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May 2026
8The latest reactor award appears routine, but the limited bidder field points to increasing concentration in the high-voltage supply market.
8The outcome reflects how specialised manufacturing capability and qualification barriers are narrowing competition in bulk grid procurement. Details
8The outcome reflects how specialised manufacturing capability and qualification barriers are narrowing competition in bulk grid procurement. Details
8The extended timeline gives EPC bidders more preparation room, but key equipment-rate concerns remain untouched.
8The decision could influence bidder participation and reshape how execution risk is priced into the package. Details
8The decision could influence bidder participation and reshape how execution risk is priced into the package. Details
815 MW hydro package bid deadline extended amid rising execution-risk concerns
The latest extension suggests bidders are reassessing terrain, logistics and hydro-mechanical interface exposure rather than facing only routine scheduling delays. The package highlights how Himalayan hydro execution is becoming increasingly difficult to price commercially.
8Rs 259 crore hydro EPC package gets another deadline extension amid rising bidder caution
The repeated extension signals deeper bidder reassessment around eligibility, bank guarantees and OEM-linked execution responsibility. Beyond the date shift, the package reflects growing risk pricing pressure in complex hydro EPC contracting.
8Rs 140 crore hydro package gets deadline extension as qualification interpretation comes under focus
The latest extension follows bidder queries over hydro mechanical eligibility, shifting attention from timelines to qualification strategy. The clarification could materially alter bidder positioning and narrow the competitive field.
8Rs 172 crore-plus coal logistics package gets deadline extension amid tighter execution-risk scrutiny
The revised schedule keeps bidder interest alive without easing qualification pressure. Behind the extension, the package reflects rising concern around revised BOQ exposure, consortium structuring and penalty-linked operational risk across mining and rail interfaces.
8Rs 3 crore NDCT package sharpens civil-risk scrutiny in thermal balance works
The package appears standard on the surface, but bidder focus is shifting toward foundation quantities, free-issued material treatment and reverse-auction exposure. The tender could ultimately favour execution precision over aggressive pricing.
8Rs 206 crore 765 kV AIS package signals tighter execution and qualification strategy
The tender goes beyond a standard substation package by combining a steep financial threshold with restrictive execution conditions. The deeper impact lies in how exclusivity and TBCB-linked obligations could reshape bidder flexibility and project risk allocation.
8400 kV AIS package brings tighter exclusivity and qualification controls into focus
The substation tie-up shifts competitive pressure toward pre-bid positioning rather than tariff discovery alone. Strong emphasis on exclusivity, NDA compliance and high-voltage execution credentials signals a more selective vendor strategy than a routine EPC package.
8Multi-corridor 66 kV HTLS package signals hidden-capacity push without fresh ROW expansion
The bundled reconductoring strategy reflects a wider effort to increase transmission capacity across stressed industrial corridors without major tower modification. Behind the upgrade plan, the tender shifts significant outage management, integration and execution responsibility onto contractors.
825-year rooftop solar package shifts long-term performance risk deeper onto developers
The rooftop solar tender goes beyond capacity addition by embedding a long-duration commercial structure that could alter bidder financing and O&M strategy. The key issue is not installation alone, but how lifetime generation and performance accountability are ultimately distributed. Details
The latest extension suggests bidders are reassessing terrain, logistics and hydro-mechanical interface exposure rather than facing only routine scheduling delays. The package highlights how Himalayan hydro execution is becoming increasingly difficult to price commercially.
8Rs 259 crore hydro EPC package gets another deadline extension amid rising bidder caution
The repeated extension signals deeper bidder reassessment around eligibility, bank guarantees and OEM-linked execution responsibility. Beyond the date shift, the package reflects growing risk pricing pressure in complex hydro EPC contracting.
8Rs 140 crore hydro package gets deadline extension as qualification interpretation comes under focus
The latest extension follows bidder queries over hydro mechanical eligibility, shifting attention from timelines to qualification strategy. The clarification could materially alter bidder positioning and narrow the competitive field.
8Rs 172 crore-plus coal logistics package gets deadline extension amid tighter execution-risk scrutiny
The revised schedule keeps bidder interest alive without easing qualification pressure. Behind the extension, the package reflects rising concern around revised BOQ exposure, consortium structuring and penalty-linked operational risk across mining and rail interfaces.
8Rs 3 crore NDCT package sharpens civil-risk scrutiny in thermal balance works
The package appears standard on the surface, but bidder focus is shifting toward foundation quantities, free-issued material treatment and reverse-auction exposure. The tender could ultimately favour execution precision over aggressive pricing.
8Rs 206 crore 765 kV AIS package signals tighter execution and qualification strategy
The tender goes beyond a standard substation package by combining a steep financial threshold with restrictive execution conditions. The deeper impact lies in how exclusivity and TBCB-linked obligations could reshape bidder flexibility and project risk allocation.
8400 kV AIS package brings tighter exclusivity and qualification controls into focus
The substation tie-up shifts competitive pressure toward pre-bid positioning rather than tariff discovery alone. Strong emphasis on exclusivity, NDA compliance and high-voltage execution credentials signals a more selective vendor strategy than a routine EPC package.
8Multi-corridor 66 kV HTLS package signals hidden-capacity push without fresh ROW expansion
The bundled reconductoring strategy reflects a wider effort to increase transmission capacity across stressed industrial corridors without major tower modification. Behind the upgrade plan, the tender shifts significant outage management, integration and execution responsibility onto contractors.
825-year rooftop solar package shifts long-term performance risk deeper onto developers
The rooftop solar tender goes beyond capacity addition by embedding a long-duration commercial structure that could alter bidder financing and O&M strategy. The key issue is not installation alone, but how lifetime generation and performance accountability are ultimately distributed. Details
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8Telangana's TSGENCO plants under dual stress: Bhadradri at 17% and Kothagudem (New) at just 14% normative stock
CEA's 12 May coal stock report, consistent with CIL's tracking through 11 May 2026, marks two TSGENCO plants as super-critical: Bhadradri TPP (1,080 MW) at 17% normative stock and Kothagudem TPS New (1,000 MW) at 14%. Singareni TPP (1,200 MW) is also critical at 24%, with SCCL flagged to ensure supply per subgroup plan. TSGENCO's aggregate normative ratio stands at 30% - the lowest among major state utilities tracked - across 6,380 MW of thermal capacity heading into peak summer demand.
8MAHAGENCO's coal crisis deepens: Chandrapur, Khaparkheda and Bhusawal all below 50% normative stock
Maharashtra's MAHAGENCO, operating 10,200 MW of thermal capacity, recorded an aggregate stock-to-normative ratio of just 46% as on 12 May 2026 per CEA's daily coal report. Khaparkheda TPS (37%), Bhusawal TPS (40%) and Chandrapur STPS (39%) are at the lowest levels, with Parli TPS and Paras TPS also critically stressed at 51% and 44% respectively. CIL's multi-day tracking shows the utility's coal cover has remained persistently sub-normative across the 8–11 May window.
8Andhra Pradesh's APGENCO and APPDCL plumb new lows; both utilities below 35% normative coal cover
CEA's coal stock report for 12 May 2026, corroborated by Coal India's four-day trend data through 11 May, places APGENCO (Dr. N. Tata Rao TPS and Rayalaseema TPS) at a dangerously low 32% of normative coal stock, while APPDCL's Damodaram Sanjeevaiah TPS sits at 32%. The combined shortfall across the two Andhra utilities spans over 1,800 MW of thermal capacity running on depleted coal inventory, raising grid reliability concerns for the Southern Region as peak summer demand intensifies.
8CSPGCL outperforms all state utilities with 168% normative coal cover; Korba-West leads at 172%
Chhattisgarh's CSPGCL stands as the healthiest state utility in CEA's 12 May 2026 coal stock table, with an aggregate normative ratio of 168% across three plants totalling 2,840 MW. Korba-West TPS (1,340 MW, pithead) holds 172% normative stock, DSPM TPS records 167%, and Marwa TPS 165%. Coal India's four-day series from 8–11 May confirms CSPGCL's stocks remained consistently above-normative, underscoring Chhattisgarh's advantage as a coal-belt state with direct mine access for its generating fleet. Details
8Telangana's TSGENCO plants under dual stress: Bhadradri at 17% and Kothagudem (New) at just 14% normative stock
CEA's 12 May coal stock report, consistent with CIL's tracking through 11 May 2026, marks two TSGENCO plants as super-critical: Bhadradri TPP (1,080 MW) at 17% normative stock and Kothagudem TPS New (1,000 MW) at 14%. Singareni TPP (1,200 MW) is also critical at 24%, with SCCL flagged to ensure supply per subgroup plan. TSGENCO's aggregate normative ratio stands at 30% - the lowest among major state utilities tracked - across 6,380 MW of thermal capacity heading into peak summer demand.
8MAHAGENCO's coal crisis deepens: Chandrapur, Khaparkheda and Bhusawal all below 50% normative stock
Maharashtra's MAHAGENCO, operating 10,200 MW of thermal capacity, recorded an aggregate stock-to-normative ratio of just 46% as on 12 May 2026 per CEA's daily coal report. Khaparkheda TPS (37%), Bhusawal TPS (40%) and Chandrapur STPS (39%) are at the lowest levels, with Parli TPS and Paras TPS also critically stressed at 51% and 44% respectively. CIL's multi-day tracking shows the utility's coal cover has remained persistently sub-normative across the 8–11 May window.
8Andhra Pradesh's APGENCO and APPDCL plumb new lows; both utilities below 35% normative coal cover
CEA's coal stock report for 12 May 2026, corroborated by Coal India's four-day trend data through 11 May, places APGENCO (Dr. N. Tata Rao TPS and Rayalaseema TPS) at a dangerously low 32% of normative coal stock, while APPDCL's Damodaram Sanjeevaiah TPS sits at 32%. The combined shortfall across the two Andhra utilities spans over 1,800 MW of thermal capacity running on depleted coal inventory, raising grid reliability concerns for the Southern Region as peak summer demand intensifies.
8CSPGCL outperforms all state utilities with 168% normative coal cover; Korba-West leads at 172%
Chhattisgarh's CSPGCL stands as the healthiest state utility in CEA's 12 May 2026 coal stock table, with an aggregate normative ratio of 168% across three plants totalling 2,840 MW. Korba-West TPS (1,340 MW, pithead) holds 172% normative stock, DSPM TPS records 167%, and Marwa TPS 165%. Coal India's four-day series from 8–11 May confirms CSPGCL's stocks remained consistently above-normative, underscoring Chhattisgarh's advantage as a coal-belt state with direct mine access for its generating fleet. Details
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8India powers through: National grid clocks 247,680 MW peak demand on May 13 with zero shortage across all five regions
GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) reported a total maximum demand of 247,680 MW met across all regions on May 13, 2026, with the Western Region leading at 81,526 MW. Total energy met stood at 5,419 MU against zero peak shortage - a near-flawless operational day for India's national grid. Solar generation contributed 607 MU while wind added 292 MU to the national energy mix, signalling robust grid management amid surging summer demand and growing variable renewable energy penetration.
8Grid frequency wobbles 7.75 hours outside IEGC band on May 13; minimum touches 49.467 Hz
GRID-INDIA's frequency data for May 13, 2026 - sourced from NLDC's Balipara monitoring station - shows the national grid spent 7 hours and 45 minutes outside the IEGC-mandated 49.9–50.05 Hz band. The instantaneous frequency plunged to a day-low of 49.467 Hz at 14:09:50 hrs, while the peak reached 50.190 Hz at 19:02:50 hrs. The Frequency Deviation Index (FDI) stood at 32.3%, and the standard deviation of 0.0859 Hz signals moderate volatility - with grid operators managing 190 upward and 122 downward excursions through the day.
8Southern grid meets 57,030 MW evening peak demand without a single MW shortage; Krishnapatnam leads Andhra Pradesh at 1,898 MW
GRID-INDIA's SRLDC reported that the Southern region met a peak evening demand of 57,030 MW at 20:00 hrs on May 13, 2026 with zero shortage, while off-peak demand of 50,941 MW was similarly met in full. Andhra Pradesh's Krishnapatnam plant led generation at 1,898 MW gross, while SEIL contributed 1,207 MW gross. Andhra Pradesh's total demand met for the day reached 266.47 MU against requirements of 265.26 MU, as Karnataka and Tamil Nadu - at 344.29 MU and 421.46 MU respectively - also reported zero shortfall.
8Northern region meets 59,589 MW evening peak on May 13 with 1.6 MU residual shortage; UP demands 24,767 MW
NRLDC recorded an evening peak of 59,589 MW met on May 13, 2026 against zero peak shortage, though the day's total energy delivery fell short by 1.6 MU against a 1,568.91 MU requirement. Uttar Pradesh registered the highest maximum demand in the Northern region at 24,767 MW at 02:00 hrs, consuming 520.87 MU for the day. Rajasthan consumed 327.8 MU with no shortage, while Delhi met 132.56 MU. The Northern region's off-peak demand stood at 66,317 MW - higher than the evening peak - reflecting UP's elevated night-time agricultural load.
8Eastern region clears 26,473 MW at evening peak on May 13; West Bengal peaks at 10,900 MW
ERLDC's daily operation report for May 13, 2026 records the Eastern region meeting 26,473 MW at the evening peak with zero shortage and total day energy of 622.88 MU. West Bengal registered the region's highest peak at 10,900 MW at 23:14 hrs and consumed 232.69 MU for the day. Odisha met 140.49 MU of day energy - the highest in the region - with its demand peaking at 6,851 MW at 14:47 hrs. Bihar's peak demand reached 6,828 MW. Despite a collective under-injection of -9.81 MU against schedules, all states were cleared without shortage.
8Gujarat tops Western region at 25,879 MW peak; Maharashtra consumes 705 MU on May 13
GRID-INDIA's WRLDC reported 72,072 MW met at the evening peak on May 13, 2026, with total day energy of 1,783.9 MU against zero energy shortage. Gujarat recorded the region's highest peak demand at 25,879 MW and consumed 530.9 MU for the day - with its thermal generation contributing 191.9 MU, wind 73.7 MU and solar 79.6 MU. Maharashtra met 705.4 MU day energy - the highest absolute consumption - with thermal generation of 369 MU. Wind power contributed 111.4 MU region-wide, while solar added 126.9 MU.
8North Eastern region meets 3,079 MW evening peak on May 13 with zero shortage; Tripura surplus cushions smaller states
NERLDC's daily operation report for May 13, 2026 records a total evening peak demand of 3,079 MW met in full across all seven Northeastern states with zero shortfall. Total day energy met was 59.52 MU. Tripura generated a UI surplus of 0.18 MU, partially offsetting under-draws in Assam (-0.04 MU), Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland. Assam consumed 35.98 MU - the highest in the region - while day-ahead energy forecasts from LGBR showed a region-wide deviation of -4.27 MU, with Assam's forecast missing actual consumption by 5.76 MU.
8Tamil Nadu tops Southern demand at 18,680 MW on May 13; Southern region day energy hits 1,385 MU with no shortfall
SRLDC's Power Supply Position report for May 13, 2026 records the Southern region meeting 1,385.26 MU of day energy without any shortage. Tamil Nadu registered the highest demand at 18,680 MW at evening peak and contributed 421.46 MU of day energy - nearly 30% of the region's total. Karnataka followed at 17,111 MW peak and 344.29 MU. Telangana met 241.76 MU at an average demand of 10,273 MW, while Andhra Pradesh's maximum demand of 13,160 MW was met at 14:57 hrs with zero shortfall.
8Karnataka draws up to 8,000 MW, Tamil Nadu touches 12,000 MW in intraday peaks; Southern states track schedules on May 13
SRLDC's Schedule vs Drawal profiles for May 13, 2026 show Karnataka drawing up to 8,000 MW through the afternoon peak, while Tamil Nadu crossed 12,000 MW during daytime hours - the highest single-state draw in the Southern region. Andhra Pradesh operated within the 4,000–5,000 MW band for much of the day, and Telangana ranged between 3,000–4,500 MW. Across all six Southern entities, actual drawal broadly matched scheduled quantities, signalling disciplined grid behaviour through the high-demand summer day.
8NER grid stays stable on May 12 but frequency strays outside IEGC band for 4.33 hours; max frequency hits 50.187 Hz
North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NERLDC) in Shillong reported that on May 12, 2026, the region's frequency was within the IEGC band (49.9–50.05 Hz) for 81.04% of the day. However, frequency exceeded 50.05 Hz for 14% of the time and dipped below 49.9 Hz for 4.95% - totalling 4.33 hours outside band. The day's maximum frequency was 50.187 Hz and the minimum was 49.734 Hz, with an average of 49.999 Hz - pointing to an overall stable but intermittently stressed NER grid.
8Eastern region's day-ahead forecast misses by 6.47% MAPE on May 12; intraday model corrects sharply to just 1.52%
The Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's forecasting error report for May 12, 2026 reveals that the day-ahead demand forecast registered a MAPE of 6.47% and an RMSE of 7.14% - significantly elevated above ideal targets. The first 15-minute block alone saw a day-ahead forecast of 29,867 MW against an actual demand of 26,101 MW - an overestimation of 3,766 MW. The intraday model, however, corrected sharply, delivering a MAPE of just 1.52% and RMSE of 2.17%, demonstrating the value of real-time re-forecasting in managing Eastern region's variable demand.
8Vindhyachal STPS leads NLDC's SCUC schedule for May 14 at 205 paise/kWh; gas plants sidelined as ECR crosses 1,476 paise/kWh
NLDC's Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) schedule published on May 13 for delivery on May 14, 2026 shows 40 generators committed, with Vindhyachal STPS Stage 4 securing the lowest ECR slot at 205.2 paise/kWh and a schedule of 244.74 MW. Coal-fired plants dominate the dispatch order - Kahalgaon Stage 2 (706.26 MW at 274.3 paise/kWh), Mauda 2 (359.63 MW), and Indira Gandhi TPS Jhajjar (703.33 MW at 433.9 paise/kWh) feature prominently. All gas-based plants were scheduled at zero MW, signalling their continued unviability in current market conditions.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8NERPC seeks Rs. 66 lakh PRDC AMC nod as NER grid agenda widens to 24 issues
NERPC's 238th OCC agenda places several critical North Eastern Region grid issues before utilities, including PRDC's revised Rs. 66 lakh PDMS-PSCT AMC, Rs. 26.68 crore SAMAST AMC ceilings, 9,790.5 ckm of planned transmission additions, 20,875 MVA transformation needs, and urgent reliability concerns around Lower Subansiri, Balipara-Sonabil, Nagaland substations and Byrnihat tower corrosion. The agenda reflects the scale of grid investment required to integrate increasing hydro and renewable capacity from the Northeast into the national network.
8SRPC's 69th COMSR meeting presses KSEBL, SRLDC and utilities on May outage risks
SRPC's 69th COMSR meeting for May 2026 focuses on communication and outage vulnerabilities across the southern grid, including KSEBL's 30-minute to 1-hour SDH outages, dual-channel communication gaps, SRLDC observability concerns, and repeated directions to utilities to improve telemetry, redundancy and operational coordination. The meeting underscores SRPC's continued emphasis on grid reliability as the Southern region manages high renewable penetration alongside conventional thermal and nuclear generation through the peak demand summer season.
8Agri fires trip two 400 kV APTRANSCO lines on May 13; KPTCL's Raichur-Upper Jurala circuit out since April 26
Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC) reported 8 forced transmission outages on May 13, 2026. Two 400 kV APTRANSCO circuits - Narnoor-Jammalamadugu lines 1 and 2 - tripped simultaneously at 17:30 hrs due to YB phase faults caused by agricultural fires, though both were restored within the hour. The 400 kV POWERGRID line connecting Nellore PG to Thiruvalam tripped on a Y-N fault at 20:05 hrs. Most concerning, the 220 kV KPTCL Raichur-Upper Jurala-2 circuit has been out since April 26 following a three-phase fault.
8NTPC-Telangana STPP unit (800 MW) tripped on controller fault on May 13; Meenakshi Stage-2 boiler fails for second time
SRLDC's reservoir and thermal outage report for May 13, 2026 flags critical unplanned failures across the Southern region. NTPC-Telangana STPP's 800 MW Unit 1 tripped at 23:08 hrs due to a turbine-generator controller fault and was only restored by 04:45 hrs on May 14. Meenakshi Energy Ltd Stage 2's 350 MW Unit 4 suffered a boiler MFT (Master Fuel Trip) - its second forced outage in four days. Additionally, Vijayawada TPS Unit 7 (500 MW), out since May 11 due to boiler tube leakage, was finally restored at 16:59 hrs.
81,538 MW of central sector units stranded under NCLT; Srisailam LBPH sends 600 MW into annual overhaul through June 30
SRLDC's generating unit outage report for May 13, 2026 reveals that four LANCO LKPPL Stage-3 units totalling 732 MW have been under forced outage since September-November 2016 due to NCLT proceedings with no revival date in sight. On the state sector side, TGGENCO took four Srisailam Left Bank Power House units - totalling 600 MW - offline from May 9 for annual overhaul until June 30. Adani's 600 MW UPCL Unit 2 in Karnataka has also been on planned maintenance since May 6. NTPC's 359.98 MW at Kayamkulam remains on reserve shutdown indefinitely.
8KBUNL Bihar unit (195 MW) trips on generator protection on May 13; NHPC's Teesta HPS still dark after October 2023 glacial flood
Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) reported two Central Sector forced outages on May 13, 2026. KBUNL Bihar's 195 MW Unit 2 tripped at 19:56 hrs due to generator protection activation, while NTPC's 660 MW Nabinagar Unit 2 - already out since May 11 due to boiler tube leakage - was restored on May 14. NHPC's 170 MW Teesta HPS Unit 1 in Sikkim remains out since October 4, 2023, when a glacial lake outburst flood from Lohnak Lake destroyed the Teesta III dam - with no revival date confirmed.
8NTPC puts Gandhar and Kawas gas units on reserve shutdown on May 13; Western region manages 300 MW off-peak gap
WRLDC reported that NTPC placed multiple gas-based units in Gujarat on Reserve Shutdown on May 13, 2026 - including Gandhar's three 144.3 MW gas turbine units (total 432.9 MW) and all four Kawas units (424 MW combined). DGEN Gujarat also put two 400 MW units on RSD. On the planned maintenance side, NTPC's Vindhyachal STPS Stage 1 (210 MW) is undergoing Annual Overhaul until June 10. Despite these outages, the Western region met 72,072 MW at the evening peak though the off-peak period recorded a 300 MW shortfall.
8WRLDC's Wardha-Warora 400 kV line stays out since 2018 due to ferroresonance risk; Champa 765 kV bus sectionalisers kept open
WRLDC's transmission line outage report for May 13, 2026 reveals that the 400 kV Wardha-Warora POWERGRID line has remained on planned outage since May 4, 2018, following a LILO work complication - later reclassified as a ferroresonance risk - making it one of the longest-running transmission element outages in the Western Region. The Champa 765 kV and 400 kV Bus Sectionalisers (four elements) have been open since September 2021 for fault level control. Separately, DGEN's 400 kV ICT has been on outage after energisation testing.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8NRPC deviation account shows NER-NR receivable at Rs. 28.17 crore in week 05
NRPC's DSM statement for 27 April–3 May 2026 highlights major inter-regional settlement flows, with NER-NR emerging as the biggest receivable entity at Rs. 28.17 crore (Rs. 2,816.51 lakh) and ER-NR leading the payable side at Rs. 17.25 crore (Rs. 1,725.01 lakh), underlining heavy deviation-linked financial movement during the week. The data underscores the scale of inter-regional energy flows and the financial settlements they generate under the Deviation Settlement Mechanism administered by Regional Power Committees across India.
8NRPC flags week-05 ancillary swings as DADRI-II TPS faces Rs. 2.91 crore TRAS refund
NRPC's ancillary services account for 27 April–3 May 2026 shows sharp TRAS pool movements, with DADRI-II TPS marked for a Rs. 2.91 crore TRAS-down refund, while TANDA-II STPS and IGSTPS-Jhajjar also feature among key stations shaping the week's payable and receivable position. The data reflects how Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services are being deployed to maintain grid balance, with substantial financial flows linked to up and down regulation provided by major thermal generators in the Northern region.
8Jammu & Kashmir drives NRPC's FY24 DSM late-payment interest to Rs. 5.48 crore
NRPC's FY 2023-24 deviation settlement interest account shows total late-payment interest of Rs. 5.48 crore, with Jammu & Kashmir contributing the largest share at Rs. 4.45 crore, making it the central driver of the region's DSM interest burden for the financial year. The settlement reflects continued payment-related stress on certain state utilities and underscores the importance of timely DSM clearance in maintaining the financial integrity of the regional energy account.
8NTPC dominates NRPC ancillary-interest ledger with Rs. 8.23 crore TRAS receivable
NRPC's FY24 ancillary-services interest statement shows TRAS receivables of Rs. 8.53 crore, with NTPC alone accounting for Rs. 8.23 crore, indicating that the central generator remained the dominant claimant in the region's late-payment interest settlement for ancillary operations. The figure underscores NTPC's central role in providing tertiary reserve ancillary services to the Northern grid and the financial settlements that flow back when payments are delayed beyond the regulatory window.
8NRPC reactive-energy pool sees Uttar Pradesh receive Rs. 24.46 lakh, Rajasthan pay Rs. 27.46 lakh
NRPC's reactive-energy account for week 05 shows a clear divergence among state utilities, with Rajasthan topping the payable side at Rs. 27.46 lakh and Uttar Pradesh emerging as the largest receivable entity at Rs. 24.46 lakh, reflecting significant reactive-energy settlement pressure across the northern grid. The data highlights persistent reactive power imbalances among Northern region states as they manage growing renewable injection alongside conventional generation.
8Jammu & Kashmir anchors NRPC's FY24 reactive-interest bill at Rs. 28.43 lakh
NRPC's FY 2023-24 reactive-energy interest account totals Rs. 29.57 lakh, with Jammu & Kashmir alone accounting for Rs. 28.43 lakh, making it by far the largest contributor to the region's delayed reactive-energy payment interest for the year. The settlement underscores ongoing reactive energy management challenges in the Union Territory's grid and the financial obligations that accrue when reactive payments fall outside the regulatory clearance window stipulated by CERC.
8NRPC revises SCED account after duplicate entries; April pool receivable hits Rs. 10.06 crore
NRPC's revised SCED statement for April 2026 shows a net pool receivable of Rs. 10.06 crore after correcting duplicate entries, with DADRI TPS alone refunding Rs. 13.66 crore, placing the NTPC station at the centre of the month's security-constrained economic despatch settlement. The revision highlights the complexity of multi-station SCED accounting and the necessity of careful auditing to ensure accurate financial flows in the centralised ancillary services framework administered by NRPC.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8Maharashtra breaches ATC limit for 7 hours on May 13 at 29.2% violation rate; Goa records 22.9% ATC breach
WRLDC's daily system reliability indices report for May 13, 2026 highlights that Maharashtra violated Available Transfer Capability limits for 28 time blocks - equivalent to 7.0 hours - at a 29.2% violation rate, the highest among all Western region states. Goa registered ATC violations for 22 blocks (5.5 hours, 22.9%). On N-1 security criteria, Maharashtra again led with 13 blocks (3.2 hours, 13.5%), while Goa recorded 5 blocks. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and DNHDDPDCL recorded zero violations across both parameters.
8National grid achieves zero ATC and N-1 violations across all inter-regional corridors on May 13
GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre reported zero Available Transfer Capability violations and zero N-1 criteria violations across all five major inter-regional corridors - WR-NR, ER-NR, NR Import, NEW-SR and NER Import - for May 13, 2026. The voltage profile report for 400 kV substations shows the Northern Region substations at Bhadla (0.35% time above 420 kV) and Ajmer (2.08% above band) as the only minor outliers, while the remaining 50+ substations maintained voltages within the 728–800 kV range at all times. Details
8India powers through: National grid clocks 247,680 MW peak demand on May 13 with zero shortage across all five regions
GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) reported a total maximum demand of 247,680 MW met across all regions on May 13, 2026, with the Western Region leading at 81,526 MW. Total energy met stood at 5,419 MU against zero peak shortage - a near-flawless operational day for India's national grid. Solar generation contributed 607 MU while wind added 292 MU to the national energy mix, signalling robust grid management amid surging summer demand and growing variable renewable energy penetration.
8Grid frequency wobbles 7.75 hours outside IEGC band on May 13; minimum touches 49.467 Hz
GRID-INDIA's frequency data for May 13, 2026 - sourced from NLDC's Balipara monitoring station - shows the national grid spent 7 hours and 45 minutes outside the IEGC-mandated 49.9–50.05 Hz band. The instantaneous frequency plunged to a day-low of 49.467 Hz at 14:09:50 hrs, while the peak reached 50.190 Hz at 19:02:50 hrs. The Frequency Deviation Index (FDI) stood at 32.3%, and the standard deviation of 0.0859 Hz signals moderate volatility - with grid operators managing 190 upward and 122 downward excursions through the day.
8Southern grid meets 57,030 MW evening peak demand without a single MW shortage; Krishnapatnam leads Andhra Pradesh at 1,898 MW
GRID-INDIA's SRLDC reported that the Southern region met a peak evening demand of 57,030 MW at 20:00 hrs on May 13, 2026 with zero shortage, while off-peak demand of 50,941 MW was similarly met in full. Andhra Pradesh's Krishnapatnam plant led generation at 1,898 MW gross, while SEIL contributed 1,207 MW gross. Andhra Pradesh's total demand met for the day reached 266.47 MU against requirements of 265.26 MU, as Karnataka and Tamil Nadu - at 344.29 MU and 421.46 MU respectively - also reported zero shortfall.
8Northern region meets 59,589 MW evening peak on May 13 with 1.6 MU residual shortage; UP demands 24,767 MW
NRLDC recorded an evening peak of 59,589 MW met on May 13, 2026 against zero peak shortage, though the day's total energy delivery fell short by 1.6 MU against a 1,568.91 MU requirement. Uttar Pradesh registered the highest maximum demand in the Northern region at 24,767 MW at 02:00 hrs, consuming 520.87 MU for the day. Rajasthan consumed 327.8 MU with no shortage, while Delhi met 132.56 MU. The Northern region's off-peak demand stood at 66,317 MW - higher than the evening peak - reflecting UP's elevated night-time agricultural load.
8Eastern region clears 26,473 MW at evening peak on May 13; West Bengal peaks at 10,900 MW
ERLDC's daily operation report for May 13, 2026 records the Eastern region meeting 26,473 MW at the evening peak with zero shortage and total day energy of 622.88 MU. West Bengal registered the region's highest peak at 10,900 MW at 23:14 hrs and consumed 232.69 MU for the day. Odisha met 140.49 MU of day energy - the highest in the region - with its demand peaking at 6,851 MW at 14:47 hrs. Bihar's peak demand reached 6,828 MW. Despite a collective under-injection of -9.81 MU against schedules, all states were cleared without shortage.
8Gujarat tops Western region at 25,879 MW peak; Maharashtra consumes 705 MU on May 13
GRID-INDIA's WRLDC reported 72,072 MW met at the evening peak on May 13, 2026, with total day energy of 1,783.9 MU against zero energy shortage. Gujarat recorded the region's highest peak demand at 25,879 MW and consumed 530.9 MU for the day - with its thermal generation contributing 191.9 MU, wind 73.7 MU and solar 79.6 MU. Maharashtra met 705.4 MU day energy - the highest absolute consumption - with thermal generation of 369 MU. Wind power contributed 111.4 MU region-wide, while solar added 126.9 MU.
8North Eastern region meets 3,079 MW evening peak on May 13 with zero shortage; Tripura surplus cushions smaller states
NERLDC's daily operation report for May 13, 2026 records a total evening peak demand of 3,079 MW met in full across all seven Northeastern states with zero shortfall. Total day energy met was 59.52 MU. Tripura generated a UI surplus of 0.18 MU, partially offsetting under-draws in Assam (-0.04 MU), Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland. Assam consumed 35.98 MU - the highest in the region - while day-ahead energy forecasts from LGBR showed a region-wide deviation of -4.27 MU, with Assam's forecast missing actual consumption by 5.76 MU.
8Tamil Nadu tops Southern demand at 18,680 MW on May 13; Southern region day energy hits 1,385 MU with no shortfall
SRLDC's Power Supply Position report for May 13, 2026 records the Southern region meeting 1,385.26 MU of day energy without any shortage. Tamil Nadu registered the highest demand at 18,680 MW at evening peak and contributed 421.46 MU of day energy - nearly 30% of the region's total. Karnataka followed at 17,111 MW peak and 344.29 MU. Telangana met 241.76 MU at an average demand of 10,273 MW, while Andhra Pradesh's maximum demand of 13,160 MW was met at 14:57 hrs with zero shortfall.
8Karnataka draws up to 8,000 MW, Tamil Nadu touches 12,000 MW in intraday peaks; Southern states track schedules on May 13
SRLDC's Schedule vs Drawal profiles for May 13, 2026 show Karnataka drawing up to 8,000 MW through the afternoon peak, while Tamil Nadu crossed 12,000 MW during daytime hours - the highest single-state draw in the Southern region. Andhra Pradesh operated within the 4,000–5,000 MW band for much of the day, and Telangana ranged between 3,000–4,500 MW. Across all six Southern entities, actual drawal broadly matched scheduled quantities, signalling disciplined grid behaviour through the high-demand summer day.
8NER grid stays stable on May 12 but frequency strays outside IEGC band for 4.33 hours; max frequency hits 50.187 Hz
North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NERLDC) in Shillong reported that on May 12, 2026, the region's frequency was within the IEGC band (49.9–50.05 Hz) for 81.04% of the day. However, frequency exceeded 50.05 Hz for 14% of the time and dipped below 49.9 Hz for 4.95% - totalling 4.33 hours outside band. The day's maximum frequency was 50.187 Hz and the minimum was 49.734 Hz, with an average of 49.999 Hz - pointing to an overall stable but intermittently stressed NER grid.
8Eastern region's day-ahead forecast misses by 6.47% MAPE on May 12; intraday model corrects sharply to just 1.52%
The Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's forecasting error report for May 12, 2026 reveals that the day-ahead demand forecast registered a MAPE of 6.47% and an RMSE of 7.14% - significantly elevated above ideal targets. The first 15-minute block alone saw a day-ahead forecast of 29,867 MW against an actual demand of 26,101 MW - an overestimation of 3,766 MW. The intraday model, however, corrected sharply, delivering a MAPE of just 1.52% and RMSE of 2.17%, demonstrating the value of real-time re-forecasting in managing Eastern region's variable demand.
8Vindhyachal STPS leads NLDC's SCUC schedule for May 14 at 205 paise/kWh; gas plants sidelined as ECR crosses 1,476 paise/kWh
NLDC's Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) schedule published on May 13 for delivery on May 14, 2026 shows 40 generators committed, with Vindhyachal STPS Stage 4 securing the lowest ECR slot at 205.2 paise/kWh and a schedule of 244.74 MW. Coal-fired plants dominate the dispatch order - Kahalgaon Stage 2 (706.26 MW at 274.3 paise/kWh), Mauda 2 (359.63 MW), and Indira Gandhi TPS Jhajjar (703.33 MW at 433.9 paise/kWh) feature prominently. All gas-based plants were scheduled at zero MW, signalling their continued unviability in current market conditions.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8NERPC seeks Rs. 66 lakh PRDC AMC nod as NER grid agenda widens to 24 issues
NERPC's 238th OCC agenda places several critical North Eastern Region grid issues before utilities, including PRDC's revised Rs. 66 lakh PDMS-PSCT AMC, Rs. 26.68 crore SAMAST AMC ceilings, 9,790.5 ckm of planned transmission additions, 20,875 MVA transformation needs, and urgent reliability concerns around Lower Subansiri, Balipara-Sonabil, Nagaland substations and Byrnihat tower corrosion. The agenda reflects the scale of grid investment required to integrate increasing hydro and renewable capacity from the Northeast into the national network.
8SRPC's 69th COMSR meeting presses KSEBL, SRLDC and utilities on May outage risks
SRPC's 69th COMSR meeting for May 2026 focuses on communication and outage vulnerabilities across the southern grid, including KSEBL's 30-minute to 1-hour SDH outages, dual-channel communication gaps, SRLDC observability concerns, and repeated directions to utilities to improve telemetry, redundancy and operational coordination. The meeting underscores SRPC's continued emphasis on grid reliability as the Southern region manages high renewable penetration alongside conventional thermal and nuclear generation through the peak demand summer season.
8Agri fires trip two 400 kV APTRANSCO lines on May 13; KPTCL's Raichur-Upper Jurala circuit out since April 26
Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC) reported 8 forced transmission outages on May 13, 2026. Two 400 kV APTRANSCO circuits - Narnoor-Jammalamadugu lines 1 and 2 - tripped simultaneously at 17:30 hrs due to YB phase faults caused by agricultural fires, though both were restored within the hour. The 400 kV POWERGRID line connecting Nellore PG to Thiruvalam tripped on a Y-N fault at 20:05 hrs. Most concerning, the 220 kV KPTCL Raichur-Upper Jurala-2 circuit has been out since April 26 following a three-phase fault.
8NTPC-Telangana STPP unit (800 MW) tripped on controller fault on May 13; Meenakshi Stage-2 boiler fails for second time
SRLDC's reservoir and thermal outage report for May 13, 2026 flags critical unplanned failures across the Southern region. NTPC-Telangana STPP's 800 MW Unit 1 tripped at 23:08 hrs due to a turbine-generator controller fault and was only restored by 04:45 hrs on May 14. Meenakshi Energy Ltd Stage 2's 350 MW Unit 4 suffered a boiler MFT (Master Fuel Trip) - its second forced outage in four days. Additionally, Vijayawada TPS Unit 7 (500 MW), out since May 11 due to boiler tube leakage, was finally restored at 16:59 hrs.
81,538 MW of central sector units stranded under NCLT; Srisailam LBPH sends 600 MW into annual overhaul through June 30
SRLDC's generating unit outage report for May 13, 2026 reveals that four LANCO LKPPL Stage-3 units totalling 732 MW have been under forced outage since September-November 2016 due to NCLT proceedings with no revival date in sight. On the state sector side, TGGENCO took four Srisailam Left Bank Power House units - totalling 600 MW - offline from May 9 for annual overhaul until June 30. Adani's 600 MW UPCL Unit 2 in Karnataka has also been on planned maintenance since May 6. NTPC's 359.98 MW at Kayamkulam remains on reserve shutdown indefinitely.
8KBUNL Bihar unit (195 MW) trips on generator protection on May 13; NHPC's Teesta HPS still dark after October 2023 glacial flood
Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) reported two Central Sector forced outages on May 13, 2026. KBUNL Bihar's 195 MW Unit 2 tripped at 19:56 hrs due to generator protection activation, while NTPC's 660 MW Nabinagar Unit 2 - already out since May 11 due to boiler tube leakage - was restored on May 14. NHPC's 170 MW Teesta HPS Unit 1 in Sikkim remains out since October 4, 2023, when a glacial lake outburst flood from Lohnak Lake destroyed the Teesta III dam - with no revival date confirmed.
8NTPC puts Gandhar and Kawas gas units on reserve shutdown on May 13; Western region manages 300 MW off-peak gap
WRLDC reported that NTPC placed multiple gas-based units in Gujarat on Reserve Shutdown on May 13, 2026 - including Gandhar's three 144.3 MW gas turbine units (total 432.9 MW) and all four Kawas units (424 MW combined). DGEN Gujarat also put two 400 MW units on RSD. On the planned maintenance side, NTPC's Vindhyachal STPS Stage 1 (210 MW) is undergoing Annual Overhaul until June 10. Despite these outages, the Western region met 72,072 MW at the evening peak though the off-peak period recorded a 300 MW shortfall.
8WRLDC's Wardha-Warora 400 kV line stays out since 2018 due to ferroresonance risk; Champa 765 kV bus sectionalisers kept open
WRLDC's transmission line outage report for May 13, 2026 reveals that the 400 kV Wardha-Warora POWERGRID line has remained on planned outage since May 4, 2018, following a LILO work complication - later reclassified as a ferroresonance risk - making it one of the longest-running transmission element outages in the Western Region. The Champa 765 kV and 400 kV Bus Sectionalisers (four elements) have been open since September 2021 for fault level control. Separately, DGEN's 400 kV ICT has been on outage after energisation testing.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8NRPC deviation account shows NER-NR receivable at Rs. 28.17 crore in week 05
NRPC's DSM statement for 27 April–3 May 2026 highlights major inter-regional settlement flows, with NER-NR emerging as the biggest receivable entity at Rs. 28.17 crore (Rs. 2,816.51 lakh) and ER-NR leading the payable side at Rs. 17.25 crore (Rs. 1,725.01 lakh), underlining heavy deviation-linked financial movement during the week. The data underscores the scale of inter-regional energy flows and the financial settlements they generate under the Deviation Settlement Mechanism administered by Regional Power Committees across India.
8NRPC flags week-05 ancillary swings as DADRI-II TPS faces Rs. 2.91 crore TRAS refund
NRPC's ancillary services account for 27 April–3 May 2026 shows sharp TRAS pool movements, with DADRI-II TPS marked for a Rs. 2.91 crore TRAS-down refund, while TANDA-II STPS and IGSTPS-Jhajjar also feature among key stations shaping the week's payable and receivable position. The data reflects how Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services are being deployed to maintain grid balance, with substantial financial flows linked to up and down regulation provided by major thermal generators in the Northern region.
8Jammu & Kashmir drives NRPC's FY24 DSM late-payment interest to Rs. 5.48 crore
NRPC's FY 2023-24 deviation settlement interest account shows total late-payment interest of Rs. 5.48 crore, with Jammu & Kashmir contributing the largest share at Rs. 4.45 crore, making it the central driver of the region's DSM interest burden for the financial year. The settlement reflects continued payment-related stress on certain state utilities and underscores the importance of timely DSM clearance in maintaining the financial integrity of the regional energy account.
8NTPC dominates NRPC ancillary-interest ledger with Rs. 8.23 crore TRAS receivable
NRPC's FY24 ancillary-services interest statement shows TRAS receivables of Rs. 8.53 crore, with NTPC alone accounting for Rs. 8.23 crore, indicating that the central generator remained the dominant claimant in the region's late-payment interest settlement for ancillary operations. The figure underscores NTPC's central role in providing tertiary reserve ancillary services to the Northern grid and the financial settlements that flow back when payments are delayed beyond the regulatory window.
8NRPC reactive-energy pool sees Uttar Pradesh receive Rs. 24.46 lakh, Rajasthan pay Rs. 27.46 lakh
NRPC's reactive-energy account for week 05 shows a clear divergence among state utilities, with Rajasthan topping the payable side at Rs. 27.46 lakh and Uttar Pradesh emerging as the largest receivable entity at Rs. 24.46 lakh, reflecting significant reactive-energy settlement pressure across the northern grid. The data highlights persistent reactive power imbalances among Northern region states as they manage growing renewable injection alongside conventional generation.
8Jammu & Kashmir anchors NRPC's FY24 reactive-interest bill at Rs. 28.43 lakh
NRPC's FY 2023-24 reactive-energy interest account totals Rs. 29.57 lakh, with Jammu & Kashmir alone accounting for Rs. 28.43 lakh, making it by far the largest contributor to the region's delayed reactive-energy payment interest for the year. The settlement underscores ongoing reactive energy management challenges in the Union Territory's grid and the financial obligations that accrue when reactive payments fall outside the regulatory clearance window stipulated by CERC.
8NRPC revises SCED account after duplicate entries; April pool receivable hits Rs. 10.06 crore
NRPC's revised SCED statement for April 2026 shows a net pool receivable of Rs. 10.06 crore after correcting duplicate entries, with DADRI TPS alone refunding Rs. 13.66 crore, placing the NTPC station at the centre of the month's security-constrained economic despatch settlement. The revision highlights the complexity of multi-station SCED accounting and the necessity of careful auditing to ensure accurate financial flows in the centralised ancillary services framework administered by NRPC.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8Maharashtra breaches ATC limit for 7 hours on May 13 at 29.2% violation rate; Goa records 22.9% ATC breach
WRLDC's daily system reliability indices report for May 13, 2026 highlights that Maharashtra violated Available Transfer Capability limits for 28 time blocks - equivalent to 7.0 hours - at a 29.2% violation rate, the highest among all Western region states. Goa registered ATC violations for 22 blocks (5.5 hours, 22.9%). On N-1 security criteria, Maharashtra again led with 13 blocks (3.2 hours, 13.5%), while Goa recorded 5 blocks. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and DNHDDPDCL recorded zero violations across both parameters.
8National grid achieves zero ATC and N-1 violations across all inter-regional corridors on May 13
GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre reported zero Available Transfer Capability violations and zero N-1 criteria violations across all five major inter-regional corridors - WR-NR, ER-NR, NR Import, NEW-SR and NER Import - for May 13, 2026. The voltage profile report for 400 kV substations shows the Northern Region substations at Bhadla (0.35% time above 420 kV) and Ajmer (2.08% above band) as the only minor outliers, while the remaining 50+ substations maintained voltages within the 728–800 kV range at all times. Details
MINISTRY OF POWER
8Coal India, SCCL, NLCIL get extended deadline to September 2026 to revise mine escrow agreements and embed 25% community spend clause
The Coal Controller Organisation under the Ministry of Coal extended two critical timelines under the Mining Plan and Mine Closure Plan Guidelines, 2025 to 30 September 2026. Operating coal and lignite mines must now revise their escrow agreements as per Para 3.5.1 by the new deadline. Simultaneously, under Para 3.5.5(ii), mines must incorporate provisions for utilising a minimum of 25% of their five-yearly escrow deposits for community development and livelihood activities. The extension covers Coal India Limited, SCCL, and NLCIL, communicated via the Nominated Authority.
8Ministry of Power invites applications for Director (Projects) post at NHPC Limited, a Schedule A CPSE
The Ministry of Power, Government of India (No. 9/1/2026-NHPC) wrote to the Chairpersons of CEA, CERC, and all State Electricity Boards/State Power Utilities regarding the selection process for the post of Director (Projects) at NHPC Limited, a Schedule A Central Public Sector Enterprise. NHPC Limited is India's premier hydropower company with an installed capacity of over 7,000 MW and is a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE, holding a central role in India's hydropower expansion programme across the Himalayan and northeastern states.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8India generates 4,860 MU on May 12, surpassing programme by 274 MU; Western Region leads actual output
Central Electricity Authority's DGR Sub-Report-1 for 12 May 2026 shows all-India actual generation of 4,859.71 MU against a programme of 4,585.11 MU - a positive deviation of 274.60 MU (+5.99%). Thermal led with 4,204.49 MU (exceeding target by 237.03 MU), nuclear generated 186.10 MU, and hydro contributed 466.23 MU. The Western Region delivered the highest output at 1,777.78 MU against 1,613.42 MU planned, driven largely by thermal and nuclear overperformance during the summer demand peak.
8April–May cumulative generation trails annual target by 4.60%; thermal shortfall at 8,701 MU poses fiscal year risk
CEA's consolidated generation data show that cumulative all-India generation from 1 April to 12 May 2026 stands at 189,226.26 MU against a programme of 198,343.43 MU - a shortfall of 9,117.17 MU or 4.60%. Coal-based thermal accounts for the largest deficit at 6,357 MU below target, while the Northern Region records the steepest shortfall at 5,240.12 MU (–10.61%). Nuclear and hydro show smaller but persistent negative deviations, raising fiscal year supply concerns as summer load builds.
8Nearly 54 GW of national grid capacity under outage on May 12; forced maintenance accounts for 39,223 MW
CEA's Sub-Report-3 reveals that on 12 May 2026, a total of 53,906.47 MW of India's 309,923.79 MW monitored grid capacity was under outage - 17.39% of the installed base. Forced outages were the dominant cause at 39,222.81 MW, while planned maintenance accounted for 4,645.26 MW and other reasons for 10,038.40 MW. The Western Region carried the highest absolute outage burden at 18,888.10 MW, though the Northern Region recorded the steepest forced-outage ratio for its fleet, exposing fleet ageing and stress.
8Coal thermal fleet at 94% utilisation but 30,237 MW offline; gas plants idle at 57% outage rate
CEA's Sub-Report-16 shows India's coal-thermal fleet (221,897.51 MW monitored capacity) running at 94.22% of capacity-on-line with maximum net output of 180,589.87 MW on 12 May 2026. However, 30,236.51 MW of coal capacity remained under outage - a 13.63% outage rate. Gas and liquid fuel plants showed a far more extreme picture: 57.02% of the 20,122.42 MW gas-diesel fleet was offline, with only 8,647.87 MW on the grid, reflecting the persistent underutilisation of India's gas-based generation assets amid high LNG prices.
8NTPC's 60 GW fleet generates 1,076 MU on May 12 but lags FY26 cumulative target by 6.17%; Eastern Region worst performer
CEA's Sub-Report-8 shows NTPC Limited's all-India generation on 12 May 2026 at 1,076.41 MU against a planned 1,041.61 MU - a daily positive deviation of 34.80 MU. However, cumulative FY26 generation of 42,020.83 MU trails the target of 44,785.32 MU by 2,764.49 MU (–6.17%). The Eastern Region is the worst performer, running 8.04% below target at 12,830.96 MU against a plan of 13,952.44 MU, driven by forced outages at Singrauli STPS and Tanda TPS units running in reserve-shutdown mode.
89,285 MW of generation capacity tripped off grid on May 12 alone; Koradi TPS Unit-9 won't return until May 14
CEA's Sub-Report-15 logs 40 unit-level outage events on 12 May 2026, with total capacity going off-grid at 9,284.56 MW. Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit-2 (600 MW, Haryana) tripped due to economiser tube leakage; Sasan UMTPP Unit-6 (660 MW, Madhya Pradesh) went offline for reheater tube leakage; and Koradi TPS Unit-9 (660 MW, Maharashtra) was taken for water-wall tube repair with restoration expected 14 May. Multiple NTPC gas-based units at Auraiya, Dadri and Anta CCPPs were also tripped for conservation of main fuel.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)
8SECI extends bid deadline to May 21 for Rs. 2,720 crore term loan for 700 MW solar PV project at Radhanesda, Gujarat
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Navratna Government of India Enterprise, extended the bid submission deadline to 21 May 2026 for prospective banks and financial institutions to submit proposals for sanctioning a Rs. 2,720 crore term loan for its 700 MW Solar PV project at Radhanesda, Gujarat. The extension comes alongside the May 18 deadline extension for a separate Rs. 660 crore loan for SECI's 200 MW Dhar (MP) project, reflecting strong lender interest in SECI's renewable financing pipeline as it scales its self-developed solar portfolio. Details
8Coal India, SCCL, NLCIL get extended deadline to September 2026 to revise mine escrow agreements and embed 25% community spend clause
The Coal Controller Organisation under the Ministry of Coal extended two critical timelines under the Mining Plan and Mine Closure Plan Guidelines, 2025 to 30 September 2026. Operating coal and lignite mines must now revise their escrow agreements as per Para 3.5.1 by the new deadline. Simultaneously, under Para 3.5.5(ii), mines must incorporate provisions for utilising a minimum of 25% of their five-yearly escrow deposits for community development and livelihood activities. The extension covers Coal India Limited, SCCL, and NLCIL, communicated via the Nominated Authority.
8Ministry of Power invites applications for Director (Projects) post at NHPC Limited, a Schedule A CPSE
The Ministry of Power, Government of India (No. 9/1/2026-NHPC) wrote to the Chairpersons of CEA, CERC, and all State Electricity Boards/State Power Utilities regarding the selection process for the post of Director (Projects) at NHPC Limited, a Schedule A Central Public Sector Enterprise. NHPC Limited is India's premier hydropower company with an installed capacity of over 7,000 MW and is a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE, holding a central role in India's hydropower expansion programme across the Himalayan and northeastern states.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8India generates 4,860 MU on May 12, surpassing programme by 274 MU; Western Region leads actual output
Central Electricity Authority's DGR Sub-Report-1 for 12 May 2026 shows all-India actual generation of 4,859.71 MU against a programme of 4,585.11 MU - a positive deviation of 274.60 MU (+5.99%). Thermal led with 4,204.49 MU (exceeding target by 237.03 MU), nuclear generated 186.10 MU, and hydro contributed 466.23 MU. The Western Region delivered the highest output at 1,777.78 MU against 1,613.42 MU planned, driven largely by thermal and nuclear overperformance during the summer demand peak.
8April–May cumulative generation trails annual target by 4.60%; thermal shortfall at 8,701 MU poses fiscal year risk
CEA's consolidated generation data show that cumulative all-India generation from 1 April to 12 May 2026 stands at 189,226.26 MU against a programme of 198,343.43 MU - a shortfall of 9,117.17 MU or 4.60%. Coal-based thermal accounts for the largest deficit at 6,357 MU below target, while the Northern Region records the steepest shortfall at 5,240.12 MU (–10.61%). Nuclear and hydro show smaller but persistent negative deviations, raising fiscal year supply concerns as summer load builds.
8Nearly 54 GW of national grid capacity under outage on May 12; forced maintenance accounts for 39,223 MW
CEA's Sub-Report-3 reveals that on 12 May 2026, a total of 53,906.47 MW of India's 309,923.79 MW monitored grid capacity was under outage - 17.39% of the installed base. Forced outages were the dominant cause at 39,222.81 MW, while planned maintenance accounted for 4,645.26 MW and other reasons for 10,038.40 MW. The Western Region carried the highest absolute outage burden at 18,888.10 MW, though the Northern Region recorded the steepest forced-outage ratio for its fleet, exposing fleet ageing and stress.
8Coal thermal fleet at 94% utilisation but 30,237 MW offline; gas plants idle at 57% outage rate
CEA's Sub-Report-16 shows India's coal-thermal fleet (221,897.51 MW monitored capacity) running at 94.22% of capacity-on-line with maximum net output of 180,589.87 MW on 12 May 2026. However, 30,236.51 MW of coal capacity remained under outage - a 13.63% outage rate. Gas and liquid fuel plants showed a far more extreme picture: 57.02% of the 20,122.42 MW gas-diesel fleet was offline, with only 8,647.87 MW on the grid, reflecting the persistent underutilisation of India's gas-based generation assets amid high LNG prices.
8NTPC's 60 GW fleet generates 1,076 MU on May 12 but lags FY26 cumulative target by 6.17%; Eastern Region worst performer
CEA's Sub-Report-8 shows NTPC Limited's all-India generation on 12 May 2026 at 1,076.41 MU against a planned 1,041.61 MU - a daily positive deviation of 34.80 MU. However, cumulative FY26 generation of 42,020.83 MU trails the target of 44,785.32 MU by 2,764.49 MU (–6.17%). The Eastern Region is the worst performer, running 8.04% below target at 12,830.96 MU against a plan of 13,952.44 MU, driven by forced outages at Singrauli STPS and Tanda TPS units running in reserve-shutdown mode.
89,285 MW of generation capacity tripped off grid on May 12 alone; Koradi TPS Unit-9 won't return until May 14
CEA's Sub-Report-15 logs 40 unit-level outage events on 12 May 2026, with total capacity going off-grid at 9,284.56 MW. Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit-2 (600 MW, Haryana) tripped due to economiser tube leakage; Sasan UMTPP Unit-6 (660 MW, Madhya Pradesh) went offline for reheater tube leakage; and Koradi TPS Unit-9 (660 MW, Maharashtra) was taken for water-wall tube repair with restoration expected 14 May. Multiple NTPC gas-based units at Auraiya, Dadri and Anta CCPPs were also tripped for conservation of main fuel.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)
8SECI extends bid deadline to May 21 for Rs. 2,720 crore term loan for 700 MW solar PV project at Radhanesda, Gujarat
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Navratna Government of India Enterprise, extended the bid submission deadline to 21 May 2026 for prospective banks and financial institutions to submit proposals for sanctioning a Rs. 2,720 crore term loan for its 700 MW Solar PV project at Radhanesda, Gujarat. The extension comes alongside the May 18 deadline extension for a separate Rs. 660 crore loan for SECI's 200 MW Dhar (MP) project, reflecting strong lender interest in SECI's renewable financing pipeline as it scales its self-developed solar portfolio. Details
SOLAR POWER
8India's renewable grid pumps 914 MU in a single day; Rajasthan and Gujarat drive the surge
India's Central Electricity Authority (CEA) reported total renewable energy generation of 914.47 MU on 12 May 2026, with solar contributing 676.74 MU and wind adding 211.87 MU across all states. Rajasthan alone recorded 265.93 MU - the single largest daily renewable output of any state - while Gujarat followed at 290.75 MU. Cumulative renewable generation for May 2026 so far stands at 11,069.03 MU at the all-India level, with the Western Region leading at 4,680.48 MU, signalling robust renewable evacuation through peak summer.
8NTPC and private IPPs clock 408 MU from ISGS renewable projects on May 12; Rajasthan hosts over 27 GW capacity
CEA's Inter-State Generating Station (ISGS) data shows that 60,159.08 MW of monitored renewable capacity across the Northern, Western and Southern regions generated 408.11 MU on 12 May 2026, accounting for cumulative ISGS renewable output of 4,612.56 MU in May so far. NTPC's SJVN Green Energy (501 MW) in Rajasthan topped daily generation at 6.14 MU, while Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer Four's combined solar-wind project (600 MW solar + 510 MW wind) contributed 11.43 MU. The Northern Region alone hosts 27,740 MW of ISGS renewable capacity.
8Green surge: Renewables power 25.93% of India's peak solar-hour demand on May 12, wind-solar together hit 64,277 MW
NLDC's Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) report for May 12, 2026 reveals that variable renewable energy (VRE) - wind and solar combined - contributed 25.93% of all-India demand during solar hours (06:00–18:00 hrs), reaching 64,277 MW. Wind alone penetrated at 22.68% (56,209 MW), while maximum all-India generation touched 85,930 MW at 12:40 hrs. During non-solar hours, wind maintained a steady 4.22% penetration at 10,045 MW - underscoring India's growing renewable backbone in supporting peak summer demand.
8IEX DAM hourly data: Solar hours drive MCP to sub-Rs. 1,220/MWh, night hours reclaim Rs. 10,000 ceiling
Hourly disaggregation of IEX's Day-Ahead Market for May 13, 2026 lays bare India's solar hour price collapse: MCP dipped to just Rs. 1,219.81/MWh during Hour 14 (1 PM-2 PM) as sell bids surged to 44,691 MWh against purchase bids of just 10,976 MWh. By contrast, the post-sunset hours (Hour 20 onward) saw MCP spike back to Rs. 10,000/MWh. Peak cleared volume was 8,436.61 MWh in Hour 14, with a weighted daily MCP of Rs. 5,914.80/MWh, reflecting solar's growing influence on price discovery.
8IEX DAM solar MCV peaks at 2,807.60 MW as green power drives 65,638 MWh of total cleared volume on May 13
Segment-wise Day-Ahead Market data from Indian Energy Exchange for May 13, 2026 reveals the dominance of renewable energy in India's spot power market: solar MCV peaked at 2,807.60 MW and non-solar MCV at 2,576.61 MW, together contributing to a total of 65,638 MWh of final scheduled volume. The daily MCP averaged Rs. 5,920.26/MWh, touching Rs. 10,000/MWh in nighttime blocks and falling to a low of Rs. 1,599.84/MWh when solar generation surged mid-day, marking the persistent duck-curve dynamic in India's evolving power market.
8IEX DAM clears 1,20,358 MWh on May 13 as surplus sell bids dwarf buyers at Rs. 10,000/MWh cap
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) saw its Day-Ahead Market record a total cleared volume of 1,20,358.40 MWh on May 13, 2026, even as purchase bids (3,99,211.70 MWh) were nearly matched by sell bids (4,00,403.28 MWh) - an unusually tight equilibrium. The market-clearing price (MCP) peaked at Rs. 10,000/MWh across overnight hours, while the daily average settled at Rs. 5,934.52/MWh, signalling persistent supply tightness during peak demand windows and pointing to renewable-led intraday price compression.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8Hero Future Energies' 125.8 MW hybrid restricted group operates 99.4 MW solar + 26.4 MW wind in Karnataka
CareEdge Ratings assigned CARE A-; Stable ratings to Clean Renewable Energy KK's Hero Restricted Group, comprising five SPVs operating 125.8 MW AC of hybrid capacity (99.4 MW solar, 26.4 MW wind) in Karnataka. The group is backed by Hero Future Energies, which has 2.3 GW of commissioned capacity and 6 GW under construction. Long-term PPAs covering 90% of capacity are in place with C&I counterparties. A key risk noted is that 12.3 MW of solar capacity remains untied. Average DSCR above 1.2x is maintained in the base case scenario.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8GERC releases draft Battery Energy Storage System Regulations 2026, opening new business models for grid-interactive storage
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission unveiled Draft Grid-Interactive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Regulations, 2026 - a landmark framework governing ownership structures, business models, tariff determination, and grid-interconnection standards for battery storage projects in Gujarat. The draft regulations aim to integrate large-scale BESS into the state grid to support renewable energy balancing, enhance grid stability, and meet the state's clean energy ambitions. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments before the regulations are finalised, marking a significant policy step for India's storage sector.
8Battery storage tariffs touch a low of Rs. 1.23/unit in FY26; 37 storage tenders announced during the year
India's renewable energy momentum included a sharp drop in battery storage tariffs to Rs. 1.23/unit in FY26, according to the CEEW-GFC Market Handbook 2026. A total of 37 storage tenders were announced during the year, alongside Sovereign Green Bonds worth Rs. 20,000 crore issued through four 30-year tranches. The data point underscores the rapid maturation of India's energy storage market as battery costs fall and regulatory clarity improves, supporting integration of the 150+ GW of large-scale RE under construction nationally.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8Maharashtra targets 65% renewable energy share by FY36, 100 GW RE capacity and 100 GWh/day storage under new policy
The Government of Maharashtra released its landmark Renewable Energy & Energy Storage Policy 2025-26 to 2035-36, approved via Government Resolution on March 18, 2026. The state, which already has 31.3 GW of RE capacity and 5 GW of rooftop solar, targets procuring 65% of electricity from renewables and deploying 100 GWh/day of storage by FY35-36. The policy mandates 10 GW of RE+storage projects by FY30, co-located storage of at least 50% RE capacity for 2 hours, and at least 10 Renewable Energy Industrial Zones. Rs. 500 crore is earmarked for REIZ developers.
8TERI roadmap calls for India to shift ship fuels to green ammonia and methanol; maritime sector emits 3% of global GHGs
The National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping (NCoEGPS) at TERI released Part A of a comprehensive roadmap on Advanced Green Fuels for Maritime Applications for India. The report identifies green ammonia, green methanol, and other bio-based fuels as critical pathways for decarbonising India's maritime sector, which is subject to increasingly stringent IMO emission standards. Principal Investigator Dr. Piyali Das and the TERI team assess technology readiness, supply chain infrastructure, and policy interventions needed for India to become a major green maritime fuel producer. Details
8India's renewable grid pumps 914 MU in a single day; Rajasthan and Gujarat drive the surge
India's Central Electricity Authority (CEA) reported total renewable energy generation of 914.47 MU on 12 May 2026, with solar contributing 676.74 MU and wind adding 211.87 MU across all states. Rajasthan alone recorded 265.93 MU - the single largest daily renewable output of any state - while Gujarat followed at 290.75 MU. Cumulative renewable generation for May 2026 so far stands at 11,069.03 MU at the all-India level, with the Western Region leading at 4,680.48 MU, signalling robust renewable evacuation through peak summer.
8NTPC and private IPPs clock 408 MU from ISGS renewable projects on May 12; Rajasthan hosts over 27 GW capacity
CEA's Inter-State Generating Station (ISGS) data shows that 60,159.08 MW of monitored renewable capacity across the Northern, Western and Southern regions generated 408.11 MU on 12 May 2026, accounting for cumulative ISGS renewable output of 4,612.56 MU in May so far. NTPC's SJVN Green Energy (501 MW) in Rajasthan topped daily generation at 6.14 MU, while Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer Four's combined solar-wind project (600 MW solar + 510 MW wind) contributed 11.43 MU. The Northern Region alone hosts 27,740 MW of ISGS renewable capacity.
8Green surge: Renewables power 25.93% of India's peak solar-hour demand on May 12, wind-solar together hit 64,277 MW
NLDC's Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) report for May 12, 2026 reveals that variable renewable energy (VRE) - wind and solar combined - contributed 25.93% of all-India demand during solar hours (06:00–18:00 hrs), reaching 64,277 MW. Wind alone penetrated at 22.68% (56,209 MW), while maximum all-India generation touched 85,930 MW at 12:40 hrs. During non-solar hours, wind maintained a steady 4.22% penetration at 10,045 MW - underscoring India's growing renewable backbone in supporting peak summer demand.
8IEX DAM hourly data: Solar hours drive MCP to sub-Rs. 1,220/MWh, night hours reclaim Rs. 10,000 ceiling
Hourly disaggregation of IEX's Day-Ahead Market for May 13, 2026 lays bare India's solar hour price collapse: MCP dipped to just Rs. 1,219.81/MWh during Hour 14 (1 PM-2 PM) as sell bids surged to 44,691 MWh against purchase bids of just 10,976 MWh. By contrast, the post-sunset hours (Hour 20 onward) saw MCP spike back to Rs. 10,000/MWh. Peak cleared volume was 8,436.61 MWh in Hour 14, with a weighted daily MCP of Rs. 5,914.80/MWh, reflecting solar's growing influence on price discovery.
8IEX DAM solar MCV peaks at 2,807.60 MW as green power drives 65,638 MWh of total cleared volume on May 13
Segment-wise Day-Ahead Market data from Indian Energy Exchange for May 13, 2026 reveals the dominance of renewable energy in India's spot power market: solar MCV peaked at 2,807.60 MW and non-solar MCV at 2,576.61 MW, together contributing to a total of 65,638 MWh of final scheduled volume. The daily MCP averaged Rs. 5,920.26/MWh, touching Rs. 10,000/MWh in nighttime blocks and falling to a low of Rs. 1,599.84/MWh when solar generation surged mid-day, marking the persistent duck-curve dynamic in India's evolving power market.
8IEX DAM clears 1,20,358 MWh on May 13 as surplus sell bids dwarf buyers at Rs. 10,000/MWh cap
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) saw its Day-Ahead Market record a total cleared volume of 1,20,358.40 MWh on May 13, 2026, even as purchase bids (3,99,211.70 MWh) were nearly matched by sell bids (4,00,403.28 MWh) - an unusually tight equilibrium. The market-clearing price (MCP) peaked at Rs. 10,000/MWh across overnight hours, while the daily average settled at Rs. 5,934.52/MWh, signalling persistent supply tightness during peak demand windows and pointing to renewable-led intraday price compression.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8Hero Future Energies' 125.8 MW hybrid restricted group operates 99.4 MW solar + 26.4 MW wind in Karnataka
CareEdge Ratings assigned CARE A-; Stable ratings to Clean Renewable Energy KK's Hero Restricted Group, comprising five SPVs operating 125.8 MW AC of hybrid capacity (99.4 MW solar, 26.4 MW wind) in Karnataka. The group is backed by Hero Future Energies, which has 2.3 GW of commissioned capacity and 6 GW under construction. Long-term PPAs covering 90% of capacity are in place with C&I counterparties. A key risk noted is that 12.3 MW of solar capacity remains untied. Average DSCR above 1.2x is maintained in the base case scenario.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8GERC releases draft Battery Energy Storage System Regulations 2026, opening new business models for grid-interactive storage
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission unveiled Draft Grid-Interactive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Regulations, 2026 - a landmark framework governing ownership structures, business models, tariff determination, and grid-interconnection standards for battery storage projects in Gujarat. The draft regulations aim to integrate large-scale BESS into the state grid to support renewable energy balancing, enhance grid stability, and meet the state's clean energy ambitions. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments before the regulations are finalised, marking a significant policy step for India's storage sector.
8Battery storage tariffs touch a low of Rs. 1.23/unit in FY26; 37 storage tenders announced during the year
India's renewable energy momentum included a sharp drop in battery storage tariffs to Rs. 1.23/unit in FY26, according to the CEEW-GFC Market Handbook 2026. A total of 37 storage tenders were announced during the year, alongside Sovereign Green Bonds worth Rs. 20,000 crore issued through four 30-year tranches. The data point underscores the rapid maturation of India's energy storage market as battery costs fall and regulatory clarity improves, supporting integration of the 150+ GW of large-scale RE under construction nationally.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8Maharashtra targets 65% renewable energy share by FY36, 100 GW RE capacity and 100 GWh/day storage under new policy
The Government of Maharashtra released its landmark Renewable Energy & Energy Storage Policy 2025-26 to 2035-36, approved via Government Resolution on March 18, 2026. The state, which already has 31.3 GW of RE capacity and 5 GW of rooftop solar, targets procuring 65% of electricity from renewables and deploying 100 GWh/day of storage by FY35-36. The policy mandates 10 GW of RE+storage projects by FY30, co-located storage of at least 50% RE capacity for 2 hours, and at least 10 Renewable Energy Industrial Zones. Rs. 500 crore is earmarked for REIZ developers.
8TERI roadmap calls for India to shift ship fuels to green ammonia and methanol; maritime sector emits 3% of global GHGs
The National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping (NCoEGPS) at TERI released Part A of a comprehensive roadmap on Advanced Green Fuels for Maritime Applications for India. The report identifies green ammonia, green methanol, and other bio-based fuels as critical pathways for decarbonising India's maritime sector, which is subject to increasingly stringent IMO emission standards. Principal Investigator Dr. Piyali Das and the TERI team assess technology readiness, supply chain infrastructure, and policy interventions needed for India to become a major green maritime fuel producer. Details
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8L&T's Power T&D business bags significant EPC orders worth Rs. 1,000–2,500 crore for 380 kV & 132 kV substations in Middle East
Larsen & Toubro Limited announced that its Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical secured a batch of Significant EPC orders (classified at Rs. 1,000–2,500 crore range) from clients in the Middle East. The orders pertain to constructing one 380 kV extra-high voltage substation and two 132 kV substations on a turnkey basis, aimed at ensuring reliable power for large load centres and decongesting grids. L&T PT&D, a USD 32 billion multinational's key vertical, serves utilities across 30 countries including the Middle East, Africa, and North America.
8GR Infraprojects' Amritsar-Bathinda 39 km NH-754A project gets provisional completion certificate; Rs. 927 crore bid cost
G R Infraprojects Limited informed exchanges that its subsidiary GR Amritsar Bathinda Highway Private Limited received a Provisional Completion Certificate for the 6-lane Amritsar-Bathinda Greenfield section of NH-754A (km 0+000 to km 39+000), part of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor in Punjab. The Independent Engineer issued the certificate on May 13, 2026, declaring the project fit for commercial operation from March 1, 2026. The project was executed under Hybrid Annuity Mode under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I at a bid cost of Rs. 927 crore (excluding GST).
8AERC floats 24-month tender for AMC of 118 HP VRF & 6.5 TR split AC system at Guwahati; EMD Rs. 5,000
The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) invited sealed tenders for Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of its 118 HP Carrier VRF and 6.5 TR Split Air Conditioning system at its Guwahati campus. The contract, initially for 24 months and extendable for one year, requires quarterly servicing, breakdown attendance, and full parts replacement including compressors at no extra cost. EMD of Rs. 5,000 and tender fee of Rs. 500 apply. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on June 2, 2026, and will be evaluated on QCBS with 0.60 and 0.40 weightage to technical and financial bids respectively.
8MSETCL mandates shift to MSTC e-commerce platform for electronic reverse auctions; all registered SRM vendors must re-register
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) directed all vendors registered on its SAP-SRM e-Tendering portal to register on the MSTC E-Commerce Platform for participating in Electronic Reverse Auctions (e-RA) for supply item tenders floated by MSETCL's Central Purchase Agency (CPA). The move, announced via Notice Ref No. MSETCL/CPA/eRA/2026/01 dated 13 May 2026, represents a significant procurement digitalisation step for one of India's largest power transmission utilities, which oversees an extensive high-voltage network across Maharashtra.
8SECI extends loan bid deadline to May 18 for Rs. 660 crore term loan for 200 MW solar project at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Navratna Government of India Enterprise, issued a corrigendum extending the bid submission deadline to 18 May 2026 (6:00 PM) for prospective banks and financial institutions to submit proposals for sanctioning a term loan of Rs. 660 crore for a 200 MW Solar PV Power Plant at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. The extension, from RFP No. SECI/FA/09 April 2026, responds to requests from lenders seeking additional time. Separately, SECI also extended the bid deadline to 21 May 2026 for a Rs. 2,720 crore term loan for its 700 MW Solar PV project at Radhanesda, Gujarat.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8India adds record 57.5 GW power capacity in FY26 - 1.73x FY25; RE generation up 20%, coal falls 4.3%: CEEW-GFC
India's renewable energy generation surged 20% in FY26, while coal and lignite-based generation declined 4.3% YoY, according to the CEEW-GFC Market Handbook 2026. India added a record 57.5 GW of net power generation capacity in FY26, up from 33.2 GW in FY25 - 1.73x the prior year. Renewable energy (including large hydro) accounted for 54.6 GW or 95% of net capacity addition. Battery storage tariffs touched a low of Rs. 1.23/unit; 37 storage tenders were announced in the year, and Sovereign Green Bonds worth Rs. 20,000 crore were issued. Over 150 GW of large-scale RE is under construction.
8GK Energy commissions 276 MW and 61,085 solar systems in FY26; cumulative capacity crosses 617 MW across 140,000 systems
GK Energy Limited, India's largest decentralised renewable energy infrastructure company, deployed 61,085 solar systems and commissioned 276 MW during FY26, taking cumulative installed capacity to over 617 MW across 140,000+ systems in 7,500+ villages. The company reported revenue from operations of Rs. 1,533 crore (standalone), with PAT of Rs. 201 crore. The order book stands at Rs. 710 crore. The company's 10-year revenue CAGR stands at 66.49%, reflecting accelerated momentum in solar pump and decentralised solar deployment across rural India.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Schneider Electric Infrastructure's registrar CB Management merges into MUFG Intime India from May 8
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited informed stock exchanges that its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), CB Management Services Private Limited, has merged with MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited), effective May 8, 2026. The merger was approved by the Regional Director, Mumbai under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013. MUFG Intime India carries SEBI Registration No. INR000004058. Shareholders are assured of seamless continuity - no change in services is envisaged for the electrical equipment major's investor base.
8GE Vernova T&D India's registrar CB Management Services merges into MUFG Intime India from May 8
GE Vernova T&D India Limited (formerly GE T&D India Limited) informed BSE and NSE that its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), CB Management Services Private Limited, has merged with MUFG Intime India Private Limited with effect from May 8, 2026. The merger was pursuant to the Regional Director (WR), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Mumbai order dated April 24, 2026. Investors may now contact MUFG Intime India at Rasoi Court, 5th Floor, 20 Sir R N Mukherjee Road, Kolkata 700001. The change applies to one of India's largest grid equipment manufacturers. Details
8L&T's Power T&D business bags significant EPC orders worth Rs. 1,000–2,500 crore for 380 kV & 132 kV substations in Middle East
Larsen & Toubro Limited announced that its Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical secured a batch of Significant EPC orders (classified at Rs. 1,000–2,500 crore range) from clients in the Middle East. The orders pertain to constructing one 380 kV extra-high voltage substation and two 132 kV substations on a turnkey basis, aimed at ensuring reliable power for large load centres and decongesting grids. L&T PT&D, a USD 32 billion multinational's key vertical, serves utilities across 30 countries including the Middle East, Africa, and North America.
8GR Infraprojects' Amritsar-Bathinda 39 km NH-754A project gets provisional completion certificate; Rs. 927 crore bid cost
G R Infraprojects Limited informed exchanges that its subsidiary GR Amritsar Bathinda Highway Private Limited received a Provisional Completion Certificate for the 6-lane Amritsar-Bathinda Greenfield section of NH-754A (km 0+000 to km 39+000), part of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor in Punjab. The Independent Engineer issued the certificate on May 13, 2026, declaring the project fit for commercial operation from March 1, 2026. The project was executed under Hybrid Annuity Mode under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I at a bid cost of Rs. 927 crore (excluding GST).
8AERC floats 24-month tender for AMC of 118 HP VRF & 6.5 TR split AC system at Guwahati; EMD Rs. 5,000
The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) invited sealed tenders for Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of its 118 HP Carrier VRF and 6.5 TR Split Air Conditioning system at its Guwahati campus. The contract, initially for 24 months and extendable for one year, requires quarterly servicing, breakdown attendance, and full parts replacement including compressors at no extra cost. EMD of Rs. 5,000 and tender fee of Rs. 500 apply. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on June 2, 2026, and will be evaluated on QCBS with 0.60 and 0.40 weightage to technical and financial bids respectively.
8MSETCL mandates shift to MSTC e-commerce platform for electronic reverse auctions; all registered SRM vendors must re-register
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) directed all vendors registered on its SAP-SRM e-Tendering portal to register on the MSTC E-Commerce Platform for participating in Electronic Reverse Auctions (e-RA) for supply item tenders floated by MSETCL's Central Purchase Agency (CPA). The move, announced via Notice Ref No. MSETCL/CPA/eRA/2026/01 dated 13 May 2026, represents a significant procurement digitalisation step for one of India's largest power transmission utilities, which oversees an extensive high-voltage network across Maharashtra.
8SECI extends loan bid deadline to May 18 for Rs. 660 crore term loan for 200 MW solar project at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Navratna Government of India Enterprise, issued a corrigendum extending the bid submission deadline to 18 May 2026 (6:00 PM) for prospective banks and financial institutions to submit proposals for sanctioning a term loan of Rs. 660 crore for a 200 MW Solar PV Power Plant at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. The extension, from RFP No. SECI/FA/09 April 2026, responds to requests from lenders seeking additional time. Separately, SECI also extended the bid deadline to 21 May 2026 for a Rs. 2,720 crore term loan for its 700 MW Solar PV project at Radhanesda, Gujarat.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8India adds record 57.5 GW power capacity in FY26 - 1.73x FY25; RE generation up 20%, coal falls 4.3%: CEEW-GFC
India's renewable energy generation surged 20% in FY26, while coal and lignite-based generation declined 4.3% YoY, according to the CEEW-GFC Market Handbook 2026. India added a record 57.5 GW of net power generation capacity in FY26, up from 33.2 GW in FY25 - 1.73x the prior year. Renewable energy (including large hydro) accounted for 54.6 GW or 95% of net capacity addition. Battery storage tariffs touched a low of Rs. 1.23/unit; 37 storage tenders were announced in the year, and Sovereign Green Bonds worth Rs. 20,000 crore were issued. Over 150 GW of large-scale RE is under construction.
8GK Energy commissions 276 MW and 61,085 solar systems in FY26; cumulative capacity crosses 617 MW across 140,000 systems
GK Energy Limited, India's largest decentralised renewable energy infrastructure company, deployed 61,085 solar systems and commissioned 276 MW during FY26, taking cumulative installed capacity to over 617 MW across 140,000+ systems in 7,500+ villages. The company reported revenue from operations of Rs. 1,533 crore (standalone), with PAT of Rs. 201 crore. The order book stands at Rs. 710 crore. The company's 10-year revenue CAGR stands at 66.49%, reflecting accelerated momentum in solar pump and decentralised solar deployment across rural India.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Schneider Electric Infrastructure's registrar CB Management merges into MUFG Intime India from May 8
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited informed stock exchanges that its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), CB Management Services Private Limited, has merged with MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited), effective May 8, 2026. The merger was approved by the Regional Director, Mumbai under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013. MUFG Intime India carries SEBI Registration No. INR000004058. Shareholders are assured of seamless continuity - no change in services is envisaged for the electrical equipment major's investor base.
8GE Vernova T&D India's registrar CB Management Services merges into MUFG Intime India from May 8
GE Vernova T&D India Limited (formerly GE T&D India Limited) informed BSE and NSE that its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), CB Management Services Private Limited, has merged with MUFG Intime India Private Limited with effect from May 8, 2026. The merger was pursuant to the Regional Director (WR), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Mumbai order dated April 24, 2026. Investors may now contact MUFG Intime India at Rasoi Court, 5th Floor, 20 Sir R N Mukherjee Road, Kolkata 700001. The change applies to one of India's largest grid equipment manufacturers. Details
RETAIL TARIFF REVISION
8Delhi power consumers to pay 14.51% PPAC from May 9 as BRPL levies combined suo motu and differential surcharge
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) levied a combined Power Purchase Adjustment Charge (PPAC) of 14.51% effective 9 May 2026 in Delhi. This comprises an 8.75% Suo Motu PPAC valid from 10 April 2026 to 9 July 2026 under BRPL's own notification, and an additional 5.76% Differential PPAC applicable from 9 to 31 May 2026 as per a DERC order dated 6 February 2026 and the DERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The combined charge reflects rising fuel and power purchase costs being passed through to Delhi's electricity consumers.
8Rajasthan's three DISCOMs - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer - levy FPPAS for February 2026, recover variations in May billing
Rajasthan's three electricity distribution companies - Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, and Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited - computed and applied Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) for February 2026, to be recovered through May 2026 billing. An independent audit by M/s Laxmi Kant & Co., Chartered Accountants, validated the calculation, which incorporates variations in fuel costs, power purchase costs, and transmission charges against the Commission-approved cost of supply under the RERC Tariff Regulations, 2025 and the Electricity Amendment Rules, 2022.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC moves to revoke Instinct Infra & Power's trading licence after 7 reminder notices go unanswered
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a show-cause notice to Instinct Infra & Power Limited - formerly Instinct Advertising & Marketing Ltd - threatening to revoke its Category IV inter-State electricity trading licence. Despite seven reminder communications between April 2025 and February 2026, the New Delhi-based licensee failed to submit mandatory monthly transaction reports, annual returns, and performance data under the Trading Licence Regulations, 2020. CERC has given the company two months to respond, warning that silence will trigger automatic revocation of its licence three months from the date of the order.
8Power Grid wins Rs. 311.86 crore/annum CERC licence to build 275-km Angul–Srikakulam 765 kV transmission link
SR and ER Power Transmission Limited - a 100% subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited - filed for an inter-State transmission licence before CERC for the Angul–Srikakulam 765 kV second double-circuit line, approximately 275 km in length. Power Grid emerged as the lowest bidder, quoting Rs. 311.86 crore per annum against Dilip Buildcon's Rs. 312.64 crore in the e-reverse auction held on 9 December 2025. The project, with a contract performance guarantee of Rs. 55 crore lodged with CTUIL, targets commercial operation by 3 August 2028.
8Enerica Infra bags Morena SEZ transmission project at Rs. 156.23 crore/annum, pipping Apraava Energy by Rs. 39.2 lakh
Morena-I SEZ Transmission Limited, owned by Enerica Infra 1 Private Limited, moved CERC for a transmission licence to evacuate 2,500 MW of renewable energy from Madhya Pradesh's Morena SEZ - one of the country's largest designated RE zones with 3.9 GW potential. In a hotly contested 12-bidder auction, Enerica quoted Rs. 156.23 crore per annum to clinch the project, narrowly ahead of Apraava Energy Private Limited at Rs. 156.63 crore. Enerica furnished a contract performance guarantee of Rs. 52 crore with CTUIL. The project, which includes a 765/400 kV pooling station near Sabalgarh, must be commissioned by 3 May 2028.
8CERC determines transmission tariff for Power Grid's Mundra UMPP–Bhuj 400 kV lines under 2024-29 tariff period
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission disposed of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited's petition for truing up of transmission tariff for the 2019–24 period and determination of tariff for 2024–29 for two critical transmission assets: the 400 kV D/C Mundra UMPP–Bhuj Triple Snowbird Circuit-1 and Circuit-2 transmission lines, along with the 400 kV Bhuj Pooling Station and extensions of the Mundra UMPP switchyard. The assets, part of the Transmission System Strengthening Associated with Mundra UMPP (Part-B) in the Western Region, serve beneficiaries including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
8CERC directs CTUIL to decide ACME Cleantech's solar-to-wind connectivity shift application without delay
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission ordered Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) to promptly consider ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Limited's application - filed on 15 September 2025 - for changing its renewable energy source from solar to wind under the GNA Regulations. ACME, headquartered in Gurugram, has also sought conversion of connectivity from the Land Bank Guarantee route to a Letter of Award route and relief from coercive action. CERC granted interim protection, underscoring the need to facilitate India's renewable energy transition without procedural bottlenecks.
8CSERC pegs FY 2026-27 solar tariff at Rs. 3.40/kWh and small hydro at up to Rs. 8.18/kWh in new generic RE tariff order
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission released draft generic levelised tariffs for renewable energy projects achieving commercial operation in FY 2026-27. Solar PV projects (0.5–2 MW) are pegged at Rs. 3.40 per kWh, Mini/Micro Hydro (up to 2 MW) at Rs. 8.18 per kWh, Small Hydro (5–10 MW) at Rs. 7.87 per kWh, and Non-Fossil Fuel Co-generation fixed charges at Rs. 4.55 per kWh. Biogas-based projects carry fixed charges of Rs. 4.90 per kWh. Capital costs range from Rs. 3.5 crore/MW for Solar PV to Rs. 13.54 crore/MW for Biogas. Stakeholders may file comments by 5 June 2026.
8GERC directs GPCL to file affidavit on stalled land allotment for Dholera 700 MW solar park as Veena Energy awaits PPA at Rs. 2.78/kWh
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission directed Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL) to file an affidavit within three weeks detailing the status of land acquisition for the Dholera Solar Park in Phase IX - a project awarded to Veena Energy Renewables Urja Pvt. Limited at a tariff of Rs. 2.78 per kWh under GUVNL's 700 MW solar competitive bidding process. GPCL, the nodal agency, acknowledged engaging DSIRDA and DICDL to expedite land possession, but delays persist. The case involves multiple parties including Tata Power, Renew Solar Power, and SJVN Limited.
8CSERC adjudicates final capital cost and tariff for 113 MW Rongnichu hydro project operated by Madhya Bharat Power for CSPDCL
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission is hearing Madhya Bharat Power Corporation Limited's petition for approval of final capital cost as on COD, investment plan, tariff truing up for 2021–22, and determination of tariff for the 2022–25 period for its 113 MW (2×56.5 MW) Rongnichu Hydro-Electric Project in Sikkim. The Raipur-headquartered company is in a dispute with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited over the financial terms of this hydropower supply arrangement - a matter with significant implications for inter-state hydropower off-take agreements.
8HPERC decides MA No. 487/2025 on May 13 involving HPPTCL; arguments heard in April 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decided Miscellaneous Application No. 487 of 2025, filed by Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL), on May 13, 2026. Arguments were heard on April 8, 2026. The case was filed on September 15, 2025. The order was distributed as part of HPERC's regular adjudicatory proceedings under the Electricity Act, 2003. HPPTCL plays a critical role in expanding Himachal Pradesh's transmission backbone to evacuate hydropower from the state's extensive run-of-river projects to the national grid.
8PSERC approves PSPCL's procurement of 2 MW from Thind Power's mini hydel project at Rs. 3.70/kWh
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC), Chandigarh, passed three significant orders on May 13, 2026. Petition 36/2026 deals with re-determination of tariff for a 6 MW biomass-based (Rankine Cycle) power plant under Section 86(1)(a)&(b) of the Electricity Act. Petition 37/2026 seeks enhancement of monetary limits for consumer grievance redressal forums. Petition 38/2026 approves PSPCL's procurement of 2 MW from M/s Thind Power Private Limited's Mini Hydel Project at Rs. 3.70/kWh - supporting Punjab's small hydro integration.
8MERC issues daily order in JSW vs MSEDCL complaint case 218 of 2025; proceedings continue at Maharashtra regulator
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) issued its daily order in Complaint Case No. 218 of 2025 between JSW and MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited). The proceedings are ongoing at the Commission's World Trade Centre office in Mumbai. MERC continues to adjudicate in disputes between power generators, distribution licensees, and consumers under the Electricity Act, 2003. The case is part of a growing docket of generator-DISCOM disputes in Maharashtra over PPA terms, scheduling, and payment-related matters.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8TNERC orders TANGEDCO to implement Electricity Ombudsman's March 2024 ruling in favour of Hindustan Unilever
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) allowed the petition of Hindustan Unilever Limited, directing the implementation of an order passed by the Electricity Ombudsman on 5 March 2024 in Appeal No. 95 of 2023. The regulator confirmed that since TANGEDCO has now complied with the Ombudsman's ruling, no further penalty under Section 142 of the Electricity Act, 2003 will be imposed. The case underscores the binding nature of ombudsman orders on distribution companies in consumer grievance matters and reinforces large industrial consumer rights in Tamil Nadu.
8Gujarat Ambuja Exports approaches GERC over electricity dispute with UGVCL at Dalpur plant
Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited, which operates a plant at Dalpur, approached the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission in Petition No. 2617 of 2026 against Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL). The matter involves regulatory issues under the Electricity Act, 2003 and reflects growing industry assertions of consumer rights in Gujarat's electricity distribution framework. The petition adds to a growing volume of industrial consumer challenges before SERCs across India seeking redressal on tariff, connection, and supply quality issues.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8CERC issues public notice for Bellary–Davanagere transmission project to tap 3 GW RE potential in Karnataka
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission published a public notice proposing to grant a transmission licence to Bellary Davanagere Transmission Limited for a new inter-State transmission scheme in Karnataka. The project entails augmentation at Davanagere with two 1,500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICTs, expansion at Bellary with six 400/220 kV 500 MVA ICTs, and a 400 kV Quad double-circuit line between the two substations. The scheme aims to harness an estimated 3 GW of additional renewable energy potential. Objections may be filed with CERC by 23 May 2026, with a scheduled hearing on 25 May 2026.
8CERC schedules 23 May public hearing on connectivity lapses under GNA regulations; RE projects with unsigned PPAs face grid risk
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission announced a public hearing on 23 May 2026 (10:30 AM, online) on its draft order in Petition No. 11/SM/2026 concerning the treatment of connectivity granted under the GNA Regulations where Power Purchase Agreements remain unsigned for more than 12 months from the date of issuance of the Letter of Award. The draft order released on 6 May 2026 carries far-reaching implications for hundreds of renewable energy developers whose PPAs are pending, potentially triggering forfeiture of grid connectivity. Objections are invited by 21 May 2026. Details
8Delhi power consumers to pay 14.51% PPAC from May 9 as BRPL levies combined suo motu and differential surcharge
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) levied a combined Power Purchase Adjustment Charge (PPAC) of 14.51% effective 9 May 2026 in Delhi. This comprises an 8.75% Suo Motu PPAC valid from 10 April 2026 to 9 July 2026 under BRPL's own notification, and an additional 5.76% Differential PPAC applicable from 9 to 31 May 2026 as per a DERC order dated 6 February 2026 and the DERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The combined charge reflects rising fuel and power purchase costs being passed through to Delhi's electricity consumers.
8Rajasthan's three DISCOMs - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer - levy FPPAS for February 2026, recover variations in May billing
Rajasthan's three electricity distribution companies - Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, and Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited - computed and applied Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) for February 2026, to be recovered through May 2026 billing. An independent audit by M/s Laxmi Kant & Co., Chartered Accountants, validated the calculation, which incorporates variations in fuel costs, power purchase costs, and transmission charges against the Commission-approved cost of supply under the RERC Tariff Regulations, 2025 and the Electricity Amendment Rules, 2022.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC moves to revoke Instinct Infra & Power's trading licence after 7 reminder notices go unanswered
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a show-cause notice to Instinct Infra & Power Limited - formerly Instinct Advertising & Marketing Ltd - threatening to revoke its Category IV inter-State electricity trading licence. Despite seven reminder communications between April 2025 and February 2026, the New Delhi-based licensee failed to submit mandatory monthly transaction reports, annual returns, and performance data under the Trading Licence Regulations, 2020. CERC has given the company two months to respond, warning that silence will trigger automatic revocation of its licence three months from the date of the order.
8Power Grid wins Rs. 311.86 crore/annum CERC licence to build 275-km Angul–Srikakulam 765 kV transmission link
SR and ER Power Transmission Limited - a 100% subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited - filed for an inter-State transmission licence before CERC for the Angul–Srikakulam 765 kV second double-circuit line, approximately 275 km in length. Power Grid emerged as the lowest bidder, quoting Rs. 311.86 crore per annum against Dilip Buildcon's Rs. 312.64 crore in the e-reverse auction held on 9 December 2025. The project, with a contract performance guarantee of Rs. 55 crore lodged with CTUIL, targets commercial operation by 3 August 2028.
8Enerica Infra bags Morena SEZ transmission project at Rs. 156.23 crore/annum, pipping Apraava Energy by Rs. 39.2 lakh
Morena-I SEZ Transmission Limited, owned by Enerica Infra 1 Private Limited, moved CERC for a transmission licence to evacuate 2,500 MW of renewable energy from Madhya Pradesh's Morena SEZ - one of the country's largest designated RE zones with 3.9 GW potential. In a hotly contested 12-bidder auction, Enerica quoted Rs. 156.23 crore per annum to clinch the project, narrowly ahead of Apraava Energy Private Limited at Rs. 156.63 crore. Enerica furnished a contract performance guarantee of Rs. 52 crore with CTUIL. The project, which includes a 765/400 kV pooling station near Sabalgarh, must be commissioned by 3 May 2028.
8CERC determines transmission tariff for Power Grid's Mundra UMPP–Bhuj 400 kV lines under 2024-29 tariff period
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission disposed of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited's petition for truing up of transmission tariff for the 2019–24 period and determination of tariff for 2024–29 for two critical transmission assets: the 400 kV D/C Mundra UMPP–Bhuj Triple Snowbird Circuit-1 and Circuit-2 transmission lines, along with the 400 kV Bhuj Pooling Station and extensions of the Mundra UMPP switchyard. The assets, part of the Transmission System Strengthening Associated with Mundra UMPP (Part-B) in the Western Region, serve beneficiaries including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
8CERC directs CTUIL to decide ACME Cleantech's solar-to-wind connectivity shift application without delay
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission ordered Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) to promptly consider ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Limited's application - filed on 15 September 2025 - for changing its renewable energy source from solar to wind under the GNA Regulations. ACME, headquartered in Gurugram, has also sought conversion of connectivity from the Land Bank Guarantee route to a Letter of Award route and relief from coercive action. CERC granted interim protection, underscoring the need to facilitate India's renewable energy transition without procedural bottlenecks.
8CSERC pegs FY 2026-27 solar tariff at Rs. 3.40/kWh and small hydro at up to Rs. 8.18/kWh in new generic RE tariff order
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission released draft generic levelised tariffs for renewable energy projects achieving commercial operation in FY 2026-27. Solar PV projects (0.5–2 MW) are pegged at Rs. 3.40 per kWh, Mini/Micro Hydro (up to 2 MW) at Rs. 8.18 per kWh, Small Hydro (5–10 MW) at Rs. 7.87 per kWh, and Non-Fossil Fuel Co-generation fixed charges at Rs. 4.55 per kWh. Biogas-based projects carry fixed charges of Rs. 4.90 per kWh. Capital costs range from Rs. 3.5 crore/MW for Solar PV to Rs. 13.54 crore/MW for Biogas. Stakeholders may file comments by 5 June 2026.
8GERC directs GPCL to file affidavit on stalled land allotment for Dholera 700 MW solar park as Veena Energy awaits PPA at Rs. 2.78/kWh
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission directed Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL) to file an affidavit within three weeks detailing the status of land acquisition for the Dholera Solar Park in Phase IX - a project awarded to Veena Energy Renewables Urja Pvt. Limited at a tariff of Rs. 2.78 per kWh under GUVNL's 700 MW solar competitive bidding process. GPCL, the nodal agency, acknowledged engaging DSIRDA and DICDL to expedite land possession, but delays persist. The case involves multiple parties including Tata Power, Renew Solar Power, and SJVN Limited.
8CSERC adjudicates final capital cost and tariff for 113 MW Rongnichu hydro project operated by Madhya Bharat Power for CSPDCL
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission is hearing Madhya Bharat Power Corporation Limited's petition for approval of final capital cost as on COD, investment plan, tariff truing up for 2021–22, and determination of tariff for the 2022–25 period for its 113 MW (2×56.5 MW) Rongnichu Hydro-Electric Project in Sikkim. The Raipur-headquartered company is in a dispute with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited over the financial terms of this hydropower supply arrangement - a matter with significant implications for inter-state hydropower off-take agreements.
8HPERC decides MA No. 487/2025 on May 13 involving HPPTCL; arguments heard in April 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decided Miscellaneous Application No. 487 of 2025, filed by Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL), on May 13, 2026. Arguments were heard on April 8, 2026. The case was filed on September 15, 2025. The order was distributed as part of HPERC's regular adjudicatory proceedings under the Electricity Act, 2003. HPPTCL plays a critical role in expanding Himachal Pradesh's transmission backbone to evacuate hydropower from the state's extensive run-of-river projects to the national grid.
8PSERC approves PSPCL's procurement of 2 MW from Thind Power's mini hydel project at Rs. 3.70/kWh
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC), Chandigarh, passed three significant orders on May 13, 2026. Petition 36/2026 deals with re-determination of tariff for a 6 MW biomass-based (Rankine Cycle) power plant under Section 86(1)(a)&(b) of the Electricity Act. Petition 37/2026 seeks enhancement of monetary limits for consumer grievance redressal forums. Petition 38/2026 approves PSPCL's procurement of 2 MW from M/s Thind Power Private Limited's Mini Hydel Project at Rs. 3.70/kWh - supporting Punjab's small hydro integration.
8MERC issues daily order in JSW vs MSEDCL complaint case 218 of 2025; proceedings continue at Maharashtra regulator
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) issued its daily order in Complaint Case No. 218 of 2025 between JSW and MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited). The proceedings are ongoing at the Commission's World Trade Centre office in Mumbai. MERC continues to adjudicate in disputes between power generators, distribution licensees, and consumers under the Electricity Act, 2003. The case is part of a growing docket of generator-DISCOM disputes in Maharashtra over PPA terms, scheduling, and payment-related matters.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8TNERC orders TANGEDCO to implement Electricity Ombudsman's March 2024 ruling in favour of Hindustan Unilever
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) allowed the petition of Hindustan Unilever Limited, directing the implementation of an order passed by the Electricity Ombudsman on 5 March 2024 in Appeal No. 95 of 2023. The regulator confirmed that since TANGEDCO has now complied with the Ombudsman's ruling, no further penalty under Section 142 of the Electricity Act, 2003 will be imposed. The case underscores the binding nature of ombudsman orders on distribution companies in consumer grievance matters and reinforces large industrial consumer rights in Tamil Nadu.
8Gujarat Ambuja Exports approaches GERC over electricity dispute with UGVCL at Dalpur plant
Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited, which operates a plant at Dalpur, approached the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission in Petition No. 2617 of 2026 against Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL). The matter involves regulatory issues under the Electricity Act, 2003 and reflects growing industry assertions of consumer rights in Gujarat's electricity distribution framework. The petition adds to a growing volume of industrial consumer challenges before SERCs across India seeking redressal on tariff, connection, and supply quality issues.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8CERC issues public notice for Bellary–Davanagere transmission project to tap 3 GW RE potential in Karnataka
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission published a public notice proposing to grant a transmission licence to Bellary Davanagere Transmission Limited for a new inter-State transmission scheme in Karnataka. The project entails augmentation at Davanagere with two 1,500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICTs, expansion at Bellary with six 400/220 kV 500 MVA ICTs, and a 400 kV Quad double-circuit line between the two substations. The scheme aims to harness an estimated 3 GW of additional renewable energy potential. Objections may be filed with CERC by 23 May 2026, with a scheduled hearing on 25 May 2026.
8CERC schedules 23 May public hearing on connectivity lapses under GNA regulations; RE projects with unsigned PPAs face grid risk
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission announced a public hearing on 23 May 2026 (10:30 AM, online) on its draft order in Petition No. 11/SM/2026 concerning the treatment of connectivity granted under the GNA Regulations where Power Purchase Agreements remain unsigned for more than 12 months from the date of issuance of the Letter of Award. The draft order released on 6 May 2026 carries far-reaching implications for hundreds of renewable energy developers whose PPAs are pending, potentially triggering forfeiture of grid connectivity. Objections are invited by 21 May 2026. Details
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8Tata Power clocks FY26 EBITDA of Rs. 14,347 crore, EBITDA margin expands to 22.5%; renewables now 25% of PAT
Tata Power Company's FY26 results show EBITDA surging 14.9% YoY to Rs. 14,347 crore with EBITDA margins expanding sharply to 22.5% from 19.4% in FY25. Adjusted PAT grew 10% YoY, broadly in-line with estimates. Net sales stood at Rs. 63,680 crore for FY26, while the company targets 5 GW of renewable commissioning over the next 2 years. ICICI Securities maintains HOLD rating with target price revised to Rs. 400 from Rs. 359. The Mundra SPPA overhang is now largely resolved.
8GK Energy posts 40% revenue jump to Rs. 1,533 crore in FY26; PAT surges 51% to Rs. 201 crore, cash turns to Rs. 241 crore surplus
GK Energy Limited, India's largest decentralised renewable energy infrastructure company, reported a landmark FY26 performance. Revenue from operations grew 40% YoY to Rs. 1,533 crore (standalone), while PAT rose 51.1% to Rs. 201 crore. EBITDA stood at Rs. 313 crore with margins at 20.44%. The company deployed 61,085 solar systems and commissioned 276 MW during the year, taking cumulative installed capacity to over 617 MW across 140,000+ systems in 7,500+ villages. The balance sheet transformed from net debt to a surplus of Rs. 241 crore post-IPO.
8Tata Power Q4 FY26: T&D drives 60% of PAT; 5 GW renewable target in 2 years as Mundra drag fades
Tata Power Company reported Q4 FY26 results with adjusted PAT growth of 10% YoY, broadly in-line with analyst estimates. T&D contributed 60% to PAT, renewables 25%, and coal/standalone 10%. Net sales for FY26 stood at Rs. 63,680 crore. The Mundra SPPA overhang - a drag for over a year - is now largely resolved with Gujarat settling and four remaining states in advanced stages. Management targets commissioning 5 GW of renewable capacity over the next 2 years. ICICI Securities rates the stock HOLD with revised target price of Rs. 400.
8Torrent Power's Ahmedabad grid buys 1,932 MU from GUVNL in Q3 FY26, down 5.91% YoY; Dahej area purchases fall 7.82% to 197 MU
Torrent Power Limited filed its Q3 FY 2025-26 Regulatory Information Report with GERC for its Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar and Surat licence areas. Power purchase from GUVNL/Others for the Ahmedabad area stood at 1,932.51 MU in Q3 FY26, down 5.91% from 2,053.87 MU in Q3 FY25. The Dahej and Dholera licence area bought 197.06 MU from GUVNL - a decline of 7.82% year-on-year - against 213.78 MU in the corresponding quarter. Cumulative year-to-date Ahmedabad purchases were 7,352.52 MU, down 2.19% from 7,517.04 MU.
8CSPGCL reports Rs. 79,244 crore fixed assets and qualified audit opinion in FY 2024-25 standalone financials
Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) released its standalone balance sheet as at 31 March 2025, showing Property, Plant and Equipment of Rs. 79,243.86 crore - down from Rs. 86,243.89 crore in FY 2023-24. The company's auditor, BAMB TAORI & CO., Chartered Accountants, has issued a Qualified Opinion on the standalone Ind AS financial statements, raising concerns on specific accounting treatments. CSPGCL's consolidated financial statements for the group also carry a qualified audit opinion covering the company and its subsidiary.
ANNUAL RESULTS
8Om Infra board approves FY26 audited results; recommends 50% final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share
Om Infra Limited (formerly Om Metals Infraprojects Limited) held its Board meeting on May 13, 2026, and approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and FY ended March 31, 2026. The Board also recommended a final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity share (50% of face value Rs. 1), subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The dividend declaration represents a continued payout policy for shareholders of the infrastructure firm with significant exposure to hydro and water resource projects across India.
8CESC Limited receives clean secretarial compliance bill of health for FY26; no non-compliance found
CESC Limited submitted its Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for FY ended March 31, 2026 to BSE and NSE, issued by M/s Anjan Kumar Roy & Co., Company Secretaries, Kolkata. The report confirms full compliance with all applicable SEBI regulations including LODR, insider trading, Takeovers, and Non-Convertible Securities norms. No deviations, no regulatory actions, no disqualifications, and no statutory auditor resignations were reported during the review period. The Kolkata-based integrated power utility's related party transactions are covered under Omnibus Approval by the Audit Committee.
8Solarworld Energy Solutions' Rs. 411.68 crore IPO proceeds earmarked for 1.2 GW Karnataka solar cell plant still undeployed
Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited filed its CRISIL Ratings Monitoring Agency Report for Q4 FY26, revealing that Rs. 411.68 crore of IPO proceeds earmarked for investment in subsidiary Kartik Solarworld Private Limited (KSPL) to establish a 1.2 GW solar PV TopCon cell manufacturing facility at Pandhurana, Madhya Pradesh remain unutilised. Only Rs. 23.01 crore was deployed towards issue expenses; total IPO and Pre-IPO proceeds raised were Rs. 550 crore. Remaining Rs. 425.33 crore sits in fixed deposits across HDFC, Yes Bank, and Axis Bank at 5.85–6.90% interest.
8Hitachi Energy India confirms no deviation in QIP fund usage; Rs. 469.66 crore deployed from Rs. 2,476 crore net proceeds
Hitachi Energy India Limited confirmed zero deviation in the use of funds raised through its Qualified Institutional Placement of March 2025 (gross Rs. 2,520.82 crore). The Audit Committee reviewed the Q4 FY26 statement on May 11, 2026. Of Rs. 1,513.28 crore allocated for capital expenditure, Rs. 469.66 crore has been utilised so far - related to capacity increase, equipment addition, and civil works. No utilisation occurred from the Rs. 350 crore working capital allocation or Rs. 613.01 crore general corporate purpose allocation during the quarter.
8GE Power India updates KMP contact details: Puneet Bhatla designated Managing Director from May 14
GE Power India Limited notified BSE and NSE of a change in Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) contact details with effect from May 14, 2026. Puneet Bhatla has been designated as Managing Director (DIN: 09536236) and authorised KMP for determining materiality of events. The company's corporate office is at Axis House, Jaypee Wishtown, Sector 128, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The change reflects continued leadership reorganisation at one of India's significant power equipment manufacturers and EPC service providers in the thermal and steam power segment.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8PFC board to meet May 16 to discuss merger with REC; Rs. 1.6 trillion giant in the making
Power Finance Corporation Limited, a Government of India Undertaking, notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on May 16, 2026 to consider and discuss the proposed merger of PFC and REC Limited in accordance with the company's Articles of Association. The merger of these two Maharatna PSUs - PFC with assets of over Rs. 9 lakh crore and REC with over Rs. 5.9 lakh crore - would create one of India's largest financial institutions. REC Limited filed a separate but complementary Board meeting intimation for the same date.
8REC Limited also calls board meeting for May 16 to deliberate on PFC-REC merger; twin PSU mega-merger on track
REC Limited, a Maharatna Government of India Enterprise and the country's premier infrastructure financing company for the power sector, filed a board meeting intimation under SEBI LODR Regulation 29 for May 16, 2026. The meeting, parallel to PFC's board meeting called the same day, further confirms active deliberations on the proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation and REC Limited. Combined, these two PSUs would manage a loan book exceeding Rs. 15 lakh crore, creating one of India's largest financial institutions focused on the power sector.
8Suzlon Energy allots 1,95,000 equity shares under ESOP 2022; paid-up capital now Rs. 2,743 crore
Suzlon Energy Limited allotted 1,95,000 fully paid-up equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each to eligible employees under Employee Stock Option Plan 2022, via a circular resolution passed by its Securities Issue Committee on May 13, 2026. Of these, 1,20,000 shares under Grant 1 (May 2023) were exercised at Rs. 5 each, and 75,000 shares under Grant 2 (May 2024) at Rs. 30 each, together realising Rs. 28.50 lakh. Post-allotment, the company's paid-up capital stands at Rs. 2,743.10 crore divided into 1,371.55 crore equity shares.
8S&S Power Switchgear schedules board meeting for May 22 to approve FY26 audited results; trading window closes till May 24
S&S Power Switchgear Limited intimated BSE and NSE that its Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Friday, May 22, 2026 to consider and approve the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for FY ended March 31, 2026. In accordance with its Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading, the trading window for designated persons remains closed from April 1, 2026 and will reopen on May 24, 2026 - 48 hours after the declaration of results. The switchgear maker serves the Indian electrical equipment ecosystem.
8Adani Enterprises rights issue committee meets May 13; board deliberates capital raise for flagship conglomerate
Adani Enterprises Limited notified stock exchanges that its Rights Issue Committee of the Board of Directors met on May 13, 2026. The outcome relates to the company's ongoing capital raise through a rights issue. Adani Enterprises, the flagship of the Adani Group, operates across energy, infrastructure, airports, defence, and data centres, and is currently pursuing accelerated investment plans across its diversified business verticals. The rights issue is part of the group's broader funding strategy to support its capital expenditure pipeline across power, ports, and renewables businesses.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8NHPC to host Q4 FY26 results conference call on May 18 at 3:30 PM IST; global dial-in numbers available
NHPC Limited announced a conference call on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST to discuss the company's Q4 and full year FY 2025-26 financial results. Senior management will interact with analysts and institutional investors. International dial-in numbers are available for the US (+1 866 746 2133), UK (+44 808 101 1573), Singapore (800 101 2045), Hong Kong (800 964 448), and Australia (0080014243444). NHPC is India's premier hydropower company with an installed capacity of over 7,000 MW and is a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE.
8Jindal Steel Limited schedules one-on-one analyst meet with Pinebridge Investments in Gurgaon on May 18
Jindal Steel Limited (formerly Jindal Steel & Power Limited), listed on NSE and BSE, notified stock exchanges of an upcoming analyst meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, with Pinebridge Investments at Gurgaon. The intimation was filed under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015. The schedule is subject to changes due to exigencies from any party. The interaction reflects continued institutional investor engagement with the steel-and-power major as it pursues its diversification across captive coal mining, thermal generation, and steel manufacturing operations.
8Torrent Power posts Q4 FY26 earnings call audio recording on company website; analysts briefed
Torrent Power Limited informed stock exchanges that the audio recording of its analyst/investor earnings conference call for Q4 and FY 2025-26 results, held on May 13, 2026, has been uploaded on the company's website. A transcript will be submitted in due course, as per Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations. Torrent Power is one of India's leading private sector power utilities operating distribution, generation, and renewable energy businesses across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and other states with a growing renewable portfolio.
8KP Green Engineering posts FY26 earnings conference call recording online; half-year results discussed with analysts May 13
KP Green Engineering Limited informed stock exchanges that the audio recording of its analyst/investor earnings conference call held on May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM IST - covering audited financial results for the half year and year ended March 31, 2026 - has been uploaded on its website. The transcript will be submitted in due course under SEBI LODR Regulations. KP Green Engineering operates in the green and renewable energy infrastructure space and continues investor outreach following its results announcement.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8CareEdge assigns CARE A-; Stable rating to Hero Future Energies' 125.8 MW hybrid RE restricted group; combined debt Rs. 630+ crore
CareEdge Ratings assigned CARE A-; Stable ratings to the long-term bank facilities of Clean Renewable Energy KK's Hero Restricted Group (RG) - five SPVs (1A through 1E) - under a combined approach. The group operates a total hybrid capacity of 125.8 MW AC (99.4 MW solar, 26.4 MW wind) in Karnataka, backed by Hero Future Energies which has 2.3 GW of commissioned capacity and 6 GW under construction. Long-term PPAs covering 90% of capacity are in place with C&I counterparties. Total rated facilities: 1A Rs. 143.26 crore, 1B Rs. 143.26 crore, 1C Rs. 143.26 crore, 1D Rs. 143.26 crore, 1E Rs. 56.96 crore.
8ICRA keeps Viyyat Power Private Limited's ICRA B+(Stable) rating under Issuer Non-Cooperating category
ICRA Limited retained Viyyat Power Private Limited's long-term fund-based cash credit rating of ICRA B+(Stable) under the Issuer Non-Cooperating category as of May 13, 2026. The company's rated amount stands at Rs. 0.50 crore. The Issuer Not Cooperating designation indicates that ICRA has not received adequate information from Viyyat Power to conduct a proper review, raising credit monitoring concerns. The rating continues to reflect limited financial visibility for the small-ticket borrower in the power sector ecosystem. Details
8Tata Power clocks FY26 EBITDA of Rs. 14,347 crore, EBITDA margin expands to 22.5%; renewables now 25% of PAT
Tata Power Company's FY26 results show EBITDA surging 14.9% YoY to Rs. 14,347 crore with EBITDA margins expanding sharply to 22.5% from 19.4% in FY25. Adjusted PAT grew 10% YoY, broadly in-line with estimates. Net sales stood at Rs. 63,680 crore for FY26, while the company targets 5 GW of renewable commissioning over the next 2 years. ICICI Securities maintains HOLD rating with target price revised to Rs. 400 from Rs. 359. The Mundra SPPA overhang is now largely resolved.
8GK Energy posts 40% revenue jump to Rs. 1,533 crore in FY26; PAT surges 51% to Rs. 201 crore, cash turns to Rs. 241 crore surplus
GK Energy Limited, India's largest decentralised renewable energy infrastructure company, reported a landmark FY26 performance. Revenue from operations grew 40% YoY to Rs. 1,533 crore (standalone), while PAT rose 51.1% to Rs. 201 crore. EBITDA stood at Rs. 313 crore with margins at 20.44%. The company deployed 61,085 solar systems and commissioned 276 MW during the year, taking cumulative installed capacity to over 617 MW across 140,000+ systems in 7,500+ villages. The balance sheet transformed from net debt to a surplus of Rs. 241 crore post-IPO.
8Tata Power Q4 FY26: T&D drives 60% of PAT; 5 GW renewable target in 2 years as Mundra drag fades
Tata Power Company reported Q4 FY26 results with adjusted PAT growth of 10% YoY, broadly in-line with analyst estimates. T&D contributed 60% to PAT, renewables 25%, and coal/standalone 10%. Net sales for FY26 stood at Rs. 63,680 crore. The Mundra SPPA overhang - a drag for over a year - is now largely resolved with Gujarat settling and four remaining states in advanced stages. Management targets commissioning 5 GW of renewable capacity over the next 2 years. ICICI Securities rates the stock HOLD with revised target price of Rs. 400.
8Torrent Power's Ahmedabad grid buys 1,932 MU from GUVNL in Q3 FY26, down 5.91% YoY; Dahej area purchases fall 7.82% to 197 MU
Torrent Power Limited filed its Q3 FY 2025-26 Regulatory Information Report with GERC for its Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar and Surat licence areas. Power purchase from GUVNL/Others for the Ahmedabad area stood at 1,932.51 MU in Q3 FY26, down 5.91% from 2,053.87 MU in Q3 FY25. The Dahej and Dholera licence area bought 197.06 MU from GUVNL - a decline of 7.82% year-on-year - against 213.78 MU in the corresponding quarter. Cumulative year-to-date Ahmedabad purchases were 7,352.52 MU, down 2.19% from 7,517.04 MU.
8CSPGCL reports Rs. 79,244 crore fixed assets and qualified audit opinion in FY 2024-25 standalone financials
Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) released its standalone balance sheet as at 31 March 2025, showing Property, Plant and Equipment of Rs. 79,243.86 crore - down from Rs. 86,243.89 crore in FY 2023-24. The company's auditor, BAMB TAORI & CO., Chartered Accountants, has issued a Qualified Opinion on the standalone Ind AS financial statements, raising concerns on specific accounting treatments. CSPGCL's consolidated financial statements for the group also carry a qualified audit opinion covering the company and its subsidiary.
ANNUAL RESULTS
8Om Infra board approves FY26 audited results; recommends 50% final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share
Om Infra Limited (formerly Om Metals Infraprojects Limited) held its Board meeting on May 13, 2026, and approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and FY ended March 31, 2026. The Board also recommended a final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity share (50% of face value Rs. 1), subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The dividend declaration represents a continued payout policy for shareholders of the infrastructure firm with significant exposure to hydro and water resource projects across India.
8CESC Limited receives clean secretarial compliance bill of health for FY26; no non-compliance found
CESC Limited submitted its Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for FY ended March 31, 2026 to BSE and NSE, issued by M/s Anjan Kumar Roy & Co., Company Secretaries, Kolkata. The report confirms full compliance with all applicable SEBI regulations including LODR, insider trading, Takeovers, and Non-Convertible Securities norms. No deviations, no regulatory actions, no disqualifications, and no statutory auditor resignations were reported during the review period. The Kolkata-based integrated power utility's related party transactions are covered under Omnibus Approval by the Audit Committee.
8Solarworld Energy Solutions' Rs. 411.68 crore IPO proceeds earmarked for 1.2 GW Karnataka solar cell plant still undeployed
Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited filed its CRISIL Ratings Monitoring Agency Report for Q4 FY26, revealing that Rs. 411.68 crore of IPO proceeds earmarked for investment in subsidiary Kartik Solarworld Private Limited (KSPL) to establish a 1.2 GW solar PV TopCon cell manufacturing facility at Pandhurana, Madhya Pradesh remain unutilised. Only Rs. 23.01 crore was deployed towards issue expenses; total IPO and Pre-IPO proceeds raised were Rs. 550 crore. Remaining Rs. 425.33 crore sits in fixed deposits across HDFC, Yes Bank, and Axis Bank at 5.85–6.90% interest.
8Hitachi Energy India confirms no deviation in QIP fund usage; Rs. 469.66 crore deployed from Rs. 2,476 crore net proceeds
Hitachi Energy India Limited confirmed zero deviation in the use of funds raised through its Qualified Institutional Placement of March 2025 (gross Rs. 2,520.82 crore). The Audit Committee reviewed the Q4 FY26 statement on May 11, 2026. Of Rs. 1,513.28 crore allocated for capital expenditure, Rs. 469.66 crore has been utilised so far - related to capacity increase, equipment addition, and civil works. No utilisation occurred from the Rs. 350 crore working capital allocation or Rs. 613.01 crore general corporate purpose allocation during the quarter.
8GE Power India updates KMP contact details: Puneet Bhatla designated Managing Director from May 14
GE Power India Limited notified BSE and NSE of a change in Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) contact details with effect from May 14, 2026. Puneet Bhatla has been designated as Managing Director (DIN: 09536236) and authorised KMP for determining materiality of events. The company's corporate office is at Axis House, Jaypee Wishtown, Sector 128, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The change reflects continued leadership reorganisation at one of India's significant power equipment manufacturers and EPC service providers in the thermal and steam power segment.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8PFC board to meet May 16 to discuss merger with REC; Rs. 1.6 trillion giant in the making
Power Finance Corporation Limited, a Government of India Undertaking, notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on May 16, 2026 to consider and discuss the proposed merger of PFC and REC Limited in accordance with the company's Articles of Association. The merger of these two Maharatna PSUs - PFC with assets of over Rs. 9 lakh crore and REC with over Rs. 5.9 lakh crore - would create one of India's largest financial institutions. REC Limited filed a separate but complementary Board meeting intimation for the same date.
8REC Limited also calls board meeting for May 16 to deliberate on PFC-REC merger; twin PSU mega-merger on track
REC Limited, a Maharatna Government of India Enterprise and the country's premier infrastructure financing company for the power sector, filed a board meeting intimation under SEBI LODR Regulation 29 for May 16, 2026. The meeting, parallel to PFC's board meeting called the same day, further confirms active deliberations on the proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation and REC Limited. Combined, these two PSUs would manage a loan book exceeding Rs. 15 lakh crore, creating one of India's largest financial institutions focused on the power sector.
8Suzlon Energy allots 1,95,000 equity shares under ESOP 2022; paid-up capital now Rs. 2,743 crore
Suzlon Energy Limited allotted 1,95,000 fully paid-up equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each to eligible employees under Employee Stock Option Plan 2022, via a circular resolution passed by its Securities Issue Committee on May 13, 2026. Of these, 1,20,000 shares under Grant 1 (May 2023) were exercised at Rs. 5 each, and 75,000 shares under Grant 2 (May 2024) at Rs. 30 each, together realising Rs. 28.50 lakh. Post-allotment, the company's paid-up capital stands at Rs. 2,743.10 crore divided into 1,371.55 crore equity shares.
8S&S Power Switchgear schedules board meeting for May 22 to approve FY26 audited results; trading window closes till May 24
S&S Power Switchgear Limited intimated BSE and NSE that its Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Friday, May 22, 2026 to consider and approve the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for FY ended March 31, 2026. In accordance with its Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading, the trading window for designated persons remains closed from April 1, 2026 and will reopen on May 24, 2026 - 48 hours after the declaration of results. The switchgear maker serves the Indian electrical equipment ecosystem.
8Adani Enterprises rights issue committee meets May 13; board deliberates capital raise for flagship conglomerate
Adani Enterprises Limited notified stock exchanges that its Rights Issue Committee of the Board of Directors met on May 13, 2026. The outcome relates to the company's ongoing capital raise through a rights issue. Adani Enterprises, the flagship of the Adani Group, operates across energy, infrastructure, airports, defence, and data centres, and is currently pursuing accelerated investment plans across its diversified business verticals. The rights issue is part of the group's broader funding strategy to support its capital expenditure pipeline across power, ports, and renewables businesses.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8NHPC to host Q4 FY26 results conference call on May 18 at 3:30 PM IST; global dial-in numbers available
NHPC Limited announced a conference call on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST to discuss the company's Q4 and full year FY 2025-26 financial results. Senior management will interact with analysts and institutional investors. International dial-in numbers are available for the US (+1 866 746 2133), UK (+44 808 101 1573), Singapore (800 101 2045), Hong Kong (800 964 448), and Australia (0080014243444). NHPC is India's premier hydropower company with an installed capacity of over 7,000 MW and is a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE.
8Jindal Steel Limited schedules one-on-one analyst meet with Pinebridge Investments in Gurgaon on May 18
Jindal Steel Limited (formerly Jindal Steel & Power Limited), listed on NSE and BSE, notified stock exchanges of an upcoming analyst meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, with Pinebridge Investments at Gurgaon. The intimation was filed under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015. The schedule is subject to changes due to exigencies from any party. The interaction reflects continued institutional investor engagement with the steel-and-power major as it pursues its diversification across captive coal mining, thermal generation, and steel manufacturing operations.
8Torrent Power posts Q4 FY26 earnings call audio recording on company website; analysts briefed
Torrent Power Limited informed stock exchanges that the audio recording of its analyst/investor earnings conference call for Q4 and FY 2025-26 results, held on May 13, 2026, has been uploaded on the company's website. A transcript will be submitted in due course, as per Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations. Torrent Power is one of India's leading private sector power utilities operating distribution, generation, and renewable energy businesses across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and other states with a growing renewable portfolio.
8KP Green Engineering posts FY26 earnings conference call recording online; half-year results discussed with analysts May 13
KP Green Engineering Limited informed stock exchanges that the audio recording of its analyst/investor earnings conference call held on May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM IST - covering audited financial results for the half year and year ended March 31, 2026 - has been uploaded on its website. The transcript will be submitted in due course under SEBI LODR Regulations. KP Green Engineering operates in the green and renewable energy infrastructure space and continues investor outreach following its results announcement.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8CareEdge assigns CARE A-; Stable rating to Hero Future Energies' 125.8 MW hybrid RE restricted group; combined debt Rs. 630+ crore
CareEdge Ratings assigned CARE A-; Stable ratings to the long-term bank facilities of Clean Renewable Energy KK's Hero Restricted Group (RG) - five SPVs (1A through 1E) - under a combined approach. The group operates a total hybrid capacity of 125.8 MW AC (99.4 MW solar, 26.4 MW wind) in Karnataka, backed by Hero Future Energies which has 2.3 GW of commissioned capacity and 6 GW under construction. Long-term PPAs covering 90% of capacity are in place with C&I counterparties. Total rated facilities: 1A Rs. 143.26 crore, 1B Rs. 143.26 crore, 1C Rs. 143.26 crore, 1D Rs. 143.26 crore, 1E Rs. 56.96 crore.
8ICRA keeps Viyyat Power Private Limited's ICRA B+(Stable) rating under Issuer Non-Cooperating category
ICRA Limited retained Viyyat Power Private Limited's long-term fund-based cash credit rating of ICRA B+(Stable) under the Issuer Non-Cooperating category as of May 13, 2026. The company's rated amount stands at Rs. 0.50 crore. The Issuer Not Cooperating designation indicates that ICRA has not received adequate information from Viyyat Power to conduct a proper review, raising credit monitoring concerns. The rating continues to reflect limited financial visibility for the small-ticket borrower in the power sector ecosystem. Details
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8Farakka package signals unusual structural-risk shift under relaxed institutional contracting model
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8Rs 108 crore AAAC conductor tender sees repeated extensions amid commodity-risk and qualification tensions
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8Consultancy tender tightens entry filters under QCBS-led selection structure
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8Consultancy package tightens accountability architecture in public-sector engineering screening
A new education infrastructure consultancy package has quietly introduced a behavioural-risk layer into a procurement structure already carrying extended technical liability exposure. The tender goes beyond drawings and supervision, attempting to lock manpower credibility, dispute history and downstream accountability into a single selection framework.
8Transmission consultancy tender tightens qualification filters under milestone-linked oversight model
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8GeM consultancy tender tightens qualification filters as procurement focus shifts beyond pure pricing
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A major Farakka-linked package has quietly diluted several procurement safeguards normally considered standard in PSU contracting frameworks. Beneath the narrow technical scope lies a broader story tied to ageing ash corridor infrastructure and the evolving role of institutional engineering partnerships.
8Rs 112 crore transformer logistics package signals deeper outsourcing shift in Rajasthan distribution operations
A major transformer movement contract in Rajasthan may appear routine operationally, but the package structure points to a much broader shift in field logistics control and outsourced grid-support dependency. A quiet one-week extension has triggered fresh questions around bidder readiness, execution economics and fleet concentration exposure.
8Rs 108 crore AAAC conductor tender sees repeated extensions amid commodity-risk and qualification tensions
A major state utility’s AAAC conductor procurement has evolved into a broader contest over raw-material exposure, qualification control and vendor-risk filtering. Multiple bid extensions alongside revised pre-bid clarifications point to growing friction between supplier-side economics and utility procurement discipline.
8Consultancy tender tightens entry filters under QCBS-led selection structure
A new consultancy package has quietly reworked how project management, DPR preparation and engineering-design accountability may be allocated in future public-sector assignments. The bigger signal lies not in the modest contract value, but in the tighter qualification architecture, regional participation restrictions and unusually long bidder exposure window.
8Consultancy package tightens accountability architecture in public-sector engineering screening
A new education infrastructure consultancy package has quietly introduced a behavioural-risk layer into a procurement structure already carrying extended technical liability exposure. The tender goes beyond drawings and supervision, attempting to lock manpower credibility, dispute history and downstream accountability into a single selection framework.
8Transmission consultancy tender tightens qualification filters under milestone-linked oversight model
A new transmission consultancy package has quietly raised the entry threshold for engineering consultants while strengthening oversight architecture around a strategic AIS-linked project. The compliance-heavy structure and milestone-based supervision model point to a broader shift in how utilities are attempting to control execution risk and consultant accountability.
8GeM consultancy tender tightens qualification filters as procurement focus shifts beyond pure pricing
A new consultancy procurement has quietly redefined how technical credibility may outweigh aggressive pricing in future advisory assignments. The structure narrows bidder access while easing some of the pressure mechanisms commonly associated with digital procurement platforms. Details
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8A state-sector utility has pushed ahead with a massive integrated coal block operations contract despite attracting only one bidder for the package.
8The structure tightly links mine development with long-term fuel supply accountability, raising fresh questions around risk concentration and competitive depth in utility-led mining tenders. Details
8The structure tightly links mine development with long-term fuel supply accountability, raising fresh questions around risk concentration and competitive depth in utility-led mining tenders. Details
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8CSPGCL Hasdeo Thermal Station reports Rs. 74.83 crore net coal cost for February 2026 on 0.404 MMT supply
Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited's (CSPGCL) Hasdeo Thermal Power Station submitted Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) data for February 2026, reporting a net coal cost of Rs. 74.83 crore on a supply of 0.404941637 MMT from the coal company. After accounting for a debit note of Rs. 8.60 crore and normative transit losses of 0.20%, net coal supplied stood at 0.404131754 MMT. The FCA filing is part of CSPGCL's regulatory cost pass-through mechanism to recover actual fuel costs from the state distribution company.
8DVC achieves record 6 MMT coal excavation from Tubed captive mine; secures 53 MMT fresh mine capacity
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) achieved a record coal excavation of 6 MMT from its captive mine at Tubed, Latehar, Jharkhand in FY 2025-26. The corporation also secured new coal mines with cumulative capacity of 53 MMT, including Mahuagarhi and Mandakini-B. Total power generation for the year stood at 40,103 MU comprising 39,719 MU thermal, 351 MU hydel and a record 33.3 MU solar. The captive mining ramp-up significantly de-risks DVC's coal supply chain ahead of expanded thermal dispatch in the eastern grid.
8GUVNL issues Q4 FY26 FPPAS circular to all Gujarat DISCOMs; provisional power purchase cost data shared
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) issued a circular to managing directors of all four Gujarat DISCOMs - MGVCL, DGVCL, PGVCL and UGVCL - sharing the Q4 (January-March) FY 2025-26 fuel and power purchase cost adjustment statement (FPPAS). The provisional quarterly data covers approved MUs, actual sales, power purchase costs and DISCOM-wise financial performance, including actual variable charges. The FPPAS mechanism enables Gujarat's utilities to periodically adjust retail tariffs in line with actual procurement costs, a key pass-through driver.
GAS & LNG
8Coal fleet at 80% utilisation, gas sputters at 29%: CEA's May 11 data reveals fuel paradox
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 16 for May 11, 2026 showed India's 221,897 MW coal fleet operating at 80.14% of monitored capacity - with a max output of 195,416 MW net - while gas-based capacity of 20,122 MW achieved only 29.08% utilisation amid fuel shortages. Lignite plants ran at 61.86% efficiency and nuclear units operated at 79.28% of monitored capacity. Total thermal capacity utilisation stood at 75.38%, underscoring India's coal dependency even as renewable additions climb across the grid landscape. Details
8CSPGCL Hasdeo Thermal Station reports Rs. 74.83 crore net coal cost for February 2026 on 0.404 MMT supply
Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited's (CSPGCL) Hasdeo Thermal Power Station submitted Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) data for February 2026, reporting a net coal cost of Rs. 74.83 crore on a supply of 0.404941637 MMT from the coal company. After accounting for a debit note of Rs. 8.60 crore and normative transit losses of 0.20%, net coal supplied stood at 0.404131754 MMT. The FCA filing is part of CSPGCL's regulatory cost pass-through mechanism to recover actual fuel costs from the state distribution company.
8DVC achieves record 6 MMT coal excavation from Tubed captive mine; secures 53 MMT fresh mine capacity
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) achieved a record coal excavation of 6 MMT from its captive mine at Tubed, Latehar, Jharkhand in FY 2025-26. The corporation also secured new coal mines with cumulative capacity of 53 MMT, including Mahuagarhi and Mandakini-B. Total power generation for the year stood at 40,103 MU comprising 39,719 MU thermal, 351 MU hydel and a record 33.3 MU solar. The captive mining ramp-up significantly de-risks DVC's coal supply chain ahead of expanded thermal dispatch in the eastern grid.
8GUVNL issues Q4 FY26 FPPAS circular to all Gujarat DISCOMs; provisional power purchase cost data shared
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) issued a circular to managing directors of all four Gujarat DISCOMs - MGVCL, DGVCL, PGVCL and UGVCL - sharing the Q4 (January-March) FY 2025-26 fuel and power purchase cost adjustment statement (FPPAS). The provisional quarterly data covers approved MUs, actual sales, power purchase costs and DISCOM-wise financial performance, including actual variable charges. The FPPAS mechanism enables Gujarat's utilities to periodically adjust retail tariffs in line with actual procurement costs, a key pass-through driver.
GAS & LNG
8Coal fleet at 80% utilisation, gas sputters at 29%: CEA's May 11 data reveals fuel paradox
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 16 for May 11, 2026 showed India's 221,897 MW coal fleet operating at 80.14% of monitored capacity - with a max output of 195,416 MW net - while gas-based capacity of 20,122 MW achieved only 29.08% utilisation amid fuel shortages. Lignite plants ran at 61.86% efficiency and nuclear units operated at 79.28% of monitored capacity. Total thermal capacity utilisation stood at 75.38%, underscoring India's coal dependency even as renewable additions climb across the grid landscape. Details
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8India meets 2,34,506 MW peak demand on May 12; Northern Region faces 760 MW shortage
Grid Controller of India's NLDC report for May 12, 2026 revealed all-India evening peak demand was met at 2,34,506 MW, with maximum demand during the day hitting 2,47,881 MW at 15:37 hrs. The Northern Region bore 760 MW of the total 1,185 MW peak shortfall, while the Western Region saw a 425 MW deficit. Total energy shortfall stood at 10.29 MU. Renewable generation contributed 677 MU solar (including 251.94 MU in NR), 212 MU wind and 495 MU hydro across all regions.
8India's solar and wind together cross 87,312 MW, meeting 38% of peak demand on May 11
Grid Controller of India's NLDC-REMC daily report for May 11, 2026 showed combined Variable Renewable Energy (wind plus solar) peaking at 87,312 MW at 11:56 hrs, contributing 38.09% of all-India demand met. Solar generation alone reached 81,572 MW at 11:56 hrs, while wind touched 11,159 MW during non-solar hours at 22:48 hrs. All-time highest VRE generation remains 90,189 MW set on April 27, 2026. The Northern Region led solar output with 25,860 MW, while the Western Region topped wind at 5,435 MW.
8Southern grid stays rock-solid: 81% of May 12 within IEGC band, FDI at near-perfect 0.031
The Southern Region's frequency performance on May 12, 2026 was near-ideal, with the Frequency Deviation Index (FDI) holding at just 0.031 and average frequency at 49.999 Hz - virtually indistinguishable from the 50 Hz target. The grid spent 81.04% of the day in the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band, with 53.02% of time in the tighter 50-50.1 Hz range. Maximum instantaneous frequency touched 50.187 Hz at 18:03 hrs while the minimum dipped to 49.734 Hz at 22:09 hrs.
8National grid frequency stays in IEGC band 81% of May 12; FDI at near-perfect 0.031 says NLDC
Grid Controller of India's NLDC frequency profile for May 12, 2026 confirmed a high-quality grid operation day with the Frequency Deviation Index (FDI) at 0.031. The all-India grid maintained frequency within the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 81.04% of the day (1,167 minutes), with time in the tighter 49.97-50.03 Hz band at 44.20% (636.5 minutes). Frequency breached 50.05 Hz for 12.41% of the time but never exceeded 50.2 Hz, with no instance of frequency falling below 49.7 Hz - testament to robust real-time balancing.
8Southern Region meets 56,597 MW peak demand with zero shortage; Tamil Nadu tops at 18,839 MW
The Southern Region recorded a flawless power supply day on May 12, 2026, meeting evening peak demand of 56,597 MW with zero shortfall at 50.03 Hz. Total day energy met stood at 1,368.96 MU against requirement of 1,368.96 MU - a near-perfect balance. Tamil Nadu led with a peak of 18,839 MW (day high 19,436 MW at 18:50 hrs), followed by Karnataka at 13,010 MW and Andhra Pradesh at 10,033 MW. Regional maximum demand hit 66,316 MW at 15:30 hrs. Kerala recorded a brief 38 MW shortage during peak.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8WRPC puts Rs. 37.52 crore net receivable on the table as SCUC offsets heavy TRAS shortfall payouts
Western Regional Power Committee's 27 April-3 May 2026 ancillary settlement showed TRAS shortfall charges of Rs. 18.72 crore payable to the pool, emergency charges of Rs. 6.65 crore payable, and SCUC support of Rs. 62.96 crore receivable, leaving generators with a consolidated Rs. 37.52 crore net receivable. The settlement underlines how Security Constrained Unit Commitment payouts dominate the ancillary services framework for western generators, offsetting the cost of shortfall and emergency reserve activations during the billing week.
8SRPC ancillary settlement leaves southern providers with Rs. 13.41 crore payable to the pool
Southern Regional Power Committee's ancillary services account for 27 April-3 May 2026 recorded Rs. 12.55 crore payable under SRAS, Rs. 37.29 crore payable under shortfall TRAS, Rs. 3.06 crore payable under emergency TRAS, offset by Rs. 22.93 crore receivable under SCUC - producing a final Rs. 13.41 crore payable. The net outflow reflects southern providers carrying ancillary obligations in a week of mixed grid balancing requirements, with shortfall TRAS the heaviest cost component for the seven-day settlement window.
8Karnataka and Kerala drive SRPC DSM payable pressure; Telangana turns Rs. 8.83 crore receivable
Southern Regional Power Committee's DSM settlement for 27 April-3 May 2026 showed mixed deviation outcomes, with Karnataka payable at Rs. 1.75 crore, Kerala payable at Rs. 3.46 crore, Tamil Nadu payable at Rs. 1.96 crore, while Telangana posted Rs. 8.83 crore receivable and Andhra Pradesh recorded Rs. 87.71 lakh receivable. The numbers reveal asymmetric deviation discipline across southern states, with Telangana benefiting from over-injection and Kerala bearing the steepest under-drawal cost in the regional grid settlement framework.
8Sasan and Gadarwara lift WRPC reactive pool as western entities post Rs. 6.86 crore net receivable
WRPC's reactive energy account for 27 April-3 May 2026 showed a Rs. 6.86 crore net receivable across western regional entities, led by major generator-side inflows including Sasan at Rs. 4.24 crore and Gadarwara at Rs. 51.50 lakh. The settlement underscores the role of large thermal generators in supplying reactive power to maintain Western grid voltage discipline, with their compensation forming the bulk of the regional reactive pool credit for the seven-day billing period under the CERC reactive energy framework.
8SRPC reactive account closes Rs. 2.13 crore receivable as Andhra and Karnataka lead pool inflows
Southern Regional Power Committee's reactive energy statement for 27 April-3 May 2026 reported Rs. 2.38 crore receivable, Rs. 24.81 lakh payable and a final Rs. 2.13 crore net receivable, led by Andhra Pradesh at Rs. 59.54 lakh receivable and Karnataka at Rs. 27.35 lakh receivable. The numbers reflect strong reactive power injection performance by southern state utilities under the CERC framework, with the net pool credit reinforcing the role of distributed VAR support in stabilising the Southern grid voltage profile during the week.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8NRPC's 243rd OCC agenda flags summer 2026 grid risks as northern demand outlook touches 98.6 GW
Northern Regional Power Committee's agenda for the 15 May 2026 OCC meeting projected June 2026 northern region demand at 54,823 MU and 98,600 MW peak, while raising red flags on Punjab's 1,806 MU energy deficit, Champa-Kurukshetra HVDC trippings, Rajasthan RE evacuation, coal stocks and Kumbh Mela 2027 reliability planning. The agenda underscores the operational complexity facing NRPC as the region prepares for record summer demand alongside multiple structural grid stress points across thermal, transmission and renewable evacuation infrastructure.
8ERLDC flags Eastern Region under 7,584 MW generation outage; NTPC's North Karanpura among forced shutdowns
Eastern Region's generation outage tally on May 12, 2026 hit 7,584.65 MW, comprising 3,775 MW from Central Sector forced outages and 3,590 MW from State Sector forced outages, with 219.65 MW in planned maintenance. NTPC's North Karanpura (660 MW, boiler tube leakage since May 9), Nabinagar NTPC Stage 2 (660 MW, since May 11) and KBUNL (195 MW, since May 12) are under forced outage. All six NHPC Teesta HPS units and three Teesta Stage III units totalling 1,940 MW remain out since the October 2023 Sikkim floods.
8Western Region peaks at 74,624 MW with 425 MW shortage; Maharashtra leads at 705.9 MU
WRLDC's daily operation report for May 12, 2026 showed the Western Region meeting an evening peak of 74,624 MW against a requirement of 75,049 MW - recording a 425 MW shortfall at 50.11 Hz. Day energy met stood at 1,788.6 MU with a residual shortage of 2.84 MU. Maharashtra dominated regional generation with 476.5 MU net total, while Gujarat contributed 337.9 MU including 85.7 MU solar and 51.4 MU wind. Chhattisgarh produced 57 MU and Madhya Pradesh 119.4 MU. Off-peak demand met at 03:00 hrs was 72,017 MW with zero shortfall.
8Northern Region faces 760 MW evening peak shortage; UP draws 24,566 MW, Rajasthan peaks at 15,073 MW
NRLDC's daily operation report for May 12, 2026 recorded an evening peak demand of 71,601 MW against a requirement of 72,361 MW - a shortfall of 760 MW at 50.02 Hz. Energy shortage for the day was 6.11 MU. Uttar Pradesh led with a peak demand of 24,566 MW, while Rajasthan hit a seasonal peak of 15,073 MW at 22:00 hrs with no shortfall. Haryana peaked at 10,736 MW at 15:00 hrs and Punjab at 10,342 MW at 10:00 hrs - both zero shortage states. Delhi managed demand at 5,964 MW.
8Maharashtra breaches ATC limit 25 times on May 12 totalling 6.2 hours; other western states stay clean
WRLDC's daily system reliability indices report for May 12, 2026 revealed that Maharashtra violated Available Transfer Capability (ATC) limits in 25 time-blocks totalling 6.2 hours - a 26.0% violation rate - making it the sole state with breaches in the Western Region. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh all recorded zero ATC violations. Maharashtra's repeated breaches likely reflect its high evening demand load and the 425 MW regional shortfall on this day, providing WRLDC actionable inputs for real-time corrective action.
8Delhi OCC April 2026 meeting reviews FY27 grid coordination with DTL, SLDC, TPDDL, BRPL, BYPL, IPGCL
Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) convened the 1st Delhi Operation Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting of FY 2026-27 on April 23, 2026 at DTL's 220 kV Sub-Station Park Street Building, with representation from SLDC, TPDDL, BRPL, BYPL, NDMC, IPGCL, PPCL, DMRC, BBMB and MES. The meeting agenda included confirmation of the 12th OCC minutes from March 24, 2026 and FY26-27 operational coordination items. DTL's General Manager (O&M)-I chaired the session - the apex body for Delhi's grid synchronisation and load management.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8400 kV TANTRANSCO line trips for 23 minutes; Southern grid quickly restored on May 12
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC) reported two forced transmission outages on May 12, 2026. A critical 400 kV AC line - NCTPS Stage II to Manali-1 - operated by TANTRANSCO tripped at 01:42 hrs due to a cooling fan cubicle trip, and was restored in just 23 minutes by 02:05 hrs. A second 220 kV line (GADAG PSS-VENA GADAGPS-1) under VENA went out at 10:32 hrs; control supply failure during maintenance work caused the disruption, which lasted 65 minutes before restoration at 11:37 hrs.
8400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana STPP lines remain out since March 2023 in SRLDC outage register
SRLDC's planned transmission outage report for May 12, 2026 revealed that two critical 400 kV POWERGRID lines - Ramagundam to Telangana STPP circuits 1 and 2 - have been out since March 24, 2023, pending idle charge after Final Testing and Commissioning. More than 30 planned outages are currently active in the Southern Region across 400 kV and 220 kV infrastructure, involving POWERGRID, TANTRANSCO and state utilities. Several outages pertain to bus reactors and ICTs at key substations across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
8POWERGRID's 400 kV Wardha-Warora line stays out since 2018 for ferroresonance; WRLDC tracks 30+ legacy outages
WRLDC's transmission outage report for May 12, 2026 highlighted over 30 planned outages - many with start dates stretching back to 2018 and 2021. POWERGRID's 400 kV Wardha-Warora line has been out since May 4, 2018 due to ferroresonance issues identified after LILO work at Warora PS - now one of the longest-standing outages on the national grid. Multiple bus sectionalizer bays at 400 kV and 765 kV Champa and Dharamjaygarh substations have been open since 2022 for fault level control under POWERGRID. Details
8India meets 2,34,506 MW peak demand on May 12; Northern Region faces 760 MW shortage
Grid Controller of India's NLDC report for May 12, 2026 revealed all-India evening peak demand was met at 2,34,506 MW, with maximum demand during the day hitting 2,47,881 MW at 15:37 hrs. The Northern Region bore 760 MW of the total 1,185 MW peak shortfall, while the Western Region saw a 425 MW deficit. Total energy shortfall stood at 10.29 MU. Renewable generation contributed 677 MU solar (including 251.94 MU in NR), 212 MU wind and 495 MU hydro across all regions.
8India's solar and wind together cross 87,312 MW, meeting 38% of peak demand on May 11
Grid Controller of India's NLDC-REMC daily report for May 11, 2026 showed combined Variable Renewable Energy (wind plus solar) peaking at 87,312 MW at 11:56 hrs, contributing 38.09% of all-India demand met. Solar generation alone reached 81,572 MW at 11:56 hrs, while wind touched 11,159 MW during non-solar hours at 22:48 hrs. All-time highest VRE generation remains 90,189 MW set on April 27, 2026. The Northern Region led solar output with 25,860 MW, while the Western Region topped wind at 5,435 MW.
8Southern grid stays rock-solid: 81% of May 12 within IEGC band, FDI at near-perfect 0.031
The Southern Region's frequency performance on May 12, 2026 was near-ideal, with the Frequency Deviation Index (FDI) holding at just 0.031 and average frequency at 49.999 Hz - virtually indistinguishable from the 50 Hz target. The grid spent 81.04% of the day in the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band, with 53.02% of time in the tighter 50-50.1 Hz range. Maximum instantaneous frequency touched 50.187 Hz at 18:03 hrs while the minimum dipped to 49.734 Hz at 22:09 hrs.
8National grid frequency stays in IEGC band 81% of May 12; FDI at near-perfect 0.031 says NLDC
Grid Controller of India's NLDC frequency profile for May 12, 2026 confirmed a high-quality grid operation day with the Frequency Deviation Index (FDI) at 0.031. The all-India grid maintained frequency within the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 81.04% of the day (1,167 minutes), with time in the tighter 49.97-50.03 Hz band at 44.20% (636.5 minutes). Frequency breached 50.05 Hz for 12.41% of the time but never exceeded 50.2 Hz, with no instance of frequency falling below 49.7 Hz - testament to robust real-time balancing.
8Southern Region meets 56,597 MW peak demand with zero shortage; Tamil Nadu tops at 18,839 MW
The Southern Region recorded a flawless power supply day on May 12, 2026, meeting evening peak demand of 56,597 MW with zero shortfall at 50.03 Hz. Total day energy met stood at 1,368.96 MU against requirement of 1,368.96 MU - a near-perfect balance. Tamil Nadu led with a peak of 18,839 MW (day high 19,436 MW at 18:50 hrs), followed by Karnataka at 13,010 MW and Andhra Pradesh at 10,033 MW. Regional maximum demand hit 66,316 MW at 15:30 hrs. Kerala recorded a brief 38 MW shortage during peak.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8WRPC puts Rs. 37.52 crore net receivable on the table as SCUC offsets heavy TRAS shortfall payouts
Western Regional Power Committee's 27 April-3 May 2026 ancillary settlement showed TRAS shortfall charges of Rs. 18.72 crore payable to the pool, emergency charges of Rs. 6.65 crore payable, and SCUC support of Rs. 62.96 crore receivable, leaving generators with a consolidated Rs. 37.52 crore net receivable. The settlement underlines how Security Constrained Unit Commitment payouts dominate the ancillary services framework for western generators, offsetting the cost of shortfall and emergency reserve activations during the billing week.
8SRPC ancillary settlement leaves southern providers with Rs. 13.41 crore payable to the pool
Southern Regional Power Committee's ancillary services account for 27 April-3 May 2026 recorded Rs. 12.55 crore payable under SRAS, Rs. 37.29 crore payable under shortfall TRAS, Rs. 3.06 crore payable under emergency TRAS, offset by Rs. 22.93 crore receivable under SCUC - producing a final Rs. 13.41 crore payable. The net outflow reflects southern providers carrying ancillary obligations in a week of mixed grid balancing requirements, with shortfall TRAS the heaviest cost component for the seven-day settlement window.
8Karnataka and Kerala drive SRPC DSM payable pressure; Telangana turns Rs. 8.83 crore receivable
Southern Regional Power Committee's DSM settlement for 27 April-3 May 2026 showed mixed deviation outcomes, with Karnataka payable at Rs. 1.75 crore, Kerala payable at Rs. 3.46 crore, Tamil Nadu payable at Rs. 1.96 crore, while Telangana posted Rs. 8.83 crore receivable and Andhra Pradesh recorded Rs. 87.71 lakh receivable. The numbers reveal asymmetric deviation discipline across southern states, with Telangana benefiting from over-injection and Kerala bearing the steepest under-drawal cost in the regional grid settlement framework.
8Sasan and Gadarwara lift WRPC reactive pool as western entities post Rs. 6.86 crore net receivable
WRPC's reactive energy account for 27 April-3 May 2026 showed a Rs. 6.86 crore net receivable across western regional entities, led by major generator-side inflows including Sasan at Rs. 4.24 crore and Gadarwara at Rs. 51.50 lakh. The settlement underscores the role of large thermal generators in supplying reactive power to maintain Western grid voltage discipline, with their compensation forming the bulk of the regional reactive pool credit for the seven-day billing period under the CERC reactive energy framework.
8SRPC reactive account closes Rs. 2.13 crore receivable as Andhra and Karnataka lead pool inflows
Southern Regional Power Committee's reactive energy statement for 27 April-3 May 2026 reported Rs. 2.38 crore receivable, Rs. 24.81 lakh payable and a final Rs. 2.13 crore net receivable, led by Andhra Pradesh at Rs. 59.54 lakh receivable and Karnataka at Rs. 27.35 lakh receivable. The numbers reflect strong reactive power injection performance by southern state utilities under the CERC framework, with the net pool credit reinforcing the role of distributed VAR support in stabilising the Southern grid voltage profile during the week.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8NRPC's 243rd OCC agenda flags summer 2026 grid risks as northern demand outlook touches 98.6 GW
Northern Regional Power Committee's agenda for the 15 May 2026 OCC meeting projected June 2026 northern region demand at 54,823 MU and 98,600 MW peak, while raising red flags on Punjab's 1,806 MU energy deficit, Champa-Kurukshetra HVDC trippings, Rajasthan RE evacuation, coal stocks and Kumbh Mela 2027 reliability planning. The agenda underscores the operational complexity facing NRPC as the region prepares for record summer demand alongside multiple structural grid stress points across thermal, transmission and renewable evacuation infrastructure.
8ERLDC flags Eastern Region under 7,584 MW generation outage; NTPC's North Karanpura among forced shutdowns
Eastern Region's generation outage tally on May 12, 2026 hit 7,584.65 MW, comprising 3,775 MW from Central Sector forced outages and 3,590 MW from State Sector forced outages, with 219.65 MW in planned maintenance. NTPC's North Karanpura (660 MW, boiler tube leakage since May 9), Nabinagar NTPC Stage 2 (660 MW, since May 11) and KBUNL (195 MW, since May 12) are under forced outage. All six NHPC Teesta HPS units and three Teesta Stage III units totalling 1,940 MW remain out since the October 2023 Sikkim floods.
8Western Region peaks at 74,624 MW with 425 MW shortage; Maharashtra leads at 705.9 MU
WRLDC's daily operation report for May 12, 2026 showed the Western Region meeting an evening peak of 74,624 MW against a requirement of 75,049 MW - recording a 425 MW shortfall at 50.11 Hz. Day energy met stood at 1,788.6 MU with a residual shortage of 2.84 MU. Maharashtra dominated regional generation with 476.5 MU net total, while Gujarat contributed 337.9 MU including 85.7 MU solar and 51.4 MU wind. Chhattisgarh produced 57 MU and Madhya Pradesh 119.4 MU. Off-peak demand met at 03:00 hrs was 72,017 MW with zero shortfall.
8Northern Region faces 760 MW evening peak shortage; UP draws 24,566 MW, Rajasthan peaks at 15,073 MW
NRLDC's daily operation report for May 12, 2026 recorded an evening peak demand of 71,601 MW against a requirement of 72,361 MW - a shortfall of 760 MW at 50.02 Hz. Energy shortage for the day was 6.11 MU. Uttar Pradesh led with a peak demand of 24,566 MW, while Rajasthan hit a seasonal peak of 15,073 MW at 22:00 hrs with no shortfall. Haryana peaked at 10,736 MW at 15:00 hrs and Punjab at 10,342 MW at 10:00 hrs - both zero shortage states. Delhi managed demand at 5,964 MW.
8Maharashtra breaches ATC limit 25 times on May 12 totalling 6.2 hours; other western states stay clean
WRLDC's daily system reliability indices report for May 12, 2026 revealed that Maharashtra violated Available Transfer Capability (ATC) limits in 25 time-blocks totalling 6.2 hours - a 26.0% violation rate - making it the sole state with breaches in the Western Region. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh all recorded zero ATC violations. Maharashtra's repeated breaches likely reflect its high evening demand load and the 425 MW regional shortfall on this day, providing WRLDC actionable inputs for real-time corrective action.
8Delhi OCC April 2026 meeting reviews FY27 grid coordination with DTL, SLDC, TPDDL, BRPL, BYPL, IPGCL
Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) convened the 1st Delhi Operation Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting of FY 2026-27 on April 23, 2026 at DTL's 220 kV Sub-Station Park Street Building, with representation from SLDC, TPDDL, BRPL, BYPL, NDMC, IPGCL, PPCL, DMRC, BBMB and MES. The meeting agenda included confirmation of the 12th OCC minutes from March 24, 2026 and FY26-27 operational coordination items. DTL's General Manager (O&M)-I chaired the session - the apex body for Delhi's grid synchronisation and load management.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8400 kV TANTRANSCO line trips for 23 minutes; Southern grid quickly restored on May 12
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC) reported two forced transmission outages on May 12, 2026. A critical 400 kV AC line - NCTPS Stage II to Manali-1 - operated by TANTRANSCO tripped at 01:42 hrs due to a cooling fan cubicle trip, and was restored in just 23 minutes by 02:05 hrs. A second 220 kV line (GADAG PSS-VENA GADAGPS-1) under VENA went out at 10:32 hrs; control supply failure during maintenance work caused the disruption, which lasted 65 minutes before restoration at 11:37 hrs.
8400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana STPP lines remain out since March 2023 in SRLDC outage register
SRLDC's planned transmission outage report for May 12, 2026 revealed that two critical 400 kV POWERGRID lines - Ramagundam to Telangana STPP circuits 1 and 2 - have been out since March 24, 2023, pending idle charge after Final Testing and Commissioning. More than 30 planned outages are currently active in the Southern Region across 400 kV and 220 kV infrastructure, involving POWERGRID, TANTRANSCO and state utilities. Several outages pertain to bus reactors and ICTs at key substations across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
8POWERGRID's 400 kV Wardha-Warora line stays out since 2018 for ferroresonance; WRLDC tracks 30+ legacy outages
WRLDC's transmission outage report for May 12, 2026 highlighted over 30 planned outages - many with start dates stretching back to 2018 and 2021. POWERGRID's 400 kV Wardha-Warora line has been out since May 4, 2018 due to ferroresonance issues identified after LILO work at Warora PS - now one of the longest-standing outages on the national grid. Multiple bus sectionalizer bays at 400 kV and 765 kV Champa and Dharamjaygarh substations have been open since 2022 for fault level control under POWERGRID. Details
MNRE & BEE
8BEE and TERI invite applications for ECSBC Master Trainer Programme by May 30, 2026
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, in association with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), invited applications for the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC) Master Trainer Programme. Issued on April 16, 2026, the programme seeks to build a nationwide cadre of certified ECSBC trainers. Applications must reach BEE/TERI by May 30, 2026, positioning this as a key capacity-building initiative under India's building energy efficiency agenda under the Energy Conservation Act framework.
8NISE extends Senior Project Scientist application deadline to May 18, 2026
The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, issued a corrigendum extending the last date for email submission of applications for Senior Project Scientist on short-term contract at its Gwal-Pahari campus in Gurugram to May 18, 2026 up to 17:30 hrs. The extension provides additional time for qualified candidates to apply for this research position under Advertisement No. A-12024/2/2026-Admin dated May 8, 2026, supporting MNRE's solar R&D ecosystem.
MINISTRY OF POWER
8PM E-DRIVE: Rs. 503.86 crore approved for 4,874 EV chargers; Karnataka gets 1,243 chargers worth Rs. 123.26 crore
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy announced at the National Conference on EV Charging Infrastructure in Bengaluru that Rs. 503.86 crore has been cumulatively approved for installation of 4,874 EV chargers across India under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. Karnataka received the day's landmark approval: 1,243 EV chargers with a financial outlay of Rs. 123.26 crore. Approved proposals cover major CPSEs - HPCL, IOCL and BPCL - and states including Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8EV charging stations consumed 129.66 MU in December 2025; Delhi leads Apr-Dec tally at 321.99 MU
Central Electricity Authority's Monthly Power Consumption Report for EV Public Charging Stations showed December 2025 consumption reaching 129.66 MU, up from 106.46 MU in April 2025 -
a 21.8% growth in nine months. Cumulatively from April to December 2025, total EV charging electricity stood at 1,102.59 MU. Delhi topped the nine-month tally at 321.99 MU (29.2% share), followed by Maharashtra at 268.90 MU (24.4%), Karnataka at 156.76 MU (14.2%) and Telangana at 76.57 MU (6.9%), highlighting EV infrastructure concentration.
8CEA flags 56,107 MW under maintenance; 18% of capacity offline as grid runs on 253,816 MW on May 11
Central Electricity Authority's Capacity Availability Report for May 11, 2026 revealed 56,107.10 MW - 18.1% of India's total 309,923.79 MW monitored capacity - was under maintenance, with 41,579.81 MW on forced outage and 9,891.99 MW under other constraints. The Western Region contributed the largest capacity pool with 88,030.30 MW online, while the Northern Region had the heaviest maintenance load at 17,039.91 MW offline. The data underscores the strain on India's generation fleet entering peak summer demand season.
8CEA tracks 190 coal stations with 53,529 KT stock; Rajasthan's Chhabra-II at just 51% of normative
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Coal Stock Report dated May 11, 2026 showed 190 plants collectively holding 53,529.2 thousand tonnes of coal - about 71% of the normative requirement of 74,987.1 thousand tonnes. Among troubled stations, Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) was critically low at just 51% of normative stock. HPGCL plants in Haryana maintained a combined stock of 1,402.7 thousand tonnes (143% normative), while PSPCL stations in Punjab held 1,014.8 thousand tonnes at 132% normative.
8RVUNL submits Suratgarh April environment report; Unit-IV SO2 peaks at 1,297 mg/Nm3 vs 600 mg norm
RVUNL's Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station submitted its April 2026 environment status report to the Central Electricity Authority, covering stack monitoring, trade effluent discharge, specific water consumption and ambient air quality. The 6x250 MW station reported Unit-IV SO2 average of 1,141 mg/Nm3 and maximum of 1,297 mg/Nm3 against the 600 mg/Nm3 norm, while Unit-I recorded PM average of 352 mg/Nm3 and maximum of 468 mg/Nm3 against the 100 mg/Nm3 norm. The filing highlights continued regulatory monitoring of Rajasthan's coal fleet.
8RVUNL Kota STPS Unit-1 PM peaks at 895.7 mg/Nm3 against 100 mg/Nm3 norm in April environment data
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited submitted April 2026 monthly environment data for Kota Super Thermal Power Station to the Central Electricity Authority's Clean Energy and Energy Transition Division. In the stack emission sheet, Kota STPS Unit-1 with 110 MW installed capacity reported average particulate matter of 641.26 mg/Nm3 and a maximum of 895.7 mg/Nm3 against the listed 100 mg/Nm3 norm, while Unit-2 reported PM average of 285.95 mg/Nm3 and maximum of 393.5 mg/Nm3 - flagging continued emissions stress at the legacy thermal station. Details
8BEE and TERI invite applications for ECSBC Master Trainer Programme by May 30, 2026
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, in association with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), invited applications for the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC) Master Trainer Programme. Issued on April 16, 2026, the programme seeks to build a nationwide cadre of certified ECSBC trainers. Applications must reach BEE/TERI by May 30, 2026, positioning this as a key capacity-building initiative under India's building energy efficiency agenda under the Energy Conservation Act framework.
8NISE extends Senior Project Scientist application deadline to May 18, 2026
The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, issued a corrigendum extending the last date for email submission of applications for Senior Project Scientist on short-term contract at its Gwal-Pahari campus in Gurugram to May 18, 2026 up to 17:30 hrs. The extension provides additional time for qualified candidates to apply for this research position under Advertisement No. A-12024/2/2026-Admin dated May 8, 2026, supporting MNRE's solar R&D ecosystem.
MINISTRY OF POWER
8PM E-DRIVE: Rs. 503.86 crore approved for 4,874 EV chargers; Karnataka gets 1,243 chargers worth Rs. 123.26 crore
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy announced at the National Conference on EV Charging Infrastructure in Bengaluru that Rs. 503.86 crore has been cumulatively approved for installation of 4,874 EV chargers across India under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. Karnataka received the day's landmark approval: 1,243 EV chargers with a financial outlay of Rs. 123.26 crore. Approved proposals cover major CPSEs - HPCL, IOCL and BPCL - and states including Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8EV charging stations consumed 129.66 MU in December 2025; Delhi leads Apr-Dec tally at 321.99 MU
Central Electricity Authority's Monthly Power Consumption Report for EV Public Charging Stations showed December 2025 consumption reaching 129.66 MU, up from 106.46 MU in April 2025 -
a 21.8% growth in nine months. Cumulatively from April to December 2025, total EV charging electricity stood at 1,102.59 MU. Delhi topped the nine-month tally at 321.99 MU (29.2% share), followed by Maharashtra at 268.90 MU (24.4%), Karnataka at 156.76 MU (14.2%) and Telangana at 76.57 MU (6.9%), highlighting EV infrastructure concentration.
8CEA flags 56,107 MW under maintenance; 18% of capacity offline as grid runs on 253,816 MW on May 11
Central Electricity Authority's Capacity Availability Report for May 11, 2026 revealed 56,107.10 MW - 18.1% of India's total 309,923.79 MW monitored capacity - was under maintenance, with 41,579.81 MW on forced outage and 9,891.99 MW under other constraints. The Western Region contributed the largest capacity pool with 88,030.30 MW online, while the Northern Region had the heaviest maintenance load at 17,039.91 MW offline. The data underscores the strain on India's generation fleet entering peak summer demand season.
8CEA tracks 190 coal stations with 53,529 KT stock; Rajasthan's Chhabra-II at just 51% of normative
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Coal Stock Report dated May 11, 2026 showed 190 plants collectively holding 53,529.2 thousand tonnes of coal - about 71% of the normative requirement of 74,987.1 thousand tonnes. Among troubled stations, Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) was critically low at just 51% of normative stock. HPGCL plants in Haryana maintained a combined stock of 1,402.7 thousand tonnes (143% normative), while PSPCL stations in Punjab held 1,014.8 thousand tonnes at 132% normative.
8RVUNL submits Suratgarh April environment report; Unit-IV SO2 peaks at 1,297 mg/Nm3 vs 600 mg norm
RVUNL's Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station submitted its April 2026 environment status report to the Central Electricity Authority, covering stack monitoring, trade effluent discharge, specific water consumption and ambient air quality. The 6x250 MW station reported Unit-IV SO2 average of 1,141 mg/Nm3 and maximum of 1,297 mg/Nm3 against the 600 mg/Nm3 norm, while Unit-I recorded PM average of 352 mg/Nm3 and maximum of 468 mg/Nm3 against the 100 mg/Nm3 norm. The filing highlights continued regulatory monitoring of Rajasthan's coal fleet.
8RVUNL Kota STPS Unit-1 PM peaks at 895.7 mg/Nm3 against 100 mg/Nm3 norm in April environment data
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited submitted April 2026 monthly environment data for Kota Super Thermal Power Station to the Central Electricity Authority's Clean Energy and Energy Transition Division. In the stack emission sheet, Kota STPS Unit-1 with 110 MW installed capacity reported average particulate matter of 641.26 mg/Nm3 and a maximum of 895.7 mg/Nm3 against the listed 100 mg/Nm3 norm, while Unit-2 reported PM average of 285.95 mg/Nm3 and maximum of 393.5 mg/Nm3 - flagging continued emissions stress at the legacy thermal station. Details
SOLAR POWER
8Rajasthan alone generates 286 MU in a day; India's renewables clock 963 MU on May 11
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Renewable Generation Report for May 11, 2026 showed India's total renewable output at 963.93 MU net for the day, with cumulative May generation reaching 10,154.56 MU. Rajasthan dominated with 286.45 MU of daily solar and wind generation - the highest of any state - driven by 230.50 MU of solar and 53.85 MU of wind. Nationally, solar contributed 695.92 MU and wind 241.85 MU. Cumulative ISGS renewable generation from identified projects reached 4,204.45 MU since April 1.
8India's wind-solar machine generates 544 MU from ISGS plants on May 11; Rajasthan private IPPs lead
Central Electricity Authority's plant-wise renewable data showed identified ISGS renewable projects contributed 544.36 MU on May 11, 2026, with cumulative May generation of 5,950.11 MU from these plants. Private IPP solar projects in Rajasthan - including NTPC Nokh (5.99 MU daily), Adani Hybrid Jaisalmer (6.10 MU solar + 6.22 MU wind), and multiple ACME, ReNew and Azure Power plants - dominate the national renewable matrix. The Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka contributed 16.00 MU, while NP Kunta in Andhra Pradesh generated 17.88 MU.
8DVC posts highest-ever solar generation of 33.3 MU in FY26; hydel exceeds target at 351 MU
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) reported total power generation of 40,103 MU in FY 2025-26, comprising 39,719 MU thermal, 351 MU hydel and a record 33.3 MU solar - the highest solar generation in DVC's history. Hydel output of 351 MU also exceeded its 280 MU target. The corporation achieved a record 6 MMT of coal excavation from its captive mine at Tubed, Latehar, and secured fresh coal mines with cumulative capacity of 53 MMT, including Mahuagarhi and Mandakini-B, alongside commissioning India's first real-time ULDC Phase-III Load Despatch Centre.
8Tata Power Rooftop Solar PAT surges 150% YoY to Rs. 499 crore in FY26
Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) reported a 150% YoY surge in Rooftop Solar PAT to Rs. 499 crore in FY26, complementing a doubling of Solar Manufacturing PAT to Rs. 857 crore and 49% growth in T&D business PAT to Rs. 2,978 crore. The company commissioned 2.5 GW of renewable capacity in FY26, taking its renewables portfolio to 11.6 GW including 5.1 GW under construction. Overall FY26 revenue stood at Rs. 63,681 crore with EBITDA up 11% to Rs. 16,090 crore and PAT at an all-time high of Rs. 5,118 crore.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8India and Korea to join each other's ISA and GGGI; May 11 meeting targets green finance across Asia
India and South Korea announced their intention to join each other's international climate bodies - India to join the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Korea to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) - as part of bilateral agreements during the Korean State Visit to India. On May 11, 2026, GGGI Deputy Executive Director Dr. Malle Fofana met ISA Director General Ashish Khanna in New Delhi to advance green energy financing opportunities across Asia. The ISA, founded and hosted by India, and the GGGI, founded by Korea, now deepen their international footprints.
8BEE proposes new draft regulations for power distribution companies under Energy Conservation Act
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, published a draft notification on April 15, 2026 in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, proposing new regulations under sub-section (2) of Section 58 read with Section 13(2) of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 for power distribution companies (DISCOMs). The draft supersedes BEE's earlier notification of October 6, 2021 and its amendment of October 28, 2022. Stakeholders can submit objections or suggestions via post or email to helpdesk@beeindia.gov.in within 30 days of publication.
8Joshi declares India's 500 GW non-fossil target within reach, invokes Aatmanirbharta at CII summit
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi, addressing the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, declared India's 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target achievable through scale, speed and self-reliance. The Minister positioned renewable energy as the cornerstone of India's Aatmanirbhar growth framework, stating clean energy transition now shapes industrial competitiveness, trade positioning and economic resilience - not just climate commitments. He drew parallels with Vaccine Maitri and BrahMos/Tejas export success as evidence of India's growing domestic capability. Details
8Rajasthan alone generates 286 MU in a day; India's renewables clock 963 MU on May 11
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Renewable Generation Report for May 11, 2026 showed India's total renewable output at 963.93 MU net for the day, with cumulative May generation reaching 10,154.56 MU. Rajasthan dominated with 286.45 MU of daily solar and wind generation - the highest of any state - driven by 230.50 MU of solar and 53.85 MU of wind. Nationally, solar contributed 695.92 MU and wind 241.85 MU. Cumulative ISGS renewable generation from identified projects reached 4,204.45 MU since April 1.
8India's wind-solar machine generates 544 MU from ISGS plants on May 11; Rajasthan private IPPs lead
Central Electricity Authority's plant-wise renewable data showed identified ISGS renewable projects contributed 544.36 MU on May 11, 2026, with cumulative May generation of 5,950.11 MU from these plants. Private IPP solar projects in Rajasthan - including NTPC Nokh (5.99 MU daily), Adani Hybrid Jaisalmer (6.10 MU solar + 6.22 MU wind), and multiple ACME, ReNew and Azure Power plants - dominate the national renewable matrix. The Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka contributed 16.00 MU, while NP Kunta in Andhra Pradesh generated 17.88 MU.
8DVC posts highest-ever solar generation of 33.3 MU in FY26; hydel exceeds target at 351 MU
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) reported total power generation of 40,103 MU in FY 2025-26, comprising 39,719 MU thermal, 351 MU hydel and a record 33.3 MU solar - the highest solar generation in DVC's history. Hydel output of 351 MU also exceeded its 280 MU target. The corporation achieved a record 6 MMT of coal excavation from its captive mine at Tubed, Latehar, and secured fresh coal mines with cumulative capacity of 53 MMT, including Mahuagarhi and Mandakini-B, alongside commissioning India's first real-time ULDC Phase-III Load Despatch Centre.
8Tata Power Rooftop Solar PAT surges 150% YoY to Rs. 499 crore in FY26
Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) reported a 150% YoY surge in Rooftop Solar PAT to Rs. 499 crore in FY26, complementing a doubling of Solar Manufacturing PAT to Rs. 857 crore and 49% growth in T&D business PAT to Rs. 2,978 crore. The company commissioned 2.5 GW of renewable capacity in FY26, taking its renewables portfolio to 11.6 GW including 5.1 GW under construction. Overall FY26 revenue stood at Rs. 63,681 crore with EBITDA up 11% to Rs. 16,090 crore and PAT at an all-time high of Rs. 5,118 crore.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8India and Korea to join each other's ISA and GGGI; May 11 meeting targets green finance across Asia
India and South Korea announced their intention to join each other's international climate bodies - India to join the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Korea to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) - as part of bilateral agreements during the Korean State Visit to India. On May 11, 2026, GGGI Deputy Executive Director Dr. Malle Fofana met ISA Director General Ashish Khanna in New Delhi to advance green energy financing opportunities across Asia. The ISA, founded and hosted by India, and the GGGI, founded by Korea, now deepen their international footprints.
8BEE proposes new draft regulations for power distribution companies under Energy Conservation Act
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, published a draft notification on April 15, 2026 in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, proposing new regulations under sub-section (2) of Section 58 read with Section 13(2) of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 for power distribution companies (DISCOMs). The draft supersedes BEE's earlier notification of October 6, 2021 and its amendment of October 28, 2022. Stakeholders can submit objections or suggestions via post or email to helpdesk@beeindia.gov.in within 30 days of publication.
8Joshi declares India's 500 GW non-fossil target within reach, invokes Aatmanirbharta at CII summit
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi, addressing the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, declared India's 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target achievable through scale, speed and self-reliance. The Minister positioned renewable energy as the cornerstone of India's Aatmanirbhar growth framework, stating clean energy transition now shapes industrial competitiveness, trade positioning and economic resilience - not just climate commitments. He drew parallels with Vaccine Maitri and BrahMos/Tejas export success as evidence of India's growing domestic capability. Details
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8HPERC approves five solar PPAs totalling 5.7 MW in single-day regulatory sitting
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) approved Power Purchase Agreements totalling 5.7 MW with HPSEBL in a single regulatory sitting on May 12, 2026 across Petitions 68-72 of 2026. The approvals include GB Solar (500 kW, Mandi), Pratham Rana Solar (2.0 MW, Bilaspur), Sadashiv Solar (500 kW, Kangra), Chowai Solar Anni (500 kW, Kullu) and Surya Setu Energies (1.70 MW, Una). Filings dated May 7-11 were heard and decided the same day by the bench of Chairman Yashwant Singh Chogal and Member Shashi Kant Joshi.
8HPERC clears 500 kW GB Solar Power Project PPA with HPSEBL in Mandi district
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) approved the Power Purchase Agreement for GB Solar Power Project of 500 kW capacity at Village Gehri Bhaderpur, Tehsil Sarkaghat in Mandi district, in favour of HPSEBL in Petition No. 68 of 2026. Arguments were heard and the order passed by the bench of Chairman Yashwant Singh Chogal and Member Shashi Kant Joshi on May 12, 2026 - within five days of petition filing on May 7, 2026, reflecting HPERC's expedited PPA approval workflow.
8HPERC approves 2.0 MW Pratham Rana Solar PPA in Bilaspur; fast-track approval in one day
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) approved the Power Purchase Agreement for Pratham Rana Solar Power Project of 2.0 MW in Petition No. 69 of 2026. The project is located at Village and Post Office Chandpur, Tehsil Sadar in Bilaspur district. The petition was filed on May 11, 2026 with arguments heard and order passed on May 12, 2026 by the two-member bench. The decision demonstrates HPERC's swift processing of small-scale solar PPAs under HPSEBL's procurement framework for distributed renewable generation in the hill state.
8HPERC clears Sadashiv Solar 500 kW PPA in Kangra within 24 hours of filing
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) approved the PPA between HPSEBL and Sadashiv Solar Power Project of 500 kW in Petition No. 70 of 2026. The project is sited at Village and Post Office Khushi Nagar, Tehsil Nurpur in Kangra district. Filed on May 11, 2026, argued and decided the same day on May 12, 2026, this marks another expedited approval under HPERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2024. The approval continues the regulator's pattern of clearing small-scale renewable PPAs within tight turnaround times during May 2026.
8TNERC takes up TNGECL-TNPDCL Power Purchase Approval Petition for RE procurement
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) took up Power Purchase Approval Petition No. 5 of 2026 on May 12, 2026, filed jointly by Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) and Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL). The petition relates to a power purchase arrangement between the state's green energy arm and the distribution utility, requiring commission approval under the regulatory framework. Standing counsel Thiru N. Kumanan and Thiru A.P. Venkatachalapathy appeared for TANTRANSCO during proceedings before the Commission.
8HPERC approves 1.70 MW Surya Setu Energies solar PPA with HPSEBL in Una district
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) approved the PPA between HPSEBL and Surya Setu Energies Pvt. Limited Solar Power Project of 1.70 MW in Petition No. 72 of 2026. The project is located at Village and Post Office Charatgarh in Una district. Filed May 11, heard and decided May 12, 2026, the order completes a cluster of five solar PPAs approved by HPERC in a single sitting that together added 5.7 MW of new solar capacity under HPSEBL's distributed renewable procurement programme.
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8L&T Semiconductor ties up with Synopsys in multiyear AI-simulation deal for power electronics design
L&T Semiconductor Technologies Limited (LTSCT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, signed a multiyear simulation software license agreement with Synopsys Inc. on May 12, 2026, to accelerate AI-enabled design of next-generation power modules and intelligent power modules (IPMs). The collaboration will integrate multiphysics simulation at chip, package and system levels, supporting voltage design ranges from 1.2 kV to 10 kV. LTSCT CEO Sandeep Kumar said the deal enables a new paradigm where intelligence, performance and sustainability converge in power electronics design.
8Atlanta Electricals commissioning 5,000 MVA IDT transformer capacity by December 2026
Atlanta Electricals (NSE: ATLANTAE) is commissioning 5,000 MVA Inter-Connecting Transformer (IDT) capacity by December 2026 and pursuing short-circuit test for a 30,000 MVA, 400 kV facility at Vadod in Q1 FY27. The capacity expansion supports the company's order book of Rs. 26 billion, largely earmarked for FY27 execution. Q4 FY26 results were a clear beat with revenue surging 82% YoY to Rs. 7.5 billion and PAT up 129% YoY to Rs. 1 billion, prompting MOFSL to raise the target price to Rs. 1,950.
8MePGCL cancels CO2 fire suppression tender for Umiam hydro stations; refloating expected
Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation Limited (MePGCL) cancelled NIT No. MePGCL/CE:GEN/T-162/2025-26/38 dated May 12, 2026, originally floated on April 6, 2026 for design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of a CO2 gas fire suppression system for Umiam Stage-I and Umiam-Umitru Stage-IV power stations, along with CO2 cylinder refilling and complete fire alarm system overhauling. The cancellation by the Chief Engineer (Generation) opens the door for a re-tender, potentially with revised specifications or commercial terms for the Shillong-based hydro utility.
8KSEB floats short-term power tender for peak hours from June 15 to December 31, 2026
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB) issued a short-term e-tender (Reference: KSEBL/Short/26-27/ET, dated May 7, 2026) on the DEEP portal for procurement of power during peak hours from June 15, 2026 to December 31, 2026, in line with the Ministry of Power's 2016 guidelines for tariff-based short-term procurement by distribution licensees. The tender is open to generators, state utilities, CPPs, distribution licensees, SEBs and trading licensees. The six-and-a-half month window signals KSEB's anticipation of continued peak-hour deficits.
8KSEBL opens FY27 RFP to appoint credit rating agencies for borrowings
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) issued RFP No. Fin (2)B/credit Rating 26-27/01 dated May 7, 2026 for appointing credit rating agencies to rate the utility's borrowings. The Financial Adviser asked the Chief Engineer (IT & CR) to upload the notice inviting Request for Proposal and the RFP documents on KSEBL's website on the same day. The filing is tied to KSEBL's FY 2026-27 borrowing programme and its registered office at Vydyuthi Bhavanam, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, ahead of the new financial year's capital raise.
8MGVCL sets Rs. 10 lakh per MW bank guarantee format for captive and third-party solar under Gujarat RE Policy 2025
Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) released the standard bank guarantee format for solar generators setting up captive or third-party sale projects under the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025. The guarantee is to be executed on Rs. 300 non-judicial stamp paper, with security calculated at Rs. 10 lakh per MW of AC capacity for projects entering wheeling agreements with MGVCL. The validity structure covers 1.5 years from the Stage-II connectivity application date plus an additional three-month claim period, giving the DISCOM first-demand invocation rights.
8DERC invites applications for 10 consultant positions across engineering, tariff, finance, HR and law
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) published a public notice inviting applications for engagement of 10 consultants under DERC (Appointment of Consultant) Regulations, 2001: three Electrical/Tariff Engineering, one Civil Engineering, three Tariff-Finance, one HR, and two Law consultants. They will assist DERC's two divisions in duties including DPR scrutiny, capital expenditure approvals, sub-station scheme review, procurement compliance and tariff analysis for DISCOMs BRPL and BYPL. Applications are to be filed at DERC's Malviya Nagar office.
8MGVCL frames DREBP solar guarantee at Rs. 10 lakh per MW; validity tied to 7 months after SCSD
MGVCL issued a separate bank guarantee format for renewable energy generators selling solar power to the DISCOM under the Decentralised Renewable Energy-Based Power scheme. The DREBP format requires security at Rs. 10 lakh per MW of AC capacity, executed on Rs. 300 non-judicial stamp paper, and links validity to seven months from the Scheduled Commercial Supply Date in the PPA, plus a one-month claim period. The format refers to Gujarat's December 24, 2025 renewable energy policy resolution and GERC Tariff Order Nos. 5 and 6 of 2024.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8TPREL board approves Rs. 6,500 crore investment in 10 GW PV ingot and wafer manufacturing facility
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) board approved a Rs. 6,500 crore investment in a 10 GW photovoltaic ingot and wafer manufacturing facility, to be set up in two phases of 5 GW each, advancing India's solar manufacturing self-reliance push. The decision was disclosed alongside Tata Power Company Limited's FY26 results, which posted record PAT of Rs. 5,118 crore. TP Solar's FY26 revenue of Rs. 6,968 crore included 3,825 MW of modules and 3,759 MW of cells with an industry-leading yield exceeding 95%.
8Panipat TPS Unit 6 returns to grid as CEA tracks recommissioning of multiple thermal units
Central Electricity Authority's Recommissioning Report (Sub-Report 14) for May 11, 2026 confirmed that PANIPAT TPS Unit 6 of 210 MW capacity and several other thermal units returned to the grid after maintenance, providing relief to northern grid capacity. Meanwhile, Sub-Report 15 records fresh outages going off-grid on May 11, with detailed outage reasons and expected return dates tracked. With 41,579.81 MW on forced outage system-wide, the active outage management underscores the difficulty of balancing maintenance cycles against peak-season demand.
8Siemens Energy unveils BlueWind offshore microgrid pairing floating wind turbines with BESS
Siemens Energy developed BlueWind - a microgrid combining Offshore Floating Wind Units (OFWUs) with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Power Management Systems (PMS) -specifically designed to allow complete shut-off of gas turbines on offshore oil and gas assets. By integrating wind energy with grid converters, BlueWind delivers consistent grid stability and emissions-free power to offshore platforms, enabling decarbonisation that would be impossible with either BESS or floating wind alone. The solution directly targets carbon footprints of offshore production units. Details
8HPERC approves five solar PPAs totalling 5.7 MW in single-day regulatory sitting
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) approved Power Purchase Agreements totalling 5.7 MW with HPSEBL in a single regulatory sitting on May 12, 2026 across Petitions 68-72 of 2026. The approvals include GB Solar (500 kW, Mandi), Pratham Rana Solar (2.0 MW, Bilaspur), Sadashiv Solar (500 kW, Kangra), Chowai Solar Anni (500 kW, Kullu) and Surya Setu Energies (1.70 MW, Una). Filings dated May 7-11 were heard and decided the same day by the bench of Chairman Yashwant Singh Chogal and Member Shashi Kant Joshi.
8HPERC clears 500 kW GB Solar Power Project PPA with HPSEBL in Mandi district
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) approved the Power Purchase Agreement for GB Solar Power Project of 500 kW capacity at Village Gehri Bhaderpur, Tehsil Sarkaghat in Mandi district, in favour of HPSEBL in Petition No. 68 of 2026. Arguments were heard and the order passed by the bench of Chairman Yashwant Singh Chogal and Member Shashi Kant Joshi on May 12, 2026 - within five days of petition filing on May 7, 2026, reflecting HPERC's expedited PPA approval workflow.
8HPERC approves 2.0 MW Pratham Rana Solar PPA in Bilaspur; fast-track approval in one day
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) approved the Power Purchase Agreement for Pratham Rana Solar Power Project of 2.0 MW in Petition No. 69 of 2026. The project is located at Village and Post Office Chandpur, Tehsil Sadar in Bilaspur district. The petition was filed on May 11, 2026 with arguments heard and order passed on May 12, 2026 by the two-member bench. The decision demonstrates HPERC's swift processing of small-scale solar PPAs under HPSEBL's procurement framework for distributed renewable generation in the hill state.
8HPERC clears Sadashiv Solar 500 kW PPA in Kangra within 24 hours of filing
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) approved the PPA between HPSEBL and Sadashiv Solar Power Project of 500 kW in Petition No. 70 of 2026. The project is sited at Village and Post Office Khushi Nagar, Tehsil Nurpur in Kangra district. Filed on May 11, 2026, argued and decided the same day on May 12, 2026, this marks another expedited approval under HPERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2024. The approval continues the regulator's pattern of clearing small-scale renewable PPAs within tight turnaround times during May 2026.
8TNERC takes up TNGECL-TNPDCL Power Purchase Approval Petition for RE procurement
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) took up Power Purchase Approval Petition No. 5 of 2026 on May 12, 2026, filed jointly by Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) and Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL). The petition relates to a power purchase arrangement between the state's green energy arm and the distribution utility, requiring commission approval under the regulatory framework. Standing counsel Thiru N. Kumanan and Thiru A.P. Venkatachalapathy appeared for TANTRANSCO during proceedings before the Commission.
8HPERC approves 1.70 MW Surya Setu Energies solar PPA with HPSEBL in Una district
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) approved the PPA between HPSEBL and Surya Setu Energies Pvt. Limited Solar Power Project of 1.70 MW in Petition No. 72 of 2026. The project is located at Village and Post Office Charatgarh in Una district. Filed May 11, heard and decided May 12, 2026, the order completes a cluster of five solar PPAs approved by HPERC in a single sitting that together added 5.7 MW of new solar capacity under HPSEBL's distributed renewable procurement programme.
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8L&T Semiconductor ties up with Synopsys in multiyear AI-simulation deal for power electronics design
L&T Semiconductor Technologies Limited (LTSCT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, signed a multiyear simulation software license agreement with Synopsys Inc. on May 12, 2026, to accelerate AI-enabled design of next-generation power modules and intelligent power modules (IPMs). The collaboration will integrate multiphysics simulation at chip, package and system levels, supporting voltage design ranges from 1.2 kV to 10 kV. LTSCT CEO Sandeep Kumar said the deal enables a new paradigm where intelligence, performance and sustainability converge in power electronics design.
8Atlanta Electricals commissioning 5,000 MVA IDT transformer capacity by December 2026
Atlanta Electricals (NSE: ATLANTAE) is commissioning 5,000 MVA Inter-Connecting Transformer (IDT) capacity by December 2026 and pursuing short-circuit test for a 30,000 MVA, 400 kV facility at Vadod in Q1 FY27. The capacity expansion supports the company's order book of Rs. 26 billion, largely earmarked for FY27 execution. Q4 FY26 results were a clear beat with revenue surging 82% YoY to Rs. 7.5 billion and PAT up 129% YoY to Rs. 1 billion, prompting MOFSL to raise the target price to Rs. 1,950.
8MePGCL cancels CO2 fire suppression tender for Umiam hydro stations; refloating expected
Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation Limited (MePGCL) cancelled NIT No. MePGCL/CE:GEN/T-162/2025-26/38 dated May 12, 2026, originally floated on April 6, 2026 for design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of a CO2 gas fire suppression system for Umiam Stage-I and Umiam-Umitru Stage-IV power stations, along with CO2 cylinder refilling and complete fire alarm system overhauling. The cancellation by the Chief Engineer (Generation) opens the door for a re-tender, potentially with revised specifications or commercial terms for the Shillong-based hydro utility.
8KSEB floats short-term power tender for peak hours from June 15 to December 31, 2026
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB) issued a short-term e-tender (Reference: KSEBL/Short/26-27/ET, dated May 7, 2026) on the DEEP portal for procurement of power during peak hours from June 15, 2026 to December 31, 2026, in line with the Ministry of Power's 2016 guidelines for tariff-based short-term procurement by distribution licensees. The tender is open to generators, state utilities, CPPs, distribution licensees, SEBs and trading licensees. The six-and-a-half month window signals KSEB's anticipation of continued peak-hour deficits.
8KSEBL opens FY27 RFP to appoint credit rating agencies for borrowings
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) issued RFP No. Fin (2)B/credit Rating 26-27/01 dated May 7, 2026 for appointing credit rating agencies to rate the utility's borrowings. The Financial Adviser asked the Chief Engineer (IT & CR) to upload the notice inviting Request for Proposal and the RFP documents on KSEBL's website on the same day. The filing is tied to KSEBL's FY 2026-27 borrowing programme and its registered office at Vydyuthi Bhavanam, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, ahead of the new financial year's capital raise.
8MGVCL sets Rs. 10 lakh per MW bank guarantee format for captive and third-party solar under Gujarat RE Policy 2025
Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) released the standard bank guarantee format for solar generators setting up captive or third-party sale projects under the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025. The guarantee is to be executed on Rs. 300 non-judicial stamp paper, with security calculated at Rs. 10 lakh per MW of AC capacity for projects entering wheeling agreements with MGVCL. The validity structure covers 1.5 years from the Stage-II connectivity application date plus an additional three-month claim period, giving the DISCOM first-demand invocation rights.
8DERC invites applications for 10 consultant positions across engineering, tariff, finance, HR and law
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) published a public notice inviting applications for engagement of 10 consultants under DERC (Appointment of Consultant) Regulations, 2001: three Electrical/Tariff Engineering, one Civil Engineering, three Tariff-Finance, one HR, and two Law consultants. They will assist DERC's two divisions in duties including DPR scrutiny, capital expenditure approvals, sub-station scheme review, procurement compliance and tariff analysis for DISCOMs BRPL and BYPL. Applications are to be filed at DERC's Malviya Nagar office.
8MGVCL frames DREBP solar guarantee at Rs. 10 lakh per MW; validity tied to 7 months after SCSD
MGVCL issued a separate bank guarantee format for renewable energy generators selling solar power to the DISCOM under the Decentralised Renewable Energy-Based Power scheme. The DREBP format requires security at Rs. 10 lakh per MW of AC capacity, executed on Rs. 300 non-judicial stamp paper, and links validity to seven months from the Scheduled Commercial Supply Date in the PPA, plus a one-month claim period. The format refers to Gujarat's December 24, 2025 renewable energy policy resolution and GERC Tariff Order Nos. 5 and 6 of 2024.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8TPREL board approves Rs. 6,500 crore investment in 10 GW PV ingot and wafer manufacturing facility
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) board approved a Rs. 6,500 crore investment in a 10 GW photovoltaic ingot and wafer manufacturing facility, to be set up in two phases of 5 GW each, advancing India's solar manufacturing self-reliance push. The decision was disclosed alongside Tata Power Company Limited's FY26 results, which posted record PAT of Rs. 5,118 crore. TP Solar's FY26 revenue of Rs. 6,968 crore included 3,825 MW of modules and 3,759 MW of cells with an industry-leading yield exceeding 95%.
8Panipat TPS Unit 6 returns to grid as CEA tracks recommissioning of multiple thermal units
Central Electricity Authority's Recommissioning Report (Sub-Report 14) for May 11, 2026 confirmed that PANIPAT TPS Unit 6 of 210 MW capacity and several other thermal units returned to the grid after maintenance, providing relief to northern grid capacity. Meanwhile, Sub-Report 15 records fresh outages going off-grid on May 11, with detailed outage reasons and expected return dates tracked. With 41,579.81 MW on forced outage system-wide, the active outage management underscores the difficulty of balancing maintenance cycles against peak-season demand.
8Siemens Energy unveils BlueWind offshore microgrid pairing floating wind turbines with BESS
Siemens Energy developed BlueWind - a microgrid combining Offshore Floating Wind Units (OFWUs) with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Power Management Systems (PMS) -specifically designed to allow complete shut-off of gas turbines on offshore oil and gas assets. By integrating wind energy with grid converters, BlueWind delivers consistent grid stability and emissions-free power to offshore platforms, enabling decarbonisation that would be impossible with either BESS or floating wind alone. The solution directly targets carbon footprints of offshore production units. Details
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8HERC must re-determine 110 MW Chuzachen hydro tariff after APTEL sets aside retrospective MYT application
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) issued an order on May 8, 2026 in Petition No. 69 of 2025 - a remand of Petition No. 41 of 2018 - following APTEL's judgment of May 26, 2025 in Appeal No. 85 of 2022, which set aside HERC's tariff order of February 23, 2022 for GI Hydro Private Limited's 110 MW Chuzachen Hydroelectric Project in East Sikkim. APTEL held that HERC wrongly applied HERC MYT Regulations, 2012 retrospectively. HERC is now directed to re-determine tariff for the control period FY 2018-19 to FY 2022-23.
8APTEL pronounces verdict in 8-year-old NTPC tariff dispute against 13 state DISCOMs
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) issued an order dated May 11, 2026 in Appeal No. 23 of 2018 filed by NTPC Limited against 13 state distribution entities including WBSEDCL, Bihar State Power, Jharkhand Urja Vikas Nigam, Damodar Valley Corporation, GRIDCO, Assam Power Distribution, TANGEDCO, UPPCL, J&K Power Development, PSPCL, BSES Rajdhani and BSES Yamuna. The 8-year-old tariff dispute was heard by the bench of Officiating Chairperson Ms. Seema Gupta and Judicial Member Mr. Virender Bhat at the tribunal's New Delhi headquarters.
8APTEL delivers six-year-old judgment in Rajasthan DISCOM vs D Maruti Clean Coal case
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) pronounced its judgment in Appeal No. 248 of 2020 on May 11, 2026, in a six-year-old case pitting Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (RUVNL), Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam and Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam against the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and D Maruti Clean Coal and Power Limited, Gurugram. PTC India Limited and Prayas Energy Group are also respondents. The bench of Officiating Chairperson Seema Gupta and Judicial Member Virender Bhat delivered the ruling.
8APTEL settles nine-year Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills open access dispute against TNERC and TANGEDCO
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) on May 11, 2026 issued its judgment in Appeal No. 356 of 2017, filed by Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills Association (TSMA, Dindigul) challenging TNERC's order dated August 11, 2017 in T.P. No. 01 of 2017 and review order dated March 13, 2018 in R.P. No. 4 of 2017. TANGEDCO is Respondent No. 2. The case involved regulatory treatment of spinning mills under open access provisions in Tamil Nadu. The nine-year-old appeal was decided by Officiating Chairperson Seema Gupta and Judicial Member Virender Bhat.
8GERC approves Rs. 2.95 per unit tariff ceiling for PM-KUSUM solar under PGVCL petition
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) received Petition No. 2601 of 2026 from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) seeking adoption of tariff discovered through a reverse bidding process with a ceiling of Rs. 2.95 per unit, under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The petition relates to purchase of power from decentralised ground/stilt-mounted grid-connected solar plants under Component-A of the PM-KUSUM scheme. The bid ceiling tariff is a continuation of the Commission's earlier order dated May 6, 2025 in Petition No. 2247 of 2023.
8TNERC issues order in Hindustan Unilever vs TNPDCL dispute over Kodaikanal distribution
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) issued an order dated May 12, 2026 in MP No. 46 of 2025, in the matter of Hindustan Unilever Limited (Kodaikanal) versus Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL). The petition involved regulatory relief sought under the Electricity Act, 2003. TNERC Chairman Thiru R. Manivannan and Member Thiru K. Venkatesan presided, with TNPDCL's Dindugal Electricity Distribution Circle and the Revenue Controller also listed as respondents. The order marks TNERC's active adjudication of consumer-distribution disputes in Tamil Nadu.
8HPERC decides Dera Hydro Power's review petition on May 12 after six-month proceedings
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) decided Petition No. 251 of 2025 filed by M/s Dera Hydro Power Private Limited, a Shimla-based entity, on May 12, 2026. The review petition was instituted on November 10, 2025, arguments were heard on April 1, 2026, and the order was delivered by the two-member bench of Member (Law)-cum-Chairman Yashwant Singh Chogal and Member Shashi Kant Joshi. The decision concludes a regulatory review process that has been pending before HPERC for approximately six months in the small hydro segment.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8HERC admits SJVN's Rs. 250 MW / 500 MWh BESS tariff adoption petition; hearing fixed for May 14
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) at Panchkula admitted Petition No. 28 of 2026 filed by SJVN Limited under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for adoption of tariff discovered through competitive bidding for setting up a 250 MW / 500 MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Haryana. UHBVNL is the principal respondent, with Hardi Hydro Energy Pvt. Limited also named. The Commission fixed the next date of hearing for May 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM, with notices to be issued to all parties before the hearing.
8PSERC admits PSPCL's Voluntary Disclosure Scheme petition for agriculture tubewell consumers
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC), Chandigarh, admitted Petition No. 33 of 2026 filed by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) seeking introduction of a Voluntary Disclosure Scheme for Agriculture (AP) tubewell consumers under Section 181(u) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and Regulation 68 of Supply Code 2024. The VDS aims to encourage voluntary regularisation of unauthorised loads. The Commission fixed hearing for May 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM. The order was signed by Member Ravi Kumar and Member-cum-Chairman Ravinder Singh Saini.
8PSERC admits PSPCL's FPPAS true-up petition for FY 2025-26; June 3 hearing fixed
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) admitted Petition No. 34 of 2026 filed by PSPCL for true-up of Fuel & Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) for FY 2025-26 under Sections 62 and 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 47 of PSERC Tariff Regulations, 2022. PSPCL also prayed that true-up of FPPAS be allowed to proceed alongside the annual tariff petition in years with no FPPAS levy. The Commission admitted the petition and fixed hearing for June 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM.
8UPERC admits UPPCL petition to revise hydropower bidding documents for 50 MW to 4,000 MW projects
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) admitted Petition No. 2369 of 2026 filed by UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) seeking modification of bidding documents for procurement of hydropower in the contracted capacity range of 50 MW to 4,000 MW for 25 to 40 years. The petition seeks amendment to UPERC orders dated February 6, 2026, February 11, 2025 and July 4, 2025. UPPCL has prayed for approval of RFP and draft hydropower documents with specific additional deviations, signalling a fresh push on long-term hydro procurement.
8UPERC hears B&G Renewable Energy plea to refer non-tariff UPPCL disputes to arbitration
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) heard an interim application in Petition No. 2332 of 2025 filed by M/s B&G Renewable Energy Pvt. Limited, M/s Nirgajini Hydel Project Pvt. Limited and M/s Salawa Hydel Project Pvt. Limited - all registered at Nungambakkam, Chennai - seeking referral to arbitration of non-tariff disputes arising from Power Purchase Agreements under Clause 17.3.2, against respondents UPPCL and UPRVUNL. The matter was heard on May 11, 2026 before Chairman Arvind Kumar and Member Sanjay Kumar Singh.
8CSERC takes up Shri Bajrang Power exemption plea on dedicated feeder for solar open access
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) took up Petition No. 11 of 2026 filed by M/s Shri Bajrang Power & Ispat Limited seeking exemption from the requirement of a dedicated feeder to avail open access for solar PV power at its iron ore mines in Borjhara, Raipur. The petition invokes Clause 5(5) of CSERC (Connectivity and Intra-State Open Access) Regulations, 2011 and amended Regulations, 2012, with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited as respondent. The case reflects growing industrial demand for flexible solar open access.
8Gokul Agro seeks GERC shield on Rs. 50 lakh GETCO bank guarantee as 10 MW solar project hits land litigation
Gokul Agro Resources Limited moved the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission against possible encashment of its Rs. 50 lakh bank guarantee furnished to Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited for a 10 MW AC solar power plant at Dalpura, Danta, Banaskantha. GETCO had granted Stage-II connectivity on October 31, 2024, with project completion deadline falling on October 31, 2025. The petitioner told GERC that land possession was blocked by title litigation before the Civil Court at Palanpur and obstruction by more than 400 individuals.
8V Grown Tech seeks GERC SCOD extension on 20 MW captive solar project near Gir forest eco-zone
V Grown Tech Pvt. Limited sought an extension from GERC for infrastructure linked to its 20 MW captive solar power plant at Nana Samdhiyala village in Gir Somnath, to be evacuated through GETCO's 66 kV Luvari Mori substation. The company, already operating 55 MW of captive solar capacity, said the new project received GEDA provisional registration on December 20, 2024 and GETCO Stage-I/II connectivity on January 31, 2025. The delay arose after forest authorities raised objections because the land falls within 10 km of the Gir eco-sensitive zone.
8Samarth Diamond claims Rs. 35 lakh loss as UGVCL denies set-off for 4.47 lakh wind units
Samarth Diamond approached GERC seeking set-off of 4,47,649 units injected into the grid from March 2025 to August 2025 from its 0.80 MW captive wind power project. The petitioner, an HT consumer of UGVCL with 600 kVA contract demand, said it had secured GEDA's five-year extension on December 12, 2024 and executed fresh transmission and wheeling agreements with GETCO and UGVCL in August 2025, valid up to March 16, 2030. Samarth Diamond claimed denial of set-off caused an estimated financial loss of about Rs. 35 lakh.
8KEI Industries challenges UGVCL demand charges on deemed 4,200 kVA supply; GERC grants reply window
KEI Industries Limited filed a GERC petition against Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited and GETCO, seeking a declaration that the 180-day supply timeline under Gujarat's SOP and Supply Code should be counted from the date of payment of UGVCL's final estimate. The company also sought refund of excess minimum demand charges allegedly recovered by UGVCL on a deemed release of 4,200 kVA power demand. GERC heard the matter on May 11, 2026 and directed respondents to file replies within four weeks, with KEI allowed three weeks for rejoinder.
8UPERC admits petition under open access and intra-state transmission regulations
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC), under the bench of Chairman Arvind Kumar and Member Sanjay Kumar Singh, admitted Petition No. 2223 of 2025 filed under Regulations 20 and 21 of the UPERC (Grant of Connectivity to Intra-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2010, and Regulation 38 of the UPERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2019. The petition concerns transmission system connectivity rights and is linked to Regulation 57 of the State's electricity regulatory framework, marking a procedural step in UP's evolving open access landscape.
8La Opala RG moves UERC against UPCL for refund of excess security deposit
M/s La Opala RG Limited, operating from Plot No. B-108, ESIP, Sitarganj in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, filed Misc. Application No. 14 of 2026 before the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) seeking refund of surplus security deposit lying with Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) in excess of prescribed limits under applicable regulations and tariff orders. The petition is directed against the Managing Director of UPCL and raises a consumer rights issue around alleged arbitrary retention of security funds by the state-owned distribution utility.
OPEN ACCESS & WHEELING CHARGES
8TNERC releases draft Multi-Year Tariff Regulations 2026 introducing new control period framework
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) released a draft of its Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (Multi Year Tariff for Distribution) Regulations, 2026 for public consultation. The draft, published from TNERC's Chennai office, introduces a structured Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) framework for distribution licensees, covering specific variable trajectories, petition timelines and a defined control period. The regulations will govern Tamil Nadu's distribution utilities including TNPDCL and are expected to significantly reshape the state's retail power tariff methodology once finalised.
8UERC publishes Draft Resource Adequacy Regulations 2026 to secure Uttarakhand's power future
The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC), exercising powers under Sections 61, 66 and 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003, released the complete draft notification text of UERC (Framework for Resource Adequacy) Regulations, 2026. Demand forecast obligations including the Partial End Use Method (PEUM) are embedded in the draft, with Annexure-II specifying a standardised Demand Forecast Summary format for DISCOMs covering energy sales by consumer category, distribution losses and peak load projections up to year n+10. Public comments have been invited.
8HPERC proposes amendments to 2017 RE Tariff Regulations aligning with CERC 2024 framework
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) issued Notification No. HPERC/428 on May 12, 2026, proposing amendments to the HPERC (Promotion of Generation from Renewable Energy Sources and Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination) Regulations, 2017 to align with the CERC (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2024, notified in the Gazette of India on July 16, 2024. The amendments are framed under Sections 61, 62, 86 and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
8DERC amends C&AG auditor bid terms for BSES Rajdhani and BSES Yamuna enforcement sales audit
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) issued a corrigendum following a pre-bid meeting on April 30, 2026, amending its bid for appointment of C&AG empanelled auditors to verify, reconcile and finalise enforcement sales of BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) for FY 2007-08 to FY 2023-24 per the Supreme Court's judgment of October 18, 2022. Bid submission deadline extended to June 1, 2026 at 17:00 hrs; technical bid opening fixed for June 4, 2026 at 11:30 hrs. Details
8HERC must re-determine 110 MW Chuzachen hydro tariff after APTEL sets aside retrospective MYT application
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) issued an order on May 8, 2026 in Petition No. 69 of 2025 - a remand of Petition No. 41 of 2018 - following APTEL's judgment of May 26, 2025 in Appeal No. 85 of 2022, which set aside HERC's tariff order of February 23, 2022 for GI Hydro Private Limited's 110 MW Chuzachen Hydroelectric Project in East Sikkim. APTEL held that HERC wrongly applied HERC MYT Regulations, 2012 retrospectively. HERC is now directed to re-determine tariff for the control period FY 2018-19 to FY 2022-23.
8APTEL pronounces verdict in 8-year-old NTPC tariff dispute against 13 state DISCOMs
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) issued an order dated May 11, 2026 in Appeal No. 23 of 2018 filed by NTPC Limited against 13 state distribution entities including WBSEDCL, Bihar State Power, Jharkhand Urja Vikas Nigam, Damodar Valley Corporation, GRIDCO, Assam Power Distribution, TANGEDCO, UPPCL, J&K Power Development, PSPCL, BSES Rajdhani and BSES Yamuna. The 8-year-old tariff dispute was heard by the bench of Officiating Chairperson Ms. Seema Gupta and Judicial Member Mr. Virender Bhat at the tribunal's New Delhi headquarters.
8APTEL delivers six-year-old judgment in Rajasthan DISCOM vs D Maruti Clean Coal case
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) pronounced its judgment in Appeal No. 248 of 2020 on May 11, 2026, in a six-year-old case pitting Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (RUVNL), Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam and Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam against the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and D Maruti Clean Coal and Power Limited, Gurugram. PTC India Limited and Prayas Energy Group are also respondents. The bench of Officiating Chairperson Seema Gupta and Judicial Member Virender Bhat delivered the ruling.
8APTEL settles nine-year Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills open access dispute against TNERC and TANGEDCO
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) on May 11, 2026 issued its judgment in Appeal No. 356 of 2017, filed by Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills Association (TSMA, Dindigul) challenging TNERC's order dated August 11, 2017 in T.P. No. 01 of 2017 and review order dated March 13, 2018 in R.P. No. 4 of 2017. TANGEDCO is Respondent No. 2. The case involved regulatory treatment of spinning mills under open access provisions in Tamil Nadu. The nine-year-old appeal was decided by Officiating Chairperson Seema Gupta and Judicial Member Virender Bhat.
8GERC approves Rs. 2.95 per unit tariff ceiling for PM-KUSUM solar under PGVCL petition
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) received Petition No. 2601 of 2026 from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) seeking adoption of tariff discovered through a reverse bidding process with a ceiling of Rs. 2.95 per unit, under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The petition relates to purchase of power from decentralised ground/stilt-mounted grid-connected solar plants under Component-A of the PM-KUSUM scheme. The bid ceiling tariff is a continuation of the Commission's earlier order dated May 6, 2025 in Petition No. 2247 of 2023.
8TNERC issues order in Hindustan Unilever vs TNPDCL dispute over Kodaikanal distribution
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) issued an order dated May 12, 2026 in MP No. 46 of 2025, in the matter of Hindustan Unilever Limited (Kodaikanal) versus Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL). The petition involved regulatory relief sought under the Electricity Act, 2003. TNERC Chairman Thiru R. Manivannan and Member Thiru K. Venkatesan presided, with TNPDCL's Dindugal Electricity Distribution Circle and the Revenue Controller also listed as respondents. The order marks TNERC's active adjudication of consumer-distribution disputes in Tamil Nadu.
8HPERC decides Dera Hydro Power's review petition on May 12 after six-month proceedings
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) decided Petition No. 251 of 2025 filed by M/s Dera Hydro Power Private Limited, a Shimla-based entity, on May 12, 2026. The review petition was instituted on November 10, 2025, arguments were heard on April 1, 2026, and the order was delivered by the two-member bench of Member (Law)-cum-Chairman Yashwant Singh Chogal and Member Shashi Kant Joshi. The decision concludes a regulatory review process that has been pending before HPERC for approximately six months in the small hydro segment.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8HERC admits SJVN's Rs. 250 MW / 500 MWh BESS tariff adoption petition; hearing fixed for May 14
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) at Panchkula admitted Petition No. 28 of 2026 filed by SJVN Limited under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for adoption of tariff discovered through competitive bidding for setting up a 250 MW / 500 MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Haryana. UHBVNL is the principal respondent, with Hardi Hydro Energy Pvt. Limited also named. The Commission fixed the next date of hearing for May 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM, with notices to be issued to all parties before the hearing.
8PSERC admits PSPCL's Voluntary Disclosure Scheme petition for agriculture tubewell consumers
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC), Chandigarh, admitted Petition No. 33 of 2026 filed by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) seeking introduction of a Voluntary Disclosure Scheme for Agriculture (AP) tubewell consumers under Section 181(u) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and Regulation 68 of Supply Code 2024. The VDS aims to encourage voluntary regularisation of unauthorised loads. The Commission fixed hearing for May 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM. The order was signed by Member Ravi Kumar and Member-cum-Chairman Ravinder Singh Saini.
8PSERC admits PSPCL's FPPAS true-up petition for FY 2025-26; June 3 hearing fixed
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) admitted Petition No. 34 of 2026 filed by PSPCL for true-up of Fuel & Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) for FY 2025-26 under Sections 62 and 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 47 of PSERC Tariff Regulations, 2022. PSPCL also prayed that true-up of FPPAS be allowed to proceed alongside the annual tariff petition in years with no FPPAS levy. The Commission admitted the petition and fixed hearing for June 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM.
8UPERC admits UPPCL petition to revise hydropower bidding documents for 50 MW to 4,000 MW projects
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) admitted Petition No. 2369 of 2026 filed by UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) seeking modification of bidding documents for procurement of hydropower in the contracted capacity range of 50 MW to 4,000 MW for 25 to 40 years. The petition seeks amendment to UPERC orders dated February 6, 2026, February 11, 2025 and July 4, 2025. UPPCL has prayed for approval of RFP and draft hydropower documents with specific additional deviations, signalling a fresh push on long-term hydro procurement.
8UPERC hears B&G Renewable Energy plea to refer non-tariff UPPCL disputes to arbitration
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) heard an interim application in Petition No. 2332 of 2025 filed by M/s B&G Renewable Energy Pvt. Limited, M/s Nirgajini Hydel Project Pvt. Limited and M/s Salawa Hydel Project Pvt. Limited - all registered at Nungambakkam, Chennai - seeking referral to arbitration of non-tariff disputes arising from Power Purchase Agreements under Clause 17.3.2, against respondents UPPCL and UPRVUNL. The matter was heard on May 11, 2026 before Chairman Arvind Kumar and Member Sanjay Kumar Singh.
8CSERC takes up Shri Bajrang Power exemption plea on dedicated feeder for solar open access
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) took up Petition No. 11 of 2026 filed by M/s Shri Bajrang Power & Ispat Limited seeking exemption from the requirement of a dedicated feeder to avail open access for solar PV power at its iron ore mines in Borjhara, Raipur. The petition invokes Clause 5(5) of CSERC (Connectivity and Intra-State Open Access) Regulations, 2011 and amended Regulations, 2012, with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited as respondent. The case reflects growing industrial demand for flexible solar open access.
8Gokul Agro seeks GERC shield on Rs. 50 lakh GETCO bank guarantee as 10 MW solar project hits land litigation
Gokul Agro Resources Limited moved the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission against possible encashment of its Rs. 50 lakh bank guarantee furnished to Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited for a 10 MW AC solar power plant at Dalpura, Danta, Banaskantha. GETCO had granted Stage-II connectivity on October 31, 2024, with project completion deadline falling on October 31, 2025. The petitioner told GERC that land possession was blocked by title litigation before the Civil Court at Palanpur and obstruction by more than 400 individuals.
8V Grown Tech seeks GERC SCOD extension on 20 MW captive solar project near Gir forest eco-zone
V Grown Tech Pvt. Limited sought an extension from GERC for infrastructure linked to its 20 MW captive solar power plant at Nana Samdhiyala village in Gir Somnath, to be evacuated through GETCO's 66 kV Luvari Mori substation. The company, already operating 55 MW of captive solar capacity, said the new project received GEDA provisional registration on December 20, 2024 and GETCO Stage-I/II connectivity on January 31, 2025. The delay arose after forest authorities raised objections because the land falls within 10 km of the Gir eco-sensitive zone.
8Samarth Diamond claims Rs. 35 lakh loss as UGVCL denies set-off for 4.47 lakh wind units
Samarth Diamond approached GERC seeking set-off of 4,47,649 units injected into the grid from March 2025 to August 2025 from its 0.80 MW captive wind power project. The petitioner, an HT consumer of UGVCL with 600 kVA contract demand, said it had secured GEDA's five-year extension on December 12, 2024 and executed fresh transmission and wheeling agreements with GETCO and UGVCL in August 2025, valid up to March 16, 2030. Samarth Diamond claimed denial of set-off caused an estimated financial loss of about Rs. 35 lakh.
8KEI Industries challenges UGVCL demand charges on deemed 4,200 kVA supply; GERC grants reply window
KEI Industries Limited filed a GERC petition against Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited and GETCO, seeking a declaration that the 180-day supply timeline under Gujarat's SOP and Supply Code should be counted from the date of payment of UGVCL's final estimate. The company also sought refund of excess minimum demand charges allegedly recovered by UGVCL on a deemed release of 4,200 kVA power demand. GERC heard the matter on May 11, 2026 and directed respondents to file replies within four weeks, with KEI allowed three weeks for rejoinder.
8UPERC admits petition under open access and intra-state transmission regulations
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC), under the bench of Chairman Arvind Kumar and Member Sanjay Kumar Singh, admitted Petition No. 2223 of 2025 filed under Regulations 20 and 21 of the UPERC (Grant of Connectivity to Intra-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2010, and Regulation 38 of the UPERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2019. The petition concerns transmission system connectivity rights and is linked to Regulation 57 of the State's electricity regulatory framework, marking a procedural step in UP's evolving open access landscape.
8La Opala RG moves UERC against UPCL for refund of excess security deposit
M/s La Opala RG Limited, operating from Plot No. B-108, ESIP, Sitarganj in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, filed Misc. Application No. 14 of 2026 before the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) seeking refund of surplus security deposit lying with Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) in excess of prescribed limits under applicable regulations and tariff orders. The petition is directed against the Managing Director of UPCL and raises a consumer rights issue around alleged arbitrary retention of security funds by the state-owned distribution utility.
OPEN ACCESS & WHEELING CHARGES
8TNERC releases draft Multi-Year Tariff Regulations 2026 introducing new control period framework
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) released a draft of its Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (Multi Year Tariff for Distribution) Regulations, 2026 for public consultation. The draft, published from TNERC's Chennai office, introduces a structured Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) framework for distribution licensees, covering specific variable trajectories, petition timelines and a defined control period. The regulations will govern Tamil Nadu's distribution utilities including TNPDCL and are expected to significantly reshape the state's retail power tariff methodology once finalised.
8UERC publishes Draft Resource Adequacy Regulations 2026 to secure Uttarakhand's power future
The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC), exercising powers under Sections 61, 66 and 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003, released the complete draft notification text of UERC (Framework for Resource Adequacy) Regulations, 2026. Demand forecast obligations including the Partial End Use Method (PEUM) are embedded in the draft, with Annexure-II specifying a standardised Demand Forecast Summary format for DISCOMs covering energy sales by consumer category, distribution losses and peak load projections up to year n+10. Public comments have been invited.
8HPERC proposes amendments to 2017 RE Tariff Regulations aligning with CERC 2024 framework
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) issued Notification No. HPERC/428 on May 12, 2026, proposing amendments to the HPERC (Promotion of Generation from Renewable Energy Sources and Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination) Regulations, 2017 to align with the CERC (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2024, notified in the Gazette of India on July 16, 2024. The amendments are framed under Sections 61, 62, 86 and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
8DERC amends C&AG auditor bid terms for BSES Rajdhani and BSES Yamuna enforcement sales audit
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) issued a corrigendum following a pre-bid meeting on April 30, 2026, amending its bid for appointment of C&AG empanelled auditors to verify, reconcile and finalise enforcement sales of BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) for FY 2007-08 to FY 2023-24 per the Supreme Court's judgment of October 18, 2022. Bid submission deadline extended to June 1, 2026 at 17:00 hrs; technical bid opening fixed for June 4, 2026 at 11:30 hrs. Details
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8Tata Power Q4 FY26 PAT rises 8% YoY to Rs. 1,416 crore; FY26 annual PAT hits all-time high of Rs. 5,118 crore
Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) reported an all-time high annual PAT of Rs. 5,118 crore for FY26, up 7% year-on-year, alongside Q4 FY26 PAT of Rs. 1,416 crore (up 8% YoY). FY26 revenue stood at Rs. 63,681 crore and EBITDA grew 11% to Rs. 16,090 crore. Core business PAT grew 34% YoY, while Solar Manufacturing PAT doubled to Rs. 857 crore. The company commissioned 2.5 GW of renewable capacity during FY26.
8Torrent Power Q4 FY26 TCI plunges 62% to Rs. 408 crore; full-year EBITDA improves to Rs. 5,864 crore
Torrent Power Limited (BSE: 532779) reported Q4 FY26 revenue of Rs. 6,406 crore against Rs. 6,456 crore a year ago and full-year revenue of Rs. 28,966 crore. Q4 Total Comprehensive Income (TCI) fell sharply to Rs. 408 crore from Rs. 1,085 crore, impacted by a one-time deferred tax reversal of Rs. 637 crore in the prior year. Adjusting for this, underlying TCI improved by Rs. 92 crore. Full-year EBITDA improved to Rs. 5,864 crore, with Net Debt:EBITDA at 2.06x.
8Atlanta Electricals Q4 FY26 revenue jumps 82% YoY to Rs. 7.5 billion; PAT surges 129% to Rs. 1 billion
Atlanta Electricals (NSE: ATLANTAE) beat MOFSL estimates on all parameters in Q4 FY26, with revenue surging 82% YoY to Rs. 7.5 billion, a 24% beat. EBITDA jumped 118% YoY to Rs. 1.5 billion with EBITDA margin expanding 330 bps to 20%, while PAT rose 129% YoY to Rs. 1 billion. Order inflow for Q4 was Rs. 7.3 billion and the full-year order book stands at Rs. 26 billion, largely for FY27 execution. MOFSL reiterated BUY with a revised target price of Rs. 1,950.
8IND Renewable Energy reports nil revenue for third consecutive quarter ended December 2025
IND Renewable Energy Limited (BSE: 536709, formerly Vakharia Powerinfrastructure) disclosed unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, showing nil revenue from operations for the third consecutive quarter. Other income was also nil for the quarter and the nine-month period. The board meeting held on May 12, 2026 commenced at 6:00 PM and concluded at 7:15 PM. Results were approved and filed with BSE under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.
8DVC clocks 40,103 MU in FY26 with record 33.3 MU solar and 6 MMT captive coal output
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) reported total power generation of 40,103 MU in FY 2025-26, comprising 39,719 MU thermal, 351 MU hydel, and a record 33.3 MU solar - the highest solar generation in the corporation's history. Hydel output of 351 MU exceeded its 280 MU target. DVC achieved a record 6 MMT of coal excavation from its captive mine at Tubed, Latehar, and secured fresh mines with cumulative capacity of 53 MMT, including Mahuagarhi and Mandakini-B. It also commissioned India's first real-time ULDC Phase-III Load Despatch Centre.
ANNUAL RESULTS
8Torrent Power commits over Rs. 30,000 crore for 3 GW thermal expansion; eyes Nabha Power 1,400 MW takeover
Torrent Power Limited (BSE: 532779) Managing Director Jinal Mehta announced a commitment of over Rs. 30,000 crore for 3 GW of new thermal capacity, including a 1,600 MW project in Madhya Pradesh and acquisition of the 1,400 MW Nabha Power. Full-year FY26 revenue stood at Rs. 28,966 crore with EBITDA improving to Rs. 5,864 crore and disciplined Net Debt:EBITDA of 2.06x. The board separately approved final dividend of Rs. 5 per share, taking the FY26 payout to Rs. 20 per share or 200%.
8Tata Power renewables portfolio reaches 11.6 GW including 5.1 GW under construction at FY26 close
Tata Power Company Limited's renewables portfolio expanded to 11.6 GW at the end of FY 2025-26, comprising operational capacity and 5.1 GW under construction. The company commissioned 2.5 GW of renewable capacity during FY26. Revenue stood at Rs. 63,681 crore, EBITDA grew 11% to Rs. 16,090 crore, and PAT hit an all-time high of Rs. 5,118 crore. The board declared a dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share. Rooftop Solar PAT surged 150% YoY to Rs. 499 crore, while the T&D business posted Rs. 2,978 crore in PAT, up 49%.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8Torrent Power board clears Rs. 10,000 crore NCD issuance and Rs. 5 final dividend; FY26 payout at Rs. 20 per share
Torrent Power Limited's (BSE: 532779) board meeting on May 12, 2026 approved three major actions: audited Q4 and FY 2025-26 financial results with unmodified auditor opinion; a final dividend of Rs. 5 per equity share on 50.39 crore shares, payable by September 2, 2026, in addition to Rs. 15 interim dividend already paid in Q4 - taking the full-year payout to Rs. 20 per share or 200%; and raising up to Rs. 10,000 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs).
8Tata Power board approves Rs. 2.50 per share dividend after all-time high FY26 PAT of Rs. 5,118 crore
Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) declared a dividend of Rs. 2.50 per equity share for FY 2025-26 after posting an all-time high annual PAT of Rs. 5,118 crore, up 7% YoY. The board also reviewed segment performance with Solar Manufacturing PAT at Rs. 857 crore, Rooftop Solar at Rs. 499 crore, T&D at Rs. 2,978 crore, and Odisha DISCOMs at Rs. 809 crore. Revenue stood at Rs. 63,681 crore, EBITDA grew 11% to Rs. 16,090 crore, and the renewables portfolio reached 11.6 GW.
8Tata Power appoints Ms. Nishi Vasudeva as Independent Director on board
Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) disclosed the appointment of Ms. Nishi Vasudeva as an Independent Director on its board, filed with BSE and NSE on May 12, 2026 under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The appointment reinforces Tata Power's corporate governance commitments as the company navigates an aggressive multi-segment renewable expansion, with FY26 revenue of Rs. 63,681 crore and a renewables portfolio of 11.6 GW including 5.1 GW under construction.
8ACME Solar shareholders to vote on ESOP 2024 amendment and stock options for subsidiary employees
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (BSE: 544283, NSE: ACMESOLAR) circulated a Postal Ballot Notice dated May 7, 2026 seeking shareholder approval for two special resolutions: amendments to the ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024, and grant of stock options to employees of subsidiary and holding companies under the plan. E-voting via KFin Technologies opens on May 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM IST, with the record date set at May 8, 2026. Electronic notice was dispatched to shareholders registered with the Depositories.
8Adani Enterprises warns of imminent transfer of unclaimed FY 2018-19 shares to IEPF Suspense Account
Adani Enterprises Limited (BSE: 512599, NSE: ADANIENT) issued newspaper advertisements in Financial Express (Gujarati) and Indian Express (English) notifying equity shareholders about the impending transfer of FY 2018-19 unclaimed shares to the Investors Education & Protection Fund (IEPF) Suspense Account under IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016. Company Secretary Jatin Jalundhwala filed the disclosure, with individual notices already dispatched via Speed Post to affected shareholders ahead of the statutory cut-off.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Power Grid Corporation schedules analyst and institutional investor meet in Mumbai on May 18 post Q4 FY26 results
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (BSE: 532898, NSE: POWERGRID), India's central transmission utility, announced an Analysts' and Institutional Investors' Meet for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM IST in Mumbai. Senior management will discuss the company's business and financial outlook post declaration of audited results for Q4 and FY 2025-26 ended March 31, 2026. Company Secretary Satyaprakash Dash filed the intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations from POWERGRID's headquarters at Saudamini, Sector-29, Gurugram.
8GE Vernova T&D India sets Q4 FY26 earnings conference call for May 19 at 4 PM IST
GE Vernova T&D India Limited (BSE: 522275, NSE: GVT&D), formerly GE T&D India Limited, disclosed under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations that an Earnings Conference Call for analysts and institutional investors is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST. The call will cover audited Q4 and full-year FY 2025-26 financial results. Company Secretary Shweta Mehta filed the intimation, with details hosted on the company's website. The call positions GE Vernova T&D India as a key listed play on India's transmission capex cycle.
8GE Power India makes Q4 FY26 earnings call audio publicly available on gevernova.com
GE Power India Limited (BSE: 532309, NSE: GVPIL) informed exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations that the audio recording of its Earnings Conference Call held on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM is accessible at gevernova.com. Managing Director Puneet Bhatla signed the disclosure. This follows an earlier letter dated May 11, 2026 sharing the earnings presentation with the exchanges, completing the company's Q4 FY26 investor communication cycle for institutional and retail shareholders alike.
8ACME Solar schedules back-to-back investor meetings in Mumbai, Singapore and Hong Kong in May 2026
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (BSE: 544283, NSE: ACMESOLAR) filed an intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations informing that senior management will participate in physical 1x1 and group investor meetings in Mumbai on May 15, Singapore on May 20-21, and Hong Kong on May 22, 2026. The company's investor presentation is accessible at acmesolar.in. The intensive international roadshow signals active capital-market engagement ahead of potential fundraising and reinforces ACME Solar's positioning as a listed Indian renewable energy pure-play.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8CareEdge places Rs. 414.28 crore CARE AA debt of Avaada Solarise Energy on Rating Watch in restricted group merger
CareEdge Ratings placed the CARE AA rating on Rs. 414.28 crore of long-term bank facilities of Avaada Solarise Energy Private Limited on Rating Watch with Developing Implications. ASE is part of the Avaada Restricted Group with Fermi Solarfarms and Clean Sustainable Energy, bound by a cash pooling agreement with cross-default clauses and joint and several debt servicing liability. The rating action reflects the proposed amalgamation into Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited. NCLT interim approval is in place; final NCLT and MCA approvals are awaited.
8CareEdge puts Rs. 303.36 crore Fermi Solarfarms CARE AA debt on Rating Watch in Rs. 953.69 crore group action
CareEdge Ratings placed the CARE AA rating on Rs. 303.36 crore of long-term bank facilities of Fermi Solarfarms Private Limited on Rating Watch with Developing Implications. Together with Clean Sustainable Energy (Rs. 236.05 crore) and Avaada Solarise Energy (Rs. 414.28 crore), the Avaada Restricted Group carries combined rated debt of Rs. 953.69 crore - all now under Rating Watch. All three entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Avaada Energy Private Limited and are jointly and severally liable under a cash pooling structure. Merger into Avaada Sunshine Energy awaits final NCLT approval.
8CareEdge places Rs. 191.48 crore Avaada Clean Sustainable Energy CARE A debt on Rating Watch amid 12-entity merger
CareEdge Ratings placed the CARE A rating on Rs. 191.48 crore of long-term bank facilities of Avaada Clean Sustainable Energy Private Limited on Rating Watch with Developing Implications. ACSE operates a 50 MWac / 70 MWp solar power project in Bihar with a Plant Load Factor of 23.1% in FY25, broadly in line with P90 of 23.5%, and a DSCR of about 1.3x. The Rating Watch reflects a proposed amalgamation of ACSE and 11 other entities into Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited, with NCLT interim approval received and final approvals expected within months.
8CareEdge places Rs. 236.05 crore Clean Sustainable Energy CARE AA debt on Watch pending NCLT amalgamation nod
CareEdge Ratings placed the CARE AA rating on Rs. 236.05 crore of long-term bank facilities of Clean Sustainable Energy Private Limited on Rating Watch with Developing Implications. CSEPL is part of the Avaada Restricted Group with Fermi Solarfarms and Avaada Solarise, linked through an unconditional, irrevocable cash pooling agreement with a T-minus structured payment mechanism. The proposed merger into Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited (rated CARE A-) will result in transfer of rated limits; final NCLT and MCA approvals are pending.
8CareEdge places Rs. 111.72 crore Avaada Green HN Project CARE A debt on Watch; PLF stable at 17.3%, DSCR at 1.24x
CareEdge Ratings placed the CARE A rating on Rs. 111.72 crore of long-term bank facilities of Avaada Green HN Project Private Limited on Rating Watch with Developing Implications. The project has a track record of over four years with a Plant Load Factor of 17.3% in FY25 versus 16.8% in FY24, and 17.1% for 9M FY26, with average receivable days of about 35 days. Cumulative DSCR stands at 1.24x. The proposed amalgamation into Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited prompted the watch action; approximately six years of tail life provides financial flexibility.
8MOFSL raises Atlanta Electricals target price to Rs. 1,950; FY27 order book at Rs. 26 billion
Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) reiterated a BUY rating on Atlanta Electricals (NSE: ATLANTAE) with a revised target price of Rs. 1,950 against a current market price of Rs. 1,718 and market capitalisation of Rs. 132.9 billion. The upgrade follows Q4 FY26 results that beat estimates on all parameters, with revenue surging 82% YoY to Rs. 7.5 billion and PAT rising 129% YoY to Rs. 1 billion. The full-year order book stands at Rs. 26 billion, largely for FY27 execution, supported by upcoming 5,000 MVA IDT transformer capacity by December 2026. Details
8Tata Power Q4 FY26 PAT rises 8% YoY to Rs. 1,416 crore; FY26 annual PAT hits all-time high of Rs. 5,118 crore
Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) reported an all-time high annual PAT of Rs. 5,118 crore for FY26, up 7% year-on-year, alongside Q4 FY26 PAT of Rs. 1,416 crore (up 8% YoY). FY26 revenue stood at Rs. 63,681 crore and EBITDA grew 11% to Rs. 16,090 crore. Core business PAT grew 34% YoY, while Solar Manufacturing PAT doubled to Rs. 857 crore. The company commissioned 2.5 GW of renewable capacity during FY26.
8Torrent Power Q4 FY26 TCI plunges 62% to Rs. 408 crore; full-year EBITDA improves to Rs. 5,864 crore
Torrent Power Limited (BSE: 532779) reported Q4 FY26 revenue of Rs. 6,406 crore against Rs. 6,456 crore a year ago and full-year revenue of Rs. 28,966 crore. Q4 Total Comprehensive Income (TCI) fell sharply to Rs. 408 crore from Rs. 1,085 crore, impacted by a one-time deferred tax reversal of Rs. 637 crore in the prior year. Adjusting for this, underlying TCI improved by Rs. 92 crore. Full-year EBITDA improved to Rs. 5,864 crore, with Net Debt:EBITDA at 2.06x.
8Atlanta Electricals Q4 FY26 revenue jumps 82% YoY to Rs. 7.5 billion; PAT surges 129% to Rs. 1 billion
Atlanta Electricals (NSE: ATLANTAE) beat MOFSL estimates on all parameters in Q4 FY26, with revenue surging 82% YoY to Rs. 7.5 billion, a 24% beat. EBITDA jumped 118% YoY to Rs. 1.5 billion with EBITDA margin expanding 330 bps to 20%, while PAT rose 129% YoY to Rs. 1 billion. Order inflow for Q4 was Rs. 7.3 billion and the full-year order book stands at Rs. 26 billion, largely for FY27 execution. MOFSL reiterated BUY with a revised target price of Rs. 1,950.
8IND Renewable Energy reports nil revenue for third consecutive quarter ended December 2025
IND Renewable Energy Limited (BSE: 536709, formerly Vakharia Powerinfrastructure) disclosed unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, showing nil revenue from operations for the third consecutive quarter. Other income was also nil for the quarter and the nine-month period. The board meeting held on May 12, 2026 commenced at 6:00 PM and concluded at 7:15 PM. Results were approved and filed with BSE under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.
8DVC clocks 40,103 MU in FY26 with record 33.3 MU solar and 6 MMT captive coal output
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) reported total power generation of 40,103 MU in FY 2025-26, comprising 39,719 MU thermal, 351 MU hydel, and a record 33.3 MU solar - the highest solar generation in the corporation's history. Hydel output of 351 MU exceeded its 280 MU target. DVC achieved a record 6 MMT of coal excavation from its captive mine at Tubed, Latehar, and secured fresh mines with cumulative capacity of 53 MMT, including Mahuagarhi and Mandakini-B. It also commissioned India's first real-time ULDC Phase-III Load Despatch Centre.
ANNUAL RESULTS
8Torrent Power commits over Rs. 30,000 crore for 3 GW thermal expansion; eyes Nabha Power 1,400 MW takeover
Torrent Power Limited (BSE: 532779) Managing Director Jinal Mehta announced a commitment of over Rs. 30,000 crore for 3 GW of new thermal capacity, including a 1,600 MW project in Madhya Pradesh and acquisition of the 1,400 MW Nabha Power. Full-year FY26 revenue stood at Rs. 28,966 crore with EBITDA improving to Rs. 5,864 crore and disciplined Net Debt:EBITDA of 2.06x. The board separately approved final dividend of Rs. 5 per share, taking the FY26 payout to Rs. 20 per share or 200%.
8Tata Power renewables portfolio reaches 11.6 GW including 5.1 GW under construction at FY26 close
Tata Power Company Limited's renewables portfolio expanded to 11.6 GW at the end of FY 2025-26, comprising operational capacity and 5.1 GW under construction. The company commissioned 2.5 GW of renewable capacity during FY26. Revenue stood at Rs. 63,681 crore, EBITDA grew 11% to Rs. 16,090 crore, and PAT hit an all-time high of Rs. 5,118 crore. The board declared a dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share. Rooftop Solar PAT surged 150% YoY to Rs. 499 crore, while the T&D business posted Rs. 2,978 crore in PAT, up 49%.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8Torrent Power board clears Rs. 10,000 crore NCD issuance and Rs. 5 final dividend; FY26 payout at Rs. 20 per share
Torrent Power Limited's (BSE: 532779) board meeting on May 12, 2026 approved three major actions: audited Q4 and FY 2025-26 financial results with unmodified auditor opinion; a final dividend of Rs. 5 per equity share on 50.39 crore shares, payable by September 2, 2026, in addition to Rs. 15 interim dividend already paid in Q4 - taking the full-year payout to Rs. 20 per share or 200%; and raising up to Rs. 10,000 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs).
8Tata Power board approves Rs. 2.50 per share dividend after all-time high FY26 PAT of Rs. 5,118 crore
Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) declared a dividend of Rs. 2.50 per equity share for FY 2025-26 after posting an all-time high annual PAT of Rs. 5,118 crore, up 7% YoY. The board also reviewed segment performance with Solar Manufacturing PAT at Rs. 857 crore, Rooftop Solar at Rs. 499 crore, T&D at Rs. 2,978 crore, and Odisha DISCOMs at Rs. 809 crore. Revenue stood at Rs. 63,681 crore, EBITDA grew 11% to Rs. 16,090 crore, and the renewables portfolio reached 11.6 GW.
8Tata Power appoints Ms. Nishi Vasudeva as Independent Director on board
Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) disclosed the appointment of Ms. Nishi Vasudeva as an Independent Director on its board, filed with BSE and NSE on May 12, 2026 under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The appointment reinforces Tata Power's corporate governance commitments as the company navigates an aggressive multi-segment renewable expansion, with FY26 revenue of Rs. 63,681 crore and a renewables portfolio of 11.6 GW including 5.1 GW under construction.
8ACME Solar shareholders to vote on ESOP 2024 amendment and stock options for subsidiary employees
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (BSE: 544283, NSE: ACMESOLAR) circulated a Postal Ballot Notice dated May 7, 2026 seeking shareholder approval for two special resolutions: amendments to the ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024, and grant of stock options to employees of subsidiary and holding companies under the plan. E-voting via KFin Technologies opens on May 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM IST, with the record date set at May 8, 2026. Electronic notice was dispatched to shareholders registered with the Depositories.
8Adani Enterprises warns of imminent transfer of unclaimed FY 2018-19 shares to IEPF Suspense Account
Adani Enterprises Limited (BSE: 512599, NSE: ADANIENT) issued newspaper advertisements in Financial Express (Gujarati) and Indian Express (English) notifying equity shareholders about the impending transfer of FY 2018-19 unclaimed shares to the Investors Education & Protection Fund (IEPF) Suspense Account under IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016. Company Secretary Jatin Jalundhwala filed the disclosure, with individual notices already dispatched via Speed Post to affected shareholders ahead of the statutory cut-off.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Power Grid Corporation schedules analyst and institutional investor meet in Mumbai on May 18 post Q4 FY26 results
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (BSE: 532898, NSE: POWERGRID), India's central transmission utility, announced an Analysts' and Institutional Investors' Meet for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM IST in Mumbai. Senior management will discuss the company's business and financial outlook post declaration of audited results for Q4 and FY 2025-26 ended March 31, 2026. Company Secretary Satyaprakash Dash filed the intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations from POWERGRID's headquarters at Saudamini, Sector-29, Gurugram.
8GE Vernova T&D India sets Q4 FY26 earnings conference call for May 19 at 4 PM IST
GE Vernova T&D India Limited (BSE: 522275, NSE: GVT&D), formerly GE T&D India Limited, disclosed under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations that an Earnings Conference Call for analysts and institutional investors is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST. The call will cover audited Q4 and full-year FY 2025-26 financial results. Company Secretary Shweta Mehta filed the intimation, with details hosted on the company's website. The call positions GE Vernova T&D India as a key listed play on India's transmission capex cycle.
8GE Power India makes Q4 FY26 earnings call audio publicly available on gevernova.com
GE Power India Limited (BSE: 532309, NSE: GVPIL) informed exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations that the audio recording of its Earnings Conference Call held on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM is accessible at gevernova.com. Managing Director Puneet Bhatla signed the disclosure. This follows an earlier letter dated May 11, 2026 sharing the earnings presentation with the exchanges, completing the company's Q4 FY26 investor communication cycle for institutional and retail shareholders alike.
8ACME Solar schedules back-to-back investor meetings in Mumbai, Singapore and Hong Kong in May 2026
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (BSE: 544283, NSE: ACMESOLAR) filed an intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations informing that senior management will participate in physical 1x1 and group investor meetings in Mumbai on May 15, Singapore on May 20-21, and Hong Kong on May 22, 2026. The company's investor presentation is accessible at acmesolar.in. The intensive international roadshow signals active capital-market engagement ahead of potential fundraising and reinforces ACME Solar's positioning as a listed Indian renewable energy pure-play.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8CareEdge places Rs. 414.28 crore CARE AA debt of Avaada Solarise Energy on Rating Watch in restricted group merger
CareEdge Ratings placed the CARE AA rating on Rs. 414.28 crore of long-term bank facilities of Avaada Solarise Energy Private Limited on Rating Watch with Developing Implications. ASE is part of the Avaada Restricted Group with Fermi Solarfarms and Clean Sustainable Energy, bound by a cash pooling agreement with cross-default clauses and joint and several debt servicing liability. The rating action reflects the proposed amalgamation into Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited. NCLT interim approval is in place; final NCLT and MCA approvals are awaited.
8CareEdge puts Rs. 303.36 crore Fermi Solarfarms CARE AA debt on Rating Watch in Rs. 953.69 crore group action
CareEdge Ratings placed the CARE AA rating on Rs. 303.36 crore of long-term bank facilities of Fermi Solarfarms Private Limited on Rating Watch with Developing Implications. Together with Clean Sustainable Energy (Rs. 236.05 crore) and Avaada Solarise Energy (Rs. 414.28 crore), the Avaada Restricted Group carries combined rated debt of Rs. 953.69 crore - all now under Rating Watch. All three entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Avaada Energy Private Limited and are jointly and severally liable under a cash pooling structure. Merger into Avaada Sunshine Energy awaits final NCLT approval.
8CareEdge places Rs. 191.48 crore Avaada Clean Sustainable Energy CARE A debt on Rating Watch amid 12-entity merger
CareEdge Ratings placed the CARE A rating on Rs. 191.48 crore of long-term bank facilities of Avaada Clean Sustainable Energy Private Limited on Rating Watch with Developing Implications. ACSE operates a 50 MWac / 70 MWp solar power project in Bihar with a Plant Load Factor of 23.1% in FY25, broadly in line with P90 of 23.5%, and a DSCR of about 1.3x. The Rating Watch reflects a proposed amalgamation of ACSE and 11 other entities into Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited, with NCLT interim approval received and final approvals expected within months.
8CareEdge places Rs. 236.05 crore Clean Sustainable Energy CARE AA debt on Watch pending NCLT amalgamation nod
CareEdge Ratings placed the CARE AA rating on Rs. 236.05 crore of long-term bank facilities of Clean Sustainable Energy Private Limited on Rating Watch with Developing Implications. CSEPL is part of the Avaada Restricted Group with Fermi Solarfarms and Avaada Solarise, linked through an unconditional, irrevocable cash pooling agreement with a T-minus structured payment mechanism. The proposed merger into Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited (rated CARE A-) will result in transfer of rated limits; final NCLT and MCA approvals are pending.
8CareEdge places Rs. 111.72 crore Avaada Green HN Project CARE A debt on Watch; PLF stable at 17.3%, DSCR at 1.24x
CareEdge Ratings placed the CARE A rating on Rs. 111.72 crore of long-term bank facilities of Avaada Green HN Project Private Limited on Rating Watch with Developing Implications. The project has a track record of over four years with a Plant Load Factor of 17.3% in FY25 versus 16.8% in FY24, and 17.1% for 9M FY26, with average receivable days of about 35 days. Cumulative DSCR stands at 1.24x. The proposed amalgamation into Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited prompted the watch action; approximately six years of tail life provides financial flexibility.
8MOFSL raises Atlanta Electricals target price to Rs. 1,950; FY27 order book at Rs. 26 billion
Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) reiterated a BUY rating on Atlanta Electricals (NSE: ATLANTAE) with a revised target price of Rs. 1,950 against a current market price of Rs. 1,718 and market capitalisation of Rs. 132.9 billion. The upgrade follows Q4 FY26 results that beat estimates on all parameters, with revenue surging 82% YoY to Rs. 7.5 billion and PAT rising 129% YoY to Rs. 1 billion. The full-year order book stands at Rs. 26 billion, largely for FY27 execution, supported by upcoming 5,000 MVA IDT transformer capacity by December 2026. Details
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8India Set to Hit 500 GW Renewable Energy Goal, Says Pralhad Joshi Details
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8Hybrid energy systems: Combining solar, wind & storage for maximum efficiency Details
8India's Renewable Revolution: From Peripheral to Central Details
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8Joshi to meet Khattar on May 13; RE curtailment, transmission gaps on top of agenda Details
8Swadeshi Jagran Manch backs PM Modi’s call for austerity measures amid energy crisis Details
8Emrock Corp Secures Rs 104 Crore Solar Module Order for 24 MW Gujarat Project Details
8India's Green Energy Boom Hits Grid, Storage Hurdles Amid Trade Policy Shifts Details
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8India Eyes 100 GW Nuclear Power: KBL Strong, WIL/HCC Face Financial Risks Details
8India’s Renewables Sector Needs A Fundamental Reset Details
8Forum of Regulators Holds 100th Meeting, Marks 21 Years of Power Sector Coordination Details
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8What is driving the volatility in India's spot power prices Details
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8GE Power India Hits 5% Upper Circuit as Q4 Profit Soars 56% QoQ; Rs 7 Dividend Declared Details
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8India Set to Hit 500 GW Renewable Energy Goal, Says Pralhad Joshi Details
8India’s RE deal value surges 5-fold to $2 bn in 2025; focus shifts to storage, grids: Joshi Details
8Hybrid energy systems: Combining solar, wind & storage for maximum efficiency Details
8India's Renewable Revolution: From Peripheral to Central Details
8Power Grid Challenges in India's Renewable Energy Push Details
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8Emrock Corp Secures Rs 104 Crore Solar Module Order for 24 MW Gujarat Project Details
8India's Green Energy Boom Hits Grid, Storage Hurdles Amid Trade Policy Shifts Details
8Credence Solar Secures BIS Approval for 744 Wp Modules, Boosting India’s High-Efficiency Solar Manufacturing Push Details
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8Ash handling EPC bid gets extension amid cautious contractor response
The bid timeline for a 2x660 MW thermal project’s ash handling EPC package has been extended, reflecting rising contractor caution over execution complexity, integration challenges, and pricing risks in balance-of-plant works.
8Discom pushes smart metering packages deeper into June amid bidder recalibration
Two large AMI packages worth Rs 2,821 crore have received another deadline extension, signalling continued bidder recalibration around financing, system integration, and compliance structures in large-scale smart metering deployments.
8Thermal utility extends turbine package bidding amid fitment risk concerns
A Rs 149 crore turbine procurement package for ageing KWU-design units has received another deadline extension, as bidders continue assessing fitment compatibility, interchangeability obligations, and margin exposure tied to technically sensitive retrofit works.
8Rs 1,138 crore manpower tender gets more time after eligibility revision
A major outsourced manpower tender worth Rs 1,138 crore has received another extension after key eligibility conditions were revised. While the changes broaden bidder participation, the package still carries tight compliance, statutory, and deployment requirements across multiple lots.
8Wind-solar retender gets more time as developer risk burden stays intact
A wind-solar hybrid retender carrying around Rs 12 crore in security commitments has received another extension, while key balance-sheet, land, and evacuation obligations remain unchanged. The package continues to test how aggressively developers can price multi-layered execution risks within a single tariff structure.
8ESP retrofit package gets more time as design-risk pressure intensifies
A technically intensive ESP retrofit package has received another deadline extension, giving bidders additional time to assess specification-linked design exposure and execution complexity. The tender continues to highlight growing contractor caution around retrofit risk pricing in ageing thermal units.
8Canal hydro redevelopment bid delayed again as right-to-use model tests bidder appetite
A canal-based hydro redevelopment package has received its fourth extension, with the right-to-use structure continuing to reshape bidder assessment around renovation exposure, long-term operational liability, and risk pricing. The delay reflects growing caution over how developers value ageing small hydro assets under extended concession-style models.
8Fire-clearance consultancy tender enters prolonged extension cycle at thermal project
The bid timeline for a 2x660 MW thermal project’s ash handling EPC package has been extended, reflecting rising contractor caution over execution complexity, integration challenges, and pricing risks in balance-of-plant works.
8Discom pushes smart metering packages deeper into June amid bidder recalibration
Two large AMI packages worth Rs 2,821 crore have received another deadline extension, signalling continued bidder recalibration around financing, system integration, and compliance structures in large-scale smart metering deployments.
8Thermal utility extends turbine package bidding amid fitment risk concerns
A Rs 149 crore turbine procurement package for ageing KWU-design units has received another deadline extension, as bidders continue assessing fitment compatibility, interchangeability obligations, and margin exposure tied to technically sensitive retrofit works.
8Rs 1,138 crore manpower tender gets more time after eligibility revision
A major outsourced manpower tender worth Rs 1,138 crore has received another extension after key eligibility conditions were revised. While the changes broaden bidder participation, the package still carries tight compliance, statutory, and deployment requirements across multiple lots.
8Wind-solar retender gets more time as developer risk burden stays intact
A wind-solar hybrid retender carrying around Rs 12 crore in security commitments has received another extension, while key balance-sheet, land, and evacuation obligations remain unchanged. The package continues to test how aggressively developers can price multi-layered execution risks within a single tariff structure.
8ESP retrofit package gets more time as design-risk pressure intensifies
A technically intensive ESP retrofit package has received another deadline extension, giving bidders additional time to assess specification-linked design exposure and execution complexity. The tender continues to highlight growing contractor caution around retrofit risk pricing in ageing thermal units.
8Canal hydro redevelopment bid delayed again as right-to-use model tests bidder appetite
A canal-based hydro redevelopment package has received its fourth extension, with the right-to-use structure continuing to reshape bidder assessment around renovation exposure, long-term operational liability, and risk pricing. The delay reflects growing caution over how developers value ageing small hydro assets under extended concession-style models.
8Fire-clearance consultancy tender enters prolonged extension cycle at thermal project
A fire NOC consultancy tender linked to a large thermal project has now gone through fifteen deadline extensions, signalling continued procurement friction around regulatory-compliance assignments. The repeated short-term revisions reflect growing complexity in consultancy contracts tied to operational readiness and statutory clearances.
8Fifth extension resets bidding clock for 765 kV transmission package amid rising execution scrutiny
A major 765 kV transmission package has received its fifth deadline extension, as bidder focus sharpens on execution exposure linked to land, interface coordination, and commissioning liabilities. Beyond the schedule shift, the project reflects growing transmission demand from data centres, urban load growth, and long-duration industrial electrification.
8A major coal transportation package worth Rs 329 crore attracted aggressive competition from large logistics players, with a narrow pricing gap indicating sharper freight-risk assessment and tighter execution discipline.
8The outcome highlights how integrated coal logistics is emerging as a critical competitive differentiator in thermal power supply chains. Details
8The outcome highlights how integrated coal logistics is emerging as a critical competitive differentiator in thermal power supply chains. Details
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8Rajasthan coal stations running at 80% of normative stock; Panki TPS UP hits critical 45%
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Coal Stock Report dated 10th May 2026 reveals Rajasthan's state power generator RRVUNL's seven thermal stations are collectively at 80% of normative stock (2,172.9 thousand tonnes vs normative 2,708 thousand tonnes). Panki TPS Extension in Uttar Pradesh (660 MW, PLF 47%) stands out with a worrisome 45% stock - well below the critical threshold. Chhattisgarh's CSPGCL leads with 168% normative stock while Haryana's HPGCL plants are collectively at 144% of normative.
8Rajasthan Merit Order (11–17 May 2026): SASAN cheapest at Rs. 1.55/kWh; DADRI Liquid Gas most expensive at Rs. 27.74/kWh
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited (RUVITSL) issued its weekly Merit Order Dispatch for 11th–17th May 2026, listing 43 power stations. Ultra Mega Coal project SASAN leads with the lowest all-inclusive tariff of Rs. 1.55/kWh (variable cost Rs. 1.376/kWh), while DADRI Liquid (LIQ) tops the costliest list at Rs. 27.74/kWh. NTPC's RIHAND 1, 2 & 3 cluster - priced Rs. 2.52–2.95/kWh - and SINGRAULI STPS at Rs. 2.76/kWh offer the best coal-based merit order options.
E-AUCTION & PRICING
8IEX DAM prices crash to Rs. 1,001/MWh at solar noon on 11 May; evening demand surge pushes MCP to Rs. 10,000/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for 11th May 2026 shows an extreme intra-day price swing driven by solar generation. During peak solar hours (Hour 9, 08:00–09:00), the Market Clearing Price (MCP) fell as low as Rs. 1,000.73/MWh with sell bids of 47,089 MW swamping the 7,973 MW buy side. By evening (Hours 20–24), surging demand drove MCP to the ceiling of Rs. 10,000/MWh. Total cleared volume for the day stood at 142,846 MWh.
8IEX DAM hourly: Weighted average MCP at Rs. 4,375/MWh on 11 May; Rs. 10,000 cap hit for 5 evening hours
IEX Day-Ahead Market hourly data for 11th May 2026 shows the weighted average MCP at Rs. 4,375.63/MWh - with the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling breached in 5 consecutive hours (Hours 20–24). Total MCV (Market Cleared Volume) was 1,42,846.80 MWh. The lowest hourly weighted price of Rs. 1,001.78/MWh was seen in Hour 12 (11:00–12:00), coinciding with peak solar output. Maximum sell bid reached 57,095 MWh in Hour 12 against purchase bids of just 9,033 MWh.
8IEX RTM clears 1,49,304 MWh on 11 May; weighted price hits Rs. 10,000/MWh for 5 evening hours
IEX Real-Time Market hourly data for 11th May 2026 shows total scheduled volume of 1,49,304.89 MWh - far exceeding the sell side availability of 3,18,772.51 MWh across the day. Weighted average MCP averaged Rs. 4,666/MWh for the day. The lowest hourly MCP of Rs. 854.91/MWh occurred in Hour 8 (07:00–08:00) on massive solar surplus, while Hours 19–23 locked at Rs. 10,000/MWh on an unprecedented purchase bid surge - with Hour 22 seeing 67,849 MWh in buy bids.
8IEX Green DAM hits Rs. 4,898/MWh on 11 May; 12 May sees highest weekly price at Rs. 5,130/MWh
IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly data (5th–12th May 2026) shows 11th May 2026 with a total MCV of 34,060.26 MWh (Solar 26,254.85 MWh, Non-Solar 7,345.40 MWh, Hydro 1,460.05 MWh) and weighted MCP of Rs. 4,898.52/MWh. The highest weekly MCP was recorded on 12th May 2026 at Rs. 5,130.54/MWh. The lowest weekly MCP was on 5th May 2026 at Rs. 3,467.03/MWh. Solar MCV dominated at over 76% of total GDAM clearances across the week.
8IEX Term-Ahead Market clears multiple DAC contracts at ceiling Rs. 10,000/MWh on 11 May 2026
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Term-Ahead Market (TAM) trade data for 11th May 2026 shows multiple Day-Ahead Contingency (DAC) contracts - from B01 through B24 - cleared entirely at the maximum price of Rs. 10,000/MWh. Block sizes in the Ancillary Reserves (AR) category averaged 25 MWh per contract, while Non-Reserves (NR) blocks ranged 9.10–15.45 MWh. The complete sweep across TAM contracts confirms severe grid stress and demand-supply imbalance persisting through late evening.
8PXIL DSM activates at Rs. 10,000/MWh after 7 PM on 11 May; 290 MW cleared at evening peak
Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) report for 11th May 2026 shows zero cleared volume throughout the day until 19:00 hours. From the 19:00–19:15 block onward, buy-side DSM clearing began at Rs. 10,000/MWh, with volumes escalating from 17.14 MW (19:00) to a peak of 289.87 MW by 21:00. The pattern mirrors IEX RTM's Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling activation, confirming widespread grid tightness and inadequate real-time supply across exchanges.
8IEX IDAS market clears 725 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh on three days in May week; no buyer on four days
IEX Intra-Day Auction Settlement (IDAS) weekly report (5th–12th May 2026) shows trading activity on only three out of eight days: 6th May (275 MWh cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh), 7th May (300 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh), and 8th May (150 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh). On the remaining days (5, 9, 10, 11, 12 May), sell bids ranging from 3,702 MWh to 6,518 MWh found no buyers, signalling extreme supply tightness in short-term markets.
8IEX DAM weekly: Prices range Rs. 3,137–4,788/MWh; 12 May sees highest weekly MCP of Rs. 4,788/MWh
IEX Day-Ahead Market weekly data (5th–12th May 2026) shows the weighted average MCP ranging from Rs. 3,053/MWh (10 May) to Rs. 3,928/MWh (9 May). The daily MCP high of Rs. 4,788.80/MWh was recorded on 12th May 2026, while the lowest was Rs. 3,137.10/MWh on 10th May 2026. Weekly total MCV stood at 12,51,159.83 MWh with average daily cleared volume of 1,56,395 MWh, as solar abundance continued to suppress daytime prices while tightening evening markets.
8IEX RTM weekly: 11 May records highest weekly MCP at Rs. 4,666/MWh; market tightens sharply
IEX Real-Time Market weekly summary (5th–12th May 2026) shows the highest daily weighted average MCP of Rs. 4,666.08/MWh on 11th May 2026 - a sharp rise from Rs. 2,600.92/MWh on 5th May. Total weekly MCV stood at 12,92,489.66 MWh with an average daily clearance of 1,61,561 MWh. The week shows a clear trend of evening supply tightness, with 12th May 2026 already showing an MCP of Rs. 7,147/MWh in early trading - signalling continued market stress.
8IEX Hydro Pump DAM records zero clearances on 11 May; weekly sell bid pool of 5,95,181 MWh untraded
IEX Hydro Pump Day-Ahead Market (HPDAM) data for 11th May 2026 shows total sell bids of 80,289.90 MWh (average 3,345 MW/hour, maximum 3,650 MW/hour) - but zero purchase bids and zero cleared volume. The weekly HPDAM summary (5th–12th May 2026) similarly reports a total sell bid pool of 5,95,181.60 MWh with no trades executed, reflecting persistent buyer-side absence in India's pumped hydro flexibility market despite available supply.
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8Rajasthan coal stations running at 80% of normative stock; Panki TPS UP hits critical 45%
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Coal Stock Report dated 10th May 2026 reveals Rajasthan's state power generator RRVUNL's seven thermal stations are collectively at 80% of normative stock (2,172.9 thousand tonnes vs normative 2,708 thousand tonnes). Panki TPS Extension in Uttar Pradesh (660 MW, PLF 47%) stands out with a worrisome 45% stock - well below the critical threshold. Chhattisgarh's CSPGCL leads with 168% normative stock while Haryana's HPGCL plants are collectively at 144% of normative.
8Rajasthan Merit Order (11–17 May 2026): SASAN cheapest at Rs. 1.55/kWh; DADRI Liquid Gas most expensive at Rs. 27.74/kWh
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited (RUVITSL) issued its weekly Merit Order Dispatch for 11th–17th May 2026, listing 43 power stations. Ultra Mega Coal project SASAN leads with the lowest all-inclusive tariff of Rs. 1.55/kWh (variable cost Rs. 1.376/kWh), while DADRI Liquid (LIQ) tops the costliest list at Rs. 27.74/kWh. NTPC's RIHAND 1, 2 & 3 cluster - priced Rs. 2.52–2.95/kWh - and SINGRAULI STPS at Rs. 2.76/kWh offer the best coal-based merit order options.
E-AUCTION & PRICING
8IEX DAM prices crash to Rs. 1,001/MWh at solar noon on 11 May; evening demand surge pushes MCP to Rs. 10,000/MWh
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for 11th May 2026 shows an extreme intra-day price swing driven by solar generation. During peak solar hours (Hour 9, 08:00–09:00), the Market Clearing Price (MCP) fell as low as Rs. 1,000.73/MWh with sell bids of 47,089 MW swamping the 7,973 MW buy side. By evening (Hours 20–24), surging demand drove MCP to the ceiling of Rs. 10,000/MWh. Total cleared volume for the day stood at 142,846 MWh.
8IEX DAM hourly: Weighted average MCP at Rs. 4,375/MWh on 11 May; Rs. 10,000 cap hit for 5 evening hours
IEX Day-Ahead Market hourly data for 11th May 2026 shows the weighted average MCP at Rs. 4,375.63/MWh - with the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling breached in 5 consecutive hours (Hours 20–24). Total MCV (Market Cleared Volume) was 1,42,846.80 MWh. The lowest hourly weighted price of Rs. 1,001.78/MWh was seen in Hour 12 (11:00–12:00), coinciding with peak solar output. Maximum sell bid reached 57,095 MWh in Hour 12 against purchase bids of just 9,033 MWh.
8IEX RTM clears 1,49,304 MWh on 11 May; weighted price hits Rs. 10,000/MWh for 5 evening hours
IEX Real-Time Market hourly data for 11th May 2026 shows total scheduled volume of 1,49,304.89 MWh - far exceeding the sell side availability of 3,18,772.51 MWh across the day. Weighted average MCP averaged Rs. 4,666/MWh for the day. The lowest hourly MCP of Rs. 854.91/MWh occurred in Hour 8 (07:00–08:00) on massive solar surplus, while Hours 19–23 locked at Rs. 10,000/MWh on an unprecedented purchase bid surge - with Hour 22 seeing 67,849 MWh in buy bids.
8IEX Green DAM hits Rs. 4,898/MWh on 11 May; 12 May sees highest weekly price at Rs. 5,130/MWh
IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly data (5th–12th May 2026) shows 11th May 2026 with a total MCV of 34,060.26 MWh (Solar 26,254.85 MWh, Non-Solar 7,345.40 MWh, Hydro 1,460.05 MWh) and weighted MCP of Rs. 4,898.52/MWh. The highest weekly MCP was recorded on 12th May 2026 at Rs. 5,130.54/MWh. The lowest weekly MCP was on 5th May 2026 at Rs. 3,467.03/MWh. Solar MCV dominated at over 76% of total GDAM clearances across the week.
8IEX Term-Ahead Market clears multiple DAC contracts at ceiling Rs. 10,000/MWh on 11 May 2026
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Term-Ahead Market (TAM) trade data for 11th May 2026 shows multiple Day-Ahead Contingency (DAC) contracts - from B01 through B24 - cleared entirely at the maximum price of Rs. 10,000/MWh. Block sizes in the Ancillary Reserves (AR) category averaged 25 MWh per contract, while Non-Reserves (NR) blocks ranged 9.10–15.45 MWh. The complete sweep across TAM contracts confirms severe grid stress and demand-supply imbalance persisting through late evening.
8PXIL DSM activates at Rs. 10,000/MWh after 7 PM on 11 May; 290 MW cleared at evening peak
Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) report for 11th May 2026 shows zero cleared volume throughout the day until 19:00 hours. From the 19:00–19:15 block onward, buy-side DSM clearing began at Rs. 10,000/MWh, with volumes escalating from 17.14 MW (19:00) to a peak of 289.87 MW by 21:00. The pattern mirrors IEX RTM's Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling activation, confirming widespread grid tightness and inadequate real-time supply across exchanges.
8IEX IDAS market clears 725 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh on three days in May week; no buyer on four days
IEX Intra-Day Auction Settlement (IDAS) weekly report (5th–12th May 2026) shows trading activity on only three out of eight days: 6th May (275 MWh cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh), 7th May (300 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh), and 8th May (150 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh). On the remaining days (5, 9, 10, 11, 12 May), sell bids ranging from 3,702 MWh to 6,518 MWh found no buyers, signalling extreme supply tightness in short-term markets.
8IEX DAM weekly: Prices range Rs. 3,137–4,788/MWh; 12 May sees highest weekly MCP of Rs. 4,788/MWh
IEX Day-Ahead Market weekly data (5th–12th May 2026) shows the weighted average MCP ranging from Rs. 3,053/MWh (10 May) to Rs. 3,928/MWh (9 May). The daily MCP high of Rs. 4,788.80/MWh was recorded on 12th May 2026, while the lowest was Rs. 3,137.10/MWh on 10th May 2026. Weekly total MCV stood at 12,51,159.83 MWh with average daily cleared volume of 1,56,395 MWh, as solar abundance continued to suppress daytime prices while tightening evening markets.
8IEX RTM weekly: 11 May records highest weekly MCP at Rs. 4,666/MWh; market tightens sharply
IEX Real-Time Market weekly summary (5th–12th May 2026) shows the highest daily weighted average MCP of Rs. 4,666.08/MWh on 11th May 2026 - a sharp rise from Rs. 2,600.92/MWh on 5th May. Total weekly MCV stood at 12,92,489.66 MWh with an average daily clearance of 1,61,561 MWh. The week shows a clear trend of evening supply tightness, with 12th May 2026 already showing an MCP of Rs. 7,147/MWh in early trading - signalling continued market stress.
8IEX Hydro Pump DAM records zero clearances on 11 May; weekly sell bid pool of 5,95,181 MWh untraded
IEX Hydro Pump Day-Ahead Market (HPDAM) data for 11th May 2026 shows total sell bids of 80,289.90 MWh (average 3,345 MW/hour, maximum 3,650 MW/hour) - but zero purchase bids and zero cleared volume. The weekly HPDAM summary (5th–12th May 2026) similarly reports a total sell bid pool of 5,95,181.60 MWh with no trades executed, reflecting persistent buyer-side absence in India's pumped hydro flexibility market despite available supply.
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PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8All-India demand hits 230,500 MW as GRID-INDIA records 2,329 MW peak shortage on 11 May
NLDC's Daily PSP Report for 11 May places all-India evening peak demand met at 230,500 MW, with 5,271 MU energy served. The northern region carried 1,978 MW peak shortage and the eastern region 351 MW. GRID-INDIA's frequency profile records the system operating outside band for 32.8% of the day, with average frequency of 49.950 Hz, a high of 50.261 Hz, low of 49.479 Hz and standard deviation of 0.1143, reflecting elevated stress conditions.
8Tamil Nadu leads SR demand at 18,000 MW as GRID-INDIA tracks state generation mix on 11 May
GRID-INDIA's generation details show Tamil Nadu demand met at 18,000 MW, Karnataka at 12,917 MW and Andhra Pradesh at 10,167 MW on 11 May, with major company plants including Kudankulam, Vijayawada TPS, Krishnapatnam, Kudgi and Kothagudem shaping the day's supply. Southern Region's frequency averaged 49.95 Hz with 7.87 hours outside the IEGC band, a 50.261 Hz high at 18:01:50 and a 49.479 Hz low at 22:20:10, registering a 32.8% frequency breach.
8Northern region faces 1,978 MW peak deficit as GRID-INDIA serves 69,025 MW on 11 May
NRLDC's report shows 69,025 MW evening demand met against a 71,003 MW requirement, 57,002 MW off-peak demand met and 1,527 MU day energy served on 11 May 2026, with Uttar Pradesh consuming 520.93 MU. The Northern Region's thermal deficit eased marginally to 9.85% (from 10.03% on 8 May) but its hydro output remains 12.31% below annual target, with Haryana posting cumulative actual of 3,078.54 MU versus a target of 1,199.08 MU.
8Western region serves 73,678 MW evening peak and 1,747.3 MU energy with zero MW shortage on 11 May
WRLDC's daily PSP records zero MW evening shortage, 68,482 MW off-peak demand met and 1,747.3 MU day energy on 11 May 2026, with Gujarat consumption at 518.5 MU and Maharashtra at 688.8 MU. The Western Region's transmission outage status spans planned, forced and emergency sections, with total regional generation outage of 14,980.5 MW including 7,124.5 MW planned and 7,856 MW forced - led by NTPC, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh units.
8Eastern region serves 28,785 MW but faces 351 MW evening deficit on 11 May, says ERLDC
GRID-INDIA's ERLDC report shows 28,785 MW demand met against a 29,136 MW evening requirement, 622.21 MU energy served and a 2.57 MU shortage, with Bihar carrying the 351 MW peak deficit on 11 May 2026. Eastern Region's intraday forecast beat day-ahead, cutting MAPE from 3.15% to 1.75% and RMSE from 3.46% to 2.60%. The North East met 3,017 MW evening peak with zero shortage and 54.22 MU energy served the same day.
8Southern region meets 55,995 MW evening peak with only 0.71 MU shortage on 11 May
GRID-INDIA's SRLDC power-supply report shows 55,995 MW met at 20:00 and 46,473 MW at 03:00, with 1,319.93 MU day energy served and Kerala alone carrying 0.71 MU shortage on 11 May 2026. The schedule-versus-drawal dashboard plots Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana through the day, with forecast accuracy closing at 2.52% MAPE - well within IEGC tolerance limits for the Southern Region's control areas.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP Unit 5 (660 MW) returns to grid on May 9 after abnormal sound shut
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 10 for May 9 shows Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP Unit 5 (660 MW) was recommissioned after being shut since May 5 due to abnormal sound. Haryana's Panipat TPS Units 6 (210 MW) and 7 (250 MW) remain on reserve standby since May 1 and May 4 respectively. Rajasthan's Barsingsar Lignite Plant Unit 1 (125 MW) continues under scheduled annual maintenance since April 20, while Uttar Pradesh's Ghatampur TPP Unit 2 (660 MW) is out due to ID fan problems.
8Eight large power units above 500 MW out of grid on May 9 including Haryana's 600 MW Rajiv Gandhi TPS
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 11 tracking large thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above shows eight units out of grid on May 9, 2026. Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 1 (600 MW) has been on reserve standby since May 3, while Uttar Pradesh's Ghatampur TPP Unit 2 (660 MW) remains down for ID fan problems. In Maharashtra, Vedanta Ltd Chhattisgarh TPP Unit 1 (600 MW) is under forced outage for PA fan problems. Khargone STPP Unit 2 (660 MW, MP) is off due to tube leakage.
8Rajasthan's DAE nuclear unit offline since 2004 tops CEA's long-stranded plant list on May 9
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 13 reveals a grim list of thermal and nuclear units that have been off-grid for over a year as on May 9, 2026. Rajasthan's DAE (Rajasthan) Unit 1 has been non-operational since October 2004 due to generator earth fault, while Delhi's I.P. CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, 8, and 9 (30 MW each) have been idle since January 2019. Rajasthan's Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each) are flagged as 'likely to be scrapped'.
8Naroora Atomic Power Station Unit 2 (220 MW) returns to grid on May 9 after annual maintenance
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 14 shows 17 thermal and nuclear units were recommissioned on May 9, 2026. Naroora Atomic Power Station Unit 2 (220 MW) made a headline return after annual maintenance that began March 15. North Karanpura TPP Unit 2 (660 MW, NTPC) rejoined the grid after overhauling works that started March 24. Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW) came back from reserve standby, as did Tanda TPS Unit 5 (660 MW). Yadadri TPS Unit 2 (800 MW) also returned after boiler auxiliary problems.
8Sasan UMTPP Unit 2 (660 MW) trips on economiser tube leakage on May 9; Kota TPS Unit 1 shuts for boiler problem
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 15 for May 9, 2026 records multiple unit outages during the day. Sasan UMTPP Unit 2 (660 MW, Madhya Pradesh) went out due to economiser tube leakage, while Korba-West TPS Unit 2 (210 MW) tripped on tube leakage at the low temperature superheater zone. Rajasthan's Kota TPS Unit 1 (110 MW) shut for boiler miscellaneous problems. Gujarat's Wanakbori TPS saw Units 1, 4, and 6 (210 MW each) taken on reserve standby.
8NTPC and OHPC outages push ER generation unavailability to 7,489.65 MW on 11 May
The eastern-region NPMC report lists 219.65 MW of planned outages and 7,270 MW of forced outages on 11 May 2026, totalling 7,489.65 MW unavailability. Major contributors include NTPC Nabinagar and North Karanpura boiler-tube leakages and OHPC hydro units under long maintenance. NTPC Ramagundam Units 1 and 4 have been asked by NLDC to return within 24-25 hours, scheduled for 12 May at 15:00 and 16:00 respectively under SCUC rules.
8NLDC SCUC list clears 44 generators with Sipat Stage 1 scheduled at 873.45 MW for 12 May
The 11 May D-1 SCUC table for 12 May marks 44 coal/gas units as SCUC-Yes, led by Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 873.45 MW and Ramagundam TPS Stage 1&2 at 659.33 MW. Revision 1 expands SCUC to 51 units adding seven gas units including Gandhar-RLNG, RGPPL-RLNG, Kawas-RLNG and Faridabad-LNG for time blocks 69-96 or 74-96. NLDC also schedules 47,576 MWh of SCUC-up and -32,391 MWh of SCUC-down for ancillary services.
8Yadadri's 800 MW outage tops GRID-INDIA thermal disruption list in southern region
SRLDC's reservoir and outage report lists 14 reservoirs and 13 thermal unit outages on 11 May 2026; Yadadri Unit 1 at 800 MW, SEIL P2 Unit 2 at 660 MW, and Vijayawada TPS Unit 7 at 500 MW were among the biggest capacity hits. SRLDC's generating-unit outage report also lists central-sector planned outages totaling 2,908 MW, led by NTPC Ramagundam 500 MW/200 MW units and NLC Neyveli units, alongside state-sector hydro and thermal outages across the region.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8POWERGRID, TANTRANSCO and KPTCL dominate GRID-INDIA's 47 forced transmission outage roster
The SRLDC line report on 11 May combines 43 planned outages, 47 forced outages and 4 voltage-regulation outages, including TANTRANSCO's 765 kV Ariyalur-NCPS-2, KPTCL's 400 kV Kaiga-Guttur-1 and POWERGRID's 765 kV Kurnool-Cuddapah-2 incidents. TANTRANSCO faced repeat Ariyalur-NCPS-2 trips at 765 kV, while KPTCL's 400 kV Kaiga-Guttur-1 fault was located 90.5 km from Guttur with 55 A fault current, indicating significant transmission stress.
8CTUIL shutdown sheet lists 65 planned elements led by POWERGRID 220 kV and 765 kV bays on 11 May
The planned transmission-element workbook for 11 May lists 65 elements including multiple NR-led shutdowns: POWERGRID Dehradun 220 kV bus bay, Bhiwadi 220 kV bus 3, Narela 765 kV reactor bay and Fatehgarh 765 kV bays. The WRLDC transmission outage status spans planned, forced and emergency buckets across 572+ rows, with long-running POWERGRID/PGCIL bay and line outages, 765 kV/400 kV assets, and emergency entries such as Khavda and Ahmedabad equipment work.
8PVVNL schedules multi-zone planned shutdowns on May 11 for infrastructure upgrades across Meerut region
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) issued a planned shutdown circular dated May 10, 2026, scheduling power cuts across Bulandshahr, Ghaziabad, and Meerut circles on May 11, 2026. Key shutdowns include a 4-hour outage (09:00–13:00) at Maman 33 kV substation for capacity enhancement of a 05 MVA power transformer, plus multiple 2–4 hour interruptions across Ghaziabad's urban feeders for DT metering, LT line maintenance and conductor replacement under CM Grid Yojana.
8WRLDC flags Goa's 18.8% ATC breach and Maharashtra's 9.4% violation on 11 May
The 11 May western reliability index shows Goa with 18 violated blocks over 4.5 hours, equal to 18.8% ATC violation, while Maharashtra recorded 9 blocks over 2.2 hours, or 9.4%. By contrast, NLDC's national reliability report showed WR-NR, ER-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import all at 0 blocks and 0.00% violation, while voltage deviations were limited to small pockets such as Bhadla's 0.90%, indicating regional rather than systemic transmission stress.
8NERLDC keeps all 16 tracked 400 kV nodes inside voltage band for 10 May
GRID-INDIA's North Eastern voltage-deviation report shows 100% in-band performance for 16 listed 400 kV substations on 10 May 2026, with Kameng reaching 412 kV and Surajmaninagar touching a 380 kV minimum. NERLDC also reported 85.72% frequency-band compliance with a 50.00 Hz average, 14.28% outside band, 3.43 hours outside, a 50.24 Hz maximum and 49.85 Hz minimum, alongside zero TTC violations across seven intra-regional corridors.
8ERLDC voltage report shows 765 kV and 400 kV nodes at 100% band compliance on 10 May
Eastern Region's VDI data for 10 May reports major 765 kV nodes such as Ranchi New, Angul, Gaya and Jharsuguda at 100% in-band operation, while 400 kV stations also largely remained inside IEGC voltage limits. SRLDC similarly reports zero violated blocks and zero violated hours for S1->S2/S3 and Import of S3 corridors under both ATC and N-1 criteria on 10 May, confirming strong corridor reliability across eastern and southern transmission networks.
8GRID-INDIA angular-spread plot shows 24-hour national swing between +20 and -70 degrees on 11 May
GRID-INDIA's all-India angular spread chart for 11 May 2026 compares major nodes against Vindhyachal across 24 hourly points, tracking stations from Agra and Alipurduar to Pavagada, Bawana, Korba and Tehri. The national swing ranged between plus 20 and minus 70 degrees, indicating moderately heavy north-south power transfers and east-west angular gradient. The chart accompanies NLDC's frequency profile showing 49.950 Hz average, 0.1143 standard deviation, and 32.8% out-of-band time.
8NLDC asks NTPC Ramagundam Units 1 and 4 to return within 24-25 hours under SCUC rules
The on-bar list published on 11 May schedules Ramagundam Unit 1 for 12 May at 15:00 and Unit 4 at 16:00, requiring synchronization within 24 and 25 hours under SCUC rules. The 11 May D-1 SCUC table for 12 May marks 44 coal/gas units as SCUC-Yes, with Revision 1 adding seven gas units including Gandhar-RLNG, RGPPL-RLNG, Kawas-RLNG and Faridabad-LNG for evening-peak coverage, while RGPPL was asked to reach MTL by 17:15.
8SRLDC pegs 13 May demand forecast after 2.52% MAPE on 11 May actuals
The GRID-INDIA southern forecast chart places the 13 May demand trajectory against the 11 May forecast-actual comparison, where forecast accuracy closed with a 2.52% MAPE. SRLDC's week-ahead load forecast charts southern-region demand across 13-19 May on a 55,000-70,000 MW plotting band, giving operators a seven-day view after the 11 May peak of 55,995 MW met at 20:00 hrs and 1,319.93 MU day energy served. Details
8All-India demand hits 230,500 MW as GRID-INDIA records 2,329 MW peak shortage on 11 May
NLDC's Daily PSP Report for 11 May places all-India evening peak demand met at 230,500 MW, with 5,271 MU energy served. The northern region carried 1,978 MW peak shortage and the eastern region 351 MW. GRID-INDIA's frequency profile records the system operating outside band for 32.8% of the day, with average frequency of 49.950 Hz, a high of 50.261 Hz, low of 49.479 Hz and standard deviation of 0.1143, reflecting elevated stress conditions.
8Tamil Nadu leads SR demand at 18,000 MW as GRID-INDIA tracks state generation mix on 11 May
GRID-INDIA's generation details show Tamil Nadu demand met at 18,000 MW, Karnataka at 12,917 MW and Andhra Pradesh at 10,167 MW on 11 May, with major company plants including Kudankulam, Vijayawada TPS, Krishnapatnam, Kudgi and Kothagudem shaping the day's supply. Southern Region's frequency averaged 49.95 Hz with 7.87 hours outside the IEGC band, a 50.261 Hz high at 18:01:50 and a 49.479 Hz low at 22:20:10, registering a 32.8% frequency breach.
8Northern region faces 1,978 MW peak deficit as GRID-INDIA serves 69,025 MW on 11 May
NRLDC's report shows 69,025 MW evening demand met against a 71,003 MW requirement, 57,002 MW off-peak demand met and 1,527 MU day energy served on 11 May 2026, with Uttar Pradesh consuming 520.93 MU. The Northern Region's thermal deficit eased marginally to 9.85% (from 10.03% on 8 May) but its hydro output remains 12.31% below annual target, with Haryana posting cumulative actual of 3,078.54 MU versus a target of 1,199.08 MU.
8Western region serves 73,678 MW evening peak and 1,747.3 MU energy with zero MW shortage on 11 May
WRLDC's daily PSP records zero MW evening shortage, 68,482 MW off-peak demand met and 1,747.3 MU day energy on 11 May 2026, with Gujarat consumption at 518.5 MU and Maharashtra at 688.8 MU. The Western Region's transmission outage status spans planned, forced and emergency sections, with total regional generation outage of 14,980.5 MW including 7,124.5 MW planned and 7,856 MW forced - led by NTPC, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh units.
8Eastern region serves 28,785 MW but faces 351 MW evening deficit on 11 May, says ERLDC
GRID-INDIA's ERLDC report shows 28,785 MW demand met against a 29,136 MW evening requirement, 622.21 MU energy served and a 2.57 MU shortage, with Bihar carrying the 351 MW peak deficit on 11 May 2026. Eastern Region's intraday forecast beat day-ahead, cutting MAPE from 3.15% to 1.75% and RMSE from 3.46% to 2.60%. The North East met 3,017 MW evening peak with zero shortage and 54.22 MU energy served the same day.
8Southern region meets 55,995 MW evening peak with only 0.71 MU shortage on 11 May
GRID-INDIA's SRLDC power-supply report shows 55,995 MW met at 20:00 and 46,473 MW at 03:00, with 1,319.93 MU day energy served and Kerala alone carrying 0.71 MU shortage on 11 May 2026. The schedule-versus-drawal dashboard plots Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana through the day, with forecast accuracy closing at 2.52% MAPE - well within IEGC tolerance limits for the Southern Region's control areas.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP Unit 5 (660 MW) returns to grid on May 9 after abnormal sound shut
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 10 for May 9 shows Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP Unit 5 (660 MW) was recommissioned after being shut since May 5 due to abnormal sound. Haryana's Panipat TPS Units 6 (210 MW) and 7 (250 MW) remain on reserve standby since May 1 and May 4 respectively. Rajasthan's Barsingsar Lignite Plant Unit 1 (125 MW) continues under scheduled annual maintenance since April 20, while Uttar Pradesh's Ghatampur TPP Unit 2 (660 MW) is out due to ID fan problems.
8Eight large power units above 500 MW out of grid on May 9 including Haryana's 600 MW Rajiv Gandhi TPS
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 11 tracking large thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above shows eight units out of grid on May 9, 2026. Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 1 (600 MW) has been on reserve standby since May 3, while Uttar Pradesh's Ghatampur TPP Unit 2 (660 MW) remains down for ID fan problems. In Maharashtra, Vedanta Ltd Chhattisgarh TPP Unit 1 (600 MW) is under forced outage for PA fan problems. Khargone STPP Unit 2 (660 MW, MP) is off due to tube leakage.
8Rajasthan's DAE nuclear unit offline since 2004 tops CEA's long-stranded plant list on May 9
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 13 reveals a grim list of thermal and nuclear units that have been off-grid for over a year as on May 9, 2026. Rajasthan's DAE (Rajasthan) Unit 1 has been non-operational since October 2004 due to generator earth fault, while Delhi's I.P. CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, 8, and 9 (30 MW each) have been idle since January 2019. Rajasthan's Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each) are flagged as 'likely to be scrapped'.
8Naroora Atomic Power Station Unit 2 (220 MW) returns to grid on May 9 after annual maintenance
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 14 shows 17 thermal and nuclear units were recommissioned on May 9, 2026. Naroora Atomic Power Station Unit 2 (220 MW) made a headline return after annual maintenance that began March 15. North Karanpura TPP Unit 2 (660 MW, NTPC) rejoined the grid after overhauling works that started March 24. Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW) came back from reserve standby, as did Tanda TPS Unit 5 (660 MW). Yadadri TPS Unit 2 (800 MW) also returned after boiler auxiliary problems.
8Sasan UMTPP Unit 2 (660 MW) trips on economiser tube leakage on May 9; Kota TPS Unit 1 shuts for boiler problem
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 15 for May 9, 2026 records multiple unit outages during the day. Sasan UMTPP Unit 2 (660 MW, Madhya Pradesh) went out due to economiser tube leakage, while Korba-West TPS Unit 2 (210 MW) tripped on tube leakage at the low temperature superheater zone. Rajasthan's Kota TPS Unit 1 (110 MW) shut for boiler miscellaneous problems. Gujarat's Wanakbori TPS saw Units 1, 4, and 6 (210 MW each) taken on reserve standby.
8NTPC and OHPC outages push ER generation unavailability to 7,489.65 MW on 11 May
The eastern-region NPMC report lists 219.65 MW of planned outages and 7,270 MW of forced outages on 11 May 2026, totalling 7,489.65 MW unavailability. Major contributors include NTPC Nabinagar and North Karanpura boiler-tube leakages and OHPC hydro units under long maintenance. NTPC Ramagundam Units 1 and 4 have been asked by NLDC to return within 24-25 hours, scheduled for 12 May at 15:00 and 16:00 respectively under SCUC rules.
8NLDC SCUC list clears 44 generators with Sipat Stage 1 scheduled at 873.45 MW for 12 May
The 11 May D-1 SCUC table for 12 May marks 44 coal/gas units as SCUC-Yes, led by Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 873.45 MW and Ramagundam TPS Stage 1&2 at 659.33 MW. Revision 1 expands SCUC to 51 units adding seven gas units including Gandhar-RLNG, RGPPL-RLNG, Kawas-RLNG and Faridabad-LNG for time blocks 69-96 or 74-96. NLDC also schedules 47,576 MWh of SCUC-up and -32,391 MWh of SCUC-down for ancillary services.
8Yadadri's 800 MW outage tops GRID-INDIA thermal disruption list in southern region
SRLDC's reservoir and outage report lists 14 reservoirs and 13 thermal unit outages on 11 May 2026; Yadadri Unit 1 at 800 MW, SEIL P2 Unit 2 at 660 MW, and Vijayawada TPS Unit 7 at 500 MW were among the biggest capacity hits. SRLDC's generating-unit outage report also lists central-sector planned outages totaling 2,908 MW, led by NTPC Ramagundam 500 MW/200 MW units and NLC Neyveli units, alongside state-sector hydro and thermal outages across the region.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8POWERGRID, TANTRANSCO and KPTCL dominate GRID-INDIA's 47 forced transmission outage roster
The SRLDC line report on 11 May combines 43 planned outages, 47 forced outages and 4 voltage-regulation outages, including TANTRANSCO's 765 kV Ariyalur-NCPS-2, KPTCL's 400 kV Kaiga-Guttur-1 and POWERGRID's 765 kV Kurnool-Cuddapah-2 incidents. TANTRANSCO faced repeat Ariyalur-NCPS-2 trips at 765 kV, while KPTCL's 400 kV Kaiga-Guttur-1 fault was located 90.5 km from Guttur with 55 A fault current, indicating significant transmission stress.
8CTUIL shutdown sheet lists 65 planned elements led by POWERGRID 220 kV and 765 kV bays on 11 May
The planned transmission-element workbook for 11 May lists 65 elements including multiple NR-led shutdowns: POWERGRID Dehradun 220 kV bus bay, Bhiwadi 220 kV bus 3, Narela 765 kV reactor bay and Fatehgarh 765 kV bays. The WRLDC transmission outage status spans planned, forced and emergency buckets across 572+ rows, with long-running POWERGRID/PGCIL bay and line outages, 765 kV/400 kV assets, and emergency entries such as Khavda and Ahmedabad equipment work.
8PVVNL schedules multi-zone planned shutdowns on May 11 for infrastructure upgrades across Meerut region
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) issued a planned shutdown circular dated May 10, 2026, scheduling power cuts across Bulandshahr, Ghaziabad, and Meerut circles on May 11, 2026. Key shutdowns include a 4-hour outage (09:00–13:00) at Maman 33 kV substation for capacity enhancement of a 05 MVA power transformer, plus multiple 2–4 hour interruptions across Ghaziabad's urban feeders for DT metering, LT line maintenance and conductor replacement under CM Grid Yojana.
8WRLDC flags Goa's 18.8% ATC breach and Maharashtra's 9.4% violation on 11 May
The 11 May western reliability index shows Goa with 18 violated blocks over 4.5 hours, equal to 18.8% ATC violation, while Maharashtra recorded 9 blocks over 2.2 hours, or 9.4%. By contrast, NLDC's national reliability report showed WR-NR, ER-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import all at 0 blocks and 0.00% violation, while voltage deviations were limited to small pockets such as Bhadla's 0.90%, indicating regional rather than systemic transmission stress.
8NERLDC keeps all 16 tracked 400 kV nodes inside voltage band for 10 May
GRID-INDIA's North Eastern voltage-deviation report shows 100% in-band performance for 16 listed 400 kV substations on 10 May 2026, with Kameng reaching 412 kV and Surajmaninagar touching a 380 kV minimum. NERLDC also reported 85.72% frequency-band compliance with a 50.00 Hz average, 14.28% outside band, 3.43 hours outside, a 50.24 Hz maximum and 49.85 Hz minimum, alongside zero TTC violations across seven intra-regional corridors.
8ERLDC voltage report shows 765 kV and 400 kV nodes at 100% band compliance on 10 May
Eastern Region's VDI data for 10 May reports major 765 kV nodes such as Ranchi New, Angul, Gaya and Jharsuguda at 100% in-band operation, while 400 kV stations also largely remained inside IEGC voltage limits. SRLDC similarly reports zero violated blocks and zero violated hours for S1->S2/S3 and Import of S3 corridors under both ATC and N-1 criteria on 10 May, confirming strong corridor reliability across eastern and southern transmission networks.
8GRID-INDIA angular-spread plot shows 24-hour national swing between +20 and -70 degrees on 11 May
GRID-INDIA's all-India angular spread chart for 11 May 2026 compares major nodes against Vindhyachal across 24 hourly points, tracking stations from Agra and Alipurduar to Pavagada, Bawana, Korba and Tehri. The national swing ranged between plus 20 and minus 70 degrees, indicating moderately heavy north-south power transfers and east-west angular gradient. The chart accompanies NLDC's frequency profile showing 49.950 Hz average, 0.1143 standard deviation, and 32.8% out-of-band time.
8NLDC asks NTPC Ramagundam Units 1 and 4 to return within 24-25 hours under SCUC rules
The on-bar list published on 11 May schedules Ramagundam Unit 1 for 12 May at 15:00 and Unit 4 at 16:00, requiring synchronization within 24 and 25 hours under SCUC rules. The 11 May D-1 SCUC table for 12 May marks 44 coal/gas units as SCUC-Yes, with Revision 1 adding seven gas units including Gandhar-RLNG, RGPPL-RLNG, Kawas-RLNG and Faridabad-LNG for evening-peak coverage, while RGPPL was asked to reach MTL by 17:15.
8SRLDC pegs 13 May demand forecast after 2.52% MAPE on 11 May actuals
The GRID-INDIA southern forecast chart places the 13 May demand trajectory against the 11 May forecast-actual comparison, where forecast accuracy closed with a 2.52% MAPE. SRLDC's week-ahead load forecast charts southern-region demand across 13-19 May on a 55,000-70,000 MW plotting band, giving operators a seven-day view after the 11 May peak of 55,995 MW met at 20:00 hrs and 1,319.93 MU day energy served. Details
MINISTRY OF POWER
8President of India discloses POWERGRID promoter shareholding under SEBI Takeover Code in April 2026 filing
In compliance with Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations 2011, POWERGRID's Company Secretary Satyaprakash Dash disclosed on 3rd April 2026 that the President of India - through the Ministry of Power (MoP) and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (M/o DoNER) - has submitted its promoter shareholding disclosures to BSE (Scrip Code: 532898) and NSE (POWERGRID), reaffirming sovereign promoter status of India's largest transmission utility.
8Gujarat Industries Power Company launches postal ballot to appoint 2 IAS officers as nominee directors
Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (BSE: 517300 | NSE: GIPCL) has issued a postal ballot notice inviting shareholders to vote on the appointment of Shri Jenu Devan, IAS (DIN: 07852736) as Government of Gujarat's nominee director and Smt. Shalini Agarwal, IAS (DIN: 08172014) as Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited's nominee director. Electronic voting via CDSL is open from May 14, 2026 through June 12, 2026, with the cut-off date of May 8, 2026.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8India's 221 GW thermal fleet holds 53.6 million tonnes of coal at 71% of normative stock; 20 plants critical
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division reports that as on May 10, 2026, a total of 221,898 MW of coal-based capacity is tracking 53.67 million tonnes of actual coal stock - just 71% of the 74.99 million tonnes normative requirement. Twenty plants have been flagged critical. Rajasthan's RRVUNL fleet of 7,580 MW is running at only 80% of normative stock, while Chhattisgarh's CSPGCL plants at 2,840 MW show a robust 168%. Daily requirement stands at 3,086 thousand tonnes.
8India generated 4,444 MU on May 9, edging up from 4,399 MU; thermal still trails annual target by 5.35%
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 1 shows total All India generation touched 4,443.77 MU on May 9, 2026 - an improvement over 4,399.16 MU on May 8. Thermal power contributed 3,894.21 MU against a programme of 3,965.89 MU, running 5.35% below annual target cumulatively. Nuclear over-performed at 181.73 MU versus the 168.84 MU programme, while hydro remained subdued at 365.87 MU against a target of 448.81 MU. Year-to-date shortfall stands at 9,193 MU.
8India keeps 87.43% thermal capacity online on May 9; Nuclear leads at 90.66%, hydro lags at 78.87%
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 5 shows that out of India's 229,101.56 MW stabilised thermal capacity on May 9, 2026, as much as 200,298.05 MW (87.43%) is online. Nuclear capacity availability is the strongest at 90.66% - 7,960 MW out of 8,780 MW. Hydro remains the weakest link at just 78.87% online (40,749.24 MW out of 51,664.66 MW). Western Region thermal availability stands at 90.89%, the highest among all regions, while North Eastern thermal runs at a perfect 100%.
8India's 221 GW coal fleet achieves 91% net utilization on May 9; Gas plants at just 33.71%
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 16 shows India's 221,897.51 MW coal-based capacity achieved a net output of 177,105.60 MW - representing 91.01% utilization of the 194,599 MW online capacity on May 9, 2026. Nuclear (8,780 MW) maintained 87.85% utilization with 7,901.52 MW gross output. Hydro's 51,664.66 MW fleet generated 35,216.70 MW gross (85.56% online utilization). Gas and liquid fuel plants struggled with only 33.71% utilization.
8Coal fires 3,757 MU on May 9 vs 3,709 MU on May 8; Natural gas underperforms at 46.82 MU against 80.73 MU target
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 17 shows coal generation rose to 3,757.80 MU on May 9, 2026 from 3,709.49 MU the previous day, though still short of the 3,785.26 MU programme. Nuclear generation crossed its target at 181.73 MU versus the 168.84 MU programme. Natural gas delivered just 46.82 MU against an 80.73 MU schedule - a massive 42% shortfall. Year-to-date coal generation stands at 148,185.48 MU against a target of 155,440.21 MU.
8Western Region breaks target on May 9 with 1,628 MU; Southern and Northern regions miss the mark
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 4 for May 9, 2026 shows the Western Region generated 1,628.43 MU against a programme of 1,610.99 MU - a rare 1.08% positive deviation. The Southern Region also inched ahead with 923.68 MU against 910.92 MU. However, the Northern Region fell short with 1,064.30 MU against a 1,182.71 MU programme (-10.01%), and the Eastern Region posted 762.37 MU against 810.94 MU (-5.99%), continuing regional imbalance trends.
8NTPC generates 975.94 MU on May 9, up from 970.47 MU on May 8; year-to-date shortfall widens to 2,670 MU
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 8 shows NTPC's All India generation improved marginally to 975.94 MU on May 9, 2026 from 970.47 MU on May 8, against a programme of 1,041.61 MU. Eastern Region NTPC stations continued to underperform with only 284.04 MU versus a 330.87 MU target - a 46.83 MU shortfall. Southern Region brightened with 150.63 MU versus a 131.52 MU programme. Year-to-date actual stands at 38,989.83 MU against a target of 41,660.49 MU - a 6.41% deficit.
8Tehri reservoir sits at 745.4 metres on May 9; Bhakra at 483.9 m as pre-monsoon drawdown continues
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 6 on hydro reservoirs for May 9, 2026 shows Tehri (Uttarakhand) at 745.4 metres - below its full reservoir level of 829.79 metres - with cumulative generation of 223.41 MU from April 1. Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 483.9 metres against a full level of 513.59 metres, contributing 386.31 MU so far this season. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat) is at 129.42 metres with 302.09 MU generated cumulatively, while Koyna (Maharashtra) has produced 727.71 MU.
8NTPC's Dadri (1,840 MW) beats target at 29.50 MU on May 9; Koldam hydro at 2.85 MU vs 10.52 MU schedule
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 9 tracking NTPC's individual stations shows Dadri (NCTPP, 1,840 MW) in Uttar Pradesh clocking 29.50 MU on May 9, 2026 - higher than the 26.51 MU target - with coal stock comfortable at 246 thousand tonnes. Koldam hydro station (800 MW, Himachal Pradesh) continued to underperform with only 2.85 MU actual against a 10.52 MU programme. Bongaigaon TPP (750 MW, Assam) posted 12.50 MU against a 12.42 MU target, while Faridabad CCPP (431.59 MW) remained fully unavailable.
8India's online power capacity rises to 257,530 MW on May 9 from 255,727 MW; over 52,143 MW under maintenance
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 3 shows that of India's 309,673.79 MW monitored capacity on May 9, 2026, only 257,530.01 MW is online - an improvement from 255,727.42 MW a day earlier. The Northern Region alone has 16,760.58 MW under maintenance, with 10,756.06 MW under planned and 2,513.25 MW under forced outage. Western Region leads with 89,670.80 MW online out of 104,702.40 MW capacity. Total maintenance burden stands at 52,143.77 MW, of which 36,212.31 MW is planned.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)
8SECI shortlists 14 candidates for General Manager (Projects) interview on May 13 in New Delhi
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Government of India enterprise, has provisionally shortlisted 14 candidates against Notification No. 02/2026 for the post of General Manager (Projects). Interviews are scheduled for May 13, 2026 at 09:00 AM at SECI's corporate office in New Delhi. Outstation candidates will be reimbursed AC 2nd class rail fare by the shortest route. Candidates must bring original supporting documents and a No Objection Certificate if currently employed in a Central/State PSU.
8HPX floats back-to-back GRIDCO reverse auctions at Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling for 200 MW June thermal power
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) launched two single-side reverse auctions - HPX/11052026/00980 and HPX/11052026/00981 - on May 11, 2026 for buyer GRIDCO Limited, each seeking 200 MW of thermal power across June 2026. While Auction 00980 targets round-the-clock delivery (00:00–24:00), Auction 00981 splits demand into two off-peak windows (00:00–03:00 and 19:00–24:00), both carrying a ceiling price of Rs. 10,000 per MWh, signalling aggressive procurement ahead of peak summer demand in Odisha. Details
8President of India discloses POWERGRID promoter shareholding under SEBI Takeover Code in April 2026 filing
In compliance with Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations 2011, POWERGRID's Company Secretary Satyaprakash Dash disclosed on 3rd April 2026 that the President of India - through the Ministry of Power (MoP) and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (M/o DoNER) - has submitted its promoter shareholding disclosures to BSE (Scrip Code: 532898) and NSE (POWERGRID), reaffirming sovereign promoter status of India's largest transmission utility.
8Gujarat Industries Power Company launches postal ballot to appoint 2 IAS officers as nominee directors
Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (BSE: 517300 | NSE: GIPCL) has issued a postal ballot notice inviting shareholders to vote on the appointment of Shri Jenu Devan, IAS (DIN: 07852736) as Government of Gujarat's nominee director and Smt. Shalini Agarwal, IAS (DIN: 08172014) as Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited's nominee director. Electronic voting via CDSL is open from May 14, 2026 through June 12, 2026, with the cut-off date of May 8, 2026.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8India's 221 GW thermal fleet holds 53.6 million tonnes of coal at 71% of normative stock; 20 plants critical
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division reports that as on May 10, 2026, a total of 221,898 MW of coal-based capacity is tracking 53.67 million tonnes of actual coal stock - just 71% of the 74.99 million tonnes normative requirement. Twenty plants have been flagged critical. Rajasthan's RRVUNL fleet of 7,580 MW is running at only 80% of normative stock, while Chhattisgarh's CSPGCL plants at 2,840 MW show a robust 168%. Daily requirement stands at 3,086 thousand tonnes.
8India generated 4,444 MU on May 9, edging up from 4,399 MU; thermal still trails annual target by 5.35%
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 1 shows total All India generation touched 4,443.77 MU on May 9, 2026 - an improvement over 4,399.16 MU on May 8. Thermal power contributed 3,894.21 MU against a programme of 3,965.89 MU, running 5.35% below annual target cumulatively. Nuclear over-performed at 181.73 MU versus the 168.84 MU programme, while hydro remained subdued at 365.87 MU against a target of 448.81 MU. Year-to-date shortfall stands at 9,193 MU.
8India keeps 87.43% thermal capacity online on May 9; Nuclear leads at 90.66%, hydro lags at 78.87%
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 5 shows that out of India's 229,101.56 MW stabilised thermal capacity on May 9, 2026, as much as 200,298.05 MW (87.43%) is online. Nuclear capacity availability is the strongest at 90.66% - 7,960 MW out of 8,780 MW. Hydro remains the weakest link at just 78.87% online (40,749.24 MW out of 51,664.66 MW). Western Region thermal availability stands at 90.89%, the highest among all regions, while North Eastern thermal runs at a perfect 100%.
8India's 221 GW coal fleet achieves 91% net utilization on May 9; Gas plants at just 33.71%
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 16 shows India's 221,897.51 MW coal-based capacity achieved a net output of 177,105.60 MW - representing 91.01% utilization of the 194,599 MW online capacity on May 9, 2026. Nuclear (8,780 MW) maintained 87.85% utilization with 7,901.52 MW gross output. Hydro's 51,664.66 MW fleet generated 35,216.70 MW gross (85.56% online utilization). Gas and liquid fuel plants struggled with only 33.71% utilization.
8Coal fires 3,757 MU on May 9 vs 3,709 MU on May 8; Natural gas underperforms at 46.82 MU against 80.73 MU target
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 17 shows coal generation rose to 3,757.80 MU on May 9, 2026 from 3,709.49 MU the previous day, though still short of the 3,785.26 MU programme. Nuclear generation crossed its target at 181.73 MU versus the 168.84 MU programme. Natural gas delivered just 46.82 MU against an 80.73 MU schedule - a massive 42% shortfall. Year-to-date coal generation stands at 148,185.48 MU against a target of 155,440.21 MU.
8Western Region breaks target on May 9 with 1,628 MU; Southern and Northern regions miss the mark
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 4 for May 9, 2026 shows the Western Region generated 1,628.43 MU against a programme of 1,610.99 MU - a rare 1.08% positive deviation. The Southern Region also inched ahead with 923.68 MU against 910.92 MU. However, the Northern Region fell short with 1,064.30 MU against a 1,182.71 MU programme (-10.01%), and the Eastern Region posted 762.37 MU against 810.94 MU (-5.99%), continuing regional imbalance trends.
8NTPC generates 975.94 MU on May 9, up from 970.47 MU on May 8; year-to-date shortfall widens to 2,670 MU
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 8 shows NTPC's All India generation improved marginally to 975.94 MU on May 9, 2026 from 970.47 MU on May 8, against a programme of 1,041.61 MU. Eastern Region NTPC stations continued to underperform with only 284.04 MU versus a 330.87 MU target - a 46.83 MU shortfall. Southern Region brightened with 150.63 MU versus a 131.52 MU programme. Year-to-date actual stands at 38,989.83 MU against a target of 41,660.49 MU - a 6.41% deficit.
8Tehri reservoir sits at 745.4 metres on May 9; Bhakra at 483.9 m as pre-monsoon drawdown continues
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 6 on hydro reservoirs for May 9, 2026 shows Tehri (Uttarakhand) at 745.4 metres - below its full reservoir level of 829.79 metres - with cumulative generation of 223.41 MU from April 1. Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 483.9 metres against a full level of 513.59 metres, contributing 386.31 MU so far this season. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat) is at 129.42 metres with 302.09 MU generated cumulatively, while Koyna (Maharashtra) has produced 727.71 MU.
8NTPC's Dadri (1,840 MW) beats target at 29.50 MU on May 9; Koldam hydro at 2.85 MU vs 10.52 MU schedule
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 9 tracking NTPC's individual stations shows Dadri (NCTPP, 1,840 MW) in Uttar Pradesh clocking 29.50 MU on May 9, 2026 - higher than the 26.51 MU target - with coal stock comfortable at 246 thousand tonnes. Koldam hydro station (800 MW, Himachal Pradesh) continued to underperform with only 2.85 MU actual against a 10.52 MU programme. Bongaigaon TPP (750 MW, Assam) posted 12.50 MU against a 12.42 MU target, while Faridabad CCPP (431.59 MW) remained fully unavailable.
8India's online power capacity rises to 257,530 MW on May 9 from 255,727 MW; over 52,143 MW under maintenance
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 3 shows that of India's 309,673.79 MW monitored capacity on May 9, 2026, only 257,530.01 MW is online - an improvement from 255,727.42 MW a day earlier. The Northern Region alone has 16,760.58 MW under maintenance, with 10,756.06 MW under planned and 2,513.25 MW under forced outage. Western Region leads with 89,670.80 MW online out of 104,702.40 MW capacity. Total maintenance burden stands at 52,143.77 MW, of which 36,212.31 MW is planned.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)
8SECI shortlists 14 candidates for General Manager (Projects) interview on May 13 in New Delhi
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Government of India enterprise, has provisionally shortlisted 14 candidates against Notification No. 02/2026 for the post of General Manager (Projects). Interviews are scheduled for May 13, 2026 at 09:00 AM at SECI's corporate office in New Delhi. Outstation candidates will be reimbursed AC 2nd class rail fare by the shortest route. Candidates must bring original supporting documents and a No Objection Certificate if currently employed in a Central/State PSU.
8HPX floats back-to-back GRIDCO reverse auctions at Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling for 200 MW June thermal power
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) launched two single-side reverse auctions - HPX/11052026/00980 and HPX/11052026/00981 - on May 11, 2026 for buyer GRIDCO Limited, each seeking 200 MW of thermal power across June 2026. While Auction 00980 targets round-the-clock delivery (00:00–24:00), Auction 00981 splits demand into two off-peak windows (00:00–03:00 and 19:00–24:00), both carrying a ceiling price of Rs. 10,000 per MWh, signalling aggressive procurement ahead of peak summer demand in Odisha. Details
SOLAR POWER
8Orient Green Power commissions first-ever 7 MW solar plant in Tamil Nadu
Orient Green Power Company Limited (NSE: GREENPOWER | BSE: 533263), alongside its record FY26 results with consolidated net profit of Rs. 71.57 crore and total income of Rs. 315.57 crore, has commissioned its first-ever 7 MW solar plant in Tamil Nadu. The move marks a strategic diversification for the wind-focused renewable IPP and complements its decision to merge two wholly owned subsidiaries - Bharath Wind Farm Limited and Orient Green Power Europe B.V. - into the parent company.
8Insolation Energy calls board meeting on May 15 to allot ESOP 2024 shares and review preferential issue funds
Insolation Energy Limited (BSE: 543620 | NSE: INA) has convened a board meeting for Friday, May 15, 2026 to consider allotment of equity shares under the Insolation Energy Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 (ESOP 2024) and to review a monitoring agency report on utilisation of proceeds from a previous preferential issue of equity shares. The meeting was disclosed pursuant to Regulation 29 of SEBI Listing Regulations, signalling continued capital deployment in the solar manufacturing space.
8Rajasthan solar dominates with 2,353 MU in May so far; All-India renewables clock 857 MU on 10 May
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Renewable Generation Report for 10th May 2026 shows All-India renewable output of 857.13 MU for the day - driven by wind (199.80 MU) and solar (631.10 MU). Rajasthan alone contributed 244.71 MU on the day (solar 213.43 MU, wind 29.48 MU) and has generated a cumulative 2,353 MU of renewables in May 2026 so far. Gujarat ranks second at 270.82 MU daily output with 2,842.57 MU cumulative, while Karnataka leads Southern Region at 79.07 MU daily.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8Exide Technologies unveils 62 kWh Solition Powerbooster 2.0 with LFP technology for EV charging
Exide Technologies, the global battery energy storage leader, launched its next-generation Solition Powerbooster 2.0 - a modular 62 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) system - on May 11, 2026. Designed for peak-shaving, EV fleet support, and intralogistics, the system's scalable architecture allows multiple units to be configured in parallel, enabling flexible capacity expansion. With both indoor and outdoor installation options, the Powerbooster 2.0 targets logistics centres, industrial facilities, and commercial sites seeking grid-independent operation.
8EU solar hits 400 GWdc with 65 GW/year additions but capture rate crumbles to 50% as batteries lag
A GEM Energy Analytics report by power market expert Julien Jomaux (May 13, 2026) reveals that the EU now hosts approximately 400 GWdc of installed solar capacity, growing at over 65 GW per year for the past three years. However, the rapid build-out is cannibalising its own economics - the solar capture rate has fallen to nearly 50% on an annual basis (2025), with Germany witnessing 45% of solar production in just 10% of hours. The EU's 80 GWh installed battery storage remains too small to absorb the surplus.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8Waa Solar calls board meeting for May 19 to approve half-year and annual audited financial results
Waa Solar Limited (BSE: 541445 | Security ID: WAA), the Gujarat-headquartered solar energy company, has announced a Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at its Vadodara registered office to consider, adopt, and approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for the half year and full year ended March 31, 2026. The trading window for dealing in company securities remains closed from April 1, 2026 until 48 hours after the results declaration, in line with SEBI rules.
8Fujiyama Power Systems schedules board meeting on May 14 to consider Q4 & FY26 audited results
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited (BSE: 544613 | NSE: UTLSOLAR), formerly Fujiyama Power Systems Private Limited, has notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026 to consider and approve audited financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The trading window for designated persons will remain closed until May 16, 2026, reopening on May 17, 2026 as per SEBI insider trading regulations. Details
8Orient Green Power commissions first-ever 7 MW solar plant in Tamil Nadu
Orient Green Power Company Limited (NSE: GREENPOWER | BSE: 533263), alongside its record FY26 results with consolidated net profit of Rs. 71.57 crore and total income of Rs. 315.57 crore, has commissioned its first-ever 7 MW solar plant in Tamil Nadu. The move marks a strategic diversification for the wind-focused renewable IPP and complements its decision to merge two wholly owned subsidiaries - Bharath Wind Farm Limited and Orient Green Power Europe B.V. - into the parent company.
8Insolation Energy calls board meeting on May 15 to allot ESOP 2024 shares and review preferential issue funds
Insolation Energy Limited (BSE: 543620 | NSE: INA) has convened a board meeting for Friday, May 15, 2026 to consider allotment of equity shares under the Insolation Energy Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 (ESOP 2024) and to review a monitoring agency report on utilisation of proceeds from a previous preferential issue of equity shares. The meeting was disclosed pursuant to Regulation 29 of SEBI Listing Regulations, signalling continued capital deployment in the solar manufacturing space.
8Rajasthan solar dominates with 2,353 MU in May so far; All-India renewables clock 857 MU on 10 May
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Renewable Generation Report for 10th May 2026 shows All-India renewable output of 857.13 MU for the day - driven by wind (199.80 MU) and solar (631.10 MU). Rajasthan alone contributed 244.71 MU on the day (solar 213.43 MU, wind 29.48 MU) and has generated a cumulative 2,353 MU of renewables in May 2026 so far. Gujarat ranks second at 270.82 MU daily output with 2,842.57 MU cumulative, while Karnataka leads Southern Region at 79.07 MU daily.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8Exide Technologies unveils 62 kWh Solition Powerbooster 2.0 with LFP technology for EV charging
Exide Technologies, the global battery energy storage leader, launched its next-generation Solition Powerbooster 2.0 - a modular 62 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) system - on May 11, 2026. Designed for peak-shaving, EV fleet support, and intralogistics, the system's scalable architecture allows multiple units to be configured in parallel, enabling flexible capacity expansion. With both indoor and outdoor installation options, the Powerbooster 2.0 targets logistics centres, industrial facilities, and commercial sites seeking grid-independent operation.
8EU solar hits 400 GWdc with 65 GW/year additions but capture rate crumbles to 50% as batteries lag
A GEM Energy Analytics report by power market expert Julien Jomaux (May 13, 2026) reveals that the EU now hosts approximately 400 GWdc of installed solar capacity, growing at over 65 GW per year for the past three years. However, the rapid build-out is cannibalising its own economics - the solar capture rate has fallen to nearly 50% on an annual basis (2025), with Germany witnessing 45% of solar production in just 10% of hours. The EU's 80 GWh installed battery storage remains too small to absorb the surplus.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8Waa Solar calls board meeting for May 19 to approve half-year and annual audited financial results
Waa Solar Limited (BSE: 541445 | Security ID: WAA), the Gujarat-headquartered solar energy company, has announced a Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at its Vadodara registered office to consider, adopt, and approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for the half year and full year ended March 31, 2026. The trading window for dealing in company securities remains closed from April 1, 2026 until 48 hours after the results declaration, in line with SEBI rules.
8Fujiyama Power Systems schedules board meeting on May 14 to consider Q4 & FY26 audited results
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited (BSE: 544613 | NSE: UTLSOLAR), formerly Fujiyama Power Systems Private Limited, has notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026 to consider and approve audited financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The trading window for designated persons will remain closed until May 16, 2026, reopening on May 17, 2026 as per SEBI insider trading regulations. Details
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8KP Green Engineering conducts groundbreaking for Rs. 819 crore BSNL telecom project across 5 states
KP Green Engineering Limited (BSE: 544150) has officially commenced groundbreaking for its telecom infrastructure project awarded by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) under previously disclosed advance work orders aggregating Rs. 819 crore. The project, spread across 5 states and 1 union territory, is aimed at strengthening India's digital connectivity in strategically important and geographically challenging regions, marking a significant execution milestone for the company's infrastructure business segment.
8DMR Engineering bags Rs. 1.80 crore international work order for 570 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan
DMR Engineering Limited (BSE: 543410), formerly DMR Hydroengineering & Infrastructures Limited, has secured a work order valued at Rs. 1,80,07,875 (exclusive of taxes) from Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited, Bhutan for consulting services for the design and engineering of a diversion tunnel and ancillary works for the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project. The 8-month international contract is DMR's first disclosed cross-border engineering consultancy assignment, expanding its footprint in South Asian hydropower.
8Ahasolar Technologies bags Rs. 1 crore PMC consultancy order for DC upgradation of 5 MW Jaisalmer solar plant
Ahasolar Technologies Limited (BSE: 543941), the Ahmedabad-based solar energy consultancy firm, has received a work order for Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for DC capacity upgradation of a 5 MW solar plant located at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer, from a domestic entity. The contract, valued at approximately Rs. 1 crore including GST, is to be executed over 15 months and does not involve any promoter-linked related-party interest as per Regulation 23 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8ACME Surya Power commissions additional 35.715 MW/160.512 MWh BESS in Bikaner; cumulative reaches 210.938 MW
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (BSE: 544283 | NSE: ACMESOLAR), through its wholly owned subsidiary ACME Surya Power Private Limited, has commissioned an additional 35.715 MW / 160.512 MWh capacity of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project located at Village Jaimalsar, District Bikaner, Rajasthan on May 11, 2026. With this, ACME Surya Power's cumulative commissioned BESS capacity has risen to 210.938 MW / 947.899 MWh, with the commercial operation date set for May 13, 2026.
8ACME Sun Power commissions 33.333 MW/160.484 MWh BESS in Phalodi, Jodhpur; cumulative hits 233.336 MW
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (BSE: 544283 | NSE: ACMESOLAR), through its wholly owned subsidiary ACME Sun Power Private Limited, has commissioned 33.333 MW / 160.484 MWh capacity of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Village Badi Sid, Tehsil Bap, District Phalodi and Jodhpur, Rajasthan on May 11, 2026. ACME Sun Power's total commissioned BESS capacity now stands at 233.336 MW / 1,123.424 MWh, with a commercial operation date of May 13, 2026.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Premier Energies calls off 51% acquisition of K-Solare Energy in terminated JV with Syrma SGS
Premier Energies Limited (BSE: 544238 | NSE: PREMIERENE) has decided not to proceed with the proposed acquisition of a 51% equity stake in K-Solare Energy Private Limited, a joint venture it had planned with Syrma SGS Technology Limited since October 2025. Following mutual discussions, both parties have amicably terminated the deal with no material financial implications, while Premier Energies reaffirms its commitment to the solar inverter and renewable energy electronics segment via alternative approaches. Details
8KP Green Engineering conducts groundbreaking for Rs. 819 crore BSNL telecom project across 5 states
KP Green Engineering Limited (BSE: 544150) has officially commenced groundbreaking for its telecom infrastructure project awarded by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) under previously disclosed advance work orders aggregating Rs. 819 crore. The project, spread across 5 states and 1 union territory, is aimed at strengthening India's digital connectivity in strategically important and geographically challenging regions, marking a significant execution milestone for the company's infrastructure business segment.
8DMR Engineering bags Rs. 1.80 crore international work order for 570 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan
DMR Engineering Limited (BSE: 543410), formerly DMR Hydroengineering & Infrastructures Limited, has secured a work order valued at Rs. 1,80,07,875 (exclusive of taxes) from Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited, Bhutan for consulting services for the design and engineering of a diversion tunnel and ancillary works for the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project. The 8-month international contract is DMR's first disclosed cross-border engineering consultancy assignment, expanding its footprint in South Asian hydropower.
8Ahasolar Technologies bags Rs. 1 crore PMC consultancy order for DC upgradation of 5 MW Jaisalmer solar plant
Ahasolar Technologies Limited (BSE: 543941), the Ahmedabad-based solar energy consultancy firm, has received a work order for Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for DC capacity upgradation of a 5 MW solar plant located at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer, from a domestic entity. The contract, valued at approximately Rs. 1 crore including GST, is to be executed over 15 months and does not involve any promoter-linked related-party interest as per Regulation 23 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8ACME Surya Power commissions additional 35.715 MW/160.512 MWh BESS in Bikaner; cumulative reaches 210.938 MW
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (BSE: 544283 | NSE: ACMESOLAR), through its wholly owned subsidiary ACME Surya Power Private Limited, has commissioned an additional 35.715 MW / 160.512 MWh capacity of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project located at Village Jaimalsar, District Bikaner, Rajasthan on May 11, 2026. With this, ACME Surya Power's cumulative commissioned BESS capacity has risen to 210.938 MW / 947.899 MWh, with the commercial operation date set for May 13, 2026.
8ACME Sun Power commissions 33.333 MW/160.484 MWh BESS in Phalodi, Jodhpur; cumulative hits 233.336 MW
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (BSE: 544283 | NSE: ACMESOLAR), through its wholly owned subsidiary ACME Sun Power Private Limited, has commissioned 33.333 MW / 160.484 MWh capacity of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Village Badi Sid, Tehsil Bap, District Phalodi and Jodhpur, Rajasthan on May 11, 2026. ACME Sun Power's total commissioned BESS capacity now stands at 233.336 MW / 1,123.424 MWh, with a commercial operation date of May 13, 2026.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Premier Energies calls off 51% acquisition of K-Solare Energy in terminated JV with Syrma SGS
Premier Energies Limited (BSE: 544238 | NSE: PREMIERENE) has decided not to proceed with the proposed acquisition of a 51% equity stake in K-Solare Energy Private Limited, a joint venture it had planned with Syrma SGS Technology Limited since October 2025. Following mutual discussions, both parties have amicably terminated the deal with no material financial implications, while Premier Energies reaffirms its commitment to the solar inverter and renewable energy electronics segment via alternative approaches. Details
RETAIL TARIFF REVISION
8MPERC approves only 4.80% tariff hike for MP DISCOMs in FY 2026-27, slashing utilities' 10.19% demand
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) in its Retail Supply Tariff Order for FY 2026-27 (Petition No. 140/2025) approved a tariff hike of just 4.80%, rejecting the three distribution companies' combined claim of 10.19%. Against a petitioner-claimed net ARR of Rs. 65,374 crore and a revenue gap of Rs. 6,043.78 crore, the Commission admitted a total ARR of Rs. 62,624 crore and a residual revenue gap of Rs. 2,866.94 crore. This follows hikes of 3.46% in FY 2025-26 and 0.07% in FY 2024-25.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC grants transmission licence to POWERGRID Bellary Davanagere on 9 May 2026 sealing South India grid expansion
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in Petition No. 133/TL/2026, formally granted a transmission licence to POWERGRID Bellary Davanagere Transmission Limited - a 100% subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited - on 9th May 2026. The licence, issued under Sections 14 & 15 of the Electricity Act 2003, covers a new transmission system serving Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs, reinforcing inter-state power evacuation in the Southern Region.
8CERC approves transmission charges for POWERGRID Bellary Davanagere project under Section 63 tariff adoption
In Petition No. 134/AT/2026, CERC on 8th May 2026 adopted transmission charges for the Bellary Davanagere Power Transmission system discovered through competitive bidding. The order, issued under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003, establishes the tariff for POWERGRID's new South Karnataka-to-South India trunk line. The order is binding on 15 beneficiary utilities across 7 southern states and seals the financial framework for the project's commercial operations.
8Adani Energy Solutions & KPS III HVDC get CERC nod for Rajasthan-to-Western Region power corridor licence
CERC on 9th May 2026 passed an order in Petition No. 27/TL/2026 for the grant of a transmission licence to KPS III HVDC Transmission Limited - a joint venture involving Adani Energy Solutions Limited - for establishing the HVDC transmission system to evacuate power from Rajasthan's potential renewable energy zone to the Western and Central regions. The licence covers beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa, supporting India's clean energy evacuation roadmap.
8EKI Energy Services applies for Category-IV inter-state trading licence; CERC invites objections by 18 May 2026
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) published a notice on 4th May 2026 in Petition No. 92/TD/2026, proposing to grant a Category-IV inter-state electricity trading licence to EKI Energy Service Limited, Indore. Final disposal is scheduled for 19th May 2026. Stakeholders can file suggestions or objections by 18th May 2026 at CERC's 7th Floor, Tower B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi-110029, in compliance with regulatory procedure for new trading entrants.
8TNERC cause list for 12 May 2026: HUL, Apraava Renewable, Sugar Mills tariff review among 8 cases
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) released its cause list No. 31/2026 for 12th May 2026, covering 8 petitions in hybrid virtual and physical mode at 11:00 AM. Key matters include M/s Hindustan Unilever Limited's (HUL) petition (M.P. No. 46/2025) against TNPDCL set for order, Apraava Renewable Energy's (M.P. No. 84/2025) contempt proceedings for non-compliance of a September 2025 order, and South Indian Sugar Mills Association's review (R.P. No. 10/2025) seeking retrospective tariff revision.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8GUVNL vs GSECL: GERC reserves order on 2,912 MW power plant PPA extension up to 2030
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on 11th May 2026 reserved its order in Petition No. 2459 of 2025 - filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) - seeking approval of a Supplemental Power Purchase Agreement with Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) for extending a 2,912 MW transferred thermal plant portfolio until 1st April 2030 or actual plant life, whichever is earlier. Arguments by GUVNL, GSECL, and the Federation of Gujarat Industries are now complete.
8Electro Solaire solar project stalls at GERC as must-run dispute gets adjourned in Petition 2599/2025
GERC on 6th May 2026 adjourned Petition No. 2599 of 2025, filed by Electro Solaire Pvt. Limited against GUVNL and the Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) over must-run obligations for its solar plant under a 2019 PPA. The Commission noted that Respondent GUVNL had not even received the petition copy; it directed the petitioner to serve all respondents within three weeks and set a fresh hearing alongside related Petition No. 2577 of 2025.
8UGVCL wins hearing on Rs. 2.95/unit solar tariff bid correction; GERC asks for rectified tables
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) secured a critical step in Petition No. 2602 of 2026 on 11th May 2026, as GERC heard IA No. 12 seeking correction of inadvertent errors in bidding tables for its PM-KUSUM Component-A decentralised solar scheme - procured at a ceiling tariff of Rs. 2.95 per unit. The Commission asked UGVCL to place corrected pages 14-16 and 18 on record before the next hearing for further disposal of the matter.
8GSP Crop Science & GSP Intermediates win two-week extension in solar commissioning dispute
GERC on 6th May 2026 granted a two-week adjournment in Petitions No. 2605 and 2606 of 2026, filed by M/s GSP Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. and M/s GSP Intermediates Pvt. Ltd. respectively, both seeking time extension for commissioning their solar evacuation infrastructure. The petitioners - whose projects are covered under Gujarat's Solar Tariff Framework 2024 - must now file their rejoinder to respondent Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation's (GETCO) reply within two weeks.
8BGR Energy Systems receives GST demand orders of Rs. 9 crore for FY21, FY22, FY24; plans appeals
BGR Energy Systems Limited (NSE: BGRENERGY | BSE: 532930), the Chennai-based power and energy solutions company, has received three orders under Section 74 of the CGST/SGST Act from the Office of the Joint Commissioner, Corporate Circle, Kanpur-I, Uttar Pradesh, alleging variations in turnover for FY2020-21 (demand Rs. 1,12,14,169), FY2021-22 (Rs. 6,37,16,138), and FY2023-24 (Rs. 1,51,01,022), including tax, interest and penalty. The company has stated there is no material financial impact as it intends to appeal all three orders.
8Revised REA Final Statements: NTPC RSTPS 1&2 earns 11 million KWhr incentive energy by March 2025
The Southern Regional Power Committee issued Revised (R1) REA Final Statements dated May 11, 2026, covering September 2024 to March 2025, correcting REMC loss data for KSEB and rectifying incentive energy computations. NTPC RSTPS 1&2 accumulated 11,007,005 KWhr of peak-hour incentive energy by March 2025, while NTPC Talcher STPS-2 recorded 31,946,521 KWhr incentive by December 2024 - the highest single cumulative figure in the series of revised statements.
858th WRPC meet convenes in Kerala on May 18–19 with four critical grid issues on supplementary agenda
The Western Regional Power Committee's 58th TCC/WRPC meeting, hosted by JSW Energy Limited at Taj Gateway Bekal, Kerala, will take up four urgent supplementary agenda items - from a Rs. 27.73 crore relay-setting database proposal to a live Karnataka High Court writ challenging tightened DSM penalty bands effective April 1, 2026. The meeting draws representation from over 50 entities spanning state transcos, gencos, discoms, SLDCs, and private generators exceeding 1,000 MW.
8Forum of Regulators marks historic 100th meeting at Bharat Mandapam with 71 studies in 21 years
The Forum of Regulators (FOR), established in 2005 as a statutory platform for Central and State electricity regulators, convened its landmark 100th meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on May 11, 2026. Over two decades, FOR has completed 71 studies, run 55 Capacity Building Programs, issued 25 Model Regulations, and delivered 6 Technical Committee Reports along with 37 Working Group Reports. PM's Principal Secretary Dr. P. K. Mishra and CERC Chairperson Shri Jishnu Barua graced the event. Details
8MPERC approves only 4.80% tariff hike for MP DISCOMs in FY 2026-27, slashing utilities' 10.19% demand
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) in its Retail Supply Tariff Order for FY 2026-27 (Petition No. 140/2025) approved a tariff hike of just 4.80%, rejecting the three distribution companies' combined claim of 10.19%. Against a petitioner-claimed net ARR of Rs. 65,374 crore and a revenue gap of Rs. 6,043.78 crore, the Commission admitted a total ARR of Rs. 62,624 crore and a residual revenue gap of Rs. 2,866.94 crore. This follows hikes of 3.46% in FY 2025-26 and 0.07% in FY 2024-25.
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC grants transmission licence to POWERGRID Bellary Davanagere on 9 May 2026 sealing South India grid expansion
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in Petition No. 133/TL/2026, formally granted a transmission licence to POWERGRID Bellary Davanagere Transmission Limited - a 100% subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited - on 9th May 2026. The licence, issued under Sections 14 & 15 of the Electricity Act 2003, covers a new transmission system serving Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs, reinforcing inter-state power evacuation in the Southern Region.
8CERC approves transmission charges for POWERGRID Bellary Davanagere project under Section 63 tariff adoption
In Petition No. 134/AT/2026, CERC on 8th May 2026 adopted transmission charges for the Bellary Davanagere Power Transmission system discovered through competitive bidding. The order, issued under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003, establishes the tariff for POWERGRID's new South Karnataka-to-South India trunk line. The order is binding on 15 beneficiary utilities across 7 southern states and seals the financial framework for the project's commercial operations.
8Adani Energy Solutions & KPS III HVDC get CERC nod for Rajasthan-to-Western Region power corridor licence
CERC on 9th May 2026 passed an order in Petition No. 27/TL/2026 for the grant of a transmission licence to KPS III HVDC Transmission Limited - a joint venture involving Adani Energy Solutions Limited - for establishing the HVDC transmission system to evacuate power from Rajasthan's potential renewable energy zone to the Western and Central regions. The licence covers beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa, supporting India's clean energy evacuation roadmap.
8EKI Energy Services applies for Category-IV inter-state trading licence; CERC invites objections by 18 May 2026
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) published a notice on 4th May 2026 in Petition No. 92/TD/2026, proposing to grant a Category-IV inter-state electricity trading licence to EKI Energy Service Limited, Indore. Final disposal is scheduled for 19th May 2026. Stakeholders can file suggestions or objections by 18th May 2026 at CERC's 7th Floor, Tower B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi-110029, in compliance with regulatory procedure for new trading entrants.
8TNERC cause list for 12 May 2026: HUL, Apraava Renewable, Sugar Mills tariff review among 8 cases
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) released its cause list No. 31/2026 for 12th May 2026, covering 8 petitions in hybrid virtual and physical mode at 11:00 AM. Key matters include M/s Hindustan Unilever Limited's (HUL) petition (M.P. No. 46/2025) against TNPDCL set for order, Apraava Renewable Energy's (M.P. No. 84/2025) contempt proceedings for non-compliance of a September 2025 order, and South Indian Sugar Mills Association's review (R.P. No. 10/2025) seeking retrospective tariff revision.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8GUVNL vs GSECL: GERC reserves order on 2,912 MW power plant PPA extension up to 2030
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on 11th May 2026 reserved its order in Petition No. 2459 of 2025 - filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) - seeking approval of a Supplemental Power Purchase Agreement with Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) for extending a 2,912 MW transferred thermal plant portfolio until 1st April 2030 or actual plant life, whichever is earlier. Arguments by GUVNL, GSECL, and the Federation of Gujarat Industries are now complete.
8Electro Solaire solar project stalls at GERC as must-run dispute gets adjourned in Petition 2599/2025
GERC on 6th May 2026 adjourned Petition No. 2599 of 2025, filed by Electro Solaire Pvt. Limited against GUVNL and the Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) over must-run obligations for its solar plant under a 2019 PPA. The Commission noted that Respondent GUVNL had not even received the petition copy; it directed the petitioner to serve all respondents within three weeks and set a fresh hearing alongside related Petition No. 2577 of 2025.
8UGVCL wins hearing on Rs. 2.95/unit solar tariff bid correction; GERC asks for rectified tables
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) secured a critical step in Petition No. 2602 of 2026 on 11th May 2026, as GERC heard IA No. 12 seeking correction of inadvertent errors in bidding tables for its PM-KUSUM Component-A decentralised solar scheme - procured at a ceiling tariff of Rs. 2.95 per unit. The Commission asked UGVCL to place corrected pages 14-16 and 18 on record before the next hearing for further disposal of the matter.
8GSP Crop Science & GSP Intermediates win two-week extension in solar commissioning dispute
GERC on 6th May 2026 granted a two-week adjournment in Petitions No. 2605 and 2606 of 2026, filed by M/s GSP Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. and M/s GSP Intermediates Pvt. Ltd. respectively, both seeking time extension for commissioning their solar evacuation infrastructure. The petitioners - whose projects are covered under Gujarat's Solar Tariff Framework 2024 - must now file their rejoinder to respondent Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation's (GETCO) reply within two weeks.
8BGR Energy Systems receives GST demand orders of Rs. 9 crore for FY21, FY22, FY24; plans appeals
BGR Energy Systems Limited (NSE: BGRENERGY | BSE: 532930), the Chennai-based power and energy solutions company, has received three orders under Section 74 of the CGST/SGST Act from the Office of the Joint Commissioner, Corporate Circle, Kanpur-I, Uttar Pradesh, alleging variations in turnover for FY2020-21 (demand Rs. 1,12,14,169), FY2021-22 (Rs. 6,37,16,138), and FY2023-24 (Rs. 1,51,01,022), including tax, interest and penalty. The company has stated there is no material financial impact as it intends to appeal all three orders.
8Revised REA Final Statements: NTPC RSTPS 1&2 earns 11 million KWhr incentive energy by March 2025
The Southern Regional Power Committee issued Revised (R1) REA Final Statements dated May 11, 2026, covering September 2024 to March 2025, correcting REMC loss data for KSEB and rectifying incentive energy computations. NTPC RSTPS 1&2 accumulated 11,007,005 KWhr of peak-hour incentive energy by March 2025, while NTPC Talcher STPS-2 recorded 31,946,521 KWhr incentive by December 2024 - the highest single cumulative figure in the series of revised statements.
858th WRPC meet convenes in Kerala on May 18–19 with four critical grid issues on supplementary agenda
The Western Regional Power Committee's 58th TCC/WRPC meeting, hosted by JSW Energy Limited at Taj Gateway Bekal, Kerala, will take up four urgent supplementary agenda items - from a Rs. 27.73 crore relay-setting database proposal to a live Karnataka High Court writ challenging tightened DSM penalty bands effective April 1, 2026. The meeting draws representation from over 50 entities spanning state transcos, gencos, discoms, SLDCs, and private generators exceeding 1,000 MW.
8Forum of Regulators marks historic 100th meeting at Bharat Mandapam with 71 studies in 21 years
The Forum of Regulators (FOR), established in 2005 as a statutory platform for Central and State electricity regulators, convened its landmark 100th meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on May 11, 2026. Over two decades, FOR has completed 71 studies, run 55 Capacity Building Programs, issued 25 Model Regulations, and delivered 6 Technical Committee Reports along with 37 Working Group Reports. PM's Principal Secretary Dr. P. K. Mishra and CERC Chairperson Shri Jishnu Barua graced the event. Details
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8GE Power India FY26 revenue surges 23.7% to Rs. 13,839 million; PBT soars 14x to Rs. 3,399 million
GE Power India Limited (NSE: GVPIL | BSE: 532309) delivered a transformational FY2025-26 with total income from continuing operations rising 23.7% to Rs. 13,839.1 million, while profit before tax and exceptional items from continuing operations surged from Rs. 224.6 million to Rs. 3,399.0 million - a near 14-fold improvement. EBITDA margin from continuing operations improved sharply to 27.0% in FY26 from 5.5% a year earlier, underscoring a strong operational turnaround for the GE Vernova entity.
8Orient Green Power posts record FY26 net profit of Rs. 71.57 crore, up 70%; total income climbs 13% to Rs. 315.57 crore
Orient Green Power Company Limited (NSE: GREENPOWER | BSE: 533263) achieved its highest net profit in company history in FY2025-26, with consolidated net profit surging 70% year-on-year to Rs. 71.57 crore from Rs. 42.01 crore, while total income rose 13% to Rs. 315.57 crore. EBITDA grew 10% to Rs. 205.45 crore, and interest costs fell 21% from Rs. 71.99 crore to Rs. 57.18 crore. The board also approved the merger of two wholly owned subsidiaries into the parent company.
8G R Infraprojects reports FY26 standalone revenue of Rs. 76,202 million, up 23.6%; PAT jumps 12.4% to Rs. 9,960 million
G R Infraprojects Limited (BSE: 543317 | NSE: GRINFRA), a highways and infrastructure EPC company, reported standalone revenue of Rs. 76,202.17 million for FY2025-26, a 23.6% year-on-year increase, while PAT rose 12.4% to Rs. 9,960.56 million. The board also approved the appointment of Mr. Ajendra Kumar Agarwal as Chairman in addition to Managing Director, and appointed Mr. Ashwin Agarwal as Whole Time Director. The consolidated order book as on March 31, 2026 stood at Rs. 2,64,715 million.
ANNUAL RESULTS
8POWERGRID prepones board meeting to 15 May 2026 for FY26 audited results and final dividend
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID, BSE: 532898 | NSE: POWERGRID) announced on 8th May 2026 that its Board of Directors' meeting - earlier scheduled for 16th May - has been preponed to 15th May 2026 to consider and approve the audited financial results for FY 2025-26 and recommend the final dividend. The company's trading window remains closed until 17th May 2026 and reopens on 18th May 2026 for designated persons.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8GE Power India board recommends Rs. 7 per share final dividend aggregating Rs. 470.6 million on FY26 results
GE Power India Limited (NSE: GVPIL | BSE: 532309) board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 7 per equity share (face value Rs. 10), aggregating to Rs. 470.6 million, subject to shareholder approval, on the back of a 23.7% revenue rise to Rs. 13,839.1 million and a 14-fold jump in PBT to Rs. 3,399 million in FY2025-26. The board also reappointed Deloitte Haskins & Sells as statutory auditors for a second 5-year term and named Ernst & Young LLP as Internal Auditor for FY2026-27.
8JSW Energy board recommends Rs. 2 per share dividend for FY26; record date set for June 5
JSW Energy Limited (BSE: 533148 | NSE: JSWENERGY-EQ), part of the O.P. Jindal Group, has announced that its board approved audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full year ended March 31, 2026, and recommended a dividend of Rs. 2 per equity share of Rs. 10 face value (20%) for FY2025-26 at its 32nd Annual General Meeting. The record date for dividend eligibility is June 5, 2026, with the register of members closed from June 6 to June 12, 2026.
8Orient Green Power board approves merger of 2 wholly owned subsidiaries into parent company
Orient Green Power Company Limited (NSE: GREENPOWER | BSE: 533263), alongside posting a 70% jump in FY26 net profit to Rs. 71.57 crore, has approved the merger of two wholly owned subsidiaries - Bharath Wind Farm Limited and Orient Green Power Europe B.V. - into the parent company. The board also approved commissioning of a first-ever 7 MW solar plant in Tamil Nadu, marking the renewable IPP's foray into solar power generation.
8HPL Electric reappoints Dr. Rashmi Vij as Independent Director for second 5-year term from May 12
HPL Electric & Power Limited (BSE: 540136 | NSE: HPL) has approved the reappointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Rashmi Vij (DIN: 01103219) as an Independent Director for a second consecutive term of five years commencing May 12, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The board confirmed that Dr. Vij has not been debarred from holding a directorship under any SEBI order, in compliance with stock exchange circulars dated June 20, 2018.
8NHPC stake in Chenab Valley Power Projects drops from 58.16% to 50.86% after JKSPDCL equity infusion
NHPC Limited (BSE: 533098 | NSE: NHPC), India's premier hydropower public sector undertaking, has disclosed that its shareholding and voting rights in Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL), a subsidiary, have declined from 58.16% to 50.86% following an additional equity contribution from M/s. Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDCL), another promoter of CVPPL. The change was reported pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
8ACME Solar incorporates new wholly owned subsidiary 'ACME Greentech Twenty One Private Limited'
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (BSE: 544283 | NSE: ACMESOLAR) has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary named 'ACME Greentech Twenty One Private Limited', in accordance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations. The development is part of the company's ongoing strategy to expand its renewable energy and BESS project portfolio through dedicated subsidiary structures, as disclosed under SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Triveni Turbine to convene Q4 & FY26 earnings call on May 19 with global investor dial-in
Triveni Turbine Limited (BSE: 533655 | NSE: TRITURBINE), a market-leading manufacturer of decentralised steam-based renewable turbines up to 100 MW, has scheduled its Q4 & FY26 results earnings conference call for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00 noon IST. The call, accessible via toll-free numbers from Singapore, Hong Kong, the USA (+1 866 746 2133), and the UK, will feature the company's senior management team addressing analysts on financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026.
8Larsen & Toubro uploads Q4/FY26 earnings call transcript following May 5 concall
Engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro Limited (BSE: 500510 | NSE: LT) has submitted the transcript of its Q4/FY26 earnings conference call, held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to both BSE and NSE, and made it available on its investor website. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and 46 of SEBI Listing Regulations, ensuring retail and institutional investors have access to the complete management commentary on financial and operational performance.
8Nava Limited schedules Q4FY26 investor conference call on May 15 at 16:00 hrs IST
Nava Limited (NSE: NAVA | BSE: 513023), the Hyderabad-headquartered diversified industrial company, has announced a group meet-style analyst and investor conference call for Friday, May 15, 2026 at 16:00 hrs IST to discuss its operational and financial performance for Q4 and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026. The call is accessible via universal access numbers +91 22 6280 1144 and +91 22 7115 8045, with toll-free lines in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, and the USA.
8SJVN schedules Q4/FY26 analyst & investor conference call for May 15 to present March quarter results
SJVN Limited (NSE: SJVN-EQ | BSE: 533206), a Navratna CPSE and joint venture between the Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh, has announced an investor and analyst conference call on Friday, May 15, 2026 to discuss financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. Details are available on the company's website under the Investor Relations section, pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
8Patel Engineering schedules Q4FY26 earnings call on May 14 at 5:00 PM IST
Patel Engineering Ltd (BSE: 531120 | NSE: PATELENG), a leading infrastructure and construction firm, will participate in a Q4FY26 earnings conference call on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST hosted by Valorem Advisors. Managing Director Mrs. Kavita Shirvaikar and CFO Mr. Rahul Agarwal will represent the company. Investors can dial in at +91 22 6280 1341 with toll-free access from the USA, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
8GE Power India releases investor presentation ahead of Q4 & FY26 earnings call on May 12
GE Power India Limited (NSE: GVPIL | BSE: 532309), a GE Vernova entity and a leading power generation equipment manufacturer, has circulated an earnings presentation to investors and analysts ahead of its scheduled conference call on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. IST. The presentation covers Q4 and full-year 2025-26 results, with FY26 total income at Rs. 13,839.1 million and PBT at Rs. 3,399 million, and investors can join via DiamondPass pre-registration.
8Waaree Energies targets Rs. 1 trillion revenue by FY30 with Rs. 300 billion capex at 'Waaree Unbound 2.0' analyst meet
At its 'Waaree Unbound 2.0' analyst meet on May 11, 2026, Waaree Energies (NSE: WAAREEENER; CMP Rs. 3,230; target Rs. 3,713; rating BUY) unveiled an ambitious plan to transform from India's largest solar module manufacturer into a fully integrated clean energy platform. Management targets Rs. 1 trillion in revenue by FY31 - implying ~30% CAGR over FY26 - backed by ~Rs. 300 billion in organic capex over 2–3 years across modules, cells, ingots/wafers, BESS, inverters, solar glass, green hydrogen electrolyzers, and T&D infrastructure.
8PL Research projects India data centre capacity to triple to 4.5 GW by FY30, lifting peak demand
A sector report by PL Research dated May 11, 2026 projects India's installed data centre capacity to scale from ~1.3 GW in FY25 to ~4.5 GW by FY30, adding ~3.1–3.2 GW over five years. Assuming a PUE of ~1.4x and 70% utilisation, data centre power consumption could surge to ~4.4 GW by FY30, accounting for ~4% of India's incremental peak power. Mumbai's hyperscale clustering may drive data centres to represent ~28% of city peak demand, benefiting Adani Energy Solutions (TP Rs. 1,452) and Tata Power (TP Rs. 359).
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8CareEdge puts Avaada Clean Energy's Rs. 17.26 crore facilities on rating watch amid 12-entity mega-merger
CareEdge Ratings has placed the CARE A+ rating of Avaada Clean Energy Private Limited (ACEPL) on 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications' as the company - a wholly owned subsidiary of Avaada Energy Private Limited - prepares to merge into Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited (ASEPL) along with 10 other entities. The rated long-term bank facilities, reduced from Rs. 18.34 crore to Rs. 17.26 crore, are subject to a cash pooling agreement making each entity jointly and severally liable. CareEdge will resolve the watch only after NCLT approval.
8Avaada Sunshine Energy's Rs. 648.81 crore rated facilities placed on watch as 12 SPVs queue for merger
CareEdge Ratings has placed Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited's (ASEPL) CARE A- rating on 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications' as the company prepares to absorb 12 special purpose vehicles in a mega-amalgamation. The company's rated long-term bank facilities stand reduced from Rs. 678 crore to Rs. 648.81 crore. ASEPL operates a 200-MW AC (279-MW DC) solar plant at Agar Solar Park, Madhya Pradesh, but its generation has remained below the P90 benchmark of 26.1%. Final NCLT clearance is expected within a couple of months.
8Fatehabad Bio Energy LLP downgraded to CARE B from B+ on Rs. 54.75 crore facilities after non-cooperation
CareEdge Ratings has downgraded the long-term bank facilities of Fatehabad Bio Energy LLP (FBEL), amounting to Rs. 54.75 crore, from CARE B+; Stable to CARE B; Stable, with the issuer remaining in the non-cooperating category. The downgrade follows FBEL's persistent refusal to submit information despite repeated requests in February 2026. The rating - under 'Issuer Not Cooperating' since March 19, 2025 - is now based purely on best available information. CareEdge has cautioned investors and lenders to exercise restraint.
8Sri Andal Paper Mills' Rs. 141.55 crore facilities downgraded to CARE B+; analytical approach revised to standalone
CareEdge Ratings has slashed the rating of Sri Andal Paper Mills Private Limited (SAPMPL) on Rs. 141.55 crore of long-term bank facilities from CARE BB; Stable to CARE B+; Stable, continuing its 'Issuer Not Cooperating' classification. In a notable change, CareEdge has also revised its analytical approach from 'Combined' - which previously consolidated three Andal Group entities - to 'Standalone', further weakening the credit assessment basis. The company failed to respond to CareEdge's e-mails in January and February 2026.
8Urjankur Shree Datta Power's Rs. 36.27 crore facilities face downgrade; long-term rating falls to CARE BB-
CareEdge Ratings has downgraded Urjankur Shree Datta Power Company Limited's (USDPCL) long-term bank facilities - totalling Rs. 36.27 crore across two instruments - from CARE BB; Stable to CARE BB-; Stable, while the short-term rating CARE A4 has been reaffirmed. The Rs. 16.27 crore long-term facility and the Rs. 20 crore combined long-term/short-term facility both remain in the 'Issuer Not Cooperating' category. Non-submission of financial data since March 2025, despite repeated follow-ups, has driven the rating action.
8ICRA withdraws B+ Stable rating on SS Indus Solar Energy's Rs. 6.50 crore term loan after lender NOC
ICRA has formally withdrawn the [ICRA]B+(Stable); Issuer Not Cooperating rating assigned to the Rs. 6.50 crore long-term fund-based term loan of SS Indus Solar Energy Private Limited (formerly SS Indus Valley Private Limited), following the receipt of a No Due Certificate from the lender confirming full closure of rated facilities. The 2.40-MW solar PV plant, which evacuates power at 33 kV to Kattangur Substation, has no further obligations outstanding against the rated bank facilities. Details
8GE Power India FY26 revenue surges 23.7% to Rs. 13,839 million; PBT soars 14x to Rs. 3,399 million
GE Power India Limited (NSE: GVPIL | BSE: 532309) delivered a transformational FY2025-26 with total income from continuing operations rising 23.7% to Rs. 13,839.1 million, while profit before tax and exceptional items from continuing operations surged from Rs. 224.6 million to Rs. 3,399.0 million - a near 14-fold improvement. EBITDA margin from continuing operations improved sharply to 27.0% in FY26 from 5.5% a year earlier, underscoring a strong operational turnaround for the GE Vernova entity.
8Orient Green Power posts record FY26 net profit of Rs. 71.57 crore, up 70%; total income climbs 13% to Rs. 315.57 crore
Orient Green Power Company Limited (NSE: GREENPOWER | BSE: 533263) achieved its highest net profit in company history in FY2025-26, with consolidated net profit surging 70% year-on-year to Rs. 71.57 crore from Rs. 42.01 crore, while total income rose 13% to Rs. 315.57 crore. EBITDA grew 10% to Rs. 205.45 crore, and interest costs fell 21% from Rs. 71.99 crore to Rs. 57.18 crore. The board also approved the merger of two wholly owned subsidiaries into the parent company.
8G R Infraprojects reports FY26 standalone revenue of Rs. 76,202 million, up 23.6%; PAT jumps 12.4% to Rs. 9,960 million
G R Infraprojects Limited (BSE: 543317 | NSE: GRINFRA), a highways and infrastructure EPC company, reported standalone revenue of Rs. 76,202.17 million for FY2025-26, a 23.6% year-on-year increase, while PAT rose 12.4% to Rs. 9,960.56 million. The board also approved the appointment of Mr. Ajendra Kumar Agarwal as Chairman in addition to Managing Director, and appointed Mr. Ashwin Agarwal as Whole Time Director. The consolidated order book as on March 31, 2026 stood at Rs. 2,64,715 million.
ANNUAL RESULTS
8POWERGRID prepones board meeting to 15 May 2026 for FY26 audited results and final dividend
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID, BSE: 532898 | NSE: POWERGRID) announced on 8th May 2026 that its Board of Directors' meeting - earlier scheduled for 16th May - has been preponed to 15th May 2026 to consider and approve the audited financial results for FY 2025-26 and recommend the final dividend. The company's trading window remains closed until 17th May 2026 and reopens on 18th May 2026 for designated persons.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8GE Power India board recommends Rs. 7 per share final dividend aggregating Rs. 470.6 million on FY26 results
GE Power India Limited (NSE: GVPIL | BSE: 532309) board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 7 per equity share (face value Rs. 10), aggregating to Rs. 470.6 million, subject to shareholder approval, on the back of a 23.7% revenue rise to Rs. 13,839.1 million and a 14-fold jump in PBT to Rs. 3,399 million in FY2025-26. The board also reappointed Deloitte Haskins & Sells as statutory auditors for a second 5-year term and named Ernst & Young LLP as Internal Auditor for FY2026-27.
8JSW Energy board recommends Rs. 2 per share dividend for FY26; record date set for June 5
JSW Energy Limited (BSE: 533148 | NSE: JSWENERGY-EQ), part of the O.P. Jindal Group, has announced that its board approved audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full year ended March 31, 2026, and recommended a dividend of Rs. 2 per equity share of Rs. 10 face value (20%) for FY2025-26 at its 32nd Annual General Meeting. The record date for dividend eligibility is June 5, 2026, with the register of members closed from June 6 to June 12, 2026.
8Orient Green Power board approves merger of 2 wholly owned subsidiaries into parent company
Orient Green Power Company Limited (NSE: GREENPOWER | BSE: 533263), alongside posting a 70% jump in FY26 net profit to Rs. 71.57 crore, has approved the merger of two wholly owned subsidiaries - Bharath Wind Farm Limited and Orient Green Power Europe B.V. - into the parent company. The board also approved commissioning of a first-ever 7 MW solar plant in Tamil Nadu, marking the renewable IPP's foray into solar power generation.
8HPL Electric reappoints Dr. Rashmi Vij as Independent Director for second 5-year term from May 12
HPL Electric & Power Limited (BSE: 540136 | NSE: HPL) has approved the reappointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Rashmi Vij (DIN: 01103219) as an Independent Director for a second consecutive term of five years commencing May 12, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The board confirmed that Dr. Vij has not been debarred from holding a directorship under any SEBI order, in compliance with stock exchange circulars dated June 20, 2018.
8NHPC stake in Chenab Valley Power Projects drops from 58.16% to 50.86% after JKSPDCL equity infusion
NHPC Limited (BSE: 533098 | NSE: NHPC), India's premier hydropower public sector undertaking, has disclosed that its shareholding and voting rights in Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL), a subsidiary, have declined from 58.16% to 50.86% following an additional equity contribution from M/s. Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDCL), another promoter of CVPPL. The change was reported pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
8ACME Solar incorporates new wholly owned subsidiary 'ACME Greentech Twenty One Private Limited'
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (BSE: 544283 | NSE: ACMESOLAR) has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary named 'ACME Greentech Twenty One Private Limited', in accordance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations. The development is part of the company's ongoing strategy to expand its renewable energy and BESS project portfolio through dedicated subsidiary structures, as disclosed under SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Triveni Turbine to convene Q4 & FY26 earnings call on May 19 with global investor dial-in
Triveni Turbine Limited (BSE: 533655 | NSE: TRITURBINE), a market-leading manufacturer of decentralised steam-based renewable turbines up to 100 MW, has scheduled its Q4 & FY26 results earnings conference call for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00 noon IST. The call, accessible via toll-free numbers from Singapore, Hong Kong, the USA (+1 866 746 2133), and the UK, will feature the company's senior management team addressing analysts on financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026.
8Larsen & Toubro uploads Q4/FY26 earnings call transcript following May 5 concall
Engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro Limited (BSE: 500510 | NSE: LT) has submitted the transcript of its Q4/FY26 earnings conference call, held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to both BSE and NSE, and made it available on its investor website. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and 46 of SEBI Listing Regulations, ensuring retail and institutional investors have access to the complete management commentary on financial and operational performance.
8Nava Limited schedules Q4FY26 investor conference call on May 15 at 16:00 hrs IST
Nava Limited (NSE: NAVA | BSE: 513023), the Hyderabad-headquartered diversified industrial company, has announced a group meet-style analyst and investor conference call for Friday, May 15, 2026 at 16:00 hrs IST to discuss its operational and financial performance for Q4 and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026. The call is accessible via universal access numbers +91 22 6280 1144 and +91 22 7115 8045, with toll-free lines in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, and the USA.
8SJVN schedules Q4/FY26 analyst & investor conference call for May 15 to present March quarter results
SJVN Limited (NSE: SJVN-EQ | BSE: 533206), a Navratna CPSE and joint venture between the Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh, has announced an investor and analyst conference call on Friday, May 15, 2026 to discuss financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. Details are available on the company's website under the Investor Relations section, pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
8Patel Engineering schedules Q4FY26 earnings call on May 14 at 5:00 PM IST
Patel Engineering Ltd (BSE: 531120 | NSE: PATELENG), a leading infrastructure and construction firm, will participate in a Q4FY26 earnings conference call on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST hosted by Valorem Advisors. Managing Director Mrs. Kavita Shirvaikar and CFO Mr. Rahul Agarwal will represent the company. Investors can dial in at +91 22 6280 1341 with toll-free access from the USA, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
8GE Power India releases investor presentation ahead of Q4 & FY26 earnings call on May 12
GE Power India Limited (NSE: GVPIL | BSE: 532309), a GE Vernova entity and a leading power generation equipment manufacturer, has circulated an earnings presentation to investors and analysts ahead of its scheduled conference call on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. IST. The presentation covers Q4 and full-year 2025-26 results, with FY26 total income at Rs. 13,839.1 million and PBT at Rs. 3,399 million, and investors can join via DiamondPass pre-registration.
8Waaree Energies targets Rs. 1 trillion revenue by FY30 with Rs. 300 billion capex at 'Waaree Unbound 2.0' analyst meet
At its 'Waaree Unbound 2.0' analyst meet on May 11, 2026, Waaree Energies (NSE: WAAREEENER; CMP Rs. 3,230; target Rs. 3,713; rating BUY) unveiled an ambitious plan to transform from India's largest solar module manufacturer into a fully integrated clean energy platform. Management targets Rs. 1 trillion in revenue by FY31 - implying ~30% CAGR over FY26 - backed by ~Rs. 300 billion in organic capex over 2–3 years across modules, cells, ingots/wafers, BESS, inverters, solar glass, green hydrogen electrolyzers, and T&D infrastructure.
8PL Research projects India data centre capacity to triple to 4.5 GW by FY30, lifting peak demand
A sector report by PL Research dated May 11, 2026 projects India's installed data centre capacity to scale from ~1.3 GW in FY25 to ~4.5 GW by FY30, adding ~3.1–3.2 GW over five years. Assuming a PUE of ~1.4x and 70% utilisation, data centre power consumption could surge to ~4.4 GW by FY30, accounting for ~4% of India's incremental peak power. Mumbai's hyperscale clustering may drive data centres to represent ~28% of city peak demand, benefiting Adani Energy Solutions (TP Rs. 1,452) and Tata Power (TP Rs. 359).
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8CareEdge puts Avaada Clean Energy's Rs. 17.26 crore facilities on rating watch amid 12-entity mega-merger
CareEdge Ratings has placed the CARE A+ rating of Avaada Clean Energy Private Limited (ACEPL) on 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications' as the company - a wholly owned subsidiary of Avaada Energy Private Limited - prepares to merge into Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited (ASEPL) along with 10 other entities. The rated long-term bank facilities, reduced from Rs. 18.34 crore to Rs. 17.26 crore, are subject to a cash pooling agreement making each entity jointly and severally liable. CareEdge will resolve the watch only after NCLT approval.
8Avaada Sunshine Energy's Rs. 648.81 crore rated facilities placed on watch as 12 SPVs queue for merger
CareEdge Ratings has placed Avaada Sunshine Energy Private Limited's (ASEPL) CARE A- rating on 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications' as the company prepares to absorb 12 special purpose vehicles in a mega-amalgamation. The company's rated long-term bank facilities stand reduced from Rs. 678 crore to Rs. 648.81 crore. ASEPL operates a 200-MW AC (279-MW DC) solar plant at Agar Solar Park, Madhya Pradesh, but its generation has remained below the P90 benchmark of 26.1%. Final NCLT clearance is expected within a couple of months.
8Fatehabad Bio Energy LLP downgraded to CARE B from B+ on Rs. 54.75 crore facilities after non-cooperation
CareEdge Ratings has downgraded the long-term bank facilities of Fatehabad Bio Energy LLP (FBEL), amounting to Rs. 54.75 crore, from CARE B+; Stable to CARE B; Stable, with the issuer remaining in the non-cooperating category. The downgrade follows FBEL's persistent refusal to submit information despite repeated requests in February 2026. The rating - under 'Issuer Not Cooperating' since March 19, 2025 - is now based purely on best available information. CareEdge has cautioned investors and lenders to exercise restraint.
8Sri Andal Paper Mills' Rs. 141.55 crore facilities downgraded to CARE B+; analytical approach revised to standalone
CareEdge Ratings has slashed the rating of Sri Andal Paper Mills Private Limited (SAPMPL) on Rs. 141.55 crore of long-term bank facilities from CARE BB; Stable to CARE B+; Stable, continuing its 'Issuer Not Cooperating' classification. In a notable change, CareEdge has also revised its analytical approach from 'Combined' - which previously consolidated three Andal Group entities - to 'Standalone', further weakening the credit assessment basis. The company failed to respond to CareEdge's e-mails in January and February 2026.
8Urjankur Shree Datta Power's Rs. 36.27 crore facilities face downgrade; long-term rating falls to CARE BB-
CareEdge Ratings has downgraded Urjankur Shree Datta Power Company Limited's (USDPCL) long-term bank facilities - totalling Rs. 36.27 crore across two instruments - from CARE BB; Stable to CARE BB-; Stable, while the short-term rating CARE A4 has been reaffirmed. The Rs. 16.27 crore long-term facility and the Rs. 20 crore combined long-term/short-term facility both remain in the 'Issuer Not Cooperating' category. Non-submission of financial data since March 2025, despite repeated follow-ups, has driven the rating action.
8ICRA withdraws B+ Stable rating on SS Indus Solar Energy's Rs. 6.50 crore term loan after lender NOC
ICRA has formally withdrawn the [ICRA]B+(Stable); Issuer Not Cooperating rating assigned to the Rs. 6.50 crore long-term fund-based term loan of SS Indus Solar Energy Private Limited (formerly SS Indus Valley Private Limited), following the receipt of a No Due Certificate from the lender confirming full closure of rated facilities. The 2.40-MW solar PV plant, which evacuates power at 33 kV to Kattangur Substation, has no further obligations outstanding against the rated bank facilities. Details
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8Rs 94 crore GIS package tightens OEM and execution norms
The smart-city transmission package introduces stricter OEM eligibility conditions, extended support obligations and layered financial safeguards that could narrow bidder participation. The structure reflects a growing utility focus on tighter execution accountability in urban GIS projects.
8Rs 5 crore bid security anchors high-spec transformer package
The transformer package combines a steep entry barrier with tightly framed technical obligations around corrosion protection, diagnostics, warranty exposure and price-adjustment limits. Even after a schedule extension, the tender continues to place execution reliability ahead of bidder flexibility.
8400 kV transformer package links reliability with wider grid expansion
The transmission package centres on high-capacity ICT deployment with monitoring, erection, testing and commissioning bundled into the contractor scope. The larger execution challenge lies in aligning transformer delivery timelines with the broader TBCB transmission buildout.
8Nuclear utility systems package gets another deadline reset
The latest extension pushes the bid cycle further into June as bidders continue reassessing engineering integration, operational liabilities and execution sequencing challenges. The repeated schedule movement highlights rising caution around risk allocation in complex nuclear EPC programmes.
8Water treatment EPC package faces another deadline extension
The utility package has received another timeline revision after multiple earlier deferments, reflecting growing bidder caution in thermal balance-of-plant works. The repeated extensions suggest contractors are reassessing execution exposure and pricing discipline more carefully than before.
8Transformer package sharpens execution focus in green hydrogen buildout
The latest package brings attention to the electrical backbone supporting large-scale green hydrogen infrastructure, where transformer delivery timelines and grid reliability are becoming increasingly critical. The tender structure reflects rising pressure on execution coordination across power systems and process integration.
888 MW solar package raises lifecycle and EPC accountability
The solar package separates module procurement from EPC execution while tightening long-term O&M and inspection-linked obligations. The structure points to growing pressure on bidders as reverse-auction competition increasingly shifts execution and performance risk deeper into the EPC chain.
8Coal mill R&M package sees another deadline extension
The repeated bid extensions suggest rising contractor caution around outage coordination, execution exposure and pricing strategy in aging thermal units. The pattern reflects shifting risk dynamics within the thermal O&M and renovation market.
8200 MW solar BOS package gets another deadline extension
The latest timeline revision points to continued contractor recalibration around execution exposure, commercial positioning and partnership structures in the balance-of-system segment. The extension reflects growing caution within the renewable EPC market as project risks become more tightly scrutinised.
8Rs 3,137 crore hydro civil package gets another extension
The latest deadline shift keeps attention on underground civil risks, access dependencies and JV structuring within the large hydro package. The evolving tender structure suggests a balancing act between widening bidder participation and maintaining execution discipline in complex tunnelling works. Details
The smart-city transmission package introduces stricter OEM eligibility conditions, extended support obligations and layered financial safeguards that could narrow bidder participation. The structure reflects a growing utility focus on tighter execution accountability in urban GIS projects.
8Rs 5 crore bid security anchors high-spec transformer package
The transformer package combines a steep entry barrier with tightly framed technical obligations around corrosion protection, diagnostics, warranty exposure and price-adjustment limits. Even after a schedule extension, the tender continues to place execution reliability ahead of bidder flexibility.
8400 kV transformer package links reliability with wider grid expansion
The transmission package centres on high-capacity ICT deployment with monitoring, erection, testing and commissioning bundled into the contractor scope. The larger execution challenge lies in aligning transformer delivery timelines with the broader TBCB transmission buildout.
8Nuclear utility systems package gets another deadline reset
The latest extension pushes the bid cycle further into June as bidders continue reassessing engineering integration, operational liabilities and execution sequencing challenges. The repeated schedule movement highlights rising caution around risk allocation in complex nuclear EPC programmes.
8Water treatment EPC package faces another deadline extension
The utility package has received another timeline revision after multiple earlier deferments, reflecting growing bidder caution in thermal balance-of-plant works. The repeated extensions suggest contractors are reassessing execution exposure and pricing discipline more carefully than before.
8Transformer package sharpens execution focus in green hydrogen buildout
The latest package brings attention to the electrical backbone supporting large-scale green hydrogen infrastructure, where transformer delivery timelines and grid reliability are becoming increasingly critical. The tender structure reflects rising pressure on execution coordination across power systems and process integration.
888 MW solar package raises lifecycle and EPC accountability
The solar package separates module procurement from EPC execution while tightening long-term O&M and inspection-linked obligations. The structure points to growing pressure on bidders as reverse-auction competition increasingly shifts execution and performance risk deeper into the EPC chain.
8Coal mill R&M package sees another deadline extension
The repeated bid extensions suggest rising contractor caution around outage coordination, execution exposure and pricing strategy in aging thermal units. The pattern reflects shifting risk dynamics within the thermal O&M and renovation market.
8200 MW solar BOS package gets another deadline extension
The latest timeline revision points to continued contractor recalibration around execution exposure, commercial positioning and partnership structures in the balance-of-system segment. The extension reflects growing caution within the renewable EPC market as project risks become more tightly scrutinised.
8Rs 3,137 crore hydro civil package gets another extension
The latest deadline shift keeps attention on underground civil risks, access dependencies and JV structuring within the large hydro package. The evolving tender structure suggests a balancing act between widening bidder participation and maintaining execution discipline in complex tunnelling works. Details
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8All-India provisional peak demand reaches 2,56,436 MW in April 2026; Uttar Pradesh tops shortfall at 457 MW
Central Electricity Authority's provisional Peak Power Supply Position Report for April 2026 shows all-India peak demand at 2,56,436 MW against peak met of 2,56,117 MW, leaving a marginal shortage of 319 MW or 0.1%. Uttar Pradesh recorded the largest state-level deficit at 457 MW or 1.5%, followed by Kerala at 305 MW or 4.7% and Uttarakhand at 155 MW or 5.8%. The Western Region met its entire demand of 80,479 MW with zero shortfall, while the Northern Region logged 251 MW unmet.
8NLDC system reliability report for April 2026 logs average frequency of 50.00 Hz; NEW-SR corridor sees 10 ATC violations
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre System Reliability Indices Report for April 2026 shows the monthly average grid frequency held at 50.00 Hz, with a Frequency Deviation Index of 26.18% - meaning frequency was outside the IEGC band of 49.90–50.05 Hz for a total of 188 hours and 31 minutes. Four out of five inter-regional corridors recorded zero ATC violations, but the NEW-SR corridor was violated in 10 blocks totalling 2.50 hours or 0.40%.
8Northern region peaks at 68,969 MW on 9 May with zero shortage; Uttar Pradesh tops state-wise consumption at 464.88 MU
Grid Controller of India's NLDC daily report for 9 May 2026 shows Northern Region met peak demand of 68,969 MW at 20:00 hrs with zero shortage and grid frequency at 50.03 Hz. Total regional day energy consumption reached 1,450 MU. Uttar Pradesh led state-wise demand at 464.88 MU, followed by Rajasthan at 306.82 MU. Rajasthan's solar generation contributed 57.41 MU and total wind generation in the Northern Region touched 18.02 MU on the day.
8Grid India's Southern region meets 62,677 MW peak on 8 May; NPMC logs 11,383.58 MW of generation outages
Grid-India's Southern Region Load Despatch Center reported zero shortage on 8 May 2026, with 1,337.16 MU energy requirement fully met and 53,906 MW evening demand served. NPMC data also showed 11,383.58 MW of generation outages including 8,211 MW forced outages, while Tamil Nadu led state demand at 397.82 MU. Peak demand declined to 60,969 MW on 9 May and further to 55,077 MW on 10 May as the weekend load eased.
8Grid frequency stays within IEGC band 85.72% of the day on 10 May; FDI improves sharply from 24.0 on 8 May to 14.3
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 10 May 2026 shows average grid frequency of 49.998 Hz with a standard deviation of 0.048 Hz. Frequency stayed within the 49.90–50.05 Hz IEGC band for 85.72% of the day - a notable improvement from 75.97% on 8 May. The Frequency Deviation Index improved from 24.0 on 8 May to 14.3 on 10 May. Instantaneous frequency peaked at 50.244 Hz at 18:02 and dipped to 49.851 Hz at 00:05.
8India's inter-regional corridors record zero ATC and N-1 violations on 10 May; Bhadla substation sees 1.25% voltage overshoot
Grid Controller of India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 10 May 2026 confirms that all five inter-regional corridors - WR-NR, ER-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import - recorded zero ATC and zero N-1 contingency violations for the entire day. However, Bhadla substation in Rajasthan crossed the upper IEGC voltage limit of 800 kV for 1.25% of the day, with a maximum recorded voltage of 805 kV - the only voltage anomaly among 30+ monitored substations.
8Maharashtra's ATC violation falls sharply from 12.5% to 3.1% in Western region between 8 and 9 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Western RLDC System Reliability Indices report for 9 May 2026 shows Maharashtra's ATC violation dropped from 12 blocks or 12.5% - 3 hours - on 8 May to just 3 blocks or 3.1% - 0.75 hours - on 9 May. Goa, which had 2 blocks of ATC violation on 8 May, registered zero violation on 9 May. N-1 violations also reduced from 5 blocks in Maharashtra on 8 May to zero on 9 May. All other Western Region states including Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh remained clean on both days.
8NER grid meets 3,424 MW peak without shortage on 9 May; Assam leads regional consumption at 39.06 MU
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 9 May 2026 shows the region fully met peak demand of 3,424 MW at evening peak and 2,120 MW at off-peak with grid frequency at 50.03 Hz and 50.01 Hz respectively. Day energy met was 61.90 MU with zero shortage. Assam topped state-wise consumption at 39.06 MU. Tripura's gas generation contributed 1.67 MU while Meghalaya generated 2.19 MU through hydro.
8Eastern region clocks 26,022 MW peak on 10 May with 173 MW shortage; West Bengal records 9.49 MU drawal deviation
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 10 May 2026 shows evening peak demand of 26,022 MW against a requirement of 26,195 MW - a shortage of 173 MW. Off-peak demand was fully met at 21,715 MW with frequency at 50.02 Hz. Day energy consumption stood at 555.14 MU with a deficit of 0.13 MU. West Bengal showed the largest drawal deviation of -9.49 MU, while Bihar and Odisha accounted for a significant share of regional consumption.
8Western region achieves 70,060 MW evening peak on 10 May; day energy totals 1,661.7 MU with zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 10 May 2026 shows the Western Region met its evening peak demand of 70,060 MW and off-peak demand of 67,966 MW with zero shortage and stable frequency at 50.06 Hz and 50.02 Hz respectively. Total day energy consumption stood at 1,661.7 MU, compared with 1,686.9 MU on 8 May and 1,669.5 MU on 9 May, indicating moderate weekend demand moderation. Maharashtra's ATC violation fell from 12 blocks on 8 May to just 3 blocks on 9 May.
8ERLDC day-ahead load forecast error worsens to 7.08% MAPE on 9 May; actual demand exceeds forecast by 3,077 MW at midnight
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Region forecasting error report for 9 May 2026 shows Day-Ahead MAPE of 7.08% and RMSE of 8.44% - significantly worse than the 4.98% MAPE recorded on 7 May. The actual Eastern Region demand at midnight on 9 May touched 26,654 MW against a day-ahead forecast of only 23,405 MW - a miss of over 3,000 MW. The growing forecast error trend of 4.98% to 5.92% to 7.08% over three consecutive days raises system scheduling challenges for the Eastern Region.
8NER frequency spends 12.28% of day outside IEGC band on 9 May; FDI improves sharply from 17.01 hours on 7 May to 2.95 hours
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern RLDC frequency profile for 9 May 2026 shows grid frequency spent 12.28% of the day outside the IEGC band - translating to 2.95 hours. Average frequency was 49.993 Hz with a maximum of 50.20 Hz and minimum of 49.73 Hz. This marks a notable improvement from 7 May, when frequency was outside the IEGC band 17.01% of the time or 4.08 hours, with deviation ranging from 49.71 Hz to 50.27 Hz, nearly touching CERC's alert threshold.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8NLDC's SCUC for 11 May 2026 schedules 40+ generators; Darlipali leads at 403 MW with lowest ECR of 111.4 paise/kWh
Grid Controller of India's NLDC published the SCUC generator schedule for 11 May 2026, listing 40+ generating stations. Darlipali STPS leads with a schedule of 403.77 MW at the cheapest ECR of 111.4 paise/kWh. Sipat STPS Stage 1 is the largest scheduled unit at 843.11 MW with ECR of 127.4 paise/kWh, while NTPC's NPGC tops the schedule list at 806.44 MW at 276.1 paise/kWh. Korba STPS Stage 1 and 2 re-enters the list at 618.83 MW as Monday demand is expected to rise.
8Over 8,000 MW of India's large thermal capacity under outage on 7 May 2026; tube leakages dominate failure reasons
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 11 for 7 May 2026 catalogues major outages for units of 500 MW and above. Key outages include Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 1 - 600 MW, Haryana - on reserve standby, Talwandi Sabo TPP Unit 1 - 660 MW, Punjab - due to boiler abnormality, Chhabra-II TPP Unit 5 - 660 MW, Rajasthan - with abnormal sound, Ghatampur TPP Unit 2 - 660 MW, UP - with ID fan problems, and Sasan UMTPP Unit 2 - 660 MW, MP - with turbine vibrations, collectively constraining thousands of MW on a high-demand summer day.
87,060 MW recommissioned across India on 7 May 2026; Sasan UMTPP and Damodaram Sanjeevaiah TPS return after weeks offline
Central Electricity Authority's recommissioning report for 7 May 2026 records 7,060.50 MW of capacity restored to grid across 24 units. Key returns include Sasan UMTPP Unit 2 - 660 MW - back from turbine vibrations, Damodaram Sanjeevaiah TPS Units 1 and 3 - 800 MW each, Andhra Pradesh - restored after water wall tube leakage and turbine problems, Harduaganj TPS Unit 10 - 660 MW, UP - back from reserve shutdown, and Mettur TPS-II Unit 1 - 600 MW, Tamil Nadu - recommissioned after transformer protection relay issues.
86,303 MW tripped off India's grid on 7 May 2026; Obra TPS, Sasan UMTPP and Barh STPS among key outages
A significant 6,303.50 MW of generating capacity exited India's grid on 7 May 2026, per Central Electricity Authority. Major losses included Obra TPS Unit 14 - 660 MW, UP - due to superheater tube leakage, Sasan UMTPP Unit 2 - 660 MW - with turbine vibrations, Barh STPS Units 2 and 4 - 660 MW each, Bihar - with water wall tube leakage, and Nabinagar STPP Unit 2 - 660 MW - also tripped due to water wall tube leakage, underscoring India's summer maintenance-demand balance challenge.
8NTPC's Ramagundam puts 1,400 MW on reserve shutdown on 10 May; NLC's Neyveli TS II remains offline at 670 MW
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC generating unit outage report for 10 May 2026 shows NTPC's Ramagundam TPS placed Units 1, 2, 4 and 6 totalling 1,400 MW under Reserve Shutdown, reflecting lower Sunday demand. NLC's Neyveli Thermal Station II Units 1 and 5 totalling 420 MW continue under unit shutdown since May 7. Neyveli TSII Expansion Unit 2 - 250 MW - remains on Reserve Shutdown until May 13. State-sector outages include ADANI's UPCL Karnataka - 600 MW - for transmission facilitation.
854,974 MW under maintenance across India on 7 May 2026; Northern Region has 18,931 MW in outage - highest of all regions
Central Electricity Authority's capacity summary for 7 May 2026 reveals 2,54,700 MW online out of 3,09,674 MW monitored, with 54,973.81 MW unavailable - 17.75% of total. Northern Region leads outages at 18,931.31 MW out of 81,717 MW monitored - a 23.2% outage rate including 13,551 MW under planned maintenance. Western Region has 14,526.60 MW offline at 13.87% and Southern Region has 14,693.48 MW unavailable. Eastern Region is healthiest at 12.18% outage rate.
8NTPC Farakka Unit 2 and KHSTPP Unit 5 shift to reserve shutdown on 10 May; Eastern region planned outages total 919.65 MW
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Region NPMC generation outage report for 10 May 2026 reveals NTPC's Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam's KHSTPP Unit 5 - 500 MW, Bihar - and Farakka STPS Unit 2 - 200 MW, West Bengal - shifted from forced outage to reserve shutdown pending demand revival. Total Central Sector planned outages reached 700 MW, with state-sector planned outages at 219.65 MW dominated by hydro units at Balimela HPS - 120 MW - and Hirakud/Burla - 75.65 MW.
8Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 offline since October 2025; Delhi's IP CCPP units idle since 2019; Giral TPS flagged for likely scrapping
Central Electricity Authority's report of units out of grid for over one year as of 7 May 2026 uncovers long-neglected infrastructure. Delhi's I.P.CCPP Units 2, 3, 4 and 8 - 30 MW each - have been offline since January 2019 on reserve or low-demand grounds. Rajasthan's Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 - 125 MW each - idle since 2014-2016, are flagged as likely to be scrapped. Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 - 600 MW, Haryana - has been offline for turbine issues since October 2025 with no return date confirmed.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8India generates 1,36,958 GWh in April 2026, hitting 95.5% of programme; hydro sector exceeds target by 3.79%
India's total utility power generation across thermal, nuclear, hydro and Bhutan imports reached 1,36,958.83 GWh in April 2026, achieving 95.50% of the 1,43,412 GWh programme, as reported by Central Electricity Authority. The hydro sector was the standout, generating 10,858.50 GWh - 103.79% of target and 12.90% above April 2025 levels. Thermal contributed 1,20,861.68 GWh at 94.82% of programme, while nuclear output reached 5,134.56 GWh at 93.63%. Total monitored installed capacity stood at 3,09,716.29 MW.
8Western Region leads India's generation in April 2026 with 50,108 GWh; Southern Region posts 11.16% year-on-year growth
Central Electricity Authority's April 2026 region-wise summary shows Western Region as India's top generator at 50,108.96 GWh - 97.84% of its 51,215 GWh target. The Southern Region delivered 29,705.02 GWh, achieving 97.22% of programme and outperforming April 2025 by 11.16%. Northern Region generated 31,897.36 GWh at 90.68% of target, while Western hydro surged 40.55% above last year at 1,792.28 GWh. Nuclear component in the Northern Region reached 127.23% year-on-year.
8India generates 4,329 MU on 7 May 2026; coal dominates at 3,646 MU while nuclear exceeds programme at 181 MU
Central Electricity Authority's fuel-wise generation report for 7 May 2026 shows India generating 4,329.25 MU total against a 4,583.54 MU programme. Coal led at 3,646.25 MU or 96.33% of the day's programme of 3,785.26 MU, while nuclear overperformed at 181.26 MU against a 168.84 MU target. Hydro generated 357.71 MU against 448.81 MU programme. Cumulative April 1 to date coal generation reached 1,40,718.19 MU. Natural gas contributed just 42.36 MU on the day against a 80.73 MU programme.
8NTPC's 60,007 MW fleet generates 963.67 MU on 7 May, missing daily target by 6.40%; Eastern Zone lags most
Central Electricity Authority's NTPC overview for 7 May 2026 shows NTPC's 60,007.23 MW monitored fleet generating 963.67 MU - 77.94 MU below the 1,041.61 MU programme, a 6.40% shortfall. The Eastern Zone - 17,190 MW - had the largest deviation at -35.86 MU, while Southern Zone - 8,959.58 MW - was the only region with a slight surplus at +6.49 MU. April 1 cumulative NTPC output reached 37,043.42 MU against 39,577.27 MU programme - a 2,533.85 MU deficit.
8Adani Power's 12,410 MW fleet generates 6,872 GWh at 102% of target in April 2026; SCL hits 156% of programme
Private sector thermal data for April 2026 reveals Adani Power's 12,410 MW fleet generating 6,872.75 GWh - 102.17% of target and 101.71% of last year's performance, per Central Electricity Authority. CESC - 885 MW - outperformed at 108.03% generating 553.11 GWh, while SCL - 344 MW - reached an extraordinary 156.67% at 144.14 GWh. In contrast, Tata PCL - 930 MW - fell short at 443.26 GWh or 94.31% of programme.
8India's coal-based generation posts 1,15,941 GWh in April 2026, beating last year by 2.24%; private IPP coal plants lead at 100.83% of target
India's coal-based generation ecosystem posted 1,15,941.88 GWh in April 2026 - 95.46% of programme but outpacing April 2025 output by 2.24%, according to Central Electricity Authority. Private IPP coal plants led the charge at 100.83% of target. Within the lignite segment, NLC's Neyveli New TPP fell to just 64.58% of programme while Bhavnagar CFBC TPP significantly outperformed at 157.73%, creating a sharply split picture in India's fossil thermal fleet.
8Private IPP hydro surges 28% above target in April 2026; nuclear output falls short at 93.63% of programme
Central Electricity Authority's April 2026 energy report reveals India's Private IPP Hydro sector generating 889.17 GWh - a striking 35.75% above the programmed 655 GWh. Standout performers include Jorethang Loop HPS at 206.56% of programme and Chuzachen HPS at 167.40%. On the nuclear front, total output across KAIGA, KAKRAPAR, KUDANKULAM, Madras APS and other stations reached 5,134.56 GWh against a target of 5,484 GWh, with NTPC's Narora APS achieving just 57.64% of programme.
8MAHAGENEO hydro surges to 137% of target in April 2026; KPCL and KSEB together generate 1,826 GWh
State sector hydro generation for April 2026 shows Maharashtra's MAHAGENEO generating 709.35 GWh - a striking 136.94% of its 518 GWh programme - supported by strong reservoir inflows, per Central Electricity Authority. KPCL - Karnataka, 3,617.20 MW - contributed 1,224.93 GWh and KSEB - Kerala, 2,008.15 MW - added 601.53 GWh. Standout overperformers include MPPGCL at 181.68%, SSNNL at 191.96% and JKSPDC which achieved 142.15% of its 328 GWh programme.
8IEX DAM weekly volume reaches 1.28 million MWh; 11 May posts season-high MCP of Rs. 4,376.88/MWh
IEX's Day-Ahead Market weekly summary for 4–11 May 2026 recorded a cumulative Market Clearing Volume of 12,81,221.74 MWh from total purchase bids of 22,18,127.31 MWh and sell bids of 51,82,190.90 MWh. The weighted average MCP for the week peaked at Rs. 3,928.26/MWh on 9 May and hit a weekly low of Rs. 2,882.78/MWh on 4 May. On 11 May alone, the MCP jumped to Rs. 4,376.88/MWh with 1,42,846.80 MWh cleared - the highest single-day MCP of the reporting week.
8IEX RTM weekly volume reaches 1.38 million MWh; 8 May dominates with Rs. 3,312.34/MWh average MCP
IEX's Real-Time Market weekly aggregate for 4–11 May 2026 tallied total Market Clearing Volume of 13,82,068.66 MWh from purchase bids of 16,19,321.79 MWh and sell bids of 31,03,508.86 MWh. Across daily data, the average weighted MCP ranged from Rs. 2,108.99/MWh on 4 May to Rs. 3,312.34/MWh on 8 May. The sell-side pool was nearly double the purchase pool, confirming surplus supply conditions in the real-time market segment for the week.
8NTPC's Rihand STPS generates 60.11 MU on 7 May; Singrauli STPS and Dadri NCTPP operate below programme
Central Electricity Authority's station-wise NTPC generation detail for 7 May 2026 shows Rihand STPS - 3,000 MW, UP - generating 60.11 MU, short of its 64.81 MU programme, with cumulative April output at 2,286.53 MU against a 2,308.67 MU target. Singrauli STPS - 2,000 MW - generated 40.48 MU against a 41.78 MU target, with cumulative 1,396.77 MU against 1,501.46 MU programme. NTPC's Koldam hydro station - 800 MW, Himachal Pradesh - generated just 3.56 MU against a 10.52 MU target - a 66% shortfall.
8Haryana exceeds generation target by 17.15% on 7 May 2026; Rajasthan falls 20.54% short cumulatively
Central Electricity Authority's utility-wise summary for 7 May 2026 shows Haryana's stations generating 66.89 MU - 194.36 MU ahead of April 1-to-date programme at a 17.15% excess. In contrast, Rajasthan stations are cumulatively 1,021.72 MU or 20.54% below programme through 7 May. Uttar Pradesh is behind by 561.40 MU or -9.93% on a 5,653.70 MU programme. Jammu and Kashmir outperforms with a 16.74% surplus - 560.90 MU actual versus 480.46 MU programme.
8TGGENCO reservoir levels on 10 May 2026 show Nagarjunasagar at 524.7 Ft with 144.7 MU live storage energy
Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited's MIS report dated 10 May 2026 shows combined reservoir storage across Krishna and Godavari basins at 273.1 TMCft gross and 69.6 TMCft live, equivalent to 240.2 MU energy. Nagarjunasagar leads with live storage of 26.3 TMCft and 144.7 MU energy at a level of 524.7 Ft against FRL of 590 Ft. Year-over-year, Nagarjunasagar's live storage improved dramatically from 5.8 TMCft on 10 May 2025 to 26.3 TMCft in 2026.
8Meghalaya's AgBPS compensates beneficiaries Rs. 15.42 crore in March 2026; Tripura and Assam also net positive
The final compensation statement for NEEPCO's Agartala Barak Power Station for the period upto March 2026 reveals total un-requisitioned energy of 1,62,961 MWh generating cumulative compensation under CERC's 70% entitlement rule. In the March 2026 settlement, Meghalaya leads all states with Rs. 15,42,19,447 in final compensation - the highest for the month - driven by chronic under-requisition of its entitlement. Assam received Rs. 15,13,50,181 and Tripura netted Rs. 5,43,70,118. SCUC charges for March 2026 stood at Rs. 9,29,42,597.
8NLDC's 3-day outage tracker shows repeated boiler tube leakages at NTPC Nabinagar and North Karanpura from 8–10 May
Grid Controller of India's consolidated generating unit outage report spanning 8 to 10 May 2026 tracks planned and forced outages across Central and State Sector generators. The report covers major outages including repeated boiler tube leakages at NTPC's Nabinagar - 660 MW, Bihar - and North Karanpura - 660 MW, Jharkhand - a Master Fuel Trip at KHSTPP - 500 MW, Bihar - and JSWEUL's - 350 MW, Odisha - APH-A bearing jamming. Multiple units later shifted to Reserve Shutdown from 10 May as Sunday demand dropped.
8SRLDC forecasts Southern Region demand up to 65,000 MW for 11 May 2026; week ahead projects 63,000–65,000 MW weekday peaks
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC load forecast report for 11 May 2026 shows SR demand forecast ranging from approximately 45,000 MW at off-peak to over 65,000 MW at daytime peak for Monday. The week-ahead SR demand forecast for 11–17 May 2026 projects demand oscillating between 47,000–65,000 MW, reflecting typical summer weekday-weekend demand patterns. Weekend demand of 17 May is projected to ease, with this weekly outlook critical for planning coal and renewable dispatch and inter-regional power transfers.
8IEX Term-Ahead Market logs DAC contracts at Rs. 10,000/MWh; Western Region DAC-B33 prices at Rs. 60.75/MWh on 8 May
Indian Energy Exchange's Term-Ahead Market trade data for 8–10 May 2026 shows active DAC contract trading across multiple regional blocks. On 8 May 2026, Northern Region block DAC-B01-NR cleared 10,000 MWh at Rs. 3.85/MWh while Western Region block DAC-B33-WR saw a bilateral trade at Rs. 60.75/MWh for 1,356 MWh. On 10 May, DAC hourly blocks H19–H24 in the Southern Region traded 391 MWh each at Rs. 10,000/MWh - the market ceiling price - reflecting extreme evening demand pressure.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8WRPC regional transmission deviation account for May 2026 shows Maharashtra tops chart with Rs. 77.76 lakh net charges
Western Regional Power Committee's Regional Transmission Deviation Account for May 2026 reveals Maharashtra as the biggest positive-deviation state, clocking 13,411.57 MWh of over-injection and incurring net deviation charges of Rs. 77,76,231. DNHDDPDCL followed with Rs. 24,86,009. Among generators, JPVL Nigri STPS posted the highest over-injection at 4,072.47 MWh, while TPCL Mundra UMPP recorded the steepest negative deviation of -7,508.42 MWh, drawing Rs. 29,29,186 in T-GNA charges.
8WR-NR inter-regional DSM payable touches Rs. 259 crore in a single week as WRPC publishes April 2026 deviation accounts
Western Regional Power Committee's Deviation Settlement Mechanism account for 20–26 April 2026 shows the WR-NR inter-regional corridor alone generating a net payable of Rs. 2,59,28,22,292 - the largest single inter-regional DSM liability for the week. WR-SR moved the other way with Rs. 2,33,81,66,576 receivable, narrowing the overall inter-regional net to Rs. 30,55,70,234 payable. Among state beneficiaries, BALCO Load WR State owed Rs. 12,31,18,548, while GEB received Rs. 9,52,33,806.
8NTPC's SCED earnings from Western Region April 2026 total Rs. 11.66 crore; Gadarwara-I leads at Rs. 9.38 crore
Western Regional Power Committee's SCED settlement for April 2026 shows total net charges payable of Rs. 11,65,59,479 across 16 NTPC and other central-sector generating stations. Gadarwara-I leads with 31,056.56 MWh of SCED-incremented generation, earning Rs. 9,37,97,386 net. KHARGONE-I follows with Rs. 4,70,55,871 net. NTPC's SOLAPUR station posted the third-highest SCED earning at Rs. 62,23,437. Total SCED-scheduled energy across the region reached 89,423 MWh for the month.
8POWERGRID achieves 99.84% system availability in Western Region for March 2026; inter-regional links exceed 99%
Western Regional Power Committee has certified that PGCIL's AC Transmission System in Western Region recorded 99.84% availability in March 2026, as verified by WRPC's Superintending Engineer. The inter-regional WR-ER AC corridor posted an even higher 99.94%, while the WR-NR link held at 99.78% - both well above regulatory benchmarks set under CERC's Terms and Conditions of Tariff Regulations 2024. The certificate was issued on 17 May 2026 under No. WRPC/Comml/TRAVL/PG/2025-26.
8Three 400 kV lines trip in Southern Region on 10 May; APTRANSCO's Guddigudem-Hinduja double circuit faults within hours
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC forced transmission line outage report for 10 May 2026 records three incidents - a 400 kV Srisailam Left Bank-Sattenally line tripping at 01:44 hrs due to Y-N fault, recovered by 02:29 hrs, and APTRANSCO's 400 kV Guddigudem-Hinduja Circuits 1 and 2 both tripping at 16:31 hrs due to B-N and R-N faults respectively, with recovery by approximately 19:11 hrs. This compares with 14 forced outage events on 9 May and 11 on 8 May.
8POWERGRID's 8–10 May transmission report lists 88 unique planned and 82 emergency outage entries after duplicate cleanup
The transmission element report covering 8–10 May 2026 had 98 planned rows, 89 emergency-shutdown rows and 414 tripping rows; after removing repeated entries, usable counts were 88 planned, 82 emergency and 390 tripped items. Notable 10 May entries included POWERGRID's 400 kV Mau-Balia bay under emergency hotspot outage at 21:13, POWERGRID's 765 kV Chittorgarh-Banaskantha line tripping at 21:32 returning at 00:16 on 11 May, and several 220 kV/400 kV elements involving UPPTCL, RRVPNL and TPGEL.
8South India reservoirs show declining energy storage in May 2026; Idukki at 621 MU, Supa drops to 844 MU
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC reservoir report for 10 May 2026 shows gradual decline in energy storage across major reservoirs. Idukki reservoir energy stands at 621.31 MU - down from 631.57 MU on 8 May - and Supa at 844.30 MU, down from 865.02 MU. Mettur stands at 749.52 ft versus 778.22 ft same period last year, indicating a drier pre-monsoon season. Linganamakki holds 946.43 MU and N.Sagar shows an inflow of 2.07 cumecs.
8CEA basin-wise hydro data shows only 33% of 1,45,320 MW potential exploited as of April 2026; Brahmaputra basin worst at 8.66%
Central Electricity Authority's basin-wise large hydroelectric potential development report as on 30 April 2026 shows India has identified 1,33,410 MW of exploitable capacity, of which 44,239 MW or 33.16% is in operation. The Brahmaputra basin holds the largest untapped potential with only 8.66% operational against an identified 62,727 MW. All-India projects under Survey and Investigation total 18,623 MW, while balance capacity yet to be developed stands at 31,710 MW or 23.77%. Details
8All-India provisional peak demand reaches 2,56,436 MW in April 2026; Uttar Pradesh tops shortfall at 457 MW
Central Electricity Authority's provisional Peak Power Supply Position Report for April 2026 shows all-India peak demand at 2,56,436 MW against peak met of 2,56,117 MW, leaving a marginal shortage of 319 MW or 0.1%. Uttar Pradesh recorded the largest state-level deficit at 457 MW or 1.5%, followed by Kerala at 305 MW or 4.7% and Uttarakhand at 155 MW or 5.8%. The Western Region met its entire demand of 80,479 MW with zero shortfall, while the Northern Region logged 251 MW unmet.
8NLDC system reliability report for April 2026 logs average frequency of 50.00 Hz; NEW-SR corridor sees 10 ATC violations
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre System Reliability Indices Report for April 2026 shows the monthly average grid frequency held at 50.00 Hz, with a Frequency Deviation Index of 26.18% - meaning frequency was outside the IEGC band of 49.90–50.05 Hz for a total of 188 hours and 31 minutes. Four out of five inter-regional corridors recorded zero ATC violations, but the NEW-SR corridor was violated in 10 blocks totalling 2.50 hours or 0.40%.
8Northern region peaks at 68,969 MW on 9 May with zero shortage; Uttar Pradesh tops state-wise consumption at 464.88 MU
Grid Controller of India's NLDC daily report for 9 May 2026 shows Northern Region met peak demand of 68,969 MW at 20:00 hrs with zero shortage and grid frequency at 50.03 Hz. Total regional day energy consumption reached 1,450 MU. Uttar Pradesh led state-wise demand at 464.88 MU, followed by Rajasthan at 306.82 MU. Rajasthan's solar generation contributed 57.41 MU and total wind generation in the Northern Region touched 18.02 MU on the day.
8Grid India's Southern region meets 62,677 MW peak on 8 May; NPMC logs 11,383.58 MW of generation outages
Grid-India's Southern Region Load Despatch Center reported zero shortage on 8 May 2026, with 1,337.16 MU energy requirement fully met and 53,906 MW evening demand served. NPMC data also showed 11,383.58 MW of generation outages including 8,211 MW forced outages, while Tamil Nadu led state demand at 397.82 MU. Peak demand declined to 60,969 MW on 9 May and further to 55,077 MW on 10 May as the weekend load eased.
8Grid frequency stays within IEGC band 85.72% of the day on 10 May; FDI improves sharply from 24.0 on 8 May to 14.3
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 10 May 2026 shows average grid frequency of 49.998 Hz with a standard deviation of 0.048 Hz. Frequency stayed within the 49.90–50.05 Hz IEGC band for 85.72% of the day - a notable improvement from 75.97% on 8 May. The Frequency Deviation Index improved from 24.0 on 8 May to 14.3 on 10 May. Instantaneous frequency peaked at 50.244 Hz at 18:02 and dipped to 49.851 Hz at 00:05.
8India's inter-regional corridors record zero ATC and N-1 violations on 10 May; Bhadla substation sees 1.25% voltage overshoot
Grid Controller of India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 10 May 2026 confirms that all five inter-regional corridors - WR-NR, ER-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import - recorded zero ATC and zero N-1 contingency violations for the entire day. However, Bhadla substation in Rajasthan crossed the upper IEGC voltage limit of 800 kV for 1.25% of the day, with a maximum recorded voltage of 805 kV - the only voltage anomaly among 30+ monitored substations.
8Maharashtra's ATC violation falls sharply from 12.5% to 3.1% in Western region between 8 and 9 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Western RLDC System Reliability Indices report for 9 May 2026 shows Maharashtra's ATC violation dropped from 12 blocks or 12.5% - 3 hours - on 8 May to just 3 blocks or 3.1% - 0.75 hours - on 9 May. Goa, which had 2 blocks of ATC violation on 8 May, registered zero violation on 9 May. N-1 violations also reduced from 5 blocks in Maharashtra on 8 May to zero on 9 May. All other Western Region states including Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh remained clean on both days.
8NER grid meets 3,424 MW peak without shortage on 9 May; Assam leads regional consumption at 39.06 MU
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 9 May 2026 shows the region fully met peak demand of 3,424 MW at evening peak and 2,120 MW at off-peak with grid frequency at 50.03 Hz and 50.01 Hz respectively. Day energy met was 61.90 MU with zero shortage. Assam topped state-wise consumption at 39.06 MU. Tripura's gas generation contributed 1.67 MU while Meghalaya generated 2.19 MU through hydro.
8Eastern region clocks 26,022 MW peak on 10 May with 173 MW shortage; West Bengal records 9.49 MU drawal deviation
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 10 May 2026 shows evening peak demand of 26,022 MW against a requirement of 26,195 MW - a shortage of 173 MW. Off-peak demand was fully met at 21,715 MW with frequency at 50.02 Hz. Day energy consumption stood at 555.14 MU with a deficit of 0.13 MU. West Bengal showed the largest drawal deviation of -9.49 MU, while Bihar and Odisha accounted for a significant share of regional consumption.
8Western region achieves 70,060 MW evening peak on 10 May; day energy totals 1,661.7 MU with zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 10 May 2026 shows the Western Region met its evening peak demand of 70,060 MW and off-peak demand of 67,966 MW with zero shortage and stable frequency at 50.06 Hz and 50.02 Hz respectively. Total day energy consumption stood at 1,661.7 MU, compared with 1,686.9 MU on 8 May and 1,669.5 MU on 9 May, indicating moderate weekend demand moderation. Maharashtra's ATC violation fell from 12 blocks on 8 May to just 3 blocks on 9 May.
8ERLDC day-ahead load forecast error worsens to 7.08% MAPE on 9 May; actual demand exceeds forecast by 3,077 MW at midnight
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Region forecasting error report for 9 May 2026 shows Day-Ahead MAPE of 7.08% and RMSE of 8.44% - significantly worse than the 4.98% MAPE recorded on 7 May. The actual Eastern Region demand at midnight on 9 May touched 26,654 MW against a day-ahead forecast of only 23,405 MW - a miss of over 3,000 MW. The growing forecast error trend of 4.98% to 5.92% to 7.08% over three consecutive days raises system scheduling challenges for the Eastern Region.
8NER frequency spends 12.28% of day outside IEGC band on 9 May; FDI improves sharply from 17.01 hours on 7 May to 2.95 hours
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern RLDC frequency profile for 9 May 2026 shows grid frequency spent 12.28% of the day outside the IEGC band - translating to 2.95 hours. Average frequency was 49.993 Hz with a maximum of 50.20 Hz and minimum of 49.73 Hz. This marks a notable improvement from 7 May, when frequency was outside the IEGC band 17.01% of the time or 4.08 hours, with deviation ranging from 49.71 Hz to 50.27 Hz, nearly touching CERC's alert threshold.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8NLDC's SCUC for 11 May 2026 schedules 40+ generators; Darlipali leads at 403 MW with lowest ECR of 111.4 paise/kWh
Grid Controller of India's NLDC published the SCUC generator schedule for 11 May 2026, listing 40+ generating stations. Darlipali STPS leads with a schedule of 403.77 MW at the cheapest ECR of 111.4 paise/kWh. Sipat STPS Stage 1 is the largest scheduled unit at 843.11 MW with ECR of 127.4 paise/kWh, while NTPC's NPGC tops the schedule list at 806.44 MW at 276.1 paise/kWh. Korba STPS Stage 1 and 2 re-enters the list at 618.83 MW as Monday demand is expected to rise.
8Over 8,000 MW of India's large thermal capacity under outage on 7 May 2026; tube leakages dominate failure reasons
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 11 for 7 May 2026 catalogues major outages for units of 500 MW and above. Key outages include Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 1 - 600 MW, Haryana - on reserve standby, Talwandi Sabo TPP Unit 1 - 660 MW, Punjab - due to boiler abnormality, Chhabra-II TPP Unit 5 - 660 MW, Rajasthan - with abnormal sound, Ghatampur TPP Unit 2 - 660 MW, UP - with ID fan problems, and Sasan UMTPP Unit 2 - 660 MW, MP - with turbine vibrations, collectively constraining thousands of MW on a high-demand summer day.
87,060 MW recommissioned across India on 7 May 2026; Sasan UMTPP and Damodaram Sanjeevaiah TPS return after weeks offline
Central Electricity Authority's recommissioning report for 7 May 2026 records 7,060.50 MW of capacity restored to grid across 24 units. Key returns include Sasan UMTPP Unit 2 - 660 MW - back from turbine vibrations, Damodaram Sanjeevaiah TPS Units 1 and 3 - 800 MW each, Andhra Pradesh - restored after water wall tube leakage and turbine problems, Harduaganj TPS Unit 10 - 660 MW, UP - back from reserve shutdown, and Mettur TPS-II Unit 1 - 600 MW, Tamil Nadu - recommissioned after transformer protection relay issues.
86,303 MW tripped off India's grid on 7 May 2026; Obra TPS, Sasan UMTPP and Barh STPS among key outages
A significant 6,303.50 MW of generating capacity exited India's grid on 7 May 2026, per Central Electricity Authority. Major losses included Obra TPS Unit 14 - 660 MW, UP - due to superheater tube leakage, Sasan UMTPP Unit 2 - 660 MW - with turbine vibrations, Barh STPS Units 2 and 4 - 660 MW each, Bihar - with water wall tube leakage, and Nabinagar STPP Unit 2 - 660 MW - also tripped due to water wall tube leakage, underscoring India's summer maintenance-demand balance challenge.
8NTPC's Ramagundam puts 1,400 MW on reserve shutdown on 10 May; NLC's Neyveli TS II remains offline at 670 MW
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC generating unit outage report for 10 May 2026 shows NTPC's Ramagundam TPS placed Units 1, 2, 4 and 6 totalling 1,400 MW under Reserve Shutdown, reflecting lower Sunday demand. NLC's Neyveli Thermal Station II Units 1 and 5 totalling 420 MW continue under unit shutdown since May 7. Neyveli TSII Expansion Unit 2 - 250 MW - remains on Reserve Shutdown until May 13. State-sector outages include ADANI's UPCL Karnataka - 600 MW - for transmission facilitation.
854,974 MW under maintenance across India on 7 May 2026; Northern Region has 18,931 MW in outage - highest of all regions
Central Electricity Authority's capacity summary for 7 May 2026 reveals 2,54,700 MW online out of 3,09,674 MW monitored, with 54,973.81 MW unavailable - 17.75% of total. Northern Region leads outages at 18,931.31 MW out of 81,717 MW monitored - a 23.2% outage rate including 13,551 MW under planned maintenance. Western Region has 14,526.60 MW offline at 13.87% and Southern Region has 14,693.48 MW unavailable. Eastern Region is healthiest at 12.18% outage rate.
8NTPC Farakka Unit 2 and KHSTPP Unit 5 shift to reserve shutdown on 10 May; Eastern region planned outages total 919.65 MW
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Region NPMC generation outage report for 10 May 2026 reveals NTPC's Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam's KHSTPP Unit 5 - 500 MW, Bihar - and Farakka STPS Unit 2 - 200 MW, West Bengal - shifted from forced outage to reserve shutdown pending demand revival. Total Central Sector planned outages reached 700 MW, with state-sector planned outages at 219.65 MW dominated by hydro units at Balimela HPS - 120 MW - and Hirakud/Burla - 75.65 MW.
8Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 offline since October 2025; Delhi's IP CCPP units idle since 2019; Giral TPS flagged for likely scrapping
Central Electricity Authority's report of units out of grid for over one year as of 7 May 2026 uncovers long-neglected infrastructure. Delhi's I.P.CCPP Units 2, 3, 4 and 8 - 30 MW each - have been offline since January 2019 on reserve or low-demand grounds. Rajasthan's Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 - 125 MW each - idle since 2014-2016, are flagged as likely to be scrapped. Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 - 600 MW, Haryana - has been offline for turbine issues since October 2025 with no return date confirmed.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8India generates 1,36,958 GWh in April 2026, hitting 95.5% of programme; hydro sector exceeds target by 3.79%
India's total utility power generation across thermal, nuclear, hydro and Bhutan imports reached 1,36,958.83 GWh in April 2026, achieving 95.50% of the 1,43,412 GWh programme, as reported by Central Electricity Authority. The hydro sector was the standout, generating 10,858.50 GWh - 103.79% of target and 12.90% above April 2025 levels. Thermal contributed 1,20,861.68 GWh at 94.82% of programme, while nuclear output reached 5,134.56 GWh at 93.63%. Total monitored installed capacity stood at 3,09,716.29 MW.
8Western Region leads India's generation in April 2026 with 50,108 GWh; Southern Region posts 11.16% year-on-year growth
Central Electricity Authority's April 2026 region-wise summary shows Western Region as India's top generator at 50,108.96 GWh - 97.84% of its 51,215 GWh target. The Southern Region delivered 29,705.02 GWh, achieving 97.22% of programme and outperforming April 2025 by 11.16%. Northern Region generated 31,897.36 GWh at 90.68% of target, while Western hydro surged 40.55% above last year at 1,792.28 GWh. Nuclear component in the Northern Region reached 127.23% year-on-year.
8India generates 4,329 MU on 7 May 2026; coal dominates at 3,646 MU while nuclear exceeds programme at 181 MU
Central Electricity Authority's fuel-wise generation report for 7 May 2026 shows India generating 4,329.25 MU total against a 4,583.54 MU programme. Coal led at 3,646.25 MU or 96.33% of the day's programme of 3,785.26 MU, while nuclear overperformed at 181.26 MU against a 168.84 MU target. Hydro generated 357.71 MU against 448.81 MU programme. Cumulative April 1 to date coal generation reached 1,40,718.19 MU. Natural gas contributed just 42.36 MU on the day against a 80.73 MU programme.
8NTPC's 60,007 MW fleet generates 963.67 MU on 7 May, missing daily target by 6.40%; Eastern Zone lags most
Central Electricity Authority's NTPC overview for 7 May 2026 shows NTPC's 60,007.23 MW monitored fleet generating 963.67 MU - 77.94 MU below the 1,041.61 MU programme, a 6.40% shortfall. The Eastern Zone - 17,190 MW - had the largest deviation at -35.86 MU, while Southern Zone - 8,959.58 MW - was the only region with a slight surplus at +6.49 MU. April 1 cumulative NTPC output reached 37,043.42 MU against 39,577.27 MU programme - a 2,533.85 MU deficit.
8Adani Power's 12,410 MW fleet generates 6,872 GWh at 102% of target in April 2026; SCL hits 156% of programme
Private sector thermal data for April 2026 reveals Adani Power's 12,410 MW fleet generating 6,872.75 GWh - 102.17% of target and 101.71% of last year's performance, per Central Electricity Authority. CESC - 885 MW - outperformed at 108.03% generating 553.11 GWh, while SCL - 344 MW - reached an extraordinary 156.67% at 144.14 GWh. In contrast, Tata PCL - 930 MW - fell short at 443.26 GWh or 94.31% of programme.
8India's coal-based generation posts 1,15,941 GWh in April 2026, beating last year by 2.24%; private IPP coal plants lead at 100.83% of target
India's coal-based generation ecosystem posted 1,15,941.88 GWh in April 2026 - 95.46% of programme but outpacing April 2025 output by 2.24%, according to Central Electricity Authority. Private IPP coal plants led the charge at 100.83% of target. Within the lignite segment, NLC's Neyveli New TPP fell to just 64.58% of programme while Bhavnagar CFBC TPP significantly outperformed at 157.73%, creating a sharply split picture in India's fossil thermal fleet.
8Private IPP hydro surges 28% above target in April 2026; nuclear output falls short at 93.63% of programme
Central Electricity Authority's April 2026 energy report reveals India's Private IPP Hydro sector generating 889.17 GWh - a striking 35.75% above the programmed 655 GWh. Standout performers include Jorethang Loop HPS at 206.56% of programme and Chuzachen HPS at 167.40%. On the nuclear front, total output across KAIGA, KAKRAPAR, KUDANKULAM, Madras APS and other stations reached 5,134.56 GWh against a target of 5,484 GWh, with NTPC's Narora APS achieving just 57.64% of programme.
8MAHAGENEO hydro surges to 137% of target in April 2026; KPCL and KSEB together generate 1,826 GWh
State sector hydro generation for April 2026 shows Maharashtra's MAHAGENEO generating 709.35 GWh - a striking 136.94% of its 518 GWh programme - supported by strong reservoir inflows, per Central Electricity Authority. KPCL - Karnataka, 3,617.20 MW - contributed 1,224.93 GWh and KSEB - Kerala, 2,008.15 MW - added 601.53 GWh. Standout overperformers include MPPGCL at 181.68%, SSNNL at 191.96% and JKSPDC which achieved 142.15% of its 328 GWh programme.
8IEX DAM weekly volume reaches 1.28 million MWh; 11 May posts season-high MCP of Rs. 4,376.88/MWh
IEX's Day-Ahead Market weekly summary for 4–11 May 2026 recorded a cumulative Market Clearing Volume of 12,81,221.74 MWh from total purchase bids of 22,18,127.31 MWh and sell bids of 51,82,190.90 MWh. The weighted average MCP for the week peaked at Rs. 3,928.26/MWh on 9 May and hit a weekly low of Rs. 2,882.78/MWh on 4 May. On 11 May alone, the MCP jumped to Rs. 4,376.88/MWh with 1,42,846.80 MWh cleared - the highest single-day MCP of the reporting week.
8IEX RTM weekly volume reaches 1.38 million MWh; 8 May dominates with Rs. 3,312.34/MWh average MCP
IEX's Real-Time Market weekly aggregate for 4–11 May 2026 tallied total Market Clearing Volume of 13,82,068.66 MWh from purchase bids of 16,19,321.79 MWh and sell bids of 31,03,508.86 MWh. Across daily data, the average weighted MCP ranged from Rs. 2,108.99/MWh on 4 May to Rs. 3,312.34/MWh on 8 May. The sell-side pool was nearly double the purchase pool, confirming surplus supply conditions in the real-time market segment for the week.
8NTPC's Rihand STPS generates 60.11 MU on 7 May; Singrauli STPS and Dadri NCTPP operate below programme
Central Electricity Authority's station-wise NTPC generation detail for 7 May 2026 shows Rihand STPS - 3,000 MW, UP - generating 60.11 MU, short of its 64.81 MU programme, with cumulative April output at 2,286.53 MU against a 2,308.67 MU target. Singrauli STPS - 2,000 MW - generated 40.48 MU against a 41.78 MU target, with cumulative 1,396.77 MU against 1,501.46 MU programme. NTPC's Koldam hydro station - 800 MW, Himachal Pradesh - generated just 3.56 MU against a 10.52 MU target - a 66% shortfall.
8Haryana exceeds generation target by 17.15% on 7 May 2026; Rajasthan falls 20.54% short cumulatively
Central Electricity Authority's utility-wise summary for 7 May 2026 shows Haryana's stations generating 66.89 MU - 194.36 MU ahead of April 1-to-date programme at a 17.15% excess. In contrast, Rajasthan stations are cumulatively 1,021.72 MU or 20.54% below programme through 7 May. Uttar Pradesh is behind by 561.40 MU or -9.93% on a 5,653.70 MU programme. Jammu and Kashmir outperforms with a 16.74% surplus - 560.90 MU actual versus 480.46 MU programme.
8TGGENCO reservoir levels on 10 May 2026 show Nagarjunasagar at 524.7 Ft with 144.7 MU live storage energy
Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited's MIS report dated 10 May 2026 shows combined reservoir storage across Krishna and Godavari basins at 273.1 TMCft gross and 69.6 TMCft live, equivalent to 240.2 MU energy. Nagarjunasagar leads with live storage of 26.3 TMCft and 144.7 MU energy at a level of 524.7 Ft against FRL of 590 Ft. Year-over-year, Nagarjunasagar's live storage improved dramatically from 5.8 TMCft on 10 May 2025 to 26.3 TMCft in 2026.
8Meghalaya's AgBPS compensates beneficiaries Rs. 15.42 crore in March 2026; Tripura and Assam also net positive
The final compensation statement for NEEPCO's Agartala Barak Power Station for the period upto March 2026 reveals total un-requisitioned energy of 1,62,961 MWh generating cumulative compensation under CERC's 70% entitlement rule. In the March 2026 settlement, Meghalaya leads all states with Rs. 15,42,19,447 in final compensation - the highest for the month - driven by chronic under-requisition of its entitlement. Assam received Rs. 15,13,50,181 and Tripura netted Rs. 5,43,70,118. SCUC charges for March 2026 stood at Rs. 9,29,42,597.
8NLDC's 3-day outage tracker shows repeated boiler tube leakages at NTPC Nabinagar and North Karanpura from 8–10 May
Grid Controller of India's consolidated generating unit outage report spanning 8 to 10 May 2026 tracks planned and forced outages across Central and State Sector generators. The report covers major outages including repeated boiler tube leakages at NTPC's Nabinagar - 660 MW, Bihar - and North Karanpura - 660 MW, Jharkhand - a Master Fuel Trip at KHSTPP - 500 MW, Bihar - and JSWEUL's - 350 MW, Odisha - APH-A bearing jamming. Multiple units later shifted to Reserve Shutdown from 10 May as Sunday demand dropped.
8SRLDC forecasts Southern Region demand up to 65,000 MW for 11 May 2026; week ahead projects 63,000–65,000 MW weekday peaks
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC load forecast report for 11 May 2026 shows SR demand forecast ranging from approximately 45,000 MW at off-peak to over 65,000 MW at daytime peak for Monday. The week-ahead SR demand forecast for 11–17 May 2026 projects demand oscillating between 47,000–65,000 MW, reflecting typical summer weekday-weekend demand patterns. Weekend demand of 17 May is projected to ease, with this weekly outlook critical for planning coal and renewable dispatch and inter-regional power transfers.
8IEX Term-Ahead Market logs DAC contracts at Rs. 10,000/MWh; Western Region DAC-B33 prices at Rs. 60.75/MWh on 8 May
Indian Energy Exchange's Term-Ahead Market trade data for 8–10 May 2026 shows active DAC contract trading across multiple regional blocks. On 8 May 2026, Northern Region block DAC-B01-NR cleared 10,000 MWh at Rs. 3.85/MWh while Western Region block DAC-B33-WR saw a bilateral trade at Rs. 60.75/MWh for 1,356 MWh. On 10 May, DAC hourly blocks H19–H24 in the Southern Region traded 391 MWh each at Rs. 10,000/MWh - the market ceiling price - reflecting extreme evening demand pressure.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8WRPC regional transmission deviation account for May 2026 shows Maharashtra tops chart with Rs. 77.76 lakh net charges
Western Regional Power Committee's Regional Transmission Deviation Account for May 2026 reveals Maharashtra as the biggest positive-deviation state, clocking 13,411.57 MWh of over-injection and incurring net deviation charges of Rs. 77,76,231. DNHDDPDCL followed with Rs. 24,86,009. Among generators, JPVL Nigri STPS posted the highest over-injection at 4,072.47 MWh, while TPCL Mundra UMPP recorded the steepest negative deviation of -7,508.42 MWh, drawing Rs. 29,29,186 in T-GNA charges.
8WR-NR inter-regional DSM payable touches Rs. 259 crore in a single week as WRPC publishes April 2026 deviation accounts
Western Regional Power Committee's Deviation Settlement Mechanism account for 20–26 April 2026 shows the WR-NR inter-regional corridor alone generating a net payable of Rs. 2,59,28,22,292 - the largest single inter-regional DSM liability for the week. WR-SR moved the other way with Rs. 2,33,81,66,576 receivable, narrowing the overall inter-regional net to Rs. 30,55,70,234 payable. Among state beneficiaries, BALCO Load WR State owed Rs. 12,31,18,548, while GEB received Rs. 9,52,33,806.
8NTPC's SCED earnings from Western Region April 2026 total Rs. 11.66 crore; Gadarwara-I leads at Rs. 9.38 crore
Western Regional Power Committee's SCED settlement for April 2026 shows total net charges payable of Rs. 11,65,59,479 across 16 NTPC and other central-sector generating stations. Gadarwara-I leads with 31,056.56 MWh of SCED-incremented generation, earning Rs. 9,37,97,386 net. KHARGONE-I follows with Rs. 4,70,55,871 net. NTPC's SOLAPUR station posted the third-highest SCED earning at Rs. 62,23,437. Total SCED-scheduled energy across the region reached 89,423 MWh for the month.
8POWERGRID achieves 99.84% system availability in Western Region for March 2026; inter-regional links exceed 99%
Western Regional Power Committee has certified that PGCIL's AC Transmission System in Western Region recorded 99.84% availability in March 2026, as verified by WRPC's Superintending Engineer. The inter-regional WR-ER AC corridor posted an even higher 99.94%, while the WR-NR link held at 99.78% - both well above regulatory benchmarks set under CERC's Terms and Conditions of Tariff Regulations 2024. The certificate was issued on 17 May 2026 under No. WRPC/Comml/TRAVL/PG/2025-26.
8Three 400 kV lines trip in Southern Region on 10 May; APTRANSCO's Guddigudem-Hinduja double circuit faults within hours
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC forced transmission line outage report for 10 May 2026 records three incidents - a 400 kV Srisailam Left Bank-Sattenally line tripping at 01:44 hrs due to Y-N fault, recovered by 02:29 hrs, and APTRANSCO's 400 kV Guddigudem-Hinduja Circuits 1 and 2 both tripping at 16:31 hrs due to B-N and R-N faults respectively, with recovery by approximately 19:11 hrs. This compares with 14 forced outage events on 9 May and 11 on 8 May.
8POWERGRID's 8–10 May transmission report lists 88 unique planned and 82 emergency outage entries after duplicate cleanup
The transmission element report covering 8–10 May 2026 had 98 planned rows, 89 emergency-shutdown rows and 414 tripping rows; after removing repeated entries, usable counts were 88 planned, 82 emergency and 390 tripped items. Notable 10 May entries included POWERGRID's 400 kV Mau-Balia bay under emergency hotspot outage at 21:13, POWERGRID's 765 kV Chittorgarh-Banaskantha line tripping at 21:32 returning at 00:16 on 11 May, and several 220 kV/400 kV elements involving UPPTCL, RRVPNL and TPGEL.
8South India reservoirs show declining energy storage in May 2026; Idukki at 621 MU, Supa drops to 844 MU
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC reservoir report for 10 May 2026 shows gradual decline in energy storage across major reservoirs. Idukki reservoir energy stands at 621.31 MU - down from 631.57 MU on 8 May - and Supa at 844.30 MU, down from 865.02 MU. Mettur stands at 749.52 ft versus 778.22 ft same period last year, indicating a drier pre-monsoon season. Linganamakki holds 946.43 MU and N.Sagar shows an inflow of 2.07 cumecs.
8CEA basin-wise hydro data shows only 33% of 1,45,320 MW potential exploited as of April 2026; Brahmaputra basin worst at 8.66%
Central Electricity Authority's basin-wise large hydroelectric potential development report as on 30 April 2026 shows India has identified 1,33,410 MW of exploitable capacity, of which 44,239 MW or 33.16% is in operation. The Brahmaputra basin holds the largest untapped potential with only 8.66% operational against an identified 62,727 MW. All-India projects under Survey and Investigation total 18,623 MW, while balance capacity yet to be developed stands at 31,710 MW or 23.77%. Details
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8Coal India's April 2026 total despatch falls 0.38% YoY to 64.28 MT; power sector offtake dips 1.35% to 50.29 MT
Coal India Limited's provisional April 2026 monthly statistics show total coal despatch of 64.28 MT, marginally lower than the 64.53 MT despatched in April 2025. Power sector offtake - the dominant segment at 78% of total - fell 1.35% year-on-year to 50.29 MT. Overall CIL production was 56.06 MT against 62.06 MT in April 2025, a decline of 9.67%. Total government exchequer payments by CIL for the month stood at Rs. 2,798.80 crore, with royalty alone at Rs. 876.22 crore, up 4.80% YoY.
8Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP at only 52% of normative coal stock on 7 May; HPGCL maintains healthy 145% cover
Central Electricity Authority's coal stock report dated 7 May 2026 flags Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP - 1,320 MW, PLF 59% - holding just 2,33,000 tonnes, a mere 52% of normative requirement. RRVUNL's combined Rajasthan fleet of 7,580 MW averaged 81% of normative at 21,80,300 tonnes. Haryana's HPGCL - 2,510 MW - maintained a comfortable 14,16,000-tonne reserve at 145% normative, while PSPCL's Punjab fleet held 9,88,300 tonnes at 128% - a stable buffer heading into summer peak demand.
8India's coal stocks hold steady on 9 May; Anpara TPS runs at 80% PLF with 7,12,200-tonne buffer at 111% normative
Central Electricity Authority's coal stock data for 9 May 2026 shows UP's Anpara TPS - 2,630 MW - running at 80% PLF with 7,12,200 tonnes of coal at 111% normative cover. RRVUNL's Rajasthan fleet declined slightly to 21,73,700 tonnes at 80% normative. Chhabra-II TPP - 1,320 MW - remains under pressure at 2,32,200 tonnes or just 52% normative. Suratgarh STPS - 1,320 MW - improved to 104% at 4,53,800 tonnes, while Suratgarh TPS - 1,500 MW - remains low at 62% normative.
GAS & LNG
8NTPC gas plants operate at just 34% of programme in April 2026; NEEPCO and RGPPL outshine peers
Central sector gas-based generation fell sharply in April 2026, with NTPC Limited's combined output of 101.81 MU representing only 34.05% of its 299 MU programme target. The Anta, Auraiya, Dadri and Kawas CCPPs all underperformed significantly. In contrast, NEEPCO's Monarchak CCPP achieved 147.80% of target and RGPPL's Ratnagiri CCPP reached 117.26% of programme, highlighting a stark divergence within India's Central gas power portfolio during the month.
8All-India gas and liquid stations generate 2,166 MU in April 2026, falling 18% short of programme; NER achieves highest PLF at 49.11%
Central Electricity Authority's gas and liquid station performance overview for April 2026 shows all-India generation at 2,166.49 MU - just 14.95% Plant Load Factor against a target of 2,658 MU. The North-Eastern region achieved the highest PLF at 49.11% - 588.73 MU against a 753 MU target - while the Eastern region posted zero generation. Western India led in volume at 948.34 MU but at only 14.01% PLF, underlining the chronic underutilisation of India's gas-based power assets.
8Delhi's Pragati CCGT-III booms to 145.60% of target in April 2026; Gujarat gas plants post near-zero output
State sector gas generation in April 2026 saw dramatic contrasts per Central Electricity Authority data. Delhi's Pragati CCGT-III - 1,500 MW - delivered 298.48 MU at 145.60% of its 205 MU target. However, multiple Gujarat stations including Dhuvaran CCPP, Utran CCPP, Hazira CCPP Extension and Pipavav CCPP posted negligible or zero output against programmed targets, reflecting fuel scarcity and demand factors weighing heavily on western India's gas-based generation fleet.
8DGEN Mega CCPP hits 169% of programme in April 2026; several private gas plants report zero generation
Private sector gas generation in April 2026 was a tale of extremes per Central Electricity Authority data. DGEN Mega CCPP - 1,200 MW - recorded 213.15 MU - an exceptional 169.17% of its programme - while Torrent's Sugen CCPP - 1,147.50 MW - reached 95.63% of target at 232.38 MU. Meanwhile, plants including GREL, Godavari, Kondapalli and Jegurupadu CCPPs collectively posted zero generation, raising questions about idle private gas capacity across the country. Details
8Coal India's April 2026 total despatch falls 0.38% YoY to 64.28 MT; power sector offtake dips 1.35% to 50.29 MT
Coal India Limited's provisional April 2026 monthly statistics show total coal despatch of 64.28 MT, marginally lower than the 64.53 MT despatched in April 2025. Power sector offtake - the dominant segment at 78% of total - fell 1.35% year-on-year to 50.29 MT. Overall CIL production was 56.06 MT against 62.06 MT in April 2025, a decline of 9.67%. Total government exchequer payments by CIL for the month stood at Rs. 2,798.80 crore, with royalty alone at Rs. 876.22 crore, up 4.80% YoY.
8Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP at only 52% of normative coal stock on 7 May; HPGCL maintains healthy 145% cover
Central Electricity Authority's coal stock report dated 7 May 2026 flags Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP - 1,320 MW, PLF 59% - holding just 2,33,000 tonnes, a mere 52% of normative requirement. RRVUNL's combined Rajasthan fleet of 7,580 MW averaged 81% of normative at 21,80,300 tonnes. Haryana's HPGCL - 2,510 MW - maintained a comfortable 14,16,000-tonne reserve at 145% normative, while PSPCL's Punjab fleet held 9,88,300 tonnes at 128% - a stable buffer heading into summer peak demand.
8India's coal stocks hold steady on 9 May; Anpara TPS runs at 80% PLF with 7,12,200-tonne buffer at 111% normative
Central Electricity Authority's coal stock data for 9 May 2026 shows UP's Anpara TPS - 2,630 MW - running at 80% PLF with 7,12,200 tonnes of coal at 111% normative cover. RRVUNL's Rajasthan fleet declined slightly to 21,73,700 tonnes at 80% normative. Chhabra-II TPP - 1,320 MW - remains under pressure at 2,32,200 tonnes or just 52% normative. Suratgarh STPS - 1,320 MW - improved to 104% at 4,53,800 tonnes, while Suratgarh TPS - 1,500 MW - remains low at 62% normative.
GAS & LNG
8NTPC gas plants operate at just 34% of programme in April 2026; NEEPCO and RGPPL outshine peers
Central sector gas-based generation fell sharply in April 2026, with NTPC Limited's combined output of 101.81 MU representing only 34.05% of its 299 MU programme target. The Anta, Auraiya, Dadri and Kawas CCPPs all underperformed significantly. In contrast, NEEPCO's Monarchak CCPP achieved 147.80% of target and RGPPL's Ratnagiri CCPP reached 117.26% of programme, highlighting a stark divergence within India's Central gas power portfolio during the month.
8All-India gas and liquid stations generate 2,166 MU in April 2026, falling 18% short of programme; NER achieves highest PLF at 49.11%
Central Electricity Authority's gas and liquid station performance overview for April 2026 shows all-India generation at 2,166.49 MU - just 14.95% Plant Load Factor against a target of 2,658 MU. The North-Eastern region achieved the highest PLF at 49.11% - 588.73 MU against a 753 MU target - while the Eastern region posted zero generation. Western India led in volume at 948.34 MU but at only 14.01% PLF, underlining the chronic underutilisation of India's gas-based power assets.
8Delhi's Pragati CCGT-III booms to 145.60% of target in April 2026; Gujarat gas plants post near-zero output
State sector gas generation in April 2026 saw dramatic contrasts per Central Electricity Authority data. Delhi's Pragati CCGT-III - 1,500 MW - delivered 298.48 MU at 145.60% of its 205 MU target. However, multiple Gujarat stations including Dhuvaran CCPP, Utran CCPP, Hazira CCPP Extension and Pipavav CCPP posted negligible or zero output against programmed targets, reflecting fuel scarcity and demand factors weighing heavily on western India's gas-based generation fleet.
8DGEN Mega CCPP hits 169% of programme in April 2026; several private gas plants report zero generation
Private sector gas generation in April 2026 was a tale of extremes per Central Electricity Authority data. DGEN Mega CCPP - 1,200 MW - recorded 213.15 MU - an exceptional 169.17% of its programme - while Torrent's Sugen CCPP - 1,147.50 MW - reached 95.63% of target at 232.38 MU. Meanwhile, plants including GREL, Godavari, Kondapalli and Jegurupadu CCPPs collectively posted zero generation, raising questions about idle private gas capacity across the country. Details
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8Grid India drafts quarterly block-wise GNA utilisation method; first FY27 Q1 computation due by 31 July 2026
Grid Controller of India's NLDC draft procedure proposes that Host RLDCs compute Connectivity or GNA utilisation every quarter on a block-wise percentage basis, including special treatment for renewable sellers, ESS projects, buyers and RPPD allocations. The framework, aimed at optimising grid access utilisation, sets the first computation deadline for FY27 Q1 at July 31, 2026, with results expected to influence future GNA allocation decisions for power generators and consumers.
8CEA concurred 105 hydro schemes totalling 70,930 MW since 2002-03; FY26 adds 9 projects at 14,060 MW
Central Electricity Authority's Annexure-I as on 30 April 2026 shows 105 large hydroelectric and pumped storage schemes totalling 70,930 MW have received CEA concurrence since 2002-03. FY2025-26 alone saw 9 concurrences covering 14,060 MW - the largest single-year addition - including the 3,000 MW Saidongar Karjat PSP of Torrent Power and the 1,800 MW Shirawta PSP of Tata Power in Maharashtra. The 1,720 MW Kamala HEP of NHPC in Arunachal Pradesh was concurred in May 2025.
8CEA lists 31 hydro schemes totalling 26,554 MW approved but not yet constructed; Etalin's 3,097 MW gets EC in August 2025
Central Electricity Authority's Annex-II as on 30 April 2026 catalogues 31 hydroelectric schemes with a combined capacity of 26,554 MW that have received CEA concurrence but are yet to begin construction. Of these, 20,420 MW are pending environmental and forest clearances, including the 3,097 MW Etalin project in Arunachal Pradesh which received EC in August 2025 and FC-I in June 2025. The 1,856 MW Sawalkot project of NHPC in J&K received its third validity extension to April 2026.
8CEA lists 17 hydro schemes totalling 6,147 MW as dropped or likely dropped; Tipaimukh 1,500 MW leads the list
Central Electricity Authority's Annexure-V as on 30 April 2026 lists 17 hydro projects aggregating 6,147 MW that are either confirmed as dropped or likely to be dropped. The Tipaimukh project - 1,500 MW - in Manipur tops the list, followed by Kolodyne Stage-II - 460 MW - of NTPC in Mizoram, which is likely dropped due to high tariff. Six additional projects have been returned by developers and are also likely abandoned, including the 480 MW Teesta Stage-II in Sikkim terminated by the state government.
8CEA state-wise hydro data shows Arunachal Pradesh holds 50,394 MW identified potential; only 1,865 MW operational
Central Electricity Authority's state-wise large hydro potential development table as on 30 April 2026 shows all-India identified capacity at 1,33,410 MW against 44,239 MW - 33.16% - in operation. Arunachal Pradesh dominates with 50,394 MW identified and 14,662 MW under construction, but only 1,865 MW or 3.70% operational. Himachal Pradesh has achieved 62.39% utilisation of its 18,305 MW identified potential. The North Eastern Region collectively has only 4.96% of its 55,930 MW identified capacity in operation. Details
8Grid India drafts quarterly block-wise GNA utilisation method; first FY27 Q1 computation due by 31 July 2026
Grid Controller of India's NLDC draft procedure proposes that Host RLDCs compute Connectivity or GNA utilisation every quarter on a block-wise percentage basis, including special treatment for renewable sellers, ESS projects, buyers and RPPD allocations. The framework, aimed at optimising grid access utilisation, sets the first computation deadline for FY27 Q1 at July 31, 2026, with results expected to influence future GNA allocation decisions for power generators and consumers.
8CEA concurred 105 hydro schemes totalling 70,930 MW since 2002-03; FY26 adds 9 projects at 14,060 MW
Central Electricity Authority's Annexure-I as on 30 April 2026 shows 105 large hydroelectric and pumped storage schemes totalling 70,930 MW have received CEA concurrence since 2002-03. FY2025-26 alone saw 9 concurrences covering 14,060 MW - the largest single-year addition - including the 3,000 MW Saidongar Karjat PSP of Torrent Power and the 1,800 MW Shirawta PSP of Tata Power in Maharashtra. The 1,720 MW Kamala HEP of NHPC in Arunachal Pradesh was concurred in May 2025.
8CEA lists 31 hydro schemes totalling 26,554 MW approved but not yet constructed; Etalin's 3,097 MW gets EC in August 2025
Central Electricity Authority's Annex-II as on 30 April 2026 catalogues 31 hydroelectric schemes with a combined capacity of 26,554 MW that have received CEA concurrence but are yet to begin construction. Of these, 20,420 MW are pending environmental and forest clearances, including the 3,097 MW Etalin project in Arunachal Pradesh which received EC in August 2025 and FC-I in June 2025. The 1,856 MW Sawalkot project of NHPC in J&K received its third validity extension to April 2026.
8CEA lists 17 hydro schemes totalling 6,147 MW as dropped or likely dropped; Tipaimukh 1,500 MW leads the list
Central Electricity Authority's Annexure-V as on 30 April 2026 lists 17 hydro projects aggregating 6,147 MW that are either confirmed as dropped or likely to be dropped. The Tipaimukh project - 1,500 MW - in Manipur tops the list, followed by Kolodyne Stage-II - 460 MW - of NTPC in Mizoram, which is likely dropped due to high tariff. Six additional projects have been returned by developers and are also likely abandoned, including the 480 MW Teesta Stage-II in Sikkim terminated by the state government.
8CEA state-wise hydro data shows Arunachal Pradesh holds 50,394 MW identified potential; only 1,865 MW operational
Central Electricity Authority's state-wise large hydro potential development table as on 30 April 2026 shows all-India identified capacity at 1,33,410 MW against 44,239 MW - 33.16% - in operation. Arunachal Pradesh dominates with 50,394 MW identified and 14,662 MW under construction, but only 1,865 MW or 3.70% operational. Himachal Pradesh has achieved 62.39% utilisation of its 18,305 MW identified potential. The North Eastern Region collectively has only 4.96% of its 55,930 MW identified capacity in operation. Details
SOLAR POWER
8India's renewables generate 1,001.22 MU on 7 May 2026; Rajasthan contributes 274 MU - 27% of daily total
Central Electricity Authority's daily renewable generation report for 7 May 2026 shows all-India total output of approximately 1,001 MU, with Rajasthan dominating at 274.21 MU - driven by 232.24 MU of solar and 40.18 MU of wind. Western Region led all regions with 357.60 MU cumulative for the day. Gujarat contributed 270.34 MU in second place. Rajasthan's cumulative May 2026 renewable generation had already reached 1,596.64 MU, reflecting India's accelerating solar-led transition in the north-western corridor.
8Solar energy drives 29.60% of India's peak demand on 9 May as NLDC logs 226,682 MW maximum generation
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC-REMC report for 9 May 2026 shows solar hours power demand of 226,682 MW met at 15:46, with Variable Renewable Energy contributing 29.60% of peak demand. Total wind and solar combined actual generation across REMC-monitored capacity reached 797.42 MU against a schedule of 842.91 MU. VRE curtailment stood at 502 MW wind and 2,312 MW solar - primarily in Rajasthan due to overloading at 220 kV Bikaner-Gajner lines and Gujarat due to 20% RE curtailment from 12:29 hrs.
8IEX Green DAM weekly volume reaches 22,960 MWh; peak green power MCP touches Rs. 4,898.52/MWh
IEX's Green Day-Ahead Market weekly summary covering 4–11 May 2026 posted a total Final Scheduled Volume of 22,960.05 MWh and a total Market Clearing Volume of 22,960.05 MWh. The weekly average weighted MCP was Rs. 2,532.79/MWh while the maximum MCP touched Rs. 4,898.52/MWh. The weekly purchase bid pool of 775,014.35 MWh faced a total sell bid pool of 3,241,263.27 MWh - underscoring significant renewable energy surplus in the marketplace.
8IEX DAM Hour-20 and Hour-21 hit Rs. 10,000/MWh price cap on 8 May; solar drag pushes Hour-12 MCP to Rs. 730.83/MWh
IEX's Day-Ahead Market hourly data for 8 May 2026 reveals extreme price volatility driven by solar cycles: hours 20 and 21 (19:00–21:00) both hit the exchange price cap of Rs. 10,000/MWh with cleared volumes of 5,670.95 MWh and 5,150.72 MWh respectively, while hour 12 (11:00–12:00) bottomed out at Rs. 730.83/MWh - driven by peak solar surplus. Total daily sell-side bid pool was 615,123.76 MWh against purchase bids of 312,859.29 MWh, reflecting a 2:1 supply surplus.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8India's pumped storage pipeline hits 2,90,196 MW potential; only 7,426 MW operational as of 30 April 2026
Central Electricity Authority's pumped storage development status report as on 30 April 2026 shows India's total PSP potential at 2,90,196 MW across 264 identified projects. Of this, only 10 projects totalling 7,426 MW are in operation, while 11 projects of 15,870 MW are under construction and 65 projects of 93,350 MW are under Survey and Investigation. The under-construction pipeline includes major off-stream projects by Adani, JSW Energy, Torrent Power and TATA Power targeting commissioning between 2026-27 and 2029-30.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8MNRE issues SOP for solar PV module warranty management under PM Surya Ghar, PM KUSUM and other DRE schemes
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's office memorandum dated May 2026 mandates a Standard Operating Procedure for warranty management of solar PV modules under distributed renewable energy schemes including PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and PM KUSUM. The SOP prescribes a minimum 10-year product warranty and 25-year performance warranty from commissioning date. Complaint acknowledgement must occur within 24–48 hours and defective module replacement must be completed within 30 days, or 90 days if fresh production is required.
8TGGENCO floats EOI for GSP cum ASP services for GST compliance for FY27 to FY29; pre-bid meeting on 23 May
Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited, which operates 10,422.76 MW of installed capacity, has issued an Expression of Interest for a qualified GST Suvidha Provider cum Application Service Provider to handle end-to-end GST compliance including return filing, e-invoicing, e-way bills, SAP ERP integration and vendor KYC management for three financial years - FY2026-27 to FY2028-29. Pre-bid queries are due by 18 May 2026, with a pre-bid meeting set for 23 May 2026 in Hyderabad. A performance bank guarantee of 10% of annual contract value is required.
8ACME Solar to seek shareholder nod for ESOP 2024 amendments and grant of options to subsidiary employees via postal ballot
ACME Solar approved a postal ballot notice covering amendments to ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 and grant of options to employees of subsidiary or holding companies. The postal ballot follows ACME Solar's strong FY26 financial performance where PAT nearly doubled to Rs. 498 crore. The ESOP amendment expands the eligible beneficiary pool and aligns the scheme with the company's growing workforce across its 2,990 MW operational solar portfolio and pipeline projects. Details
8India's renewables generate 1,001.22 MU on 7 May 2026; Rajasthan contributes 274 MU - 27% of daily total
Central Electricity Authority's daily renewable generation report for 7 May 2026 shows all-India total output of approximately 1,001 MU, with Rajasthan dominating at 274.21 MU - driven by 232.24 MU of solar and 40.18 MU of wind. Western Region led all regions with 357.60 MU cumulative for the day. Gujarat contributed 270.34 MU in second place. Rajasthan's cumulative May 2026 renewable generation had already reached 1,596.64 MU, reflecting India's accelerating solar-led transition in the north-western corridor.
8Solar energy drives 29.60% of India's peak demand on 9 May as NLDC logs 226,682 MW maximum generation
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC-REMC report for 9 May 2026 shows solar hours power demand of 226,682 MW met at 15:46, with Variable Renewable Energy contributing 29.60% of peak demand. Total wind and solar combined actual generation across REMC-monitored capacity reached 797.42 MU against a schedule of 842.91 MU. VRE curtailment stood at 502 MW wind and 2,312 MW solar - primarily in Rajasthan due to overloading at 220 kV Bikaner-Gajner lines and Gujarat due to 20% RE curtailment from 12:29 hrs.
8IEX Green DAM weekly volume reaches 22,960 MWh; peak green power MCP touches Rs. 4,898.52/MWh
IEX's Green Day-Ahead Market weekly summary covering 4–11 May 2026 posted a total Final Scheduled Volume of 22,960.05 MWh and a total Market Clearing Volume of 22,960.05 MWh. The weekly average weighted MCP was Rs. 2,532.79/MWh while the maximum MCP touched Rs. 4,898.52/MWh. The weekly purchase bid pool of 775,014.35 MWh faced a total sell bid pool of 3,241,263.27 MWh - underscoring significant renewable energy surplus in the marketplace.
8IEX DAM Hour-20 and Hour-21 hit Rs. 10,000/MWh price cap on 8 May; solar drag pushes Hour-12 MCP to Rs. 730.83/MWh
IEX's Day-Ahead Market hourly data for 8 May 2026 reveals extreme price volatility driven by solar cycles: hours 20 and 21 (19:00–21:00) both hit the exchange price cap of Rs. 10,000/MWh with cleared volumes of 5,670.95 MWh and 5,150.72 MWh respectively, while hour 12 (11:00–12:00) bottomed out at Rs. 730.83/MWh - driven by peak solar surplus. Total daily sell-side bid pool was 615,123.76 MWh against purchase bids of 312,859.29 MWh, reflecting a 2:1 supply surplus.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8India's pumped storage pipeline hits 2,90,196 MW potential; only 7,426 MW operational as of 30 April 2026
Central Electricity Authority's pumped storage development status report as on 30 April 2026 shows India's total PSP potential at 2,90,196 MW across 264 identified projects. Of this, only 10 projects totalling 7,426 MW are in operation, while 11 projects of 15,870 MW are under construction and 65 projects of 93,350 MW are under Survey and Investigation. The under-construction pipeline includes major off-stream projects by Adani, JSW Energy, Torrent Power and TATA Power targeting commissioning between 2026-27 and 2029-30.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8MNRE issues SOP for solar PV module warranty management under PM Surya Ghar, PM KUSUM and other DRE schemes
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's office memorandum dated May 2026 mandates a Standard Operating Procedure for warranty management of solar PV modules under distributed renewable energy schemes including PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and PM KUSUM. The SOP prescribes a minimum 10-year product warranty and 25-year performance warranty from commissioning date. Complaint acknowledgement must occur within 24–48 hours and defective module replacement must be completed within 30 days, or 90 days if fresh production is required.
8TGGENCO floats EOI for GSP cum ASP services for GST compliance for FY27 to FY29; pre-bid meeting on 23 May
Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited, which operates 10,422.76 MW of installed capacity, has issued an Expression of Interest for a qualified GST Suvidha Provider cum Application Service Provider to handle end-to-end GST compliance including return filing, e-invoicing, e-way bills, SAP ERP integration and vendor KYC management for three financial years - FY2026-27 to FY2028-29. Pre-bid queries are due by 18 May 2026, with a pre-bid meeting set for 23 May 2026 in Hyderabad. A performance bank guarantee of 10% of annual contract value is required.
8ACME Solar to seek shareholder nod for ESOP 2024 amendments and grant of options to subsidiary employees via postal ballot
ACME Solar approved a postal ballot notice covering amendments to ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 and grant of options to employees of subsidiary or holding companies. The postal ballot follows ACME Solar's strong FY26 financial performance where PAT nearly doubled to Rs. 498 crore. The ESOP amendment expands the eligible beneficiary pool and aligns the scheme with the company's growing workforce across its 2,990 MW operational solar portfolio and pipeline projects. Details
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8KPI Green Energy wins Rs. 621 crore NTPC Renewable Energy order for 500 MW Rajasthan solar BOS project
KPI Green Energy received an NTPC Renewable Energy award for a 500 MW grid-connected solar PV Balance of System package at Bikaner, split into blocks of 300 MW and 200 MW, with a total contract value of Rs. 621 crore excluding GST. The Bikaner project is part of NTPC Renewable Energy's large-scale ultra-mega solar parks programme in Rajasthan, and the order significantly boosts KPI Green Engineering's order book heading into FY27.
8Larsen & Toubro wins significant BCGCL EPC order for Odisha coal-to-ammonium-nitrate project
Larsen & Toubro's Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore business secured a significant EPC order from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd for a coal-to-ammonium-nitrate project in Odisha. The project involves converting indigenous coal into ammonium nitrate for industrial use, reducing India's dependence on imports. L&T classifies 'significant' orders in the range of Rs. 1,000 crore to Rs. 2,500 crore.
8MAHATRANSCO publishes updated vendor list for 94 equipment categories across voltage classes up to 765 kV
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited updated its approved vendor list as on 1 May 2026, covering 94 categories of transmission equipment from conductors, insulators, circuit breakers and power transformers to SCADA systems, OPGW cables and relay panels. The list spans voltage classes from 22 kV to 765 kV with empanelment validities extending up to 2031. Major approved vendors include ABB, Siemens, BHEL, GE T&D, CG Power and Sterlite Power Transmission Limited.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8Tata Power and Bhutan's DGPC add 404 MW Nyera Amari project, lifting joint hydropower portfolio to 5,033 MW
Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation identified the 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II hydropower project in Bhutan for collaboration, expanding their joint hydropower portfolio from 4,500 MW to 5,033 MW. The addition reinforces India-Bhutan cross-border clean energy cooperation and provides Tata Power with a significant long-term hydro development pipeline, complementing its growing solar and wind portfolio in India.
8HPX launches 500 MW thermal reverse auctions for Rajasthan Urja Vikas across May, June and July 2026 supply windows
Hindustan Power Exchange issued four auction notices for Rajasthan Urja Vikas And IT Services Ltd to procure 500 MW thermal power across multiple delivery windows: 16–31 May 2026 (Auction 00976), 1–30 June 2026 (Auction 00977), and 1–31 July 2026 in morning (00:00–08:00 hrs, Auction 00978) and evening (18:00–24:00 hrs, Auction 00979) slots. Minimum bid size is 20 MW per auction with e-reverse auction format. Bids for the June window were due by 11 May 2026.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8NTPC Farakka Stage 1&2 Unit 2 and Kahalgaon Stage 2 Unit 5 set for synchronisation on 11 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's NLDC published on 10 May 2026 the list of generating units proposed to come on-bar on 11 May 2026. NTPC's Farakka Stage 1&2 Unit 2 is slated for synchronisation by 1500 hrs and Kahalgaon Stage 2 Unit 5 by 1600 hrs under CERC's SCUC procedure issued on 16 April 2024. Both revivals are expected to support the higher Monday demand anticipated in NLDC's merit-order dispatch schedule for 11 May 2026.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8PFC Consulting incorporates Western Ghats PSP and Hingoli West Power Transmission as wholly owned SPVs
Power Finance Corporation said PFC Consulting incorporated Western Ghats PSP Transmission Ltd and Hingoli West Power Transmission Ltd as wholly owned SPVs for the 400 kV GIS Igatpuri/Murbad and 400 kV AIS Hingoli West transmission projects in Maharashtra. The SPVs are formed under the tariff-based competitive bidding framework and will develop, own and operate the respective transmission assets once bid awards are concluded.
8PFC Consulting incorporates Pune West Power Transmission as wholly owned SPV for TBCB transmission project
Power Finance Corporation said PFC Consulting incorporated Pune West Power Transmission Ltd as a wholly owned subsidiary for preparatory activities under the tariff-based competitive bidding framework. The Pune West project is part of the ongoing Maharashtra transmission strengthening programme aligned with upcoming renewable energy capacity additions in the region. PFC Consulting serves as the project development entity for CERC-mandated TBCB transmission schemes. Details
8KPI Green Energy wins Rs. 621 crore NTPC Renewable Energy order for 500 MW Rajasthan solar BOS project
KPI Green Energy received an NTPC Renewable Energy award for a 500 MW grid-connected solar PV Balance of System package at Bikaner, split into blocks of 300 MW and 200 MW, with a total contract value of Rs. 621 crore excluding GST. The Bikaner project is part of NTPC Renewable Energy's large-scale ultra-mega solar parks programme in Rajasthan, and the order significantly boosts KPI Green Engineering's order book heading into FY27.
8Larsen & Toubro wins significant BCGCL EPC order for Odisha coal-to-ammonium-nitrate project
Larsen & Toubro's Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore business secured a significant EPC order from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd for a coal-to-ammonium-nitrate project in Odisha. The project involves converting indigenous coal into ammonium nitrate for industrial use, reducing India's dependence on imports. L&T classifies 'significant' orders in the range of Rs. 1,000 crore to Rs. 2,500 crore.
8MAHATRANSCO publishes updated vendor list for 94 equipment categories across voltage classes up to 765 kV
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited updated its approved vendor list as on 1 May 2026, covering 94 categories of transmission equipment from conductors, insulators, circuit breakers and power transformers to SCADA systems, OPGW cables and relay panels. The list spans voltage classes from 22 kV to 765 kV with empanelment validities extending up to 2031. Major approved vendors include ABB, Siemens, BHEL, GE T&D, CG Power and Sterlite Power Transmission Limited.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8Tata Power and Bhutan's DGPC add 404 MW Nyera Amari project, lifting joint hydropower portfolio to 5,033 MW
Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation identified the 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II hydropower project in Bhutan for collaboration, expanding their joint hydropower portfolio from 4,500 MW to 5,033 MW. The addition reinforces India-Bhutan cross-border clean energy cooperation and provides Tata Power with a significant long-term hydro development pipeline, complementing its growing solar and wind portfolio in India.
8HPX launches 500 MW thermal reverse auctions for Rajasthan Urja Vikas across May, June and July 2026 supply windows
Hindustan Power Exchange issued four auction notices for Rajasthan Urja Vikas And IT Services Ltd to procure 500 MW thermal power across multiple delivery windows: 16–31 May 2026 (Auction 00976), 1–30 June 2026 (Auction 00977), and 1–31 July 2026 in morning (00:00–08:00 hrs, Auction 00978) and evening (18:00–24:00 hrs, Auction 00979) slots. Minimum bid size is 20 MW per auction with e-reverse auction format. Bids for the June window were due by 11 May 2026.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8NTPC Farakka Stage 1&2 Unit 2 and Kahalgaon Stage 2 Unit 5 set for synchronisation on 11 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's NLDC published on 10 May 2026 the list of generating units proposed to come on-bar on 11 May 2026. NTPC's Farakka Stage 1&2 Unit 2 is slated for synchronisation by 1500 hrs and Kahalgaon Stage 2 Unit 5 by 1600 hrs under CERC's SCUC procedure issued on 16 April 2024. Both revivals are expected to support the higher Monday demand anticipated in NLDC's merit-order dispatch schedule for 11 May 2026.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8PFC Consulting incorporates Western Ghats PSP and Hingoli West Power Transmission as wholly owned SPVs
Power Finance Corporation said PFC Consulting incorporated Western Ghats PSP Transmission Ltd and Hingoli West Power Transmission Ltd as wholly owned SPVs for the 400 kV GIS Igatpuri/Murbad and 400 kV AIS Hingoli West transmission projects in Maharashtra. The SPVs are formed under the tariff-based competitive bidding framework and will develop, own and operate the respective transmission assets once bid awards are concluded.
8PFC Consulting incorporates Pune West Power Transmission as wholly owned SPV for TBCB transmission project
Power Finance Corporation said PFC Consulting incorporated Pune West Power Transmission Ltd as a wholly owned subsidiary for preparatory activities under the tariff-based competitive bidding framework. The Pune West project is part of the ongoing Maharashtra transmission strengthening programme aligned with upcoming renewable energy capacity additions in the region. PFC Consulting serves as the project development entity for CERC-mandated TBCB transmission schemes. Details
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8MSERC issues SOP for intra-state DSM settlement under 2025 regulations; SLDC to manage 10-day payment cycle
Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission's Standard Operating Procedure, issued under Regulation 10.1 of the MSERC Intra-State Deviation Settlement Mechanism Regulations 2025, defines scheduling, metering, deviation computation and settlement processes for all grid-connected state entities. The SLDC acts as apex accounting body; payment timelines are set at 10 days from bill issuance, with a delay interest rate of 0.04% per day and a Letter of Credit requirement at 110% of previous quarter's average liability.
8Meghalaya SLDC constitutes SPC-DSM advisory body under MSERC 2025 regulations; quarterly meetings mandated
Meghalaya's State Load Despatch Centre has formulated operating procedures and business rules for the State Power Committee - Deviation Settlement Mechanism under Regulation 10.1 of MSERC Intra-State DSM Regulations 2025. The committee, chaired by the SLDC head, comprises six members including representatives of MePTCL, MePDCL, MePGCL and open-access entities with a 2-year tenure. Meetings are mandated at least quarterly, and the SPC-DSM functions as an advisory body only, without authority to impose penalties.
8WRPC 258th meeting cuts solar-wind hybrid DSM tolerance band from ±10% to ±5% effective April 2026
The 258th Western Regional Power Committee meeting's supplementary agenda addresses landmark changes to DSM Regulation 2024, effective 1 April 2026. Solar and wind-solar hybrid generating stations now face a tightened revenue-neutral tolerance band of ±5%, down from ±10%, while standalone wind stations move from ±15% to ±10%. A new factor 'x' has also been introduced in the deviation computation denominator, with significant impact on RE generator charge liabilities across the Western Region.
8NRPC's 67th Protection Sub-Committee flags breaker failure gaps at ReNew Bikaner; flags overloaded 400 kV transformers amid 200 MW RE surge
The 67th Protection Sub-Committee meeting held on 18 March 2026 at NRPC Secretariat, New Delhi, reviewed protection performance indices for January–February 2026 and flagged non-compliances at major RE plants. ReNew Solar Power's 400 kV facility at Bikaner was cited for three violations - disabled breaker failure protection, cross-blocking disabled for 125 MVA ICTs and settings deviating from NRPC philosophy. Rajasthan SLDC flagged daily overloading of 400/220 kV transformers at 400 kV GSS Bikaner during solar hours, driven by a 200 MW RE surge.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8HP Electricity Ombudsman reserves order in Orissa Metaliks case after Rs. 99.46 lakh restoration process begins
Himachal Pradesh Electricity Ombudsman heard Complaint No. 44/2025 involving Orissa Metaliks Pvt. Ltd. and HPSEBL, noting deposit of 50% of the disputed amount and initiation of restoration for Rs. 99,46,600 allegedly adjusted against pre-CRIP dues. The ombudsman reserved the order after acknowledging partial compliance. The case highlights ongoing disputes between industrial consumers and state utilities over application of pre-regulatory regime arrears in Himachal Pradesh.
8MPERC proposes second amendment to consumer grievance forum and ombudsman rules; public hearing on June 16
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed the second amendment to its 2021 consumer grievance forum and electricity ombudsman regulations under Sections 42 and 181 of the Electricity Act 2003, inviting comments within 21 days of the May 6, 2026 notice. A hybrid public hearing is scheduled on June 16, 2026 at 12:00 hrs. The amendment is expected to streamline redressal timelines and strengthen consumer protection mechanisms for MP's large DISCOM consumer base. Details
8MSERC issues SOP for intra-state DSM settlement under 2025 regulations; SLDC to manage 10-day payment cycle
Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission's Standard Operating Procedure, issued under Regulation 10.1 of the MSERC Intra-State Deviation Settlement Mechanism Regulations 2025, defines scheduling, metering, deviation computation and settlement processes for all grid-connected state entities. The SLDC acts as apex accounting body; payment timelines are set at 10 days from bill issuance, with a delay interest rate of 0.04% per day and a Letter of Credit requirement at 110% of previous quarter's average liability.
8Meghalaya SLDC constitutes SPC-DSM advisory body under MSERC 2025 regulations; quarterly meetings mandated
Meghalaya's State Load Despatch Centre has formulated operating procedures and business rules for the State Power Committee - Deviation Settlement Mechanism under Regulation 10.1 of MSERC Intra-State DSM Regulations 2025. The committee, chaired by the SLDC head, comprises six members including representatives of MePTCL, MePDCL, MePGCL and open-access entities with a 2-year tenure. Meetings are mandated at least quarterly, and the SPC-DSM functions as an advisory body only, without authority to impose penalties.
8WRPC 258th meeting cuts solar-wind hybrid DSM tolerance band from ±10% to ±5% effective April 2026
The 258th Western Regional Power Committee meeting's supplementary agenda addresses landmark changes to DSM Regulation 2024, effective 1 April 2026. Solar and wind-solar hybrid generating stations now face a tightened revenue-neutral tolerance band of ±5%, down from ±10%, while standalone wind stations move from ±15% to ±10%. A new factor 'x' has also been introduced in the deviation computation denominator, with significant impact on RE generator charge liabilities across the Western Region.
8NRPC's 67th Protection Sub-Committee flags breaker failure gaps at ReNew Bikaner; flags overloaded 400 kV transformers amid 200 MW RE surge
The 67th Protection Sub-Committee meeting held on 18 March 2026 at NRPC Secretariat, New Delhi, reviewed protection performance indices for January–February 2026 and flagged non-compliances at major RE plants. ReNew Solar Power's 400 kV facility at Bikaner was cited for three violations - disabled breaker failure protection, cross-blocking disabled for 125 MVA ICTs and settings deviating from NRPC philosophy. Rajasthan SLDC flagged daily overloading of 400/220 kV transformers at 400 kV GSS Bikaner during solar hours, driven by a 200 MW RE surge.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8HP Electricity Ombudsman reserves order in Orissa Metaliks case after Rs. 99.46 lakh restoration process begins
Himachal Pradesh Electricity Ombudsman heard Complaint No. 44/2025 involving Orissa Metaliks Pvt. Ltd. and HPSEBL, noting deposit of 50% of the disputed amount and initiation of restoration for Rs. 99,46,600 allegedly adjusted against pre-CRIP dues. The ombudsman reserved the order after acknowledging partial compliance. The case highlights ongoing disputes between industrial consumers and state utilities over application of pre-regulatory regime arrears in Himachal Pradesh.
8MPERC proposes second amendment to consumer grievance forum and ombudsman rules; public hearing on June 16
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed the second amendment to its 2021 consumer grievance forum and electricity ombudsman regulations under Sections 42 and 181 of the Electricity Act 2003, inviting comments within 21 days of the May 6, 2026 notice. A hybrid public hearing is scheduled on June 16, 2026 at 12:00 hrs. The amendment is expected to streamline redressal timelines and strengthen consumer protection mechanisms for MP's large DISCOM consumer base. Details
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8Orient Electric Q4 FY26 revenue rises 10% to Rs. 948 crore; full-year PAT grows 15.2% to Rs. 95.8 crore
Orient Electric reported Q4 FY26 revenue of Rs. 948.3 crore, up 10% year-on-year, with EBITDA rising 15.8% to Rs. 77.4 crore and PAT up 28.9% to Rs. 40.3 crore. For the full year FY26, revenue stood at Rs. 3,326.4 crore and PAT at Rs. 95.8 crore - a 15.2% annual earnings improvement. The results demonstrate sustained momentum across Orient Electric's consumer and industrial electrical product segments.
8ACME Solar FY26 revenue jumps 59% to Rs. 2,507 crore; PAT nearly doubles to Rs. 498 crore
ACME Solar Holdings reported FY26 total revenue of Rs. 2,507 crore, up 59.2% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs. 2,265 crore rising 61.2% and PAT of Rs. 498 crore growing 98.5%. Operational capacity reached 2,990 MW by year-end. The strong performance reflects accelerated commissioning and higher energy generation revenue as ACME Solar scaled its utility-scale solar portfolio significantly during FY26.
8KP Green Engineering FY26 total income rises to Rs. 1,250 crore; PAT climbs 85% to Rs. 136 crore
KP Green Engineering reported consolidated FY26 total income of Rs. 1,250 crore, EBITDA of Rs. 249 crore and PAT of Rs. 136 crore - an 85% year-on-year jump. EPS rose to Rs. 27.1 and net worth increased to Rs. 458 crore. The results reflect robust growth in KP Green Engineering's renewable energy infrastructure and structural fabrication business segments during the fiscal year.
8Jet Solar board approves FY26 audited results; reappoints independent director Dipesh Maru for second 5-year term
Jet Solar's board approved audited financial results for the half year and full year ended March 31, 2026. The board also reappointed Dipesh Maru as non-executive independent director for a second 5-year term commencing October 1, 2026. Jet Solar, engaged in solar module manufacturing, completed its annual financial closure in line with SEBI listing obligations and disclosure requirements for FY26.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8NHPC board to consider FY26 results, final dividend and Rs. 2,000 crore bond issue on May 15
NHPC's board will meet on May 15, 2026, to review audited standalone and consolidated financial results for FY26, consider a final dividend and examine raising up to Rs. 2,000 crore through bond issuance. The triple-agenda meeting signals NHPC's active capital markets strategy as it seeks to fund upcoming hydropower capacity additions while rewarding shareholders with an annual payout for FY26.
8Power Grid board meeting preponed to May 15 to consider FY26 results and final dividend
Power Grid Corporation rescheduled its board meeting from May 16 to May 15, 2026, to consider audited FY26 financial results and a final dividend for FY2025-26. The preponing signals urgency in investor communication as POWERGRID - India's largest transmission utility - closes out its financial year amid record network expansion and rising regulated equity base of over Rs. 1,00,000 crore.
8SJVN board to consider March 2026 quarter results and FY26 final dividend on May 15
SJVN said its board will meet on May 15, 2026, to approve financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and consider a final dividend for FY2025-26. SJVN, with an installed capacity of over 2,800 MW, has been expanding aggressively into solar, wind and pumped storage projects and typically declares meaningful dividends given its Central PSU status and consistent profitability.
8KP Green Engineering recommends Rs. 0.30 final dividend; appoints Karan Rupda as company secretary
KP Green Engineering's board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 0.30 per Rs. 5 equity share for FY26 and approved Karan Rupda's appointment as company secretary and compliance officer. The dividend recommendation follows the company's strong FY26 performance where PAT rose 85% to Rs. 136 crore. Karan Rupda's appointment completes KP Green Engineering's corporate governance leadership team for the new fiscal year.
8Triveni Turbine board to consider Q4/FY26 results and final dividend on May 18
Triveni Turbine said its board will meet on May 18, 2026, to approve audited standalone and consolidated results for Q4/FY26 and recommend a final dividend. Triveni Turbine, a leading steam turbine manufacturer serving renewable and industrial energy customers, has consistently delivered strong financial performance, with both domestic and export order books growing through FY26.
8Solar Industries board to consider Q4 FY26 results and final dividend on May 15
Solar Industries India scheduled its board meeting for May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM to approve audited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and consider a final dividend. Solar Industries, while primarily an explosives manufacturer, derives significant revenue from energy-linked mining and infrastructure sectors, making its results an important power-sector adjacent indicator.
8Premier Energies board adds fund-raising resolution to May 15 agenda, covering equity, GDRs, ADRs, FCCBs and QIP
Premier Energies added a fund-raising proposal to its May 15, 2026 board agenda, covering equity shares and eligible securities including GDRs, ADRs, FCCBs, warrants, debentures and QIP. The enabling resolution gives Premier Energies, a solar cell and module manufacturer, the flexibility to access capital markets across multiple instruments as it scales capacity to meet growing domestic and export solar manufacturing demand.
8Quality Power Electrical Equipments adds enabling fund-raising resolution to May 13 board agenda
Quality Power Electrical Equipments added an enabling fund-raising resolution to its May 13, 2026 board meeting agenda, covering one or more tranches through permissible modes. Quality Power, which manufactures reactive power compensation and power quality solutions for transmission and distribution utilities, is seeking capital headroom to finance capacity expansion as grid modernisation orders accelerate across India in FY27.
8Borosil Renewables allots 94,338 shares after warrant conversion at Rs. 530 issue price
Borosil Renewables approved allotment of 94,338 fully paid-up equity shares after conversion of warrants originally issued at Rs. 530 each, raising paid-up equity share capital to Rs. 14.03 crore. Borosil Renewables, India's only domestic manufacturer of solar glass, is investing in capacity expansion to supply the fast-growing solar module manufacturing ecosystem under the PLI scheme.
8GK Energy board schedules May 13 meeting to approve Q4 and FY26 financial results
GK Energy scheduled its board meeting for May 13, 2026, to consider audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. GK Energy operates in the power generation and distribution space, and the upcoming board meeting will provide the market with its first comprehensive view of the company's earnings performance through the full FY26 financial year.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8KP Green Engineering schedules H2FY26 earnings call for May 13 at 11:00 AM
KP Green Engineering will hold its analyst and investor call on May 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM to discuss audited results for the half year and year ended March 31, 2026. The company, which reported 85% PAT growth in FY26 with total income of Rs. 1,250 crore, is expected to address order pipeline, execution timelines and capital allocation strategy on the call.
8KEC International schedules Q4 FY26 earnings call for May 18 at 10:00 AM; board meeting on May 16
KEC International will host its analyst and investor conference call on May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM to discuss audited results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The board meeting to approve results and consider a dividend is scheduled for May 16, 2026. KEC International, a leading EPC player in power transmission, railways and civil infrastructure, is expected to report a robust FY26 order book update.
8Power Finance Corporation investor meet scheduled for May 13 at 3:30 PM after Q4/FY26 results
Power Finance Corporation scheduled an investor and analyst meet on May 13, 2026, at 3:30 PM to update stakeholders on Q4 and FY2025-26 performance. PFC, with a loan book exceeding Rs. 9,00,000 crore, is one of India's largest infrastructure finance institutions and its results typically set the tone for the broader power sector non-banking finance segment's performance for the fiscal year.
8Indian Energy Exchange lines up 4 investor meetings from May 11 to May 13
Indian Energy Exchange scheduled one-on-one investor meetings with Eternity Capital, Securities Investment Management, Buglerock Capital and Fair Value Capital between May 11 and May 13, 2026. IEX, India's largest power exchange, recorded over 1.28 million MWh in DAM volume during the week of 04–11 May 2026 and the investor meetings are expected to discuss exchange volume trends, new market segment growth and regulatory outlook.
8Solar Industries Q4 FY26 conference call set for May 15 at 4:30 PM; hosted by Motilal Oswal
Solar Industries India will hold its Q4 FY26 earnings call on May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM, hosted by Motilal Oswal, with MD and CEO Manish Nuwal and senior management participating. The call follows the board meeting earlier the same day to approve financial results and consider a final dividend for FY26.
8ACME Solar appoints Arun Chopra as CFO after Rajat Kumar Singh's resignation
ACME Solar's board approved Arun Chopra's appointment as CFO from May 8, 2026, after Rajat Kumar Singh resigned from the position. Chopra brings nearly 30 years of experience, including approximately 15 years in the energy sector. The leadership change comes as ACME Solar reported FY26 PAT of Rs. 498 crore - up 98.5% - and is scaling operational capacity beyond 2,990 MW.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8ICRA reaffirms A-/Stable rating on JSW Energy subsidiary Mytrah Vayu's long-term bank facilities
ICRA reaffirmed an ICRA A-/Stable rating for long-term bank facilities of Mytrah Vayu (Indravati) Pvt Ltd, a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy. The reaffirmation signals stable credit quality for JSW Energy's wind generation subsidiary. Mytrah Vayu operates wind energy assets and its credit profile benefits from long-term power purchase agreements and the financial strength of the JSW group parentage. Details
8Orient Electric Q4 FY26 revenue rises 10% to Rs. 948 crore; full-year PAT grows 15.2% to Rs. 95.8 crore
Orient Electric reported Q4 FY26 revenue of Rs. 948.3 crore, up 10% year-on-year, with EBITDA rising 15.8% to Rs. 77.4 crore and PAT up 28.9% to Rs. 40.3 crore. For the full year FY26, revenue stood at Rs. 3,326.4 crore and PAT at Rs. 95.8 crore - a 15.2% annual earnings improvement. The results demonstrate sustained momentum across Orient Electric's consumer and industrial electrical product segments.
8ACME Solar FY26 revenue jumps 59% to Rs. 2,507 crore; PAT nearly doubles to Rs. 498 crore
ACME Solar Holdings reported FY26 total revenue of Rs. 2,507 crore, up 59.2% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs. 2,265 crore rising 61.2% and PAT of Rs. 498 crore growing 98.5%. Operational capacity reached 2,990 MW by year-end. The strong performance reflects accelerated commissioning and higher energy generation revenue as ACME Solar scaled its utility-scale solar portfolio significantly during FY26.
8KP Green Engineering FY26 total income rises to Rs. 1,250 crore; PAT climbs 85% to Rs. 136 crore
KP Green Engineering reported consolidated FY26 total income of Rs. 1,250 crore, EBITDA of Rs. 249 crore and PAT of Rs. 136 crore - an 85% year-on-year jump. EPS rose to Rs. 27.1 and net worth increased to Rs. 458 crore. The results reflect robust growth in KP Green Engineering's renewable energy infrastructure and structural fabrication business segments during the fiscal year.
8Jet Solar board approves FY26 audited results; reappoints independent director Dipesh Maru for second 5-year term
Jet Solar's board approved audited financial results for the half year and full year ended March 31, 2026. The board also reappointed Dipesh Maru as non-executive independent director for a second 5-year term commencing October 1, 2026. Jet Solar, engaged in solar module manufacturing, completed its annual financial closure in line with SEBI listing obligations and disclosure requirements for FY26.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8NHPC board to consider FY26 results, final dividend and Rs. 2,000 crore bond issue on May 15
NHPC's board will meet on May 15, 2026, to review audited standalone and consolidated financial results for FY26, consider a final dividend and examine raising up to Rs. 2,000 crore through bond issuance. The triple-agenda meeting signals NHPC's active capital markets strategy as it seeks to fund upcoming hydropower capacity additions while rewarding shareholders with an annual payout for FY26.
8Power Grid board meeting preponed to May 15 to consider FY26 results and final dividend
Power Grid Corporation rescheduled its board meeting from May 16 to May 15, 2026, to consider audited FY26 financial results and a final dividend for FY2025-26. The preponing signals urgency in investor communication as POWERGRID - India's largest transmission utility - closes out its financial year amid record network expansion and rising regulated equity base of over Rs. 1,00,000 crore.
8SJVN board to consider March 2026 quarter results and FY26 final dividend on May 15
SJVN said its board will meet on May 15, 2026, to approve financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and consider a final dividend for FY2025-26. SJVN, with an installed capacity of over 2,800 MW, has been expanding aggressively into solar, wind and pumped storage projects and typically declares meaningful dividends given its Central PSU status and consistent profitability.
8KP Green Engineering recommends Rs. 0.30 final dividend; appoints Karan Rupda as company secretary
KP Green Engineering's board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 0.30 per Rs. 5 equity share for FY26 and approved Karan Rupda's appointment as company secretary and compliance officer. The dividend recommendation follows the company's strong FY26 performance where PAT rose 85% to Rs. 136 crore. Karan Rupda's appointment completes KP Green Engineering's corporate governance leadership team for the new fiscal year.
8Triveni Turbine board to consider Q4/FY26 results and final dividend on May 18
Triveni Turbine said its board will meet on May 18, 2026, to approve audited standalone and consolidated results for Q4/FY26 and recommend a final dividend. Triveni Turbine, a leading steam turbine manufacturer serving renewable and industrial energy customers, has consistently delivered strong financial performance, with both domestic and export order books growing through FY26.
8Solar Industries board to consider Q4 FY26 results and final dividend on May 15
Solar Industries India scheduled its board meeting for May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM to approve audited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and consider a final dividend. Solar Industries, while primarily an explosives manufacturer, derives significant revenue from energy-linked mining and infrastructure sectors, making its results an important power-sector adjacent indicator.
8Premier Energies board adds fund-raising resolution to May 15 agenda, covering equity, GDRs, ADRs, FCCBs and QIP
Premier Energies added a fund-raising proposal to its May 15, 2026 board agenda, covering equity shares and eligible securities including GDRs, ADRs, FCCBs, warrants, debentures and QIP. The enabling resolution gives Premier Energies, a solar cell and module manufacturer, the flexibility to access capital markets across multiple instruments as it scales capacity to meet growing domestic and export solar manufacturing demand.
8Quality Power Electrical Equipments adds enabling fund-raising resolution to May 13 board agenda
Quality Power Electrical Equipments added an enabling fund-raising resolution to its May 13, 2026 board meeting agenda, covering one or more tranches through permissible modes. Quality Power, which manufactures reactive power compensation and power quality solutions for transmission and distribution utilities, is seeking capital headroom to finance capacity expansion as grid modernisation orders accelerate across India in FY27.
8Borosil Renewables allots 94,338 shares after warrant conversion at Rs. 530 issue price
Borosil Renewables approved allotment of 94,338 fully paid-up equity shares after conversion of warrants originally issued at Rs. 530 each, raising paid-up equity share capital to Rs. 14.03 crore. Borosil Renewables, India's only domestic manufacturer of solar glass, is investing in capacity expansion to supply the fast-growing solar module manufacturing ecosystem under the PLI scheme.
8GK Energy board schedules May 13 meeting to approve Q4 and FY26 financial results
GK Energy scheduled its board meeting for May 13, 2026, to consider audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. GK Energy operates in the power generation and distribution space, and the upcoming board meeting will provide the market with its first comprehensive view of the company's earnings performance through the full FY26 financial year.
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8KP Green Engineering schedules H2FY26 earnings call for May 13 at 11:00 AM
KP Green Engineering will hold its analyst and investor call on May 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM to discuss audited results for the half year and year ended March 31, 2026. The company, which reported 85% PAT growth in FY26 with total income of Rs. 1,250 crore, is expected to address order pipeline, execution timelines and capital allocation strategy on the call.
8KEC International schedules Q4 FY26 earnings call for May 18 at 10:00 AM; board meeting on May 16
KEC International will host its analyst and investor conference call on May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM to discuss audited results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The board meeting to approve results and consider a dividend is scheduled for May 16, 2026. KEC International, a leading EPC player in power transmission, railways and civil infrastructure, is expected to report a robust FY26 order book update.
8Power Finance Corporation investor meet scheduled for May 13 at 3:30 PM after Q4/FY26 results
Power Finance Corporation scheduled an investor and analyst meet on May 13, 2026, at 3:30 PM to update stakeholders on Q4 and FY2025-26 performance. PFC, with a loan book exceeding Rs. 9,00,000 crore, is one of India's largest infrastructure finance institutions and its results typically set the tone for the broader power sector non-banking finance segment's performance for the fiscal year.
8Indian Energy Exchange lines up 4 investor meetings from May 11 to May 13
Indian Energy Exchange scheduled one-on-one investor meetings with Eternity Capital, Securities Investment Management, Buglerock Capital and Fair Value Capital between May 11 and May 13, 2026. IEX, India's largest power exchange, recorded over 1.28 million MWh in DAM volume during the week of 04–11 May 2026 and the investor meetings are expected to discuss exchange volume trends, new market segment growth and regulatory outlook.
8Solar Industries Q4 FY26 conference call set for May 15 at 4:30 PM; hosted by Motilal Oswal
Solar Industries India will hold its Q4 FY26 earnings call on May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM, hosted by Motilal Oswal, with MD and CEO Manish Nuwal and senior management participating. The call follows the board meeting earlier the same day to approve financial results and consider a final dividend for FY26.
8ACME Solar appoints Arun Chopra as CFO after Rajat Kumar Singh's resignation
ACME Solar's board approved Arun Chopra's appointment as CFO from May 8, 2026, after Rajat Kumar Singh resigned from the position. Chopra brings nearly 30 years of experience, including approximately 15 years in the energy sector. The leadership change comes as ACME Solar reported FY26 PAT of Rs. 498 crore - up 98.5% - and is scaling operational capacity beyond 2,990 MW.
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8ICRA reaffirms A-/Stable rating on JSW Energy subsidiary Mytrah Vayu's long-term bank facilities
ICRA reaffirmed an ICRA A-/Stable rating for long-term bank facilities of Mytrah Vayu (Indravati) Pvt Ltd, a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy. The reaffirmation signals stable credit quality for JSW Energy's wind generation subsidiary. Mytrah Vayu operates wind energy assets and its credit profile benefits from long-term power purchase agreements and the financial strength of the JSW group parentage. Details
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