,646 MW. Energy met touched 4,831 MU led by WR 1,679 MU and SR 1,366 MU. Solar generation contributed 625 MU, wind 312 MU and hydro 395 MU. Frequency stayed within 49.9-50.05 Hz band 75.28% of the time.
8NLDC frequency profile May 4 (Monday): India's average hits 49.998 Hz; 174 excursions above 50.03 Hz across the day
Grid Controller of India's NLDC frequency profile for May 4, 2026 records all-India average frequency at 49.998 Hz with Frequency Variation Index of 0.0782, standard deviation 0.0885 and Mileage 48.8. The system spent 75.28% of time within 49.90-50.05 Hz band, 95.01% within 49.7-50.2 Hz, but only 40.14% within tight 49.97-50.03 Hz. Instantaneous frequency peaked at 50.315 Hz (18:02:30) and dipped to 49.616 Hz (14:17:00). 174 excursions above 50.03 Hz averaged 2 minutes 17 seconds, while 193 excursions below 49.97 Hz averaged 2:24.
8Southern Region spends 24.72% of May 4 outside IEGC band; frequency swings 49.616 Hz to 50.315 Hz over 5.93 hours
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily frequency profile for May 4, 2026 records a system that stayed inside the 49.97-50.03 Hz tight band only 40.14% of the time, with 75.28% of the day in the wider 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band. Average frequency closed at 49.998 Hz with a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.078 and standard deviation of 0.088. The grid touched a daily maximum of 50.315 Hz at 18:02:30 and a minimum of 49.616 Hz at 14:17:00, breaching the IEGC band for 5.93 hours.
8WRLDC PSP report May 4: Western Region peak demand at 69,090 MW; Maharashtra tops states with 30,008 MW and Gujarat hits 24,716 MW
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Western Region evening-peak demand met of 69,090 MW (frequency 50.1 Hz) and off-peak 66,272 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy stood at 1,678.7 MU - all met with no shortage. State maximum demand: Maharashtra 30,008 MW at 16:00 hrs, Gujarat 24,716 MW at 15:00, Madhya Pradesh 12,880 MW (14:45), Chhattisgarh 6,360 MW. Region-wide maximum reached 76,177 MW at 15:00 hrs.
8NRLDC PSP report May 4: Northern Region peak demand 57,985 MW; UP leads at 19,779 MW and Rajasthan at 12,450 MW
Grid Controller of India's NRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Northern Region evening-peak demand met of 57,985 MW at 20:00 hrs (frequency 50.078 Hz) and off-peak 42,523 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy reached 1,184 MU with zero shortage. State maximum demand: UP 19,779 MW (21:00), Rajasthan 12,450 MW (16:00), Haryana 8,888 MW (19:00), Punjab 8,394 MW (19:00), Delhi 5,116 MW. State-area generation totalled 638.92 MU - thermal 469.46 MU led by UP at 233.53 MU.
8ERLDC PSP report May 4: Eastern Region peak demand at 20,858 MW; West Bengal tops states with 9,840 MW maximum demand
Grid Controller of India's ERLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Eastern Region evening-peak demand met at 20,858 MW (frequency 50.08 Hz) and off-peak 23,011 MW at 03:00 hrs (50.01 Hz). Day energy stood at 547.38 MU with zero shortage. State demand peaks: West Bengal 9,840 MW at 15:25 hrs, Odisha 6,446 MW (12:45), Bihar 5,632 MW (00:09), DVC 3,020 MW, Jharkhand 2,057 MW. Region-wide maximum demand reached 25,808 MW at 13:00 hrs. State-area generation totalled 365.3 MU - thermal 313.06 MU.
8NERLDC PSP report May 4: North-East peak demand 3,128 MW; Tripura generation hit 2.49 MU on Palatana gas-fired output
Grid Controller of India's NERLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records North-Eastern region peak demand met of 3,128 MW at 20:00 hrs (frequency 50.08 Hz) and off-peak 1,649 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy reached 54.84 MU against 52.31 MU LGBR forecast (deviation -2.53 MU). State-wise peaks: Assam 1,948 MW (highest), Meghalaya 368 MW, Tripura 264 MW, Manipur 245 MW, Arunachal 176 MW, Nagaland 169 MW, Mizoram 142 MW. Tripura's gas-fired stations contributed 2.47 MU.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8Northern Regional Power Committee schedules 243rd OCC meeting on May 14-15, 2026 to finalise June 2026 outage programme
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), Central Electricity Authority, scheduled its 243rd Operations Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting via Video Conferencing on May 14 and 15, 2026. The first session on May 14 (2:00 PM) will review outage programmes of generating units and transmission lines for June 2026, while the May 15 session (10:30 AM) will address other operational agenda items. Generating companies and transmission licensees must upload their proposed outage programmes on the NRPC online portal by May 8, 2026.
8Southern Regional Power Grid agenda for 238th OCC meeting: grid operations in April 2026, PFBR commissioning support, and SRLDC concerns reviewed
The 238th Operations Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting of the Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC/GRID-INDIA) addressed key grid management topics for April 2026 - including energisation of 230 kV BHAVINI-Kancheepuram Line I and II to support the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) commissioning, primary frequency response under IEGC-2023, NLCIL generating unit outages during SR peak demand, HVDC Talcher-Kolar power flow reduction, NTPC Kudgi RSD procedures, and 59-item long-pending compliance actions across the Southern Region grid.
8WRPC convenes 58th meeting with 30+ stakeholders to steer Western Regional Power Grid operations
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) convened its 58th meeting bringing together over 30 member organisations - including GSECL, GETCO, MSETCL, NTPC, PGCIL, and POSOCO - to coordinate grid operations, resolve inter-state power disputes, and plan capacity across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, and union territories for 2026-27.
8WRLDC generation outage report May 4: total 16,515 MW out - planned 10,334.6 MW and forced 6,181 MW; Gujarat WANAKBORI stalls 1,260 MW
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC Generation Outage Report for May 4, 2026 totals planned outages at 10,334.6 MW (CS 3,847.1 MW + SS 6,487.5 MW) and forced outages at 6,181 MW (CS 2,690 MW + SS 3,491 MW). Long-term shutdowns include TARAPUR-1 Unit 2 (160 MW, NPCIL since 13-07-2020), SASAN UMPP Unit 2 (660 MW, AOH since April 1) and DGEN Unit 1 (400 MW). Gujarat's WANAKBORI carries six 210 MW units in shutdown (1,260 MW total). Maharashtra's PIONEER (388 MW) has been out since February 7, 2017 due to absent PPA.
8SRLDC reservoir and outage report: 7 thermal units tripped on May 4; YERAMARAS 800 MW and SINGARENI 600 MW among casualties
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC reservoir and thermal-unit outage report for May 4, 2026 catalogues 14 reservoir levels (IDUKKI at 710.06, METTUR 749.99, SRISAILAM 249.3) along with seven unit trips. YERAMARAS TPS Unit 1 (800 MW) tripped at 10:40 hrs on Condenser Vacuum High and revived 22:14 hrs same day; SINGARENI TPS Unit 1 (600 MW) tripped on May 3 due to boiler tube leakage; YADADRI Unit 1 (800 MW) was high-tempered for coal-feeding problems; NEYVELI TS-II Unit 4 (210 MW) tripped twice; RAMAGUNDAM Unit 3 (200 MW) was offline due to generator slip-ring sparking.
8SRLDC unit outage report pegs total outage at 11,162 MW on May 4 - forced 6,788 MW and planned 4,372.58 MW across Southern sector
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's generating-unit outage report for May 4, 2026 tallies total planned outages of 4,372.58 MW (Central Sector 2,948 MW + State Sector 1,424.58 MW) and forced outages of 6,788 MW (CS 850 MW + SS 5,938 MW). KAIGA-1 (220 MW) has been out under NPCIL since March 31, 2025 for EMCCR/EMFR works; MAPS-1 (220 MW) under NPCIL has been offline since January 30, 2018 for generator-planned maintenance. LKPPL ST3 carries four LANCO units (732 MW total) under NCLT proceedings since 2016.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8WRLDC issues April 2026 Regional Energy Account covering 30+ entities across Western Grid
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) released the Regional Energy Account for April 2026, covering energy transactions among more than 30 member utilities including NTPC, PGCIL, LANCO Amarkantak, Jindal Power, Torrent Power, GMR Energy Trading, CGPL Mundra UMPP, BALCO, and state utilities of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Goa - forming the backbone of Western India's inter-state power settlement.
8SRLDC daily system operation sheet May 4: Southern peak 55,585 MW and energy met 1,365.68 MU; Tamil Nadu CGS share largest at 13,198 MW
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC Daily System Operation Excel for May 4, 2026 confirms Southern Region peak demand met of 55,585 MW with zero shortage and energy met 1,365.68 MU. State CGS shares: Tamil Nadu 13,198 MW (highest), Telangana 5,826 MW, Karnataka 5,173 MW, Kerala 3,992 MW, Andhra Pradesh 3,066 MW, Pondicherry 513 MW. Inter-regional exchanges: ER-SR HVDC Talcher-Kolar+ANGUL-Srikakulam carried 107.776 MU (peak 5,068 MW), WR-SR HVDC Bhadrawati+Raichur-Solapur DC exported 37.167 MU.
8GRID-INDIA reserves profile May 1: SCUC-Up scheduled 87,654 MWh; SRAS+TRAS net despatch -198,840 MWh on surplus day
Grid Controller of India's Ancillary Services and Security-Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) report for May 1, 2026 logs SCUC-Up scheduled at 87,654 MWh against SCUC-Down at -20,647 MWh. Secondary Reserve Ancillary Services (SRAS) registered 11,605 MWh up and -5,668 MWh down with peaks of 2,254 MW (max) and -2,019 MW (min). Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services (TRAS) saw heavy down-despatch of -205,743 MWh against just 966 MWh up - reflecting surplus generation conditions. Combined SRAS+TRAS reached 12,571 MWh up and -211,411 MWh down.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8WRLDC line outage report May 4: 563 transmission elements listed across 7 outage categories - including 765 kV Wardha-Warora out since 2018
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC Transmission Lines Outage Status Report for May 4, 2026 catalogues 563+ transmission elements across seven categories - Planned, Forced, Emergency, Voltage Regulation, High-Voltage Manual Open, Tower Collapse manual-open and others - covering Western Region's 400 kV, 765 kV and HVDC corridors. Long-standing outages include 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 line/reactor (POWERGRID, out since May 4, 2018 due to ferroresonance), CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer Bays (since September 15, 2021), DHARAMJAYGARH 765 kV Bus Sectionalizers (since June 16, 2022). Details
8NLDC Daily PSP: All-India peak demand hits 221,648 MW on May 4; energy met of 4,831 MU at zero shortage across all 5 regions
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre Daily PSP report for May 4, 2026 confirms India's peak demand met at 221,648 MW (NLDC SCADA) at 15:45 hrs with no shortage anywhere. Evening-peak demand-met across regions stood at NR 57,985 MW, WR 69,090 MW, SR 55,585 MW, ER 20,858 MW and NER 3,128 MW - totalling 206,646 MW. Energy met touched 4,831 MU led by WR 1,679 MU and SR 1,366 MU. Solar generation contributed 625 MU, wind 312 MU and hydro 395 MU. Frequency stayed within 49.9-50.05 Hz band 75.28% of the time.
8NLDC frequency profile May 4 (Monday): India's average hits 49.998 Hz; 174 excursions above 50.03 Hz across the day
Grid Controller of India's NLDC frequency profile for May 4, 2026 records all-India average frequency at 49.998 Hz with Frequency Variation Index of 0.0782, standard deviation 0.0885 and Mileage 48.8. The system spent 75.28% of time within 49.90-50.05 Hz band, 95.01% within 49.7-50.2 Hz, but only 40.14% within tight 49.97-50.03 Hz. Instantaneous frequency peaked at 50.315 Hz (18:02:30) and dipped to 49.616 Hz (14:17:00). 174 excursions above 50.03 Hz averaged 2 minutes 17 seconds, while 193 excursions below 49.97 Hz averaged 2:24.
8Southern Region spends 24.72% of May 4 outside IEGC band; frequency swings 49.616 Hz to 50.315 Hz over 5.93 hours
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily frequency profile for May 4, 2026 records a system that stayed inside the 49.97-50.03 Hz tight band only 40.14% of the time, with 75.28% of the day in the wider 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band. Average frequency closed at 49.998 Hz with a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.078 and standard deviation of 0.088. The grid touched a daily maximum of 50.315 Hz at 18:02:30 and a minimum of 49.616 Hz at 14:17:00, breaching the IEGC band for 5.93 hours.
8WRLDC PSP report May 4: Western Region peak demand at 69,090 MW; Maharashtra tops states with 30,008 MW and Gujarat hits 24,716 MW
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Western Region evening-peak demand met of 69,090 MW (frequency 50.1 Hz) and off-peak 66,272 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy stood at 1,678.7 MU - all met with no shortage. State maximum demand: Maharashtra 30,008 MW at 16:00 hrs, Gujarat 24,716 MW at 15:00, Madhya Pradesh 12,880 MW (14:45), Chhattisgarh 6,360 MW. Region-wide maximum reached 76,177 MW at 15:00 hrs.
8NRLDC PSP report May 4: Northern Region peak demand 57,985 MW; UP leads at 19,779 MW and Rajasthan at 12,450 MW
Grid Controller of India's NRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Northern Region evening-peak demand met of 57,985 MW at 20:00 hrs (frequency 50.078 Hz) and off-peak 42,523 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy reached 1,184 MU with zero shortage. State maximum demand: UP 19,779 MW (21:00), Rajasthan 12,450 MW (16:00), Haryana 8,888 MW (19:00), Punjab 8,394 MW (19:00), Delhi 5,116 MW. State-area generation totalled 638.92 MU - thermal 469.46 MU led by UP at 233.53 MU.
8ERLDC PSP report May 4: Eastern Region peak demand at 20,858 MW; West Bengal tops states with 9,840 MW maximum demand
Grid Controller of India's ERLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Eastern Region evening-peak demand met at 20,858 MW (frequency 50.08 Hz) and off-peak 23,011 MW at 03:00 hrs (50.01 Hz). Day energy stood at 547.38 MU with zero shortage. State demand peaks: West Bengal 9,840 MW at 15:25 hrs, Odisha 6,446 MW (12:45), Bihar 5,632 MW (00:09), DVC 3,020 MW, Jharkhand 2,057 MW. Region-wide maximum demand reached 25,808 MW at 13:00 hrs. State-area generation totalled 365.3 MU - thermal 313.06 MU.
8NERLDC PSP report May 4: North-East peak demand 3,128 MW; Tripura generation hit 2.49 MU on Palatana gas-fired output
Grid Controller of India's NERLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records North-Eastern region peak demand met of 3,128 MW at 20:00 hrs (frequency 50.08 Hz) and off-peak 1,649 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy reached 54.84 MU against 52.31 MU LGBR forecast (deviation -2.53 MU). State-wise peaks: Assam 1,948 MW (highest), Meghalaya 368 MW, Tripura 264 MW, Manipur 245 MW, Arunachal 176 MW, Nagaland 169 MW, Mizoram 142 MW. Tripura's gas-fired stations contributed 2.47 MU.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8Northern Regional Power Committee schedules 243rd OCC meeting on May 14-15, 2026 to finalise June 2026 outage programme
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), Central Electricity Authority, scheduled its 243rd Operations Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting via Video Conferencing on May 14 and 15, 2026. The first session on May 14 (2:00 PM) will review outage programmes of generating units and transmission lines for June 2026, while the May 15 session (10:30 AM) will address other operational agenda items. Generating companies and transmission licensees must upload their proposed outage programmes on the NRPC online portal by May 8, 2026.
8Southern Regional Power Grid agenda for 238th OCC meeting: grid operations in April 2026, PFBR commissioning support, and SRLDC concerns reviewed
The 238th Operations Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting of the Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC/GRID-INDIA) addressed key grid management topics for April 2026 - including energisation of 230 kV BHAVINI-Kancheepuram Line I and II to support the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) commissioning, primary frequency response under IEGC-2023, NLCIL generating unit outages during SR peak demand, HVDC Talcher-Kolar power flow reduction, NTPC Kudgi RSD procedures, and 59-item long-pending compliance actions across the Southern Region grid.
8WRPC convenes 58th meeting with 30+ stakeholders to steer Western Regional Power Grid operations
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) convened its 58th meeting bringing together over 30 member organisations - including GSECL, GETCO, MSETCL, NTPC, PGCIL, and POSOCO - to coordinate grid operations, resolve inter-state power disputes, and plan capacity across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, and union territories for 2026-27.
8WRLDC generation outage report May 4: total 16,515 MW out - planned 10,334.6 MW and forced 6,181 MW; Gujarat WANAKBORI stalls 1,260 MW
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC Generation Outage Report for May 4, 2026 totals planned outages at 10,334.6 MW (CS 3,847.1 MW + SS 6,487.5 MW) and forced outages at 6,181 MW (CS 2,690 MW + SS 3,491 MW). Long-term shutdowns include TARAPUR-1 Unit 2 (160 MW, NPCIL since 13-07-2020), SASAN UMPP Unit 2 (660 MW, AOH since April 1) and DGEN Unit 1 (400 MW). Gujarat's WANAKBORI carries six 210 MW units in shutdown (1,260 MW total). Maharashtra's PIONEER (388 MW) has been out since February 7, 2017 due to absent PPA.
8SRLDC reservoir and outage report: 7 thermal units tripped on May 4; YERAMARAS 800 MW and SINGARENI 600 MW among casualties
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC reservoir and thermal-unit outage report for May 4, 2026 catalogues 14 reservoir levels (IDUKKI at 710.06, METTUR 749.99, SRISAILAM 249.3) along with seven unit trips. YERAMARAS TPS Unit 1 (800 MW) tripped at 10:40 hrs on Condenser Vacuum High and revived 22:14 hrs same day; SINGARENI TPS Unit 1 (600 MW) tripped on May 3 due to boiler tube leakage; YADADRI Unit 1 (800 MW) was high-tempered for coal-feeding problems; NEYVELI TS-II Unit 4 (210 MW) tripped twice; RAMAGUNDAM Unit 3 (200 MW) was offline due to generator slip-ring sparking.
8SRLDC unit outage report pegs total outage at 11,162 MW on May 4 - forced 6,788 MW and planned 4,372.58 MW across Southern sector
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's generating-unit outage report for May 4, 2026 tallies total planned outages of 4,372.58 MW (Central Sector 2,948 MW + State Sector 1,424.58 MW) and forced outages of 6,788 MW (CS 850 MW + SS 5,938 MW). KAIGA-1 (220 MW) has been out under NPCIL since March 31, 2025 for EMCCR/EMFR works; MAPS-1 (220 MW) under NPCIL has been offline since January 30, 2018 for generator-planned maintenance. LKPPL ST3 carries four LANCO units (732 MW total) under NCLT proceedings since 2016.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8WRLDC issues April 2026 Regional Energy Account covering 30+ entities across Western Grid
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) released the Regional Energy Account for April 2026, covering energy transactions among more than 30 member utilities including NTPC, PGCIL, LANCO Amarkantak, Jindal Power, Torrent Power, GMR Energy Trading, CGPL Mundra UMPP, BALCO, and state utilities of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Goa - forming the backbone of Western India's inter-state power settlement.
8SRLDC daily system operation sheet May 4: Southern peak 55,585 MW and energy met 1,365.68 MU; Tamil Nadu CGS share largest at 13,198 MW
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC Daily System Operation Excel for May 4, 2026 confirms Southern Region peak demand met of 55,585 MW with zero shortage and energy met 1,365.68 MU. State CGS shares: Tamil Nadu 13,198 MW (highest), Telangana 5,826 MW, Karnataka 5,173 MW, Kerala 3,992 MW, Andhra Pradesh 3,066 MW, Pondicherry 513 MW. Inter-regional exchanges: ER-SR HVDC Talcher-Kolar+ANGUL-Srikakulam carried 107.776 MU (peak 5,068 MW), WR-SR HVDC Bhadrawati+Raichur-Solapur DC exported 37.167 MU.
8GRID-INDIA reserves profile May 1: SCUC-Up scheduled 87,654 MWh; SRAS+TRAS net despatch -198,840 MWh on surplus day
Grid Controller of India's Ancillary Services and Security-Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) report for May 1, 2026 logs SCUC-Up scheduled at 87,654 MWh against SCUC-Down at -20,647 MWh. Secondary Reserve Ancillary Services (SRAS) registered 11,605 MWh up and -5,668 MWh down with peaks of 2,254 MW (max) and -2,019 MW (min). Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services (TRAS) saw heavy down-despatch of -205,743 MWh against just 966 MWh up - reflecting surplus generation conditions. Combined SRAS+TRAS reached 12,571 MWh up and -211,411 MWh down.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8WRLDC line outage report May 4: 563 transmission elements listed across 7 outage categories - including 765 kV Wardha-Warora out since 2018
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC Transmission Lines Outage Status Report for May 4, 2026 catalogues 563+ transmission elements across seven categories - Planned, Forced, Emergency, Voltage Regulation, High-Voltage Manual Open, Tower Collapse manual-open and others - covering Western Region's 400 kV, 765 kV and HVDC corridors. Long-standing outages include 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 line/reactor (POWERGRID, out since May 4, 2018 due to ferroresonance), CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer Bays (since September 15, 2021), DHARAMJAYGARH 765 kV Bus Sectionalizers (since June 16, 2022). Details
NEWS UPDATE: COAL, FUEL & ENERGY COMMODITIES
May 05:
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8Coal India's April 2026 output falls 10% YoY to 56.1 MT; e-auction premiums spike 51% over notified prices
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) saw production decline 10% year-on-year to 56.1 million tonnes in April 2026 - a deliberate inventory reduction move - while offtake dipped 2% YoY to 63.3 MT. E-auction premiums, however, surged to approximately 51% above notified prices (vs. 45% in March), reflecting strong spot demand as Indonesian coal (6332 kcal) traded at around USD 103 per tonne. Analysts maintain an Accumulate rating with target price of Rs. 515 and ~6% dividend yield.
8CEA daily coal stock May 3: NTPC and JV fleet at 85% normative with 16,074K tonnes indigenous stock
Per the Central Electricity Authority's Daily Coal Stock Report as on 03-05-2026, NTPC and NTPC JVs (62,390 MW combined capacity) maintain 16,074.4K tonnes indigenous stock at 85% of normative requirement with 22 normative days. Category-B plants (18,783 MW) hold 2,829.8K tonnes at 56% normative (26 days, 8 critical). Across Category-A, total plants (202,202 MW combined capacity, 53% PLF) hold 50,979.6K tonnes (indigenous + import), representing 73% of normative stock with 7 critical stations.
E-AUCTION & PRICING
8Coal India e-auction premium climbs to 51% in April 2026 from 45% in March; Indonesian coal at USD 103 per tonne
Coal India Limited's e-auction premiums surged to approximately 51% above notified prices in April 2026, up from 45% in March 2026 - reflecting strong spot market demand for domestic coal. Indonesian coal (6,332 kcal benchmark) traded at around USD 103 per tonne during the month. The premium expansion came alongside a 10% YoY drop in production to 56.1 MT and 2% YoY drop in offtake to 63.3 MT, partly attributable to deliberate inventory reduction strategy.
GAS & LNG
8Rajasthan Urja Vikas issues merit order for May 4-10, 2026: DADRI LIQ tops at Rs. 27.70 per kWh, gas stations 50x costlier than coal
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited released its Merit Order Dispatch list for the week of 04-05-2026 to 10-05-2026, ranking 40+ power stations by total tariff (including All India transmission losses). Liquid-fuel-based stations dominate the costliest end - DADRI LIQ at Rs. 27.70 per kWh (variable Rs. 27.156 per kWh), AURIYA LIQ at Rs. 24.01 per kWh - while coal-based stations such as RIHAND-1 STPS, SINGRAULI STPS, and PTC DB POWER rank at the affordable end near Rs. 2.50-4.50 per kWh. The order underscores the stark cost gap for Rajasthan's weekly economic dispatch planning. Details
8Coal India's April 2026 output falls 10% YoY to 56.1 MT; e-auction premiums spike 51% over notified prices
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) saw production decline 10% year-on-year to 56.1 million tonnes in April 2026 - a deliberate inventory reduction move - while offtake dipped 2% YoY to 63.3 MT. E-auction premiums, however, surged to approximately 51% above notified prices (vs. 45% in March), reflecting strong spot demand as Indonesian coal (6332 kcal) traded at around USD 103 per tonne. Analysts maintain an Accumulate rating with target price of Rs. 515 and ~6% dividend yield.
8CEA daily coal stock May 3: NTPC and JV fleet at 85% normative with 16,074K tonnes indigenous stock
Per the Central Electricity Authority's Daily Coal Stock Report as on 03-05-2026, NTPC and NTPC JVs (62,390 MW combined capacity) maintain 16,074.4K tonnes indigenous stock at 85% of normative requirement with 22 normative days. Category-B plants (18,783 MW) hold 2,829.8K tonnes at 56% normative (26 days, 8 critical). Across Category-A, total plants (202,202 MW combined capacity, 53% PLF) hold 50,979.6K tonnes (indigenous + import), representing 73% of normative stock with 7 critical stations.
E-AUCTION & PRICING
8Coal India e-auction premium climbs to 51% in April 2026 from 45% in March; Indonesian coal at USD 103 per tonne
Coal India Limited's e-auction premiums surged to approximately 51% above notified prices in April 2026, up from 45% in March 2026 - reflecting strong spot market demand for domestic coal. Indonesian coal (6,332 kcal benchmark) traded at around USD 103 per tonne during the month. The premium expansion came alongside a 10% YoY drop in production to 56.1 MT and 2% YoY drop in offtake to 63.3 MT, partly attributable to deliberate inventory reduction strategy.
GAS & LNG
8Rajasthan Urja Vikas issues merit order for May 4-10, 2026: DADRI LIQ tops at Rs. 27.70 per kWh, gas stations 50x costlier than coal
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited released its Merit Order Dispatch list for the week of 04-05-2026 to 10-05-2026, ranking 40+ power stations by total tariff (including All India transmission losses). Liquid-fuel-based stations dominate the costliest end - DADRI LIQ at Rs. 27.70 per kWh (variable Rs. 27.156 per kWh), AURIYA LIQ at Rs. 24.01 per kWh - while coal-based stations such as RIHAND-1 STPS, SINGRAULI STPS, and PTC DB POWER rank at the affordable end near Rs. 2.50-4.50 per kWh. The order underscores the stark cost gap for Rajasthan's weekly economic dispatch planning. Details
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May 05:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for work of overhauling, servicing and repairing of the ID / FD / PA fans and their connected systems Details
8Tender for supply of 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV CVTs for various substation Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of total 241 KWP grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Tender for construction of new 33 kV line and upgradation and composite power line Details
8Tender for work of replacement of MS / S.S / CS pipe lines Details
8Tender for Bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66kV, 132kV & 220kV transmission line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling, oil leakage attending and testing of 100MVA, 11/230 kV generating transformer Details
8Tender for supply of welding machine Details
8Tender for shifting work of 33 kV, 11 kV and LT line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling & servicing of dampers for boiler Details
8Design, supply, installation, commission and maintenance of solar PV system for 5 years as a rooftop Details
8Tender for work of providing & fixing of lightning high mast tower with required accessories Details
8Design, supply, installation, commission and maintenance of solar PV system for 5 years as a rooftop Details
8Tender for construction of RCC culvert for ash plant pipeline Details
8Tender for erection work of 66kV S/C line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling & re-commissioning of R.O. feed pumps Details
8Tender for replacement of control panel (LCP) of propane gas compressor Details
8Tender for maintenance/operation of 33/11 kV substations Details
8Tender for repairing, machining and HP-HVOF coating of guide vanes and shaft seal drums of 60 MW francis turbine Details
8Tender for works related to leakage in forebay No. 01 and epoxy grouting in draft tube Details
8Tender for carrying out benchmarking study of all operational power stations Details
8Tender for work with supply for DTRs neutral earthing LT cable Details
8Tender for work of changing 11 kV over conductor Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV underground single circuit line Details
8Tender for work of replacing the LT AB cable Details
8Tender for work of changing the 11 kV over conductor to ACS AL-59, 160 Sq.mm dog conductor Details
8Tender for work related to construction of new underground power line inside pipe Details
8Tender for work of shifting 33 kV line Details
8Tender for construction of 220kV s/s Details
8Tender for PCC flooring with gravel spreading and drainage system in the switch yard Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing & commissioning of wire rope hoist Details
8Tender for work of inspection & repairing of parting plate and tube leakage Details
8Tender for procurement of various HT & LT power cable Details
8Tender for appointment of an agency for operation and maintenance of management system Details
8Tender for supply, installation testing and commissioning of turbine and generator couplings Details
8Tender for supply of 765 kV and 400kV hardware accessories to various Details
8Tender for supply and installation of 5-TR and 10-TR of precision air conditioning units Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 132kV DC transmission line Dumka Madanpur Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 132kV DC transmission line Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 220kV DC transmission line Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 132 /33 kV GSS Barhait Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 132 /33 kV GSS Jarmundi Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 220/ 132 /33 kV GSS Rajmahal Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 220/ 132 /33 kV GSS Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 400/220/132 kV grid sub-station, Latehar Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance, painting (inside and outside area) sanitary work, septic tank and other misc work Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of TSS, housekeeping, carrying out daily routine/ breakdown/ shutdown maintenance of 132 kV D/C LILO transmission line on Rihand- Nabinagar circuit-1 Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of TSS, housekeeping, carrying out daily routine/ breakdown/ shutdown maintenance of 132 kV D/C LILO transmission line Details
8Tender for housekeeping work at 400/220/132 kV grid sub station Details
8Tender for transport of all DTR Details
8Tender for setting up a grid connected rooftop solar PV project with battery energy storage system Details
8Tender for supply of spares of HP and LP pilot valve and servo assembly of TDBFP drive turbine Details
8Tender for procurement of SWAS system along with services of installation, testing, commissioning and CAMC for unit Details
8Tender for contract for hiring of diesel operated pumps Details
8Tender for supply installation and implementation of asset information management system Details
8Tender for construction of new control room at 66 kV S/Stn Details
8Tender for capital work of LT reconductoring Details
8Tender for constructing HT 11kV line using ABC and allied works Details
8Tender for survey, design, fabrication, supply, laying of foundation, erection and commissioning of 66 kV monopole line Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged LT weasel conductor Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged LT weasel conductor with LT aerial bunched (AB) cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable 11 kV raw water feeder Details
8Tender for construction of new 11 kV line Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable at feeded from 33/11 kV S/S Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for repair and rehabilitation of power channel Details
8Tender for hot line stringing of 66 kV line Details
8Tender for ARC for providing compaction, antiweeding treatment, PCC & metal spreading in switchyard Details
8Tender for annual rate contractor for 11 kV XLPE cable fault detection and rectification work Details
8Tender for work of white metal bearing's clearance, magnetic centre, air gap measurement , setting & emergency replacement, lifting & shifting, O/H, dismentalling and checking of 6.6 kV white metal be Details
8Tender for work for emergency replacement, lifting & shifting, O/H and dismantling of 6.6 kV HT motors Details
8Tender for work of maintenance and repairing of fire line protection system Details
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8Wind energy industry seeks better grid use, faster PPAs from SECI Details
8AMPIN Energy Transition commissions 500 MWp wind-solar hybrid project in Rajasthan Details
8India embraces commercial mining and UCG in historic first Details
8India among top coal mine methane emitters in 2025, says IEA report Details
8India’s growing focus on coal gasification amid global energy disruptions Details
8Cabinet to soon approve Rs 37,500 crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects Details
8India's First Green Methanol Plant to be Set Up Details
8Coal India Production Drops Nine Percent in April Amid Regional Slumps Details
8How Solaire Energy's 28-Year Inverter Manufacturing Heritage Is Setting the Standard for India's Solar Sector Details
8Breaking News: Major Developments in Business, Solar Energy, and Tech Details
8SWELECT Energy Systems Commissions 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu for AAI Project Details
8MNRE Updates ALMM List-II Solar PV Cells With Renewsys Entry And Waaree Efficiency Boost Details
8Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 – production and technology at the heart of US solar Details
8Uttar Pradesh Doubles Farmer Compensation for Power Projects Details
8Mapping India’s Energy Transition Details
8Power Sector News Roundup for May 4, 2026 Details
8Power Sector Mutual Funds in Focus: Riding India's Energy Boom or Entering at Peak Valuations Details
8India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies Details
8India’s solar paradox: How sunlight drives peak demand and provides a solution Details
8SECL Coal Supply to Power Sector Rises 8.2% in April Details
8India: Coal stocks at thermal power plants drop 5.31 mnt in Apr'26 as demand outpaces supply Details
8SECL Powers Ahead: Boost in Coal Supply to Energy Sector Details
8Desco Infratech Limited: Pioneering Underground Cable Networks in India's Energy Landscape Details
8Haryana Power Sector Rocked by High-Level Corruption Scandal Details
8Ministry of Power Phases Local Content Norms For HVDC Projects To Boost Domestic Manufacturing Details
8Top Haryana power utility official sacked in Rs 590-crore bank fraud case Details
8India among top coal mine methane emitters in 2025, says IEA report Details
8India’s Battery Energy Storage HSN Code Crisis Explained Details
8Best Battery Sector Stocks in India for 2026 Investment Guide Details
8India’s Coal Consumption Surges Amid Heatwave and Energy Supply Disruptions Details
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8Tender for work of overhauling, servicing and repairing of the ID / FD / PA fans and their connected systems Details
8Tender for supply of 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV CVTs for various substation Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of total 241 KWP grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Tender for construction of new 33 kV line and upgradation and composite power line Details
8Tender for work of replacement of MS / S.S / CS pipe lines Details
8Tender for Bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66kV, 132kV & 220kV transmission line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling, oil leakage attending and testing of 100MVA, 11/230 kV generating transformer Details
8Tender for supply of welding machine Details
8Tender for shifting work of 33 kV, 11 kV and LT line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling & servicing of dampers for boiler Details
8Design, supply, installation, commission and maintenance of solar PV system for 5 years as a rooftop Details
8Tender for work of providing & fixing of lightning high mast tower with required accessories Details
8Design, supply, installation, commission and maintenance of solar PV system for 5 years as a rooftop Details
8Tender for construction of RCC culvert for ash plant pipeline Details
8Tender for erection work of 66kV S/C line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling & re-commissioning of R.O. feed pumps Details
8Tender for replacement of control panel (LCP) of propane gas compressor Details
8Tender for maintenance/operation of 33/11 kV substations Details
8Tender for repairing, machining and HP-HVOF coating of guide vanes and shaft seal drums of 60 MW francis turbine Details
8Tender for works related to leakage in forebay No. 01 and epoxy grouting in draft tube Details
8Tender for carrying out benchmarking study of all operational power stations Details
8Tender for work with supply for DTRs neutral earthing LT cable Details
8Tender for work of changing 11 kV over conductor Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV underground single circuit line Details
8Tender for work of replacing the LT AB cable Details
8Tender for work of changing the 11 kV over conductor to ACS AL-59, 160 Sq.mm dog conductor Details
8Tender for work related to construction of new underground power line inside pipe Details
8Tender for work of shifting 33 kV line Details
8Tender for construction of 220kV s/s Details
8Tender for PCC flooring with gravel spreading and drainage system in the switch yard Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing & commissioning of wire rope hoist Details
8Tender for work of inspection & repairing of parting plate and tube leakage Details
8Tender for procurement of various HT & LT power cable Details
8Tender for appointment of an agency for operation and maintenance of management system Details
8Tender for supply, installation testing and commissioning of turbine and generator couplings Details
8Tender for supply of 765 kV and 400kV hardware accessories to various Details
8Tender for supply and installation of 5-TR and 10-TR of precision air conditioning units Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 132kV DC transmission line Dumka Madanpur Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 132kV DC transmission line Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 220kV DC transmission line Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 132 /33 kV GSS Barhait Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 132 /33 kV GSS Jarmundi Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 220/ 132 /33 kV GSS Rajmahal Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 220/ 132 /33 kV GSS Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 400/220/132 kV grid sub-station, Latehar Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance, painting (inside and outside area) sanitary work, septic tank and other misc work Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of TSS, housekeeping, carrying out daily routine/ breakdown/ shutdown maintenance of 132 kV D/C LILO transmission line on Rihand- Nabinagar circuit-1 Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of TSS, housekeeping, carrying out daily routine/ breakdown/ shutdown maintenance of 132 kV D/C LILO transmission line Details
8Tender for housekeeping work at 400/220/132 kV grid sub station Details
8Tender for transport of all DTR Details
8Tender for setting up a grid connected rooftop solar PV project with battery energy storage system Details
8Tender for supply of spares of HP and LP pilot valve and servo assembly of TDBFP drive turbine Details
8Tender for procurement of SWAS system along with services of installation, testing, commissioning and CAMC for unit Details
8Tender for contract for hiring of diesel operated pumps Details
8Tender for supply installation and implementation of asset information management system Details
8Tender for construction of new control room at 66 kV S/Stn Details
8Tender for capital work of LT reconductoring Details
8Tender for constructing HT 11kV line using ABC and allied works Details
8Tender for survey, design, fabrication, supply, laying of foundation, erection and commissioning of 66 kV monopole line Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged LT weasel conductor Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged LT weasel conductor with LT aerial bunched (AB) cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable 11 kV raw water feeder Details
8Tender for construction of new 11 kV line Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable at feeded from 33/11 kV S/S Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for repair and rehabilitation of power channel Details
8Tender for hot line stringing of 66 kV line Details
8Tender for ARC for providing compaction, antiweeding treatment, PCC & metal spreading in switchyard Details
8Tender for annual rate contractor for 11 kV XLPE cable fault detection and rectification work Details
8Tender for work of white metal bearing's clearance, magnetic centre, air gap measurement , setting & emergency replacement, lifting & shifting, O/H, dismentalling and checking of 6.6 kV white metal be Details
8Tender for work for emergency replacement, lifting & shifting, O/H and dismantling of 6.6 kV HT motors Details
8Tender for work of maintenance and repairing of fire line protection system Details
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8Wind energy industry seeks better grid use, faster PPAs from SECI Details
8AMPIN Energy Transition commissions 500 MWp wind-solar hybrid project in Rajasthan Details
8India embraces commercial mining and UCG in historic first Details
8India among top coal mine methane emitters in 2025, says IEA report Details
8India’s growing focus on coal gasification amid global energy disruptions Details
8Cabinet to soon approve Rs 37,500 crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects Details
8India's First Green Methanol Plant to be Set Up Details
8Coal India Production Drops Nine Percent in April Amid Regional Slumps Details
8How Solaire Energy's 28-Year Inverter Manufacturing Heritage Is Setting the Standard for India's Solar Sector Details
8Breaking News: Major Developments in Business, Solar Energy, and Tech Details
8SWELECT Energy Systems Commissions 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu for AAI Project Details
8MNRE Updates ALMM List-II Solar PV Cells With Renewsys Entry And Waaree Efficiency Boost Details
8Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 – production and technology at the heart of US solar Details
8Uttar Pradesh Doubles Farmer Compensation for Power Projects Details
8Mapping India’s Energy Transition Details
8Power Sector News Roundup for May 4, 2026 Details
8Power Sector Mutual Funds in Focus: Riding India's Energy Boom or Entering at Peak Valuations Details
8India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies Details
8India’s solar paradox: How sunlight drives peak demand and provides a solution Details
8SECL Coal Supply to Power Sector Rises 8.2% in April Details
8India: Coal stocks at thermal power plants drop 5.31 mnt in Apr'26 as demand outpaces supply Details
8SECL Powers Ahead: Boost in Coal Supply to Energy Sector Details
8Desco Infratech Limited: Pioneering Underground Cable Networks in India's Energy Landscape Details
8Haryana Power Sector Rocked by High-Level Corruption Scandal Details
8Ministry of Power Phases Local Content Norms For HVDC Projects To Boost Domestic Manufacturing Details
8Top Haryana power utility official sacked in Rs 590-crore bank fraud case Details
8India among top coal mine methane emitters in 2025, says IEA report Details
8India’s Battery Energy Storage HSN Code Crisis Explained Details
8Best Battery Sector Stocks in India for 2026 Investment Guide Details
8India’s Coal Consumption Surges Amid Heatwave and Energy Supply Disruptions Details
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Anchor bid at Rs 791 crore drives multi-BoQ strategy shift in large hydro package
May 04:
8A complex multi-BoQ structure has reshaped competitive positioning in a major hydropower EPC tender.
8L1 positions vary across schedules, obscuring the true commercial frontrunner.
8The emerging pricing behaviour points to a strategic shift in how hydro EPC players are structuring bids. Details
8L1 positions vary across schedules, obscuring the true commercial frontrunner.
8The emerging pricing behaviour points to a strategic shift in how hydro EPC players are structuring bids. Details
Aggressive L1 at Rs 85 crore reshapes ash dyke pricing dynamics in large thermal package
May 04:
8A sharply priced L1 at Rs 85 crore has emerged in a major ash dyke civil package, but the real tension lies in the gap above it.
8Competing bids reflect very different assumptions on cost, risk, and execution challenges.
8This divergence could influence pricing strategies in upcoming large thermal plant civil tenders. Details
8Competing bids reflect very different assumptions on cost, risk, and execution challenges.
8This divergence could influence pricing strategies in upcoming large thermal plant civil tenders. Details
Contracting news for the day
May 04:
8Rs 112 crore transformer logistics tender sharpens execution risk pricing in utility operations
A seemingly routine transformer movement package is masking a deeper operational shift. Contractors are being pushed toward tighter tracking, faster turnaround, and stricter accountability frameworks.
8Rs 112 crore lifter hire tender embeds tracking-led control in transformer logistics
A high-value lifter hiring package is moving beyond simple equipment deployment into tightly monitored operations. The scope links transformer movement with GPS tracking, manpower integration, dashboard visibility, and strict billing validation.
8WTP EPC package gets extended bid runway in thermal utility tender
A water treatment EPC package has been pushed deeper into the bidding cycle. The extension sustains bidder interest while keeping core tender conditions unchanged. The finer signals lie in selective adjustments alongside firm positions on key technical and commercial clauses.
8Rs 255 crore GIS package deadline extended again as Transgrid tender tests bidder calibration
A key GIS package under a transmission program has seen another deadline push, giving bidders additional room to refine strategies. The repeated extensions signal a tender that demands careful technical alignment and commercial balancing.
8Multi-node substation package deadline extended as large transmission tender reshapes bidder timelines
A routine deadline extension in a high-capacity, multi-location substation project signals more than just scheduling adjustments. The scale and distributed design are forcing bidders to reassess execution complexity and coordination risks.
8Wind-solar BOO tender gets extended runway as Rs 12 crore security framework shapes bidding strategy
The bid window for a wind-solar BOO package has been pushed further, but the extension is only part of the story. Underlying changes point to tighter commercial conditions around security, commissioning timelines, and tariff safeguards. The real challenge now lies in how developers price phased execution risk under a stricter framework.
8IT consulting tender sees triple deadline extensions on GeM, stretching bidder timelines
A project management consulting tender has seen three deadline extensions within a short span. The move signals more than routine scheduling flexibility in a milestone-driven consulting contract.
vRs 259 crore hydro EPC tender undergoes deeper pre-bid reset before bid opening
A major hydropower electromechanical package has moved beyond a routine deadline extension. The corrigendum trail points to recalibration in qualification norms, security structure, and technical scope. Details
A seemingly routine transformer movement package is masking a deeper operational shift. Contractors are being pushed toward tighter tracking, faster turnaround, and stricter accountability frameworks.
8Rs 112 crore lifter hire tender embeds tracking-led control in transformer logistics
A high-value lifter hiring package is moving beyond simple equipment deployment into tightly monitored operations. The scope links transformer movement with GPS tracking, manpower integration, dashboard visibility, and strict billing validation.
8WTP EPC package gets extended bid runway in thermal utility tender
A water treatment EPC package has been pushed deeper into the bidding cycle. The extension sustains bidder interest while keeping core tender conditions unchanged. The finer signals lie in selective adjustments alongside firm positions on key technical and commercial clauses.
8Rs 255 crore GIS package deadline extended again as Transgrid tender tests bidder calibration
A key GIS package under a transmission program has seen another deadline push, giving bidders additional room to refine strategies. The repeated extensions signal a tender that demands careful technical alignment and commercial balancing.
8Multi-node substation package deadline extended as large transmission tender reshapes bidder timelines
A routine deadline extension in a high-capacity, multi-location substation project signals more than just scheduling adjustments. The scale and distributed design are forcing bidders to reassess execution complexity and coordination risks.
8Wind-solar BOO tender gets extended runway as Rs 12 crore security framework shapes bidding strategy
The bid window for a wind-solar BOO package has been pushed further, but the extension is only part of the story. Underlying changes point to tighter commercial conditions around security, commissioning timelines, and tariff safeguards. The real challenge now lies in how developers price phased execution risk under a stricter framework.
8IT consulting tender sees triple deadline extensions on GeM, stretching bidder timelines
A project management consulting tender has seen three deadline extensions within a short span. The move signals more than routine scheduling flexibility in a milestone-driven consulting contract.
vRs 259 crore hydro EPC tender undergoes deeper pre-bid reset before bid opening
A major hydropower electromechanical package has moved beyond a routine deadline extension. The corrigendum trail points to recalibration in qualification norms, security structure, and technical scope. Details
Daily Power Sector Tenders Excel update
May 04:
8Daily Excel covering new tenders and all published updates including corrigendum, amendment, addendum, clarification and status revisions, along with technical and financial bid opening, evaluation completion and final award actions including AOC and LOA issuance.
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NEWS UPDATE: DEMAND FORECASTING AND SCHEDULING
May 04:
REGIONAL DEMAND FORECASTS
8GRID-INDIA SRLDC forecasts Southern Region demand for 2 May 2026; previous day 30 April MAPE at 2.47%
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC published its demand forecast for 2 May 2026, projecting Southern Region demand in the range of 35,000-65,000 MW across the 24-hour period. The companion chart showing Actual vs Forecast for 30 April 2026 recorded a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 2.47%, reflecting high forecasting accuracy for that day.
8GRID-INDIA SRLDC publishes week-ahead Southern Region demand forecast for 2-8 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published a week-ahead demand forecast for the Southern Region covering 2 May to 8 May 2026. The forecast, used for unit commitment and scheduling, projects Southern Region demand between 45,000 and 65,000 MW across all seven days, accounting for both weekday and weekend demand variations over the forecast week.
8Eastern Region day-ahead forecast MAPE at 11.34% on 1 May 2026; intraday improves to 3.85%
ERLDC's Eastern Regional Forecasting Error report for 1 May 2026 shows a high Day-Ahead MAPE of 11.34% and RMSE of 13.61%, suggesting significant forecasting inaccuracy for that date. However, Intraday forecasting performed much better at MAPE 3.85% and RMSE 6.28%, demonstrating improved accuracy as real-time data was incorporated. Block-level errors were substantial in early morning hours.
8Eastern Region day-ahead MAPE improves sharply to 6.88% on 2 May 2026; intraday MAPE at 1.24%
The Eastern Regional forecasting error report for 2 May 2026 shows significant improvement in Day-Ahead forecasting accuracy with MAPE dropping to 6.88% and RMSE to 8.2% from 11.34% and 13.61% the prior day. Intraday forecasting accuracy was excellent at MAPE 1.24% and RMSE 1.72%, with actual demand closely matching both day-ahead and intraday forecasts across most time blocks.
GENERATOR SCHEDULING (SCUC)
8NLDC SCUC schedule for 2 May 2026; Darlipali at 303 MW (111.4 paise/kWh), NPGC at 965 MW (276 paise/kWh)
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC published the Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) generator schedule for 2 May 2026, featuring 25+ generators. Darlipali was scheduled at 303.04 MW with the lowest ECR of 111.4 paise/kWh, while NPGC (965.54 MW at 276.1 paise) and Barh (552.24 MW at 279.1 paise) featured among the costlier units. Most units cleared SCUC with YES confirmation.
8NLDC SCUC schedule for 3 May 2026; Korba units lead at 861 MW; Barh excluded from SCUC (marked NO)
NLDC's Security Constrained Unit Commitment schedule for 3 May 2026 shows Korba STPS Stage 1 and 2 scheduled at the highest volume of 861.57 MW at ECR 133.8 paise/kWh, and Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 718.14 MW. Notably, Barh Stage 1 (1,002.12 MW at 276.5 paise) was marked SCUC = NO - excluded from the commitment despite its large capacity - while Darlipali ran at 255.44 MW at the cheapest rate of 111.4 paise/kWh.
8NLDC SCUC for 4 May 2026; Sipat STPS Stage 1 tops schedule at 739 MW; NPGC scheduled at 987 MW
NLDC's SCUC generator schedule for 4 May 2026 shows Sipat STPS Stage 1 scheduled at the highest volume among lower-cost units at 739.48 MW (ECR 127.4 paise/kWh). NPGC was committed at 987.76 MW at ECR 276.1 paise/kWh, and Kahalgaon Stage 2 at 472.74 MW at 274.3 paise/kWh. Darlipali maintained its position as cheapest scheduled unit at 268.04 MW and 111.4 paise/kWh. Details
8GRID-INDIA SRLDC forecasts Southern Region demand for 2 May 2026; previous day 30 April MAPE at 2.47%
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC published its demand forecast for 2 May 2026, projecting Southern Region demand in the range of 35,000-65,000 MW across the 24-hour period. The companion chart showing Actual vs Forecast for 30 April 2026 recorded a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 2.47%, reflecting high forecasting accuracy for that day.
8GRID-INDIA SRLDC publishes week-ahead Southern Region demand forecast for 2-8 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published a week-ahead demand forecast for the Southern Region covering 2 May to 8 May 2026. The forecast, used for unit commitment and scheduling, projects Southern Region demand between 45,000 and 65,000 MW across all seven days, accounting for both weekday and weekend demand variations over the forecast week.
8Eastern Region day-ahead forecast MAPE at 11.34% on 1 May 2026; intraday improves to 3.85%
ERLDC's Eastern Regional Forecasting Error report for 1 May 2026 shows a high Day-Ahead MAPE of 11.34% and RMSE of 13.61%, suggesting significant forecasting inaccuracy for that date. However, Intraday forecasting performed much better at MAPE 3.85% and RMSE 6.28%, demonstrating improved accuracy as real-time data was incorporated. Block-level errors were substantial in early morning hours.
8Eastern Region day-ahead MAPE improves sharply to 6.88% on 2 May 2026; intraday MAPE at 1.24%
The Eastern Regional forecasting error report for 2 May 2026 shows significant improvement in Day-Ahead forecasting accuracy with MAPE dropping to 6.88% and RMSE to 8.2% from 11.34% and 13.61% the prior day. Intraday forecasting accuracy was excellent at MAPE 1.24% and RMSE 1.72%, with actual demand closely matching both day-ahead and intraday forecasts across most time blocks.
GENERATOR SCHEDULING (SCUC)
8NLDC SCUC schedule for 2 May 2026; Darlipali at 303 MW (111.4 paise/kWh), NPGC at 965 MW (276 paise/kWh)
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC published the Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) generator schedule for 2 May 2026, featuring 25+ generators. Darlipali was scheduled at 303.04 MW with the lowest ECR of 111.4 paise/kWh, while NPGC (965.54 MW at 276.1 paise) and Barh (552.24 MW at 279.1 paise) featured among the costlier units. Most units cleared SCUC with YES confirmation.
8NLDC SCUC schedule for 3 May 2026; Korba units lead at 861 MW; Barh excluded from SCUC (marked NO)
NLDC's Security Constrained Unit Commitment schedule for 3 May 2026 shows Korba STPS Stage 1 and 2 scheduled at the highest volume of 861.57 MW at ECR 133.8 paise/kWh, and Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 718.14 MW. Notably, Barh Stage 1 (1,002.12 MW at 276.5 paise) was marked SCUC = NO - excluded from the commitment despite its large capacity - while Darlipali ran at 255.44 MW at the cheapest rate of 111.4 paise/kWh.
8NLDC SCUC for 4 May 2026; Sipat STPS Stage 1 tops schedule at 739 MW; NPGC scheduled at 987 MW
NLDC's SCUC generator schedule for 4 May 2026 shows Sipat STPS Stage 1 scheduled at the highest volume among lower-cost units at 739.48 MW (ECR 127.4 paise/kWh). NPGC was committed at 987.76 MW at ECR 276.1 paise/kWh, and Kahalgaon Stage 2 at 472.74 MW at 274.3 paise/kWh. Darlipali maintained its position as cheapest scheduled unit at 268.04 MW and 111.4 paise/kWh. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POWER ALLOCATION AND REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNTS
May 04:
8Ministry of Power allocates 150 MW to Uttarakhand from Western Region pool; WRPC issues revised share tables effective 1 May 2026
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) under the Central Electricity Authority has notified all regional load despatch centres that the Ministry of Power has allocated 150 MW of power to the Government of Uttarakhand from the unallocated pool of the Western Region, effective 1 May 2026 to 30 June 2026. The allocation covers key central sector power plants including KSTPS (2,100 MW installed), VSTPS-I (1,260 MW), VSTPS-II (1,000 MW), KAPP (440 MW), and TAPP 3 and 4 (1,080 MW), with revised percentage shares communicated to all beneficiary states.
8NRPC releases provisional ABT-based regional energy account for April 2026; Dadri TPS achieves 100% PAF, Parbati-III dips to 13.84%
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), Ministry of Power, Government of India has issued the ABT-based Provisional Regional Energy Account (REA) for April 2026 in accordance with CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2024. The REA covers schedule data from NRLDC for the month, including tentative data from April 20 to 30, 2026. Station performance highlights include: Dadri TPS and Unchhahar-III TPS achieving 100% Plant Availability Factor (PAF); Parbati-III recording a low 13.84% PAF; and Singrauli STPS at 87.18% PAF, with entitlement shares distributed across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and other Northern Region states.
8SRPC provisional REA for April 2026; NTPC Kudgi (2,400 MW) and Simhadri Stage-2 (1,000 MW) achieve 100% plant availability factor
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) under the Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power has released the Provisional Regional Energy Account (REA) for April 2026. Key performance highlights show NTPC Kudgi STPS Stage 1 (2,400 MW installed) and NTPC Simhadri STPS Stage 2 (1,000 MW) achieving 100% Plant Availability Factor (PAF), while NTPC RSTPS Stage 1 and 2 (2,100 MW) recorded 98.67% PAF with Plant Load Factor (PLF) at 79.87% during peak hours. NTECL Vallur STPS (1,500 MW) clocked 95.43% PAF, and NLC TS 2 Expansion (500 MW) lagged at 62.81% PAF.
8WRLDC commercial circular ropes in 70+ power entities; Adani, NTPC, Jindal Power among Western grid stakeholders
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) under POSOCO has issued a commercial circular addressed to over 70 power sector stakeholders across India's Western Region, including major generators such as NTPC Ltd., Adani Green Energy, Jindal Power Ltd., Torrent Power Ltd., and KSK Mahanadi Power Co. Ltd. The circular also covers renewable energy majors including NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, KPI Green Energy, and multiple Adani wind-solar entities - reflecting the Western Region's expanding grid of 2x135 MW to 2,375 MW capacity power players in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. Details
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) under the Central Electricity Authority has notified all regional load despatch centres that the Ministry of Power has allocated 150 MW of power to the Government of Uttarakhand from the unallocated pool of the Western Region, effective 1 May 2026 to 30 June 2026. The allocation covers key central sector power plants including KSTPS (2,100 MW installed), VSTPS-I (1,260 MW), VSTPS-II (1,000 MW), KAPP (440 MW), and TAPP 3 and 4 (1,080 MW), with revised percentage shares communicated to all beneficiary states.
8NRPC releases provisional ABT-based regional energy account for April 2026; Dadri TPS achieves 100% PAF, Parbati-III dips to 13.84%
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), Ministry of Power, Government of India has issued the ABT-based Provisional Regional Energy Account (REA) for April 2026 in accordance with CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2024. The REA covers schedule data from NRLDC for the month, including tentative data from April 20 to 30, 2026. Station performance highlights include: Dadri TPS and Unchhahar-III TPS achieving 100% Plant Availability Factor (PAF); Parbati-III recording a low 13.84% PAF; and Singrauli STPS at 87.18% PAF, with entitlement shares distributed across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and other Northern Region states.
8SRPC provisional REA for April 2026; NTPC Kudgi (2,400 MW) and Simhadri Stage-2 (1,000 MW) achieve 100% plant availability factor
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) under the Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power has released the Provisional Regional Energy Account (REA) for April 2026. Key performance highlights show NTPC Kudgi STPS Stage 1 (2,400 MW installed) and NTPC Simhadri STPS Stage 2 (1,000 MW) achieving 100% Plant Availability Factor (PAF), while NTPC RSTPS Stage 1 and 2 (2,100 MW) recorded 98.67% PAF with Plant Load Factor (PLF) at 79.87% during peak hours. NTECL Vallur STPS (1,500 MW) clocked 95.43% PAF, and NLC TS 2 Expansion (500 MW) lagged at 62.81% PAF.
8WRLDC commercial circular ropes in 70+ power entities; Adani, NTPC, Jindal Power among Western grid stakeholders
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) under POSOCO has issued a commercial circular addressed to over 70 power sector stakeholders across India's Western Region, including major generators such as NTPC Ltd., Adani Green Energy, Jindal Power Ltd., Torrent Power Ltd., and KSK Mahanadi Power Co. Ltd. The circular also covers renewable energy majors including NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, KPI Green Energy, and multiple Adani wind-solar entities - reflecting the Western Region's expanding grid of 2x135 MW to 2,375 MW capacity power players in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. Details
NEWS UPDATE: FUEL SUPPLY AND COAL STOCK
May 04:
8CEA daily coal report for 1 May 2026; HPGCL holds 146% normative stock; Rajasthan's Chhabra-II at 50% critical level
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division daily coal stock report for 1 May 2026 shows Haryana's HPGCL holding 1,430,600 tonnes - 146% of normative requirement - across Panipat TPS (167%), Rajiv Gandhi TPS (130%), and Yamuna Nagar TPS (155%). Punjab's PSPCL maintained 129% normative stocks. Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) was in a critical position at only 50% of normative stock requirement.
8CEA coal report for 2 May 2026; HPGCL stocks drop slightly to 1,426,200 tonnes; Chhabra-II moves up to 51%
Central Electricity Authority's daily coal stock report for 2 May 2026 shows HPGCL's total stock declining marginally to 1,426,200 tonnes (146% normative) from 1,430,600 tonnes the prior day. Panipat TPS maintained 167% normative stock. Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) improved slightly from 50% to 51% normative stock. Punjab's PSPCL maintained 129% normative stocks at 994,400 tonnes.
8CEA April 2026 cumulative coal report; Adani Kawai stock at 8 days; Talwandi Sabo holds 27 days stock
Central Electricity Authority's cumulative coal supply status for April 2026 shows Adani Power Limited's Kawai TPP (Rajasthan) at a dangerously low 8 days of coal stock (130,440 tonnes at 31 March vs 491,120 tonnes required). In contrast, Talwandi Sabo TPP (Punjab) maintained 27 days stock (430,910 tonnes). INDIRA GANDHI STPP (Haryana) received 557,850 tonnes against 557,850 required, ending April with 567,900 tonnes at 41 days. Details
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division daily coal stock report for 1 May 2026 shows Haryana's HPGCL holding 1,430,600 tonnes - 146% of normative requirement - across Panipat TPS (167%), Rajiv Gandhi TPS (130%), and Yamuna Nagar TPS (155%). Punjab's PSPCL maintained 129% normative stocks. Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) was in a critical position at only 50% of normative stock requirement.
8CEA coal report for 2 May 2026; HPGCL stocks drop slightly to 1,426,200 tonnes; Chhabra-II moves up to 51%
Central Electricity Authority's daily coal stock report for 2 May 2026 shows HPGCL's total stock declining marginally to 1,426,200 tonnes (146% normative) from 1,430,600 tonnes the prior day. Panipat TPS maintained 167% normative stock. Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) improved slightly from 50% to 51% normative stock. Punjab's PSPCL maintained 129% normative stocks at 994,400 tonnes.
8CEA April 2026 cumulative coal report; Adani Kawai stock at 8 days; Talwandi Sabo holds 27 days stock
Central Electricity Authority's cumulative coal supply status for April 2026 shows Adani Power Limited's Kawai TPP (Rajasthan) at a dangerously low 8 days of coal stock (130,440 tonnes at 31 March vs 491,120 tonnes required). In contrast, Talwandi Sabo TPP (Punjab) maintained 27 days stock (430,910 tonnes). INDIRA GANDHI STPP (Haryana) received 557,850 tonnes against 557,850 required, ending April with 567,900 tonnes at 41 days. Details
NEWS UPDATE: DISTRIBUTION UTILITY PERFORMANCE
May 04:
UGVCL ANNUAL SOP COMPLIANCE
8UGVCL files annual SOP report for FY 2025-26 covering 19 regulatory performa requirements
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), Mehsana submitted its Annual Standard of Performance (SOP) report for FY 2025-26 to the regulator, comprising 19 performa including accident reports (SoP001), safety compliance (SoP002), complaint registers (SoP003), public awareness (SoP004), distribution transformer failure (SoP005), and ATC loss reports. The index sheet maps each performa to its yearly reporting frequency.
8UGVCL reports fatal and non-fatal electrical accidents for full year April 2025 to March 2026 in SoP001
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited submitted its annual Fatal and Non-Fatal Accident Report (Performa SoP001) for FY 2025-26 (April 2025-March 2026). The report documents all electrical accidents occurring in UGVCL's Mehsana service area, forming a key regulatory compliance document filed with the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission as part of its annual Standard of Performance obligations.
8UGVCL files annual distribution transformer failure report for FY 2025-26 under Performa SoP005
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), Mehsana submitted Performa SoP005 reporting all distribution transformer failures during FY 2025-26 (April 2025-March 2026). This annual report captures failure counts, reasons, replacement timelines, and performance statistics for the transformer network within UGVCL's distribution service area, forming part of its mandatory SOP compliance submission to GERC.
8UGVCL documents unauthorised use of electricity cases in Mehsana for FY 2025-26 in SoP018
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) filed Performa SoP018 for FY 2025-26 reporting cases of Unauthorised Use of Electricity (UUE) detected in its Mehsana service area from April 2025 to March 2026. The annual SOP submission to GERC captures detection, assessment, and recovery data across the distribution circle as part of UGVCL's statutory compliance under the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission's SOP framework.
8UGVCL reports electricity theft cases detected in Mehsana for FY 2025-26 in annual SoP019 filing
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited submitted Performa SoP019 for FY 2025-26, documenting electricity theft cases detected in its Mehsana service territory from April 2025 to March 2026. The annual GERC compliance report captures theft detection counts, categories, assessed amounts, and enforcement actions - a key metric for evaluating the effectiveness of UGVCL's anti-theft operations.
DISTRIBUTION FINANCIAL AND ATC PERFORMANCE
8UGVCL Q3 FY 2025-26 power purchase 8,205 MU, T&D loss -0.04%, billing Rs. 5,980 crore
GERC's Standard of Performance report for Q3 FY 2025-26 (October-December 2025) shows total power purchase of 8,205 MU with 8,205 MU units sent out. T&D losses were remarkably negative at -0.04% for the quarter (cumulative 2.43% through Q3), indicating metering discrepancies. Total billed amount was Rs. 5,980.02 crore for Q3 compared to Rs. 6,060.32 crore in Q3 FY 2024-25 - a decline of 1.33%. Details
8UGVCL files annual SOP report for FY 2025-26 covering 19 regulatory performa requirements
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), Mehsana submitted its Annual Standard of Performance (SOP) report for FY 2025-26 to the regulator, comprising 19 performa including accident reports (SoP001), safety compliance (SoP002), complaint registers (SoP003), public awareness (SoP004), distribution transformer failure (SoP005), and ATC loss reports. The index sheet maps each performa to its yearly reporting frequency.
8UGVCL reports fatal and non-fatal electrical accidents for full year April 2025 to March 2026 in SoP001
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited submitted its annual Fatal and Non-Fatal Accident Report (Performa SoP001) for FY 2025-26 (April 2025-March 2026). The report documents all electrical accidents occurring in UGVCL's Mehsana service area, forming a key regulatory compliance document filed with the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission as part of its annual Standard of Performance obligations.
8UGVCL files annual distribution transformer failure report for FY 2025-26 under Performa SoP005
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), Mehsana submitted Performa SoP005 reporting all distribution transformer failures during FY 2025-26 (April 2025-March 2026). This annual report captures failure counts, reasons, replacement timelines, and performance statistics for the transformer network within UGVCL's distribution service area, forming part of its mandatory SOP compliance submission to GERC.
8UGVCL documents unauthorised use of electricity cases in Mehsana for FY 2025-26 in SoP018
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) filed Performa SoP018 for FY 2025-26 reporting cases of Unauthorised Use of Electricity (UUE) detected in its Mehsana service area from April 2025 to March 2026. The annual SOP submission to GERC captures detection, assessment, and recovery data across the distribution circle as part of UGVCL's statutory compliance under the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission's SOP framework.
8UGVCL reports electricity theft cases detected in Mehsana for FY 2025-26 in annual SoP019 filing
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited submitted Performa SoP019 for FY 2025-26, documenting electricity theft cases detected in its Mehsana service territory from April 2025 to March 2026. The annual GERC compliance report captures theft detection counts, categories, assessed amounts, and enforcement actions - a key metric for evaluating the effectiveness of UGVCL's anti-theft operations.
DISTRIBUTION FINANCIAL AND ATC PERFORMANCE
8UGVCL Q3 FY 2025-26 power purchase 8,205 MU, T&D loss -0.04%, billing Rs. 5,980 crore
GERC's Standard of Performance report for Q3 FY 2025-26 (October-December 2025) shows total power purchase of 8,205 MU with 8,205 MU units sent out. T&D losses were remarkably negative at -0.04% for the quarter (cumulative 2.43% through Q3), indicating metering discrepancies. Total billed amount was Rs. 5,980.02 crore for Q3 compared to Rs. 6,060.32 crore in Q3 FY 2024-25 - a decline of 1.33%. Details
NEWS UPDATE: TARIFF FUEL COST AND FINANCIAL FILINGS
May 04:
FUEL AND POWER PURCHASE ADJUSTMENTS
8FPPAS swings from -15.82% in May 2025 to +19.34% in January 2026; March 2026 bills at +16.82%
A detailed Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculation for FY 2025-26 shows significant volatility - from a peak negative of -15.82% in May 2025 and -14.78% in August 2025, to positives of +19.34% in January 2026 and +16.82% in March 2026. The surcharge is computed and billed to consumers monthly under the Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2022 without requiring prior regulatory approval.
8APERC regulation allows automatic monthly FPPCA recovery capped at 40 paise/unit; March 2026 adjustment published
The Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) for March 2026 was published under APERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023, which allows automatic monthly cost pass-through to consumers without regulatory approval, subject to a cap of 40 paise per unit. The FPPCA is computed and recovered by the distribution licensee in the (n+2)th month based on actual variation in fuel and power purchase costs, and trued-up annually.
8Rajasthan Power Generation Company submits FORM-15 for gas fuel charges at GTPS for March 2026
Rajasthan Power Generation Company Limited filed CERC FORM-15 (Part-I) for March 2026, detailing gas fuel data for computation of energy charges at its Gas Turbine Power Station. The filing shows domestic gas supplied at 5,171.670 (000) SCM with total charges of Rs. 24.708 crore, with zero imported gas. The form was submitted to CERC/DERC for regulatory review and energy charge computation.
8Pragati Power Corporation files FORM-15 for 40,079 SCM gas used at Pragati Power Station III in March 2026
Pragati Power Corporation Limited submitted its revised CERC FORM-15 for March 2026, disclosing that Pragati Power Station III consumed 40,079.527 (000) SCM of domestic gas supplied by the gas company, with total gas charges amounting to Rs. 115.165 crore. No imported gas was used. Zero transportation charges were recorded for the month.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES TO STOCK EXCHANGES
8HVPNL discloses Q3 FY 2025-26 financial results to BSE under SEBI Regulation 52
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) filed its Q3 FY 2025-26 (October-December 2025) financial results disclosure with BSE Ltd. (Dalal Street, Mumbai) in compliance with Regulation 52 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was made by HVPNL's Senior Accounts Officer/Funds from the company's registered office at Shakti Bhawan, Panchkula.
8HVPNL reports no related party transactions for Q4 FY 2025-26 under SEBI Regulation 23(9)
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited submitted a disclosure to BSE Ltd. confirming that there were no related party transactions in respect of its Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, in compliance with Regulation 23(9) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The document was signed by HVPNL's Senior Accounts Officer/Funds. Details
8FPPAS swings from -15.82% in May 2025 to +19.34% in January 2026; March 2026 bills at +16.82%
A detailed Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculation for FY 2025-26 shows significant volatility - from a peak negative of -15.82% in May 2025 and -14.78% in August 2025, to positives of +19.34% in January 2026 and +16.82% in March 2026. The surcharge is computed and billed to consumers monthly under the Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2022 without requiring prior regulatory approval.
8APERC regulation allows automatic monthly FPPCA recovery capped at 40 paise/unit; March 2026 adjustment published
The Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) for March 2026 was published under APERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023, which allows automatic monthly cost pass-through to consumers without regulatory approval, subject to a cap of 40 paise per unit. The FPPCA is computed and recovered by the distribution licensee in the (n+2)th month based on actual variation in fuel and power purchase costs, and trued-up annually.
8Rajasthan Power Generation Company submits FORM-15 for gas fuel charges at GTPS for March 2026
Rajasthan Power Generation Company Limited filed CERC FORM-15 (Part-I) for March 2026, detailing gas fuel data for computation of energy charges at its Gas Turbine Power Station. The filing shows domestic gas supplied at 5,171.670 (000) SCM with total charges of Rs. 24.708 crore, with zero imported gas. The form was submitted to CERC/DERC for regulatory review and energy charge computation.
8Pragati Power Corporation files FORM-15 for 40,079 SCM gas used at Pragati Power Station III in March 2026
Pragati Power Corporation Limited submitted its revised CERC FORM-15 for March 2026, disclosing that Pragati Power Station III consumed 40,079.527 (000) SCM of domestic gas supplied by the gas company, with total gas charges amounting to Rs. 115.165 crore. No imported gas was used. Zero transportation charges were recorded for the month.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES TO STOCK EXCHANGES
8HVPNL discloses Q3 FY 2025-26 financial results to BSE under SEBI Regulation 52
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) filed its Q3 FY 2025-26 (October-December 2025) financial results disclosure with BSE Ltd. (Dalal Street, Mumbai) in compliance with Regulation 52 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was made by HVPNL's Senior Accounts Officer/Funds from the company's registered office at Shakti Bhawan, Panchkula.
8HVPNL reports no related party transactions for Q4 FY 2025-26 under SEBI Regulation 23(9)
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited submitted a disclosure to BSE Ltd. confirming that there were no related party transactions in respect of its Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, in compliance with Regulation 23(9) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The document was signed by HVPNL's Senior Accounts Officer/Funds. Details
NEWS UPDATE: REGULATORY ORDERS AND COMMISSION FILINGS
May 04:
CERC ORDERS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
8CERC schedules public hearing on 13 May 2026 to revise congestion charge rate in real-time inter-state transmission
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued a public notice dated 1 May 2026 announcing a public hearing on 13 May 2026 (online video conferencing at 2:30 PM) regarding its proposal to revise the rate and applicability of congestion charges in real-time inter-state transmission of electricity, pursuant to its Order dated 13 March 2026 in suo-moto Petition No. 1/SM/2026. Invitees include all state governments, LDCs, utilities, CPSUs, transmission/distribution licensees, exchanges, and NGOs.
8CERC sets public hearing on 19 May 2026 for compensation charges procedure under GNA Regulations 2022
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued notice dated 1 May 2026 scheduling a public hearing on 19 May 2026 at 3:00 PM (online) for Petition No. 5/SM/2026 - regarding the procedure for levying compensation charges for permitting additional time to achieve milestones under CERC's Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) to ISTS Regulations, 2022. The draft order was issued on 15 April 2026 with comments invited until 30 April 2026.
8GRID-INDIA sets all-India ISTS transmission loss at 3.41% for week of 4-10 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre revised the Applicable Transmission Loss for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) to 3.41% for the week of 4-10 May 2026. The calculation is based on previous week's SEM data: total injection into ISTS was 18,958.03 MU and total drawal was 18,337.99 MU, with 784.17 MU attributed to projects covered under CERC Regulation 13.
8CEA notifies Meters Amendment Regulations 2026 in Gazette on 1 April 2026 under Electricity Act Section 177
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) published the Installation and Operation of Meters (Amendment) Regulations 2026 in the Extraordinary Gazette of India (No. 233) on 1 April 2026 (Chaitra 11, 1948 Saka). Issued under Section 177(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Rule 3 sub-rule (2) of the Electricity Rules 2005, the amendments were finalised after inviting stakeholder comments by 23 January 2026.
STATE COMMISSION ORDERS
8Telangana ERC issues SLDC charges order for FY 2026-27 and true-up for FY 2024-25 for TGTRANSCO
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its Order dated 28 March 2026, approving the revised Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and SLDC charges for FY 2026-27 for Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO), along with the true-up for FY 2024-25. The order, made under TERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023, followed TGTRANSCO's petition and applies to state load despatch centre operations.
8Telangana ERC issues transmission tariff order for FY 2026-27 and true-up for FY 2024-25 for TGTRANSCO
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its Order dated 28 March 2026, approving Revised Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Transmission Tariffs for FY 2026-27 for Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO), along with the true-up for FY 2024-25. The order was made under TERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023 and covers TGTRANSCO's complete transmission tariff framework for the new financial year.
8Chhattisgarh SERC approves revision to CSPDCL's internal load management procedure on 29 April 2026
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) passed an Order in P. No. 45 of 2024 on 29 April 2026, approving Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited's (CSPDCL) petition to revise the Load Management Procedure in Chapter-02 of the Internal Operating Procedure for Chhattisgarh State Grid. The procedure governs load relief actions during power supply shortfalls to maintain grid stability.
8Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission issues order for reporting obligations under Electricity Act Sections 135-138
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) issued an order dated 1 May 2026 in Case 2398/2026 implementing RERC notification from 15 April 2026 regarding compliance obligations under Sections 135-138 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The order directs licensees to report cases of electricity theft (Section 135), abstraction (Section 136), and related violations, with reporting cycles of 30 days as per the regulations effective from 1 February 2021.
8Meghalaya SERC orders hearing on Pioneer Carbide vs MePDCL non-compliance case; petitioner is ferro-alloy maker
The Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MSERC) issued an Order in Case No. 1 of 2026 on 1 May 2026, in a petition filed by Pioneer Carbide Private Limited - a ferro-alloy manufacturer in Byrnihat, Meghalaya - against Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) for non-compliance with the Commission's earlier order dated 9 February 2026 in Case No. 5 of 2025. Details
8CERC schedules public hearing on 13 May 2026 to revise congestion charge rate in real-time inter-state transmission
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued a public notice dated 1 May 2026 announcing a public hearing on 13 May 2026 (online video conferencing at 2:30 PM) regarding its proposal to revise the rate and applicability of congestion charges in real-time inter-state transmission of electricity, pursuant to its Order dated 13 March 2026 in suo-moto Petition No. 1/SM/2026. Invitees include all state governments, LDCs, utilities, CPSUs, transmission/distribution licensees, exchanges, and NGOs.
8CERC sets public hearing on 19 May 2026 for compensation charges procedure under GNA Regulations 2022
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued notice dated 1 May 2026 scheduling a public hearing on 19 May 2026 at 3:00 PM (online) for Petition No. 5/SM/2026 - regarding the procedure for levying compensation charges for permitting additional time to achieve milestones under CERC's Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) to ISTS Regulations, 2022. The draft order was issued on 15 April 2026 with comments invited until 30 April 2026.
8GRID-INDIA sets all-India ISTS transmission loss at 3.41% for week of 4-10 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre revised the Applicable Transmission Loss for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) to 3.41% for the week of 4-10 May 2026. The calculation is based on previous week's SEM data: total injection into ISTS was 18,958.03 MU and total drawal was 18,337.99 MU, with 784.17 MU attributed to projects covered under CERC Regulation 13.
8CEA notifies Meters Amendment Regulations 2026 in Gazette on 1 April 2026 under Electricity Act Section 177
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) published the Installation and Operation of Meters (Amendment) Regulations 2026 in the Extraordinary Gazette of India (No. 233) on 1 April 2026 (Chaitra 11, 1948 Saka). Issued under Section 177(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Rule 3 sub-rule (2) of the Electricity Rules 2005, the amendments were finalised after inviting stakeholder comments by 23 January 2026.
STATE COMMISSION ORDERS
8Telangana ERC issues SLDC charges order for FY 2026-27 and true-up for FY 2024-25 for TGTRANSCO
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its Order dated 28 March 2026, approving the revised Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and SLDC charges for FY 2026-27 for Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO), along with the true-up for FY 2024-25. The order, made under TERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023, followed TGTRANSCO's petition and applies to state load despatch centre operations.
8Telangana ERC issues transmission tariff order for FY 2026-27 and true-up for FY 2024-25 for TGTRANSCO
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its Order dated 28 March 2026, approving Revised Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Transmission Tariffs for FY 2026-27 for Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO), along with the true-up for FY 2024-25. The order was made under TERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023 and covers TGTRANSCO's complete transmission tariff framework for the new financial year.
8Chhattisgarh SERC approves revision to CSPDCL's internal load management procedure on 29 April 2026
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) passed an Order in P. No. 45 of 2024 on 29 April 2026, approving Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited's (CSPDCL) petition to revise the Load Management Procedure in Chapter-02 of the Internal Operating Procedure for Chhattisgarh State Grid. The procedure governs load relief actions during power supply shortfalls to maintain grid stability.
8Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission issues order for reporting obligations under Electricity Act Sections 135-138
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) issued an order dated 1 May 2026 in Case 2398/2026 implementing RERC notification from 15 April 2026 regarding compliance obligations under Sections 135-138 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The order directs licensees to report cases of electricity theft (Section 135), abstraction (Section 136), and related violations, with reporting cycles of 30 days as per the regulations effective from 1 February 2021.
8Meghalaya SERC orders hearing on Pioneer Carbide vs MePDCL non-compliance case; petitioner is ferro-alloy maker
The Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MSERC) issued an Order in Case No. 1 of 2026 on 1 May 2026, in a petition filed by Pioneer Carbide Private Limited - a ferro-alloy manufacturer in Byrnihat, Meghalaya - against Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) for non-compliance with the Commission's earlier order dated 9 February 2026 in Case No. 5 of 2025. Details
NEWS UPDATE: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND VRE INTEGRATION
May 04:
VRE PENETRATION AND SOLAR PEAKS
8India's renewable grid peaks at 37.88%; NLDC logs record-breaking solar hours on 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA)'s National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) reported that on 2 May 2026, India's Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) - wind plus solar - contributed 37.88% of total demand met during solar hours (06:00-18:00 hrs), with solar generation hitting a staggering 65,708 MW at 14:52 hrs. The all-time peak VRE generation stands at 90,189 MW recorded on 27 April 2026, while maximum VRE penetration touched 40.96% on 5 March 2026, signalling India's clean energy surge is accelerating.
8Solar hits 76,373 MW at 11:13 hrs; NLDC REMC report shows VRE penetration surges to 40.22% on 1 May 2026
India's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) reported that on 1 May 2026, maximum solar generation reached 76,373 MW at 11:13 hrs, while combined VRE (wind + solar) peaked at 87,606 MW at 14:17 hrs - accounting for 40.22% of demand met. During solar hours, solar energy contributed 25.98% and wind 7.16% of demand met. The Western Region alone monitored 58,086 MW of available VRE capacity, while total pan-India monitored VRE capacity stood at 162,397 MW installed across wind (53,542 MW) and solar (108,856 MW) resources.
8VRE touches 38.40% of India's demand met; NLDC REMC reports 75,946 MW solar peak and 86,190 MW combined VRE high on 30 April 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) recorded that on 30 April 2026, maximum solar generation reached 75,946 MW at 11:20 hrs, and combined Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) peaked at 86,190 MW at 14:08 hrs - meeting 38.40% of national demand. During non-solar hours, wind alone contributed 6.56% to demand met (14,377 MW). The Southern Region reported installed VRE capacity of 58,059 MW (wind 24,533 MW + solar 33,527 MW), while total pan-India generation was logged at 233,942 MW during solar hours.
8WBERC approves tariff for CESC Limited's 600 MW wind-solar hybrid power procurement under 25-year PPA
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) on 30 April 2026 adopted tariff in Case No. OA-558/25-26 under Sections 63 and 86(1)(b) and (e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for CESC Limited's long-term procurement of 600 MW power from Wind-Solar Hybrid (WSH) projects on a Build-Own-Operate basis for 25 years. CESC had issued the tender on 26 November 2025, through the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) Guidelines dated 21 August 2023 issued by the Ministry of Power, with a Bid Evaluation Committee formed on 25 November 2025 and prior Commission approval dated 17 December 2025. Details
8India's renewable grid peaks at 37.88%; NLDC logs record-breaking solar hours on 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA)'s National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) reported that on 2 May 2026, India's Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) - wind plus solar - contributed 37.88% of total demand met during solar hours (06:00-18:00 hrs), with solar generation hitting a staggering 65,708 MW at 14:52 hrs. The all-time peak VRE generation stands at 90,189 MW recorded on 27 April 2026, while maximum VRE penetration touched 40.96% on 5 March 2026, signalling India's clean energy surge is accelerating.
8Solar hits 76,373 MW at 11:13 hrs; NLDC REMC report shows VRE penetration surges to 40.22% on 1 May 2026
India's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) reported that on 1 May 2026, maximum solar generation reached 76,373 MW at 11:13 hrs, while combined VRE (wind + solar) peaked at 87,606 MW at 14:17 hrs - accounting for 40.22% of demand met. During solar hours, solar energy contributed 25.98% and wind 7.16% of demand met. The Western Region alone monitored 58,086 MW of available VRE capacity, while total pan-India monitored VRE capacity stood at 162,397 MW installed across wind (53,542 MW) and solar (108,856 MW) resources.
8VRE touches 38.40% of India's demand met; NLDC REMC reports 75,946 MW solar peak and 86,190 MW combined VRE high on 30 April 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) recorded that on 30 April 2026, maximum solar generation reached 75,946 MW at 11:20 hrs, and combined Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) peaked at 86,190 MW at 14:08 hrs - meeting 38.40% of national demand. During non-solar hours, wind alone contributed 6.56% to demand met (14,377 MW). The Southern Region reported installed VRE capacity of 58,059 MW (wind 24,533 MW + solar 33,527 MW), while total pan-India generation was logged at 233,942 MW during solar hours.
8WBERC approves tariff for CESC Limited's 600 MW wind-solar hybrid power procurement under 25-year PPA
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) on 30 April 2026 adopted tariff in Case No. OA-558/25-26 under Sections 63 and 86(1)(b) and (e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for CESC Limited's long-term procurement of 600 MW power from Wind-Solar Hybrid (WSH) projects on a Build-Own-Operate basis for 25 years. CESC had issued the tender on 26 November 2025, through the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) Guidelines dated 21 August 2023 issued by the Ministry of Power, with a Bid Evaluation Committee formed on 25 November 2025 and prior Commission approval dated 17 December 2025. Details
NEWS UPDATE: SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND VOLTAGE COMPLIANCE
May 04:
ATC AND CORRIDOR VIOLATIONS
8ER-NR corridor shows 21.88% ATC violation on 1 May 2026; all other corridors clear
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 1 May 2026 shows the ER-NR transmission corridor violated ATC limits for 21 blocks (5.25 hours, 21.88%) - while WR-NR, NEW-SR, Import of NR, and NER Import corridors recorded zero violations. The ER-NR corridor also showed N-1 criteria violation for 7 blocks (7.29%). All major 765 KV and 400 KV substations maintained voltage within IEGC limits.
8ER-NR corridor ATC violation rises to 25% on 2 May 2026; Import of NR also violated for 4 blocks
Grid Controller of India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 2 May 2026 shows ER-NR corridor ATC violations increasing to 24 blocks (6.00 hours, 25.00%) compared to 21.88% the prior day. Additionally, the Import of NR corridor was violated for 4 blocks (1.00 hour, 4.17%) - a new violation compared to 1 May. ER-NR N-1 violations also remained high at 23.96%.
8ER-NR corridor ATC violations drop sharply to 6.25% on 3 May 2026 (Sunday); N-1 violations clear completely
Grid Controller of India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 3 May 2026 shows a significant improvement in grid reliability - ER-NR corridor ATC violations fell to just 6 blocks (1.50 hours, 6.25%), down from 25% on 2 May and 21.88% on 1 May. All N-1 criteria violations cleared completely to 0% for all corridors. Voltage levels across all monitored substations stayed within IEGC bands on this Sunday.
8SRLDC Bengaluru reports zero ATC and N-1 violations across all Southern transmission corridors on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC (POSOCO), Bengaluru System Reliability Indices report for 1 May 2026 shows perfect reliability - zero ATC (Available Transfer Capability) violations and zero N-1 criteria violations in both the S1 to S2 and S3 and Import of S3 corridors. Violation counts, hours, and percentages were all 0, confirming stable southern grid operation throughout the entire 24-hour period.
8NERLDC Shillong reports zero TTC violations across all NER corridors on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern RLDC (Shillong) System Reliability Report for 1 May 2026 shows zero TTC (Total Transfer Capability) violations across all North Eastern inter-regional and intra-regional corridors - NER-Arunachal, NER-Assam, NER-Manipur, NER-Meghalaya, NER-Mizoram, NER-Nagaland, NER-Tripura - with 0.00% violation time and appropriate utility intimations confirming full grid reliability on the day.
VOLTAGE DEVIATION AND SUBSTATION COMPLIANCE
8All Eastern Region 765 KV and 400 KV substations maintain 100% voltage within IEGC band on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC), Kolkata's Voltage Deviation Index (VDI) report for 1 May 2026 shows all monitored 765 KV substations - Ranchi New (782.28 kV avg), Angul (774.96 kV avg), Gaya (761.80 kV avg), Jharsuguda (782.19 kV avg), Sasaram (762.73 kV avg), and Darlipally (775.84 kV avg) - maintaining 100% of time within IEGC band with zero violations.
8All 400 KV NER substations maintain 100% voltage compliance on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern RLDC Shillong daily voltage deviation report for 1 May 2026 shows all monitored 400 KV nodes - including AZARA (Assam, avg 404 kV), BALIPARA (403 kV), BONGAIGAON (407 kV), BYRNIHAT-Meghalaya (408 kV), IMPHAL-Manipur (402 kV), and PALATANA-Tripura - maintaining 100% voltage within the 380-420 kV IEGC band with zero violations.
8NER's 400 KV substations show perfect voltage compliance again on 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's NERLDC Shillong daily voltage deviation report for 2 May 2026 confirms all 400 KV NER substations - AZARA (avg 404 kV), BALIPARA (404 kV), BISWANATH CHARIALI (405 kV), BONGAIGAON (405 kV), BYRNIHAT-Meghalaya (409 kV), and IMPHAL-Manipur (402 kV) - remained 100% within the 380-420 kV IEGC band throughout the 24-hour period with zero voltage deviation violations.
ANGULAR SPREAD AND GRID STABILITY
8GRID-INDIA publishes all-India angular spread chart w.r.t. Vindhyachal for 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited published the All-India Angular Spread profile for 1 May 2026, showing real-time angular deviation of key grid nodes - including Alipurduar, Bhachau, Balipara, Bongaigaon, Chandrapur, Durgapur, Gazuwaka, Hosur, Kalwa, Kolar, Kota, Korba, Kozikode, Moga, Purnea, Silchar, Talcher, Thrissur, Unnao, and Vindhyachal - referenced against Vindhyachal, tracking grid angle stability across all 24 hours.
8GRID-INDIA tracks pan-India grid angular spread referenced to Vindhyachal for 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's angular spread monitoring for 2 May 2026 tracked 21 grid nodes across the country - including Agra, Bhachau, Chandrapur, Durgapur, Hosur, Kolar, Korba, and Thrissur - referenced to Vindhyachal. Spreads were captured over all 24 hours, providing critical data for inter-regional power flow monitoring and transmission security assessment. Details
8ER-NR corridor shows 21.88% ATC violation on 1 May 2026; all other corridors clear
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 1 May 2026 shows the ER-NR transmission corridor violated ATC limits for 21 blocks (5.25 hours, 21.88%) - while WR-NR, NEW-SR, Import of NR, and NER Import corridors recorded zero violations. The ER-NR corridor also showed N-1 criteria violation for 7 blocks (7.29%). All major 765 KV and 400 KV substations maintained voltage within IEGC limits.
8ER-NR corridor ATC violation rises to 25% on 2 May 2026; Import of NR also violated for 4 blocks
Grid Controller of India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 2 May 2026 shows ER-NR corridor ATC violations increasing to 24 blocks (6.00 hours, 25.00%) compared to 21.88% the prior day. Additionally, the Import of NR corridor was violated for 4 blocks (1.00 hour, 4.17%) - a new violation compared to 1 May. ER-NR N-1 violations also remained high at 23.96%.
8ER-NR corridor ATC violations drop sharply to 6.25% on 3 May 2026 (Sunday); N-1 violations clear completely
Grid Controller of India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 3 May 2026 shows a significant improvement in grid reliability - ER-NR corridor ATC violations fell to just 6 blocks (1.50 hours, 6.25%), down from 25% on 2 May and 21.88% on 1 May. All N-1 criteria violations cleared completely to 0% for all corridors. Voltage levels across all monitored substations stayed within IEGC bands on this Sunday.
8SRLDC Bengaluru reports zero ATC and N-1 violations across all Southern transmission corridors on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC (POSOCO), Bengaluru System Reliability Indices report for 1 May 2026 shows perfect reliability - zero ATC (Available Transfer Capability) violations and zero N-1 criteria violations in both the S1 to S2 and S3 and Import of S3 corridors. Violation counts, hours, and percentages were all 0, confirming stable southern grid operation throughout the entire 24-hour period.
8NERLDC Shillong reports zero TTC violations across all NER corridors on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern RLDC (Shillong) System Reliability Report for 1 May 2026 shows zero TTC (Total Transfer Capability) violations across all North Eastern inter-regional and intra-regional corridors - NER-Arunachal, NER-Assam, NER-Manipur, NER-Meghalaya, NER-Mizoram, NER-Nagaland, NER-Tripura - with 0.00% violation time and appropriate utility intimations confirming full grid reliability on the day.
VOLTAGE DEVIATION AND SUBSTATION COMPLIANCE
8All Eastern Region 765 KV and 400 KV substations maintain 100% voltage within IEGC band on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC), Kolkata's Voltage Deviation Index (VDI) report for 1 May 2026 shows all monitored 765 KV substations - Ranchi New (782.28 kV avg), Angul (774.96 kV avg), Gaya (761.80 kV avg), Jharsuguda (782.19 kV avg), Sasaram (762.73 kV avg), and Darlipally (775.84 kV avg) - maintaining 100% of time within IEGC band with zero violations.
8All 400 KV NER substations maintain 100% voltage compliance on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern RLDC Shillong daily voltage deviation report for 1 May 2026 shows all monitored 400 KV nodes - including AZARA (Assam, avg 404 kV), BALIPARA (403 kV), BONGAIGAON (407 kV), BYRNIHAT-Meghalaya (408 kV), IMPHAL-Manipur (402 kV), and PALATANA-Tripura - maintaining 100% voltage within the 380-420 kV IEGC band with zero violations.
8NER's 400 KV substations show perfect voltage compliance again on 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's NERLDC Shillong daily voltage deviation report for 2 May 2026 confirms all 400 KV NER substations - AZARA (avg 404 kV), BALIPARA (404 kV), BISWANATH CHARIALI (405 kV), BONGAIGAON (405 kV), BYRNIHAT-Meghalaya (409 kV), and IMPHAL-Manipur (402 kV) - remained 100% within the 380-420 kV IEGC band throughout the 24-hour period with zero voltage deviation violations.
ANGULAR SPREAD AND GRID STABILITY
8GRID-INDIA publishes all-India angular spread chart w.r.t. Vindhyachal for 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited published the All-India Angular Spread profile for 1 May 2026, showing real-time angular deviation of key grid nodes - including Alipurduar, Bhachau, Balipara, Bongaigaon, Chandrapur, Durgapur, Gazuwaka, Hosur, Kalwa, Kolar, Kota, Korba, Kozikode, Moga, Purnea, Silchar, Talcher, Thrissur, Unnao, and Vindhyachal - referenced against Vindhyachal, tracking grid angle stability across all 24 hours.
8GRID-INDIA tracks pan-India grid angular spread referenced to Vindhyachal for 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's angular spread monitoring for 2 May 2026 tracked 21 grid nodes across the country - including Agra, Bhachau, Chandrapur, Durgapur, Hosur, Kolar, Korba, and Thrissur - referenced to Vindhyachal. Spreads were captured over all 24 hours, providing critical data for inter-regional power flow monitoring and transmission security assessment. Details
NEWS UPDATE: TRANSMISSION LINE OUTAGES AND FAULTS
May 04:
FORCED OUTAGES AND LINE TRIPS
86 transmission lines tripped on 1 May 2026 across South India; TANTRANSCO, APTRANSCO and POWERGRID lines hit
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre recorded 6 forced outages on 1 May 2026, including a 765 KV POWERGRID line between Kurnool and Cuddapah that tripped on overvoltage, and APTRANSCO's 400 KV Gudiwada-Sattenpally line that remained down for over 6.5 hours due to R-N fault.
811 transmission lines tripped across South on 2 May 2026; POWERGRID's HVDC Pugalur-Arasur lines also hit
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC forced outage report for 2 May 2026 records 11 transmission line trips. Most notably, two POWERGRID 400 KV HVDC Pugalur-Arasur lines (Arasur-1 and Arasur-2) tripped within a minute of each other at 16:26 and 16:27 due to R-N and B-N faults respectively. TANTRANSCO's 230 KV Arasur_PG-Arasur-1 line remained out for over 8 hours.
88+ lines trip across Southern Region on 3 May 2026; TGTRANSCO's Malkaram-Suryapet double-circuit hit
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC forced outage report for 3 May 2026 records multiple faults including both circuits of TGTRANSCO's 400 KV Malkaram-Suryapet line tripping within 25 minutes of each other due to Y-N and B-N faults. APTRANSCO's 220 KV Kothagudem TPS-Tiruvuru-1 line operated SOTF, and POWERGRID's 400 KV Alamathy line also tripped on R-N fault.
LONG-PENDING PLANNED TRANSMISSION OUTAGES
8Multiple long-pending planned outages continue on Southern transmission network on 1 May 2026; some since March 2023
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC transmission outage report for 1 May 2026 reveals several long-duration planned outages - two POWERGRID 400 KV Ramagundam-Telangana STPP lines have been under outage since 24 March 2023, and APTRANSCO's 400 KV GMR-Vemagiri line has been out since January 2024. POWERGRID's 230 KV Bhavani-Kanchipuram line has awaited SCADA/RTU upgradation completion since May 2025.
8Persistent planned outages on Southern grid continue through 3 May 2026; POWERGRID lines out since 2023
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC transmission outage report for 3 May 2026 shows the same ongoing long-duration outages, with POWERGRID's two Ramagundam-Telangana STPP 400 KV lines remaining unavailable since March 2023. APTRANSCO's 400 KV GVK-Vemagiri lines (both circuits) continue under outage dating from May 2024, and the 132 KV APTRANSCO Aswaroapet-Narsapuram line has been out since May 2025 for CT replacement.
8Wardha-Warora POWERGRID 400 KV line out since 2018 due to ferroresonance issue
Power System Operation Corporation Limited's Western RLDC transmission line outage report for 1 May 2026 reveals the POWERGRID (PGCIL) 400 KV Wardha-Warora line has been under outage since 4 May 2018 - originally taken for LILO work, later kept out due to ferroresonance reported by PGCIL. A Champa 400 KV Bus Sectionalizer Bay has been open since September 2021 for fault level control, per POWERGRID-WR1 (PGCIL) instructions.
8Multiple Bus Sectionalizer Bays and ICTs long out across Western Region; POSOCO WRLDC reports persistent outages on 3 May 2026
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO)'s Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) transmission outage status for 3 May 2026 reveals additional fact: multiple Bus Sectionalizer Bays at CHAMPA (400 KV and 765 KV) and DHARAMJAYGARH (765 KV) have remained open since September-June 2021-22 for fault level control. The DEEPNAGAR 400 KV Bus Reactor and DGEN ICT-3 (400/220 KV) have also been out since August 2023 and March 2023 respectively.
8GRID-INDIA compiles 3-day transmission element outage report for 1-3 May 2026 across India
Grid Controller of India Limited compiled a comprehensive Transmission Element Outage Report spanning 1 to 3 May 2026, documenting all planned and forced outages of transmission lines, transformers, bus sections, and other transmission elements across India's inter-state and intra-regional transmission network. The 3-day consolidated report captures element names, voltage levels, owners, outage and revival dates/times, reasons, and expected revival information. Details
86 transmission lines tripped on 1 May 2026 across South India; TANTRANSCO, APTRANSCO and POWERGRID lines hit
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre recorded 6 forced outages on 1 May 2026, including a 765 KV POWERGRID line between Kurnool and Cuddapah that tripped on overvoltage, and APTRANSCO's 400 KV Gudiwada-Sattenpally line that remained down for over 6.5 hours due to R-N fault.
811 transmission lines tripped across South on 2 May 2026; POWERGRID's HVDC Pugalur-Arasur lines also hit
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC forced outage report for 2 May 2026 records 11 transmission line trips. Most notably, two POWERGRID 400 KV HVDC Pugalur-Arasur lines (Arasur-1 and Arasur-2) tripped within a minute of each other at 16:26 and 16:27 due to R-N and B-N faults respectively. TANTRANSCO's 230 KV Arasur_PG-Arasur-1 line remained out for over 8 hours.
88+ lines trip across Southern Region on 3 May 2026; TGTRANSCO's Malkaram-Suryapet double-circuit hit
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC forced outage report for 3 May 2026 records multiple faults including both circuits of TGTRANSCO's 400 KV Malkaram-Suryapet line tripping within 25 minutes of each other due to Y-N and B-N faults. APTRANSCO's 220 KV Kothagudem TPS-Tiruvuru-1 line operated SOTF, and POWERGRID's 400 KV Alamathy line also tripped on R-N fault.
LONG-PENDING PLANNED TRANSMISSION OUTAGES
8Multiple long-pending planned outages continue on Southern transmission network on 1 May 2026; some since March 2023
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC transmission outage report for 1 May 2026 reveals several long-duration planned outages - two POWERGRID 400 KV Ramagundam-Telangana STPP lines have been under outage since 24 March 2023, and APTRANSCO's 400 KV GMR-Vemagiri line has been out since January 2024. POWERGRID's 230 KV Bhavani-Kanchipuram line has awaited SCADA/RTU upgradation completion since May 2025.
8Persistent planned outages on Southern grid continue through 3 May 2026; POWERGRID lines out since 2023
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC transmission outage report for 3 May 2026 shows the same ongoing long-duration outages, with POWERGRID's two Ramagundam-Telangana STPP 400 KV lines remaining unavailable since March 2023. APTRANSCO's 400 KV GVK-Vemagiri lines (both circuits) continue under outage dating from May 2024, and the 132 KV APTRANSCO Aswaroapet-Narsapuram line has been out since May 2025 for CT replacement.
8Wardha-Warora POWERGRID 400 KV line out since 2018 due to ferroresonance issue
Power System Operation Corporation Limited's Western RLDC transmission line outage report for 1 May 2026 reveals the POWERGRID (PGCIL) 400 KV Wardha-Warora line has been under outage since 4 May 2018 - originally taken for LILO work, later kept out due to ferroresonance reported by PGCIL. A Champa 400 KV Bus Sectionalizer Bay has been open since September 2021 for fault level control, per POWERGRID-WR1 (PGCIL) instructions.
8Multiple Bus Sectionalizer Bays and ICTs long out across Western Region; POSOCO WRLDC reports persistent outages on 3 May 2026
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO)'s Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) transmission outage status for 3 May 2026 reveals additional fact: multiple Bus Sectionalizer Bays at CHAMPA (400 KV and 765 KV) and DHARAMJAYGARH (765 KV) have remained open since September-June 2021-22 for fault level control. The DEEPNAGAR 400 KV Bus Reactor and DGEN ICT-3 (400/220 KV) have also been out since August 2023 and March 2023 respectively.
8GRID-INDIA compiles 3-day transmission element outage report for 1-3 May 2026 across India
Grid Controller of India Limited compiled a comprehensive Transmission Element Outage Report spanning 1 to 3 May 2026, documenting all planned and forced outages of transmission lines, transformers, bus sections, and other transmission elements across India's inter-state and intra-regional transmission network. The 3-day consolidated report captures element names, voltage levels, owners, outage and revival dates/times, reasons, and expected revival information. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GENERATION AND THERMAL UNIT OUTAGES
May 04:
MAJOR THERMAL UNIT TRIPS AND OUTAGES
87 thermal units tripped in Southern Region on 1 May 2026; YADADRI 800 MW and VIJAYAWADA 800 MW hit by boiler tube leakage
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC reservoir and thermal outage report for 1 May 2026 lists 7 thermal unit failures. YADADRI Unit-2 (800 MW) and VIJAYAWADA TPS Unit-8 (800 MW) both tripped due to boiler tube leakage, while ST-CMS (250 MW) went down due to slack conveyor problem. The Srisailam reservoir stood at level 249.36 with energy 57.57 MU.
8VIJAYAWADA TPS 800 MW unit restored on 3 May after 3-day boiler outage; UPCL trips on flame failure
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC reservoir and thermal outage report for 2 May 2026 shows VIJAYAWADA TPS Unit-8 (800 MW) was finally revived on 3 May at 03:09 after tripping on 1 May due to boiler tube leakage. A fresh outage occurred at UPCL Unit-1 (600 MW) which tripped at 16:28 due to flame failure before being restored by 19:30. Mettur reservoir stood at level 750.10.
8Multiple RE-driven reserve shutdowns hit Southern thermal plants on 3 May 2026; YADADRI Unit-1 trips on coal feed issue
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC thermal and reservoir report for 3 May 2026 records six thermal outages, including reserve shutdowns at NTPC Ramagundam Units 4 (500 MW) and 1 (200 MW), NLC's Neyveli TS II Units 3 (210 MW) and 5 (210 MW) to accommodate renewable energy. YADADRI Unit-1 (800 MW) tripped at 20:03 due to a coal feeding problem. Mettur reservoir touched 750.00 level.
83,720 MW under forced outage in Central Sector on 3 May 2026; NTPC, PVUNL, JSWEUL units hit by technical failures
India's national Generation Outage Report for 3 May 2026 shows 3,720 MW under forced outage in the Central Sector, including PVUNL's 800 MW Unit 1 in Jharkhand (instrument air failure), JSWEUL's 350 MW Unit 2 in Odisha (APH-B support bearing problem), NTPC's 200 MW Unit 3 at FSTPP (West Bengal) due to excitation system failure, and NTPC's 660 MW Unit 2 at North Karanpura (high turbine vibration). Additionally, six units of TEESTA STG III HEP in Sikkim (TUL, 200 MW each) remain on extended outage since the cloudburst of 4 October 2023.
8Western Region's 660 MW Sasan UMPP unit under annual overhaul, DGEN's 800 MW on reserve shutdown on 3 May 2026
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO)'s Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) reported multiple unit outages on 3 May 2026. Key planned outages include Sasan UMPP (660 MW Unit 2, Madhya Pradesh) under Annual Overhaul since 1 April 2026 with revival expected 15 May 2026; KSK Mahanadi's 600 MW Unit 2 on Reserve Shutdown; and Gandhar NTPC's Units GT1 (144.3 MW), GT2 (144.3 MW), GT3 (144.3 MW) and ST (224.5 MW) under Reserve Shutdown.
PLANNED AND LONG-TERM UNIT OUTAGES
8LANCO, NTPC, NPCIL units under planned outage on 1 May 2026; KAIGA nuclear unit out until September 2026
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generating unit outage report for 1 May 2026 lists 9 central sector units under planned outage with a combined capacity of 1,748 MW, including NPCIL's KAIGA STG1 (220 MW) out since March 2025 until September 2026, and MAPS Tamil Nadu (220 MW) under maintenance since January 2018. Four LANCO (LKPPL ST3) units remain under NCLT proceedings since 2016.
8METTUR TPS unit shuts down for RE power accommodation on 2 May 2026; central sector outage capacity at 1,748 MW
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generating unit outage report for 2 May 2026 shows TNPGCL's Mettur TPS Unit-1 (210 MW) placed under reserve shutdown to accommodate renewable energy power. The central sector continued to carry 1,748 MW under planned outage including LANCO's LKPPL and NPCIL's KAIGA and MAPS units, while TGGENCO's Srisailam LBPH Unit-2 (150 MW) remained under annual maintenance.
8Eastern Region records 210 MW central sector planned outage and multiple OHPC hydro unit outages on 1 May 2026
The Eastern Regional NPMC Generation Outage report for 1 May 2026 shows NTPC's KHSTPP Unit-4 (210 MW, Coal, Bihar) under planned outage - initially tripped on boiler tube leakage and later placed under Reserve Shutdown. OHPC's Balimela HPS units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) remain under long-term repair since January 2025 until July 2026, along with Hirakud/Burla HPS Units 4 and 5 under annual maintenance.
8Eastern Region's 210 MW KHSTPP outage continues on 2 May 2026; OHPC Hirakud units 4 and 5 still under annual maintenance
The Eastern Regional NPMC Generation Outage report for 2 May 2026 shows NTPC's KHSTPP Unit-4 (210 MW, Bihar) continued under reserve shutdown, revival now subject to increase in demand. OHPC's Balimela HPS Units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) remain under long-term maintenance until July 2026, while Burla HPS/Hirakud Units 4 (32 MW) and 5 (43.65 MW) are under annual maintenance until May 2026.
8GRID-INDIA compiles 3-day generating unit outage summary for 1-3 May 2026 across all regions
Grid Controller of India Limited compiled a consolidated Generating Unit Outage Report covering the three-day period from 1 to 3 May 2026, listing all planned and forced outages of generating units across India's central and state sectors. The report captures unit name, location, owner, capacity, reason for outage, outage date/time, and expected revival dates for all units that went out of service during the 1-3 May 2026 window. Details
87 thermal units tripped in Southern Region on 1 May 2026; YADADRI 800 MW and VIJAYAWADA 800 MW hit by boiler tube leakage
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC reservoir and thermal outage report for 1 May 2026 lists 7 thermal unit failures. YADADRI Unit-2 (800 MW) and VIJAYAWADA TPS Unit-8 (800 MW) both tripped due to boiler tube leakage, while ST-CMS (250 MW) went down due to slack conveyor problem. The Srisailam reservoir stood at level 249.36 with energy 57.57 MU.
8VIJAYAWADA TPS 800 MW unit restored on 3 May after 3-day boiler outage; UPCL trips on flame failure
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC reservoir and thermal outage report for 2 May 2026 shows VIJAYAWADA TPS Unit-8 (800 MW) was finally revived on 3 May at 03:09 after tripping on 1 May due to boiler tube leakage. A fresh outage occurred at UPCL Unit-1 (600 MW) which tripped at 16:28 due to flame failure before being restored by 19:30. Mettur reservoir stood at level 750.10.
8Multiple RE-driven reserve shutdowns hit Southern thermal plants on 3 May 2026; YADADRI Unit-1 trips on coal feed issue
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC thermal and reservoir report for 3 May 2026 records six thermal outages, including reserve shutdowns at NTPC Ramagundam Units 4 (500 MW) and 1 (200 MW), NLC's Neyveli TS II Units 3 (210 MW) and 5 (210 MW) to accommodate renewable energy. YADADRI Unit-1 (800 MW) tripped at 20:03 due to a coal feeding problem. Mettur reservoir touched 750.00 level.
83,720 MW under forced outage in Central Sector on 3 May 2026; NTPC, PVUNL, JSWEUL units hit by technical failures
India's national Generation Outage Report for 3 May 2026 shows 3,720 MW under forced outage in the Central Sector, including PVUNL's 800 MW Unit 1 in Jharkhand (instrument air failure), JSWEUL's 350 MW Unit 2 in Odisha (APH-B support bearing problem), NTPC's 200 MW Unit 3 at FSTPP (West Bengal) due to excitation system failure, and NTPC's 660 MW Unit 2 at North Karanpura (high turbine vibration). Additionally, six units of TEESTA STG III HEP in Sikkim (TUL, 200 MW each) remain on extended outage since the cloudburst of 4 October 2023.
8Western Region's 660 MW Sasan UMPP unit under annual overhaul, DGEN's 800 MW on reserve shutdown on 3 May 2026
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO)'s Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) reported multiple unit outages on 3 May 2026. Key planned outages include Sasan UMPP (660 MW Unit 2, Madhya Pradesh) under Annual Overhaul since 1 April 2026 with revival expected 15 May 2026; KSK Mahanadi's 600 MW Unit 2 on Reserve Shutdown; and Gandhar NTPC's Units GT1 (144.3 MW), GT2 (144.3 MW), GT3 (144.3 MW) and ST (224.5 MW) under Reserve Shutdown.
PLANNED AND LONG-TERM UNIT OUTAGES
8LANCO, NTPC, NPCIL units under planned outage on 1 May 2026; KAIGA nuclear unit out until September 2026
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generating unit outage report for 1 May 2026 lists 9 central sector units under planned outage with a combined capacity of 1,748 MW, including NPCIL's KAIGA STG1 (220 MW) out since March 2025 until September 2026, and MAPS Tamil Nadu (220 MW) under maintenance since January 2018. Four LANCO (LKPPL ST3) units remain under NCLT proceedings since 2016.
8METTUR TPS unit shuts down for RE power accommodation on 2 May 2026; central sector outage capacity at 1,748 MW
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generating unit outage report for 2 May 2026 shows TNPGCL's Mettur TPS Unit-1 (210 MW) placed under reserve shutdown to accommodate renewable energy power. The central sector continued to carry 1,748 MW under planned outage including LANCO's LKPPL and NPCIL's KAIGA and MAPS units, while TGGENCO's Srisailam LBPH Unit-2 (150 MW) remained under annual maintenance.
8Eastern Region records 210 MW central sector planned outage and multiple OHPC hydro unit outages on 1 May 2026
The Eastern Regional NPMC Generation Outage report for 1 May 2026 shows NTPC's KHSTPP Unit-4 (210 MW, Coal, Bihar) under planned outage - initially tripped on boiler tube leakage and later placed under Reserve Shutdown. OHPC's Balimela HPS units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) remain under long-term repair since January 2025 until July 2026, along with Hirakud/Burla HPS Units 4 and 5 under annual maintenance.
8Eastern Region's 210 MW KHSTPP outage continues on 2 May 2026; OHPC Hirakud units 4 and 5 still under annual maintenance
The Eastern Regional NPMC Generation Outage report for 2 May 2026 shows NTPC's KHSTPP Unit-4 (210 MW, Bihar) continued under reserve shutdown, revival now subject to increase in demand. OHPC's Balimela HPS Units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) remain under long-term maintenance until July 2026, while Burla HPS/Hirakud Units 4 (32 MW) and 5 (43.65 MW) are under annual maintenance until May 2026.
8GRID-INDIA compiles 3-day generating unit outage summary for 1-3 May 2026 across all regions
Grid Controller of India Limited compiled a consolidated Generating Unit Outage Report covering the three-day period from 1 to 3 May 2026, listing all planned and forced outages of generating units across India's central and state sectors. The report captures unit name, location, owner, capacity, reason for outage, outage date/time, and expected revival dates for all units that went out of service during the 1-3 May 2026 window. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GRID FREQUENCY AND DEVIATION
May 04:
NATIONAL FREQUENCY PROFILE
8National grid frequency averages 49.999 Hz on 1 May 2026; excursions outside band for 6 hours 45 minutes
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre published the all-India frequency profile for 1 May 2026 (Friday). Average frequency was 49.999 Hz with a Frequency Variation Index of 0.0751 and mileage of 46.4. Frequency remained outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 6 hours 45 minutes, with a peak of 50.388 Hz at 08:02 and minimum of 49.694 Hz at 09:17 - based on BALIPARA station's 8,640 samples.
8National grid frequency improves to 50.014 Hz average on 2 May 2026; IEGC band violation drops to 5.49 hours
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 2 May 2026 (Saturday) shows improved grid discipline with an average frequency of 50.014 Hz and Frequency Variation Index of 0.0429, significantly better than the previous day. The grid remained outside the IEGC 49.9-50.05 Hz band for 5 hours 29 minutes 30 seconds. Maximum frequency was 50.362 Hz at 18:03 and minimum 49.779 Hz at 22:19.
8Grid frequency spikes to 50.419 Hz and dips to 49.672 Hz on 3 May 2026; 6.92 hours outside IEGC band
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 3 May 2026 (Sunday) records a maximum frequency of 50.419 Hz at 08:14 and a minimum dip to 49.672 Hz at 07:08 - a notable 0.747 Hz intra-day spread. Average frequency stood at 50.011 Hz with FVI of 0.0822 and mileage of 48.5. Frequency was outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 6 hours 55 minutes 30 seconds.
REGIONAL FREQUENCY DEVIATION
8Southern grid frequency stays near 49.999 Hz on 1 May 2026; 28.125% of time outside IEGC band
The Southern Region recorded an average grid frequency of 49.999 Hz with a standard deviation of 0.087 on 1 May 2026. Frequency remained outside the IEGC band (49.9-50.05 Hz) for 28.125% of the day - equivalent to 6.75 hours - with a maximum spike to 50.388 Hz at 08:02 and a minimum dip to 49.694 Hz at 09:17.
8Southern grid frequency improves to 50.014 Hz average on 2 May 2026; time outside IEGC band falls to 22.88%
Grid frequency in the Southern region improved on 2 May 2026 with an average of 50.014 Hz and standard deviation of 0.064, better than the previous day. Frequency remained outside the IEGC band for 22.882% of the day (5.49 hours), with a peak of 50.362 Hz at 18:03 and a low of 49.779 Hz at 22:19. The Frequency Deviation Index also improved to 0.041.
8NERLDC Shillong reports grid frequency outside IEGC band for 28.12% of time (6.75 hours) on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NERLDC), Shillong reported that grid frequency on 1 May 2026 remained below 49.9 Hz for 9.31% of the day and above 50.05 Hz for 18.82% - totalling 28.12% outside the IEGC band for 6.75 hours. The daily Frequency Deviation Index was recorded with maximum 50.39 Hz, minimum 49.69 Hz, and average 50.00 Hz.
8NERLDC Shillong reports frequency stays within IEGC band for 77.12% of day on 2 May 2026; FDI improves
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s NERLDC Shillong recorded improved frequency discipline on 2 May 2026 - frequency was within the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 77.12% of the day, with only 22.88% outside (5.49 hours). Maximum frequency was 50.36 Hz and minimum 49.78 Hz with an average of 50.01 Hz - better than both 1 May and 30 April 2026 readings. Details
8National grid frequency averages 49.999 Hz on 1 May 2026; excursions outside band for 6 hours 45 minutes
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre published the all-India frequency profile for 1 May 2026 (Friday). Average frequency was 49.999 Hz with a Frequency Variation Index of 0.0751 and mileage of 46.4. Frequency remained outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 6 hours 45 minutes, with a peak of 50.388 Hz at 08:02 and minimum of 49.694 Hz at 09:17 - based on BALIPARA station's 8,640 samples.
8National grid frequency improves to 50.014 Hz average on 2 May 2026; IEGC band violation drops to 5.49 hours
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 2 May 2026 (Saturday) shows improved grid discipline with an average frequency of 50.014 Hz and Frequency Variation Index of 0.0429, significantly better than the previous day. The grid remained outside the IEGC 49.9-50.05 Hz band for 5 hours 29 minutes 30 seconds. Maximum frequency was 50.362 Hz at 18:03 and minimum 49.779 Hz at 22:19.
8Grid frequency spikes to 50.419 Hz and dips to 49.672 Hz on 3 May 2026; 6.92 hours outside IEGC band
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 3 May 2026 (Sunday) records a maximum frequency of 50.419 Hz at 08:14 and a minimum dip to 49.672 Hz at 07:08 - a notable 0.747 Hz intra-day spread. Average frequency stood at 50.011 Hz with FVI of 0.0822 and mileage of 48.5. Frequency was outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 6 hours 55 minutes 30 seconds.
REGIONAL FREQUENCY DEVIATION
8Southern grid frequency stays near 49.999 Hz on 1 May 2026; 28.125% of time outside IEGC band
The Southern Region recorded an average grid frequency of 49.999 Hz with a standard deviation of 0.087 on 1 May 2026. Frequency remained outside the IEGC band (49.9-50.05 Hz) for 28.125% of the day - equivalent to 6.75 hours - with a maximum spike to 50.388 Hz at 08:02 and a minimum dip to 49.694 Hz at 09:17.
8Southern grid frequency improves to 50.014 Hz average on 2 May 2026; time outside IEGC band falls to 22.88%
Grid frequency in the Southern region improved on 2 May 2026 with an average of 50.014 Hz and standard deviation of 0.064, better than the previous day. Frequency remained outside the IEGC band for 22.882% of the day (5.49 hours), with a peak of 50.362 Hz at 18:03 and a low of 49.779 Hz at 22:19. The Frequency Deviation Index also improved to 0.041.
8NERLDC Shillong reports grid frequency outside IEGC band for 28.12% of time (6.75 hours) on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NERLDC), Shillong reported that grid frequency on 1 May 2026 remained below 49.9 Hz for 9.31% of the day and above 50.05 Hz for 18.82% - totalling 28.12% outside the IEGC band for 6.75 hours. The daily Frequency Deviation Index was recorded with maximum 50.39 Hz, minimum 49.69 Hz, and average 50.00 Hz.
8NERLDC Shillong reports frequency stays within IEGC band for 77.12% of day on 2 May 2026; FDI improves
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s NERLDC Shillong recorded improved frequency discipline on 2 May 2026 - frequency was within the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 77.12% of the day, with only 22.88% outside (5.49 hours). Maximum frequency was 50.36 Hz and minimum 49.78 Hz with an average of 50.01 Hz - better than both 1 May and 30 April 2026 readings. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GRID OPERATIONS AND POWER SUPPLY POSITION
May 04:
ALL-INDIA AND NATIONAL GRID PERFORMANCE
8India powers through 3 May 2026 without a single MW of shortage; NLDC PSP report shows 216,101 MW peak and 4,797 MU energy met
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) confirmed zero power shortage across all five regions on 3 May 2026. India's maximum demand met during the day reached 216,101 MW at 00:08 hrs, with total energy met at 4,797 MU. The Western Region led with 1,604 MU energy met and a peak demand of 70,514 MW, followed by Northern Region at 1,314 MU. Solar generation contributed 547 MU nationally, while hydro contributed 383 MU and wind 425 MU. Grid frequency remained healthy with 71.15% of the day spent in the 49.9-50.05 Hz band.
8GRID-INDIA's NLDC issues daily PSP report covering all 5 regional LDCs for 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) at New Delhi issued its daily Power Supply Position (PSP) report for 1 May 2026 under IEGE-C 2023 provisions, circulating it to all five Regional Load Despatch Centres - ERLDC Kolkata, NRLDC New Delhi, WRLDC Mumbai, NERLDC Shillong, and SRLDC Bangalore - for system monitoring and scheduling reference.
8GRID-INDIA NLDC dispatches daily PSP report to all regional despatch centres for 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre issued its daily Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026, circulating grid status data to all five Regional Load Despatch Centres under the IEGE-C 2023 framework. The report was addressed to Executive Directors at ERLDC Kolkata, NRLDC New Delhi, WRLDC Mumbai, NERLDC Shillong, and SRLDC Bangalore.
8NLDC's day-ahead demand forecast misses by 4.7%, real-time error slashed to 1%; GRID-INDIA reports 29 April 2026 forecasting data
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) released its daily demand forecasting error report for 29 April 2026, showing a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 4.7% for day-ahead demand met forecasts and 4.7% for energy consumption forecasts. However, the real-time forecast showed sharp improvement - real-time demand met error was just 1.0% and real-time energy error a mere 0.4%, highlighting the NLDC's increasingly precise intraday grid balancing capabilities as per Article 31.2(i) of the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) 2023.
SOUTHERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Southern Region meets 52,084 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; Tamil Nadu tops at 400.52 MU
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 1 May 2026 shows full demand fulfilment - 52,084 MW at evening peak (20:00) and 51,355 MW at off-peak (03:00), both with zero shortage. Tamil Nadu led all states with 400.52 MU availability, while the total southern region day energy stood at 1,284.82 MU with no deficit recorded.
8Southern Region records 55,206 MW peak demand on 2 May 2026, up 6% from previous day; total energy 1,368.74 MU
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026 shows demand rising sharply - evening peak reached 55,206 MW with zero shortage, up from 52,084 MW the prior day. Total regional day energy stood at 1,368.74 MU, with Karnataka posting the highest intraday surplus and Tamil Nadu meeting the largest absolute demand at 420.70 MU.
8Southern Region demand falls to 51,021 MW on 3 May 2026 (Sunday); 1,282.74 MU day energy, zero shortage
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 3 May 2026 (a Sunday) shows lower demand of 51,021 MW at evening peak and 51,710 MW at off-peak, both met fully with zero shortage. Total day energy was 1,282.74 MU. Tamil Nadu remained the largest consumer at 385.62 MU, while Karnataka recorded a marginal generation deficit of 1.98 MU versus schedule.
8Andhra Pradesh meets 9,683 MW demand on 1 May 2026; Krishnapatnam generates 871 MW, Greenko pumps 438 MW
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern RLDC daily generation report shows Andhra Pradesh meeting a demand of 9,683 MW on 1 May 2026. Krishnapatnam thermal station generated 871 MW (net 801 MW), while Greenko's pumped storage units pumped 438 MW. JINDAL Power's Simhapuri Unit contributed 264 MW gross generation with a net of 236 MW.
8Andhra Pradesh powers 10,500 MW demand on 2 May 2026; Krishnapatnam generates 913 MW, Greenko pumps 526 MW
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generation report for 2 May 2026 shows Andhra Pradesh meeting a demand of 10,500 MW, up from 9,683 MW the previous day. Krishnapatnam station hit 913 MW gross generation (846 MW net), and Greenko's pumped storage units delivered 526 MW total. JINDAL Power's Simhapuri contributed 280 MW gross output.
WESTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Western Region meets 66,694 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; day energy 1,603.5 MU
Grid Controller of India's Western RLDC daily operation report for 1 May 2026 records the region meeting a massive 66,694 MW evening peak demand with zero shortage, and 66,604 MW at off-peak - also with no deficit. Total Western Region day energy stood at 1,603.5 MU. All states in the Western Region met their demand requirements fully, with frequency maintained at 50.07 Hz at peak and 50.01 Hz at off-peak.
8Western Region peak demand reaches 66,792 MW on 2 May 2026; day energy 1,643.8 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Western RLDC daily operation report for 2 May 2026 shows Western Region evening peak demand rising to 66,792 MW with zero shortage, and off-peak demand of 65,982 MW - both met fully. Total day energy increased to 1,643.8 MU. Peak frequency was 50.11 Hz and off-peak 50.03 Hz, both within IEGC limits, confirming stable grid operation across the Western Region throughout the day.
8Western Region clocks 67,103 MW evening peak with zero shortage; Maharashtra leads with 640.8 MU consumption on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) reported that the Western Region met 67,103 MW during evening peak at 20:00 hrs on 3 May 2026, with zero power shortage across all states. Total day energy met in the Western Region reached 1,603.5 MU. Maharashtra was the largest consumer at 640.8 MU, followed by Gujarat at 470 MU and Madhya Pradesh at 270.7 MU. Gujarat also contributed 101 MU of wind and 77.4 MU of solar generation.
NORTHERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Northern Region meets 67,406 MW peak on 1 May 2026; UP leads with 417.66 MU, total day energy 1,370 MU
Grid Controller of India's Northern RLDC daily operation report for 1 May 2026 shows the region meeting a 67,406 MW evening peak and 51,256 MW off-peak demand - both with zero shortage. Uttar Pradesh led consumption at 417.66 MU, followed by Rajasthan at 291.01 MU. Total day energy was 1,370 MU. Haryana and Delhi showed the highest drawals vs scheduled deficit at -5.06 MU and -1.63 MU respectively.
8Northern Region meets 68,070 MW peak on 2 May 2026; J&K records 80 MW shortage; total energy 1,468 MU
Grid Controller of India's Northern RLDC daily report for 2 May 2026 shows evening peak demand at 68,070 MW met with 80 MW shortage - the only deficit recorded in the north for this period - while off-peak was fully met at 57,632 MW. J&K/Ladakh recorded a shortage of 0.08 MU. Total day energy stood at 1,468 MU. UP consumed the most at 481.59 MU, and Rajasthan at 283.95 MU.
8Northern Region powers 65,188 MW peak demand with zero shortage; Uttar Pradesh tops at 461.3 MU on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC) reported a smooth power supply day on 3 May 2026, with 65,188 MW demand met during evening peak at 20:00 hrs - zero shortage recorded. Total day energy met for the Northern Region was 1,314 MU. Uttar Pradesh was the highest consumer at 461.3 MU with maximum demand of 24,036 MW at peak; Rajasthan consumed 275.88 MU, Haryana 177.2 MU, and Punjab 158.55 MU.
EASTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Eastern Region meets 23,444 MW peak and 489.23 MU day energy with zero shortage on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported full demand fulfilment for 1 May 2026 - evening peak of 23,444 MW and off-peak of 18,590 MW met with zero shortage. Total day energy stood at 489.23 MU. West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar were the largest consumers, with DVC recording a surplus of 63.25 MU against its generation output of 91.27 MU.
8Eastern Region peak demand rises to 24,312 MW on 2 May 2026; day energy 507.97 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Eastern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026 shows evening peak demand rising to 24,312 MW from 23,444 MW the previous day. Off-peak demand stood at 19,544 MW, both met with zero shortage. Total day energy was 507.97 MU. Odisha posted the largest deviation of -4.32 MU, while Bihar showed a marginal surplus of 0.84 MU against its scheduled drawals.
8Eastern Region meets 25,925 MW evening peak demand with zero shortage; ERLDC logs 547.71 MU day energy on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) reported that on 3 May 2026, Eastern Region met 25,925 MW during the 20:00 hrs evening peak with zero shortage. Total day energy met was 547.71 MU, led by West Bengal's consumption of 187.72 MU, followed by Odisha at 125.78 MU and Bihar at 123.33 MU. West Bengal registered the highest maximum demand at 9,534 MW at 22:31 hrs, while Odisha peaked at 6,222 MW at 15:37 hrs.
NORTH EASTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8North East Region meets 2,588 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; total day energy 47.74 MU
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 1 May 2026 shows the region meeting its evening peak demand of 2,588 MW with zero shortage, and off-peak demand of 1,636 MW. Total regional day energy was 47.74 MU. Among states, Assam drew the most at 28.25 MU while Tripura showed a notable deficit of 0.63 MU against its net scheduled drawal.
8North Eastern Region power supply position reported for 2 May 2026 by GRID-INDIA NERLDC
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre issued its daily operation report covering power supply position in the North Eastern Region for 2 May 2026, tracking demand met, shortages, regional availability, and state-wise generation and drawal data for all 7 NER states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. Details
8India powers through 3 May 2026 without a single MW of shortage; NLDC PSP report shows 216,101 MW peak and 4,797 MU energy met
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) confirmed zero power shortage across all five regions on 3 May 2026. India's maximum demand met during the day reached 216,101 MW at 00:08 hrs, with total energy met at 4,797 MU. The Western Region led with 1,604 MU energy met and a peak demand of 70,514 MW, followed by Northern Region at 1,314 MU. Solar generation contributed 547 MU nationally, while hydro contributed 383 MU and wind 425 MU. Grid frequency remained healthy with 71.15% of the day spent in the 49.9-50.05 Hz band.
8GRID-INDIA's NLDC issues daily PSP report covering all 5 regional LDCs for 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) at New Delhi issued its daily Power Supply Position (PSP) report for 1 May 2026 under IEGE-C 2023 provisions, circulating it to all five Regional Load Despatch Centres - ERLDC Kolkata, NRLDC New Delhi, WRLDC Mumbai, NERLDC Shillong, and SRLDC Bangalore - for system monitoring and scheduling reference.
8GRID-INDIA NLDC dispatches daily PSP report to all regional despatch centres for 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre issued its daily Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026, circulating grid status data to all five Regional Load Despatch Centres under the IEGE-C 2023 framework. The report was addressed to Executive Directors at ERLDC Kolkata, NRLDC New Delhi, WRLDC Mumbai, NERLDC Shillong, and SRLDC Bangalore.
8NLDC's day-ahead demand forecast misses by 4.7%, real-time error slashed to 1%; GRID-INDIA reports 29 April 2026 forecasting data
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) released its daily demand forecasting error report for 29 April 2026, showing a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 4.7% for day-ahead demand met forecasts and 4.7% for energy consumption forecasts. However, the real-time forecast showed sharp improvement - real-time demand met error was just 1.0% and real-time energy error a mere 0.4%, highlighting the NLDC's increasingly precise intraday grid balancing capabilities as per Article 31.2(i) of the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) 2023.
SOUTHERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Southern Region meets 52,084 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; Tamil Nadu tops at 400.52 MU
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 1 May 2026 shows full demand fulfilment - 52,084 MW at evening peak (20:00) and 51,355 MW at off-peak (03:00), both with zero shortage. Tamil Nadu led all states with 400.52 MU availability, while the total southern region day energy stood at 1,284.82 MU with no deficit recorded.
8Southern Region records 55,206 MW peak demand on 2 May 2026, up 6% from previous day; total energy 1,368.74 MU
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026 shows demand rising sharply - evening peak reached 55,206 MW with zero shortage, up from 52,084 MW the prior day. Total regional day energy stood at 1,368.74 MU, with Karnataka posting the highest intraday surplus and Tamil Nadu meeting the largest absolute demand at 420.70 MU.
8Southern Region demand falls to 51,021 MW on 3 May 2026 (Sunday); 1,282.74 MU day energy, zero shortage
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 3 May 2026 (a Sunday) shows lower demand of 51,021 MW at evening peak and 51,710 MW at off-peak, both met fully with zero shortage. Total day energy was 1,282.74 MU. Tamil Nadu remained the largest consumer at 385.62 MU, while Karnataka recorded a marginal generation deficit of 1.98 MU versus schedule.
8Andhra Pradesh meets 9,683 MW demand on 1 May 2026; Krishnapatnam generates 871 MW, Greenko pumps 438 MW
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern RLDC daily generation report shows Andhra Pradesh meeting a demand of 9,683 MW on 1 May 2026. Krishnapatnam thermal station generated 871 MW (net 801 MW), while Greenko's pumped storage units pumped 438 MW. JINDAL Power's Simhapuri Unit contributed 264 MW gross generation with a net of 236 MW.
8Andhra Pradesh powers 10,500 MW demand on 2 May 2026; Krishnapatnam generates 913 MW, Greenko pumps 526 MW
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generation report for 2 May 2026 shows Andhra Pradesh meeting a demand of 10,500 MW, up from 9,683 MW the previous day. Krishnapatnam station hit 913 MW gross generation (846 MW net), and Greenko's pumped storage units delivered 526 MW total. JINDAL Power's Simhapuri contributed 280 MW gross output.
WESTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Western Region meets 66,694 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; day energy 1,603.5 MU
Grid Controller of India's Western RLDC daily operation report for 1 May 2026 records the region meeting a massive 66,694 MW evening peak demand with zero shortage, and 66,604 MW at off-peak - also with no deficit. Total Western Region day energy stood at 1,603.5 MU. All states in the Western Region met their demand requirements fully, with frequency maintained at 50.07 Hz at peak and 50.01 Hz at off-peak.
8Western Region peak demand reaches 66,792 MW on 2 May 2026; day energy 1,643.8 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Western RLDC daily operation report for 2 May 2026 shows Western Region evening peak demand rising to 66,792 MW with zero shortage, and off-peak demand of 65,982 MW - both met fully. Total day energy increased to 1,643.8 MU. Peak frequency was 50.11 Hz and off-peak 50.03 Hz, both within IEGC limits, confirming stable grid operation across the Western Region throughout the day.
8Western Region clocks 67,103 MW evening peak with zero shortage; Maharashtra leads with 640.8 MU consumption on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) reported that the Western Region met 67,103 MW during evening peak at 20:00 hrs on 3 May 2026, with zero power shortage across all states. Total day energy met in the Western Region reached 1,603.5 MU. Maharashtra was the largest consumer at 640.8 MU, followed by Gujarat at 470 MU and Madhya Pradesh at 270.7 MU. Gujarat also contributed 101 MU of wind and 77.4 MU of solar generation.
NORTHERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Northern Region meets 67,406 MW peak on 1 May 2026; UP leads with 417.66 MU, total day energy 1,370 MU
Grid Controller of India's Northern RLDC daily operation report for 1 May 2026 shows the region meeting a 67,406 MW evening peak and 51,256 MW off-peak demand - both with zero shortage. Uttar Pradesh led consumption at 417.66 MU, followed by Rajasthan at 291.01 MU. Total day energy was 1,370 MU. Haryana and Delhi showed the highest drawals vs scheduled deficit at -5.06 MU and -1.63 MU respectively.
8Northern Region meets 68,070 MW peak on 2 May 2026; J&K records 80 MW shortage; total energy 1,468 MU
Grid Controller of India's Northern RLDC daily report for 2 May 2026 shows evening peak demand at 68,070 MW met with 80 MW shortage - the only deficit recorded in the north for this period - while off-peak was fully met at 57,632 MW. J&K/Ladakh recorded a shortage of 0.08 MU. Total day energy stood at 1,468 MU. UP consumed the most at 481.59 MU, and Rajasthan at 283.95 MU.
8Northern Region powers 65,188 MW peak demand with zero shortage; Uttar Pradesh tops at 461.3 MU on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC) reported a smooth power supply day on 3 May 2026, with 65,188 MW demand met during evening peak at 20:00 hrs - zero shortage recorded. Total day energy met for the Northern Region was 1,314 MU. Uttar Pradesh was the highest consumer at 461.3 MU with maximum demand of 24,036 MW at peak; Rajasthan consumed 275.88 MU, Haryana 177.2 MU, and Punjab 158.55 MU.
EASTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Eastern Region meets 23,444 MW peak and 489.23 MU day energy with zero shortage on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported full demand fulfilment for 1 May 2026 - evening peak of 23,444 MW and off-peak of 18,590 MW met with zero shortage. Total day energy stood at 489.23 MU. West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar were the largest consumers, with DVC recording a surplus of 63.25 MU against its generation output of 91.27 MU.
8Eastern Region peak demand rises to 24,312 MW on 2 May 2026; day energy 507.97 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Eastern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026 shows evening peak demand rising to 24,312 MW from 23,444 MW the previous day. Off-peak demand stood at 19,544 MW, both met with zero shortage. Total day energy was 507.97 MU. Odisha posted the largest deviation of -4.32 MU, while Bihar showed a marginal surplus of 0.84 MU against its scheduled drawals.
8Eastern Region meets 25,925 MW evening peak demand with zero shortage; ERLDC logs 547.71 MU day energy on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) reported that on 3 May 2026, Eastern Region met 25,925 MW during the 20:00 hrs evening peak with zero shortage. Total day energy met was 547.71 MU, led by West Bengal's consumption of 187.72 MU, followed by Odisha at 125.78 MU and Bihar at 123.33 MU. West Bengal registered the highest maximum demand at 9,534 MW at 22:31 hrs, while Odisha peaked at 6,222 MW at 15:37 hrs.
NORTH EASTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8North East Region meets 2,588 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; total day energy 47.74 MU
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 1 May 2026 shows the region meeting its evening peak demand of 2,588 MW with zero shortage, and off-peak demand of 1,636 MW. Total regional day energy was 47.74 MU. Among states, Assam drew the most at 28.25 MU while Tripura showed a notable deficit of 0.63 MU against its net scheduled drawal.
8North Eastern Region power supply position reported for 2 May 2026 by GRID-INDIA NERLDC
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre issued its daily operation report covering power supply position in the North Eastern Region for 2 May 2026, tracking demand met, shortages, regional availability, and state-wise generation and drawal data for all 7 NER states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. Details
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8HVPNL seeks officer volunteers for deputation at BBMB Dehar Power House by 12 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) issued Memo No. Ch-246/GS-2-2021 on 1 May 2026, inviting engineering cadre officers (SEs, EEs, AEs/AEEs) to submit consent for deputation at BBMB's Dehar Power House, Slapper by 12 May 2026. The request originated from BBMB Secretary via memo no. 599-607/PD4178/APD-3A dated 30 March 2026.
8HVPNL calls for AE/AEE and EE officers to serve on deputation at Haryana Power Purchase Centre by 12 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued Memo No. Ch-281/GS-1/Misc./2025 dated 1 May 2026 seeking one AE/AEE and one Executive Engineer from HVPNL for deputation at the Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC), Panchkula. The Chief Engineer/HPPC had requested the postings via memo dated 12 December 2025 to protect state consumer interests. Last date for consent: 12 May 2026.
8HVPNL nominates officers for capacitor bank, reactive power and earthing training at HPTI Panchkula on 11 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) issued Memo Ch-713/EG-346/2025 dated 1 May 2026 nominating officers for a classroom training programme at HPTI, Sector-26, Panchkula on 11 May 2026. The programme covers capacitor bank operations, reactive power management, APFC panels, protection systems, and substation earthing measurements, per the training calendar scheduled by the Senior Program Coordinator (HRD).
8HVPNL warns officers over poor training participation; issues formal notice to all CEs, SEs, EEs on 1 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued Memo No. Ch-154/REG-236A/01-XI dated 1 May 2026 addressing low officer and official participation in HPTI training programmes. The memo - circulated to all Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, Legal Remembrancer, Director Medical Services, and financial advisors - references earlier Under Secretary/HR-II circular of 24 March 2026 highlighting repeated non-compliance.
8RVPN Rajasthan 132 KV-and-above transmission network map (as on 31 March 2026) released by Design Circle Jaipur
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. (RVPN), Jaipur released an updated transmission network map as on 31 March 2026, developed by its Design Circle in Jaipur. The map depicts the state's 220 KV and above transmission grid, showing major substations including RAISINGHNAGAR, TIBBI, ANUPGARH, NOHAR, HANUMANGARH, DADRI (BBMB), and BHADRA, offering a comprehensive view of the high-voltage Rajasthan power grid. Details
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) issued Memo No. Ch-246/GS-2-2021 on 1 May 2026, inviting engineering cadre officers (SEs, EEs, AEs/AEEs) to submit consent for deputation at BBMB's Dehar Power House, Slapper by 12 May 2026. The request originated from BBMB Secretary via memo no. 599-607/PD4178/APD-3A dated 30 March 2026.
8HVPNL calls for AE/AEE and EE officers to serve on deputation at Haryana Power Purchase Centre by 12 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued Memo No. Ch-281/GS-1/Misc./2025 dated 1 May 2026 seeking one AE/AEE and one Executive Engineer from HVPNL for deputation at the Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC), Panchkula. The Chief Engineer/HPPC had requested the postings via memo dated 12 December 2025 to protect state consumer interests. Last date for consent: 12 May 2026.
8HVPNL nominates officers for capacitor bank, reactive power and earthing training at HPTI Panchkula on 11 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) issued Memo Ch-713/EG-346/2025 dated 1 May 2026 nominating officers for a classroom training programme at HPTI, Sector-26, Panchkula on 11 May 2026. The programme covers capacitor bank operations, reactive power management, APFC panels, protection systems, and substation earthing measurements, per the training calendar scheduled by the Senior Program Coordinator (HRD).
8HVPNL warns officers over poor training participation; issues formal notice to all CEs, SEs, EEs on 1 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued Memo No. Ch-154/REG-236A/01-XI dated 1 May 2026 addressing low officer and official participation in HPTI training programmes. The memo - circulated to all Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, Legal Remembrancer, Director Medical Services, and financial advisors - references earlier Under Secretary/HR-II circular of 24 March 2026 highlighting repeated non-compliance.
8RVPN Rajasthan 132 KV-and-above transmission network map (as on 31 March 2026) released by Design Circle Jaipur
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. (RVPN), Jaipur released an updated transmission network map as on 31 March 2026, developed by its Design Circle in Jaipur. The map depicts the state's 220 KV and above transmission grid, showing major substations including RAISINGHNAGAR, TIBBI, ANUPGARH, NOHAR, HANUMANGARH, DADRI (BBMB), and BHADRA, offering a comprehensive view of the high-voltage Rajasthan power grid. Details
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May 04:
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8Tender for temporary arrangement of water stopping and filling Details
8Tender for operation work at 220/132 kV and 132/33 kV grid sub-stations Details
8Tender for supply of miscellaneous and consumable items Details
8Tender for extension of switch gear Details
8Tender for replacement of 40 MVA transformer I and II with 63 MVA T/F Details
8Tender for construction of 1 No 132 kV TSS Details
8Tender for construction of 33kV bays Details
8Design, supply, installation, retrofitting, testing and commissioning of 220kV bus bar protection scheme Details
8Tender for ARC for erection and maintenance of HT, LT & TC Details
8Tender for work of carrying out oil analysis various oil samples of various machineries Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for onsite maintenance of 11/0.250 kV, 1-phase & 11/0.433 kV 3-phase distribution transformers Details
8Tender for repair, maintenance, and installation of plant/ systems/equipments Details
8Tender for ARC for erection and maintenance of HT, LT & TC Details
8Tender for oil analysis of critical equipment for condition monitoring Details
8Tender for renewal and replacement of damaged retaining wall and stone masonry work Details
8Tender for renovation/repair of STP (sewerage treatment plant) installed Details
8Tender for revival of spare CW motor Details
8Tender for reconductoring with HT ABC Details
8Tender for replacement of fail/augmention transformer Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for new HT, LT connection Details
8Tender for EPC package for coal handling plant Details
8Tender for shifting of material and scrap from switch yard Details
8Tender for construction of 11kV line Details
8Tender for providing of 100KVA transformer Details
8Tender for interlink between AB and paracity using covered conductor Details
8Tender for pole numbering and consumer indexing Details
8Tender for reconductoring LT ABC Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 8 KW capacity on-grid rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 10 KW capacity on-grid rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Tender for annual operation, maintenance and providing civil and electrical maintenance Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged spares of CAT793D 240T dumper Details
8Tender for maintenance of water supply system Details
8Tender for procurement of sulphuric acid Details
8Tender for service contract for transportation of sulphuric acid Details
8Tender for augmentation of 220kV sub-substation Details
8Tender for annual routine maintenance (ARM) of hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment Details
8Tender for reconstruction of 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for construction of additional 11kV line from 33/11kV S/s Details
8Tender for construction of land development works at 33/11 kV S/S Details
8Tender for construction of proposed 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for extension of special maintenance of old control room and other miscellaneous civil works Details
8Tender for supply of spares of mill reject handling system Details
8Tender for construction of at proposed 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 360 V DC, 515AH, KBH, Ni-Cd type battery set Details
8Tender for maintenance work of overhead HT/LT line & TC Details
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8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of controlled switching device (CSD) for 80 MVAR reactor Details
8Tender for work of DGA testing of T/F oil and other tests of oil for ICT's & transformers Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for various maintenance works for the pulverizes, coal feeders, PF system and connected auxiliaries Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for shifting of 220kV D/C line 1 & 2 with ACSR Zebra conductor Details
8Tender for supply of ABT (SEM) interface meters Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
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8Tender for temporary arrangement of water stopping and filling Details
8Tender for operation work at 220/132 kV and 132/33 kV grid sub-stations Details
8Tender for supply of miscellaneous and consumable items Details
8Tender for extension of switch gear Details
8Tender for replacement of 40 MVA transformer I and II with 63 MVA T/F Details
8Tender for construction of 1 No 132 kV TSS Details
8Tender for construction of 33kV bays Details
8Design, supply, installation, retrofitting, testing and commissioning of 220kV bus bar protection scheme Details
8Tender for ARC for erection and maintenance of HT, LT & TC Details
8Tender for work of carrying out oil analysis various oil samples of various machineries Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for onsite maintenance of 11/0.250 kV, 1-phase & 11/0.433 kV 3-phase distribution transformers Details
8Tender for repair, maintenance, and installation of plant/ systems/equipments Details
8Tender for ARC for erection and maintenance of HT, LT & TC Details
8Tender for oil analysis of critical equipment for condition monitoring Details
8Tender for renewal and replacement of damaged retaining wall and stone masonry work Details
8Tender for renovation/repair of STP (sewerage treatment plant) installed Details
8Tender for revival of spare CW motor Details
8Tender for reconductoring with HT ABC Details
8Tender for replacement of fail/augmention transformer Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for new HT, LT connection Details
8Tender for EPC package for coal handling plant Details
8Tender for shifting of material and scrap from switch yard Details
8Tender for construction of 11kV line Details
8Tender for providing of 100KVA transformer Details
8Tender for interlink between AB and paracity using covered conductor Details
8Tender for pole numbering and consumer indexing Details
8Tender for reconductoring LT ABC Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 8 KW capacity on-grid rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 10 KW capacity on-grid rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Tender for annual operation, maintenance and providing civil and electrical maintenance Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged spares of CAT793D 240T dumper Details
8Tender for maintenance of water supply system Details
8Tender for procurement of sulphuric acid Details
8Tender for service contract for transportation of sulphuric acid Details
8Tender for augmentation of 220kV sub-substation Details
8Tender for annual routine maintenance (ARM) of hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment Details
8Tender for reconstruction of 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for construction of additional 11kV line from 33/11kV S/s Details
8Tender for construction of land development works at 33/11 kV S/S Details
8Tender for construction of proposed 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for extension of special maintenance of old control room and other miscellaneous civil works Details
8Tender for supply of spares of mill reject handling system Details
8Tender for construction of at proposed 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 360 V DC, 515AH, KBH, Ni-Cd type battery set Details
8Tender for maintenance work of overhead HT/LT line & TC Details
8Tender for maintenance work of overhead HT/LT line Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of controlled switching device (CSD) for 80 MVAR reactor Details
8Tender for work of DGA testing of T/F oil and other tests of oil for ICT's & transformers Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for various maintenance works for the pulverizes, coal feeders, PF system and connected auxiliaries Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for shifting of 220kV D/C line 1 & 2 with ACSR Zebra conductor Details
8Tender for supply of ABT (SEM) interface meters Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
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8Cement cos in Meghalaya imported nearly 3 lakh mt of coal without valid papers: HC-appointed panel Details
8Green Signal for Ramagundam Mega Coal Project Details
8India Bets Rs 37.5K Crore on Coal Gasification Amid Energy Crisis Details
8Run for Sun’ Marathon Held on International Sun Day Details
8Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited plans Rs 6,500 crore 10 GW PV wafer push Details
8UP tops India in rooftop solar installations, crosses 5 lakh mark with record capacity growth Details
8Ravindra Energy Associate Launches India's Largest Heavy EV Charging Hub Details
8Renewable Energy Policy 2025: Powering Bangladesh’s clean energy transition Details
8The Raw Politics of India’s Power Price Hikes: Who Foots the Bill for Reform Details
8India’s renewables sector needs a fundamental reset Details
8DAE, Power Ministry at odds over civil nuclear projects’ supervision Details
8ITC, Auro Pharma, Power Grid: Stocks to buy— target prices, stop loss, risk-reward & more Details
8ADB launches $70 bn push to connect Asia's power grids, digital networks Details
8Solar Power Waste Crisis At Bhadla Solar Park Raises Grid And Storage Concerns In Rajasthan Details
8BHEL, Tata Chemicals, and 8 Other Top Stocks Announcing Q4 Results Today Details
8C&I corporates drive record 51 GW renewable additions in FY26 as power demand growth hits multi-year low Details
8No power crisis, no coal shortage in India: PIB Fact Check dismisses viral claims Details
83 Green Energy Stocks Where FIIs and DIIs Increased Their Stakes in Q4 Details
8NTPC Adds 100 MW Solar Power at Ramagundam, Total Group Capacity Climbs to 89,805 MW Details
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8Mission Drishti: India's largest private satellite boosts space power Details
8Storm deals a big blow to power supply in Chandigarh Details
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8Cabinet to soon clear Rs37,500 crore coal gasification incentive scheme Details
8India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 5 And 6 Get AERB Nod For Major Equipment Erection Details
8Bangladesh enters nuclear energy era Details
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May 02:
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8Tender for supply, delivery, testing and commissioning of VRLA battery bank system Details
8Tender for hydrogen refueling station for green hydrogen mobility project Details
8Tender for dredging/desilting work at make up water reservoir Details
8Tender for BRC for civil maintenance Details
8Tender for extending 11kV power supply Details
8Tender for balance works of construction of permanent Details
8Tender for augmentation of 132kV sub-station Details
8Tender for construction of new control room 66kV S/Stn Details
8Tender for diversion of 11kV overhead line Details
8Tender for day to day shifting/ diversion/ extension/ dismantling and erection of overhead line Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged structural steel work Details
8Tender for work of leak sealing of penthouse & APH center section Details
8Tender for work of bottom ash hopper restrengthening and repairing in boilers Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for misc civil works Details
8Tender for various civil works Details
8Tender for repair and renovation of B type B13 to B16 Details
8Tender for work of hotline stringing with ACSR panther conductor in 2nd circuit of 66kV panther tower Details
8Tender for balance erection work of 66kV line Details
8Tender for work of dismantling and erection of panel, battery set, power cable, control wiring etc Details
8Tender for work of 66 kV bus strengthening for 2nd 66 kV bus bays Details
8Tender for work of erection, commissioning of equipments, control wiring etc. of 220/132kV 150 MVA transformer Details
8Tender for EPC package for ash handling plant Details
8Tender for work of erection work of 66kV D/C+ S/C line Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for construction of additional 220kV bays for 220kV DC line Details
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of 220/66kV transformer bays Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for construction of rain water harvesting pit Details
8Tender for overhauling of dozer BD-155 Details
8Tender for PLC system replacement installation and commissioning in VSTPS CHP Details
8Tender for procurement of spares of clarified makeup pumps Details
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8India-Mauritius Renewable Energy Talks Details
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8Power Secretary reviews SJVN hydro projects in Himachal Details
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8PSU Stock in focus After it bags Rs 400 Crore order for BESS from GRIDCO in Odisha Details
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8Tender for supply, delivery, testing and commissioning of VRLA battery bank system Details
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8Tender for replacement of damaged structural steel work Details
8Tender for work of leak sealing of penthouse & APH center section Details
8Tender for work of bottom ash hopper restrengthening and repairing in boilers Details
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8Tender for repair and renovation of B type B13 to B16 Details
8Tender for work of hotline stringing with ACSR panther conductor in 2nd circuit of 66kV panther tower Details
8Tender for balance erection work of 66kV line Details
8Tender for work of dismantling and erection of panel, battery set, power cable, control wiring etc Details
8Tender for work of 66 kV bus strengthening for 2nd 66 kV bus bays Details
8Tender for work of erection, commissioning of equipments, control wiring etc. of 220/132kV 150 MVA transformer Details
8Tender for EPC package for ash handling plant Details
8Tender for work of erection work of 66kV D/C+ S/C line Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for construction of additional 220kV bays for 220kV DC line Details
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of 220/66kV transformer bays Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for construction of rain water harvesting pit Details
8Tender for overhauling of dozer BD-155 Details
8Tender for PLC system replacement installation and commissioning in VSTPS CHP Details
8Tender for procurement of spares of clarified makeup pumps Details
8Tender for construction of pedestals, strengthening of steel structure Details
8Tender for preparation of in-house fabrication work of various steel materials Details
8Tender for erection, dismantling and maintenance of HT/LT line and transformer Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for maintenance of pipelines, sump cleaning, pump/blowers/clarifiers overhauling works Details
8Tender for supply of laboratory & other items Details
8Tender for supply of LT cable Details
8Tender for work of arresting oil leakages from various joints of ICT, power transformer Details
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8Tata Power targets 10GW ingot-wafer capacity with US$685 million investment Details
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8Coal India announces change in senior management as P. Madhusudan Rao retires Details
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8India-Mauritius Renewable Energy Talks Details
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8Countries recognise the resilience of renewables with coal in structural decline Details
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8Orient Green Power Faces Rs 3.21 Lakh Penalty from Stock Exchanges for Regulatory Non-Compliance Details
8Arunachal CESHS Director Represents State at Geothermal Workshop Details
8Which Companies are Involved in Nuclear Power in India Details
8India Power Prices Hit Cap Amid Heatwave Demand Details
8India’s Power Growth Slows in Q4 FY26 as Clean Energy Boom Tests Grid Limits Details
8India sees record peak power demand at 252 GW amid soaring temperatures Details
8India's total power consumption grows by 4% to 154 billion units in April Details
8Power Secretary reviews SJVN hydro projects in Himachal Details
8Groww And 4 Other Stocks That Delivered Strong Q4 FY26 Profit Growth of upto 158% Details
8Coal India Output Falls as India's Peak Power Demand Hits Record Details
8Oben Electric Plans Rs 300 Crore Raise for India Motorcycle EV Push Details
8Adani Power Reports 64% Profit Surge In Q4; FY26 Profit Up 1.7% Details
8PSU Stock in focus After it bags Rs 400 Crore order for BESS from GRIDCO in Odisha Details
8POWERGRID Board Approves Rs 4,000 Crore Loan from State Bank of India Details
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8MTAR's AI Rally Fuels Valuation Worries Amid Defense Sector Surge Details
8From Make in India to Global Power: BrahMos Aerospace Crosses Rs 5,200 Crore Revenue with Record Defence Exports in 2025–26 Details
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8Learning From India’s State Electricity Market Reforms Details
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8A tightly controlled legal tender has delivered an unexpectedly wide pricing gap despite uniform technical qualification.
8Top-tier firms competed aggressively, but the lowest quote sits far below peers, raising questions on pricing strategy. Details
8Top-tier firms competed aggressively, but the lowest quote sits far below peers, raising questions on pricing strategy. Details
Contracting news for the day
May 01:
8Limited tender reshapes DPR control for PSP project
A restricted consultancy tender is quietly defining how a major PSP project will be engineered and bid out. The structure shifts control upstream, long before EPC contractors enter the frame. What looks procedural could reshape competition across future hydro storage tenders.
8Nuclear utility’s consultancy tender puts waste-management mandate behind a POC filter
A modest-value GeM consultancy package is being used to test more than price appetite at a nuclear project site. The tender’s POC requirement and hybrid deployment model sharpen the technical screen.
8Government arm floats multi-schedule energy efficiency consulting bid with unusual legal structure
A seemingly routine consulting tender hides a structural shift in how energy efficiency programmes are being procured. The design fragments scope, tightens control, and quietly redistributes risk away from the buyer.
8Hydro PSU extends bid timeline for mega HE civil package
A major hydro civil package has received more time, keeping a high-stakes opportunity open without softening the core technical barriers. The package continues to demand deep execution capability across tunnelling, dam works and hydro-mechanical integration.
8State discom’s Rs 1,138 crore tender resets eligibility and timelines, widening bidder access while tightening execution filters
A large-scale outsourcing play is quietly reshaping how a state discom runs its distribution network. A late-stage corrigendum signals deeper participation concerns than the headline numbers suggest.
8Rs 155 crore substation O&M tender gets a longer runway
A large 33/11 kV substation O&M package has seen a timeline extension, giving contractors more room to respond. The move hints at the scale of mobilisation and execution complexity embedded in the tender. The real story sits in how reliability work is being bundled across multiple circles.
8Central transmission utility’s Kolhapur 765 kV GIS package opens with zero EMD and pre-bid tie-up trigger
A zero-EMD entry into one of India’s most critical 765 kV GIS projects quietly shifts the bidding equation.But the real gatekeeping lies elsewhere, buried in how vendors are forced to align before they even bid.Behind the surface openness, the structure hints at a tighter, more controlled contractor pool.
8Central transmission utility floats twin 765 kV substation packages with pumped storage linkage
Two high-voltage substation tenders land simultaneously, but their strategic intent diverges beneath the surface. One reinforces grid backbone, the other quietly aligns with a large-scale storage play. The real story lies in how transmission priorities are being reshaped without stating it outright.
8Twin TL01 bids signal multi-corridor RE evacuation push for central transmission utility
Two parallel TL01 packages quietly signal how aggressively transmission timelines are being compressed. The scale spans both renewable evacuation and intra-state strengthening, but the real shift lies in how bids are being clustered. Details
A restricted consultancy tender is quietly defining how a major PSP project will be engineered and bid out. The structure shifts control upstream, long before EPC contractors enter the frame. What looks procedural could reshape competition across future hydro storage tenders.
8Nuclear utility’s consultancy tender puts waste-management mandate behind a POC filter
A modest-value GeM consultancy package is being used to test more than price appetite at a nuclear project site. The tender’s POC requirement and hybrid deployment model sharpen the technical screen.
8Government arm floats multi-schedule energy efficiency consulting bid with unusual legal structure
A seemingly routine consulting tender hides a structural shift in how energy efficiency programmes are being procured. The design fragments scope, tightens control, and quietly redistributes risk away from the buyer.
8Hydro PSU extends bid timeline for mega HE civil package
A major hydro civil package has received more time, keeping a high-stakes opportunity open without softening the core technical barriers. The package continues to demand deep execution capability across tunnelling, dam works and hydro-mechanical integration.
8State discom’s Rs 1,138 crore tender resets eligibility and timelines, widening bidder access while tightening execution filters
A large-scale outsourcing play is quietly reshaping how a state discom runs its distribution network. A late-stage corrigendum signals deeper participation concerns than the headline numbers suggest.
8Rs 155 crore substation O&M tender gets a longer runway
A large 33/11 kV substation O&M package has seen a timeline extension, giving contractors more room to respond. The move hints at the scale of mobilisation and execution complexity embedded in the tender. The real story sits in how reliability work is being bundled across multiple circles.
8Central transmission utility’s Kolhapur 765 kV GIS package opens with zero EMD and pre-bid tie-up trigger
A zero-EMD entry into one of India’s most critical 765 kV GIS projects quietly shifts the bidding equation.But the real gatekeeping lies elsewhere, buried in how vendors are forced to align before they even bid.Behind the surface openness, the structure hints at a tighter, more controlled contractor pool.
8Central transmission utility floats twin 765 kV substation packages with pumped storage linkage
Two high-voltage substation tenders land simultaneously, but their strategic intent diverges beneath the surface. One reinforces grid backbone, the other quietly aligns with a large-scale storage play. The real story lies in how transmission priorities are being reshaped without stating it outright.
8Twin TL01 bids signal multi-corridor RE evacuation push for central transmission utility
Two parallel TL01 packages quietly signal how aggressively transmission timelines are being compressed. The scale spans both renewable evacuation and intra-state strengthening, but the real shift lies in how bids are being clustered. Details
NEWS UPDATE: CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (CERC)
May 01:
8CERC rules on Rs. 2.62 crore billing dispute: ReNew Power and Adani challenge CTU's transmission charges for 600 MW long-term access
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated a three-petition cluster filed by ReNew Solar Power entities, Adani Renewable Energy Holding Seventeen and Altra Xergi Power, challenging CTU of India Ltd's bilateral transmission charge bills totalling Rs. 2,62,71,559, stemming from a disputed 600 MW General Network Access quantum. The order dated 28 April 2026 examined CERC Connectivity Regulations 2022 and Sharing Regulations 2020 to resolve the levy.
8CERC proposes Category-V inter-state trading licence for Neufo Technologies, objections invited by 11 May 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a public notice for grant of a Category-V inter-state electricity trading licence to Neufo Technologies Private Limited, Pune (Plot No 48/49, Kondwa), covering trading across all of India. Any person wishing to object must file before 11 May 2026; final disposal is scheduled for 12 May 2026. Details
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated a three-petition cluster filed by ReNew Solar Power entities, Adani Renewable Energy Holding Seventeen and Altra Xergi Power, challenging CTU of India Ltd's bilateral transmission charge bills totalling Rs. 2,62,71,559, stemming from a disputed 600 MW General Network Access quantum. The order dated 28 April 2026 examined CERC Connectivity Regulations 2022 and Sharing Regulations 2020 to resolve the levy.
8CERC proposes Category-V inter-state trading licence for Neufo Technologies, objections invited by 11 May 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a public notice for grant of a Category-V inter-state electricity trading licence to Neufo Technologies Private Limited, Pune (Plot No 48/49, Kondwa), covering trading across all of India. Any person wishing to object must file before 11 May 2026; final disposal is scheduled for 12 May 2026. Details
NEWS UPDATE: STATE REGULATORY COMMISSION ORDERS
May 01:
TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (TNERC)
8TNERC ratifies TNPDCL's single-bidder 500 MW pumped storage deal with Greenko, contract trimmed to 4 years
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has ratified TNPDCL's decision to proceed with a sole bid received for procurement of 500 MW pumped storage capacity (6-hour continuous discharge) from Greenko AP01 IREP Pvt. Ltd., Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The Commission also approved a case-specific deviation reducing the contract period from 5 years to 4 years under MoP TBCB Guidelines dated 06 February 2025.
8TNERC adopts Rs. 123 lakh/MW/annum tariff for TNPDCL's 500 MW pumped storage purchase from Greenko AP01 IREP
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has adopted, under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003, a tariff of Rs. 123 lakhs per MW per annum (exclusive of GST) for TNPDCL's 500 MW pumped storage procurement from Greenko AP01 IREP Private Limited, Kurnool. The agreement carries a declared cycle loss of 22.5% and spans 4 years, with TNERC authorizing execution of the Pumped Storage Purchase Agreement.
8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman hears Pandian Chemicals' Rs. 2,14,259 excess minimum charges refund claim against TNPDCL Cuddalore Circle
M/s Pandian Chemicals Limited, Madurai, filed Appeal Petition No. 68 of 2025 before the Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman seeking a refund of Rs. 2,14,259 allegedly collected as excess monthly minimum charges by TNPDCL's Cuddalore Electricity Distribution Circle (HT SC No. 122). The matter was heard on 16 April 2026 and ordered on 30 April 2026 by Ombudsman Tmt. K. Indirani.
8Tamil Nadu Ombudsman orders TNPDCL to reassess shortfall consumption for RPN Ice Factory, Cuddalore, in A.P. No. 70 of 2025
RPN Ice Factory, Cuddalore, filed Appeal Petition No. 70 of 2025 challenging the CGRF order of 22 September 2025 and seeking reassessment of shortfall consumption for SC No. 009-006-199. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, after hearing on 21 April 2026, passed an order on 30 April 2026 directing fresh review under the applicable TNPDCL methodology.
HARYANA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (HERC)
8HERC admits ASK Automotive and CMES Power 2's petition challenging overdrawal/underdrawal charges by DHBVNL; arguments listed for 16 June 2026
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued an interim order on 30 April 2026 in Petition No. 16 of 2026, filed by M/s ASK Automotive Limited and M/s CMES Power 2 Private Limited, challenging invoices raised by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. (DHBVNL) for overdrawal/underdrawal deviation charges on re-captive consumers under HERC Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2023. DHBVNL, SLDC and HVPNL were directed to file replies within 4 weeks; arguments scheduled for 16 June 2026.
8HERC issues interim order on UHBVNL's petition for 250 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS procurement from SJVN; key clarifications sought on 95% availability guarantee
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission's interim order dated 30 April 2026 in Petition No. 23 of 2026 directed Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) to clarify critical terms of its proposed 250 MW/500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) procurement from SJVN Limited, including how 95% monthly average availability under Clause 4.6.2(i) of the BESSA reconciles with minimum dispatchable capacity requirements under Clause 4.6.2(iii), along with SJVN being impleaded as respondent.
8HERC determines additional surcharge for H2 FY 2025-26 on open access consumers of UHBVNL and DHBVNL to recover stranded fixed costs
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission passed an order dated 30 April 2026 in joint petitions (No. 05 and 06 of 2026) filed by Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL), determining the Additional Surcharge for the second half of FY 2025-26 to be levied on open access consumers receiving power from third-party sources, under Regulation 22 of HERC OA Regulations 2012 to recover unavoidable stranded fixed costs.
8HERC approves HPPC's 74 PM KUSUM solar PPAs at Rs. 3.11/kWh for 25 years; plants up to 2 MW each under Component-A scheme
Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) received approval from the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission on 30 April 2026 for source and 74 Power Purchase Agreements under Component-A of the PM Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme, procuring solar power from decentralised ground/stilt-mounted grid-connected plants of up to 2 MW capacity at the pre-fixed levelized tariff of Rs. 3.11/kWh for a 25-year period determined by HERC in 2019.
8HERC awards Rs. 17.55 lakh change-in-law compensation to Star Wire India Vidyut for SLDC charges levied from July 2017 to April 2025 under 2012 PPA
M/s Star Wire (India) Vidyut Pvt. Ltd., a 9.9 MW biomass-based power project in Haryana commissioned on 3 May 2013, won compensation of Rs. 17,55,093 from the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission in Petition No. 74 of 2025 against Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC). The award covers SLDC charges paid from July 2017 to April 2025 as a Change-in-Law event under Article 3.8 of its 20-year Power Purchase Agreement dated 22 June 2012.
8HERC penalises DHBVNL for non-compliance of CGRF order in Haryana Guar Gum ACD refund dispute; firm sought Rs. 1 lakh compensation
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission ruled in Petition No. 80 of 2025 (heard 8 April 2026, order 30 April 2026) against Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL) for failing to comply with a Corporate CGRF Gurugram direction in favour of M/s Haryana Guar Gum & Chemicals, Adampur (HT account no. 9552903000). The firm had sought refund of excess Additional Cash Deposit (ACD/Security) with 18% interest, interest on ACD, TOU-TOD rebate adjustment and Rs. 1,00,000 as compensation for harassment.
8HERC orders DHBVNL to refund ACD with 18% interest to Satguru Cotton Mill Bhuna after non-compliance of CGRF direction
M/s Satguru Cotton Mill, Bhuna, Fatehabad (HT account no. 9552903000, old no. H55-BNHT-0004), approached the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission in Petition No. 66 of 2025 after DHBVNL failed to comply with a Corporate CGRF, DHBVN Gurgaon direction to refund excess Additional Cash Deposit (ACD) with 18% interest (equivalent to LPSC), adjust TOU-TOD rebate with interest, and pay Rs. 1,00,000 compensation for harassment and mental agony.
8HERC quashes illegal MDI penalty on BML Educorp Services by DHBVNL after regulator's own load enhancement delay caused demand breach
M/s BML Educorp Services, a not-for-profit higher education institution on NH-8, Bhora Kalan, Gurgaon (Petition No. 75 of 2025), contested DHBVNL's Maximum Demand Indicator (MDI) penalty levied under Section 126 of the Electricity Act 2003 for demand beyond its sanctioned load - caused directly by DHBVNL's own inordinate delay in processing the firm's pending load enhancement application, effectively penalising the consumer for the utility's default. HERC ruled in favour of BML Educorp.
8HERC rules against DHBVNL for denying temporary construction power to Krishna Builder at Alder Grove Vilas, Gurgaon Sector-71 project
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated Petition No. 87 of 2025 on 30 April 2026, in which M/s Krishna Builder, Delhi - executing interior and MEP works at Alder Grove Vilas, Sector-71, Gurgaon - challenged DHBVNL's refusal to grant a temporary construction electricity connection after an LOI dated 13 May 2025, over disputed Bank Guarantee and builder-applicant eligibility conditions, finding DHBVNL's action in violation of consumer service norms.
8HERC approves 6.25 MVA, 220 kV connection for Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation's traction sub-station at Village Chandla Dungerwas
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission approved DHBVNL's petition (No. 104 of 2025) for a 220 kV, 6.25 MVA (5 MW connected load) power supply connection to Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited's (HRIDC) Traction Sub-Station at Village Chandla Dungerwas, enabling rail electrification infrastructure in Haryana.
KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (KERC)
8KERC determines new wind power ceiling tariff for FY 2026-27 to 2028-29; capital cost set at Rs. 6.50 crore/MW after stakeholder pushback for Rs. 8–8.50 crore/MW
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its order on 30 April 2026 determining the Generic Ceiling Tariff for wind power projects for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2028-29 for reverse-bidding purposes, replacing the expired Rs. 3.34/unit tariff valid till 31 March 2026. The Commission retained a capital cost of Rs. 6.50 crore/MW against the Indian Wind Power Association's (IWPA) demand of Rs. 8–8.50 crore/MW based on rising post-FY2021 capex for wind projects.
OTHER STATE REGULATORS (CSERC, PSERC, DERC, WBERC, UPERC)
8Chhattisgarh regulator grants Fortune Metaliks exemption from dedicated feeder norms for 25 MW captive solar BTM plant at 40,000 KVA Raipur facility
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) ruled in favour of M/s Fortune Metaliks Limited, Kapasda, Raipur - a manufacturer of TMT steel and pipes - granting exemption from the dedicated feeder requirement under CSERC Open Access Regulations 2011 to facilitate installation of a 25 MW (DC) captive solar PV plant under 'Behind the Meter' arrangement, against its existing 40,000 KVA contract demand at 132 KV.
8Punjab regulator PSERC initiates suo motu action against PSPCL under Section 142 for repeated non-compliance of cluster substation Regulation 25
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission took suo motu action (Petition No. 05 of 2026) against PSPCL on 30 April 2026 for wilful contravention of Regulation 25 of the Supply Code 2024 - which allows HT/EHT consumer groups with total contract demand above 5,000 kVA and contiguous premises to jointly install 33 kV or higher cluster substations - and non-compliance of Commission orders dated 14 October 2025 and a further direction of 3 February 2026.
8Punjab PSERC approves PSPCL's procurement of 160 MW and 250 MW firm dispatchable renewable energy from NHPC–HEXA Climate and NHPC–ACME Solar consortiums
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission disposed of Petitions No. 20 and 21 of 2026 in a combined order dated 30 April 2026, approving PSPCL's long-term procurement of 160 MW FDRE (NHPC–Hexa Climate Solutions, Tranche-II) and 250 MW FDRE (NHPC–ACME Solar Holdings, Tranche-VI) from ISTS-connected solar-wind-BESS hybrid projects under TBCB-based Framework for Resource Adequacy Regulations 2024, responding to Punjab's rising renewable purchase obligations.
8DERC notifies First Amendment to Business Plan Regulations 2026: FPPAS governance shifted from Regulation 30 to Tariff Regulation 134 from 1 June 2026
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) notified the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Business Plan) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 30 April 2026, deleting Regulation 30 on Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) and transferring its governance to Regulation 134 of the DERC Tariff Regulations, effective 1 June 2026 (corresponding to power procurement from 1 April 2026 onwards).
8DERC rolls out automated monthly FPPAS formula for Delhi DISCOMs from 1 June 2026 under Second Tariff Regulation Amendment
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the Second Amendment to its Tariff Regulations 2017 on 30 April 2026, overhauling Regulation 134 to mandate automatic monthly billing of Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) without regulatory approval, computed as (n+2)th month billing for nth month procurement - with distribution licensees forfeiting positive FPPAS recovery rights if they fail to bill in time, subject to true-up annually.
8West Bengal regulator adopts tariff for CESC's 600 MW wind-solar hybrid procurement under 25-year BOO contracts via TBCB bidding
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission adopted the tariff under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003 on 30 April 2026 for CESC Limited's long-term procurement of 600 MW power from ISTS-connected Wind-Solar Hybrid (WSH) projects on Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis under TBCB Guidelines dated 21 August 2023. CESC floated the bid on 26 November 2025 over the e-bidding portal bharat-electronictender.com, publishing notices in The Business Standard and The Financial Express.
8UPERC hears PuVVNL and UPPCL's post-facto approval request for power purchase from Bihar's SBPDCL; utilities tender unconditional apology for bypassing commission since 2011
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission held a hearing on 21 April 2026 in Petition No. 2036 of 2023 filed jointly by Purvanchai Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PuVVNL), Varanasi, and UPPCL, seeking post-facto approval for power purchased from South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) under an arrangement dating to 2011. Both utilities tendered an unconditional apology to the Commission for conducting the transaction for over a decade without the mandatory prior regulatory approval required under the Electricity Act 2003. Details
8TNERC ratifies TNPDCL's single-bidder 500 MW pumped storage deal with Greenko, contract trimmed to 4 years
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has ratified TNPDCL's decision to proceed with a sole bid received for procurement of 500 MW pumped storage capacity (6-hour continuous discharge) from Greenko AP01 IREP Pvt. Ltd., Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The Commission also approved a case-specific deviation reducing the contract period from 5 years to 4 years under MoP TBCB Guidelines dated 06 February 2025.
8TNERC adopts Rs. 123 lakh/MW/annum tariff for TNPDCL's 500 MW pumped storage purchase from Greenko AP01 IREP
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has adopted, under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003, a tariff of Rs. 123 lakhs per MW per annum (exclusive of GST) for TNPDCL's 500 MW pumped storage procurement from Greenko AP01 IREP Private Limited, Kurnool. The agreement carries a declared cycle loss of 22.5% and spans 4 years, with TNERC authorizing execution of the Pumped Storage Purchase Agreement.
8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman hears Pandian Chemicals' Rs. 2,14,259 excess minimum charges refund claim against TNPDCL Cuddalore Circle
M/s Pandian Chemicals Limited, Madurai, filed Appeal Petition No. 68 of 2025 before the Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman seeking a refund of Rs. 2,14,259 allegedly collected as excess monthly minimum charges by TNPDCL's Cuddalore Electricity Distribution Circle (HT SC No. 122). The matter was heard on 16 April 2026 and ordered on 30 April 2026 by Ombudsman Tmt. K. Indirani.
8Tamil Nadu Ombudsman orders TNPDCL to reassess shortfall consumption for RPN Ice Factory, Cuddalore, in A.P. No. 70 of 2025
RPN Ice Factory, Cuddalore, filed Appeal Petition No. 70 of 2025 challenging the CGRF order of 22 September 2025 and seeking reassessment of shortfall consumption for SC No. 009-006-199. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, after hearing on 21 April 2026, passed an order on 30 April 2026 directing fresh review under the applicable TNPDCL methodology.
HARYANA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (HERC)
8HERC admits ASK Automotive and CMES Power 2's petition challenging overdrawal/underdrawal charges by DHBVNL; arguments listed for 16 June 2026
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued an interim order on 30 April 2026 in Petition No. 16 of 2026, filed by M/s ASK Automotive Limited and M/s CMES Power 2 Private Limited, challenging invoices raised by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. (DHBVNL) for overdrawal/underdrawal deviation charges on re-captive consumers under HERC Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2023. DHBVNL, SLDC and HVPNL were directed to file replies within 4 weeks; arguments scheduled for 16 June 2026.
8HERC issues interim order on UHBVNL's petition for 250 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS procurement from SJVN; key clarifications sought on 95% availability guarantee
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission's interim order dated 30 April 2026 in Petition No. 23 of 2026 directed Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) to clarify critical terms of its proposed 250 MW/500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) procurement from SJVN Limited, including how 95% monthly average availability under Clause 4.6.2(i) of the BESSA reconciles with minimum dispatchable capacity requirements under Clause 4.6.2(iii), along with SJVN being impleaded as respondent.
8HERC determines additional surcharge for H2 FY 2025-26 on open access consumers of UHBVNL and DHBVNL to recover stranded fixed costs
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission passed an order dated 30 April 2026 in joint petitions (No. 05 and 06 of 2026) filed by Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL), determining the Additional Surcharge for the second half of FY 2025-26 to be levied on open access consumers receiving power from third-party sources, under Regulation 22 of HERC OA Regulations 2012 to recover unavoidable stranded fixed costs.
8HERC approves HPPC's 74 PM KUSUM solar PPAs at Rs. 3.11/kWh for 25 years; plants up to 2 MW each under Component-A scheme
Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) received approval from the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission on 30 April 2026 for source and 74 Power Purchase Agreements under Component-A of the PM Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme, procuring solar power from decentralised ground/stilt-mounted grid-connected plants of up to 2 MW capacity at the pre-fixed levelized tariff of Rs. 3.11/kWh for a 25-year period determined by HERC in 2019.
8HERC awards Rs. 17.55 lakh change-in-law compensation to Star Wire India Vidyut for SLDC charges levied from July 2017 to April 2025 under 2012 PPA
M/s Star Wire (India) Vidyut Pvt. Ltd., a 9.9 MW biomass-based power project in Haryana commissioned on 3 May 2013, won compensation of Rs. 17,55,093 from the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission in Petition No. 74 of 2025 against Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC). The award covers SLDC charges paid from July 2017 to April 2025 as a Change-in-Law event under Article 3.8 of its 20-year Power Purchase Agreement dated 22 June 2012.
8HERC penalises DHBVNL for non-compliance of CGRF order in Haryana Guar Gum ACD refund dispute; firm sought Rs. 1 lakh compensation
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission ruled in Petition No. 80 of 2025 (heard 8 April 2026, order 30 April 2026) against Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL) for failing to comply with a Corporate CGRF Gurugram direction in favour of M/s Haryana Guar Gum & Chemicals, Adampur (HT account no. 9552903000). The firm had sought refund of excess Additional Cash Deposit (ACD/Security) with 18% interest, interest on ACD, TOU-TOD rebate adjustment and Rs. 1,00,000 as compensation for harassment.
8HERC orders DHBVNL to refund ACD with 18% interest to Satguru Cotton Mill Bhuna after non-compliance of CGRF direction
M/s Satguru Cotton Mill, Bhuna, Fatehabad (HT account no. 9552903000, old no. H55-BNHT-0004), approached the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission in Petition No. 66 of 2025 after DHBVNL failed to comply with a Corporate CGRF, DHBVN Gurgaon direction to refund excess Additional Cash Deposit (ACD) with 18% interest (equivalent to LPSC), adjust TOU-TOD rebate with interest, and pay Rs. 1,00,000 compensation for harassment and mental agony.
8HERC quashes illegal MDI penalty on BML Educorp Services by DHBVNL after regulator's own load enhancement delay caused demand breach
M/s BML Educorp Services, a not-for-profit higher education institution on NH-8, Bhora Kalan, Gurgaon (Petition No. 75 of 2025), contested DHBVNL's Maximum Demand Indicator (MDI) penalty levied under Section 126 of the Electricity Act 2003 for demand beyond its sanctioned load - caused directly by DHBVNL's own inordinate delay in processing the firm's pending load enhancement application, effectively penalising the consumer for the utility's default. HERC ruled in favour of BML Educorp.
8HERC rules against DHBVNL for denying temporary construction power to Krishna Builder at Alder Grove Vilas, Gurgaon Sector-71 project
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated Petition No. 87 of 2025 on 30 April 2026, in which M/s Krishna Builder, Delhi - executing interior and MEP works at Alder Grove Vilas, Sector-71, Gurgaon - challenged DHBVNL's refusal to grant a temporary construction electricity connection after an LOI dated 13 May 2025, over disputed Bank Guarantee and builder-applicant eligibility conditions, finding DHBVNL's action in violation of consumer service norms.
8HERC approves 6.25 MVA, 220 kV connection for Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation's traction sub-station at Village Chandla Dungerwas
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission approved DHBVNL's petition (No. 104 of 2025) for a 220 kV, 6.25 MVA (5 MW connected load) power supply connection to Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited's (HRIDC) Traction Sub-Station at Village Chandla Dungerwas, enabling rail electrification infrastructure in Haryana.
KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (KERC)
8KERC determines new wind power ceiling tariff for FY 2026-27 to 2028-29; capital cost set at Rs. 6.50 crore/MW after stakeholder pushback for Rs. 8–8.50 crore/MW
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its order on 30 April 2026 determining the Generic Ceiling Tariff for wind power projects for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2028-29 for reverse-bidding purposes, replacing the expired Rs. 3.34/unit tariff valid till 31 March 2026. The Commission retained a capital cost of Rs. 6.50 crore/MW against the Indian Wind Power Association's (IWPA) demand of Rs. 8–8.50 crore/MW based on rising post-FY2021 capex for wind projects.
OTHER STATE REGULATORS (CSERC, PSERC, DERC, WBERC, UPERC)
8Chhattisgarh regulator grants Fortune Metaliks exemption from dedicated feeder norms for 25 MW captive solar BTM plant at 40,000 KVA Raipur facility
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) ruled in favour of M/s Fortune Metaliks Limited, Kapasda, Raipur - a manufacturer of TMT steel and pipes - granting exemption from the dedicated feeder requirement under CSERC Open Access Regulations 2011 to facilitate installation of a 25 MW (DC) captive solar PV plant under 'Behind the Meter' arrangement, against its existing 40,000 KVA contract demand at 132 KV.
8Punjab regulator PSERC initiates suo motu action against PSPCL under Section 142 for repeated non-compliance of cluster substation Regulation 25
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission took suo motu action (Petition No. 05 of 2026) against PSPCL on 30 April 2026 for wilful contravention of Regulation 25 of the Supply Code 2024 - which allows HT/EHT consumer groups with total contract demand above 5,000 kVA and contiguous premises to jointly install 33 kV or higher cluster substations - and non-compliance of Commission orders dated 14 October 2025 and a further direction of 3 February 2026.
8Punjab PSERC approves PSPCL's procurement of 160 MW and 250 MW firm dispatchable renewable energy from NHPC–HEXA Climate and NHPC–ACME Solar consortiums
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission disposed of Petitions No. 20 and 21 of 2026 in a combined order dated 30 April 2026, approving PSPCL's long-term procurement of 160 MW FDRE (NHPC–Hexa Climate Solutions, Tranche-II) and 250 MW FDRE (NHPC–ACME Solar Holdings, Tranche-VI) from ISTS-connected solar-wind-BESS hybrid projects under TBCB-based Framework for Resource Adequacy Regulations 2024, responding to Punjab's rising renewable purchase obligations.
8DERC notifies First Amendment to Business Plan Regulations 2026: FPPAS governance shifted from Regulation 30 to Tariff Regulation 134 from 1 June 2026
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) notified the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Business Plan) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 30 April 2026, deleting Regulation 30 on Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) and transferring its governance to Regulation 134 of the DERC Tariff Regulations, effective 1 June 2026 (corresponding to power procurement from 1 April 2026 onwards).
8DERC rolls out automated monthly FPPAS formula for Delhi DISCOMs from 1 June 2026 under Second Tariff Regulation Amendment
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the Second Amendment to its Tariff Regulations 2017 on 30 April 2026, overhauling Regulation 134 to mandate automatic monthly billing of Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) without regulatory approval, computed as (n+2)th month billing for nth month procurement - with distribution licensees forfeiting positive FPPAS recovery rights if they fail to bill in time, subject to true-up annually.
8West Bengal regulator adopts tariff for CESC's 600 MW wind-solar hybrid procurement under 25-year BOO contracts via TBCB bidding
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission adopted the tariff under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003 on 30 April 2026 for CESC Limited's long-term procurement of 600 MW power from ISTS-connected Wind-Solar Hybrid (WSH) projects on Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis under TBCB Guidelines dated 21 August 2023. CESC floated the bid on 26 November 2025 over the e-bidding portal bharat-electronictender.com, publishing notices in The Business Standard and The Financial Express.
8UPERC hears PuVVNL and UPPCL's post-facto approval request for power purchase from Bihar's SBPDCL; utilities tender unconditional apology for bypassing commission since 2011
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission held a hearing on 21 April 2026 in Petition No. 2036 of 2023 filed jointly by Purvanchai Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PuVVNL), Varanasi, and UPPCL, seeking post-facto approval for power purchased from South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) under an arrangement dating to 2011. Both utilities tendered an unconditional apology to the Commission for conducting the transaction for over a decade without the mandatory prior regulatory approval required under the Electricity Act 2003. Details
NEWS UPDATE: FUEL AND POWER PURCHASE ADJUSTMENT SURCHARGE (FPPAS/FPPCA)
May 01:
8MPPMCL sets FPPAS at 5.36% for April 2026, to be billed from 24 April 2026 across MP's 3 DISCOMs
M.P. Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL), Jabalpur, has calculated the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) for April 2026 at 5.40%, capped at 5.36% under MPERC regulations (5% automatic + 90% of the 0.40% excess). The surcharge will be billed to all consumer categories of MP Paschim, Madhya, and Poorv KVV companies for one month commencing 24 April 2026.
8APCPDCL levies Rs. 0.40/unit FPPCA on March 2026 consumption as actual power cost hits Rs. 5.69/unit vs. Rs. 5.20 approved
Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (APCPDCL), Vijayawada, has imposed a Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) of Rs. 0.40 per unit in May 2026 bills (for March 2026 consumption), after actual weighted average power purchase cost came in at Rs. 5.6900/unit against the approved base of Rs. 5.1974/unit on actual energy dispatch of 1,671.17 MU versus the approved 1,666.95 MU.
8Jodhpur Discom fixes FPPAS at 0.21% for February 2026 consumption; domestic consumers already paying Rs. 0.70–Rs. 1.00/unit regulatory surcharge
Jodhpur Discom (JdVVNL) has prescribed a Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge of 0.21% for the consumption month of February 2026 (billing month March 2026) under RERC Tariff Regulations 2025. The surcharge is independently audited by M/s Laxmi Kant & Company; domestic consumers paying Rs. 0.70/unit (up to 100 units) or Rs. 1.00/unit regulatory surcharge will not be separately charged FPPAS. Details
M.P. Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL), Jabalpur, has calculated the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) for April 2026 at 5.40%, capped at 5.36% under MPERC regulations (5% automatic + 90% of the 0.40% excess). The surcharge will be billed to all consumer categories of MP Paschim, Madhya, and Poorv KVV companies for one month commencing 24 April 2026.
8APCPDCL levies Rs. 0.40/unit FPPCA on March 2026 consumption as actual power cost hits Rs. 5.69/unit vs. Rs. 5.20 approved
Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (APCPDCL), Vijayawada, has imposed a Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) of Rs. 0.40 per unit in May 2026 bills (for March 2026 consumption), after actual weighted average power purchase cost came in at Rs. 5.6900/unit against the approved base of Rs. 5.1974/unit on actual energy dispatch of 1,671.17 MU versus the approved 1,666.95 MU.
8Jodhpur Discom fixes FPPAS at 0.21% for February 2026 consumption; domestic consumers already paying Rs. 0.70–Rs. 1.00/unit regulatory surcharge
Jodhpur Discom (JdVVNL) has prescribed a Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge of 0.21% for the consumption month of February 2026 (billing month March 2026) under RERC Tariff Regulations 2025. The surcharge is independently audited by M/s Laxmi Kant & Company; domestic consumers paying Rs. 0.70/unit (up to 100 units) or Rs. 1.00/unit regulatory surcharge will not be separately charged FPPAS. Details
NEWS UPDATE: PROCUREMENT, TENDERS AND BID NOTICES
May 01:
8HPGCL floats consultancy tenders for 4 major hydro projects, contract completions lined up to 2029
Himachal Pradesh's power utility has unveiled its FY 2026-27 consultancy procurement plan covering 4 DPR assignments for Thana Plaun PSP, Renukaji PSP (1,630 MW), Triveni Mahadev HEP and Kashang Stage-IV - with bid openings slated between July 2026 and Jan 2027 and contract completions stretching to 2029, all through national competitive e-tendering.
8HPGCL invites bids for civil and HM works on Renukaji (40 MW) and Thana Plaun dams, completion set for Jan 2032
Himachal Pradesh's power corporation has issued its FY 2026-27 works procurement plan for 2 major dam packages: Package-II for Renukaji Dam Project (40 MW) and Package-I for Thana Plaun HEP, both involving civil and hydro-mechanical dam and powerhouse works under international and national competitive bidding, with contract completion targeted for January 2032.
8IREDA floats GeM bid for 5,180 Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and SQL Server licences worth multi-year contracts; bids close 8 May 2026
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy posted Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7482295 on 28 April 2026 for procurement of 5,180 units of enterprise software spanning M365 E5, Exchange Online P2, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive 1 TB, Dynamics 365 Finance, HR, Supply Chain, D365 Team Members, Power Pages, SQL Server Standard Core and Visual Studio Pro MSDN - all for 3-year subscription periods. Bids close 8 May 2026 at 7 PM.
8MSEB Solar Agro Power Ltd invites deputation applications from MSEDCL, MSETCL, MSPGCL staff for 7 posts under MSKVY solar scheme
MSEB Holding Company Ltd.'s subsidiary MSEB Solar Agro Power Ltd. (MSAPL), the nodal agency for Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY), has issued Advertisement No. 06/2026 dated 30 April 2026 for 7 posts on deputation including 1 Executive Engineer, 1 Additional Executive Engineer, 2 Assistant Engineers, 1 Manager (Finance) and 2 UDC (Finance) from eligible MSEDCL/MSETCL/MSPGCL/MSEBHCL employees, with an upper age limit of 40 years and a 3-year contract period. Details
Himachal Pradesh's power utility has unveiled its FY 2026-27 consultancy procurement plan covering 4 DPR assignments for Thana Plaun PSP, Renukaji PSP (1,630 MW), Triveni Mahadev HEP and Kashang Stage-IV - with bid openings slated between July 2026 and Jan 2027 and contract completions stretching to 2029, all through national competitive e-tendering.
8HPGCL invites bids for civil and HM works on Renukaji (40 MW) and Thana Plaun dams, completion set for Jan 2032
Himachal Pradesh's power corporation has issued its FY 2026-27 works procurement plan for 2 major dam packages: Package-II for Renukaji Dam Project (40 MW) and Package-I for Thana Plaun HEP, both involving civil and hydro-mechanical dam and powerhouse works under international and national competitive bidding, with contract completion targeted for January 2032.
8IREDA floats GeM bid for 5,180 Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and SQL Server licences worth multi-year contracts; bids close 8 May 2026
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy posted Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7482295 on 28 April 2026 for procurement of 5,180 units of enterprise software spanning M365 E5, Exchange Online P2, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive 1 TB, Dynamics 365 Finance, HR, Supply Chain, D365 Team Members, Power Pages, SQL Server Standard Core and Visual Studio Pro MSDN - all for 3-year subscription periods. Bids close 8 May 2026 at 7 PM.
8MSEB Solar Agro Power Ltd invites deputation applications from MSEDCL, MSETCL, MSPGCL staff for 7 posts under MSKVY solar scheme
MSEB Holding Company Ltd.'s subsidiary MSEB Solar Agro Power Ltd. (MSAPL), the nodal agency for Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY), has issued Advertisement No. 06/2026 dated 30 April 2026 for 7 posts on deputation including 1 Executive Engineer, 1 Additional Executive Engineer, 2 Assistant Engineers, 1 Manager (Finance) and 2 UDC (Finance) from eligible MSEDCL/MSETCL/MSPGCL/MSEBHCL employees, with an upper age limit of 40 years and a 3-year contract period. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POWER EXCHANGE MARKET
May 01:
INDIAN ENERGY EXCHANGE (IEX) - DAY-AHEAD MARKETS
8IEX day-ahead market 30 April 2026: 99,445 MWh final scheduled volume cleared with peak MCP hitting Rs. 10,000/MWh in 12 time-blocks
Indian Energy Exchange's Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 shows total purchase bids of 2,91,560.60 MWh against sell bids of 4,35,015.58 MWh, with Final Scheduled Volume of 99,445.32 MWh and MCV of 1,00,763.38 MWh. The maximum MCP touched the Rs. 10,000/MWh price ceiling, while the minimum settled at Rs. 1,515.33/MWh and daily average at Rs. 5,587.12/MWh. Peak hour activity at 22:00–22:15 saw MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 25,503 MW purchase bid.
8IEX DAM hourly view 30 April 2026: MCP crashes from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 1,515 within solar peak hours 11–14
The hour-aggregated DAM snapshot from IEX for 30 April 2026 traces a sharp intraday price collapse: Hour 1 settled at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 18,086.20 MWh purchase bid, but by Hour 13 (12:00–13:00), MCP had crashed to just Rs. 1,515.51/MWh as sell bids surged to 47,420.15 MWh against shrinking purchase demand of 7,615.75 MWh. The market then re-tightened, with MCP rebounding to Rs. 10,000/MWh from Hour 20 onwards. Day totals: 2,91,560.65 MWh purchase bids, 4,35,015.62 MWh sell bids, 99,445.37 MWh FSV, average MCP of Rs. 5,587.12/MWh.
8IEX DAM weekly snapshot (24 April–1 May 2026): Average MCP falls to Rs. 4,031/MWh on 1 May as weekly throughput crosses 8.36 lakh MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly DAM summary covering 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 42,35,424.90 MWh and sell bids of 31,12,231.65 MWh, with total Final Scheduled Volume of 8,36,080.13 MWh. Daily MCP peaked on 27 April at Rs. 7,078.52/MWh (1,06,222 MWh FSV) and bottomed on 1 May at Rs. 4,031.45/MWh. Weighted MCP for the week averaged Rs. 4,070.80/MWh.
8IEX green DAM records 99,752.98 MWh total bids on 30 April 2026; solar MCV at 18,285.10 MWh, non-solar at 7,838.59 MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's Green Day-Ahead Market (G-DAM) snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 logs total purchase bids of 1,10,260.67 MWh, total sell bids of 3,89,440.88 MWh and total MCV of 26,325.23 MWh. Solar MCV stood at 18,285.10 MWh while Non-Solar MCV reached 7,838.59 MWh; Hydro contributed 201.57 MWh. Final Scheduled Volume tallied 26,242.01 MWh. Maximum MCP touched the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling, minimum at Rs. 1,653.75/MWh and average at Rs. 6,660.36/MWh.
8IEX G-DAM weekly performance (24 April–1 May 2026): Cumulative solar FSV at 1,55,398.00 MWh; average MCP Rs. 6,722.84/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly Green DAM snapshot covers eight delivery dates from 24 April to 1 May 2026, tallying total purchase bids of 14,88,961.34 MWh, sell bids of 29,24,15.39 MWh and aggregate MCV of 2,14,773.66 MWh. Solar component dominates with weekly Solar FSV at 1,55,398.00 MWh and Solar MCV at 1,55,469.06 MWh, against Non-Solar FSV of 56,406.15 MWh. Highest daily MCP was Rs. 7,094.26/MWh on 28 April, lowest Rs. 5,818.45/MWh on 1 May. Weighted average MCP for the week stood at Rs. 4,028.19/MWh.
8IEX high-price DAM 30 April 2026: 308.35 MWh cleared at Rs. 19,937/MWh weighted average; peak hour hits Rs. 20,000/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's High-Price DAM snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 records total purchase bids of 525.00 MWh, total sell bids of 43,404.20 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 308.35 MWh. MCP peaked at the Rs. 20,000/MWh ceiling and dipped to Rs. 19,000.49/MWh, averaging Rs. 19,928.61/MWh. Activity was concentrated in the early hours (00:00–02:00) and final hours (22:00–24:00) at 75.90–146.90 MW per block.
8IEX HP-DAM weekly view (24 April–1 May 2026): 909.60 MWh total FSV; peak daily volume of 308.35 MWh on 30 April
Indian Energy Exchange's HP-DAM weekly summary for 24 April to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 37,654.94 MWh, sell bids of 2,98,025.48 MWh and total Final Scheduled Volume of just 909.60 MWh. Peak daily volume came on 30 April 2026 at 308.35 MWh (MCP Rs. 19,937.53/MWh weighted), while 24 April registered 224.28 MWh and 29 April 214.10 MWh. Average daily MCP across the week stood at Rs. 19,887.70/MWh weighted, with maximum at Rs. 20,000/MWh and minimum Rs. 19,275.42/MWh.
IEX - REAL-TIME AND TERM-AHEAD MARKETS
8IEX real-time market 30 April 2026: 2,50,278 MWh final scheduled volume cleared at Rs. 2,192/MWh average; peak MCP Rs. 3,630/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's RTM time-block snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 reports total purchase bids of 2,67,872.08 MWh, sell bids of 5,32,373.78 MWh, total MCV of 2,51,494.71 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 2,50,278.04 MWh. Daily MCP peaked at Rs. 3,630.10/MWh (in the 22:30–22:45 block), bottomed at just Rs. 0.99/MWh and averaged Rs. 2,192.23/MWh. Maximum purchase bid hit 13,635.10 MW; maximum sell bid 37,704.40 MW.
8IEX RTM hourly roll-up 30 April 2026: MCP hits low of Rs. 73/MWh in Hour 8 as solar surge floods sell bids to 29,403 MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's hour-resolved Real-Time Market summary for 30 April 2026 traces a dramatic intraday MCP collapse: Hour 7 (06:00–07:00) saw MCP of just Rs. 73.02/MWh (weighted Rs. 79.48/MWh) on 21,045.55 MWh sell bids; the price stayed below Rs. 1,000/MWh through Hours 8–14 amid solar over-generation. The market then re-tightened at Hour 22 (21:00–22:00) with MCP at Rs. 3,450.29/MWh on 16,852 MWh sell bid. Day totals: 2,67,872.13 MWh purchase, 5,32,373.84 MWh sell, 2,50,278.07 MWh FSV, average MCP Rs. 2,192.23/MWh.
8IEX RTM weekly performance (24 April–1 May 2026): Cumulative FSV hits 13.32 lakh MWh, average MCP at Rs. 4,700/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly RTM snapshot covering 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 39,90,172.19 MWh, sell bids of 25,84,230.38 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 13,32,728.00 MWh. Daily MCP swung sharply: peak on 25 April at Rs. 7,576.70/MWh, trough on 30 April at Rs. 2,192.23/MWh, with 1 May recording Rs. 1,661.12/MWh. Daily volumes: 24 April 1,29,953 MWh, 25 April 1,13,231 MWh, 26 April 1,55,039 MWh, 27 April 1,96,592 MWh (peak day), 28 April 1,87,674 MWh, 29 April 1,91,791 MWh, 30 April 2,50,278 MWh, 1 May 1,08,166 MWh.
8IEX green term-ahead market (GTAM) 30 April 2026: DAC-NS daily solar contracts clear at Rs. 8,912/MWh weighted average
Indian Energy Exchange's Green Term-Ahead Market trade details for delivery date 30 April 2026 capture daily and weekly contracts at the DAC-B (NS = Non-Solar) tier. Across DAC-B01-NS to DAC-B16-NS contracts, prices stayed steady - Highest Bid at Rs. 9,081/MWh, Lowest Bid at Rs. 8,743/MWh, Average at Rs. 8,912/MWh - with weighted average prices ranging Rs. 8,960/MWh (B01) to Rs. 8,968/MWh (B06–B11). Cleared volumes per contract ranged 7.00 MWh (B01) up to 7.50 MWh (B06–B11).
8IEX term-ahead market 30 April 2026: Most intraday ITD contracts settle at Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
Indian Energy Exchange's Term-Ahead Market (TAM) Trade Details report for delivery date 30 April 2026 captures activity across DAILY, WEEKLY and INTRADAY contract types. Daily contracts including DB1-FRI-WR, DB1-MON-WR, DB1-SAT-WR and DB1-SUN-WR cleared at zero volume. Conversely, the Intraday tier (ITD-B90-ER through ITD-B96-ER and ITD-B91-AR through ITD-B96-AR) saw active trade - each contract clearing 25 or 75 MWh at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling with one trade per contract, indicating tight peak-block scarcity.
PXIL/HPX POWER EXCHANGE AND REVERSE AUCTIONS
8PXIL IDAS weekly recap (24 April–1 May 2026): Only one successful match - 1,600 MWh cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 29 April
Power Exchange India Limited's IDAS weekly Market Volume Profile spanning 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 shows a single successful trade out of eight delivery dates: 29 April 2026 cleared 1,600 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh on Purchase Bid 1,900 MWh and Sell Bid 4,866.50 MWh. The remaining seven days show zero MCV and zero Scheduled Volume despite scattered bid activity (e.g., 27 April: Purchase 1,250 / Sell 1,294 MWh; 24 April: Purchase 2,975 / Sell 3,554 MWh).
8PXIL RTM weekly snapshot (22 April–1 May 2026): Single trade cleared on 24 April - 62.50 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh
Power Exchange India Limited's RTM weekly Market Snapshot for 22 April to 1 May 2026 reports a sole successful trade across the ten-day window: 24 April 2026 cleared 62.50 MWh on Purchase Bid 8,350 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling. The remaining nine dates registered zero MCV and zero Scheduled Volume despite scattered purchase bids - including 13,000 MWh on 23 April. Total weekly purchase bids: 31,225.00 MWh; total MCV: 62.50 MWh.
8Hindustan Power Exchange launches reverse auction No. HPX/30042026/00962 for Rajasthan Urja Vikas - thermal energy
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00933 on April 30, 2026, initiating a Single Side Reverse Auction for thermal energy on behalf of buyer Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited. Under Auction No. HPX/30042026/00962, seller interest submission was open from April 30 to May 2, with e-Reverse Auction scheduled for May 2 from 12:00 to 14:00 hrs. Similar auctions were simultaneously conducted on IEX and PXIL, indicating active multi-platform price discovery.
8Noida Power Company launches all-source reverse auction HPX/30042026/00966 for solar, thermal, hydro and non-solar power
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00937 on April 30, 2026, for Auction No. HPX/30042026/00966, with Noida Power Company Limited as the buyer seeking a multi-source energy basket covering Solar, Non-Solar, Hydro and Thermal power. Unlike Rajasthan's concurrent thermal-only auctions, this auction spans all energy types, with e-Reverse Auction scheduled for May 1 from 14:00 to 16:00 hrs - and no similar parallel auction on other exchanges, making it a unique HPX-exclusive procurement round. Details
8IEX day-ahead market 30 April 2026: 99,445 MWh final scheduled volume cleared with peak MCP hitting Rs. 10,000/MWh in 12 time-blocks
Indian Energy Exchange's Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 shows total purchase bids of 2,91,560.60 MWh against sell bids of 4,35,015.58 MWh, with Final Scheduled Volume of 99,445.32 MWh and MCV of 1,00,763.38 MWh. The maximum MCP touched the Rs. 10,000/MWh price ceiling, while the minimum settled at Rs. 1,515.33/MWh and daily average at Rs. 5,587.12/MWh. Peak hour activity at 22:00–22:15 saw MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 25,503 MW purchase bid.
8IEX DAM hourly view 30 April 2026: MCP crashes from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 1,515 within solar peak hours 11–14
The hour-aggregated DAM snapshot from IEX for 30 April 2026 traces a sharp intraday price collapse: Hour 1 settled at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 18,086.20 MWh purchase bid, but by Hour 13 (12:00–13:00), MCP had crashed to just Rs. 1,515.51/MWh as sell bids surged to 47,420.15 MWh against shrinking purchase demand of 7,615.75 MWh. The market then re-tightened, with MCP rebounding to Rs. 10,000/MWh from Hour 20 onwards. Day totals: 2,91,560.65 MWh purchase bids, 4,35,015.62 MWh sell bids, 99,445.37 MWh FSV, average MCP of Rs. 5,587.12/MWh.
8IEX DAM weekly snapshot (24 April–1 May 2026): Average MCP falls to Rs. 4,031/MWh on 1 May as weekly throughput crosses 8.36 lakh MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly DAM summary covering 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 42,35,424.90 MWh and sell bids of 31,12,231.65 MWh, with total Final Scheduled Volume of 8,36,080.13 MWh. Daily MCP peaked on 27 April at Rs. 7,078.52/MWh (1,06,222 MWh FSV) and bottomed on 1 May at Rs. 4,031.45/MWh. Weighted MCP for the week averaged Rs. 4,070.80/MWh.
8IEX green DAM records 99,752.98 MWh total bids on 30 April 2026; solar MCV at 18,285.10 MWh, non-solar at 7,838.59 MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's Green Day-Ahead Market (G-DAM) snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 logs total purchase bids of 1,10,260.67 MWh, total sell bids of 3,89,440.88 MWh and total MCV of 26,325.23 MWh. Solar MCV stood at 18,285.10 MWh while Non-Solar MCV reached 7,838.59 MWh; Hydro contributed 201.57 MWh. Final Scheduled Volume tallied 26,242.01 MWh. Maximum MCP touched the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling, minimum at Rs. 1,653.75/MWh and average at Rs. 6,660.36/MWh.
8IEX G-DAM weekly performance (24 April–1 May 2026): Cumulative solar FSV at 1,55,398.00 MWh; average MCP Rs. 6,722.84/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly Green DAM snapshot covers eight delivery dates from 24 April to 1 May 2026, tallying total purchase bids of 14,88,961.34 MWh, sell bids of 29,24,15.39 MWh and aggregate MCV of 2,14,773.66 MWh. Solar component dominates with weekly Solar FSV at 1,55,398.00 MWh and Solar MCV at 1,55,469.06 MWh, against Non-Solar FSV of 56,406.15 MWh. Highest daily MCP was Rs. 7,094.26/MWh on 28 April, lowest Rs. 5,818.45/MWh on 1 May. Weighted average MCP for the week stood at Rs. 4,028.19/MWh.
8IEX high-price DAM 30 April 2026: 308.35 MWh cleared at Rs. 19,937/MWh weighted average; peak hour hits Rs. 20,000/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's High-Price DAM snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 records total purchase bids of 525.00 MWh, total sell bids of 43,404.20 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 308.35 MWh. MCP peaked at the Rs. 20,000/MWh ceiling and dipped to Rs. 19,000.49/MWh, averaging Rs. 19,928.61/MWh. Activity was concentrated in the early hours (00:00–02:00) and final hours (22:00–24:00) at 75.90–146.90 MW per block.
8IEX HP-DAM weekly view (24 April–1 May 2026): 909.60 MWh total FSV; peak daily volume of 308.35 MWh on 30 April
Indian Energy Exchange's HP-DAM weekly summary for 24 April to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 37,654.94 MWh, sell bids of 2,98,025.48 MWh and total Final Scheduled Volume of just 909.60 MWh. Peak daily volume came on 30 April 2026 at 308.35 MWh (MCP Rs. 19,937.53/MWh weighted), while 24 April registered 224.28 MWh and 29 April 214.10 MWh. Average daily MCP across the week stood at Rs. 19,887.70/MWh weighted, with maximum at Rs. 20,000/MWh and minimum Rs. 19,275.42/MWh.
IEX - REAL-TIME AND TERM-AHEAD MARKETS
8IEX real-time market 30 April 2026: 2,50,278 MWh final scheduled volume cleared at Rs. 2,192/MWh average; peak MCP Rs. 3,630/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's RTM time-block snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 reports total purchase bids of 2,67,872.08 MWh, sell bids of 5,32,373.78 MWh, total MCV of 2,51,494.71 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 2,50,278.04 MWh. Daily MCP peaked at Rs. 3,630.10/MWh (in the 22:30–22:45 block), bottomed at just Rs. 0.99/MWh and averaged Rs. 2,192.23/MWh. Maximum purchase bid hit 13,635.10 MW; maximum sell bid 37,704.40 MW.
8IEX RTM hourly roll-up 30 April 2026: MCP hits low of Rs. 73/MWh in Hour 8 as solar surge floods sell bids to 29,403 MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's hour-resolved Real-Time Market summary for 30 April 2026 traces a dramatic intraday MCP collapse: Hour 7 (06:00–07:00) saw MCP of just Rs. 73.02/MWh (weighted Rs. 79.48/MWh) on 21,045.55 MWh sell bids; the price stayed below Rs. 1,000/MWh through Hours 8–14 amid solar over-generation. The market then re-tightened at Hour 22 (21:00–22:00) with MCP at Rs. 3,450.29/MWh on 16,852 MWh sell bid. Day totals: 2,67,872.13 MWh purchase, 5,32,373.84 MWh sell, 2,50,278.07 MWh FSV, average MCP Rs. 2,192.23/MWh.
8IEX RTM weekly performance (24 April–1 May 2026): Cumulative FSV hits 13.32 lakh MWh, average MCP at Rs. 4,700/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly RTM snapshot covering 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 39,90,172.19 MWh, sell bids of 25,84,230.38 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 13,32,728.00 MWh. Daily MCP swung sharply: peak on 25 April at Rs. 7,576.70/MWh, trough on 30 April at Rs. 2,192.23/MWh, with 1 May recording Rs. 1,661.12/MWh. Daily volumes: 24 April 1,29,953 MWh, 25 April 1,13,231 MWh, 26 April 1,55,039 MWh, 27 April 1,96,592 MWh (peak day), 28 April 1,87,674 MWh, 29 April 1,91,791 MWh, 30 April 2,50,278 MWh, 1 May 1,08,166 MWh.
8IEX green term-ahead market (GTAM) 30 April 2026: DAC-NS daily solar contracts clear at Rs. 8,912/MWh weighted average
Indian Energy Exchange's Green Term-Ahead Market trade details for delivery date 30 April 2026 capture daily and weekly contracts at the DAC-B (NS = Non-Solar) tier. Across DAC-B01-NS to DAC-B16-NS contracts, prices stayed steady - Highest Bid at Rs. 9,081/MWh, Lowest Bid at Rs. 8,743/MWh, Average at Rs. 8,912/MWh - with weighted average prices ranging Rs. 8,960/MWh (B01) to Rs. 8,968/MWh (B06–B11). Cleared volumes per contract ranged 7.00 MWh (B01) up to 7.50 MWh (B06–B11).
8IEX term-ahead market 30 April 2026: Most intraday ITD contracts settle at Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
Indian Energy Exchange's Term-Ahead Market (TAM) Trade Details report for delivery date 30 April 2026 captures activity across DAILY, WEEKLY and INTRADAY contract types. Daily contracts including DB1-FRI-WR, DB1-MON-WR, DB1-SAT-WR and DB1-SUN-WR cleared at zero volume. Conversely, the Intraday tier (ITD-B90-ER through ITD-B96-ER and ITD-B91-AR through ITD-B96-AR) saw active trade - each contract clearing 25 or 75 MWh at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling with one trade per contract, indicating tight peak-block scarcity.
PXIL/HPX POWER EXCHANGE AND REVERSE AUCTIONS
8PXIL IDAS weekly recap (24 April–1 May 2026): Only one successful match - 1,600 MWh cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 29 April
Power Exchange India Limited's IDAS weekly Market Volume Profile spanning 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 shows a single successful trade out of eight delivery dates: 29 April 2026 cleared 1,600 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh on Purchase Bid 1,900 MWh and Sell Bid 4,866.50 MWh. The remaining seven days show zero MCV and zero Scheduled Volume despite scattered bid activity (e.g., 27 April: Purchase 1,250 / Sell 1,294 MWh; 24 April: Purchase 2,975 / Sell 3,554 MWh).
8PXIL RTM weekly snapshot (22 April–1 May 2026): Single trade cleared on 24 April - 62.50 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh
Power Exchange India Limited's RTM weekly Market Snapshot for 22 April to 1 May 2026 reports a sole successful trade across the ten-day window: 24 April 2026 cleared 62.50 MWh on Purchase Bid 8,350 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling. The remaining nine dates registered zero MCV and zero Scheduled Volume despite scattered purchase bids - including 13,000 MWh on 23 April. Total weekly purchase bids: 31,225.00 MWh; total MCV: 62.50 MWh.
8Hindustan Power Exchange launches reverse auction No. HPX/30042026/00962 for Rajasthan Urja Vikas - thermal energy
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00933 on April 30, 2026, initiating a Single Side Reverse Auction for thermal energy on behalf of buyer Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited. Under Auction No. HPX/30042026/00962, seller interest submission was open from April 30 to May 2, with e-Reverse Auction scheduled for May 2 from 12:00 to 14:00 hrs. Similar auctions were simultaneously conducted on IEX and PXIL, indicating active multi-platform price discovery.
8Noida Power Company launches all-source reverse auction HPX/30042026/00966 for solar, thermal, hydro and non-solar power
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00937 on April 30, 2026, for Auction No. HPX/30042026/00966, with Noida Power Company Limited as the buyer seeking a multi-source energy basket covering Solar, Non-Solar, Hydro and Thermal power. Unlike Rajasthan's concurrent thermal-only auctions, this auction spans all energy types, with e-Reverse Auction scheduled for May 1 from 14:00 to 16:00 hrs - and no similar parallel auction on other exchanges, making it a unique HPX-exclusive procurement round. Details
NEWS UPDATE: CEA REPORTS AND GRID OPERATIONS
May 01:
CEA DAILY GENERATION REPORTS
8CEA daily generation report 29 April 2026: All-India generation 4,676.66 MU vs programme 4,817.80 MU - 4.32% shortfall; hydro surplus 3.81%
Central Electricity Authority's Operation Performance Monitoring Division has released Sub-Report 1 of the Daily Generation Report (DGR) for 29 April 2026, covering an installed capacity of 5,32,989.72 MW and monitored capacity of 3,09,716.29 MW (excluding 2,23,273.43 MW RES). All-India today's actual generation: 4,676.66 MU vs programme 4,817.80 MU, a 4.32% shortfall. Thermal: 4,101.50 MU actual vs 4,286.29 programme (–4.97%); Nuclear: 172.69 vs 182.80 (–6.40%); Hydro: 393.94 vs 348.71 (+3.81%); Bhutan Imp: 8.53 MU.
8CEA capacity utilisation 29 April 2026: Hits 76.12% net of monitored 3,09,716 MW; coal at 91% on-line capacity utilisation
Central Electricity Authority's Capacity Utilisation Report for 29 April 2026 details the breakdown of India's 3,09,716.29 MW monitored capacity. Coal: Monitored 2,21,940.01 MW; on-line 2,01,664.95 MW (91% of capacity-on-line); generated max gross 1,83,515.10 MW (82.69% of monitored). Lignite: 6,620 MW monitored, 4,499.68 MW max gross (67.97%). Gas Liquid: 20,122.42 MW monitored, 7,167.41 MW max gross (35.62%). Nuclear: 8,780 MW monitored, 6,462.62 MW (73.61%). Hydro: 51,664.66 MW monitored, 34,008.87 MW (65.83%). Total outage: 43,125.47 MW (13.92% of monitored).
8CEA category-fuel-wise generation 29 April 2026: Coal delivers 3,912.45 MU today (programme 4,086.11 MU); hydro beats target
Central Electricity Authority's Category-Wise Fuel-Wise Generation Report for 29 April 2026 breaks down India's daily generation by fuel: Coal monitored capacity 2,21,940.01 MW delivered 3,912.45 MU actual vs 4,086.11 MU programme; Lignite (6,620 MW) 94.73 MU vs 111.32 MU; Natural Gas (19,642.83 MW) 93.15 MU vs 88.86 MU (above plan); Diesel (589.20 MW) 1.17 MU vs 0 programmed. Total Thermal 4,101.50 MU vs 4,286.29 MU programme. Nuclear (8,780 MW) generated 172.69 MU vs 182.80 MU. Hydro (51,664.66 MW) outperformed at 393.94 MU vs 348.71 MU.
8CEA all-India capacity availability 29 April 2026: Capacity online at 2,66,590.82 MW - Western Region tops with 90,318.84 MW online
Central Electricity Authority's All-India Capacity Availability summary for 29 April 2026 shows Total Monitored Capacity at 3,09,716.29 MW with Capacity Online at 2,66,590.82 MW after deducting outages of 43,125.47 MW. Region-wise: Western 1,04,702.40 MW monitored, 90,318.84 online (14,383.56 MW under maintenance); Northern 81,696.72 / 70,109.41 (11,587.31 MW out); Southern 70,967.75 / 59,475.27 (11,492.48 MW out); Eastern 47,125.46 / 42,388.26 (4,737.20 MW out); North Eastern 5,223.95 / 4,299.04 (924.91 MW out). Total planned maintenance: 6,550.80 MW; total forced outage: 27,040.11 MW.
8CEA recommissioning report 29 April 2026: 5,212.01 MW of thermal/nuclear capacity recommissioned in a single day across 23 plants
Central Electricity Authority's Recommissioning Report for thermal and nuclear units, dated 29 April 2026, lists 23 unit-revivals totalling 5,212.01 MW in a single day. Notable returns include Yermarus TPP Unit 2 (800 MW, water wall tube leakage), Patratu STPP Unit 1 (800 MW, economiser tube leakage), Chandrapur-Maharashtra STPS Unit 7 (500 MW), Bokaro TPS A-Exp Unit 1 (500 MW), Meenakshi Energy Unit 3 (350 MW, furnace fire-out), Dahanu TPS Unit 2 (250 MW), Kahalgaon TPS Unit 2 (210 MW, generator rotor damaged), Nasik TPS Unit 4 (210 MW, ID Fans problem) and DPL TPS Unit 7 (300 MW).
8CEA NTPC overview 29 April 2026: NTPC all-India generation 989.74 MU vs programme 1,058.10 MU - 6.46% shortfall
Central Electricity Authority's NTPC-station Power Generation Overview Report dated 29 April 2026 covers NTPC's monitored capacity of 57,617.23 MW and available capacity of 51,543.88 MW. All-India NTPC daily actual: 989.74 MU vs programme 1,058.10 MU (deviation –68.36 MU). April 1-till-date: 28,124.39 MU vs programme 29,821.74 MU (–5.69%). Region split: Western 19,813.59 MW monitored / 18,644.30 available, generated 362.97 MU; Eastern 14,820 / 13,500 MW, 269.70 MU; Northern 13,274.06 / 9,690 MW, 193.36 MU; Southern 8,959.58 / 8,959.58 MW, 152.62 MU; North Eastern 750 / 750 MW, 11.09 MU.
8CEA stabilised capacity 29 April 2026: Coal at 90.42%, nuclear at 90.66%, hydro at 79.85% of stabilised capacity
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 5 for 29 April 2026 reports Stabilised Capacity vs Capacity Online ratios across all five regions. All-India: Thermal (excl Gas/Diesel) Stabilised 2,29,144.06 MW, Online 2,07,200.05 MW (90.42%); Nuclear Stabilised 8,780 MW, Online 7,960 MW (90.66%); Hydro Stabilised 51,664.66 MW, Online 41,252.81 MW (79.85%). Region-wise highlights: Northern Thermal 94.59% (49,248/52,063 MW), Western 89.75% (75,995/84,671 MW), Southern 86.48% (43,772/50,615 MW), Eastern 91.20% (37,435/41,045 MW), North Eastern 100% (750/750 MW).
8CEA hydro reservoir status 29 April 2026: Bhakra holds 1,728.8 MU at 485.46m vs FRL 513.59m; Sardar Sarovar at 894.5 MU
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report dated 29 April 2026 details storage and energy potential at India's major reservoirs. Bhakra (Himachal): present level 485.46m (1,592.72 ft), energy content 1,728.80 MU vs FRL 513.59m design potential 5,282 MU. Pong (Himachal): 406.77m, 1,084.0 MU. Tehri (Uttarakhand): 753.24m, 1,291.49 MU. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat): 129.33m, 1,817.55 MU. Indira Sagar (MP): 252.29m, 1,316.12 MU. Srisailam (Andhra): 249.42m, 1,391.84 MU. Idukki (Kerala): 710.64m, 2,146.32 MU. Koyna (Maharashtra): 634.90m, 3,126.10 MU.
CEA COAL STOCK REPORTS
8Coal India Limited and SCCL coal stock position 26 April 2026: 46,536.50 ('000 tonnes) total across CEA-linked power plants, average 20 days cover
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division, in coordination with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), has released the Coal Stock Position of CEA-linked thermal power plants as on 26 April 2026. Aggregate Total Coal Stock stood at 46,536.50 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,995.50 + Import 541.00 - providing average cover of 20 days against daily requirement of 2,325.90 thousand tonnes at @55% PLF. Specific Coal Consumption averaged 0.703 kCal/kWh.
8CIL and SCCL coal stock 27 April 2026: Aggregate stock slips to 46,282.90 ('000 tonnes) - indigenous 45,734.10, imported 548.50; days-cover holds at 20
Coal India Limited & SCCL's CEA-format Coal Stock Position report dated 27 April 2026 shows total stock of 46,282.90 thousand tonnes - a one-day decline of 253.60 thousand tonnes versus the previous day's 46,536.50. Indigenous component fell to 45,734.10 thousand tonnes (–261.40 day-on-day) while Import rose to 548.50 thousand tonnes (+7.50). Daily coal requirement at @55% PLF stood at 2,329.96 thousand tonnes against base requirement of 1,674.40 thousand tonnes. Specific coal consumption was 0.703 kCal/kWh.
8Coal India and SCCL coal stock 28 April 2026: Total falls to 45,996.40 ('000 tonnes); imports climb to 562.40 as indigenous stock drops
The CIL & SCCL Coal Stock Position dated 28 April 2026 logs total CEA-linked coal stock at 45,996.40 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,433.90 + Import 562.40 - marking a further 286.50 thousand tonnes fall from 27 April 2026. Daily requirement at @55% PLF stood at 2,336.33 thousand tonnes; receipts averaged 2,295.10 thousand tonnes. Days-of-cover stayed at 20 days across the fleet, while Specific Coal Consumption held at 0.703 kCal/kWh - pointing to a steady drawdown phase entering peak-summer demand.
8CIL and SCCL coal stock 29 April 2026: Stocks decline further to 45,800.90 ('000 tonnes); indigenous drops to 45,232.10
Coal India Limited's daily Coal Stock Position dated 29 April 2026 reports aggregate CEA-linked stock at 45,800.90 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,232.10 + Imported 568.60. The 195.50 thousand tonne day-on-day reduction extends a four-day continuous slide from the 26 April peak of 46,536.50. Daily requirement at @55% PLF was 2,328.24 thousand tonnes; receipts of 2,286.10 thousand tonnes ran below requirement, perpetuating the drawdown. Days-cover remained pegged at 20.
8CEA daily coal stock report 29 April 2026: All-India capacity 2,21,940 MW holds 53,769.30 ('000 tonnes); 21 plants flagged critical, imported coal at 3,607.50
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division has issued the Daily Coal Stock Report for 29 April 2026, covering 190 plants with combined capacity of 2,21,940 MW. Grand Total coal stock: 53,769.30 thousand tonnes (Indigenous 50,161.60 + Imported 3,607.50) with 24 days cover at 71% of normative stock. DCB Total: 51,017.40 thousand tonnes across 172 plants. ICB Total: 2,751.90 thousand tonnes across 18 plants. 21 plants are at critical-stock status. State leaders include HPGCL Haryana 1,441 (147% of norm), PSPCL Punjab 996.7 (129%), CSPGCL Chhatisgarh 1,538.30 (159%); MAHAGENCO Maharashtra at 1,931.60 (44%) is below norm.
8CEA daily renewable generation report 29 April 2026: All-India generation hits 993.47 MU; Rajasthan tops at 254.28 MU daily and 6,872.96 MU cumulative
Central Electricity Authority's Renewable Project Monitoring Division has released the Daily Renewable Generation Report for 29 April 2026 covering Wind, Solar, Bio (incl. Bagasse, Small Hydro & Others) sources across all states. All-India daily generation totalled 993.47 MU (Wind 318.41, Solar 650.12, Bio 24.94 MU) with cumulative April 2026 generation of 25,189.65 MU. Rajasthan led with daily 254.28 MU (Solar 227.47, Wind 24.81) and cumulative 6,872.96 MU. Gujarat followed at 338.81 MU daily; Tamil Nadu at 76.20 MU daily; Karnataka at 83.48 MU daily. Details
8CEA daily generation report 29 April 2026: All-India generation 4,676.66 MU vs programme 4,817.80 MU - 4.32% shortfall; hydro surplus 3.81%
Central Electricity Authority's Operation Performance Monitoring Division has released Sub-Report 1 of the Daily Generation Report (DGR) for 29 April 2026, covering an installed capacity of 5,32,989.72 MW and monitored capacity of 3,09,716.29 MW (excluding 2,23,273.43 MW RES). All-India today's actual generation: 4,676.66 MU vs programme 4,817.80 MU, a 4.32% shortfall. Thermal: 4,101.50 MU actual vs 4,286.29 programme (–4.97%); Nuclear: 172.69 vs 182.80 (–6.40%); Hydro: 393.94 vs 348.71 (+3.81%); Bhutan Imp: 8.53 MU.
8CEA capacity utilisation 29 April 2026: Hits 76.12% net of monitored 3,09,716 MW; coal at 91% on-line capacity utilisation
Central Electricity Authority's Capacity Utilisation Report for 29 April 2026 details the breakdown of India's 3,09,716.29 MW monitored capacity. Coal: Monitored 2,21,940.01 MW; on-line 2,01,664.95 MW (91% of capacity-on-line); generated max gross 1,83,515.10 MW (82.69% of monitored). Lignite: 6,620 MW monitored, 4,499.68 MW max gross (67.97%). Gas Liquid: 20,122.42 MW monitored, 7,167.41 MW max gross (35.62%). Nuclear: 8,780 MW monitored, 6,462.62 MW (73.61%). Hydro: 51,664.66 MW monitored, 34,008.87 MW (65.83%). Total outage: 43,125.47 MW (13.92% of monitored).
8CEA category-fuel-wise generation 29 April 2026: Coal delivers 3,912.45 MU today (programme 4,086.11 MU); hydro beats target
Central Electricity Authority's Category-Wise Fuel-Wise Generation Report for 29 April 2026 breaks down India's daily generation by fuel: Coal monitored capacity 2,21,940.01 MW delivered 3,912.45 MU actual vs 4,086.11 MU programme; Lignite (6,620 MW) 94.73 MU vs 111.32 MU; Natural Gas (19,642.83 MW) 93.15 MU vs 88.86 MU (above plan); Diesel (589.20 MW) 1.17 MU vs 0 programmed. Total Thermal 4,101.50 MU vs 4,286.29 MU programme. Nuclear (8,780 MW) generated 172.69 MU vs 182.80 MU. Hydro (51,664.66 MW) outperformed at 393.94 MU vs 348.71 MU.
8CEA all-India capacity availability 29 April 2026: Capacity online at 2,66,590.82 MW - Western Region tops with 90,318.84 MW online
Central Electricity Authority's All-India Capacity Availability summary for 29 April 2026 shows Total Monitored Capacity at 3,09,716.29 MW with Capacity Online at 2,66,590.82 MW after deducting outages of 43,125.47 MW. Region-wise: Western 1,04,702.40 MW monitored, 90,318.84 online (14,383.56 MW under maintenance); Northern 81,696.72 / 70,109.41 (11,587.31 MW out); Southern 70,967.75 / 59,475.27 (11,492.48 MW out); Eastern 47,125.46 / 42,388.26 (4,737.20 MW out); North Eastern 5,223.95 / 4,299.04 (924.91 MW out). Total planned maintenance: 6,550.80 MW; total forced outage: 27,040.11 MW.
8CEA recommissioning report 29 April 2026: 5,212.01 MW of thermal/nuclear capacity recommissioned in a single day across 23 plants
Central Electricity Authority's Recommissioning Report for thermal and nuclear units, dated 29 April 2026, lists 23 unit-revivals totalling 5,212.01 MW in a single day. Notable returns include Yermarus TPP Unit 2 (800 MW, water wall tube leakage), Patratu STPP Unit 1 (800 MW, economiser tube leakage), Chandrapur-Maharashtra STPS Unit 7 (500 MW), Bokaro TPS A-Exp Unit 1 (500 MW), Meenakshi Energy Unit 3 (350 MW, furnace fire-out), Dahanu TPS Unit 2 (250 MW), Kahalgaon TPS Unit 2 (210 MW, generator rotor damaged), Nasik TPS Unit 4 (210 MW, ID Fans problem) and DPL TPS Unit 7 (300 MW).
8CEA NTPC overview 29 April 2026: NTPC all-India generation 989.74 MU vs programme 1,058.10 MU - 6.46% shortfall
Central Electricity Authority's NTPC-station Power Generation Overview Report dated 29 April 2026 covers NTPC's monitored capacity of 57,617.23 MW and available capacity of 51,543.88 MW. All-India NTPC daily actual: 989.74 MU vs programme 1,058.10 MU (deviation –68.36 MU). April 1-till-date: 28,124.39 MU vs programme 29,821.74 MU (–5.69%). Region split: Western 19,813.59 MW monitored / 18,644.30 available, generated 362.97 MU; Eastern 14,820 / 13,500 MW, 269.70 MU; Northern 13,274.06 / 9,690 MW, 193.36 MU; Southern 8,959.58 / 8,959.58 MW, 152.62 MU; North Eastern 750 / 750 MW, 11.09 MU.
8CEA stabilised capacity 29 April 2026: Coal at 90.42%, nuclear at 90.66%, hydro at 79.85% of stabilised capacity
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 5 for 29 April 2026 reports Stabilised Capacity vs Capacity Online ratios across all five regions. All-India: Thermal (excl Gas/Diesel) Stabilised 2,29,144.06 MW, Online 2,07,200.05 MW (90.42%); Nuclear Stabilised 8,780 MW, Online 7,960 MW (90.66%); Hydro Stabilised 51,664.66 MW, Online 41,252.81 MW (79.85%). Region-wise highlights: Northern Thermal 94.59% (49,248/52,063 MW), Western 89.75% (75,995/84,671 MW), Southern 86.48% (43,772/50,615 MW), Eastern 91.20% (37,435/41,045 MW), North Eastern 100% (750/750 MW).
8CEA hydro reservoir status 29 April 2026: Bhakra holds 1,728.8 MU at 485.46m vs FRL 513.59m; Sardar Sarovar at 894.5 MU
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report dated 29 April 2026 details storage and energy potential at India's major reservoirs. Bhakra (Himachal): present level 485.46m (1,592.72 ft), energy content 1,728.80 MU vs FRL 513.59m design potential 5,282 MU. Pong (Himachal): 406.77m, 1,084.0 MU. Tehri (Uttarakhand): 753.24m, 1,291.49 MU. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat): 129.33m, 1,817.55 MU. Indira Sagar (MP): 252.29m, 1,316.12 MU. Srisailam (Andhra): 249.42m, 1,391.84 MU. Idukki (Kerala): 710.64m, 2,146.32 MU. Koyna (Maharashtra): 634.90m, 3,126.10 MU.
CEA COAL STOCK REPORTS
8Coal India Limited and SCCL coal stock position 26 April 2026: 46,536.50 ('000 tonnes) total across CEA-linked power plants, average 20 days cover
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division, in coordination with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), has released the Coal Stock Position of CEA-linked thermal power plants as on 26 April 2026. Aggregate Total Coal Stock stood at 46,536.50 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,995.50 + Import 541.00 - providing average cover of 20 days against daily requirement of 2,325.90 thousand tonnes at @55% PLF. Specific Coal Consumption averaged 0.703 kCal/kWh.
8CIL and SCCL coal stock 27 April 2026: Aggregate stock slips to 46,282.90 ('000 tonnes) - indigenous 45,734.10, imported 548.50; days-cover holds at 20
Coal India Limited & SCCL's CEA-format Coal Stock Position report dated 27 April 2026 shows total stock of 46,282.90 thousand tonnes - a one-day decline of 253.60 thousand tonnes versus the previous day's 46,536.50. Indigenous component fell to 45,734.10 thousand tonnes (–261.40 day-on-day) while Import rose to 548.50 thousand tonnes (+7.50). Daily coal requirement at @55% PLF stood at 2,329.96 thousand tonnes against base requirement of 1,674.40 thousand tonnes. Specific coal consumption was 0.703 kCal/kWh.
8Coal India and SCCL coal stock 28 April 2026: Total falls to 45,996.40 ('000 tonnes); imports climb to 562.40 as indigenous stock drops
The CIL & SCCL Coal Stock Position dated 28 April 2026 logs total CEA-linked coal stock at 45,996.40 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,433.90 + Import 562.40 - marking a further 286.50 thousand tonnes fall from 27 April 2026. Daily requirement at @55% PLF stood at 2,336.33 thousand tonnes; receipts averaged 2,295.10 thousand tonnes. Days-of-cover stayed at 20 days across the fleet, while Specific Coal Consumption held at 0.703 kCal/kWh - pointing to a steady drawdown phase entering peak-summer demand.
8CIL and SCCL coal stock 29 April 2026: Stocks decline further to 45,800.90 ('000 tonnes); indigenous drops to 45,232.10
Coal India Limited's daily Coal Stock Position dated 29 April 2026 reports aggregate CEA-linked stock at 45,800.90 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,232.10 + Imported 568.60. The 195.50 thousand tonne day-on-day reduction extends a four-day continuous slide from the 26 April peak of 46,536.50. Daily requirement at @55% PLF was 2,328.24 thousand tonnes; receipts of 2,286.10 thousand tonnes ran below requirement, perpetuating the drawdown. Days-cover remained pegged at 20.
8CEA daily coal stock report 29 April 2026: All-India capacity 2,21,940 MW holds 53,769.30 ('000 tonnes); 21 plants flagged critical, imported coal at 3,607.50
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division has issued the Daily Coal Stock Report for 29 April 2026, covering 190 plants with combined capacity of 2,21,940 MW. Grand Total coal stock: 53,769.30 thousand tonnes (Indigenous 50,161.60 + Imported 3,607.50) with 24 days cover at 71% of normative stock. DCB Total: 51,017.40 thousand tonnes across 172 plants. ICB Total: 2,751.90 thousand tonnes across 18 plants. 21 plants are at critical-stock status. State leaders include HPGCL Haryana 1,441 (147% of norm), PSPCL Punjab 996.7 (129%), CSPGCL Chhatisgarh 1,538.30 (159%); MAHAGENCO Maharashtra at 1,931.60 (44%) is below norm.
8CEA daily renewable generation report 29 April 2026: All-India generation hits 993.47 MU; Rajasthan tops at 254.28 MU daily and 6,872.96 MU cumulative
Central Electricity Authority's Renewable Project Monitoring Division has released the Daily Renewable Generation Report for 29 April 2026 covering Wind, Solar, Bio (incl. Bagasse, Small Hydro & Others) sources across all states. All-India daily generation totalled 993.47 MU (Wind 318.41, Solar 650.12, Bio 24.94 MU) with cumulative April 2026 generation of 25,189.65 MU. Rajasthan led with daily 254.28 MU (Solar 227.47, Wind 24.81) and cumulative 6,872.96 MU. Gujarat followed at 338.81 MU daily; Tamil Nadu at 76.20 MU daily; Karnataka at 83.48 MU daily. Details
NEWS UPDATE: REGIONAL POWER COMMITTEES AND SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS
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8NRPC releases ABT-based final REA for April 2025: Singrauli STPS tops Northern Region with 11,372.58 MU generation
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) of the Government of India's Ministry of Power has issued the ABT-based Final Regional Energy Account for the month of April 2025, dated 30 April 2026. The 41,768-word account compiled by NRLDC reveals NTPC's Singrauli STPS as the largest contributor at 11,372.58 MU, followed by Tanda-II STPS at 7,310.28 MU and IGSTPS-Jhajjar at 6,918.62 MU. Plant Availability Factor (PAF) data shows Dadri TPS, Chamera HEP, Dhauliganga HEP, Koldam HEP and Sewa-II HEP all hitting 100% or above, while Koteshwar lagged at just 37.18%.
8NRPC issues ABT-based final REA for May 2025 covering 78,606 words: Rihand-III STPS records 6,080.20 MU
The Northern Regional Power Committee has notified the ABT-based Final Regional Energy Account for May 2025, dated 30 April 2026 with NRLDC-furnished revised schedule and metering data. The 733KB, 78,606-word document captures NTPC's Rihand-III STPS at 6,080.21 MU, Rihand-II STPS at 6,002.71 MU and Rihand STPS at 5,669.94 MU. IGSTPS-Jhajjar contributed 5,526.28 MU, while Dadri-II TPS posted 3,307.15 MU and Dadri TPS 2,202.39 MU. Reactive Energy Factor (RF) tallies showed Anta GPP at 180.49, Auraiya GPP at 234.53 and Dadri RF at 306.97.
8ER-NR zone tops Northern Region deviation payables at Rs. 25,801 lakh for week 13–19 April 2026; WR-NR receives Rs. 8,412 lakh
The Northern Regional Power Committee released the Deviation Settlement Account for Week No. 03 of FY 2026-27 (13–19 April 2026), showing ER-NR as the largest payer at Rs. 25,801.30 lakh, followed by Rajasthan (Rs. 1,066.83 lakh), NCR Railways (Rs. 634.76 lakh), Uttarakhand (Rs. 585.68 lakh) and Himachal Pradesh (Rs. 454.74 lakh), while WR-NR leads receivables at Rs. 8,412.14 lakh and NER-NR at Rs. 3,399.41 lakh. Payment due by 10 May 2026 to SBI South Extn DSM pool account.
8NRPC reactive energy account WK-03 (13–19 April 2026): Net pool liability pegged at Rs. 185.72 lakh; Adani Suryodaya BESS tops charges at Rs. 1.62 crore
Northern Regional Power Committee's weekly Reactive Energy (REX) Account for Week 03 of FY 2026-27 (13–19 April 2026) has been released on 30 April 2026, with payment due on or before 10 May 2026. Aggregate Total Payable stood at Rs. 53.94 lakh against Total Receivable of Rs. 183.49 lakh; including station-wise charges, the totals widen to Rs. 56.17 lakh payable and Rs. 185.72 lakh receivable. Among utilities, Delhi owes Rs. 35.14 lakh and Rajasthan Rs. 6.43 lakh, while Uttar Pradesh receives Rs. 45.00 lakh and Haryana Rs. 19.51 lakh. Generator-wise, ACME Suryodaya BESS leads with charges of Rs. 1,61,892.
8NRPC May 2026 RTA and RTDA for Northern Region: Uttar Pradesh's transmission bill hits Rs. 327.17 crore on 10,762 MW GNA
Northern Regional Power Committee has released the Regional Transmission Account and Regional Transmission Deviation Account for billing month May 2026 (billing period March 2026), dated 30 April 2026. Uttar Pradesh tops the DIC list with 10,762 MW GNA and total transmission charges of Rs. 3,27,17,16,207, followed by Punjab (5,575 MW, Rs. 1,90,10,69,699), Rajasthan (5,746 MW, Rs. 1,69,46,18,435), Haryana (5,143 MW, Rs. 1,77,03,60,927) and Delhi (4,815 MW, Rs. 1,38,08,98,813). Smaller DICs include Hindustan Zinc (12 MW, Rs. 31.01 lakh) and PG-HVDC-NR (8 MW, Rs. 22.82 lakh).
8SRPC May 2026 RTA and RTDA: Andhra Pradesh faces Rs. 169.39 crore transmission bill on 4,199 MW GNA share
Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Secretariat has issued the Regional Transmission Account and Regional Transmission Deviation Account for billing period March 2026 / billing month May 2026. Andhra Pradesh leads DIC charges at Rs. 1,69,39,61,342 against 4,199 MW GNAsh, followed by Karnataka BESCOM at Rs. 1,10,05,97,572 (2,578.66 MW), Karnataka HESCOM at Rs. 38,10,06,430 (892.68 MW) and Karnataka GESCOM at Rs. 29,14,50,977 (682.86 MW). Industrial DICs include Linde India Ltd (8 MW, Rs. 32.27 lakh), Adani Gangavaram Port (2.5 MW, Rs. 10.08 lakh), Nelcast Limited (8 MW, Rs. 32.27 lakh) and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (13.1 MW, Rs. 52.84 lakh).
8SRPC releases additional agenda for 66th commercial sub-committee meeting at Kannur on 8 May 2026: NLCIL, TNPDCL push USD compensation and T-GNA reforms
Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC), Bengaluru has issued the Additional Agenda for the 66th Meeting of the Commercial Sub-Committee scheduled for 08 May 2026 at 09:30 hrs in Kannur, Kerala. NLCIL (NLC India Ltd) - via its 28 April 2026 email - has sought monthly issuance of compensation statements for secondary fuel-oil consumption under Unit Shutdown (USD) provisions in the Final REA, citing working capital stress at generating stations. TNPDCL has flagged operational constraints in revising schedules under T-GNA. Other items include refurbishment of the Talcher–Kolar HVDC link.
8NERPC's 237th OCC reviews frequent tripping of 8x250 MW Subansiri Lower HEP units, grid discipline and May 2026 resource adequacy planning
The 237th Operations Coordination Committee meeting of the North Eastern Regional Power Committee, held on 22 April 2026 at Shillong, reviewed 16 agenda items including demonstrated Maximum Continuous Rating of commissioned units of the 8x250 MW Lower Subansiri HEP (NHPC), frequent tripping of Units 1 & 2 in March 2026, Loktak Power Station's Renovation & Modernisation for Life Extension, ADMS healthiness status across the NER Grid, and operational resource adequacy planning for May 2026.
8NERPC issues provisional reactive energy account for 6–12 April 2026; rate fixed at 6.0 paise/KVARH under IEGC 2023 with 0.5 paise/year escalation
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee issued the provisional Reactive Energy Account for the billing period 6–12 April 2026, covering payables and receivables between constituents and the pool. The reactive energy charge is fixed at 6.0 paise/KVARH effective 1 October 2025, with a 0.5 paise per year escalation thereafter as per CERC IEGC Regulations 2023. Delayed payment beyond 12 days attracts simple interest at 0.04% per day. Details
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) of the Government of India's Ministry of Power has issued the ABT-based Final Regional Energy Account for the month of April 2025, dated 30 April 2026. The 41,768-word account compiled by NRLDC reveals NTPC's Singrauli STPS as the largest contributor at 11,372.58 MU, followed by Tanda-II STPS at 7,310.28 MU and IGSTPS-Jhajjar at 6,918.62 MU. Plant Availability Factor (PAF) data shows Dadri TPS, Chamera HEP, Dhauliganga HEP, Koldam HEP and Sewa-II HEP all hitting 100% or above, while Koteshwar lagged at just 37.18%.
8NRPC issues ABT-based final REA for May 2025 covering 78,606 words: Rihand-III STPS records 6,080.20 MU
The Northern Regional Power Committee has notified the ABT-based Final Regional Energy Account for May 2025, dated 30 April 2026 with NRLDC-furnished revised schedule and metering data. The 733KB, 78,606-word document captures NTPC's Rihand-III STPS at 6,080.21 MU, Rihand-II STPS at 6,002.71 MU and Rihand STPS at 5,669.94 MU. IGSTPS-Jhajjar contributed 5,526.28 MU, while Dadri-II TPS posted 3,307.15 MU and Dadri TPS 2,202.39 MU. Reactive Energy Factor (RF) tallies showed Anta GPP at 180.49, Auraiya GPP at 234.53 and Dadri RF at 306.97.
8ER-NR zone tops Northern Region deviation payables at Rs. 25,801 lakh for week 13–19 April 2026; WR-NR receives Rs. 8,412 lakh
The Northern Regional Power Committee released the Deviation Settlement Account for Week No. 03 of FY 2026-27 (13–19 April 2026), showing ER-NR as the largest payer at Rs. 25,801.30 lakh, followed by Rajasthan (Rs. 1,066.83 lakh), NCR Railways (Rs. 634.76 lakh), Uttarakhand (Rs. 585.68 lakh) and Himachal Pradesh (Rs. 454.74 lakh), while WR-NR leads receivables at Rs. 8,412.14 lakh and NER-NR at Rs. 3,399.41 lakh. Payment due by 10 May 2026 to SBI South Extn DSM pool account.
8NRPC reactive energy account WK-03 (13–19 April 2026): Net pool liability pegged at Rs. 185.72 lakh; Adani Suryodaya BESS tops charges at Rs. 1.62 crore
Northern Regional Power Committee's weekly Reactive Energy (REX) Account for Week 03 of FY 2026-27 (13–19 April 2026) has been released on 30 April 2026, with payment due on or before 10 May 2026. Aggregate Total Payable stood at Rs. 53.94 lakh against Total Receivable of Rs. 183.49 lakh; including station-wise charges, the totals widen to Rs. 56.17 lakh payable and Rs. 185.72 lakh receivable. Among utilities, Delhi owes Rs. 35.14 lakh and Rajasthan Rs. 6.43 lakh, while Uttar Pradesh receives Rs. 45.00 lakh and Haryana Rs. 19.51 lakh. Generator-wise, ACME Suryodaya BESS leads with charges of Rs. 1,61,892.
8NRPC May 2026 RTA and RTDA for Northern Region: Uttar Pradesh's transmission bill hits Rs. 327.17 crore on 10,762 MW GNA
Northern Regional Power Committee has released the Regional Transmission Account and Regional Transmission Deviation Account for billing month May 2026 (billing period March 2026), dated 30 April 2026. Uttar Pradesh tops the DIC list with 10,762 MW GNA and total transmission charges of Rs. 3,27,17,16,207, followed by Punjab (5,575 MW, Rs. 1,90,10,69,699), Rajasthan (5,746 MW, Rs. 1,69,46,18,435), Haryana (5,143 MW, Rs. 1,77,03,60,927) and Delhi (4,815 MW, Rs. 1,38,08,98,813). Smaller DICs include Hindustan Zinc (12 MW, Rs. 31.01 lakh) and PG-HVDC-NR (8 MW, Rs. 22.82 lakh).
8SRPC May 2026 RTA and RTDA: Andhra Pradesh faces Rs. 169.39 crore transmission bill on 4,199 MW GNA share
Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Secretariat has issued the Regional Transmission Account and Regional Transmission Deviation Account for billing period March 2026 / billing month May 2026. Andhra Pradesh leads DIC charges at Rs. 1,69,39,61,342 against 4,199 MW GNAsh, followed by Karnataka BESCOM at Rs. 1,10,05,97,572 (2,578.66 MW), Karnataka HESCOM at Rs. 38,10,06,430 (892.68 MW) and Karnataka GESCOM at Rs. 29,14,50,977 (682.86 MW). Industrial DICs include Linde India Ltd (8 MW, Rs. 32.27 lakh), Adani Gangavaram Port (2.5 MW, Rs. 10.08 lakh), Nelcast Limited (8 MW, Rs. 32.27 lakh) and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (13.1 MW, Rs. 52.84 lakh).
8SRPC releases additional agenda for 66th commercial sub-committee meeting at Kannur on 8 May 2026: NLCIL, TNPDCL push USD compensation and T-GNA reforms
Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC), Bengaluru has issued the Additional Agenda for the 66th Meeting of the Commercial Sub-Committee scheduled for 08 May 2026 at 09:30 hrs in Kannur, Kerala. NLCIL (NLC India Ltd) - via its 28 April 2026 email - has sought monthly issuance of compensation statements for secondary fuel-oil consumption under Unit Shutdown (USD) provisions in the Final REA, citing working capital stress at generating stations. TNPDCL has flagged operational constraints in revising schedules under T-GNA. Other items include refurbishment of the Talcher–Kolar HVDC link.
8NERPC's 237th OCC reviews frequent tripping of 8x250 MW Subansiri Lower HEP units, grid discipline and May 2026 resource adequacy planning
The 237th Operations Coordination Committee meeting of the North Eastern Regional Power Committee, held on 22 April 2026 at Shillong, reviewed 16 agenda items including demonstrated Maximum Continuous Rating of commissioned units of the 8x250 MW Lower Subansiri HEP (NHPC), frequent tripping of Units 1 & 2 in March 2026, Loktak Power Station's Renovation & Modernisation for Life Extension, ADMS healthiness status across the NER Grid, and operational resource adequacy planning for May 2026.
8NERPC issues provisional reactive energy account for 6–12 April 2026; rate fixed at 6.0 paise/KVARH under IEGC 2023 with 0.5 paise/year escalation
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee issued the provisional Reactive Energy Account for the billing period 6–12 April 2026, covering payables and receivables between constituents and the pool. The reactive energy charge is fixed at 6.0 paise/KVARH effective 1 October 2025, with a 0.5 paise per year escalation thereafter as per CERC IEGC Regulations 2023. Delayed payment beyond 12 days attracts simple interest at 0.04% per day. Details
NEWS UPDATE: NLDC AND GRID-INDIA SYSTEM OPERATIONS
May 01:
8National grid frequency stays within IEGC band for 98.29% of time on 29 April - GRID-INDIA data
Grid Controller of India's frequency profile data for April 29, 2026, shows the national grid maintained frequency within the 49.7–50.2 Hz IEGC band for 98.29% of the day - equivalent to 1,415 minutes. Average frequency remained steady near 50 Hz, with the system spending 47.73% of time in the 50.0–50.1 Hz optimal range, confirming robust grid balance despite rising renewable energy penetration across India.
8Southern grid meets 56,256 MW peak demand on 30 April with zero shortage - GRID-INDIA power supply report
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre confirmed that the southern region met its evening peak demand of 56,256 MW on April 30, 2026, with zero shortage reported at a grid frequency of 50.03 Hz. Off-peak demand of 53,009 MW was also fully met. State-wise generation data reveals Andhra Pradesh contributed 123.34 MU from thermal sources, alongside 16.87 MU from wind and 19.51 MU from solar, with grid drawal closely matching scheduled energy.
8Northern Region meets 58,570 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 30 April 2026 - NRLDC daily operations report
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC) confirmed that the northern grid met its full evening peak demand of 58,570 MW at 50.013 Hz on April 30, 2026, with zero shortage. Off-peak demand of 59,090 MW was also fully met at 50.018 Hz. Punjab contributed 100.92 MU to the northern grid from thermal, hydro, solar and wind generation, while scheduling 117.52 MU and actually drawing 115.22 MU - indicating a minor 2.3 MU drawal shortfall versus schedule.
8NLDC system reliability report: ER-NR corridor violated for 26 blocks (27.08%) on 30 April - WR-NR corridor clean
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published its System Reliability Indices Report for April 30, 2026, revealing that the Eastern Region–Northern Region (ER-NR) transmission corridor experienced ATC violations in 26 time blocks, accounting for 27.08% of the day (6.5 hours), while the WR-NR corridor recorded zero violations. The report provides a comprehensive (N-1) contingency analysis, offering a critical snapshot of inter-regional transmission stress and grid security on one of India's highest power-flow corridors.
8SRLDC records zero ATC violation on import of S3 corridor but 30.21% violation on S1 to S2/S3 on 30 April 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its System Reliability Indices Report for April 30, 2026, showing the S1→S2/S3 transmission corridor experienced ATC violations in 29 time blocks - equivalent to 30.21% of the day (7 hours and 15 minutes) - while the Import of S3 corridor saw zero violations. The report also tracks (N-1) contingency compliance, serving as SRLDC's official transmission reliability certification for the southern grid's daily operations.
8NLDC frequency profile for 30 April shows grid stability above 49.95 Hz for over 77% of the day
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published the national frequency profile for April 30, 2026, showing that India's power grid maintained frequency above 49.95 Hz for more than 77% of the day. The cumulative frequency distribution chart recorded zero time in the critical under-49.7 Hz zone and the system operated within the IEGC optimal band for the majority of the 1,440-minute period, reflecting strong grid discipline and effective real-time balancing.
8SRLDC day-ahead demand forecast for 1 May 2026 shows Southern Region peak approaching 75,000 MW
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its day-ahead demand forecast for May 1, 2026, with predicted peak demand approaching 75,000 MW during afternoon hours - typical of peak summer conditions across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala. The forecast chart shows demand ranging from approximately 35,000 MW at night to near 75,000 MW at peak, providing critical scheduling inputs for generation and transmission planning.
8NLDC publishes SCUC schedule for 1 May 2026 - 30+ power plants including Darlipali, Sipat STPS and NPGC dispatched
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC published the Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) schedule for May 1, 2026, listing 30+ central generating stations committed for dispatch. Key units include Darlipali at 268 MW (ECR: 111.4 paise/kWh), Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 879 MW (ECR: 127.4 paise/kWh), North Karanpura STPS at 591 MW and NPGC at 892 MW (ECR: 276.1 paise/kWh). The least-cost dispatch schedule spans time blocks 27–77, underpinning efficient national power market operations.
8Eastern Region day-ahead forecast misses by 20.29% MAPE on 29 April - intraday accuracy improves to 3.42%
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional grid recorded a Day-Ahead forecast error (MAPE) of 20.29% and RMSE of 32.64% for April 29, 2026, reflecting significant forecasting inaccuracy for next-day power demand planning. Intraday forecasting was far more accurate, with MAPE of 3.42% and RMSE of 4.69%. Actual demand at 00:00 hrs was 29,070 MW versus the day-ahead forecast of 28,569 MW - a 501 MW deviation - highlighting the importance of intraday re-forecasting in dynamic grid management. Details
Grid Controller of India's frequency profile data for April 29, 2026, shows the national grid maintained frequency within the 49.7–50.2 Hz IEGC band for 98.29% of the day - equivalent to 1,415 minutes. Average frequency remained steady near 50 Hz, with the system spending 47.73% of time in the 50.0–50.1 Hz optimal range, confirming robust grid balance despite rising renewable energy penetration across India.
8Southern grid meets 56,256 MW peak demand on 30 April with zero shortage - GRID-INDIA power supply report
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre confirmed that the southern region met its evening peak demand of 56,256 MW on April 30, 2026, with zero shortage reported at a grid frequency of 50.03 Hz. Off-peak demand of 53,009 MW was also fully met. State-wise generation data reveals Andhra Pradesh contributed 123.34 MU from thermal sources, alongside 16.87 MU from wind and 19.51 MU from solar, with grid drawal closely matching scheduled energy.
8Northern Region meets 58,570 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 30 April 2026 - NRLDC daily operations report
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC) confirmed that the northern grid met its full evening peak demand of 58,570 MW at 50.013 Hz on April 30, 2026, with zero shortage. Off-peak demand of 59,090 MW was also fully met at 50.018 Hz. Punjab contributed 100.92 MU to the northern grid from thermal, hydro, solar and wind generation, while scheduling 117.52 MU and actually drawing 115.22 MU - indicating a minor 2.3 MU drawal shortfall versus schedule.
8NLDC system reliability report: ER-NR corridor violated for 26 blocks (27.08%) on 30 April - WR-NR corridor clean
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published its System Reliability Indices Report for April 30, 2026, revealing that the Eastern Region–Northern Region (ER-NR) transmission corridor experienced ATC violations in 26 time blocks, accounting for 27.08% of the day (6.5 hours), while the WR-NR corridor recorded zero violations. The report provides a comprehensive (N-1) contingency analysis, offering a critical snapshot of inter-regional transmission stress and grid security on one of India's highest power-flow corridors.
8SRLDC records zero ATC violation on import of S3 corridor but 30.21% violation on S1 to S2/S3 on 30 April 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its System Reliability Indices Report for April 30, 2026, showing the S1→S2/S3 transmission corridor experienced ATC violations in 29 time blocks - equivalent to 30.21% of the day (7 hours and 15 minutes) - while the Import of S3 corridor saw zero violations. The report also tracks (N-1) contingency compliance, serving as SRLDC's official transmission reliability certification for the southern grid's daily operations.
8NLDC frequency profile for 30 April shows grid stability above 49.95 Hz for over 77% of the day
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published the national frequency profile for April 30, 2026, showing that India's power grid maintained frequency above 49.95 Hz for more than 77% of the day. The cumulative frequency distribution chart recorded zero time in the critical under-49.7 Hz zone and the system operated within the IEGC optimal band for the majority of the 1,440-minute period, reflecting strong grid discipline and effective real-time balancing.
8SRLDC day-ahead demand forecast for 1 May 2026 shows Southern Region peak approaching 75,000 MW
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its day-ahead demand forecast for May 1, 2026, with predicted peak demand approaching 75,000 MW during afternoon hours - typical of peak summer conditions across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala. The forecast chart shows demand ranging from approximately 35,000 MW at night to near 75,000 MW at peak, providing critical scheduling inputs for generation and transmission planning.
8NLDC publishes SCUC schedule for 1 May 2026 - 30+ power plants including Darlipali, Sipat STPS and NPGC dispatched
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC published the Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) schedule for May 1, 2026, listing 30+ central generating stations committed for dispatch. Key units include Darlipali at 268 MW (ECR: 111.4 paise/kWh), Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 879 MW (ECR: 127.4 paise/kWh), North Karanpura STPS at 591 MW and NPGC at 892 MW (ECR: 276.1 paise/kWh). The least-cost dispatch schedule spans time blocks 27–77, underpinning efficient national power market operations.
8Eastern Region day-ahead forecast misses by 20.29% MAPE on 29 April - intraday accuracy improves to 3.42%
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional grid recorded a Day-Ahead forecast error (MAPE) of 20.29% and RMSE of 32.64% for April 29, 2026, reflecting significant forecasting inaccuracy for next-day power demand planning. Intraday forecasting was far more accurate, with MAPE of 3.42% and RMSE of 4.69%. Actual demand at 00:00 hrs was 29,070 MW versus the day-ahead forecast of 28,569 MW - a 501 MW deviation - highlighting the importance of intraday re-forecasting in dynamic grid management. Details
NEWS UPDATE: UTILITY OPERATIONS AND STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE REPORTS
May 01:
8Torrent Power Ahmedabad and Surat logs 91,603 power interruption complaints in FY 2025-26; 25,557 MCB/line faults resolved
Torrent Power Limited's annual Standard of Performance report for its Ahmedabad and Surat licence areas (FY 2025-26) shows 91,603 interruption complaints due to line breakdowns and 25,557 due to loose MCB/service line connections, with 10,941 defective meter complaints and 2,410 burnt meter cases reported. Ahmedabad licence area recorded 31 outside fatal human accidents and 10 non-fatal incidents, while Surat reported 4 outside fatal cases.
8Torrent Power Dahej reports zero accidents and minimal complaints in clean FY 2025-26 SoP return
Torrent Power Limited's Dahej Licence Area registered zero fatal or non-fatal accidents - departmental or outside - for the entire FY 2025-26, with only 10 fuse-blowing interruption complaints recorded. The near-zero complaint profile across all meter, billing and service connection categories signals a tightly controlled industrial distribution zone.
8Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited files comprehensive 19-category Standard of Performance annual report for FY 2025-26 with GERC
Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) has submitted its full annual Standard of Performance compliance report for FY 2025-26 to the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, covering 19 performance categories including SAIFI, SAIDI, MAIDI, CAIDI reliability indices, system losses at EHT/11 kV, meter faults, theft cases, compensation details, distribution transformer failures and quarterly complaint registers.
8Rajasthan's merit order revised after CGPL/TPCL tariff change; DADRI LIQ tops dispatch stack at Rs. 27.86/kWh
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited (RUVITSL) issued a revised Merit Order Dispatch for 30 April to 3 May 2026 following a tariff revision for CGPL/TPCL, listing 43 stations from DADRI LIQ (Rs. 27.86/kWh total) at the top to SASAN (Rs. 1.55/kWh) at the bottom, with NTPC's STPS Units 1–6 at Rs. 5.52/kWh, KALISINDH TPP at Rs. 4.61/kWh and NLC BARSINGHSAR at Rs. 3.08/kWh.
8MSEDCL issues Phase-3 agricultural power time schedule for May–June 2026 across all zones
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), Mumbai, has issued its 3-phase agricultural power supply time schedule for May and June 2026, directing all Chief Engineers and zonal O&M teams to ensure 8-hour daily daytime supply to feeders commissioned under MSKVY solar projects, with field offices responsible for resolving ongoing technical constraints at substations.
8PVVNL Meerut schedules planned shutdowns across Bulandshahr on 1 May 2026 for grid maintenance
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL), Meerut, has notified planned power shutdowns in Bulandshahr district on May 1, 2026, lasting approximately 4 hours from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The outages cover urban feeders at multiple 33/11 kV substations including Bulandshahr and Purani Jail sub-stations, and are required for testing of power transformers, VCBs and trimming of tree branches encroaching on 33 kV lines. Details
Torrent Power Limited's annual Standard of Performance report for its Ahmedabad and Surat licence areas (FY 2025-26) shows 91,603 interruption complaints due to line breakdowns and 25,557 due to loose MCB/service line connections, with 10,941 defective meter complaints and 2,410 burnt meter cases reported. Ahmedabad licence area recorded 31 outside fatal human accidents and 10 non-fatal incidents, while Surat reported 4 outside fatal cases.
8Torrent Power Dahej reports zero accidents and minimal complaints in clean FY 2025-26 SoP return
Torrent Power Limited's Dahej Licence Area registered zero fatal or non-fatal accidents - departmental or outside - for the entire FY 2025-26, with only 10 fuse-blowing interruption complaints recorded. The near-zero complaint profile across all meter, billing and service connection categories signals a tightly controlled industrial distribution zone.
8Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited files comprehensive 19-category Standard of Performance annual report for FY 2025-26 with GERC
Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) has submitted its full annual Standard of Performance compliance report for FY 2025-26 to the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, covering 19 performance categories including SAIFI, SAIDI, MAIDI, CAIDI reliability indices, system losses at EHT/11 kV, meter faults, theft cases, compensation details, distribution transformer failures and quarterly complaint registers.
8Rajasthan's merit order revised after CGPL/TPCL tariff change; DADRI LIQ tops dispatch stack at Rs. 27.86/kWh
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited (RUVITSL) issued a revised Merit Order Dispatch for 30 April to 3 May 2026 following a tariff revision for CGPL/TPCL, listing 43 stations from DADRI LIQ (Rs. 27.86/kWh total) at the top to SASAN (Rs. 1.55/kWh) at the bottom, with NTPC's STPS Units 1–6 at Rs. 5.52/kWh, KALISINDH TPP at Rs. 4.61/kWh and NLC BARSINGHSAR at Rs. 3.08/kWh.
8MSEDCL issues Phase-3 agricultural power time schedule for May–June 2026 across all zones
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), Mumbai, has issued its 3-phase agricultural power supply time schedule for May and June 2026, directing all Chief Engineers and zonal O&M teams to ensure 8-hour daily daytime supply to feeders commissioned under MSKVY solar projects, with field offices responsible for resolving ongoing technical constraints at substations.
8PVVNL Meerut schedules planned shutdowns across Bulandshahr on 1 May 2026 for grid maintenance
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL), Meerut, has notified planned power shutdowns in Bulandshahr district on May 1, 2026, lasting approximately 4 hours from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The outages cover urban feeders at multiple 33/11 kV substations including Bulandshahr and Purani Jail sub-stations, and are required for testing of power transformers, VCBs and trimming of tree branches encroaching on 33 kV lines. Details
NEWS UPDATE: PSPCL ADMINISTRATIVE AND HR ORDERS
May 01:
8Punjab State Power Corporation amends Consumer Grievances Forum structure after new DS East Zone, Mohali is constituted
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) issued Commercial Circular No. 24/2026 on April 30, 2026, amending Instructions 113A.1.2 and 113A.1.3 of the ESIM-2018 manual to reflect the creation of DS East Zone, Mohali - constituted vide Office Order No. 1028 dated September 19, 2025. The amendment, approved by PSPCL's Board of Directors in its 123rd meeting on April 15, 2026, updates the composition of Consumer Grievances Redressal Forums (CGRFs) to include a Chief Auditor representative from all zones including the new East Zone.
8PSPCL Ludhiana Zonal Knowledge Centre sanctions 4-month induction training for newly recruited assistant linemen
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Zonal Knowledge Centre, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, issued Office Order No. 6 on April 30, 2026, sanctioning a 4-month induction training programme for newly recruited Assistant Linemen (ALMs) under PSPCL's new Induction Training Policy. The training programme is a mandatory component of PSPCL's structured capacity-building initiative, ensuring that frontline technical staff are equipped with operational, safety and technical skills before field deployment.
8PSPCL rolls out Oracle CC&B migration load change process for SAP pending cases - end-to-end digital workflow defined
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) documented a new end-to-end process design under Oracle Utilities CC&B for migrating load change cases originally initiated in the SAP software, where consumer payments were already completed. The digital workflow defines an SDO-to-JE approval chain, with load change approval thresholds set at <=100 KVA requiring SDO approval and 100–500 KVA requiring higher competency authority. The system replaces manual SAP case follow-ups with an automated CC&B platform, part of PSPCL's technology modernization programme. Details
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) issued Commercial Circular No. 24/2026 on April 30, 2026, amending Instructions 113A.1.2 and 113A.1.3 of the ESIM-2018 manual to reflect the creation of DS East Zone, Mohali - constituted vide Office Order No. 1028 dated September 19, 2025. The amendment, approved by PSPCL's Board of Directors in its 123rd meeting on April 15, 2026, updates the composition of Consumer Grievances Redressal Forums (CGRFs) to include a Chief Auditor representative from all zones including the new East Zone.
8PSPCL Ludhiana Zonal Knowledge Centre sanctions 4-month induction training for newly recruited assistant linemen
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Zonal Knowledge Centre, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, issued Office Order No. 6 on April 30, 2026, sanctioning a 4-month induction training programme for newly recruited Assistant Linemen (ALMs) under PSPCL's new Induction Training Policy. The training programme is a mandatory component of PSPCL's structured capacity-building initiative, ensuring that frontline technical staff are equipped with operational, safety and technical skills before field deployment.
8PSPCL rolls out Oracle CC&B migration load change process for SAP pending cases - end-to-end digital workflow defined
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) documented a new end-to-end process design under Oracle Utilities CC&B for migrating load change cases originally initiated in the SAP software, where consumer payments were already completed. The digital workflow defines an SDO-to-JE approval chain, with load change approval thresholds set at <=100 KVA requiring SDO approval and 100–500 KVA requiring higher competency authority. The system replaces manual SAP case follow-ups with an automated CC&B platform, part of PSPCL's technology modernization programme. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POLICY AND MAKE-IN-INDIA ROADMAP
May 01:
8Ministry of Power revises Make-in-India local content roadmap for HVDC substations (LCC type): 30% by 2028, scaling to 60% by 2032–2035
The Ministry of Power revised the Minimum Local Content (MLC) requirement for HVDC Substation (LCC Type) EPC/Turnkey projects under its Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) framework on 30 April 2026 - setting a phased roadmap: 30% MLC up to 31 March 2028, 40% from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2030, 50% from 1 April 2030 to 31 March 2032 and 60% from 1 April 2032 to 31 March 2035, modifying the earlier blanket 60% provision.
8JERC issues public notice on draft Goa Transmission and Distribution License Regulations 2026; comments window open till 20 May 2026
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa and Union Territories (JERCUTs), based at Plot No. 55-56, Udyog Vihar, Phase-IV, Sector-18, Gurugram, has issued a Public Notice introducing the draft 'Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (Specific Conditions of Transmission and Distribution License Applicable to Electricity Department, Government of Goa) Regulations, 2026'. Drafted under Section 14, 15, 16 read with Section 181 of the Electricity Act 2003 and Regulation 71 of JERC's 2020 T&D Licensing Regulations, the notice was signed by Secretary (I/c) Rajesh Dangi. Stakeholders may submit comments via post or email to secy.jercuts@gov.in by 20 May 2026.
8Arunachal Pradesh Hydro Power Department files ARR and tariff petition for FY 2026-27 before state electricity regulator
The Department of Hydro Power Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, filed its Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff Petition for FY2026-27 before the Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC). The filing, supported by a notarized affidavit under Article 4 with stamp duty of Rs. 100, outlines the department's revenue requirements and proposed tariff structures for hydropower generation assets for the upcoming financial year. Details
The Ministry of Power revised the Minimum Local Content (MLC) requirement for HVDC Substation (LCC Type) EPC/Turnkey projects under its Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) framework on 30 April 2026 - setting a phased roadmap: 30% MLC up to 31 March 2028, 40% from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2030, 50% from 1 April 2030 to 31 March 2032 and 60% from 1 April 2032 to 31 March 2035, modifying the earlier blanket 60% provision.
8JERC issues public notice on draft Goa Transmission and Distribution License Regulations 2026; comments window open till 20 May 2026
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa and Union Territories (JERCUTs), based at Plot No. 55-56, Udyog Vihar, Phase-IV, Sector-18, Gurugram, has issued a Public Notice introducing the draft 'Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (Specific Conditions of Transmission and Distribution License Applicable to Electricity Department, Government of Goa) Regulations, 2026'. Drafted under Section 14, 15, 16 read with Section 181 of the Electricity Act 2003 and Regulation 71 of JERC's 2020 T&D Licensing Regulations, the notice was signed by Secretary (I/c) Rajesh Dangi. Stakeholders may submit comments via post or email to secy.jercuts@gov.in by 20 May 2026.
8Arunachal Pradesh Hydro Power Department files ARR and tariff petition for FY 2026-27 before state electricity regulator
The Department of Hydro Power Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, filed its Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff Petition for FY2026-27 before the Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC). The filing, supported by a notarized affidavit under Article 4 with stamp duty of Rs. 100, outlines the department's revenue requirements and proposed tariff structures for hydropower generation assets for the upcoming financial year. Details
NEWS UPDATE: CORPORATE DISCLOSURES AND CREDIT RATINGS
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8Emmvee Photovoltaic Power posts 62% revenue surge and 89% PAT jump in Q4 FY26, order book doubles to 9.4 GW
Emmvee Photovoltaic Power (EMMVEE IN) delivered a blockbuster fourth quarter with revenues soaring 62% YoY to Rs. 17.4 bn and PAT rocketing 89% YoY to Rs. 3.9 bn. The solar manufacturer's installed module capacity reached 10.3 GW while its order book nearly doubled from 4.9 GW to 9.4 GW. With a Buy rating and target price of Rs. 354, analysts expect a further 22% upside as EMMVEE races toward 16.3 GW module and 8.9 GW cell capacity through a new 6 GW integrated facility.
8ICRA withdraws Rs. 970 crore ratings of Ayana Ananthapuramu Solar after NCLT approves merger with parent Ayana Renewable
Credit rating agency ICRA withdrew the [ICRA]AA (Stable) and [ICRA]A1+ ratings assigned to Rs. 970 crore of bank facilities of Ayana Ananthapuramu Solar Private Limited (AASPL) on April 30, 2026. The withdrawal follows National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approval of AASPL's amalgamation with its parent, Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (ARPPL). The Rs. 970 crore rated portfolio included a Rs. 922.08 crore term loan, Rs. 15 crore of non-fund based limits and Rs. 32.92 crore of unallocated limits.
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]AA+ for Ayana Renewable Power's enhanced Rs. 4,970 crore facilities - ONGC-NTPC parentage cited
ICRA reaffirmed and upgraded the rated facilities of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (ARPPL) to Rs. 4,970 crore from Rs. 4,000 crore on April 30, 2026, maintaining [ICRA]AA+ (Stable)/[ICRA]A1+ ratings. ARPPL is a 100% subsidiary of ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited - a 50:50 joint venture between ONGC Green Limited and NTPC Green Energy Limited. The enhanced rating covers a Rs. 1,872.08 crore term loan, Rs. 1,978 crore of non-fund based limits and Rs. 44 crore short-term fund-based limits, backed by strong sponsor support.
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]AAA (Stable) for POWERGRID InvIT's Rs. 1,100 crore facilities - full ownership of 5 SPVs now complete
ICRA reaffirmed the highest [ICRA]AAA (Stable) issuer rating and Rs. 1,073 crore term loan rating for POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT) on April 30, 2026. PGInvIT, sponsored by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL, rated AAA), now holds 100% economic ownership of five inter-state transmission SPVs - VTL, KATL, PPTL, WTL and JPTL - following completion of a December 2024 transaction where it acquired the remaining 26% stake in four SPVs from PGCIL, with all SPVs now debt-free at the project level.
8Wheels India Limited invests Rs. 3.43 crore in Emerge Solar One Private Limited - acquires 3,43,245 equity shares for 13.864 MWp solar project in Tamil Nadu
Wheels India Limited (NSE: WHEELS, BSE: 590073) disclosed on April 30, 2026 that it has invested Rs. 3,43,24,500 to acquire 3,43,245 equity shares of Rs. 100 each in Emerge Solar One Private Limited (CIN: U35105TN2024PTC173924) - a solar power company developing a 13.864 MWp DC solar project in Tamil Nadu. The investment was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR and will be recorded as a strategic equity stake in a clean energy generation asset.
8First Solar Q1 2026 earnings call highlights IRA impact, module shipments and 2026 financial guidance
First Solar held its Q1 2026 Earnings Call on April 30, 2026, presenting forward-looking guidance on net sales, gross profit, Adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures and module shipment volumes. The presentation addresses the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as amended by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, including advanced manufacturing production credits. First Solar also discussed its global manufacturing capacity expansion, booking pipelines and strategic positioning for the U.S. solar market. Details
Emmvee Photovoltaic Power (EMMVEE IN) delivered a blockbuster fourth quarter with revenues soaring 62% YoY to Rs. 17.4 bn and PAT rocketing 89% YoY to Rs. 3.9 bn. The solar manufacturer's installed module capacity reached 10.3 GW while its order book nearly doubled from 4.9 GW to 9.4 GW. With a Buy rating and target price of Rs. 354, analysts expect a further 22% upside as EMMVEE races toward 16.3 GW module and 8.9 GW cell capacity through a new 6 GW integrated facility.
8ICRA withdraws Rs. 970 crore ratings of Ayana Ananthapuramu Solar after NCLT approves merger with parent Ayana Renewable
Credit rating agency ICRA withdrew the [ICRA]AA (Stable) and [ICRA]A1+ ratings assigned to Rs. 970 crore of bank facilities of Ayana Ananthapuramu Solar Private Limited (AASPL) on April 30, 2026. The withdrawal follows National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approval of AASPL's amalgamation with its parent, Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (ARPPL). The Rs. 970 crore rated portfolio included a Rs. 922.08 crore term loan, Rs. 15 crore of non-fund based limits and Rs. 32.92 crore of unallocated limits.
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]AA+ for Ayana Renewable Power's enhanced Rs. 4,970 crore facilities - ONGC-NTPC parentage cited
ICRA reaffirmed and upgraded the rated facilities of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (ARPPL) to Rs. 4,970 crore from Rs. 4,000 crore on April 30, 2026, maintaining [ICRA]AA+ (Stable)/[ICRA]A1+ ratings. ARPPL is a 100% subsidiary of ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited - a 50:50 joint venture between ONGC Green Limited and NTPC Green Energy Limited. The enhanced rating covers a Rs. 1,872.08 crore term loan, Rs. 1,978 crore of non-fund based limits and Rs. 44 crore short-term fund-based limits, backed by strong sponsor support.
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]AAA (Stable) for POWERGRID InvIT's Rs. 1,100 crore facilities - full ownership of 5 SPVs now complete
ICRA reaffirmed the highest [ICRA]AAA (Stable) issuer rating and Rs. 1,073 crore term loan rating for POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT) on April 30, 2026. PGInvIT, sponsored by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL, rated AAA), now holds 100% economic ownership of five inter-state transmission SPVs - VTL, KATL, PPTL, WTL and JPTL - following completion of a December 2024 transaction where it acquired the remaining 26% stake in four SPVs from PGCIL, with all SPVs now debt-free at the project level.
8Wheels India Limited invests Rs. 3.43 crore in Emerge Solar One Private Limited - acquires 3,43,245 equity shares for 13.864 MWp solar project in Tamil Nadu
Wheels India Limited (NSE: WHEELS, BSE: 590073) disclosed on April 30, 2026 that it has invested Rs. 3,43,24,500 to acquire 3,43,245 equity shares of Rs. 100 each in Emerge Solar One Private Limited (CIN: U35105TN2024PTC173924) - a solar power company developing a 13.864 MWp DC solar project in Tamil Nadu. The investment was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR and will be recorded as a strategic equity stake in a clean energy generation asset.
8First Solar Q1 2026 earnings call highlights IRA impact, module shipments and 2026 financial guidance
First Solar held its Q1 2026 Earnings Call on April 30, 2026, presenting forward-looking guidance on net sales, gross profit, Adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures and module shipment volumes. The presentation addresses the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as amended by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, including advanced manufacturing production credits. First Solar also discussed its global manufacturing capacity expansion, booking pipelines and strategic positioning for the U.S. solar market. Details
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8McKinsey: Global Li-ion battery demand to surge 6.8x by 2035 - Rs. 1 billion required per 10 GWh; Western supply chain needs incentive reform
A McKinsey & Company report from April 2026 projects global lithium-ion battery demand to explode from 1.0 TWh in 2024 to 4.2 TWh by 2030 and 6.8 TWh by 2035 - yet 75% of global supply remains concentrated in China. The Automotive & Assembly Practice study, co-authored by Raphael Rettig and Wenting Gao, estimates that approximately Rs. 1 billion is needed per 10 GWh of new capacity, with 4–5 year construction lead times creating investment risk. Lithium and nickel prices have fluctuated 3–6 times in recent years, and the report calls for structured incentive pricing mechanisms to de-risk Western battery supply chain investments.
8Canada can capture Rs. 200 billion in clean energy investment over the next decade - but project delivery must improve, report warns
A 2026 report titled 'Watts at Stake: Canada's Rs. 200-Billion Clean Energy Investment Opportunity' finds that Canada has the resources, capital markets and policy environment to attract up to Rs. 200 billion in clean energy investment over the next decade - but warns that slow project approvals, weak supply chains and regulatory friction could derail the opportunity. Canada currently has approximately 25 GW of wind, solar and energy storage projects in development, yet realizing the full investment potential requires urgent improvements to the project development framework, permitting systems and construction pipelines.
8Paris Agreement's Article 6.4 carbon credit projects overlap with indigenous lands in 30+ countries, report warns
A May 2026 research report reveals that the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) under Article 6.4 is being deployed in land-intensive sectors such as hydropower, wind, solar and reforestation - with significant overlaps identified between Article 6 pipeline projects and territories of Indigenous Peoples and local communities across more than 30 countries. The report documents cases of involuntary resettlement, limited compensation, lack of early-stage consultation and cultural heritage violations, calling for sweeping policy reforms to the Social Development Tool's safeguards framework. Details
A McKinsey & Company report from April 2026 projects global lithium-ion battery demand to explode from 1.0 TWh in 2024 to 4.2 TWh by 2030 and 6.8 TWh by 2035 - yet 75% of global supply remains concentrated in China. The Automotive & Assembly Practice study, co-authored by Raphael Rettig and Wenting Gao, estimates that approximately Rs. 1 billion is needed per 10 GWh of new capacity, with 4–5 year construction lead times creating investment risk. Lithium and nickel prices have fluctuated 3–6 times in recent years, and the report calls for structured incentive pricing mechanisms to de-risk Western battery supply chain investments.
8Canada can capture Rs. 200 billion in clean energy investment over the next decade - but project delivery must improve, report warns
A 2026 report titled 'Watts at Stake: Canada's Rs. 200-Billion Clean Energy Investment Opportunity' finds that Canada has the resources, capital markets and policy environment to attract up to Rs. 200 billion in clean energy investment over the next decade - but warns that slow project approvals, weak supply chains and regulatory friction could derail the opportunity. Canada currently has approximately 25 GW of wind, solar and energy storage projects in development, yet realizing the full investment potential requires urgent improvements to the project development framework, permitting systems and construction pipelines.
8Paris Agreement's Article 6.4 carbon credit projects overlap with indigenous lands in 30+ countries, report warns
A May 2026 research report reveals that the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) under Article 6.4 is being deployed in land-intensive sectors such as hydropower, wind, solar and reforestation - with significant overlaps identified between Article 6 pipeline projects and territories of Indigenous Peoples and local communities across more than 30 countries. The report documents cases of involuntary resettlement, limited compensation, lack of early-stage consultation and cultural heritage violations, calling for sweeping policy reforms to the Social Development Tool's safeguards framework. Details
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8Design shift resets cost dynamics in 400 kV transmission package
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8Cost relief meets tighter reliability filters in 400 kV transmission package
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A late amendment recalibrates key engineering assumptions in a southern grid package. Tower loading margins are relaxed while select safety checks get tighter.
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8WRPC issues DSM settlement statement for April 13–19, 2026 week to Western regional power utilities
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) issued the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) settlement statement for the week from April 13 to April 19, 2026, vide No. WRPC/Comml.-I/4/ABTDSM/2026/4.3 dated April 28, 2026. The document was circulated to key utilities including GUVNL, MSETCL, MSEDCL, MP Power Management Company, Chhattisgarh State Power, NTPC, PGCIL, and electricity departments of Goa, Daman, and Silvassa, in accordance with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission's (CERC) DSM framework.
8NERPC releases May 2026 regional transmission account: Assam tops NER zone at Rs. 64.92 crore, Tripura billed Rs. 10.81 crore
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) released the Regional Transmission Account for billing month May 2026 (dated April 29, 2026), detailing AC system usage charges, national component, bilateral and total transmission charges for NER zone states. Assam (GNA: 1,767 MW) topped the zone with total transmission charges of Rs. 64,92,16,000, followed by Tripura (GNA: 311 MW) at Rs. 10,80,71,790 and Meghalaya (GNA: 290 MW) at Rs. 12,08,57,907. Arunachal Pradesh's total stood at Rs. 7,98,86,142 with a GNA of 208 MW.
8NLDC releases revised SCED statement for September 2025: Kahalgaon STPP-II earns Rs. 6.94 crore, BRBCL refunded Rs. 1.33 crore
The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published Revision-1 of the National SCED Monthly Statement for September 2025 (dated April 24, 2026). Kahalgaon STPP-II (Eastern Region) recorded the highest net payable of Rs. 6,93,99,915, while Farakka STPP-I&II followed at Rs. 3,21,60,835 and Kahalgaon STPP-I at Rs. 2,52,04,484. BRBCL received a refund of Rs. 1,33,02,183 from the national SCED pool. The statement covers increments and decrements for each SCED generator by volume (MWHr) and variable cost charges. Details
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) issued the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) settlement statement for the week from April 13 to April 19, 2026, vide No. WRPC/Comml.-I/4/ABTDSM/2026/4.3 dated April 28, 2026. The document was circulated to key utilities including GUVNL, MSETCL, MSEDCL, MP Power Management Company, Chhattisgarh State Power, NTPC, PGCIL, and electricity departments of Goa, Daman, and Silvassa, in accordance with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission's (CERC) DSM framework.
8NERPC releases May 2026 regional transmission account: Assam tops NER zone at Rs. 64.92 crore, Tripura billed Rs. 10.81 crore
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) released the Regional Transmission Account for billing month May 2026 (dated April 29, 2026), detailing AC system usage charges, national component, bilateral and total transmission charges for NER zone states. Assam (GNA: 1,767 MW) topped the zone with total transmission charges of Rs. 64,92,16,000, followed by Tripura (GNA: 311 MW) at Rs. 10,80,71,790 and Meghalaya (GNA: 290 MW) at Rs. 12,08,57,907. Arunachal Pradesh's total stood at Rs. 7,98,86,142 with a GNA of 208 MW.
8NLDC releases revised SCED statement for September 2025: Kahalgaon STPP-II earns Rs. 6.94 crore, BRBCL refunded Rs. 1.33 crore
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8BSPHCL issues promotion orders for general cadre engineers under 2010 and 2012 BSEB resolutions
Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited has issued a notification dated April 29, 2026, promoting General Cadre Engineers pursuant to erstwhile Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB) Resolution No. 134 dated 20.08.2010, as read with Resolution No. 76 dated 07.05.2012. This promotion order, referenced under H-V/ACP-90104/2025, reflects the company's ongoing compliance with cadre management regulations under CIN: U40102BR2012SGC018495. Details
Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited has issued a notification dated April 29, 2026, promoting General Cadre Engineers pursuant to erstwhile Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB) Resolution No. 134 dated 20.08.2010, as read with Resolution No. 76 dated 07.05.2012. This promotion order, referenced under H-V/ACP-90104/2025, reflects the company's ongoing compliance with cadre management regulations under CIN: U40102BR2012SGC018495. Details
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Apr 30:
PROMOTIONS & PERSONNEL ORDERS
8PSPCL Amritsar promotes Rajinder Singh (Emp ID: 339001) from ALM to officiating LM under office order no. 45 dated April 29, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's DS Circle City, Amritsar, has issued Office Order No. 45 dated April 29, 2026, promoting Rajinder Singh (Employee ID: 339001, DOB: March 21, 1983) from the post of ALM in Sub-Division (BC) Technical, Durgaiana Temple, Amritsar to Officiating Lineman (LM) at Sub-Division Technical, Durgaiana Temple, under DS Division, Hakima Gate, Amritsar. The promotion is against a vacant post, effective immediately.
8PSPCL Gurdaspur promotes 3 ALMs to officiating LM posts in DS sub-divisions under office order no. 45 dated April 29, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's DS Circle, Gurdaspur, has issued Office Order No. 45 dated April 29, 2026, promoting three Assistant Linemen (ALMs) - Jatinderbir Singh (ID: 339273, DOB: Feb 2, 1991), Nirmal Jit Kumar (ID: 333483, DOB: Apr 12, 1978), and Anit Andoria - to the post of Officiating Lineman (LM) against vacant posts in various DS Sub-Divisions under Batala and Pathankot DS Divisions. All promotions are effective immediately.
8PSPCL Patiala HQ promotes Jasvir Kaur Randhawa (Emp ID: 265518) to officiating divisional superintendent under order no. 19
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's HQ at Patiala has issued Office Order No. 19 dated April 29, 2026, promoting Jasvir Kaur Randhawa (Employee ID: 265518) from Circle Assistant in the DS Division to Officiating Divisional Superintendent against a vacant post. The promotion order, issued by the Office of Deputy Secretary/Engineer-1, PSPCL Patiala, takes immediate effect and is in line with PSPCL's ongoing cadre restructuring and promotional exercises.
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8PSPCL Bathinda Knowledge Centre deputes CHB workers for 5-day non-residential training programme from May 4–8, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Addl. SE Zonal Knowledge Centre, Bathinda (D-318 Thermal Colony, Mobile: 96461-22973) has issued Office Order No. 57 dated April 29, 2026, sanctioning deputation of CHB (Contract/Hired Basis) workers from different PSPCL offices to attend a 5-day Non-Residential Training Programme scheduled from May 4 to May 8, 2026. This training is part of PSPCL's ongoing skill development initiative for its contract workforce. Details
8PSPCL Amritsar promotes Rajinder Singh (Emp ID: 339001) from ALM to officiating LM under office order no. 45 dated April 29, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's DS Circle City, Amritsar, has issued Office Order No. 45 dated April 29, 2026, promoting Rajinder Singh (Employee ID: 339001, DOB: March 21, 1983) from the post of ALM in Sub-Division (BC) Technical, Durgaiana Temple, Amritsar to Officiating Lineman (LM) at Sub-Division Technical, Durgaiana Temple, under DS Division, Hakima Gate, Amritsar. The promotion is against a vacant post, effective immediately.
8PSPCL Gurdaspur promotes 3 ALMs to officiating LM posts in DS sub-divisions under office order no. 45 dated April 29, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's DS Circle, Gurdaspur, has issued Office Order No. 45 dated April 29, 2026, promoting three Assistant Linemen (ALMs) - Jatinderbir Singh (ID: 339273, DOB: Feb 2, 1991), Nirmal Jit Kumar (ID: 333483, DOB: Apr 12, 1978), and Anit Andoria - to the post of Officiating Lineman (LM) against vacant posts in various DS Sub-Divisions under Batala and Pathankot DS Divisions. All promotions are effective immediately.
8PSPCL Patiala HQ promotes Jasvir Kaur Randhawa (Emp ID: 265518) to officiating divisional superintendent under order no. 19
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's HQ at Patiala has issued Office Order No. 19 dated April 29, 2026, promoting Jasvir Kaur Randhawa (Employee ID: 265518) from Circle Assistant in the DS Division to Officiating Divisional Superintendent against a vacant post. The promotion order, issued by the Office of Deputy Secretary/Engineer-1, PSPCL Patiala, takes immediate effect and is in line with PSPCL's ongoing cadre restructuring and promotional exercises.
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8PSPCL Bathinda Knowledge Centre deputes CHB workers for 5-day non-residential training programme from May 4–8, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Addl. SE Zonal Knowledge Centre, Bathinda (D-318 Thermal Colony, Mobile: 96461-22973) has issued Office Order No. 57 dated April 29, 2026, sanctioning deputation of CHB (Contract/Hired Basis) workers from different PSPCL offices to attend a 5-day Non-Residential Training Programme scheduled from May 4 to May 8, 2026. This training is part of PSPCL's ongoing skill development initiative for its contract workforce. Details
NEWS UPDATE: STATE DISCOMS - TARIFFS, ALLOWANCES & PROCUREMENT
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RAJASTHAN DISCOMS (JVVNL, AVVNL, JdVVNL)
8Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam hikes dearness relief for pensioners from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL), a Government of Rajasthan undertaking (CIN: U40109RJ2000SGC016486), issued an order dated April 29, 2026 revising the Dearness Relief (DR) for Nigam pensioners from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026. The order adopts the Finance Department (Rules Division), Government of Rajasthan's order No. F.12(8) FD/Rules/2017 dated April 23, 2026. Payments involving fractions of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.
8JVVNL revises dearness allowance for Nigam employees to 60% from 58% effective January 1, 2026
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) issued an order dated April 28, 2026 revising the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Nigam employees from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026, adopting Rajasthan Finance Department Order No. F.6(3)FD/Rules/2017 dated April 23, 2026. DA shall be calculated on basic pay as per the Pay Matrix and shall exclude Special Pay or Personal Pay. Payments with fractions of less than 50 paise shall be ignored, while those above 50 paise shall be rounded up.
8Ajmer Discom (AVVNL) authorises priority electricity connections for drinking water supply on undertaking basis till July 31, 2026
Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) issued an order dated April 29, 2026 (Comml. AJ-990) directing all concerned to release electricity connections for drinking water supply installations on priority, even on the basis of undertakings, up to July 31, 2026, in view of summer water requirements and a request from the PHED department. AEn (O&M) officers are authorized to accord financial and technical sanction up to 11 kV supply irrespective of estimate amount, per Comml. AJ-65. The order was signed by Additional Chief Engineer (HQ), AVVNL.
8Jodhpur Discom authorises priority release of electricity connections for drinking water supply on undertaking basis till July 31, 2026
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL), vide its order from SE (RA&C) Jodhpur Discom, authorised release of electricity connections for drinking water supply installations on priority, even on the basis of undertaking submitted by applicants, up to July 31, 2026. This is to ensure water availability during the summer season and in consideration of PHED department's request. AEn (O&M) officers are already empowered to grant financial and technical sanction up to 11 kV supply irrespective of estimate amount.
8Rajasthan Discoms calculate FPPAs for May 2026 billing based on February 2026 fuel and power purchase data
Jaipur, Ajmer, and Jodhpur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited jointly prepared the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculation for billing month of May 2026, based on February 2026 actuals, in accordance with Ministry of Power Rule 14 of Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022 and Regulation 87 of RERC (Tariff) Regulations, 2025. The document, signed by Chief Engineer Rajeev Verma (AVVNL) on April 28, 2026 with RajKaj Ref No. 21862288, ensures timely recovery of fuel cost variations from distribution consumers.
OTHER STATE DISCOMS & PROCUREMENT
8PVVNL Meerut schedules 30-Apr-2026 mass power shutdown across 11 zones - over 50 feeders to go dark for up to 4 hours
Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) has announced a sweeping planned shutdown across its Meerut jurisdiction on April 30, 2026, affecting more than 50 feeders spanning 11 zones including Bulandshahar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida, Saharanpur, and Muzaffarnagar. Shutdowns range from 1 to 4 hours, with outages scheduled as early as 5:00 AM and as late as 6:30 PM, impacting thousands of urban, rural, and industrial consumers.
8Haryana's DNRE invites pre-bid comments for rate contracts on GCRT solar plants with and without battery banks
The Department of New & Renewable Energy (DNRE), Haryana has called a Pre-Bid Meet for prospective bidders to give feedback on draft rate contracts for supply, installation, and commissioning of Grid Connected Rooftop (GCRT) Solar Power Plants - with and without battery banks - in government buildings, Gaushalas, social sector institutes, and un-electrified Dhanis. Bidders must submit comments by visiting the official HAREDA website at www.hareda.gov.in before the stipulated deadline.
8MEPDCL invites RFP for 50 master and 100 slave fault passage indicators for 11 kV & 33 kV networks in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL), Office of the Chief Engineer (Distribution) Eastern Zone, Shillong-793001, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) dated April 28, 2026 (No. MePDCL/CE(D)/EZ/T-48/Pt-III/2026-27), seeking procurement of 50 units of Master Fault Passage Indicators/Sensors (FSI/FPS) and 100 units of Slave Fault Passage Indicators/Sensors for 11 kV and 33 kV networks. Eligible OEMs/Firms may download specifications from www.meecl.nic.in and submit bids to the Chief Engineer (Distribution) Eastern Zone, MePDCL.
8HPPCL extends deadline for general manager (electrical) contract post applications to May 20, 2026
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), a state government undertaking (CIN: U40101HP2006SGC030591), has extended the last date for receipt of applications for the post of General Manager (Electrical) on a contract basis from the original deadline of April 30, 2026 to May 20, 2026. Previously advertised on April 1, 2026, all other terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria remain unchanged. Candidates who already applied need not reapply.
8HVPNL nominates field staff for substation safety and equipment training at HPTI, Panchkula - May 7–8, 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), vide Memo No. Ch-263/SEG-547/Vol-1 dated April 29, 2026, nominated multiple field cadre officials for a 2-day classroom training program at the HVPNL Power Training Institute (HPTI), Sector-26, Panchkula, scheduled for May 7–8, 2026. The program covers AIS substations, protection systems, SF6 Circuit Breakers, CT, PT, CVT, NCT, LA, isolators, VCBs, Capacitor Banks, and accident prevention, with nominees posted across 132 kV and 66 kV substations in Haryana.
8MSEB Holding Company invites applications for board-level director (fuel) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSPGCL)
MSEB Holding Company Ltd. issued Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated April 29, 2026 for the position of Director (Fuel) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL). The Board-level position requires a graduate engineer in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation with a minimum of 20 years of experience in power generation, including a minimum of 5 years at Chief Engineer level or equivalent, with at least 1 year in a position just below Board level in a State Electricity Board or PSU. The role reports directly to the Chairman & Managing Director.
8MSEB Holding Company seeks board-level director (projects) for MSPGCL with minimum 20 years power sector experience
MSEB Holding Company Ltd. released Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated April 29, 2026 for the position of Director (Projects) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL). The Board-level role requires a graduate engineer in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 20 years of field experience, at least 5 years as Chief Engineer or equivalent, and 1 year in a position just below the Board level in a State Electricity Board or PSU. Candidates with an MBA are preferred. The Director (Projects) will report to the Chairman & Managing Director of MSPGCL. Details
8Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam hikes dearness relief for pensioners from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL), a Government of Rajasthan undertaking (CIN: U40109RJ2000SGC016486), issued an order dated April 29, 2026 revising the Dearness Relief (DR) for Nigam pensioners from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026. The order adopts the Finance Department (Rules Division), Government of Rajasthan's order No. F.12(8) FD/Rules/2017 dated April 23, 2026. Payments involving fractions of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.
8JVVNL revises dearness allowance for Nigam employees to 60% from 58% effective January 1, 2026
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) issued an order dated April 28, 2026 revising the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Nigam employees from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026, adopting Rajasthan Finance Department Order No. F.6(3)FD/Rules/2017 dated April 23, 2026. DA shall be calculated on basic pay as per the Pay Matrix and shall exclude Special Pay or Personal Pay. Payments with fractions of less than 50 paise shall be ignored, while those above 50 paise shall be rounded up.
8Ajmer Discom (AVVNL) authorises priority electricity connections for drinking water supply on undertaking basis till July 31, 2026
Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) issued an order dated April 29, 2026 (Comml. AJ-990) directing all concerned to release electricity connections for drinking water supply installations on priority, even on the basis of undertakings, up to July 31, 2026, in view of summer water requirements and a request from the PHED department. AEn (O&M) officers are authorized to accord financial and technical sanction up to 11 kV supply irrespective of estimate amount, per Comml. AJ-65. The order was signed by Additional Chief Engineer (HQ), AVVNL.
8Jodhpur Discom authorises priority release of electricity connections for drinking water supply on undertaking basis till July 31, 2026
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL), vide its order from SE (RA&C) Jodhpur Discom, authorised release of electricity connections for drinking water supply installations on priority, even on the basis of undertaking submitted by applicants, up to July 31, 2026. This is to ensure water availability during the summer season and in consideration of PHED department's request. AEn (O&M) officers are already empowered to grant financial and technical sanction up to 11 kV supply irrespective of estimate amount.
8Rajasthan Discoms calculate FPPAs for May 2026 billing based on February 2026 fuel and power purchase data
Jaipur, Ajmer, and Jodhpur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited jointly prepared the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculation for billing month of May 2026, based on February 2026 actuals, in accordance with Ministry of Power Rule 14 of Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022 and Regulation 87 of RERC (Tariff) Regulations, 2025. The document, signed by Chief Engineer Rajeev Verma (AVVNL) on April 28, 2026 with RajKaj Ref No. 21862288, ensures timely recovery of fuel cost variations from distribution consumers.
OTHER STATE DISCOMS & PROCUREMENT
8PVVNL Meerut schedules 30-Apr-2026 mass power shutdown across 11 zones - over 50 feeders to go dark for up to 4 hours
Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) has announced a sweeping planned shutdown across its Meerut jurisdiction on April 30, 2026, affecting more than 50 feeders spanning 11 zones including Bulandshahar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida, Saharanpur, and Muzaffarnagar. Shutdowns range from 1 to 4 hours, with outages scheduled as early as 5:00 AM and as late as 6:30 PM, impacting thousands of urban, rural, and industrial consumers.
8Haryana's DNRE invites pre-bid comments for rate contracts on GCRT solar plants with and without battery banks
The Department of New & Renewable Energy (DNRE), Haryana has called a Pre-Bid Meet for prospective bidders to give feedback on draft rate contracts for supply, installation, and commissioning of Grid Connected Rooftop (GCRT) Solar Power Plants - with and without battery banks - in government buildings, Gaushalas, social sector institutes, and un-electrified Dhanis. Bidders must submit comments by visiting the official HAREDA website at www.hareda.gov.in before the stipulated deadline.
8MEPDCL invites RFP for 50 master and 100 slave fault passage indicators for 11 kV & 33 kV networks in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL), Office of the Chief Engineer (Distribution) Eastern Zone, Shillong-793001, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) dated April 28, 2026 (No. MePDCL/CE(D)/EZ/T-48/Pt-III/2026-27), seeking procurement of 50 units of Master Fault Passage Indicators/Sensors (FSI/FPS) and 100 units of Slave Fault Passage Indicators/Sensors for 11 kV and 33 kV networks. Eligible OEMs/Firms may download specifications from www.meecl.nic.in and submit bids to the Chief Engineer (Distribution) Eastern Zone, MePDCL.
8HPPCL extends deadline for general manager (electrical) contract post applications to May 20, 2026
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), a state government undertaking (CIN: U40101HP2006SGC030591), has extended the last date for receipt of applications for the post of General Manager (Electrical) on a contract basis from the original deadline of April 30, 2026 to May 20, 2026. Previously advertised on April 1, 2026, all other terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria remain unchanged. Candidates who already applied need not reapply.
8HVPNL nominates field staff for substation safety and equipment training at HPTI, Panchkula - May 7–8, 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), vide Memo No. Ch-263/SEG-547/Vol-1 dated April 29, 2026, nominated multiple field cadre officials for a 2-day classroom training program at the HVPNL Power Training Institute (HPTI), Sector-26, Panchkula, scheduled for May 7–8, 2026. The program covers AIS substations, protection systems, SF6 Circuit Breakers, CT, PT, CVT, NCT, LA, isolators, VCBs, Capacitor Banks, and accident prevention, with nominees posted across 132 kV and 66 kV substations in Haryana.
8MSEB Holding Company invites applications for board-level director (fuel) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSPGCL)
MSEB Holding Company Ltd. issued Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated April 29, 2026 for the position of Director (Fuel) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL). The Board-level position requires a graduate engineer in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation with a minimum of 20 years of experience in power generation, including a minimum of 5 years at Chief Engineer level or equivalent, with at least 1 year in a position just below Board level in a State Electricity Board or PSU. The role reports directly to the Chairman & Managing Director.
8MSEB Holding Company seeks board-level director (projects) for MSPGCL with minimum 20 years power sector experience
MSEB Holding Company Ltd. released Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated April 29, 2026 for the position of Director (Projects) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL). The Board-level role requires a graduate engineer in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 20 years of field experience, at least 5 years as Chief Engineer or equivalent, and 1 year in a position just below the Board level in a State Electricity Board or PSU. Candidates with an MBA are preferred. The Director (Projects) will report to the Chairman & Managing Director of MSPGCL. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POLICY, NUCLEAR & STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKS
Apr 30:
SHANTI ACT & NUCLEAR POWER ROADMAP
8Shanti Act 2025 transforms India's nuclear sector: Private participation, pragmatic liability regime, and path to 100 GW by 2047
The SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Act, 2025 represents a landmark evolution of India's atomic energy legal framework - building on the Atomic Energy Act 1948, AE Act 1962, CLND Act 2010, and 2015 amendments. Presented at a workshop on April 28, 2026, the Act enables private sector and joint venture participation in nuclear power production, establishes a robust AERB regulatory regime, introduces a pragmatic liability regime, and aligns with international nuclear conventions. It will come into force on the date notified by the Central Government.
8GIC Re presents India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) framework to enable 100 GW nuclear power roadmap under Shanti Act, 2025
GIC Re, India's national reinsurer, outlined the India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) framework on April 17, 2026, as a key risk-management enabler for India's 100 GW nuclear power ambition under the SHANTI Act, 2025. The INIP operates on a pooling mechanism where multiple insurers share similar nuclear risks proportionate to their pool share, reducing reliance on traditional reinsurance that is often insufficiently available for nuclear liabilities. GIC Re's presentation covered pool structures, INIP modalities and policies, and future directions for scaling nuclear insurance capacity.
8Power Finance Corporation proposes innovative financing schemes for nuclear projects requiring Rs. 30+ crore per MW capital outlay
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a Maharatna PSE, presented innovative financing schemes (dated April 17, 2026) for nuclear power projects, which typically require capital outlay exceeding Rs. 30 crore per MW - significantly higher than other energy alternatives. Key challenges highlighted include 7–10 year gestation periods, RBI's project finance norms requiring at least 51% repayment from project cash flows, stringent DCCO norms (3-year infra window), and limited tolerance for cost overruns (~10% cap). PFC emphasized the need for patient capital and specialized financial appraisal skills for this sector.
8CEA chief engineer reveals nuclear power tariff structure: 15.5% return on equity, Rs. 27.89 lakh/MW O&M for 700 MW PHWR under 2022–27 control period
Goutam Ghosh, Chief Engineer at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), presented the nuclear tariff determination governance framework and cost components, including a Return on Equity of 15.5% plus taxes, O&M costs of Rs. 27.89 lakh/MW for 700 MW PHWR (2022-23), and depreciation at 3% for existing plants. Under the SHANTI Act, tariff will be fixed by DAE, with disputes to be addressed by the Atomic Energy Redressal Council (comprising Chairperson AEC, Director BARC, Chairman AERB, and Chairman CEA), with further challenge provisions before APTEL.
8NTPC outlines Shanti Act's role in unlocking foreign nuclear technology for India's 100 GW by 2047 roadmap
NTPC Limited's presentation (April 17, 2026) detailed how the SHANTI Act, 2025 enables technology access for India's 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047, comprising 46 GW PHWR, 39 GW PWR, 10 GW BSR/BSMR, and 5 GW FRB. NTPC's nuclear subsidiary ANUSHAKTI VIDHYUT NIGAM LIMITED (ASHVINI), with 89+ GW capacity base, is actively pursuing nuclear energy transition. Key aspects include support for indigenous PHWR technology scaling, decoupling of foreign PWR technology, and streamlining collaboration processes under the SHANTI framework. NTPC's Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW) commenced siting work in 2026.
8NPCIL's sub-committee shortlists 28 retiring thermal plant sites for nuclear power deployment under India's 100 GW nuclear roadmap
A sub-committee constituted by NPCIL in January 2025, comprising officers from CEA, NPCIL, and AERB, has shortlisted 28 thermal power plant sites for potential repurposing for nuclear power deployment. Sites were initially screened based on unit age and retirement status - primarily units over 40 years old - and then evaluated against a 17-point checklist covering location, land and water availability, seismo-tectonic factors, and surrounding population. Repurposing leverages existing infrastructure, grid connectivity, and water access available at retiring coal plants, reducing greenfield nuclear project costs.
8Dr. A.K. Nayak argues India needs 400–500 GW captive nuclear power by 2070 beyond 100 GW target for Vikshit Bharat vision
Dr. A.K. Nayak (FNAE, FMASc) argued at the SHANTI Act workshop that while India's 100 GW nuclear target (~800 TWh/year) is a promising start, India's Vikshit Bharat vision requires total energy of around 30,000 TWh/year or more. He highlighted that captive power plants grew from 40 GWe in 2012 to 80 GWe in 2020 (~2x in 8 years), with steel expected to grow 8x and cement 3x in 20 years, projecting captive power demand of 400–500 GW by 2070. Small & Micro Nuclear Reactors were presented as a key enabler for industrial decarbonization and energy security.
RENEWABLE ENERGY, EV & CLEAN TRANSITION POLICY
8Ministry of Heavy Industries chairs high-level meeting on financing e-buses and e-trucks to accelerate private sector EV adoption
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), under Secretary Shri Kamran Rizvi, convened a high-level meeting on April 29, 2026, in New Delhi, to deliberate on financing mechanisms for electric buses (e-Buses) and electric trucks (e-Trucks) in the private sector. Key agenda items included current financing challenges, present adoption status, potential government interventions, and fiscal support required to catalyse EV fleet transition in the commercial transport segment.
8EPO-IEA April 2026 joint study flags battery circularity as a critical innovation frontier for future EV critical materials supply
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have jointly released a landmark April 2026 study titled 'Battery Circularity: Innovation Trends for a Future Source of Critical Materials', examining the rapidly evolving end-of-life battery recycling and reuse ecosystem. With EV battery volumes surging globally, the study warns of an imminent 'end-of-life wave' and calls for scaled innovation in circularity to reduce dependence on virgin critical minerals, presenting risk mitigation strategies across the geopolitical and environmental landscape.
8IISD: India's clean energy subsidies represent only 10% of total energy subsidies; fossil fuel support constrains renewable push
A new analysis from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), published April 29, 2026, reveals that clean energy subsidies for renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) account for just 10% of India's total energy subsidy pool. While these allocations are gradually growing, they remain highly vulnerable to global oil price shocks, given India's structural fiscal dependence on oil and gas revenues - a structural imbalance that, the IISD warns, could undermine India's clean energy transition ambitions.
8TERI and Messe Frankfurt India release white paper on critical mineral security through circular economy at Wastetech India 6th edition
A joint white paper titled 'Critical Mineral Security: The Circular Pathway' was released by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Messe Frankfurt India as part of WasteTech India's 6th Edition. The document, contributed to by TERI researchers including Director Souvik Bhattacharjya and Associate Fellow Mrunali Tembhurne, examines how circular economy strategies can secure India's critical mineral supply chains. Industry inputs were provided by Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd., a leading e-waste recycler.
8TCE projects India's per capita electricity consumption to reach 6,400 kWh by 2050 and 10,000 kWh under net zero scenario
R. Raghavan, Vice President and Head of Power Business at Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), presented 'Supply Chain Localization & Implementation Approach' at the SHANTI Act 2025 workshop. Drawing on Goldman Sachs and NITI Aayog data, the presentation projects India's per capita electricity consumption at 6,400 kWh by 2050 (and 10,000 kWh under Net Zero Scenario), CO2 emissions dropping to ~0.3 kgCO2/kWh by 2050, and India aspiring to become a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. TCE highlighted its longstanding association with India's nuclear programme as a key supply chain enabler. Details
8Shanti Act 2025 transforms India's nuclear sector: Private participation, pragmatic liability regime, and path to 100 GW by 2047
The SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Act, 2025 represents a landmark evolution of India's atomic energy legal framework - building on the Atomic Energy Act 1948, AE Act 1962, CLND Act 2010, and 2015 amendments. Presented at a workshop on April 28, 2026, the Act enables private sector and joint venture participation in nuclear power production, establishes a robust AERB regulatory regime, introduces a pragmatic liability regime, and aligns with international nuclear conventions. It will come into force on the date notified by the Central Government.
8GIC Re presents India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) framework to enable 100 GW nuclear power roadmap under Shanti Act, 2025
GIC Re, India's national reinsurer, outlined the India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) framework on April 17, 2026, as a key risk-management enabler for India's 100 GW nuclear power ambition under the SHANTI Act, 2025. The INIP operates on a pooling mechanism where multiple insurers share similar nuclear risks proportionate to their pool share, reducing reliance on traditional reinsurance that is often insufficiently available for nuclear liabilities. GIC Re's presentation covered pool structures, INIP modalities and policies, and future directions for scaling nuclear insurance capacity.
8Power Finance Corporation proposes innovative financing schemes for nuclear projects requiring Rs. 30+ crore per MW capital outlay
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a Maharatna PSE, presented innovative financing schemes (dated April 17, 2026) for nuclear power projects, which typically require capital outlay exceeding Rs. 30 crore per MW - significantly higher than other energy alternatives. Key challenges highlighted include 7–10 year gestation periods, RBI's project finance norms requiring at least 51% repayment from project cash flows, stringent DCCO norms (3-year infra window), and limited tolerance for cost overruns (~10% cap). PFC emphasized the need for patient capital and specialized financial appraisal skills for this sector.
8CEA chief engineer reveals nuclear power tariff structure: 15.5% return on equity, Rs. 27.89 lakh/MW O&M for 700 MW PHWR under 2022–27 control period
Goutam Ghosh, Chief Engineer at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), presented the nuclear tariff determination governance framework and cost components, including a Return on Equity of 15.5% plus taxes, O&M costs of Rs. 27.89 lakh/MW for 700 MW PHWR (2022-23), and depreciation at 3% for existing plants. Under the SHANTI Act, tariff will be fixed by DAE, with disputes to be addressed by the Atomic Energy Redressal Council (comprising Chairperson AEC, Director BARC, Chairman AERB, and Chairman CEA), with further challenge provisions before APTEL.
8NTPC outlines Shanti Act's role in unlocking foreign nuclear technology for India's 100 GW by 2047 roadmap
NTPC Limited's presentation (April 17, 2026) detailed how the SHANTI Act, 2025 enables technology access for India's 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047, comprising 46 GW PHWR, 39 GW PWR, 10 GW BSR/BSMR, and 5 GW FRB. NTPC's nuclear subsidiary ANUSHAKTI VIDHYUT NIGAM LIMITED (ASHVINI), with 89+ GW capacity base, is actively pursuing nuclear energy transition. Key aspects include support for indigenous PHWR technology scaling, decoupling of foreign PWR technology, and streamlining collaboration processes under the SHANTI framework. NTPC's Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW) commenced siting work in 2026.
8NPCIL's sub-committee shortlists 28 retiring thermal plant sites for nuclear power deployment under India's 100 GW nuclear roadmap
A sub-committee constituted by NPCIL in January 2025, comprising officers from CEA, NPCIL, and AERB, has shortlisted 28 thermal power plant sites for potential repurposing for nuclear power deployment. Sites were initially screened based on unit age and retirement status - primarily units over 40 years old - and then evaluated against a 17-point checklist covering location, land and water availability, seismo-tectonic factors, and surrounding population. Repurposing leverages existing infrastructure, grid connectivity, and water access available at retiring coal plants, reducing greenfield nuclear project costs.
8Dr. A.K. Nayak argues India needs 400–500 GW captive nuclear power by 2070 beyond 100 GW target for Vikshit Bharat vision
Dr. A.K. Nayak (FNAE, FMASc) argued at the SHANTI Act workshop that while India's 100 GW nuclear target (~800 TWh/year) is a promising start, India's Vikshit Bharat vision requires total energy of around 30,000 TWh/year or more. He highlighted that captive power plants grew from 40 GWe in 2012 to 80 GWe in 2020 (~2x in 8 years), with steel expected to grow 8x and cement 3x in 20 years, projecting captive power demand of 400–500 GW by 2070. Small & Micro Nuclear Reactors were presented as a key enabler for industrial decarbonization and energy security.
RENEWABLE ENERGY, EV & CLEAN TRANSITION POLICY
8Ministry of Heavy Industries chairs high-level meeting on financing e-buses and e-trucks to accelerate private sector EV adoption
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), under Secretary Shri Kamran Rizvi, convened a high-level meeting on April 29, 2026, in New Delhi, to deliberate on financing mechanisms for electric buses (e-Buses) and electric trucks (e-Trucks) in the private sector. Key agenda items included current financing challenges, present adoption status, potential government interventions, and fiscal support required to catalyse EV fleet transition in the commercial transport segment.
8EPO-IEA April 2026 joint study flags battery circularity as a critical innovation frontier for future EV critical materials supply
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have jointly released a landmark April 2026 study titled 'Battery Circularity: Innovation Trends for a Future Source of Critical Materials', examining the rapidly evolving end-of-life battery recycling and reuse ecosystem. With EV battery volumes surging globally, the study warns of an imminent 'end-of-life wave' and calls for scaled innovation in circularity to reduce dependence on virgin critical minerals, presenting risk mitigation strategies across the geopolitical and environmental landscape.
8IISD: India's clean energy subsidies represent only 10% of total energy subsidies; fossil fuel support constrains renewable push
A new analysis from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), published April 29, 2026, reveals that clean energy subsidies for renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) account for just 10% of India's total energy subsidy pool. While these allocations are gradually growing, they remain highly vulnerable to global oil price shocks, given India's structural fiscal dependence on oil and gas revenues - a structural imbalance that, the IISD warns, could undermine India's clean energy transition ambitions.
8TERI and Messe Frankfurt India release white paper on critical mineral security through circular economy at Wastetech India 6th edition
A joint white paper titled 'Critical Mineral Security: The Circular Pathway' was released by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Messe Frankfurt India as part of WasteTech India's 6th Edition. The document, contributed to by TERI researchers including Director Souvik Bhattacharjya and Associate Fellow Mrunali Tembhurne, examines how circular economy strategies can secure India's critical mineral supply chains. Industry inputs were provided by Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd., a leading e-waste recycler.
8TCE projects India's per capita electricity consumption to reach 6,400 kWh by 2050 and 10,000 kWh under net zero scenario
R. Raghavan, Vice President and Head of Power Business at Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), presented 'Supply Chain Localization & Implementation Approach' at the SHANTI Act 2025 workshop. Drawing on Goldman Sachs and NITI Aayog data, the presentation projects India's per capita electricity consumption at 6,400 kWh by 2050 (and 10,000 kWh under Net Zero Scenario), CO2 emissions dropping to ~0.3 kgCO2/kWh by 2050, and India aspiring to become a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. TCE highlighted its longstanding association with India's nuclear programme as a key supply chain enabler. Details
NEWS UPDATE: CEA DAILY GENERATION & CAPACITY REPORTS
Apr 30:
ALL-INDIA GENERATION & CAPACITY UTILISATION
8CEA grid report April 28, 2026: All-India monitored thermal capacity at 3.09 lakh MW, Northern nuclear generation 8.88% below target
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) All-India/Regionwise Power Generation Overview for April 28, 2026 (Sub-Report 1) shows Northern region total monitored capacity at 81,696.72 MW, with actual generation of 1,249.96 MU against a target of 1,184.47 MU - exceeding programme. However, Northern nuclear generation of 44.45 MU was 32.88% below the programme of 59.40 MU. The total Northern cumulative deviation from April 1 stands at -3,183.71 MU (-9.70%) due to shortfalls across thermal, nuclear, and hydro.
8CEA all-India capacity summary April 28, 2026: 2.69 lakh MW capacity online out of 3.10 lakh MW monitored; Western Region leads with 91,415 MW online
The CEA All-India Summary Report (Sub-Report 3) for April 28, 2026 shows total monitored capacity of 3,09,716.29 MW across all regions, with 2,69,257.36 MW online after accounting for 40,458.92 MW under various outages. Planned maintenance accounts for 24,754.11 MW and forced outages for 6,699.30 MW. The Western Region leads with 91,415.38 MW online (out of 1,04,702.40 MW monitored), followed by Northern at 69,963.41 MW. The North Eastern region has the smallest online footprint at 4,299.04 MW out of 5,223.95 MW monitored.
8CEA sub-report 16 April 28, 2026: All-India coal capacity at 2.22 lakh MW online, 90.47% utilization; gas capacity only 49.07% available
The CEA Capacity Utilization report (Sub-Report 16) for April 28, 2026 shows India's total monitored coal capacity at 2,21,940.01 MW with 2,03,187 MW online (8.45% under outage), achieving 90.47% of online capacity as gross generation. Lignite capacity stands at 6,620 MW with 80.62% online utilization. Gas/Liquid capacity of 20,122.42 MW is performing at only 49.07% availability, with 3,736.90 MW under planned maintenance and 5,454.30 MW under forced outage, revealing chronic underutilization of gas-based generation due to fuel cost and demand issues.
8CEA category-wise generation report April 28, 2026: Total coal generation 4,105.24 MU vs target 4,086.11 MU; natural gas exceeds target at 122.87 MU
The CEA Category-Wise Fuel-Wise Generation Report (Sub-Report 17) for April 28, 2026 shows coal-based generation of 4,105.24 MU against a programme of 4,086.11 MU (slight outperformance), while lignite generation lagged at 99.97 MU versus target 111.32 MU. Natural gas generation of 122.87 MU surpassed the target of 88.86 MU. Total thermal generation (coal + lignite + gas + diesel) came in at 4,329.25 MU against a programme of 4,286.29 MU. Cumulative April 2026 coal generation stands at 108,387.91 MU versus target of 113,285.41 MU, trailing by nearly 4,900 MU.
8CEA sub-report 5 April 28, 2026: Southern Region's thermal availability at 88.79%, nuclear at 86.75%; Northern hydro online capacity at just 74.60%
The CEA All-India Regionwise Power Generation Overview (Sub-Report 5) for April 28, 2026 reveals that the Western region leads in thermal availability with 90.95% (77,005 MW online of 84,671.01 MW stabilised). Southern region's nuclear availability stands at 86.75% (2,880 MW of 3,320 MW), while Northern nuclear availability is 90.09% (2,000 MW of 2,220 MW). The Northern region's hydro online capacity is only 74.60% (16,350.11 MW of 21,915.76 MW), while Western hydro shows 90.96% availability. The Eastern region data is not shown in the provided extract.
FUEL STOCK, HYDRO RESERVOIR & RENEWABLE TRACKING
8CEA coal stock report April 28, 2026: Panipat TPS at 168% of normative stock with 450,000 tonnes; Rajiv Gandhi TPS at 134% with 635,200 tonnes
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Fuel Management Division Daily Coal Stock Report for April 28, 2026 reveals that Haryana's Panipat TPS (710 MW) holds 450,000 tonnes of coal - 168% of normative stock - at 73% Plant Load Factor, while the 1,200 MW Rajiv Gandhi TPS operates at 134% normative stock with 635,200 tonnes. The report covers all coal-linked, non-linked, and coal block category thermal power stations across state and central sectors, tracking daily consumption, receipts, and critical stock situations.
8CEA hydro reservoir report April 28, 2026: Bhakra Dam level at 485.6 m vs FRL 513.59 m with 1,728.8 MU energy potential; Pong Dam at 406.81 m
The CEA Daily Hydro Reservoir Report (Sub-Report 6) for April 28, 2026 shows Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) at 485.6 m (FRL: 513.59 m) with an effective capacity of 2,675.06 MCM at present level versus 6,516.07 MCM at FRL, and cumulative hydro generation since April 1 of 251.75 MU. Pong Dam (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 406.81 m against FRL of 426.72 m with a content of 2,592.95 MCM. Ranjit Sagar (Punjab) data is also included. The below-FRL levels signal constrained hydro potential as the pre-monsoon season progresses.
8CEA daily renewable generation report April 28, 2026: All-India wind, solar, biomass, and small hydro generation tracked across all states
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Renewable Project Monitoring Division, released the Daily Renewable Generation Report for April 28, 2026, covering All-India state-wise and region-wise generation figures in Million Units (MU net) for wind, solar, biomass, bagasse, other small hydro, and cumulative generation during April 2026. States like Chandigarh and Delhi recorded zero generation from most renewable categories, while larger renewable-rich states contributed the bulk of cumulative renewable output for the month.
8CEA sub-report 4 April 28, 2026: Haryana generation exceeds target by 24% at 1,050.69 MU; Delhi trails 3.49% for April cumulative
The CEA Region-wise/Utility-wise Summary Report (Sub-Report 4) for April 28, 2026 shows Haryana's cumulative April generation of 1,050.69 MU against a programme of 847.56 MU - an excess of 203.13 MU (+23.97%). Delhi's cumulative generation of 310.40 MU fell short of the 321.62 MU target by 11.22 MU (-3.49%). Himachal Pradesh's cumulative generation of 204.68 MU missed the 226.52 MU programme by 21.84 MU (-9.64%). The daily report shows Delhi at 28.64 MU (programme: 11.84 MU), reflecting I.P. CCPP and other units running above schedule.
PLANT MAINTENANCE & UNIT OUTAGES
8CEA maintenance report April 28, 2026: Ropar TPS unit 5 (210 MW) tripped for ID fans problem; Yamuna Nagar unit 2 on 300 MW boiler overhaul since Feb 2026
The CEA Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report 10) for April 28, 2026 records key outages for coal, lignite, and nuclear units. Punjab's Ropar TPS Unit 5 (210 MW) had a forced minor maintenance outage at 12:08 on April 28 for ID Fans Problem, with expected return at 20:00 same day. Haryana's Yamuna Nagar TPS Unit 2 (300 MW) remains under planned major maintenance (boiler overhaul/annual maintenance) since February 15, 2026. Punjab's Ropar TPS Unit 4 (210 MW) is on planned major overhaul since March 14, 2026.
8CEA maintenance report for 500 MW+ units April 28, 2026: Vedanta Ltd 600 MW unit on forced outage since April 14; Salaya TPP and Shree Singaji TPP hit turbine problems
The CEA Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report 11) for units of 500 MW and above for April 28, 2026 records Vedanta Ltd. Chhattisgarh TPP Unit 1 (600 MW) on forced outage since April 14, 2026 for P.A. Fans Problem. Uttar Pradesh's Obra TPS Unit 14 had a Condensate Pump problem from April 27 and was synchronized by April 28 at 02:07. Gujarat's Salaya TPP Unit 1 encountered a Turbine Misc. Problem at 22:21 on April 28, and Madhya Pradesh's Shree Singaji TPP Unit 1 (600 MW) also had an outage.
8CEA sub-report 13: Indraprastha (I.P.) CCPP units 2,3,4,8 off grid since January 25, 2019; Rithala CCPP units idle since 2013
The CEA Sub-Report 13 on thermal/nuclear units out of grid for over one year (as on April 28, 2026) reveals that I.P. (Indraprastha) CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, and 8 (30 MW each) have been offline since January 25, 2019 - over 7 years - due to low system demand and reserve shutdown. Rithala CCPP Units 1, 2, and 3 have been out of grid since March and June 2013 - over 13 years - due to GT miscellaneous problems, no scheduling from beneficiaries, and grid disturbances. I.P. CCPP Unit 9 (30 MW) has been offline since November 2024 for turbine axial shift/thrust pad issues.
8CEA sub-report 14 April 28, 2026: Chhabbra-I phase-2 TPP unit 3 (250 MW) returns after 21-day annual maintenance; Obra TPS unit 14 (660 MW) back in 3 hours
The CEA Sub-Report 14 on recommissioning of thermal/nuclear units (April 28, 2026) shows Chhabbra-I Phase-2 TPP Unit 3 (250 MW, Rajasthan) returning to grid at 04:56 after a major boiler overhaul/annual maintenance that began on April 7, 2026. Obra TPS Unit 14 (660 MW, UP) - with a condensate pump problem that started at 23:06 on April 27 - was synchronized by 02:07 on April 28. Ropar TPS Unit 5 (210 MW) and Suratgarh TPS Unit 5 (250 MW) both suffered and recovered from forced outages within the same day.
8CEA sub-report 8 April 28, 2026: NTPC's all-India generation 1,036 MU against target 1,058 MU; Eastern Region lags at -6.85% deviation
The CEA Sub-Report 8 on NTPC station generation for April 28, 2026 shows all-India NTPC monitored capacity at 57,617.23 MW. The Eastern region (14,820 MW monitored) recorded the highest absolute deviation of -18.66 MU from the daily programme, while the Southern region outperformed by +13.34 MU (162.52 MU actual vs 149.18 MU programme). Cumulative April 1 to date deviation for NTPC is most severe in the Northern region at -581.87 MU (-10.19%). The North Eastern region (750 MW, Koldam) also lagged at -35.33 MU (-8.85%) cumulative. Details
8CEA grid report April 28, 2026: All-India monitored thermal capacity at 3.09 lakh MW, Northern nuclear generation 8.88% below target
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) All-India/Regionwise Power Generation Overview for April 28, 2026 (Sub-Report 1) shows Northern region total monitored capacity at 81,696.72 MW, with actual generation of 1,249.96 MU against a target of 1,184.47 MU - exceeding programme. However, Northern nuclear generation of 44.45 MU was 32.88% below the programme of 59.40 MU. The total Northern cumulative deviation from April 1 stands at -3,183.71 MU (-9.70%) due to shortfalls across thermal, nuclear, and hydro.
8CEA all-India capacity summary April 28, 2026: 2.69 lakh MW capacity online out of 3.10 lakh MW monitored; Western Region leads with 91,415 MW online
The CEA All-India Summary Report (Sub-Report 3) for April 28, 2026 shows total monitored capacity of 3,09,716.29 MW across all regions, with 2,69,257.36 MW online after accounting for 40,458.92 MW under various outages. Planned maintenance accounts for 24,754.11 MW and forced outages for 6,699.30 MW. The Western Region leads with 91,415.38 MW online (out of 1,04,702.40 MW monitored), followed by Northern at 69,963.41 MW. The North Eastern region has the smallest online footprint at 4,299.04 MW out of 5,223.95 MW monitored.
8CEA sub-report 16 April 28, 2026: All-India coal capacity at 2.22 lakh MW online, 90.47% utilization; gas capacity only 49.07% available
The CEA Capacity Utilization report (Sub-Report 16) for April 28, 2026 shows India's total monitored coal capacity at 2,21,940.01 MW with 2,03,187 MW online (8.45% under outage), achieving 90.47% of online capacity as gross generation. Lignite capacity stands at 6,620 MW with 80.62% online utilization. Gas/Liquid capacity of 20,122.42 MW is performing at only 49.07% availability, with 3,736.90 MW under planned maintenance and 5,454.30 MW under forced outage, revealing chronic underutilization of gas-based generation due to fuel cost and demand issues.
8CEA category-wise generation report April 28, 2026: Total coal generation 4,105.24 MU vs target 4,086.11 MU; natural gas exceeds target at 122.87 MU
The CEA Category-Wise Fuel-Wise Generation Report (Sub-Report 17) for April 28, 2026 shows coal-based generation of 4,105.24 MU against a programme of 4,086.11 MU (slight outperformance), while lignite generation lagged at 99.97 MU versus target 111.32 MU. Natural gas generation of 122.87 MU surpassed the target of 88.86 MU. Total thermal generation (coal + lignite + gas + diesel) came in at 4,329.25 MU against a programme of 4,286.29 MU. Cumulative April 2026 coal generation stands at 108,387.91 MU versus target of 113,285.41 MU, trailing by nearly 4,900 MU.
8CEA sub-report 5 April 28, 2026: Southern Region's thermal availability at 88.79%, nuclear at 86.75%; Northern hydro online capacity at just 74.60%
The CEA All-India Regionwise Power Generation Overview (Sub-Report 5) for April 28, 2026 reveals that the Western region leads in thermal availability with 90.95% (77,005 MW online of 84,671.01 MW stabilised). Southern region's nuclear availability stands at 86.75% (2,880 MW of 3,320 MW), while Northern nuclear availability is 90.09% (2,000 MW of 2,220 MW). The Northern region's hydro online capacity is only 74.60% (16,350.11 MW of 21,915.76 MW), while Western hydro shows 90.96% availability. The Eastern region data is not shown in the provided extract.
FUEL STOCK, HYDRO RESERVOIR & RENEWABLE TRACKING
8CEA coal stock report April 28, 2026: Panipat TPS at 168% of normative stock with 450,000 tonnes; Rajiv Gandhi TPS at 134% with 635,200 tonnes
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Fuel Management Division Daily Coal Stock Report for April 28, 2026 reveals that Haryana's Panipat TPS (710 MW) holds 450,000 tonnes of coal - 168% of normative stock - at 73% Plant Load Factor, while the 1,200 MW Rajiv Gandhi TPS operates at 134% normative stock with 635,200 tonnes. The report covers all coal-linked, non-linked, and coal block category thermal power stations across state and central sectors, tracking daily consumption, receipts, and critical stock situations.
8CEA hydro reservoir report April 28, 2026: Bhakra Dam level at 485.6 m vs FRL 513.59 m with 1,728.8 MU energy potential; Pong Dam at 406.81 m
The CEA Daily Hydro Reservoir Report (Sub-Report 6) for April 28, 2026 shows Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) at 485.6 m (FRL: 513.59 m) with an effective capacity of 2,675.06 MCM at present level versus 6,516.07 MCM at FRL, and cumulative hydro generation since April 1 of 251.75 MU. Pong Dam (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 406.81 m against FRL of 426.72 m with a content of 2,592.95 MCM. Ranjit Sagar (Punjab) data is also included. The below-FRL levels signal constrained hydro potential as the pre-monsoon season progresses.
8CEA daily renewable generation report April 28, 2026: All-India wind, solar, biomass, and small hydro generation tracked across all states
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Renewable Project Monitoring Division, released the Daily Renewable Generation Report for April 28, 2026, covering All-India state-wise and region-wise generation figures in Million Units (MU net) for wind, solar, biomass, bagasse, other small hydro, and cumulative generation during April 2026. States like Chandigarh and Delhi recorded zero generation from most renewable categories, while larger renewable-rich states contributed the bulk of cumulative renewable output for the month.
8CEA sub-report 4 April 28, 2026: Haryana generation exceeds target by 24% at 1,050.69 MU; Delhi trails 3.49% for April cumulative
The CEA Region-wise/Utility-wise Summary Report (Sub-Report 4) for April 28, 2026 shows Haryana's cumulative April generation of 1,050.69 MU against a programme of 847.56 MU - an excess of 203.13 MU (+23.97%). Delhi's cumulative generation of 310.40 MU fell short of the 321.62 MU target by 11.22 MU (-3.49%). Himachal Pradesh's cumulative generation of 204.68 MU missed the 226.52 MU programme by 21.84 MU (-9.64%). The daily report shows Delhi at 28.64 MU (programme: 11.84 MU), reflecting I.P. CCPP and other units running above schedule.
PLANT MAINTENANCE & UNIT OUTAGES
8CEA maintenance report April 28, 2026: Ropar TPS unit 5 (210 MW) tripped for ID fans problem; Yamuna Nagar unit 2 on 300 MW boiler overhaul since Feb 2026
The CEA Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report 10) for April 28, 2026 records key outages for coal, lignite, and nuclear units. Punjab's Ropar TPS Unit 5 (210 MW) had a forced minor maintenance outage at 12:08 on April 28 for ID Fans Problem, with expected return at 20:00 same day. Haryana's Yamuna Nagar TPS Unit 2 (300 MW) remains under planned major maintenance (boiler overhaul/annual maintenance) since February 15, 2026. Punjab's Ropar TPS Unit 4 (210 MW) is on planned major overhaul since March 14, 2026.
8CEA maintenance report for 500 MW+ units April 28, 2026: Vedanta Ltd 600 MW unit on forced outage since April 14; Salaya TPP and Shree Singaji TPP hit turbine problems
The CEA Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report 11) for units of 500 MW and above for April 28, 2026 records Vedanta Ltd. Chhattisgarh TPP Unit 1 (600 MW) on forced outage since April 14, 2026 for P.A. Fans Problem. Uttar Pradesh's Obra TPS Unit 14 had a Condensate Pump problem from April 27 and was synchronized by April 28 at 02:07. Gujarat's Salaya TPP Unit 1 encountered a Turbine Misc. Problem at 22:21 on April 28, and Madhya Pradesh's Shree Singaji TPP Unit 1 (600 MW) also had an outage.
8CEA sub-report 13: Indraprastha (I.P.) CCPP units 2,3,4,8 off grid since January 25, 2019; Rithala CCPP units idle since 2013
The CEA Sub-Report 13 on thermal/nuclear units out of grid for over one year (as on April 28, 2026) reveals that I.P. (Indraprastha) CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, and 8 (30 MW each) have been offline since January 25, 2019 - over 7 years - due to low system demand and reserve shutdown. Rithala CCPP Units 1, 2, and 3 have been out of grid since March and June 2013 - over 13 years - due to GT miscellaneous problems, no scheduling from beneficiaries, and grid disturbances. I.P. CCPP Unit 9 (30 MW) has been offline since November 2024 for turbine axial shift/thrust pad issues.
8CEA sub-report 14 April 28, 2026: Chhabbra-I phase-2 TPP unit 3 (250 MW) returns after 21-day annual maintenance; Obra TPS unit 14 (660 MW) back in 3 hours
The CEA Sub-Report 14 on recommissioning of thermal/nuclear units (April 28, 2026) shows Chhabbra-I Phase-2 TPP Unit 3 (250 MW, Rajasthan) returning to grid at 04:56 after a major boiler overhaul/annual maintenance that began on April 7, 2026. Obra TPS Unit 14 (660 MW, UP) - with a condensate pump problem that started at 23:06 on April 27 - was synchronized by 02:07 on April 28. Ropar TPS Unit 5 (210 MW) and Suratgarh TPS Unit 5 (250 MW) both suffered and recovered from forced outages within the same day.
8CEA sub-report 8 April 28, 2026: NTPC's all-India generation 1,036 MU against target 1,058 MU; Eastern Region lags at -6.85% deviation
The CEA Sub-Report 8 on NTPC station generation for April 28, 2026 shows all-India NTPC monitored capacity at 57,617.23 MW. The Eastern region (14,820 MW monitored) recorded the highest absolute deviation of -18.66 MU from the daily programme, while the Southern region outperformed by +13.34 MU (162.52 MU actual vs 149.18 MU programme). Cumulative April 1 to date deviation for NTPC is most severe in the Northern region at -581.87 MU (-10.19%). The North Eastern region (750 MW, Koldam) also lagged at -35.33 MU (-8.85%) cumulative. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GRID OPERATIONS & SYSTEM RELIABILITY
Apr 30:
NATIONAL & ALL-INDIA GRID REPORTS (NLDC)
8Grid-India's NLDC-REMC report for April 27, 2026 tracks VRE (wind + solar) contribution to all-India maximum demand
Grid Controller of India Limited's (GRID-INDIA) NLDC-Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) has published its report for April 27, 2026, tracking the contribution of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) - comprising wind and solar power - to India's all-India maximum demand met. The report provides critical operational visibility for grid balancing, published on April 28, 2026, as part of GRID-INDIA's daily monitoring of India's evolving renewable-heavy grid mix.
8Grid-India NLDC frequency profile for April 29, 2026: Grid stays within IEGC band for over 99% of day; no sub-49.7 Hz instance
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre, New Delhi, has published the National Frequency Profile for April 29, 2026 (Wednesday), recording zero instances of frequency dipping below 49.7 Hz across the entire day. The frequency remained within the IEGC-prescribed 49.7–50.2 Hz band for more than 99% of the 1,440-minute day, with values oscillating in a narrow 49.80–50.35 Hz range - reflecting exemplary grid frequency discipline maintained across the unified national grid.
8Grid-India publishes all-India angular spread report for April 29, 2026; monitors phasor angles across 14 key grid substations
Grid Controller of India Limited has published the All-India Angular Spread Report for April 29, 2026, tracking voltage phasor angles (in degrees) with respect to the Vindhyachal reference bus, across 14 key substations - Agra, Chandrapur, Gazuwaka, Hosur, Kalwa, Kolar, Korba, Kozikode, Moga, Talcher, Thrissur, Unnao, Bhuj, Pavagada, Bawana, and URI Tehri. Angular deviations of up to -70 to -80 degrees were recorded, providing crucial inter-regional synchronization insights.
8NLDC system reliability report April 29, 2026: ER-NR corridor violated for 4.75 hours (19.79%); WR-NR and NER corridors at zero violation
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre has published the System Reliability Indices Report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026), recording that the ER-NR transmission corridor experienced 19 blocks of ATC violations covering 4.75 hours (19.79% violation rate). All other monitored corridors - WR-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR, and NER Import - reported zero ATC violations, indicating clean transmission performance across five of the six key inter-regional corridors.
8NLDC publishes SCUC generator schedule for April 30, 2026: Rihand, Singrauli, Vindhyachal lead with ECRs of 163.4–207.1 paise/kWh
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre has published the Format-2 SCUC Generator Schedule for April 30, 2026 (issued D-1 on April 29, 2026 at 1500 hrs), listing committed generators with their scheduled MW and Economic Cost of Reserve (ECR) in paise/kWh. Top entries include Rihand Units 1, 2, 3 (scheduled at 352 MW, 375 MW, 333 MW, ECR: 163.4–165.4 paise/kWh), Singrauli TPS at 531 MW (ECR: 199.9 paise/kWh), and Vindhyachal STPS Stages 2–5 at ECRs of 205.2–207.1 paise/kWh.
8NLDC releases national SCED monthly statement revision 1 for October 2025: NPGC leads with Rs. 9.32 crore net payable, BRBCL receives Rs. 3.27 crore
The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published its Revision-1 National SCED Monthly Statement for October 2025 (dated April 24, 2026), covering 25+ generators across all regional power pools. NPGC (Eastern Region) topped net payables at Rs. 9,31,66,652, followed by Kahalgaon STPP-II at Rs. 5,84,79,855 and Farakka STPP-I&II at Rs. 4,80,04,940. BRBCL received the largest refund of Rs. 3,26,96,189 from SCED. The SCED mechanism incentivizes efficient scheduling by awarding incremental plants and refunding decremental plants from the national pool.
REGIONAL POWER SUPPLY & DEMAND (RLDCs)
8SRLDC power supply report April 29, 2026: Southern Region meets 57,584 MW evening peak demand and 54,257 MW off-peak with zero shortage
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has released the Power Supply Position Report for April 29, 2026, confirming zero power shortage in the Southern Region. Evening peak demand (at 20:00 hours) was fully met at 57,584 MW at 50 Hz, while off-peak demand (at 03:00 hours) was fully served at 54,257 MW at 50 Hz, with total day energy (net MU) of 1,444.76 MU - reflecting a healthy power supply position across all Southern states.
8Grid-India Northern RLDC reports April 29, 2026 power supply: Evening peak demand met at 69,473 MW; day energy 1,552 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Daily Operation Report for the Northern Region for April 29, 2026, recording full demand satisfaction without any shortage. Evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was met at 69,473 MW at 49.996 Hz, while off-peak demand (03:00 hours) was served at 65,285 MW at 49.985 Hz. Total day net energy reached 1,552 MU with zero deficit - marking a robust power supply performance across all Northern Region states.
8Eastern Region RLDC reports full demand met on April 29, 2026: Evening peak 18,000 MW at 50 Hz, day energy 546.58 MU
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) has published the Daily Operation Report for April 29, 2026, confirming zero power shortage across the Eastern Region. The evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was fully met at 18,000 MW at 50 Hz, with off-peak demand (03:00 hours) at 26,192 MW at 49.98 Hz. Total day net energy of 546.58 MU was served without any deficit, underscoring robust power availability across Eastern Region states.
8Grid-India NER region daily operation report April 29, 2026: Evening peak demand 2,835 MW, off-peak 1,604 MW, zero shortage recorded
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published its Daily Operation Report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026), confirming zero power shortage in the NER. Evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was fully met at 2,835 MW at 50 Hz, while off-peak demand (03:00 hours) was served at 1,604 MW at 49.98 Hz. Total day energy of 50.74 MU was met without any deficit, reflecting stable power supply in the North-Eastern grid.
8SRLDC demand forecast for April 30, 2026: Southern Region peak projected at ~70,000 MW; April 28 forecast error at 1.23% MAPE
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the SR Demand Forecast for April 30, 2026, projecting Southern Region peak demand at approximately 70,000 MW during peak hours, with demand ranging from 35,000 to 70,000 MW across the 24-hour day. A retrospective review of the April 28, 2026 forecast shows the Day Ahead model achieved a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 1.23%, demonstrating high forecasting accuracy for the Southern Region's load management.
TRANSMISSION & GENERATION OUTAGES
8Grid-India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre reports transmission forced outage on April 29, 2026 involving 400 kV transformer
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC), Bengaluru, has published its Transmission Forced Outage Report for April 29, 2026, recording a forced outage involving a 400 KV/230 KV transformer triggered by Buchholz trip, PRV-2 operation, and Transformer Differential protection relay. The report, filed on April 30, 2026, is part of GRID-INDIA's mandatory daily outage monitoring under the Grid Code for the Southern Region.
8SRLDC transmission outage report April 29, 2026: 400 kV Ramagundam–Telangana STPP-1 line under planned outage since March 24, 2023
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Transmission Outage Report for April 29, 2026, listing planned outages including the 400 KV AC Line connecting Ramagundam to Telangana STPP-1 (owned by POWERGRID), which has been on outage since March 24, 2023 at 04:20 hours - with the line remaining in 'Idle Charge' status as it awaits readiness for idle charging at the Telangana end. The long-standing outage continues to be monitored.
8SRLDC generating unit outage report April 29, 2026: Lanco's LKPPL St2 units (233 MW and 133 MW) in Andhra Pradesh on reserve shut down
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Generating Unit Outage Report for April 29, 2026, listing planned outages in the Central Sector. LANCO's LKPPL ST2 plant in Andhra Pradesh had two units - Unit 1 (233 MW capacity) and Unit 2 (133 MW capacity) - placed under reserve shut down starting April 29, 2026 at 04:00 hours, with no expected revival date specified - indicating an extended reserve shutdown arrangement for these thermal generation units.
8Eastern Region NPMC logs zero central sector planned outages on April 29, 2026; OHPC's Burla hydro unit 4 (32 MW) on annual maintenance
The Eastern Region's National Power Management Centre (NPMC) outage report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026) records zero planned generation outages in the Central Sector. In the State Sector, Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) reported Unit 4 (32 MW capacity) of Burla Hydro Station on planned annual maintenance outage. The report covers outages from 00:00 to 23:59 hours, reflecting the clean generation position in the Eastern Region on the day. Details
8Grid-India's NLDC-REMC report for April 27, 2026 tracks VRE (wind + solar) contribution to all-India maximum demand
Grid Controller of India Limited's (GRID-INDIA) NLDC-Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) has published its report for April 27, 2026, tracking the contribution of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) - comprising wind and solar power - to India's all-India maximum demand met. The report provides critical operational visibility for grid balancing, published on April 28, 2026, as part of GRID-INDIA's daily monitoring of India's evolving renewable-heavy grid mix.
8Grid-India NLDC frequency profile for April 29, 2026: Grid stays within IEGC band for over 99% of day; no sub-49.7 Hz instance
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre, New Delhi, has published the National Frequency Profile for April 29, 2026 (Wednesday), recording zero instances of frequency dipping below 49.7 Hz across the entire day. The frequency remained within the IEGC-prescribed 49.7–50.2 Hz band for more than 99% of the 1,440-minute day, with values oscillating in a narrow 49.80–50.35 Hz range - reflecting exemplary grid frequency discipline maintained across the unified national grid.
8Grid-India publishes all-India angular spread report for April 29, 2026; monitors phasor angles across 14 key grid substations
Grid Controller of India Limited has published the All-India Angular Spread Report for April 29, 2026, tracking voltage phasor angles (in degrees) with respect to the Vindhyachal reference bus, across 14 key substations - Agra, Chandrapur, Gazuwaka, Hosur, Kalwa, Kolar, Korba, Kozikode, Moga, Talcher, Thrissur, Unnao, Bhuj, Pavagada, Bawana, and URI Tehri. Angular deviations of up to -70 to -80 degrees were recorded, providing crucial inter-regional synchronization insights.
8NLDC system reliability report April 29, 2026: ER-NR corridor violated for 4.75 hours (19.79%); WR-NR and NER corridors at zero violation
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre has published the System Reliability Indices Report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026), recording that the ER-NR transmission corridor experienced 19 blocks of ATC violations covering 4.75 hours (19.79% violation rate). All other monitored corridors - WR-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR, and NER Import - reported zero ATC violations, indicating clean transmission performance across five of the six key inter-regional corridors.
8NLDC publishes SCUC generator schedule for April 30, 2026: Rihand, Singrauli, Vindhyachal lead with ECRs of 163.4–207.1 paise/kWh
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre has published the Format-2 SCUC Generator Schedule for April 30, 2026 (issued D-1 on April 29, 2026 at 1500 hrs), listing committed generators with their scheduled MW and Economic Cost of Reserve (ECR) in paise/kWh. Top entries include Rihand Units 1, 2, 3 (scheduled at 352 MW, 375 MW, 333 MW, ECR: 163.4–165.4 paise/kWh), Singrauli TPS at 531 MW (ECR: 199.9 paise/kWh), and Vindhyachal STPS Stages 2–5 at ECRs of 205.2–207.1 paise/kWh.
8NLDC releases national SCED monthly statement revision 1 for October 2025: NPGC leads with Rs. 9.32 crore net payable, BRBCL receives Rs. 3.27 crore
The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published its Revision-1 National SCED Monthly Statement for October 2025 (dated April 24, 2026), covering 25+ generators across all regional power pools. NPGC (Eastern Region) topped net payables at Rs. 9,31,66,652, followed by Kahalgaon STPP-II at Rs. 5,84,79,855 and Farakka STPP-I&II at Rs. 4,80,04,940. BRBCL received the largest refund of Rs. 3,26,96,189 from SCED. The SCED mechanism incentivizes efficient scheduling by awarding incremental plants and refunding decremental plants from the national pool.
REGIONAL POWER SUPPLY & DEMAND (RLDCs)
8SRLDC power supply report April 29, 2026: Southern Region meets 57,584 MW evening peak demand and 54,257 MW off-peak with zero shortage
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has released the Power Supply Position Report for April 29, 2026, confirming zero power shortage in the Southern Region. Evening peak demand (at 20:00 hours) was fully met at 57,584 MW at 50 Hz, while off-peak demand (at 03:00 hours) was fully served at 54,257 MW at 50 Hz, with total day energy (net MU) of 1,444.76 MU - reflecting a healthy power supply position across all Southern states.
8Grid-India Northern RLDC reports April 29, 2026 power supply: Evening peak demand met at 69,473 MW; day energy 1,552 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Daily Operation Report for the Northern Region for April 29, 2026, recording full demand satisfaction without any shortage. Evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was met at 69,473 MW at 49.996 Hz, while off-peak demand (03:00 hours) was served at 65,285 MW at 49.985 Hz. Total day net energy reached 1,552 MU with zero deficit - marking a robust power supply performance across all Northern Region states.
8Eastern Region RLDC reports full demand met on April 29, 2026: Evening peak 18,000 MW at 50 Hz, day energy 546.58 MU
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) has published the Daily Operation Report for April 29, 2026, confirming zero power shortage across the Eastern Region. The evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was fully met at 18,000 MW at 50 Hz, with off-peak demand (03:00 hours) at 26,192 MW at 49.98 Hz. Total day net energy of 546.58 MU was served without any deficit, underscoring robust power availability across Eastern Region states.
8Grid-India NER region daily operation report April 29, 2026: Evening peak demand 2,835 MW, off-peak 1,604 MW, zero shortage recorded
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published its Daily Operation Report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026), confirming zero power shortage in the NER. Evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was fully met at 2,835 MW at 50 Hz, while off-peak demand (03:00 hours) was served at 1,604 MW at 49.98 Hz. Total day energy of 50.74 MU was met without any deficit, reflecting stable power supply in the North-Eastern grid.
8SRLDC demand forecast for April 30, 2026: Southern Region peak projected at ~70,000 MW; April 28 forecast error at 1.23% MAPE
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the SR Demand Forecast for April 30, 2026, projecting Southern Region peak demand at approximately 70,000 MW during peak hours, with demand ranging from 35,000 to 70,000 MW across the 24-hour day. A retrospective review of the April 28, 2026 forecast shows the Day Ahead model achieved a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 1.23%, demonstrating high forecasting accuracy for the Southern Region's load management.
TRANSMISSION & GENERATION OUTAGES
8Grid-India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre reports transmission forced outage on April 29, 2026 involving 400 kV transformer
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC), Bengaluru, has published its Transmission Forced Outage Report for April 29, 2026, recording a forced outage involving a 400 KV/230 KV transformer triggered by Buchholz trip, PRV-2 operation, and Transformer Differential protection relay. The report, filed on April 30, 2026, is part of GRID-INDIA's mandatory daily outage monitoring under the Grid Code for the Southern Region.
8SRLDC transmission outage report April 29, 2026: 400 kV Ramagundam–Telangana STPP-1 line under planned outage since March 24, 2023
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Transmission Outage Report for April 29, 2026, listing planned outages including the 400 KV AC Line connecting Ramagundam to Telangana STPP-1 (owned by POWERGRID), which has been on outage since March 24, 2023 at 04:20 hours - with the line remaining in 'Idle Charge' status as it awaits readiness for idle charging at the Telangana end. The long-standing outage continues to be monitored.
8SRLDC generating unit outage report April 29, 2026: Lanco's LKPPL St2 units (233 MW and 133 MW) in Andhra Pradesh on reserve shut down
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Generating Unit Outage Report for April 29, 2026, listing planned outages in the Central Sector. LANCO's LKPPL ST2 plant in Andhra Pradesh had two units - Unit 1 (233 MW capacity) and Unit 2 (133 MW capacity) - placed under reserve shut down starting April 29, 2026 at 04:00 hours, with no expected revival date specified - indicating an extended reserve shutdown arrangement for these thermal generation units.
8Eastern Region NPMC logs zero central sector planned outages on April 29, 2026; OHPC's Burla hydro unit 4 (32 MW) on annual maintenance
The Eastern Region's National Power Management Centre (NPMC) outage report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026) records zero planned generation outages in the Central Sector. In the State Sector, Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) reported Unit 4 (32 MW capacity) of Burla Hydro Station on planned annual maintenance outage. The report covers outages from 00:00 to 23:59 hours, reflecting the clean generation position in the Eastern Region on the day. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POWER MARKETS & EXCHANGES
Apr 30:
DAY-AHEAD MARKET (DAM)
8IEX day-ahead market (DAM) snapshot April 29, 2026: Night hours hit Rs. 10,000/MWh cap while noon prices crash to Rs. 1,592/MWh
The IEX Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 reveals extreme intra-day price volatility: purchase bids of up to 20,439.08 MWh and sell bids of 47,953.43 MWh (Hour 12) were recorded. Night-time hours (1–3 AM) cleared at MCP of Rs. 10,000/MWh, while peak solar hours (12 PM) saw MCP plunge to Rs. 1,591.59/MWh with cleared volume of 8,301.18 MWh. This captures a dramatic solar-driven price swing, with the MCV peaking at 8,428.09 MWh in Hour 13.
8IEX DAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total volume 854,143 MWh, max MCP Rs. 7,078/MWh on April 27, min MCP Rs. 5,587/MWh on April 30
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day-Ahead Market (DAM) weekly summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows total purchase bids of 4,635,214.76 MWh, sell bids of 2,989,389.49 MWh, and total cleared volume of 854,143.89 MWh (Final Scheduled). The maximum weighted MCP of Rs. 4,726.31/MWh was recorded on April 27, with the maximum peak MCP of Rs. 7,078.52/MWh on the same day. The minimum weighted MCP of Rs. 3,566.21/MWh occurred on April 26, while April 30 recorded the lowest MCP at Rs. 5,587.12/MWh.
REAL-TIME MARKET (RTM)
8IEX RTM market snapshot April 29, 2026: Hour 0 clears 4,766 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh, mid-day hours hit Rs. 1,900–2,200/MWh low
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows Hour 0 (midnight to 1 AM) clearing 4,766.41 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh with a 20,359.45 MWh purchase bid. During Hour 7 (6–7 AM), MCP dropped sharply to Rs. 1,900.69/MWh (weighted: Rs. 1,888.91) as sell bids rose to 14,506.80 MWh. Mid-morning hours 8–10 saw MCPs of Rs. 2,241–2,262/MWh as solar supply increased. Total scheduled volumes ranged from 4,857–10,013 MWh across peak hours.
8IEX RTM weekly market summary April 23–30, 2026: Total volume 1.248 lakh MWh, max MCP Rs. 7,576.70/MWh on April 25
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) weekly market summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows total cleared MCV of approximately 1,24,798 MWh across 8 delivery dates, with total purchase bids of 4,519,187.63 MWh and sell bids of 2,306,775.38 MWh. The highest MCP of Rs. 7,576.70/MWh was recorded on April 25, while April 29 and 30 saw the lowest MCPs at Rs. 3,193.58 and Rs. 2,251.95/MWh respectively, reflecting growing solar supply in later days of the week. April 23 had the highest final scheduled volume of 152,108.97 MWh.
8IEX RTM market April 29, 2026: Hour 1 clears 1,800 MWh and hour 2 clears 1,300 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh; hours 3–24 see zero clearing
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) Daily Volume Profile Report for April 29, 2026 shows clearing only in the first 2 hours: 1,800 MWh in Hour 1 (purchase bid: 1,690 MWh, sell bid: 450 MWh) and 1,300 MWh in Hour 2 (purchase bid: 540 MWh, sell bid: 325 MWh), both at Rs. 10,000/MWh. Hours 3 through 24 recorded zero clearing despite potentially available bids, indicating that buy-sell mismatches or scheduling constraints prevented RTM clearing for the rest of the day.
GREEN MARKETS (GDAM, GTAM, TAM)
8IEX green day-ahead market (GDAM) snapshot April 29, 2026: Total solar and hydro sell bids range 257–362 MWh per hour, MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh night
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) market snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows hourly sell bid volumes ranging from 257.65 MWh (Hour 5) to 362 MWh (Hour 1), with a hydro component of approximately 8 MWh per hour. Night-time hours 1–5 cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh MCP across all green energy segments (solar and hydro). The market saw no non-solar/non-hydro bids, reflecting a pure renewable profile on the GDAM platform.
8IEX GDAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total scheduled volume ~19,000 MWh, max MCP Rs. 6,890.41/MWh on April 25
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly market summary for April 23–30, 2026 reveals total purchase bids of approximately 2,077,712.99 MWh and scheduled volumes varying from around 5,512 MWh (April 25) to 9,086 MWh (April 23). The highest MCP was recorded on April 25 at Rs. 6,890.41/MWh, and the highest weighted MCP was on the same day at Rs. 4,011.30/MWh. April 23 had the highest final scheduled volume of approximately 19,925 MWh across all green categories.
8IEX green term-ahead market (GTAM) records 144 MWh daily trades at Rs. 6,800/MWh across 4 daily contracts on April 29, 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) Trade Details for April 29, 2026 show 4 daily contract trades (DY5-MON, DY5-THU, DY5-TUE, DY5-WED, DY6 series, and DY6-FRI, DY6-MON, DY6-SAT, DY6-SUN) each trading 144 MWh at a uniform price of Rs. 6,800/MWh, with 1 buy counter and 1 sell counter per contract. All trades were executed at Rs. 6,800/MWh - both lowest and highest price - confirming uniform price discovery across all GTAM daily contracts on this date.
8IEX term-ahead market (TAM) records 240 MWh trades at Rs. 7,500/MWh across multiple daily solar contracts on April 29, 2026
The IEX Term-Ahead Market (TAM) trade details for April 29, 2026 show multiple daily solar contract trades (DB1 series: FRI, MON, SAT, SUN, THU, TUE) each trading 240 MWh at a uniform price of Rs. 7,500/MWh, with 1 buy and 1 sell counter each. One other daily contract (D06-WED-WR) recorded zero total traded volume. The D06 series contract had a sell bid at Rs. 2,400 but resulted in zero clearance, while all DB1 contracts cleared uniformly at Rs. 7,500/MWh.
HIGH-PRICE & ANCILLARY MARKETS
8IEX HP-DAM market snapshot April 29, 2026: Hour 1–2 clear 54.90 MWh at Rs. 20,000/MWh cap, hours 3–24 record zero clearing
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market (HP-DAM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows clearing only in the first 2 hours of the day: 54.90 MWh was cleared in Hour 1 and Hour 2 at MCP of Rs. 20,000/MWh (the ceiling price), with purchase bids of 150 MWh and sell bids of 1,353.50 MWh. Hours 3 through 24 recorded zero purchase bids and zero cleared volume, with sell bids available in the range of 1,298.60–1,623.50 MWh per hour but no matching buyer demand.
8IEX HP-DAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total cleared volume only 2,386.15 MWh, April 23 tops with 1,476.55 MWh at MCP up to Rs. 20,000/MWh
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market (HP-DAM) weekly summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows a total cleared volume of just 2,386.15 MWh against total purchase bids of 41,854.92 MWh and sell bids of 309,596.78 MWh, indicating severely constrained demand at premium price levels. April 23 recorded the highest cleared volume of 1,476.55 MWh at a weighted MCP of Rs. 18,812.63/MWh. On April 25, 26, and 27, MCP touched Rs. 20,000/MWh with cleared volumes of just 7.64, 54.40, and 35.00 MWh respectively.
8IEX IDAS market April 29, 2026: 1,600 MWh cleared hourly in hours 1–4 at Rs. 10,000/MWh, hours 5–24 saw only sell-side bids
The IEX Intra-Day Ancillary Services (IDAS) Market Daily Volume Profile Report for April 29, 2026 shows matching and clearing of 1,600 MWh (400 MW × 4 blocks) at Rs. 10,000/MWh in Hours 1, 2, and 3, and 400 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh in Hours 4–7. Hour 7 had 218 MWh in sell bids but a 400 MWh scheduled volume indicating a partially cleared session. Hours 8 onwards recorded only sell-side bids (211.75–276.75 MWh) with no purchase bids and no clearing. Details
8IEX day-ahead market (DAM) snapshot April 29, 2026: Night hours hit Rs. 10,000/MWh cap while noon prices crash to Rs. 1,592/MWh
The IEX Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 reveals extreme intra-day price volatility: purchase bids of up to 20,439.08 MWh and sell bids of 47,953.43 MWh (Hour 12) were recorded. Night-time hours (1–3 AM) cleared at MCP of Rs. 10,000/MWh, while peak solar hours (12 PM) saw MCP plunge to Rs. 1,591.59/MWh with cleared volume of 8,301.18 MWh. This captures a dramatic solar-driven price swing, with the MCV peaking at 8,428.09 MWh in Hour 13.
8IEX DAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total volume 854,143 MWh, max MCP Rs. 7,078/MWh on April 27, min MCP Rs. 5,587/MWh on April 30
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day-Ahead Market (DAM) weekly summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows total purchase bids of 4,635,214.76 MWh, sell bids of 2,989,389.49 MWh, and total cleared volume of 854,143.89 MWh (Final Scheduled). The maximum weighted MCP of Rs. 4,726.31/MWh was recorded on April 27, with the maximum peak MCP of Rs. 7,078.52/MWh on the same day. The minimum weighted MCP of Rs. 3,566.21/MWh occurred on April 26, while April 30 recorded the lowest MCP at Rs. 5,587.12/MWh.
REAL-TIME MARKET (RTM)
8IEX RTM market snapshot April 29, 2026: Hour 0 clears 4,766 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh, mid-day hours hit Rs. 1,900–2,200/MWh low
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows Hour 0 (midnight to 1 AM) clearing 4,766.41 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh with a 20,359.45 MWh purchase bid. During Hour 7 (6–7 AM), MCP dropped sharply to Rs. 1,900.69/MWh (weighted: Rs. 1,888.91) as sell bids rose to 14,506.80 MWh. Mid-morning hours 8–10 saw MCPs of Rs. 2,241–2,262/MWh as solar supply increased. Total scheduled volumes ranged from 4,857–10,013 MWh across peak hours.
8IEX RTM weekly market summary April 23–30, 2026: Total volume 1.248 lakh MWh, max MCP Rs. 7,576.70/MWh on April 25
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) weekly market summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows total cleared MCV of approximately 1,24,798 MWh across 8 delivery dates, with total purchase bids of 4,519,187.63 MWh and sell bids of 2,306,775.38 MWh. The highest MCP of Rs. 7,576.70/MWh was recorded on April 25, while April 29 and 30 saw the lowest MCPs at Rs. 3,193.58 and Rs. 2,251.95/MWh respectively, reflecting growing solar supply in later days of the week. April 23 had the highest final scheduled volume of 152,108.97 MWh.
8IEX RTM market April 29, 2026: Hour 1 clears 1,800 MWh and hour 2 clears 1,300 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh; hours 3–24 see zero clearing
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) Daily Volume Profile Report for April 29, 2026 shows clearing only in the first 2 hours: 1,800 MWh in Hour 1 (purchase bid: 1,690 MWh, sell bid: 450 MWh) and 1,300 MWh in Hour 2 (purchase bid: 540 MWh, sell bid: 325 MWh), both at Rs. 10,000/MWh. Hours 3 through 24 recorded zero clearing despite potentially available bids, indicating that buy-sell mismatches or scheduling constraints prevented RTM clearing for the rest of the day.
GREEN MARKETS (GDAM, GTAM, TAM)
8IEX green day-ahead market (GDAM) snapshot April 29, 2026: Total solar and hydro sell bids range 257–362 MWh per hour, MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh night
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) market snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows hourly sell bid volumes ranging from 257.65 MWh (Hour 5) to 362 MWh (Hour 1), with a hydro component of approximately 8 MWh per hour. Night-time hours 1–5 cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh MCP across all green energy segments (solar and hydro). The market saw no non-solar/non-hydro bids, reflecting a pure renewable profile on the GDAM platform.
8IEX GDAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total scheduled volume ~19,000 MWh, max MCP Rs. 6,890.41/MWh on April 25
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly market summary for April 23–30, 2026 reveals total purchase bids of approximately 2,077,712.99 MWh and scheduled volumes varying from around 5,512 MWh (April 25) to 9,086 MWh (April 23). The highest MCP was recorded on April 25 at Rs. 6,890.41/MWh, and the highest weighted MCP was on the same day at Rs. 4,011.30/MWh. April 23 had the highest final scheduled volume of approximately 19,925 MWh across all green categories.
8IEX green term-ahead market (GTAM) records 144 MWh daily trades at Rs. 6,800/MWh across 4 daily contracts on April 29, 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) Trade Details for April 29, 2026 show 4 daily contract trades (DY5-MON, DY5-THU, DY5-TUE, DY5-WED, DY6 series, and DY6-FRI, DY6-MON, DY6-SAT, DY6-SUN) each trading 144 MWh at a uniform price of Rs. 6,800/MWh, with 1 buy counter and 1 sell counter per contract. All trades were executed at Rs. 6,800/MWh - both lowest and highest price - confirming uniform price discovery across all GTAM daily contracts on this date.
8IEX term-ahead market (TAM) records 240 MWh trades at Rs. 7,500/MWh across multiple daily solar contracts on April 29, 2026
The IEX Term-Ahead Market (TAM) trade details for April 29, 2026 show multiple daily solar contract trades (DB1 series: FRI, MON, SAT, SUN, THU, TUE) each trading 240 MWh at a uniform price of Rs. 7,500/MWh, with 1 buy and 1 sell counter each. One other daily contract (D06-WED-WR) recorded zero total traded volume. The D06 series contract had a sell bid at Rs. 2,400 but resulted in zero clearance, while all DB1 contracts cleared uniformly at Rs. 7,500/MWh.
HIGH-PRICE & ANCILLARY MARKETS
8IEX HP-DAM market snapshot April 29, 2026: Hour 1–2 clear 54.90 MWh at Rs. 20,000/MWh cap, hours 3–24 record zero clearing
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market (HP-DAM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows clearing only in the first 2 hours of the day: 54.90 MWh was cleared in Hour 1 and Hour 2 at MCP of Rs. 20,000/MWh (the ceiling price), with purchase bids of 150 MWh and sell bids of 1,353.50 MWh. Hours 3 through 24 recorded zero purchase bids and zero cleared volume, with sell bids available in the range of 1,298.60–1,623.50 MWh per hour but no matching buyer demand.
8IEX HP-DAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total cleared volume only 2,386.15 MWh, April 23 tops with 1,476.55 MWh at MCP up to Rs. 20,000/MWh
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market (HP-DAM) weekly summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows a total cleared volume of just 2,386.15 MWh against total purchase bids of 41,854.92 MWh and sell bids of 309,596.78 MWh, indicating severely constrained demand at premium price levels. April 23 recorded the highest cleared volume of 1,476.55 MWh at a weighted MCP of Rs. 18,812.63/MWh. On April 25, 26, and 27, MCP touched Rs. 20,000/MWh with cleared volumes of just 7.64, 54.40, and 35.00 MWh respectively.
8IEX IDAS market April 29, 2026: 1,600 MWh cleared hourly in hours 1–4 at Rs. 10,000/MWh, hours 5–24 saw only sell-side bids
The IEX Intra-Day Ancillary Services (IDAS) Market Daily Volume Profile Report for April 29, 2026 shows matching and clearing of 1,600 MWh (400 MW × 4 blocks) at Rs. 10,000/MWh in Hours 1, 2, and 3, and 400 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh in Hours 4–7. Hour 7 had 218 MWh in sell bids but a 400 MWh scheduled volume indicating a partially cleared session. Hours 8 onwards recorded only sell-side bids (211.75–276.75 MWh) with no purchase bids and no clearing. Details
NEWS UPDATE: CORPORATE & LISTED COMPANY DISCLOSURES
Apr 30:
BIG-TICKET DEALS, ORDERS & DIVESTMENTS
8Bajel Projects bags ultra-mega 500 kV overhead transmission line EPC order from international MENA client
Bajel Projects Limited (BSE: 544042, NSE: BAJEL) has disclosed to stock exchanges the receipt of an Ultra-Mega EPC order for a 500 kV Overhead Transmission Line from a Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based international client. The disclosure, filed on April 29, 2026 under SEBI Listing Regulations 30, marks a significant international breakthrough for the infrastructure company in the high-voltage power transmission segment.
8Larsen & Toubro (BSE: 500510) executes SPA with Telangana Government's HML to divest entire 100% stake in L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T, BSE: 500510, NSE: LT) has announced a major divestiture - execution of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HML), a Government of Telangana Enterprise, for sale of its entire shareholding in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited. The transaction, disclosed on April 29, 2026 under SEBI Regulation 30, represents L&T's exit from the Hyderabad metro concession in a strategic portfolio realignment.
8BlackRock Inc. reports 2% decrease in aggregate holdings in PTC India Limited; discloses under SEBI takeover code regulation 29(2)
BlackRock, Inc., operating on behalf of discretionary management clients from its 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE headquarters, has disclosed to BSE Limited that its aggregate shareholding in PTC India Limited has declined by 2% from its previous disclosure level. The April 29, 2026 filing under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 details the Annexure-2 format required by SEBI's takeover code.
8BIS conducts second inspection at UTL Solar's Bawal, Haryana facility following earlier Noida search; NSE: UTLSOLAR discloses under reg. 30
UTL Solar (Surana Solar Limited, NSE: UTLSOLAR, BSE: 544613) has disclosed that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) visited its Bawal, Haryana manufacturing facility on April 28, 2026, as an extension of the earlier inspection conducted at the company's Noida facility (originally disclosed on April 3, 2026). The back-to-back BIS inspections signal heightened regulatory scrutiny over the company's solar product certification and standards compliance.
EARNINGS, BOARD MEETINGS & RESULTS
8Adani Power posts audited financial results for Q4 & FY2026 at board meeting held April 29, 2026
Adani Power Limited (BSE: 533096, NSE: ADANIPOWER) convened a Board of Directors meeting on April 29, 2026, starting at 12:30 PM and concluding at 3:20 PM, approving the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The results, reviewed by the Audit Committee, were certified by statutory auditors M/s. SRBC & Co. LLP, and filed with BSE and NSE per SEBI Listing Regulations.
8Kalpataru Projects International (BSE: 522287) files large corporate initial disclosure for FY 2026-27 with SEBI
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), listed on BSE (Code: 522287) and NSE (KPIL), has filed its Initial Disclosure as a Large Corporate entity for FY 2026-27 under Chapter XII of SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-PoD/P/CIR/2025/0000000137 dated October 15, 2025. The disclosure, signed by Company Secretary Shweta Girotra, was submitted on April 29, 2026 for compliance with SEBI's framework governing fund raising via debt securities by large corporates.
CREDIT RATINGS & ANALYST CALLS
8CARE Ratings confirms CARE A-; stable on Wind Five Renergy's Rs. 168.37 crore bank facilities amid Adani Green co-obligor structure
CARE Ratings has issued a final rating confirmation of 'CARE A-; Stable' on the long-term bank facilities worth Rs. 168.37 crore (reduced from Rs. 174.51 crore) of Wind Five Renergy Limited (WFRL), a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL). The rating draws strength from an inter-company agreement forming the 'Adani Wind Co-Obligor Group', enabling free fungibility of cash flows, as disclosed in the April 28, 2026 press release.
8ICRA revises credit ratings on Ola Electric subsidiaries OET and OCT; Ola Electric (NSE: OLAELEC) discloses under SEBI reg. 30
Ola Electric Mobility Limited (NSE: OLAELEC, BSE: 544225) has intimated stock exchanges that ICRA Limited revised and/or reaffirmed credit ratings on instruments of two material wholly-owned subsidiaries - Ola Electric Technologies Private Limited (OET) and Ola Cell Technologies Private Limited (OCT) - on April 28, 2026. The disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations and adds fresh scrutiny to Ola Electric's debt profile.
8Coal India (COAL IN) Q4FY26 earnings beat; rating upgraded to 'accumulate', target price raised to Rs. 515 from Rs. 436
Coal India Limited (NSE: COAL) delivered a stronger-than-expected Q4FY26 performance, with EBITDA (ex-OBR) of INR 123 billion - up 8% YoY - beating analyst estimates on the back of cost efficiencies and a higher e-auction sales mix. Following the results, the rating was upgraded from 'HOLD' to 'ACCUMULATE' with a revised target price of Rs. 515 (against CMP Rs. 467), while FY27/28E EBITDA estimates were raised by ~2%, with the stock now valued at 5.5x FY28E.
8Coal India (Coal) maintains 'sell' rating; FY26 volumes fall to 745 mn tons (-2% YoY), realization drops to Rs. 1,598/ton
A separate analyst note on Coal India Limited (NSE: COAL, CMP: Rs. 453) maintains a 'SELL' rating with a revised fair value of Rs. 370 (from Rs. 355 earlier), citing a weak Q4FY26 with volumes of 199 million tons (-1% YoY) and realization of Rs. 1,598/ton (-1% YoY). FY26 full-year volumes stood at 745 million tons (-2% YoY) with a 1% decline in average realization, and the company may absorb higher fuel costs due to the war scenario, capping near-term earnings growth. Details
8Bajel Projects bags ultra-mega 500 kV overhead transmission line EPC order from international MENA client
Bajel Projects Limited (BSE: 544042, NSE: BAJEL) has disclosed to stock exchanges the receipt of an Ultra-Mega EPC order for a 500 kV Overhead Transmission Line from a Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based international client. The disclosure, filed on April 29, 2026 under SEBI Listing Regulations 30, marks a significant international breakthrough for the infrastructure company in the high-voltage power transmission segment.
8Larsen & Toubro (BSE: 500510) executes SPA with Telangana Government's HML to divest entire 100% stake in L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T, BSE: 500510, NSE: LT) has announced a major divestiture - execution of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HML), a Government of Telangana Enterprise, for sale of its entire shareholding in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited. The transaction, disclosed on April 29, 2026 under SEBI Regulation 30, represents L&T's exit from the Hyderabad metro concession in a strategic portfolio realignment.
8BlackRock Inc. reports 2% decrease in aggregate holdings in PTC India Limited; discloses under SEBI takeover code regulation 29(2)
BlackRock, Inc., operating on behalf of discretionary management clients from its 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE headquarters, has disclosed to BSE Limited that its aggregate shareholding in PTC India Limited has declined by 2% from its previous disclosure level. The April 29, 2026 filing under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 details the Annexure-2 format required by SEBI's takeover code.
8BIS conducts second inspection at UTL Solar's Bawal, Haryana facility following earlier Noida search; NSE: UTLSOLAR discloses under reg. 30
UTL Solar (Surana Solar Limited, NSE: UTLSOLAR, BSE: 544613) has disclosed that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) visited its Bawal, Haryana manufacturing facility on April 28, 2026, as an extension of the earlier inspection conducted at the company's Noida facility (originally disclosed on April 3, 2026). The back-to-back BIS inspections signal heightened regulatory scrutiny over the company's solar product certification and standards compliance.
EARNINGS, BOARD MEETINGS & RESULTS
8Adani Power posts audited financial results for Q4 & FY2026 at board meeting held April 29, 2026
Adani Power Limited (BSE: 533096, NSE: ADANIPOWER) convened a Board of Directors meeting on April 29, 2026, starting at 12:30 PM and concluding at 3:20 PM, approving the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The results, reviewed by the Audit Committee, were certified by statutory auditors M/s. SRBC & Co. LLP, and filed with BSE and NSE per SEBI Listing Regulations.
8Kalpataru Projects International (BSE: 522287) files large corporate initial disclosure for FY 2026-27 with SEBI
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), listed on BSE (Code: 522287) and NSE (KPIL), has filed its Initial Disclosure as a Large Corporate entity for FY 2026-27 under Chapter XII of SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-PoD/P/CIR/2025/0000000137 dated October 15, 2025. The disclosure, signed by Company Secretary Shweta Girotra, was submitted on April 29, 2026 for compliance with SEBI's framework governing fund raising via debt securities by large corporates.
CREDIT RATINGS & ANALYST CALLS
8CARE Ratings confirms CARE A-; stable on Wind Five Renergy's Rs. 168.37 crore bank facilities amid Adani Green co-obligor structure
CARE Ratings has issued a final rating confirmation of 'CARE A-; Stable' on the long-term bank facilities worth Rs. 168.37 crore (reduced from Rs. 174.51 crore) of Wind Five Renergy Limited (WFRL), a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL). The rating draws strength from an inter-company agreement forming the 'Adani Wind Co-Obligor Group', enabling free fungibility of cash flows, as disclosed in the April 28, 2026 press release.
8ICRA revises credit ratings on Ola Electric subsidiaries OET and OCT; Ola Electric (NSE: OLAELEC) discloses under SEBI reg. 30
Ola Electric Mobility Limited (NSE: OLAELEC, BSE: 544225) has intimated stock exchanges that ICRA Limited revised and/or reaffirmed credit ratings on instruments of two material wholly-owned subsidiaries - Ola Electric Technologies Private Limited (OET) and Ola Cell Technologies Private Limited (OCT) - on April 28, 2026. The disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations and adds fresh scrutiny to Ola Electric's debt profile.
8Coal India (COAL IN) Q4FY26 earnings beat; rating upgraded to 'accumulate', target price raised to Rs. 515 from Rs. 436
Coal India Limited (NSE: COAL) delivered a stronger-than-expected Q4FY26 performance, with EBITDA (ex-OBR) of INR 123 billion - up 8% YoY - beating analyst estimates on the back of cost efficiencies and a higher e-auction sales mix. Following the results, the rating was upgraded from 'HOLD' to 'ACCUMULATE' with a revised target price of Rs. 515 (against CMP Rs. 467), while FY27/28E EBITDA estimates were raised by ~2%, with the stock now valued at 5.5x FY28E.
8Coal India (Coal) maintains 'sell' rating; FY26 volumes fall to 745 mn tons (-2% YoY), realization drops to Rs. 1,598/ton
A separate analyst note on Coal India Limited (NSE: COAL, CMP: Rs. 453) maintains a 'SELL' rating with a revised fair value of Rs. 370 (from Rs. 355 earlier), citing a weak Q4FY26 with volumes of 199 million tons (-1% YoY) and realization of Rs. 1,598/ton (-1% YoY). FY26 full-year volumes stood at 745 million tons (-2% YoY) with a 1% decline in average realization, and the company may absorb higher fuel costs due to the war scenario, capping near-term earnings growth. Details
NEWS UPDATE: REGULATORY ORDERS & HEARINGS
Apr 30:
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (CERC)
8CERC issues order in Tata Power's petition 179/MP/2023 on Section 11(2) power supply compensation for March–June 2023
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued its order on April 29, 2026 in Petition No. 179/MP/2023 (on remand), filed by Tata Power Company Limited. The case involves determination of compensation for emergency power supply directed between March 15, 2023 and June 16, 2023 under Section 11(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003. Key respondents include Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, and Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited, in a 49-page order.
8CERC releases staff paper seeking public comments on introduction of capacity market for electricity in India
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi, issued a Public Notice dated April 29, 2026 (No. RA-14027(12)/1/2026-CERC) releasing a Staff Paper on 'Capacity Market for Electricity in India.' The paper explores how a capacity market — as opposed to India's current long-term PPA-based capacity contracting — could ensure adequate power system capacity by separately remunerating capacity holders. CERC references established capacity market models from the US, UK, and Europe, noting India's existing PPAs as inherent capacity contracts that guarantee full fixed cost recovery based on availability.
MAHARASHTRA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (MERC)
8MERC reserves orders in 5 high-stakes power disputes on April 28, 2026 — MSEDCL, Adani Power, and RattanIndia face verdicts
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) reserved orders in 5 cases after an e-hearing on April 28, 2026, involving major utilities including MSEDCL, Adani Power Limited, RattanIndia Power Limited (RPL), and M/s Shriniwas Engineering Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. Parties in 4 of the 5 cases (Case Nos. 5, 8, 34, and 4 of 2026) have been given a 10-day window to file additional written submissions before final orders are passed.
8MERC gives 15-day deadline to resolve billing dispute between Pune consumer and MSEDCL in case no. 15 of 2026
In Case No. 15 of 2026, MERC ordered petitioner Mr. Sankalpa Shrihari Garud and MSEDCL to jointly examine and resolve outstanding computational issues — including adjustment of arrears up to March 2022 and interest calculation — within 15 days, with outcome submission due within a week thereafter. MSEDCL claimed full compliance with the earlier CGRF Pune Order dated May 20, 2024, while the petitioner alleged non-adjustment of arrears since the March 2022 disconnection date.
8MERC grants NHAI two weeks to file rejoinder in supervision charges dispute with MSETCL in case no. 22 of 2025
In Case No. 22 of 2025, MERC on April 28, 2026, granted a two-week extension to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) PIU Thane to file its rejoinder to MSETCL's reply. The petition seeks directions to levy supervision charges at 2.5% for shifting of transmission lines as per CEA guidelines dated March 10, 2023. MSETCL's counsel noted the petition effectively seeks amendment of applicable regulations on supervision charges, warranting a proper procedural process.
8MERC to issue notices to all parties in Adani Electricity Mumbai's case against MSLDC DSM supplementary bills
In Case No. 16 of 2025, Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited-Distribution (AEML-D) is challenging supplementary bills issued by the Maharashtra State Load Despatch Centre (MSLDC) under MERC DSM Regulations, 2019. On April 28, 2026, MERC heard both parties and is set to issue notices to all concerned stakeholders, as the petitioner argued the DSM pool deficit supplementary billing requires a detailed regulatory dispensation. MSLDC stated it had formulated a Draft Procedure for raising DSM supplementary bills.
8Tata Power Renewable Energy seeks urgent hearing at MERC for SCOD extension in case no. 60 of 2026
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) filed IA No. 52 of 2026 before MERC seeking urgent listing and hearing in Case No. 60 of 2026 (60/AD/2026), which is a petition for extension of Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) and consequential reliefs. The respondent in this case is Tata Power Company Limited-Distribution (TPC-D). This was heard before MERC on April 28, 2026.
STATE COMMISSIONS (GERC, TNERC, PSERC, UPERC, BERC, KSERC)
8GERC hears Juniper Green Kite's plea for force majeure extension on 70 MW Gujarat wind project under February 2024 PPA
M/s Juniper Green Kite Private Limited has filed Petition No. 2532 of 2025 before the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), seeking extension of the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date for its 70 MW wind power project in Gujarat under the Power Purchase Agreement dated February 8, 2024 with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The petitioner cites Force Majeure events affecting project implementation. An interlocutory application (IA No. 76 of 2025) was also filed seeking interim relief against GUVNL.
8GERC reserves order in GUVNL's petition for 335 MW/670 MWh battery storage tariff adoption under Phase-VIII competitive bidding
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) reserved its order in Petition No. 2641 of 2026 filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) on April 28, 2026, seeking tariff adoption under a Competitive Bidding Process (RfS No. GUVNL/BESS/Phase VIII dated December 29, 2025) for 335 MW/670 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Gujarat with Viability Gap Funding through PSDF. Respondents — M/s Advait Energy Transition Limited, M/s Equentia Natural Resources DMCC, and M/s Sub Drops Energia Pvt. Limited — were directed to file submissions within 7 days.
8TNERC lists 8 cases for April 30, 2026 hearing including TNPDCL order, TANTRANSCO tariff amendment, and APTEL remand
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) published Cause List No. 30/2026 for April 30, 2026 (forenoon), listing 8 cases. Key cases include M.P. No. 14 of 2026 and P.P.A.P. No. 6 of 2026 by Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) for orders, R.A. No. 2 of 2026 by TNPDCL/TNGECL on bagasse co-generation plant tariff (remanded by APTEL from Appeal No. 375 of 2017, order dated December 22, 2025), and M.P. No. 81 of 2025 by TANTRANSCO for amending Regulation 59 of TNERC Tariff Regulations, 2005.
8TNERC grants special relaxation of 5-month gestation period for medium-term open access to intra-state generators
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in M.P. No. 13 of 2026 (order dated April 28, 2026), granted a special, non-precedential relaxation of the 5-month gestation period under Clause 14.2(e) of TNERC Regulations, 2014 for commencement of Medium-Term Open Access (MTOA) to intra-state generators. The petitioners — Chief Engineer (Grid Operation) TANTRANSCO and Chief Engineer (PPP) TNPDCL — obtained this order strictly for the specific power procurement arrangement (APP) in question. The State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) is directed to follow grid security and Merit Order Dispatch principles.
8TNERC releases draft SLDC functions and accountability regulations 2026 for public comment by May 14, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC), Guindy, Chennai, published draft 'Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission State Load Dispatch Centre (Functions and Accountability) Regulations, 2026' on April 29, 2026, inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders on or before May 14, 2026. Framed under Sections 32(3), 33(1), 86(1)(h), (e), (i), (k), and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the regulations define SLDC's functions, accountability framework, and reporting obligations, distinct from those of the State Transmission Utility.
8PSERC issues order in petition 29 of 2026 by M/s Chadha Sugar against Rs. 7.14 crore fixed charges demand by PSPCL
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) issued its order dated April 29, 2026 in Petition No. 29 of 2026, filed by M/s Chadha Sugar and Industries Ltd., New Delhi, challenging PSPCL's demand of Rs. 7,13,99,835 (comprising Rs. 5.93 crore principal and Rs. 1.20 crore interest) on account of fixed charges for the period from April 2019 to June 2025. The petition seeks quashing of letters dated July 21, 2025 and subsequent notices issued by the Assistant Executive Engineer, DS Sub Division, PSPCL, Sh. Hargobindpur.
8PSERC admits PSPCL's petition for approving 4 MW intra-state solar power from Punjab Water Resources Department at Rs. 2.97/kWh for 25 years
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) on April 29, 2026 admitted Petition No. 30 of 2026 filed by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), seeking approval for procurement of 4 MW intra-state solar power from a project of the Water Resources Department, Punjab, at a tariff of Rs. 2.97 per kWh for a period of 25 years, under PSERC (Framework for Resource Adequacy) Regulations, 2024. PSPCL justified the procurement on grounds of necessity, reasonableness of tariff, and regulatory compliance.
8UPERC issues order in petition 2293 of 2025 by South East U.P. Power Transmission Co. on escalable transmission charge methodology
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) issued its order in Petition No. 2293 of 2025 on April 29, 2026, filed by South East U.P. Power Transmission Company Limited (Plot No. 409, 4th Floor, Shalimar Titanium, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow). The petition under Sections 86(1)(c) and (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeks directions on interpretation of escalable transmission charges under Schedules 5 and 7 of the Transmission Service Agreement dated January 20, 2012. Key respondents include U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Limited and multiple Vidyut Vitran Nigams.
8Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission invites applications for part-time advisor (tariff & regulatory work) by May 21, 2026
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC), Patna, issued Advertisement Notice No. 04 dated April 29, 2026 inviting applications for the part-time position of Advisor (Tariff and Regulatory Work) under BERC (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations, 2013. The last date for submission is May 21, 2026 by 5:30 PM. Detailed eligibility criteria and qualification requirements are available on BERC's official website (www.berc.co.in).
8KSEBL seeks 3-year extension of PPA with NTPC's Rajiv Gandhi combined cycle power project, Kayamkulam from March 2025
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) filed a petition under Regulation 77 of KSERC Tariff Regulations, 2021 seeking approval for a 3-year extension of its Power Purchase Agreement with NTPC Limited's Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Project (RGCCPP), Kayamkulam, from March 1, 2025. KSEBL is the designated distribution licensee in Kerala and an integrated state public sector power utility. Respondents are NTPC Limited (a Maharatna Central PSU) and the Government of Kerala's Additional Chief Secretary (Power). Details
8CERC issues order in Tata Power's petition 179/MP/2023 on Section 11(2) power supply compensation for March–June 2023
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued its order on April 29, 2026 in Petition No. 179/MP/2023 (on remand), filed by Tata Power Company Limited. The case involves determination of compensation for emergency power supply directed between March 15, 2023 and June 16, 2023 under Section 11(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003. Key respondents include Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, and Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited, in a 49-page order.
8CERC releases staff paper seeking public comments on introduction of capacity market for electricity in India
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi, issued a Public Notice dated April 29, 2026 (No. RA-14027(12)/1/2026-CERC) releasing a Staff Paper on 'Capacity Market for Electricity in India.' The paper explores how a capacity market — as opposed to India's current long-term PPA-based capacity contracting — could ensure adequate power system capacity by separately remunerating capacity holders. CERC references established capacity market models from the US, UK, and Europe, noting India's existing PPAs as inherent capacity contracts that guarantee full fixed cost recovery based on availability.
MAHARASHTRA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (MERC)
8MERC reserves orders in 5 high-stakes power disputes on April 28, 2026 — MSEDCL, Adani Power, and RattanIndia face verdicts
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) reserved orders in 5 cases after an e-hearing on April 28, 2026, involving major utilities including MSEDCL, Adani Power Limited, RattanIndia Power Limited (RPL), and M/s Shriniwas Engineering Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. Parties in 4 of the 5 cases (Case Nos. 5, 8, 34, and 4 of 2026) have been given a 10-day window to file additional written submissions before final orders are passed.
8MERC gives 15-day deadline to resolve billing dispute between Pune consumer and MSEDCL in case no. 15 of 2026
In Case No. 15 of 2026, MERC ordered petitioner Mr. Sankalpa Shrihari Garud and MSEDCL to jointly examine and resolve outstanding computational issues — including adjustment of arrears up to March 2022 and interest calculation — within 15 days, with outcome submission due within a week thereafter. MSEDCL claimed full compliance with the earlier CGRF Pune Order dated May 20, 2024, while the petitioner alleged non-adjustment of arrears since the March 2022 disconnection date.
8MERC grants NHAI two weeks to file rejoinder in supervision charges dispute with MSETCL in case no. 22 of 2025
In Case No. 22 of 2025, MERC on April 28, 2026, granted a two-week extension to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) PIU Thane to file its rejoinder to MSETCL's reply. The petition seeks directions to levy supervision charges at 2.5% for shifting of transmission lines as per CEA guidelines dated March 10, 2023. MSETCL's counsel noted the petition effectively seeks amendment of applicable regulations on supervision charges, warranting a proper procedural process.
8MERC to issue notices to all parties in Adani Electricity Mumbai's case against MSLDC DSM supplementary bills
In Case No. 16 of 2025, Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited-Distribution (AEML-D) is challenging supplementary bills issued by the Maharashtra State Load Despatch Centre (MSLDC) under MERC DSM Regulations, 2019. On April 28, 2026, MERC heard both parties and is set to issue notices to all concerned stakeholders, as the petitioner argued the DSM pool deficit supplementary billing requires a detailed regulatory dispensation. MSLDC stated it had formulated a Draft Procedure for raising DSM supplementary bills.
8Tata Power Renewable Energy seeks urgent hearing at MERC for SCOD extension in case no. 60 of 2026
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) filed IA No. 52 of 2026 before MERC seeking urgent listing and hearing in Case No. 60 of 2026 (60/AD/2026), which is a petition for extension of Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) and consequential reliefs. The respondent in this case is Tata Power Company Limited-Distribution (TPC-D). This was heard before MERC on April 28, 2026.
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8GERC hears Juniper Green Kite's plea for force majeure extension on 70 MW Gujarat wind project under February 2024 PPA
M/s Juniper Green Kite Private Limited has filed Petition No. 2532 of 2025 before the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), seeking extension of the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date for its 70 MW wind power project in Gujarat under the Power Purchase Agreement dated February 8, 2024 with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The petitioner cites Force Majeure events affecting project implementation. An interlocutory application (IA No. 76 of 2025) was also filed seeking interim relief against GUVNL.
8GERC reserves order in GUVNL's petition for 335 MW/670 MWh battery storage tariff adoption under Phase-VIII competitive bidding
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) reserved its order in Petition No. 2641 of 2026 filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) on April 28, 2026, seeking tariff adoption under a Competitive Bidding Process (RfS No. GUVNL/BESS/Phase VIII dated December 29, 2025) for 335 MW/670 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Gujarat with Viability Gap Funding through PSDF. Respondents — M/s Advait Energy Transition Limited, M/s Equentia Natural Resources DMCC, and M/s Sub Drops Energia Pvt. Limited — were directed to file submissions within 7 days.
8TNERC lists 8 cases for April 30, 2026 hearing including TNPDCL order, TANTRANSCO tariff amendment, and APTEL remand
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) published Cause List No. 30/2026 for April 30, 2026 (forenoon), listing 8 cases. Key cases include M.P. No. 14 of 2026 and P.P.A.P. No. 6 of 2026 by Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) for orders, R.A. No. 2 of 2026 by TNPDCL/TNGECL on bagasse co-generation plant tariff (remanded by APTEL from Appeal No. 375 of 2017, order dated December 22, 2025), and M.P. No. 81 of 2025 by TANTRANSCO for amending Regulation 59 of TNERC Tariff Regulations, 2005.
8TNERC grants special relaxation of 5-month gestation period for medium-term open access to intra-state generators
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in M.P. No. 13 of 2026 (order dated April 28, 2026), granted a special, non-precedential relaxation of the 5-month gestation period under Clause 14.2(e) of TNERC Regulations, 2014 for commencement of Medium-Term Open Access (MTOA) to intra-state generators. The petitioners — Chief Engineer (Grid Operation) TANTRANSCO and Chief Engineer (PPP) TNPDCL — obtained this order strictly for the specific power procurement arrangement (APP) in question. The State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) is directed to follow grid security and Merit Order Dispatch principles.
8TNERC releases draft SLDC functions and accountability regulations 2026 for public comment by May 14, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC), Guindy, Chennai, published draft 'Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission State Load Dispatch Centre (Functions and Accountability) Regulations, 2026' on April 29, 2026, inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders on or before May 14, 2026. Framed under Sections 32(3), 33(1), 86(1)(h), (e), (i), (k), and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the regulations define SLDC's functions, accountability framework, and reporting obligations, distinct from those of the State Transmission Utility.
8PSERC issues order in petition 29 of 2026 by M/s Chadha Sugar against Rs. 7.14 crore fixed charges demand by PSPCL
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) issued its order dated April 29, 2026 in Petition No. 29 of 2026, filed by M/s Chadha Sugar and Industries Ltd., New Delhi, challenging PSPCL's demand of Rs. 7,13,99,835 (comprising Rs. 5.93 crore principal and Rs. 1.20 crore interest) on account of fixed charges for the period from April 2019 to June 2025. The petition seeks quashing of letters dated July 21, 2025 and subsequent notices issued by the Assistant Executive Engineer, DS Sub Division, PSPCL, Sh. Hargobindpur.
8PSERC admits PSPCL's petition for approving 4 MW intra-state solar power from Punjab Water Resources Department at Rs. 2.97/kWh for 25 years
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) on April 29, 2026 admitted Petition No. 30 of 2026 filed by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), seeking approval for procurement of 4 MW intra-state solar power from a project of the Water Resources Department, Punjab, at a tariff of Rs. 2.97 per kWh for a period of 25 years, under PSERC (Framework for Resource Adequacy) Regulations, 2024. PSPCL justified the procurement on grounds of necessity, reasonableness of tariff, and regulatory compliance.
8UPERC issues order in petition 2293 of 2025 by South East U.P. Power Transmission Co. on escalable transmission charge methodology
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) issued its order in Petition No. 2293 of 2025 on April 29, 2026, filed by South East U.P. Power Transmission Company Limited (Plot No. 409, 4th Floor, Shalimar Titanium, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow). The petition under Sections 86(1)(c) and (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeks directions on interpretation of escalable transmission charges under Schedules 5 and 7 of the Transmission Service Agreement dated January 20, 2012. Key respondents include U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Limited and multiple Vidyut Vitran Nigams.
8Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission invites applications for part-time advisor (tariff & regulatory work) by May 21, 2026
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC), Patna, issued Advertisement Notice No. 04 dated April 29, 2026 inviting applications for the part-time position of Advisor (Tariff and Regulatory Work) under BERC (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations, 2013. The last date for submission is May 21, 2026 by 5:30 PM. Detailed eligibility criteria and qualification requirements are available on BERC's official website (www.berc.co.in).
8KSEBL seeks 3-year extension of PPA with NTPC's Rajiv Gandhi combined cycle power project, Kayamkulam from March 2025
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) filed a petition under Regulation 77 of KSERC Tariff Regulations, 2021 seeking approval for a 3-year extension of its Power Purchase Agreement with NTPC Limited's Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Project (RGCCPP), Kayamkulam, from March 1, 2025. KSEBL is the designated distribution licensee in Kerala and an integrated state public sector power utility. Respondents are NTPC Limited (a Maharatna Central PSU) and the Government of Kerala's Additional Chief Secretary (Power). Details
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NEWS UPDATE: FINANCIAL RESULTS & CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
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QUARTERLY RESULTS
8MPERC orders true-up of MPPTCL transmission tariff for FY 2024-25; ROE rises to Rs. 749.73 crore
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) issued its final order on March 23, 2026 in Petition No. 135/2025 for the true-up of Transmission Tariff of MP Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) for FY 2024-25, revealing that Return on Equity rose to Rs. 749.73 crore against the approved Rs. 743.20 crore, depreciation increased to Rs. 671.48 crore, and interest on loans climbed to Rs. 353.79 crore from the approved Rs. 298.62 crore.
8NTPC's All-India year-to-date generation hits 30,852 MU on 02 May 2026, 6.16% below programme
CEA Sub-Report 8 for 02 May 2026 placed NTPC's total India-wide generation at 925.88 MU for the day, 72.73 MU below the 998.61 MU programme. For the year-to-date (April 1 onwards), NTPC generated 30,852.17 MU against a target of 32,878.22 MU, a gap of 2,026.05 MU. Available capacity across NTPC's 57,637.23 MW monitored fleet was 49,973.88 MW, with the Western Region best performer delivering 350.85 MU against 361.87 MU target.
8NTPC falls 6.31% short of YTD target on 03 May 2026 with 31,740 MU vs. 33,876 MU programmed
CEA Sub-Report 8 for 03 May 2026 tracked NTPC's All-India generation at 887.96 MU for the day against a programme of 998.61 MU, an 11.3% shortfall. On year-to-date, NTPC's 57,637.23 MW monitored fleet (49,273.88 MW available) delivered 31,740.13 MU vs. 33,876.83 MU target. Northern Region showed worst gap at -11.22% (5,989.17 MU vs. 6,745.79 MU); Eastern Region also underperformed with 8,727.75 MU actual vs. 9,440.61 MU.
8Adani Power posts 20% above-programme generation on 02 May 2026 with 25.63 MU; J&K utilities beat target by 32%
CEA Sub-Report 4 for 02 May 2026 highlighted Adani Power (1,320 MW) generating 25.63 MU, 4.30 MU above its 21.33 MU daily programme (+20.16%), with cumulative YTD output of 859.09 MU against 774.66 MU targeted, a 10.90% surplus. Jammu & Kashmir utilities (1,110 MW) exceeded cumulative programme by 32.49%, generating 492.27 MU vs. 371.56 MU programmed. Haryana's HPGCL (2,510 MW) posted a 24.39% YTD surplus at 1,204.32 MU.
8Adani Power exceeds daily generation programme by 14.86% on 03 May 2026; Rajasthan utilities fall short 21%
CEA Sub-Report 4 for 03 May 2026 revealed Adani Power (1,320 MW monitored) delivered 24.50 MU for the day, 3.17 MU above the 21.33 MU programme (+14.86%), with cumulative YTD output of 883.59 MU. In contrast, Rajasthan (8,846 MW) ran 6.10 MU below its 113.85 MU daily programme with only 107.75 MU, and cumulatively sits 21.39% short at 3,552.64 MU vs. 4,519.55 MU. UP's state utilities recorded only 112.38 MU against 142.10 MU programme. BBMB delivered 689.27 MU YTD.
GENERATION PERFORMANCE
8NTPC Rihand STPS (3,000 MW) delivers 58.18 MU on 03 May 2026; Dadri NCTPP holds 38 days coal stock
CEA Sub-Report 9 for 03 May 2026 detailed NTPC station-level performance. Rihand STPS (UP), India's single largest NTPC thermal plant at 3,000 MW, generated 58.18 MU on 03 May against a programme of 64.81 MU, a 10.2% shortfall, with cumulative April-May generation at 2,040.24 MU. Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW, UP) operated with 38 days of coal stock on hand, with 500 MW under reserve shutdown. NTPC Koldam Hydro (800 MW) produced 4.13 MU on the day, below 10.52 MU programme.
8Rihand STPS hits 1,982 MU cumulative by 02 May 2026; NTPC Dadri Units 1-4 on Reserve Shutdown with 31 days coal
CEA Sub-Report 9 for 02 May 2026 showed NTPC's Rihand STPS (3,000 MW, UP) recording 61.22 MU on the day, below the 64.81 MU programme, with April-May cumulative at 1,982.06 MU. Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW) ran only Unit 5 (500 MW); Units 1 through 4 (210 MW each) were all on reserve shutdown since 01 May 2026, leaving 1,340 MW offline. Dadri maintained 31 days coal stock. Anta CCPP (Rajasthan, 419.33 MW) recorded zero generation for second consecutive day. Details
8MPERC orders true-up of MPPTCL transmission tariff for FY 2024-25; ROE rises to Rs. 749.73 crore
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) issued its final order on March 23, 2026 in Petition No. 135/2025 for the true-up of Transmission Tariff of MP Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) for FY 2024-25, revealing that Return on Equity rose to Rs. 749.73 crore against the approved Rs. 743.20 crore, depreciation increased to Rs. 671.48 crore, and interest on loans climbed to Rs. 353.79 crore from the approved Rs. 298.62 crore.
8NTPC's All-India year-to-date generation hits 30,852 MU on 02 May 2026, 6.16% below programme
CEA Sub-Report 8 for 02 May 2026 placed NTPC's total India-wide generation at 925.88 MU for the day, 72.73 MU below the 998.61 MU programme. For the year-to-date (April 1 onwards), NTPC generated 30,852.17 MU against a target of 32,878.22 MU, a gap of 2,026.05 MU. Available capacity across NTPC's 57,637.23 MW monitored fleet was 49,973.88 MW, with the Western Region best performer delivering 350.85 MU against 361.87 MU target.
8NTPC falls 6.31% short of YTD target on 03 May 2026 with 31,740 MU vs. 33,876 MU programmed
CEA Sub-Report 8 for 03 May 2026 tracked NTPC's All-India generation at 887.96 MU for the day against a programme of 998.61 MU, an 11.3% shortfall. On year-to-date, NTPC's 57,637.23 MW monitored fleet (49,273.88 MW available) delivered 31,740.13 MU vs. 33,876.83 MU target. Northern Region showed worst gap at -11.22% (5,989.17 MU vs. 6,745.79 MU); Eastern Region also underperformed with 8,727.75 MU actual vs. 9,440.61 MU.
8Adani Power posts 20% above-programme generation on 02 May 2026 with 25.63 MU; J&K utilities beat target by 32%
CEA Sub-Report 4 for 02 May 2026 highlighted Adani Power (1,320 MW) generating 25.63 MU, 4.30 MU above its 21.33 MU daily programme (+20.16%), with cumulative YTD output of 859.09 MU against 774.66 MU targeted, a 10.90% surplus. Jammu & Kashmir utilities (1,110 MW) exceeded cumulative programme by 32.49%, generating 492.27 MU vs. 371.56 MU programmed. Haryana's HPGCL (2,510 MW) posted a 24.39% YTD surplus at 1,204.32 MU.
8Adani Power exceeds daily generation programme by 14.86% on 03 May 2026; Rajasthan utilities fall short 21%
CEA Sub-Report 4 for 03 May 2026 revealed Adani Power (1,320 MW monitored) delivered 24.50 MU for the day, 3.17 MU above the 21.33 MU programme (+14.86%), with cumulative YTD output of 883.59 MU. In contrast, Rajasthan (8,846 MW) ran 6.10 MU below its 113.85 MU daily programme with only 107.75 MU, and cumulatively sits 21.39% short at 3,552.64 MU vs. 4,519.55 MU. UP's state utilities recorded only 112.38 MU against 142.10 MU programme. BBMB delivered 689.27 MU YTD.
GENERATION PERFORMANCE
8NTPC Rihand STPS (3,000 MW) delivers 58.18 MU on 03 May 2026; Dadri NCTPP holds 38 days coal stock
CEA Sub-Report 9 for 03 May 2026 detailed NTPC station-level performance. Rihand STPS (UP), India's single largest NTPC thermal plant at 3,000 MW, generated 58.18 MU on 03 May against a programme of 64.81 MU, a 10.2% shortfall, with cumulative April-May generation at 2,040.24 MU. Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW, UP) operated with 38 days of coal stock on hand, with 500 MW under reserve shutdown. NTPC Koldam Hydro (800 MW) produced 4.13 MU on the day, below 10.52 MU programme.
8Rihand STPS hits 1,982 MU cumulative by 02 May 2026; NTPC Dadri Units 1-4 on Reserve Shutdown with 31 days coal
CEA Sub-Report 9 for 02 May 2026 showed NTPC's Rihand STPS (3,000 MW, UP) recording 61.22 MU on the day, below the 64.81 MU programme, with April-May cumulative at 1,982.06 MU. Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW) ran only Unit 5 (500 MW); Units 1 through 4 (210 MW each) were all on reserve shutdown since 01 May 2026, leaving 1,340 MW offline. Dadri maintained 31 days coal stock. Anta CCPP (Rajasthan, 419.33 MW) recorded zero generation for second consecutive day. Details
NEWS UPDATE: TARIFF & REGULATORY ORDERS
May 06:
RETAIL TARIFF REVISION
8GERC issues revised tariff order for DGVCL for FY 2026-27 under Case No. 2581 of 2025
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), in its Tariff Order dated March 25, 2026 under Case No. 2581 of 2025, determined revised Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and tariff for FY 2026-27 for Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), also conducting a true-up of actual revenue and expenditure for FY 2024-25, a comprehensive financial reset for one of Gujarat's major state-owned power distribution companies.
8DGVCL implements GERC's FY 2026-27 tariff order: smart meter users get 60 paise per unit solar concession
Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) implemented GERC's tariff order for FY 2026-27, including a 60 paise per unit solar concession for smart meter users. The revised tariff structure follows the Annual Revenue Requirement determination under Case No. 2581 of 2025 and applies across the southern Gujarat distribution area, marking a significant move to incentivise smart metering adoption and rooftop solar uptake among DGVCL consumers.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC clears 500 MW pump storage tender: MPPMCL and UPPCL seek 40-year power deal
In Petition No. 739/MP/2025, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 4, 2026 approved the tender documents with deviations filed by MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for long-term procurement of 500 MW pump storage power for 40 years with 6-hour discharge capacity, marking a landmark step in India's pumped hydro energy storage drive.
8CERC grants Udupi Kasargode transmission security over assets in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship
In Petition No. 87/MP/2026 dated May 5, 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission approved creation of security interest over all movable and immovable assets of Udupi Kasargode Transmission Limited in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship Limited (GIFT City) as Security Trustee, with lenders including Société Générale and Clifford Capital Credit Solutions Pte. Limited of Singapore, benefiting multiple Karnataka and South Indian discoms.
8CERC releases Draft Power Market Second Amendment Regulations 2026 under Electricity Act Section 178
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission published the Draft CERC (Power Market) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 in exercise of powers under Section 178 of the Electricity Act, 2003, proposing amendments to the Power Market Regulations 2021 (PMR 2021) notified via Notification No. L-1/257/2020/CERC effective August 15, 2021, signalling a significant regulatory update to India's electricity market trading framework.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW (CERC MEC PROCEEDINGS)
8ABC Cleantech flags Rs. 6,000 per MW per day CoD penalty as too high; urges CERC to rethink MEC
ABC Cleantech Private Limited, in comments submitted on April 30, 2026 regarding Petition No. 5/SM/2026, argued that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) of Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 1,800 per MW per day for land, Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,000 per MW per day for financial closure, and Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 per MW per day for CoD are disproportionately burdensome for utility-scale renewable projects already under implementation.
8ACME Solar demands 15-month CoD extension cap over CERC's proposed 12-month limit
ACME Solar Holdings Limited, in its April 2026 comments on CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, pushed back against the 12-month maximum CoD extension window, citing supply chain disruptions, equipment delivery delays, and transmission system readiness as factors beyond developer control, and called for a more realistic 15-month extension cap under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India seeks relief from punitive MEC charges before CERC
AM/NS India Pvt. Limited, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal of Luxembourg and Nippon Steel Corporation of Japan and one of India's largest integrated steel manufacturers, on April 30, 2026 filed comments with CERC under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, opposing the proposed Milestone Extension Charges framework under the GNA Regulations, 2022 as financially untenable for captive power developers.
8ReNew, India's largest renewable developer with 20 GW portfolio, challenges CERC's MEC proposal
ReNew Power, India's largest renewable energy developer with a 20 GW portfolio across solar, wind and hybrid assets, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 challenging the proposed Milestone Extension Charges. The company argued the framework as drafted does not adequately distinguish between developer-caused delays and systemic factors like transmission system readiness, urging recalibration to safeguard project economics under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8NTPC Green Energy submits GNA milestone comments to CERC, seeks balanced MEC approach
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), headquartered at NETRA Complex, Greater Noida, filed its submission on April 30, 2026 (Ref: CC:CD/NGEL/GNA/01) to CERC on the Suo Motu order in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, seeking a balanced and operationally viable Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) framework under the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 that protects genuine renewable energy developers.
8NLC India Limited opposes CERC's GNA Milestone Extension Charges as excessive and impractical
NLC India Limited (CIN: LO3090TN1956G01003507), a Government of India Navratna enterprise headquartered in Chennai, submitted comments on April 30, 2026 (Ref: NLCIL/CERC/GNA/26-27/900-39) to CERC opposing the Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) framework proposed in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing that the charges are excessive and do not adequately account for delays that occur outside the developer's control under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8Tata Power warns CERC that MEC for large projects becomes disproportionately high as capacity grows
Tata Power Company Limited, in comments filed before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, warned that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges scale linearly with capacity and become disproportionately high for large-scale projects of 500 MW or above. The company urged CERC to introduce a slab-based MEC structure that better reflects the realities of utility-scale renewable energy projects under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8SAEL Industries warns CERC's Rs. 3,000 per MW per day CoD MEC will cripple solar and biomass developers
SAEL Industries Limited, in stakeholder comments filed under CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, warned that the proposed Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 per MW per day Milestone Extension Charges for CoD slippage will cripple solar and biomass developers, particularly mid-sized players. The company urged CERC to differentiate MEC rates by project size and technology under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022.
8Serentica calculates IRR impact: shows CERC's MEC could wipe out equity returns on wind, solar, hybrid projects
Serentica Renewables, in detailed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, presented IRR impact calculations showing that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges could entirely wipe out equity returns on wind, solar and hybrid projects facing 3-6 month delays. The developer urged the Commission to introduce force majeure carve-outs and transmission-delay exemptions under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8L&T's Panipat Green Hydrogen unit files suggestions with CERC on GNA milestone extension procedure
Larsen & Toubro Limited's Panipat Green Hydrogen unit, in comments filed before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, submitted detailed suggestions on the GNA milestone extension procedure, arguing that green hydrogen projects involve longer gestation cycles than conventional renewables and require sector-specific Milestone Extension Charge calibration under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022.
8Shell Group's Sprng Energy with 3 GWp operational capacity challenges CERC's GNA MEC draft
Sprng Energy Private Limited, the Indian renewable platform of Shell Group with a 3 GWp operational capacity, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 challenging the proposed Milestone Extension Charges. The company argued the MEC formulation does not adequately account for systemic transmission delays and urged CERC to align trigger timelines with practical project cycles under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8Azure Power backs CERC's MEC framework but seeks flexibility on transmission-linked delays
Azure Power India Private Limited, in comments filed on April 30, 2026 under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, welcomed CERC's structured approach to milestone extensions under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022, while urging that Milestone Extension Charges not be levied in cases where delays are attributable to the transmission system rather than the developer.
8BluPine Energy, ACTIS-backed cleantech platform, challenges CERC's Milestone Extension Charge formula
BluPine Energy Private Limited, the third cleantech platform of ACTIS, a UK-based global private equity firm, filed comments on April 30, 2026 with CERC under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges under the GNA Regulations, 2022 require recalibration to better reflect on-ground project realities, particularly transmission-related delays outside developer control.
8NSEFI representing India's entire solar value chain urges CERC to revise MEC rates downward
The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), representing India's entire solar value chain including developers, EPC firms, OEMs and financiers, urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to revise the proposed Milestone Extension Charges rates downward in its comments on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing the current formulation jeopardises the broader solar sector's contribution to India's 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030.
8Torrent Power proposes 19.5% land rounding rule to ease CERC's 20% land threshold under GNA
Torrent Power Limited, in stakeholder comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, proposed a 19.5% land rounding rule to operationalise the 20% land possession threshold under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022. The utility argued the rounding rule would prevent technical disqualification of projects narrowly missing the threshold while maintaining the regulatory intent of land-readiness verification. Details
8GERC issues revised tariff order for DGVCL for FY 2026-27 under Case No. 2581 of 2025
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), in its Tariff Order dated March 25, 2026 under Case No. 2581 of 2025, determined revised Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and tariff for FY 2026-27 for Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), also conducting a true-up of actual revenue and expenditure for FY 2024-25, a comprehensive financial reset for one of Gujarat's major state-owned power distribution companies.
8DGVCL implements GERC's FY 2026-27 tariff order: smart meter users get 60 paise per unit solar concession
Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) implemented GERC's tariff order for FY 2026-27, including a 60 paise per unit solar concession for smart meter users. The revised tariff structure follows the Annual Revenue Requirement determination under Case No. 2581 of 2025 and applies across the southern Gujarat distribution area, marking a significant move to incentivise smart metering adoption and rooftop solar uptake among DGVCL consumers.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC clears 500 MW pump storage tender: MPPMCL and UPPCL seek 40-year power deal
In Petition No. 739/MP/2025, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 4, 2026 approved the tender documents with deviations filed by MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for long-term procurement of 500 MW pump storage power for 40 years with 6-hour discharge capacity, marking a landmark step in India's pumped hydro energy storage drive.
8CERC grants Udupi Kasargode transmission security over assets in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship
In Petition No. 87/MP/2026 dated May 5, 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission approved creation of security interest over all movable and immovable assets of Udupi Kasargode Transmission Limited in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship Limited (GIFT City) as Security Trustee, with lenders including Société Générale and Clifford Capital Credit Solutions Pte. Limited of Singapore, benefiting multiple Karnataka and South Indian discoms.
8CERC releases Draft Power Market Second Amendment Regulations 2026 under Electricity Act Section 178
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission published the Draft CERC (Power Market) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 in exercise of powers under Section 178 of the Electricity Act, 2003, proposing amendments to the Power Market Regulations 2021 (PMR 2021) notified via Notification No. L-1/257/2020/CERC effective August 15, 2021, signalling a significant regulatory update to India's electricity market trading framework.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW (CERC MEC PROCEEDINGS)
8ABC Cleantech flags Rs. 6,000 per MW per day CoD penalty as too high; urges CERC to rethink MEC
ABC Cleantech Private Limited, in comments submitted on April 30, 2026 regarding Petition No. 5/SM/2026, argued that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) of Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 1,800 per MW per day for land, Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,000 per MW per day for financial closure, and Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 per MW per day for CoD are disproportionately burdensome for utility-scale renewable projects already under implementation.
8ACME Solar demands 15-month CoD extension cap over CERC's proposed 12-month limit
ACME Solar Holdings Limited, in its April 2026 comments on CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, pushed back against the 12-month maximum CoD extension window, citing supply chain disruptions, equipment delivery delays, and transmission system readiness as factors beyond developer control, and called for a more realistic 15-month extension cap under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India seeks relief from punitive MEC charges before CERC
AM/NS India Pvt. Limited, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal of Luxembourg and Nippon Steel Corporation of Japan and one of India's largest integrated steel manufacturers, on April 30, 2026 filed comments with CERC under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, opposing the proposed Milestone Extension Charges framework under the GNA Regulations, 2022 as financially untenable for captive power developers.
8ReNew, India's largest renewable developer with 20 GW portfolio, challenges CERC's MEC proposal
ReNew Power, India's largest renewable energy developer with a 20 GW portfolio across solar, wind and hybrid assets, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 challenging the proposed Milestone Extension Charges. The company argued the framework as drafted does not adequately distinguish between developer-caused delays and systemic factors like transmission system readiness, urging recalibration to safeguard project economics under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8NTPC Green Energy submits GNA milestone comments to CERC, seeks balanced MEC approach
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), headquartered at NETRA Complex, Greater Noida, filed its submission on April 30, 2026 (Ref: CC:CD/NGEL/GNA/01) to CERC on the Suo Motu order in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, seeking a balanced and operationally viable Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) framework under the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 that protects genuine renewable energy developers.
8NLC India Limited opposes CERC's GNA Milestone Extension Charges as excessive and impractical
NLC India Limited (CIN: LO3090TN1956G01003507), a Government of India Navratna enterprise headquartered in Chennai, submitted comments on April 30, 2026 (Ref: NLCIL/CERC/GNA/26-27/900-39) to CERC opposing the Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) framework proposed in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing that the charges are excessive and do not adequately account for delays that occur outside the developer's control under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8Tata Power warns CERC that MEC for large projects becomes disproportionately high as capacity grows
Tata Power Company Limited, in comments filed before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, warned that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges scale linearly with capacity and become disproportionately high for large-scale projects of 500 MW or above. The company urged CERC to introduce a slab-based MEC structure that better reflects the realities of utility-scale renewable energy projects under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8SAEL Industries warns CERC's Rs. 3,000 per MW per day CoD MEC will cripple solar and biomass developers
SAEL Industries Limited, in stakeholder comments filed under CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, warned that the proposed Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 per MW per day Milestone Extension Charges for CoD slippage will cripple solar and biomass developers, particularly mid-sized players. The company urged CERC to differentiate MEC rates by project size and technology under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022.
8Serentica calculates IRR impact: shows CERC's MEC could wipe out equity returns on wind, solar, hybrid projects
Serentica Renewables, in detailed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, presented IRR impact calculations showing that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges could entirely wipe out equity returns on wind, solar and hybrid projects facing 3-6 month delays. The developer urged the Commission to introduce force majeure carve-outs and transmission-delay exemptions under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8L&T's Panipat Green Hydrogen unit files suggestions with CERC on GNA milestone extension procedure
Larsen & Toubro Limited's Panipat Green Hydrogen unit, in comments filed before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, submitted detailed suggestions on the GNA milestone extension procedure, arguing that green hydrogen projects involve longer gestation cycles than conventional renewables and require sector-specific Milestone Extension Charge calibration under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022.
8Shell Group's Sprng Energy with 3 GWp operational capacity challenges CERC's GNA MEC draft
Sprng Energy Private Limited, the Indian renewable platform of Shell Group with a 3 GWp operational capacity, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 challenging the proposed Milestone Extension Charges. The company argued the MEC formulation does not adequately account for systemic transmission delays and urged CERC to align trigger timelines with practical project cycles under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8Azure Power backs CERC's MEC framework but seeks flexibility on transmission-linked delays
Azure Power India Private Limited, in comments filed on April 30, 2026 under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, welcomed CERC's structured approach to milestone extensions under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022, while urging that Milestone Extension Charges not be levied in cases where delays are attributable to the transmission system rather than the developer.
8BluPine Energy, ACTIS-backed cleantech platform, challenges CERC's Milestone Extension Charge formula
BluPine Energy Private Limited, the third cleantech platform of ACTIS, a UK-based global private equity firm, filed comments on April 30, 2026 with CERC under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges under the GNA Regulations, 2022 require recalibration to better reflect on-ground project realities, particularly transmission-related delays outside developer control.
8NSEFI representing India's entire solar value chain urges CERC to revise MEC rates downward
The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), representing India's entire solar value chain including developers, EPC firms, OEMs and financiers, urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to revise the proposed Milestone Extension Charges rates downward in its comments on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing the current formulation jeopardises the broader solar sector's contribution to India's 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030.
8Torrent Power proposes 19.5% land rounding rule to ease CERC's 20% land threshold under GNA
Torrent Power Limited, in stakeholder comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, proposed a 19.5% land rounding rule to operationalise the 20% land possession threshold under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022. The utility argued the rounding rule would prevent technical disqualification of projects narrowly missing the threshold while maintaining the regulatory intent of land-readiness verification. Details
NEWS UPDATE: PROJECT AWARDS & CAPACITY ADDITION
May 06:
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8DVC and KSEBL sign 2,000 MW Power Purchase Agreement for Mejia and Koderma thermal stations
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) executed a Power Purchase Agreement on March 30, 2026 in Kolkata for supply of 2,000 MW of power, comprising 1,000 MW from Mejia Thermal Power Station (Units 7 and 8: 2x500 MW) and 1,000 MW from Koderma Thermal Power Station (Units 1 and 2: 2x500 MW), in a deal that strengthens southern India's baseload power security.
8DVC and KSEBL execute Supplementary Agreement for 1,200 MW Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) executed a Supplementary Agreement covering 1,200 MW from the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station, expanding their broader 2,000 MW thermal supply arrangement. The supplementary deal modifies key commercial terms tied to RTPS units and forms part of a comprehensive power procurement framework executed alongside the Mejia-Koderma PPA in Kolkata.
8KSEBL publishes 80 MW DVC Power Purchase Agreement and RTPS Supplementary Deal online
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL, CIN: U40100KL2011SGC027424) issued a formal note through its Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff) office, Thiruvananthapuram, directing publication on the KSEBL website of the Power Purchase Agreement with Damodar Valley Corporation for 80 MW of power from Mejia and Koderma thermal stations, along with a Supplementary Agreement covering modifications related to the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station.
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8Over 6.66 lakh Distribution Transformers metered nationally under RDSS through April 2026
The national DT (Distribution Transformer) Metering Status as on April 30, 2026 shows cumulative deployment of over 6.66 lakh metered DTs across multiple states under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), led by Maharashtra's MSEDCL at 3.12 lakh, MP-East at 49,360, and Gujarat DISCOMs collectively crossing 1.64 lakh, with implementation agencies including Adani Transmission, Intellismart, Iskraemeco, and Montecarlo.
8National Smart Grid Mission reports 3.73 lakh feeder meters installed cumulatively through April 2026
The Feeder Metering Status report as on April 30, 2026 from the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) shows cumulative installation of approximately 3.73 lakh feeder meters across states under RDSS, with Andhra Pradesh's APEPDCL leading at 3,516 cumulative, Uttarakhand's UPCL at 2,513, and Himachal Pradesh's HPSEBL at 1,951 sanctioned, executed by implementation agencies including Adani Transmission and SSEL.
8India installs 1.13 crore smart consumer meters cumulatively under RDSS through April 2026
The cumulative deployment of smart consumer meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) crossed 1.13 crore by April 30, 2026 across multiple states. Implementation agencies including Adani Transmission, Intellismart and Iskraemeco are executing the rollout in partnership with state DISCOMs, marking a significant milestone in India's drive toward universal smart metering and AT&C loss reduction in the distribution segment.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING & RECOMMISSIONING
8Baradarha TPS (600 MW) and Tanda TPS Unit 6 (660 MW) back in service same day after major faults on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 14 for 03 May 2026 recorded nine units returning to the grid. Baradarha TPS Unit 1 (600 MW, Chhattisgarh) recovered from a generator transformer trip the same day. Tanda TPS Unit 6 (660 MW, UP) was back in service within 3 hours of its C&I problem. Obra TPS Unit 12 (200 MW, UP) returned after a turbine issue. Ropar TPS Unit 6 (210 MW) completed water wall tube repairs. Kota TPS Unit 6 (195 MW), Satpura TPS Unit 10 (250 MW) and JSW Mahanadi Unit 2 (600 MW) were all recommissioned.
8JSW Mahanadi Unit 4 (600 MW) returns after overnight outage; Kalisindh and Anpara TPS back online on 02 May 2026
According to CEA Sub-Report 11 for 02 May 2026, Kalisindh TPS Unit 1 (600 MW, Rajasthan) experienced a brief grid voltage disruption beginning at 18:09, returning to service by 23:33 the same night. Anpara TPS Unit 4 (500 MW, UP) came back from an economiser tube leakage outage that began 30 April and was restored by 12:50. JSW Mahanadi Power Company Unit 4 (600 MW, Chhattisgarh) also returned after a 24-hour outage, while Jawaharpur STPP Units 1 and 2 (660 MW each) remained on reserve shutdown. Details
8DVC and KSEBL sign 2,000 MW Power Purchase Agreement for Mejia and Koderma thermal stations
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) executed a Power Purchase Agreement on March 30, 2026 in Kolkata for supply of 2,000 MW of power, comprising 1,000 MW from Mejia Thermal Power Station (Units 7 and 8: 2x500 MW) and 1,000 MW from Koderma Thermal Power Station (Units 1 and 2: 2x500 MW), in a deal that strengthens southern India's baseload power security.
8DVC and KSEBL execute Supplementary Agreement for 1,200 MW Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) executed a Supplementary Agreement covering 1,200 MW from the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station, expanding their broader 2,000 MW thermal supply arrangement. The supplementary deal modifies key commercial terms tied to RTPS units and forms part of a comprehensive power procurement framework executed alongside the Mejia-Koderma PPA in Kolkata.
8KSEBL publishes 80 MW DVC Power Purchase Agreement and RTPS Supplementary Deal online
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL, CIN: U40100KL2011SGC027424) issued a formal note through its Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff) office, Thiruvananthapuram, directing publication on the KSEBL website of the Power Purchase Agreement with Damodar Valley Corporation for 80 MW of power from Mejia and Koderma thermal stations, along with a Supplementary Agreement covering modifications related to the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station.
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8Over 6.66 lakh Distribution Transformers metered nationally under RDSS through April 2026
The national DT (Distribution Transformer) Metering Status as on April 30, 2026 shows cumulative deployment of over 6.66 lakh metered DTs across multiple states under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), led by Maharashtra's MSEDCL at 3.12 lakh, MP-East at 49,360, and Gujarat DISCOMs collectively crossing 1.64 lakh, with implementation agencies including Adani Transmission, Intellismart, Iskraemeco, and Montecarlo.
8National Smart Grid Mission reports 3.73 lakh feeder meters installed cumulatively through April 2026
The Feeder Metering Status report as on April 30, 2026 from the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) shows cumulative installation of approximately 3.73 lakh feeder meters across states under RDSS, with Andhra Pradesh's APEPDCL leading at 3,516 cumulative, Uttarakhand's UPCL at 2,513, and Himachal Pradesh's HPSEBL at 1,951 sanctioned, executed by implementation agencies including Adani Transmission and SSEL.
8India installs 1.13 crore smart consumer meters cumulatively under RDSS through April 2026
The cumulative deployment of smart consumer meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) crossed 1.13 crore by April 30, 2026 across multiple states. Implementation agencies including Adani Transmission, Intellismart and Iskraemeco are executing the rollout in partnership with state DISCOMs, marking a significant milestone in India's drive toward universal smart metering and AT&C loss reduction in the distribution segment.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING & RECOMMISSIONING
8Baradarha TPS (600 MW) and Tanda TPS Unit 6 (660 MW) back in service same day after major faults on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 14 for 03 May 2026 recorded nine units returning to the grid. Baradarha TPS Unit 1 (600 MW, Chhattisgarh) recovered from a generator transformer trip the same day. Tanda TPS Unit 6 (660 MW, UP) was back in service within 3 hours of its C&I problem. Obra TPS Unit 12 (200 MW, UP) returned after a turbine issue. Ropar TPS Unit 6 (210 MW) completed water wall tube repairs. Kota TPS Unit 6 (195 MW), Satpura TPS Unit 10 (250 MW) and JSW Mahanadi Unit 2 (600 MW) were all recommissioned.
8JSW Mahanadi Unit 4 (600 MW) returns after overnight outage; Kalisindh and Anpara TPS back online on 02 May 2026
According to CEA Sub-Report 11 for 02 May 2026, Kalisindh TPS Unit 1 (600 MW, Rajasthan) experienced a brief grid voltage disruption beginning at 18:09, returning to service by 23:33 the same night. Anpara TPS Unit 4 (500 MW, UP) came back from an economiser tube leakage outage that began 30 April and was restored by 12:50. JSW Mahanadi Power Company Unit 4 (600 MW, Chhattisgarh) also returned after a 24-hour outage, while Jawaharpur STPP Units 1 and 2 (660 MW each) remained on reserve shutdown. Details
NEWS UPDATE: RENEWABLE ENERGY
May 06:
SOLAR POWER
8Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka) generates 13.87 MU; NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh) delivers 14.88 MU on 04 May 2026
Two of India's largest solar parks reported solid output on 04 May 2026 per CEA data. NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh, 2,300 MW combined capacity) generated 14.88 MU on the day and 54.16 MU cumulatively for May 2026, with Kurnool3 Greenko (300 MW) leading at 2.55 MU. Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka, 2,181 MW), housing developers including Tata Renewables (400 MW), SBG Energy (200 MW), Avada Solar (150 MW), and Azure Power Earth (100 MW), generated 13.87 MU daily and 46.65 MU cumulatively.
8Total ISGS renewable generation reaches 388.45 MU on 04 May 2026; Rajasthan's solar belt powered by ReNew, Adani, ACME and SJVN
CEA's Daily Renewable Generation Report for ISGS stations on 04 May 2026 showed a total daily generation of 388.45 MU from ISGS-connected renewable assets with monitored capacity of 60,159.08 MW, contributing 1,505.52 MU cumulative for May 2026. The Northern Region's ISGS renewable cluster (27,740 MW) generated 148.20 MU, with SJVN Green Energy Limited (501 MW) leading at 5.68 MU and NTPC Nokh Solar (245 MW) at 5.54 MU. ACME Deoghar (300 MW) and ACME Raisar (300 MW) each delivered 2.20 to 2.23 MU.
8India's renewable grid surges: All-India wind & solar output hits 961 MU on 04 May 2026
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported a total All-India renewable generation of 961.18 MU on 04 May 2026, with cumulative generation for May 2026 reaching 3,973.47 MU. Solar led the charge at 624.01 MU for the day, while wind contributed 312.37 MU. The Western Region dominated with 437.85 MU daily output, powered heavily by Gujarat (318.39 MU) and Maharashtra (74.48 MU). Rajasthan emerged as the top state with 207.31 MU in daily solar-wind generation.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8GRID-INDIA NLDC clocks all-India peak of 2,21,648 MW on 4-May with 28.11% wind-solar share
The National Load Despatch Centre's REMC report for 4-May-2026 shows India's maximum demand met touched 2,21,648 MW at 15:45 hrs, with combined wind-solar contribution hitting 62,314 MW, a 28.11% share of demand. Solar alone supplied 52,013 MW (23.47%) while wind added 10,301 MW (4.65%). Maximum solar generation peaked at 83,242 MW at 13:49 hrs and REMC-monitored stations posted total VRE output of 932.07 MU against schedule of 843.17 MU.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8Adani Green entities dominate Green-DAM sell volumes worth hundreds of MUs in April 2026
Data from India's Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) for April 2026 shows Adani Green Energy group entities, including Twenty Five C Limited PSS8 (32.70 MUs sold), Twenty Six B Limited Wind PSS10 (10.71 MUs), and Adani Hybrid Jaisalmer Five Solar PSS8 (9.65 MUs), as the dominant sellers, with Adani Green's multiple subsidiaries accounting for the bulk of renewable energy volumes traded in the exchange during the month.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8Mahindra Susten files GNA milestone extension suggestions with CERC under April 2026 comment round
Mahindra Susten Private Limited, the flagship renewable energy company of the Mahindra Group, submitted comments on April 30, 2026 (Ref: MSPL/CERC/GNA/Comments/2026-27/0430) to CERC on the proposed compensation charge procedure in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, providing suggestions aimed at ensuring the Milestone Extension Charges framework does not disproportionately penalise projects facing systemic or regulatory delays.
8Waaree Forever Energies submits detailed stakeholder comments to CERC on GNA Milestone Extension Charges
Waaree Forever Energies, part of one of India's leading solar manufacturing groups, submitted detailed stakeholder comments to CERC on the proposed Milestone Extension Charges in Petition No. 5/SM/2026. The company emphasised that excessive MEC rates under the GNA Regulations, 2022 risk discouraging fresh capacity additions in the solar manufacturing-and-developer ecosystem, urging the Commission to consider tapered MEC slabs.
8CleanMax Enviro Energy urges CERC to align MEC with practical project timelines under GNA
CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd., in comments submitted on April 28, 2026 under reference CMES/PH/CERC/MEC/01 for Petition No. 5/SM/2026, called on the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to ensure the proposed Milestone Extension Charges framework under the GNA Regulations, 2022 accounts for practical on-ground challenges, emphasizing the need for a calibrated and developer-friendly approach.
8Sembcorp urges CERC to include transmission-delay framework in GNA Milestone Extension Charges
Sembcorp Energy India, a unit of Singapore's Sembcorp Industries, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 urging inclusion of an explicit transmission-delay framework within the Milestone Extension Charges regime. The company argued that delays caused by transmission system unreadiness should not trigger MEC liability for the developer, advocating a clear bifurcation under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8SPDA, India's renewable developer industry body, urges CERC to soften MEC penalty regime
The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA), India's renewable developer industry body, urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to soften the proposed Milestone Extension Charges penalty regime under Petition No. 5/SM/2026. SPDA argued the current MEC formulation under the GNA Regulations, 2022 imposes disproportionate financial pressure on the broader industry, particularly mid-tier developers.
8Gentari Renewables India challenges MEC calculation methodology in CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026
Gentari Renewables India Management Private Limited, in detailed comments submitted in response to CERC's Draft Order dated April 15, 2026 in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, challenged the scope and methodology of proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) under the GNA Regulations, 2022, arguing that the framework as drafted does not adequately differentiate between developer-caused and systemic delays in achieving connectivity milestones.
8Enfinity Global files comments before CERC opposing Milestone Extension Charges under GNA framework
Enfinity Global, in comments filed in response to CERC's Draft Order dated April 15, 2026 in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, challenged the proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) for additional time to achieve land, financial closure, and CoD milestones under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022.
8Jindal India Power proposes regulatory override to align MEC with GNA land and FC timelines
Jindal India Power Limited (JIPL), in comments submitted as Annexure-1 under CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, proposed specific modifications to the draft Milestone Extension Charges procedure, noting that under Clause 11(A)(1) of GNA Regulations, land compliance must be completed within 18 months from in-principle connectivity grant or 12 months from final connectivity grant, whichever is earlier, and urging the Commission to align MEC trigger timelines with these regulatory benchmarks. Details
8Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka) generates 13.87 MU; NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh) delivers 14.88 MU on 04 May 2026
Two of India's largest solar parks reported solid output on 04 May 2026 per CEA data. NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh, 2,300 MW combined capacity) generated 14.88 MU on the day and 54.16 MU cumulatively for May 2026, with Kurnool3 Greenko (300 MW) leading at 2.55 MU. Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka, 2,181 MW), housing developers including Tata Renewables (400 MW), SBG Energy (200 MW), Avada Solar (150 MW), and Azure Power Earth (100 MW), generated 13.87 MU daily and 46.65 MU cumulatively.
8Total ISGS renewable generation reaches 388.45 MU on 04 May 2026; Rajasthan's solar belt powered by ReNew, Adani, ACME and SJVN
CEA's Daily Renewable Generation Report for ISGS stations on 04 May 2026 showed a total daily generation of 388.45 MU from ISGS-connected renewable assets with monitored capacity of 60,159.08 MW, contributing 1,505.52 MU cumulative for May 2026. The Northern Region's ISGS renewable cluster (27,740 MW) generated 148.20 MU, with SJVN Green Energy Limited (501 MW) leading at 5.68 MU and NTPC Nokh Solar (245 MW) at 5.54 MU. ACME Deoghar (300 MW) and ACME Raisar (300 MW) each delivered 2.20 to 2.23 MU.
8India's renewable grid surges: All-India wind & solar output hits 961 MU on 04 May 2026
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported a total All-India renewable generation of 961.18 MU on 04 May 2026, with cumulative generation for May 2026 reaching 3,973.47 MU. Solar led the charge at 624.01 MU for the day, while wind contributed 312.37 MU. The Western Region dominated with 437.85 MU daily output, powered heavily by Gujarat (318.39 MU) and Maharashtra (74.48 MU). Rajasthan emerged as the top state with 207.31 MU in daily solar-wind generation.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8GRID-INDIA NLDC clocks all-India peak of 2,21,648 MW on 4-May with 28.11% wind-solar share
The National Load Despatch Centre's REMC report for 4-May-2026 shows India's maximum demand met touched 2,21,648 MW at 15:45 hrs, with combined wind-solar contribution hitting 62,314 MW, a 28.11% share of demand. Solar alone supplied 52,013 MW (23.47%) while wind added 10,301 MW (4.65%). Maximum solar generation peaked at 83,242 MW at 13:49 hrs and REMC-monitored stations posted total VRE output of 932.07 MU against schedule of 843.17 MU.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8Adani Green entities dominate Green-DAM sell volumes worth hundreds of MUs in April 2026
Data from India's Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) for April 2026 shows Adani Green Energy group entities, including Twenty Five C Limited PSS8 (32.70 MUs sold), Twenty Six B Limited Wind PSS10 (10.71 MUs), and Adani Hybrid Jaisalmer Five Solar PSS8 (9.65 MUs), as the dominant sellers, with Adani Green's multiple subsidiaries accounting for the bulk of renewable energy volumes traded in the exchange during the month.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8Mahindra Susten files GNA milestone extension suggestions with CERC under April 2026 comment round
Mahindra Susten Private Limited, the flagship renewable energy company of the Mahindra Group, submitted comments on April 30, 2026 (Ref: MSPL/CERC/GNA/Comments/2026-27/0430) to CERC on the proposed compensation charge procedure in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, providing suggestions aimed at ensuring the Milestone Extension Charges framework does not disproportionately penalise projects facing systemic or regulatory delays.
8Waaree Forever Energies submits detailed stakeholder comments to CERC on GNA Milestone Extension Charges
Waaree Forever Energies, part of one of India's leading solar manufacturing groups, submitted detailed stakeholder comments to CERC on the proposed Milestone Extension Charges in Petition No. 5/SM/2026. The company emphasised that excessive MEC rates under the GNA Regulations, 2022 risk discouraging fresh capacity additions in the solar manufacturing-and-developer ecosystem, urging the Commission to consider tapered MEC slabs.
8CleanMax Enviro Energy urges CERC to align MEC with practical project timelines under GNA
CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd., in comments submitted on April 28, 2026 under reference CMES/PH/CERC/MEC/01 for Petition No. 5/SM/2026, called on the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to ensure the proposed Milestone Extension Charges framework under the GNA Regulations, 2022 accounts for practical on-ground challenges, emphasizing the need for a calibrated and developer-friendly approach.
8Sembcorp urges CERC to include transmission-delay framework in GNA Milestone Extension Charges
Sembcorp Energy India, a unit of Singapore's Sembcorp Industries, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 urging inclusion of an explicit transmission-delay framework within the Milestone Extension Charges regime. The company argued that delays caused by transmission system unreadiness should not trigger MEC liability for the developer, advocating a clear bifurcation under the GNA Regulations, 2022.
8SPDA, India's renewable developer industry body, urges CERC to soften MEC penalty regime
The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA), India's renewable developer industry body, urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to soften the proposed Milestone Extension Charges penalty regime under Petition No. 5/SM/2026. SPDA argued the current MEC formulation under the GNA Regulations, 2022 imposes disproportionate financial pressure on the broader industry, particularly mid-tier developers.
8Gentari Renewables India challenges MEC calculation methodology in CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026
Gentari Renewables India Management Private Limited, in detailed comments submitted in response to CERC's Draft Order dated April 15, 2026 in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, challenged the scope and methodology of proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) under the GNA Regulations, 2022, arguing that the framework as drafted does not adequately differentiate between developer-caused and systemic delays in achieving connectivity milestones.
8Enfinity Global files comments before CERC opposing Milestone Extension Charges under GNA framework
Enfinity Global, in comments filed in response to CERC's Draft Order dated April 15, 2026 in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, challenged the proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) for additional time to achieve land, financial closure, and CoD milestones under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022.
8Jindal India Power proposes regulatory override to align MEC with GNA land and FC timelines
Jindal India Power Limited (JIPL), in comments submitted as Annexure-1 under CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, proposed specific modifications to the draft Milestone Extension Charges procedure, noting that under Clause 11(A)(1) of GNA Regulations, land compliance must be completed within 18 months from in-principle connectivity grant or 12 months from final connectivity grant, whichever is earlier, and urging the Commission to align MEC trigger timelines with these regulatory benchmarks. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POLICY & GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 06:
MINISTRY OF POWER
8Ministry of Coal's Nominated Authority releases provisional National Coal Index for March 2026: index jumps to 138.96 from 133.42
The Government of India's Ministry of Coal, Office of the Nominated Authority (File No: NA/102/3/2017-NA), on May 4, 2026 released the provisional National Coal Index (NCI) with Base Year 2017-18 for March 2026, showing the overall Indian Coal Index rising sharply to 138.96 from 133.42 in February 2026. The Coking coal index surged to 152.37, Non-coking index rose to 134.30. Representative Prices for March 2026 show G1 grade at Rs. 10,157 per tonne, ST-I coking coal at Rs. 21,469 per tonne.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8Central Electricity Authority releases May 2026 report on addressing insulator failures on transmission lines
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in its May 2026 technical report, addressed the systemic issue of insulator failures on transmission lines across the Indian grid. The report covers root-cause analysis, manufacturing quality concerns, environmental contamination factors and recommended preventive maintenance practices, providing technical guidance to POWERGRID, state transmission utilities and ISGS network owners on improving long-term insulator reliability.
8India's total monitored power capacity reaches 309,673 MW; coal-based units deliver 86.08% on-line utilization on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 03 May 2026 provided a comprehensive snapshot of India's generation capacity utilization. Of the 309,673.79 MW total monitored capacity, the coal sector (221,897.51 MW installed) kept 190,692 MW online, an 86.08% on-line rate. Capacity under outage stood at 31,205.51 MW (14.06%). Nuclear (8,780 MW) maintained 85.68% online. Hydro (51,664.66 MW) placed 41,160.31 MW online (79.67%). Total net generation was 220,607.37 MW giving 71.24% utilization.
8India powers 221,085 MW net from 309,673 MW installed base; gas plants barely tap 18% of capacity on 02 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 02 May 2026 revealed that of India's total 309,673.79 MW monitored capacity, 221,085.17 MW net generation was achieved, a 71.39% utilization. Coal-based units (221,897.51 MW monitored) delivered 173,318.32 MW net, achieving 78.11% utilization. However, gas and liquid plants (20,122.42 MW) provided just 3,614.65 MW net, a low 17.96% utilization. Hydro generated 33,071.41 MW net. Nuclear contributed 6,822.37 MW net from 8,780 MW installed.
8India's thermal online capacity drops to 85.62% on 03 May 2026; Eastern Region leads with 91.94% online rate
CEA Sub-Report 5 for 03 May 2026 showed India's thermal capacity (229,101.56 MW stabilised) achieved an online rate of 85.62% with 196,161.05 MW online, down from 87.12% on 02 May. Eastern Region led thermal performance at 91.94% online (37,735 MW of 41,045 MW), followed by North Eastern at 100% for its smaller 750 MW base. Northern Region lagged at 83.44%. Nuclear maintained 90.66% online rate (7,960 MW of 8,780 MW). Hydro online was 41,160.31 MW (79.67%).
8India's All-India thermal online rate at 87.12% on 02 May 2026; Western Region's nuclear tops 95% availability
CEA Sub-Report 5 for 02 May 2026 placed India's thermal online capacity at 199,601.05 MW from 229,101.56 MW base, an 87.12% rate. Western Region led thermal at 87.58% (74,155 MW of 84,671 MW). Nuclear capacity online was 7,960 MW of 8,780 MW (90.66%), with Western Region nuclear at 95.06% availability, the highest regional rate. Hydro across India was 41,119.64 MW of 51,664.66 MW (79.59%), with Western Region also topping hydro at 91.50%.
GENERATION OVERVIEW
8India's total power output falls 9.86% short of target in the North on 03 May 2026; nuclear and hydro buck trend
CEA's Operation Performance Monitoring Division reported a nationwide generation shortfall on 03 May 2026, with the Northern Region delivering 994.72 MU against a programme of 1,185.23 MU, a gap of 9.86%. Thermal generation bore the brunt with 9.09% shortfall (753.05 MU vs. 869.67 MU target) in the North. In contrast, Nuclear in the Western Region outperformed at 67.02 MU vs. 57.64 MU programme. Total actual generation was 4,104.90 MU vs. 4,570.60 MU.
8Northern thermal sector misses target by nearly 9% on 02 May 2026; Western hydro delivers 40% surplus
As per CEA's generation overview for 02 May 2026, Northern Region's total generation came in at 1,017.69 MU against a programme of 1,182.60 MU (-9.66%). Thermal in the North fell 8.96% short at 784.05 MU. Bucking the trend, Western Region hydro generated 25.59 MU against just 42.43 MU programmed, but cumulative hydro for April-May hit 1,841.02 MU, 531 MU above programme (+40.55%). All-India actual generation stood at 4,262.52 MU, 6.7% below the 4,568.39 MU target.
8Coal dominates India's power mix at 3,427 MU on 03 May 2026; nuclear exceeds programme by 14 MU, gas falls 37 MU short
CEA Sub-Report 17 for 03 May 2026 showed coal-based generation at 3,427.32 MU for the day against a programme of 3,769.80 MU, a 9.1% shortfall. Nuclear (8,780 MW) overperformed at 182.97 MU vs. 168.84 MU target. Gas (19,642.83 MW) fell short at 43.77 MU against 80.73 MU programme. Hydro delivered 356.09 MU. Cumulative hydro for April-May reached 1,059.31 MU. Bhutan imports added 7.82 MU. Total actual generation: 4,104.90 MU vs. 4,570.60 MU.
8Northern Region records 34,903 MU cumulative generation through 03 May 2026; Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS beats programme
CEA Sub-Report 2 for 03 May 2026 showed the Northern Region achieving 994.72 MU for the day against a 1,185.23 MU programme, with cumulative April-May total of 34,903.78 MU vs. 38,719.60 MU programme. Haryana's state sector outperformed, with Rajiv Gandhi TPS (1,200 MW) showing 636.41 MU cumulative actual against 364.52 MU programmed, a 74.5% surplus, even as Unit 1 (600 MW) went on reserve standby. Panipat TPS (710 MW) ran at 410.05 MU cumulative. Details
8Ministry of Coal's Nominated Authority releases provisional National Coal Index for March 2026: index jumps to 138.96 from 133.42
The Government of India's Ministry of Coal, Office of the Nominated Authority (File No: NA/102/3/2017-NA), on May 4, 2026 released the provisional National Coal Index (NCI) with Base Year 2017-18 for March 2026, showing the overall Indian Coal Index rising sharply to 138.96 from 133.42 in February 2026. The Coking coal index surged to 152.37, Non-coking index rose to 134.30. Representative Prices for March 2026 show G1 grade at Rs. 10,157 per tonne, ST-I coking coal at Rs. 21,469 per tonne.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8Central Electricity Authority releases May 2026 report on addressing insulator failures on transmission lines
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in its May 2026 technical report, addressed the systemic issue of insulator failures on transmission lines across the Indian grid. The report covers root-cause analysis, manufacturing quality concerns, environmental contamination factors and recommended preventive maintenance practices, providing technical guidance to POWERGRID, state transmission utilities and ISGS network owners on improving long-term insulator reliability.
8India's total monitored power capacity reaches 309,673 MW; coal-based units deliver 86.08% on-line utilization on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 03 May 2026 provided a comprehensive snapshot of India's generation capacity utilization. Of the 309,673.79 MW total monitored capacity, the coal sector (221,897.51 MW installed) kept 190,692 MW online, an 86.08% on-line rate. Capacity under outage stood at 31,205.51 MW (14.06%). Nuclear (8,780 MW) maintained 85.68% online. Hydro (51,664.66 MW) placed 41,160.31 MW online (79.67%). Total net generation was 220,607.37 MW giving 71.24% utilization.
8India powers 221,085 MW net from 309,673 MW installed base; gas plants barely tap 18% of capacity on 02 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 02 May 2026 revealed that of India's total 309,673.79 MW monitored capacity, 221,085.17 MW net generation was achieved, a 71.39% utilization. Coal-based units (221,897.51 MW monitored) delivered 173,318.32 MW net, achieving 78.11% utilization. However, gas and liquid plants (20,122.42 MW) provided just 3,614.65 MW net, a low 17.96% utilization. Hydro generated 33,071.41 MW net. Nuclear contributed 6,822.37 MW net from 8,780 MW installed.
8India's thermal online capacity drops to 85.62% on 03 May 2026; Eastern Region leads with 91.94% online rate
CEA Sub-Report 5 for 03 May 2026 showed India's thermal capacity (229,101.56 MW stabilised) achieved an online rate of 85.62% with 196,161.05 MW online, down from 87.12% on 02 May. Eastern Region led thermal performance at 91.94% online (37,735 MW of 41,045 MW), followed by North Eastern at 100% for its smaller 750 MW base. Northern Region lagged at 83.44%. Nuclear maintained 90.66% online rate (7,960 MW of 8,780 MW). Hydro online was 41,160.31 MW (79.67%).
8India's All-India thermal online rate at 87.12% on 02 May 2026; Western Region's nuclear tops 95% availability
CEA Sub-Report 5 for 02 May 2026 placed India's thermal online capacity at 199,601.05 MW from 229,101.56 MW base, an 87.12% rate. Western Region led thermal at 87.58% (74,155 MW of 84,671 MW). Nuclear capacity online was 7,960 MW of 8,780 MW (90.66%), with Western Region nuclear at 95.06% availability, the highest regional rate. Hydro across India was 41,119.64 MW of 51,664.66 MW (79.59%), with Western Region also topping hydro at 91.50%.
GENERATION OVERVIEW
8India's total power output falls 9.86% short of target in the North on 03 May 2026; nuclear and hydro buck trend
CEA's Operation Performance Monitoring Division reported a nationwide generation shortfall on 03 May 2026, with the Northern Region delivering 994.72 MU against a programme of 1,185.23 MU, a gap of 9.86%. Thermal generation bore the brunt with 9.09% shortfall (753.05 MU vs. 869.67 MU target) in the North. In contrast, Nuclear in the Western Region outperformed at 67.02 MU vs. 57.64 MU programme. Total actual generation was 4,104.90 MU vs. 4,570.60 MU.
8Northern thermal sector misses target by nearly 9% on 02 May 2026; Western hydro delivers 40% surplus
As per CEA's generation overview for 02 May 2026, Northern Region's total generation came in at 1,017.69 MU against a programme of 1,182.60 MU (-9.66%). Thermal in the North fell 8.96% short at 784.05 MU. Bucking the trend, Western Region hydro generated 25.59 MU against just 42.43 MU programmed, but cumulative hydro for April-May hit 1,841.02 MU, 531 MU above programme (+40.55%). All-India actual generation stood at 4,262.52 MU, 6.7% below the 4,568.39 MU target.
8Coal dominates India's power mix at 3,427 MU on 03 May 2026; nuclear exceeds programme by 14 MU, gas falls 37 MU short
CEA Sub-Report 17 for 03 May 2026 showed coal-based generation at 3,427.32 MU for the day against a programme of 3,769.80 MU, a 9.1% shortfall. Nuclear (8,780 MW) overperformed at 182.97 MU vs. 168.84 MU target. Gas (19,642.83 MW) fell short at 43.77 MU against 80.73 MU programme. Hydro delivered 356.09 MU. Cumulative hydro for April-May reached 1,059.31 MU. Bhutan imports added 7.82 MU. Total actual generation: 4,104.90 MU vs. 4,570.60 MU.
8Northern Region records 34,903 MU cumulative generation through 03 May 2026; Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS beats programme
CEA Sub-Report 2 for 03 May 2026 showed the Northern Region achieving 994.72 MU for the day against a 1,185.23 MU programme, with cumulative April-May total of 34,903.78 MU vs. 38,719.60 MU programme. Haryana's state sector outperformed, with Rajiv Gandhi TPS (1,200 MW) showing 636.41 MU cumulative actual against 364.52 MU programmed, a 74.5% surplus, even as Unit 1 (600 MW) went on reserve standby. Panipat TPS (710 MW) ran at 410.05 MU cumulative. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GRID OPERATIONS & POWER SUPPLY
May 06:
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8GRID-INDIA NLDC: All-India peak demand met touched 2,21,576 MW on 5-May; 4,852 MU energy delivered with zero shortage
The National Load Despatch Centre's daily PSP report for 5-May-2026 shows India's maximum demand met at 2,21,576 MW at 15:27 hrs (solar hour) versus 2,15,423 MW in non-solar hour. Energy met across regions totalled 4,852 MU: NR 1,242 MU, WR 1,661 MU, SR 1,361 MU, ER 530 MU, NER 58 MU. Coal contributed 3,661 MU (69%), RES 893 MU (17%), hydro 391 MU (7%), nuclear 183 MU (3%) and gas-naphtha 45 MU (1%). Frequency stayed within IEGC band 81.11% of the day.
8WRLDC: West peaked at 75,802 MW with Maharashtra alone hitting 28,097 MW on 5-May; total energy 1,660.5 MU
GRID-INDIA's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 66,651 MW (50.1 Hz) and maximum daily demand 75,802 MW at 15:25 hrs. State-wise peaks: Maharashtra 28,097 MW, Gujarat 20,542 MW, Madhya Pradesh 11,562 MW, Chhattisgarh 2,736 MW, Goa 817 MW. Total regional energy met was 1,660.5 MU with thermal contributing 610.4 MU, solar 131.6 MU, wind 76.9 MU and hydro 33.7 MU.
8NRLDC: North peaked at 59,572 MW on 5-May; Uttar Pradesh hit 19,579 MW with NTPC and BBMB units in heavy dispatch
GRID-INDIA's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre Daily Operation Report for 5-May-2026 records evening-peak demand at 59,572 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz), with day energy of 1,242 MU. Uttar Pradesh led at 19,579 MW peak (390.54 MU), Rajasthan 12,134 MW (250.72 MU), Haryana 8,262 MW, Punjab 8,231 MW and Delhi 4,847 MW. NPCIL's RAPS-A (300 MW) ran at 176 MW average and RAPS-B at 368 MW; solar generation across the region totalled 77.66 MU.
8SRLDC Power Supply Position: South peaked at 56,226 MW with zero shortage and 1,361.44 MU energy met on 5-May
GRID-INDIA's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 56,226 MW (frequency 50.02 Hz) and off-peak at 50,439 MW with day energy of 1,361.44 MU. Tamil Nadu led with 19,366 MW peak at 22:30 hrs, followed by Karnataka at 17,682 MW and Andhra Pradesh at 12,804 MW. Total state generation was 660.28 MU with solar contributing 123.4 MU and wind 3.81 MU; HINDUJA POWER, RAYALASEEMA TPP and SEIL P2 ran near full capacity.
8ERLDC: Eastern Region demand peaked at 26,713 MW on 5-May with 530.09 MU energy met and zero shortage
GRID-INDIA's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 26,612 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz) rising to 26,713 MW at 19:27 hrs. West Bengal led with 9,732 MW peak (195.46 MU), Bihar 6,637 MW (105.19 MU), Odisha 6,257 MW (125.30 MU) and DVC 2,947 MW. DVC's MEJIA TPS-II ran at 957 MW peak (17.63 MU net), OPGC's two 660 MW units delivered 27.65 MU and KODERMA TPS pushed 14.74 MU.
8NERLDC: Northeast peaked at 3,430 MW on 5-May with 58.55 MU energy; Assam alone drew 35.96 MU
GRID-INDIA's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 logs evening-peak demand of 3,236 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz) and a regional maximum of 3,430 MW at 19:01 hrs with zero shortage. Assam's peak hit 2,134 MW at 19:06 hrs (35.96 MU net), Tripura 257 MW, Meghalaya 354 MW, Manipur 243 MW. Total regional generation reached 10.05 MU led by hydro 3.35 MU and gas 5.35 MU; LAKWA REPLACEMENT PP delivered 1.31 MU.
8NLDC New Delhi: 5-May frequency averaged 49.996 Hz with Mileage 47.1 and 173 excursions above 50 Hz
GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre frequency profile for 5-May-2026 (Tuesday) recorded average frequency 49.996 Hz, Frequency Variation Index 0.0347, standard deviation 0.0588 and Mileage 47.1 from 8,640 ten-second AGRA samples. The grid breached 50.03 Hz in 216 excursions and dipped below 49.97 Hz in 158 excursions; instantaneous max reached 50.327 Hz at 18:02:50 and min 49.734 Hz at 00:35:30. Frequency was outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz band for 4 hours 32 minutes.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8WRLDC: Western Region generation outage hits 17,743.1 MW on 5-May with NTPC, RGPPL and APL Adani fleet largely on RSD
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's Generating Unit Outage Report for 5-May-2026 totals regional outage at 17,743.1 MW: central sector 6,987.1 MW (planned 4,247.1 + forced 2,740) and state sector 10,756 MW (planned 7,245 + forced 3,511). NTPC's KAWAS, GANDHAR and RGPPL units in Gujarat-Maharashtra are largely on Reserve Shutdown, SASAN UMPP-2 (660 MW) is under annual overhauling till 15-05-2026, and NPCIL's TARAPUR-I Unit-2 (160 MW) has been out since 13-07-2020.
8NRLDC unit-outage spreadsheet: Northern Region central sector planned outage at 4,915.44 MW; NTPC Dadri-I dominates
The Generating Unit Outage Report Excel for 5-May-2026 from NRLDC totals central-sector planned outages at 4,915.44 MW. NPCIL's RAPS-A Unit-1 (100 MW) is to be decommissioned with revival deferred to 01-01-2030; NTPC's Dadri GPS Units 1-6 (130-154 MW each) and Auraiya GPS Units 1-6 (109-111 MW each) are on continuous Reserve Shutdown. Heritage hydro outages include NHPC's Parbati-III HEP Units 3-4 (130 MW each), THDC's TEHRI HPS Unit-2 (250 MW).
8SRLDC unit-outage tally on 5-May: 2,962.58 MW out of service; LANCO's LKPPL-ST3 stuck under NCLT since 2016
The SRLDC generating-unit outage report for 5-May-2026 totals 2,962.58 MW under planned outages: 1,748 MW in central sector and 1,214.58 MW in state sector. NPCIL's KAIGA STG1 Unit-1 (220 MW) is out since 31-03-2025 for EMCCR/EMFR work and MAPS Unit-1 (220 MW) since 30-01-2018 for maintenance. LANCO's LKPPL-ST3 four units (totalling 732 MW) remain under NCLT proceedings from September 2016, while KSEB-NTPC's RGCCPP KAYAMKULAM trio (359.58 MW) is shut since 2021.
8Eastern Region generation outages on 5-May total 219.65 MW planned; NTPC's 660 MW North Karanpura Unit-2 forced out
The ER-NPMC report for 5-May-2026 lists planned state-sector outages totalling 219.65 MW: OHPC's BURLA HPS Units 4 and 5 (32 MW + 43.65 MW) and BALIMELA HPS Units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) on annual repair work, plus CHIPLIMA HPS Unit-1 (24 MW) under capital overhauling since 2023. On forced side, NTPC's NORTH KARANPURA Unit-2 (660 MW) is out since 24-03-2026, FSTPP Unit-3 (200 MW) since 6-Apr, and NHPC's TEESTA HPS Units 1-3 (170 MW each) since the 2023 LOHNAK glacial cloudburst.
8NLDC SCUC for 6-May lists 49 generators; NTPC's NPGC and Barh-1 dispatched at 987.54 MW and 990.86 MW
GRID-INDIA's NLDC SCUC dispatch table published 5-May-2026 at 1500 hrs covers 49 generators for 6-May. Lowest-ECR coal stations Darlipali (Rs. 1.114 per kWh) and Sipat STPS Stage-1 (Rs. 1.274 per kWh) were scheduled at 308.58 MW and 983.37 MW. NTPC's NPGC delivered 987.54 MW at Rs. 2.761 per kWh and Barh-1 hit 990.86 MW at Rs. 2.765 per kWh. RGPPL-RLNG, Kawas-ComGas and Faridabad-LNG were marked SCUC = NO with zero schedule.
8NLDC schedules 5 NTPC Dadri units to come on-bar on 6-May; synchronisation spans 14:00 to 20:00 hrs
The NLDC's SCUC list (Format 3) issued 5-May-2026 at 1530 hrs proposes five NTPC Dadri units for synchronisation on 6-May-2026: Dadri Stage-2 Unit-2 at 14:00 hrs (22.5 hours intimation), Dadri Stage-1 Units 1-4 at 15:30, 17:00, 18:30 and 20:00 hrs respectively, with intimation horizons up to 28.5 hours. The proposal cites CERC Order dated 05-10-2025 in Petition No. 9/SM/2024 and the Detailed SCUC Procedure of 16-04-2024.
8SRLDC NPMC sheet: Total CS planned outage 1,748 MW and forced 1,450 MW on 5-May
The Southern Region NPMC daily Excel report for 5-May-2026 splits central-sector outages into 1,748 MW planned and 1,450 MW forced (total CS 3,198 MW), plus state-sector planned 614.58 MW, taking total planned outages to 2,362.58 MW. NLC's NEYVELI TS-II Unit-5 (210 MW) is under RSD since 03-05-2026; ILFS's Tamil Nadu unit (600 MW) tripped on 05-05 due to APH choke; NTPC's RAMAGUNDAM Unit-3 (200 MW) and VEDANTA's MEENAKSHI ENERGY Stage-2 Unit-3 (350 MW) on forced outage.
8I.P. CCPP Units offline since 2019, Rajasthan nuclear unit idle since 2004: CEA's zombie plant list as on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 13 for 03 May 2026 catalogued power units off-grid for over a year. Most strikingly, I.P. CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, and 8 (30 MW each, Delhi) have been continuously shut since January 2019, over seven years. Rithala CCPP Units 1, 2, and 3 have been idle since 2013. The DAE Rajasthan nuclear unit (0 MW declared) has been down since October 2004 for a generator earth fault, over two decades. Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each) have been offline since 2014.
8Pragati CCPP units rack up serial outages over 15 days; Delhi's gas-based stations struggle with viability
CEA Sub-Report 12 as on 03 May 2026 listed Pragati Combined Cycle Power Plant (Delhi) as the most recurring offender in the 15-day-plus outage register. Multiple instances across Pragati CCPP Unit 1 and Unit 2 were reported, covering outages due to GT lube oil problems, grid disturbances, low system demand, costly fuel and miscellaneous electrical issues. The plant's 104.60 MW unit has been cycling in and out of outage repeatedly, pointing to viability challenges.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8WRPC certifies March 2026 ISTS transmission availability: RTCL at 99.605%, WTGL dips to 97.699%
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) certified Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) availability for March 2026, with Raipur-Rourkela TCL at 99.605% and Western Transmission Gujarat Limited (WTGL) at 97.699%. The certification follows POSOCO methodology and feeds into transmission tariff true-up calculations under CERC Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, with implications for licensee revenues and DISCOM cost allocations across the western region.
8WRPC's March 2026 TRAVL-ISTS log records 400 KV Vapi-II Bus Reactor pulled for 26+ days on RLDC orders
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) Transmission Reliability Availability log for March 2026 (TRAVL-ISTS) records the 400 KV Vapi-II Bus Reactor remaining out for 26-plus days on RLDC instructions. The element-level log, used for ISTS availability certification, identifies grid operator-driven outages that exclude licensees from availability penalties under the CERC framework, affecting transmission charges payable by western region beneficiaries.
8North Eastern Region Energy Account for April 2026: Rangnadai at 99.91% PAF; Pallatana GPP schedules 628 MW
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Energy Account for April 2026 records the Ranganadi hydro station's Plant Availability Factor at 99.91%, while ONGC's Pallatana Gas Power Plant scheduled 628 MW. The monthly REA, issued under CERC DSM and ABT framework, captures generation, drawal and DSM positions of NER constituents, forming the basis for inter-utility settlement and cost-sharing.
8NERPC April 2026 Regional Energy Account: Rangnadai saleable energy at 69.4 lakh KWh, Assam tops drawals
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Regional Energy Account for April 2026 records Ranganadi HPS saleable energy at 69.4 lakh KWh, with Assam topping inter-state drawals among NER constituents. The REA, prepared under CERC ABT and DSM regulations, assigns the monthly energy injections, drawals and deviation accounts that drive financial settlements among NEEPCO, NTPC, OTPC and northeastern state utilities.
8NERPC April 2026 SCED account: AGBPP receives Rs. 39.9 lakh net from national pool; BGTPP owes Rs. 1.35 crore
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) SCED Account for April 2026 records AGBPP receiving Rs. 39.9 lakh net from the national SCED pool, while Bongaigaon TPP (BGTPP) owed Rs. 1.35 crore to the pool. SCED settlements under CERC Ancillary Services and SCED Regulations are aimed at incentivising flexible thermal dispatch nationally, with monthly net positions financially settled across all participating NER and pan-India units.
8SRPC Ancillary Services account (April 20-26, 2026): NTPC Kudgi earns Rs. 50.3 lakh; NTPC Talcher pays Rs. 6.2 lakh
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Ancillary Services Account for April 20-26, 2026 records NTPC Kudgi earning Rs. 50.3 lakh as a net receivable from the ancillary services pool, while NTPC Talcher paid Rs. 6.2 lakh. Settlements under the CERC Ancillary Services Regulations capture frequency-control and reserve-support contributions of southern thermal stations, with weekly settlements driving cash flows for participating generators.
8SRPC DSM account (April 20-26, 2026): Tamil Nadu pays Rs. 34.33 crore; AMGPL Kurnool receives Rs. 61,066
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) Account for April 20-26, 2026 records Tamil Nadu (TANGEDCO) paying Rs. 34.33 crore as net DSM charges, while AMGPL Kurnool received Rs. 61,066 from the pool. The weekly DSM settlement under CERC DSM Regulations reflects schedule-vs-drawal deviations across southern utilities and generators, driving the financial discipline of inter-state grid operations.
8SRPC March 2025 final REA: Ramagundam Stage 1&2 ran below 55% capacity 3,003 times, generating 27.82 lakh MW
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Final Regional Energy Account for March 2025 records that NTPC's Ramagundam Stage 1 and 2 ran below 55% of declared capacity on 3,003 occasions during the month, generating a cumulative 27.82 lakh MW of energy. The data, drawn from 15-minute time-block accounts under CERC Indian Electricity Grid Code, illustrates the operational flexibility imposed on legacy thermal stations as renewable penetration grew across the south.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8POSOCO WRLDC line-outage report: POWERGRID's 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 has been on outage since April 2018 over ferro-resonance
Power System Operation Corporation Ltd's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre transmission outage report for 5-May-2026 logs hundreds of long-duration line and ICT outages. POWERGRID-WR1 (PGCIL)'s 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 Line Reactor has been kept out since 04-05-2018 08:32 hrs due to ferroresonance reported by PGCIL; CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer bays were opened from 15-09-2021 for fault-level control; DGEN's 400/220 kV ICT-3 has been out since 22-03-2023.
8NRLDC transmission outage Excel for 5-May: UPPTCL's 400/220 kV 240 MVA ICT-3 at Moradabad still out since December 2021 over high DGA
The Transmission Element Outage Report spreadsheet for 5-May-2026 (NRLDC) catalogues over a thousand bay, line, ICT and bus outages. UPPTCL's 400/220 kV 240 MVA ICT-3 at Moradabad has been out since 13-12-2021 22:38 hrs due to hydrogen gas in DGA above permissible limit, with revival expected only on 16-04-2025. POWERGRID's 765 kV BAREILLY_2-LUCKNOW_2 Line Ckt-1 was out from 01-05-2026 for ERS-to-tower restoration; 400 kV JALANDHAR(PG)-SAMBA(PG) NRSS XXIX Ckt-2 is under destringing post tower collapse.
8SRLDC line-outage register on 5-May shows POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana-STPP-1 still out since March 2023
The SRLDC transmission outage report for 5-May-2026 catalogues hundreds of planned outages across the southern grid. POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana_STPP-1 has remained out since 24-03-2023 04:20 hrs after fault tripping. APTRANSCO's 400 kV GMR-Vemagiri_AP-1 has been out since 11-01-2024 for switching auxiliary load between steam and gas turbines, while NPCIL's 230 kV BHAVANI-KANCHIPURAM-1 (POWERGRID) is under SCADA upgrade by BHAVINI since 28-05-2025.
8NERLDC voltage compliance hits 100% on 4-May: all 16 NER 400 kV substations stayed within IEGC band
The North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's Daily Voltage Deviation Report for 4-May-2026 shows all 16 monitored 400 kV substations, including AZARA, BALIPARA, BONGAIGAON (Assam), BYRNIHAT and PALATANA (Tripura), Kameng and RANGANADI (Arunachal Pradesh), SILCHAR, NEW KOHIMA, MARIANI and PK BARI (Sterlite), operated within the 380-420 kV IEGC band 100% of the time, with zero hours outside band and Voltage Deviation Index of 0%. RANGANADI logged maximum 416 kV; MISA reached minimum 395 kV.
8GRID-INDIA NLDC: ER-NR corridor breached ATC for 14 blocks (3.5 hours, 14.58%) on 5-May
The NLDC's System Reliability Indices Report for 5-May-2026 shows the ER-NR corridor was the only one with ATC violation, 14 blocks (3.5 hours, 14.58% of time). All other corridors WR-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import recorded zero violations on both ATC and N-1 criteria. The voltage scan covers POWERGRID's 32 northern-region 765 kV stations including Agra, Bhadla, Chittorgarh and Moga, with Chittorgarh exceeding 800 kV for 3.40% of the day (max 806 kV).
8WRLDC reliability indices: Maharashtra's intra-regional corridor breached ATC for 13 blocks (3.2 hours, 13.5%) on 5-May
Grid Controller of India Ltd's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre Daily System Reliability Indices Report for 5-May-2026 shows Maharashtra was the only state with ATC violation, 13 blocks, 3.2 hours, 13.5% of time. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and DNHDDPDCL all logged zero blocks, zero hours and 0% violation on both ATC and (N-1) criteria. The report uses TTC-crossing flows on intra-regional corridors as a proxy for N-1 violation, based on SCADA data at WRLDC. Details
8GRID-INDIA NLDC: All-India peak demand met touched 2,21,576 MW on 5-May; 4,852 MU energy delivered with zero shortage
The National Load Despatch Centre's daily PSP report for 5-May-2026 shows India's maximum demand met at 2,21,576 MW at 15:27 hrs (solar hour) versus 2,15,423 MW in non-solar hour. Energy met across regions totalled 4,852 MU: NR 1,242 MU, WR 1,661 MU, SR 1,361 MU, ER 530 MU, NER 58 MU. Coal contributed 3,661 MU (69%), RES 893 MU (17%), hydro 391 MU (7%), nuclear 183 MU (3%) and gas-naphtha 45 MU (1%). Frequency stayed within IEGC band 81.11% of the day.
8WRLDC: West peaked at 75,802 MW with Maharashtra alone hitting 28,097 MW on 5-May; total energy 1,660.5 MU
GRID-INDIA's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 66,651 MW (50.1 Hz) and maximum daily demand 75,802 MW at 15:25 hrs. State-wise peaks: Maharashtra 28,097 MW, Gujarat 20,542 MW, Madhya Pradesh 11,562 MW, Chhattisgarh 2,736 MW, Goa 817 MW. Total regional energy met was 1,660.5 MU with thermal contributing 610.4 MU, solar 131.6 MU, wind 76.9 MU and hydro 33.7 MU.
8NRLDC: North peaked at 59,572 MW on 5-May; Uttar Pradesh hit 19,579 MW with NTPC and BBMB units in heavy dispatch
GRID-INDIA's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre Daily Operation Report for 5-May-2026 records evening-peak demand at 59,572 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz), with day energy of 1,242 MU. Uttar Pradesh led at 19,579 MW peak (390.54 MU), Rajasthan 12,134 MW (250.72 MU), Haryana 8,262 MW, Punjab 8,231 MW and Delhi 4,847 MW. NPCIL's RAPS-A (300 MW) ran at 176 MW average and RAPS-B at 368 MW; solar generation across the region totalled 77.66 MU.
8SRLDC Power Supply Position: South peaked at 56,226 MW with zero shortage and 1,361.44 MU energy met on 5-May
GRID-INDIA's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 56,226 MW (frequency 50.02 Hz) and off-peak at 50,439 MW with day energy of 1,361.44 MU. Tamil Nadu led with 19,366 MW peak at 22:30 hrs, followed by Karnataka at 17,682 MW and Andhra Pradesh at 12,804 MW. Total state generation was 660.28 MU with solar contributing 123.4 MU and wind 3.81 MU; HINDUJA POWER, RAYALASEEMA TPP and SEIL P2 ran near full capacity.
8ERLDC: Eastern Region demand peaked at 26,713 MW on 5-May with 530.09 MU energy met and zero shortage
GRID-INDIA's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 26,612 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz) rising to 26,713 MW at 19:27 hrs. West Bengal led with 9,732 MW peak (195.46 MU), Bihar 6,637 MW (105.19 MU), Odisha 6,257 MW (125.30 MU) and DVC 2,947 MW. DVC's MEJIA TPS-II ran at 957 MW peak (17.63 MU net), OPGC's two 660 MW units delivered 27.65 MU and KODERMA TPS pushed 14.74 MU.
8NERLDC: Northeast peaked at 3,430 MW on 5-May with 58.55 MU energy; Assam alone drew 35.96 MU
GRID-INDIA's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 logs evening-peak demand of 3,236 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz) and a regional maximum of 3,430 MW at 19:01 hrs with zero shortage. Assam's peak hit 2,134 MW at 19:06 hrs (35.96 MU net), Tripura 257 MW, Meghalaya 354 MW, Manipur 243 MW. Total regional generation reached 10.05 MU led by hydro 3.35 MU and gas 5.35 MU; LAKWA REPLACEMENT PP delivered 1.31 MU.
8NLDC New Delhi: 5-May frequency averaged 49.996 Hz with Mileage 47.1 and 173 excursions above 50 Hz
GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre frequency profile for 5-May-2026 (Tuesday) recorded average frequency 49.996 Hz, Frequency Variation Index 0.0347, standard deviation 0.0588 and Mileage 47.1 from 8,640 ten-second AGRA samples. The grid breached 50.03 Hz in 216 excursions and dipped below 49.97 Hz in 158 excursions; instantaneous max reached 50.327 Hz at 18:02:50 and min 49.734 Hz at 00:35:30. Frequency was outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz band for 4 hours 32 minutes.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8WRLDC: Western Region generation outage hits 17,743.1 MW on 5-May with NTPC, RGPPL and APL Adani fleet largely on RSD
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's Generating Unit Outage Report for 5-May-2026 totals regional outage at 17,743.1 MW: central sector 6,987.1 MW (planned 4,247.1 + forced 2,740) and state sector 10,756 MW (planned 7,245 + forced 3,511). NTPC's KAWAS, GANDHAR and RGPPL units in Gujarat-Maharashtra are largely on Reserve Shutdown, SASAN UMPP-2 (660 MW) is under annual overhauling till 15-05-2026, and NPCIL's TARAPUR-I Unit-2 (160 MW) has been out since 13-07-2020.
8NRLDC unit-outage spreadsheet: Northern Region central sector planned outage at 4,915.44 MW; NTPC Dadri-I dominates
The Generating Unit Outage Report Excel for 5-May-2026 from NRLDC totals central-sector planned outages at 4,915.44 MW. NPCIL's RAPS-A Unit-1 (100 MW) is to be decommissioned with revival deferred to 01-01-2030; NTPC's Dadri GPS Units 1-6 (130-154 MW each) and Auraiya GPS Units 1-6 (109-111 MW each) are on continuous Reserve Shutdown. Heritage hydro outages include NHPC's Parbati-III HEP Units 3-4 (130 MW each), THDC's TEHRI HPS Unit-2 (250 MW).
8SRLDC unit-outage tally on 5-May: 2,962.58 MW out of service; LANCO's LKPPL-ST3 stuck under NCLT since 2016
The SRLDC generating-unit outage report for 5-May-2026 totals 2,962.58 MW under planned outages: 1,748 MW in central sector and 1,214.58 MW in state sector. NPCIL's KAIGA STG1 Unit-1 (220 MW) is out since 31-03-2025 for EMCCR/EMFR work and MAPS Unit-1 (220 MW) since 30-01-2018 for maintenance. LANCO's LKPPL-ST3 four units (totalling 732 MW) remain under NCLT proceedings from September 2016, while KSEB-NTPC's RGCCPP KAYAMKULAM trio (359.58 MW) is shut since 2021.
8Eastern Region generation outages on 5-May total 219.65 MW planned; NTPC's 660 MW North Karanpura Unit-2 forced out
The ER-NPMC report for 5-May-2026 lists planned state-sector outages totalling 219.65 MW: OHPC's BURLA HPS Units 4 and 5 (32 MW + 43.65 MW) and BALIMELA HPS Units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) on annual repair work, plus CHIPLIMA HPS Unit-1 (24 MW) under capital overhauling since 2023. On forced side, NTPC's NORTH KARANPURA Unit-2 (660 MW) is out since 24-03-2026, FSTPP Unit-3 (200 MW) since 6-Apr, and NHPC's TEESTA HPS Units 1-3 (170 MW each) since the 2023 LOHNAK glacial cloudburst.
8NLDC SCUC for 6-May lists 49 generators; NTPC's NPGC and Barh-1 dispatched at 987.54 MW and 990.86 MW
GRID-INDIA's NLDC SCUC dispatch table published 5-May-2026 at 1500 hrs covers 49 generators for 6-May. Lowest-ECR coal stations Darlipali (Rs. 1.114 per kWh) and Sipat STPS Stage-1 (Rs. 1.274 per kWh) were scheduled at 308.58 MW and 983.37 MW. NTPC's NPGC delivered 987.54 MW at Rs. 2.761 per kWh and Barh-1 hit 990.86 MW at Rs. 2.765 per kWh. RGPPL-RLNG, Kawas-ComGas and Faridabad-LNG were marked SCUC = NO with zero schedule.
8NLDC schedules 5 NTPC Dadri units to come on-bar on 6-May; synchronisation spans 14:00 to 20:00 hrs
The NLDC's SCUC list (Format 3) issued 5-May-2026 at 1530 hrs proposes five NTPC Dadri units for synchronisation on 6-May-2026: Dadri Stage-2 Unit-2 at 14:00 hrs (22.5 hours intimation), Dadri Stage-1 Units 1-4 at 15:30, 17:00, 18:30 and 20:00 hrs respectively, with intimation horizons up to 28.5 hours. The proposal cites CERC Order dated 05-10-2025 in Petition No. 9/SM/2024 and the Detailed SCUC Procedure of 16-04-2024.
8SRLDC NPMC sheet: Total CS planned outage 1,748 MW and forced 1,450 MW on 5-May
The Southern Region NPMC daily Excel report for 5-May-2026 splits central-sector outages into 1,748 MW planned and 1,450 MW forced (total CS 3,198 MW), plus state-sector planned 614.58 MW, taking total planned outages to 2,362.58 MW. NLC's NEYVELI TS-II Unit-5 (210 MW) is under RSD since 03-05-2026; ILFS's Tamil Nadu unit (600 MW) tripped on 05-05 due to APH choke; NTPC's RAMAGUNDAM Unit-3 (200 MW) and VEDANTA's MEENAKSHI ENERGY Stage-2 Unit-3 (350 MW) on forced outage.
8I.P. CCPP Units offline since 2019, Rajasthan nuclear unit idle since 2004: CEA's zombie plant list as on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 13 for 03 May 2026 catalogued power units off-grid for over a year. Most strikingly, I.P. CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, and 8 (30 MW each, Delhi) have been continuously shut since January 2019, over seven years. Rithala CCPP Units 1, 2, and 3 have been idle since 2013. The DAE Rajasthan nuclear unit (0 MW declared) has been down since October 2004 for a generator earth fault, over two decades. Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each) have been offline since 2014.
8Pragati CCPP units rack up serial outages over 15 days; Delhi's gas-based stations struggle with viability
CEA Sub-Report 12 as on 03 May 2026 listed Pragati Combined Cycle Power Plant (Delhi) as the most recurring offender in the 15-day-plus outage register. Multiple instances across Pragati CCPP Unit 1 and Unit 2 were reported, covering outages due to GT lube oil problems, grid disturbances, low system demand, costly fuel and miscellaneous electrical issues. The plant's 104.60 MW unit has been cycling in and out of outage repeatedly, pointing to viability challenges.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8WRPC certifies March 2026 ISTS transmission availability: RTCL at 99.605%, WTGL dips to 97.699%
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) certified Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) availability for March 2026, with Raipur-Rourkela TCL at 99.605% and Western Transmission Gujarat Limited (WTGL) at 97.699%. The certification follows POSOCO methodology and feeds into transmission tariff true-up calculations under CERC Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, with implications for licensee revenues and DISCOM cost allocations across the western region.
8WRPC's March 2026 TRAVL-ISTS log records 400 KV Vapi-II Bus Reactor pulled for 26+ days on RLDC orders
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) Transmission Reliability Availability log for March 2026 (TRAVL-ISTS) records the 400 KV Vapi-II Bus Reactor remaining out for 26-plus days on RLDC instructions. The element-level log, used for ISTS availability certification, identifies grid operator-driven outages that exclude licensees from availability penalties under the CERC framework, affecting transmission charges payable by western region beneficiaries.
8North Eastern Region Energy Account for April 2026: Rangnadai at 99.91% PAF; Pallatana GPP schedules 628 MW
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Energy Account for April 2026 records the Ranganadi hydro station's Plant Availability Factor at 99.91%, while ONGC's Pallatana Gas Power Plant scheduled 628 MW. The monthly REA, issued under CERC DSM and ABT framework, captures generation, drawal and DSM positions of NER constituents, forming the basis for inter-utility settlement and cost-sharing.
8NERPC April 2026 Regional Energy Account: Rangnadai saleable energy at 69.4 lakh KWh, Assam tops drawals
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Regional Energy Account for April 2026 records Ranganadi HPS saleable energy at 69.4 lakh KWh, with Assam topping inter-state drawals among NER constituents. The REA, prepared under CERC ABT and DSM regulations, assigns the monthly energy injections, drawals and deviation accounts that drive financial settlements among NEEPCO, NTPC, OTPC and northeastern state utilities.
8NERPC April 2026 SCED account: AGBPP receives Rs. 39.9 lakh net from national pool; BGTPP owes Rs. 1.35 crore
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) SCED Account for April 2026 records AGBPP receiving Rs. 39.9 lakh net from the national SCED pool, while Bongaigaon TPP (BGTPP) owed Rs. 1.35 crore to the pool. SCED settlements under CERC Ancillary Services and SCED Regulations are aimed at incentivising flexible thermal dispatch nationally, with monthly net positions financially settled across all participating NER and pan-India units.
8SRPC Ancillary Services account (April 20-26, 2026): NTPC Kudgi earns Rs. 50.3 lakh; NTPC Talcher pays Rs. 6.2 lakh
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Ancillary Services Account for April 20-26, 2026 records NTPC Kudgi earning Rs. 50.3 lakh as a net receivable from the ancillary services pool, while NTPC Talcher paid Rs. 6.2 lakh. Settlements under the CERC Ancillary Services Regulations capture frequency-control and reserve-support contributions of southern thermal stations, with weekly settlements driving cash flows for participating generators.
8SRPC DSM account (April 20-26, 2026): Tamil Nadu pays Rs. 34.33 crore; AMGPL Kurnool receives Rs. 61,066
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) Account for April 20-26, 2026 records Tamil Nadu (TANGEDCO) paying Rs. 34.33 crore as net DSM charges, while AMGPL Kurnool received Rs. 61,066 from the pool. The weekly DSM settlement under CERC DSM Regulations reflects schedule-vs-drawal deviations across southern utilities and generators, driving the financial discipline of inter-state grid operations.
8SRPC March 2025 final REA: Ramagundam Stage 1&2 ran below 55% capacity 3,003 times, generating 27.82 lakh MW
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Final Regional Energy Account for March 2025 records that NTPC's Ramagundam Stage 1 and 2 ran below 55% of declared capacity on 3,003 occasions during the month, generating a cumulative 27.82 lakh MW of energy. The data, drawn from 15-minute time-block accounts under CERC Indian Electricity Grid Code, illustrates the operational flexibility imposed on legacy thermal stations as renewable penetration grew across the south.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8POSOCO WRLDC line-outage report: POWERGRID's 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 has been on outage since April 2018 over ferro-resonance
Power System Operation Corporation Ltd's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre transmission outage report for 5-May-2026 logs hundreds of long-duration line and ICT outages. POWERGRID-WR1 (PGCIL)'s 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 Line Reactor has been kept out since 04-05-2018 08:32 hrs due to ferroresonance reported by PGCIL; CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer bays were opened from 15-09-2021 for fault-level control; DGEN's 400/220 kV ICT-3 has been out since 22-03-2023.
8NRLDC transmission outage Excel for 5-May: UPPTCL's 400/220 kV 240 MVA ICT-3 at Moradabad still out since December 2021 over high DGA
The Transmission Element Outage Report spreadsheet for 5-May-2026 (NRLDC) catalogues over a thousand bay, line, ICT and bus outages. UPPTCL's 400/220 kV 240 MVA ICT-3 at Moradabad has been out since 13-12-2021 22:38 hrs due to hydrogen gas in DGA above permissible limit, with revival expected only on 16-04-2025. POWERGRID's 765 kV BAREILLY_2-LUCKNOW_2 Line Ckt-1 was out from 01-05-2026 for ERS-to-tower restoration; 400 kV JALANDHAR(PG)-SAMBA(PG) NRSS XXIX Ckt-2 is under destringing post tower collapse.
8SRLDC line-outage register on 5-May shows POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana-STPP-1 still out since March 2023
The SRLDC transmission outage report for 5-May-2026 catalogues hundreds of planned outages across the southern grid. POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana_STPP-1 has remained out since 24-03-2023 04:20 hrs after fault tripping. APTRANSCO's 400 kV GMR-Vemagiri_AP-1 has been out since 11-01-2024 for switching auxiliary load between steam and gas turbines, while NPCIL's 230 kV BHAVANI-KANCHIPURAM-1 (POWERGRID) is under SCADA upgrade by BHAVINI since 28-05-2025.
8NERLDC voltage compliance hits 100% on 4-May: all 16 NER 400 kV substations stayed within IEGC band
The North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's Daily Voltage Deviation Report for 4-May-2026 shows all 16 monitored 400 kV substations, including AZARA, BALIPARA, BONGAIGAON (Assam), BYRNIHAT and PALATANA (Tripura), Kameng and RANGANADI (Arunachal Pradesh), SILCHAR, NEW KOHIMA, MARIANI and PK BARI (Sterlite), operated within the 380-420 kV IEGC band 100% of the time, with zero hours outside band and Voltage Deviation Index of 0%. RANGANADI logged maximum 416 kV; MISA reached minimum 395 kV.
8GRID-INDIA NLDC: ER-NR corridor breached ATC for 14 blocks (3.5 hours, 14.58%) on 5-May
The NLDC's System Reliability Indices Report for 5-May-2026 shows the ER-NR corridor was the only one with ATC violation, 14 blocks (3.5 hours, 14.58% of time). All other corridors WR-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import recorded zero violations on both ATC and N-1 criteria. The voltage scan covers POWERGRID's 32 northern-region 765 kV stations including Agra, Bhadla, Chittorgarh and Moga, with Chittorgarh exceeding 800 kV for 3.40% of the day (max 806 kV).
8WRLDC reliability indices: Maharashtra's intra-regional corridor breached ATC for 13 blocks (3.2 hours, 13.5%) on 5-May
Grid Controller of India Ltd's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre Daily System Reliability Indices Report for 5-May-2026 shows Maharashtra was the only state with ATC violation, 13 blocks, 3.2 hours, 13.5% of time. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and DNHDDPDCL all logged zero blocks, zero hours and 0% violation on both ATC and (N-1) criteria. The report uses TTC-crossing flows on intra-regional corridors as a proxy for N-1 violation, based on SCADA data at WRLDC. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POWER MARKETS & EXCHANGE TRADING
May 06:
DAY AHEAD MARKET
8IEX DAM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Total 1,75,202 MWh cleared; Hour 24 hits Rs. 10,000 per MWh as evening demand peaks
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day Ahead Market hourly summary for May 5, 2026 cleared a total of 1,75,202 MWh during the day. Hour 24 (the evening peak block) saw Market Clearing Price (MCP) hit the upper price ceiling of Rs. 10,000 per MWh as demand peaked, while solar-hour blocks crashed to lower price ranges. The total market clearing volume reflects strong day-ahead procurement by DISCOMs and bilateral hedging by industrial consumers across India.
8IEX DAM weekly snapshot Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total 10.66 lakh MWh cleared; Apr 29 peaks at Rs. 6,197 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day Ahead Market weekly summary for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total of 10.66 lakh MWh, with April 29 posting the highest peak Market Clearing Price of Rs. 6,197 per MWh. The week-on-week trend reflects the seasonal pre-monsoon demand surge and the corresponding tightness in the spot power market, with DAM serving as the primary liquidity venue for short-term bilateral trades among DISCOMs and IPPs.
REAL TIME MARKET
8IEX RTM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Total 2,10,941 MWh cleared; late night hour posts Rs. 2,600 per MWh weighted MCP
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Real Time Market (RTM) hourly summary for May 5, 2026 cleared a total of 2,10,941 MWh during the day, with late-night hours posting a Rs. 2,600 per MWh weighted Market Clearing Price. RTM, which operates on a 15-minute time block basis under CERC Power Market Regulations, handled significant volumes as DISCOMs and generators rebalanced positions in the same-day market for grid balancing.
8IEX RTM weekly summary Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total 16.15 lakh MWh cleared; Apr 29 peaks at Rs. 3,193 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Real Time Market weekly summary for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total of 16.15 lakh MWh, with April 29 posting the week's peak Market Clearing Price at Rs. 3,193 per MWh and May 6 closing at Rs. 3,129 per MWh. RTM remains the primary venue for fine-tuning grid balance, with weekly volumes reflecting the increasing role of intraday trading in India's electricity market architecture.
GREEN POWER MARKET
8IEX Green DAM weekly report Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total solar MCV 2.20 lakh MWh; Apr 29 posts highest MCP at Rs. 6,858 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) weekly report for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total solar Market Clearing Volume of 2.20 lakh MWh, with April 29 recording the week's highest Market Clearing Price at Rs. 6,858 per MWh. G-DAM supports separate price discovery for renewable energy under CERC Power Market Regulations, enabling RPO-driven procurement and corporate PPA structures.
8IEX Green DAM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Solar clearing dominant; MCP crashes to Rs. 700 per MWh in Hour 10 solar peak
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) hourly summary for May 5, 2026 saw solar clearing volumes dominate the market, with Market Clearing Price crashing to Rs. 700 per MWh in Hour 10 during the solar peak generation window. The hourly price profile reflects the inverse correlation between solar output and prices, with high midday supply driving down clearing prices and providing affordable green energy for RPO compliance.
TERM AHEAD & HYDRO MARKET
8IEX TAM daily trade report May 5, 2026: DB4-WED-SR instrument trades 2,616 MWh at Rs. 7,000 per MWh; DB4-WED-WR clears 5,280 MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Term Ahead Market (TAM) Trade Details report for May 5, 2026 shows the only active trades of the day in Day Block (DB4) instruments: DB4-WED-SR (Southern Region) cleared 2,616 MWh with 1 buy and 1 sell contract at a uniform Rs. 7,000 per MWh, while DB4-WED-WR (Western Region) cleared 5,280 MWh with 2 buy and 2 sell contracts at Rs. 7,000 per MWh. All other Term Ahead instruments recorded zero trade activity at IEX.
8IEX HPDAM weekly snapshot Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Apr 29 clears 214.10 MWh at Rs. 20,000 per MWh; May 1 records no trade
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Hydro Power Day Ahead Market (HPDAM) weekly snapshot for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 records April 29 clearing 214.10 MWh at the upper price ceiling of Rs. 20,000 per MWh, while May 1 saw zero trades. The weekly profile illustrates the thin liquidity of the hydro power market segment, with sporadic high-price trades reflecting the niche nature of dedicated hydro market under CERC Power Market Regulations. Details
8IEX DAM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Total 1,75,202 MWh cleared; Hour 24 hits Rs. 10,000 per MWh as evening demand peaks
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day Ahead Market hourly summary for May 5, 2026 cleared a total of 1,75,202 MWh during the day. Hour 24 (the evening peak block) saw Market Clearing Price (MCP) hit the upper price ceiling of Rs. 10,000 per MWh as demand peaked, while solar-hour blocks crashed to lower price ranges. The total market clearing volume reflects strong day-ahead procurement by DISCOMs and bilateral hedging by industrial consumers across India.
8IEX DAM weekly snapshot Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total 10.66 lakh MWh cleared; Apr 29 peaks at Rs. 6,197 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day Ahead Market weekly summary for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total of 10.66 lakh MWh, with April 29 posting the highest peak Market Clearing Price of Rs. 6,197 per MWh. The week-on-week trend reflects the seasonal pre-monsoon demand surge and the corresponding tightness in the spot power market, with DAM serving as the primary liquidity venue for short-term bilateral trades among DISCOMs and IPPs.
REAL TIME MARKET
8IEX RTM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Total 2,10,941 MWh cleared; late night hour posts Rs. 2,600 per MWh weighted MCP
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Real Time Market (RTM) hourly summary for May 5, 2026 cleared a total of 2,10,941 MWh during the day, with late-night hours posting a Rs. 2,600 per MWh weighted Market Clearing Price. RTM, which operates on a 15-minute time block basis under CERC Power Market Regulations, handled significant volumes as DISCOMs and generators rebalanced positions in the same-day market for grid balancing.
8IEX RTM weekly summary Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total 16.15 lakh MWh cleared; Apr 29 peaks at Rs. 3,193 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Real Time Market weekly summary for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total of 16.15 lakh MWh, with April 29 posting the week's peak Market Clearing Price at Rs. 3,193 per MWh and May 6 closing at Rs. 3,129 per MWh. RTM remains the primary venue for fine-tuning grid balance, with weekly volumes reflecting the increasing role of intraday trading in India's electricity market architecture.
GREEN POWER MARKET
8IEX Green DAM weekly report Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total solar MCV 2.20 lakh MWh; Apr 29 posts highest MCP at Rs. 6,858 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) weekly report for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total solar Market Clearing Volume of 2.20 lakh MWh, with April 29 recording the week's highest Market Clearing Price at Rs. 6,858 per MWh. G-DAM supports separate price discovery for renewable energy under CERC Power Market Regulations, enabling RPO-driven procurement and corporate PPA structures.
8IEX Green DAM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Solar clearing dominant; MCP crashes to Rs. 700 per MWh in Hour 10 solar peak
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) hourly summary for May 5, 2026 saw solar clearing volumes dominate the market, with Market Clearing Price crashing to Rs. 700 per MWh in Hour 10 during the solar peak generation window. The hourly price profile reflects the inverse correlation between solar output and prices, with high midday supply driving down clearing prices and providing affordable green energy for RPO compliance.
TERM AHEAD & HYDRO MARKET
8IEX TAM daily trade report May 5, 2026: DB4-WED-SR instrument trades 2,616 MWh at Rs. 7,000 per MWh; DB4-WED-WR clears 5,280 MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Term Ahead Market (TAM) Trade Details report for May 5, 2026 shows the only active trades of the day in Day Block (DB4) instruments: DB4-WED-SR (Southern Region) cleared 2,616 MWh with 1 buy and 1 sell contract at a uniform Rs. 7,000 per MWh, while DB4-WED-WR (Western Region) cleared 5,280 MWh with 2 buy and 2 sell contracts at Rs. 7,000 per MWh. All other Term Ahead instruments recorded zero trade activity at IEX.
8IEX HPDAM weekly snapshot Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Apr 29 clears 214.10 MWh at Rs. 20,000 per MWh; May 1 records no trade
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Hydro Power Day Ahead Market (HPDAM) weekly snapshot for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 records April 29 clearing 214.10 MWh at the upper price ceiling of Rs. 20,000 per MWh, while May 1 saw zero trades. The weekly profile illustrates the thin liquidity of the hydro power market segment, with sporadic high-price trades reflecting the niche nature of dedicated hydro market under CERC Power Market Regulations. Details
NEWS UPDATE: COAL, FUEL & ENERGY COMMODITIES
May 06:
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8Coal India reports steady stock at most plants; Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPS slips to just 50% of normative requirement on 04 May 2026
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division, in its daily coal stock report dated 04 May 2026, showed mixed inventory levels across coal-linked thermal stations. Haryana's Indira Gandhi STPP held 548,000 tonnes (37 days' stock), while the Panipat TPS had 453,900 tonnes (59 days). In Rajasthan, Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) stood critically low at 222,000 tonnes, just 50% of its normative requirement, compared to Kalisindh TPS (1,200 MW) at 66%. Suratgarh STPS (1,320 MW) maintained a healthy 104%.
8CEA's Fuel Management Division flags Chhabra-II and Suratgarh TPS as coal outliers among 200+ thermal stations on 04 May 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division daily coal stock report (04 May 2026) tracked coal inventory across all regions. Haryana's HPGCL cluster (2,510 MW combined) maintained an aggregate 146% stock ratio, with Yamuna Nagar TPS at 152% and Panipat TPS at 170%. Punjab's PSPCL group (2,300 MW) averaged 128%. In Rajasthan, Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW, 36% PLF) held only 50% of normative 26-day stock at 222,000 tonnes, even as Panipat TPS had an excess at 453,900 tonnes.
HYDRO RESERVOIRS
8Tehri reservoir sits at just 172.88 MCM out of 2,615 MCM capacity; Sardar Sarovar climbs to 918 MCM as of 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 6 for 03 May 2026 tracked 20-plus major hydro reservoirs. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat) rose to 918.29 MCM effective capacity, up from 905.6 MCM on 02 May. Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal Pradesh) held 604.4 MCM with cumulative generation of 318.41 MU since 01 April. Tehri Reservoir (Uttarakhand) was at just 172.88 MCM against its 2,615 MCM full capacity, a pre-monsoon depletion level of 6.6%, with cumulative energy generation of 186.89 MU. Ukai Reservoir (Gujarat) held 413.34 MCM, while Indira Sagar (MP) stood at 364.72 MCM.
8Bhakra at 605 MCM, Ranjit Sagar at 297 MCM; major Northern reservoirs running well below full capacity on 02 May 2026
CEA's Sub-Report 6 for 02 May 2026 revealed that major Northern Region reservoirs are well below peak storage levels ahead of monsoon. Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal) held 609.88 MCM against full capacity of 6,516.07 MCM, less than 10% full, with 305.21 MU generated cumulatively since April. Ranjit Sagar (Punjab) stored 297.33 MCM of 7,199.17 MCM (4.1%), generating 54.3 MU. Ram Ganga (Uttarakhand) was at 234.23 MCM. Gujarat's Ukai held 416.55 MCM and Sardar Sarovar 905.6 MCM. Details
8Coal India reports steady stock at most plants; Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPS slips to just 50% of normative requirement on 04 May 2026
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division, in its daily coal stock report dated 04 May 2026, showed mixed inventory levels across coal-linked thermal stations. Haryana's Indira Gandhi STPP held 548,000 tonnes (37 days' stock), while the Panipat TPS had 453,900 tonnes (59 days). In Rajasthan, Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) stood critically low at 222,000 tonnes, just 50% of its normative requirement, compared to Kalisindh TPS (1,200 MW) at 66%. Suratgarh STPS (1,320 MW) maintained a healthy 104%.
8CEA's Fuel Management Division flags Chhabra-II and Suratgarh TPS as coal outliers among 200+ thermal stations on 04 May 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division daily coal stock report (04 May 2026) tracked coal inventory across all regions. Haryana's HPGCL cluster (2,510 MW combined) maintained an aggregate 146% stock ratio, with Yamuna Nagar TPS at 152% and Panipat TPS at 170%. Punjab's PSPCL group (2,300 MW) averaged 128%. In Rajasthan, Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW, 36% PLF) held only 50% of normative 26-day stock at 222,000 tonnes, even as Panipat TPS had an excess at 453,900 tonnes.
HYDRO RESERVOIRS
8Tehri reservoir sits at just 172.88 MCM out of 2,615 MCM capacity; Sardar Sarovar climbs to 918 MCM as of 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 6 for 03 May 2026 tracked 20-plus major hydro reservoirs. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat) rose to 918.29 MCM effective capacity, up from 905.6 MCM on 02 May. Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal Pradesh) held 604.4 MCM with cumulative generation of 318.41 MU since 01 April. Tehri Reservoir (Uttarakhand) was at just 172.88 MCM against its 2,615 MCM full capacity, a pre-monsoon depletion level of 6.6%, with cumulative energy generation of 186.89 MU. Ukai Reservoir (Gujarat) held 413.34 MCM, while Indira Sagar (MP) stood at 364.72 MCM.
8Bhakra at 605 MCM, Ranjit Sagar at 297 MCM; major Northern reservoirs running well below full capacity on 02 May 2026
CEA's Sub-Report 6 for 02 May 2026 revealed that major Northern Region reservoirs are well below peak storage levels ahead of monsoon. Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal) held 609.88 MCM against full capacity of 6,516.07 MCM, less than 10% full, with 305.21 MU generated cumulatively since April. Ranjit Sagar (Punjab) stored 297.33 MCM of 7,199.17 MCM (4.1%), generating 54.3 MU. Ram Ganga (Uttarakhand) was at 234.23 MCM. Gujarat's Ukai held 416.55 MCM and Sardar Sarovar 905.6 MCM. Details
Contracting news for the day
May 06:
8Rs 355 crore transformer bid blends strict controls with revised efficiency metrics
At first glance, the tender appears routine, but the efficiency parameters tell a different story. With stringent manufacturing requirements intact, bidders must now recalibrate designs and pricing. Margins may tighten depending on copper and core material strategies.
8Dual consultancy tenders reveal contrasting bidder filters under same-day rollout
Two consultancy packages issued together carry sharply different participation frameworks. One eases entry barriers, while the other introduces layered controls around hydro-meteorological expertise. The structure points to a calibrated procurement strategy beyond headline values.
8FGD tender extension keeps cost barrier firm amid extended bid window
While timelines have been relaxed, the Rs 5.70 crore entry threshold continues to anchor bidder seriousness. The move allows recalibration of pricing for a dense emissions scope. Risk allocation, however, remains firmly with contractors.
8Rs 108 crore conductor tender gains time but keeps pricing pressure intact
The bid window has been extended, but core commercial terms remain unchanged. Suppliers continue to face aluminium price volatility and tight delivery schedules. The final bids will reveal whether risk pricing outweighs volume play.
8Short bid extension exposes pressure on lump-sum logistics risk allocation
The three-day window shift appears minor, but reflects underlying discomfort with fixed-price transport structures. Rising fuel costs and execution risks are forcing bidders to reassess margins. Market response will define competitiveness.
8Rooftop solar package tests contractor readiness under compressed timelines
Behind the fast-track schedule lies a project shaped by weather sensitivity and operational constraints of a critical facility. Execution logistics may prove more complex than headline scope suggests. Bidders will need to factor risk beyond standard rooftop deployments.
8Solar BOS tender reset sharpens reverse-auction pressure under tighter security norms
An eight-day extension comes with a firmer rulebook for price discovery. The added security requirement raises the entry stakes, while reverse-auction dynamics tighten competition. The real challenge may lie in surviving ultra-close bidding spreads.
8Auto transformer tender adds compliance cost as insurance rewrite shifts risk loading
Beyond repeated deadline extensions, a revised insurance clause is quietly altering bidder exposure. The change pushes post-delivery risk deeper into contractor pricing. More time may not translate into greater bidding comfort.
8300 MW solar bid extension highlights persistent land and execution risks
The extended timeline offers contractors more room to prepare, but core challenges remain unchanged. Land aggregation, evacuation readiness, and long-term O&M obligations continue to define risk exposure. Pricing strategies may reflect cautious positioning.
8Solar-plus-BESS bid extension spotlights long-term risk loading under high EMD
The timeline push comes with sizeable EMD commitments and a 15-year O&M tail. Bidders must price not just EPC, but storage degradation and lifecycle uncertainty. The real signal will lie in how aggressively risk is loaded into tariffs.
8Rs 516 crore hydro EM tender faces repeated delays amid integration complexity
The extended bid cycle reflects challenges beyond routine scheduling. Dense powerhouse integration requirements may be driving bidder caution. Pricing and participation will reveal how the market is absorbing execution risk. Details
At first glance, the tender appears routine, but the efficiency parameters tell a different story. With stringent manufacturing requirements intact, bidders must now recalibrate designs and pricing. Margins may tighten depending on copper and core material strategies.
8Dual consultancy tenders reveal contrasting bidder filters under same-day rollout
Two consultancy packages issued together carry sharply different participation frameworks. One eases entry barriers, while the other introduces layered controls around hydro-meteorological expertise. The structure points to a calibrated procurement strategy beyond headline values.
8FGD tender extension keeps cost barrier firm amid extended bid window
While timelines have been relaxed, the Rs 5.70 crore entry threshold continues to anchor bidder seriousness. The move allows recalibration of pricing for a dense emissions scope. Risk allocation, however, remains firmly with contractors.
8Rs 108 crore conductor tender gains time but keeps pricing pressure intact
The bid window has been extended, but core commercial terms remain unchanged. Suppliers continue to face aluminium price volatility and tight delivery schedules. The final bids will reveal whether risk pricing outweighs volume play.
8Short bid extension exposes pressure on lump-sum logistics risk allocation
The three-day window shift appears minor, but reflects underlying discomfort with fixed-price transport structures. Rising fuel costs and execution risks are forcing bidders to reassess margins. Market response will define competitiveness.
8Rooftop solar package tests contractor readiness under compressed timelines
Behind the fast-track schedule lies a project shaped by weather sensitivity and operational constraints of a critical facility. Execution logistics may prove more complex than headline scope suggests. Bidders will need to factor risk beyond standard rooftop deployments.
8Solar BOS tender reset sharpens reverse-auction pressure under tighter security norms
An eight-day extension comes with a firmer rulebook for price discovery. The added security requirement raises the entry stakes, while reverse-auction dynamics tighten competition. The real challenge may lie in surviving ultra-close bidding spreads.
8Auto transformer tender adds compliance cost as insurance rewrite shifts risk loading
Beyond repeated deadline extensions, a revised insurance clause is quietly altering bidder exposure. The change pushes post-delivery risk deeper into contractor pricing. More time may not translate into greater bidding comfort.
8300 MW solar bid extension highlights persistent land and execution risks
The extended timeline offers contractors more room to prepare, but core challenges remain unchanged. Land aggregation, evacuation readiness, and long-term O&M obligations continue to define risk exposure. Pricing strategies may reflect cautious positioning.
8Solar-plus-BESS bid extension spotlights long-term risk loading under high EMD
The timeline push comes with sizeable EMD commitments and a 15-year O&M tail. Bidders must price not just EPC, but storage degradation and lifecycle uncertainty. The real signal will lie in how aggressively risk is loaded into tariffs.
8Rs 516 crore hydro EM tender faces repeated delays amid integration complexity
The extended bid cycle reflects challenges beyond routine scheduling. Dense powerhouse integration requirements may be driving bidder caution. Pricing and participation will reveal how the market is absorbing execution risk. Details
Daily Power Sector Tenders Excel update
May 06:
8Daily Excel covering new tenders and all published updates including corrigendum, amendment, addendum, clarification and status revisions, along with technical and financial bid opening, evaluation completion and final award actions including AOC and LOA issuance.
Click on Reports for more Details
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May 06:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for supply of MSRL pipelines for DM plant Details
8Tender for work of providing and fixing of MS grating for 400/220/33 kV ICT-2 Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning of conversion of 66 kV line Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 220kV & 66kV equipment’s & materials Details
8Tender for supply of 11/0.433 kV, 250 KVA, 1 star previously level Details
8Tender for work of electricity distribution Details
8Tender for work of shifting LT, 11 kV and 33 kV power lines Details
8Tender for work of shifting the poles, wires and tranformers of HT/LT line Details
8Tender for running works for providing small and large new electricity connections Details
8Tender for supply of 220kV 1000sqmm straight through joint kit Details
8Tender for work of installation of additional EHCC earth pits Details
8Tender for Bi-annual transportation of sub-stations Details
8Tender for rewiring of electrical wiring Details
8Tender for drilling and construction of 01 No. borewell along with pump house Details
8Tender for Re alignment of pipe line Details
8Tender for contract for misc supply items Details
8Tender for procurement of endpoint detection and response (EDR) services Details
8Tender for miscellaneous job works for routine and breakdown maintenance of various EOT cranes of turbine Details
8Tender for purchase of various L&T make contactors/relays Details
8Tender for supply, installation & commissioning of complete electrical heat tracing system Details
8Tender for supply & commissioning of high mast pole Details
8Tender for replacing damaged raw water pipe line and drinking water pipe line Details
8Tender for renovation of water regulation Details
8Tender for insulation work in boiler turbine Details
8Tender for removal of old fills, distribution headers and providing fixing and erecting of new PVC fills Details
8Tender for providing box culvert Details
8Tender for repair of transformers Details
8Tender for repair and renovation work Details
8Tender for construction of PCC retaining wall Details
8Tender for supply and installation of turbine oil purifier assembly unit along with heaters Details
8Tender for replacement of steel window to UPVC DGU for control room Details
8Tender for protection wall at tower Details
8Tender for civil work for renovation & maintenance Details
8Tender for supply of robust high ampacity smart connector Details
8Tender for contract for system strengthening works for survey, installation, testing and commissioning of new 33/11kV substation Details
8Tender for procurement of MRHS spares Details
8Tender for procurement of 02 nos. of ride on scrubber cum wet and dry Details
8Tender for procurement of S and media, gravels, pebbles and anthracite along Details
8Tender for through fitting renewal work (TFR) of railway track Details
8Tender for laying of underground CPVC pipe line and installation of water storage tank Details
8Tender for comprehensive repair and maintenance of control room including flooring, sanitary works, false ceiling and allied civil works at 220/132/33 kV GSS Details
8Tender for work for dismantling, shifting and stacking of fly ash conveying pipe rack, power cable, C & I cables Details
8Tender for supply and installation of VRV AC system Details
8Tender for work of modification of power supply arrangement Details
8Tender for agency to store, digitize etc Details
8Tender for SITC of discharge monitoring system Details
8Tender for supply of 3-phase multifunction transformer testing kit for testing of all types of transformer Details
8Tender for construction of 11 kV UG cable for isolating Details
8Tender for LT reconductoring using LT ABC Details
8Tender for construction of HT line using UG cable Details
8Tender for supply of G.I. transmission line towers Details
8Tender for enhancing existing 1250 Amps 11 kV panel set with 2000 Amps panel set Details
8Tender for annual rate contractor for comprehensive cleaning and housekeeping services for coal handling plant Details
8Tender for supply of three phase meter with box Details
8Tender for work of new 33 kV feeder Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV substation Details
8Tender for raising of yard, gravelling work, approach path and misc. civil work Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GIS IG Nagar Jaipur Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of split air conditioners at 132 kV GIS Details
8Tender for construction of foundation for 220 kV feeder bay Details
8Tender for transformer augmentation work of 132 / 33 kV , 20/25 MVA transformer Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GSS Heerapura, Jaipur Details
8Tender for construction of 132 and 33 kV bus sectionalizer bay at 132 kV GSS Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GSS VKIA, Jaipur Details
8Tender for SITC of air conditioner units at 220 kV GSS Kukas Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of split AC in control room at 220 kV GSS Details
8Tender for SITC of air conditioner units at 220 kV GSS Details
8Tender for requirement of L and T make HP and B and S pumps Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning including dismantling, replacement of control and relay panel Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 10 MVA to 12.5 MVA power T/F Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 07 different DTR Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 10 MVA to 12.5 MVA power T/F Details
8Tender for construction of HT line, LT line and sub-station for releasing of new service connection Details
8Tender for construction of other related civil works for 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for installation of transformers and construction of lines Details
8Tender for construction of HT line, LT line and sub-station Details
8Tender for replacement of old and deteriorated AB cable/weasel conductor Details
8Tender for construction of new 33 kV line and upgradation and composite power line from 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for work of chemical resistant coating of complete TF/ICT with all accessories Details
8Tender for supply of various sizes of cast basalt pipes and bends Details
8Tender for supply of smart positioners Details
8Tender for work of penthouse roof restrengthening and repairing in boilers Details
8Tender for supply of instrument air compressor motor Details
8Tender for supply of low RPM thyristor cooling fans Details
8Tender for works of SH-RH crown plate sealing and APH center section Details
8Tender for developing surrounding area of cooling tower Details
8Tender for supply of canopies for DCS panels Details
8Tender for providing waterproofing treatment Details
8Tender for Bi- annual rate contract for restoration of various 66 kV class transmission lines Details
8Tender for work of erection of 1 no. of new 20MVA ,66/11 kV transformer-4 bay Details
8Tender for work of AMC for attending emergency breakdown & maintenance of various 220 kV & 132 kV lines Details
8Tender for erection of new 66kV S/C line Details
8Tender for supply of transformer oil storage tank for switchyard Details
8Tender for supply of 5nos spare numerical distance protection relay Details
8Tender for work of annual rate contract for chemical washing of insulator strings of various 220/132/110kV lines Details
8Tender for work contract for annual maintenance of 220/132/110kV lines Details
8Tender for supply of 33kV current transformers (CT) Details
8Tender for supply of 33kV vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) as critical spares Details
8Tender for various civil maintenance work Details
8Tender for procurement of insulated modular scaffolding set Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8NTPC Renewable Energy tenders BoS package for 900 MW solar in Andhra Pradesh Details
8India's Solar Revolution: ALMM's Role in Shaping the Future Details
8CMD BCCL Calls on Parliamentary Panel Chairman During Committee’s Study Tour Details
8Bondada Engineering eyes Rs 10,000 crore investment for 25 GW RE, data centres Details
8KEC International rises after bagging Rs 1,002-crore orders across segments Details
8KP Group Deploys Country’s First Made In India 4.2 MW Wind Turbine Details
8West Bengal polls: BJP win may reshape power sector, says JM Financial Details
8L&T to develop coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha for CIL-BHEL JV Details
8Industry speak: Integrated Coal Handling Details
8Accumulate Coal India; target of Rs 515: Prabhudas Lilladher Details
8Essar Power repositions for the next phase of India’s energy growth Details
8Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient Details
8Restoring Assets: Revitalising ageing power plants through R&M Details
8BJP's WB Victory Sparks Power Sector Overhaul, CESC Faces Competition Risks Details
8Meesho, CG Power, Bajaj Auto, and 7 Other Stocks Announcing Q4 Results Today Details
8Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient Details
8Coal India Cuts Inventory for Cash, Sees E-Auction Price Surge Details
8PFC, REC Merger: India's Power Finance Consolidation Faces Hurdles Details
8Coal gasification: Catalysing India’s chemical industry growth and achieving Aatmanirbharta Details
8Views of Pralhad Joshi: “India’s wind energy segment has witnessed a notable uptick in capacity addition” Details
8Pratap Technocrats Wins Rs 776 Crore NTPC Deal For 570 MWh BESS Project Details
8Power Ministry Phases Local Content Norms For HVDC Projects To 60% By 2035 Details
8Nuclear Milestone: Kalpakkam 500 MWe PFBR achieves first criticality Details
8Coal India Limited Commissions 100 MW Solar Power Plant in Gujarat Details
8Atlanta Electricals Secures Rs 190 Crore Order from RVPN for Power Transformers Details
8Defence stocks: HAL, GRSE, Apollo Micro gain up to 3% in weak market Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
8Tender for supply of MSRL pipelines for DM plant Details
8Tender for work of providing and fixing of MS grating for 400/220/33 kV ICT-2 Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning of conversion of 66 kV line Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 220kV & 66kV equipment’s & materials Details
8Tender for supply of 11/0.433 kV, 250 KVA, 1 star previously level Details
8Tender for work of electricity distribution Details
8Tender for work of shifting LT, 11 kV and 33 kV power lines Details
8Tender for work of shifting the poles, wires and tranformers of HT/LT line Details
8Tender for running works for providing small and large new electricity connections Details
8Tender for supply of 220kV 1000sqmm straight through joint kit Details
8Tender for work of installation of additional EHCC earth pits Details
8Tender for Bi-annual transportation of sub-stations Details
8Tender for rewiring of electrical wiring Details
8Tender for drilling and construction of 01 No. borewell along with pump house Details
8Tender for Re alignment of pipe line Details
8Tender for contract for misc supply items Details
8Tender for procurement of endpoint detection and response (EDR) services Details
8Tender for miscellaneous job works for routine and breakdown maintenance of various EOT cranes of turbine Details
8Tender for purchase of various L&T make contactors/relays Details
8Tender for supply, installation & commissioning of complete electrical heat tracing system Details
8Tender for supply & commissioning of high mast pole Details
8Tender for replacing damaged raw water pipe line and drinking water pipe line Details
8Tender for renovation of water regulation Details
8Tender for insulation work in boiler turbine Details
8Tender for removal of old fills, distribution headers and providing fixing and erecting of new PVC fills Details
8Tender for providing box culvert Details
8Tender for repair of transformers Details
8Tender for repair and renovation work Details
8Tender for construction of PCC retaining wall Details
8Tender for supply and installation of turbine oil purifier assembly unit along with heaters Details
8Tender for replacement of steel window to UPVC DGU for control room Details
8Tender for protection wall at tower Details
8Tender for civil work for renovation & maintenance Details
8Tender for supply of robust high ampacity smart connector Details
8Tender for contract for system strengthening works for survey, installation, testing and commissioning of new 33/11kV substation Details
8Tender for procurement of MRHS spares Details
8Tender for procurement of 02 nos. of ride on scrubber cum wet and dry Details
8Tender for procurement of S and media, gravels, pebbles and anthracite along Details
8Tender for through fitting renewal work (TFR) of railway track Details
8Tender for laying of underground CPVC pipe line and installation of water storage tank Details
8Tender for comprehensive repair and maintenance of control room including flooring, sanitary works, false ceiling and allied civil works at 220/132/33 kV GSS Details
8Tender for work for dismantling, shifting and stacking of fly ash conveying pipe rack, power cable, C & I cables Details
8Tender for supply and installation of VRV AC system Details
8Tender for work of modification of power supply arrangement Details
8Tender for agency to store, digitize etc Details
8Tender for SITC of discharge monitoring system Details
8Tender for supply of 3-phase multifunction transformer testing kit for testing of all types of transformer Details
8Tender for construction of 11 kV UG cable for isolating Details
8Tender for LT reconductoring using LT ABC Details
8Tender for construction of HT line using UG cable Details
8Tender for supply of G.I. transmission line towers Details
8Tender for enhancing existing 1250 Amps 11 kV panel set with 2000 Amps panel set Details
8Tender for annual rate contractor for comprehensive cleaning and housekeeping services for coal handling plant Details
8Tender for supply of three phase meter with box Details
8Tender for work of new 33 kV feeder Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV substation Details
8Tender for raising of yard, gravelling work, approach path and misc. civil work Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GIS IG Nagar Jaipur Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of split air conditioners at 132 kV GIS Details
8Tender for construction of foundation for 220 kV feeder bay Details
8Tender for transformer augmentation work of 132 / 33 kV , 20/25 MVA transformer Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GSS Heerapura, Jaipur Details
8Tender for construction of 132 and 33 kV bus sectionalizer bay at 132 kV GSS Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of air conditioners at 220 kV GSS VKIA, Jaipur Details
8Tender for SITC of air conditioner units at 220 kV GSS Kukas Details
8Tender for providing and fixing of split AC in control room at 220 kV GSS Details
8Tender for SITC of air conditioner units at 220 kV GSS Details
8Tender for requirement of L and T make HP and B and S pumps Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning including dismantling, replacement of control and relay panel Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 10 MVA to 12.5 MVA power T/F Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 07 different DTR Details
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 10 MVA to 12.5 MVA power T/F Details
8Tender for construction of HT line, LT line and sub-station for releasing of new service connection Details
8Tender for construction of other related civil works for 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for installation of transformers and construction of lines Details
8Tender for construction of HT line, LT line and sub-station Details
8Tender for replacement of old and deteriorated AB cable/weasel conductor Details
8Tender for construction of new 33 kV line and upgradation and composite power line from 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for work of chemical resistant coating of complete TF/ICT with all accessories Details
8Tender for supply of various sizes of cast basalt pipes and bends Details
8Tender for supply of smart positioners Details
8Tender for work of penthouse roof restrengthening and repairing in boilers Details
8Tender for supply of instrument air compressor motor Details
8Tender for supply of low RPM thyristor cooling fans Details
8Tender for works of SH-RH crown plate sealing and APH center section Details
8Tender for developing surrounding area of cooling tower Details
8Tender for supply of canopies for DCS panels Details
8Tender for providing waterproofing treatment Details
8Tender for Bi- annual rate contract for restoration of various 66 kV class transmission lines Details
8Tender for work of erection of 1 no. of new 20MVA ,66/11 kV transformer-4 bay Details
8Tender for work of AMC for attending emergency breakdown & maintenance of various 220 kV & 132 kV lines Details
8Tender for erection of new 66kV S/C line Details
8Tender for supply of transformer oil storage tank for switchyard Details
8Tender for supply of 5nos spare numerical distance protection relay Details
8Tender for work of annual rate contract for chemical washing of insulator strings of various 220/132/110kV lines Details
8Tender for work contract for annual maintenance of 220/132/110kV lines Details
8Tender for supply of 33kV current transformers (CT) Details
8Tender for supply of 33kV vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) as critical spares Details
8Tender for various civil maintenance work Details
8Tender for procurement of insulated modular scaffolding set Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8NTPC Renewable Energy tenders BoS package for 900 MW solar in Andhra Pradesh Details
8India's Solar Revolution: ALMM's Role in Shaping the Future Details
8CMD BCCL Calls on Parliamentary Panel Chairman During Committee’s Study Tour Details
8Bondada Engineering eyes Rs 10,000 crore investment for 25 GW RE, data centres Details
8KEC International rises after bagging Rs 1,002-crore orders across segments Details
8KP Group Deploys Country’s First Made In India 4.2 MW Wind Turbine Details
8West Bengal polls: BJP win may reshape power sector, says JM Financial Details
8L&T to develop coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha for CIL-BHEL JV Details
8Industry speak: Integrated Coal Handling Details
8Accumulate Coal India; target of Rs 515: Prabhudas Lilladher Details
8Essar Power repositions for the next phase of India’s energy growth Details
8Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient Details
8Restoring Assets: Revitalising ageing power plants through R&M Details
8BJP's WB Victory Sparks Power Sector Overhaul, CESC Faces Competition Risks Details
8Meesho, CG Power, Bajaj Auto, and 7 Other Stocks Announcing Q4 Results Today Details
8Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient Details
8Coal India Cuts Inventory for Cash, Sees E-Auction Price Surge Details
8PFC, REC Merger: India's Power Finance Consolidation Faces Hurdles Details
8Coal gasification: Catalysing India’s chemical industry growth and achieving Aatmanirbharta Details
8Views of Pralhad Joshi: “India’s wind energy segment has witnessed a notable uptick in capacity addition” Details
8Pratap Technocrats Wins Rs 776 Crore NTPC Deal For 570 MWh BESS Project Details
8Power Ministry Phases Local Content Norms For HVDC Projects To 60% By 2035 Details
8Nuclear Milestone: Kalpakkam 500 MWe PFBR achieves first criticality Details
8Coal India Limited Commissions 100 MW Solar Power Plant in Gujarat Details
8Atlanta Electricals Secures Rs 190 Crore Order from RVPN for Power Transformers Details
8Defence stocks: HAL, GRSE, Apollo Micro gain up to 3% in weak market Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
Mejia solar EPC package moves to financial stage with tighter qualified pool
May 05:
8The solar tender has crossed into the financial-bid stage, but the real story sits within the qualification filter.
8The EPC-plus-O&M structure is testing how much post-commissioning risk bidders are willing to absorb. Details
8The EPC-plus-O&M structure is testing how much post-commissioning risk bidders are willing to absorb. Details
Daily Power Sector Tenders Excel update
May 05:
8Daily Excel covering new tenders and all published updates including corrigendum, amendment, addendum, clarification and status revisions, along with technical and financial bid opening, evaluation completion and final award actions including AOC and LOA issuance.
Click on Reports for more Details
Click on Reports for more Details
Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day
Contracting news for the day
May 05:
8Rs 516 crore hydropower package sees another timeline push
The hydropower package has been extended further into May, continuing a pattern of schedule adjustments. While bidders gain additional preparation time, the delay intensifies concerns flagged earlier during pre-bid discussions.
8Rs-scale 250 MW solar procurement introduces land-linked entry barrier and pricing pressure
The 250 MW solar tender brings in a critical pre-condition that shifts early-stage risk onto developers. While the reverse auction framework remains standard, the land-linked requirement could filter out aggressive bidders even before price discovery begins.
8Rs 161 crore transmission package blends grid expansion with selective risk shielding
A large transmission package has been floated with a structure that appears simple but carries layered execution dynamics. The tender combines grid expansion scope with tight qualification filters and limited cost protection elements.
8Rs-linked smart meter rollout sees deadline push after eligibility and tech resets
The high-volume three-phase smart meter tender has moved well beyond a routine extension, with key changes to eligibility, communication architecture and sample readiness. While timelines shift, warranty and defect liability continue to rest firmly with vendors.
8Conductor procurement sees quiet timeline reset
The conductor tender has been extended without altering the underlying commercial structure. While the added time could improve participation, the core risk-allocation framework remains unchanged. The real insight lies in what bidders pushed for—and what the utility chose not to relax.
8Coal-mill retrofit package sees second timeline reset
The bidding window for a technically intensive coal-mill retrofit has been extended again. While contractors gain additional time, the contractual framework remains unchanged. The real concern lies in the interface risks that continue to sit outside the revised scope.
8Stage-I BMS retrofit sees another deadline shift as execution risks intensify
The BMS retrofit package has moved well beyond a routine controls upgrade, with deeper concerns emerging around ageing boiler interfaces and system accountability. The tender structure continues to place significant site and integration risks on bidders.
8Regulatory consultancy tender sees repeated deadline shifts
Three extensions in under three weeks are rarely procedural noise in consultancy tenders. Beneath the shifting deadlines lies a deeper signal on bidder appetite and internal alignment. The real question is whether this is about participation — or preparedness.
8Coal mill R&M tender sees timeline stretch amid bidder recalibration signals
A routine date extension masks a deeper signal in the coal mill R&M tender. The staggered timeline shifts hint at more than just administrative delay. What’s unfolding beneath the surface could reshape bidder strategy and pricing behaviour.
The hydropower package has been extended further into May, continuing a pattern of schedule adjustments. While bidders gain additional preparation time, the delay intensifies concerns flagged earlier during pre-bid discussions.
8Rs-scale 250 MW solar procurement introduces land-linked entry barrier and pricing pressure
The 250 MW solar tender brings in a critical pre-condition that shifts early-stage risk onto developers. While the reverse auction framework remains standard, the land-linked requirement could filter out aggressive bidders even before price discovery begins.
8Rs 161 crore transmission package blends grid expansion with selective risk shielding
A large transmission package has been floated with a structure that appears simple but carries layered execution dynamics. The tender combines grid expansion scope with tight qualification filters and limited cost protection elements.
8Rs-linked smart meter rollout sees deadline push after eligibility and tech resets
The high-volume three-phase smart meter tender has moved well beyond a routine extension, with key changes to eligibility, communication architecture and sample readiness. While timelines shift, warranty and defect liability continue to rest firmly with vendors.
8Conductor procurement sees quiet timeline reset
The conductor tender has been extended without altering the underlying commercial structure. While the added time could improve participation, the core risk-allocation framework remains unchanged. The real insight lies in what bidders pushed for—and what the utility chose not to relax.
8Coal-mill retrofit package sees second timeline reset
The bidding window for a technically intensive coal-mill retrofit has been extended again. While contractors gain additional time, the contractual framework remains unchanged. The real concern lies in the interface risks that continue to sit outside the revised scope.
8Stage-I BMS retrofit sees another deadline shift as execution risks intensify
The BMS retrofit package has moved well beyond a routine controls upgrade, with deeper concerns emerging around ageing boiler interfaces and system accountability. The tender structure continues to place significant site and integration risks on bidders.
8Regulatory consultancy tender sees repeated deadline shifts
Three extensions in under three weeks are rarely procedural noise in consultancy tenders. Beneath the shifting deadlines lies a deeper signal on bidder appetite and internal alignment. The real question is whether this is about participation — or preparedness.
8Coal mill R&M tender sees timeline stretch amid bidder recalibration signals
A routine date extension masks a deeper signal in the coal mill R&M tender. The staggered timeline shifts hint at more than just administrative delay. What’s unfolding beneath the surface could reshape bidder strategy and pricing behaviour.
8Tight-window 765 kV evacuation push signals rising execution stakes
A high-capacity transmission spine is being fast-tracked with barely three weeks for bidders to respond. The structure quietly shifts more than just cost risk onto developers. What looks routine on paper may reshape how aggressively the market prices grid expansion.
8Transmission risk shift and greenshoe leverage reshape wind tariff playbook
The latest wind tender pushes a major transmission-linked risk squarely onto developers, removing a key financial cushion. At the same time, a greenshoe clause opens room for scale—but only at the most competitive price point.
NEWS UPDATE: FINANCIAL RESULTS & CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
May 05:
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8BHEL Q4 FY26 revenue jumps to Rs. 12,310 crore from Rs. 8,993 crore; EBITDA at Rs. 2,005 crore
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited's (BHEL) Q4 FY26 supplementary investor results reveal revenue from operations of Rs. 12,310 crore, up from Rs. 8,993 crore in Q4 FY25, and EBITDA of Rs. 2,005 crore. Full-year FY26 revenue reached Rs. 33,782 crore with net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore - supported by 9,000+ engineers, 214 GW of power generating equipment supplied, and 1,000+ utility sets commissioned. BHEL spent approximately 2.4% of revenue on R&D and received the SCOPE Eminence Award 2022-23 for R&D and Technology Innovation.
8Adani Power Q4 FY26 revenue at Rs. 146 billion, EBITDA Rs. 50 billion as 18.1 GW capacity generates 27.2 BU
Adani Power posted Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 146 billion and EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY. The company's operating capacity expanded to 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during the quarter and 99 BU in full-year FY26. Approximately 95% of operational capacity is now tied to long-term PPAs worth roughly 10 GW signed during the year. ICICI Securities downgraded the stock to ADD with a target price of Rs. 233.
8Ather Energy clocks record 83,418 units in Q4 FY26, up 76% YoY; FY26 total income hits Rs. 3,823 crore
Ather Energy delivered its strongest-ever quarter in Q4 FY26 with 83,418 units sold - up 76% year-on-year - and full-year FY26 volumes of 2,62,942 units, up 69% YoY. Total income for FY26 surged 66% to Rs. 3,823 crore while EBITDA margins improved by approximately 2,080 basis points YoY, supported by 700 experience centres and 548 service centres across India.
8Ather Energy FY26 adjusted gross margin doubles to Rs. 925 crore; 6,000+ charging points now live across India
Ather Energy Limited (NSE: ATHERENERG) reported that its Adjusted Gross Margin (AGM) jumped 116% year-on-year to Rs. 925 crore in FY26, with Q4 FY26 AGM rising 149% YoY to Rs. 309 crore. The company expanded its public charging ecosystem to more than 6,000 fast-charging points - making it India's largest fast-charging network for two-wheelers - and filed 643 patents as of March 2026. Market share climbed to 18.6% in Q4 FY26, up approximately 1,100 basis points versus Q1 FY25.
8Jaiprakash Power Ventures' 156th board approves FY26 results with modified audit opinion; BDO India named new internal auditor
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (NSE: JPPOWER, BSE: 532627), at its 156th Board of Directors meeting on May 4, 2026, approved audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026 - with statutory auditors Lodha & Co. LLP issuing modified opinions on both. Additionally, BDO India Services Private Limited has been appointed as the new internal auditor, replacing M/s R. Nagpal Associates, with a Statement on Impact of Audit Qualifications also enclosed.
ANNUAL RESULTS
8BHEL posts 19% revenue growth at Rs. 33,782 crore in FY26; net profit at Rs. 1,578 crore
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported audited financial results for full-year FY2025-26, registering Rs. 33,782 crore in revenue from operations - a 19% year-on-year growth - and a net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore. The audited results were filed with BSE and NSE following the board meeting on May 4, 2026. The performance was anchored by BHEL's 214 GW of power generating equipment supplied across India and 1,000+ utility sets commissioned over its operating history.
8BHEL FY26 annual performance: Rs. 33,782 crore revenue, Rs. 1,578 crore net profit, and Rs. 1.40 per share final dividend declared
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) filed audited standalone and consolidated financial results with BSE and NSE for Q4 and full-year FY2025-26. The Board of Directors at its May 4, 2026 meeting confirmed revenue from operations at Rs. 33,782 crore (19% growth), net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore, and approved a final dividend of Rs. 1.40 per share of Rs. 2 face value - equivalent to a 70% payout - payable within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8BHEL board declares Rs. 1.40 per share final dividend for FY2025-26 at May 4 meeting
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) recommended a final dividend of Rs. 1.40 per share (70% on paid-up capital of Rs. 2 face value) for FY2025-26, at the board meeting held on May 4, 2026. The dividend will be payable within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting. The recommendation accompanies BHEL's audited Q4 and full-year FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 33,782 crore (19% growth) and net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore.
8Premier Energies declares 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per share for FY2025-26; record date set for May 9, 2026
Premier Energies Limited (NSE: PREMIERENE, BSE: 544238) declared a 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per equity share (75% on face value of Rs. 1) for FY2025-26 at its board meeting held on May 4, 2026. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has been fixed as Saturday, May 9, 2026, with dividend payment due on or before June 2, 2026. The company had earlier paid a 1st interim dividend of Rs. 0.25 per share during FY26.
8G R Infraprojects schedules May 11 board meeting to approve FY26 audited financial results
G R Infraprojects Limited (NSE: GRINFRA) intimated stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Monday, May 11, 2026 to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026, fulfilling its obligations under SEBI Listing Regulations 29 and 50(2).
8K.P. Energy schedules May 7, 2026 board meeting to approve FY26 audited results and consider final dividend
K.P. Energy Limited (BSE: 539686, NSE: KPEL) intimated stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at its registered office to approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider recommendation of a final dividend for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders will close until 48 hours after the results are announced.
8KP Green Engineering calls May 8, 2026 board meeting to approve FY26 audited results and final dividend
KP Green Engineering Limited (BSE: 544150) notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will convene on Friday, May 8, 2026 to approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for the half-year and full year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders will remain closed until 48 hours after the public announcement of results.
8PTC India schedules May 19, 2026 board meeting to approve Q4 and FY26 financial results plus dividend recommendation
PTC India Limited (BSE: 532524, formerly Power Trading Corporation of India Limited) notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will convene on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders has been closed since April 1, 2026 and will reopen 48 hours after results are announced.
8POWERGRID board approves unsecured rupee term loan fundraising in meeting held April 30, 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), listed on NSE (Scrip ID: POWERGRID) and BSE (Scrip Code: 532898, ISIN: INE752E01010), informed stock exchanges on April 30, 2026 that its Board of Directors approved raising funds through Unsecured Rupee Term Loan/Line of Credit (Bank Facility), in compliance with SEBI LODR Regulation 30.
8Inox Green Energy Services' demerger scheme becomes effective May 4, 2026; Inox Renewable Solutions created with appointed date of October 1, 2024
Inox Green Energy Services Limited (BSE: 543667, NSE: INOXGREEN) informed exchanges that the Scheme of Arrangement between Inox Green Energy Services Limited (Demerged Company) and Inox Renewable Solutions Limited (Resulting Company) became effective on May 4, 2026, after both companies filed the certified NCLT Ahmedabad Bench order with the Registrar of Companies. The Appointed Date for the demerger is October 1, 2024.
8RattanIndia Power submits FY2025-26 SEBI compliance disclosures for 4 family trusts under takeover exemption order
RattanIndia Power Limited (BSE: 533122) informed stock exchanges that it received compliance disclosures - certified by an independent auditor for FY2025-26 - from four family trusts: Rajiv Rattan Family Trust, Rajiv Rattan Family Trust 2, Anjali Nashier Family Trust, and Anjali Nashier Family Trust 2, in accordance with SEBI's Exemption Order dated September 12, 2025 under Regulation 11(5) of the Takeover Regulations.
8RattanIndia Power's 4 family trusts file SEBI-mandated FY2025-26 compliance certificates under independent audit
RattanIndia Power Limited intimated BSE and NSE that four trusts - Rajiv Rattan Family Trust, Rajiv Rattan Family Trust 2, Anjali Nashier Family Trust, and Anjali Nashier Family Trust 2 - submitted compliance status certificates, independently audited by Prabir Singh & Co., Chartered Accountants, for FY2025-26 under the SEBI exemption order (WTM/KCV/CFD/04/2025-26 dated September 12, 2025) in respect of indirect acquisitions in RattanIndia Enterprises Limited and RattanIndia Power Limited.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Tata Power schedules Q4 FY26 analyst call for May 12, 2026 to discuss financial results
The Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) informed stock exchanges that an analyst call to discuss its Q4 FY26 financial results will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6:00 PM IST onwards. The call, open to all investors and the general public, can be accessed via Universal Dial-In numbers (+91 22 6280 1285 / +91 22 7115 8186) with international toll-free lines available across 16 countries.
8Orient Electric schedules Q4 and FY26 earnings call for May 8, 2026 at 4 PM, moderated by Ambit Capital
Orient Electric Limited (NSE: ORIENTELEC, BSE: 541301), a CK Birla Group Company, scheduled an earnings call to discuss its audited financial results for Q4 and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026 on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST. The call will be moderated by Ambit Capital and attended by MD & CEO Mr. Ravindra Singh Negi and CFO Mr. Arvind Vats. International participation is enabled via toll-free lines across Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, and the UK.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8ICRA assigns ICRA A (Stable) to JSW Green Energy Eight's Rs. 590 crore facilities for 130 MWac solar project with Indus Towers PPA
ICRA assigned an ICRA A (Stable) rating to JSW Green Energy Eight Limited's (JSWGEEL) Rs. 530 crore term loan and Rs. 60 crore bank guarantee - totaling Rs. 590 crore - for its 130 MWac solar power project. JSWGEEL benefits from a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Indus Towers Limited (ICRA AAA Stable) and is backed by JSW Energy Limited's ~32.06 GW diversified power portfolio, of which 13.34 GW is operational. Projected cumulative debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) stands at 1.25-1.30x over the debt tenure.
8ICRA reaffirms ICRA A- (Stable) for Solarcraft Power India 5's Rs. 692.72 crore debt for 180 MWac solar projects at Rs. 2.64-2.65 per unit tariff
ICRA reaffirmed and enhanced the rating of Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited's term loan to ICRA A- (Stable), increasing the rated amount from Rs. 376.12 crore to Rs. 692.72 crore. SC5 holds 25-year PPAs with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL, ICRA AA Stable) for 180 MWac total capacity - at fixed tariffs of Rs. 2.64 per unit for a 100 MW project and Rs. 2.65 per unit for an 80 MW asset - backed by sponsor Blupine Energy. Post-commissioning cumulative DSCR is projected at ~1.25x.
8ICICI Securities downgrades Adani Power to ADD with target price of Rs. 233 after Q4 FY26 results
ICICI Securities downgraded Adani Power to 'ADD' with a target price of Rs. 233, following Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 146 billion and EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY. The company's operating capacity expanded to 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during the quarter and 99 BU in full-year FY26, with 95% of operational capacity now tied to long-term PPAs worth approximately 10 GW signed during the year.
8Coal India rated Accumulate at Rs. 515 target with 6% dividend yield as April output falls 10% YoY
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) saw production decline 10% year-on-year to 56.1 million tonnes in April 2026 - a deliberate inventory reduction move - while offtake dipped 2% YoY to 63.3 MT. Despite the production dip, e-auction premiums surged to approximately 51% above notified prices (vs. 45% in March), reflecting strong spot demand. Analysts have maintained an 'Accumulate' rating with a target price of Rs. 515 and an approximately 6% dividend yield. Details
8BHEL Q4 FY26 revenue jumps to Rs. 12,310 crore from Rs. 8,993 crore; EBITDA at Rs. 2,005 crore
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited's (BHEL) Q4 FY26 supplementary investor results reveal revenue from operations of Rs. 12,310 crore, up from Rs. 8,993 crore in Q4 FY25, and EBITDA of Rs. 2,005 crore. Full-year FY26 revenue reached Rs. 33,782 crore with net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore - supported by 9,000+ engineers, 214 GW of power generating equipment supplied, and 1,000+ utility sets commissioned. BHEL spent approximately 2.4% of revenue on R&D and received the SCOPE Eminence Award 2022-23 for R&D and Technology Innovation.
8Adani Power Q4 FY26 revenue at Rs. 146 billion, EBITDA Rs. 50 billion as 18.1 GW capacity generates 27.2 BU
Adani Power posted Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 146 billion and EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY. The company's operating capacity expanded to 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during the quarter and 99 BU in full-year FY26. Approximately 95% of operational capacity is now tied to long-term PPAs worth roughly 10 GW signed during the year. ICICI Securities downgraded the stock to ADD with a target price of Rs. 233.
8Ather Energy clocks record 83,418 units in Q4 FY26, up 76% YoY; FY26 total income hits Rs. 3,823 crore
Ather Energy delivered its strongest-ever quarter in Q4 FY26 with 83,418 units sold - up 76% year-on-year - and full-year FY26 volumes of 2,62,942 units, up 69% YoY. Total income for FY26 surged 66% to Rs. 3,823 crore while EBITDA margins improved by approximately 2,080 basis points YoY, supported by 700 experience centres and 548 service centres across India.
8Ather Energy FY26 adjusted gross margin doubles to Rs. 925 crore; 6,000+ charging points now live across India
Ather Energy Limited (NSE: ATHERENERG) reported that its Adjusted Gross Margin (AGM) jumped 116% year-on-year to Rs. 925 crore in FY26, with Q4 FY26 AGM rising 149% YoY to Rs. 309 crore. The company expanded its public charging ecosystem to more than 6,000 fast-charging points - making it India's largest fast-charging network for two-wheelers - and filed 643 patents as of March 2026. Market share climbed to 18.6% in Q4 FY26, up approximately 1,100 basis points versus Q1 FY25.
8Jaiprakash Power Ventures' 156th board approves FY26 results with modified audit opinion; BDO India named new internal auditor
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (NSE: JPPOWER, BSE: 532627), at its 156th Board of Directors meeting on May 4, 2026, approved audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026 - with statutory auditors Lodha & Co. LLP issuing modified opinions on both. Additionally, BDO India Services Private Limited has been appointed as the new internal auditor, replacing M/s R. Nagpal Associates, with a Statement on Impact of Audit Qualifications also enclosed.
ANNUAL RESULTS
8BHEL posts 19% revenue growth at Rs. 33,782 crore in FY26; net profit at Rs. 1,578 crore
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported audited financial results for full-year FY2025-26, registering Rs. 33,782 crore in revenue from operations - a 19% year-on-year growth - and a net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore. The audited results were filed with BSE and NSE following the board meeting on May 4, 2026. The performance was anchored by BHEL's 214 GW of power generating equipment supplied across India and 1,000+ utility sets commissioned over its operating history.
8BHEL FY26 annual performance: Rs. 33,782 crore revenue, Rs. 1,578 crore net profit, and Rs. 1.40 per share final dividend declared
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) filed audited standalone and consolidated financial results with BSE and NSE for Q4 and full-year FY2025-26. The Board of Directors at its May 4, 2026 meeting confirmed revenue from operations at Rs. 33,782 crore (19% growth), net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore, and approved a final dividend of Rs. 1.40 per share of Rs. 2 face value - equivalent to a 70% payout - payable within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8BHEL board declares Rs. 1.40 per share final dividend for FY2025-26 at May 4 meeting
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) recommended a final dividend of Rs. 1.40 per share (70% on paid-up capital of Rs. 2 face value) for FY2025-26, at the board meeting held on May 4, 2026. The dividend will be payable within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting. The recommendation accompanies BHEL's audited Q4 and full-year FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 33,782 crore (19% growth) and net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore.
8Premier Energies declares 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per share for FY2025-26; record date set for May 9, 2026
Premier Energies Limited (NSE: PREMIERENE, BSE: 544238) declared a 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per equity share (75% on face value of Rs. 1) for FY2025-26 at its board meeting held on May 4, 2026. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has been fixed as Saturday, May 9, 2026, with dividend payment due on or before June 2, 2026. The company had earlier paid a 1st interim dividend of Rs. 0.25 per share during FY26.
8G R Infraprojects schedules May 11 board meeting to approve FY26 audited financial results
G R Infraprojects Limited (NSE: GRINFRA) intimated stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Monday, May 11, 2026 to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026, fulfilling its obligations under SEBI Listing Regulations 29 and 50(2).
8K.P. Energy schedules May 7, 2026 board meeting to approve FY26 audited results and consider final dividend
K.P. Energy Limited (BSE: 539686, NSE: KPEL) intimated stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at its registered office to approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider recommendation of a final dividend for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders will close until 48 hours after the results are announced.
8KP Green Engineering calls May 8, 2026 board meeting to approve FY26 audited results and final dividend
KP Green Engineering Limited (BSE: 544150) notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will convene on Friday, May 8, 2026 to approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for the half-year and full year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders will remain closed until 48 hours after the public announcement of results.
8PTC India schedules May 19, 2026 board meeting to approve Q4 and FY26 financial results plus dividend recommendation
PTC India Limited (BSE: 532524, formerly Power Trading Corporation of India Limited) notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will convene on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders has been closed since April 1, 2026 and will reopen 48 hours after results are announced.
8POWERGRID board approves unsecured rupee term loan fundraising in meeting held April 30, 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), listed on NSE (Scrip ID: POWERGRID) and BSE (Scrip Code: 532898, ISIN: INE752E01010), informed stock exchanges on April 30, 2026 that its Board of Directors approved raising funds through Unsecured Rupee Term Loan/Line of Credit (Bank Facility), in compliance with SEBI LODR Regulation 30.
8Inox Green Energy Services' demerger scheme becomes effective May 4, 2026; Inox Renewable Solutions created with appointed date of October 1, 2024
Inox Green Energy Services Limited (BSE: 543667, NSE: INOXGREEN) informed exchanges that the Scheme of Arrangement between Inox Green Energy Services Limited (Demerged Company) and Inox Renewable Solutions Limited (Resulting Company) became effective on May 4, 2026, after both companies filed the certified NCLT Ahmedabad Bench order with the Registrar of Companies. The Appointed Date for the demerger is October 1, 2024.
8RattanIndia Power submits FY2025-26 SEBI compliance disclosures for 4 family trusts under takeover exemption order
RattanIndia Power Limited (BSE: 533122) informed stock exchanges that it received compliance disclosures - certified by an independent auditor for FY2025-26 - from four family trusts: Rajiv Rattan Family Trust, Rajiv Rattan Family Trust 2, Anjali Nashier Family Trust, and Anjali Nashier Family Trust 2, in accordance with SEBI's Exemption Order dated September 12, 2025 under Regulation 11(5) of the Takeover Regulations.
8RattanIndia Power's 4 family trusts file SEBI-mandated FY2025-26 compliance certificates under independent audit
RattanIndia Power Limited intimated BSE and NSE that four trusts - Rajiv Rattan Family Trust, Rajiv Rattan Family Trust 2, Anjali Nashier Family Trust, and Anjali Nashier Family Trust 2 - submitted compliance status certificates, independently audited by Prabir Singh & Co., Chartered Accountants, for FY2025-26 under the SEBI exemption order (WTM/KCV/CFD/04/2025-26 dated September 12, 2025) in respect of indirect acquisitions in RattanIndia Enterprises Limited and RattanIndia Power Limited.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Tata Power schedules Q4 FY26 analyst call for May 12, 2026 to discuss financial results
The Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) informed stock exchanges that an analyst call to discuss its Q4 FY26 financial results will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6:00 PM IST onwards. The call, open to all investors and the general public, can be accessed via Universal Dial-In numbers (+91 22 6280 1285 / +91 22 7115 8186) with international toll-free lines available across 16 countries.
8Orient Electric schedules Q4 and FY26 earnings call for May 8, 2026 at 4 PM, moderated by Ambit Capital
Orient Electric Limited (NSE: ORIENTELEC, BSE: 541301), a CK Birla Group Company, scheduled an earnings call to discuss its audited financial results for Q4 and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026 on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST. The call will be moderated by Ambit Capital and attended by MD & CEO Mr. Ravindra Singh Negi and CFO Mr. Arvind Vats. International participation is enabled via toll-free lines across Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, and the UK.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8ICRA assigns ICRA A (Stable) to JSW Green Energy Eight's Rs. 590 crore facilities for 130 MWac solar project with Indus Towers PPA
ICRA assigned an ICRA A (Stable) rating to JSW Green Energy Eight Limited's (JSWGEEL) Rs. 530 crore term loan and Rs. 60 crore bank guarantee - totaling Rs. 590 crore - for its 130 MWac solar power project. JSWGEEL benefits from a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Indus Towers Limited (ICRA AAA Stable) and is backed by JSW Energy Limited's ~32.06 GW diversified power portfolio, of which 13.34 GW is operational. Projected cumulative debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) stands at 1.25-1.30x over the debt tenure.
8ICRA reaffirms ICRA A- (Stable) for Solarcraft Power India 5's Rs. 692.72 crore debt for 180 MWac solar projects at Rs. 2.64-2.65 per unit tariff
ICRA reaffirmed and enhanced the rating of Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited's term loan to ICRA A- (Stable), increasing the rated amount from Rs. 376.12 crore to Rs. 692.72 crore. SC5 holds 25-year PPAs with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL, ICRA AA Stable) for 180 MWac total capacity - at fixed tariffs of Rs. 2.64 per unit for a 100 MW project and Rs. 2.65 per unit for an 80 MW asset - backed by sponsor Blupine Energy. Post-commissioning cumulative DSCR is projected at ~1.25x.
8ICICI Securities downgrades Adani Power to ADD with target price of Rs. 233 after Q4 FY26 results
ICICI Securities downgraded Adani Power to 'ADD' with a target price of Rs. 233, following Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 146 billion and EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY. The company's operating capacity expanded to 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during the quarter and 99 BU in full-year FY26, with 95% of operational capacity now tied to long-term PPAs worth approximately 10 GW signed during the year.
8Coal India rated Accumulate at Rs. 515 target with 6% dividend yield as April output falls 10% YoY
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) saw production decline 10% year-on-year to 56.1 million tonnes in April 2026 - a deliberate inventory reduction move - while offtake dipped 2% YoY to 63.3 MT. Despite the production dip, e-auction premiums surged to approximately 51% above notified prices (vs. 45% in March), reflecting strong spot demand. Analysts have maintained an 'Accumulate' rating with a target price of Rs. 515 and an approximately 6% dividend yield. Details
NEWS UPDATE: TARIFF & REGULATORY ORDERS
May 05:
RETAIL TARIFF REVISION
8TERC approves FY 2026-27 tariff for TSECL: energy charges rise 15-35 paise per unit; Rs. 1,709 crore revenue gap addressed without regulatory surcharge
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC), in its Press Note dated 4th May 2026, announced the approved tariff for FY 2026-27 for Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL). Against TSECL's demand for recovery of a Rs. 1,709 crore revenue gap through a Regulatory Surcharge and doubling of fixed charges, the Commission rejected the surcharge and instead rationalised energy charges - raising them by 15 paise per unit for domestic consumers (0-50 and 51-150 unit slabs), 20 paise per unit for irrigation, public water works and public lighting, and 35 paise per unit for all remaining categories. ToD tariffs, Green Tariff of Rs. 0.75 per kWh, and 10% rebates for remote-area consumers, women SHGs, hospitals, and IT/ITES industries are continued.
8Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission skips regulatory surcharge, issues calibrated FY 2026-27 tariff order for TSECL on May 4, 2026
In its Press Release dated 4th May 2026 from Agartala, the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) confirmed approval of electricity tariff for FY 2026-27 for Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) without any Regulatory Surcharge - a key decision guided by Supreme Court directions in WP (C) Nos. 104/2014, 105/2014 and 1005/2021. The Commission adopted a calibrated approach to recover past revenue gaps, mandating Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs for eligible consumers with solar hour discounts at 80% of normal rate and peak hour surcharge at 110-140% of normal rate (17:00-22:00 hrs).
8TERC's 215-page FY 2026-27 tariff order for TSECL: net ARR approved at Rs. 2,164.49 crore, AT&C loss at 28.54%, average billing rate Rs. 7.16 per kWh
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) issued its comprehensive 215-page Tariff Order dated 4th May 2026 (Petition Nos. 02 and 03 of 2026) covering True-up of FY 2024-25, Annual Performance Review of FY 2025-26, and ARR determination for FY 2026-27 for TSECL. Net ARR for FY 2026-27 was approved at Rs. 2,164.49 crore (standalone), with total revenue approved at Rs. 2,244.50 crore resulting in a marginal revenue surplus of Rs. 80.01 crore. TSECL's FY 2024-25 actual AT&C Loss stands at 28.54%, T&D Loss at 27.72%, Billing Efficiency at 72.28%, Collection Efficiency at 98.86%, and Average Billing Rate at Rs. 7.16 per kWh.
8New retail supply tariff effective April 1, 2026: EHT industrial consumers get 30 paise per unit rebate beyond 80% load factor
A fresh retail supply tariff notification effective from April 1, 2026 introduces key revisions for power consumers: EHT industrial consumers get a rebate of 30 paise per unit for consumption beyond 80% load factor; HT steel plant consumers with contract demand of 1 MVA and above are eligible for load factor incentives; aluminium arc furnace industries at 33 kV (CD 1-6 MVA) receive a 10% rebate beyond 85% load factor; and industries with CGP up to 20 MW can draw power up to double their contract demand without overdrawal penalties.
8CESC Mysuru computes FPPCA for February 2026 to be recovered in April 2026 billing cycle
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC), Mysuru-570017, issued a computation of Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) for the month of February 2026 to be collected in the billing month of April 2026, in accordance with KERC Notification No. B/5/12/2807 dated 23.02.2023. The notification serves as the standardised pass-through mechanism for monthly fuel cost variations under the Karnataka regulatory framework.
8BESCOM issues FPPCA order for March 2026 billing month: surcharge to be collected per KERC Notification 2022
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka Undertaking, issued an order dated March 2026 notifying the Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) applicable for the billing month of March 2026. The order references KERC notifications dated 21.10.2022 and 23.02.2023 and directs concerned departments on surcharge collection procedures.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC orders on Petition No. 728/MP/2025: Ganeko Energy seeks connectivity route conversion on inter-state transmission network
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi, passed an order dated 04.05.2026 on Petition No. 728/MP/2025 filed by Ganeko One Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Ganeko Two Energy, seeking directions to CTUIL for conversion of connectivity granted under the Land-BG route to the LOA/PPA route under CERC Connectivity Regulations 2022. The order provides clarity on inter-route conversion mechanisms for inter-state transmission connectivity.
8CERC decides on 175 MW connectivity revocation: Petition No. 809/MP/2025 settled on May 4, 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued its order on 04.05.2026 in Petition No. 809/MP/2025, which challenged the revocation of 175 MW grid connectivity granted to the petitioner under CERC General Network Access Regulations 2022. The case, heard by a four-member bench including Chairperson Shri Jishnu Barua, examined the legality of the September 2025 revocation letter by CTUIL.
8EKI Energy Services applies for inter-state trading licence: CERC takes up Petition No. 92/TD/2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) heard Petition No. 92/TD/2026 on 04.05.2026, filed by EKI Energy Service Limited (Indore), seeking an inter-state electricity trading licence under Sections 14 and 15(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and CERC Trading Licence Regulations 2020. The application marks EKI's formal entry into India's regulated inter-state power trading space.
8MERC issues combined order in 6 cases, rules on HT industrial tariff classification for cement giants
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) delivered a combined order in 6 cases - Case Nos. 230, 231, 232, 233, 154, and 174 of 2025 - involving Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) and major respondents including UltraTech Cement, Bulk Cement Corporation (India), Ambuja Cements, and Adani Agri Logistics. The cases centre on tariff classification of cement packaging and dispatch plants under the High Tension-Industrial category, following Bombay High Court directions in writ petitions dating back to 2016-2018.
8MERC full order text (326 pages) filed in combined cases 230-233 and 154-174 of 2025 on cement sector tariff classification
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission filed the complete 326-page order document in the combined electricity tariff classification cases involving MSEDCL and major cement companies - UltraTech Cement, Bulk Cement Corporation (India), Ambuja Cements, and Adani Agri Logistics - providing the detailed legal basis and findings for each of the 6 cases decided. The order was issued from World Trade Centre, Mumbai.
8HPERC hears Beas Valley Power Corporation vs. HPSEBL tariff dispute (Filing No. 128/2026); lists case for scrutiny on June 2, 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) listed Filing No. 128 of 2026 - a case filed by Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd. against HPSEBL - for scrutiny on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The petitioner's tariff consultant, Sh. Tapan Kumar, submitted that the company signed a Power Purchase Agreement with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 for power supply at the HPERC-determined tariff, and placed a copy of that PPA on record.
8HPERC reserves orders on 4 small solar PPAs aggregating ~3 MW across Kangra, Solan, and Mandi districts
HPSEBL filed joint petitions with four small solar power projects before the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) seeking approval of Power Purchase Agreements under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The projects are Trisun Energies-I (1.0 MW, Filing No. 165/2026, Kangra), Verma Solar Power Plant-II (325 KW, Filing No. 166/2026, Solan), Arezzo India (1.25 MW, Filing No. 167/2026, Mandi), and Suraj Solar (500 KW, Filing No. 168/2026, Kangra). HPERC heard arguments in each case and reserved its orders.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8Uttarakhand Electricity Ombudsman orders UPCL to commission long-delayed 33/11 KV substation affecting 62 villages
The Electricity Ombudsman, Uttarakhand, in its award dated April 29, 2026 in Representation No. 55/2025, directed Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL) to take concrete steps to commission a 33/11 KV substation at Village Gaichwan that, although constructed, remains non-operational - denying quality power supply to approximately 62 villages in the Uttarkashi district and causing chronic voltage fluctuations and long shutdowns at Ghatmir, Gangai, Pawandi, and surrounding areas.
8Uttarakhand Ombudsman probes UPCL over disputed meter factor revision leaving 600 KVA consumer overcharged
The Electricity Ombudsman, Uttarakhand, is hearing a high-stakes dispute (Representation No. 43/2025) filed by M/s G.L.D. Agri Food, Sitarganj - a 600 KVA rice-processing consumer - against UPCL's Electricity Distribution Division. The consumer alleges that a revision of the Meter Factor from 8 to 12 after October 2020, using mismatched current transformers (CT ratios 60/5 and 40/5), has resulted in systematic overcharging of bills from January 2021 onwards.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8RVPN files additional affidavit before RERC on FY 2026-27 investment plan; Petition No. RERC/2375/2025 compliance submitted on May 4, 2026
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL/RVPN), CIN: U40109RJ2000SGC016485, filed an Additional Affidavit before the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in compliance of the Record of Proceedings dated 23.04.2026 in Petition No. RERC/2375/2025. The petition concerns approval of RVPN's Investment Plan for FY 2026-27 and includes annexures on physical achievements up to March 2026, a 220 kV GSS scheme at Budhadeeth (Phase I and II), and the Sub-Committee constitution order dated 26.05.2025.
8Solar developer Aditya Akshay Urja files review petition at HPERC challenging unlawful tariff reduction for Dalhousie solar project (Petition No. 56/2020)
M/s Aditya Akshay Urja Pariyojna LLP filed IA No. 160 of 2026 in Filing No. 158 of 2026 before HPERC, seeking review of the Commission's order dated July 23, 2020 in Petition No. 56 of 2020. The petitioner alleges unlawful and arbitrary reduction of tariff for its solar power project in Tehsil Dalhousie, District Chamba, HP. An application for condonation of delay has been filed; HPSEBL has sought two weeks to file its reply, with the case listed for June 2, 2026.
8HPSEBL files review petition at HPERC against FY27 tariff and MYT control period order, challenges ARR determination for FY24-FY25
HP State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) filed Filing No. 159 of 2026 - a Review Petition - before HPERC, seeking review of the Commission's order dated March 25, 2026 in Petition No. 239 of 2025 regarding determination of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff for FY27, final True-Up of FY24, provisional True-Up of FY25, and controllable parameter True-Up for the 4th Multi Year Tariff (MYT) control period. The case has been listed for June 2, 2026.
8Suryakanta Hydro Energies seeks HPERC protection from transmission charges citing force majeure events in HP since August 2024
M/s Suryakanta Hydro Energies Pvt. Ltd. filed Filing No. 163 of 2026 before HPERC under Sections 86(1)(a), (f), (k) and 62(6) of the Electricity Act, 2003, declaring certain subsisting events in Himachal Pradesh from August 2024 as force majeure events - and seeking to restrain HPPTCL, HPSEBL, HPSLDC, and the Department of Energy from levying transmission and related charges. HPERC has stayed enforcement of the petitioner's bank guarantee until further order. Details
8TERC approves FY 2026-27 tariff for TSECL: energy charges rise 15-35 paise per unit; Rs. 1,709 crore revenue gap addressed without regulatory surcharge
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC), in its Press Note dated 4th May 2026, announced the approved tariff for FY 2026-27 for Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL). Against TSECL's demand for recovery of a Rs. 1,709 crore revenue gap through a Regulatory Surcharge and doubling of fixed charges, the Commission rejected the surcharge and instead rationalised energy charges - raising them by 15 paise per unit for domestic consumers (0-50 and 51-150 unit slabs), 20 paise per unit for irrigation, public water works and public lighting, and 35 paise per unit for all remaining categories. ToD tariffs, Green Tariff of Rs. 0.75 per kWh, and 10% rebates for remote-area consumers, women SHGs, hospitals, and IT/ITES industries are continued.
8Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission skips regulatory surcharge, issues calibrated FY 2026-27 tariff order for TSECL on May 4, 2026
In its Press Release dated 4th May 2026 from Agartala, the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) confirmed approval of electricity tariff for FY 2026-27 for Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) without any Regulatory Surcharge - a key decision guided by Supreme Court directions in WP (C) Nos. 104/2014, 105/2014 and 1005/2021. The Commission adopted a calibrated approach to recover past revenue gaps, mandating Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs for eligible consumers with solar hour discounts at 80% of normal rate and peak hour surcharge at 110-140% of normal rate (17:00-22:00 hrs).
8TERC's 215-page FY 2026-27 tariff order for TSECL: net ARR approved at Rs. 2,164.49 crore, AT&C loss at 28.54%, average billing rate Rs. 7.16 per kWh
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) issued its comprehensive 215-page Tariff Order dated 4th May 2026 (Petition Nos. 02 and 03 of 2026) covering True-up of FY 2024-25, Annual Performance Review of FY 2025-26, and ARR determination for FY 2026-27 for TSECL. Net ARR for FY 2026-27 was approved at Rs. 2,164.49 crore (standalone), with total revenue approved at Rs. 2,244.50 crore resulting in a marginal revenue surplus of Rs. 80.01 crore. TSECL's FY 2024-25 actual AT&C Loss stands at 28.54%, T&D Loss at 27.72%, Billing Efficiency at 72.28%, Collection Efficiency at 98.86%, and Average Billing Rate at Rs. 7.16 per kWh.
8New retail supply tariff effective April 1, 2026: EHT industrial consumers get 30 paise per unit rebate beyond 80% load factor
A fresh retail supply tariff notification effective from April 1, 2026 introduces key revisions for power consumers: EHT industrial consumers get a rebate of 30 paise per unit for consumption beyond 80% load factor; HT steel plant consumers with contract demand of 1 MVA and above are eligible for load factor incentives; aluminium arc furnace industries at 33 kV (CD 1-6 MVA) receive a 10% rebate beyond 85% load factor; and industries with CGP up to 20 MW can draw power up to double their contract demand without overdrawal penalties.
8CESC Mysuru computes FPPCA for February 2026 to be recovered in April 2026 billing cycle
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC), Mysuru-570017, issued a computation of Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) for the month of February 2026 to be collected in the billing month of April 2026, in accordance with KERC Notification No. B/5/12/2807 dated 23.02.2023. The notification serves as the standardised pass-through mechanism for monthly fuel cost variations under the Karnataka regulatory framework.
8BESCOM issues FPPCA order for March 2026 billing month: surcharge to be collected per KERC Notification 2022
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka Undertaking, issued an order dated March 2026 notifying the Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) applicable for the billing month of March 2026. The order references KERC notifications dated 21.10.2022 and 23.02.2023 and directs concerned departments on surcharge collection procedures.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC orders on Petition No. 728/MP/2025: Ganeko Energy seeks connectivity route conversion on inter-state transmission network
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi, passed an order dated 04.05.2026 on Petition No. 728/MP/2025 filed by Ganeko One Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Ganeko Two Energy, seeking directions to CTUIL for conversion of connectivity granted under the Land-BG route to the LOA/PPA route under CERC Connectivity Regulations 2022. The order provides clarity on inter-route conversion mechanisms for inter-state transmission connectivity.
8CERC decides on 175 MW connectivity revocation: Petition No. 809/MP/2025 settled on May 4, 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued its order on 04.05.2026 in Petition No. 809/MP/2025, which challenged the revocation of 175 MW grid connectivity granted to the petitioner under CERC General Network Access Regulations 2022. The case, heard by a four-member bench including Chairperson Shri Jishnu Barua, examined the legality of the September 2025 revocation letter by CTUIL.
8EKI Energy Services applies for inter-state trading licence: CERC takes up Petition No. 92/TD/2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) heard Petition No. 92/TD/2026 on 04.05.2026, filed by EKI Energy Service Limited (Indore), seeking an inter-state electricity trading licence under Sections 14 and 15(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and CERC Trading Licence Regulations 2020. The application marks EKI's formal entry into India's regulated inter-state power trading space.
8MERC issues combined order in 6 cases, rules on HT industrial tariff classification for cement giants
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) delivered a combined order in 6 cases - Case Nos. 230, 231, 232, 233, 154, and 174 of 2025 - involving Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) and major respondents including UltraTech Cement, Bulk Cement Corporation (India), Ambuja Cements, and Adani Agri Logistics. The cases centre on tariff classification of cement packaging and dispatch plants under the High Tension-Industrial category, following Bombay High Court directions in writ petitions dating back to 2016-2018.
8MERC full order text (326 pages) filed in combined cases 230-233 and 154-174 of 2025 on cement sector tariff classification
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission filed the complete 326-page order document in the combined electricity tariff classification cases involving MSEDCL and major cement companies - UltraTech Cement, Bulk Cement Corporation (India), Ambuja Cements, and Adani Agri Logistics - providing the detailed legal basis and findings for each of the 6 cases decided. The order was issued from World Trade Centre, Mumbai.
8HPERC hears Beas Valley Power Corporation vs. HPSEBL tariff dispute (Filing No. 128/2026); lists case for scrutiny on June 2, 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) listed Filing No. 128 of 2026 - a case filed by Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd. against HPSEBL - for scrutiny on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The petitioner's tariff consultant, Sh. Tapan Kumar, submitted that the company signed a Power Purchase Agreement with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 for power supply at the HPERC-determined tariff, and placed a copy of that PPA on record.
8HPERC reserves orders on 4 small solar PPAs aggregating ~3 MW across Kangra, Solan, and Mandi districts
HPSEBL filed joint petitions with four small solar power projects before the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) seeking approval of Power Purchase Agreements under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The projects are Trisun Energies-I (1.0 MW, Filing No. 165/2026, Kangra), Verma Solar Power Plant-II (325 KW, Filing No. 166/2026, Solan), Arezzo India (1.25 MW, Filing No. 167/2026, Mandi), and Suraj Solar (500 KW, Filing No. 168/2026, Kangra). HPERC heard arguments in each case and reserved its orders.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8Uttarakhand Electricity Ombudsman orders UPCL to commission long-delayed 33/11 KV substation affecting 62 villages
The Electricity Ombudsman, Uttarakhand, in its award dated April 29, 2026 in Representation No. 55/2025, directed Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL) to take concrete steps to commission a 33/11 KV substation at Village Gaichwan that, although constructed, remains non-operational - denying quality power supply to approximately 62 villages in the Uttarkashi district and causing chronic voltage fluctuations and long shutdowns at Ghatmir, Gangai, Pawandi, and surrounding areas.
8Uttarakhand Ombudsman probes UPCL over disputed meter factor revision leaving 600 KVA consumer overcharged
The Electricity Ombudsman, Uttarakhand, is hearing a high-stakes dispute (Representation No. 43/2025) filed by M/s G.L.D. Agri Food, Sitarganj - a 600 KVA rice-processing consumer - against UPCL's Electricity Distribution Division. The consumer alleges that a revision of the Meter Factor from 8 to 12 after October 2020, using mismatched current transformers (CT ratios 60/5 and 40/5), has resulted in systematic overcharging of bills from January 2021 onwards.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8RVPN files additional affidavit before RERC on FY 2026-27 investment plan; Petition No. RERC/2375/2025 compliance submitted on May 4, 2026
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL/RVPN), CIN: U40109RJ2000SGC016485, filed an Additional Affidavit before the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in compliance of the Record of Proceedings dated 23.04.2026 in Petition No. RERC/2375/2025. The petition concerns approval of RVPN's Investment Plan for FY 2026-27 and includes annexures on physical achievements up to March 2026, a 220 kV GSS scheme at Budhadeeth (Phase I and II), and the Sub-Committee constitution order dated 26.05.2025.
8Solar developer Aditya Akshay Urja files review petition at HPERC challenging unlawful tariff reduction for Dalhousie solar project (Petition No. 56/2020)
M/s Aditya Akshay Urja Pariyojna LLP filed IA No. 160 of 2026 in Filing No. 158 of 2026 before HPERC, seeking review of the Commission's order dated July 23, 2020 in Petition No. 56 of 2020. The petitioner alleges unlawful and arbitrary reduction of tariff for its solar power project in Tehsil Dalhousie, District Chamba, HP. An application for condonation of delay has been filed; HPSEBL has sought two weeks to file its reply, with the case listed for June 2, 2026.
8HPSEBL files review petition at HPERC against FY27 tariff and MYT control period order, challenges ARR determination for FY24-FY25
HP State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) filed Filing No. 159 of 2026 - a Review Petition - before HPERC, seeking review of the Commission's order dated March 25, 2026 in Petition No. 239 of 2025 regarding determination of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff for FY27, final True-Up of FY24, provisional True-Up of FY25, and controllable parameter True-Up for the 4th Multi Year Tariff (MYT) control period. The case has been listed for June 2, 2026.
8Suryakanta Hydro Energies seeks HPERC protection from transmission charges citing force majeure events in HP since August 2024
M/s Suryakanta Hydro Energies Pvt. Ltd. filed Filing No. 163 of 2026 before HPERC under Sections 86(1)(a), (f), (k) and 62(6) of the Electricity Act, 2003, declaring certain subsisting events in Himachal Pradesh from August 2024 as force majeure events - and seeking to restrain HPPTCL, HPSEBL, HPSLDC, and the Department of Energy from levying transmission and related charges. HPERC has stayed enforcement of the petitioner's bank guarantee until further order. Details
NEWS UPDATE: PROJECT AWARDS & CAPACITY ADDITION
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WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8Alfa Transformers bags Rs. 3.79 crore contract from TP Central Odisha for distribution transformer supply by April 2028
Alfa Transformers Limited (BSE: 517546) secured a contract worth Rs. 3,78,64,017.67 from TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited for the supply of various capacity distribution transformers. Awarded on April 28, 2026, the contract (No. 4600002907) runs until April 25, 2028, with delivery of transformers to the Bhubaneswar-based utility under a domestic supply arrangement.
8Agni Green Power bags Rs. 9.01 crore solar project from Tripura government for 2 kWp off-grid PV plants
Agni Green Power Limited (NSE: AGNI), Kolkata, received a work order from Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), Government of Tripura, valued at Rs. 9,01,65,322.50 (including GST) for the design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 2 kWp off-grid Solar PV Power Plants with internal electrification and 5 years of warranty/AMC on a turnkey basis - to be completed within 12 months.
8Siemens Mobility hands over first of 1,200 D9 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under Euro 3 billion project
Siemens Mobility officially delivered the first D9 electric freight locomotive - part of a Euro 3 billion order placed by Indian Railways in January 2023 (the largest single locomotive order in Siemens' history) - for commercial operations on May 4, 2026, along with the opening of the first maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam. The D9 locos, with 9,000 HP and designed for speeds up to 120 km/h, can haul loads up to 5,800 tonnes and are India's most powerful six-axle electric freight locomotives, tested to European standard EN 14363.
8HESCOM invites expression of interest for FY 2025-26 RAPDRP area meter replacement across LT and HT consumer categories
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka undertaking (CIN: U31401KA2002SGC030437), floated a requirement for replacement of meters in RAPDRP Areas under FY 2025-26 covering LT 4(a), LT 3(a), HT 2(b), LT 5, and HT 2(a) consumer categories, referencing its earlier approval dated 27.03.2025.
8MeECL extends bid submission deadline to May 8, 2026 via Notification No. MeECL/ACM/ACCOUNTS/2026/01338/16
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), via a notification dated 04.05.2026 bearing Memo No. MeECL/DF_MeECL/ACM/ACCOUNTS/2026/01338/16-A, extended the deadline for submission of bids to 8th May 2026. The notification, signed by the Chief Accounts Officer I/c, was electronically verified and circulated to all Chief Engineers and the Company Secretary.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8Adani Power signs ~10 GW of long-term PPAs in FY26; 95% of operational capacity now tied to long-term agreements
Adani Power signed approximately 10 GW of long-term Power Purchase Agreements during FY26, taking the share of operational capacity covered by long-term PPAs to 95%. The company's operational capacity stood at 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during Q4 FY26 and 99 BU in full-year FY26. Q4 revenue stood at Rs. 146 billion with EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY.
8JSW Green Energy Eight signs 25-year PPA with Indus Towers for 130 MWac solar project; Rs. 590 crore facilities rated by ICRA
JSW Green Energy Eight Limited (JSWGEEL) signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Indus Towers Limited (rated ICRA AAA Stable) for its 130 MWac solar power project. ICRA assigned ICRA A (Stable) to JSWGEEL's Rs. 530 crore term loan and Rs. 60 crore bank guarantee - totaling Rs. 590 crore. JSWGEEL is backed by JSW Energy Limited's ~32.06 GW diversified power portfolio, of which 13.34 GW is operational. Projected cumulative DSCR stands at 1.25-1.30x.
8Solarcraft Power India 5 holds 25-year PPAs with GUVNL for 180 MWac at Rs. 2.64-2.65 per unit; Rs. 692.72 crore debt rated
Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited holds 25-year Power Purchase Agreements with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL, rated ICRA AA Stable) for 180 MWac total capacity - at fixed tariffs of Rs. 2.64 per unit for a 100 MW project and Rs. 2.65 per unit for an 80 MW asset. ICRA reaffirmed and enhanced the rating of the company's term loan to ICRA A- (Stable), increasing the rated amount from Rs. 376.12 crore to Rs. 692.72 crore. Sponsor Blupine Energy is backed by PE firm Actis.
8Beas Valley Power Corporation signed PPA with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 placed on record before HPERC
Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd. has placed on record before HPERC the Power Purchase Agreement signed with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 for power supply at the HPERC-determined tariff. The petitioner's tariff consultant, Sh. Tapan Kumar, made the submission in Filing No. 128 of 2026, which has been listed for scrutiny on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8DCM Shriram's 68 MW wind-solar hybrid project at Kota complex begins renewable injection at ~15 MW average
DCM Shriram Limited (BSE: 523367) disclosed that renewable power injection from its approximately 68 MW (~34 MW average) Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Power Project - set up to replace its existing 40 MW coal-based power at the Kota Complex through SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited - has commenced for part of its capacity at an average of approximately 15 MW, marking a significant step in the company's coal-to-green energy transition.
8NLDC Format-3 May 5: 4 units (KHSTPP and 3 RAMAGUNDAM sets) proposed to come on-bar with earliest sync at 14:30 hrs
Grid Controller of India's NLDC Format-3(a)/(b) document for May 5, 2026 (published D-1 at 1500 hrs) proposes synchronisation of four thermal units. NTPC's KHSTPP Unit 4 is set to synchronise at 15:00 hrs (24-hour intimation); NTPC's RAMAGUNDAM Unit 1 is the earliest at 14:30 hrs (23.5-hour intimation), followed by RAMAGUNDAM Unit 4 at 15:00 hrs (24 hours) and RAMAGUNDAM Unit 6 at 16:00 hrs (25 hours). Format-4 (off-bar list) is empty - no units were scheduled for desynchronisation.
8Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (600 MW, Rajasthan) restored within 4 hours after generator protection relay trip on May 1
Per Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-11 for 01-05-2026, Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (Rajasthan, 600 MW) was flagged with forced maintenance starting 19:02 hrs due to a Generator Protection Relay Operation problem, with restoration at 23:04 hrs the same day - a total outage of approximately 4 hours. The report tracks maintenance events specifically for thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above capacity.
8GH TPS Lehri-Mohabbatpur Unit-4 (250 MW) and Shree Cement TPS Units 3 and 4 restored on May 1, 2026
Per CEA Sub-Reports 14 and 15 for 01-05-2026, GH TPS Lehri-Mohabbatpur Unit-4 (Punjab, 250 MW) was restored at 02:36 AM after a Generator Protection Relay issue the previous night; Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (Rajasthan, 600 MW) was restored at 23:04 hrs same day; and Shree Cement LTD TPS Units 3 and 4 (19 MW each) were restored at 16:32 PM and 17:09 PM respectively. The reports together track new grid outages and same-day recommissioning events.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Premier Energies acquires minimum 26% stake in Hexa Energy SPV for Rs. 68.70 crore to power its solar cell plant
Premier Energies Global Environment Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Energies Limited (NSE: PREMIERENE), entered into a Share Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement on May 4, 2026 to acquire a minimum 26% equity stake aggregating to Rs. 68.70 crore in Hexa Energy BH Five Private Limited - a renewable energy SPV - to meet captive power requirements for its Solar PV Cell Manufacturing Project in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. Details
8Alfa Transformers bags Rs. 3.79 crore contract from TP Central Odisha for distribution transformer supply by April 2028
Alfa Transformers Limited (BSE: 517546) secured a contract worth Rs. 3,78,64,017.67 from TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited for the supply of various capacity distribution transformers. Awarded on April 28, 2026, the contract (No. 4600002907) runs until April 25, 2028, with delivery of transformers to the Bhubaneswar-based utility under a domestic supply arrangement.
8Agni Green Power bags Rs. 9.01 crore solar project from Tripura government for 2 kWp off-grid PV plants
Agni Green Power Limited (NSE: AGNI), Kolkata, received a work order from Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), Government of Tripura, valued at Rs. 9,01,65,322.50 (including GST) for the design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 2 kWp off-grid Solar PV Power Plants with internal electrification and 5 years of warranty/AMC on a turnkey basis - to be completed within 12 months.
8Siemens Mobility hands over first of 1,200 D9 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under Euro 3 billion project
Siemens Mobility officially delivered the first D9 electric freight locomotive - part of a Euro 3 billion order placed by Indian Railways in January 2023 (the largest single locomotive order in Siemens' history) - for commercial operations on May 4, 2026, along with the opening of the first maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam. The D9 locos, with 9,000 HP and designed for speeds up to 120 km/h, can haul loads up to 5,800 tonnes and are India's most powerful six-axle electric freight locomotives, tested to European standard EN 14363.
8HESCOM invites expression of interest for FY 2025-26 RAPDRP area meter replacement across LT and HT consumer categories
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka undertaking (CIN: U31401KA2002SGC030437), floated a requirement for replacement of meters in RAPDRP Areas under FY 2025-26 covering LT 4(a), LT 3(a), HT 2(b), LT 5, and HT 2(a) consumer categories, referencing its earlier approval dated 27.03.2025.
8MeECL extends bid submission deadline to May 8, 2026 via Notification No. MeECL/ACM/ACCOUNTS/2026/01338/16
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), via a notification dated 04.05.2026 bearing Memo No. MeECL/DF_MeECL/ACM/ACCOUNTS/2026/01338/16-A, extended the deadline for submission of bids to 8th May 2026. The notification, signed by the Chief Accounts Officer I/c, was electronically verified and circulated to all Chief Engineers and the Company Secretary.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8Adani Power signs ~10 GW of long-term PPAs in FY26; 95% of operational capacity now tied to long-term agreements
Adani Power signed approximately 10 GW of long-term Power Purchase Agreements during FY26, taking the share of operational capacity covered by long-term PPAs to 95%. The company's operational capacity stood at 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during Q4 FY26 and 99 BU in full-year FY26. Q4 revenue stood at Rs. 146 billion with EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY.
8JSW Green Energy Eight signs 25-year PPA with Indus Towers for 130 MWac solar project; Rs. 590 crore facilities rated by ICRA
JSW Green Energy Eight Limited (JSWGEEL) signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Indus Towers Limited (rated ICRA AAA Stable) for its 130 MWac solar power project. ICRA assigned ICRA A (Stable) to JSWGEEL's Rs. 530 crore term loan and Rs. 60 crore bank guarantee - totaling Rs. 590 crore. JSWGEEL is backed by JSW Energy Limited's ~32.06 GW diversified power portfolio, of which 13.34 GW is operational. Projected cumulative DSCR stands at 1.25-1.30x.
8Solarcraft Power India 5 holds 25-year PPAs with GUVNL for 180 MWac at Rs. 2.64-2.65 per unit; Rs. 692.72 crore debt rated
Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited holds 25-year Power Purchase Agreements with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL, rated ICRA AA Stable) for 180 MWac total capacity - at fixed tariffs of Rs. 2.64 per unit for a 100 MW project and Rs. 2.65 per unit for an 80 MW asset. ICRA reaffirmed and enhanced the rating of the company's term loan to ICRA A- (Stable), increasing the rated amount from Rs. 376.12 crore to Rs. 692.72 crore. Sponsor Blupine Energy is backed by PE firm Actis.
8Beas Valley Power Corporation signed PPA with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 placed on record before HPERC
Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd. has placed on record before HPERC the Power Purchase Agreement signed with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 for power supply at the HPERC-determined tariff. The petitioner's tariff consultant, Sh. Tapan Kumar, made the submission in Filing No. 128 of 2026, which has been listed for scrutiny on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8DCM Shriram's 68 MW wind-solar hybrid project at Kota complex begins renewable injection at ~15 MW average
DCM Shriram Limited (BSE: 523367) disclosed that renewable power injection from its approximately 68 MW (~34 MW average) Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Power Project - set up to replace its existing 40 MW coal-based power at the Kota Complex through SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited - has commenced for part of its capacity at an average of approximately 15 MW, marking a significant step in the company's coal-to-green energy transition.
8NLDC Format-3 May 5: 4 units (KHSTPP and 3 RAMAGUNDAM sets) proposed to come on-bar with earliest sync at 14:30 hrs
Grid Controller of India's NLDC Format-3(a)/(b) document for May 5, 2026 (published D-1 at 1500 hrs) proposes synchronisation of four thermal units. NTPC's KHSTPP Unit 4 is set to synchronise at 15:00 hrs (24-hour intimation); NTPC's RAMAGUNDAM Unit 1 is the earliest at 14:30 hrs (23.5-hour intimation), followed by RAMAGUNDAM Unit 4 at 15:00 hrs (24 hours) and RAMAGUNDAM Unit 6 at 16:00 hrs (25 hours). Format-4 (off-bar list) is empty - no units were scheduled for desynchronisation.
8Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (600 MW, Rajasthan) restored within 4 hours after generator protection relay trip on May 1
Per Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-11 for 01-05-2026, Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (Rajasthan, 600 MW) was flagged with forced maintenance starting 19:02 hrs due to a Generator Protection Relay Operation problem, with restoration at 23:04 hrs the same day - a total outage of approximately 4 hours. The report tracks maintenance events specifically for thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above capacity.
8GH TPS Lehri-Mohabbatpur Unit-4 (250 MW) and Shree Cement TPS Units 3 and 4 restored on May 1, 2026
Per CEA Sub-Reports 14 and 15 for 01-05-2026, GH TPS Lehri-Mohabbatpur Unit-4 (Punjab, 250 MW) was restored at 02:36 AM after a Generator Protection Relay issue the previous night; Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (Rajasthan, 600 MW) was restored at 23:04 hrs same day; and Shree Cement LTD TPS Units 3 and 4 (19 MW each) were restored at 16:32 PM and 17:09 PM respectively. The reports together track new grid outages and same-day recommissioning events.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Premier Energies acquires minimum 26% stake in Hexa Energy SPV for Rs. 68.70 crore to power its solar cell plant
Premier Energies Global Environment Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Energies Limited (NSE: PREMIERENE), entered into a Share Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement on May 4, 2026 to acquire a minimum 26% equity stake aggregating to Rs. 68.70 crore in Hexa Energy BH Five Private Limited - a renewable energy SPV - to meet captive power requirements for its Solar PV Cell Manufacturing Project in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. Details
NEWS UPDATE: RENEWABLE ENERGY
May 05:
SOLAR POWER
8CEA Daily Renewable Generation Report May 3, 2026: All India hits 993.87 MU; Rajasthan leads wind at 24.30 MU, Gujarat tops solar at 138.38 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Renewable Generation Report for 03-May-2026 records All India total renewable generation of 993.87 MU (net), comprising Wind 424.47 MU, Solar 547.60 MU, and Others (Biomass, Bagasse, Small Hydro) 21.80 MU. Cumulative May 2026 generation stands at 3,012.29 MU. State-wise, Rajasthan leads wind generation with 24.30 MU (cumulative 85.63 MU), while Gujarat tops solar at 138.38 MU (cumulative 423.87 MU) and is also the highest wind contributor at 195.85 MU.
8All-India renewable generation tops 78,100 MW on May 2; VRE penetration hits 37.86% peak under NLDC-REMC watch
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) report for May 2, 2026 shows India's maximum demand met touched 209,493 MW at 15:47 hrs, with combined wind-and-solar (VRE) generation peaking at 78,100 MW at 15:19 hrs. Solar contribution alone reached 64,071 MW (peak) while wind contributed 20,212 MW. VRE penetration in demand-met climbed to a daily high of 37.86% at 14:53 hrs during solar hours, with REMC-monitored installed capacity totalling 163,020 MW (109,429 MW solar + 53,591 MW wind) across northern, western and southern regions.
8IEX GDAM intraday market shows solar MCV at 604 MW, MCP holds steady at Rs. 3,999 per MWh on May 4, 2026
India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) data for 04-05-2026 reveals solar Market Clearing Volume (MCV) at 604.19 MW in Block 1, with total sell bids touching 729.08 MW. Market Clearing Price (MCP) remained stable at approximately Rs. 3,999-4,000 per MWh across most blocks, highlighting robust green energy trading activity.
8IEX GDAM hourly aggregates May 4, 2026: solar FSV hits 587 MWh in Hour 1, green MCP steady at Rs. 3,999 per MWh
India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) hourly data for 04-05-2026 shows Hour 1 solar Final Scheduled Volume (FSV) at 587.78 MWh and non-solar FSV at 20.00 MWh. The Market Clearing Price (MCP) held at around Rs. 3,999-4,000 per MWh with weighted MCPs closely tracking, indicating stable green power demand throughout the day.
8IEX GDAM weekly report Apr 28-May 5: green power MCV touches 25,687 MWh, MCP at Rs. 7,094 per MWh on Apr 28
The India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly summary covering 28-04-2026 to 05-05-2026 shows Market Clearing Volume of 25,687.98 MWh on April 28 - the highest for the period - with MCP peaking at Rs. 7,094.26 per MWh that day. Total sell bids reached 30,312.45 MWh on April 28, underscoring strong green power supply in the market.
8India's peak power demand hits record 256.1 GW on April 25, 2026; solar meets one-third while fossil fuels cover 68.9%
India's peak electricity demand surged to a record 256.1 gigawatts (GW) on April 25, 2026 - driven by intense summer heat - and occurred during afternoon hours, creating a strategic opening for solar energy, according to an IEEFA report. India added approximately 54 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2026 alone (with solar contributing 82%), while solar tariffs have fallen sharply from over USD 0.14 per kWh sixteen years ago to a record low of around USD 0.032-0.033 per kWh today.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8DCM Shriram replaces 40 MW coal with 68 MW wind-solar hybrid at Kota; SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two starts injection
DCM Shriram Limited (BSE: 523367) disclosed that its approximately 68 MW (~34 MW average) Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Power Project - developed via SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited to replace existing 40 MW coal-based power at the Kota Complex - has commenced renewable power injection for part of its capacity at an average of approximately 15 MW. The project marks a significant coal-to-green transition for the Kota industrial site.
8WRLDC PSP report May 4: Western Region wind contributed 127.9 MU and solar 136.7 MU to 886.4 MU state-area generation
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Western Region state-area generation totalling 886.4 MU - thermal 579.6 MU, solar 136.7 MU, wind 127.9 MU, and hydro 27.2 MU. Region-wide evening-peak demand met of 69,090 MW (frequency 50.1 Hz) was achieved with no shortage, and Maharashtra topped state demand at 30,008 MW followed by Gujarat at 24,716 MW.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8BEE celebrates 25th Foundation Day: India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030 target
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) commemorated its 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal announced that India has reduced its GDP emissions intensity by 36% since 2005 levels and achieved 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 deadline. Key launches included the BEE@25 Logo, BEE Star Label Mobile App, and the RCO (Renewable Consumption Obligation) Portal, alongside progress under the PAT Scheme, CCTS, ADEETIE for MSMEs, and the Standards & Labelling Programme.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8BEE@25 launches RCO Portal, Star Label Mobile App, and ADEETIE for MSMEs at New Delhi event
At the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's (BEE) 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched key initiatives including the BEE@25 Logo, BEE Star Label Mobile App, and the RCO (Renewable Consumption Obligation) Portal. The minister highlighted the PAT Scheme, CCTS, ADEETIE for MSMEs, and Standards & Labelling Programme as central pillars of India's energy efficiency push, citing the country's 36% reduction in GDP emissions intensity since 2005 and 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030.
8IEA 2026: global energy intensity improvement rate rises to 1.8% as industrial motor electricity demand jumps 60% over 20 years
According to IEA's 2026 estimates presented by Federico Callioni (Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst), global primary energy intensity improved at a rate of 1.8% in 2026 - up sharply from just 1% in 2024, though still well below the COP28 doubling target of approximately 4%. Industrial motor electricity demand has risen around 60% over the past 20 years, with two-thirds of energy demand growth since 2019 concentrated in the industrial sector, while energy intensity progress in industry has slowed significantly. Details
8CEA Daily Renewable Generation Report May 3, 2026: All India hits 993.87 MU; Rajasthan leads wind at 24.30 MU, Gujarat tops solar at 138.38 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Renewable Generation Report for 03-May-2026 records All India total renewable generation of 993.87 MU (net), comprising Wind 424.47 MU, Solar 547.60 MU, and Others (Biomass, Bagasse, Small Hydro) 21.80 MU. Cumulative May 2026 generation stands at 3,012.29 MU. State-wise, Rajasthan leads wind generation with 24.30 MU (cumulative 85.63 MU), while Gujarat tops solar at 138.38 MU (cumulative 423.87 MU) and is also the highest wind contributor at 195.85 MU.
8All-India renewable generation tops 78,100 MW on May 2; VRE penetration hits 37.86% peak under NLDC-REMC watch
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) report for May 2, 2026 shows India's maximum demand met touched 209,493 MW at 15:47 hrs, with combined wind-and-solar (VRE) generation peaking at 78,100 MW at 15:19 hrs. Solar contribution alone reached 64,071 MW (peak) while wind contributed 20,212 MW. VRE penetration in demand-met climbed to a daily high of 37.86% at 14:53 hrs during solar hours, with REMC-monitored installed capacity totalling 163,020 MW (109,429 MW solar + 53,591 MW wind) across northern, western and southern regions.
8IEX GDAM intraday market shows solar MCV at 604 MW, MCP holds steady at Rs. 3,999 per MWh on May 4, 2026
India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) data for 04-05-2026 reveals solar Market Clearing Volume (MCV) at 604.19 MW in Block 1, with total sell bids touching 729.08 MW. Market Clearing Price (MCP) remained stable at approximately Rs. 3,999-4,000 per MWh across most blocks, highlighting robust green energy trading activity.
8IEX GDAM hourly aggregates May 4, 2026: solar FSV hits 587 MWh in Hour 1, green MCP steady at Rs. 3,999 per MWh
India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) hourly data for 04-05-2026 shows Hour 1 solar Final Scheduled Volume (FSV) at 587.78 MWh and non-solar FSV at 20.00 MWh. The Market Clearing Price (MCP) held at around Rs. 3,999-4,000 per MWh with weighted MCPs closely tracking, indicating stable green power demand throughout the day.
8IEX GDAM weekly report Apr 28-May 5: green power MCV touches 25,687 MWh, MCP at Rs. 7,094 per MWh on Apr 28
The India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly summary covering 28-04-2026 to 05-05-2026 shows Market Clearing Volume of 25,687.98 MWh on April 28 - the highest for the period - with MCP peaking at Rs. 7,094.26 per MWh that day. Total sell bids reached 30,312.45 MWh on April 28, underscoring strong green power supply in the market.
8India's peak power demand hits record 256.1 GW on April 25, 2026; solar meets one-third while fossil fuels cover 68.9%
India's peak electricity demand surged to a record 256.1 gigawatts (GW) on April 25, 2026 - driven by intense summer heat - and occurred during afternoon hours, creating a strategic opening for solar energy, according to an IEEFA report. India added approximately 54 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2026 alone (with solar contributing 82%), while solar tariffs have fallen sharply from over USD 0.14 per kWh sixteen years ago to a record low of around USD 0.032-0.033 per kWh today.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8DCM Shriram replaces 40 MW coal with 68 MW wind-solar hybrid at Kota; SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two starts injection
DCM Shriram Limited (BSE: 523367) disclosed that its approximately 68 MW (~34 MW average) Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Power Project - developed via SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited to replace existing 40 MW coal-based power at the Kota Complex - has commenced renewable power injection for part of its capacity at an average of approximately 15 MW. The project marks a significant coal-to-green transition for the Kota industrial site.
8WRLDC PSP report May 4: Western Region wind contributed 127.9 MU and solar 136.7 MU to 886.4 MU state-area generation
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Western Region state-area generation totalling 886.4 MU - thermal 579.6 MU, solar 136.7 MU, wind 127.9 MU, and hydro 27.2 MU. Region-wide evening-peak demand met of 69,090 MW (frequency 50.1 Hz) was achieved with no shortage, and Maharashtra topped state demand at 30,008 MW followed by Gujarat at 24,716 MW.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8BEE celebrates 25th Foundation Day: India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030 target
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) commemorated its 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal announced that India has reduced its GDP emissions intensity by 36% since 2005 levels and achieved 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 deadline. Key launches included the BEE@25 Logo, BEE Star Label Mobile App, and the RCO (Renewable Consumption Obligation) Portal, alongside progress under the PAT Scheme, CCTS, ADEETIE for MSMEs, and the Standards & Labelling Programme.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8BEE@25 launches RCO Portal, Star Label Mobile App, and ADEETIE for MSMEs at New Delhi event
At the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's (BEE) 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched key initiatives including the BEE@25 Logo, BEE Star Label Mobile App, and the RCO (Renewable Consumption Obligation) Portal. The minister highlighted the PAT Scheme, CCTS, ADEETIE for MSMEs, and Standards & Labelling Programme as central pillars of India's energy efficiency push, citing the country's 36% reduction in GDP emissions intensity since 2005 and 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030.
8IEA 2026: global energy intensity improvement rate rises to 1.8% as industrial motor electricity demand jumps 60% over 20 years
According to IEA's 2026 estimates presented by Federico Callioni (Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst), global primary energy intensity improved at a rate of 1.8% in 2026 - up sharply from just 1% in 2024, though still well below the COP28 doubling target of approximately 4%. Industrial motor electricity demand has risen around 60% over the past 20 years, with two-thirds of energy demand growth since 2019 concentrated in the industrial sector, while energy intensity progress in industry has slowed significantly. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POLICY & GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 05:
MINISTRY OF POWER
8MoP emission tracker: 600 thermal units across India report SPM, NOx and SO2 data for April 2026; KOTA TPS Unit-1 SPM at 641 mg/Nm3 against 100 norm
The Ministry of Power's Emission Data Sheet for the month of April 2026 covers 600 thermal generating units spanning all five regions - ER, NR, WR, SR and NER - across Central, State and Private sectors. Units are tracked for SPM (Suspended Particulate Matter), NOx, and SO2 emissions against prescribed norms, along with FGD progress percentages. Notably, RRVUNL's Kota TPS Unit-1 (110 MW, commissioned 1983) records a current SPM emission of 641.27 mg/Nm3 against a norm of 100 mg/Nm3, and Unit-3 (210 MW) records 636 mg/Nm3.
8Ministry of Power invites stakeholder comments on draft recruitment rules for Library and Information Assistant at CEA
The Government of India's Ministry of Power, vide Office Memorandum No. A-12018/01/2026-Adm.I dated 04.05.2026, published draft recruitment rules for the post of Library & Information Assistant (Group B) at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Stakeholders may submit comments within 30 days to Under Secretary, Admin I Section, Ministry of Power, Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.
8REC Limited extends deadline to May 18, 2026 for IAS officers' applications to Executive Director post on deputation
REC Limited (A Maharatna Company, CIN: L40101DL1969G01005095), under the Ministry of Power, extended the last date for submission of applications from IAS officers for the post of Executive Director (ED) on deputation to May 18, 2026. The post carries an initial tenure of 3 years and requires officers currently working at Level 12 or above under the 7th CPC. Applications must be submitted with Vigilance clearance, five years' APARs, and No Objection Certificate from the state government.
MNRE & BEE
8BEE highlights 36% emissions intensity reduction since 2005; PAT Scheme, CCTS and Star Labelling drive efficiency push
At its 25th Foundation Day commemorated on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) reported that India reduced its GDP emissions intensity by 36% since 2005 levels and achieved 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 deadline. Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal highlighted progress under the PAT Scheme, the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), the ADEETIE programme for MSMEs, and the Standards and Labelling Programme.
8IREDA floats Rs. 14 lakh turnover GeM tender for 1-year cybersecurity audit; bid deadline May 11, 2026
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, floated a GeM Bid (GEM/2026/B/7439053 dated April 30, 2026) for a Cyber Security Audit - covering Security and Compliance Audit - for a contract period of 1 year. Bidders require a minimum average annual turnover of Rs. 14 lakh for 3 years, with 3 years of past experience in similar services; bid validity is 180 days from the closing date of May 11, 2026.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8CEA Daily Coal Stock Report as on May 3, 2026: total Category-A plants hold 50,979K tonnes at 73% of normative stock
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Coal Stock Report as on 03-05-2026 covers 200+ thermal stations across four categories. Total Category-A plants (202,202 MW combined capacity, 53% PLF, 24 normative days stock) hold an indigenous stock of 50,101.8K tonnes and import stock of 877.8K tonnes - combined 50,979.6K tonnes, representing 73% of normative stock with 7 critical stations. NTPC and NTPC JVs (62,390 MW) maintain 16,074.4K tonnes indigenous stock at 85% of normative requirement with 22 normative days. Daily receipt across Category-A is 2,304.4K tonnes against consumption of 2,160.3K tonnes.
8CEA Daily Generation Report May 1, 2026: All India actual generation 4,088.56 MU against target 4,562.73 MU; coal at 3,399.82 MU vs 3,763.97 MU program
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Generation Report for 01-May-2026 shows All India actual generation of 4,088.56 MU against programmed 4,562.73 MU, a shortfall of 473.17 MU (-10.37%). Cumulative generation from April 1 to May 1 stands at 1,41,047.39 MU against target 1,47,974.73 MU. By fuel: Coal 3,399.82 MU (target 3,763.97 MU), Hydro 351.17 MU (target 448.81 MU), Nuclear 178.91 MU (above target of 168.84 MU). Total monitored capacity is 3,09,716.29 MW; 2,58,087.43 MW is online after deducting 51,628.85 MW under various maintenance.
8CEA station-wise generation Sub-Report-2: Northern Region actual 994 MU on May 1, 2026 with 17,207 MW under maintenance
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-2 for 01-May-2026 provides region, state, sector, type, and unit-wise generation for all monitored stations. The Northern Region's total monitored capacity is 81,696.72 MW, of which 17,207.91 MW is under capacity outage. Actual generation on the day is 994.01 MU against a programme of 1,176.77 MU (-15.5%). Northern Region cumulative generation from April 1 stands at 32,891.37 MU against a target of 36,351.77 MU (a shortfall of -3,460.40 MU, -9.52%).
8CEA region-utility capacity report May 1, 2026: Haryana generates 37.73 MU vs 27.16 MU program (+38.9%); Delhi, HP record shortfalls
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-4 for 01-05-2026 provides utility-wise capacity availability and generation performance across all regions. Haryana (2,510 MW monitored) outperforms its programme significantly - 37.73 MU actual vs 27.16 MU programme (+38.92%), with a strong April-to-date surplus of 232.44 MU (+24.86%). Delhi (2,100.40 MW) generates 11.08 MU against 11.41 MU (-2.89%). Himachal Pradesh (987.99 MW, 389 MW under maintenance) records a shortfall of -3.52 MU (-30.72%) for the day and -22.25 MU cumulative.
8CEA hydro reservoir report May 1, 2026: Bhakra at 485.14 m vs 513.59 m FRL, Pong at 406.70 m amid early-summer drawdown
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Hydro Reservoir Report Sub-Report-6 for 01-May-2026 tracks reservoir levels at major dams. Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 485.14 m (1,591.67 ft) - well below its Full Reservoir Level of 513.59 m - with effective capacity at present level of 1,728.8 MU and cumulative generation from April 1 at 292.11 MCM. Pong Dam is at 406.70 m against FRL of 426.72 m, with effective capacity of 1,084 MU. Western Region hydro generation from April 1 has outpaced its annual programme by +43.24%.
8NLDC demand forecast error for April 30: day-ahead MAPE at 10.1% slips to just 0.5-0.8% in real-time
Grid Controller of India's NLDC daily demand-forecast error notice (issued under Article 31.2(i) of IEGC-2023) for April 30, 2026 records Day-Ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 10.1% for both demand met and energy consumption. Real-time forecast accuracy improved sharply, with the absolute error dropping to 0.8% for demand met and 0.5% for energy consumption - underlining how same-day re-forecasting at NLDC level cuts the all-India deviation almost twentyfold. The figures are computed using Mean Absolute Percentage Error methodology.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)
8Bihar State Power Generation seeks highest FDR interest rates from banks for Rs. 40 crore 1-year callable deposit
Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) invited interest rate bids from nationalised banks - including Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, and State Bank of India - for a fixed deposit of Rs. 40 crore for a period of one year with a callable option. Sealed bids with the highest interest rate had to be submitted by General Manager (F&A), BSPGCL, Vidyut Bhawan, Patna by 3 PM on May 5, 2026. Details
8MoP emission tracker: 600 thermal units across India report SPM, NOx and SO2 data for April 2026; KOTA TPS Unit-1 SPM at 641 mg/Nm3 against 100 norm
The Ministry of Power's Emission Data Sheet for the month of April 2026 covers 600 thermal generating units spanning all five regions - ER, NR, WR, SR and NER - across Central, State and Private sectors. Units are tracked for SPM (Suspended Particulate Matter), NOx, and SO2 emissions against prescribed norms, along with FGD progress percentages. Notably, RRVUNL's Kota TPS Unit-1 (110 MW, commissioned 1983) records a current SPM emission of 641.27 mg/Nm3 against a norm of 100 mg/Nm3, and Unit-3 (210 MW) records 636 mg/Nm3.
8Ministry of Power invites stakeholder comments on draft recruitment rules for Library and Information Assistant at CEA
The Government of India's Ministry of Power, vide Office Memorandum No. A-12018/01/2026-Adm.I dated 04.05.2026, published draft recruitment rules for the post of Library & Information Assistant (Group B) at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Stakeholders may submit comments within 30 days to Under Secretary, Admin I Section, Ministry of Power, Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.
8REC Limited extends deadline to May 18, 2026 for IAS officers' applications to Executive Director post on deputation
REC Limited (A Maharatna Company, CIN: L40101DL1969G01005095), under the Ministry of Power, extended the last date for submission of applications from IAS officers for the post of Executive Director (ED) on deputation to May 18, 2026. The post carries an initial tenure of 3 years and requires officers currently working at Level 12 or above under the 7th CPC. Applications must be submitted with Vigilance clearance, five years' APARs, and No Objection Certificate from the state government.
MNRE & BEE
8BEE highlights 36% emissions intensity reduction since 2005; PAT Scheme, CCTS and Star Labelling drive efficiency push
At its 25th Foundation Day commemorated on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) reported that India reduced its GDP emissions intensity by 36% since 2005 levels and achieved 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 deadline. Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal highlighted progress under the PAT Scheme, the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), the ADEETIE programme for MSMEs, and the Standards and Labelling Programme.
8IREDA floats Rs. 14 lakh turnover GeM tender for 1-year cybersecurity audit; bid deadline May 11, 2026
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, floated a GeM Bid (GEM/2026/B/7439053 dated April 30, 2026) for a Cyber Security Audit - covering Security and Compliance Audit - for a contract period of 1 year. Bidders require a minimum average annual turnover of Rs. 14 lakh for 3 years, with 3 years of past experience in similar services; bid validity is 180 days from the closing date of May 11, 2026.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8CEA Daily Coal Stock Report as on May 3, 2026: total Category-A plants hold 50,979K tonnes at 73% of normative stock
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Coal Stock Report as on 03-05-2026 covers 200+ thermal stations across four categories. Total Category-A plants (202,202 MW combined capacity, 53% PLF, 24 normative days stock) hold an indigenous stock of 50,101.8K tonnes and import stock of 877.8K tonnes - combined 50,979.6K tonnes, representing 73% of normative stock with 7 critical stations. NTPC and NTPC JVs (62,390 MW) maintain 16,074.4K tonnes indigenous stock at 85% of normative requirement with 22 normative days. Daily receipt across Category-A is 2,304.4K tonnes against consumption of 2,160.3K tonnes.
8CEA Daily Generation Report May 1, 2026: All India actual generation 4,088.56 MU against target 4,562.73 MU; coal at 3,399.82 MU vs 3,763.97 MU program
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Generation Report for 01-May-2026 shows All India actual generation of 4,088.56 MU against programmed 4,562.73 MU, a shortfall of 473.17 MU (-10.37%). Cumulative generation from April 1 to May 1 stands at 1,41,047.39 MU against target 1,47,974.73 MU. By fuel: Coal 3,399.82 MU (target 3,763.97 MU), Hydro 351.17 MU (target 448.81 MU), Nuclear 178.91 MU (above target of 168.84 MU). Total monitored capacity is 3,09,716.29 MW; 2,58,087.43 MW is online after deducting 51,628.85 MW under various maintenance.
8CEA station-wise generation Sub-Report-2: Northern Region actual 994 MU on May 1, 2026 with 17,207 MW under maintenance
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-2 for 01-May-2026 provides region, state, sector, type, and unit-wise generation for all monitored stations. The Northern Region's total monitored capacity is 81,696.72 MW, of which 17,207.91 MW is under capacity outage. Actual generation on the day is 994.01 MU against a programme of 1,176.77 MU (-15.5%). Northern Region cumulative generation from April 1 stands at 32,891.37 MU against a target of 36,351.77 MU (a shortfall of -3,460.40 MU, -9.52%).
8CEA region-utility capacity report May 1, 2026: Haryana generates 37.73 MU vs 27.16 MU program (+38.9%); Delhi, HP record shortfalls
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-4 for 01-05-2026 provides utility-wise capacity availability and generation performance across all regions. Haryana (2,510 MW monitored) outperforms its programme significantly - 37.73 MU actual vs 27.16 MU programme (+38.92%), with a strong April-to-date surplus of 232.44 MU (+24.86%). Delhi (2,100.40 MW) generates 11.08 MU against 11.41 MU (-2.89%). Himachal Pradesh (987.99 MW, 389 MW under maintenance) records a shortfall of -3.52 MU (-30.72%) for the day and -22.25 MU cumulative.
8CEA hydro reservoir report May 1, 2026: Bhakra at 485.14 m vs 513.59 m FRL, Pong at 406.70 m amid early-summer drawdown
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Hydro Reservoir Report Sub-Report-6 for 01-May-2026 tracks reservoir levels at major dams. Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 485.14 m (1,591.67 ft) - well below its Full Reservoir Level of 513.59 m - with effective capacity at present level of 1,728.8 MU and cumulative generation from April 1 at 292.11 MCM. Pong Dam is at 406.70 m against FRL of 426.72 m, with effective capacity of 1,084 MU. Western Region hydro generation from April 1 has outpaced its annual programme by +43.24%.
8NLDC demand forecast error for April 30: day-ahead MAPE at 10.1% slips to just 0.5-0.8% in real-time
Grid Controller of India's NLDC daily demand-forecast error notice (issued under Article 31.2(i) of IEGC-2023) for April 30, 2026 records Day-Ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 10.1% for both demand met and energy consumption. Real-time forecast accuracy improved sharply, with the absolute error dropping to 0.8% for demand met and 0.5% for energy consumption - underlining how same-day re-forecasting at NLDC level cuts the all-India deviation almost twentyfold. The figures are computed using Mean Absolute Percentage Error methodology.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)
8Bihar State Power Generation seeks highest FDR interest rates from banks for Rs. 40 crore 1-year callable deposit
Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) invited interest rate bids from nationalised banks - including Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, and State Bank of India - for a fixed deposit of Rs. 40 crore for a period of one year with a callable option. Sealed bids with the highest interest rate had to be submitted by General Manager (F&A), BSPGCL, Vidyut Bhawan, Patna by 3 PM on May 5, 2026. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GRID OPERATIONS & POWER SUPPLY
May 05:
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8NLDC Daily PSP: All-India peak demand hits 221,648 MW on May 4; energy met of 4,831 MU at zero shortage across all 5 regions
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre Daily PSP report for May 4, 2026 confirms India's peak demand met at 221,648 MW (NLDC SCADA) at 15:45 hrs with no shortage anywhere. Evening-peak demand-met across regions stood at NR 57,985 MW, WR 69,090 MW, SR 55,585 MW, ER 20,858 MW and NER 3,128 MW - totalling 206,646 MW. Energy met touched 4,831 MU led by WR 1,679 MU and SR 1,366 MU. Solar generation contributed 625 MU, wind 312 MU and hydro 395 MU. Frequency stayed within 49.9-50.05 Hz band 75.28% of the time.
8NLDC frequency profile May 4 (Monday): India's average hits 49.998 Hz; 174 excursions above 50.03 Hz across the day
Grid Controller of India's NLDC frequency profile for May 4, 2026 records all-India average frequency at 49.998 Hz with Frequency Variation Index of 0.0782, standard deviation 0.0885 and Mileage 48.8. The system spent 75.28% of time within 49.90-50.05 Hz band, 95.01% within 49.7-50.2 Hz, but only 40.14% within tight 49.97-50.03 Hz. Instantaneous frequency peaked at 50.315 Hz (18:02:30) and dipped to 49.616 Hz (14:17:00). 174 excursions above 50.03 Hz averaged 2 minutes 17 seconds, while 193 excursions below 49.97 Hz averaged 2:24.
8Southern Region spends 24.72% of May 4 outside IEGC band; frequency swings 49.616 Hz to 50.315 Hz over 5.93 hours
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily frequency profile for May 4, 2026 records a system that stayed inside the 49.97-50.03 Hz tight band only 40.14% of the time, with 75.28% of the day in the wider 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band. Average frequency closed at 49.998 Hz with a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.078 and standard deviation of 0.088. The grid touched a daily maximum of 50.315 Hz at 18:02:30 and a minimum of 49.616 Hz at 14:17:00, breaching the IEGC band for 5.93 hours.
8WRLDC PSP report May 4: Western Region peak demand at 69,090 MW; Maharashtra tops states with 30,008 MW and Gujarat hits 24,716 MW
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Western Region evening-peak demand met of 69,090 MW (frequency 50.1 Hz) and off-peak 66,272 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy stood at 1,678.7 MU - all met with no shortage. State maximum demand: Maharashtra 30,008 MW at 16:00 hrs, Gujarat 24,716 MW at 15:00, Madhya Pradesh 12,880 MW (14:45), Chhattisgarh 6,360 MW. Region-wide maximum reached 76,177 MW at 15:00 hrs.
8NRLDC PSP report May 4: Northern Region peak demand 57,985 MW; UP leads at 19,779 MW and Rajasthan at 12,450 MW
Grid Controller of India's NRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Northern Region evening-peak demand met of 57,985 MW at 20:00 hrs (frequency 50.078 Hz) and off-peak 42,523 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy reached 1,184 MU with zero shortage. State maximum demand: UP 19,779 MW (21:00), Rajasthan 12,450 MW (16:00), Haryana 8,888 MW (19:00), Punjab 8,394 MW (19:00), Delhi 5,116 MW. State-area generation totalled 638.92 MU - thermal 469.46 MU led by UP at 233.53 MU.
8ERLDC PSP report May 4: Eastern Region peak demand at 20,858 MW; West Bengal tops states with 9,840 MW maximum demand
Grid Controller of India's ERLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Eastern Region evening-peak demand met at 20,858 MW (frequency 50.08 Hz) and off-peak 23,011 MW at 03:00 hrs (50.01 Hz). Day energy stood at 547.38 MU with zero shortage. State demand peaks: West Bengal 9,840 MW at 15:25 hrs, Odisha 6,446 MW (12:45), Bihar 5,632 MW (00:09), DVC 3,020 MW, Jharkhand 2,057 MW. Region-wide maximum demand reached 25,808 MW at 13:00 hrs. State-area generation totalled 365.3 MU - thermal 313.06 MU.
8NERLDC PSP report May 4: North-East peak demand 3,128 MW; Tripura generation hit 2.49 MU on Palatana gas-fired output
Grid Controller of India's NERLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records North-Eastern region peak demand met of 3,128 MW at 20:00 hrs (frequency 50.08 Hz) and off-peak 1,649 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy reached 54.84 MU against 52.31 MU LGBR forecast (deviation -2.53 MU). State-wise peaks: Assam 1,948 MW (highest), Meghalaya 368 MW, Tripura 264 MW, Manipur 245 MW, Arunachal 176 MW, Nagaland 169 MW, Mizoram 142 MW. Tripura's gas-fired stations contributed 2.47 MU.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8Northern Regional Power Committee schedules 243rd OCC meeting on May 14-15, 2026 to finalise June 2026 outage programme
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), Central Electricity Authority, scheduled its 243rd Operations Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting via Video Conferencing on May 14 and 15, 2026. The first session on May 14 (2:00 PM) will review outage programmes of generating units and transmission lines for June 2026, while the May 15 session (10:30 AM) will address other operational agenda items. Generating companies and transmission licensees must upload their proposed outage programmes on the NRPC online portal by May 8, 2026.
8Southern Regional Power Grid agenda for 238th OCC meeting: grid operations in April 2026, PFBR commissioning support, and SRLDC concerns reviewed
The 238th Operations Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting of the Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC/GRID-INDIA) addressed key grid management topics for April 2026 - including energisation of 230 kV BHAVINI-Kancheepuram Line I and II to support the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) commissioning, primary frequency response under IEGC-2023, NLCIL generating unit outages during SR peak demand, HVDC Talcher-Kolar power flow reduction, NTPC Kudgi RSD procedures, and 59-item long-pending compliance actions across the Southern Region grid.
8WRPC convenes 58th meeting with 30+ stakeholders to steer Western Regional Power Grid operations
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) convened its 58th meeting bringing together over 30 member organisations - including GSECL, GETCO, MSETCL, NTPC, PGCIL, and POSOCO - to coordinate grid operations, resolve inter-state power disputes, and plan capacity across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, and union territories for 2026-27.
8WRLDC generation outage report May 4: total 16,515 MW out - planned 10,334.6 MW and forced 6,181 MW; Gujarat WANAKBORI stalls 1,260 MW
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC Generation Outage Report for May 4, 2026 totals planned outages at 10,334.6 MW (CS 3,847.1 MW + SS 6,487.5 MW) and forced outages at 6,181 MW (CS 2,690 MW + SS 3,491 MW). Long-term shutdowns include TARAPUR-1 Unit 2 (160 MW, NPCIL since 13-07-2020), SASAN UMPP Unit 2 (660 MW, AOH since April 1) and DGEN Unit 1 (400 MW). Gujarat's WANAKBORI carries six 210 MW units in shutdown (1,260 MW total). Maharashtra's PIONEER (388 MW) has been out since February 7, 2017 due to absent PPA.
8SRLDC reservoir and outage report: 7 thermal units tripped on May 4; YERAMARAS 800 MW and SINGARENI 600 MW among casualties
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC reservoir and thermal-unit outage report for May 4, 2026 catalogues 14 reservoir levels (IDUKKI at 710.06, METTUR 749.99, SRISAILAM 249.3) along with seven unit trips. YERAMARAS TPS Unit 1 (800 MW) tripped at 10:40 hrs on Condenser Vacuum High and revived 22:14 hrs same day; SINGARENI TPS Unit 1 (600 MW) tripped on May 3 due to boiler tube leakage; YADADRI Unit 1 (800 MW) was high-tempered for coal-feeding problems; NEYVELI TS-II Unit 4 (210 MW) tripped twice; RAMAGUNDAM Unit 3 (200 MW) was offline due to generator slip-ring sparking.
8SRLDC unit outage report pegs total outage at 11,162 MW on May 4 - forced 6,788 MW and planned 4,372.58 MW across Southern sector
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's generating-unit outage report for May 4, 2026 tallies total planned outages of 4,372.58 MW (Central Sector 2,948 MW + State Sector 1,424.58 MW) and forced outages of 6,788 MW (CS 850 MW + SS 5,938 MW). KAIGA-1 (220 MW) has been out under NPCIL since March 31, 2025 for EMCCR/EMFR works; MAPS-1 (220 MW) under NPCIL has been offline since January 30, 2018 for generator-planned maintenance. LKPPL ST3 carries four LANCO units (732 MW total) under NCLT proceedings since 2016.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8WRLDC issues April 2026 Regional Energy Account covering 30+ entities across Western Grid
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) released the Regional Energy Account for April 2026, covering energy transactions among more than 30 member utilities including NTPC, PGCIL, LANCO Amarkantak, Jindal Power, Torrent Power, GMR Energy Trading, CGPL Mundra UMPP, BALCO, and state utilities of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Goa - forming the backbone of Western India's inter-state power settlement.
8SRLDC daily system operation sheet May 4: Southern peak 55,585 MW and energy met 1,365.68 MU; Tamil Nadu CGS share largest at 13,198 MW
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC Daily System Operation Excel for May 4, 2026 confirms Southern Region peak demand met of 55,585 MW with zero shortage and energy met 1,365.68 MU. State CGS shares: Tamil Nadu 13,198 MW (highest), Telangana 5,826 MW, Karnataka 5,173 MW, Kerala 3,992 MW, Andhra Pradesh 3,066 MW, Pondicherry 513 MW. Inter-regional exchanges: ER-SR HVDC Talcher-Kolar+ANGUL-Srikakulam carried 107.776 MU (peak 5,068 MW), WR-SR HVDC Bhadrawati+Raichur-Solapur DC exported 37.167 MU.
8GRID-INDIA reserves profile May 1: SCUC-Up scheduled 87,654 MWh; SRAS+TRAS net despatch -198,840 MWh on surplus day
Grid Controller of India's Ancillary Services and Security-Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) report for May 1, 2026 logs SCUC-Up scheduled at 87,654 MWh against SCUC-Down at -20,647 MWh. Secondary Reserve Ancillary Services (SRAS) registered 11,605 MWh up and -5,668 MWh down with peaks of 2,254 MW (max) and -2,019 MW (min). Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services (TRAS) saw heavy down-despatch of -205,743 MWh against just 966 MWh up - reflecting surplus generation conditions. Combined SRAS+TRAS reached 12,571 MWh up and -211,411 MWh down.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8WRLDC line outage report May 4: 563 transmission elements listed across 7 outage categories - including 765 kV Wardha-Warora out since 2018
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC Transmission Lines Outage Status Report for May 4, 2026 catalogues 563+ transmission elements across seven categories - Planned, Forced, Emergency, Voltage Regulation, High-Voltage Manual Open, Tower Collapse manual-open and others - covering Western Region's 400 kV, 765 kV and HVDC corridors. Long-standing outages include 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 line/reactor (POWERGRID, out since May 4, 2018 due to ferroresonance), CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer Bays (since September 15, 2021), DHARAMJAYGARH 765 kV Bus Sectionalizers (since June 16, 2022). Details
8NLDC Daily PSP: All-India peak demand hits 221,648 MW on May 4; energy met of 4,831 MU at zero shortage across all 5 regions
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre Daily PSP report for May 4, 2026 confirms India's peak demand met at 221,648 MW (NLDC SCADA) at 15:45 hrs with no shortage anywhere. Evening-peak demand-met across regions stood at NR 57,985 MW, WR 69,090 MW, SR 55,585 MW, ER 20,858 MW and NER 3,128 MW - totalling 206,646 MW. Energy met touched 4,831 MU led by WR 1,679 MU and SR 1,366 MU. Solar generation contributed 625 MU, wind 312 MU and hydro 395 MU. Frequency stayed within 49.9-50.05 Hz band 75.28% of the time.
8NLDC frequency profile May 4 (Monday): India's average hits 49.998 Hz; 174 excursions above 50.03 Hz across the day
Grid Controller of India's NLDC frequency profile for May 4, 2026 records all-India average frequency at 49.998 Hz with Frequency Variation Index of 0.0782, standard deviation 0.0885 and Mileage 48.8. The system spent 75.28% of time within 49.90-50.05 Hz band, 95.01% within 49.7-50.2 Hz, but only 40.14% within tight 49.97-50.03 Hz. Instantaneous frequency peaked at 50.315 Hz (18:02:30) and dipped to 49.616 Hz (14:17:00). 174 excursions above 50.03 Hz averaged 2 minutes 17 seconds, while 193 excursions below 49.97 Hz averaged 2:24.
8Southern Region spends 24.72% of May 4 outside IEGC band; frequency swings 49.616 Hz to 50.315 Hz over 5.93 hours
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily frequency profile for May 4, 2026 records a system that stayed inside the 49.97-50.03 Hz tight band only 40.14% of the time, with 75.28% of the day in the wider 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band. Average frequency closed at 49.998 Hz with a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.078 and standard deviation of 0.088. The grid touched a daily maximum of 50.315 Hz at 18:02:30 and a minimum of 49.616 Hz at 14:17:00, breaching the IEGC band for 5.93 hours.
8WRLDC PSP report May 4: Western Region peak demand at 69,090 MW; Maharashtra tops states with 30,008 MW and Gujarat hits 24,716 MW
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Western Region evening-peak demand met of 69,090 MW (frequency 50.1 Hz) and off-peak 66,272 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy stood at 1,678.7 MU - all met with no shortage. State maximum demand: Maharashtra 30,008 MW at 16:00 hrs, Gujarat 24,716 MW at 15:00, Madhya Pradesh 12,880 MW (14:45), Chhattisgarh 6,360 MW. Region-wide maximum reached 76,177 MW at 15:00 hrs.
8NRLDC PSP report May 4: Northern Region peak demand 57,985 MW; UP leads at 19,779 MW and Rajasthan at 12,450 MW
Grid Controller of India's NRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Northern Region evening-peak demand met of 57,985 MW at 20:00 hrs (frequency 50.078 Hz) and off-peak 42,523 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy reached 1,184 MU with zero shortage. State maximum demand: UP 19,779 MW (21:00), Rajasthan 12,450 MW (16:00), Haryana 8,888 MW (19:00), Punjab 8,394 MW (19:00), Delhi 5,116 MW. State-area generation totalled 638.92 MU - thermal 469.46 MU led by UP at 233.53 MU.
8ERLDC PSP report May 4: Eastern Region peak demand at 20,858 MW; West Bengal tops states with 9,840 MW maximum demand
Grid Controller of India's ERLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Eastern Region evening-peak demand met at 20,858 MW (frequency 50.08 Hz) and off-peak 23,011 MW at 03:00 hrs (50.01 Hz). Day energy stood at 547.38 MU with zero shortage. State demand peaks: West Bengal 9,840 MW at 15:25 hrs, Odisha 6,446 MW (12:45), Bihar 5,632 MW (00:09), DVC 3,020 MW, Jharkhand 2,057 MW. Region-wide maximum demand reached 25,808 MW at 13:00 hrs. State-area generation totalled 365.3 MU - thermal 313.06 MU.
8NERLDC PSP report May 4: North-East peak demand 3,128 MW; Tripura generation hit 2.49 MU on Palatana gas-fired output
Grid Controller of India's NERLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records North-Eastern region peak demand met of 3,128 MW at 20:00 hrs (frequency 50.08 Hz) and off-peak 1,649 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy reached 54.84 MU against 52.31 MU LGBR forecast (deviation -2.53 MU). State-wise peaks: Assam 1,948 MW (highest), Meghalaya 368 MW, Tripura 264 MW, Manipur 245 MW, Arunachal 176 MW, Nagaland 169 MW, Mizoram 142 MW. Tripura's gas-fired stations contributed 2.47 MU.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8Northern Regional Power Committee schedules 243rd OCC meeting on May 14-15, 2026 to finalise June 2026 outage programme
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), Central Electricity Authority, scheduled its 243rd Operations Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting via Video Conferencing on May 14 and 15, 2026. The first session on May 14 (2:00 PM) will review outage programmes of generating units and transmission lines for June 2026, while the May 15 session (10:30 AM) will address other operational agenda items. Generating companies and transmission licensees must upload their proposed outage programmes on the NRPC online portal by May 8, 2026.
8Southern Regional Power Grid agenda for 238th OCC meeting: grid operations in April 2026, PFBR commissioning support, and SRLDC concerns reviewed
The 238th Operations Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting of the Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC/GRID-INDIA) addressed key grid management topics for April 2026 - including energisation of 230 kV BHAVINI-Kancheepuram Line I and II to support the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) commissioning, primary frequency response under IEGC-2023, NLCIL generating unit outages during SR peak demand, HVDC Talcher-Kolar power flow reduction, NTPC Kudgi RSD procedures, and 59-item long-pending compliance actions across the Southern Region grid.
8WRPC convenes 58th meeting with 30+ stakeholders to steer Western Regional Power Grid operations
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) convened its 58th meeting bringing together over 30 member organisations - including GSECL, GETCO, MSETCL, NTPC, PGCIL, and POSOCO - to coordinate grid operations, resolve inter-state power disputes, and plan capacity across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, and union territories for 2026-27.
8WRLDC generation outage report May 4: total 16,515 MW out - planned 10,334.6 MW and forced 6,181 MW; Gujarat WANAKBORI stalls 1,260 MW
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC Generation Outage Report for May 4, 2026 totals planned outages at 10,334.6 MW (CS 3,847.1 MW + SS 6,487.5 MW) and forced outages at 6,181 MW (CS 2,690 MW + SS 3,491 MW). Long-term shutdowns include TARAPUR-1 Unit 2 (160 MW, NPCIL since 13-07-2020), SASAN UMPP Unit 2 (660 MW, AOH since April 1) and DGEN Unit 1 (400 MW). Gujarat's WANAKBORI carries six 210 MW units in shutdown (1,260 MW total). Maharashtra's PIONEER (388 MW) has been out since February 7, 2017 due to absent PPA.
8SRLDC reservoir and outage report: 7 thermal units tripped on May 4; YERAMARAS 800 MW and SINGARENI 600 MW among casualties
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC reservoir and thermal-unit outage report for May 4, 2026 catalogues 14 reservoir levels (IDUKKI at 710.06, METTUR 749.99, SRISAILAM 249.3) along with seven unit trips. YERAMARAS TPS Unit 1 (800 MW) tripped at 10:40 hrs on Condenser Vacuum High and revived 22:14 hrs same day; SINGARENI TPS Unit 1 (600 MW) tripped on May 3 due to boiler tube leakage; YADADRI Unit 1 (800 MW) was high-tempered for coal-feeding problems; NEYVELI TS-II Unit 4 (210 MW) tripped twice; RAMAGUNDAM Unit 3 (200 MW) was offline due to generator slip-ring sparking.
8SRLDC unit outage report pegs total outage at 11,162 MW on May 4 - forced 6,788 MW and planned 4,372.58 MW across Southern sector
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's generating-unit outage report for May 4, 2026 tallies total planned outages of 4,372.58 MW (Central Sector 2,948 MW + State Sector 1,424.58 MW) and forced outages of 6,788 MW (CS 850 MW + SS 5,938 MW). KAIGA-1 (220 MW) has been out under NPCIL since March 31, 2025 for EMCCR/EMFR works; MAPS-1 (220 MW) under NPCIL has been offline since January 30, 2018 for generator-planned maintenance. LKPPL ST3 carries four LANCO units (732 MW total) under NCLT proceedings since 2016.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8WRLDC issues April 2026 Regional Energy Account covering 30+ entities across Western Grid
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) released the Regional Energy Account for April 2026, covering energy transactions among more than 30 member utilities including NTPC, PGCIL, LANCO Amarkantak, Jindal Power, Torrent Power, GMR Energy Trading, CGPL Mundra UMPP, BALCO, and state utilities of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Goa - forming the backbone of Western India's inter-state power settlement.
8SRLDC daily system operation sheet May 4: Southern peak 55,585 MW and energy met 1,365.68 MU; Tamil Nadu CGS share largest at 13,198 MW
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC Daily System Operation Excel for May 4, 2026 confirms Southern Region peak demand met of 55,585 MW with zero shortage and energy met 1,365.68 MU. State CGS shares: Tamil Nadu 13,198 MW (highest), Telangana 5,826 MW, Karnataka 5,173 MW, Kerala 3,992 MW, Andhra Pradesh 3,066 MW, Pondicherry 513 MW. Inter-regional exchanges: ER-SR HVDC Talcher-Kolar+ANGUL-Srikakulam carried 107.776 MU (peak 5,068 MW), WR-SR HVDC Bhadrawati+Raichur-Solapur DC exported 37.167 MU.
8GRID-INDIA reserves profile May 1: SCUC-Up scheduled 87,654 MWh; SRAS+TRAS net despatch -198,840 MWh on surplus day
Grid Controller of India's Ancillary Services and Security-Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) report for May 1, 2026 logs SCUC-Up scheduled at 87,654 MWh against SCUC-Down at -20,647 MWh. Secondary Reserve Ancillary Services (SRAS) registered 11,605 MWh up and -5,668 MWh down with peaks of 2,254 MW (max) and -2,019 MW (min). Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services (TRAS) saw heavy down-despatch of -205,743 MWh against just 966 MWh up - reflecting surplus generation conditions. Combined SRAS+TRAS reached 12,571 MWh up and -211,411 MWh down.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8WRLDC line outage report May 4: 563 transmission elements listed across 7 outage categories - including 765 kV Wardha-Warora out since 2018
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC Transmission Lines Outage Status Report for May 4, 2026 catalogues 563+ transmission elements across seven categories - Planned, Forced, Emergency, Voltage Regulation, High-Voltage Manual Open, Tower Collapse manual-open and others - covering Western Region's 400 kV, 765 kV and HVDC corridors. Long-standing outages include 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 line/reactor (POWERGRID, out since May 4, 2018 due to ferroresonance), CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer Bays (since September 15, 2021), DHARAMJAYGARH 765 kV Bus Sectionalizers (since June 16, 2022). Details
NEWS UPDATE: COAL, FUEL & ENERGY COMMODITIES
May 05:
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8Coal India's April 2026 output falls 10% YoY to 56.1 MT; e-auction premiums spike 51% over notified prices
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) saw production decline 10% year-on-year to 56.1 million tonnes in April 2026 - a deliberate inventory reduction move - while offtake dipped 2% YoY to 63.3 MT. E-auction premiums, however, surged to approximately 51% above notified prices (vs. 45% in March), reflecting strong spot demand as Indonesian coal (6332 kcal) traded at around USD 103 per tonne. Analysts maintain an Accumulate rating with target price of Rs. 515 and ~6% dividend yield.
8CEA daily coal stock May 3: NTPC and JV fleet at 85% normative with 16,074K tonnes indigenous stock
Per the Central Electricity Authority's Daily Coal Stock Report as on 03-05-2026, NTPC and NTPC JVs (62,390 MW combined capacity) maintain 16,074.4K tonnes indigenous stock at 85% of normative requirement with 22 normative days. Category-B plants (18,783 MW) hold 2,829.8K tonnes at 56% normative (26 days, 8 critical). Across Category-A, total plants (202,202 MW combined capacity, 53% PLF) hold 50,979.6K tonnes (indigenous + import), representing 73% of normative stock with 7 critical stations.
E-AUCTION & PRICING
8Coal India e-auction premium climbs to 51% in April 2026 from 45% in March; Indonesian coal at USD 103 per tonne
Coal India Limited's e-auction premiums surged to approximately 51% above notified prices in April 2026, up from 45% in March 2026 - reflecting strong spot market demand for domestic coal. Indonesian coal (6,332 kcal benchmark) traded at around USD 103 per tonne during the month. The premium expansion came alongside a 10% YoY drop in production to 56.1 MT and 2% YoY drop in offtake to 63.3 MT, partly attributable to deliberate inventory reduction strategy.
GAS & LNG
8Rajasthan Urja Vikas issues merit order for May 4-10, 2026: DADRI LIQ tops at Rs. 27.70 per kWh, gas stations 50x costlier than coal
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited released its Merit Order Dispatch list for the week of 04-05-2026 to 10-05-2026, ranking 40+ power stations by total tariff (including All India transmission losses). Liquid-fuel-based stations dominate the costliest end - DADRI LIQ at Rs. 27.70 per kWh (variable Rs. 27.156 per kWh), AURIYA LIQ at Rs. 24.01 per kWh - while coal-based stations such as RIHAND-1 STPS, SINGRAULI STPS, and PTC DB POWER rank at the affordable end near Rs. 2.50-4.50 per kWh. The order underscores the stark cost gap for Rajasthan's weekly economic dispatch planning. Details
8Coal India's April 2026 output falls 10% YoY to 56.1 MT; e-auction premiums spike 51% over notified prices
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) saw production decline 10% year-on-year to 56.1 million tonnes in April 2026 - a deliberate inventory reduction move - while offtake dipped 2% YoY to 63.3 MT. E-auction premiums, however, surged to approximately 51% above notified prices (vs. 45% in March), reflecting strong spot demand as Indonesian coal (6332 kcal) traded at around USD 103 per tonne. Analysts maintain an Accumulate rating with target price of Rs. 515 and ~6% dividend yield.
8CEA daily coal stock May 3: NTPC and JV fleet at 85% normative with 16,074K tonnes indigenous stock
Per the Central Electricity Authority's Daily Coal Stock Report as on 03-05-2026, NTPC and NTPC JVs (62,390 MW combined capacity) maintain 16,074.4K tonnes indigenous stock at 85% of normative requirement with 22 normative days. Category-B plants (18,783 MW) hold 2,829.8K tonnes at 56% normative (26 days, 8 critical). Across Category-A, total plants (202,202 MW combined capacity, 53% PLF) hold 50,979.6K tonnes (indigenous + import), representing 73% of normative stock with 7 critical stations.
E-AUCTION & PRICING
8Coal India e-auction premium climbs to 51% in April 2026 from 45% in March; Indonesian coal at USD 103 per tonne
Coal India Limited's e-auction premiums surged to approximately 51% above notified prices in April 2026, up from 45% in March 2026 - reflecting strong spot market demand for domestic coal. Indonesian coal (6,332 kcal benchmark) traded at around USD 103 per tonne during the month. The premium expansion came alongside a 10% YoY drop in production to 56.1 MT and 2% YoY drop in offtake to 63.3 MT, partly attributable to deliberate inventory reduction strategy.
GAS & LNG
8Rajasthan Urja Vikas issues merit order for May 4-10, 2026: DADRI LIQ tops at Rs. 27.70 per kWh, gas stations 50x costlier than coal
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited released its Merit Order Dispatch list for the week of 04-05-2026 to 10-05-2026, ranking 40+ power stations by total tariff (including All India transmission losses). Liquid-fuel-based stations dominate the costliest end - DADRI LIQ at Rs. 27.70 per kWh (variable Rs. 27.156 per kWh), AURIYA LIQ at Rs. 24.01 per kWh - while coal-based stations such as RIHAND-1 STPS, SINGRAULI STPS, and PTC DB POWER rank at the affordable end near Rs. 2.50-4.50 per kWh. The order underscores the stark cost gap for Rajasthan's weekly economic dispatch planning. Details
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May 05:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for work of overhauling, servicing and repairing of the ID / FD / PA fans and their connected systems Details
8Tender for supply of 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV CVTs for various substation Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of total 241 KWP grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Tender for construction of new 33 kV line and upgradation and composite power line Details
8Tender for work of replacement of MS / S.S / CS pipe lines Details
8Tender for Bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66kV, 132kV & 220kV transmission line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling, oil leakage attending and testing of 100MVA, 11/230 kV generating transformer Details
8Tender for supply of welding machine Details
8Tender for shifting work of 33 kV, 11 kV and LT line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling & servicing of dampers for boiler Details
8Design, supply, installation, commission and maintenance of solar PV system for 5 years as a rooftop Details
8Tender for work of providing & fixing of lightning high mast tower with required accessories Details
8Design, supply, installation, commission and maintenance of solar PV system for 5 years as a rooftop Details
8Tender for construction of RCC culvert for ash plant pipeline Details
8Tender for erection work of 66kV S/C line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling & re-commissioning of R.O. feed pumps Details
8Tender for replacement of control panel (LCP) of propane gas compressor Details
8Tender for maintenance/operation of 33/11 kV substations Details
8Tender for repairing, machining and HP-HVOF coating of guide vanes and shaft seal drums of 60 MW francis turbine Details
8Tender for works related to leakage in forebay No. 01 and epoxy grouting in draft tube Details
8Tender for carrying out benchmarking study of all operational power stations Details
8Tender for work with supply for DTRs neutral earthing LT cable Details
8Tender for work of changing 11 kV over conductor Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV underground single circuit line Details
8Tender for work of replacing the LT AB cable Details
8Tender for work of changing the 11 kV over conductor to ACS AL-59, 160 Sq.mm dog conductor Details
8Tender for work related to construction of new underground power line inside pipe Details
8Tender for work of shifting 33 kV line Details
8Tender for construction of 220kV s/s Details
8Tender for PCC flooring with gravel spreading and drainage system in the switch yard Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing & commissioning of wire rope hoist Details
8Tender for work of inspection & repairing of parting plate and tube leakage Details
8Tender for procurement of various HT & LT power cable Details
8Tender for appointment of an agency for operation and maintenance of management system Details
8Tender for supply, installation testing and commissioning of turbine and generator couplings Details
8Tender for supply of 765 kV and 400kV hardware accessories to various Details
8Tender for supply and installation of 5-TR and 10-TR of precision air conditioning units Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 132kV DC transmission line Dumka Madanpur Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 132kV DC transmission line Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 220kV DC transmission line Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 132 /33 kV GSS Barhait Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 132 /33 kV GSS Jarmundi Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 220/ 132 /33 kV GSS Rajmahal Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 220/ 132 /33 kV GSS Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 400/220/132 kV grid sub-station, Latehar Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance, painting (inside and outside area) sanitary work, septic tank and other misc work Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of TSS, housekeeping, carrying out daily routine/ breakdown/ shutdown maintenance of 132 kV D/C LILO transmission line on Rihand- Nabinagar circuit-1 Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of TSS, housekeeping, carrying out daily routine/ breakdown/ shutdown maintenance of 132 kV D/C LILO transmission line Details
8Tender for housekeeping work at 400/220/132 kV grid sub station Details
8Tender for transport of all DTR Details
8Tender for setting up a grid connected rooftop solar PV project with battery energy storage system Details
8Tender for supply of spares of HP and LP pilot valve and servo assembly of TDBFP drive turbine Details
8Tender for procurement of SWAS system along with services of installation, testing, commissioning and CAMC for unit Details
8Tender for contract for hiring of diesel operated pumps Details
8Tender for supply installation and implementation of asset information management system Details
8Tender for construction of new control room at 66 kV S/Stn Details
8Tender for capital work of LT reconductoring Details
8Tender for constructing HT 11kV line using ABC and allied works Details
8Tender for survey, design, fabrication, supply, laying of foundation, erection and commissioning of 66 kV monopole line Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged LT weasel conductor Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged LT weasel conductor with LT aerial bunched (AB) cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable 11 kV raw water feeder Details
8Tender for construction of new 11 kV line Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable at feeded from 33/11 kV S/S Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for repair and rehabilitation of power channel Details
8Tender for hot line stringing of 66 kV line Details
8Tender for ARC for providing compaction, antiweeding treatment, PCC & metal spreading in switchyard Details
8Tender for annual rate contractor for 11 kV XLPE cable fault detection and rectification work Details
8Tender for work of white metal bearing's clearance, magnetic centre, air gap measurement , setting & emergency replacement, lifting & shifting, O/H, dismentalling and checking of 6.6 kV white metal be Details
8Tender for work for emergency replacement, lifting & shifting, O/H and dismantling of 6.6 kV HT motors Details
8Tender for work of maintenance and repairing of fire line protection system Details
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8Wind energy industry seeks better grid use, faster PPAs from SECI Details
8AMPIN Energy Transition commissions 500 MWp wind-solar hybrid project in Rajasthan Details
8India embraces commercial mining and UCG in historic first Details
8India among top coal mine methane emitters in 2025, says IEA report Details
8India’s growing focus on coal gasification amid global energy disruptions Details
8Cabinet to soon approve Rs 37,500 crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects Details
8India's First Green Methanol Plant to be Set Up Details
8Coal India Production Drops Nine Percent in April Amid Regional Slumps Details
8How Solaire Energy's 28-Year Inverter Manufacturing Heritage Is Setting the Standard for India's Solar Sector Details
8Breaking News: Major Developments in Business, Solar Energy, and Tech Details
8SWELECT Energy Systems Commissions 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu for AAI Project Details
8MNRE Updates ALMM List-II Solar PV Cells With Renewsys Entry And Waaree Efficiency Boost Details
8Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 – production and technology at the heart of US solar Details
8Uttar Pradesh Doubles Farmer Compensation for Power Projects Details
8Mapping India’s Energy Transition Details
8Power Sector News Roundup for May 4, 2026 Details
8Power Sector Mutual Funds in Focus: Riding India's Energy Boom or Entering at Peak Valuations Details
8India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies Details
8India’s solar paradox: How sunlight drives peak demand and provides a solution Details
8SECL Coal Supply to Power Sector Rises 8.2% in April Details
8India: Coal stocks at thermal power plants drop 5.31 mnt in Apr'26 as demand outpaces supply Details
8SECL Powers Ahead: Boost in Coal Supply to Energy Sector Details
8Desco Infratech Limited: Pioneering Underground Cable Networks in India's Energy Landscape Details
8Haryana Power Sector Rocked by High-Level Corruption Scandal Details
8Ministry of Power Phases Local Content Norms For HVDC Projects To Boost Domestic Manufacturing Details
8Top Haryana power utility official sacked in Rs 590-crore bank fraud case Details
8India among top coal mine methane emitters in 2025, says IEA report Details
8India’s Battery Energy Storage HSN Code Crisis Explained Details
8Best Battery Sector Stocks in India for 2026 Investment Guide Details
8India’s Coal Consumption Surges Amid Heatwave and Energy Supply Disruptions Details
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8Tender for work of overhauling, servicing and repairing of the ID / FD / PA fans and their connected systems Details
8Tender for supply of 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV CVTs for various substation Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of total 241 KWP grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Tender for construction of new 33 kV line and upgradation and composite power line Details
8Tender for work of replacement of MS / S.S / CS pipe lines Details
8Tender for Bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66kV, 132kV & 220kV transmission line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling, oil leakage attending and testing of 100MVA, 11/230 kV generating transformer Details
8Tender for supply of welding machine Details
8Tender for shifting work of 33 kV, 11 kV and LT line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling & servicing of dampers for boiler Details
8Design, supply, installation, commission and maintenance of solar PV system for 5 years as a rooftop Details
8Tender for work of providing & fixing of lightning high mast tower with required accessories Details
8Design, supply, installation, commission and maintenance of solar PV system for 5 years as a rooftop Details
8Tender for construction of RCC culvert for ash plant pipeline Details
8Tender for erection work of 66kV S/C line Details
8Tender for work of overhauling & re-commissioning of R.O. feed pumps Details
8Tender for replacement of control panel (LCP) of propane gas compressor Details
8Tender for maintenance/operation of 33/11 kV substations Details
8Tender for repairing, machining and HP-HVOF coating of guide vanes and shaft seal drums of 60 MW francis turbine Details
8Tender for works related to leakage in forebay No. 01 and epoxy grouting in draft tube Details
8Tender for carrying out benchmarking study of all operational power stations Details
8Tender for work with supply for DTRs neutral earthing LT cable Details
8Tender for work of changing 11 kV over conductor Details
8Tender for construction of 33 kV underground single circuit line Details
8Tender for work of replacing the LT AB cable Details
8Tender for work of changing the 11 kV over conductor to ACS AL-59, 160 Sq.mm dog conductor Details
8Tender for work related to construction of new underground power line inside pipe Details
8Tender for work of shifting 33 kV line Details
8Tender for construction of 220kV s/s Details
8Tender for PCC flooring with gravel spreading and drainage system in the switch yard Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing & commissioning of wire rope hoist Details
8Tender for work of inspection & repairing of parting plate and tube leakage Details
8Tender for procurement of various HT & LT power cable Details
8Tender for appointment of an agency for operation and maintenance of management system Details
8Tender for supply, installation testing and commissioning of turbine and generator couplings Details
8Tender for supply of 765 kV and 400kV hardware accessories to various Details
8Tender for supply and installation of 5-TR and 10-TR of precision air conditioning units Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 132kV DC transmission line Dumka Madanpur Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 132kV DC transmission line Details
8Tender for routine patrolling preventive breakdown maintenance of 220kV DC transmission line Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 132 /33 kV GSS Barhait Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 132 /33 kV GSS Jarmundi Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 220/ 132 /33 kV GSS Rajmahal Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 220/ 132 /33 kV GSS Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 400/220/132 kV grid sub-station, Latehar Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance, painting (inside and outside area) sanitary work, septic tank and other misc work Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of TSS, housekeeping, carrying out daily routine/ breakdown/ shutdown maintenance of 132 kV D/C LILO transmission line on Rihand- Nabinagar circuit-1 Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of TSS, housekeeping, carrying out daily routine/ breakdown/ shutdown maintenance of 132 kV D/C LILO transmission line Details
8Tender for housekeeping work at 400/220/132 kV grid sub station Details
8Tender for transport of all DTR Details
8Tender for setting up a grid connected rooftop solar PV project with battery energy storage system Details
8Tender for supply of spares of HP and LP pilot valve and servo assembly of TDBFP drive turbine Details
8Tender for procurement of SWAS system along with services of installation, testing, commissioning and CAMC for unit Details
8Tender for contract for hiring of diesel operated pumps Details
8Tender for supply installation and implementation of asset information management system Details
8Tender for construction of new control room at 66 kV S/Stn Details
8Tender for capital work of LT reconductoring Details
8Tender for constructing HT 11kV line using ABC and allied works Details
8Tender for survey, design, fabrication, supply, laying of foundation, erection and commissioning of 66 kV monopole line Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged LT weasel conductor Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged LT weasel conductor with LT aerial bunched (AB) cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable 11 kV raw water feeder Details
8Tender for construction of new 11 kV line Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable at feeded from 33/11 kV S/S Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor Details
8Tender for replacement of bare conductor into AB cable Details
8Tender for repair and rehabilitation of power channel Details
8Tender for hot line stringing of 66 kV line Details
8Tender for ARC for providing compaction, antiweeding treatment, PCC & metal spreading in switchyard Details
8Tender for annual rate contractor for 11 kV XLPE cable fault detection and rectification work Details
8Tender for work of white metal bearing's clearance, magnetic centre, air gap measurement , setting & emergency replacement, lifting & shifting, O/H, dismentalling and checking of 6.6 kV white metal be Details
8Tender for work for emergency replacement, lifting & shifting, O/H and dismantling of 6.6 kV HT motors Details
8Tender for work of maintenance and repairing of fire line protection system Details
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8Wind energy industry seeks better grid use, faster PPAs from SECI Details
8AMPIN Energy Transition commissions 500 MWp wind-solar hybrid project in Rajasthan Details
8India embraces commercial mining and UCG in historic first Details
8India among top coal mine methane emitters in 2025, says IEA report Details
8India’s growing focus on coal gasification amid global energy disruptions Details
8Cabinet to soon approve Rs 37,500 crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects Details
8India's First Green Methanol Plant to be Set Up Details
8Coal India Production Drops Nine Percent in April Amid Regional Slumps Details
8How Solaire Energy's 28-Year Inverter Manufacturing Heritage Is Setting the Standard for India's Solar Sector Details
8Breaking News: Major Developments in Business, Solar Energy, and Tech Details
8SWELECT Energy Systems Commissions 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu for AAI Project Details
8MNRE Updates ALMM List-II Solar PV Cells With Renewsys Entry And Waaree Efficiency Boost Details
8Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 – production and technology at the heart of US solar Details
8Uttar Pradesh Doubles Farmer Compensation for Power Projects Details
8Mapping India’s Energy Transition Details
8Power Sector News Roundup for May 4, 2026 Details
8Power Sector Mutual Funds in Focus: Riding India's Energy Boom or Entering at Peak Valuations Details
8India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies Details
8India’s solar paradox: How sunlight drives peak demand and provides a solution Details
8SECL Coal Supply to Power Sector Rises 8.2% in April Details
8India: Coal stocks at thermal power plants drop 5.31 mnt in Apr'26 as demand outpaces supply Details
8SECL Powers Ahead: Boost in Coal Supply to Energy Sector Details
8Desco Infratech Limited: Pioneering Underground Cable Networks in India's Energy Landscape Details
8Haryana Power Sector Rocked by High-Level Corruption Scandal Details
8Ministry of Power Phases Local Content Norms For HVDC Projects To Boost Domestic Manufacturing Details
8Top Haryana power utility official sacked in Rs 590-crore bank fraud case Details
8India among top coal mine methane emitters in 2025, says IEA report Details
8India’s Battery Energy Storage HSN Code Crisis Explained Details
8Best Battery Sector Stocks in India for 2026 Investment Guide Details
8India’s Coal Consumption Surges Amid Heatwave and Energy Supply Disruptions Details
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Anchor bid at Rs 791 crore drives multi-BoQ strategy shift in large hydro package
May 04:
8A complex multi-BoQ structure has reshaped competitive positioning in a major hydropower EPC tender.
8L1 positions vary across schedules, obscuring the true commercial frontrunner.
8The emerging pricing behaviour points to a strategic shift in how hydro EPC players are structuring bids. Details
8L1 positions vary across schedules, obscuring the true commercial frontrunner.
8The emerging pricing behaviour points to a strategic shift in how hydro EPC players are structuring bids. Details
Aggressive L1 at Rs 85 crore reshapes ash dyke pricing dynamics in large thermal package
May 04:
8A sharply priced L1 at Rs 85 crore has emerged in a major ash dyke civil package, but the real tension lies in the gap above it.
8Competing bids reflect very different assumptions on cost, risk, and execution challenges.
8This divergence could influence pricing strategies in upcoming large thermal plant civil tenders. Details
8Competing bids reflect very different assumptions on cost, risk, and execution challenges.
8This divergence could influence pricing strategies in upcoming large thermal plant civil tenders. Details
Contracting news for the day
May 04:
8Rs 112 crore transformer logistics tender sharpens execution risk pricing in utility operations
A seemingly routine transformer movement package is masking a deeper operational shift. Contractors are being pushed toward tighter tracking, faster turnaround, and stricter accountability frameworks.
8Rs 112 crore lifter hire tender embeds tracking-led control in transformer logistics
A high-value lifter hiring package is moving beyond simple equipment deployment into tightly monitored operations. The scope links transformer movement with GPS tracking, manpower integration, dashboard visibility, and strict billing validation.
8WTP EPC package gets extended bid runway in thermal utility tender
A water treatment EPC package has been pushed deeper into the bidding cycle. The extension sustains bidder interest while keeping core tender conditions unchanged. The finer signals lie in selective adjustments alongside firm positions on key technical and commercial clauses.
8Rs 255 crore GIS package deadline extended again as Transgrid tender tests bidder calibration
A key GIS package under a transmission program has seen another deadline push, giving bidders additional room to refine strategies. The repeated extensions signal a tender that demands careful technical alignment and commercial balancing.
8Multi-node substation package deadline extended as large transmission tender reshapes bidder timelines
A routine deadline extension in a high-capacity, multi-location substation project signals more than just scheduling adjustments. The scale and distributed design are forcing bidders to reassess execution complexity and coordination risks.
8Wind-solar BOO tender gets extended runway as Rs 12 crore security framework shapes bidding strategy
The bid window for a wind-solar BOO package has been pushed further, but the extension is only part of the story. Underlying changes point to tighter commercial conditions around security, commissioning timelines, and tariff safeguards. The real challenge now lies in how developers price phased execution risk under a stricter framework.
8IT consulting tender sees triple deadline extensions on GeM, stretching bidder timelines
A project management consulting tender has seen three deadline extensions within a short span. The move signals more than routine scheduling flexibility in a milestone-driven consulting contract.
vRs 259 crore hydro EPC tender undergoes deeper pre-bid reset before bid opening
A major hydropower electromechanical package has moved beyond a routine deadline extension. The corrigendum trail points to recalibration in qualification norms, security structure, and technical scope. Details
A seemingly routine transformer movement package is masking a deeper operational shift. Contractors are being pushed toward tighter tracking, faster turnaround, and stricter accountability frameworks.
8Rs 112 crore lifter hire tender embeds tracking-led control in transformer logistics
A high-value lifter hiring package is moving beyond simple equipment deployment into tightly monitored operations. The scope links transformer movement with GPS tracking, manpower integration, dashboard visibility, and strict billing validation.
8WTP EPC package gets extended bid runway in thermal utility tender
A water treatment EPC package has been pushed deeper into the bidding cycle. The extension sustains bidder interest while keeping core tender conditions unchanged. The finer signals lie in selective adjustments alongside firm positions on key technical and commercial clauses.
8Rs 255 crore GIS package deadline extended again as Transgrid tender tests bidder calibration
A key GIS package under a transmission program has seen another deadline push, giving bidders additional room to refine strategies. The repeated extensions signal a tender that demands careful technical alignment and commercial balancing.
8Multi-node substation package deadline extended as large transmission tender reshapes bidder timelines
A routine deadline extension in a high-capacity, multi-location substation project signals more than just scheduling adjustments. The scale and distributed design are forcing bidders to reassess execution complexity and coordination risks.
8Wind-solar BOO tender gets extended runway as Rs 12 crore security framework shapes bidding strategy
The bid window for a wind-solar BOO package has been pushed further, but the extension is only part of the story. Underlying changes point to tighter commercial conditions around security, commissioning timelines, and tariff safeguards. The real challenge now lies in how developers price phased execution risk under a stricter framework.
8IT consulting tender sees triple deadline extensions on GeM, stretching bidder timelines
A project management consulting tender has seen three deadline extensions within a short span. The move signals more than routine scheduling flexibility in a milestone-driven consulting contract.
vRs 259 crore hydro EPC tender undergoes deeper pre-bid reset before bid opening
A major hydropower electromechanical package has moved beyond a routine deadline extension. The corrigendum trail points to recalibration in qualification norms, security structure, and technical scope. Details
Daily Power Sector Tenders Excel update
May 04:
8Daily Excel covering new tenders and all published updates including corrigendum, amendment, addendum, clarification and status revisions, along with technical and financial bid opening, evaluation completion and final award actions including AOC and LOA issuance.
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NEWS UPDATE: DEMAND FORECASTING AND SCHEDULING
May 04:
REGIONAL DEMAND FORECASTS
8GRID-INDIA SRLDC forecasts Southern Region demand for 2 May 2026; previous day 30 April MAPE at 2.47%
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC published its demand forecast for 2 May 2026, projecting Southern Region demand in the range of 35,000-65,000 MW across the 24-hour period. The companion chart showing Actual vs Forecast for 30 April 2026 recorded a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 2.47%, reflecting high forecasting accuracy for that day.
8GRID-INDIA SRLDC publishes week-ahead Southern Region demand forecast for 2-8 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published a week-ahead demand forecast for the Southern Region covering 2 May to 8 May 2026. The forecast, used for unit commitment and scheduling, projects Southern Region demand between 45,000 and 65,000 MW across all seven days, accounting for both weekday and weekend demand variations over the forecast week.
8Eastern Region day-ahead forecast MAPE at 11.34% on 1 May 2026; intraday improves to 3.85%
ERLDC's Eastern Regional Forecasting Error report for 1 May 2026 shows a high Day-Ahead MAPE of 11.34% and RMSE of 13.61%, suggesting significant forecasting inaccuracy for that date. However, Intraday forecasting performed much better at MAPE 3.85% and RMSE 6.28%, demonstrating improved accuracy as real-time data was incorporated. Block-level errors were substantial in early morning hours.
8Eastern Region day-ahead MAPE improves sharply to 6.88% on 2 May 2026; intraday MAPE at 1.24%
The Eastern Regional forecasting error report for 2 May 2026 shows significant improvement in Day-Ahead forecasting accuracy with MAPE dropping to 6.88% and RMSE to 8.2% from 11.34% and 13.61% the prior day. Intraday forecasting accuracy was excellent at MAPE 1.24% and RMSE 1.72%, with actual demand closely matching both day-ahead and intraday forecasts across most time blocks.
GENERATOR SCHEDULING (SCUC)
8NLDC SCUC schedule for 2 May 2026; Darlipali at 303 MW (111.4 paise/kWh), NPGC at 965 MW (276 paise/kWh)
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC published the Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) generator schedule for 2 May 2026, featuring 25+ generators. Darlipali was scheduled at 303.04 MW with the lowest ECR of 111.4 paise/kWh, while NPGC (965.54 MW at 276.1 paise) and Barh (552.24 MW at 279.1 paise) featured among the costlier units. Most units cleared SCUC with YES confirmation.
8NLDC SCUC schedule for 3 May 2026; Korba units lead at 861 MW; Barh excluded from SCUC (marked NO)
NLDC's Security Constrained Unit Commitment schedule for 3 May 2026 shows Korba STPS Stage 1 and 2 scheduled at the highest volume of 861.57 MW at ECR 133.8 paise/kWh, and Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 718.14 MW. Notably, Barh Stage 1 (1,002.12 MW at 276.5 paise) was marked SCUC = NO - excluded from the commitment despite its large capacity - while Darlipali ran at 255.44 MW at the cheapest rate of 111.4 paise/kWh.
8NLDC SCUC for 4 May 2026; Sipat STPS Stage 1 tops schedule at 739 MW; NPGC scheduled at 987 MW
NLDC's SCUC generator schedule for 4 May 2026 shows Sipat STPS Stage 1 scheduled at the highest volume among lower-cost units at 739.48 MW (ECR 127.4 paise/kWh). NPGC was committed at 987.76 MW at ECR 276.1 paise/kWh, and Kahalgaon Stage 2 at 472.74 MW at 274.3 paise/kWh. Darlipali maintained its position as cheapest scheduled unit at 268.04 MW and 111.4 paise/kWh. Details
8GRID-INDIA SRLDC forecasts Southern Region demand for 2 May 2026; previous day 30 April MAPE at 2.47%
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC published its demand forecast for 2 May 2026, projecting Southern Region demand in the range of 35,000-65,000 MW across the 24-hour period. The companion chart showing Actual vs Forecast for 30 April 2026 recorded a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 2.47%, reflecting high forecasting accuracy for that day.
8GRID-INDIA SRLDC publishes week-ahead Southern Region demand forecast for 2-8 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published a week-ahead demand forecast for the Southern Region covering 2 May to 8 May 2026. The forecast, used for unit commitment and scheduling, projects Southern Region demand between 45,000 and 65,000 MW across all seven days, accounting for both weekday and weekend demand variations over the forecast week.
8Eastern Region day-ahead forecast MAPE at 11.34% on 1 May 2026; intraday improves to 3.85%
ERLDC's Eastern Regional Forecasting Error report for 1 May 2026 shows a high Day-Ahead MAPE of 11.34% and RMSE of 13.61%, suggesting significant forecasting inaccuracy for that date. However, Intraday forecasting performed much better at MAPE 3.85% and RMSE 6.28%, demonstrating improved accuracy as real-time data was incorporated. Block-level errors were substantial in early morning hours.
8Eastern Region day-ahead MAPE improves sharply to 6.88% on 2 May 2026; intraday MAPE at 1.24%
The Eastern Regional forecasting error report for 2 May 2026 shows significant improvement in Day-Ahead forecasting accuracy with MAPE dropping to 6.88% and RMSE to 8.2% from 11.34% and 13.61% the prior day. Intraday forecasting accuracy was excellent at MAPE 1.24% and RMSE 1.72%, with actual demand closely matching both day-ahead and intraday forecasts across most time blocks.
GENERATOR SCHEDULING (SCUC)
8NLDC SCUC schedule for 2 May 2026; Darlipali at 303 MW (111.4 paise/kWh), NPGC at 965 MW (276 paise/kWh)
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC published the Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) generator schedule for 2 May 2026, featuring 25+ generators. Darlipali was scheduled at 303.04 MW with the lowest ECR of 111.4 paise/kWh, while NPGC (965.54 MW at 276.1 paise) and Barh (552.24 MW at 279.1 paise) featured among the costlier units. Most units cleared SCUC with YES confirmation.
8NLDC SCUC schedule for 3 May 2026; Korba units lead at 861 MW; Barh excluded from SCUC (marked NO)
NLDC's Security Constrained Unit Commitment schedule for 3 May 2026 shows Korba STPS Stage 1 and 2 scheduled at the highest volume of 861.57 MW at ECR 133.8 paise/kWh, and Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 718.14 MW. Notably, Barh Stage 1 (1,002.12 MW at 276.5 paise) was marked SCUC = NO - excluded from the commitment despite its large capacity - while Darlipali ran at 255.44 MW at the cheapest rate of 111.4 paise/kWh.
8NLDC SCUC for 4 May 2026; Sipat STPS Stage 1 tops schedule at 739 MW; NPGC scheduled at 987 MW
NLDC's SCUC generator schedule for 4 May 2026 shows Sipat STPS Stage 1 scheduled at the highest volume among lower-cost units at 739.48 MW (ECR 127.4 paise/kWh). NPGC was committed at 987.76 MW at ECR 276.1 paise/kWh, and Kahalgaon Stage 2 at 472.74 MW at 274.3 paise/kWh. Darlipali maintained its position as cheapest scheduled unit at 268.04 MW and 111.4 paise/kWh. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POWER ALLOCATION AND REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNTS
May 04:
8Ministry of Power allocates 150 MW to Uttarakhand from Western Region pool; WRPC issues revised share tables effective 1 May 2026
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) under the Central Electricity Authority has notified all regional load despatch centres that the Ministry of Power has allocated 150 MW of power to the Government of Uttarakhand from the unallocated pool of the Western Region, effective 1 May 2026 to 30 June 2026. The allocation covers key central sector power plants including KSTPS (2,100 MW installed), VSTPS-I (1,260 MW), VSTPS-II (1,000 MW), KAPP (440 MW), and TAPP 3 and 4 (1,080 MW), with revised percentage shares communicated to all beneficiary states.
8NRPC releases provisional ABT-based regional energy account for April 2026; Dadri TPS achieves 100% PAF, Parbati-III dips to 13.84%
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), Ministry of Power, Government of India has issued the ABT-based Provisional Regional Energy Account (REA) for April 2026 in accordance with CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2024. The REA covers schedule data from NRLDC for the month, including tentative data from April 20 to 30, 2026. Station performance highlights include: Dadri TPS and Unchhahar-III TPS achieving 100% Plant Availability Factor (PAF); Parbati-III recording a low 13.84% PAF; and Singrauli STPS at 87.18% PAF, with entitlement shares distributed across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and other Northern Region states.
8SRPC provisional REA for April 2026; NTPC Kudgi (2,400 MW) and Simhadri Stage-2 (1,000 MW) achieve 100% plant availability factor
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) under the Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power has released the Provisional Regional Energy Account (REA) for April 2026. Key performance highlights show NTPC Kudgi STPS Stage 1 (2,400 MW installed) and NTPC Simhadri STPS Stage 2 (1,000 MW) achieving 100% Plant Availability Factor (PAF), while NTPC RSTPS Stage 1 and 2 (2,100 MW) recorded 98.67% PAF with Plant Load Factor (PLF) at 79.87% during peak hours. NTECL Vallur STPS (1,500 MW) clocked 95.43% PAF, and NLC TS 2 Expansion (500 MW) lagged at 62.81% PAF.
8WRLDC commercial circular ropes in 70+ power entities; Adani, NTPC, Jindal Power among Western grid stakeholders
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) under POSOCO has issued a commercial circular addressed to over 70 power sector stakeholders across India's Western Region, including major generators such as NTPC Ltd., Adani Green Energy, Jindal Power Ltd., Torrent Power Ltd., and KSK Mahanadi Power Co. Ltd. The circular also covers renewable energy majors including NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, KPI Green Energy, and multiple Adani wind-solar entities - reflecting the Western Region's expanding grid of 2x135 MW to 2,375 MW capacity power players in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. Details
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) under the Central Electricity Authority has notified all regional load despatch centres that the Ministry of Power has allocated 150 MW of power to the Government of Uttarakhand from the unallocated pool of the Western Region, effective 1 May 2026 to 30 June 2026. The allocation covers key central sector power plants including KSTPS (2,100 MW installed), VSTPS-I (1,260 MW), VSTPS-II (1,000 MW), KAPP (440 MW), and TAPP 3 and 4 (1,080 MW), with revised percentage shares communicated to all beneficiary states.
8NRPC releases provisional ABT-based regional energy account for April 2026; Dadri TPS achieves 100% PAF, Parbati-III dips to 13.84%
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), Ministry of Power, Government of India has issued the ABT-based Provisional Regional Energy Account (REA) for April 2026 in accordance with CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2024. The REA covers schedule data from NRLDC for the month, including tentative data from April 20 to 30, 2026. Station performance highlights include: Dadri TPS and Unchhahar-III TPS achieving 100% Plant Availability Factor (PAF); Parbati-III recording a low 13.84% PAF; and Singrauli STPS at 87.18% PAF, with entitlement shares distributed across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and other Northern Region states.
8SRPC provisional REA for April 2026; NTPC Kudgi (2,400 MW) and Simhadri Stage-2 (1,000 MW) achieve 100% plant availability factor
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) under the Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power has released the Provisional Regional Energy Account (REA) for April 2026. Key performance highlights show NTPC Kudgi STPS Stage 1 (2,400 MW installed) and NTPC Simhadri STPS Stage 2 (1,000 MW) achieving 100% Plant Availability Factor (PAF), while NTPC RSTPS Stage 1 and 2 (2,100 MW) recorded 98.67% PAF with Plant Load Factor (PLF) at 79.87% during peak hours. NTECL Vallur STPS (1,500 MW) clocked 95.43% PAF, and NLC TS 2 Expansion (500 MW) lagged at 62.81% PAF.
8WRLDC commercial circular ropes in 70+ power entities; Adani, NTPC, Jindal Power among Western grid stakeholders
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) under POSOCO has issued a commercial circular addressed to over 70 power sector stakeholders across India's Western Region, including major generators such as NTPC Ltd., Adani Green Energy, Jindal Power Ltd., Torrent Power Ltd., and KSK Mahanadi Power Co. Ltd. The circular also covers renewable energy majors including NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, KPI Green Energy, and multiple Adani wind-solar entities - reflecting the Western Region's expanding grid of 2x135 MW to 2,375 MW capacity power players in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. Details
NEWS UPDATE: FUEL SUPPLY AND COAL STOCK
May 04:
8CEA daily coal report for 1 May 2026; HPGCL holds 146% normative stock; Rajasthan's Chhabra-II at 50% critical level
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division daily coal stock report for 1 May 2026 shows Haryana's HPGCL holding 1,430,600 tonnes - 146% of normative requirement - across Panipat TPS (167%), Rajiv Gandhi TPS (130%), and Yamuna Nagar TPS (155%). Punjab's PSPCL maintained 129% normative stocks. Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) was in a critical position at only 50% of normative stock requirement.
8CEA coal report for 2 May 2026; HPGCL stocks drop slightly to 1,426,200 tonnes; Chhabra-II moves up to 51%
Central Electricity Authority's daily coal stock report for 2 May 2026 shows HPGCL's total stock declining marginally to 1,426,200 tonnes (146% normative) from 1,430,600 tonnes the prior day. Panipat TPS maintained 167% normative stock. Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) improved slightly from 50% to 51% normative stock. Punjab's PSPCL maintained 129% normative stocks at 994,400 tonnes.
8CEA April 2026 cumulative coal report; Adani Kawai stock at 8 days; Talwandi Sabo holds 27 days stock
Central Electricity Authority's cumulative coal supply status for April 2026 shows Adani Power Limited's Kawai TPP (Rajasthan) at a dangerously low 8 days of coal stock (130,440 tonnes at 31 March vs 491,120 tonnes required). In contrast, Talwandi Sabo TPP (Punjab) maintained 27 days stock (430,910 tonnes). INDIRA GANDHI STPP (Haryana) received 557,850 tonnes against 557,850 required, ending April with 567,900 tonnes at 41 days. Details
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division daily coal stock report for 1 May 2026 shows Haryana's HPGCL holding 1,430,600 tonnes - 146% of normative requirement - across Panipat TPS (167%), Rajiv Gandhi TPS (130%), and Yamuna Nagar TPS (155%). Punjab's PSPCL maintained 129% normative stocks. Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) was in a critical position at only 50% of normative stock requirement.
8CEA coal report for 2 May 2026; HPGCL stocks drop slightly to 1,426,200 tonnes; Chhabra-II moves up to 51%
Central Electricity Authority's daily coal stock report for 2 May 2026 shows HPGCL's total stock declining marginally to 1,426,200 tonnes (146% normative) from 1,430,600 tonnes the prior day. Panipat TPS maintained 167% normative stock. Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) improved slightly from 50% to 51% normative stock. Punjab's PSPCL maintained 129% normative stocks at 994,400 tonnes.
8CEA April 2026 cumulative coal report; Adani Kawai stock at 8 days; Talwandi Sabo holds 27 days stock
Central Electricity Authority's cumulative coal supply status for April 2026 shows Adani Power Limited's Kawai TPP (Rajasthan) at a dangerously low 8 days of coal stock (130,440 tonnes at 31 March vs 491,120 tonnes required). In contrast, Talwandi Sabo TPP (Punjab) maintained 27 days stock (430,910 tonnes). INDIRA GANDHI STPP (Haryana) received 557,850 tonnes against 557,850 required, ending April with 567,900 tonnes at 41 days. Details
NEWS UPDATE: DISTRIBUTION UTILITY PERFORMANCE
May 04:
UGVCL ANNUAL SOP COMPLIANCE
8UGVCL files annual SOP report for FY 2025-26 covering 19 regulatory performa requirements
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), Mehsana submitted its Annual Standard of Performance (SOP) report for FY 2025-26 to the regulator, comprising 19 performa including accident reports (SoP001), safety compliance (SoP002), complaint registers (SoP003), public awareness (SoP004), distribution transformer failure (SoP005), and ATC loss reports. The index sheet maps each performa to its yearly reporting frequency.
8UGVCL reports fatal and non-fatal electrical accidents for full year April 2025 to March 2026 in SoP001
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited submitted its annual Fatal and Non-Fatal Accident Report (Performa SoP001) for FY 2025-26 (April 2025-March 2026). The report documents all electrical accidents occurring in UGVCL's Mehsana service area, forming a key regulatory compliance document filed with the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission as part of its annual Standard of Performance obligations.
8UGVCL files annual distribution transformer failure report for FY 2025-26 under Performa SoP005
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), Mehsana submitted Performa SoP005 reporting all distribution transformer failures during FY 2025-26 (April 2025-March 2026). This annual report captures failure counts, reasons, replacement timelines, and performance statistics for the transformer network within UGVCL's distribution service area, forming part of its mandatory SOP compliance submission to GERC.
8UGVCL documents unauthorised use of electricity cases in Mehsana for FY 2025-26 in SoP018
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) filed Performa SoP018 for FY 2025-26 reporting cases of Unauthorised Use of Electricity (UUE) detected in its Mehsana service area from April 2025 to March 2026. The annual SOP submission to GERC captures detection, assessment, and recovery data across the distribution circle as part of UGVCL's statutory compliance under the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission's SOP framework.
8UGVCL reports electricity theft cases detected in Mehsana for FY 2025-26 in annual SoP019 filing
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited submitted Performa SoP019 for FY 2025-26, documenting electricity theft cases detected in its Mehsana service territory from April 2025 to March 2026. The annual GERC compliance report captures theft detection counts, categories, assessed amounts, and enforcement actions - a key metric for evaluating the effectiveness of UGVCL's anti-theft operations.
DISTRIBUTION FINANCIAL AND ATC PERFORMANCE
8UGVCL Q3 FY 2025-26 power purchase 8,205 MU, T&D loss -0.04%, billing Rs. 5,980 crore
GERC's Standard of Performance report for Q3 FY 2025-26 (October-December 2025) shows total power purchase of 8,205 MU with 8,205 MU units sent out. T&D losses were remarkably negative at -0.04% for the quarter (cumulative 2.43% through Q3), indicating metering discrepancies. Total billed amount was Rs. 5,980.02 crore for Q3 compared to Rs. 6,060.32 crore in Q3 FY 2024-25 - a decline of 1.33%. Details
8UGVCL files annual SOP report for FY 2025-26 covering 19 regulatory performa requirements
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), Mehsana submitted its Annual Standard of Performance (SOP) report for FY 2025-26 to the regulator, comprising 19 performa including accident reports (SoP001), safety compliance (SoP002), complaint registers (SoP003), public awareness (SoP004), distribution transformer failure (SoP005), and ATC loss reports. The index sheet maps each performa to its yearly reporting frequency.
8UGVCL reports fatal and non-fatal electrical accidents for full year April 2025 to March 2026 in SoP001
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited submitted its annual Fatal and Non-Fatal Accident Report (Performa SoP001) for FY 2025-26 (April 2025-March 2026). The report documents all electrical accidents occurring in UGVCL's Mehsana service area, forming a key regulatory compliance document filed with the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission as part of its annual Standard of Performance obligations.
8UGVCL files annual distribution transformer failure report for FY 2025-26 under Performa SoP005
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), Mehsana submitted Performa SoP005 reporting all distribution transformer failures during FY 2025-26 (April 2025-March 2026). This annual report captures failure counts, reasons, replacement timelines, and performance statistics for the transformer network within UGVCL's distribution service area, forming part of its mandatory SOP compliance submission to GERC.
8UGVCL documents unauthorised use of electricity cases in Mehsana for FY 2025-26 in SoP018
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) filed Performa SoP018 for FY 2025-26 reporting cases of Unauthorised Use of Electricity (UUE) detected in its Mehsana service area from April 2025 to March 2026. The annual SOP submission to GERC captures detection, assessment, and recovery data across the distribution circle as part of UGVCL's statutory compliance under the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission's SOP framework.
8UGVCL reports electricity theft cases detected in Mehsana for FY 2025-26 in annual SoP019 filing
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited submitted Performa SoP019 for FY 2025-26, documenting electricity theft cases detected in its Mehsana service territory from April 2025 to March 2026. The annual GERC compliance report captures theft detection counts, categories, assessed amounts, and enforcement actions - a key metric for evaluating the effectiveness of UGVCL's anti-theft operations.
DISTRIBUTION FINANCIAL AND ATC PERFORMANCE
8UGVCL Q3 FY 2025-26 power purchase 8,205 MU, T&D loss -0.04%, billing Rs. 5,980 crore
GERC's Standard of Performance report for Q3 FY 2025-26 (October-December 2025) shows total power purchase of 8,205 MU with 8,205 MU units sent out. T&D losses were remarkably negative at -0.04% for the quarter (cumulative 2.43% through Q3), indicating metering discrepancies. Total billed amount was Rs. 5,980.02 crore for Q3 compared to Rs. 6,060.32 crore in Q3 FY 2024-25 - a decline of 1.33%. Details
NEWS UPDATE: TARIFF FUEL COST AND FINANCIAL FILINGS
May 04:
FUEL AND POWER PURCHASE ADJUSTMENTS
8FPPAS swings from -15.82% in May 2025 to +19.34% in January 2026; March 2026 bills at +16.82%
A detailed Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculation for FY 2025-26 shows significant volatility - from a peak negative of -15.82% in May 2025 and -14.78% in August 2025, to positives of +19.34% in January 2026 and +16.82% in March 2026. The surcharge is computed and billed to consumers monthly under the Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2022 without requiring prior regulatory approval.
8APERC regulation allows automatic monthly FPPCA recovery capped at 40 paise/unit; March 2026 adjustment published
The Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) for March 2026 was published under APERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023, which allows automatic monthly cost pass-through to consumers without regulatory approval, subject to a cap of 40 paise per unit. The FPPCA is computed and recovered by the distribution licensee in the (n+2)th month based on actual variation in fuel and power purchase costs, and trued-up annually.
8Rajasthan Power Generation Company submits FORM-15 for gas fuel charges at GTPS for March 2026
Rajasthan Power Generation Company Limited filed CERC FORM-15 (Part-I) for March 2026, detailing gas fuel data for computation of energy charges at its Gas Turbine Power Station. The filing shows domestic gas supplied at 5,171.670 (000) SCM with total charges of Rs. 24.708 crore, with zero imported gas. The form was submitted to CERC/DERC for regulatory review and energy charge computation.
8Pragati Power Corporation files FORM-15 for 40,079 SCM gas used at Pragati Power Station III in March 2026
Pragati Power Corporation Limited submitted its revised CERC FORM-15 for March 2026, disclosing that Pragati Power Station III consumed 40,079.527 (000) SCM of domestic gas supplied by the gas company, with total gas charges amounting to Rs. 115.165 crore. No imported gas was used. Zero transportation charges were recorded for the month.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES TO STOCK EXCHANGES
8HVPNL discloses Q3 FY 2025-26 financial results to BSE under SEBI Regulation 52
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) filed its Q3 FY 2025-26 (October-December 2025) financial results disclosure with BSE Ltd. (Dalal Street, Mumbai) in compliance with Regulation 52 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was made by HVPNL's Senior Accounts Officer/Funds from the company's registered office at Shakti Bhawan, Panchkula.
8HVPNL reports no related party transactions for Q4 FY 2025-26 under SEBI Regulation 23(9)
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited submitted a disclosure to BSE Ltd. confirming that there were no related party transactions in respect of its Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, in compliance with Regulation 23(9) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The document was signed by HVPNL's Senior Accounts Officer/Funds. Details
8FPPAS swings from -15.82% in May 2025 to +19.34% in January 2026; March 2026 bills at +16.82%
A detailed Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculation for FY 2025-26 shows significant volatility - from a peak negative of -15.82% in May 2025 and -14.78% in August 2025, to positives of +19.34% in January 2026 and +16.82% in March 2026. The surcharge is computed and billed to consumers monthly under the Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2022 without requiring prior regulatory approval.
8APERC regulation allows automatic monthly FPPCA recovery capped at 40 paise/unit; March 2026 adjustment published
The Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) for March 2026 was published under APERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023, which allows automatic monthly cost pass-through to consumers without regulatory approval, subject to a cap of 40 paise per unit. The FPPCA is computed and recovered by the distribution licensee in the (n+2)th month based on actual variation in fuel and power purchase costs, and trued-up annually.
8Rajasthan Power Generation Company submits FORM-15 for gas fuel charges at GTPS for March 2026
Rajasthan Power Generation Company Limited filed CERC FORM-15 (Part-I) for March 2026, detailing gas fuel data for computation of energy charges at its Gas Turbine Power Station. The filing shows domestic gas supplied at 5,171.670 (000) SCM with total charges of Rs. 24.708 crore, with zero imported gas. The form was submitted to CERC/DERC for regulatory review and energy charge computation.
8Pragati Power Corporation files FORM-15 for 40,079 SCM gas used at Pragati Power Station III in March 2026
Pragati Power Corporation Limited submitted its revised CERC FORM-15 for March 2026, disclosing that Pragati Power Station III consumed 40,079.527 (000) SCM of domestic gas supplied by the gas company, with total gas charges amounting to Rs. 115.165 crore. No imported gas was used. Zero transportation charges were recorded for the month.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES TO STOCK EXCHANGES
8HVPNL discloses Q3 FY 2025-26 financial results to BSE under SEBI Regulation 52
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) filed its Q3 FY 2025-26 (October-December 2025) financial results disclosure with BSE Ltd. (Dalal Street, Mumbai) in compliance with Regulation 52 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was made by HVPNL's Senior Accounts Officer/Funds from the company's registered office at Shakti Bhawan, Panchkula.
8HVPNL reports no related party transactions for Q4 FY 2025-26 under SEBI Regulation 23(9)
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited submitted a disclosure to BSE Ltd. confirming that there were no related party transactions in respect of its Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, in compliance with Regulation 23(9) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The document was signed by HVPNL's Senior Accounts Officer/Funds. Details
NEWS UPDATE: REGULATORY ORDERS AND COMMISSION FILINGS
May 04:
CERC ORDERS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
8CERC schedules public hearing on 13 May 2026 to revise congestion charge rate in real-time inter-state transmission
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued a public notice dated 1 May 2026 announcing a public hearing on 13 May 2026 (online video conferencing at 2:30 PM) regarding its proposal to revise the rate and applicability of congestion charges in real-time inter-state transmission of electricity, pursuant to its Order dated 13 March 2026 in suo-moto Petition No. 1/SM/2026. Invitees include all state governments, LDCs, utilities, CPSUs, transmission/distribution licensees, exchanges, and NGOs.
8CERC sets public hearing on 19 May 2026 for compensation charges procedure under GNA Regulations 2022
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued notice dated 1 May 2026 scheduling a public hearing on 19 May 2026 at 3:00 PM (online) for Petition No. 5/SM/2026 - regarding the procedure for levying compensation charges for permitting additional time to achieve milestones under CERC's Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) to ISTS Regulations, 2022. The draft order was issued on 15 April 2026 with comments invited until 30 April 2026.
8GRID-INDIA sets all-India ISTS transmission loss at 3.41% for week of 4-10 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre revised the Applicable Transmission Loss for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) to 3.41% for the week of 4-10 May 2026. The calculation is based on previous week's SEM data: total injection into ISTS was 18,958.03 MU and total drawal was 18,337.99 MU, with 784.17 MU attributed to projects covered under CERC Regulation 13.
8CEA notifies Meters Amendment Regulations 2026 in Gazette on 1 April 2026 under Electricity Act Section 177
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) published the Installation and Operation of Meters (Amendment) Regulations 2026 in the Extraordinary Gazette of India (No. 233) on 1 April 2026 (Chaitra 11, 1948 Saka). Issued under Section 177(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Rule 3 sub-rule (2) of the Electricity Rules 2005, the amendments were finalised after inviting stakeholder comments by 23 January 2026.
STATE COMMISSION ORDERS
8Telangana ERC issues SLDC charges order for FY 2026-27 and true-up for FY 2024-25 for TGTRANSCO
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its Order dated 28 March 2026, approving the revised Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and SLDC charges for FY 2026-27 for Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO), along with the true-up for FY 2024-25. The order, made under TERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023, followed TGTRANSCO's petition and applies to state load despatch centre operations.
8Telangana ERC issues transmission tariff order for FY 2026-27 and true-up for FY 2024-25 for TGTRANSCO
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its Order dated 28 March 2026, approving Revised Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Transmission Tariffs for FY 2026-27 for Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO), along with the true-up for FY 2024-25. The order was made under TERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023 and covers TGTRANSCO's complete transmission tariff framework for the new financial year.
8Chhattisgarh SERC approves revision to CSPDCL's internal load management procedure on 29 April 2026
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) passed an Order in P. No. 45 of 2024 on 29 April 2026, approving Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited's (CSPDCL) petition to revise the Load Management Procedure in Chapter-02 of the Internal Operating Procedure for Chhattisgarh State Grid. The procedure governs load relief actions during power supply shortfalls to maintain grid stability.
8Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission issues order for reporting obligations under Electricity Act Sections 135-138
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) issued an order dated 1 May 2026 in Case 2398/2026 implementing RERC notification from 15 April 2026 regarding compliance obligations under Sections 135-138 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The order directs licensees to report cases of electricity theft (Section 135), abstraction (Section 136), and related violations, with reporting cycles of 30 days as per the regulations effective from 1 February 2021.
8Meghalaya SERC orders hearing on Pioneer Carbide vs MePDCL non-compliance case; petitioner is ferro-alloy maker
The Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MSERC) issued an Order in Case No. 1 of 2026 on 1 May 2026, in a petition filed by Pioneer Carbide Private Limited - a ferro-alloy manufacturer in Byrnihat, Meghalaya - against Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) for non-compliance with the Commission's earlier order dated 9 February 2026 in Case No. 5 of 2025. Details
8CERC schedules public hearing on 13 May 2026 to revise congestion charge rate in real-time inter-state transmission
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued a public notice dated 1 May 2026 announcing a public hearing on 13 May 2026 (online video conferencing at 2:30 PM) regarding its proposal to revise the rate and applicability of congestion charges in real-time inter-state transmission of electricity, pursuant to its Order dated 13 March 2026 in suo-moto Petition No. 1/SM/2026. Invitees include all state governments, LDCs, utilities, CPSUs, transmission/distribution licensees, exchanges, and NGOs.
8CERC sets public hearing on 19 May 2026 for compensation charges procedure under GNA Regulations 2022
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued notice dated 1 May 2026 scheduling a public hearing on 19 May 2026 at 3:00 PM (online) for Petition No. 5/SM/2026 - regarding the procedure for levying compensation charges for permitting additional time to achieve milestones under CERC's Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) to ISTS Regulations, 2022. The draft order was issued on 15 April 2026 with comments invited until 30 April 2026.
8GRID-INDIA sets all-India ISTS transmission loss at 3.41% for week of 4-10 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre revised the Applicable Transmission Loss for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) to 3.41% for the week of 4-10 May 2026. The calculation is based on previous week's SEM data: total injection into ISTS was 18,958.03 MU and total drawal was 18,337.99 MU, with 784.17 MU attributed to projects covered under CERC Regulation 13.
8CEA notifies Meters Amendment Regulations 2026 in Gazette on 1 April 2026 under Electricity Act Section 177
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) published the Installation and Operation of Meters (Amendment) Regulations 2026 in the Extraordinary Gazette of India (No. 233) on 1 April 2026 (Chaitra 11, 1948 Saka). Issued under Section 177(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Rule 3 sub-rule (2) of the Electricity Rules 2005, the amendments were finalised after inviting stakeholder comments by 23 January 2026.
STATE COMMISSION ORDERS
8Telangana ERC issues SLDC charges order for FY 2026-27 and true-up for FY 2024-25 for TGTRANSCO
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its Order dated 28 March 2026, approving the revised Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and SLDC charges for FY 2026-27 for Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO), along with the true-up for FY 2024-25. The order, made under TERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023, followed TGTRANSCO's petition and applies to state load despatch centre operations.
8Telangana ERC issues transmission tariff order for FY 2026-27 and true-up for FY 2024-25 for TGTRANSCO
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its Order dated 28 March 2026, approving Revised Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Transmission Tariffs for FY 2026-27 for Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO), along with the true-up for FY 2024-25. The order was made under TERC Regulation No. 2 of 2023 and covers TGTRANSCO's complete transmission tariff framework for the new financial year.
8Chhattisgarh SERC approves revision to CSPDCL's internal load management procedure on 29 April 2026
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) passed an Order in P. No. 45 of 2024 on 29 April 2026, approving Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited's (CSPDCL) petition to revise the Load Management Procedure in Chapter-02 of the Internal Operating Procedure for Chhattisgarh State Grid. The procedure governs load relief actions during power supply shortfalls to maintain grid stability.
8Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission issues order for reporting obligations under Electricity Act Sections 135-138
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) issued an order dated 1 May 2026 in Case 2398/2026 implementing RERC notification from 15 April 2026 regarding compliance obligations under Sections 135-138 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The order directs licensees to report cases of electricity theft (Section 135), abstraction (Section 136), and related violations, with reporting cycles of 30 days as per the regulations effective from 1 February 2021.
8Meghalaya SERC orders hearing on Pioneer Carbide vs MePDCL non-compliance case; petitioner is ferro-alloy maker
The Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MSERC) issued an Order in Case No. 1 of 2026 on 1 May 2026, in a petition filed by Pioneer Carbide Private Limited - a ferro-alloy manufacturer in Byrnihat, Meghalaya - against Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) for non-compliance with the Commission's earlier order dated 9 February 2026 in Case No. 5 of 2025. Details
NEWS UPDATE: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND VRE INTEGRATION
May 04:
VRE PENETRATION AND SOLAR PEAKS
8India's renewable grid peaks at 37.88%; NLDC logs record-breaking solar hours on 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA)'s National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) reported that on 2 May 2026, India's Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) - wind plus solar - contributed 37.88% of total demand met during solar hours (06:00-18:00 hrs), with solar generation hitting a staggering 65,708 MW at 14:52 hrs. The all-time peak VRE generation stands at 90,189 MW recorded on 27 April 2026, while maximum VRE penetration touched 40.96% on 5 March 2026, signalling India's clean energy surge is accelerating.
8Solar hits 76,373 MW at 11:13 hrs; NLDC REMC report shows VRE penetration surges to 40.22% on 1 May 2026
India's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) reported that on 1 May 2026, maximum solar generation reached 76,373 MW at 11:13 hrs, while combined VRE (wind + solar) peaked at 87,606 MW at 14:17 hrs - accounting for 40.22% of demand met. During solar hours, solar energy contributed 25.98% and wind 7.16% of demand met. The Western Region alone monitored 58,086 MW of available VRE capacity, while total pan-India monitored VRE capacity stood at 162,397 MW installed across wind (53,542 MW) and solar (108,856 MW) resources.
8VRE touches 38.40% of India's demand met; NLDC REMC reports 75,946 MW solar peak and 86,190 MW combined VRE high on 30 April 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) recorded that on 30 April 2026, maximum solar generation reached 75,946 MW at 11:20 hrs, and combined Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) peaked at 86,190 MW at 14:08 hrs - meeting 38.40% of national demand. During non-solar hours, wind alone contributed 6.56% to demand met (14,377 MW). The Southern Region reported installed VRE capacity of 58,059 MW (wind 24,533 MW + solar 33,527 MW), while total pan-India generation was logged at 233,942 MW during solar hours.
8WBERC approves tariff for CESC Limited's 600 MW wind-solar hybrid power procurement under 25-year PPA
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) on 30 April 2026 adopted tariff in Case No. OA-558/25-26 under Sections 63 and 86(1)(b) and (e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for CESC Limited's long-term procurement of 600 MW power from Wind-Solar Hybrid (WSH) projects on a Build-Own-Operate basis for 25 years. CESC had issued the tender on 26 November 2025, through the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) Guidelines dated 21 August 2023 issued by the Ministry of Power, with a Bid Evaluation Committee formed on 25 November 2025 and prior Commission approval dated 17 December 2025. Details
8India's renewable grid peaks at 37.88%; NLDC logs record-breaking solar hours on 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA)'s National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) reported that on 2 May 2026, India's Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) - wind plus solar - contributed 37.88% of total demand met during solar hours (06:00-18:00 hrs), with solar generation hitting a staggering 65,708 MW at 14:52 hrs. The all-time peak VRE generation stands at 90,189 MW recorded on 27 April 2026, while maximum VRE penetration touched 40.96% on 5 March 2026, signalling India's clean energy surge is accelerating.
8Solar hits 76,373 MW at 11:13 hrs; NLDC REMC report shows VRE penetration surges to 40.22% on 1 May 2026
India's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) reported that on 1 May 2026, maximum solar generation reached 76,373 MW at 11:13 hrs, while combined VRE (wind + solar) peaked at 87,606 MW at 14:17 hrs - accounting for 40.22% of demand met. During solar hours, solar energy contributed 25.98% and wind 7.16% of demand met. The Western Region alone monitored 58,086 MW of available VRE capacity, while total pan-India monitored VRE capacity stood at 162,397 MW installed across wind (53,542 MW) and solar (108,856 MW) resources.
8VRE touches 38.40% of India's demand met; NLDC REMC reports 75,946 MW solar peak and 86,190 MW combined VRE high on 30 April 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) recorded that on 30 April 2026, maximum solar generation reached 75,946 MW at 11:20 hrs, and combined Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) peaked at 86,190 MW at 14:08 hrs - meeting 38.40% of national demand. During non-solar hours, wind alone contributed 6.56% to demand met (14,377 MW). The Southern Region reported installed VRE capacity of 58,059 MW (wind 24,533 MW + solar 33,527 MW), while total pan-India generation was logged at 233,942 MW during solar hours.
8WBERC approves tariff for CESC Limited's 600 MW wind-solar hybrid power procurement under 25-year PPA
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) on 30 April 2026 adopted tariff in Case No. OA-558/25-26 under Sections 63 and 86(1)(b) and (e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for CESC Limited's long-term procurement of 600 MW power from Wind-Solar Hybrid (WSH) projects on a Build-Own-Operate basis for 25 years. CESC had issued the tender on 26 November 2025, through the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) Guidelines dated 21 August 2023 issued by the Ministry of Power, with a Bid Evaluation Committee formed on 25 November 2025 and prior Commission approval dated 17 December 2025. Details
NEWS UPDATE: SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND VOLTAGE COMPLIANCE
May 04:
ATC AND CORRIDOR VIOLATIONS
8ER-NR corridor shows 21.88% ATC violation on 1 May 2026; all other corridors clear
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 1 May 2026 shows the ER-NR transmission corridor violated ATC limits for 21 blocks (5.25 hours, 21.88%) - while WR-NR, NEW-SR, Import of NR, and NER Import corridors recorded zero violations. The ER-NR corridor also showed N-1 criteria violation for 7 blocks (7.29%). All major 765 KV and 400 KV substations maintained voltage within IEGC limits.
8ER-NR corridor ATC violation rises to 25% on 2 May 2026; Import of NR also violated for 4 blocks
Grid Controller of India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 2 May 2026 shows ER-NR corridor ATC violations increasing to 24 blocks (6.00 hours, 25.00%) compared to 21.88% the prior day. Additionally, the Import of NR corridor was violated for 4 blocks (1.00 hour, 4.17%) - a new violation compared to 1 May. ER-NR N-1 violations also remained high at 23.96%.
8ER-NR corridor ATC violations drop sharply to 6.25% on 3 May 2026 (Sunday); N-1 violations clear completely
Grid Controller of India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 3 May 2026 shows a significant improvement in grid reliability - ER-NR corridor ATC violations fell to just 6 blocks (1.50 hours, 6.25%), down from 25% on 2 May and 21.88% on 1 May. All N-1 criteria violations cleared completely to 0% for all corridors. Voltage levels across all monitored substations stayed within IEGC bands on this Sunday.
8SRLDC Bengaluru reports zero ATC and N-1 violations across all Southern transmission corridors on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC (POSOCO), Bengaluru System Reliability Indices report for 1 May 2026 shows perfect reliability - zero ATC (Available Transfer Capability) violations and zero N-1 criteria violations in both the S1 to S2 and S3 and Import of S3 corridors. Violation counts, hours, and percentages were all 0, confirming stable southern grid operation throughout the entire 24-hour period.
8NERLDC Shillong reports zero TTC violations across all NER corridors on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern RLDC (Shillong) System Reliability Report for 1 May 2026 shows zero TTC (Total Transfer Capability) violations across all North Eastern inter-regional and intra-regional corridors - NER-Arunachal, NER-Assam, NER-Manipur, NER-Meghalaya, NER-Mizoram, NER-Nagaland, NER-Tripura - with 0.00% violation time and appropriate utility intimations confirming full grid reliability on the day.
VOLTAGE DEVIATION AND SUBSTATION COMPLIANCE
8All Eastern Region 765 KV and 400 KV substations maintain 100% voltage within IEGC band on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC), Kolkata's Voltage Deviation Index (VDI) report for 1 May 2026 shows all monitored 765 KV substations - Ranchi New (782.28 kV avg), Angul (774.96 kV avg), Gaya (761.80 kV avg), Jharsuguda (782.19 kV avg), Sasaram (762.73 kV avg), and Darlipally (775.84 kV avg) - maintaining 100% of time within IEGC band with zero violations.
8All 400 KV NER substations maintain 100% voltage compliance on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern RLDC Shillong daily voltage deviation report for 1 May 2026 shows all monitored 400 KV nodes - including AZARA (Assam, avg 404 kV), BALIPARA (403 kV), BONGAIGAON (407 kV), BYRNIHAT-Meghalaya (408 kV), IMPHAL-Manipur (402 kV), and PALATANA-Tripura - maintaining 100% voltage within the 380-420 kV IEGC band with zero violations.
8NER's 400 KV substations show perfect voltage compliance again on 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's NERLDC Shillong daily voltage deviation report for 2 May 2026 confirms all 400 KV NER substations - AZARA (avg 404 kV), BALIPARA (404 kV), BISWANATH CHARIALI (405 kV), BONGAIGAON (405 kV), BYRNIHAT-Meghalaya (409 kV), and IMPHAL-Manipur (402 kV) - remained 100% within the 380-420 kV IEGC band throughout the 24-hour period with zero voltage deviation violations.
ANGULAR SPREAD AND GRID STABILITY
8GRID-INDIA publishes all-India angular spread chart w.r.t. Vindhyachal for 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited published the All-India Angular Spread profile for 1 May 2026, showing real-time angular deviation of key grid nodes - including Alipurduar, Bhachau, Balipara, Bongaigaon, Chandrapur, Durgapur, Gazuwaka, Hosur, Kalwa, Kolar, Kota, Korba, Kozikode, Moga, Purnea, Silchar, Talcher, Thrissur, Unnao, and Vindhyachal - referenced against Vindhyachal, tracking grid angle stability across all 24 hours.
8GRID-INDIA tracks pan-India grid angular spread referenced to Vindhyachal for 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's angular spread monitoring for 2 May 2026 tracked 21 grid nodes across the country - including Agra, Bhachau, Chandrapur, Durgapur, Hosur, Kolar, Korba, and Thrissur - referenced to Vindhyachal. Spreads were captured over all 24 hours, providing critical data for inter-regional power flow monitoring and transmission security assessment. Details
8ER-NR corridor shows 21.88% ATC violation on 1 May 2026; all other corridors clear
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 1 May 2026 shows the ER-NR transmission corridor violated ATC limits for 21 blocks (5.25 hours, 21.88%) - while WR-NR, NEW-SR, Import of NR, and NER Import corridors recorded zero violations. The ER-NR corridor also showed N-1 criteria violation for 7 blocks (7.29%). All major 765 KV and 400 KV substations maintained voltage within IEGC limits.
8ER-NR corridor ATC violation rises to 25% on 2 May 2026; Import of NR also violated for 4 blocks
Grid Controller of India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 2 May 2026 shows ER-NR corridor ATC violations increasing to 24 blocks (6.00 hours, 25.00%) compared to 21.88% the prior day. Additionally, the Import of NR corridor was violated for 4 blocks (1.00 hour, 4.17%) - a new violation compared to 1 May. ER-NR N-1 violations also remained high at 23.96%.
8ER-NR corridor ATC violations drop sharply to 6.25% on 3 May 2026 (Sunday); N-1 violations clear completely
Grid Controller of India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 3 May 2026 shows a significant improvement in grid reliability - ER-NR corridor ATC violations fell to just 6 blocks (1.50 hours, 6.25%), down from 25% on 2 May and 21.88% on 1 May. All N-1 criteria violations cleared completely to 0% for all corridors. Voltage levels across all monitored substations stayed within IEGC bands on this Sunday.
8SRLDC Bengaluru reports zero ATC and N-1 violations across all Southern transmission corridors on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC (POSOCO), Bengaluru System Reliability Indices report for 1 May 2026 shows perfect reliability - zero ATC (Available Transfer Capability) violations and zero N-1 criteria violations in both the S1 to S2 and S3 and Import of S3 corridors. Violation counts, hours, and percentages were all 0, confirming stable southern grid operation throughout the entire 24-hour period.
8NERLDC Shillong reports zero TTC violations across all NER corridors on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern RLDC (Shillong) System Reliability Report for 1 May 2026 shows zero TTC (Total Transfer Capability) violations across all North Eastern inter-regional and intra-regional corridors - NER-Arunachal, NER-Assam, NER-Manipur, NER-Meghalaya, NER-Mizoram, NER-Nagaland, NER-Tripura - with 0.00% violation time and appropriate utility intimations confirming full grid reliability on the day.
VOLTAGE DEVIATION AND SUBSTATION COMPLIANCE
8All Eastern Region 765 KV and 400 KV substations maintain 100% voltage within IEGC band on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC), Kolkata's Voltage Deviation Index (VDI) report for 1 May 2026 shows all monitored 765 KV substations - Ranchi New (782.28 kV avg), Angul (774.96 kV avg), Gaya (761.80 kV avg), Jharsuguda (782.19 kV avg), Sasaram (762.73 kV avg), and Darlipally (775.84 kV avg) - maintaining 100% of time within IEGC band with zero violations.
8All 400 KV NER substations maintain 100% voltage compliance on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern RLDC Shillong daily voltage deviation report for 1 May 2026 shows all monitored 400 KV nodes - including AZARA (Assam, avg 404 kV), BALIPARA (403 kV), BONGAIGAON (407 kV), BYRNIHAT-Meghalaya (408 kV), IMPHAL-Manipur (402 kV), and PALATANA-Tripura - maintaining 100% voltage within the 380-420 kV IEGC band with zero violations.
8NER's 400 KV substations show perfect voltage compliance again on 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's NERLDC Shillong daily voltage deviation report for 2 May 2026 confirms all 400 KV NER substations - AZARA (avg 404 kV), BALIPARA (404 kV), BISWANATH CHARIALI (405 kV), BONGAIGAON (405 kV), BYRNIHAT-Meghalaya (409 kV), and IMPHAL-Manipur (402 kV) - remained 100% within the 380-420 kV IEGC band throughout the 24-hour period with zero voltage deviation violations.
ANGULAR SPREAD AND GRID STABILITY
8GRID-INDIA publishes all-India angular spread chart w.r.t. Vindhyachal for 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited published the All-India Angular Spread profile for 1 May 2026, showing real-time angular deviation of key grid nodes - including Alipurduar, Bhachau, Balipara, Bongaigaon, Chandrapur, Durgapur, Gazuwaka, Hosur, Kalwa, Kolar, Kota, Korba, Kozikode, Moga, Purnea, Silchar, Talcher, Thrissur, Unnao, and Vindhyachal - referenced against Vindhyachal, tracking grid angle stability across all 24 hours.
8GRID-INDIA tracks pan-India grid angular spread referenced to Vindhyachal for 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's angular spread monitoring for 2 May 2026 tracked 21 grid nodes across the country - including Agra, Bhachau, Chandrapur, Durgapur, Hosur, Kolar, Korba, and Thrissur - referenced to Vindhyachal. Spreads were captured over all 24 hours, providing critical data for inter-regional power flow monitoring and transmission security assessment. Details
NEWS UPDATE: TRANSMISSION LINE OUTAGES AND FAULTS
May 04:
FORCED OUTAGES AND LINE TRIPS
86 transmission lines tripped on 1 May 2026 across South India; TANTRANSCO, APTRANSCO and POWERGRID lines hit
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre recorded 6 forced outages on 1 May 2026, including a 765 KV POWERGRID line between Kurnool and Cuddapah that tripped on overvoltage, and APTRANSCO's 400 KV Gudiwada-Sattenpally line that remained down for over 6.5 hours due to R-N fault.
811 transmission lines tripped across South on 2 May 2026; POWERGRID's HVDC Pugalur-Arasur lines also hit
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC forced outage report for 2 May 2026 records 11 transmission line trips. Most notably, two POWERGRID 400 KV HVDC Pugalur-Arasur lines (Arasur-1 and Arasur-2) tripped within a minute of each other at 16:26 and 16:27 due to R-N and B-N faults respectively. TANTRANSCO's 230 KV Arasur_PG-Arasur-1 line remained out for over 8 hours.
88+ lines trip across Southern Region on 3 May 2026; TGTRANSCO's Malkaram-Suryapet double-circuit hit
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC forced outage report for 3 May 2026 records multiple faults including both circuits of TGTRANSCO's 400 KV Malkaram-Suryapet line tripping within 25 minutes of each other due to Y-N and B-N faults. APTRANSCO's 220 KV Kothagudem TPS-Tiruvuru-1 line operated SOTF, and POWERGRID's 400 KV Alamathy line also tripped on R-N fault.
LONG-PENDING PLANNED TRANSMISSION OUTAGES
8Multiple long-pending planned outages continue on Southern transmission network on 1 May 2026; some since March 2023
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC transmission outage report for 1 May 2026 reveals several long-duration planned outages - two POWERGRID 400 KV Ramagundam-Telangana STPP lines have been under outage since 24 March 2023, and APTRANSCO's 400 KV GMR-Vemagiri line has been out since January 2024. POWERGRID's 230 KV Bhavani-Kanchipuram line has awaited SCADA/RTU upgradation completion since May 2025.
8Persistent planned outages on Southern grid continue through 3 May 2026; POWERGRID lines out since 2023
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC transmission outage report for 3 May 2026 shows the same ongoing long-duration outages, with POWERGRID's two Ramagundam-Telangana STPP 400 KV lines remaining unavailable since March 2023. APTRANSCO's 400 KV GVK-Vemagiri lines (both circuits) continue under outage dating from May 2024, and the 132 KV APTRANSCO Aswaroapet-Narsapuram line has been out since May 2025 for CT replacement.
8Wardha-Warora POWERGRID 400 KV line out since 2018 due to ferroresonance issue
Power System Operation Corporation Limited's Western RLDC transmission line outage report for 1 May 2026 reveals the POWERGRID (PGCIL) 400 KV Wardha-Warora line has been under outage since 4 May 2018 - originally taken for LILO work, later kept out due to ferroresonance reported by PGCIL. A Champa 400 KV Bus Sectionalizer Bay has been open since September 2021 for fault level control, per POWERGRID-WR1 (PGCIL) instructions.
8Multiple Bus Sectionalizer Bays and ICTs long out across Western Region; POSOCO WRLDC reports persistent outages on 3 May 2026
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO)'s Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) transmission outage status for 3 May 2026 reveals additional fact: multiple Bus Sectionalizer Bays at CHAMPA (400 KV and 765 KV) and DHARAMJAYGARH (765 KV) have remained open since September-June 2021-22 for fault level control. The DEEPNAGAR 400 KV Bus Reactor and DGEN ICT-3 (400/220 KV) have also been out since August 2023 and March 2023 respectively.
8GRID-INDIA compiles 3-day transmission element outage report for 1-3 May 2026 across India
Grid Controller of India Limited compiled a comprehensive Transmission Element Outage Report spanning 1 to 3 May 2026, documenting all planned and forced outages of transmission lines, transformers, bus sections, and other transmission elements across India's inter-state and intra-regional transmission network. The 3-day consolidated report captures element names, voltage levels, owners, outage and revival dates/times, reasons, and expected revival information. Details
86 transmission lines tripped on 1 May 2026 across South India; TANTRANSCO, APTRANSCO and POWERGRID lines hit
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre recorded 6 forced outages on 1 May 2026, including a 765 KV POWERGRID line between Kurnool and Cuddapah that tripped on overvoltage, and APTRANSCO's 400 KV Gudiwada-Sattenpally line that remained down for over 6.5 hours due to R-N fault.
811 transmission lines tripped across South on 2 May 2026; POWERGRID's HVDC Pugalur-Arasur lines also hit
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC forced outage report for 2 May 2026 records 11 transmission line trips. Most notably, two POWERGRID 400 KV HVDC Pugalur-Arasur lines (Arasur-1 and Arasur-2) tripped within a minute of each other at 16:26 and 16:27 due to R-N and B-N faults respectively. TANTRANSCO's 230 KV Arasur_PG-Arasur-1 line remained out for over 8 hours.
88+ lines trip across Southern Region on 3 May 2026; TGTRANSCO's Malkaram-Suryapet double-circuit hit
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC forced outage report for 3 May 2026 records multiple faults including both circuits of TGTRANSCO's 400 KV Malkaram-Suryapet line tripping within 25 minutes of each other due to Y-N and B-N faults. APTRANSCO's 220 KV Kothagudem TPS-Tiruvuru-1 line operated SOTF, and POWERGRID's 400 KV Alamathy line also tripped on R-N fault.
LONG-PENDING PLANNED TRANSMISSION OUTAGES
8Multiple long-pending planned outages continue on Southern transmission network on 1 May 2026; some since March 2023
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC transmission outage report for 1 May 2026 reveals several long-duration planned outages - two POWERGRID 400 KV Ramagundam-Telangana STPP lines have been under outage since 24 March 2023, and APTRANSCO's 400 KV GMR-Vemagiri line has been out since January 2024. POWERGRID's 230 KV Bhavani-Kanchipuram line has awaited SCADA/RTU upgradation completion since May 2025.
8Persistent planned outages on Southern grid continue through 3 May 2026; POWERGRID lines out since 2023
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC transmission outage report for 3 May 2026 shows the same ongoing long-duration outages, with POWERGRID's two Ramagundam-Telangana STPP 400 KV lines remaining unavailable since March 2023. APTRANSCO's 400 KV GVK-Vemagiri lines (both circuits) continue under outage dating from May 2024, and the 132 KV APTRANSCO Aswaroapet-Narsapuram line has been out since May 2025 for CT replacement.
8Wardha-Warora POWERGRID 400 KV line out since 2018 due to ferroresonance issue
Power System Operation Corporation Limited's Western RLDC transmission line outage report for 1 May 2026 reveals the POWERGRID (PGCIL) 400 KV Wardha-Warora line has been under outage since 4 May 2018 - originally taken for LILO work, later kept out due to ferroresonance reported by PGCIL. A Champa 400 KV Bus Sectionalizer Bay has been open since September 2021 for fault level control, per POWERGRID-WR1 (PGCIL) instructions.
8Multiple Bus Sectionalizer Bays and ICTs long out across Western Region; POSOCO WRLDC reports persistent outages on 3 May 2026
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO)'s Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) transmission outage status for 3 May 2026 reveals additional fact: multiple Bus Sectionalizer Bays at CHAMPA (400 KV and 765 KV) and DHARAMJAYGARH (765 KV) have remained open since September-June 2021-22 for fault level control. The DEEPNAGAR 400 KV Bus Reactor and DGEN ICT-3 (400/220 KV) have also been out since August 2023 and March 2023 respectively.
8GRID-INDIA compiles 3-day transmission element outage report for 1-3 May 2026 across India
Grid Controller of India Limited compiled a comprehensive Transmission Element Outage Report spanning 1 to 3 May 2026, documenting all planned and forced outages of transmission lines, transformers, bus sections, and other transmission elements across India's inter-state and intra-regional transmission network. The 3-day consolidated report captures element names, voltage levels, owners, outage and revival dates/times, reasons, and expected revival information. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GENERATION AND THERMAL UNIT OUTAGES
May 04:
MAJOR THERMAL UNIT TRIPS AND OUTAGES
87 thermal units tripped in Southern Region on 1 May 2026; YADADRI 800 MW and VIJAYAWADA 800 MW hit by boiler tube leakage
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC reservoir and thermal outage report for 1 May 2026 lists 7 thermal unit failures. YADADRI Unit-2 (800 MW) and VIJAYAWADA TPS Unit-8 (800 MW) both tripped due to boiler tube leakage, while ST-CMS (250 MW) went down due to slack conveyor problem. The Srisailam reservoir stood at level 249.36 with energy 57.57 MU.
8VIJAYAWADA TPS 800 MW unit restored on 3 May after 3-day boiler outage; UPCL trips on flame failure
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC reservoir and thermal outage report for 2 May 2026 shows VIJAYAWADA TPS Unit-8 (800 MW) was finally revived on 3 May at 03:09 after tripping on 1 May due to boiler tube leakage. A fresh outage occurred at UPCL Unit-1 (600 MW) which tripped at 16:28 due to flame failure before being restored by 19:30. Mettur reservoir stood at level 750.10.
8Multiple RE-driven reserve shutdowns hit Southern thermal plants on 3 May 2026; YADADRI Unit-1 trips on coal feed issue
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC thermal and reservoir report for 3 May 2026 records six thermal outages, including reserve shutdowns at NTPC Ramagundam Units 4 (500 MW) and 1 (200 MW), NLC's Neyveli TS II Units 3 (210 MW) and 5 (210 MW) to accommodate renewable energy. YADADRI Unit-1 (800 MW) tripped at 20:03 due to a coal feeding problem. Mettur reservoir touched 750.00 level.
83,720 MW under forced outage in Central Sector on 3 May 2026; NTPC, PVUNL, JSWEUL units hit by technical failures
India's national Generation Outage Report for 3 May 2026 shows 3,720 MW under forced outage in the Central Sector, including PVUNL's 800 MW Unit 1 in Jharkhand (instrument air failure), JSWEUL's 350 MW Unit 2 in Odisha (APH-B support bearing problem), NTPC's 200 MW Unit 3 at FSTPP (West Bengal) due to excitation system failure, and NTPC's 660 MW Unit 2 at North Karanpura (high turbine vibration). Additionally, six units of TEESTA STG III HEP in Sikkim (TUL, 200 MW each) remain on extended outage since the cloudburst of 4 October 2023.
8Western Region's 660 MW Sasan UMPP unit under annual overhaul, DGEN's 800 MW on reserve shutdown on 3 May 2026
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO)'s Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) reported multiple unit outages on 3 May 2026. Key planned outages include Sasan UMPP (660 MW Unit 2, Madhya Pradesh) under Annual Overhaul since 1 April 2026 with revival expected 15 May 2026; KSK Mahanadi's 600 MW Unit 2 on Reserve Shutdown; and Gandhar NTPC's Units GT1 (144.3 MW), GT2 (144.3 MW), GT3 (144.3 MW) and ST (224.5 MW) under Reserve Shutdown.
PLANNED AND LONG-TERM UNIT OUTAGES
8LANCO, NTPC, NPCIL units under planned outage on 1 May 2026; KAIGA nuclear unit out until September 2026
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generating unit outage report for 1 May 2026 lists 9 central sector units under planned outage with a combined capacity of 1,748 MW, including NPCIL's KAIGA STG1 (220 MW) out since March 2025 until September 2026, and MAPS Tamil Nadu (220 MW) under maintenance since January 2018. Four LANCO (LKPPL ST3) units remain under NCLT proceedings since 2016.
8METTUR TPS unit shuts down for RE power accommodation on 2 May 2026; central sector outage capacity at 1,748 MW
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generating unit outage report for 2 May 2026 shows TNPGCL's Mettur TPS Unit-1 (210 MW) placed under reserve shutdown to accommodate renewable energy power. The central sector continued to carry 1,748 MW under planned outage including LANCO's LKPPL and NPCIL's KAIGA and MAPS units, while TGGENCO's Srisailam LBPH Unit-2 (150 MW) remained under annual maintenance.
8Eastern Region records 210 MW central sector planned outage and multiple OHPC hydro unit outages on 1 May 2026
The Eastern Regional NPMC Generation Outage report for 1 May 2026 shows NTPC's KHSTPP Unit-4 (210 MW, Coal, Bihar) under planned outage - initially tripped on boiler tube leakage and later placed under Reserve Shutdown. OHPC's Balimela HPS units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) remain under long-term repair since January 2025 until July 2026, along with Hirakud/Burla HPS Units 4 and 5 under annual maintenance.
8Eastern Region's 210 MW KHSTPP outage continues on 2 May 2026; OHPC Hirakud units 4 and 5 still under annual maintenance
The Eastern Regional NPMC Generation Outage report for 2 May 2026 shows NTPC's KHSTPP Unit-4 (210 MW, Bihar) continued under reserve shutdown, revival now subject to increase in demand. OHPC's Balimela HPS Units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) remain under long-term maintenance until July 2026, while Burla HPS/Hirakud Units 4 (32 MW) and 5 (43.65 MW) are under annual maintenance until May 2026.
8GRID-INDIA compiles 3-day generating unit outage summary for 1-3 May 2026 across all regions
Grid Controller of India Limited compiled a consolidated Generating Unit Outage Report covering the three-day period from 1 to 3 May 2026, listing all planned and forced outages of generating units across India's central and state sectors. The report captures unit name, location, owner, capacity, reason for outage, outage date/time, and expected revival dates for all units that went out of service during the 1-3 May 2026 window. Details
87 thermal units tripped in Southern Region on 1 May 2026; YADADRI 800 MW and VIJAYAWADA 800 MW hit by boiler tube leakage
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC reservoir and thermal outage report for 1 May 2026 lists 7 thermal unit failures. YADADRI Unit-2 (800 MW) and VIJAYAWADA TPS Unit-8 (800 MW) both tripped due to boiler tube leakage, while ST-CMS (250 MW) went down due to slack conveyor problem. The Srisailam reservoir stood at level 249.36 with energy 57.57 MU.
8VIJAYAWADA TPS 800 MW unit restored on 3 May after 3-day boiler outage; UPCL trips on flame failure
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC reservoir and thermal outage report for 2 May 2026 shows VIJAYAWADA TPS Unit-8 (800 MW) was finally revived on 3 May at 03:09 after tripping on 1 May due to boiler tube leakage. A fresh outage occurred at UPCL Unit-1 (600 MW) which tripped at 16:28 due to flame failure before being restored by 19:30. Mettur reservoir stood at level 750.10.
8Multiple RE-driven reserve shutdowns hit Southern thermal plants on 3 May 2026; YADADRI Unit-1 trips on coal feed issue
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC thermal and reservoir report for 3 May 2026 records six thermal outages, including reserve shutdowns at NTPC Ramagundam Units 4 (500 MW) and 1 (200 MW), NLC's Neyveli TS II Units 3 (210 MW) and 5 (210 MW) to accommodate renewable energy. YADADRI Unit-1 (800 MW) tripped at 20:03 due to a coal feeding problem. Mettur reservoir touched 750.00 level.
83,720 MW under forced outage in Central Sector on 3 May 2026; NTPC, PVUNL, JSWEUL units hit by technical failures
India's national Generation Outage Report for 3 May 2026 shows 3,720 MW under forced outage in the Central Sector, including PVUNL's 800 MW Unit 1 in Jharkhand (instrument air failure), JSWEUL's 350 MW Unit 2 in Odisha (APH-B support bearing problem), NTPC's 200 MW Unit 3 at FSTPP (West Bengal) due to excitation system failure, and NTPC's 660 MW Unit 2 at North Karanpura (high turbine vibration). Additionally, six units of TEESTA STG III HEP in Sikkim (TUL, 200 MW each) remain on extended outage since the cloudburst of 4 October 2023.
8Western Region's 660 MW Sasan UMPP unit under annual overhaul, DGEN's 800 MW on reserve shutdown on 3 May 2026
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO)'s Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) reported multiple unit outages on 3 May 2026. Key planned outages include Sasan UMPP (660 MW Unit 2, Madhya Pradesh) under Annual Overhaul since 1 April 2026 with revival expected 15 May 2026; KSK Mahanadi's 600 MW Unit 2 on Reserve Shutdown; and Gandhar NTPC's Units GT1 (144.3 MW), GT2 (144.3 MW), GT3 (144.3 MW) and ST (224.5 MW) under Reserve Shutdown.
PLANNED AND LONG-TERM UNIT OUTAGES
8LANCO, NTPC, NPCIL units under planned outage on 1 May 2026; KAIGA nuclear unit out until September 2026
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generating unit outage report for 1 May 2026 lists 9 central sector units under planned outage with a combined capacity of 1,748 MW, including NPCIL's KAIGA STG1 (220 MW) out since March 2025 until September 2026, and MAPS Tamil Nadu (220 MW) under maintenance since January 2018. Four LANCO (LKPPL ST3) units remain under NCLT proceedings since 2016.
8METTUR TPS unit shuts down for RE power accommodation on 2 May 2026; central sector outage capacity at 1,748 MW
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generating unit outage report for 2 May 2026 shows TNPGCL's Mettur TPS Unit-1 (210 MW) placed under reserve shutdown to accommodate renewable energy power. The central sector continued to carry 1,748 MW under planned outage including LANCO's LKPPL and NPCIL's KAIGA and MAPS units, while TGGENCO's Srisailam LBPH Unit-2 (150 MW) remained under annual maintenance.
8Eastern Region records 210 MW central sector planned outage and multiple OHPC hydro unit outages on 1 May 2026
The Eastern Regional NPMC Generation Outage report for 1 May 2026 shows NTPC's KHSTPP Unit-4 (210 MW, Coal, Bihar) under planned outage - initially tripped on boiler tube leakage and later placed under Reserve Shutdown. OHPC's Balimela HPS units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) remain under long-term repair since January 2025 until July 2026, along with Hirakud/Burla HPS Units 4 and 5 under annual maintenance.
8Eastern Region's 210 MW KHSTPP outage continues on 2 May 2026; OHPC Hirakud units 4 and 5 still under annual maintenance
The Eastern Regional NPMC Generation Outage report for 2 May 2026 shows NTPC's KHSTPP Unit-4 (210 MW, Bihar) continued under reserve shutdown, revival now subject to increase in demand. OHPC's Balimela HPS Units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) remain under long-term maintenance until July 2026, while Burla HPS/Hirakud Units 4 (32 MW) and 5 (43.65 MW) are under annual maintenance until May 2026.
8GRID-INDIA compiles 3-day generating unit outage summary for 1-3 May 2026 across all regions
Grid Controller of India Limited compiled a consolidated Generating Unit Outage Report covering the three-day period from 1 to 3 May 2026, listing all planned and forced outages of generating units across India's central and state sectors. The report captures unit name, location, owner, capacity, reason for outage, outage date/time, and expected revival dates for all units that went out of service during the 1-3 May 2026 window. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GRID FREQUENCY AND DEVIATION
May 04:
NATIONAL FREQUENCY PROFILE
8National grid frequency averages 49.999 Hz on 1 May 2026; excursions outside band for 6 hours 45 minutes
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre published the all-India frequency profile for 1 May 2026 (Friday). Average frequency was 49.999 Hz with a Frequency Variation Index of 0.0751 and mileage of 46.4. Frequency remained outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 6 hours 45 minutes, with a peak of 50.388 Hz at 08:02 and minimum of 49.694 Hz at 09:17 - based on BALIPARA station's 8,640 samples.
8National grid frequency improves to 50.014 Hz average on 2 May 2026; IEGC band violation drops to 5.49 hours
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 2 May 2026 (Saturday) shows improved grid discipline with an average frequency of 50.014 Hz and Frequency Variation Index of 0.0429, significantly better than the previous day. The grid remained outside the IEGC 49.9-50.05 Hz band for 5 hours 29 minutes 30 seconds. Maximum frequency was 50.362 Hz at 18:03 and minimum 49.779 Hz at 22:19.
8Grid frequency spikes to 50.419 Hz and dips to 49.672 Hz on 3 May 2026; 6.92 hours outside IEGC band
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 3 May 2026 (Sunday) records a maximum frequency of 50.419 Hz at 08:14 and a minimum dip to 49.672 Hz at 07:08 - a notable 0.747 Hz intra-day spread. Average frequency stood at 50.011 Hz with FVI of 0.0822 and mileage of 48.5. Frequency was outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 6 hours 55 minutes 30 seconds.
REGIONAL FREQUENCY DEVIATION
8Southern grid frequency stays near 49.999 Hz on 1 May 2026; 28.125% of time outside IEGC band
The Southern Region recorded an average grid frequency of 49.999 Hz with a standard deviation of 0.087 on 1 May 2026. Frequency remained outside the IEGC band (49.9-50.05 Hz) for 28.125% of the day - equivalent to 6.75 hours - with a maximum spike to 50.388 Hz at 08:02 and a minimum dip to 49.694 Hz at 09:17.
8Southern grid frequency improves to 50.014 Hz average on 2 May 2026; time outside IEGC band falls to 22.88%
Grid frequency in the Southern region improved on 2 May 2026 with an average of 50.014 Hz and standard deviation of 0.064, better than the previous day. Frequency remained outside the IEGC band for 22.882% of the day (5.49 hours), with a peak of 50.362 Hz at 18:03 and a low of 49.779 Hz at 22:19. The Frequency Deviation Index also improved to 0.041.
8NERLDC Shillong reports grid frequency outside IEGC band for 28.12% of time (6.75 hours) on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NERLDC), Shillong reported that grid frequency on 1 May 2026 remained below 49.9 Hz for 9.31% of the day and above 50.05 Hz for 18.82% - totalling 28.12% outside the IEGC band for 6.75 hours. The daily Frequency Deviation Index was recorded with maximum 50.39 Hz, minimum 49.69 Hz, and average 50.00 Hz.
8NERLDC Shillong reports frequency stays within IEGC band for 77.12% of day on 2 May 2026; FDI improves
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s NERLDC Shillong recorded improved frequency discipline on 2 May 2026 - frequency was within the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 77.12% of the day, with only 22.88% outside (5.49 hours). Maximum frequency was 50.36 Hz and minimum 49.78 Hz with an average of 50.01 Hz - better than both 1 May and 30 April 2026 readings. Details
8National grid frequency averages 49.999 Hz on 1 May 2026; excursions outside band for 6 hours 45 minutes
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre published the all-India frequency profile for 1 May 2026 (Friday). Average frequency was 49.999 Hz with a Frequency Variation Index of 0.0751 and mileage of 46.4. Frequency remained outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 6 hours 45 minutes, with a peak of 50.388 Hz at 08:02 and minimum of 49.694 Hz at 09:17 - based on BALIPARA station's 8,640 samples.
8National grid frequency improves to 50.014 Hz average on 2 May 2026; IEGC band violation drops to 5.49 hours
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 2 May 2026 (Saturday) shows improved grid discipline with an average frequency of 50.014 Hz and Frequency Variation Index of 0.0429, significantly better than the previous day. The grid remained outside the IEGC 49.9-50.05 Hz band for 5 hours 29 minutes 30 seconds. Maximum frequency was 50.362 Hz at 18:03 and minimum 49.779 Hz at 22:19.
8Grid frequency spikes to 50.419 Hz and dips to 49.672 Hz on 3 May 2026; 6.92 hours outside IEGC band
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 3 May 2026 (Sunday) records a maximum frequency of 50.419 Hz at 08:14 and a minimum dip to 49.672 Hz at 07:08 - a notable 0.747 Hz intra-day spread. Average frequency stood at 50.011 Hz with FVI of 0.0822 and mileage of 48.5. Frequency was outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 6 hours 55 minutes 30 seconds.
REGIONAL FREQUENCY DEVIATION
8Southern grid frequency stays near 49.999 Hz on 1 May 2026; 28.125% of time outside IEGC band
The Southern Region recorded an average grid frequency of 49.999 Hz with a standard deviation of 0.087 on 1 May 2026. Frequency remained outside the IEGC band (49.9-50.05 Hz) for 28.125% of the day - equivalent to 6.75 hours - with a maximum spike to 50.388 Hz at 08:02 and a minimum dip to 49.694 Hz at 09:17.
8Southern grid frequency improves to 50.014 Hz average on 2 May 2026; time outside IEGC band falls to 22.88%
Grid frequency in the Southern region improved on 2 May 2026 with an average of 50.014 Hz and standard deviation of 0.064, better than the previous day. Frequency remained outside the IEGC band for 22.882% of the day (5.49 hours), with a peak of 50.362 Hz at 18:03 and a low of 49.779 Hz at 22:19. The Frequency Deviation Index also improved to 0.041.
8NERLDC Shillong reports grid frequency outside IEGC band for 28.12% of time (6.75 hours) on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NERLDC), Shillong reported that grid frequency on 1 May 2026 remained below 49.9 Hz for 9.31% of the day and above 50.05 Hz for 18.82% - totalling 28.12% outside the IEGC band for 6.75 hours. The daily Frequency Deviation Index was recorded with maximum 50.39 Hz, minimum 49.69 Hz, and average 50.00 Hz.
8NERLDC Shillong reports frequency stays within IEGC band for 77.12% of day on 2 May 2026; FDI improves
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s NERLDC Shillong recorded improved frequency discipline on 2 May 2026 - frequency was within the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 77.12% of the day, with only 22.88% outside (5.49 hours). Maximum frequency was 50.36 Hz and minimum 49.78 Hz with an average of 50.01 Hz - better than both 1 May and 30 April 2026 readings. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GRID OPERATIONS AND POWER SUPPLY POSITION
May 04:
ALL-INDIA AND NATIONAL GRID PERFORMANCE
8India powers through 3 May 2026 without a single MW of shortage; NLDC PSP report shows 216,101 MW peak and 4,797 MU energy met
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) confirmed zero power shortage across all five regions on 3 May 2026. India's maximum demand met during the day reached 216,101 MW at 00:08 hrs, with total energy met at 4,797 MU. The Western Region led with 1,604 MU energy met and a peak demand of 70,514 MW, followed by Northern Region at 1,314 MU. Solar generation contributed 547 MU nationally, while hydro contributed 383 MU and wind 425 MU. Grid frequency remained healthy with 71.15% of the day spent in the 49.9-50.05 Hz band.
8GRID-INDIA's NLDC issues daily PSP report covering all 5 regional LDCs for 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) at New Delhi issued its daily Power Supply Position (PSP) report for 1 May 2026 under IEGE-C 2023 provisions, circulating it to all five Regional Load Despatch Centres - ERLDC Kolkata, NRLDC New Delhi, WRLDC Mumbai, NERLDC Shillong, and SRLDC Bangalore - for system monitoring and scheduling reference.
8GRID-INDIA NLDC dispatches daily PSP report to all regional despatch centres for 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre issued its daily Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026, circulating grid status data to all five Regional Load Despatch Centres under the IEGE-C 2023 framework. The report was addressed to Executive Directors at ERLDC Kolkata, NRLDC New Delhi, WRLDC Mumbai, NERLDC Shillong, and SRLDC Bangalore.
8NLDC's day-ahead demand forecast misses by 4.7%, real-time error slashed to 1%; GRID-INDIA reports 29 April 2026 forecasting data
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) released its daily demand forecasting error report for 29 April 2026, showing a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 4.7% for day-ahead demand met forecasts and 4.7% for energy consumption forecasts. However, the real-time forecast showed sharp improvement - real-time demand met error was just 1.0% and real-time energy error a mere 0.4%, highlighting the NLDC's increasingly precise intraday grid balancing capabilities as per Article 31.2(i) of the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) 2023.
SOUTHERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Southern Region meets 52,084 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; Tamil Nadu tops at 400.52 MU
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 1 May 2026 shows full demand fulfilment - 52,084 MW at evening peak (20:00) and 51,355 MW at off-peak (03:00), both with zero shortage. Tamil Nadu led all states with 400.52 MU availability, while the total southern region day energy stood at 1,284.82 MU with no deficit recorded.
8Southern Region records 55,206 MW peak demand on 2 May 2026, up 6% from previous day; total energy 1,368.74 MU
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026 shows demand rising sharply - evening peak reached 55,206 MW with zero shortage, up from 52,084 MW the prior day. Total regional day energy stood at 1,368.74 MU, with Karnataka posting the highest intraday surplus and Tamil Nadu meeting the largest absolute demand at 420.70 MU.
8Southern Region demand falls to 51,021 MW on 3 May 2026 (Sunday); 1,282.74 MU day energy, zero shortage
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 3 May 2026 (a Sunday) shows lower demand of 51,021 MW at evening peak and 51,710 MW at off-peak, both met fully with zero shortage. Total day energy was 1,282.74 MU. Tamil Nadu remained the largest consumer at 385.62 MU, while Karnataka recorded a marginal generation deficit of 1.98 MU versus schedule.
8Andhra Pradesh meets 9,683 MW demand on 1 May 2026; Krishnapatnam generates 871 MW, Greenko pumps 438 MW
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern RLDC daily generation report shows Andhra Pradesh meeting a demand of 9,683 MW on 1 May 2026. Krishnapatnam thermal station generated 871 MW (net 801 MW), while Greenko's pumped storage units pumped 438 MW. JINDAL Power's Simhapuri Unit contributed 264 MW gross generation with a net of 236 MW.
8Andhra Pradesh powers 10,500 MW demand on 2 May 2026; Krishnapatnam generates 913 MW, Greenko pumps 526 MW
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generation report for 2 May 2026 shows Andhra Pradesh meeting a demand of 10,500 MW, up from 9,683 MW the previous day. Krishnapatnam station hit 913 MW gross generation (846 MW net), and Greenko's pumped storage units delivered 526 MW total. JINDAL Power's Simhapuri contributed 280 MW gross output.
WESTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Western Region meets 66,694 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; day energy 1,603.5 MU
Grid Controller of India's Western RLDC daily operation report for 1 May 2026 records the region meeting a massive 66,694 MW evening peak demand with zero shortage, and 66,604 MW at off-peak - also with no deficit. Total Western Region day energy stood at 1,603.5 MU. All states in the Western Region met their demand requirements fully, with frequency maintained at 50.07 Hz at peak and 50.01 Hz at off-peak.
8Western Region peak demand reaches 66,792 MW on 2 May 2026; day energy 1,643.8 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Western RLDC daily operation report for 2 May 2026 shows Western Region evening peak demand rising to 66,792 MW with zero shortage, and off-peak demand of 65,982 MW - both met fully. Total day energy increased to 1,643.8 MU. Peak frequency was 50.11 Hz and off-peak 50.03 Hz, both within IEGC limits, confirming stable grid operation across the Western Region throughout the day.
8Western Region clocks 67,103 MW evening peak with zero shortage; Maharashtra leads with 640.8 MU consumption on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) reported that the Western Region met 67,103 MW during evening peak at 20:00 hrs on 3 May 2026, with zero power shortage across all states. Total day energy met in the Western Region reached 1,603.5 MU. Maharashtra was the largest consumer at 640.8 MU, followed by Gujarat at 470 MU and Madhya Pradesh at 270.7 MU. Gujarat also contributed 101 MU of wind and 77.4 MU of solar generation.
NORTHERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Northern Region meets 67,406 MW peak on 1 May 2026; UP leads with 417.66 MU, total day energy 1,370 MU
Grid Controller of India's Northern RLDC daily operation report for 1 May 2026 shows the region meeting a 67,406 MW evening peak and 51,256 MW off-peak demand - both with zero shortage. Uttar Pradesh led consumption at 417.66 MU, followed by Rajasthan at 291.01 MU. Total day energy was 1,370 MU. Haryana and Delhi showed the highest drawals vs scheduled deficit at -5.06 MU and -1.63 MU respectively.
8Northern Region meets 68,070 MW peak on 2 May 2026; J&K records 80 MW shortage; total energy 1,468 MU
Grid Controller of India's Northern RLDC daily report for 2 May 2026 shows evening peak demand at 68,070 MW met with 80 MW shortage - the only deficit recorded in the north for this period - while off-peak was fully met at 57,632 MW. J&K/Ladakh recorded a shortage of 0.08 MU. Total day energy stood at 1,468 MU. UP consumed the most at 481.59 MU, and Rajasthan at 283.95 MU.
8Northern Region powers 65,188 MW peak demand with zero shortage; Uttar Pradesh tops at 461.3 MU on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC) reported a smooth power supply day on 3 May 2026, with 65,188 MW demand met during evening peak at 20:00 hrs - zero shortage recorded. Total day energy met for the Northern Region was 1,314 MU. Uttar Pradesh was the highest consumer at 461.3 MU with maximum demand of 24,036 MW at peak; Rajasthan consumed 275.88 MU, Haryana 177.2 MU, and Punjab 158.55 MU.
EASTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Eastern Region meets 23,444 MW peak and 489.23 MU day energy with zero shortage on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported full demand fulfilment for 1 May 2026 - evening peak of 23,444 MW and off-peak of 18,590 MW met with zero shortage. Total day energy stood at 489.23 MU. West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar were the largest consumers, with DVC recording a surplus of 63.25 MU against its generation output of 91.27 MU.
8Eastern Region peak demand rises to 24,312 MW on 2 May 2026; day energy 507.97 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Eastern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026 shows evening peak demand rising to 24,312 MW from 23,444 MW the previous day. Off-peak demand stood at 19,544 MW, both met with zero shortage. Total day energy was 507.97 MU. Odisha posted the largest deviation of -4.32 MU, while Bihar showed a marginal surplus of 0.84 MU against its scheduled drawals.
8Eastern Region meets 25,925 MW evening peak demand with zero shortage; ERLDC logs 547.71 MU day energy on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) reported that on 3 May 2026, Eastern Region met 25,925 MW during the 20:00 hrs evening peak with zero shortage. Total day energy met was 547.71 MU, led by West Bengal's consumption of 187.72 MU, followed by Odisha at 125.78 MU and Bihar at 123.33 MU. West Bengal registered the highest maximum demand at 9,534 MW at 22:31 hrs, while Odisha peaked at 6,222 MW at 15:37 hrs.
NORTH EASTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8North East Region meets 2,588 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; total day energy 47.74 MU
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 1 May 2026 shows the region meeting its evening peak demand of 2,588 MW with zero shortage, and off-peak demand of 1,636 MW. Total regional day energy was 47.74 MU. Among states, Assam drew the most at 28.25 MU while Tripura showed a notable deficit of 0.63 MU against its net scheduled drawal.
8North Eastern Region power supply position reported for 2 May 2026 by GRID-INDIA NERLDC
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre issued its daily operation report covering power supply position in the North Eastern Region for 2 May 2026, tracking demand met, shortages, regional availability, and state-wise generation and drawal data for all 7 NER states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. Details
8India powers through 3 May 2026 without a single MW of shortage; NLDC PSP report shows 216,101 MW peak and 4,797 MU energy met
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) confirmed zero power shortage across all five regions on 3 May 2026. India's maximum demand met during the day reached 216,101 MW at 00:08 hrs, with total energy met at 4,797 MU. The Western Region led with 1,604 MU energy met and a peak demand of 70,514 MW, followed by Northern Region at 1,314 MU. Solar generation contributed 547 MU nationally, while hydro contributed 383 MU and wind 425 MU. Grid frequency remained healthy with 71.15% of the day spent in the 49.9-50.05 Hz band.
8GRID-INDIA's NLDC issues daily PSP report covering all 5 regional LDCs for 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) at New Delhi issued its daily Power Supply Position (PSP) report for 1 May 2026 under IEGE-C 2023 provisions, circulating it to all five Regional Load Despatch Centres - ERLDC Kolkata, NRLDC New Delhi, WRLDC Mumbai, NERLDC Shillong, and SRLDC Bangalore - for system monitoring and scheduling reference.
8GRID-INDIA NLDC dispatches daily PSP report to all regional despatch centres for 2 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre issued its daily Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026, circulating grid status data to all five Regional Load Despatch Centres under the IEGE-C 2023 framework. The report was addressed to Executive Directors at ERLDC Kolkata, NRLDC New Delhi, WRLDC Mumbai, NERLDC Shillong, and SRLDC Bangalore.
8NLDC's day-ahead demand forecast misses by 4.7%, real-time error slashed to 1%; GRID-INDIA reports 29 April 2026 forecasting data
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) released its daily demand forecasting error report for 29 April 2026, showing a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 4.7% for day-ahead demand met forecasts and 4.7% for energy consumption forecasts. However, the real-time forecast showed sharp improvement - real-time demand met error was just 1.0% and real-time energy error a mere 0.4%, highlighting the NLDC's increasingly precise intraday grid balancing capabilities as per Article 31.2(i) of the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) 2023.
SOUTHERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Southern Region meets 52,084 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; Tamil Nadu tops at 400.52 MU
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 1 May 2026 shows full demand fulfilment - 52,084 MW at evening peak (20:00) and 51,355 MW at off-peak (03:00), both with zero shortage. Tamil Nadu led all states with 400.52 MU availability, while the total southern region day energy stood at 1,284.82 MU with no deficit recorded.
8Southern Region records 55,206 MW peak demand on 2 May 2026, up 6% from previous day; total energy 1,368.74 MU
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026 shows demand rising sharply - evening peak reached 55,206 MW with zero shortage, up from 52,084 MW the prior day. Total regional day energy stood at 1,368.74 MU, with Karnataka posting the highest intraday surplus and Tamil Nadu meeting the largest absolute demand at 420.70 MU.
8Southern Region demand falls to 51,021 MW on 3 May 2026 (Sunday); 1,282.74 MU day energy, zero shortage
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 3 May 2026 (a Sunday) shows lower demand of 51,021 MW at evening peak and 51,710 MW at off-peak, both met fully with zero shortage. Total day energy was 1,282.74 MU. Tamil Nadu remained the largest consumer at 385.62 MU, while Karnataka recorded a marginal generation deficit of 1.98 MU versus schedule.
8Andhra Pradesh meets 9,683 MW demand on 1 May 2026; Krishnapatnam generates 871 MW, Greenko pumps 438 MW
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern RLDC daily generation report shows Andhra Pradesh meeting a demand of 9,683 MW on 1 May 2026. Krishnapatnam thermal station generated 871 MW (net 801 MW), while Greenko's pumped storage units pumped 438 MW. JINDAL Power's Simhapuri Unit contributed 264 MW gross generation with a net of 236 MW.
8Andhra Pradesh powers 10,500 MW demand on 2 May 2026; Krishnapatnam generates 913 MW, Greenko pumps 526 MW
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC generation report for 2 May 2026 shows Andhra Pradesh meeting a demand of 10,500 MW, up from 9,683 MW the previous day. Krishnapatnam station hit 913 MW gross generation (846 MW net), and Greenko's pumped storage units delivered 526 MW total. JINDAL Power's Simhapuri contributed 280 MW gross output.
WESTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Western Region meets 66,694 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; day energy 1,603.5 MU
Grid Controller of India's Western RLDC daily operation report for 1 May 2026 records the region meeting a massive 66,694 MW evening peak demand with zero shortage, and 66,604 MW at off-peak - also with no deficit. Total Western Region day energy stood at 1,603.5 MU. All states in the Western Region met their demand requirements fully, with frequency maintained at 50.07 Hz at peak and 50.01 Hz at off-peak.
8Western Region peak demand reaches 66,792 MW on 2 May 2026; day energy 1,643.8 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Western RLDC daily operation report for 2 May 2026 shows Western Region evening peak demand rising to 66,792 MW with zero shortage, and off-peak demand of 65,982 MW - both met fully. Total day energy increased to 1,643.8 MU. Peak frequency was 50.11 Hz and off-peak 50.03 Hz, both within IEGC limits, confirming stable grid operation across the Western Region throughout the day.
8Western Region clocks 67,103 MW evening peak with zero shortage; Maharashtra leads with 640.8 MU consumption on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) reported that the Western Region met 67,103 MW during evening peak at 20:00 hrs on 3 May 2026, with zero power shortage across all states. Total day energy met in the Western Region reached 1,603.5 MU. Maharashtra was the largest consumer at 640.8 MU, followed by Gujarat at 470 MU and Madhya Pradesh at 270.7 MU. Gujarat also contributed 101 MU of wind and 77.4 MU of solar generation.
NORTHERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Northern Region meets 67,406 MW peak on 1 May 2026; UP leads with 417.66 MU, total day energy 1,370 MU
Grid Controller of India's Northern RLDC daily operation report for 1 May 2026 shows the region meeting a 67,406 MW evening peak and 51,256 MW off-peak demand - both with zero shortage. Uttar Pradesh led consumption at 417.66 MU, followed by Rajasthan at 291.01 MU. Total day energy was 1,370 MU. Haryana and Delhi showed the highest drawals vs scheduled deficit at -5.06 MU and -1.63 MU respectively.
8Northern Region meets 68,070 MW peak on 2 May 2026; J&K records 80 MW shortage; total energy 1,468 MU
Grid Controller of India's Northern RLDC daily report for 2 May 2026 shows evening peak demand at 68,070 MW met with 80 MW shortage - the only deficit recorded in the north for this period - while off-peak was fully met at 57,632 MW. J&K/Ladakh recorded a shortage of 0.08 MU. Total day energy stood at 1,468 MU. UP consumed the most at 481.59 MU, and Rajasthan at 283.95 MU.
8Northern Region powers 65,188 MW peak demand with zero shortage; Uttar Pradesh tops at 461.3 MU on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC) reported a smooth power supply day on 3 May 2026, with 65,188 MW demand met during evening peak at 20:00 hrs - zero shortage recorded. Total day energy met for the Northern Region was 1,314 MU. Uttar Pradesh was the highest consumer at 461.3 MU with maximum demand of 24,036 MW at peak; Rajasthan consumed 275.88 MU, Haryana 177.2 MU, and Punjab 158.55 MU.
EASTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8Eastern Region meets 23,444 MW peak and 489.23 MU day energy with zero shortage on 1 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported full demand fulfilment for 1 May 2026 - evening peak of 23,444 MW and off-peak of 18,590 MW met with zero shortage. Total day energy stood at 489.23 MU. West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar were the largest consumers, with DVC recording a surplus of 63.25 MU against its generation output of 91.27 MU.
8Eastern Region peak demand rises to 24,312 MW on 2 May 2026; day energy 507.97 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Eastern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 2 May 2026 shows evening peak demand rising to 24,312 MW from 23,444 MW the previous day. Off-peak demand stood at 19,544 MW, both met with zero shortage. Total day energy was 507.97 MU. Odisha posted the largest deviation of -4.32 MU, while Bihar showed a marginal surplus of 0.84 MU against its scheduled drawals.
8Eastern Region meets 25,925 MW evening peak demand with zero shortage; ERLDC logs 547.71 MU day energy on 3 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) reported that on 3 May 2026, Eastern Region met 25,925 MW during the 20:00 hrs evening peak with zero shortage. Total day energy met was 547.71 MU, led by West Bengal's consumption of 187.72 MU, followed by Odisha at 125.78 MU and Bihar at 123.33 MU. West Bengal registered the highest maximum demand at 9,534 MW at 22:31 hrs, while Odisha peaked at 6,222 MW at 15:37 hrs.
NORTH EASTERN REGION POWER SUPPLY
8North East Region meets 2,588 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 1 May 2026; total day energy 47.74 MU
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern RLDC Power Supply Position report for 1 May 2026 shows the region meeting its evening peak demand of 2,588 MW with zero shortage, and off-peak demand of 1,636 MW. Total regional day energy was 47.74 MU. Among states, Assam drew the most at 28.25 MU while Tripura showed a notable deficit of 0.63 MU against its net scheduled drawal.
8North Eastern Region power supply position reported for 2 May 2026 by GRID-INDIA NERLDC
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre issued its daily operation report covering power supply position in the North Eastern Region for 2 May 2026, tracking demand met, shortages, regional availability, and state-wise generation and drawal data for all 7 NER states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. Details
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8HVPNL seeks officer volunteers for deputation at BBMB Dehar Power House by 12 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) issued Memo No. Ch-246/GS-2-2021 on 1 May 2026, inviting engineering cadre officers (SEs, EEs, AEs/AEEs) to submit consent for deputation at BBMB's Dehar Power House, Slapper by 12 May 2026. The request originated from BBMB Secretary via memo no. 599-607/PD4178/APD-3A dated 30 March 2026.
8HVPNL calls for AE/AEE and EE officers to serve on deputation at Haryana Power Purchase Centre by 12 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued Memo No. Ch-281/GS-1/Misc./2025 dated 1 May 2026 seeking one AE/AEE and one Executive Engineer from HVPNL for deputation at the Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC), Panchkula. The Chief Engineer/HPPC had requested the postings via memo dated 12 December 2025 to protect state consumer interests. Last date for consent: 12 May 2026.
8HVPNL nominates officers for capacitor bank, reactive power and earthing training at HPTI Panchkula on 11 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) issued Memo Ch-713/EG-346/2025 dated 1 May 2026 nominating officers for a classroom training programme at HPTI, Sector-26, Panchkula on 11 May 2026. The programme covers capacitor bank operations, reactive power management, APFC panels, protection systems, and substation earthing measurements, per the training calendar scheduled by the Senior Program Coordinator (HRD).
8HVPNL warns officers over poor training participation; issues formal notice to all CEs, SEs, EEs on 1 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued Memo No. Ch-154/REG-236A/01-XI dated 1 May 2026 addressing low officer and official participation in HPTI training programmes. The memo - circulated to all Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, Legal Remembrancer, Director Medical Services, and financial advisors - references earlier Under Secretary/HR-II circular of 24 March 2026 highlighting repeated non-compliance.
8RVPN Rajasthan 132 KV-and-above transmission network map (as on 31 March 2026) released by Design Circle Jaipur
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. (RVPN), Jaipur released an updated transmission network map as on 31 March 2026, developed by its Design Circle in Jaipur. The map depicts the state's 220 KV and above transmission grid, showing major substations including RAISINGHNAGAR, TIBBI, ANUPGARH, NOHAR, HANUMANGARH, DADRI (BBMB), and BHADRA, offering a comprehensive view of the high-voltage Rajasthan power grid. Details
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) issued Memo No. Ch-246/GS-2-2021 on 1 May 2026, inviting engineering cadre officers (SEs, EEs, AEs/AEEs) to submit consent for deputation at BBMB's Dehar Power House, Slapper by 12 May 2026. The request originated from BBMB Secretary via memo no. 599-607/PD4178/APD-3A dated 30 March 2026.
8HVPNL calls for AE/AEE and EE officers to serve on deputation at Haryana Power Purchase Centre by 12 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued Memo No. Ch-281/GS-1/Misc./2025 dated 1 May 2026 seeking one AE/AEE and one Executive Engineer from HVPNL for deputation at the Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC), Panchkula. The Chief Engineer/HPPC had requested the postings via memo dated 12 December 2025 to protect state consumer interests. Last date for consent: 12 May 2026.
8HVPNL nominates officers for capacitor bank, reactive power and earthing training at HPTI Panchkula on 11 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) issued Memo Ch-713/EG-346/2025 dated 1 May 2026 nominating officers for a classroom training programme at HPTI, Sector-26, Panchkula on 11 May 2026. The programme covers capacitor bank operations, reactive power management, APFC panels, protection systems, and substation earthing measurements, per the training calendar scheduled by the Senior Program Coordinator (HRD).
8HVPNL warns officers over poor training participation; issues formal notice to all CEs, SEs, EEs on 1 May 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued Memo No. Ch-154/REG-236A/01-XI dated 1 May 2026 addressing low officer and official participation in HPTI training programmes. The memo - circulated to all Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, Legal Remembrancer, Director Medical Services, and financial advisors - references earlier Under Secretary/HR-II circular of 24 March 2026 highlighting repeated non-compliance.
8RVPN Rajasthan 132 KV-and-above transmission network map (as on 31 March 2026) released by Design Circle Jaipur
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. (RVPN), Jaipur released an updated transmission network map as on 31 March 2026, developed by its Design Circle in Jaipur. The map depicts the state's 220 KV and above transmission grid, showing major substations including RAISINGHNAGAR, TIBBI, ANUPGARH, NOHAR, HANUMANGARH, DADRI (BBMB), and BHADRA, offering a comprehensive view of the high-voltage Rajasthan power grid. Details
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May 04:
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8Tender for temporary arrangement of water stopping and filling Details
8Tender for operation work at 220/132 kV and 132/33 kV grid sub-stations Details
8Tender for supply of miscellaneous and consumable items Details
8Tender for extension of switch gear Details
8Tender for replacement of 40 MVA transformer I and II with 63 MVA T/F Details
8Tender for construction of 1 No 132 kV TSS Details
8Tender for construction of 33kV bays Details
8Design, supply, installation, retrofitting, testing and commissioning of 220kV bus bar protection scheme Details
8Tender for ARC for erection and maintenance of HT, LT & TC Details
8Tender for work of carrying out oil analysis various oil samples of various machineries Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for onsite maintenance of 11/0.250 kV, 1-phase & 11/0.433 kV 3-phase distribution transformers Details
8Tender for repair, maintenance, and installation of plant/ systems/equipments Details
8Tender for ARC for erection and maintenance of HT, LT & TC Details
8Tender for oil analysis of critical equipment for condition monitoring Details
8Tender for renewal and replacement of damaged retaining wall and stone masonry work Details
8Tender for renovation/repair of STP (sewerage treatment plant) installed Details
8Tender for revival of spare CW motor Details
8Tender for reconductoring with HT ABC Details
8Tender for replacement of fail/augmention transformer Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for new HT, LT connection Details
8Tender for EPC package for coal handling plant Details
8Tender for shifting of material and scrap from switch yard Details
8Tender for construction of 11kV line Details
8Tender for providing of 100KVA transformer Details
8Tender for interlink between AB and paracity using covered conductor Details
8Tender for pole numbering and consumer indexing Details
8Tender for reconductoring LT ABC Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 8 KW capacity on-grid rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 10 KW capacity on-grid rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Tender for annual operation, maintenance and providing civil and electrical maintenance Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged spares of CAT793D 240T dumper Details
8Tender for maintenance of water supply system Details
8Tender for procurement of sulphuric acid Details
8Tender for service contract for transportation of sulphuric acid Details
8Tender for augmentation of 220kV sub-substation Details
8Tender for annual routine maintenance (ARM) of hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment Details
8Tender for reconstruction of 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for construction of additional 11kV line from 33/11kV S/s Details
8Tender for construction of land development works at 33/11 kV S/S Details
8Tender for construction of proposed 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for extension of special maintenance of old control room and other miscellaneous civil works Details
8Tender for supply of spares of mill reject handling system Details
8Tender for construction of at proposed 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 360 V DC, 515AH, KBH, Ni-Cd type battery set Details
8Tender for maintenance work of overhead HT/LT line & TC Details
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8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of controlled switching device (CSD) for 80 MVAR reactor Details
8Tender for work of DGA testing of T/F oil and other tests of oil for ICT's & transformers Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for various maintenance works for the pulverizes, coal feeders, PF system and connected auxiliaries Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for shifting of 220kV D/C line 1 & 2 with ACSR Zebra conductor Details
8Tender for supply of ABT (SEM) interface meters Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
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8Tender for temporary arrangement of water stopping and filling Details
8Tender for operation work at 220/132 kV and 132/33 kV grid sub-stations Details
8Tender for supply of miscellaneous and consumable items Details
8Tender for extension of switch gear Details
8Tender for replacement of 40 MVA transformer I and II with 63 MVA T/F Details
8Tender for construction of 1 No 132 kV TSS Details
8Tender for construction of 33kV bays Details
8Design, supply, installation, retrofitting, testing and commissioning of 220kV bus bar protection scheme Details
8Tender for ARC for erection and maintenance of HT, LT & TC Details
8Tender for work of carrying out oil analysis various oil samples of various machineries Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for onsite maintenance of 11/0.250 kV, 1-phase & 11/0.433 kV 3-phase distribution transformers Details
8Tender for repair, maintenance, and installation of plant/ systems/equipments Details
8Tender for ARC for erection and maintenance of HT, LT & TC Details
8Tender for oil analysis of critical equipment for condition monitoring Details
8Tender for renewal and replacement of damaged retaining wall and stone masonry work Details
8Tender for renovation/repair of STP (sewerage treatment plant) installed Details
8Tender for revival of spare CW motor Details
8Tender for reconductoring with HT ABC Details
8Tender for replacement of fail/augmention transformer Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for new HT, LT connection Details
8Tender for EPC package for coal handling plant Details
8Tender for shifting of material and scrap from switch yard Details
8Tender for construction of 11kV line Details
8Tender for providing of 100KVA transformer Details
8Tender for interlink between AB and paracity using covered conductor Details
8Tender for pole numbering and consumer indexing Details
8Tender for reconductoring LT ABC Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 8 KW capacity on-grid rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 10 KW capacity on-grid rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Tender for annual operation, maintenance and providing civil and electrical maintenance Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged spares of CAT793D 240T dumper Details
8Tender for maintenance of water supply system Details
8Tender for procurement of sulphuric acid Details
8Tender for service contract for transportation of sulphuric acid Details
8Tender for augmentation of 220kV sub-substation Details
8Tender for annual routine maintenance (ARM) of hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment Details
8Tender for reconstruction of 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for construction of additional 11kV line from 33/11kV S/s Details
8Tender for construction of land development works at 33/11 kV S/S Details
8Tender for construction of proposed 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for extension of special maintenance of old control room and other miscellaneous civil works Details
8Tender for supply of spares of mill reject handling system Details
8Tender for construction of at proposed 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 360 V DC, 515AH, KBH, Ni-Cd type battery set Details
8Tender for maintenance work of overhead HT/LT line & TC Details
8Tender for maintenance work of overhead HT/LT line Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of controlled switching device (CSD) for 80 MVAR reactor Details
8Tender for work of DGA testing of T/F oil and other tests of oil for ICT's & transformers Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for various maintenance works for the pulverizes, coal feeders, PF system and connected auxiliaries Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for shifting of 220kV D/C line 1 & 2 with ACSR Zebra conductor Details
8Tender for supply of ABT (SEM) interface meters Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
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8Cement cos in Meghalaya imported nearly 3 lakh mt of coal without valid papers: HC-appointed panel Details
8Green Signal for Ramagundam Mega Coal Project Details
8India Bets Rs 37.5K Crore on Coal Gasification Amid Energy Crisis Details
8Run for Sun’ Marathon Held on International Sun Day Details
8Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited plans Rs 6,500 crore 10 GW PV wafer push Details
8UP tops India in rooftop solar installations, crosses 5 lakh mark with record capacity growth Details
8Ravindra Energy Associate Launches India's Largest Heavy EV Charging Hub Details
8Renewable Energy Policy 2025: Powering Bangladesh’s clean energy transition Details
8The Raw Politics of India’s Power Price Hikes: Who Foots the Bill for Reform Details
8India’s renewables sector needs a fundamental reset Details
8DAE, Power Ministry at odds over civil nuclear projects’ supervision Details
8ITC, Auro Pharma, Power Grid: Stocks to buy— target prices, stop loss, risk-reward & more Details
8ADB launches $70 bn push to connect Asia's power grids, digital networks Details
8Solar Power Waste Crisis At Bhadla Solar Park Raises Grid And Storage Concerns In Rajasthan Details
8BHEL, Tata Chemicals, and 8 Other Top Stocks Announcing Q4 Results Today Details
8C&I corporates drive record 51 GW renewable additions in FY26 as power demand growth hits multi-year low Details
8No power crisis, no coal shortage in India: PIB Fact Check dismisses viral claims Details
83 Green Energy Stocks Where FIIs and DIIs Increased Their Stakes in Q4 Details
8NTPC Adds 100 MW Solar Power at Ramagundam, Total Group Capacity Climbs to 89,805 MW Details
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8Mission Drishti: India's largest private satellite boosts space power Details
8Storm deals a big blow to power supply in Chandigarh Details
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8Cabinet to soon clear Rs37,500 crore coal gasification incentive scheme Details
8India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 5 And 6 Get AERB Nod For Major Equipment Erection Details
8Bangladesh enters nuclear energy era Details
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May 02:
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8Tender for supply, delivery, testing and commissioning of VRLA battery bank system Details
8Tender for hydrogen refueling station for green hydrogen mobility project Details
8Tender for dredging/desilting work at make up water reservoir Details
8Tender for BRC for civil maintenance Details
8Tender for extending 11kV power supply Details
8Tender for balance works of construction of permanent Details
8Tender for augmentation of 132kV sub-station Details
8Tender for construction of new control room 66kV S/Stn Details
8Tender for diversion of 11kV overhead line Details
8Tender for day to day shifting/ diversion/ extension/ dismantling and erection of overhead line Details
8Tender for replacement of damaged structural steel work Details
8Tender for work of leak sealing of penthouse & APH center section Details
8Tender for work of bottom ash hopper restrengthening and repairing in boilers Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for misc civil works Details
8Tender for various civil works Details
8Tender for repair and renovation of B type B13 to B16 Details
8Tender for work of hotline stringing with ACSR panther conductor in 2nd circuit of 66kV panther tower Details
8Tender for balance erection work of 66kV line Details
8Tender for work of dismantling and erection of panel, battery set, power cable, control wiring etc Details
8Tender for work of 66 kV bus strengthening for 2nd 66 kV bus bays Details
8Tender for work of erection, commissioning of equipments, control wiring etc. of 220/132kV 150 MVA transformer Details
8Tender for EPC package for ash handling plant Details
8Tender for work of erection work of 66kV D/C+ S/C line Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for construction of additional 220kV bays for 220kV DC line Details
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of 220/66kV transformer bays Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for construction of rain water harvesting pit Details
8Tender for overhauling of dozer BD-155 Details
8Tender for PLC system replacement installation and commissioning in VSTPS CHP Details
8Tender for procurement of spares of clarified makeup pumps Details
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8India-Mauritius Renewable Energy Talks Details
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8Power Secretary reviews SJVN hydro projects in Himachal Details
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8PSU Stock in focus After it bags Rs 400 Crore order for BESS from GRIDCO in Odisha Details
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8Tender for supply, delivery, testing and commissioning of VRLA battery bank system Details
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8Tender for replacement of damaged structural steel work Details
8Tender for work of leak sealing of penthouse & APH center section Details
8Tender for work of bottom ash hopper restrengthening and repairing in boilers Details
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8Tender for repair and renovation of B type B13 to B16 Details
8Tender for work of hotline stringing with ACSR panther conductor in 2nd circuit of 66kV panther tower Details
8Tender for balance erection work of 66kV line Details
8Tender for work of dismantling and erection of panel, battery set, power cable, control wiring etc Details
8Tender for work of 66 kV bus strengthening for 2nd 66 kV bus bays Details
8Tender for work of erection, commissioning of equipments, control wiring etc. of 220/132kV 150 MVA transformer Details
8Tender for EPC package for ash handling plant Details
8Tender for work of erection work of 66kV D/C+ S/C line Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for construction of additional 220kV bays for 220kV DC line Details
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of 220/66kV transformer bays Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for construction of rain water harvesting pit Details
8Tender for overhauling of dozer BD-155 Details
8Tender for PLC system replacement installation and commissioning in VSTPS CHP Details
8Tender for procurement of spares of clarified makeup pumps Details
8Tender for construction of pedestals, strengthening of steel structure Details
8Tender for preparation of in-house fabrication work of various steel materials Details
8Tender for erection, dismantling and maintenance of HT/LT line and transformer Details
8Tender for ARC for laying of U/G cable Details
8Tender for maintenance of pipelines, sump cleaning, pump/blowers/clarifiers overhauling works Details
8Tender for supply of laboratory & other items Details
8Tender for supply of LT cable Details
8Tender for work of arresting oil leakages from various joints of ICT, power transformer Details
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8Tata Power targets 10GW ingot-wafer capacity with US$685 million investment Details
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8Coal India announces change in senior management as P. Madhusudan Rao retires Details
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8India-Mauritius Renewable Energy Talks Details
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8Countries recognise the resilience of renewables with coal in structural decline Details
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8Orient Green Power Faces Rs 3.21 Lakh Penalty from Stock Exchanges for Regulatory Non-Compliance Details
8Arunachal CESHS Director Represents State at Geothermal Workshop Details
8Which Companies are Involved in Nuclear Power in India Details
8India Power Prices Hit Cap Amid Heatwave Demand Details
8India’s Power Growth Slows in Q4 FY26 as Clean Energy Boom Tests Grid Limits Details
8India sees record peak power demand at 252 GW amid soaring temperatures Details
8India's total power consumption grows by 4% to 154 billion units in April Details
8Power Secretary reviews SJVN hydro projects in Himachal Details
8Groww And 4 Other Stocks That Delivered Strong Q4 FY26 Profit Growth of upto 158% Details
8Coal India Output Falls as India's Peak Power Demand Hits Record Details
8Oben Electric Plans Rs 300 Crore Raise for India Motorcycle EV Push Details
8Adani Power Reports 64% Profit Surge In Q4; FY26 Profit Up 1.7% Details
8PSU Stock in focus After it bags Rs 400 Crore order for BESS from GRIDCO in Odisha Details
8POWERGRID Board Approves Rs 4,000 Crore Loan from State Bank of India Details
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8MTAR's AI Rally Fuels Valuation Worries Amid Defense Sector Surge Details
8From Make in India to Global Power: BrahMos Aerospace Crosses Rs 5,200 Crore Revenue with Record Defence Exports in 2025–26 Details
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8Learning From India’s State Electricity Market Reforms Details
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8A tightly controlled legal tender has delivered an unexpectedly wide pricing gap despite uniform technical qualification.
8Top-tier firms competed aggressively, but the lowest quote sits far below peers, raising questions on pricing strategy. Details
8Top-tier firms competed aggressively, but the lowest quote sits far below peers, raising questions on pricing strategy. Details
Contracting news for the day
May 01:
8Limited tender reshapes DPR control for PSP project
A restricted consultancy tender is quietly defining how a major PSP project will be engineered and bid out. The structure shifts control upstream, long before EPC contractors enter the frame. What looks procedural could reshape competition across future hydro storage tenders.
8Nuclear utility’s consultancy tender puts waste-management mandate behind a POC filter
A modest-value GeM consultancy package is being used to test more than price appetite at a nuclear project site. The tender’s POC requirement and hybrid deployment model sharpen the technical screen.
8Government arm floats multi-schedule energy efficiency consulting bid with unusual legal structure
A seemingly routine consulting tender hides a structural shift in how energy efficiency programmes are being procured. The design fragments scope, tightens control, and quietly redistributes risk away from the buyer.
8Hydro PSU extends bid timeline for mega HE civil package
A major hydro civil package has received more time, keeping a high-stakes opportunity open without softening the core technical barriers. The package continues to demand deep execution capability across tunnelling, dam works and hydro-mechanical integration.
8State discom’s Rs 1,138 crore tender resets eligibility and timelines, widening bidder access while tightening execution filters
A large-scale outsourcing play is quietly reshaping how a state discom runs its distribution network. A late-stage corrigendum signals deeper participation concerns than the headline numbers suggest.
8Rs 155 crore substation O&M tender gets a longer runway
A large 33/11 kV substation O&M package has seen a timeline extension, giving contractors more room to respond. The move hints at the scale of mobilisation and execution complexity embedded in the tender. The real story sits in how reliability work is being bundled across multiple circles.
8Central transmission utility’s Kolhapur 765 kV GIS package opens with zero EMD and pre-bid tie-up trigger
A zero-EMD entry into one of India’s most critical 765 kV GIS projects quietly shifts the bidding equation.But the real gatekeeping lies elsewhere, buried in how vendors are forced to align before they even bid.Behind the surface openness, the structure hints at a tighter, more controlled contractor pool.
8Central transmission utility floats twin 765 kV substation packages with pumped storage linkage
Two high-voltage substation tenders land simultaneously, but their strategic intent diverges beneath the surface. One reinforces grid backbone, the other quietly aligns with a large-scale storage play. The real story lies in how transmission priorities are being reshaped without stating it outright.
8Twin TL01 bids signal multi-corridor RE evacuation push for central transmission utility
Two parallel TL01 packages quietly signal how aggressively transmission timelines are being compressed. The scale spans both renewable evacuation and intra-state strengthening, but the real shift lies in how bids are being clustered. Details
A restricted consultancy tender is quietly defining how a major PSP project will be engineered and bid out. The structure shifts control upstream, long before EPC contractors enter the frame. What looks procedural could reshape competition across future hydro storage tenders.
8Nuclear utility’s consultancy tender puts waste-management mandate behind a POC filter
A modest-value GeM consultancy package is being used to test more than price appetite at a nuclear project site. The tender’s POC requirement and hybrid deployment model sharpen the technical screen.
8Government arm floats multi-schedule energy efficiency consulting bid with unusual legal structure
A seemingly routine consulting tender hides a structural shift in how energy efficiency programmes are being procured. The design fragments scope, tightens control, and quietly redistributes risk away from the buyer.
8Hydro PSU extends bid timeline for mega HE civil package
A major hydro civil package has received more time, keeping a high-stakes opportunity open without softening the core technical barriers. The package continues to demand deep execution capability across tunnelling, dam works and hydro-mechanical integration.
8State discom’s Rs 1,138 crore tender resets eligibility and timelines, widening bidder access while tightening execution filters
A large-scale outsourcing play is quietly reshaping how a state discom runs its distribution network. A late-stage corrigendum signals deeper participation concerns than the headline numbers suggest.
8Rs 155 crore substation O&M tender gets a longer runway
A large 33/11 kV substation O&M package has seen a timeline extension, giving contractors more room to respond. The move hints at the scale of mobilisation and execution complexity embedded in the tender. The real story sits in how reliability work is being bundled across multiple circles.
8Central transmission utility’s Kolhapur 765 kV GIS package opens with zero EMD and pre-bid tie-up trigger
A zero-EMD entry into one of India’s most critical 765 kV GIS projects quietly shifts the bidding equation.But the real gatekeeping lies elsewhere, buried in how vendors are forced to align before they even bid.Behind the surface openness, the structure hints at a tighter, more controlled contractor pool.
8Central transmission utility floats twin 765 kV substation packages with pumped storage linkage
Two high-voltage substation tenders land simultaneously, but their strategic intent diverges beneath the surface. One reinforces grid backbone, the other quietly aligns with a large-scale storage play. The real story lies in how transmission priorities are being reshaped without stating it outright.
8Twin TL01 bids signal multi-corridor RE evacuation push for central transmission utility
Two parallel TL01 packages quietly signal how aggressively transmission timelines are being compressed. The scale spans both renewable evacuation and intra-state strengthening, but the real shift lies in how bids are being clustered. Details
NEWS UPDATE: CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (CERC)
May 01:
8CERC rules on Rs. 2.62 crore billing dispute: ReNew Power and Adani challenge CTU's transmission charges for 600 MW long-term access
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated a three-petition cluster filed by ReNew Solar Power entities, Adani Renewable Energy Holding Seventeen and Altra Xergi Power, challenging CTU of India Ltd's bilateral transmission charge bills totalling Rs. 2,62,71,559, stemming from a disputed 600 MW General Network Access quantum. The order dated 28 April 2026 examined CERC Connectivity Regulations 2022 and Sharing Regulations 2020 to resolve the levy.
8CERC proposes Category-V inter-state trading licence for Neufo Technologies, objections invited by 11 May 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a public notice for grant of a Category-V inter-state electricity trading licence to Neufo Technologies Private Limited, Pune (Plot No 48/49, Kondwa), covering trading across all of India. Any person wishing to object must file before 11 May 2026; final disposal is scheduled for 12 May 2026. Details
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated a three-petition cluster filed by ReNew Solar Power entities, Adani Renewable Energy Holding Seventeen and Altra Xergi Power, challenging CTU of India Ltd's bilateral transmission charge bills totalling Rs. 2,62,71,559, stemming from a disputed 600 MW General Network Access quantum. The order dated 28 April 2026 examined CERC Connectivity Regulations 2022 and Sharing Regulations 2020 to resolve the levy.
8CERC proposes Category-V inter-state trading licence for Neufo Technologies, objections invited by 11 May 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a public notice for grant of a Category-V inter-state electricity trading licence to Neufo Technologies Private Limited, Pune (Plot No 48/49, Kondwa), covering trading across all of India. Any person wishing to object must file before 11 May 2026; final disposal is scheduled for 12 May 2026. Details
NEWS UPDATE: STATE REGULATORY COMMISSION ORDERS
May 01:
TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (TNERC)
8TNERC ratifies TNPDCL's single-bidder 500 MW pumped storage deal with Greenko, contract trimmed to 4 years
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has ratified TNPDCL's decision to proceed with a sole bid received for procurement of 500 MW pumped storage capacity (6-hour continuous discharge) from Greenko AP01 IREP Pvt. Ltd., Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The Commission also approved a case-specific deviation reducing the contract period from 5 years to 4 years under MoP TBCB Guidelines dated 06 February 2025.
8TNERC adopts Rs. 123 lakh/MW/annum tariff for TNPDCL's 500 MW pumped storage purchase from Greenko AP01 IREP
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has adopted, under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003, a tariff of Rs. 123 lakhs per MW per annum (exclusive of GST) for TNPDCL's 500 MW pumped storage procurement from Greenko AP01 IREP Private Limited, Kurnool. The agreement carries a declared cycle loss of 22.5% and spans 4 years, with TNERC authorizing execution of the Pumped Storage Purchase Agreement.
8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman hears Pandian Chemicals' Rs. 2,14,259 excess minimum charges refund claim against TNPDCL Cuddalore Circle
M/s Pandian Chemicals Limited, Madurai, filed Appeal Petition No. 68 of 2025 before the Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman seeking a refund of Rs. 2,14,259 allegedly collected as excess monthly minimum charges by TNPDCL's Cuddalore Electricity Distribution Circle (HT SC No. 122). The matter was heard on 16 April 2026 and ordered on 30 April 2026 by Ombudsman Tmt. K. Indirani.
8Tamil Nadu Ombudsman orders TNPDCL to reassess shortfall consumption for RPN Ice Factory, Cuddalore, in A.P. No. 70 of 2025
RPN Ice Factory, Cuddalore, filed Appeal Petition No. 70 of 2025 challenging the CGRF order of 22 September 2025 and seeking reassessment of shortfall consumption for SC No. 009-006-199. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, after hearing on 21 April 2026, passed an order on 30 April 2026 directing fresh review under the applicable TNPDCL methodology.
HARYANA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (HERC)
8HERC admits ASK Automotive and CMES Power 2's petition challenging overdrawal/underdrawal charges by DHBVNL; arguments listed for 16 June 2026
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued an interim order on 30 April 2026 in Petition No. 16 of 2026, filed by M/s ASK Automotive Limited and M/s CMES Power 2 Private Limited, challenging invoices raised by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. (DHBVNL) for overdrawal/underdrawal deviation charges on re-captive consumers under HERC Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2023. DHBVNL, SLDC and HVPNL were directed to file replies within 4 weeks; arguments scheduled for 16 June 2026.
8HERC issues interim order on UHBVNL's petition for 250 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS procurement from SJVN; key clarifications sought on 95% availability guarantee
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission's interim order dated 30 April 2026 in Petition No. 23 of 2026 directed Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) to clarify critical terms of its proposed 250 MW/500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) procurement from SJVN Limited, including how 95% monthly average availability under Clause 4.6.2(i) of the BESSA reconciles with minimum dispatchable capacity requirements under Clause 4.6.2(iii), along with SJVN being impleaded as respondent.
8HERC determines additional surcharge for H2 FY 2025-26 on open access consumers of UHBVNL and DHBVNL to recover stranded fixed costs
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission passed an order dated 30 April 2026 in joint petitions (No. 05 and 06 of 2026) filed by Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL), determining the Additional Surcharge for the second half of FY 2025-26 to be levied on open access consumers receiving power from third-party sources, under Regulation 22 of HERC OA Regulations 2012 to recover unavoidable stranded fixed costs.
8HERC approves HPPC's 74 PM KUSUM solar PPAs at Rs. 3.11/kWh for 25 years; plants up to 2 MW each under Component-A scheme
Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) received approval from the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission on 30 April 2026 for source and 74 Power Purchase Agreements under Component-A of the PM Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme, procuring solar power from decentralised ground/stilt-mounted grid-connected plants of up to 2 MW capacity at the pre-fixed levelized tariff of Rs. 3.11/kWh for a 25-year period determined by HERC in 2019.
8HERC awards Rs. 17.55 lakh change-in-law compensation to Star Wire India Vidyut for SLDC charges levied from July 2017 to April 2025 under 2012 PPA
M/s Star Wire (India) Vidyut Pvt. Ltd., a 9.9 MW biomass-based power project in Haryana commissioned on 3 May 2013, won compensation of Rs. 17,55,093 from the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission in Petition No. 74 of 2025 against Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC). The award covers SLDC charges paid from July 2017 to April 2025 as a Change-in-Law event under Article 3.8 of its 20-year Power Purchase Agreement dated 22 June 2012.
8HERC penalises DHBVNL for non-compliance of CGRF order in Haryana Guar Gum ACD refund dispute; firm sought Rs. 1 lakh compensation
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission ruled in Petition No. 80 of 2025 (heard 8 April 2026, order 30 April 2026) against Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL) for failing to comply with a Corporate CGRF Gurugram direction in favour of M/s Haryana Guar Gum & Chemicals, Adampur (HT account no. 9552903000). The firm had sought refund of excess Additional Cash Deposit (ACD/Security) with 18% interest, interest on ACD, TOU-TOD rebate adjustment and Rs. 1,00,000 as compensation for harassment.
8HERC orders DHBVNL to refund ACD with 18% interest to Satguru Cotton Mill Bhuna after non-compliance of CGRF direction
M/s Satguru Cotton Mill, Bhuna, Fatehabad (HT account no. 9552903000, old no. H55-BNHT-0004), approached the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission in Petition No. 66 of 2025 after DHBVNL failed to comply with a Corporate CGRF, DHBVN Gurgaon direction to refund excess Additional Cash Deposit (ACD) with 18% interest (equivalent to LPSC), adjust TOU-TOD rebate with interest, and pay Rs. 1,00,000 compensation for harassment and mental agony.
8HERC quashes illegal MDI penalty on BML Educorp Services by DHBVNL after regulator's own load enhancement delay caused demand breach
M/s BML Educorp Services, a not-for-profit higher education institution on NH-8, Bhora Kalan, Gurgaon (Petition No. 75 of 2025), contested DHBVNL's Maximum Demand Indicator (MDI) penalty levied under Section 126 of the Electricity Act 2003 for demand beyond its sanctioned load - caused directly by DHBVNL's own inordinate delay in processing the firm's pending load enhancement application, effectively penalising the consumer for the utility's default. HERC ruled in favour of BML Educorp.
8HERC rules against DHBVNL for denying temporary construction power to Krishna Builder at Alder Grove Vilas, Gurgaon Sector-71 project
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated Petition No. 87 of 2025 on 30 April 2026, in which M/s Krishna Builder, Delhi - executing interior and MEP works at Alder Grove Vilas, Sector-71, Gurgaon - challenged DHBVNL's refusal to grant a temporary construction electricity connection after an LOI dated 13 May 2025, over disputed Bank Guarantee and builder-applicant eligibility conditions, finding DHBVNL's action in violation of consumer service norms.
8HERC approves 6.25 MVA, 220 kV connection for Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation's traction sub-station at Village Chandla Dungerwas
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission approved DHBVNL's petition (No. 104 of 2025) for a 220 kV, 6.25 MVA (5 MW connected load) power supply connection to Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited's (HRIDC) Traction Sub-Station at Village Chandla Dungerwas, enabling rail electrification infrastructure in Haryana.
KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (KERC)
8KERC determines new wind power ceiling tariff for FY 2026-27 to 2028-29; capital cost set at Rs. 6.50 crore/MW after stakeholder pushback for Rs. 8–8.50 crore/MW
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its order on 30 April 2026 determining the Generic Ceiling Tariff for wind power projects for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2028-29 for reverse-bidding purposes, replacing the expired Rs. 3.34/unit tariff valid till 31 March 2026. The Commission retained a capital cost of Rs. 6.50 crore/MW against the Indian Wind Power Association's (IWPA) demand of Rs. 8–8.50 crore/MW based on rising post-FY2021 capex for wind projects.
OTHER STATE REGULATORS (CSERC, PSERC, DERC, WBERC, UPERC)
8Chhattisgarh regulator grants Fortune Metaliks exemption from dedicated feeder norms for 25 MW captive solar BTM plant at 40,000 KVA Raipur facility
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) ruled in favour of M/s Fortune Metaliks Limited, Kapasda, Raipur - a manufacturer of TMT steel and pipes - granting exemption from the dedicated feeder requirement under CSERC Open Access Regulations 2011 to facilitate installation of a 25 MW (DC) captive solar PV plant under 'Behind the Meter' arrangement, against its existing 40,000 KVA contract demand at 132 KV.
8Punjab regulator PSERC initiates suo motu action against PSPCL under Section 142 for repeated non-compliance of cluster substation Regulation 25
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission took suo motu action (Petition No. 05 of 2026) against PSPCL on 30 April 2026 for wilful contravention of Regulation 25 of the Supply Code 2024 - which allows HT/EHT consumer groups with total contract demand above 5,000 kVA and contiguous premises to jointly install 33 kV or higher cluster substations - and non-compliance of Commission orders dated 14 October 2025 and a further direction of 3 February 2026.
8Punjab PSERC approves PSPCL's procurement of 160 MW and 250 MW firm dispatchable renewable energy from NHPC–HEXA Climate and NHPC–ACME Solar consortiums
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission disposed of Petitions No. 20 and 21 of 2026 in a combined order dated 30 April 2026, approving PSPCL's long-term procurement of 160 MW FDRE (NHPC–Hexa Climate Solutions, Tranche-II) and 250 MW FDRE (NHPC–ACME Solar Holdings, Tranche-VI) from ISTS-connected solar-wind-BESS hybrid projects under TBCB-based Framework for Resource Adequacy Regulations 2024, responding to Punjab's rising renewable purchase obligations.
8DERC notifies First Amendment to Business Plan Regulations 2026: FPPAS governance shifted from Regulation 30 to Tariff Regulation 134 from 1 June 2026
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) notified the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Business Plan) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 30 April 2026, deleting Regulation 30 on Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) and transferring its governance to Regulation 134 of the DERC Tariff Regulations, effective 1 June 2026 (corresponding to power procurement from 1 April 2026 onwards).
8DERC rolls out automated monthly FPPAS formula for Delhi DISCOMs from 1 June 2026 under Second Tariff Regulation Amendment
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the Second Amendment to its Tariff Regulations 2017 on 30 April 2026, overhauling Regulation 134 to mandate automatic monthly billing of Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) without regulatory approval, computed as (n+2)th month billing for nth month procurement - with distribution licensees forfeiting positive FPPAS recovery rights if they fail to bill in time, subject to true-up annually.
8West Bengal regulator adopts tariff for CESC's 600 MW wind-solar hybrid procurement under 25-year BOO contracts via TBCB bidding
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission adopted the tariff under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003 on 30 April 2026 for CESC Limited's long-term procurement of 600 MW power from ISTS-connected Wind-Solar Hybrid (WSH) projects on Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis under TBCB Guidelines dated 21 August 2023. CESC floated the bid on 26 November 2025 over the e-bidding portal bharat-electronictender.com, publishing notices in The Business Standard and The Financial Express.
8UPERC hears PuVVNL and UPPCL's post-facto approval request for power purchase from Bihar's SBPDCL; utilities tender unconditional apology for bypassing commission since 2011
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission held a hearing on 21 April 2026 in Petition No. 2036 of 2023 filed jointly by Purvanchai Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PuVVNL), Varanasi, and UPPCL, seeking post-facto approval for power purchased from South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) under an arrangement dating to 2011. Both utilities tendered an unconditional apology to the Commission for conducting the transaction for over a decade without the mandatory prior regulatory approval required under the Electricity Act 2003. Details
8TNERC ratifies TNPDCL's single-bidder 500 MW pumped storage deal with Greenko, contract trimmed to 4 years
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has ratified TNPDCL's decision to proceed with a sole bid received for procurement of 500 MW pumped storage capacity (6-hour continuous discharge) from Greenko AP01 IREP Pvt. Ltd., Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The Commission also approved a case-specific deviation reducing the contract period from 5 years to 4 years under MoP TBCB Guidelines dated 06 February 2025.
8TNERC adopts Rs. 123 lakh/MW/annum tariff for TNPDCL's 500 MW pumped storage purchase from Greenko AP01 IREP
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has adopted, under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003, a tariff of Rs. 123 lakhs per MW per annum (exclusive of GST) for TNPDCL's 500 MW pumped storage procurement from Greenko AP01 IREP Private Limited, Kurnool. The agreement carries a declared cycle loss of 22.5% and spans 4 years, with TNERC authorizing execution of the Pumped Storage Purchase Agreement.
8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman hears Pandian Chemicals' Rs. 2,14,259 excess minimum charges refund claim against TNPDCL Cuddalore Circle
M/s Pandian Chemicals Limited, Madurai, filed Appeal Petition No. 68 of 2025 before the Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman seeking a refund of Rs. 2,14,259 allegedly collected as excess monthly minimum charges by TNPDCL's Cuddalore Electricity Distribution Circle (HT SC No. 122). The matter was heard on 16 April 2026 and ordered on 30 April 2026 by Ombudsman Tmt. K. Indirani.
8Tamil Nadu Ombudsman orders TNPDCL to reassess shortfall consumption for RPN Ice Factory, Cuddalore, in A.P. No. 70 of 2025
RPN Ice Factory, Cuddalore, filed Appeal Petition No. 70 of 2025 challenging the CGRF order of 22 September 2025 and seeking reassessment of shortfall consumption for SC No. 009-006-199. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, after hearing on 21 April 2026, passed an order on 30 April 2026 directing fresh review under the applicable TNPDCL methodology.
HARYANA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (HERC)
8HERC admits ASK Automotive and CMES Power 2's petition challenging overdrawal/underdrawal charges by DHBVNL; arguments listed for 16 June 2026
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission issued an interim order on 30 April 2026 in Petition No. 16 of 2026, filed by M/s ASK Automotive Limited and M/s CMES Power 2 Private Limited, challenging invoices raised by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. (DHBVNL) for overdrawal/underdrawal deviation charges on re-captive consumers under HERC Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2023. DHBVNL, SLDC and HVPNL were directed to file replies within 4 weeks; arguments scheduled for 16 June 2026.
8HERC issues interim order on UHBVNL's petition for 250 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS procurement from SJVN; key clarifications sought on 95% availability guarantee
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission's interim order dated 30 April 2026 in Petition No. 23 of 2026 directed Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) to clarify critical terms of its proposed 250 MW/500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) procurement from SJVN Limited, including how 95% monthly average availability under Clause 4.6.2(i) of the BESSA reconciles with minimum dispatchable capacity requirements under Clause 4.6.2(iii), along with SJVN being impleaded as respondent.
8HERC determines additional surcharge for H2 FY 2025-26 on open access consumers of UHBVNL and DHBVNL to recover stranded fixed costs
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission passed an order dated 30 April 2026 in joint petitions (No. 05 and 06 of 2026) filed by Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL), determining the Additional Surcharge for the second half of FY 2025-26 to be levied on open access consumers receiving power from third-party sources, under Regulation 22 of HERC OA Regulations 2012 to recover unavoidable stranded fixed costs.
8HERC approves HPPC's 74 PM KUSUM solar PPAs at Rs. 3.11/kWh for 25 years; plants up to 2 MW each under Component-A scheme
Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) received approval from the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission on 30 April 2026 for source and 74 Power Purchase Agreements under Component-A of the PM Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme, procuring solar power from decentralised ground/stilt-mounted grid-connected plants of up to 2 MW capacity at the pre-fixed levelized tariff of Rs. 3.11/kWh for a 25-year period determined by HERC in 2019.
8HERC awards Rs. 17.55 lakh change-in-law compensation to Star Wire India Vidyut for SLDC charges levied from July 2017 to April 2025 under 2012 PPA
M/s Star Wire (India) Vidyut Pvt. Ltd., a 9.9 MW biomass-based power project in Haryana commissioned on 3 May 2013, won compensation of Rs. 17,55,093 from the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission in Petition No. 74 of 2025 against Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC). The award covers SLDC charges paid from July 2017 to April 2025 as a Change-in-Law event under Article 3.8 of its 20-year Power Purchase Agreement dated 22 June 2012.
8HERC penalises DHBVNL for non-compliance of CGRF order in Haryana Guar Gum ACD refund dispute; firm sought Rs. 1 lakh compensation
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission ruled in Petition No. 80 of 2025 (heard 8 April 2026, order 30 April 2026) against Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL) for failing to comply with a Corporate CGRF Gurugram direction in favour of M/s Haryana Guar Gum & Chemicals, Adampur (HT account no. 9552903000). The firm had sought refund of excess Additional Cash Deposit (ACD/Security) with 18% interest, interest on ACD, TOU-TOD rebate adjustment and Rs. 1,00,000 as compensation for harassment.
8HERC orders DHBVNL to refund ACD with 18% interest to Satguru Cotton Mill Bhuna after non-compliance of CGRF direction
M/s Satguru Cotton Mill, Bhuna, Fatehabad (HT account no. 9552903000, old no. H55-BNHT-0004), approached the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission in Petition No. 66 of 2025 after DHBVNL failed to comply with a Corporate CGRF, DHBVN Gurgaon direction to refund excess Additional Cash Deposit (ACD) with 18% interest (equivalent to LPSC), adjust TOU-TOD rebate with interest, and pay Rs. 1,00,000 compensation for harassment and mental agony.
8HERC quashes illegal MDI penalty on BML Educorp Services by DHBVNL after regulator's own load enhancement delay caused demand breach
M/s BML Educorp Services, a not-for-profit higher education institution on NH-8, Bhora Kalan, Gurgaon (Petition No. 75 of 2025), contested DHBVNL's Maximum Demand Indicator (MDI) penalty levied under Section 126 of the Electricity Act 2003 for demand beyond its sanctioned load - caused directly by DHBVNL's own inordinate delay in processing the firm's pending load enhancement application, effectively penalising the consumer for the utility's default. HERC ruled in favour of BML Educorp.
8HERC rules against DHBVNL for denying temporary construction power to Krishna Builder at Alder Grove Vilas, Gurgaon Sector-71 project
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated Petition No. 87 of 2025 on 30 April 2026, in which M/s Krishna Builder, Delhi - executing interior and MEP works at Alder Grove Vilas, Sector-71, Gurgaon - challenged DHBVNL's refusal to grant a temporary construction electricity connection after an LOI dated 13 May 2025, over disputed Bank Guarantee and builder-applicant eligibility conditions, finding DHBVNL's action in violation of consumer service norms.
8HERC approves 6.25 MVA, 220 kV connection for Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation's traction sub-station at Village Chandla Dungerwas
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission approved DHBVNL's petition (No. 104 of 2025) for a 220 kV, 6.25 MVA (5 MW connected load) power supply connection to Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited's (HRIDC) Traction Sub-Station at Village Chandla Dungerwas, enabling rail electrification infrastructure in Haryana.
KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (KERC)
8KERC determines new wind power ceiling tariff for FY 2026-27 to 2028-29; capital cost set at Rs. 6.50 crore/MW after stakeholder pushback for Rs. 8–8.50 crore/MW
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its order on 30 April 2026 determining the Generic Ceiling Tariff for wind power projects for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2028-29 for reverse-bidding purposes, replacing the expired Rs. 3.34/unit tariff valid till 31 March 2026. The Commission retained a capital cost of Rs. 6.50 crore/MW against the Indian Wind Power Association's (IWPA) demand of Rs. 8–8.50 crore/MW based on rising post-FY2021 capex for wind projects.
OTHER STATE REGULATORS (CSERC, PSERC, DERC, WBERC, UPERC)
8Chhattisgarh regulator grants Fortune Metaliks exemption from dedicated feeder norms for 25 MW captive solar BTM plant at 40,000 KVA Raipur facility
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) ruled in favour of M/s Fortune Metaliks Limited, Kapasda, Raipur - a manufacturer of TMT steel and pipes - granting exemption from the dedicated feeder requirement under CSERC Open Access Regulations 2011 to facilitate installation of a 25 MW (DC) captive solar PV plant under 'Behind the Meter' arrangement, against its existing 40,000 KVA contract demand at 132 KV.
8Punjab regulator PSERC initiates suo motu action against PSPCL under Section 142 for repeated non-compliance of cluster substation Regulation 25
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission took suo motu action (Petition No. 05 of 2026) against PSPCL on 30 April 2026 for wilful contravention of Regulation 25 of the Supply Code 2024 - which allows HT/EHT consumer groups with total contract demand above 5,000 kVA and contiguous premises to jointly install 33 kV or higher cluster substations - and non-compliance of Commission orders dated 14 October 2025 and a further direction of 3 February 2026.
8Punjab PSERC approves PSPCL's procurement of 160 MW and 250 MW firm dispatchable renewable energy from NHPC–HEXA Climate and NHPC–ACME Solar consortiums
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission disposed of Petitions No. 20 and 21 of 2026 in a combined order dated 30 April 2026, approving PSPCL's long-term procurement of 160 MW FDRE (NHPC–Hexa Climate Solutions, Tranche-II) and 250 MW FDRE (NHPC–ACME Solar Holdings, Tranche-VI) from ISTS-connected solar-wind-BESS hybrid projects under TBCB-based Framework for Resource Adequacy Regulations 2024, responding to Punjab's rising renewable purchase obligations.
8DERC notifies First Amendment to Business Plan Regulations 2026: FPPAS governance shifted from Regulation 30 to Tariff Regulation 134 from 1 June 2026
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) notified the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Business Plan) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 30 April 2026, deleting Regulation 30 on Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) and transferring its governance to Regulation 134 of the DERC Tariff Regulations, effective 1 June 2026 (corresponding to power procurement from 1 April 2026 onwards).
8DERC rolls out automated monthly FPPAS formula for Delhi DISCOMs from 1 June 2026 under Second Tariff Regulation Amendment
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the Second Amendment to its Tariff Regulations 2017 on 30 April 2026, overhauling Regulation 134 to mandate automatic monthly billing of Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) without regulatory approval, computed as (n+2)th month billing for nth month procurement - with distribution licensees forfeiting positive FPPAS recovery rights if they fail to bill in time, subject to true-up annually.
8West Bengal regulator adopts tariff for CESC's 600 MW wind-solar hybrid procurement under 25-year BOO contracts via TBCB bidding
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission adopted the tariff under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003 on 30 April 2026 for CESC Limited's long-term procurement of 600 MW power from ISTS-connected Wind-Solar Hybrid (WSH) projects on Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis under TBCB Guidelines dated 21 August 2023. CESC floated the bid on 26 November 2025 over the e-bidding portal bharat-electronictender.com, publishing notices in The Business Standard and The Financial Express.
8UPERC hears PuVVNL and UPPCL's post-facto approval request for power purchase from Bihar's SBPDCL; utilities tender unconditional apology for bypassing commission since 2011
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission held a hearing on 21 April 2026 in Petition No. 2036 of 2023 filed jointly by Purvanchai Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PuVVNL), Varanasi, and UPPCL, seeking post-facto approval for power purchased from South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) under an arrangement dating to 2011. Both utilities tendered an unconditional apology to the Commission for conducting the transaction for over a decade without the mandatory prior regulatory approval required under the Electricity Act 2003. Details
NEWS UPDATE: FUEL AND POWER PURCHASE ADJUSTMENT SURCHARGE (FPPAS/FPPCA)
May 01:
8MPPMCL sets FPPAS at 5.36% for April 2026, to be billed from 24 April 2026 across MP's 3 DISCOMs
M.P. Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL), Jabalpur, has calculated the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) for April 2026 at 5.40%, capped at 5.36% under MPERC regulations (5% automatic + 90% of the 0.40% excess). The surcharge will be billed to all consumer categories of MP Paschim, Madhya, and Poorv KVV companies for one month commencing 24 April 2026.
8APCPDCL levies Rs. 0.40/unit FPPCA on March 2026 consumption as actual power cost hits Rs. 5.69/unit vs. Rs. 5.20 approved
Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (APCPDCL), Vijayawada, has imposed a Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) of Rs. 0.40 per unit in May 2026 bills (for March 2026 consumption), after actual weighted average power purchase cost came in at Rs. 5.6900/unit against the approved base of Rs. 5.1974/unit on actual energy dispatch of 1,671.17 MU versus the approved 1,666.95 MU.
8Jodhpur Discom fixes FPPAS at 0.21% for February 2026 consumption; domestic consumers already paying Rs. 0.70–Rs. 1.00/unit regulatory surcharge
Jodhpur Discom (JdVVNL) has prescribed a Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge of 0.21% for the consumption month of February 2026 (billing month March 2026) under RERC Tariff Regulations 2025. The surcharge is independently audited by M/s Laxmi Kant & Company; domestic consumers paying Rs. 0.70/unit (up to 100 units) or Rs. 1.00/unit regulatory surcharge will not be separately charged FPPAS. Details
M.P. Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL), Jabalpur, has calculated the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) for April 2026 at 5.40%, capped at 5.36% under MPERC regulations (5% automatic + 90% of the 0.40% excess). The surcharge will be billed to all consumer categories of MP Paschim, Madhya, and Poorv KVV companies for one month commencing 24 April 2026.
8APCPDCL levies Rs. 0.40/unit FPPCA on March 2026 consumption as actual power cost hits Rs. 5.69/unit vs. Rs. 5.20 approved
Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (APCPDCL), Vijayawada, has imposed a Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) of Rs. 0.40 per unit in May 2026 bills (for March 2026 consumption), after actual weighted average power purchase cost came in at Rs. 5.6900/unit against the approved base of Rs. 5.1974/unit on actual energy dispatch of 1,671.17 MU versus the approved 1,666.95 MU.
8Jodhpur Discom fixes FPPAS at 0.21% for February 2026 consumption; domestic consumers already paying Rs. 0.70–Rs. 1.00/unit regulatory surcharge
Jodhpur Discom (JdVVNL) has prescribed a Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge of 0.21% for the consumption month of February 2026 (billing month March 2026) under RERC Tariff Regulations 2025. The surcharge is independently audited by M/s Laxmi Kant & Company; domestic consumers paying Rs. 0.70/unit (up to 100 units) or Rs. 1.00/unit regulatory surcharge will not be separately charged FPPAS. Details
NEWS UPDATE: PROCUREMENT, TENDERS AND BID NOTICES
May 01:
8HPGCL floats consultancy tenders for 4 major hydro projects, contract completions lined up to 2029
Himachal Pradesh's power utility has unveiled its FY 2026-27 consultancy procurement plan covering 4 DPR assignments for Thana Plaun PSP, Renukaji PSP (1,630 MW), Triveni Mahadev HEP and Kashang Stage-IV - with bid openings slated between July 2026 and Jan 2027 and contract completions stretching to 2029, all through national competitive e-tendering.
8HPGCL invites bids for civil and HM works on Renukaji (40 MW) and Thana Plaun dams, completion set for Jan 2032
Himachal Pradesh's power corporation has issued its FY 2026-27 works procurement plan for 2 major dam packages: Package-II for Renukaji Dam Project (40 MW) and Package-I for Thana Plaun HEP, both involving civil and hydro-mechanical dam and powerhouse works under international and national competitive bidding, with contract completion targeted for January 2032.
8IREDA floats GeM bid for 5,180 Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and SQL Server licences worth multi-year contracts; bids close 8 May 2026
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy posted Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7482295 on 28 April 2026 for procurement of 5,180 units of enterprise software spanning M365 E5, Exchange Online P2, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive 1 TB, Dynamics 365 Finance, HR, Supply Chain, D365 Team Members, Power Pages, SQL Server Standard Core and Visual Studio Pro MSDN - all for 3-year subscription periods. Bids close 8 May 2026 at 7 PM.
8MSEB Solar Agro Power Ltd invites deputation applications from MSEDCL, MSETCL, MSPGCL staff for 7 posts under MSKVY solar scheme
MSEB Holding Company Ltd.'s subsidiary MSEB Solar Agro Power Ltd. (MSAPL), the nodal agency for Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY), has issued Advertisement No. 06/2026 dated 30 April 2026 for 7 posts on deputation including 1 Executive Engineer, 1 Additional Executive Engineer, 2 Assistant Engineers, 1 Manager (Finance) and 2 UDC (Finance) from eligible MSEDCL/MSETCL/MSPGCL/MSEBHCL employees, with an upper age limit of 40 years and a 3-year contract period. Details
Himachal Pradesh's power utility has unveiled its FY 2026-27 consultancy procurement plan covering 4 DPR assignments for Thana Plaun PSP, Renukaji PSP (1,630 MW), Triveni Mahadev HEP and Kashang Stage-IV - with bid openings slated between July 2026 and Jan 2027 and contract completions stretching to 2029, all through national competitive e-tendering.
8HPGCL invites bids for civil and HM works on Renukaji (40 MW) and Thana Plaun dams, completion set for Jan 2032
Himachal Pradesh's power corporation has issued its FY 2026-27 works procurement plan for 2 major dam packages: Package-II for Renukaji Dam Project (40 MW) and Package-I for Thana Plaun HEP, both involving civil and hydro-mechanical dam and powerhouse works under international and national competitive bidding, with contract completion targeted for January 2032.
8IREDA floats GeM bid for 5,180 Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and SQL Server licences worth multi-year contracts; bids close 8 May 2026
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy posted Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7482295 on 28 April 2026 for procurement of 5,180 units of enterprise software spanning M365 E5, Exchange Online P2, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive 1 TB, Dynamics 365 Finance, HR, Supply Chain, D365 Team Members, Power Pages, SQL Server Standard Core and Visual Studio Pro MSDN - all for 3-year subscription periods. Bids close 8 May 2026 at 7 PM.
8MSEB Solar Agro Power Ltd invites deputation applications from MSEDCL, MSETCL, MSPGCL staff for 7 posts under MSKVY solar scheme
MSEB Holding Company Ltd.'s subsidiary MSEB Solar Agro Power Ltd. (MSAPL), the nodal agency for Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY), has issued Advertisement No. 06/2026 dated 30 April 2026 for 7 posts on deputation including 1 Executive Engineer, 1 Additional Executive Engineer, 2 Assistant Engineers, 1 Manager (Finance) and 2 UDC (Finance) from eligible MSEDCL/MSETCL/MSPGCL/MSEBHCL employees, with an upper age limit of 40 years and a 3-year contract period. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POWER EXCHANGE MARKET
May 01:
INDIAN ENERGY EXCHANGE (IEX) - DAY-AHEAD MARKETS
8IEX day-ahead market 30 April 2026: 99,445 MWh final scheduled volume cleared with peak MCP hitting Rs. 10,000/MWh in 12 time-blocks
Indian Energy Exchange's Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 shows total purchase bids of 2,91,560.60 MWh against sell bids of 4,35,015.58 MWh, with Final Scheduled Volume of 99,445.32 MWh and MCV of 1,00,763.38 MWh. The maximum MCP touched the Rs. 10,000/MWh price ceiling, while the minimum settled at Rs. 1,515.33/MWh and daily average at Rs. 5,587.12/MWh. Peak hour activity at 22:00–22:15 saw MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 25,503 MW purchase bid.
8IEX DAM hourly view 30 April 2026: MCP crashes from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 1,515 within solar peak hours 11–14
The hour-aggregated DAM snapshot from IEX for 30 April 2026 traces a sharp intraday price collapse: Hour 1 settled at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 18,086.20 MWh purchase bid, but by Hour 13 (12:00–13:00), MCP had crashed to just Rs. 1,515.51/MWh as sell bids surged to 47,420.15 MWh against shrinking purchase demand of 7,615.75 MWh. The market then re-tightened, with MCP rebounding to Rs. 10,000/MWh from Hour 20 onwards. Day totals: 2,91,560.65 MWh purchase bids, 4,35,015.62 MWh sell bids, 99,445.37 MWh FSV, average MCP of Rs. 5,587.12/MWh.
8IEX DAM weekly snapshot (24 April–1 May 2026): Average MCP falls to Rs. 4,031/MWh on 1 May as weekly throughput crosses 8.36 lakh MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly DAM summary covering 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 42,35,424.90 MWh and sell bids of 31,12,231.65 MWh, with total Final Scheduled Volume of 8,36,080.13 MWh. Daily MCP peaked on 27 April at Rs. 7,078.52/MWh (1,06,222 MWh FSV) and bottomed on 1 May at Rs. 4,031.45/MWh. Weighted MCP for the week averaged Rs. 4,070.80/MWh.
8IEX green DAM records 99,752.98 MWh total bids on 30 April 2026; solar MCV at 18,285.10 MWh, non-solar at 7,838.59 MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's Green Day-Ahead Market (G-DAM) snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 logs total purchase bids of 1,10,260.67 MWh, total sell bids of 3,89,440.88 MWh and total MCV of 26,325.23 MWh. Solar MCV stood at 18,285.10 MWh while Non-Solar MCV reached 7,838.59 MWh; Hydro contributed 201.57 MWh. Final Scheduled Volume tallied 26,242.01 MWh. Maximum MCP touched the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling, minimum at Rs. 1,653.75/MWh and average at Rs. 6,660.36/MWh.
8IEX G-DAM weekly performance (24 April–1 May 2026): Cumulative solar FSV at 1,55,398.00 MWh; average MCP Rs. 6,722.84/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly Green DAM snapshot covers eight delivery dates from 24 April to 1 May 2026, tallying total purchase bids of 14,88,961.34 MWh, sell bids of 29,24,15.39 MWh and aggregate MCV of 2,14,773.66 MWh. Solar component dominates with weekly Solar FSV at 1,55,398.00 MWh and Solar MCV at 1,55,469.06 MWh, against Non-Solar FSV of 56,406.15 MWh. Highest daily MCP was Rs. 7,094.26/MWh on 28 April, lowest Rs. 5,818.45/MWh on 1 May. Weighted average MCP for the week stood at Rs. 4,028.19/MWh.
8IEX high-price DAM 30 April 2026: 308.35 MWh cleared at Rs. 19,937/MWh weighted average; peak hour hits Rs. 20,000/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's High-Price DAM snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 records total purchase bids of 525.00 MWh, total sell bids of 43,404.20 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 308.35 MWh. MCP peaked at the Rs. 20,000/MWh ceiling and dipped to Rs. 19,000.49/MWh, averaging Rs. 19,928.61/MWh. Activity was concentrated in the early hours (00:00–02:00) and final hours (22:00–24:00) at 75.90–146.90 MW per block.
8IEX HP-DAM weekly view (24 April–1 May 2026): 909.60 MWh total FSV; peak daily volume of 308.35 MWh on 30 April
Indian Energy Exchange's HP-DAM weekly summary for 24 April to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 37,654.94 MWh, sell bids of 2,98,025.48 MWh and total Final Scheduled Volume of just 909.60 MWh. Peak daily volume came on 30 April 2026 at 308.35 MWh (MCP Rs. 19,937.53/MWh weighted), while 24 April registered 224.28 MWh and 29 April 214.10 MWh. Average daily MCP across the week stood at Rs. 19,887.70/MWh weighted, with maximum at Rs. 20,000/MWh and minimum Rs. 19,275.42/MWh.
IEX - REAL-TIME AND TERM-AHEAD MARKETS
8IEX real-time market 30 April 2026: 2,50,278 MWh final scheduled volume cleared at Rs. 2,192/MWh average; peak MCP Rs. 3,630/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's RTM time-block snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 reports total purchase bids of 2,67,872.08 MWh, sell bids of 5,32,373.78 MWh, total MCV of 2,51,494.71 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 2,50,278.04 MWh. Daily MCP peaked at Rs. 3,630.10/MWh (in the 22:30–22:45 block), bottomed at just Rs. 0.99/MWh and averaged Rs. 2,192.23/MWh. Maximum purchase bid hit 13,635.10 MW; maximum sell bid 37,704.40 MW.
8IEX RTM hourly roll-up 30 April 2026: MCP hits low of Rs. 73/MWh in Hour 8 as solar surge floods sell bids to 29,403 MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's hour-resolved Real-Time Market summary for 30 April 2026 traces a dramatic intraday MCP collapse: Hour 7 (06:00–07:00) saw MCP of just Rs. 73.02/MWh (weighted Rs. 79.48/MWh) on 21,045.55 MWh sell bids; the price stayed below Rs. 1,000/MWh through Hours 8–14 amid solar over-generation. The market then re-tightened at Hour 22 (21:00–22:00) with MCP at Rs. 3,450.29/MWh on 16,852 MWh sell bid. Day totals: 2,67,872.13 MWh purchase, 5,32,373.84 MWh sell, 2,50,278.07 MWh FSV, average MCP Rs. 2,192.23/MWh.
8IEX RTM weekly performance (24 April–1 May 2026): Cumulative FSV hits 13.32 lakh MWh, average MCP at Rs. 4,700/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly RTM snapshot covering 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 39,90,172.19 MWh, sell bids of 25,84,230.38 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 13,32,728.00 MWh. Daily MCP swung sharply: peak on 25 April at Rs. 7,576.70/MWh, trough on 30 April at Rs. 2,192.23/MWh, with 1 May recording Rs. 1,661.12/MWh. Daily volumes: 24 April 1,29,953 MWh, 25 April 1,13,231 MWh, 26 April 1,55,039 MWh, 27 April 1,96,592 MWh (peak day), 28 April 1,87,674 MWh, 29 April 1,91,791 MWh, 30 April 2,50,278 MWh, 1 May 1,08,166 MWh.
8IEX green term-ahead market (GTAM) 30 April 2026: DAC-NS daily solar contracts clear at Rs. 8,912/MWh weighted average
Indian Energy Exchange's Green Term-Ahead Market trade details for delivery date 30 April 2026 capture daily and weekly contracts at the DAC-B (NS = Non-Solar) tier. Across DAC-B01-NS to DAC-B16-NS contracts, prices stayed steady - Highest Bid at Rs. 9,081/MWh, Lowest Bid at Rs. 8,743/MWh, Average at Rs. 8,912/MWh - with weighted average prices ranging Rs. 8,960/MWh (B01) to Rs. 8,968/MWh (B06–B11). Cleared volumes per contract ranged 7.00 MWh (B01) up to 7.50 MWh (B06–B11).
8IEX term-ahead market 30 April 2026: Most intraday ITD contracts settle at Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
Indian Energy Exchange's Term-Ahead Market (TAM) Trade Details report for delivery date 30 April 2026 captures activity across DAILY, WEEKLY and INTRADAY contract types. Daily contracts including DB1-FRI-WR, DB1-MON-WR, DB1-SAT-WR and DB1-SUN-WR cleared at zero volume. Conversely, the Intraday tier (ITD-B90-ER through ITD-B96-ER and ITD-B91-AR through ITD-B96-AR) saw active trade - each contract clearing 25 or 75 MWh at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling with one trade per contract, indicating tight peak-block scarcity.
PXIL/HPX POWER EXCHANGE AND REVERSE AUCTIONS
8PXIL IDAS weekly recap (24 April–1 May 2026): Only one successful match - 1,600 MWh cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 29 April
Power Exchange India Limited's IDAS weekly Market Volume Profile spanning 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 shows a single successful trade out of eight delivery dates: 29 April 2026 cleared 1,600 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh on Purchase Bid 1,900 MWh and Sell Bid 4,866.50 MWh. The remaining seven days show zero MCV and zero Scheduled Volume despite scattered bid activity (e.g., 27 April: Purchase 1,250 / Sell 1,294 MWh; 24 April: Purchase 2,975 / Sell 3,554 MWh).
8PXIL RTM weekly snapshot (22 April–1 May 2026): Single trade cleared on 24 April - 62.50 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh
Power Exchange India Limited's RTM weekly Market Snapshot for 22 April to 1 May 2026 reports a sole successful trade across the ten-day window: 24 April 2026 cleared 62.50 MWh on Purchase Bid 8,350 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling. The remaining nine dates registered zero MCV and zero Scheduled Volume despite scattered purchase bids - including 13,000 MWh on 23 April. Total weekly purchase bids: 31,225.00 MWh; total MCV: 62.50 MWh.
8Hindustan Power Exchange launches reverse auction No. HPX/30042026/00962 for Rajasthan Urja Vikas - thermal energy
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00933 on April 30, 2026, initiating a Single Side Reverse Auction for thermal energy on behalf of buyer Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited. Under Auction No. HPX/30042026/00962, seller interest submission was open from April 30 to May 2, with e-Reverse Auction scheduled for May 2 from 12:00 to 14:00 hrs. Similar auctions were simultaneously conducted on IEX and PXIL, indicating active multi-platform price discovery.
8Noida Power Company launches all-source reverse auction HPX/30042026/00966 for solar, thermal, hydro and non-solar power
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00937 on April 30, 2026, for Auction No. HPX/30042026/00966, with Noida Power Company Limited as the buyer seeking a multi-source energy basket covering Solar, Non-Solar, Hydro and Thermal power. Unlike Rajasthan's concurrent thermal-only auctions, this auction spans all energy types, with e-Reverse Auction scheduled for May 1 from 14:00 to 16:00 hrs - and no similar parallel auction on other exchanges, making it a unique HPX-exclusive procurement round. Details
8IEX day-ahead market 30 April 2026: 99,445 MWh final scheduled volume cleared with peak MCP hitting Rs. 10,000/MWh in 12 time-blocks
Indian Energy Exchange's Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 shows total purchase bids of 2,91,560.60 MWh against sell bids of 4,35,015.58 MWh, with Final Scheduled Volume of 99,445.32 MWh and MCV of 1,00,763.38 MWh. The maximum MCP touched the Rs. 10,000/MWh price ceiling, while the minimum settled at Rs. 1,515.33/MWh and daily average at Rs. 5,587.12/MWh. Peak hour activity at 22:00–22:15 saw MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 25,503 MW purchase bid.
8IEX DAM hourly view 30 April 2026: MCP crashes from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 1,515 within solar peak hours 11–14
The hour-aggregated DAM snapshot from IEX for 30 April 2026 traces a sharp intraday price collapse: Hour 1 settled at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 18,086.20 MWh purchase bid, but by Hour 13 (12:00–13:00), MCP had crashed to just Rs. 1,515.51/MWh as sell bids surged to 47,420.15 MWh against shrinking purchase demand of 7,615.75 MWh. The market then re-tightened, with MCP rebounding to Rs. 10,000/MWh from Hour 20 onwards. Day totals: 2,91,560.65 MWh purchase bids, 4,35,015.62 MWh sell bids, 99,445.37 MWh FSV, average MCP of Rs. 5,587.12/MWh.
8IEX DAM weekly snapshot (24 April–1 May 2026): Average MCP falls to Rs. 4,031/MWh on 1 May as weekly throughput crosses 8.36 lakh MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly DAM summary covering 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 42,35,424.90 MWh and sell bids of 31,12,231.65 MWh, with total Final Scheduled Volume of 8,36,080.13 MWh. Daily MCP peaked on 27 April at Rs. 7,078.52/MWh (1,06,222 MWh FSV) and bottomed on 1 May at Rs. 4,031.45/MWh. Weighted MCP for the week averaged Rs. 4,070.80/MWh.
8IEX green DAM records 99,752.98 MWh total bids on 30 April 2026; solar MCV at 18,285.10 MWh, non-solar at 7,838.59 MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's Green Day-Ahead Market (G-DAM) snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 logs total purchase bids of 1,10,260.67 MWh, total sell bids of 3,89,440.88 MWh and total MCV of 26,325.23 MWh. Solar MCV stood at 18,285.10 MWh while Non-Solar MCV reached 7,838.59 MWh; Hydro contributed 201.57 MWh. Final Scheduled Volume tallied 26,242.01 MWh. Maximum MCP touched the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling, minimum at Rs. 1,653.75/MWh and average at Rs. 6,660.36/MWh.
8IEX G-DAM weekly performance (24 April–1 May 2026): Cumulative solar FSV at 1,55,398.00 MWh; average MCP Rs. 6,722.84/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly Green DAM snapshot covers eight delivery dates from 24 April to 1 May 2026, tallying total purchase bids of 14,88,961.34 MWh, sell bids of 29,24,15.39 MWh and aggregate MCV of 2,14,773.66 MWh. Solar component dominates with weekly Solar FSV at 1,55,398.00 MWh and Solar MCV at 1,55,469.06 MWh, against Non-Solar FSV of 56,406.15 MWh. Highest daily MCP was Rs. 7,094.26/MWh on 28 April, lowest Rs. 5,818.45/MWh on 1 May. Weighted average MCP for the week stood at Rs. 4,028.19/MWh.
8IEX high-price DAM 30 April 2026: 308.35 MWh cleared at Rs. 19,937/MWh weighted average; peak hour hits Rs. 20,000/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's High-Price DAM snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 records total purchase bids of 525.00 MWh, total sell bids of 43,404.20 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 308.35 MWh. MCP peaked at the Rs. 20,000/MWh ceiling and dipped to Rs. 19,000.49/MWh, averaging Rs. 19,928.61/MWh. Activity was concentrated in the early hours (00:00–02:00) and final hours (22:00–24:00) at 75.90–146.90 MW per block.
8IEX HP-DAM weekly view (24 April–1 May 2026): 909.60 MWh total FSV; peak daily volume of 308.35 MWh on 30 April
Indian Energy Exchange's HP-DAM weekly summary for 24 April to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 37,654.94 MWh, sell bids of 2,98,025.48 MWh and total Final Scheduled Volume of just 909.60 MWh. Peak daily volume came on 30 April 2026 at 308.35 MWh (MCP Rs. 19,937.53/MWh weighted), while 24 April registered 224.28 MWh and 29 April 214.10 MWh. Average daily MCP across the week stood at Rs. 19,887.70/MWh weighted, with maximum at Rs. 20,000/MWh and minimum Rs. 19,275.42/MWh.
IEX - REAL-TIME AND TERM-AHEAD MARKETS
8IEX real-time market 30 April 2026: 2,50,278 MWh final scheduled volume cleared at Rs. 2,192/MWh average; peak MCP Rs. 3,630/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's RTM time-block snapshot for delivery date 30 April 2026 reports total purchase bids of 2,67,872.08 MWh, sell bids of 5,32,373.78 MWh, total MCV of 2,51,494.71 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 2,50,278.04 MWh. Daily MCP peaked at Rs. 3,630.10/MWh (in the 22:30–22:45 block), bottomed at just Rs. 0.99/MWh and averaged Rs. 2,192.23/MWh. Maximum purchase bid hit 13,635.10 MW; maximum sell bid 37,704.40 MW.
8IEX RTM hourly roll-up 30 April 2026: MCP hits low of Rs. 73/MWh in Hour 8 as solar surge floods sell bids to 29,403 MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's hour-resolved Real-Time Market summary for 30 April 2026 traces a dramatic intraday MCP collapse: Hour 7 (06:00–07:00) saw MCP of just Rs. 73.02/MWh (weighted Rs. 79.48/MWh) on 21,045.55 MWh sell bids; the price stayed below Rs. 1,000/MWh through Hours 8–14 amid solar over-generation. The market then re-tightened at Hour 22 (21:00–22:00) with MCP at Rs. 3,450.29/MWh on 16,852 MWh sell bid. Day totals: 2,67,872.13 MWh purchase, 5,32,373.84 MWh sell, 2,50,278.07 MWh FSV, average MCP Rs. 2,192.23/MWh.
8IEX RTM weekly performance (24 April–1 May 2026): Cumulative FSV hits 13.32 lakh MWh, average MCP at Rs. 4,700/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's weekly RTM snapshot covering 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 reports cumulative purchase bids of 39,90,172.19 MWh, sell bids of 25,84,230.38 MWh and Final Scheduled Volume of 13,32,728.00 MWh. Daily MCP swung sharply: peak on 25 April at Rs. 7,576.70/MWh, trough on 30 April at Rs. 2,192.23/MWh, with 1 May recording Rs. 1,661.12/MWh. Daily volumes: 24 April 1,29,953 MWh, 25 April 1,13,231 MWh, 26 April 1,55,039 MWh, 27 April 1,96,592 MWh (peak day), 28 April 1,87,674 MWh, 29 April 1,91,791 MWh, 30 April 2,50,278 MWh, 1 May 1,08,166 MWh.
8IEX green term-ahead market (GTAM) 30 April 2026: DAC-NS daily solar contracts clear at Rs. 8,912/MWh weighted average
Indian Energy Exchange's Green Term-Ahead Market trade details for delivery date 30 April 2026 capture daily and weekly contracts at the DAC-B (NS = Non-Solar) tier. Across DAC-B01-NS to DAC-B16-NS contracts, prices stayed steady - Highest Bid at Rs. 9,081/MWh, Lowest Bid at Rs. 8,743/MWh, Average at Rs. 8,912/MWh - with weighted average prices ranging Rs. 8,960/MWh (B01) to Rs. 8,968/MWh (B06–B11). Cleared volumes per contract ranged 7.00 MWh (B01) up to 7.50 MWh (B06–B11).
8IEX term-ahead market 30 April 2026: Most intraday ITD contracts settle at Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
Indian Energy Exchange's Term-Ahead Market (TAM) Trade Details report for delivery date 30 April 2026 captures activity across DAILY, WEEKLY and INTRADAY contract types. Daily contracts including DB1-FRI-WR, DB1-MON-WR, DB1-SAT-WR and DB1-SUN-WR cleared at zero volume. Conversely, the Intraday tier (ITD-B90-ER through ITD-B96-ER and ITD-B91-AR through ITD-B96-AR) saw active trade - each contract clearing 25 or 75 MWh at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling with one trade per contract, indicating tight peak-block scarcity.
PXIL/HPX POWER EXCHANGE AND REVERSE AUCTIONS
8PXIL IDAS weekly recap (24 April–1 May 2026): Only one successful match - 1,600 MWh cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 29 April
Power Exchange India Limited's IDAS weekly Market Volume Profile spanning 24 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 shows a single successful trade out of eight delivery dates: 29 April 2026 cleared 1,600 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh on Purchase Bid 1,900 MWh and Sell Bid 4,866.50 MWh. The remaining seven days show zero MCV and zero Scheduled Volume despite scattered bid activity (e.g., 27 April: Purchase 1,250 / Sell 1,294 MWh; 24 April: Purchase 2,975 / Sell 3,554 MWh).
8PXIL RTM weekly snapshot (22 April–1 May 2026): Single trade cleared on 24 April - 62.50 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh
Power Exchange India Limited's RTM weekly Market Snapshot for 22 April to 1 May 2026 reports a sole successful trade across the ten-day window: 24 April 2026 cleared 62.50 MWh on Purchase Bid 8,350 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling. The remaining nine dates registered zero MCV and zero Scheduled Volume despite scattered purchase bids - including 13,000 MWh on 23 April. Total weekly purchase bids: 31,225.00 MWh; total MCV: 62.50 MWh.
8Hindustan Power Exchange launches reverse auction No. HPX/30042026/00962 for Rajasthan Urja Vikas - thermal energy
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00933 on April 30, 2026, initiating a Single Side Reverse Auction for thermal energy on behalf of buyer Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited. Under Auction No. HPX/30042026/00962, seller interest submission was open from April 30 to May 2, with e-Reverse Auction scheduled for May 2 from 12:00 to 14:00 hrs. Similar auctions were simultaneously conducted on IEX and PXIL, indicating active multi-platform price discovery.
8Noida Power Company launches all-source reverse auction HPX/30042026/00966 for solar, thermal, hydro and non-solar power
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00937 on April 30, 2026, for Auction No. HPX/30042026/00966, with Noida Power Company Limited as the buyer seeking a multi-source energy basket covering Solar, Non-Solar, Hydro and Thermal power. Unlike Rajasthan's concurrent thermal-only auctions, this auction spans all energy types, with e-Reverse Auction scheduled for May 1 from 14:00 to 16:00 hrs - and no similar parallel auction on other exchanges, making it a unique HPX-exclusive procurement round. Details
NEWS UPDATE: CEA REPORTS AND GRID OPERATIONS
May 01:
CEA DAILY GENERATION REPORTS
8CEA daily generation report 29 April 2026: All-India generation 4,676.66 MU vs programme 4,817.80 MU - 4.32% shortfall; hydro surplus 3.81%
Central Electricity Authority's Operation Performance Monitoring Division has released Sub-Report 1 of the Daily Generation Report (DGR) for 29 April 2026, covering an installed capacity of 5,32,989.72 MW and monitored capacity of 3,09,716.29 MW (excluding 2,23,273.43 MW RES). All-India today's actual generation: 4,676.66 MU vs programme 4,817.80 MU, a 4.32% shortfall. Thermal: 4,101.50 MU actual vs 4,286.29 programme (–4.97%); Nuclear: 172.69 vs 182.80 (–6.40%); Hydro: 393.94 vs 348.71 (+3.81%); Bhutan Imp: 8.53 MU.
8CEA capacity utilisation 29 April 2026: Hits 76.12% net of monitored 3,09,716 MW; coal at 91% on-line capacity utilisation
Central Electricity Authority's Capacity Utilisation Report for 29 April 2026 details the breakdown of India's 3,09,716.29 MW monitored capacity. Coal: Monitored 2,21,940.01 MW; on-line 2,01,664.95 MW (91% of capacity-on-line); generated max gross 1,83,515.10 MW (82.69% of monitored). Lignite: 6,620 MW monitored, 4,499.68 MW max gross (67.97%). Gas Liquid: 20,122.42 MW monitored, 7,167.41 MW max gross (35.62%). Nuclear: 8,780 MW monitored, 6,462.62 MW (73.61%). Hydro: 51,664.66 MW monitored, 34,008.87 MW (65.83%). Total outage: 43,125.47 MW (13.92% of monitored).
8CEA category-fuel-wise generation 29 April 2026: Coal delivers 3,912.45 MU today (programme 4,086.11 MU); hydro beats target
Central Electricity Authority's Category-Wise Fuel-Wise Generation Report for 29 April 2026 breaks down India's daily generation by fuel: Coal monitored capacity 2,21,940.01 MW delivered 3,912.45 MU actual vs 4,086.11 MU programme; Lignite (6,620 MW) 94.73 MU vs 111.32 MU; Natural Gas (19,642.83 MW) 93.15 MU vs 88.86 MU (above plan); Diesel (589.20 MW) 1.17 MU vs 0 programmed. Total Thermal 4,101.50 MU vs 4,286.29 MU programme. Nuclear (8,780 MW) generated 172.69 MU vs 182.80 MU. Hydro (51,664.66 MW) outperformed at 393.94 MU vs 348.71 MU.
8CEA all-India capacity availability 29 April 2026: Capacity online at 2,66,590.82 MW - Western Region tops with 90,318.84 MW online
Central Electricity Authority's All-India Capacity Availability summary for 29 April 2026 shows Total Monitored Capacity at 3,09,716.29 MW with Capacity Online at 2,66,590.82 MW after deducting outages of 43,125.47 MW. Region-wise: Western 1,04,702.40 MW monitored, 90,318.84 online (14,383.56 MW under maintenance); Northern 81,696.72 / 70,109.41 (11,587.31 MW out); Southern 70,967.75 / 59,475.27 (11,492.48 MW out); Eastern 47,125.46 / 42,388.26 (4,737.20 MW out); North Eastern 5,223.95 / 4,299.04 (924.91 MW out). Total planned maintenance: 6,550.80 MW; total forced outage: 27,040.11 MW.
8CEA recommissioning report 29 April 2026: 5,212.01 MW of thermal/nuclear capacity recommissioned in a single day across 23 plants
Central Electricity Authority's Recommissioning Report for thermal and nuclear units, dated 29 April 2026, lists 23 unit-revivals totalling 5,212.01 MW in a single day. Notable returns include Yermarus TPP Unit 2 (800 MW, water wall tube leakage), Patratu STPP Unit 1 (800 MW, economiser tube leakage), Chandrapur-Maharashtra STPS Unit 7 (500 MW), Bokaro TPS A-Exp Unit 1 (500 MW), Meenakshi Energy Unit 3 (350 MW, furnace fire-out), Dahanu TPS Unit 2 (250 MW), Kahalgaon TPS Unit 2 (210 MW, generator rotor damaged), Nasik TPS Unit 4 (210 MW, ID Fans problem) and DPL TPS Unit 7 (300 MW).
8CEA NTPC overview 29 April 2026: NTPC all-India generation 989.74 MU vs programme 1,058.10 MU - 6.46% shortfall
Central Electricity Authority's NTPC-station Power Generation Overview Report dated 29 April 2026 covers NTPC's monitored capacity of 57,617.23 MW and available capacity of 51,543.88 MW. All-India NTPC daily actual: 989.74 MU vs programme 1,058.10 MU (deviation –68.36 MU). April 1-till-date: 28,124.39 MU vs programme 29,821.74 MU (–5.69%). Region split: Western 19,813.59 MW monitored / 18,644.30 available, generated 362.97 MU; Eastern 14,820 / 13,500 MW, 269.70 MU; Northern 13,274.06 / 9,690 MW, 193.36 MU; Southern 8,959.58 / 8,959.58 MW, 152.62 MU; North Eastern 750 / 750 MW, 11.09 MU.
8CEA stabilised capacity 29 April 2026: Coal at 90.42%, nuclear at 90.66%, hydro at 79.85% of stabilised capacity
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 5 for 29 April 2026 reports Stabilised Capacity vs Capacity Online ratios across all five regions. All-India: Thermal (excl Gas/Diesel) Stabilised 2,29,144.06 MW, Online 2,07,200.05 MW (90.42%); Nuclear Stabilised 8,780 MW, Online 7,960 MW (90.66%); Hydro Stabilised 51,664.66 MW, Online 41,252.81 MW (79.85%). Region-wise highlights: Northern Thermal 94.59% (49,248/52,063 MW), Western 89.75% (75,995/84,671 MW), Southern 86.48% (43,772/50,615 MW), Eastern 91.20% (37,435/41,045 MW), North Eastern 100% (750/750 MW).
8CEA hydro reservoir status 29 April 2026: Bhakra holds 1,728.8 MU at 485.46m vs FRL 513.59m; Sardar Sarovar at 894.5 MU
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report dated 29 April 2026 details storage and energy potential at India's major reservoirs. Bhakra (Himachal): present level 485.46m (1,592.72 ft), energy content 1,728.80 MU vs FRL 513.59m design potential 5,282 MU. Pong (Himachal): 406.77m, 1,084.0 MU. Tehri (Uttarakhand): 753.24m, 1,291.49 MU. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat): 129.33m, 1,817.55 MU. Indira Sagar (MP): 252.29m, 1,316.12 MU. Srisailam (Andhra): 249.42m, 1,391.84 MU. Idukki (Kerala): 710.64m, 2,146.32 MU. Koyna (Maharashtra): 634.90m, 3,126.10 MU.
CEA COAL STOCK REPORTS
8Coal India Limited and SCCL coal stock position 26 April 2026: 46,536.50 ('000 tonnes) total across CEA-linked power plants, average 20 days cover
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division, in coordination with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), has released the Coal Stock Position of CEA-linked thermal power plants as on 26 April 2026. Aggregate Total Coal Stock stood at 46,536.50 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,995.50 + Import 541.00 - providing average cover of 20 days against daily requirement of 2,325.90 thousand tonnes at @55% PLF. Specific Coal Consumption averaged 0.703 kCal/kWh.
8CIL and SCCL coal stock 27 April 2026: Aggregate stock slips to 46,282.90 ('000 tonnes) - indigenous 45,734.10, imported 548.50; days-cover holds at 20
Coal India Limited & SCCL's CEA-format Coal Stock Position report dated 27 April 2026 shows total stock of 46,282.90 thousand tonnes - a one-day decline of 253.60 thousand tonnes versus the previous day's 46,536.50. Indigenous component fell to 45,734.10 thousand tonnes (–261.40 day-on-day) while Import rose to 548.50 thousand tonnes (+7.50). Daily coal requirement at @55% PLF stood at 2,329.96 thousand tonnes against base requirement of 1,674.40 thousand tonnes. Specific coal consumption was 0.703 kCal/kWh.
8Coal India and SCCL coal stock 28 April 2026: Total falls to 45,996.40 ('000 tonnes); imports climb to 562.40 as indigenous stock drops
The CIL & SCCL Coal Stock Position dated 28 April 2026 logs total CEA-linked coal stock at 45,996.40 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,433.90 + Import 562.40 - marking a further 286.50 thousand tonnes fall from 27 April 2026. Daily requirement at @55% PLF stood at 2,336.33 thousand tonnes; receipts averaged 2,295.10 thousand tonnes. Days-of-cover stayed at 20 days across the fleet, while Specific Coal Consumption held at 0.703 kCal/kWh - pointing to a steady drawdown phase entering peak-summer demand.
8CIL and SCCL coal stock 29 April 2026: Stocks decline further to 45,800.90 ('000 tonnes); indigenous drops to 45,232.10
Coal India Limited's daily Coal Stock Position dated 29 April 2026 reports aggregate CEA-linked stock at 45,800.90 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,232.10 + Imported 568.60. The 195.50 thousand tonne day-on-day reduction extends a four-day continuous slide from the 26 April peak of 46,536.50. Daily requirement at @55% PLF was 2,328.24 thousand tonnes; receipts of 2,286.10 thousand tonnes ran below requirement, perpetuating the drawdown. Days-cover remained pegged at 20.
8CEA daily coal stock report 29 April 2026: All-India capacity 2,21,940 MW holds 53,769.30 ('000 tonnes); 21 plants flagged critical, imported coal at 3,607.50
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division has issued the Daily Coal Stock Report for 29 April 2026, covering 190 plants with combined capacity of 2,21,940 MW. Grand Total coal stock: 53,769.30 thousand tonnes (Indigenous 50,161.60 + Imported 3,607.50) with 24 days cover at 71% of normative stock. DCB Total: 51,017.40 thousand tonnes across 172 plants. ICB Total: 2,751.90 thousand tonnes across 18 plants. 21 plants are at critical-stock status. State leaders include HPGCL Haryana 1,441 (147% of norm), PSPCL Punjab 996.7 (129%), CSPGCL Chhatisgarh 1,538.30 (159%); MAHAGENCO Maharashtra at 1,931.60 (44%) is below norm.
8CEA daily renewable generation report 29 April 2026: All-India generation hits 993.47 MU; Rajasthan tops at 254.28 MU daily and 6,872.96 MU cumulative
Central Electricity Authority's Renewable Project Monitoring Division has released the Daily Renewable Generation Report for 29 April 2026 covering Wind, Solar, Bio (incl. Bagasse, Small Hydro & Others) sources across all states. All-India daily generation totalled 993.47 MU (Wind 318.41, Solar 650.12, Bio 24.94 MU) with cumulative April 2026 generation of 25,189.65 MU. Rajasthan led with daily 254.28 MU (Solar 227.47, Wind 24.81) and cumulative 6,872.96 MU. Gujarat followed at 338.81 MU daily; Tamil Nadu at 76.20 MU daily; Karnataka at 83.48 MU daily. Details
8CEA daily generation report 29 April 2026: All-India generation 4,676.66 MU vs programme 4,817.80 MU - 4.32% shortfall; hydro surplus 3.81%
Central Electricity Authority's Operation Performance Monitoring Division has released Sub-Report 1 of the Daily Generation Report (DGR) for 29 April 2026, covering an installed capacity of 5,32,989.72 MW and monitored capacity of 3,09,716.29 MW (excluding 2,23,273.43 MW RES). All-India today's actual generation: 4,676.66 MU vs programme 4,817.80 MU, a 4.32% shortfall. Thermal: 4,101.50 MU actual vs 4,286.29 programme (–4.97%); Nuclear: 172.69 vs 182.80 (–6.40%); Hydro: 393.94 vs 348.71 (+3.81%); Bhutan Imp: 8.53 MU.
8CEA capacity utilisation 29 April 2026: Hits 76.12% net of monitored 3,09,716 MW; coal at 91% on-line capacity utilisation
Central Electricity Authority's Capacity Utilisation Report for 29 April 2026 details the breakdown of India's 3,09,716.29 MW monitored capacity. Coal: Monitored 2,21,940.01 MW; on-line 2,01,664.95 MW (91% of capacity-on-line); generated max gross 1,83,515.10 MW (82.69% of monitored). Lignite: 6,620 MW monitored, 4,499.68 MW max gross (67.97%). Gas Liquid: 20,122.42 MW monitored, 7,167.41 MW max gross (35.62%). Nuclear: 8,780 MW monitored, 6,462.62 MW (73.61%). Hydro: 51,664.66 MW monitored, 34,008.87 MW (65.83%). Total outage: 43,125.47 MW (13.92% of monitored).
8CEA category-fuel-wise generation 29 April 2026: Coal delivers 3,912.45 MU today (programme 4,086.11 MU); hydro beats target
Central Electricity Authority's Category-Wise Fuel-Wise Generation Report for 29 April 2026 breaks down India's daily generation by fuel: Coal monitored capacity 2,21,940.01 MW delivered 3,912.45 MU actual vs 4,086.11 MU programme; Lignite (6,620 MW) 94.73 MU vs 111.32 MU; Natural Gas (19,642.83 MW) 93.15 MU vs 88.86 MU (above plan); Diesel (589.20 MW) 1.17 MU vs 0 programmed. Total Thermal 4,101.50 MU vs 4,286.29 MU programme. Nuclear (8,780 MW) generated 172.69 MU vs 182.80 MU. Hydro (51,664.66 MW) outperformed at 393.94 MU vs 348.71 MU.
8CEA all-India capacity availability 29 April 2026: Capacity online at 2,66,590.82 MW - Western Region tops with 90,318.84 MW online
Central Electricity Authority's All-India Capacity Availability summary for 29 April 2026 shows Total Monitored Capacity at 3,09,716.29 MW with Capacity Online at 2,66,590.82 MW after deducting outages of 43,125.47 MW. Region-wise: Western 1,04,702.40 MW monitored, 90,318.84 online (14,383.56 MW under maintenance); Northern 81,696.72 / 70,109.41 (11,587.31 MW out); Southern 70,967.75 / 59,475.27 (11,492.48 MW out); Eastern 47,125.46 / 42,388.26 (4,737.20 MW out); North Eastern 5,223.95 / 4,299.04 (924.91 MW out). Total planned maintenance: 6,550.80 MW; total forced outage: 27,040.11 MW.
8CEA recommissioning report 29 April 2026: 5,212.01 MW of thermal/nuclear capacity recommissioned in a single day across 23 plants
Central Electricity Authority's Recommissioning Report for thermal and nuclear units, dated 29 April 2026, lists 23 unit-revivals totalling 5,212.01 MW in a single day. Notable returns include Yermarus TPP Unit 2 (800 MW, water wall tube leakage), Patratu STPP Unit 1 (800 MW, economiser tube leakage), Chandrapur-Maharashtra STPS Unit 7 (500 MW), Bokaro TPS A-Exp Unit 1 (500 MW), Meenakshi Energy Unit 3 (350 MW, furnace fire-out), Dahanu TPS Unit 2 (250 MW), Kahalgaon TPS Unit 2 (210 MW, generator rotor damaged), Nasik TPS Unit 4 (210 MW, ID Fans problem) and DPL TPS Unit 7 (300 MW).
8CEA NTPC overview 29 April 2026: NTPC all-India generation 989.74 MU vs programme 1,058.10 MU - 6.46% shortfall
Central Electricity Authority's NTPC-station Power Generation Overview Report dated 29 April 2026 covers NTPC's monitored capacity of 57,617.23 MW and available capacity of 51,543.88 MW. All-India NTPC daily actual: 989.74 MU vs programme 1,058.10 MU (deviation –68.36 MU). April 1-till-date: 28,124.39 MU vs programme 29,821.74 MU (–5.69%). Region split: Western 19,813.59 MW monitored / 18,644.30 available, generated 362.97 MU; Eastern 14,820 / 13,500 MW, 269.70 MU; Northern 13,274.06 / 9,690 MW, 193.36 MU; Southern 8,959.58 / 8,959.58 MW, 152.62 MU; North Eastern 750 / 750 MW, 11.09 MU.
8CEA stabilised capacity 29 April 2026: Coal at 90.42%, nuclear at 90.66%, hydro at 79.85% of stabilised capacity
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 5 for 29 April 2026 reports Stabilised Capacity vs Capacity Online ratios across all five regions. All-India: Thermal (excl Gas/Diesel) Stabilised 2,29,144.06 MW, Online 2,07,200.05 MW (90.42%); Nuclear Stabilised 8,780 MW, Online 7,960 MW (90.66%); Hydro Stabilised 51,664.66 MW, Online 41,252.81 MW (79.85%). Region-wise highlights: Northern Thermal 94.59% (49,248/52,063 MW), Western 89.75% (75,995/84,671 MW), Southern 86.48% (43,772/50,615 MW), Eastern 91.20% (37,435/41,045 MW), North Eastern 100% (750/750 MW).
8CEA hydro reservoir status 29 April 2026: Bhakra holds 1,728.8 MU at 485.46m vs FRL 513.59m; Sardar Sarovar at 894.5 MU
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report dated 29 April 2026 details storage and energy potential at India's major reservoirs. Bhakra (Himachal): present level 485.46m (1,592.72 ft), energy content 1,728.80 MU vs FRL 513.59m design potential 5,282 MU. Pong (Himachal): 406.77m, 1,084.0 MU. Tehri (Uttarakhand): 753.24m, 1,291.49 MU. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat): 129.33m, 1,817.55 MU. Indira Sagar (MP): 252.29m, 1,316.12 MU. Srisailam (Andhra): 249.42m, 1,391.84 MU. Idukki (Kerala): 710.64m, 2,146.32 MU. Koyna (Maharashtra): 634.90m, 3,126.10 MU.
CEA COAL STOCK REPORTS
8Coal India Limited and SCCL coal stock position 26 April 2026: 46,536.50 ('000 tonnes) total across CEA-linked power plants, average 20 days cover
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division, in coordination with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), has released the Coal Stock Position of CEA-linked thermal power plants as on 26 April 2026. Aggregate Total Coal Stock stood at 46,536.50 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,995.50 + Import 541.00 - providing average cover of 20 days against daily requirement of 2,325.90 thousand tonnes at @55% PLF. Specific Coal Consumption averaged 0.703 kCal/kWh.
8CIL and SCCL coal stock 27 April 2026: Aggregate stock slips to 46,282.90 ('000 tonnes) - indigenous 45,734.10, imported 548.50; days-cover holds at 20
Coal India Limited & SCCL's CEA-format Coal Stock Position report dated 27 April 2026 shows total stock of 46,282.90 thousand tonnes - a one-day decline of 253.60 thousand tonnes versus the previous day's 46,536.50. Indigenous component fell to 45,734.10 thousand tonnes (–261.40 day-on-day) while Import rose to 548.50 thousand tonnes (+7.50). Daily coal requirement at @55% PLF stood at 2,329.96 thousand tonnes against base requirement of 1,674.40 thousand tonnes. Specific coal consumption was 0.703 kCal/kWh.
8Coal India and SCCL coal stock 28 April 2026: Total falls to 45,996.40 ('000 tonnes); imports climb to 562.40 as indigenous stock drops
The CIL & SCCL Coal Stock Position dated 28 April 2026 logs total CEA-linked coal stock at 45,996.40 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,433.90 + Import 562.40 - marking a further 286.50 thousand tonnes fall from 27 April 2026. Daily requirement at @55% PLF stood at 2,336.33 thousand tonnes; receipts averaged 2,295.10 thousand tonnes. Days-of-cover stayed at 20 days across the fleet, while Specific Coal Consumption held at 0.703 kCal/kWh - pointing to a steady drawdown phase entering peak-summer demand.
8CIL and SCCL coal stock 29 April 2026: Stocks decline further to 45,800.90 ('000 tonnes); indigenous drops to 45,232.10
Coal India Limited's daily Coal Stock Position dated 29 April 2026 reports aggregate CEA-linked stock at 45,800.90 thousand tonnes - Indigenous 45,232.10 + Imported 568.60. The 195.50 thousand tonne day-on-day reduction extends a four-day continuous slide from the 26 April peak of 46,536.50. Daily requirement at @55% PLF was 2,328.24 thousand tonnes; receipts of 2,286.10 thousand tonnes ran below requirement, perpetuating the drawdown. Days-cover remained pegged at 20.
8CEA daily coal stock report 29 April 2026: All-India capacity 2,21,940 MW holds 53,769.30 ('000 tonnes); 21 plants flagged critical, imported coal at 3,607.50
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division has issued the Daily Coal Stock Report for 29 April 2026, covering 190 plants with combined capacity of 2,21,940 MW. Grand Total coal stock: 53,769.30 thousand tonnes (Indigenous 50,161.60 + Imported 3,607.50) with 24 days cover at 71% of normative stock. DCB Total: 51,017.40 thousand tonnes across 172 plants. ICB Total: 2,751.90 thousand tonnes across 18 plants. 21 plants are at critical-stock status. State leaders include HPGCL Haryana 1,441 (147% of norm), PSPCL Punjab 996.7 (129%), CSPGCL Chhatisgarh 1,538.30 (159%); MAHAGENCO Maharashtra at 1,931.60 (44%) is below norm.
8CEA daily renewable generation report 29 April 2026: All-India generation hits 993.47 MU; Rajasthan tops at 254.28 MU daily and 6,872.96 MU cumulative
Central Electricity Authority's Renewable Project Monitoring Division has released the Daily Renewable Generation Report for 29 April 2026 covering Wind, Solar, Bio (incl. Bagasse, Small Hydro & Others) sources across all states. All-India daily generation totalled 993.47 MU (Wind 318.41, Solar 650.12, Bio 24.94 MU) with cumulative April 2026 generation of 25,189.65 MU. Rajasthan led with daily 254.28 MU (Solar 227.47, Wind 24.81) and cumulative 6,872.96 MU. Gujarat followed at 338.81 MU daily; Tamil Nadu at 76.20 MU daily; Karnataka at 83.48 MU daily. Details
NEWS UPDATE: REGIONAL POWER COMMITTEES AND SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS
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8NRPC releases ABT-based final REA for April 2025: Singrauli STPS tops Northern Region with 11,372.58 MU generation
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) of the Government of India's Ministry of Power has issued the ABT-based Final Regional Energy Account for the month of April 2025, dated 30 April 2026. The 41,768-word account compiled by NRLDC reveals NTPC's Singrauli STPS as the largest contributor at 11,372.58 MU, followed by Tanda-II STPS at 7,310.28 MU and IGSTPS-Jhajjar at 6,918.62 MU. Plant Availability Factor (PAF) data shows Dadri TPS, Chamera HEP, Dhauliganga HEP, Koldam HEP and Sewa-II HEP all hitting 100% or above, while Koteshwar lagged at just 37.18%.
8NRPC issues ABT-based final REA for May 2025 covering 78,606 words: Rihand-III STPS records 6,080.20 MU
The Northern Regional Power Committee has notified the ABT-based Final Regional Energy Account for May 2025, dated 30 April 2026 with NRLDC-furnished revised schedule and metering data. The 733KB, 78,606-word document captures NTPC's Rihand-III STPS at 6,080.21 MU, Rihand-II STPS at 6,002.71 MU and Rihand STPS at 5,669.94 MU. IGSTPS-Jhajjar contributed 5,526.28 MU, while Dadri-II TPS posted 3,307.15 MU and Dadri TPS 2,202.39 MU. Reactive Energy Factor (RF) tallies showed Anta GPP at 180.49, Auraiya GPP at 234.53 and Dadri RF at 306.97.
8ER-NR zone tops Northern Region deviation payables at Rs. 25,801 lakh for week 13–19 April 2026; WR-NR receives Rs. 8,412 lakh
The Northern Regional Power Committee released the Deviation Settlement Account for Week No. 03 of FY 2026-27 (13–19 April 2026), showing ER-NR as the largest payer at Rs. 25,801.30 lakh, followed by Rajasthan (Rs. 1,066.83 lakh), NCR Railways (Rs. 634.76 lakh), Uttarakhand (Rs. 585.68 lakh) and Himachal Pradesh (Rs. 454.74 lakh), while WR-NR leads receivables at Rs. 8,412.14 lakh and NER-NR at Rs. 3,399.41 lakh. Payment due by 10 May 2026 to SBI South Extn DSM pool account.
8NRPC reactive energy account WK-03 (13–19 April 2026): Net pool liability pegged at Rs. 185.72 lakh; Adani Suryodaya BESS tops charges at Rs. 1.62 crore
Northern Regional Power Committee's weekly Reactive Energy (REX) Account for Week 03 of FY 2026-27 (13–19 April 2026) has been released on 30 April 2026, with payment due on or before 10 May 2026. Aggregate Total Payable stood at Rs. 53.94 lakh against Total Receivable of Rs. 183.49 lakh; including station-wise charges, the totals widen to Rs. 56.17 lakh payable and Rs. 185.72 lakh receivable. Among utilities, Delhi owes Rs. 35.14 lakh and Rajasthan Rs. 6.43 lakh, while Uttar Pradesh receives Rs. 45.00 lakh and Haryana Rs. 19.51 lakh. Generator-wise, ACME Suryodaya BESS leads with charges of Rs. 1,61,892.
8NRPC May 2026 RTA and RTDA for Northern Region: Uttar Pradesh's transmission bill hits Rs. 327.17 crore on 10,762 MW GNA
Northern Regional Power Committee has released the Regional Transmission Account and Regional Transmission Deviation Account for billing month May 2026 (billing period March 2026), dated 30 April 2026. Uttar Pradesh tops the DIC list with 10,762 MW GNA and total transmission charges of Rs. 3,27,17,16,207, followed by Punjab (5,575 MW, Rs. 1,90,10,69,699), Rajasthan (5,746 MW, Rs. 1,69,46,18,435), Haryana (5,143 MW, Rs. 1,77,03,60,927) and Delhi (4,815 MW, Rs. 1,38,08,98,813). Smaller DICs include Hindustan Zinc (12 MW, Rs. 31.01 lakh) and PG-HVDC-NR (8 MW, Rs. 22.82 lakh).
8SRPC May 2026 RTA and RTDA: Andhra Pradesh faces Rs. 169.39 crore transmission bill on 4,199 MW GNA share
Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Secretariat has issued the Regional Transmission Account and Regional Transmission Deviation Account for billing period March 2026 / billing month May 2026. Andhra Pradesh leads DIC charges at Rs. 1,69,39,61,342 against 4,199 MW GNAsh, followed by Karnataka BESCOM at Rs. 1,10,05,97,572 (2,578.66 MW), Karnataka HESCOM at Rs. 38,10,06,430 (892.68 MW) and Karnataka GESCOM at Rs. 29,14,50,977 (682.86 MW). Industrial DICs include Linde India Ltd (8 MW, Rs. 32.27 lakh), Adani Gangavaram Port (2.5 MW, Rs. 10.08 lakh), Nelcast Limited (8 MW, Rs. 32.27 lakh) and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (13.1 MW, Rs. 52.84 lakh).
8SRPC releases additional agenda for 66th commercial sub-committee meeting at Kannur on 8 May 2026: NLCIL, TNPDCL push USD compensation and T-GNA reforms
Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC), Bengaluru has issued the Additional Agenda for the 66th Meeting of the Commercial Sub-Committee scheduled for 08 May 2026 at 09:30 hrs in Kannur, Kerala. NLCIL (NLC India Ltd) - via its 28 April 2026 email - has sought monthly issuance of compensation statements for secondary fuel-oil consumption under Unit Shutdown (USD) provisions in the Final REA, citing working capital stress at generating stations. TNPDCL has flagged operational constraints in revising schedules under T-GNA. Other items include refurbishment of the Talcher–Kolar HVDC link.
8NERPC's 237th OCC reviews frequent tripping of 8x250 MW Subansiri Lower HEP units, grid discipline and May 2026 resource adequacy planning
The 237th Operations Coordination Committee meeting of the North Eastern Regional Power Committee, held on 22 April 2026 at Shillong, reviewed 16 agenda items including demonstrated Maximum Continuous Rating of commissioned units of the 8x250 MW Lower Subansiri HEP (NHPC), frequent tripping of Units 1 & 2 in March 2026, Loktak Power Station's Renovation & Modernisation for Life Extension, ADMS healthiness status across the NER Grid, and operational resource adequacy planning for May 2026.
8NERPC issues provisional reactive energy account for 6–12 April 2026; rate fixed at 6.0 paise/KVARH under IEGC 2023 with 0.5 paise/year escalation
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee issued the provisional Reactive Energy Account for the billing period 6–12 April 2026, covering payables and receivables between constituents and the pool. The reactive energy charge is fixed at 6.0 paise/KVARH effective 1 October 2025, with a 0.5 paise per year escalation thereafter as per CERC IEGC Regulations 2023. Delayed payment beyond 12 days attracts simple interest at 0.04% per day. Details
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) of the Government of India's Ministry of Power has issued the ABT-based Final Regional Energy Account for the month of April 2025, dated 30 April 2026. The 41,768-word account compiled by NRLDC reveals NTPC's Singrauli STPS as the largest contributor at 11,372.58 MU, followed by Tanda-II STPS at 7,310.28 MU and IGSTPS-Jhajjar at 6,918.62 MU. Plant Availability Factor (PAF) data shows Dadri TPS, Chamera HEP, Dhauliganga HEP, Koldam HEP and Sewa-II HEP all hitting 100% or above, while Koteshwar lagged at just 37.18%.
8NRPC issues ABT-based final REA for May 2025 covering 78,606 words: Rihand-III STPS records 6,080.20 MU
The Northern Regional Power Committee has notified the ABT-based Final Regional Energy Account for May 2025, dated 30 April 2026 with NRLDC-furnished revised schedule and metering data. The 733KB, 78,606-word document captures NTPC's Rihand-III STPS at 6,080.21 MU, Rihand-II STPS at 6,002.71 MU and Rihand STPS at 5,669.94 MU. IGSTPS-Jhajjar contributed 5,526.28 MU, while Dadri-II TPS posted 3,307.15 MU and Dadri TPS 2,202.39 MU. Reactive Energy Factor (RF) tallies showed Anta GPP at 180.49, Auraiya GPP at 234.53 and Dadri RF at 306.97.
8ER-NR zone tops Northern Region deviation payables at Rs. 25,801 lakh for week 13–19 April 2026; WR-NR receives Rs. 8,412 lakh
The Northern Regional Power Committee released the Deviation Settlement Account for Week No. 03 of FY 2026-27 (13–19 April 2026), showing ER-NR as the largest payer at Rs. 25,801.30 lakh, followed by Rajasthan (Rs. 1,066.83 lakh), NCR Railways (Rs. 634.76 lakh), Uttarakhand (Rs. 585.68 lakh) and Himachal Pradesh (Rs. 454.74 lakh), while WR-NR leads receivables at Rs. 8,412.14 lakh and NER-NR at Rs. 3,399.41 lakh. Payment due by 10 May 2026 to SBI South Extn DSM pool account.
8NRPC reactive energy account WK-03 (13–19 April 2026): Net pool liability pegged at Rs. 185.72 lakh; Adani Suryodaya BESS tops charges at Rs. 1.62 crore
Northern Regional Power Committee's weekly Reactive Energy (REX) Account for Week 03 of FY 2026-27 (13–19 April 2026) has been released on 30 April 2026, with payment due on or before 10 May 2026. Aggregate Total Payable stood at Rs. 53.94 lakh against Total Receivable of Rs. 183.49 lakh; including station-wise charges, the totals widen to Rs. 56.17 lakh payable and Rs. 185.72 lakh receivable. Among utilities, Delhi owes Rs. 35.14 lakh and Rajasthan Rs. 6.43 lakh, while Uttar Pradesh receives Rs. 45.00 lakh and Haryana Rs. 19.51 lakh. Generator-wise, ACME Suryodaya BESS leads with charges of Rs. 1,61,892.
8NRPC May 2026 RTA and RTDA for Northern Region: Uttar Pradesh's transmission bill hits Rs. 327.17 crore on 10,762 MW GNA
Northern Regional Power Committee has released the Regional Transmission Account and Regional Transmission Deviation Account for billing month May 2026 (billing period March 2026), dated 30 April 2026. Uttar Pradesh tops the DIC list with 10,762 MW GNA and total transmission charges of Rs. 3,27,17,16,207, followed by Punjab (5,575 MW, Rs. 1,90,10,69,699), Rajasthan (5,746 MW, Rs. 1,69,46,18,435), Haryana (5,143 MW, Rs. 1,77,03,60,927) and Delhi (4,815 MW, Rs. 1,38,08,98,813). Smaller DICs include Hindustan Zinc (12 MW, Rs. 31.01 lakh) and PG-HVDC-NR (8 MW, Rs. 22.82 lakh).
8SRPC May 2026 RTA and RTDA: Andhra Pradesh faces Rs. 169.39 crore transmission bill on 4,199 MW GNA share
Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Secretariat has issued the Regional Transmission Account and Regional Transmission Deviation Account for billing period March 2026 / billing month May 2026. Andhra Pradesh leads DIC charges at Rs. 1,69,39,61,342 against 4,199 MW GNAsh, followed by Karnataka BESCOM at Rs. 1,10,05,97,572 (2,578.66 MW), Karnataka HESCOM at Rs. 38,10,06,430 (892.68 MW) and Karnataka GESCOM at Rs. 29,14,50,977 (682.86 MW). Industrial DICs include Linde India Ltd (8 MW, Rs. 32.27 lakh), Adani Gangavaram Port (2.5 MW, Rs. 10.08 lakh), Nelcast Limited (8 MW, Rs. 32.27 lakh) and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (13.1 MW, Rs. 52.84 lakh).
8SRPC releases additional agenda for 66th commercial sub-committee meeting at Kannur on 8 May 2026: NLCIL, TNPDCL push USD compensation and T-GNA reforms
Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC), Bengaluru has issued the Additional Agenda for the 66th Meeting of the Commercial Sub-Committee scheduled for 08 May 2026 at 09:30 hrs in Kannur, Kerala. NLCIL (NLC India Ltd) - via its 28 April 2026 email - has sought monthly issuance of compensation statements for secondary fuel-oil consumption under Unit Shutdown (USD) provisions in the Final REA, citing working capital stress at generating stations. TNPDCL has flagged operational constraints in revising schedules under T-GNA. Other items include refurbishment of the Talcher–Kolar HVDC link.
8NERPC's 237th OCC reviews frequent tripping of 8x250 MW Subansiri Lower HEP units, grid discipline and May 2026 resource adequacy planning
The 237th Operations Coordination Committee meeting of the North Eastern Regional Power Committee, held on 22 April 2026 at Shillong, reviewed 16 agenda items including demonstrated Maximum Continuous Rating of commissioned units of the 8x250 MW Lower Subansiri HEP (NHPC), frequent tripping of Units 1 & 2 in March 2026, Loktak Power Station's Renovation & Modernisation for Life Extension, ADMS healthiness status across the NER Grid, and operational resource adequacy planning for May 2026.
8NERPC issues provisional reactive energy account for 6–12 April 2026; rate fixed at 6.0 paise/KVARH under IEGC 2023 with 0.5 paise/year escalation
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee issued the provisional Reactive Energy Account for the billing period 6–12 April 2026, covering payables and receivables between constituents and the pool. The reactive energy charge is fixed at 6.0 paise/KVARH effective 1 October 2025, with a 0.5 paise per year escalation thereafter as per CERC IEGC Regulations 2023. Delayed payment beyond 12 days attracts simple interest at 0.04% per day. Details
NEWS UPDATE: NLDC AND GRID-INDIA SYSTEM OPERATIONS
May 01:
8National grid frequency stays within IEGC band for 98.29% of time on 29 April - GRID-INDIA data
Grid Controller of India's frequency profile data for April 29, 2026, shows the national grid maintained frequency within the 49.7–50.2 Hz IEGC band for 98.29% of the day - equivalent to 1,415 minutes. Average frequency remained steady near 50 Hz, with the system spending 47.73% of time in the 50.0–50.1 Hz optimal range, confirming robust grid balance despite rising renewable energy penetration across India.
8Southern grid meets 56,256 MW peak demand on 30 April with zero shortage - GRID-INDIA power supply report
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre confirmed that the southern region met its evening peak demand of 56,256 MW on April 30, 2026, with zero shortage reported at a grid frequency of 50.03 Hz. Off-peak demand of 53,009 MW was also fully met. State-wise generation data reveals Andhra Pradesh contributed 123.34 MU from thermal sources, alongside 16.87 MU from wind and 19.51 MU from solar, with grid drawal closely matching scheduled energy.
8Northern Region meets 58,570 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 30 April 2026 - NRLDC daily operations report
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC) confirmed that the northern grid met its full evening peak demand of 58,570 MW at 50.013 Hz on April 30, 2026, with zero shortage. Off-peak demand of 59,090 MW was also fully met at 50.018 Hz. Punjab contributed 100.92 MU to the northern grid from thermal, hydro, solar and wind generation, while scheduling 117.52 MU and actually drawing 115.22 MU - indicating a minor 2.3 MU drawal shortfall versus schedule.
8NLDC system reliability report: ER-NR corridor violated for 26 blocks (27.08%) on 30 April - WR-NR corridor clean
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published its System Reliability Indices Report for April 30, 2026, revealing that the Eastern Region–Northern Region (ER-NR) transmission corridor experienced ATC violations in 26 time blocks, accounting for 27.08% of the day (6.5 hours), while the WR-NR corridor recorded zero violations. The report provides a comprehensive (N-1) contingency analysis, offering a critical snapshot of inter-regional transmission stress and grid security on one of India's highest power-flow corridors.
8SRLDC records zero ATC violation on import of S3 corridor but 30.21% violation on S1 to S2/S3 on 30 April 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its System Reliability Indices Report for April 30, 2026, showing the S1→S2/S3 transmission corridor experienced ATC violations in 29 time blocks - equivalent to 30.21% of the day (7 hours and 15 minutes) - while the Import of S3 corridor saw zero violations. The report also tracks (N-1) contingency compliance, serving as SRLDC's official transmission reliability certification for the southern grid's daily operations.
8NLDC frequency profile for 30 April shows grid stability above 49.95 Hz for over 77% of the day
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published the national frequency profile for April 30, 2026, showing that India's power grid maintained frequency above 49.95 Hz for more than 77% of the day. The cumulative frequency distribution chart recorded zero time in the critical under-49.7 Hz zone and the system operated within the IEGC optimal band for the majority of the 1,440-minute period, reflecting strong grid discipline and effective real-time balancing.
8SRLDC day-ahead demand forecast for 1 May 2026 shows Southern Region peak approaching 75,000 MW
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its day-ahead demand forecast for May 1, 2026, with predicted peak demand approaching 75,000 MW during afternoon hours - typical of peak summer conditions across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala. The forecast chart shows demand ranging from approximately 35,000 MW at night to near 75,000 MW at peak, providing critical scheduling inputs for generation and transmission planning.
8NLDC publishes SCUC schedule for 1 May 2026 - 30+ power plants including Darlipali, Sipat STPS and NPGC dispatched
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC published the Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) schedule for May 1, 2026, listing 30+ central generating stations committed for dispatch. Key units include Darlipali at 268 MW (ECR: 111.4 paise/kWh), Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 879 MW (ECR: 127.4 paise/kWh), North Karanpura STPS at 591 MW and NPGC at 892 MW (ECR: 276.1 paise/kWh). The least-cost dispatch schedule spans time blocks 27–77, underpinning efficient national power market operations.
8Eastern Region day-ahead forecast misses by 20.29% MAPE on 29 April - intraday accuracy improves to 3.42%
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional grid recorded a Day-Ahead forecast error (MAPE) of 20.29% and RMSE of 32.64% for April 29, 2026, reflecting significant forecasting inaccuracy for next-day power demand planning. Intraday forecasting was far more accurate, with MAPE of 3.42% and RMSE of 4.69%. Actual demand at 00:00 hrs was 29,070 MW versus the day-ahead forecast of 28,569 MW - a 501 MW deviation - highlighting the importance of intraday re-forecasting in dynamic grid management. Details
Grid Controller of India's frequency profile data for April 29, 2026, shows the national grid maintained frequency within the 49.7–50.2 Hz IEGC band for 98.29% of the day - equivalent to 1,415 minutes. Average frequency remained steady near 50 Hz, with the system spending 47.73% of time in the 50.0–50.1 Hz optimal range, confirming robust grid balance despite rising renewable energy penetration across India.
8Southern grid meets 56,256 MW peak demand on 30 April with zero shortage - GRID-INDIA power supply report
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre confirmed that the southern region met its evening peak demand of 56,256 MW on April 30, 2026, with zero shortage reported at a grid frequency of 50.03 Hz. Off-peak demand of 53,009 MW was also fully met. State-wise generation data reveals Andhra Pradesh contributed 123.34 MU from thermal sources, alongside 16.87 MU from wind and 19.51 MU from solar, with grid drawal closely matching scheduled energy.
8Northern Region meets 58,570 MW peak demand with zero shortage on 30 April 2026 - NRLDC daily operations report
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC) confirmed that the northern grid met its full evening peak demand of 58,570 MW at 50.013 Hz on April 30, 2026, with zero shortage. Off-peak demand of 59,090 MW was also fully met at 50.018 Hz. Punjab contributed 100.92 MU to the northern grid from thermal, hydro, solar and wind generation, while scheduling 117.52 MU and actually drawing 115.22 MU - indicating a minor 2.3 MU drawal shortfall versus schedule.
8NLDC system reliability report: ER-NR corridor violated for 26 blocks (27.08%) on 30 April - WR-NR corridor clean
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published its System Reliability Indices Report for April 30, 2026, revealing that the Eastern Region–Northern Region (ER-NR) transmission corridor experienced ATC violations in 26 time blocks, accounting for 27.08% of the day (6.5 hours), while the WR-NR corridor recorded zero violations. The report provides a comprehensive (N-1) contingency analysis, offering a critical snapshot of inter-regional transmission stress and grid security on one of India's highest power-flow corridors.
8SRLDC records zero ATC violation on import of S3 corridor but 30.21% violation on S1 to S2/S3 on 30 April 2026
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its System Reliability Indices Report for April 30, 2026, showing the S1→S2/S3 transmission corridor experienced ATC violations in 29 time blocks - equivalent to 30.21% of the day (7 hours and 15 minutes) - while the Import of S3 corridor saw zero violations. The report also tracks (N-1) contingency compliance, serving as SRLDC's official transmission reliability certification for the southern grid's daily operations.
8NLDC frequency profile for 30 April shows grid stability above 49.95 Hz for over 77% of the day
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published the national frequency profile for April 30, 2026, showing that India's power grid maintained frequency above 49.95 Hz for more than 77% of the day. The cumulative frequency distribution chart recorded zero time in the critical under-49.7 Hz zone and the system operated within the IEGC optimal band for the majority of the 1,440-minute period, reflecting strong grid discipline and effective real-time balancing.
8SRLDC day-ahead demand forecast for 1 May 2026 shows Southern Region peak approaching 75,000 MW
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its day-ahead demand forecast for May 1, 2026, with predicted peak demand approaching 75,000 MW during afternoon hours - typical of peak summer conditions across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala. The forecast chart shows demand ranging from approximately 35,000 MW at night to near 75,000 MW at peak, providing critical scheduling inputs for generation and transmission planning.
8NLDC publishes SCUC schedule for 1 May 2026 - 30+ power plants including Darlipali, Sipat STPS and NPGC dispatched
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC published the Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) schedule for May 1, 2026, listing 30+ central generating stations committed for dispatch. Key units include Darlipali at 268 MW (ECR: 111.4 paise/kWh), Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 879 MW (ECR: 127.4 paise/kWh), North Karanpura STPS at 591 MW and NPGC at 892 MW (ECR: 276.1 paise/kWh). The least-cost dispatch schedule spans time blocks 27–77, underpinning efficient national power market operations.
8Eastern Region day-ahead forecast misses by 20.29% MAPE on 29 April - intraday accuracy improves to 3.42%
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional grid recorded a Day-Ahead forecast error (MAPE) of 20.29% and RMSE of 32.64% for April 29, 2026, reflecting significant forecasting inaccuracy for next-day power demand planning. Intraday forecasting was far more accurate, with MAPE of 3.42% and RMSE of 4.69%. Actual demand at 00:00 hrs was 29,070 MW versus the day-ahead forecast of 28,569 MW - a 501 MW deviation - highlighting the importance of intraday re-forecasting in dynamic grid management. Details
NEWS UPDATE: UTILITY OPERATIONS AND STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE REPORTS
May 01:
8Torrent Power Ahmedabad and Surat logs 91,603 power interruption complaints in FY 2025-26; 25,557 MCB/line faults resolved
Torrent Power Limited's annual Standard of Performance report for its Ahmedabad and Surat licence areas (FY 2025-26) shows 91,603 interruption complaints due to line breakdowns and 25,557 due to loose MCB/service line connections, with 10,941 defective meter complaints and 2,410 burnt meter cases reported. Ahmedabad licence area recorded 31 outside fatal human accidents and 10 non-fatal incidents, while Surat reported 4 outside fatal cases.
8Torrent Power Dahej reports zero accidents and minimal complaints in clean FY 2025-26 SoP return
Torrent Power Limited's Dahej Licence Area registered zero fatal or non-fatal accidents - departmental or outside - for the entire FY 2025-26, with only 10 fuse-blowing interruption complaints recorded. The near-zero complaint profile across all meter, billing and service connection categories signals a tightly controlled industrial distribution zone.
8Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited files comprehensive 19-category Standard of Performance annual report for FY 2025-26 with GERC
Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) has submitted its full annual Standard of Performance compliance report for FY 2025-26 to the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, covering 19 performance categories including SAIFI, SAIDI, MAIDI, CAIDI reliability indices, system losses at EHT/11 kV, meter faults, theft cases, compensation details, distribution transformer failures and quarterly complaint registers.
8Rajasthan's merit order revised after CGPL/TPCL tariff change; DADRI LIQ tops dispatch stack at Rs. 27.86/kWh
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited (RUVITSL) issued a revised Merit Order Dispatch for 30 April to 3 May 2026 following a tariff revision for CGPL/TPCL, listing 43 stations from DADRI LIQ (Rs. 27.86/kWh total) at the top to SASAN (Rs. 1.55/kWh) at the bottom, with NTPC's STPS Units 1–6 at Rs. 5.52/kWh, KALISINDH TPP at Rs. 4.61/kWh and NLC BARSINGHSAR at Rs. 3.08/kWh.
8MSEDCL issues Phase-3 agricultural power time schedule for May–June 2026 across all zones
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), Mumbai, has issued its 3-phase agricultural power supply time schedule for May and June 2026, directing all Chief Engineers and zonal O&M teams to ensure 8-hour daily daytime supply to feeders commissioned under MSKVY solar projects, with field offices responsible for resolving ongoing technical constraints at substations.
8PVVNL Meerut schedules planned shutdowns across Bulandshahr on 1 May 2026 for grid maintenance
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL), Meerut, has notified planned power shutdowns in Bulandshahr district on May 1, 2026, lasting approximately 4 hours from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The outages cover urban feeders at multiple 33/11 kV substations including Bulandshahr and Purani Jail sub-stations, and are required for testing of power transformers, VCBs and trimming of tree branches encroaching on 33 kV lines. Details
Torrent Power Limited's annual Standard of Performance report for its Ahmedabad and Surat licence areas (FY 2025-26) shows 91,603 interruption complaints due to line breakdowns and 25,557 due to loose MCB/service line connections, with 10,941 defective meter complaints and 2,410 burnt meter cases reported. Ahmedabad licence area recorded 31 outside fatal human accidents and 10 non-fatal incidents, while Surat reported 4 outside fatal cases.
8Torrent Power Dahej reports zero accidents and minimal complaints in clean FY 2025-26 SoP return
Torrent Power Limited's Dahej Licence Area registered zero fatal or non-fatal accidents - departmental or outside - for the entire FY 2025-26, with only 10 fuse-blowing interruption complaints recorded. The near-zero complaint profile across all meter, billing and service connection categories signals a tightly controlled industrial distribution zone.
8Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited files comprehensive 19-category Standard of Performance annual report for FY 2025-26 with GERC
Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) has submitted its full annual Standard of Performance compliance report for FY 2025-26 to the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, covering 19 performance categories including SAIFI, SAIDI, MAIDI, CAIDI reliability indices, system losses at EHT/11 kV, meter faults, theft cases, compensation details, distribution transformer failures and quarterly complaint registers.
8Rajasthan's merit order revised after CGPL/TPCL tariff change; DADRI LIQ tops dispatch stack at Rs. 27.86/kWh
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited (RUVITSL) issued a revised Merit Order Dispatch for 30 April to 3 May 2026 following a tariff revision for CGPL/TPCL, listing 43 stations from DADRI LIQ (Rs. 27.86/kWh total) at the top to SASAN (Rs. 1.55/kWh) at the bottom, with NTPC's STPS Units 1–6 at Rs. 5.52/kWh, KALISINDH TPP at Rs. 4.61/kWh and NLC BARSINGHSAR at Rs. 3.08/kWh.
8MSEDCL issues Phase-3 agricultural power time schedule for May–June 2026 across all zones
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), Mumbai, has issued its 3-phase agricultural power supply time schedule for May and June 2026, directing all Chief Engineers and zonal O&M teams to ensure 8-hour daily daytime supply to feeders commissioned under MSKVY solar projects, with field offices responsible for resolving ongoing technical constraints at substations.
8PVVNL Meerut schedules planned shutdowns across Bulandshahr on 1 May 2026 for grid maintenance
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL), Meerut, has notified planned power shutdowns in Bulandshahr district on May 1, 2026, lasting approximately 4 hours from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The outages cover urban feeders at multiple 33/11 kV substations including Bulandshahr and Purani Jail sub-stations, and are required for testing of power transformers, VCBs and trimming of tree branches encroaching on 33 kV lines. Details
NEWS UPDATE: PSPCL ADMINISTRATIVE AND HR ORDERS
May 01:
8Punjab State Power Corporation amends Consumer Grievances Forum structure after new DS East Zone, Mohali is constituted
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) issued Commercial Circular No. 24/2026 on April 30, 2026, amending Instructions 113A.1.2 and 113A.1.3 of the ESIM-2018 manual to reflect the creation of DS East Zone, Mohali - constituted vide Office Order No. 1028 dated September 19, 2025. The amendment, approved by PSPCL's Board of Directors in its 123rd meeting on April 15, 2026, updates the composition of Consumer Grievances Redressal Forums (CGRFs) to include a Chief Auditor representative from all zones including the new East Zone.
8PSPCL Ludhiana Zonal Knowledge Centre sanctions 4-month induction training for newly recruited assistant linemen
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Zonal Knowledge Centre, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, issued Office Order No. 6 on April 30, 2026, sanctioning a 4-month induction training programme for newly recruited Assistant Linemen (ALMs) under PSPCL's new Induction Training Policy. The training programme is a mandatory component of PSPCL's structured capacity-building initiative, ensuring that frontline technical staff are equipped with operational, safety and technical skills before field deployment.
8PSPCL rolls out Oracle CC&B migration load change process for SAP pending cases - end-to-end digital workflow defined
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) documented a new end-to-end process design under Oracle Utilities CC&B for migrating load change cases originally initiated in the SAP software, where consumer payments were already completed. The digital workflow defines an SDO-to-JE approval chain, with load change approval thresholds set at <=100 KVA requiring SDO approval and 100–500 KVA requiring higher competency authority. The system replaces manual SAP case follow-ups with an automated CC&B platform, part of PSPCL's technology modernization programme. Details
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) issued Commercial Circular No. 24/2026 on April 30, 2026, amending Instructions 113A.1.2 and 113A.1.3 of the ESIM-2018 manual to reflect the creation of DS East Zone, Mohali - constituted vide Office Order No. 1028 dated September 19, 2025. The amendment, approved by PSPCL's Board of Directors in its 123rd meeting on April 15, 2026, updates the composition of Consumer Grievances Redressal Forums (CGRFs) to include a Chief Auditor representative from all zones including the new East Zone.
8PSPCL Ludhiana Zonal Knowledge Centre sanctions 4-month induction training for newly recruited assistant linemen
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Zonal Knowledge Centre, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, issued Office Order No. 6 on April 30, 2026, sanctioning a 4-month induction training programme for newly recruited Assistant Linemen (ALMs) under PSPCL's new Induction Training Policy. The training programme is a mandatory component of PSPCL's structured capacity-building initiative, ensuring that frontline technical staff are equipped with operational, safety and technical skills before field deployment.
8PSPCL rolls out Oracle CC&B migration load change process for SAP pending cases - end-to-end digital workflow defined
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) documented a new end-to-end process design under Oracle Utilities CC&B for migrating load change cases originally initiated in the SAP software, where consumer payments were already completed. The digital workflow defines an SDO-to-JE approval chain, with load change approval thresholds set at <=100 KVA requiring SDO approval and 100–500 KVA requiring higher competency authority. The system replaces manual SAP case follow-ups with an automated CC&B platform, part of PSPCL's technology modernization programme. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POLICY AND MAKE-IN-INDIA ROADMAP
May 01:
8Ministry of Power revises Make-in-India local content roadmap for HVDC substations (LCC type): 30% by 2028, scaling to 60% by 2032–2035
The Ministry of Power revised the Minimum Local Content (MLC) requirement for HVDC Substation (LCC Type) EPC/Turnkey projects under its Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) framework on 30 April 2026 - setting a phased roadmap: 30% MLC up to 31 March 2028, 40% from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2030, 50% from 1 April 2030 to 31 March 2032 and 60% from 1 April 2032 to 31 March 2035, modifying the earlier blanket 60% provision.
8JERC issues public notice on draft Goa Transmission and Distribution License Regulations 2026; comments window open till 20 May 2026
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa and Union Territories (JERCUTs), based at Plot No. 55-56, Udyog Vihar, Phase-IV, Sector-18, Gurugram, has issued a Public Notice introducing the draft 'Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (Specific Conditions of Transmission and Distribution License Applicable to Electricity Department, Government of Goa) Regulations, 2026'. Drafted under Section 14, 15, 16 read with Section 181 of the Electricity Act 2003 and Regulation 71 of JERC's 2020 T&D Licensing Regulations, the notice was signed by Secretary (I/c) Rajesh Dangi. Stakeholders may submit comments via post or email to secy.jercuts@gov.in by 20 May 2026.
8Arunachal Pradesh Hydro Power Department files ARR and tariff petition for FY 2026-27 before state electricity regulator
The Department of Hydro Power Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, filed its Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff Petition for FY2026-27 before the Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC). The filing, supported by a notarized affidavit under Article 4 with stamp duty of Rs. 100, outlines the department's revenue requirements and proposed tariff structures for hydropower generation assets for the upcoming financial year. Details
The Ministry of Power revised the Minimum Local Content (MLC) requirement for HVDC Substation (LCC Type) EPC/Turnkey projects under its Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) framework on 30 April 2026 - setting a phased roadmap: 30% MLC up to 31 March 2028, 40% from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2030, 50% from 1 April 2030 to 31 March 2032 and 60% from 1 April 2032 to 31 March 2035, modifying the earlier blanket 60% provision.
8JERC issues public notice on draft Goa Transmission and Distribution License Regulations 2026; comments window open till 20 May 2026
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa and Union Territories (JERCUTs), based at Plot No. 55-56, Udyog Vihar, Phase-IV, Sector-18, Gurugram, has issued a Public Notice introducing the draft 'Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (Specific Conditions of Transmission and Distribution License Applicable to Electricity Department, Government of Goa) Regulations, 2026'. Drafted under Section 14, 15, 16 read with Section 181 of the Electricity Act 2003 and Regulation 71 of JERC's 2020 T&D Licensing Regulations, the notice was signed by Secretary (I/c) Rajesh Dangi. Stakeholders may submit comments via post or email to secy.jercuts@gov.in by 20 May 2026.
8Arunachal Pradesh Hydro Power Department files ARR and tariff petition for FY 2026-27 before state electricity regulator
The Department of Hydro Power Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, filed its Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff Petition for FY2026-27 before the Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC). The filing, supported by a notarized affidavit under Article 4 with stamp duty of Rs. 100, outlines the department's revenue requirements and proposed tariff structures for hydropower generation assets for the upcoming financial year. Details
NEWS UPDATE: CORPORATE DISCLOSURES AND CREDIT RATINGS
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8Emmvee Photovoltaic Power posts 62% revenue surge and 89% PAT jump in Q4 FY26, order book doubles to 9.4 GW
Emmvee Photovoltaic Power (EMMVEE IN) delivered a blockbuster fourth quarter with revenues soaring 62% YoY to Rs. 17.4 bn and PAT rocketing 89% YoY to Rs. 3.9 bn. The solar manufacturer's installed module capacity reached 10.3 GW while its order book nearly doubled from 4.9 GW to 9.4 GW. With a Buy rating and target price of Rs. 354, analysts expect a further 22% upside as EMMVEE races toward 16.3 GW module and 8.9 GW cell capacity through a new 6 GW integrated facility.
8ICRA withdraws Rs. 970 crore ratings of Ayana Ananthapuramu Solar after NCLT approves merger with parent Ayana Renewable
Credit rating agency ICRA withdrew the [ICRA]AA (Stable) and [ICRA]A1+ ratings assigned to Rs. 970 crore of bank facilities of Ayana Ananthapuramu Solar Private Limited (AASPL) on April 30, 2026. The withdrawal follows National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approval of AASPL's amalgamation with its parent, Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (ARPPL). The Rs. 970 crore rated portfolio included a Rs. 922.08 crore term loan, Rs. 15 crore of non-fund based limits and Rs. 32.92 crore of unallocated limits.
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]AA+ for Ayana Renewable Power's enhanced Rs. 4,970 crore facilities - ONGC-NTPC parentage cited
ICRA reaffirmed and upgraded the rated facilities of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (ARPPL) to Rs. 4,970 crore from Rs. 4,000 crore on April 30, 2026, maintaining [ICRA]AA+ (Stable)/[ICRA]A1+ ratings. ARPPL is a 100% subsidiary of ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited - a 50:50 joint venture between ONGC Green Limited and NTPC Green Energy Limited. The enhanced rating covers a Rs. 1,872.08 crore term loan, Rs. 1,978 crore of non-fund based limits and Rs. 44 crore short-term fund-based limits, backed by strong sponsor support.
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]AAA (Stable) for POWERGRID InvIT's Rs. 1,100 crore facilities - full ownership of 5 SPVs now complete
ICRA reaffirmed the highest [ICRA]AAA (Stable) issuer rating and Rs. 1,073 crore term loan rating for POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT) on April 30, 2026. PGInvIT, sponsored by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL, rated AAA), now holds 100% economic ownership of five inter-state transmission SPVs - VTL, KATL, PPTL, WTL and JPTL - following completion of a December 2024 transaction where it acquired the remaining 26% stake in four SPVs from PGCIL, with all SPVs now debt-free at the project level.
8Wheels India Limited invests Rs. 3.43 crore in Emerge Solar One Private Limited - acquires 3,43,245 equity shares for 13.864 MWp solar project in Tamil Nadu
Wheels India Limited (NSE: WHEELS, BSE: 590073) disclosed on April 30, 2026 that it has invested Rs. 3,43,24,500 to acquire 3,43,245 equity shares of Rs. 100 each in Emerge Solar One Private Limited (CIN: U35105TN2024PTC173924) - a solar power company developing a 13.864 MWp DC solar project in Tamil Nadu. The investment was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR and will be recorded as a strategic equity stake in a clean energy generation asset.
8First Solar Q1 2026 earnings call highlights IRA impact, module shipments and 2026 financial guidance
First Solar held its Q1 2026 Earnings Call on April 30, 2026, presenting forward-looking guidance on net sales, gross profit, Adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures and module shipment volumes. The presentation addresses the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as amended by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, including advanced manufacturing production credits. First Solar also discussed its global manufacturing capacity expansion, booking pipelines and strategic positioning for the U.S. solar market. Details
Emmvee Photovoltaic Power (EMMVEE IN) delivered a blockbuster fourth quarter with revenues soaring 62% YoY to Rs. 17.4 bn and PAT rocketing 89% YoY to Rs. 3.9 bn. The solar manufacturer's installed module capacity reached 10.3 GW while its order book nearly doubled from 4.9 GW to 9.4 GW. With a Buy rating and target price of Rs. 354, analysts expect a further 22% upside as EMMVEE races toward 16.3 GW module and 8.9 GW cell capacity through a new 6 GW integrated facility.
8ICRA withdraws Rs. 970 crore ratings of Ayana Ananthapuramu Solar after NCLT approves merger with parent Ayana Renewable
Credit rating agency ICRA withdrew the [ICRA]AA (Stable) and [ICRA]A1+ ratings assigned to Rs. 970 crore of bank facilities of Ayana Ananthapuramu Solar Private Limited (AASPL) on April 30, 2026. The withdrawal follows National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approval of AASPL's amalgamation with its parent, Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (ARPPL). The Rs. 970 crore rated portfolio included a Rs. 922.08 crore term loan, Rs. 15 crore of non-fund based limits and Rs. 32.92 crore of unallocated limits.
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]AA+ for Ayana Renewable Power's enhanced Rs. 4,970 crore facilities - ONGC-NTPC parentage cited
ICRA reaffirmed and upgraded the rated facilities of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (ARPPL) to Rs. 4,970 crore from Rs. 4,000 crore on April 30, 2026, maintaining [ICRA]AA+ (Stable)/[ICRA]A1+ ratings. ARPPL is a 100% subsidiary of ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited - a 50:50 joint venture between ONGC Green Limited and NTPC Green Energy Limited. The enhanced rating covers a Rs. 1,872.08 crore term loan, Rs. 1,978 crore of non-fund based limits and Rs. 44 crore short-term fund-based limits, backed by strong sponsor support.
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]AAA (Stable) for POWERGRID InvIT's Rs. 1,100 crore facilities - full ownership of 5 SPVs now complete
ICRA reaffirmed the highest [ICRA]AAA (Stable) issuer rating and Rs. 1,073 crore term loan rating for POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT) on April 30, 2026. PGInvIT, sponsored by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL, rated AAA), now holds 100% economic ownership of five inter-state transmission SPVs - VTL, KATL, PPTL, WTL and JPTL - following completion of a December 2024 transaction where it acquired the remaining 26% stake in four SPVs from PGCIL, with all SPVs now debt-free at the project level.
8Wheels India Limited invests Rs. 3.43 crore in Emerge Solar One Private Limited - acquires 3,43,245 equity shares for 13.864 MWp solar project in Tamil Nadu
Wheels India Limited (NSE: WHEELS, BSE: 590073) disclosed on April 30, 2026 that it has invested Rs. 3,43,24,500 to acquire 3,43,245 equity shares of Rs. 100 each in Emerge Solar One Private Limited (CIN: U35105TN2024PTC173924) - a solar power company developing a 13.864 MWp DC solar project in Tamil Nadu. The investment was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR and will be recorded as a strategic equity stake in a clean energy generation asset.
8First Solar Q1 2026 earnings call highlights IRA impact, module shipments and 2026 financial guidance
First Solar held its Q1 2026 Earnings Call on April 30, 2026, presenting forward-looking guidance on net sales, gross profit, Adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures and module shipment volumes. The presentation addresses the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as amended by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, including advanced manufacturing production credits. First Solar also discussed its global manufacturing capacity expansion, booking pipelines and strategic positioning for the U.S. solar market. Details
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8McKinsey: Global Li-ion battery demand to surge 6.8x by 2035 - Rs. 1 billion required per 10 GWh; Western supply chain needs incentive reform
A McKinsey & Company report from April 2026 projects global lithium-ion battery demand to explode from 1.0 TWh in 2024 to 4.2 TWh by 2030 and 6.8 TWh by 2035 - yet 75% of global supply remains concentrated in China. The Automotive & Assembly Practice study, co-authored by Raphael Rettig and Wenting Gao, estimates that approximately Rs. 1 billion is needed per 10 GWh of new capacity, with 4–5 year construction lead times creating investment risk. Lithium and nickel prices have fluctuated 3–6 times in recent years, and the report calls for structured incentive pricing mechanisms to de-risk Western battery supply chain investments.
8Canada can capture Rs. 200 billion in clean energy investment over the next decade - but project delivery must improve, report warns
A 2026 report titled 'Watts at Stake: Canada's Rs. 200-Billion Clean Energy Investment Opportunity' finds that Canada has the resources, capital markets and policy environment to attract up to Rs. 200 billion in clean energy investment over the next decade - but warns that slow project approvals, weak supply chains and regulatory friction could derail the opportunity. Canada currently has approximately 25 GW of wind, solar and energy storage projects in development, yet realizing the full investment potential requires urgent improvements to the project development framework, permitting systems and construction pipelines.
8Paris Agreement's Article 6.4 carbon credit projects overlap with indigenous lands in 30+ countries, report warns
A May 2026 research report reveals that the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) under Article 6.4 is being deployed in land-intensive sectors such as hydropower, wind, solar and reforestation - with significant overlaps identified between Article 6 pipeline projects and territories of Indigenous Peoples and local communities across more than 30 countries. The report documents cases of involuntary resettlement, limited compensation, lack of early-stage consultation and cultural heritage violations, calling for sweeping policy reforms to the Social Development Tool's safeguards framework. Details
A McKinsey & Company report from April 2026 projects global lithium-ion battery demand to explode from 1.0 TWh in 2024 to 4.2 TWh by 2030 and 6.8 TWh by 2035 - yet 75% of global supply remains concentrated in China. The Automotive & Assembly Practice study, co-authored by Raphael Rettig and Wenting Gao, estimates that approximately Rs. 1 billion is needed per 10 GWh of new capacity, with 4–5 year construction lead times creating investment risk. Lithium and nickel prices have fluctuated 3–6 times in recent years, and the report calls for structured incentive pricing mechanisms to de-risk Western battery supply chain investments.
8Canada can capture Rs. 200 billion in clean energy investment over the next decade - but project delivery must improve, report warns
A 2026 report titled 'Watts at Stake: Canada's Rs. 200-Billion Clean Energy Investment Opportunity' finds that Canada has the resources, capital markets and policy environment to attract up to Rs. 200 billion in clean energy investment over the next decade - but warns that slow project approvals, weak supply chains and regulatory friction could derail the opportunity. Canada currently has approximately 25 GW of wind, solar and energy storage projects in development, yet realizing the full investment potential requires urgent improvements to the project development framework, permitting systems and construction pipelines.
8Paris Agreement's Article 6.4 carbon credit projects overlap with indigenous lands in 30+ countries, report warns
A May 2026 research report reveals that the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) under Article 6.4 is being deployed in land-intensive sectors such as hydropower, wind, solar and reforestation - with significant overlaps identified between Article 6 pipeline projects and territories of Indigenous Peoples and local communities across more than 30 countries. The report documents cases of involuntary resettlement, limited compensation, lack of early-stage consultation and cultural heritage violations, calling for sweeping policy reforms to the Social Development Tool's safeguards framework. Details
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8Design shift resets cost dynamics in 400 kV transmission package
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8Cost relief meets tighter reliability filters in 400 kV transmission package
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A late amendment recalibrates key engineering assumptions in a southern grid package. Tower loading margins are relaxed while select safety checks get tighter.
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8WRPC issues DSM settlement statement for April 13–19, 2026 week to Western regional power utilities
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) issued the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) settlement statement for the week from April 13 to April 19, 2026, vide No. WRPC/Comml.-I/4/ABTDSM/2026/4.3 dated April 28, 2026. The document was circulated to key utilities including GUVNL, MSETCL, MSEDCL, MP Power Management Company, Chhattisgarh State Power, NTPC, PGCIL, and electricity departments of Goa, Daman, and Silvassa, in accordance with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission's (CERC) DSM framework.
8NERPC releases May 2026 regional transmission account: Assam tops NER zone at Rs. 64.92 crore, Tripura billed Rs. 10.81 crore
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) released the Regional Transmission Account for billing month May 2026 (dated April 29, 2026), detailing AC system usage charges, national component, bilateral and total transmission charges for NER zone states. Assam (GNA: 1,767 MW) topped the zone with total transmission charges of Rs. 64,92,16,000, followed by Tripura (GNA: 311 MW) at Rs. 10,80,71,790 and Meghalaya (GNA: 290 MW) at Rs. 12,08,57,907. Arunachal Pradesh's total stood at Rs. 7,98,86,142 with a GNA of 208 MW.
8NLDC releases revised SCED statement for September 2025: Kahalgaon STPP-II earns Rs. 6.94 crore, BRBCL refunded Rs. 1.33 crore
The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published Revision-1 of the National SCED Monthly Statement for September 2025 (dated April 24, 2026). Kahalgaon STPP-II (Eastern Region) recorded the highest net payable of Rs. 6,93,99,915, while Farakka STPP-I&II followed at Rs. 3,21,60,835 and Kahalgaon STPP-I at Rs. 2,52,04,484. BRBCL received a refund of Rs. 1,33,02,183 from the national SCED pool. The statement covers increments and decrements for each SCED generator by volume (MWHr) and variable cost charges. Details
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) issued the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) settlement statement for the week from April 13 to April 19, 2026, vide No. WRPC/Comml.-I/4/ABTDSM/2026/4.3 dated April 28, 2026. The document was circulated to key utilities including GUVNL, MSETCL, MSEDCL, MP Power Management Company, Chhattisgarh State Power, NTPC, PGCIL, and electricity departments of Goa, Daman, and Silvassa, in accordance with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission's (CERC) DSM framework.
8NERPC releases May 2026 regional transmission account: Assam tops NER zone at Rs. 64.92 crore, Tripura billed Rs. 10.81 crore
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) released the Regional Transmission Account for billing month May 2026 (dated April 29, 2026), detailing AC system usage charges, national component, bilateral and total transmission charges for NER zone states. Assam (GNA: 1,767 MW) topped the zone with total transmission charges of Rs. 64,92,16,000, followed by Tripura (GNA: 311 MW) at Rs. 10,80,71,790 and Meghalaya (GNA: 290 MW) at Rs. 12,08,57,907. Arunachal Pradesh's total stood at Rs. 7,98,86,142 with a GNA of 208 MW.
8NLDC releases revised SCED statement for September 2025: Kahalgaon STPP-II earns Rs. 6.94 crore, BRBCL refunded Rs. 1.33 crore
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8BSPHCL issues promotion orders for general cadre engineers under 2010 and 2012 BSEB resolutions
Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited has issued a notification dated April 29, 2026, promoting General Cadre Engineers pursuant to erstwhile Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB) Resolution No. 134 dated 20.08.2010, as read with Resolution No. 76 dated 07.05.2012. This promotion order, referenced under H-V/ACP-90104/2025, reflects the company's ongoing compliance with cadre management regulations under CIN: U40102BR2012SGC018495. Details
Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited has issued a notification dated April 29, 2026, promoting General Cadre Engineers pursuant to erstwhile Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB) Resolution No. 134 dated 20.08.2010, as read with Resolution No. 76 dated 07.05.2012. This promotion order, referenced under H-V/ACP-90104/2025, reflects the company's ongoing compliance with cadre management regulations under CIN: U40102BR2012SGC018495. Details
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Apr 30:
PROMOTIONS & PERSONNEL ORDERS
8PSPCL Amritsar promotes Rajinder Singh (Emp ID: 339001) from ALM to officiating LM under office order no. 45 dated April 29, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's DS Circle City, Amritsar, has issued Office Order No. 45 dated April 29, 2026, promoting Rajinder Singh (Employee ID: 339001, DOB: March 21, 1983) from the post of ALM in Sub-Division (BC) Technical, Durgaiana Temple, Amritsar to Officiating Lineman (LM) at Sub-Division Technical, Durgaiana Temple, under DS Division, Hakima Gate, Amritsar. The promotion is against a vacant post, effective immediately.
8PSPCL Gurdaspur promotes 3 ALMs to officiating LM posts in DS sub-divisions under office order no. 45 dated April 29, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's DS Circle, Gurdaspur, has issued Office Order No. 45 dated April 29, 2026, promoting three Assistant Linemen (ALMs) - Jatinderbir Singh (ID: 339273, DOB: Feb 2, 1991), Nirmal Jit Kumar (ID: 333483, DOB: Apr 12, 1978), and Anit Andoria - to the post of Officiating Lineman (LM) against vacant posts in various DS Sub-Divisions under Batala and Pathankot DS Divisions. All promotions are effective immediately.
8PSPCL Patiala HQ promotes Jasvir Kaur Randhawa (Emp ID: 265518) to officiating divisional superintendent under order no. 19
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's HQ at Patiala has issued Office Order No. 19 dated April 29, 2026, promoting Jasvir Kaur Randhawa (Employee ID: 265518) from Circle Assistant in the DS Division to Officiating Divisional Superintendent against a vacant post. The promotion order, issued by the Office of Deputy Secretary/Engineer-1, PSPCL Patiala, takes immediate effect and is in line with PSPCL's ongoing cadre restructuring and promotional exercises.
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8PSPCL Bathinda Knowledge Centre deputes CHB workers for 5-day non-residential training programme from May 4–8, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Addl. SE Zonal Knowledge Centre, Bathinda (D-318 Thermal Colony, Mobile: 96461-22973) has issued Office Order No. 57 dated April 29, 2026, sanctioning deputation of CHB (Contract/Hired Basis) workers from different PSPCL offices to attend a 5-day Non-Residential Training Programme scheduled from May 4 to May 8, 2026. This training is part of PSPCL's ongoing skill development initiative for its contract workforce. Details
8PSPCL Amritsar promotes Rajinder Singh (Emp ID: 339001) from ALM to officiating LM under office order no. 45 dated April 29, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's DS Circle City, Amritsar, has issued Office Order No. 45 dated April 29, 2026, promoting Rajinder Singh (Employee ID: 339001, DOB: March 21, 1983) from the post of ALM in Sub-Division (BC) Technical, Durgaiana Temple, Amritsar to Officiating Lineman (LM) at Sub-Division Technical, Durgaiana Temple, under DS Division, Hakima Gate, Amritsar. The promotion is against a vacant post, effective immediately.
8PSPCL Gurdaspur promotes 3 ALMs to officiating LM posts in DS sub-divisions under office order no. 45 dated April 29, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's DS Circle, Gurdaspur, has issued Office Order No. 45 dated April 29, 2026, promoting three Assistant Linemen (ALMs) - Jatinderbir Singh (ID: 339273, DOB: Feb 2, 1991), Nirmal Jit Kumar (ID: 333483, DOB: Apr 12, 1978), and Anit Andoria - to the post of Officiating Lineman (LM) against vacant posts in various DS Sub-Divisions under Batala and Pathankot DS Divisions. All promotions are effective immediately.
8PSPCL Patiala HQ promotes Jasvir Kaur Randhawa (Emp ID: 265518) to officiating divisional superintendent under order no. 19
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's HQ at Patiala has issued Office Order No. 19 dated April 29, 2026, promoting Jasvir Kaur Randhawa (Employee ID: 265518) from Circle Assistant in the DS Division to Officiating Divisional Superintendent against a vacant post. The promotion order, issued by the Office of Deputy Secretary/Engineer-1, PSPCL Patiala, takes immediate effect and is in line with PSPCL's ongoing cadre restructuring and promotional exercises.
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8PSPCL Bathinda Knowledge Centre deputes CHB workers for 5-day non-residential training programme from May 4–8, 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Addl. SE Zonal Knowledge Centre, Bathinda (D-318 Thermal Colony, Mobile: 96461-22973) has issued Office Order No. 57 dated April 29, 2026, sanctioning deputation of CHB (Contract/Hired Basis) workers from different PSPCL offices to attend a 5-day Non-Residential Training Programme scheduled from May 4 to May 8, 2026. This training is part of PSPCL's ongoing skill development initiative for its contract workforce. Details
NEWS UPDATE: STATE DISCOMS - TARIFFS, ALLOWANCES & PROCUREMENT
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RAJASTHAN DISCOMS (JVVNL, AVVNL, JdVVNL)
8Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam hikes dearness relief for pensioners from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL), a Government of Rajasthan undertaking (CIN: U40109RJ2000SGC016486), issued an order dated April 29, 2026 revising the Dearness Relief (DR) for Nigam pensioners from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026. The order adopts the Finance Department (Rules Division), Government of Rajasthan's order No. F.12(8) FD/Rules/2017 dated April 23, 2026. Payments involving fractions of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.
8JVVNL revises dearness allowance for Nigam employees to 60% from 58% effective January 1, 2026
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) issued an order dated April 28, 2026 revising the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Nigam employees from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026, adopting Rajasthan Finance Department Order No. F.6(3)FD/Rules/2017 dated April 23, 2026. DA shall be calculated on basic pay as per the Pay Matrix and shall exclude Special Pay or Personal Pay. Payments with fractions of less than 50 paise shall be ignored, while those above 50 paise shall be rounded up.
8Ajmer Discom (AVVNL) authorises priority electricity connections for drinking water supply on undertaking basis till July 31, 2026
Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) issued an order dated April 29, 2026 (Comml. AJ-990) directing all concerned to release electricity connections for drinking water supply installations on priority, even on the basis of undertakings, up to July 31, 2026, in view of summer water requirements and a request from the PHED department. AEn (O&M) officers are authorized to accord financial and technical sanction up to 11 kV supply irrespective of estimate amount, per Comml. AJ-65. The order was signed by Additional Chief Engineer (HQ), AVVNL.
8Jodhpur Discom authorises priority release of electricity connections for drinking water supply on undertaking basis till July 31, 2026
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL), vide its order from SE (RA&C) Jodhpur Discom, authorised release of electricity connections for drinking water supply installations on priority, even on the basis of undertaking submitted by applicants, up to July 31, 2026. This is to ensure water availability during the summer season and in consideration of PHED department's request. AEn (O&M) officers are already empowered to grant financial and technical sanction up to 11 kV supply irrespective of estimate amount.
8Rajasthan Discoms calculate FPPAs for May 2026 billing based on February 2026 fuel and power purchase data
Jaipur, Ajmer, and Jodhpur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited jointly prepared the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculation for billing month of May 2026, based on February 2026 actuals, in accordance with Ministry of Power Rule 14 of Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022 and Regulation 87 of RERC (Tariff) Regulations, 2025. The document, signed by Chief Engineer Rajeev Verma (AVVNL) on April 28, 2026 with RajKaj Ref No. 21862288, ensures timely recovery of fuel cost variations from distribution consumers.
OTHER STATE DISCOMS & PROCUREMENT
8PVVNL Meerut schedules 30-Apr-2026 mass power shutdown across 11 zones - over 50 feeders to go dark for up to 4 hours
Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) has announced a sweeping planned shutdown across its Meerut jurisdiction on April 30, 2026, affecting more than 50 feeders spanning 11 zones including Bulandshahar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida, Saharanpur, and Muzaffarnagar. Shutdowns range from 1 to 4 hours, with outages scheduled as early as 5:00 AM and as late as 6:30 PM, impacting thousands of urban, rural, and industrial consumers.
8Haryana's DNRE invites pre-bid comments for rate contracts on GCRT solar plants with and without battery banks
The Department of New & Renewable Energy (DNRE), Haryana has called a Pre-Bid Meet for prospective bidders to give feedback on draft rate contracts for supply, installation, and commissioning of Grid Connected Rooftop (GCRT) Solar Power Plants - with and without battery banks - in government buildings, Gaushalas, social sector institutes, and un-electrified Dhanis. Bidders must submit comments by visiting the official HAREDA website at www.hareda.gov.in before the stipulated deadline.
8MEPDCL invites RFP for 50 master and 100 slave fault passage indicators for 11 kV & 33 kV networks in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL), Office of the Chief Engineer (Distribution) Eastern Zone, Shillong-793001, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) dated April 28, 2026 (No. MePDCL/CE(D)/EZ/T-48/Pt-III/2026-27), seeking procurement of 50 units of Master Fault Passage Indicators/Sensors (FSI/FPS) and 100 units of Slave Fault Passage Indicators/Sensors for 11 kV and 33 kV networks. Eligible OEMs/Firms may download specifications from www.meecl.nic.in and submit bids to the Chief Engineer (Distribution) Eastern Zone, MePDCL.
8HPPCL extends deadline for general manager (electrical) contract post applications to May 20, 2026
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), a state government undertaking (CIN: U40101HP2006SGC030591), has extended the last date for receipt of applications for the post of General Manager (Electrical) on a contract basis from the original deadline of April 30, 2026 to May 20, 2026. Previously advertised on April 1, 2026, all other terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria remain unchanged. Candidates who already applied need not reapply.
8HVPNL nominates field staff for substation safety and equipment training at HPTI, Panchkula - May 7–8, 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), vide Memo No. Ch-263/SEG-547/Vol-1 dated April 29, 2026, nominated multiple field cadre officials for a 2-day classroom training program at the HVPNL Power Training Institute (HPTI), Sector-26, Panchkula, scheduled for May 7–8, 2026. The program covers AIS substations, protection systems, SF6 Circuit Breakers, CT, PT, CVT, NCT, LA, isolators, VCBs, Capacitor Banks, and accident prevention, with nominees posted across 132 kV and 66 kV substations in Haryana.
8MSEB Holding Company invites applications for board-level director (fuel) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSPGCL)
MSEB Holding Company Ltd. issued Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated April 29, 2026 for the position of Director (Fuel) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL). The Board-level position requires a graduate engineer in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation with a minimum of 20 years of experience in power generation, including a minimum of 5 years at Chief Engineer level or equivalent, with at least 1 year in a position just below Board level in a State Electricity Board or PSU. The role reports directly to the Chairman & Managing Director.
8MSEB Holding Company seeks board-level director (projects) for MSPGCL with minimum 20 years power sector experience
MSEB Holding Company Ltd. released Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated April 29, 2026 for the position of Director (Projects) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL). The Board-level role requires a graduate engineer in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 20 years of field experience, at least 5 years as Chief Engineer or equivalent, and 1 year in a position just below the Board level in a State Electricity Board or PSU. Candidates with an MBA are preferred. The Director (Projects) will report to the Chairman & Managing Director of MSPGCL. Details
8Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam hikes dearness relief for pensioners from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL), a Government of Rajasthan undertaking (CIN: U40109RJ2000SGC016486), issued an order dated April 29, 2026 revising the Dearness Relief (DR) for Nigam pensioners from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026. The order adopts the Finance Department (Rules Division), Government of Rajasthan's order No. F.12(8) FD/Rules/2017 dated April 23, 2026. Payments involving fractions of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.
8JVVNL revises dearness allowance for Nigam employees to 60% from 58% effective January 1, 2026
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) issued an order dated April 28, 2026 revising the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Nigam employees from 58% to 60% with effect from January 1, 2026, adopting Rajasthan Finance Department Order No. F.6(3)FD/Rules/2017 dated April 23, 2026. DA shall be calculated on basic pay as per the Pay Matrix and shall exclude Special Pay or Personal Pay. Payments with fractions of less than 50 paise shall be ignored, while those above 50 paise shall be rounded up.
8Ajmer Discom (AVVNL) authorises priority electricity connections for drinking water supply on undertaking basis till July 31, 2026
Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) issued an order dated April 29, 2026 (Comml. AJ-990) directing all concerned to release electricity connections for drinking water supply installations on priority, even on the basis of undertakings, up to July 31, 2026, in view of summer water requirements and a request from the PHED department. AEn (O&M) officers are authorized to accord financial and technical sanction up to 11 kV supply irrespective of estimate amount, per Comml. AJ-65. The order was signed by Additional Chief Engineer (HQ), AVVNL.
8Jodhpur Discom authorises priority release of electricity connections for drinking water supply on undertaking basis till July 31, 2026
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL), vide its order from SE (RA&C) Jodhpur Discom, authorised release of electricity connections for drinking water supply installations on priority, even on the basis of undertaking submitted by applicants, up to July 31, 2026. This is to ensure water availability during the summer season and in consideration of PHED department's request. AEn (O&M) officers are already empowered to grant financial and technical sanction up to 11 kV supply irrespective of estimate amount.
8Rajasthan Discoms calculate FPPAs for May 2026 billing based on February 2026 fuel and power purchase data
Jaipur, Ajmer, and Jodhpur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited jointly prepared the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculation for billing month of May 2026, based on February 2026 actuals, in accordance with Ministry of Power Rule 14 of Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022 and Regulation 87 of RERC (Tariff) Regulations, 2025. The document, signed by Chief Engineer Rajeev Verma (AVVNL) on April 28, 2026 with RajKaj Ref No. 21862288, ensures timely recovery of fuel cost variations from distribution consumers.
OTHER STATE DISCOMS & PROCUREMENT
8PVVNL Meerut schedules 30-Apr-2026 mass power shutdown across 11 zones - over 50 feeders to go dark for up to 4 hours
Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) has announced a sweeping planned shutdown across its Meerut jurisdiction on April 30, 2026, affecting more than 50 feeders spanning 11 zones including Bulandshahar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida, Saharanpur, and Muzaffarnagar. Shutdowns range from 1 to 4 hours, with outages scheduled as early as 5:00 AM and as late as 6:30 PM, impacting thousands of urban, rural, and industrial consumers.
8Haryana's DNRE invites pre-bid comments for rate contracts on GCRT solar plants with and without battery banks
The Department of New & Renewable Energy (DNRE), Haryana has called a Pre-Bid Meet for prospective bidders to give feedback on draft rate contracts for supply, installation, and commissioning of Grid Connected Rooftop (GCRT) Solar Power Plants - with and without battery banks - in government buildings, Gaushalas, social sector institutes, and un-electrified Dhanis. Bidders must submit comments by visiting the official HAREDA website at www.hareda.gov.in before the stipulated deadline.
8MEPDCL invites RFP for 50 master and 100 slave fault passage indicators for 11 kV & 33 kV networks in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL), Office of the Chief Engineer (Distribution) Eastern Zone, Shillong-793001, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) dated April 28, 2026 (No. MePDCL/CE(D)/EZ/T-48/Pt-III/2026-27), seeking procurement of 50 units of Master Fault Passage Indicators/Sensors (FSI/FPS) and 100 units of Slave Fault Passage Indicators/Sensors for 11 kV and 33 kV networks. Eligible OEMs/Firms may download specifications from www.meecl.nic.in and submit bids to the Chief Engineer (Distribution) Eastern Zone, MePDCL.
8HPPCL extends deadline for general manager (electrical) contract post applications to May 20, 2026
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), a state government undertaking (CIN: U40101HP2006SGC030591), has extended the last date for receipt of applications for the post of General Manager (Electrical) on a contract basis from the original deadline of April 30, 2026 to May 20, 2026. Previously advertised on April 1, 2026, all other terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria remain unchanged. Candidates who already applied need not reapply.
8HVPNL nominates field staff for substation safety and equipment training at HPTI, Panchkula - May 7–8, 2026
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), vide Memo No. Ch-263/SEG-547/Vol-1 dated April 29, 2026, nominated multiple field cadre officials for a 2-day classroom training program at the HVPNL Power Training Institute (HPTI), Sector-26, Panchkula, scheduled for May 7–8, 2026. The program covers AIS substations, protection systems, SF6 Circuit Breakers, CT, PT, CVT, NCT, LA, isolators, VCBs, Capacitor Banks, and accident prevention, with nominees posted across 132 kV and 66 kV substations in Haryana.
8MSEB Holding Company invites applications for board-level director (fuel) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSPGCL)
MSEB Holding Company Ltd. issued Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated April 29, 2026 for the position of Director (Fuel) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL). The Board-level position requires a graduate engineer in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation with a minimum of 20 years of experience in power generation, including a minimum of 5 years at Chief Engineer level or equivalent, with at least 1 year in a position just below Board level in a State Electricity Board or PSU. The role reports directly to the Chairman & Managing Director.
8MSEB Holding Company seeks board-level director (projects) for MSPGCL with minimum 20 years power sector experience
MSEB Holding Company Ltd. released Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated April 29, 2026 for the position of Director (Projects) at Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL). The Board-level role requires a graduate engineer in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 20 years of field experience, at least 5 years as Chief Engineer or equivalent, and 1 year in a position just below the Board level in a State Electricity Board or PSU. Candidates with an MBA are preferred. The Director (Projects) will report to the Chairman & Managing Director of MSPGCL. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POLICY, NUCLEAR & STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKS
Apr 30:
SHANTI ACT & NUCLEAR POWER ROADMAP
8Shanti Act 2025 transforms India's nuclear sector: Private participation, pragmatic liability regime, and path to 100 GW by 2047
The SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Act, 2025 represents a landmark evolution of India's atomic energy legal framework - building on the Atomic Energy Act 1948, AE Act 1962, CLND Act 2010, and 2015 amendments. Presented at a workshop on April 28, 2026, the Act enables private sector and joint venture participation in nuclear power production, establishes a robust AERB regulatory regime, introduces a pragmatic liability regime, and aligns with international nuclear conventions. It will come into force on the date notified by the Central Government.
8GIC Re presents India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) framework to enable 100 GW nuclear power roadmap under Shanti Act, 2025
GIC Re, India's national reinsurer, outlined the India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) framework on April 17, 2026, as a key risk-management enabler for India's 100 GW nuclear power ambition under the SHANTI Act, 2025. The INIP operates on a pooling mechanism where multiple insurers share similar nuclear risks proportionate to their pool share, reducing reliance on traditional reinsurance that is often insufficiently available for nuclear liabilities. GIC Re's presentation covered pool structures, INIP modalities and policies, and future directions for scaling nuclear insurance capacity.
8Power Finance Corporation proposes innovative financing schemes for nuclear projects requiring Rs. 30+ crore per MW capital outlay
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a Maharatna PSE, presented innovative financing schemes (dated April 17, 2026) for nuclear power projects, which typically require capital outlay exceeding Rs. 30 crore per MW - significantly higher than other energy alternatives. Key challenges highlighted include 7–10 year gestation periods, RBI's project finance norms requiring at least 51% repayment from project cash flows, stringent DCCO norms (3-year infra window), and limited tolerance for cost overruns (~10% cap). PFC emphasized the need for patient capital and specialized financial appraisal skills for this sector.
8CEA chief engineer reveals nuclear power tariff structure: 15.5% return on equity, Rs. 27.89 lakh/MW O&M for 700 MW PHWR under 2022–27 control period
Goutam Ghosh, Chief Engineer at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), presented the nuclear tariff determination governance framework and cost components, including a Return on Equity of 15.5% plus taxes, O&M costs of Rs. 27.89 lakh/MW for 700 MW PHWR (2022-23), and depreciation at 3% for existing plants. Under the SHANTI Act, tariff will be fixed by DAE, with disputes to be addressed by the Atomic Energy Redressal Council (comprising Chairperson AEC, Director BARC, Chairman AERB, and Chairman CEA), with further challenge provisions before APTEL.
8NTPC outlines Shanti Act's role in unlocking foreign nuclear technology for India's 100 GW by 2047 roadmap
NTPC Limited's presentation (April 17, 2026) detailed how the SHANTI Act, 2025 enables technology access for India's 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047, comprising 46 GW PHWR, 39 GW PWR, 10 GW BSR/BSMR, and 5 GW FRB. NTPC's nuclear subsidiary ANUSHAKTI VIDHYUT NIGAM LIMITED (ASHVINI), with 89+ GW capacity base, is actively pursuing nuclear energy transition. Key aspects include support for indigenous PHWR technology scaling, decoupling of foreign PWR technology, and streamlining collaboration processes under the SHANTI framework. NTPC's Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW) commenced siting work in 2026.
8NPCIL's sub-committee shortlists 28 retiring thermal plant sites for nuclear power deployment under India's 100 GW nuclear roadmap
A sub-committee constituted by NPCIL in January 2025, comprising officers from CEA, NPCIL, and AERB, has shortlisted 28 thermal power plant sites for potential repurposing for nuclear power deployment. Sites were initially screened based on unit age and retirement status - primarily units over 40 years old - and then evaluated against a 17-point checklist covering location, land and water availability, seismo-tectonic factors, and surrounding population. Repurposing leverages existing infrastructure, grid connectivity, and water access available at retiring coal plants, reducing greenfield nuclear project costs.
8Dr. A.K. Nayak argues India needs 400–500 GW captive nuclear power by 2070 beyond 100 GW target for Vikshit Bharat vision
Dr. A.K. Nayak (FNAE, FMASc) argued at the SHANTI Act workshop that while India's 100 GW nuclear target (~800 TWh/year) is a promising start, India's Vikshit Bharat vision requires total energy of around 30,000 TWh/year or more. He highlighted that captive power plants grew from 40 GWe in 2012 to 80 GWe in 2020 (~2x in 8 years), with steel expected to grow 8x and cement 3x in 20 years, projecting captive power demand of 400–500 GW by 2070. Small & Micro Nuclear Reactors were presented as a key enabler for industrial decarbonization and energy security.
RENEWABLE ENERGY, EV & CLEAN TRANSITION POLICY
8Ministry of Heavy Industries chairs high-level meeting on financing e-buses and e-trucks to accelerate private sector EV adoption
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), under Secretary Shri Kamran Rizvi, convened a high-level meeting on April 29, 2026, in New Delhi, to deliberate on financing mechanisms for electric buses (e-Buses) and electric trucks (e-Trucks) in the private sector. Key agenda items included current financing challenges, present adoption status, potential government interventions, and fiscal support required to catalyse EV fleet transition in the commercial transport segment.
8EPO-IEA April 2026 joint study flags battery circularity as a critical innovation frontier for future EV critical materials supply
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have jointly released a landmark April 2026 study titled 'Battery Circularity: Innovation Trends for a Future Source of Critical Materials', examining the rapidly evolving end-of-life battery recycling and reuse ecosystem. With EV battery volumes surging globally, the study warns of an imminent 'end-of-life wave' and calls for scaled innovation in circularity to reduce dependence on virgin critical minerals, presenting risk mitigation strategies across the geopolitical and environmental landscape.
8IISD: India's clean energy subsidies represent only 10% of total energy subsidies; fossil fuel support constrains renewable push
A new analysis from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), published April 29, 2026, reveals that clean energy subsidies for renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) account for just 10% of India's total energy subsidy pool. While these allocations are gradually growing, they remain highly vulnerable to global oil price shocks, given India's structural fiscal dependence on oil and gas revenues - a structural imbalance that, the IISD warns, could undermine India's clean energy transition ambitions.
8TERI and Messe Frankfurt India release white paper on critical mineral security through circular economy at Wastetech India 6th edition
A joint white paper titled 'Critical Mineral Security: The Circular Pathway' was released by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Messe Frankfurt India as part of WasteTech India's 6th Edition. The document, contributed to by TERI researchers including Director Souvik Bhattacharjya and Associate Fellow Mrunali Tembhurne, examines how circular economy strategies can secure India's critical mineral supply chains. Industry inputs were provided by Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd., a leading e-waste recycler.
8TCE projects India's per capita electricity consumption to reach 6,400 kWh by 2050 and 10,000 kWh under net zero scenario
R. Raghavan, Vice President and Head of Power Business at Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), presented 'Supply Chain Localization & Implementation Approach' at the SHANTI Act 2025 workshop. Drawing on Goldman Sachs and NITI Aayog data, the presentation projects India's per capita electricity consumption at 6,400 kWh by 2050 (and 10,000 kWh under Net Zero Scenario), CO2 emissions dropping to ~0.3 kgCO2/kWh by 2050, and India aspiring to become a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. TCE highlighted its longstanding association with India's nuclear programme as a key supply chain enabler. Details
8Shanti Act 2025 transforms India's nuclear sector: Private participation, pragmatic liability regime, and path to 100 GW by 2047
The SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Act, 2025 represents a landmark evolution of India's atomic energy legal framework - building on the Atomic Energy Act 1948, AE Act 1962, CLND Act 2010, and 2015 amendments. Presented at a workshop on April 28, 2026, the Act enables private sector and joint venture participation in nuclear power production, establishes a robust AERB regulatory regime, introduces a pragmatic liability regime, and aligns with international nuclear conventions. It will come into force on the date notified by the Central Government.
8GIC Re presents India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) framework to enable 100 GW nuclear power roadmap under Shanti Act, 2025
GIC Re, India's national reinsurer, outlined the India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) framework on April 17, 2026, as a key risk-management enabler for India's 100 GW nuclear power ambition under the SHANTI Act, 2025. The INIP operates on a pooling mechanism where multiple insurers share similar nuclear risks proportionate to their pool share, reducing reliance on traditional reinsurance that is often insufficiently available for nuclear liabilities. GIC Re's presentation covered pool structures, INIP modalities and policies, and future directions for scaling nuclear insurance capacity.
8Power Finance Corporation proposes innovative financing schemes for nuclear projects requiring Rs. 30+ crore per MW capital outlay
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a Maharatna PSE, presented innovative financing schemes (dated April 17, 2026) for nuclear power projects, which typically require capital outlay exceeding Rs. 30 crore per MW - significantly higher than other energy alternatives. Key challenges highlighted include 7–10 year gestation periods, RBI's project finance norms requiring at least 51% repayment from project cash flows, stringent DCCO norms (3-year infra window), and limited tolerance for cost overruns (~10% cap). PFC emphasized the need for patient capital and specialized financial appraisal skills for this sector.
8CEA chief engineer reveals nuclear power tariff structure: 15.5% return on equity, Rs. 27.89 lakh/MW O&M for 700 MW PHWR under 2022–27 control period
Goutam Ghosh, Chief Engineer at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), presented the nuclear tariff determination governance framework and cost components, including a Return on Equity of 15.5% plus taxes, O&M costs of Rs. 27.89 lakh/MW for 700 MW PHWR (2022-23), and depreciation at 3% for existing plants. Under the SHANTI Act, tariff will be fixed by DAE, with disputes to be addressed by the Atomic Energy Redressal Council (comprising Chairperson AEC, Director BARC, Chairman AERB, and Chairman CEA), with further challenge provisions before APTEL.
8NTPC outlines Shanti Act's role in unlocking foreign nuclear technology for India's 100 GW by 2047 roadmap
NTPC Limited's presentation (April 17, 2026) detailed how the SHANTI Act, 2025 enables technology access for India's 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047, comprising 46 GW PHWR, 39 GW PWR, 10 GW BSR/BSMR, and 5 GW FRB. NTPC's nuclear subsidiary ANUSHAKTI VIDHYUT NIGAM LIMITED (ASHVINI), with 89+ GW capacity base, is actively pursuing nuclear energy transition. Key aspects include support for indigenous PHWR technology scaling, decoupling of foreign PWR technology, and streamlining collaboration processes under the SHANTI framework. NTPC's Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW) commenced siting work in 2026.
8NPCIL's sub-committee shortlists 28 retiring thermal plant sites for nuclear power deployment under India's 100 GW nuclear roadmap
A sub-committee constituted by NPCIL in January 2025, comprising officers from CEA, NPCIL, and AERB, has shortlisted 28 thermal power plant sites for potential repurposing for nuclear power deployment. Sites were initially screened based on unit age and retirement status - primarily units over 40 years old - and then evaluated against a 17-point checklist covering location, land and water availability, seismo-tectonic factors, and surrounding population. Repurposing leverages existing infrastructure, grid connectivity, and water access available at retiring coal plants, reducing greenfield nuclear project costs.
8Dr. A.K. Nayak argues India needs 400–500 GW captive nuclear power by 2070 beyond 100 GW target for Vikshit Bharat vision
Dr. A.K. Nayak (FNAE, FMASc) argued at the SHANTI Act workshop that while India's 100 GW nuclear target (~800 TWh/year) is a promising start, India's Vikshit Bharat vision requires total energy of around 30,000 TWh/year or more. He highlighted that captive power plants grew from 40 GWe in 2012 to 80 GWe in 2020 (~2x in 8 years), with steel expected to grow 8x and cement 3x in 20 years, projecting captive power demand of 400–500 GW by 2070. Small & Micro Nuclear Reactors were presented as a key enabler for industrial decarbonization and energy security.
RENEWABLE ENERGY, EV & CLEAN TRANSITION POLICY
8Ministry of Heavy Industries chairs high-level meeting on financing e-buses and e-trucks to accelerate private sector EV adoption
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), under Secretary Shri Kamran Rizvi, convened a high-level meeting on April 29, 2026, in New Delhi, to deliberate on financing mechanisms for electric buses (e-Buses) and electric trucks (e-Trucks) in the private sector. Key agenda items included current financing challenges, present adoption status, potential government interventions, and fiscal support required to catalyse EV fleet transition in the commercial transport segment.
8EPO-IEA April 2026 joint study flags battery circularity as a critical innovation frontier for future EV critical materials supply
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have jointly released a landmark April 2026 study titled 'Battery Circularity: Innovation Trends for a Future Source of Critical Materials', examining the rapidly evolving end-of-life battery recycling and reuse ecosystem. With EV battery volumes surging globally, the study warns of an imminent 'end-of-life wave' and calls for scaled innovation in circularity to reduce dependence on virgin critical minerals, presenting risk mitigation strategies across the geopolitical and environmental landscape.
8IISD: India's clean energy subsidies represent only 10% of total energy subsidies; fossil fuel support constrains renewable push
A new analysis from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), published April 29, 2026, reveals that clean energy subsidies for renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) account for just 10% of India's total energy subsidy pool. While these allocations are gradually growing, they remain highly vulnerable to global oil price shocks, given India's structural fiscal dependence on oil and gas revenues - a structural imbalance that, the IISD warns, could undermine India's clean energy transition ambitions.
8TERI and Messe Frankfurt India release white paper on critical mineral security through circular economy at Wastetech India 6th edition
A joint white paper titled 'Critical Mineral Security: The Circular Pathway' was released by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Messe Frankfurt India as part of WasteTech India's 6th Edition. The document, contributed to by TERI researchers including Director Souvik Bhattacharjya and Associate Fellow Mrunali Tembhurne, examines how circular economy strategies can secure India's critical mineral supply chains. Industry inputs were provided by Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd., a leading e-waste recycler.
8TCE projects India's per capita electricity consumption to reach 6,400 kWh by 2050 and 10,000 kWh under net zero scenario
R. Raghavan, Vice President and Head of Power Business at Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), presented 'Supply Chain Localization & Implementation Approach' at the SHANTI Act 2025 workshop. Drawing on Goldman Sachs and NITI Aayog data, the presentation projects India's per capita electricity consumption at 6,400 kWh by 2050 (and 10,000 kWh under Net Zero Scenario), CO2 emissions dropping to ~0.3 kgCO2/kWh by 2050, and India aspiring to become a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. TCE highlighted its longstanding association with India's nuclear programme as a key supply chain enabler. Details
NEWS UPDATE: CEA DAILY GENERATION & CAPACITY REPORTS
Apr 30:
ALL-INDIA GENERATION & CAPACITY UTILISATION
8CEA grid report April 28, 2026: All-India monitored thermal capacity at 3.09 lakh MW, Northern nuclear generation 8.88% below target
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) All-India/Regionwise Power Generation Overview for April 28, 2026 (Sub-Report 1) shows Northern region total monitored capacity at 81,696.72 MW, with actual generation of 1,249.96 MU against a target of 1,184.47 MU - exceeding programme. However, Northern nuclear generation of 44.45 MU was 32.88% below the programme of 59.40 MU. The total Northern cumulative deviation from April 1 stands at -3,183.71 MU (-9.70%) due to shortfalls across thermal, nuclear, and hydro.
8CEA all-India capacity summary April 28, 2026: 2.69 lakh MW capacity online out of 3.10 lakh MW monitored; Western Region leads with 91,415 MW online
The CEA All-India Summary Report (Sub-Report 3) for April 28, 2026 shows total monitored capacity of 3,09,716.29 MW across all regions, with 2,69,257.36 MW online after accounting for 40,458.92 MW under various outages. Planned maintenance accounts for 24,754.11 MW and forced outages for 6,699.30 MW. The Western Region leads with 91,415.38 MW online (out of 1,04,702.40 MW monitored), followed by Northern at 69,963.41 MW. The North Eastern region has the smallest online footprint at 4,299.04 MW out of 5,223.95 MW monitored.
8CEA sub-report 16 April 28, 2026: All-India coal capacity at 2.22 lakh MW online, 90.47% utilization; gas capacity only 49.07% available
The CEA Capacity Utilization report (Sub-Report 16) for April 28, 2026 shows India's total monitored coal capacity at 2,21,940.01 MW with 2,03,187 MW online (8.45% under outage), achieving 90.47% of online capacity as gross generation. Lignite capacity stands at 6,620 MW with 80.62% online utilization. Gas/Liquid capacity of 20,122.42 MW is performing at only 49.07% availability, with 3,736.90 MW under planned maintenance and 5,454.30 MW under forced outage, revealing chronic underutilization of gas-based generation due to fuel cost and demand issues.
8CEA category-wise generation report April 28, 2026: Total coal generation 4,105.24 MU vs target 4,086.11 MU; natural gas exceeds target at 122.87 MU
The CEA Category-Wise Fuel-Wise Generation Report (Sub-Report 17) for April 28, 2026 shows coal-based generation of 4,105.24 MU against a programme of 4,086.11 MU (slight outperformance), while lignite generation lagged at 99.97 MU versus target 111.32 MU. Natural gas generation of 122.87 MU surpassed the target of 88.86 MU. Total thermal generation (coal + lignite + gas + diesel) came in at 4,329.25 MU against a programme of 4,286.29 MU. Cumulative April 2026 coal generation stands at 108,387.91 MU versus target of 113,285.41 MU, trailing by nearly 4,900 MU.
8CEA sub-report 5 April 28, 2026: Southern Region's thermal availability at 88.79%, nuclear at 86.75%; Northern hydro online capacity at just 74.60%
The CEA All-India Regionwise Power Generation Overview (Sub-Report 5) for April 28, 2026 reveals that the Western region leads in thermal availability with 90.95% (77,005 MW online of 84,671.01 MW stabilised). Southern region's nuclear availability stands at 86.75% (2,880 MW of 3,320 MW), while Northern nuclear availability is 90.09% (2,000 MW of 2,220 MW). The Northern region's hydro online capacity is only 74.60% (16,350.11 MW of 21,915.76 MW), while Western hydro shows 90.96% availability. The Eastern region data is not shown in the provided extract.
FUEL STOCK, HYDRO RESERVOIR & RENEWABLE TRACKING
8CEA coal stock report April 28, 2026: Panipat TPS at 168% of normative stock with 450,000 tonnes; Rajiv Gandhi TPS at 134% with 635,200 tonnes
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Fuel Management Division Daily Coal Stock Report for April 28, 2026 reveals that Haryana's Panipat TPS (710 MW) holds 450,000 tonnes of coal - 168% of normative stock - at 73% Plant Load Factor, while the 1,200 MW Rajiv Gandhi TPS operates at 134% normative stock with 635,200 tonnes. The report covers all coal-linked, non-linked, and coal block category thermal power stations across state and central sectors, tracking daily consumption, receipts, and critical stock situations.
8CEA hydro reservoir report April 28, 2026: Bhakra Dam level at 485.6 m vs FRL 513.59 m with 1,728.8 MU energy potential; Pong Dam at 406.81 m
The CEA Daily Hydro Reservoir Report (Sub-Report 6) for April 28, 2026 shows Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) at 485.6 m (FRL: 513.59 m) with an effective capacity of 2,675.06 MCM at present level versus 6,516.07 MCM at FRL, and cumulative hydro generation since April 1 of 251.75 MU. Pong Dam (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 406.81 m against FRL of 426.72 m with a content of 2,592.95 MCM. Ranjit Sagar (Punjab) data is also included. The below-FRL levels signal constrained hydro potential as the pre-monsoon season progresses.
8CEA daily renewable generation report April 28, 2026: All-India wind, solar, biomass, and small hydro generation tracked across all states
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Renewable Project Monitoring Division, released the Daily Renewable Generation Report for April 28, 2026, covering All-India state-wise and region-wise generation figures in Million Units (MU net) for wind, solar, biomass, bagasse, other small hydro, and cumulative generation during April 2026. States like Chandigarh and Delhi recorded zero generation from most renewable categories, while larger renewable-rich states contributed the bulk of cumulative renewable output for the month.
8CEA sub-report 4 April 28, 2026: Haryana generation exceeds target by 24% at 1,050.69 MU; Delhi trails 3.49% for April cumulative
The CEA Region-wise/Utility-wise Summary Report (Sub-Report 4) for April 28, 2026 shows Haryana's cumulative April generation of 1,050.69 MU against a programme of 847.56 MU - an excess of 203.13 MU (+23.97%). Delhi's cumulative generation of 310.40 MU fell short of the 321.62 MU target by 11.22 MU (-3.49%). Himachal Pradesh's cumulative generation of 204.68 MU missed the 226.52 MU programme by 21.84 MU (-9.64%). The daily report shows Delhi at 28.64 MU (programme: 11.84 MU), reflecting I.P. CCPP and other units running above schedule.
PLANT MAINTENANCE & UNIT OUTAGES
8CEA maintenance report April 28, 2026: Ropar TPS unit 5 (210 MW) tripped for ID fans problem; Yamuna Nagar unit 2 on 300 MW boiler overhaul since Feb 2026
The CEA Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report 10) for April 28, 2026 records key outages for coal, lignite, and nuclear units. Punjab's Ropar TPS Unit 5 (210 MW) had a forced minor maintenance outage at 12:08 on April 28 for ID Fans Problem, with expected return at 20:00 same day. Haryana's Yamuna Nagar TPS Unit 2 (300 MW) remains under planned major maintenance (boiler overhaul/annual maintenance) since February 15, 2026. Punjab's Ropar TPS Unit 4 (210 MW) is on planned major overhaul since March 14, 2026.
8CEA maintenance report for 500 MW+ units April 28, 2026: Vedanta Ltd 600 MW unit on forced outage since April 14; Salaya TPP and Shree Singaji TPP hit turbine problems
The CEA Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report 11) for units of 500 MW and above for April 28, 2026 records Vedanta Ltd. Chhattisgarh TPP Unit 1 (600 MW) on forced outage since April 14, 2026 for P.A. Fans Problem. Uttar Pradesh's Obra TPS Unit 14 had a Condensate Pump problem from April 27 and was synchronized by April 28 at 02:07. Gujarat's Salaya TPP Unit 1 encountered a Turbine Misc. Problem at 22:21 on April 28, and Madhya Pradesh's Shree Singaji TPP Unit 1 (600 MW) also had an outage.
8CEA sub-report 13: Indraprastha (I.P.) CCPP units 2,3,4,8 off grid since January 25, 2019; Rithala CCPP units idle since 2013
The CEA Sub-Report 13 on thermal/nuclear units out of grid for over one year (as on April 28, 2026) reveals that I.P. (Indraprastha) CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, and 8 (30 MW each) have been offline since January 25, 2019 - over 7 years - due to low system demand and reserve shutdown. Rithala CCPP Units 1, 2, and 3 have been out of grid since March and June 2013 - over 13 years - due to GT miscellaneous problems, no scheduling from beneficiaries, and grid disturbances. I.P. CCPP Unit 9 (30 MW) has been offline since November 2024 for turbine axial shift/thrust pad issues.
8CEA sub-report 14 April 28, 2026: Chhabbra-I phase-2 TPP unit 3 (250 MW) returns after 21-day annual maintenance; Obra TPS unit 14 (660 MW) back in 3 hours
The CEA Sub-Report 14 on recommissioning of thermal/nuclear units (April 28, 2026) shows Chhabbra-I Phase-2 TPP Unit 3 (250 MW, Rajasthan) returning to grid at 04:56 after a major boiler overhaul/annual maintenance that began on April 7, 2026. Obra TPS Unit 14 (660 MW, UP) - with a condensate pump problem that started at 23:06 on April 27 - was synchronized by 02:07 on April 28. Ropar TPS Unit 5 (210 MW) and Suratgarh TPS Unit 5 (250 MW) both suffered and recovered from forced outages within the same day.
8CEA sub-report 8 April 28, 2026: NTPC's all-India generation 1,036 MU against target 1,058 MU; Eastern Region lags at -6.85% deviation
The CEA Sub-Report 8 on NTPC station generation for April 28, 2026 shows all-India NTPC monitored capacity at 57,617.23 MW. The Eastern region (14,820 MW monitored) recorded the highest absolute deviation of -18.66 MU from the daily programme, while the Southern region outperformed by +13.34 MU (162.52 MU actual vs 149.18 MU programme). Cumulative April 1 to date deviation for NTPC is most severe in the Northern region at -581.87 MU (-10.19%). The North Eastern region (750 MW, Koldam) also lagged at -35.33 MU (-8.85%) cumulative. Details
8CEA grid report April 28, 2026: All-India monitored thermal capacity at 3.09 lakh MW, Northern nuclear generation 8.88% below target
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) All-India/Regionwise Power Generation Overview for April 28, 2026 (Sub-Report 1) shows Northern region total monitored capacity at 81,696.72 MW, with actual generation of 1,249.96 MU against a target of 1,184.47 MU - exceeding programme. However, Northern nuclear generation of 44.45 MU was 32.88% below the programme of 59.40 MU. The total Northern cumulative deviation from April 1 stands at -3,183.71 MU (-9.70%) due to shortfalls across thermal, nuclear, and hydro.
8CEA all-India capacity summary April 28, 2026: 2.69 lakh MW capacity online out of 3.10 lakh MW monitored; Western Region leads with 91,415 MW online
The CEA All-India Summary Report (Sub-Report 3) for April 28, 2026 shows total monitored capacity of 3,09,716.29 MW across all regions, with 2,69,257.36 MW online after accounting for 40,458.92 MW under various outages. Planned maintenance accounts for 24,754.11 MW and forced outages for 6,699.30 MW. The Western Region leads with 91,415.38 MW online (out of 1,04,702.40 MW monitored), followed by Northern at 69,963.41 MW. The North Eastern region has the smallest online footprint at 4,299.04 MW out of 5,223.95 MW monitored.
8CEA sub-report 16 April 28, 2026: All-India coal capacity at 2.22 lakh MW online, 90.47% utilization; gas capacity only 49.07% available
The CEA Capacity Utilization report (Sub-Report 16) for April 28, 2026 shows India's total monitored coal capacity at 2,21,940.01 MW with 2,03,187 MW online (8.45% under outage), achieving 90.47% of online capacity as gross generation. Lignite capacity stands at 6,620 MW with 80.62% online utilization. Gas/Liquid capacity of 20,122.42 MW is performing at only 49.07% availability, with 3,736.90 MW under planned maintenance and 5,454.30 MW under forced outage, revealing chronic underutilization of gas-based generation due to fuel cost and demand issues.
8CEA category-wise generation report April 28, 2026: Total coal generation 4,105.24 MU vs target 4,086.11 MU; natural gas exceeds target at 122.87 MU
The CEA Category-Wise Fuel-Wise Generation Report (Sub-Report 17) for April 28, 2026 shows coal-based generation of 4,105.24 MU against a programme of 4,086.11 MU (slight outperformance), while lignite generation lagged at 99.97 MU versus target 111.32 MU. Natural gas generation of 122.87 MU surpassed the target of 88.86 MU. Total thermal generation (coal + lignite + gas + diesel) came in at 4,329.25 MU against a programme of 4,286.29 MU. Cumulative April 2026 coal generation stands at 108,387.91 MU versus target of 113,285.41 MU, trailing by nearly 4,900 MU.
8CEA sub-report 5 April 28, 2026: Southern Region's thermal availability at 88.79%, nuclear at 86.75%; Northern hydro online capacity at just 74.60%
The CEA All-India Regionwise Power Generation Overview (Sub-Report 5) for April 28, 2026 reveals that the Western region leads in thermal availability with 90.95% (77,005 MW online of 84,671.01 MW stabilised). Southern region's nuclear availability stands at 86.75% (2,880 MW of 3,320 MW), while Northern nuclear availability is 90.09% (2,000 MW of 2,220 MW). The Northern region's hydro online capacity is only 74.60% (16,350.11 MW of 21,915.76 MW), while Western hydro shows 90.96% availability. The Eastern region data is not shown in the provided extract.
FUEL STOCK, HYDRO RESERVOIR & RENEWABLE TRACKING
8CEA coal stock report April 28, 2026: Panipat TPS at 168% of normative stock with 450,000 tonnes; Rajiv Gandhi TPS at 134% with 635,200 tonnes
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Fuel Management Division Daily Coal Stock Report for April 28, 2026 reveals that Haryana's Panipat TPS (710 MW) holds 450,000 tonnes of coal - 168% of normative stock - at 73% Plant Load Factor, while the 1,200 MW Rajiv Gandhi TPS operates at 134% normative stock with 635,200 tonnes. The report covers all coal-linked, non-linked, and coal block category thermal power stations across state and central sectors, tracking daily consumption, receipts, and critical stock situations.
8CEA hydro reservoir report April 28, 2026: Bhakra Dam level at 485.6 m vs FRL 513.59 m with 1,728.8 MU energy potential; Pong Dam at 406.81 m
The CEA Daily Hydro Reservoir Report (Sub-Report 6) for April 28, 2026 shows Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) at 485.6 m (FRL: 513.59 m) with an effective capacity of 2,675.06 MCM at present level versus 6,516.07 MCM at FRL, and cumulative hydro generation since April 1 of 251.75 MU. Pong Dam (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 406.81 m against FRL of 426.72 m with a content of 2,592.95 MCM. Ranjit Sagar (Punjab) data is also included. The below-FRL levels signal constrained hydro potential as the pre-monsoon season progresses.
8CEA daily renewable generation report April 28, 2026: All-India wind, solar, biomass, and small hydro generation tracked across all states
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Renewable Project Monitoring Division, released the Daily Renewable Generation Report for April 28, 2026, covering All-India state-wise and region-wise generation figures in Million Units (MU net) for wind, solar, biomass, bagasse, other small hydro, and cumulative generation during April 2026. States like Chandigarh and Delhi recorded zero generation from most renewable categories, while larger renewable-rich states contributed the bulk of cumulative renewable output for the month.
8CEA sub-report 4 April 28, 2026: Haryana generation exceeds target by 24% at 1,050.69 MU; Delhi trails 3.49% for April cumulative
The CEA Region-wise/Utility-wise Summary Report (Sub-Report 4) for April 28, 2026 shows Haryana's cumulative April generation of 1,050.69 MU against a programme of 847.56 MU - an excess of 203.13 MU (+23.97%). Delhi's cumulative generation of 310.40 MU fell short of the 321.62 MU target by 11.22 MU (-3.49%). Himachal Pradesh's cumulative generation of 204.68 MU missed the 226.52 MU programme by 21.84 MU (-9.64%). The daily report shows Delhi at 28.64 MU (programme: 11.84 MU), reflecting I.P. CCPP and other units running above schedule.
PLANT MAINTENANCE & UNIT OUTAGES
8CEA maintenance report April 28, 2026: Ropar TPS unit 5 (210 MW) tripped for ID fans problem; Yamuna Nagar unit 2 on 300 MW boiler overhaul since Feb 2026
The CEA Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report 10) for April 28, 2026 records key outages for coal, lignite, and nuclear units. Punjab's Ropar TPS Unit 5 (210 MW) had a forced minor maintenance outage at 12:08 on April 28 for ID Fans Problem, with expected return at 20:00 same day. Haryana's Yamuna Nagar TPS Unit 2 (300 MW) remains under planned major maintenance (boiler overhaul/annual maintenance) since February 15, 2026. Punjab's Ropar TPS Unit 4 (210 MW) is on planned major overhaul since March 14, 2026.
8CEA maintenance report for 500 MW+ units April 28, 2026: Vedanta Ltd 600 MW unit on forced outage since April 14; Salaya TPP and Shree Singaji TPP hit turbine problems
The CEA Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report 11) for units of 500 MW and above for April 28, 2026 records Vedanta Ltd. Chhattisgarh TPP Unit 1 (600 MW) on forced outage since April 14, 2026 for P.A. Fans Problem. Uttar Pradesh's Obra TPS Unit 14 had a Condensate Pump problem from April 27 and was synchronized by April 28 at 02:07. Gujarat's Salaya TPP Unit 1 encountered a Turbine Misc. Problem at 22:21 on April 28, and Madhya Pradesh's Shree Singaji TPP Unit 1 (600 MW) also had an outage.
8CEA sub-report 13: Indraprastha (I.P.) CCPP units 2,3,4,8 off grid since January 25, 2019; Rithala CCPP units idle since 2013
The CEA Sub-Report 13 on thermal/nuclear units out of grid for over one year (as on April 28, 2026) reveals that I.P. (Indraprastha) CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, and 8 (30 MW each) have been offline since January 25, 2019 - over 7 years - due to low system demand and reserve shutdown. Rithala CCPP Units 1, 2, and 3 have been out of grid since March and June 2013 - over 13 years - due to GT miscellaneous problems, no scheduling from beneficiaries, and grid disturbances. I.P. CCPP Unit 9 (30 MW) has been offline since November 2024 for turbine axial shift/thrust pad issues.
8CEA sub-report 14 April 28, 2026: Chhabbra-I phase-2 TPP unit 3 (250 MW) returns after 21-day annual maintenance; Obra TPS unit 14 (660 MW) back in 3 hours
The CEA Sub-Report 14 on recommissioning of thermal/nuclear units (April 28, 2026) shows Chhabbra-I Phase-2 TPP Unit 3 (250 MW, Rajasthan) returning to grid at 04:56 after a major boiler overhaul/annual maintenance that began on April 7, 2026. Obra TPS Unit 14 (660 MW, UP) - with a condensate pump problem that started at 23:06 on April 27 - was synchronized by 02:07 on April 28. Ropar TPS Unit 5 (210 MW) and Suratgarh TPS Unit 5 (250 MW) both suffered and recovered from forced outages within the same day.
8CEA sub-report 8 April 28, 2026: NTPC's all-India generation 1,036 MU against target 1,058 MU; Eastern Region lags at -6.85% deviation
The CEA Sub-Report 8 on NTPC station generation for April 28, 2026 shows all-India NTPC monitored capacity at 57,617.23 MW. The Eastern region (14,820 MW monitored) recorded the highest absolute deviation of -18.66 MU from the daily programme, while the Southern region outperformed by +13.34 MU (162.52 MU actual vs 149.18 MU programme). Cumulative April 1 to date deviation for NTPC is most severe in the Northern region at -581.87 MU (-10.19%). The North Eastern region (750 MW, Koldam) also lagged at -35.33 MU (-8.85%) cumulative. Details
NEWS UPDATE: GRID OPERATIONS & SYSTEM RELIABILITY
Apr 30:
NATIONAL & ALL-INDIA GRID REPORTS (NLDC)
8Grid-India's NLDC-REMC report for April 27, 2026 tracks VRE (wind + solar) contribution to all-India maximum demand
Grid Controller of India Limited's (GRID-INDIA) NLDC-Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) has published its report for April 27, 2026, tracking the contribution of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) - comprising wind and solar power - to India's all-India maximum demand met. The report provides critical operational visibility for grid balancing, published on April 28, 2026, as part of GRID-INDIA's daily monitoring of India's evolving renewable-heavy grid mix.
8Grid-India NLDC frequency profile for April 29, 2026: Grid stays within IEGC band for over 99% of day; no sub-49.7 Hz instance
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre, New Delhi, has published the National Frequency Profile for April 29, 2026 (Wednesday), recording zero instances of frequency dipping below 49.7 Hz across the entire day. The frequency remained within the IEGC-prescribed 49.7–50.2 Hz band for more than 99% of the 1,440-minute day, with values oscillating in a narrow 49.80–50.35 Hz range - reflecting exemplary grid frequency discipline maintained across the unified national grid.
8Grid-India publishes all-India angular spread report for April 29, 2026; monitors phasor angles across 14 key grid substations
Grid Controller of India Limited has published the All-India Angular Spread Report for April 29, 2026, tracking voltage phasor angles (in degrees) with respect to the Vindhyachal reference bus, across 14 key substations - Agra, Chandrapur, Gazuwaka, Hosur, Kalwa, Kolar, Korba, Kozikode, Moga, Talcher, Thrissur, Unnao, Bhuj, Pavagada, Bawana, and URI Tehri. Angular deviations of up to -70 to -80 degrees were recorded, providing crucial inter-regional synchronization insights.
8NLDC system reliability report April 29, 2026: ER-NR corridor violated for 4.75 hours (19.79%); WR-NR and NER corridors at zero violation
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre has published the System Reliability Indices Report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026), recording that the ER-NR transmission corridor experienced 19 blocks of ATC violations covering 4.75 hours (19.79% violation rate). All other monitored corridors - WR-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR, and NER Import - reported zero ATC violations, indicating clean transmission performance across five of the six key inter-regional corridors.
8NLDC publishes SCUC generator schedule for April 30, 2026: Rihand, Singrauli, Vindhyachal lead with ECRs of 163.4–207.1 paise/kWh
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre has published the Format-2 SCUC Generator Schedule for April 30, 2026 (issued D-1 on April 29, 2026 at 1500 hrs), listing committed generators with their scheduled MW and Economic Cost of Reserve (ECR) in paise/kWh. Top entries include Rihand Units 1, 2, 3 (scheduled at 352 MW, 375 MW, 333 MW, ECR: 163.4–165.4 paise/kWh), Singrauli TPS at 531 MW (ECR: 199.9 paise/kWh), and Vindhyachal STPS Stages 2–5 at ECRs of 205.2–207.1 paise/kWh.
8NLDC releases national SCED monthly statement revision 1 for October 2025: NPGC leads with Rs. 9.32 crore net payable, BRBCL receives Rs. 3.27 crore
The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published its Revision-1 National SCED Monthly Statement for October 2025 (dated April 24, 2026), covering 25+ generators across all regional power pools. NPGC (Eastern Region) topped net payables at Rs. 9,31,66,652, followed by Kahalgaon STPP-II at Rs. 5,84,79,855 and Farakka STPP-I&II at Rs. 4,80,04,940. BRBCL received the largest refund of Rs. 3,26,96,189 from SCED. The SCED mechanism incentivizes efficient scheduling by awarding incremental plants and refunding decremental plants from the national pool.
REGIONAL POWER SUPPLY & DEMAND (RLDCs)
8SRLDC power supply report April 29, 2026: Southern Region meets 57,584 MW evening peak demand and 54,257 MW off-peak with zero shortage
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has released the Power Supply Position Report for April 29, 2026, confirming zero power shortage in the Southern Region. Evening peak demand (at 20:00 hours) was fully met at 57,584 MW at 50 Hz, while off-peak demand (at 03:00 hours) was fully served at 54,257 MW at 50 Hz, with total day energy (net MU) of 1,444.76 MU - reflecting a healthy power supply position across all Southern states.
8Grid-India Northern RLDC reports April 29, 2026 power supply: Evening peak demand met at 69,473 MW; day energy 1,552 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Daily Operation Report for the Northern Region for April 29, 2026, recording full demand satisfaction without any shortage. Evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was met at 69,473 MW at 49.996 Hz, while off-peak demand (03:00 hours) was served at 65,285 MW at 49.985 Hz. Total day net energy reached 1,552 MU with zero deficit - marking a robust power supply performance across all Northern Region states.
8Eastern Region RLDC reports full demand met on April 29, 2026: Evening peak 18,000 MW at 50 Hz, day energy 546.58 MU
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) has published the Daily Operation Report for April 29, 2026, confirming zero power shortage across the Eastern Region. The evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was fully met at 18,000 MW at 50 Hz, with off-peak demand (03:00 hours) at 26,192 MW at 49.98 Hz. Total day net energy of 546.58 MU was served without any deficit, underscoring robust power availability across Eastern Region states.
8Grid-India NER region daily operation report April 29, 2026: Evening peak demand 2,835 MW, off-peak 1,604 MW, zero shortage recorded
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published its Daily Operation Report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026), confirming zero power shortage in the NER. Evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was fully met at 2,835 MW at 50 Hz, while off-peak demand (03:00 hours) was served at 1,604 MW at 49.98 Hz. Total day energy of 50.74 MU was met without any deficit, reflecting stable power supply in the North-Eastern grid.
8SRLDC demand forecast for April 30, 2026: Southern Region peak projected at ~70,000 MW; April 28 forecast error at 1.23% MAPE
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the SR Demand Forecast for April 30, 2026, projecting Southern Region peak demand at approximately 70,000 MW during peak hours, with demand ranging from 35,000 to 70,000 MW across the 24-hour day. A retrospective review of the April 28, 2026 forecast shows the Day Ahead model achieved a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 1.23%, demonstrating high forecasting accuracy for the Southern Region's load management.
TRANSMISSION & GENERATION OUTAGES
8Grid-India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre reports transmission forced outage on April 29, 2026 involving 400 kV transformer
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC), Bengaluru, has published its Transmission Forced Outage Report for April 29, 2026, recording a forced outage involving a 400 KV/230 KV transformer triggered by Buchholz trip, PRV-2 operation, and Transformer Differential protection relay. The report, filed on April 30, 2026, is part of GRID-INDIA's mandatory daily outage monitoring under the Grid Code for the Southern Region.
8SRLDC transmission outage report April 29, 2026: 400 kV Ramagundam–Telangana STPP-1 line under planned outage since March 24, 2023
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Transmission Outage Report for April 29, 2026, listing planned outages including the 400 KV AC Line connecting Ramagundam to Telangana STPP-1 (owned by POWERGRID), which has been on outage since March 24, 2023 at 04:20 hours - with the line remaining in 'Idle Charge' status as it awaits readiness for idle charging at the Telangana end. The long-standing outage continues to be monitored.
8SRLDC generating unit outage report April 29, 2026: Lanco's LKPPL St2 units (233 MW and 133 MW) in Andhra Pradesh on reserve shut down
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Generating Unit Outage Report for April 29, 2026, listing planned outages in the Central Sector. LANCO's LKPPL ST2 plant in Andhra Pradesh had two units - Unit 1 (233 MW capacity) and Unit 2 (133 MW capacity) - placed under reserve shut down starting April 29, 2026 at 04:00 hours, with no expected revival date specified - indicating an extended reserve shutdown arrangement for these thermal generation units.
8Eastern Region NPMC logs zero central sector planned outages on April 29, 2026; OHPC's Burla hydro unit 4 (32 MW) on annual maintenance
The Eastern Region's National Power Management Centre (NPMC) outage report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026) records zero planned generation outages in the Central Sector. In the State Sector, Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) reported Unit 4 (32 MW capacity) of Burla Hydro Station on planned annual maintenance outage. The report covers outages from 00:00 to 23:59 hours, reflecting the clean generation position in the Eastern Region on the day. Details
8Grid-India's NLDC-REMC report for April 27, 2026 tracks VRE (wind + solar) contribution to all-India maximum demand
Grid Controller of India Limited's (GRID-INDIA) NLDC-Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) has published its report for April 27, 2026, tracking the contribution of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) - comprising wind and solar power - to India's all-India maximum demand met. The report provides critical operational visibility for grid balancing, published on April 28, 2026, as part of GRID-INDIA's daily monitoring of India's evolving renewable-heavy grid mix.
8Grid-India NLDC frequency profile for April 29, 2026: Grid stays within IEGC band for over 99% of day; no sub-49.7 Hz instance
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre, New Delhi, has published the National Frequency Profile for April 29, 2026 (Wednesday), recording zero instances of frequency dipping below 49.7 Hz across the entire day. The frequency remained within the IEGC-prescribed 49.7–50.2 Hz band for more than 99% of the 1,440-minute day, with values oscillating in a narrow 49.80–50.35 Hz range - reflecting exemplary grid frequency discipline maintained across the unified national grid.
8Grid-India publishes all-India angular spread report for April 29, 2026; monitors phasor angles across 14 key grid substations
Grid Controller of India Limited has published the All-India Angular Spread Report for April 29, 2026, tracking voltage phasor angles (in degrees) with respect to the Vindhyachal reference bus, across 14 key substations - Agra, Chandrapur, Gazuwaka, Hosur, Kalwa, Kolar, Korba, Kozikode, Moga, Talcher, Thrissur, Unnao, Bhuj, Pavagada, Bawana, and URI Tehri. Angular deviations of up to -70 to -80 degrees were recorded, providing crucial inter-regional synchronization insights.
8NLDC system reliability report April 29, 2026: ER-NR corridor violated for 4.75 hours (19.79%); WR-NR and NER corridors at zero violation
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre has published the System Reliability Indices Report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026), recording that the ER-NR transmission corridor experienced 19 blocks of ATC violations covering 4.75 hours (19.79% violation rate). All other monitored corridors - WR-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR, and NER Import - reported zero ATC violations, indicating clean transmission performance across five of the six key inter-regional corridors.
8NLDC publishes SCUC generator schedule for April 30, 2026: Rihand, Singrauli, Vindhyachal lead with ECRs of 163.4–207.1 paise/kWh
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre has published the Format-2 SCUC Generator Schedule for April 30, 2026 (issued D-1 on April 29, 2026 at 1500 hrs), listing committed generators with their scheduled MW and Economic Cost of Reserve (ECR) in paise/kWh. Top entries include Rihand Units 1, 2, 3 (scheduled at 352 MW, 375 MW, 333 MW, ECR: 163.4–165.4 paise/kWh), Singrauli TPS at 531 MW (ECR: 199.9 paise/kWh), and Vindhyachal STPS Stages 2–5 at ECRs of 205.2–207.1 paise/kWh.
8NLDC releases national SCED monthly statement revision 1 for October 2025: NPGC leads with Rs. 9.32 crore net payable, BRBCL receives Rs. 3.27 crore
The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) published its Revision-1 National SCED Monthly Statement for October 2025 (dated April 24, 2026), covering 25+ generators across all regional power pools. NPGC (Eastern Region) topped net payables at Rs. 9,31,66,652, followed by Kahalgaon STPP-II at Rs. 5,84,79,855 and Farakka STPP-I&II at Rs. 4,80,04,940. BRBCL received the largest refund of Rs. 3,26,96,189 from SCED. The SCED mechanism incentivizes efficient scheduling by awarding incremental plants and refunding decremental plants from the national pool.
REGIONAL POWER SUPPLY & DEMAND (RLDCs)
8SRLDC power supply report April 29, 2026: Southern Region meets 57,584 MW evening peak demand and 54,257 MW off-peak with zero shortage
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has released the Power Supply Position Report for April 29, 2026, confirming zero power shortage in the Southern Region. Evening peak demand (at 20:00 hours) was fully met at 57,584 MW at 50 Hz, while off-peak demand (at 03:00 hours) was fully served at 54,257 MW at 50 Hz, with total day energy (net MU) of 1,444.76 MU - reflecting a healthy power supply position across all Southern states.
8Grid-India Northern RLDC reports April 29, 2026 power supply: Evening peak demand met at 69,473 MW; day energy 1,552 MU, zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Daily Operation Report for the Northern Region for April 29, 2026, recording full demand satisfaction without any shortage. Evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was met at 69,473 MW at 49.996 Hz, while off-peak demand (03:00 hours) was served at 65,285 MW at 49.985 Hz. Total day net energy reached 1,552 MU with zero deficit - marking a robust power supply performance across all Northern Region states.
8Eastern Region RLDC reports full demand met on April 29, 2026: Evening peak 18,000 MW at 50 Hz, day energy 546.58 MU
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) has published the Daily Operation Report for April 29, 2026, confirming zero power shortage across the Eastern Region. The evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was fully met at 18,000 MW at 50 Hz, with off-peak demand (03:00 hours) at 26,192 MW at 49.98 Hz. Total day net energy of 546.58 MU was served without any deficit, underscoring robust power availability across Eastern Region states.
8Grid-India NER region daily operation report April 29, 2026: Evening peak demand 2,835 MW, off-peak 1,604 MW, zero shortage recorded
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published its Daily Operation Report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026), confirming zero power shortage in the NER. Evening peak demand (20:00 hours) was fully met at 2,835 MW at 50 Hz, while off-peak demand (03:00 hours) was served at 1,604 MW at 49.98 Hz. Total day energy of 50.74 MU was met without any deficit, reflecting stable power supply in the North-Eastern grid.
8SRLDC demand forecast for April 30, 2026: Southern Region peak projected at ~70,000 MW; April 28 forecast error at 1.23% MAPE
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the SR Demand Forecast for April 30, 2026, projecting Southern Region peak demand at approximately 70,000 MW during peak hours, with demand ranging from 35,000 to 70,000 MW across the 24-hour day. A retrospective review of the April 28, 2026 forecast shows the Day Ahead model achieved a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 1.23%, demonstrating high forecasting accuracy for the Southern Region's load management.
TRANSMISSION & GENERATION OUTAGES
8Grid-India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre reports transmission forced outage on April 29, 2026 involving 400 kV transformer
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC), Bengaluru, has published its Transmission Forced Outage Report for April 29, 2026, recording a forced outage involving a 400 KV/230 KV transformer triggered by Buchholz trip, PRV-2 operation, and Transformer Differential protection relay. The report, filed on April 30, 2026, is part of GRID-INDIA's mandatory daily outage monitoring under the Grid Code for the Southern Region.
8SRLDC transmission outage report April 29, 2026: 400 kV Ramagundam–Telangana STPP-1 line under planned outage since March 24, 2023
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Transmission Outage Report for April 29, 2026, listing planned outages including the 400 KV AC Line connecting Ramagundam to Telangana STPP-1 (owned by POWERGRID), which has been on outage since March 24, 2023 at 04:20 hours - with the line remaining in 'Idle Charge' status as it awaits readiness for idle charging at the Telangana end. The long-standing outage continues to be monitored.
8SRLDC generating unit outage report April 29, 2026: Lanco's LKPPL St2 units (233 MW and 133 MW) in Andhra Pradesh on reserve shut down
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre has published the Generating Unit Outage Report for April 29, 2026, listing planned outages in the Central Sector. LANCO's LKPPL ST2 plant in Andhra Pradesh had two units - Unit 1 (233 MW capacity) and Unit 2 (133 MW capacity) - placed under reserve shut down starting April 29, 2026 at 04:00 hours, with no expected revival date specified - indicating an extended reserve shutdown arrangement for these thermal generation units.
8Eastern Region NPMC logs zero central sector planned outages on April 29, 2026; OHPC's Burla hydro unit 4 (32 MW) on annual maintenance
The Eastern Region's National Power Management Centre (NPMC) outage report for April 29, 2026 (reporting date April 30, 2026) records zero planned generation outages in the Central Sector. In the State Sector, Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) reported Unit 4 (32 MW capacity) of Burla Hydro Station on planned annual maintenance outage. The report covers outages from 00:00 to 23:59 hours, reflecting the clean generation position in the Eastern Region on the day. Details
NEWS UPDATE: POWER MARKETS & EXCHANGES
Apr 30:
DAY-AHEAD MARKET (DAM)
8IEX day-ahead market (DAM) snapshot April 29, 2026: Night hours hit Rs. 10,000/MWh cap while noon prices crash to Rs. 1,592/MWh
The IEX Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 reveals extreme intra-day price volatility: purchase bids of up to 20,439.08 MWh and sell bids of 47,953.43 MWh (Hour 12) were recorded. Night-time hours (1–3 AM) cleared at MCP of Rs. 10,000/MWh, while peak solar hours (12 PM) saw MCP plunge to Rs. 1,591.59/MWh with cleared volume of 8,301.18 MWh. This captures a dramatic solar-driven price swing, with the MCV peaking at 8,428.09 MWh in Hour 13.
8IEX DAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total volume 854,143 MWh, max MCP Rs. 7,078/MWh on April 27, min MCP Rs. 5,587/MWh on April 30
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day-Ahead Market (DAM) weekly summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows total purchase bids of 4,635,214.76 MWh, sell bids of 2,989,389.49 MWh, and total cleared volume of 854,143.89 MWh (Final Scheduled). The maximum weighted MCP of Rs. 4,726.31/MWh was recorded on April 27, with the maximum peak MCP of Rs. 7,078.52/MWh on the same day. The minimum weighted MCP of Rs. 3,566.21/MWh occurred on April 26, while April 30 recorded the lowest MCP at Rs. 5,587.12/MWh.
REAL-TIME MARKET (RTM)
8IEX RTM market snapshot April 29, 2026: Hour 0 clears 4,766 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh, mid-day hours hit Rs. 1,900–2,200/MWh low
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows Hour 0 (midnight to 1 AM) clearing 4,766.41 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh with a 20,359.45 MWh purchase bid. During Hour 7 (6–7 AM), MCP dropped sharply to Rs. 1,900.69/MWh (weighted: Rs. 1,888.91) as sell bids rose to 14,506.80 MWh. Mid-morning hours 8–10 saw MCPs of Rs. 2,241–2,262/MWh as solar supply increased. Total scheduled volumes ranged from 4,857–10,013 MWh across peak hours.
8IEX RTM weekly market summary April 23–30, 2026: Total volume 1.248 lakh MWh, max MCP Rs. 7,576.70/MWh on April 25
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) weekly market summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows total cleared MCV of approximately 1,24,798 MWh across 8 delivery dates, with total purchase bids of 4,519,187.63 MWh and sell bids of 2,306,775.38 MWh. The highest MCP of Rs. 7,576.70/MWh was recorded on April 25, while April 29 and 30 saw the lowest MCPs at Rs. 3,193.58 and Rs. 2,251.95/MWh respectively, reflecting growing solar supply in later days of the week. April 23 had the highest final scheduled volume of 152,108.97 MWh.
8IEX RTM market April 29, 2026: Hour 1 clears 1,800 MWh and hour 2 clears 1,300 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh; hours 3–24 see zero clearing
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) Daily Volume Profile Report for April 29, 2026 shows clearing only in the first 2 hours: 1,800 MWh in Hour 1 (purchase bid: 1,690 MWh, sell bid: 450 MWh) and 1,300 MWh in Hour 2 (purchase bid: 540 MWh, sell bid: 325 MWh), both at Rs. 10,000/MWh. Hours 3 through 24 recorded zero clearing despite potentially available bids, indicating that buy-sell mismatches or scheduling constraints prevented RTM clearing for the rest of the day.
GREEN MARKETS (GDAM, GTAM, TAM)
8IEX green day-ahead market (GDAM) snapshot April 29, 2026: Total solar and hydro sell bids range 257–362 MWh per hour, MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh night
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) market snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows hourly sell bid volumes ranging from 257.65 MWh (Hour 5) to 362 MWh (Hour 1), with a hydro component of approximately 8 MWh per hour. Night-time hours 1–5 cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh MCP across all green energy segments (solar and hydro). The market saw no non-solar/non-hydro bids, reflecting a pure renewable profile on the GDAM platform.
8IEX GDAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total scheduled volume ~19,000 MWh, max MCP Rs. 6,890.41/MWh on April 25
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly market summary for April 23–30, 2026 reveals total purchase bids of approximately 2,077,712.99 MWh and scheduled volumes varying from around 5,512 MWh (April 25) to 9,086 MWh (April 23). The highest MCP was recorded on April 25 at Rs. 6,890.41/MWh, and the highest weighted MCP was on the same day at Rs. 4,011.30/MWh. April 23 had the highest final scheduled volume of approximately 19,925 MWh across all green categories.
8IEX green term-ahead market (GTAM) records 144 MWh daily trades at Rs. 6,800/MWh across 4 daily contracts on April 29, 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) Trade Details for April 29, 2026 show 4 daily contract trades (DY5-MON, DY5-THU, DY5-TUE, DY5-WED, DY6 series, and DY6-FRI, DY6-MON, DY6-SAT, DY6-SUN) each trading 144 MWh at a uniform price of Rs. 6,800/MWh, with 1 buy counter and 1 sell counter per contract. All trades were executed at Rs. 6,800/MWh - both lowest and highest price - confirming uniform price discovery across all GTAM daily contracts on this date.
8IEX term-ahead market (TAM) records 240 MWh trades at Rs. 7,500/MWh across multiple daily solar contracts on April 29, 2026
The IEX Term-Ahead Market (TAM) trade details for April 29, 2026 show multiple daily solar contract trades (DB1 series: FRI, MON, SAT, SUN, THU, TUE) each trading 240 MWh at a uniform price of Rs. 7,500/MWh, with 1 buy and 1 sell counter each. One other daily contract (D06-WED-WR) recorded zero total traded volume. The D06 series contract had a sell bid at Rs. 2,400 but resulted in zero clearance, while all DB1 contracts cleared uniformly at Rs. 7,500/MWh.
HIGH-PRICE & ANCILLARY MARKETS
8IEX HP-DAM market snapshot April 29, 2026: Hour 1–2 clear 54.90 MWh at Rs. 20,000/MWh cap, hours 3–24 record zero clearing
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market (HP-DAM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows clearing only in the first 2 hours of the day: 54.90 MWh was cleared in Hour 1 and Hour 2 at MCP of Rs. 20,000/MWh (the ceiling price), with purchase bids of 150 MWh and sell bids of 1,353.50 MWh. Hours 3 through 24 recorded zero purchase bids and zero cleared volume, with sell bids available in the range of 1,298.60–1,623.50 MWh per hour but no matching buyer demand.
8IEX HP-DAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total cleared volume only 2,386.15 MWh, April 23 tops with 1,476.55 MWh at MCP up to Rs. 20,000/MWh
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market (HP-DAM) weekly summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows a total cleared volume of just 2,386.15 MWh against total purchase bids of 41,854.92 MWh and sell bids of 309,596.78 MWh, indicating severely constrained demand at premium price levels. April 23 recorded the highest cleared volume of 1,476.55 MWh at a weighted MCP of Rs. 18,812.63/MWh. On April 25, 26, and 27, MCP touched Rs. 20,000/MWh with cleared volumes of just 7.64, 54.40, and 35.00 MWh respectively.
8IEX IDAS market April 29, 2026: 1,600 MWh cleared hourly in hours 1–4 at Rs. 10,000/MWh, hours 5–24 saw only sell-side bids
The IEX Intra-Day Ancillary Services (IDAS) Market Daily Volume Profile Report for April 29, 2026 shows matching and clearing of 1,600 MWh (400 MW × 4 blocks) at Rs. 10,000/MWh in Hours 1, 2, and 3, and 400 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh in Hours 4–7. Hour 7 had 218 MWh in sell bids but a 400 MWh scheduled volume indicating a partially cleared session. Hours 8 onwards recorded only sell-side bids (211.75–276.75 MWh) with no purchase bids and no clearing. Details
8IEX day-ahead market (DAM) snapshot April 29, 2026: Night hours hit Rs. 10,000/MWh cap while noon prices crash to Rs. 1,592/MWh
The IEX Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 reveals extreme intra-day price volatility: purchase bids of up to 20,439.08 MWh and sell bids of 47,953.43 MWh (Hour 12) were recorded. Night-time hours (1–3 AM) cleared at MCP of Rs. 10,000/MWh, while peak solar hours (12 PM) saw MCP plunge to Rs. 1,591.59/MWh with cleared volume of 8,301.18 MWh. This captures a dramatic solar-driven price swing, with the MCV peaking at 8,428.09 MWh in Hour 13.
8IEX DAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total volume 854,143 MWh, max MCP Rs. 7,078/MWh on April 27, min MCP Rs. 5,587/MWh on April 30
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day-Ahead Market (DAM) weekly summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows total purchase bids of 4,635,214.76 MWh, sell bids of 2,989,389.49 MWh, and total cleared volume of 854,143.89 MWh (Final Scheduled). The maximum weighted MCP of Rs. 4,726.31/MWh was recorded on April 27, with the maximum peak MCP of Rs. 7,078.52/MWh on the same day. The minimum weighted MCP of Rs. 3,566.21/MWh occurred on April 26, while April 30 recorded the lowest MCP at Rs. 5,587.12/MWh.
REAL-TIME MARKET (RTM)
8IEX RTM market snapshot April 29, 2026: Hour 0 clears 4,766 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh, mid-day hours hit Rs. 1,900–2,200/MWh low
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows Hour 0 (midnight to 1 AM) clearing 4,766.41 MWh at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh with a 20,359.45 MWh purchase bid. During Hour 7 (6–7 AM), MCP dropped sharply to Rs. 1,900.69/MWh (weighted: Rs. 1,888.91) as sell bids rose to 14,506.80 MWh. Mid-morning hours 8–10 saw MCPs of Rs. 2,241–2,262/MWh as solar supply increased. Total scheduled volumes ranged from 4,857–10,013 MWh across peak hours.
8IEX RTM weekly market summary April 23–30, 2026: Total volume 1.248 lakh MWh, max MCP Rs. 7,576.70/MWh on April 25
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) weekly market summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows total cleared MCV of approximately 1,24,798 MWh across 8 delivery dates, with total purchase bids of 4,519,187.63 MWh and sell bids of 2,306,775.38 MWh. The highest MCP of Rs. 7,576.70/MWh was recorded on April 25, while April 29 and 30 saw the lowest MCPs at Rs. 3,193.58 and Rs. 2,251.95/MWh respectively, reflecting growing solar supply in later days of the week. April 23 had the highest final scheduled volume of 152,108.97 MWh.
8IEX RTM market April 29, 2026: Hour 1 clears 1,800 MWh and hour 2 clears 1,300 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh; hours 3–24 see zero clearing
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) Daily Volume Profile Report for April 29, 2026 shows clearing only in the first 2 hours: 1,800 MWh in Hour 1 (purchase bid: 1,690 MWh, sell bid: 450 MWh) and 1,300 MWh in Hour 2 (purchase bid: 540 MWh, sell bid: 325 MWh), both at Rs. 10,000/MWh. Hours 3 through 24 recorded zero clearing despite potentially available bids, indicating that buy-sell mismatches or scheduling constraints prevented RTM clearing for the rest of the day.
GREEN MARKETS (GDAM, GTAM, TAM)
8IEX green day-ahead market (GDAM) snapshot April 29, 2026: Total solar and hydro sell bids range 257–362 MWh per hour, MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh night
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) market snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows hourly sell bid volumes ranging from 257.65 MWh (Hour 5) to 362 MWh (Hour 1), with a hydro component of approximately 8 MWh per hour. Night-time hours 1–5 cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh MCP across all green energy segments (solar and hydro). The market saw no non-solar/non-hydro bids, reflecting a pure renewable profile on the GDAM platform.
8IEX GDAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total scheduled volume ~19,000 MWh, max MCP Rs. 6,890.41/MWh on April 25
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly market summary for April 23–30, 2026 reveals total purchase bids of approximately 2,077,712.99 MWh and scheduled volumes varying from around 5,512 MWh (April 25) to 9,086 MWh (April 23). The highest MCP was recorded on April 25 at Rs. 6,890.41/MWh, and the highest weighted MCP was on the same day at Rs. 4,011.30/MWh. April 23 had the highest final scheduled volume of approximately 19,925 MWh across all green categories.
8IEX green term-ahead market (GTAM) records 144 MWh daily trades at Rs. 6,800/MWh across 4 daily contracts on April 29, 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) Trade Details for April 29, 2026 show 4 daily contract trades (DY5-MON, DY5-THU, DY5-TUE, DY5-WED, DY6 series, and DY6-FRI, DY6-MON, DY6-SAT, DY6-SUN) each trading 144 MWh at a uniform price of Rs. 6,800/MWh, with 1 buy counter and 1 sell counter per contract. All trades were executed at Rs. 6,800/MWh - both lowest and highest price - confirming uniform price discovery across all GTAM daily contracts on this date.
8IEX term-ahead market (TAM) records 240 MWh trades at Rs. 7,500/MWh across multiple daily solar contracts on April 29, 2026
The IEX Term-Ahead Market (TAM) trade details for April 29, 2026 show multiple daily solar contract trades (DB1 series: FRI, MON, SAT, SUN, THU, TUE) each trading 240 MWh at a uniform price of Rs. 7,500/MWh, with 1 buy and 1 sell counter each. One other daily contract (D06-WED-WR) recorded zero total traded volume. The D06 series contract had a sell bid at Rs. 2,400 but resulted in zero clearance, while all DB1 contracts cleared uniformly at Rs. 7,500/MWh.
HIGH-PRICE & ANCILLARY MARKETS
8IEX HP-DAM market snapshot April 29, 2026: Hour 1–2 clear 54.90 MWh at Rs. 20,000/MWh cap, hours 3–24 record zero clearing
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market (HP-DAM) snapshot for April 29, 2026 shows clearing only in the first 2 hours of the day: 54.90 MWh was cleared in Hour 1 and Hour 2 at MCP of Rs. 20,000/MWh (the ceiling price), with purchase bids of 150 MWh and sell bids of 1,353.50 MWh. Hours 3 through 24 recorded zero purchase bids and zero cleared volume, with sell bids available in the range of 1,298.60–1,623.50 MWh per hour but no matching buyer demand.
8IEX HP-DAM weekly summary April 23–30, 2026: Total cleared volume only 2,386.15 MWh, April 23 tops with 1,476.55 MWh at MCP up to Rs. 20,000/MWh
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market (HP-DAM) weekly summary for April 23–30, 2026 shows a total cleared volume of just 2,386.15 MWh against total purchase bids of 41,854.92 MWh and sell bids of 309,596.78 MWh, indicating severely constrained demand at premium price levels. April 23 recorded the highest cleared volume of 1,476.55 MWh at a weighted MCP of Rs. 18,812.63/MWh. On April 25, 26, and 27, MCP touched Rs. 20,000/MWh with cleared volumes of just 7.64, 54.40, and 35.00 MWh respectively.
8IEX IDAS market April 29, 2026: 1,600 MWh cleared hourly in hours 1–4 at Rs. 10,000/MWh, hours 5–24 saw only sell-side bids
The IEX Intra-Day Ancillary Services (IDAS) Market Daily Volume Profile Report for April 29, 2026 shows matching and clearing of 1,600 MWh (400 MW × 4 blocks) at Rs. 10,000/MWh in Hours 1, 2, and 3, and 400 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh in Hours 4–7. Hour 7 had 218 MWh in sell bids but a 400 MWh scheduled volume indicating a partially cleared session. Hours 8 onwards recorded only sell-side bids (211.75–276.75 MWh) with no purchase bids and no clearing. Details
NEWS UPDATE: CORPORATE & LISTED COMPANY DISCLOSURES
Apr 30:
BIG-TICKET DEALS, ORDERS & DIVESTMENTS
8Bajel Projects bags ultra-mega 500 kV overhead transmission line EPC order from international MENA client
Bajel Projects Limited (BSE: 544042, NSE: BAJEL) has disclosed to stock exchanges the receipt of an Ultra-Mega EPC order for a 500 kV Overhead Transmission Line from a Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based international client. The disclosure, filed on April 29, 2026 under SEBI Listing Regulations 30, marks a significant international breakthrough for the infrastructure company in the high-voltage power transmission segment.
8Larsen & Toubro (BSE: 500510) executes SPA with Telangana Government's HML to divest entire 100% stake in L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T, BSE: 500510, NSE: LT) has announced a major divestiture - execution of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HML), a Government of Telangana Enterprise, for sale of its entire shareholding in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited. The transaction, disclosed on April 29, 2026 under SEBI Regulation 30, represents L&T's exit from the Hyderabad metro concession in a strategic portfolio realignment.
8BlackRock Inc. reports 2% decrease in aggregate holdings in PTC India Limited; discloses under SEBI takeover code regulation 29(2)
BlackRock, Inc., operating on behalf of discretionary management clients from its 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE headquarters, has disclosed to BSE Limited that its aggregate shareholding in PTC India Limited has declined by 2% from its previous disclosure level. The April 29, 2026 filing under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 details the Annexure-2 format required by SEBI's takeover code.
8BIS conducts second inspection at UTL Solar's Bawal, Haryana facility following earlier Noida search; NSE: UTLSOLAR discloses under reg. 30
UTL Solar (Surana Solar Limited, NSE: UTLSOLAR, BSE: 544613) has disclosed that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) visited its Bawal, Haryana manufacturing facility on April 28, 2026, as an extension of the earlier inspection conducted at the company's Noida facility (originally disclosed on April 3, 2026). The back-to-back BIS inspections signal heightened regulatory scrutiny over the company's solar product certification and standards compliance.
EARNINGS, BOARD MEETINGS & RESULTS
8Adani Power posts audited financial results for Q4 & FY2026 at board meeting held April 29, 2026
Adani Power Limited (BSE: 533096, NSE: ADANIPOWER) convened a Board of Directors meeting on April 29, 2026, starting at 12:30 PM and concluding at 3:20 PM, approving the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The results, reviewed by the Audit Committee, were certified by statutory auditors M/s. SRBC & Co. LLP, and filed with BSE and NSE per SEBI Listing Regulations.
8Kalpataru Projects International (BSE: 522287) files large corporate initial disclosure for FY 2026-27 with SEBI
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), listed on BSE (Code: 522287) and NSE (KPIL), has filed its Initial Disclosure as a Large Corporate entity for FY 2026-27 under Chapter XII of SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-PoD/P/CIR/2025/0000000137 dated October 15, 2025. The disclosure, signed by Company Secretary Shweta Girotra, was submitted on April 29, 2026 for compliance with SEBI's framework governing fund raising via debt securities by large corporates.
CREDIT RATINGS & ANALYST CALLS
8CARE Ratings confirms CARE A-; stable on Wind Five Renergy's Rs. 168.37 crore bank facilities amid Adani Green co-obligor structure
CARE Ratings has issued a final rating confirmation of 'CARE A-; Stable' on the long-term bank facilities worth Rs. 168.37 crore (reduced from Rs. 174.51 crore) of Wind Five Renergy Limited (WFRL), a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL). The rating draws strength from an inter-company agreement forming the 'Adani Wind Co-Obligor Group', enabling free fungibility of cash flows, as disclosed in the April 28, 2026 press release.
8ICRA revises credit ratings on Ola Electric subsidiaries OET and OCT; Ola Electric (NSE: OLAELEC) discloses under SEBI reg. 30
Ola Electric Mobility Limited (NSE: OLAELEC, BSE: 544225) has intimated stock exchanges that ICRA Limited revised and/or reaffirmed credit ratings on instruments of two material wholly-owned subsidiaries - Ola Electric Technologies Private Limited (OET) and Ola Cell Technologies Private Limited (OCT) - on April 28, 2026. The disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations and adds fresh scrutiny to Ola Electric's debt profile.
8Coal India (COAL IN) Q4FY26 earnings beat; rating upgraded to 'accumulate', target price raised to Rs. 515 from Rs. 436
Coal India Limited (NSE: COAL) delivered a stronger-than-expected Q4FY26 performance, with EBITDA (ex-OBR) of INR 123 billion - up 8% YoY - beating analyst estimates on the back of cost efficiencies and a higher e-auction sales mix. Following the results, the rating was upgraded from 'HOLD' to 'ACCUMULATE' with a revised target price of Rs. 515 (against CMP Rs. 467), while FY27/28E EBITDA estimates were raised by ~2%, with the stock now valued at 5.5x FY28E.
8Coal India (Coal) maintains 'sell' rating; FY26 volumes fall to 745 mn tons (-2% YoY), realization drops to Rs. 1,598/ton
A separate analyst note on Coal India Limited (NSE: COAL, CMP: Rs. 453) maintains a 'SELL' rating with a revised fair value of Rs. 370 (from Rs. 355 earlier), citing a weak Q4FY26 with volumes of 199 million tons (-1% YoY) and realization of Rs. 1,598/ton (-1% YoY). FY26 full-year volumes stood at 745 million tons (-2% YoY) with a 1% decline in average realization, and the company may absorb higher fuel costs due to the war scenario, capping near-term earnings growth. Details
8Bajel Projects bags ultra-mega 500 kV overhead transmission line EPC order from international MENA client
Bajel Projects Limited (BSE: 544042, NSE: BAJEL) has disclosed to stock exchanges the receipt of an Ultra-Mega EPC order for a 500 kV Overhead Transmission Line from a Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based international client. The disclosure, filed on April 29, 2026 under SEBI Listing Regulations 30, marks a significant international breakthrough for the infrastructure company in the high-voltage power transmission segment.
8Larsen & Toubro (BSE: 500510) executes SPA with Telangana Government's HML to divest entire 100% stake in L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T, BSE: 500510, NSE: LT) has announced a major divestiture - execution of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HML), a Government of Telangana Enterprise, for sale of its entire shareholding in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited. The transaction, disclosed on April 29, 2026 under SEBI Regulation 30, represents L&T's exit from the Hyderabad metro concession in a strategic portfolio realignment.
8BlackRock Inc. reports 2% decrease in aggregate holdings in PTC India Limited; discloses under SEBI takeover code regulation 29(2)
BlackRock, Inc., operating on behalf of discretionary management clients from its 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE headquarters, has disclosed to BSE Limited that its aggregate shareholding in PTC India Limited has declined by 2% from its previous disclosure level. The April 29, 2026 filing under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 details the Annexure-2 format required by SEBI's takeover code.
8BIS conducts second inspection at UTL Solar's Bawal, Haryana facility following earlier Noida search; NSE: UTLSOLAR discloses under reg. 30
UTL Solar (Surana Solar Limited, NSE: UTLSOLAR, BSE: 544613) has disclosed that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) visited its Bawal, Haryana manufacturing facility on April 28, 2026, as an extension of the earlier inspection conducted at the company's Noida facility (originally disclosed on April 3, 2026). The back-to-back BIS inspections signal heightened regulatory scrutiny over the company's solar product certification and standards compliance.
EARNINGS, BOARD MEETINGS & RESULTS
8Adani Power posts audited financial results for Q4 & FY2026 at board meeting held April 29, 2026
Adani Power Limited (BSE: 533096, NSE: ADANIPOWER) convened a Board of Directors meeting on April 29, 2026, starting at 12:30 PM and concluding at 3:20 PM, approving the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The results, reviewed by the Audit Committee, were certified by statutory auditors M/s. SRBC & Co. LLP, and filed with BSE and NSE per SEBI Listing Regulations.
8Kalpataru Projects International (BSE: 522287) files large corporate initial disclosure for FY 2026-27 with SEBI
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), listed on BSE (Code: 522287) and NSE (KPIL), has filed its Initial Disclosure as a Large Corporate entity for FY 2026-27 under Chapter XII of SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-PoD/P/CIR/2025/0000000137 dated October 15, 2025. The disclosure, signed by Company Secretary Shweta Girotra, was submitted on April 29, 2026 for compliance with SEBI's framework governing fund raising via debt securities by large corporates.
CREDIT RATINGS & ANALYST CALLS
8CARE Ratings confirms CARE A-; stable on Wind Five Renergy's Rs. 168.37 crore bank facilities amid Adani Green co-obligor structure
CARE Ratings has issued a final rating confirmation of 'CARE A-; Stable' on the long-term bank facilities worth Rs. 168.37 crore (reduced from Rs. 174.51 crore) of Wind Five Renergy Limited (WFRL), a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL). The rating draws strength from an inter-company agreement forming the 'Adani Wind Co-Obligor Group', enabling free fungibility of cash flows, as disclosed in the April 28, 2026 press release.
8ICRA revises credit ratings on Ola Electric subsidiaries OET and OCT; Ola Electric (NSE: OLAELEC) discloses under SEBI reg. 30
Ola Electric Mobility Limited (NSE: OLAELEC, BSE: 544225) has intimated stock exchanges that ICRA Limited revised and/or reaffirmed credit ratings on instruments of two material wholly-owned subsidiaries - Ola Electric Technologies Private Limited (OET) and Ola Cell Technologies Private Limited (OCT) - on April 28, 2026. The disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations and adds fresh scrutiny to Ola Electric's debt profile.
8Coal India (COAL IN) Q4FY26 earnings beat; rating upgraded to 'accumulate', target price raised to Rs. 515 from Rs. 436
Coal India Limited (NSE: COAL) delivered a stronger-than-expected Q4FY26 performance, with EBITDA (ex-OBR) of INR 123 billion - up 8% YoY - beating analyst estimates on the back of cost efficiencies and a higher e-auction sales mix. Following the results, the rating was upgraded from 'HOLD' to 'ACCUMULATE' with a revised target price of Rs. 515 (against CMP Rs. 467), while FY27/28E EBITDA estimates were raised by ~2%, with the stock now valued at 5.5x FY28E.
8Coal India (Coal) maintains 'sell' rating; FY26 volumes fall to 745 mn tons (-2% YoY), realization drops to Rs. 1,598/ton
A separate analyst note on Coal India Limited (NSE: COAL, CMP: Rs. 453) maintains a 'SELL' rating with a revised fair value of Rs. 370 (from Rs. 355 earlier), citing a weak Q4FY26 with volumes of 199 million tons (-1% YoY) and realization of Rs. 1,598/ton (-1% YoY). FY26 full-year volumes stood at 745 million tons (-2% YoY) with a 1% decline in average realization, and the company may absorb higher fuel costs due to the war scenario, capping near-term earnings growth. Details
NEWS UPDATE: REGULATORY ORDERS & HEARINGS
Apr 30:
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (CERC)
8CERC issues order in Tata Power's petition 179/MP/2023 on Section 11(2) power supply compensation for March–June 2023
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued its order on April 29, 2026 in Petition No. 179/MP/2023 (on remand), filed by Tata Power Company Limited. The case involves determination of compensation for emergency power supply directed between March 15, 2023 and June 16, 2023 under Section 11(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003. Key respondents include Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, and Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited, in a 49-page order.
8CERC releases staff paper seeking public comments on introduction of capacity market for electricity in India
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi, issued a Public Notice dated April 29, 2026 (No. RA-14027(12)/1/2026-CERC) releasing a Staff Paper on 'Capacity Market for Electricity in India.' The paper explores how a capacity market — as opposed to India's current long-term PPA-based capacity contracting — could ensure adequate power system capacity by separately remunerating capacity holders. CERC references established capacity market models from the US, UK, and Europe, noting India's existing PPAs as inherent capacity contracts that guarantee full fixed cost recovery based on availability.
MAHARASHTRA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (MERC)
8MERC reserves orders in 5 high-stakes power disputes on April 28, 2026 — MSEDCL, Adani Power, and RattanIndia face verdicts
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) reserved orders in 5 cases after an e-hearing on April 28, 2026, involving major utilities including MSEDCL, Adani Power Limited, RattanIndia Power Limited (RPL), and M/s Shriniwas Engineering Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. Parties in 4 of the 5 cases (Case Nos. 5, 8, 34, and 4 of 2026) have been given a 10-day window to file additional written submissions before final orders are passed.
8MERC gives 15-day deadline to resolve billing dispute between Pune consumer and MSEDCL in case no. 15 of 2026
In Case No. 15 of 2026, MERC ordered petitioner Mr. Sankalpa Shrihari Garud and MSEDCL to jointly examine and resolve outstanding computational issues — including adjustment of arrears up to March 2022 and interest calculation — within 15 days, with outcome submission due within a week thereafter. MSEDCL claimed full compliance with the earlier CGRF Pune Order dated May 20, 2024, while the petitioner alleged non-adjustment of arrears since the March 2022 disconnection date.
8MERC grants NHAI two weeks to file rejoinder in supervision charges dispute with MSETCL in case no. 22 of 2025
In Case No. 22 of 2025, MERC on April 28, 2026, granted a two-week extension to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) PIU Thane to file its rejoinder to MSETCL's reply. The petition seeks directions to levy supervision charges at 2.5% for shifting of transmission lines as per CEA guidelines dated March 10, 2023. MSETCL's counsel noted the petition effectively seeks amendment of applicable regulations on supervision charges, warranting a proper procedural process.
8MERC to issue notices to all parties in Adani Electricity Mumbai's case against MSLDC DSM supplementary bills
In Case No. 16 of 2025, Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited-Distribution (AEML-D) is challenging supplementary bills issued by the Maharashtra State Load Despatch Centre (MSLDC) under MERC DSM Regulations, 2019. On April 28, 2026, MERC heard both parties and is set to issue notices to all concerned stakeholders, as the petitioner argued the DSM pool deficit supplementary billing requires a detailed regulatory dispensation. MSLDC stated it had formulated a Draft Procedure for raising DSM supplementary bills.
8Tata Power Renewable Energy seeks urgent hearing at MERC for SCOD extension in case no. 60 of 2026
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) filed IA No. 52 of 2026 before MERC seeking urgent listing and hearing in Case No. 60 of 2026 (60/AD/2026), which is a petition for extension of Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) and consequential reliefs. The respondent in this case is Tata Power Company Limited-Distribution (TPC-D). This was heard before MERC on April 28, 2026.
STATE COMMISSIONS (GERC, TNERC, PSERC, UPERC, BERC, KSERC)
8GERC hears Juniper Green Kite's plea for force majeure extension on 70 MW Gujarat wind project under February 2024 PPA
M/s Juniper Green Kite Private Limited has filed Petition No. 2532 of 2025 before the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), seeking extension of the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date for its 70 MW wind power project in Gujarat under the Power Purchase Agreement dated February 8, 2024 with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The petitioner cites Force Majeure events affecting project implementation. An interlocutory application (IA No. 76 of 2025) was also filed seeking interim relief against GUVNL.
8GERC reserves order in GUVNL's petition for 335 MW/670 MWh battery storage tariff adoption under Phase-VIII competitive bidding
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) reserved its order in Petition No. 2641 of 2026 filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) on April 28, 2026, seeking tariff adoption under a Competitive Bidding Process (RfS No. GUVNL/BESS/Phase VIII dated December 29, 2025) for 335 MW/670 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Gujarat with Viability Gap Funding through PSDF. Respondents — M/s Advait Energy Transition Limited, M/s Equentia Natural Resources DMCC, and M/s Sub Drops Energia Pvt. Limited — were directed to file submissions within 7 days.
8TNERC lists 8 cases for April 30, 2026 hearing including TNPDCL order, TANTRANSCO tariff amendment, and APTEL remand
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) published Cause List No. 30/2026 for April 30, 2026 (forenoon), listing 8 cases. Key cases include M.P. No. 14 of 2026 and P.P.A.P. No. 6 of 2026 by Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) for orders, R.A. No. 2 of 2026 by TNPDCL/TNGECL on bagasse co-generation plant tariff (remanded by APTEL from Appeal No. 375 of 2017, order dated December 22, 2025), and M.P. No. 81 of 2025 by TANTRANSCO for amending Regulation 59 of TNERC Tariff Regulations, 2005.
8TNERC grants special relaxation of 5-month gestation period for medium-term open access to intra-state generators
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in M.P. No. 13 of 2026 (order dated April 28, 2026), granted a special, non-precedential relaxation of the 5-month gestation period under Clause 14.2(e) of TNERC Regulations, 2014 for commencement of Medium-Term Open Access (MTOA) to intra-state generators. The petitioners — Chief Engineer (Grid Operation) TANTRANSCO and Chief Engineer (PPP) TNPDCL — obtained this order strictly for the specific power procurement arrangement (APP) in question. The State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) is directed to follow grid security and Merit Order Dispatch principles.
8TNERC releases draft SLDC functions and accountability regulations 2026 for public comment by May 14, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC), Guindy, Chennai, published draft 'Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission State Load Dispatch Centre (Functions and Accountability) Regulations, 2026' on April 29, 2026, inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders on or before May 14, 2026. Framed under Sections 32(3), 33(1), 86(1)(h), (e), (i), (k), and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the regulations define SLDC's functions, accountability framework, and reporting obligations, distinct from those of the State Transmission Utility.
8PSERC issues order in petition 29 of 2026 by M/s Chadha Sugar against Rs. 7.14 crore fixed charges demand by PSPCL
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) issued its order dated April 29, 2026 in Petition No. 29 of 2026, filed by M/s Chadha Sugar and Industries Ltd., New Delhi, challenging PSPCL's demand of Rs. 7,13,99,835 (comprising Rs. 5.93 crore principal and Rs. 1.20 crore interest) on account of fixed charges for the period from April 2019 to June 2025. The petition seeks quashing of letters dated July 21, 2025 and subsequent notices issued by the Assistant Executive Engineer, DS Sub Division, PSPCL, Sh. Hargobindpur.
8PSERC admits PSPCL's petition for approving 4 MW intra-state solar power from Punjab Water Resources Department at Rs. 2.97/kWh for 25 years
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) on April 29, 2026 admitted Petition No. 30 of 2026 filed by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), seeking approval for procurement of 4 MW intra-state solar power from a project of the Water Resources Department, Punjab, at a tariff of Rs. 2.97 per kWh for a period of 25 years, under PSERC (Framework for Resource Adequacy) Regulations, 2024. PSPCL justified the procurement on grounds of necessity, reasonableness of tariff, and regulatory compliance.
8UPERC issues order in petition 2293 of 2025 by South East U.P. Power Transmission Co. on escalable transmission charge methodology
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) issued its order in Petition No. 2293 of 2025 on April 29, 2026, filed by South East U.P. Power Transmission Company Limited (Plot No. 409, 4th Floor, Shalimar Titanium, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow). The petition under Sections 86(1)(c) and (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeks directions on interpretation of escalable transmission charges under Schedules 5 and 7 of the Transmission Service Agreement dated January 20, 2012. Key respondents include U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Limited and multiple Vidyut Vitran Nigams.
8Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission invites applications for part-time advisor (tariff & regulatory work) by May 21, 2026
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC), Patna, issued Advertisement Notice No. 04 dated April 29, 2026 inviting applications for the part-time position of Advisor (Tariff and Regulatory Work) under BERC (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations, 2013. The last date for submission is May 21, 2026 by 5:30 PM. Detailed eligibility criteria and qualification requirements are available on BERC's official website (www.berc.co.in).
8KSEBL seeks 3-year extension of PPA with NTPC's Rajiv Gandhi combined cycle power project, Kayamkulam from March 2025
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) filed a petition under Regulation 77 of KSERC Tariff Regulations, 2021 seeking approval for a 3-year extension of its Power Purchase Agreement with NTPC Limited's Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Project (RGCCPP), Kayamkulam, from March 1, 2025. KSEBL is the designated distribution licensee in Kerala and an integrated state public sector power utility. Respondents are NTPC Limited (a Maharatna Central PSU) and the Government of Kerala's Additional Chief Secretary (Power). Details
8CERC issues order in Tata Power's petition 179/MP/2023 on Section 11(2) power supply compensation for March–June 2023
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued its order on April 29, 2026 in Petition No. 179/MP/2023 (on remand), filed by Tata Power Company Limited. The case involves determination of compensation for emergency power supply directed between March 15, 2023 and June 16, 2023 under Section 11(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003. Key respondents include Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, and Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited, in a 49-page order.
8CERC releases staff paper seeking public comments on introduction of capacity market for electricity in India
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi, issued a Public Notice dated April 29, 2026 (No. RA-14027(12)/1/2026-CERC) releasing a Staff Paper on 'Capacity Market for Electricity in India.' The paper explores how a capacity market — as opposed to India's current long-term PPA-based capacity contracting — could ensure adequate power system capacity by separately remunerating capacity holders. CERC references established capacity market models from the US, UK, and Europe, noting India's existing PPAs as inherent capacity contracts that guarantee full fixed cost recovery based on availability.
MAHARASHTRA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (MERC)
8MERC reserves orders in 5 high-stakes power disputes on April 28, 2026 — MSEDCL, Adani Power, and RattanIndia face verdicts
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) reserved orders in 5 cases after an e-hearing on April 28, 2026, involving major utilities including MSEDCL, Adani Power Limited, RattanIndia Power Limited (RPL), and M/s Shriniwas Engineering Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. Parties in 4 of the 5 cases (Case Nos. 5, 8, 34, and 4 of 2026) have been given a 10-day window to file additional written submissions before final orders are passed.
8MERC gives 15-day deadline to resolve billing dispute between Pune consumer and MSEDCL in case no. 15 of 2026
In Case No. 15 of 2026, MERC ordered petitioner Mr. Sankalpa Shrihari Garud and MSEDCL to jointly examine and resolve outstanding computational issues — including adjustment of arrears up to March 2022 and interest calculation — within 15 days, with outcome submission due within a week thereafter. MSEDCL claimed full compliance with the earlier CGRF Pune Order dated May 20, 2024, while the petitioner alleged non-adjustment of arrears since the March 2022 disconnection date.
8MERC grants NHAI two weeks to file rejoinder in supervision charges dispute with MSETCL in case no. 22 of 2025
In Case No. 22 of 2025, MERC on April 28, 2026, granted a two-week extension to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) PIU Thane to file its rejoinder to MSETCL's reply. The petition seeks directions to levy supervision charges at 2.5% for shifting of transmission lines as per CEA guidelines dated March 10, 2023. MSETCL's counsel noted the petition effectively seeks amendment of applicable regulations on supervision charges, warranting a proper procedural process.
8MERC to issue notices to all parties in Adani Electricity Mumbai's case against MSLDC DSM supplementary bills
In Case No. 16 of 2025, Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited-Distribution (AEML-D) is challenging supplementary bills issued by the Maharashtra State Load Despatch Centre (MSLDC) under MERC DSM Regulations, 2019. On April 28, 2026, MERC heard both parties and is set to issue notices to all concerned stakeholders, as the petitioner argued the DSM pool deficit supplementary billing requires a detailed regulatory dispensation. MSLDC stated it had formulated a Draft Procedure for raising DSM supplementary bills.
8Tata Power Renewable Energy seeks urgent hearing at MERC for SCOD extension in case no. 60 of 2026
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) filed IA No. 52 of 2026 before MERC seeking urgent listing and hearing in Case No. 60 of 2026 (60/AD/2026), which is a petition for extension of Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) and consequential reliefs. The respondent in this case is Tata Power Company Limited-Distribution (TPC-D). This was heard before MERC on April 28, 2026.
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8GERC hears Juniper Green Kite's plea for force majeure extension on 70 MW Gujarat wind project under February 2024 PPA
M/s Juniper Green Kite Private Limited has filed Petition No. 2532 of 2025 before the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), seeking extension of the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date for its 70 MW wind power project in Gujarat under the Power Purchase Agreement dated February 8, 2024 with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The petitioner cites Force Majeure events affecting project implementation. An interlocutory application (IA No. 76 of 2025) was also filed seeking interim relief against GUVNL.
8GERC reserves order in GUVNL's petition for 335 MW/670 MWh battery storage tariff adoption under Phase-VIII competitive bidding
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) reserved its order in Petition No. 2641 of 2026 filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) on April 28, 2026, seeking tariff adoption under a Competitive Bidding Process (RfS No. GUVNL/BESS/Phase VIII dated December 29, 2025) for 335 MW/670 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Gujarat with Viability Gap Funding through PSDF. Respondents — M/s Advait Energy Transition Limited, M/s Equentia Natural Resources DMCC, and M/s Sub Drops Energia Pvt. Limited — were directed to file submissions within 7 days.
8TNERC lists 8 cases for April 30, 2026 hearing including TNPDCL order, TANTRANSCO tariff amendment, and APTEL remand
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) published Cause List No. 30/2026 for April 30, 2026 (forenoon), listing 8 cases. Key cases include M.P. No. 14 of 2026 and P.P.A.P. No. 6 of 2026 by Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) for orders, R.A. No. 2 of 2026 by TNPDCL/TNGECL on bagasse co-generation plant tariff (remanded by APTEL from Appeal No. 375 of 2017, order dated December 22, 2025), and M.P. No. 81 of 2025 by TANTRANSCO for amending Regulation 59 of TNERC Tariff Regulations, 2005.
8TNERC grants special relaxation of 5-month gestation period for medium-term open access to intra-state generators
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in M.P. No. 13 of 2026 (order dated April 28, 2026), granted a special, non-precedential relaxation of the 5-month gestation period under Clause 14.2(e) of TNERC Regulations, 2014 for commencement of Medium-Term Open Access (MTOA) to intra-state generators. The petitioners — Chief Engineer (Grid Operation) TANTRANSCO and Chief Engineer (PPP) TNPDCL — obtained this order strictly for the specific power procurement arrangement (APP) in question. The State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) is directed to follow grid security and Merit Order Dispatch principles.
8TNERC releases draft SLDC functions and accountability regulations 2026 for public comment by May 14, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC), Guindy, Chennai, published draft 'Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission State Load Dispatch Centre (Functions and Accountability) Regulations, 2026' on April 29, 2026, inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders on or before May 14, 2026. Framed under Sections 32(3), 33(1), 86(1)(h), (e), (i), (k), and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the regulations define SLDC's functions, accountability framework, and reporting obligations, distinct from those of the State Transmission Utility.
8PSERC issues order in petition 29 of 2026 by M/s Chadha Sugar against Rs. 7.14 crore fixed charges demand by PSPCL
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) issued its order dated April 29, 2026 in Petition No. 29 of 2026, filed by M/s Chadha Sugar and Industries Ltd., New Delhi, challenging PSPCL's demand of Rs. 7,13,99,835 (comprising Rs. 5.93 crore principal and Rs. 1.20 crore interest) on account of fixed charges for the period from April 2019 to June 2025. The petition seeks quashing of letters dated July 21, 2025 and subsequent notices issued by the Assistant Executive Engineer, DS Sub Division, PSPCL, Sh. Hargobindpur.
8PSERC admits PSPCL's petition for approving 4 MW intra-state solar power from Punjab Water Resources Department at Rs. 2.97/kWh for 25 years
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) on April 29, 2026 admitted Petition No. 30 of 2026 filed by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), seeking approval for procurement of 4 MW intra-state solar power from a project of the Water Resources Department, Punjab, at a tariff of Rs. 2.97 per kWh for a period of 25 years, under PSERC (Framework for Resource Adequacy) Regulations, 2024. PSPCL justified the procurement on grounds of necessity, reasonableness of tariff, and regulatory compliance.
8UPERC issues order in petition 2293 of 2025 by South East U.P. Power Transmission Co. on escalable transmission charge methodology
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) issued its order in Petition No. 2293 of 2025 on April 29, 2026, filed by South East U.P. Power Transmission Company Limited (Plot No. 409, 4th Floor, Shalimar Titanium, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow). The petition under Sections 86(1)(c) and (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeks directions on interpretation of escalable transmission charges under Schedules 5 and 7 of the Transmission Service Agreement dated January 20, 2012. Key respondents include U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Limited and multiple Vidyut Vitran Nigams.
8Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission invites applications for part-time advisor (tariff & regulatory work) by May 21, 2026
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC), Patna, issued Advertisement Notice No. 04 dated April 29, 2026 inviting applications for the part-time position of Advisor (Tariff and Regulatory Work) under BERC (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations, 2013. The last date for submission is May 21, 2026 by 5:30 PM. Detailed eligibility criteria and qualification requirements are available on BERC's official website (www.berc.co.in).
8KSEBL seeks 3-year extension of PPA with NTPC's Rajiv Gandhi combined cycle power project, Kayamkulam from March 2025
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) filed a petition under Regulation 77 of KSERC Tariff Regulations, 2021 seeking approval for a 3-year extension of its Power Purchase Agreement with NTPC Limited's Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Project (RGCCPP), Kayamkulam, from March 1, 2025. KSEBL is the designated distribution licensee in Kerala and an integrated state public sector power utility. Respondents are NTPC Limited (a Maharatna Central PSU) and the Government of Kerala's Additional Chief Secretary (Power). Details
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