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May 2026

8Capacity-charge storage tender signals changing risk allocation in utility-scale BESS procurement
A new battery energy storage procurement is highlighting how utilities are increasingly shifting long-term operational and performance accountability onto private developers rather than limiting contracts to asset installation alone. The structure appears to favour technically prepared participants capable of managing lifecycle execution and availability commitments under a capacity-charge framework.

836 MW/90 MWh BESS race narrows to three players after technical scrutiny
A distributed battery-storage procurement has moved into a tighter competitive phase after technical evaluation reduced the field to three qualified participants. Attention now shifts toward pricing discipline, degradation management, and long-term availability commitments under the storage framework.

8Rs 206 crore BESS cluster narrows to three bidders after technical screening
A utility-scale battery storage cluster has crossed the first major qualification stage, but the deeper contest now lies within the project’s risk structure. Revised site configurations, stringent availability obligations, and a reduced bidder field have materially altered the competitive landscape. Details
8A sharply discounted lead offer has altered the pricing curve in a major mining-services award, highlighting increasingly divergent contractor views on execution exposure and operational risk.
8The spread among the top bidders reveals far more about market confidence and cost assumptions than the headline contract value alone. Details
8A tightly packed bid spread in a major outsourced mining package is revealing a deeper shift inside the coal excavation market. Infrastructure EPC firms are increasingly competing head-on with specialist mining contractors for large production-linked contracts. Details
8A large mining-services package has been awarded below the estimated project value, but the narrower pricing spread points to a far more disciplined competitive environment than headline numbers suggest.
8The contract combines overburden removal, coal extraction, and associated handling operations within a single execution framework. Details
8A high-voltage reactor procurement package has closed at Rs 121 crore, but the tighter signal lies in the complexity of execution rather than headline pricing.
8The scope extends beyond equipment supply into GIS integration, seismic compliance, and transmission-route interface exposure. Details
8Rs 445 crore L1 emerges in underground smart-grid package after technical filter
A large urban underground distribution package has produced a tightly priced L1 outcome, while the broader bidder spread reveals differing contractor assessments of smart-grid integration complexity, municipal execution exposure, and underground cabling risks.

8Rs 763 crore smart-grid race exposes widening EPC risk divide in urban utility modernisation
A major smart-grid and underground distribution package has revealed sharply divergent EPC pricing strategies around integrated utility digitisation and execution exposure. While one bidder stayed relatively aligned with the owner’s estimate, another built substantial contingency loading into its commercial approach.

8Smart-grid package moves into financial stage after aggressive technical filtration
A major underground cabling and smart-grid package has significantly narrowed the bidder field ahead of financial opening, highlighting a qualification approach that appears to prioritise integrated infrastructure execution capability over conventional utility contracting depth. Details
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE

8PSPCL Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Plant Rupnagar recycles 1,64,512 MT pond ash in March 2026; roads sector gets 1,17,395 MT
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Plant Rupnagar (840 MW) reported its ash utilisation data for March 2026: total ash generated was 70,313.30 MT (DFA 48,843.56 MT + Bottom Ash 21,469.74 MT), with grand total ash utilised at 1,64,512 MT from pond ash and 48,844 MT dry ESP fly ash. Cumulative FY 2025-26 utilisation reached 22,79,277 MT. Cement industries received 45,644 MT dry fly ash in March and 6,09,176.38 MT cumulatively in FY26, while road construction received 1,17,395 MT pond ash.

8GGSSTP Rupnagar records 60,321 MT ash generation in April 2026; cement industry receives 46,381 MT dry fly ash in FY27 opening month
PSPCL's Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Plant Rupnagar (840 MW) reported April 2026 ash generation of 60,321.19 MT total (DFA 49,881.82 MT + Bottom Ash 10,439.37 MT). Grand total utilisation for the month was 1,01,643.58 MT — cement industries received 46,381.58 MT dry fly ash and 10,030.16 MT pond ash, road construction received 62,944.42 MT pond ash, and bricks/blocks/tiles industries received 3,500.24 MT dry ash and 28,669 MT pond ash. Ash dyke pond availability stands at 81.53 lakh MT.
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PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY

8Grid-India NLDC reports all-India peak demand of 247,403 MW on May 15; RES contributes 17% of 5,897 MU gross generation
National Load Despatch Centre reported All-India peak demand of 247,403 MW at 15:30 hrs on May 15, 2026, with total energy met at 5,423 MU across five regions. The Northern Region alone served 73,813 MW during evening peak while Western Region led with 78,570 MW maximum demand. Coal dominated generation at 69% (4,063 MU), while renewables contributed 989 MU representing 16.76% of total gross generation. India exported 27.30 MU to Nepal and Bangladesh while importing 9.62 MU from Bhutan.

8Grid-India NLDC reports all-India peak demand met of 238,406 MW and energy met of 5,332 MU on May 17
Grid Controller of India's NLDC daily PSP report covered the all-India power system for May 17, 2026. Evening peak demand met across regions totalled 229,166 MW, while maximum demand met during the day reached 238,406 MW. Energy met was 5,332 MU, with hydro generation at 463 MU, wind at 234 MU and solar at 661 MU. All-India energy shortage was 3.30 MU, while peak shortage was 0 MW across all five regions, reflecting overall stable grid performance.

8Grid-India Eastern Region peaks at 32,373 MW on May 17; delivers 680.48 MU amid 0.76 MU deficit
Grid Controller of India reported that the Eastern Region met an evening peak demand of 30,287 MW on May 17, 2026 with zero shortage, while the region's maximum demand for the day reached 32,373 MW at 23:21 hours. Day energy consumption stood at 680.48 MU against a generation of 681.24 MU, leaving a marginal deficit of 0.76 MU, with Bihar recording its highest demand of 8,330 MW at 22:17 hours. West Bengal continued to lead state-wise consumption.

8Grid-India WRLDC serves 71,028 MW evening peak on May 16 with 1,746 MU day energy and zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Western Region cleared a peak evening demand of 71,028 MW at 50.1 Hz and off-peak demand of 70,599 MW on May 16, 2026, with total day energy of 1,746.1 MU and zero shortage. Maharashtra led state-wise consumption at 686.5 MU, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 327.9 MU and Gujarat at 524.6 MU, while the region's net total generation reached 1,018.6 MU from thermal, hydro, gas, wind and solar combined.

8Grid-India NRLDC faces 255 MW evening peak shortage on May 15; day energy hits 1,600 MU as Northern Region serves 74,068 MW
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported a 255 MW shortage during the 20:00 evening peak on May 15, 2026 against a requirement of 74,068 MW, with day energy consumption reaching 1,600 MU. Uttar Pradesh was the largest state consumer at 542.18 MU, while Rajasthan generated 254.72 MU through its state plants. The overall Northern Region generation stood at 816.89 MU with an actual drawal of 783.51 MU against scheduled 796.92 MU.

8NLDC frequency report May 16: Average dips to 49.971 Hz; grid below 49.7 Hz for 2.16% — tightest deficit of week
Grid Controller of India's NLDC frequency report for May 16, 2026 reveals a notable deterioration from Friday's levels: average frequency fell to 49.971 Hz with FVI of 0.0855, and the grid dipped below 49.7 Hz for 2.16% of the day, the most significant under-frequency incidence of the reporting week. The grid operated outside the IEGC band of 49.9-50.05 Hz for 26.98% of the day. Instantaneous frequency touched 49.50 Hz during some periods, indicating demand-supply stress.

8Grid-India SRLDC: Southern Region meets 55,985 MW peak demand on May 15 — zero shortage reported across all six states
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre recorded a flawless power supply day on May 15, 2026, with the evening peak demand of 55,985 MW fully met and the region's maximum demand touching 66,753 MW at 12:02 hrs. Tamil Nadu led with 18,485 MW peak demand while Kudankulam nuclear plant delivered 45.78 MU. Total renewable generation crossed 213 MU, wind contributing 83.64 MU and solar 129.3 MU, with no load curtailment reported across all six southern states.

OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING

8WRPC 602nd OCC minutes record March peak demand of 78,712 MW with zero western region shortfall and 6,816 MU export
Western Regional Power Committee held the 602nd OCC meeting on April 24, 2026 at NHPTL, Bina. For March 2026, WRPC recorded maximum regional demand of 78,712 MW and peak shortfall of 0 MW. Net actual energy supplied was 49,815 MU against a requirement of 49,824 MU, leaving only 9 MU shortfall. The western region exported 6,816 MU to other regions against a scheduled export of 7,155 MU, demonstrating strong regional generation surplus management during peak summer demand.

8WRPC 603rd OCC agenda flags April demand at 81,355 MW and 9,436 MU inter-regional export; meeting on May 22 in Mumbai
WRPC scheduled the 603rd OCC meeting for May 22, 2026 at 10:00 hrs in Mumbai. The April 2026 review shows western region maximum demand at 81,355 MW with 0 MW peak shortfall. Net actual energy supplied was 50,063 MU against a requirement of 50,084 MU, leaving 20 MU shortfall. The region exported 9,436 MU against a net export schedule of 9,708 MU. The agenda includes review of inter-regional flows, transmission outages and outage scheduling for the western grid.

8POWERGRID dominates 243rd OCC outage plan as 1,187 requests cover 765 kV, 400 kV and HVDC assets
The 243rd OCC approved outage programme features a large multi-utility shutdown schedule led by POWERGRID, NTPC, THDC, ATIL and BKTL. Key entries include THDC's 250 MW Tehri HPS Unit 4 annual maintenance from June 2 to June 26, 2026. POWERGRID's 765 kV Fatehpur-Sasaram and 400 kV Allahabad-Sasaram lines appear repeatedly for OPGW, PID, insulator and rectification works. The document also includes HVDC Mahindergarh Pole-1 and Pole-2 outages linked to 765 kV D/C KPS-2 Halvad crossing work.

8WRPC 14th ISTS meeting reviews March 2026 trippings and 200 TLAs on POWERGRID Vindhyachal-Satna lines
The 14th ISTS Licensee meeting was held on April 27, 2026 in Mumbai under WRPC chairmanship. POWERGRID WR-II reported outages between March 9 and March 18, 2026 for installing 200 Transmission Line Arresters. The work was linked to 400 kV Vindhyachal-Satna Line-1 and Line-2 to reduce lightning-related trippings. The meeting also reviewed differential relay retrofitting, LBB relay status, spare details, harmonic measurements and 220 kV Vapi-II revival across western region transmission licensees.

REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT

8WRPC December 2025 REA lists VSTPS-I capacity at 1,260 MW and monthly DC of 838.08 million kWh
Western Regional Power Committee's December 2025 regional energy account covers VSTPS-I with a capacity of 1,260 MW. The entitlement table shows total monthly declared capacity of 838,084,514 kWh. Cumulative FY declared capacity reached 7,002,834,893 kWh across beneficiaries. Major beneficiaries include GEB, MPSEB, MSEB, Goa, DNHDDPDCL, TSTRANSCO, Bangladesh and HVDC-linked accounts. The REA serves as the basis for energy accounting and settlement among western region entities.

8WRPC revises April 2026 nuclear and hydro REA using WRLDC meter data for April 27 to May 3 week
Western Regional Power Committee issued Revision-2 of the April 2026 Regional Energy Account for nuclear and hydro stations. The revision was based on WRLDC meter data for the week from April 27, 2026 to May 3, 2026. The document includes beneficiary-wise energy accounting, with totals such as 289,367,424 and 852,489,745 appearing in the REA schedules. Companies and beneficiaries include GUVNL, GETCO, MP Power Trading, CSPDCL, MSEDCL and nuclear/hydro station stakeholders.

8ERPC issues April 2026 SCED settlement account with 0.04% daily delay interest clause for generators
Eastern Regional Power Committee released the SCED settlement account for April 1 to April 30, 2026. The account was prepared under CERC's January 31, 2019 suo motu order and the approved SCED detailed procedure. SCED generators must pay or receive charges within 7/10 working days of the weekly statement. Any delay attracts simple interest of 0.04% per day, with observations allowed within a fortnight. The settlement supports security-constrained economic dispatch operations across the eastern region.

TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION

8Grid Controller of India reports 3.64% all-India transmission loss for week of May 18-24; weekly injection 17,482.95 MU
Grid Controller of India Limited, through its National Load Despatch Centre, announced an All-India Transmission Loss of 3.64% for the period May 18-24, 2026. The computation is based on a previous week's total injection of 17,482.95 Million Units into the Inter-State Transmission System against a drawal of 16,871.70 MU, with exempted Renewable Energy injection of 704.53 MU. The calculation follows CERC Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, 2020, effective from November 1, 2020.
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CEA & GRID STANDARDS

8CEA and AIDA release standard technical specs for CRGO core distribution transformers; India has 1.82 crore DTs with 9.44 lakh MVA capacity
The Central Electricity Authority, through its Distribution Planning & Technology Division, released standardised technical specifications for Single-Phase and Three-Phase CRGO Core Distribution Transformers (Part-I) on May 14, 2026, developed by an AIDA Committee with representation from CEA, DISCOMs, IEEMA and ISGF. The document highlights that India currently has approximately 1.82 crore Distribution Transformers installed with a total transformation capacity exceeding 9.44 Lakh MVA, the largest single equipment group in the distribution network.

8GERC drafts new Gujarat Electricity Grid Code 2026 superseding 2013 regulations to govern 66 kV+ operations and renewable integration
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission released the Draft Gujarat Electricity Grid Code 2026, a comprehensive overhaul of grid operation standards that will supersede the existing Gujarat Electricity Grid Code, 2013. Drafted under Sections 181, 39, 40, 42 and 86(1-h) of the Electricity Act, 2003, the new code sets rules for all participants in Gujarat's power system, including generation, transmission and distribution entities, covering Extra High Voltage systems of 66 kV and above, while incorporating frameworks for Battery Energy Storage Systems, Renewable Energy integration and cybersecurity through CERT standards.

MINISTRY OF POWER

8POWERGRID Independent Director Sajal Jha completes tenure on May 15, 2026 after Ministry of Power appointment
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited informed exchanges on May 16, 2026 that the tenure of Smt. Sajal Jha (DIN: 09402663) as Non-Official Independent Director has concluded on May 15, 2026, as per the Ministry of Power order dated May 16, 2025. She has accordingly ceased to be a member of POWERGRID's board from that date. The company trades on NSE as POWERGRID and BSE under code 532898 with ISIN INE752E01010, with the directorial change reported under SEBI LODR Regulations.

8POWERGRID promotes three CGMs Jiten Das, Rajiv Gandhi and Sanjay Kumar Gupta to Executive Director level from May 15
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited disclosed on May 16, 2026 that three Chief General Managers have been elevated to Executive Director (one level below the Board), effective May 15, 2026. Shri Jiten Das brings over three decades of experience in AC/DC substation management, Shri Rajiv Gandhi has expertise in transmission line engineering with a PGDM from MDI, and Shri Sanjay Kumar Gupta has been similarly promoted as per service rules. The promotions strengthen POWERGRID's leadership bench in transmission operations.

MNRE & BEE

8APSPDCL submits Q4 FY 2025-26 energy accounting data to BEE under EC Act 2001 mandate; CMD L. Siva Sankar heads Tirupati DISCOM
Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited, established in 2000 and headquartered in Tirupati, submitted its Q4 FY 2025-26 Energy Accounting data to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency as mandated under the EC Act, 2001 gazette notification of October 7, 2021. The structured data, covering energy flows, distribution losses, and technical parameters for the period January 1 to March 31, 2026, was prepared by Energy Auditor P. Lokeswara Reddy (Registration No. EA-10877) and submitted under the leadership of CMD Sri L. Siva Sankar.

8APSPDCL files Q4 energy audit report for January to March 2026 with BEE Director under EC Act 2001 mandate for DISCOMs
Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited formally submitted its Periodic Energy Accounting Report for Q4 of FY 2025-26 (January 1 to March 31, 2026) to Sri Milind Deore, Director, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, 4th Floor, Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi. The submission, under CGM/EC/APSPDCL reference, follows BEE's October 2021 gazette notification mandating periodic energy accounting for all electricity Distribution Companies under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, with Chief General Manager K. Audiseshaiah as Nodal Officer.

TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)

8HESCOM invites Expressions of Interest from Practising Company Secretaries for Secretarial Audit of FY 2025-26 and 2026-27
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited, a wholly owned Government of Karnataka undertaking, issued a notification on April 24, 2026, inviting Expressions of Interest from eligible Practising Company Secretaries and Firms for conducting the Secretarial Audit for FY 2025-26 and 2026-27 under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. Interested parties were asked to submit sealed quotations along with firm profile to HESCOM's Corporate Office at Vidyut Bhavana, Gopanakoppa, Hubballi-580023 by May 7, 2026, before 5:30 PM.

8KSEB sanctions five new desktop systems for Power System Engineering Wing bypassing GeM due to after-sales service gaps
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited issued Office Order D(T & SO) No. 648/2026 on May 14, 2026, sanctioning the procurement of 4 new desktop systems for the Power System Engineering Wing and 1 new desktop system with an additional monitor for the Director (Transmission & System Operation), bypassing the Government e-Marketplace portal. The Chief Engineer (IT, CR & CAPS) was authorised to procure through competitive quotations from reputed IT resellers, as most GeM-listed suppliers are located outside Kerala and have provided unsatisfactory after-sales service.

8WBPDCL announces monthly fuel cost adjustment for April 2026: Kolaghat at 48 paise per kWh, Santaldih tops at 52 paise per kWh
West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited announced the Monthly Fuel Cost Adjustment for April 2026 under Notification No. WBPDCL/MFCA/26-27/01 dated May 12, 2026. Total normative gross generation across 7 stations stood at 2,682.55 MU, with total coal consumption of 17,55,979 MT at an average price of Rs. 3,520.76 per MT and total fuel cost at Rs. 645.78 crore. Santaldih recorded the highest adjustment at 52 paise per kWh, while Bakreswar was lowest at 29 paise per kWh, recoverable from all electricity purchasers under WBERC purview.

8CMPDI and MECL sign strategic MoU for coal and mineral exploration cooperation in presence of Minister Satish Chandra Dubey
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding on May 14, 2026 at Ranchi in the presence of Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey. The MoU aims to facilitate collaboration in coal and non-energy mineral exploration to enhance India's national mineral inventory and support new mine development under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, with CMDs of both CMPDI and CCL Shri Chaudhari Shivraj Singh and Shri Nilendu Kumar Singh present at the review meeting.

8Bharat Coking Coal Limited reshuffles 10 senior mining executives in major posting transfer drive across mining operations
State-run Bharat Coking Coal Limited, listed on BSE under Scrip Code 544678, disclosed a sweeping senior management reshuffle on May 16, 2026, involving 10 General Managers across its mining operations. Key moves include Shri Bishnu Kant Jha's appointment as Area General Manager at Katras Area and Shri Satyakam Anand's transfer from SECL to Govindpur Area, all effective upon assumption of charge. The reshuffle aims to strengthen mining operations leadership across BCCL's key coalfield areas.

8HERC seeks FPPAS recovery details from UHBVNL and DHBVNL for FY 2025-26; case listed for arguments on June 10
UHBVNL and DHBVNL filed HERC Petition Nos. 07 and 18 of 2026 on monthly FPPAS recovery issues. The discoms sought exemption from monthly Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge recovery for FY 2025-26. HERC asked for details on FPPA recovery, outstanding recovery plan and November 2025 prior-period expenses. The case was listed for arguments on June 10, 2026. The petitions concern the discoms' challenges in monthly fuel surcharge recovery from consumers and pending true-up adjustments.
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SOLAR POWER

8CEA records India generates 4,683 MU renewable energy on May 14; Rajasthan tops with 250 MU wind-solar output
Central Electricity Authority daily renewable generation report for May 14, 2026 shows All India actual renewable output of approximately 4,683 MU including imports, with Rajasthan leading all states at 250.04 MU for the day driven by 207.07 MU of solar and 40.30 MU of wind. Gujarat followed with 321.23 MU while the Western Region collectively generated 427.12 MU, and cumulative renewable output for May 2026 up to 14 May from the Northern Region alone reached 3,908.40 MU.

8NLDC REMC: Solar hits 56,606 MW contribution during peak hours on May 16; VRE penetration at 25.88%
Grid Controller of India's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre reported that on May 16, 2026, combined Variable Renewable Energy (wind + solar) contributed 64,348 MW during solar hours (06:00-18:00), representing a 25.88% penetration rate. Solar alone hit 56,606 MW contribution during maximum demand of 248,681 MW at 15:32 hrs. During non-solar hours, wind energy sustained 10,401 MW at 4.32% penetration during peak demand of 240,653 MW at 22:40 hrs, marking a milestone for India's renewable integration capability.

8Insolation Energy board clears Rs. 395.19 crore preferential allotment monitoring report for Q4 FY26 with zero deviation
Insolation Energy Limited held a swift 13-minute board meeting on May 15, 2026, from 12:14 PM to 12:27 PM, where it approved the Monitoring Agency Report by CARE Ratings Limited on utilisation of Rs. 395.19 crore raised through preferential issue of equity shares. The report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 confirmed no deviation from stated objects. The submission was made under SEBI ICDR Regulation 162A. The company trades on BSE under code 543620 and on NSE as INA.

8Inox Green Energy Services CARE Ratings confirms zero deviation in Rs. 1,050 crore preferential issue proceeds for Q4 FY26
Inox Green Energy Services Limited, INOXGFL Towers, Noida, filed the Monitoring Agency Report issued by CARE Ratings Limited (Report No. CARE/NRO/GEN/2026-27/1047) under Monitoring Agency Agreement dated June 26, 2024 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The report confirmed nil deviation from stated objects in the utilisation of Rs. 1,050 crore raised through a Preferential Issue under SEBI ICDR Regulation 162A. The Audit Committee and Board reviewed the report at their meetings held on May 14, 2026.

8KPI Green Energy grants 26,261 stock options at exercise price of Rs. 35 per share under ESOP 2023 with 1-year vesting lock-in
KPI Green Energy Limited disclosed on May 15, 2026 that its Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved the grant of 26,261 stock options to an eligible employee under KPI Green ESOP 2023. Each option converts into 1 equity share of face value Rs. 5 at an exercise price of Rs. 35 per share. All options vest at the end of 1 year from the date of grant and must be exercised within 3 months of vesting. The company trades on BSE under code 542323 and on NSE as KPIGREEN.

8Zelio E-Mobility Brickwork Ratings confirms zero deviation in Rs. 78.34 crore IPO proceeds in second monitoring agency report
Zelio E-Mobility Limited, Hisar, Haryana, submitted the Second Monitoring Agency Report (Report No. BWR/2026-27/IPM/ZEML/02) issued by Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited on May 15, 2026 under Monitoring Agency Agreement dated August 18, 2025. The report, prepared for the half-year ended March 31, 2026, confirmed no deviation from stated objects in the utilisation of IPO proceeds aggregating Rs. 78.34 crore raised through Fresh Issue and Offer for Sale. The submission supports continued IPO compliance under SEBI norms.

WIND & HYBRID POWER

8Borosil Renewables Q4 FY26 investor call transcript released; management discusses FY26 results amid solar glass headwinds
Borosil Renewables Limited released the transcript of its Q4 FY26 results conference call held on May 13, 2026, hosted by Axis Capital's Rohan Gheewala. The call featured Executive Chairman Mr. P. K. Kheruka, CEO Mr. Melwyn Moses and CFO Mr. Sunil Roongta who discussed the company's standalone and consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026 along with the fourth quarter performance. The company trades on BSE under code 502219 and on NSE as BORORENEW.

STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN

8TNERC drafts comprehensive BESS Regulations 2026 with 80% round-trip efficiency mandate and storage capacity charge
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission released the Draft Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Regulations, 2026, a landmark 9-part regulatory framework covering procurement, tariff, technical standards, open access and ancillary services for Battery Energy Storage Systems across Tamil Nadu. The draft mandates a minimum Round-Trip Efficiency requirement and specifies a Minimum Capacity Utilisation Factor for RE-BESS projects, with tariff structures covering co-located solar, wind and conventional generators under Section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

8GERC drafts 119-page Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Regulations 2026 replacing net metering rules of 2016
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission released a comprehensive 119-page Draft Regulation titled Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2026, set to repeal the GERC Net Metering Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive Systems Regulations, 2016. The draft, exercising powers under Sections 42, 61, 66, 86(1)(e) and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003, covers Bidirectional Metering, Battery Energy Storage Systems, RESCO business models and various categories of distributed generation including prosumers and embedded generation units across Gujarat.

8MPERC seeks comments by June 9 on 2024 renewable grid regulation amendments under RG-39(II)
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a public notice for amendments to RG-39(II) of 2024. The draft concerns Grid Interactive Renewable Energy Systems and Related Matters Regulations. Stakeholders can submit comments until June 9, 2026 by post, email or fax. MPERC scheduled the public hearing for June 16, 2026 at 12:00 hrs in hybrid mode. The amendments aim to update Madhya Pradesh's renewable energy grid integration framework to align with national grid code updates.

POLICY & INCENTIVES

8MNRE approves Rs. 2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 1-25 MW projects through FY 2030-31
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy approved the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. The total financial outlay is Rs. 2,584.60 crore, including Rs. 96 crore committed liabilities from previous SHP schemes. The largest component is Rs. 2,532.60 crore CFA support for 1 MW to 25 MW SHP projects. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited will act as the National Programme Implementing Agency. The scheme aims to accelerate small hydro project development in hilly and remote regions.

8Fujiyama Power Systems commissions 1 GW MonoPERC DCR solar cell facility eyeing Rs. 20,000 crore PM Surya Ghar Yojana opportunity
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited presented at an analysts and investors meet on May 15, 2026 highlighting its FY26 revenue from operations of Rs. 26,545 million, a 72.3% year-on-year jump. The company commissioned a 1 GW MonoPERC DCR solar cell manufacturing facility to tap into the Rs. 20,000 crore PM Surya Ghar Yojana opportunity, with 7 million-plus residential solar installations still untapped. The 1,200 MW TOPCon solar cell facility at Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh is being set up for an investment of around Rs. 350 crore.

8HPERC schedules May 20 public hearing on Generic Levellised Tariff for Biomass Gasifier power projects up to 5 MW for FY 2026-27
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Shimla, published a public notice dated May 12, 2026 announcing a public hearing on May 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM at HPERC's Shimla office in the matter of Suo-Motu Petition No. 04/2026 for determination of Generic Levellised Tariff for Biomass Gasifier based Power Projects up to 5 MW for FY 2026-27. A prior public notice was published on April 8, 2026 in The Tribune and Dainik Bhaskar, with last date for objections being May 11, 2026.

8PXIL revises May 2026 second REC trading session to May 29 due to Id-ul-Zuha bank holidays in Delhi and Mumbai
Power Exchange India Limited issued Circular No. PXIL/Operations/2026-2027/477 on May 12, 2026 to notify members that the second Renewable Energy Certificate trading session for May 2026 has been rescheduled from the standard last Wednesday (May 27, a Delhi bank holiday) and Thursday (May 28, a Mumbai bank holiday) to Friday, May 29, 2026, on account of Id-ul-Zuha. The revision was made pursuant to communication from GRID-INDIA dated May 12, 2026. Members can contact Market Operations for clarifications.

8India's captive power sector faces triple overhaul: Electricity Amendment Rules 2026, Draft NEP 2026 and evolving GST treatment of ITC
A detailed analysis published on May 15, 2026 outlines how India's captive power sector, governed for over two decades by the Electricity Act 2003 and Electricity Rules 2005, is undergoing simultaneous transformation across three fronts. The new Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2026 revise the mandatory 26% ownership and 51% consumption thresholds for captive generation, while the Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 sets new sector direction, and the GST framework's position on Input Tax Credit for capital expenditure on captive plants adds further commercial complexity.
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PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL

8UPERC sets July 16 hearing for UPPCL 10 MW bagasse power APPA with Tikaula Sugar Mills in Muzaffarnagar
UPPCL filed Petition No. 2378 of 2026 before UPERC for approval of an APPA dated February 21, 2026. The agreement concerns sale of 10 MW bagasse-based power from Tikaula Sugar Mills Limited. The power will come from a 16 MW unit at Village Tikaula, District Muzaffarnagar. UPERC listed the hearing for July 16, 2026 at 11:00 hrs. The petition supports bagasse-based cogeneration as part of Uttar Pradesh's renewable energy diversification beyond solar and wind power.

8HPERC reserves order on joint petition for Long-Term PPA approval between HPSEBL and Shree Khand Mahadev for 1.50 MW Bagipul project
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission admitted Filing No. 189 of 2026 on May 15, 2026, a Joint Petition filed by HPSEBL and M/s Shree Khand Mahadev Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The petition seeks approval of a Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement for the 1.50 MW Bagipul Hydro Electric Project located on Sarahan Nallah, a tributary of Kurpan Khad and of Satluj River, District Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, at Generic Levellised Tariff. The Commission reserved its order.

8HPERC admits Kundan Hydro plea to declare year-2000 PPA non-est; seeks fresh agreement for 4.50 MW Luni Hydro project
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission admitted Filing No. 171 of 2026 on May 15, 2026 in the matter of M/s Kundan Hydro (LUNI) Pvt. Ltd. versus HPSEBL and State of HP. Filed under Sections 86(1)(a), (b), (e) and (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003, the petition seeks declaration that the Power Purchase Agreement dated May 31, 2000 between HPSEBL and Subhash Projects and Marketing Ltd. is non-est and unenforceable, and requests a fresh PPA for the entire 4.50 MW capacity of the Luni Hydro Electric Project at HPERC-determined tariff.

8Omish Solar PV files HPERC petition against HPSEBL for applying Rs. 3.38 per unit instead of Rs. 3.98 per unit tariff to 500 kW project
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission admitted Filing No. 187 of 2026 on May 15, 2026 in the matter of M/s Omish Solar PV Project versus HPSEBL. The petitioner's 500 kW solar PV project at Village Danigurchal, Tehsil Nurpur, District Kangra, alleges that HPSEBL has wrongfully applied a tariff of Rs. 3.38 per unit as per tariff order dated July 22, 2021, instead of the applicable tariff of Rs. 3.98 per unit from the date of COD as per PPA dated October 9, 2020. HPSEBL sought two weeks for reply, with next hearing on June 19, 2026.

WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8KSEB moves to gazette-notify 351-metre 66 kV multi-circuit line at Ambalamughal sub-station under Kalamassery Circle
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited initiated gazette notification procedures on May 14, 2026, for the construction of a 351-metre, 66 kV multi-circuit transmission line as part of the development of a new 220/66 kV system at the 220 kV Sub-Station at Ambalamughal compound under Transmission Circle, Kalamassery. The Deputy Chief Engineer (Transmission Circle, Kalamassery) forwarded the draft gazette notice to the Chief Engineer (IT & Customer Relations) at KSEB's Thiruvananthapuram headquarters for urgent publication in the Kerala Gazette.

8MePDCL cancels RFP for 11 kV and 33 kV fault passage indicators floated under Eastern Zone Distribution Circle
Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited issued a formal cancellation notice on May 14, 2026, withdrawing its Request for Proposal originally floated on April 28, 2026 under letter No. MePDCL/CE(D)/EZ/T-48/Pt-III/2026-27/1, for procurement of Master and Slave Fault Passage Indicators/Sensors (FSI/FPS) for 11 kV and 33 kV voltage levels under the Eastern Zone Distribution Circle. The cancellation, citing unavoidable reasons, was notified by the Chief Engineer (Distribution) Eastern Zone.

8MePDCL launches AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot and bulk SMS platform to modernise consumer communication in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited announced on May 13, 2026 its plan to deploy an integrated WhatsApp Business Messaging Solution, AI-based Chatbot and Bulk SMS platform to overhaul consumer communication. The initiative, driven by the Chief Engineer (Commercial), aims to deliver real-time billing information, payment confirmations, outage notifications and service alerts, improving collection efficiency and consumer transparency. Consumers were urged to share or update their WhatsApp numbers with MePDCL meter readers during the next billing cycle.

8Hindustan Power Exchange initiates reverse auction for CESC Limited covering thermal energy delivery from May 22 to 31
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (formerly Pranurja Solutions Ltd) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00956 on May 15, 2026 for a Single-Side Reverse Auction initiated by buyer CESC Limited. The auction covers thermal energy delivery from May 22 to May 31, 2026 in two daily blocks (00:00-04:00 hrs and 16:00-24:00 hrs), each requiring 50 MW minimum with 5 MW minimum bid quantity. Seller interest submission closes May 18 and e-Reverse Auction runs from 16:00 to 18:00 hrs on May 18, 2026.

CAPACITY COMMISSIONING

8Fujiyama Power Systems commissions 2,000 MW solar panel manufacturing facility at Ratlam; total capacity rises to 3,568 MW
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited announced on May 14, 2026 the commissioning of its 2,000 MW solar panel manufacturing facility at Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh as part of a greenfield expansion. With this addition, the company's total solar panel manufacturing capacity has reached 3,568 MW. The plant will initially operate at an annualised capacity of approximately 1,000 MW on single-shift basis, scaling up to full utilisation by Q4 FY27. Battery and inverter manufacturing lines at the same facility experienced delays due to geopolitical supply chain disruptions.

8CEA hosts SHANTI Act workshop with NTPC to chart India's 100 GW nuclear power roadmap by 2032
The Central Electricity Authority in association with the Ministry of Power and NTPC Limited organised a full-day workshop on April 17, 2026 at Scope Convention Centre, New Delhi, on the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India (SHANTI) Act, 2025 which received Presidential assent in December 2025. Discussions spanned 7 sessions including CEA's Long-Term National Resource Adequacy Plan, the criticality of Kalpakkam's 500 MW PFBR on April 6, 2026, and the commercial launch of 700 MW PHWR units at Kakrapar and Rawatbhata.

8HPERC grants Tidong Power interim connectivity for additional 50 MW from 3x50 MW Tidong-I HEP medium-term till June 2029
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission admitted Filing No. 180 of 2026 on May 15, 2026 filed by M/s Tidong Power Generation Pvt. Ltd. seeking interim connectivity and Short-Term Open Access for an additional 50 MW from the 3x50 MW (150 MW) Tidong-I HEP. HPPCL's no-objection letter dated May 13, 2026 confirmed it has no objection to temporary utilisation for carrying 50 MW power on medium-term open access for a minimum 3 years up to June 30, 2029. Next hearing is on June 2, 2026.

EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION

8ICICI Bank offloads 24.35 crore shares or 3.55% stake in Jaiprakash Power Ventures; holding drops from 9.97% to 6.42%
ICICI Bank Limited disclosed on May 16, 2026 under SEBI Takeover Regulations that it sold an aggregate of 24,35,00,000 equity shares (face value Rs. 10 each) of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd in multiple tranches, with the last tranche on May 15, 2026. This 3.55% divestment reduces ICICI Bank's stake from 68,33,61,064 shares (9.97%) to 43,98,61,064 shares (6.42%) of the company's issued and paid-up equity share capital. The transactions reflect ICICI Bank's continued stake reduction in the power producer.

8NCLT Bengaluru sanctions Kirloskar Electric merger of 4 wholly-owned subsidiaries with appointed date of April 1, 2024
Kirloskar Electric Company Limited, Peenya, Bengaluru, received on May 15, 2026 at 9:56 AM the NCLT Bengaluru Bench order dated April 30, 2026 (CP (CAA) No. 22/BB/2025) sanctioning the merger by absorption of four wholly-owned subsidiaries: KELBUZZ Trading Private Limited, Luxquisite Parkland Private Limited, SLPKG Estate Holdings Private Limited and SKG Terra Promenade Private Limited into KECL with effect from April 1, 2024, under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013.

8Ola Electric approves investment in two wholly-owned subsidiaries OCT and OET with combined FY25 turnover of Rs. 4,790 crore
Ola Electric Mobility Limited announced on May 15, 2026 that its board approved proposed investments in two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Ola Cell Technologies Private Limited, which posted FY 2024-25 turnover of Rs. 73.00 crore, and Ola Electric Technologies Private Limited, which posted FY 2024-25 turnover of Rs. 4,717.48 crore. The 22-minute board meeting confirmed both transactions are on an arm's length basis with no promoter or promoter group interest. The investments support Ola's vertical integration in EV manufacturing.

8UHBVNL seeks HERC approval for 250 MW/500 MWh Haryana BESS procurement via SJVN with back-to-back BESA agreement
UHBVNL filed Petition No. 23 of 2026 for source approval of a 250 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS. The proposal includes a back-to-back Battery Energy Storage Sale Agreement with SJVN Limited. HERC allowed UHBVNL two weeks to file details sought in the April 30, 2026 interim order. The matter was listed for arguments on June 10, 2026. The procurement marks one of Haryana's largest battery storage tenders aimed at peak load management and renewable integration support.

8SJVN seeks HERC tariff adoption for 250 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS in Haryana with two-hour discharge cycle
SJVN Limited filed HERC Petition No. 28 of 2026 for adoption of tariff discovered through competitive bidding. The project is a 250 MW/500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System in Haryana. Respondents include UHBVNL and Hardi Hydro Energy Private Limited. HERC sought justification on tariff competitiveness, two-hour discharge cycle, land support, and charge-discharge responsibility. The tariff adoption is critical for India's emerging battery storage market and supports peak management in Haryana.

8UPERC to hear UPPCL-MPPMCL 1,130 MWh battery storage joint procurement case on May 28 under 15-year competitive bid model
UPPCL filed Petition No. 2380 of 2026 for long-term joint procurement of battery storage energy. The proposal covers 1,130 MWh from Battery Energy Storage Systems through competitive bidding. UPPCL and Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited are the joint procurers for a 15-year period. UPERC scheduled the admission hearing for May 28, 2026 at 11:00 hrs in Lucknow. The petition represents one of the largest BESS joint procurement initiatives between two state DISCOMs in India.

8Premier Energies shifts 4 GW solar PV cell project location from Ranga Reddy Telangana to Tirupati Andhra Pradesh per CRISIL report
Premier Energies Limited submitted its IPO Monitoring Agency Report for Q4 FY26 issued by CRISIL Ratings Limited (Report No. 1CRL/MAR/PRSSPL/2025-26/1743). The report disclosed a deviation from the original IPO object: the location of the 4 GW solar PV cell project under Object 1 was changed from Ranga Reddy District, Telangana to Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, pursuant to a special shareholder resolution dated April 6, 2025. The range of deviation was stated as not applicable.
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COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8CERC approves transmission charges for SR and ER Power Transmission's new inter-regional grid corridor linking 34+ entities
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 14, 2026, adopted transmission charges under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for SR and ER Power Transmission Limited, a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, for a new inter-regional transmission system. The order, passed under Petition No. 120/AT/2026, directly impacts power distribution across 34+ entities spanning six southern and eastern states, marking a significant step in India's One Nation One Grid mission.

8CERC upgrades Greenko Energies inter-state trading licence from Category III to Category I; firm now eligible to trade 7,000 MUs annually
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 14, 2026 upgraded Greenko Energies Private Limited's inter-state electricity trading licence from Category III to Category I under Petition No. 136/TD/2026. The Hyderabad-based company, which received its original licence in 2008, now has the authority to trade up to 7,000 Million Units of electricity annually, with a minimum net worth threshold of Rs. 50 crore required for such a licence upgrade. The move boosts India's green power trading ecosystem.

8CERC grants Category V inter-state trading licence to Pune-based Neufo Technologies; firm met Rs. 2 crore net worth threshold
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 14, 2026 granted a Category V inter-state trading licence to Neufo Technologies Private Limited, a Pune-based firm, under Petition No. 93/TD/2026. The company, which had a qualifying net worth of Rs. 2 crore and maintained the minimum current and liquidity ratio of 1:1 as required under CERC Trading Licence Regulations, 2020, received the licence to trade electricity across all of India. Public notices in The Times of India and Economic Times across multiple cities in February 2026 drew no objections.

8GERC admits GUVNL petition to adopt wind power tariff from 250 MW Phase X competitive bidding; Patel Infrastructure among respondents
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited filed Petition No. 2645 of 2026 before GERC on May 15, 2026, seeking adoption of tariff discovered through Competitive Bidding under RfS No. GUVNL/250 MW/Wind (Phase X) dated September 26, 2025, for procurement of 250 MW of grid-connected wind power in Gujarat. The petition names Patel Infrastructure Limited, Alfanar Power Limited, K.P. Energy Limited and Powerica Limited as respondents. GERC, chaired by Pankaj Joshi, admitted the petition and is set to approve PPAs with selected developers.

8Gujarat DISCOMs seek GERC nod to slash supervision charges from 15% to 2.5% on consumer-installed equipment
In a major tariff rationalisation move, Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited, along with co-petitioners Madhya, Uttar, and Paschim Gujarat Vij Companies, filed Petition No. 2604 of 2026 before GERC on May 14, 2026, seeking approval to levy supervision charges at 2.5% instead of the current 15% on estimated costs for consumer-erected equipment including Ring Main Units, Compact Sub-Stations, High Tension Metering Cubicles, Vacuum Circuit Breakers, and LT underground cables. The GERC bench, chaired by Pankaj Joshi, admitted the petition for detailed hearing.

8HERC asks HPPC to renegotiate 495 MW solar tariff discovered at Rs. 2.86 to Rs. 2.97 per kWh from seven developers
Haryana Power Purchase Centre sought HERC approval for 495 MW solar power procurement from seven developers under a 500 MW solar RfS floated on September 11, 2025. The discovered tariff ranged from Rs. 2.86 per kWh to Rs. 2.97 per kWh, which HERC observed appeared on the higher side. HPPC was directed to renegotiate and file a revised proposal within one week, with the next hearing scheduled for May 26, 2026. The order was issued under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

8MPERC admits Rs. 175.60 crore ARR against MPIDC Mohasa Babai Rs. 192.82 crore FY27 claim; revenue surplus pegged at Rs. 33.35 crore
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the FY 2026-27 ARR and retail tariff order for MPIDC Industrial Area Mohasa Babai. MPIDC claimed an ARR of Rs. 192.82 crore, while the Commission admitted Rs. 175.60 crore after prudence checks. The petitioner projected sales of 369.79 MU, while MPERC admitted 365.23 MU for FY 2026-27. Revenue from sale of power was claimed at Rs. 211.83 crore, while MPERC admitted Rs. 208.95 crore, resulting in a surplus of Rs. 33.35 crore.

8PSPCL seeks PSERC nod for 100 MW paddy-straw power procurement at Rs. 4.50 per kWh from co-generation plants
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited filed Petition No. 39 of 2026 before PSERC for 100 MW surplus power procurement. The project is tied to 100% paddy straw-based co-generation plants located within Punjab. PSPCL proposed a generic levelized tariff of Rs. 4.50 per kWh and was asked to justify the MoU route instead of competitive bidding. PSERC admitted the petition and listed the matter for hearing on May 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM. The petition supports Punjab's stubble burning mitigation efforts.

8JERC issues FY 2024-25 true-up order for Puducherry Electricity Department; total sales of 3,128 MU reviewed
Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the FY 2024-25 true-up order for the Electricity Department, Government of Puducherry. The order records total sales of 3,128 MU and ex-bus requirement of 3,393 MU in the true-up analysis. The document reviews power purchase cost, O&M expenses, depreciation, interest, return on equity and revenue gap or surplus. It was issued on May 14, 2026 under Petition No. 171/2026, with detailed component-wise scrutiny of each cost head and revenue allowance.

8JSERC issues corrigendum to DVC tariff order correcting typographical error in MYT period regulations citation for FY 2026-31
The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a corrigendum on May 15, 2026 to its Tariff Order dated March 30, 2026, covering the True-up for FY 2024-25, Annual Performance Review for FY 2025-26, Annual Revenue Requirement for the Multi-Year Tariff Period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, and determination of tariff for FY 2026-27 for Damodar Valley Corporation. The corrigendum corrects a typographical error in Chapter 12 (pages 269-274) where references to Regulations 2020 should be read as Regulations 2025.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8GERC hears GUVNL plea to extend WYN Renewables PPA performance bank guarantee ahead of May 17 expiry
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 15, 2026 heard Interlocutory Application No. 22 of 2026 filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited seeking extension of the Performance Bank Guarantee furnished by M/s WYN Renewables Private Limited under a Power Purchase Agreement dated May 10, 2023. The PBG was set to expire on May 17, 2026, while the main Petition No. 2571 of 2025 remains pending adjudication. Earlier Commission orders restrained GUVNL from terminating the PPA.

8Morjar Renewables moves GERC to block invocation of Rs. 6 crore bank guarantee by GETCO over 200 MW hybrid project
M/s Morjar Renewables Pvt. Limited filed Petition No. 2628 of 2026 before GERC on May 14, 2026, challenging GETCO's threatened invocation of a Rs. 6 crore Bank Guarantee furnished for Stage-II connectivity for its 200 MW Hybrid captive energy project. The petitioner had obtained Stage-I and Stage-II connectivity approvals in January and April 2023 respectively, but the connectivity was revoked on September 16, 2023, over a notarised versus registered lease deed issue, followed by an October 2025 threat to invoke the guarantee which the company has contested as illegal.

8Renewable SPVs challenge GETCO Rs. 20 lakh per MW ATS guarantee clause for 373 MW hybrid projects at 220 kV Mota Asarana
M/s Epipremnum Aureum Renewables Pvt. Limited along with co-petitioner M/s Panthera Leo Persica Renewables Pvt. Limited filed Petition No. 2626 of 2026 before GERC on May 14, 2026, challenging Clause 5.7(iv) of GETCO's Connectivity Procedure, 2025, which mandates an Additional Transmission System Bank Guarantee of Rs. 20 lakh per MW. The petitioners have applied for connectivity for 201 MW and 102 MW Wind-Solar hybrid projects and a 70 MW solar project at the 220 kV Mota Asarana Pooling Station.

8GERC to re-examine UGVCL review plea against Shekhani Industries over Solar Policy 2015 vs 2021 banking charge dispute
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 14, 2026 took up Review Petition No. 44 of 2025 filed by Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited challenging its own earlier Order dated August 8, 2025, in Petition No. 2155 of 2022 involving Sekhani Industries Pvt. Limited. UGVCL contended that the Commission, while ruling that UGVCL had no role in delaying the plant's commissioning on June 28, 2021, went beyond the pleadings by examining the interconnection agreement and its consistency with GERC Net Metering Regulations 2020.

8DOMS Industries fights DGVCL at GERC for 180-day exclusion and refund on 2000 KVA connection delayed by sub-station shifting
DOMS Industries Limited filed Petition No. 2631 of 2026 before GERC on May 14, 2026, seeking exclusion of the delay period caused by DGVCL's Control Room Shifting works at the 66 kV Umbergaon Sub-Station from the 180-day timeline under Option-III, and consequently demanding refund of excess minimum demand charges. The manufacturer, which applied for a 2000 KVA power connection on June 6, 2024, argued that DGVCL's construction activities requiring a 3.60 km 66 kV underground cable line directly prevented site access.

8HPERC admits Batot Hydro Power petition seeking Rs. 59.38 lakh delayed payment penalty from HPSEBL; next hearing June 19
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission admitted Filing No. 148 of 2026 on May 15, 2026 in the matter of M/s Batot Hydro Power Ltd. versus HPSEBL, filed under Section 86(1)(f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 75 of HPERC Conduct of Business Regulations, 2024. The petitioner seeks delayed payment penalty of Rs. 59,38,596 from the respondent. HPSEBL's Authorised Representative Sh. Kamlesh Saklani waived notice and sought two weeks for reply. The matter is listed for hearing on June 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

8HERC orders Amplus Sun 50 MW Khanak solar project tariff review with 0.50% annual degradation benchmark
HERC reviewed the tariff matter for Amplus Sun Solutions Private Limited's 50 MW solar project at Khanak, Bhiwani. The matter links Review Petition No. 7 of 2025, Petition No. 20 of 2026 and APTEL Appeal No. 362 of 2025. The Commission directed parties to agree on an independent agency for assessment using 0.50% annual degradation. The next hearing was fixed for May 26, 2026, with tariff determination to follow under Section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for the Tosham, Bhiwani-located project.

8UPERC lists UPPCL-UPNEDA 2,553.5 MW feeder solarisation PPA case for June 18 hearing under RESCO mode
UPERC issued notice for Petition No. 2377 of 2026 filed by UPNEDA and UPPCL. The petition seeks approval of PPAs for grid-connected solar plants on segregated agriculture feeders. The cumulative capacity is 2,553.5 MW under RESCO mode feeder-level solarisation. The hearing is scheduled for June 18, 2026 at 11:00 hrs in Lucknow. The project aims to support agricultural feeder solarisation and provide daytime power supply to farmers across Uttar Pradesh under the PM-KUSUM and state schemes.
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QUARTERLY RESULTS

8Solar Industries India posts Q4 FY26 sales surge of 41% to Rs. 3,053 crore; defence revenue jumps 134% YoY
Solar Industries India Limited released its Q4 FY26 investor fact sheet showing quarterly net sales of Rs. 3,053 crore, up 41% from Rs. 2,167 crore in Q4 FY25. PAT jumped 61% to Rs. 556 crore and EBITDA rose 59% to Rs. 870 crore. The defence segment was the standout performer, surging 134% year-on-year to Rs. 1,008 crore and accounting for 33% of quarterly revenues, while international and overseas revenues grew 32% to Rs. 1,006 crore.

8Fujiyama Power Systems Q4 FY26 revenue climbs 87.5% to Rs. 9,008 million; PAT surges 107.5% to Rs. 1,063 million
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited announced its Q4 FY26 results with revenue from operations at Rs. 9,008 million, up 87.5% year-on-year from Rs. 4,803 million in Q4 FY25. EBITDA jumped 116.9% to Rs. 1,715 million with a margin of 19.0%, while PAT surged 107.5% to Rs. 1,063 million. FY26 full-year revenue reached Rs. 26,545 million (up 72.3%), supported by over 8,900 channel partners and a 1,200 MW TOPCon solar cell facility being set up at Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh.

8G R Infraprojects reports Q4 FY26 revenue of Rs. 2,521 crore, up 27% YoY; EBITDA margin compresses to 11%
G R Infraprojects Limited released the transcript of its Q4 FY26 earnings conference call held on May 12, 2026, hosted by HDFC Securities. CMD Ajendra Kumar Agarwal disclosed Q4 FY26 revenue from operations of approximately Rs. 2,521 crore, representing 27% year-on-year growth. However, adjusted EBITDA margin fell to approximately 11% from 15.5% in the comparable prior period, due to geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain pressures, commodity price volatility and global trade disruptions. The company repaid debt during the year as part of its financial discipline strategy.

8Orient Electric posts 10% Q4 FY26 revenue growth to Rs. 948 crore amid commodity inflation and labour shortage
Orient Electric Limited, a CKA Birla Group company, released the transcript of its Q4 FY26 earnings conference call hosted by Ambit Capital on May 8, 2026. MD and CEO Ravindra Singh Negi disclosed revenue from operations of Rs. 948 crore, up 10% year-on-year, amid headwinds including persistent commodity inflation, labour shortage, gas supply disruptions from the West Asia crisis, unseasonal rains slowing cooling product demand and elevated channel inventory prompting cautious dealer replenishment. Despite challenges, EBITDA margins improved further in the quarter.

8Empower India files unaudited Q3 FY26 financial results for period ended December 31, 2025 with limited review report
Empower India Limited, listed at Mumbai's Nawab Building, Fort, submitted its standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 to BSE on May 15, 2026. The submission includes a Limited Review Report from Nagadheep Sathyanarayana & Co., Chartered Accountants, Bengaluru, following board approval of the outcome dated February 13, 2026. The company trades under BSE Scrip Code 504351 and Scrip ID EMPOWER.

ANNUAL RESULTS

8Solar Industries India achieves highest-ever FY26 sales of Rs. 9,838 crore, up 30%; PAT rises 35% to Rs. 1,737 crore
Solar Industries India Limited announced record FY26 results on May 15, 2026: net revenue of Rs. 9,838 crore (up 30% YoY), EBITDA of Rs. 2,750 crore (up 35%, margin 27.95%), PBT of Rs. 2,365 crore (up 36%) and PAT of Rs. 1,737 crore (up 35%, margin 17.65%). The Defence vertical delivered the highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs. 1,008 crore and annual defence revenue of Rs. 2,634 crore (up 94%), with management guiding for defence revenue exceeding Rs. 4,500 crore in FY27. Order book stands at Rs. 21,300 crore.

8Fujiyama Power Systems FY26 revenue jumps 72.3% to Rs. 26,545 million; commissions 1 GW MonoPERC DCR solar cell facility
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited presented at an analysts and investors meet on May 15, 2026 highlighting its FY26 revenue from operations of Rs. 26,545 million, a 72.3% year-on-year jump from Rs. 15,407 million. The company commissioned a 1 GW MonoPERC DCR solar cell manufacturing facility to tap into the Rs. 20,000 crore PM Surya Ghar Yojana opportunity, with 7 million-plus residential solar installations still untapped. Q4 FY26 PAT surged 107.5% to Rs. 1,063 million and EBITDA margin reached 19.0%.

8SJVN issues corrigendum to FY26 financial results correcting typographical error labelling figures as Unaudited at three places
SJVN Limited, a Navratna CPSE and joint venture of Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh, issued a corrigendum on May 16, 2026 to its FY26 and Q4 financial results submitted on May 15, 2026. Three inadvertent typographical errors were identified at pages 11, 20 and 24 where the headings should read Audited instead of Unaudited. No financial figures, audit report, disclosures or other information were changed. The company's CIN is L40101HP1988GOI008409 and it trades on NSE as SJVN-EQ.

8Jaiprakash Power Ventures reports FY26 total income of Rs. 5,790.85 crore and net worth of Rs. 12,721 crore as on March 31
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited announced on May 16, 2026 that its Board of Directors, at a 50-minute meeting from 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM, approved surrendering two coal mines to the concerned government authority subject to lender approvals. The Amelia (North) Coal Mine held total assets of Rs. 222.16 crore, while the Bandha North Coal Mine had an investment value of Rs. 92.52 crore as on March 31, 2026 against the company's net worth of Rs. 12,721 crore and total income of Rs. 5,790.85 crore.

DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS

8Solar Industries India recommends final dividend of Rs. 11 per equity share at 550% payout for FY 2025-26
Solar Industries India Limited announced its audited FY26 results on May 15, 2026, reporting net sales of Rs. 9,838 crore, up 30% year-on-year from Rs. 7,540 crore. Full year PAT rose 35% to Rs. 1,737 crore, while EBITDA climbed 35% to Rs. 2,750 crore with a margin of 27.95%. The board also recommended a final dividend of Rs. 11 per equity share (550% on the face value of Rs. 2) for FY 2025-26, rewarding shareholders amid the company's strong financial performance and growing defence segment contribution.

8Premier Energies board approves Rs. 5,000 crore QIP fundraise; appoints Hitesh Kumar Jain as new Company Secretary
Hyderabad-based Premier Energies Limited announced on May 15, 2026 that its board approved raising up to Rs. 5,000 crore through Qualified Institutional Placement or other permissible modes. In the same meeting, the board noted the resignation of Company Secretary Mr. Ravella Sreenivasarao and appointed Mr. Hitesh Kumar Jain (ICSI No. A24341) as the new Compliance Officer effective May 16, 2026. The company trades on BSE under code 544238 and on NSE as PREMIERENE.

8Power Finance Corporation board approves merger of REC into PFC; seeks President of India approval to preserve government status
Power Finance Corporation Limited disclosed on May 16, 2026 that its Board has reserved the proposal for merger of REC Limited into PFC under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013, and authorised the CMD to seek the Hon'ble President of India's approval. The merger exchange ratio is to be determined by duly appointed valuers. Upon completion, all assets and liabilities of REC will transfer to PFC, and REC will stand dissolved. The trading window for PFC equity shares and listed debt securities continues to remain closed until further orders.

8REC Limited board approves merger into Power Finance Corporation; merged entity to retain government company status
REC Limited, a Maharatna Government of India enterprise, disclosed on May 16, 2026 that its board has reserved the proposal for merger of REC into Power Finance Corporation Limited under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013 and authorised its CMD to seek approval of the Hon'ble President of India. Post-merger, all assets and liabilities of REC will transfer to PFC, with the merged entity required to retain its status as a Government Company. REC trades on NSE as RECLTD and on BSE under code 532955.

8Jaiprakash Power Ventures board approves surrender of two coal mines worth Rs. 314.68 crore in book value subject to lender approval
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited announced that its Board approved surrendering the Amelia (North) Coal Mine (total assets Rs. 222.16 crore, including net tangible assets Rs. 129.58 crore, intangible mining rights Rs. 78.93 crore and CWIP Rs. 13.65 crore) and the Bandha North Coal Mine (investment value Rs. 92.52 crore). The surrender is subject to lender approvals and concerned government authority clearance. The decision was taken at a 50-minute meeting on May 16, 2026 against the company's net worth of Rs. 12,721 crore.

8KPI Green Energy appoints Rajesh Shrivastava as Whole-Time Director for 5 years; veteran handled 30 GW+ power projects
KPI Green Energy Limited held a 27-minute board meeting on May 15, 2026 and approved the appointment of Mr. Rajesh Shrivastava (DIN: 08757239) as Additional Director and Whole-Time Director for 5 years, and re-appointment of Mrs. Venu Birappa as Independent Director for a second term of 5 consecutive years effective August 3, 2026. Mr. Shrivastava brings nearly 37 years of experience across power, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, having been associated with more than 30 GW of power projects including over 10 GW of renewables.

8Solar Industries India appoints former IRS officer Reena Jha Tripathi as Independent Director for 5-year term
Solar Industries India Limited appointed Smt. Reena Jha Tripathi (DIN: 11022528) as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for a first term of 5 years effective May 15, 2026. A 1988-batch IRS officer who superannuated in January 2025 at Level 17 (Apex Scale) after 36-plus years in tax administration, she holds executive education credentials from IIM Bangalore, Syracuse University and Hull Business School. The company trades on NSE as SOLARINDS and BSE under code 532725.

EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET

8Hitachi Energy India schedules May 26 Investor Day in Mumbai; board meets May 25 for FY26 audited results
Hitachi Energy India Limited announced on May 15, 2026 that its board will meet on May 25, 2026 to consider audited financial results and dividend recommendation for FY ended March 31, 2026. An investor and analyst conference call is set for May 26, 2026 from 12:00 to 13:00 IST, with Managing Director Mr. N Venu and CFO Mr. Ajay Singh participating, accessible via toll-free numbers from India, USA, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong. The company also hosts its Powering India's Next 25 Investor Day event on the same date.

8Ola Electric reschedules Q4 FY26 board meeting from May 18 to May 20, 2026; earnings call shifted to 5:00 PM IST
Ola Electric Mobility Limited informed exchanges on May 16, 2026 that its board meeting to consider audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and FY ended March 31, 2026, originally scheduled for May 18, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The earnings conference call has also been rescheduled to May 20 at 5:00 PM IST featuring Founder, Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Bhavish Aggarwal and CFO Mr. Deepak Rastogi via Diamond Pass Link through the Ola Zoom platform.

8Power Mech Projects schedules May 20 board meeting to approve Q4 and FY26 audited results and dividend recommendation
Power Mech Projects Limited informed BSE and NSE on May 15, 2026 that its Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results and balance sheet for Q4 and FY ended March 31, 2026, and to recommend dividend, if any, for FY 2025-26. The trading window has been closed since April 1, 2026 and will remain closed until May 22, 2026 inclusive, as communicated in the company's letter dated March 25, 2026.

CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT

8CARE Ratings confirms zero deviation in Inox Wind Rs. 1,249.33 crore rights issue utilisation for quarter ended March 31, 2026
Inox Wind Limited submitted the Monitoring Agency Report for Q4 FY26 issued by CARE Ratings Limited (Report No. CARE/NRO/GEN/2026-27/1046), in relation to utilisation of proceeds raised through its Rights Issue aggregating Rs. 1,249.33 crore, under Monitoring Agency Agreement dated July 17, 2025. The report confirmed zero deviation from the stated objects and was reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and Board at their meetings held on May 14, 2026. The company trades on BSE under code 539083 and NSE as INOXWIND.
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PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY

8Western Region meets full 74,624 MW evening peak with zero shortage on May 14; Gujarat tops with 374 MU generation
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre reported a zero-shortage power supply position on May 14, 2026, with the region meeting a record evening peak demand of 74,624 MW at 50.17 Hz and an off-peak demand of 70,682 MW. Total regional energy consumption stood at 1,766.5 MU, with Maharashtra leading state consumption at 688.8 MU and Gujarat's combined generation across thermal, hydro, gas, wind, and solar reaching 374 MU against a net drawl of 525.2 MU.

8NRLDC reports 330 MW shortage in J&K and Ladakh at 70,811 MW Northern Region evening peak on May 14
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily report for May 14, 2026 showed the region meeting 70,811 MW at evening peak against a 71,141 MW requirement, leaving a 330 MW deficit confined entirely to J&K and Ladakh. Total day energy stood at 1,524 MU with a 0.33 MU shortfall; Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest evening peak demand at 25,481 MW, followed by Rajasthan at 12,013 MW, while Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi were fully served with zero shortage.

8Southern Region meets 56,238 MW peak demand without shortage; Tamil Nadu tops at 18,446 MW on May 14
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern RLDC Power Supply Position Report for May 14, 2026, confirms zero shortage across all 6 southern states at the 20:00 peak - with Tamil Nadu recording the region's highest demand at 18,446 MW and total regional day energy consumption at 1,399.62 MU, against a requirement of 58,704 MU forecasted by LGBR. The data shows resilient grid management amid pre-monsoon high demand in the south.

8Eastern Region meets 29,456 MW peak demand without shortage; West Bengal and DVC lead generation on May 14
Grid Controller of India Limited's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre daily operation report for May 14, 2026, confirms zero power shortage for all eastern states at the 20:00 evening peak of 29,456 MW. West Bengal led state generation at 124.17 MU thermal, DVC contributed 99.48 MU, and Odisha generated 81.36 MU, while total eastern region day energy consumption reached 610.74 MU with zero shortfall, reflecting strong supply-side coordination.

8National grid frequency stays in IEGC band 99% of day; NLDC reports average of 50.011 Hz on May 14
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre frequency profile for May 14, 2026 (Thursday), shows the grid frequency remained within the 49.7–50.2 Hz IEGC band for 99.03% of the day, with an average frequency of 50.011 Hz and a standard deviation of 0.0702. The instantaneous maximum reached 50.404 Hz at 18:04, while 215 excursions above 50.03 Hz were recorded, each lasting 2 minutes 35 seconds on average.

8NER meets 3,227 MW evening peak demand with zero shortage; Assam logs highest NER generation at 5.19 MU on May 14
Grid Controller of India (GRID-INDIA)'s North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported zero power shortage across all 7 NER states for May 14, 2026, with total evening peak demand met at 3,227 MW. Assam led local generation with 5.19 MU including 3.16 MU of gas-based output, while the region drew a net 53.62 MU of scheduled power from outside and recorded total day energy of 59.96 MU, indicating stable cross-regional power flows.

8Uttarakhand achieves 24-hour uninterrupted power supply across all areas from May 1 to 15, 2026
The rostering report from Uttarakhand State for May 1-15, 2026 shows zero hours of power cuts across all major areas - including Haridwar, U.S. Nagar rural feeders, Garhwal & Kumaun Hills, major towns like Dehradun, Nainital, Mussoorie, Roorkee, Haldwani, Rudrapur, and steel furnace feeders - with an average running duration of 24 hours per day for all categories, reflecting the state's improved grid management and power availability during this fortnight.

OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING

8ERPC's 239th OCC meeting agenda tables 13 items: Godda TPS SPS, Patratu Stage-I scheduling transfer and Vedanta line encroachment
The Eastern Regional Power Committee's 239th Operations Coordination Committee meeting held on May 13, 2026 at ERPC Secretariat, Kolkata, carried 13 agenda items, including finalisation of the System Protection Scheme for Godda TPS (4×800 MW), restoration of the 400 kV PVUNL-Tenughat line, transition of Patratu Stage-I scheduling from ERLDC to SLDC Jharkhand, replacement of 206 L&T meters (out of 489) still pending across the Eastern Region, and addressing Vedanta Ltd's dead LILO line endangering the 400 kV Sundargarh-Raigarh and Sundargarh-Rourkela circuits.

8NTPC flags Talcher solar schedule error and Patratu Unit-2 start-up power settlement dispute at ERPC's 56th CCM
At the 56th Commercial Sub-Committee Meeting of the Eastern Regional Power Committee held on May 7, 2026 at 11:00 hrs, NTPC raised two key issues: a discrepancy in cumulative scheduling data (SG) for Talcher Stage-1 up to March 2026 due to February 2026 revision, and a demand to settle Patratu STPP Phase-I Unit-2's start-up power drawal at the approved Energy Charge Rate rather than the DSM Rate of Deviation - a change PVUNL argued was in line with applicable regulatory provisions.

8PowerGrid WR1's 400 kV Wardha-Warora line remains out since May 2018 amid ferroresonance concerns
WRLDC's transmission outage log for May 14, 2026 reveals that PowerGrid WR1's (PGCIL) 400 kV Wardha-Warora line has been continuously out since May 4, 2018 - over 8 years - due to ferroresonance concerns, while multiple CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV bus sectionalisers have been kept open since September 2021 for fault level control. The report also lists the 400 kV/220 kV DGEN ICT-3, the Chandrapur GCR-ST-3, and several other Western Region elements under planned or long-term outage.

8KPTCL's two 400 KV Kaiga-Guttur lines trip simultaneously on faults; Southern grid sees 5 forced outages on May 14
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre recorded 5 forced transmission outages on May 14, 2026, including the simultaneous tripping of 400 KV Kaiga-Guttur circuits 1 and 2 at 17:39 hrs on B-N and R-N faults respectively, operated by KPTCL, alongside a KSEB 400 KV/220 KV transformer PRV operation at Madakkathara. The incidents highlight continued reliability challenges on key southern transmission corridors.

8NTPC Kawas and Gandhar gas units in Gujarat under reserve shutdown; DGEN's 800 MW also offline on May 14
Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's outage report dated May 15, 2026 reveals that NTPC's Kawas plant had all four gas units (totalling 424 MW) placed under reserve shutdown by May 14, while Gandhar's GT1 (144.3 MW) and GT2 (144.3 MW) also went offline. DGEN's 400 MW Unit 3 entered RSD mode and Sardar Sarovar Nigam's 250 MW (Units 5 & 9 together) underwent annual overhaul, reflecting coordinated planned maintenance across Gujarat's gas and hydro portfolio.

REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT

8NLDC commits Vindhyachal, Barh and 40+ generators in SCUC for May 15; Barh 1 schedules 1,024 MW at 276.5 paise/kWh
The NLDC's Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) schedule published on May 14, 2026, for delivery on May 15, 2026, commits over 40 thermal generators including Barh-1 (1,024.45 MW at ECR of 276.5 paise/kWh), North Karanpura STPS (959.12 MW at 211.8 paise/kWh), and Vindhyachal STPS Stage 4 (493.51 MW at 205.2 paise/kWh) - with all listed units assigned SCUC 'YES' status, ensuring guaranteed despatch for grid security.

8ERPC releases DSM, SRAS, TRAS and SCUC settlement accounts for April 27-May 3, 2026; late payers face 0.04% daily interest
The Eastern Regional Power Committee's Superintending Engineer (Commercial) P.K. De issued settlement accounts under CERC DSM Regulations 2024 and amendments effective September 2024 and July 2025 for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026, with final data received from ERLDC/NLDC on May 11, 2026. Entities liable for Deviation Settlement Mechanism charges must pay into ERLDC's deviation pool account within 10 days of billing, failing which a simple interest of 0.04% per day applies; SCUC charges carry a tighter 7-working-day deadline.

8NERPC issues provisional DSM and SCUC statements for April 27–May 3, 2026 under CERC Regulations 2024
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC), Ministry of Power, Shillong, issued its Provisional DSM (Deviation Settlement Mechanism) and SCUC statements on May 13, 2026, covering April 27 to May 3, 2026, under the CERC (DSM and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024. Defaulting constituents face surcharge at 0.04% per day of delay if payment to the NERLDC-operated Regional Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Account is not made within 10 days, ensuring tight settlement discipline across NER constituents.

8ERPC issues April 2026 Regional Energy Account for Bhutan Hydro Power Stations under India-Bhutan DSM framework
Eastern Regional Power Committee's letter ERPC/COM-I/REA/2026-27/226 dated May 4, 2026 released the Regional Energy Accounting (REA) for Bhutan Hydro Power Stations for April 2026, prepared in compliance with the Deviation Settlement Mechanism modalities between India and Bhutan published by CEA and effective from May 1, 2024. Stakeholders across the Eastern Region have a two-month window to flag discrepancies; after which the REA issued by SE Commercial P.K. De stands final.

8Eastern Region's day-ahead demand forecast MAPE at 4.63% on May 13; intraday tighter at 1.5%
The Eastern Regional Forecasting Error report for May 13, 2026 shows the Day-Ahead forecast achieving a Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 4.63% (RMSE 6.42%) against actual demand that peaked near 28,197 MW at midnight - running 1,072 MW above the day-ahead forecast in the first block (00:00–00:15). The Intraday forecast performed significantly better at 1.5% MAPE (RMSE 2%), with errors often within ±500 MW, demonstrating the substantial improvement real-time forecasting offers.

TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION

8NLDC reports zero ATC and N-1 violations across all 5 national grid corridors on May 14
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre reported zero Available Transfer Capability (ATC) violations and zero N-1 criteria violations for all 5 inter-regional corridors - WR-NR, ER-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR, and NER Import - on May 14, 2026. Voltage monitoring at key 765 kV substations including Agra, Aligarh, Anpara-C and Anpara-D showed 100% compliance with IEGC band throughout the day, with Ajmer recording a minor 0.56% exceedance above 800 kV.

8ERLDC reports 100% IEGC voltage compliance across all 765 kV and 400 kV Eastern substations on May 13
Grid Controller of India Ltd's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre recorded a flawless Voltage Deviation Index of 0.00% for all monitored substations on May 13, 2026, with 765 kV nodes - including Ranchi New (max 786.56 kV), Jharsuguda (max 786.33 kV), and Sasaram (max 787.37 kV) - maintaining voltages within IEGC bands for all 24 hours, signaling stable grid health across the eastern region.

8WRLDC: Maharashtra violates ATC limit 21 times (21.9% of blocks) on May 14; Goa breaches N-1 in 10 blocks
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that Maharashtra violated Available Transfer Capability limits in 21 blocks (5.2% of time, 21.9% of hours) on May 14, 2026, while Goa breached ATC in 18 blocks (4.5%). For the stricter N-1 criteria, Maharashtra recorded 6 violations (1.5%, 6.2 hours) and Goa 10 violations (2.5%), while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and DNHDDPDCL maintained zero violations across all categories.

8SRPC clears APTRANSCO's temporary diversion of 132 KV Prathap Nagar-Yanam feeder to enable Kakinada line upgrade
The Southern Regional Power Committee convened a virtual special meeting on May 13, 2026 with CEA, SRLDC, APSLDC, APTRANSCO, and PED to clear APTRANSCO's proposal for a temporary diversion of the 132 KV Prathap Nagar-Yanam interstate feeder. The rearrangement - involving bridge jumpers at Location No. 56 and solid tapping at Location No. 62 - facilitates erection of a 220 KV Z-type tower at Location No. 41A, enabling conversion of the Kakinada-Prathap Nagar single-circuit line into a double-circuit line.

8IEX DAM clears 1,940 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh in Hour 1; solar glut drives mid-day price to Rs. 1,568/MWh on May 14
The IEX Day-Ahead Market Snapshot for May 14, 2026, reveals strong solar surplus pushing sell bids to 49,916 MWh in Hour 12 while MCP bottomed at Rs. 1,568.70/MWh - a 10x collapse from the Rs. 10,000/MWh cleared in Hour 1. Evening demand recovery pushed MCP back up through hours 16–19, reflecting the classic duck curve in India's power market and the growing flexibility challenge posed by solar penetration during midday hours.
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COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE

8CEA daily coal stock report: RRRVUNL plants at 79% normative stock; Chhabra-II at only 49% on May 13
Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division coal stock report for May 13, 2026 shows RRRVUNL's 7,580 MW Rajasthan fleet at 79% of normative 26-day requirement with only 2,152,100 tonnes, while Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) holds just 217,000 tonnes - 49% of normative stock. In contrast, Haryana's HPGCL (2,510 MW combined) maintained 143% normative stock at 1,396,700 tonnes, and PSPCL Punjab's 2,300 MW fleet held 130% normative cover at 1,001,300 tonnes.

8CEA: India's coal generation on May 13 beats target at 3,996 MU; year-to-date total at 163,651 MU
Central Electricity Authority's fuel-wise generation report (Sub-Report 17) for May 13, 2026 shows coal-based generation outperforming at 3,996.38 MU versus the 3,787.69 MU programme, while hydro underperformed at 415.97 MU against 448.81 MU planned. Year-to-date (April 1 to May 13, 2026-27), total generation reached 194,010.85 MU against a programme of 202,928.54 MU - an 8,917.69 MU shortfall. Nuclear generation YTD at 7,508 MU tracked close to the 7,679 MU target.

8CEA: All-India power generation on May 13 at 4,784.59 MU vs 4,585.11 MU target; Western Region overperforms by 150 MU
Central Electricity Authority's sub-report for May 13, 2026 shows All-India gross generation exceeding target by 199.48 MU at 4,784.59 MU. The Western Region led with 1,763.70 MU against a 1,613.42 MU programme (a surplus of 150+ MU), driven by hydro overperformance of 31.64%. Northern Region fell short by 5.27% at 1,149.67 MU versus a 1,182.71 MU programme, while total thermal generation of 4,183.01 MU outpaced the 3,967.46 MU target and nuclear output of 179.66 MU surpassed the 168.84 MU programme.

8NTPC's 60,007 MW fleet generates 1,093 MU on May 13 vs 1,042 MU target; Eastern Region drags with 7.88% YTD shortfall
CEA's Sub-Report 8 on NTPC stations for May 13, 2026 shows NTPC's all-India monitored fleet (60,007.23 MW) generating 1,093.30 MU against a 1,041.61 MU programme - a surplus of 51.69 MU (+4.96%). However, YTD April 1 to date performance at 43,114.13 MU trails the 45,826.93 MU programme by 2,712.80 MU (-5.92%). The Eastern Region's NTPC stations (17,190 MW) posted the largest shortfall at -7.88% YTD, while the Southern Region exceeded its programme with a +1.32% surplus.

8JSW Mahanadi Power's 3 units (600 MW each) trip on fuel oil problems; Ghatampur TPP's 2×660 MW also offline on May 13
CEA's Sub-Report 11 for May 13, 2026 shows JSW Mahanadi Power Company Limited (Chhattisgarh) lost three 600 MW units - Units 2, 3, and 4 - to fuel oil problems at 4:16 PM in a simultaneous trip, putting 1,800 MW out of service. Uttar Pradesh's Ghatampur TPP continued with both 660 MW units (Units 1 and 2) under forced outage for generator miscellaneous maintenance and ID fan problems since May 6 and 11 respectively, while Lalitpur TPS Unit 3 (660 MW) went offline with a regenerative system problem.

8Rajiv Gandhi TPS units 1 and 2 (600 MW each) under forced outage due to condenser and economiser tube leaks on May 13
CEA's Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report 10) for May 13, 2026 reveals that Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS had both 600 MW units offline for forced outages - Unit 1 due to condenser tube leakage/cleaning (from 4:18 PM) and Unit 2 from economiser tube leakage (from 10:01 PM on May 12). Punjab's GH TPS (Lehra Mohabat) lost 500 MW across Units 3 and 4 for abnormal sound and turbine issues, while Rajasthan's Barsingsar Lignite 125 MW Unit 1 remained under planned annual maintenance since April 20.

8NTPC Rihand STPS (3,000 MW) generates 64.63 MU on May 13; Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW) delivers 32.54 MU vs 26.51 MU target
CEA's Sub-Report 9 for NTPC station-wise generation on May 13, 2026 shows NTPC's Rihand STPS (3,000 MW, Uttar Pradesh) producing 64.63 MU against 64.81 MU programme with 90 days coal stock in hand, while Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW) overperformed at 32.54 MU versus 26.51 MU target. Singrauli STPS (2,000 MW) generated 43.94 MU against 41.78 MU programme with 98 days coal stock. NTPC Koldam hydro (800 MW) underperformed sharply at 4.65 MU against 10.52 MU programme.

8CEA lists 30+ long-idled power units; DAE Rajasthan off-grid since 2004, Giral TPS units awaiting scrapping since 2014-16
CEA's Sub-Report 13 for May 13, 2026 lists over 30 thermal and gas-based units that have remained off the national grid for more than a year, including Delhi's IP CCPP Units 3, 4, 8 (30 MW each, offline since January 2019) and Rithala CCPP Units 1–3 (offline since June 2013). Rajasthan's DAE nuclear unit (0 MW rated) has not returned since October 2004 due to generator earth fault, while Giral TPS Units 1 & 2 (125 MW each) are marked as 'likely to be scrapped' since 2014 and 2016 respectively; Pipavav CCPP Unit 2 (351 MW) remains under RSD since April 2024.
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MINISTRY OF POWER

8Ministry of Power appoints Diwakar Nath Misra as Government Nominee Director on SJVN board
SJVN Limited (NSE: SJVN | BSE: 533206), a Navratna CPSE and joint venture of the Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh (CIN: L40101HP1988GOI008409), disclosed that the Ministry of Power has appointed Shri Diwakar Nath Misra (DIN: 07464700), Additional Secretary (Hydro) at MoP, as Part-time Official Government of India Nominee Director on the SJVN Board with immediate effect, vide MoP Order No. 15-22/1/2018-HYDEL-II(MoP) dated May 14, 2026.

8NHPC discloses change in Government Nominee Director as Ministry of Power update surfaces in public domain
NHPC Limited (NSE: NHPC | BSE: 533098), a Government of India enterprise (CIN: L40101HR1975GOI032564), informed stock exchanges of an impending change in its Government Nominee Director. While NHPC was yet to receive formal communication from the Ministry of Power (MoP), the company made the disclosure based on information available in the public domain, in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations. NHPC's corporate office is located at Sector-33, Faridabad, Haryana.

CEA & GRID STANDARDS

8India's total installed power capacity crosses 537,264 MW by April 30, 2026; solar leads at 154,236 MW
As per the Central Electricity Authority's latest data, India's total installed power generation capacity reached 537,264 MW as of April 30, 2026, with non-fossil fuels now accounting for 53.61% (288,035 MW) versus fossil fuels at 46.39% (249,229 MW). Solar energy dominated the renewable segment at 154,236 MW (28.71%), wind contributed 56,437 MW (10.50%), hydro (including PSPs) stood at 51,665 MW (9.62%), while coal remained the single largest source at 221,898 MW (41.30%).

8CEA prepares report on rationalising DISCOM fixed charges after All India DISCOMs Association flags tariff design gap
Following a representation from the All India DISCOMs Association (AIDA) vide letter DG-19/2025-AIDA dated December 15, 2025, the Central Electricity Authority convened two stakeholder meetings on January 19 and March 23, 2026 under Member (E&C). The resulting report, forwarded by the Ministry of Power, addresses the need for a national framework to rationalise consumer fixed charges to align with the actual fixed costs incurred by distribution companies, a critical input for retail tariff redesign.

8CEA: India's 309,923 MW monitored capacity delivers 255,120 MW output on May 13; gas and liquid fleet at just 43.26% utilisation
CEA's Sub-Report 16 for May 13, 2026 shows India's 309,923 MW monitored conventional fleet achieving gross generation of 255,120 MW (75.95% of monitored capacity), with coal plants performing best at 81.48% utilisation (180,793 MW from 221,898 MW installed). Hydro stations utilised only 66.90% of capacity (34,732 MW from 51,915 MW), gas and liquid plants lagged at 43.26% (8,704 MW from 20,122 MW), and nuclear plants ran at 78.82%, with 49,234 MW under various outages.

8CEA Sub-Report 5: All-India thermal capacity availability at 87.79% on May 13; Northern hydro lowest at 72.41%
Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 5 for May 13, 2026 reveals All-India stabilised thermal fleet (229,101 MW) achieved 87.79% capacity online at 201,128 MW, with the North Eastern region reaching 100% thermal availability. Nuclear capacity ran at 93.17% nationally (8,180 MW from 8,780 MW), while hydro lagged most in the Northern Region at 72.41% (15,870 MW from 21,916 MW) and averaged 79.85% nationally (41,451 MW from 51,915 MW), with the Western Region's hydro availability at 91.10%.

8CEA hydro reservoir report May 13: Bhakra at 483.55m, Tehri below MDDL at 742.91m versus 747.3m draw-down level
CEA's daily hydro reservoir report for May 13, 2026 shows Bhakra Dam (Himachal Pradesh) at 483.55m with 1,728.8 MU energy content (vs 5,282 MU at full reservoir level), while Tehri reservoir (Uttarakhand) at 742.91m is critically below its 747.3m minimum drawdown level with only 17.75 MU content versus 1,291.49 MU at full level. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat) holds 1,817.55 MU at 129.45m, Koyna (Maharashtra) has 3,126.1 MU at 630.33m, and Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh) holds 1,391.84 MU at 249.25m.

TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)

8Government revises 6-year unified accounting software tender for RPCs and NPC in Amendment-III; eases SLA to 99.50% uptime
The Government e-Marketplace tender GEM/2025/B/6978156, originally floated on January 8, 2026, has undergone its third major revision, relaxing application uptime requirements from 99.90% to 99.50% per site, extending the Recovery Time Objective from 1 hour to 2 hours, and cutting Sev-2 resolution targets from 8 hours to 72 hours - while raising hardware specifications to 5th-Gen Intel Xeon processors with 256 GB DDR5 RAM and 50 TB usable SAN storage for the Unified Accounting Software covering Regional Power Committees and NPC.
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SOLAR POWER

8India's solar power hits 43,294 MW peak; wind and solar together supply 22.34% of grid demand on May 13
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC-REMC report reveals that on May 13, 2026, solar hours clocked a maximum demand of 247,680 MW against 55,330 MW of combined renewable (wind + solar) contribution - accounting for a record 22.34% penetration during daytime hours, while wind alone powered 4.86% of the grid at peak. The data underscores India's accelerating renewable energy share in the national grid mix during peak solar production hours.

8Rajasthan tops May 13 renewable generation at 241 MU; CEA reports all-India daily renewable output across states
The Central Electricity Authority's Daily Renewable Generation Report for May 13, 2026 shows Rajasthan leading all-India renewable generation with a combined wind and solar output of over 241 MU for the day, with 213.80 MU from solar alone. The report tracks cumulative renewable generation for May 2026 across all states, with Punjab recording 104.27 MU cumulative and Himachal Pradesh clocking 76.33 MU including significant hydro and other output.

8Solarium Green Energy clears Acuite Ratings Q4 FY26 monitoring on IPO fund utilisation
Solarium Green Energy Limited (NSE: SOLARIUM | BSE: 544354), an Ahmedabad-based company in the civil construction/infrastructure sector (ISIN: INE0W0H01017), submitted its Monitoring Agency Report for Q4 and the half-year ended March 31, 2026, confirming proper utilisation of IPO proceeds. The report was issued by Acuite Ratings & Research Limited and filed per SEBI Regulation 32(6) and SEBI ICDR Regulation 41. The disclosure underscores compliance with capital deployment norms for solar EPC companies.

8Fujiyama Power's CARE Ratings monitoring agency clears Q4 FY26 IPO proceeds utilisation
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited (NSE: UTLSOLAR | BSE: 544613), formerly Fujiyama Power Systems Private Limited, submitted its Monitoring Agency Report from CARE Ratings Limited for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, confirming proper utilisation of IPO proceeds raised through public issue of equity shares. The report, filed in compliance with SEBI Regulation 32(6) and SEBI ICDR Regulation 41(4), confirms all funds raised through the IPO were deployed as stated in the offer document, validating the rooftop solar major's capital deployment plan.

8Borosil Renewables Executive Chairman addresses business updates on CNBC-TV18 on May 14
Borosil Renewables Limited (NSE: BORORENEW | BSE: 502219) disclosed that its Executive Chairman, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Kheruka, appeared on CNBC-TV18 on May 14, 2026 for an interview covering general business updates for the company. The interview is also available on the company's website www.borosilrenewables.com. The disclosure was filed by Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Kishor Talreja (FCS 7064) per SEBI Regulation 30. Borosil Renewables is India's largest solar glass manufacturer.

WIND & HYBRID POWER

8Inox Wind confirms zero deviation in Rs. 1,249.33 crore Rights Issue fund utilisation for Q4 FY26
Inox Wind Limited (NSE: INOXWIND | BSE: 539083, CIN: L31901HP2009PLC031083) filed a SEBI Regulation 32 nil deviation statement on May 14, 2026, confirming zero deviation in the utilisation of funds raised through its Rights Issue dated August 21, 2025 - for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company raised Rs. 1,249.33 crore through the Rights Issue, and the Audit Committee reviewed and noted the nil-deviation statement at its meeting on May 14, 2026, confirming full deployment in line with the stated objects in the Letter of Offer.

8INOX Green Energy confirms nil deviation in Q4 FY26 preferential issue fund utilisation
INOX Green Energy Services Limited (NSE: INOXGREEN | BSE: 543667), formerly known as INOX Wind Infrastructure Services Ltd. (CIN: L45207GJ2012PLC070279), confirmed via a SEBI Regulation 32 filing that there was zero deviation or variation in the utilisation of funds raised through its Preferential Issue during Q4 ended March 31, 2026. The company stated that proceeds were utilised in full accordance with the stated objects of the issue. The nil-deviation statement was reviewed and noted by the Audit Committee at its meeting on May 14, 2026.

STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN

8Krishnapatnam plant leads Andhra Pradesh generation at 44.99 MU; Greenko pumped storage adds 12.26 MU on May 14
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern RLDC Generation Report for May 14, 2026, shows Krishnapatnam power station at the top with 44.99 MU gross output and 1,875 MW capacity, while Greenko's pumped storage contributed 12.26 MU at 511 MW. Andhra Pradesh's total demand met for the day stood at 10,344 MU with zero shortage. The Greenko data illustrates the growing role of pumped storage as a flexibility resource in India's evolving grid management.

8GDAM weekly volume tops 27,000 MWh; May 13 records peak MCP of Rs. 4,498/MWh in green energy market
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market weekly summary for May 8–15, 2026, shows May 13 recording the highest market clearing price of Rs. 4,498.85/MWh with 2,697.71 MWh total cleared volume. Total weekly purchase bids reached over 1,07,208 MWh across solar, non-solar and hydro segments, reflecting rising demand for certified renewable energy certificates in the green market amid corporate sustainability commitments.

POLICY & INCENTIVES

8TERI's NCoEGPS releases India's first green maritime fuel roadmap charting transition to ammonia, methanol and hydrogen
The National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping (NCoEGPS) at TERI, led by Dr. Piyali Das, published 'Advanced Green Fuels for Maritime Application - Road Map for India (Part A)' in 2026, mapping India's pathway for decarbonising its shipping sector through alternative fuels including green ammonia, methanol and hydrogen - an initiative under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways' maritime sustainability agenda. The roadmap forms a key planning input for India's Green Port Performance Index framework.

8Ministry of Ports launches Green Port Performance Index to rank India's ports on sustainability and pollution control
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, released the Green Port Performance Index (GPPI) in October 2025 (Rev-0) - a comprehensive framework to measure and rank Indian ports on their progress in green transformation, pollution control, and environmental performance. The index defines applicability, GPPI framework, awards and recognition categories, and designates a nodal agency for implementation, marking a major shift in India's port governance toward sustainability metrics.

8Ministry of Ports' NAVIC Cell unveils India's maritime solar potential study charting energy transition roadmap
India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways released a macro-level study titled 'India's Maritime Green Shift: Pioneering Energy Transition and Pollution Control,' developed by the NAVIC Cell 3 committee chaired by VoCPA. The report, led by Nodal Officer Shri Vijay Kumar IAS, assesses India's maritime solar potential and charts a green energy transition strategy for ports and vessels, with inputs from DGS, CSL, IMU and IWAI, supporting the broader green port roadmap.

8IEEFA report warns gas capital costs triple to $2,500/kW; flags billions in consumer risk as renewables offer cheaper alternative
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) released a May 14, 2026 report titled 'The Misguided Gas Stampede,' authored by energy analyst Dennis Wamsted. The report warns that capital costs for new gas turbines have roughly tripled in three years to at least $2,500 per kilowatt, with no new plants likely online before 2030. The report cited Dominion Energy's 1,588 MW Greensville gas plant, where fuel costs jumped from $308 million in 2021 to $519 million in 2022.
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WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8G R Infraprojects' subsidiary signs HAM concession for Rs. 2,440.87 crore NH-33 greenfield highway in Bihar
G R Infraprojects Limited (NSE: GRINFRA | BSE: 543317) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Munger Link Highway Private Limited, executed a Concession Agreement with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on May 14, 2026. The project involves construction of a 4-lane Greenfield section of NH-33 from Mokama (Ch. 0+000) to Munger (Ch. 82+400) in Bihar, spanning approximately 82.4 km under Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), with an estimated project cost of Rs. 2,440.87 crore (excluding GST) and a completion period of 910 days.

8L&T partners France's Exail to deliver unmanned mine countermeasure suite for Indian Navy's 12 MCMV programme
Larsen & Toubro Limited (NSE: LT | BSE: 500510) announced a strategic collaboration with France-based Exail to deliver an advanced Unmanned Mine Counter-Measure (MCM) Suite for the Indian Navy's Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs) programme, targeting 12 vessels. L&T, as prime contractor, will integrate Exail's globally proven autonomous and remotely operated MCM systems - already deployed by several navies worldwide - that can detect, classify, identify and neutralise naval mines. The initiative aligns with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.

8GMR Power and Urban Infra extends Rs. 240 crore corporate guarantee to IDBI Bank for 3 smart meter subsidiaries
GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (NSE: GMRP&UI | BSE: 543490), on May 14, 2026, disclosed it has extended a Corporate Guarantee in favour of IDBI Bank Limited for an aggregate amount of Rs. 240 crore - comprising three separate working capital facilities of up to Rs. 80 crore each - to secure credit sanctioned to its step-down subsidiaries: GMR Kashi Smart Meters Limited, GMR Triveni Smart Meters Limited, and GMR Agra Smart Meters Limited. The disclosure confirms financial backing for its expanding smart metering business across Uttar Pradesh.

8PSPCL amends 132 KV Bhikiwind-Sur Singh 66 KV line scope; revised cost at Rs. 231.02 lakhs
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) issued Amendment No. 111/2025-26 modifying the scope of work under TWL Sr. No. 34/2025-26 for the 66 KV line stringing from 132 KV Substation Bhikiwind to 66 KV Substation Sur Singh/Gaeobua. The revised scope, covering approximately 1.5 km of ACSR 0.2 sq. inch conductor from 132 KV S/Stn Bhikiwind to Tower No. 12, has an estimated cost of Rs. 231.02 lakhs (revised from Rs. 62.58 lakhs for 7 km) following recommendations by EIC/P&M PSPCL Ludhiana and Dy.CE/P&M Amritsar.

8PSPCL sanctions replacement of HRP with DC towers on 66 KV Mehta-Udonangal line; estimated Rs. 373.90 lakhs
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) issued Amendment No. 113/2025-26, adding to Annexure-B Priority Works the augmentation of the 66 KV Mehta (Udonangal) line under DS Circle Gurdaspur. The scope involves replacing HRP with DC towers, augmenting the existing 0.1 sq. inch conductor to 0.2 sq. inch on a DC line of approximately 9.91 km length emanating from 220 KV Udoke, at an estimated cost of Rs. 373.90 lakhs, with a credit of Rs. 29.93 lakhs for dismantlement of the old 0.1 sq. inch 66 KV HRP line.

CAPACITY COMMISSIONING

8NTPC Group crosses 88,788 MW total capacity with 100 MW Rajasthan solar projects declaring COD on May 15, 2026
NTPC Limited (NSE: NTPC | BSE: 532555) disclosed that its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) achieved Commercial Operation Dates (COD) for two solar project milestones in Rajasthan effective May 15, 2026: the second part capacity of 12.5 MW (cumulative 100 MW) under Project Eleven Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd. (150 MW project), and 50 MW (cumulative 200 MW) under Project Sixteen Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd. (300 MW project). With these additions, total installed capacity of NTPC Group stands at 88,788 MW, including 9,868 MW commercial renewable capacity.

8Fujiyama Power Systems commissions 2,000 MW solar panel manufacturing line at Ratlam
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited (NSE: UTLSOLAR | BSE: 544613) announced on May 14, 2026 the commissioning of its 2,000 MW solar panel manufacturing facility at Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh - part of a large-scale greenfield integrated solar manufacturing expansion. The Ratlam complex is designed for 2,000 MW capacity each for solar panels, batteries, and inverters as part of a fully integrated manufacturing setup. The milestone makes Fujiyama one of India's largest domestic solar panel manufacturers, supporting India's renewable energy and Aatmanirbhar Bharat goals.

8MoP allocates 82 MW to Sikkim and 269 MW to Karnataka; THDCIL's Tehri PSP Unit 8 declares commercial operation
The Central Electricity Authority's power allocation statement as on April 30, 2026, reveals that the Ministry of Power allocated 82 MW from NTPC stations to Sikkim and 269 MW to Karnataka from unallocated quota including Buxar Thermal Power Project. Additionally, THDCIL declared commercial operation of the 4th unit (Unit #8) of Tehri PSP (4×250 MW), notified vide letter dated April 10, 2026. The development strengthens hydro pumped storage capacity in India's grid, critical for renewable energy integration.

8IndiGrid commissions Gujarat BESS Private Limited, one of India's largest standalone BESS projects at 180 MW / 360 MWh
IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust commissioned Gujarat BESS Private Limited, one of India's largest standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects with a capacity of 180 MW / 360 MWh. The commissioning was highlighted in IndiGrid's Q4 FY26 results disclosure alongside operational revenue of Rs. 874 crore (up 9.5% YoY) and full-year DPU of Rs. 16 per unit. The BESS asset adds to IndiGrid's AUM of Rs. 33,815 crore and positions the trust as a key infrastructure player in India's grid storage transition.

8NTPC Green Energy Group's installed capacity rises to 10,516.40 MW after 62.5 MW Rajasthan solar COD
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NSE: NTPCGREEN | BSE: 544289) disclosed that two solar project milestones under its joint venture ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited achieved Commercial Operation effective 00:00 hrs of May 15, 2026: the second part capacity of 12.5 MW (cumulative 100 MW) of Project Eleven Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd.'s 150 MW project in Rajasthan, and 50 MW (cumulative 200 MW) of Project Sixteen Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd.'s 300 MW project. With these additions, NGEL Group's total installed capacity rises from 10,453.90 MW to 10,516.40 MW.

EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION

8Adani Power wins CCI nod for GVK Energy acquisition amid ongoing CIRP; Committee of Creditors yet to vote
Adani Power (BSE: 533096) clarified to BSE on May 14, 2026 that while it has received Competition Commission of India (CCI) approval for its proposed acquisition of GVK Energy Limited - which entered Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) on May 6, 2025 under IBC Section 7 - the Resolution Plan submitted by Adani Power and other bidders has not yet been voted upon or approved by the Committee of Creditors (CoC). The CCI approval was a statutory prerequisite ahead of CoC consideration of competing resolution plans.

8Patel Engineering board approves sale of entire 84,95,040 equity shares in ACP Tollways at Rs. 100 face value
Patel Engineering Limited (NSE: PATELENG | BSE: 531120) disclosed on May 14, 2026 that its Board of Directors approved the sale of the company's entire stake in ACP Tollways Private Limited, an associate company, comprising 84,95,040 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 100 per share. The proposed transaction remains subject to receipt of necessary approvals from lenders of ACP Tollways, with further details to be disclosed upon completion of documentation. The disclosure was filed under SEBI Regulation 30.

8PGCIL and private TSPs drive Rs. 2.35 lakh crore TBCB transmission pipeline; 84 projects cover 37,377 ckm
The Central Electricity Authority's April 2026 progress report for Under-Construction TBCB Transmission Projects reveals 84 active projects with PGCIL leading 43 projects (19,903 ckm, 172,600 MVA, Rs. 1,22,316 crore) and private TSPs contributing 41 projects (17,473 ckm, 145,400 MVA, Rs. 1,12,582 crore) - bringing India's total competitive bidding transmission pipeline to Rs. 2,34,898 crore. Private participation now nearly matches PGCIL in competitive bidding transmission routes.
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COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8HPERC approves Himachal Pradesh's Resource Adequacy Plan for FY2026-35; total contracted capacity to hit 11,524 MW by 2035-36
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) decided on Petition No. 73 of 2026 on May 14, 2026, approving the Resource Adequacy Plan submitted by HP State Electricity Board Limited. The plan projects electricity demand to grow at a CAGR of 4.63% with peak demand at 3.71% from FY26 to FY36. By FY2035-36, total projected contracted capacity will be approximately 11,524 MW, comprising 4,067 MW solar, 2,247 MW hydro, 900 MW hydro-pumped storage, 569 MW hydro-based, 410 MW coal, 55 MW nuclear and 4 MW biomass.

8CERC adopts transmission charges for Morena-I SEZ's 2,500 MW renewable evacuation system in Madhya Pradesh
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, in Petition No. 132/AT/2026 dated May 13, 2026, took up the matter of transmission charges for Morena-I SEZ Transmission Limited's infrastructure built to evacuate power from 2,500 MW RE projects in Morena SEZ, Madhya Pradesh - Phase I - under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The proceeding aims to operationalise transmission tariff arrangements for power evacuation from a key renewable energy zone supporting India's clean energy targets.

8CERC schedules June 10 public hearing on Power Market Second Amendment Regulations 2026 via online video conference
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, vide notice No. L-1/257/2020 dated May 13, 2026, announced a public hearing on June 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM through online video conferencing on the Draft CERC (Power Market) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The hearing invites representatives from central/state governments, LDCs, CPSUs, transmission licensees, power exchanges, IPPs, financial institutions, NGOs and consultancy firms, marking a major review of India's power market regulatory framework.

8CERC extends deadline for Power Market Second Amendment comments to June 5, 2026 after stakeholder requests
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, vide Public Notice No. L-1/257/2020 dated May 13, 2026, extended the submission deadline for comments, suggestions and objections on the Draft CERC (Power Market) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026, from May 16, 2026 to June 5, 2026 - following requests from stakeholders. Submissions are to be sent to secy@cercind.gov.in and mahesh.khicher@cercind.gov.in, providing additional time for power exchanges, traders, and market participants to articulate views on key amendments.

8TNERC releases Draft SLDC Fees and Charges Regulations 2026 with new MYT framework and control period
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission released its Draft Regulations for Determination of State Load Despatch Centre Fees and Charges, 2026, on May 14, 2026, covering the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) framework, annual tariff cycle, control period, definitions, transitional provisions and applicability. The regulation is constituted under Section 82(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) and forms the basis for recovering the operating costs of Tamil Nadu's State Load Despatch Centre over a multi-year horizon.

8APTEL rules on tariff dispute for NEEPCO's 101 MW Tripura gas plant in Appeal No. 184 of 2020
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) delivered its judgment on May 14, 2026 in Appeal No. 184 of 2020, filed by Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) challenging CERC's April 4, 2019 order on tariff approval for North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd.'s (NEEPCO) 101 MW Tripura Gas Based Power Plant at Monarchak, Sepahijala District. The original CERC petition (No. 128/GT/2017) covered the tariff from Commercial Operation Date of the Gas Turbine unit to March 31, 2019, with TSECL as the sole beneficiary and off-taker.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8UPERC hears Spaark Bresson WTE's tariff petition for 24.70 MW waste-to-energy plant at Kuberpur, Agra
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Lucknow, on May 14, 2026, took up Petition No. 2373 of 2026 filed by M/s Spaark Bresson WTE Private Ltd., Faridabad, Haryana, seeking provisional tariff approval for supply of 21 MW from a 24.70 MW Municipal Solid Waste-based Waste-to-Energy plant at Kuberpur, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, under Sections 61, 62 and 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003, with UPPCL as the respondent. The matter is significant for India's urban waste-to-power policy framework.

8UPERC proceeds in fly ash transportation reimbursement case for FY 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Lucknow, in Petition Nos. 2106/2024 and 2226/2025, heard arguments on May 14, 2026, concerning reimbursement of fly ash transportation costs for FY 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 under MoEF&CC Notification No. S.O. 5481(E) dated December 31, 2021. The petition is filed under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003, and Article 14 of the Power Purchase Agreement dated November 12, 2006, addressing a cost pass-through issue for thermal generators.

8GERC adjourns Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam's 700 MW solar PV tariff petition for Dholera Solar Park Phase IX
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in its daily order dated May 13, 2026, adjourned Petition No. 1906 of 2020 filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited seeking adoption of tariff for 700 MW Solar PV projects in the 1,000 MW Dholera Solar Park under Phase IX competitive bidding. The matter stands connected with Petitions No. 2282 and 2283 of 2023, and the next hearing date is to be intimated separately, leaving one of Gujarat's largest solar park tariff finalisations pending.

8TNERC adjourns Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corp's MP No. 12 case to May 19; Sakthi Sugars and TNPL case also listed
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, on May 14, 2026, adjourned M.P. No. 12 of 2026 filed by the Chief Engineer/PPP of Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. to May 19, 2026, at the petitioner's request for filing an additional affidavit. The same bench also listed Review Application No. 3 of 2024, involving M/s Sakthi Sugars and Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd. versus TANGEDCO. The matters concern intra-state power supply and PPA-related disputes.

OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE

8Uttarakhand Ombudsman awards relief to Roorkee consumer in 8-year billing dispute with UPCL
The Electricity Ombudsman of Uttarakhand, in Award No. 14/2026 dated May 13, 2026, adjudicated the complaint of Shri Raja Ram, Haridwar, who contested that dues of Rs. 75,560 cleared on March 25, 2015, against a 1 KW domestic connection (meter no. 530172) were still being raised by Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd., Roorkee - a dispute that had persisted despite payment records. The ruling provides consumer relief in a long-pending billing dispute and reinforces ombudsman jurisdiction over legacy claims.

872-year-old Srinagar Garhwal consumer wins UPCL meter dispute; Uttarakhand Ombudsman issues Award No. 60/2025
The Electricity Ombudsman of Uttarakhand issued Award dated May 13, 2026, in Representation No. 60/2025, ruling in favour of Shri Praveen Thapliyal, a 72-year-old senior citizen from Tehri Garhwal, who alleged that a UPCL representative visited his premises on March 19, 2025, for meter reading but no bill was issued. His connection no. SN75209071891 served only 3 residents, yet billing irregularities persisted. The decision underscores ombudsman protections for senior citizens facing utility disputes.

8Galwalia Ispat moves from Uttarakhand Ombudsman to UERC; Representation No. 20/2026 closed without merits
The Electricity Ombudsman of Uttarakhand closed Representation No. 20/2026 on May 13, 2026, after M/s Galwalia Ispat Udyog (P) Ltd., Narain Nagar Industrial Area, Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar, withdrew its appeal against Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. The petitioner opted to pursue the case before the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission, which had accepted it for hearing - a procedural shift reflecting the layered redressal mechanism for industrial consumers under the Electricity Act, 2003.

8La Opala RG withdraws UPCL complaint at Uttarakhand Ombudsman; shifts case to UERC in Sitarganj billing matter
The Electricity Ombudsman of Uttarakhand closed Representation No. 10/2026 on May 6, 2026, after La Opala RG Ltd., Plot No. B-108, ESIP, Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar, withdrew its appeal against Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. via letter dated May 7, 2026, citing intent to pursue the matter before the Hon'ble UERC. The withdrawal underscores how high-value industrial consumers prefer direct regulatory adjudication over the ombudsman route for complex tariff and billing disputes.
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QUARTERLY RESULTS

8TD Power Systems posts 42% surge in Q4 FY26 net sales to Rs. 53,426 lakhs; PAT jumps 43% YoY
TD Power Systems Limited (NSE: TDPOWERSYS | BSE: 533553), headquartered in Bengaluru, reported Q4 FY26 Net Sales rising to Rs. 53,426.62 lakhs from Rs. 37,634.47 lakhs a year earlier - a 42% jump - with PAT climbing 43% YoY to Rs. 6,274.20 lakhs. For full year FY26, Net Sales stood at Rs. 1,71,666.38 lakhs versus Rs. 1,26,539.62 lakhs in FY25, with annual PAT at Rs. 21,644.35 lakhs. The board also approved a final dividend of Rs. 1.10 per share and a 1:2 stock split.

8Fujiyama Power Systems delivers 87.5% revenue surge to Rs. 9,008 million in Q4 FY26; PAT more than doubles YoY
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited (NSE: UTLSOLAR | BSE: 544613), a leading rooftop solar solutions provider, reported Q4 FY26 Revenue from Operations of Rs. 9,008 million - up 87.5% YoY - while EBITDA soared 116.9% to Rs. 1,715 million at a 19.0% margin. PAT grew 107.5% to Rs. 1,063 million with an 11.8% PAT margin. For FY26, revenue reached Rs. 26,545 million (up 72.3% YoY), with EBITDA nearly doubling to Rs. 4,903 million, reflecting strong rooftop solar demand.

8HCC FY26 standalone net profit surges 142% to Rs. 205.8 crore as debt falls 38% to Rs. 1,995 crore
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (NSE: HCC | BSE: 500185) reported standalone net profit rising 142% YoY to Rs. 205.8 crore from Rs. 84.9 crore in FY25, while debt was slashed 38% to Rs. 1,995 crore. The company's order book stood at Rs. 12,971 crore as of March 31, 2026, with new orders of Rs. 4,554 crore secured during FY26. Standalone EBITDA margin reached 16.1% and consolidated revenue stood at Rs. 3,969.6 crore. HCC has built 60% of India's installed nuclear power capacity.

8Kalpataru Projects reports 22% revenue jump to Rs. 27,143 crore in FY26; net debt plummets 53% to Rs. 915 crore
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (NSE: KPIL | BSE: 522287), an infrastructure EPC major, delivered its highest-ever consolidated revenue of Rs. 27,143 crore in FY26 - up 22% YoY - while EBITDA grew 22% to Rs. 2,240 crore. Pre-tax profit surged 62% YoY to Rs. 1,334 crore with PBT margin improving by 120 bps to 4.9%. Net debt was cut 53% to Rs. 915 crore, and EPS rose 71% to Rs. 60.90 per share. Order book stood at Rs. 65,457 crore with FY26 order intake of Rs. 26,400 crore.

8IndiGrid reports Q4 FY26 operational revenue of Rs. 874 crore, up 9.5% YoY; delivers full year DPU of Rs. 16 per unit
IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust, managed by IndiGrid Investment Managers Limited, reported Q4 FY26 operational revenue of Rs. 874 crore - up 9.5% YoY - with operational EBITDA of Rs. 782 crore at 89% margin (up 8.5% YoY). For FY26, operational revenue was Rs. 3,311 crore (up 3.1%) and EBITDA at Rs. 2,982 crore with 90% margin. AUM stood at Rs. 33,815 crore with Net Debt/AUM at 57.6%. Q4 FY26 DPU was declared at Rs. 4.00, delivering full-year guidance of Rs. 16.00 per unit.

8GMDC posts FY26 revenue of Rs. 2,653.38 crore; PBT of Rs. 1,301.88 crore including Rs. 492.63 crore GST credit
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NSE: GMDCLTD | BSE: 532181), a Government of Gujarat Enterprise, approved audited FY26 results on May 14, 2026. Revenue from Operations for FY26 stood at Rs. 2,653.38 crore versus Rs. 2,850.84 crore in FY25, with Net Profit Before Tax of Rs. 1,301.88 crore - boosted by an exceptional item of Rs. 522.65 crore representing GST input tax credit of Rs. 492.63 crore on lignite supply. Q4 FY26 standalone revenue was Rs. 814.05 crore with PBT of Rs. 261.74 crore.

8Patel Engineering posts FY26 revenue of Rs. 51,207 million with PAT of Rs. 2,945 million and EPS of Rs. 2.84
Patel Engineering Limited (NSE: PATELENG | BSE: 531120) reported FY26 consolidated revenue from operations of Rs. 51,027 million (up 0.2% YoY versus Rs. 50,934 million in FY25), EBITDA of Rs. 6,840 million at a 13.40% margin, and PAT of Rs. 2,945 million at 5.77% margin, with diluted EPS of Rs. 2.84 per share. Total order book stood at Rs. 1,51,193 million with FY26 order inflow of Rs. 44,000 million, and the company monetised non-core assets worth Rs. 1,850 million.

8Kalpataru Projects Q4 FY26 revenue rises 10% to Rs. 7,778 crore; PBT up 73% YoY to Rs. 511 crore
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (NSE: KPIL | BSE: 522287) published Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 7,778 crore (up 10% YoY), EBITDA of Rs. 640 crore (up 19% YoY), and PBT of Rs. 511 crore (up 73% YoY). The Q4 performance contributed to the highest-ever annual revenue of Rs. 27,143 crore for FY26. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs. 11 per share (550% on face value of Rs. 2). The company holds a robust order book of Rs. 65,457 crore and received FY26 order intake of Rs. 26,400 crore.

ANNUAL RESULTS

8L&T files Integrated Annual Report for FY2025-26 ahead of 81st AGM scheduled for June 5, 2026
Larsen & Toubro Limited (NSE: LT | BSE: 500510), India's largest engineering conglomerate (CIN: L99999MH1946PLC004768), filed its Integrated Annual Report for FY2025-26 including Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting with BSE and NSE. The report precedes L&T's 81st Annual General Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST via Video Conferencing. L&T emphasised resilience amidst global geopolitical shifts, AI-driven innovation, and India's infrastructure growth story during FY26.

8Orient Green Power releases Q4 FY26 audited standalone and consolidated results audio recording
Orient Green Power Company Limited (NSE: GREENPOWER | BSE: 533263) uploaded the audio recording of its Investors/Analysts Call held on May 13, 2026, covering audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The recording, accessible on the company's website, confirms compliance with SEBI Regulation 30 obligations and offers institutional investors and analysts post-call access to management commentary on the renewable energy company's FY26 operational and financial performance.

DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS

8HCC board approves Rs. 800 crore fundraise; authorised share capital raised from Rs. 300 crore to Rs. 400 crore
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (NSE: HCC | BSE: 500185) announced a major capital-raising plan with its Board approving fund infusion of up to Rs. 800 crore through equity shares or equity-linked instruments including QIP, preferential allotment, or rights issue, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The Board also approved an increase in Authorised Share Capital from Rs. 300 crore to Rs. 400 crore, restructuring the capital to 390 crore equity shares of Rs. 1 each. The announcement came at the Board Meeting held on May 14, 2026.

8Kalpataru Projects board recommends Rs. 11 per share dividend (550%) on Rs. 2 face value for FY26
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (NSE: KPIL | BSE: 522287) Board recommended a dividend of Rs. 11 per share representing 550% on face value of Rs. 2 for FY26. The declaration follows the company's strongest-ever financial performance with consolidated revenue of Rs. 27,143 crore (up 22% YoY), EBITDA of Rs. 2,240 crore, and PAT growth that took EPS up 71% to Rs. 60.90 per share. Net debt was simultaneously cut by 53% to Rs. 915 crore, strengthening the balance sheet alongside the dividend payout.

8GMDC recommends Rs. 9.50 per share dividend (475%) on Rs. 2 face value after FY26 PBT of Rs. 1,301.88 crore
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NSE: GMDCLTD | BSE: 532181), a Government of Gujarat Enterprise, recommended a dividend of Rs. 9.50 per equity share of Rs. 2 each (475% of face value) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. The recommendation came alongside FY26 Net Profit Before Tax of Rs. 1,301.88 crore - boosted by an exceptional item of Rs. 522.65 crore representing GST input tax credit of Rs. 492.63 crore on lignite supply. Total assets stood at Rs. 8,978.89 crore as of March 31, 2026.

8Fujiyama Power board approves 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell plant at Ratlam with Rs. 350 crore investment
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited (NSE: UTLSOLAR | BSE: 544613) held its Board Meeting on May 14, 2026 from 4:45 PM to 7:00 PM IST, approving audited FY26 financial results, setting up a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility at Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh with a Rs. 350 crore investment, and commissioning its 2 GW solar panel manufacturing line at Ratlam. The Board also provided updates on inverter and battery manufacturing lines and addressed a fire incident at the company's Bawal Industrial Area facility in Rewari, Haryana.

8Siemens Limited receives Central Government approval to shift financial year to April–March cycle from FY2026-27
Siemens Limited (NSE: SIEMENS EQ | BSE: 500550) disclosed on May 14, 2026 that it has received an order from the Central Government through the Regional Director, Western Region Directorate I, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Mumbai, vide order dated May 13, 2026, approving a change in its financial year. The company will adopt a uniform April 1–March 31 financial year cycle beginning FY2026-27, and will observe a one-time transitional 18-month financial year from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026, transitioning from its prior October–September cycle.

EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET

8Siemens Energy India hosts H1 FY26 earnings call; powers 55% of India's large steam turbines and 30% of grid capacity
Siemens Energy India Limited (NSE: ENRIN | BSE: 544390), a pure-play energy company with 8 factories across India (CIN: L28110MH2024PLC418770), hosted its H1 FY26 Earnings Call with investors on May 15, 2026. The company serves India's entire energy value chain across power generation, transmission, and industrial solutions, with its technology underpinning approximately 55% of India's large steam turbines, 25% of gas turbines, and 30% of grid capacity. Sales rights also cover Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.

8ACME Solar Holdings releases full transcript of Q4 FY26 earnings call held May 8, 2026
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (NSE: ACMESOLAR | BSE: 544283), headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana (CIN: L40106HR2015PLC102129), filed the complete transcript of its Q4 and FY26 Earnings Conference Call held on May 8, 2026. Key management - including Chairman & MD Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, CEO Nikhil Dhingra, and CFO Arun Chopra - participated in the call moderated by Nikunj Seth of MUFG. The transcript covers audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.

8Genus Power Infrastructures schedules Q4 FY26 earnings call for May 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM IST
Genus Power Infrastructures Limited (NSE: GENUSPOWER | BSE: 530343), a Kailash Group Company headquartered in Jaipur, announced an earnings call on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM IST to discuss its operational and financial performance for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The call will be hosted by Kaviraj Securities Pvt. Ltd., offering analysts and investors a first look at the smart metering and energy management major's FY26 results. The company is a key player in India's smart meter rollout under various state DISCOM tenders.

8Quality Power shares Q4 FY26 earnings presentation; IPO at Rs. 425 per share raised Rs. 858.70 crore
Quality Power Electrical Equipments Limited (NSE: QPOWER | BSE: 544367) shared its Q4 FY26 Earnings Presentation at an investor/analyst call held on May 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM IST. The company, which raised a total of Rs. 858.696 crore through its IPO at Rs. 425 per share - Rs. 224.999 crore as fresh issue (5,294,100 shares) and Rs. 633.696 crore as offer for sale (14,910,500 shares) - presented its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.

8Patel Engineering MD and CFO lead Q4 FY26 investor call; audio recording uploaded online
Patel Engineering Limited (NSE: PATELENG | BSE: 531120), a Mumbai-based infrastructure company (CIN: L99999MH1949PLC007039), uploaded the audio recording of its Q4 and FY26 Investor Conference Call to its website. The call was attended by Managing Director Ms. Kavita Shirvaikar and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Rahul Agarwal. The company confirmed that no unpublished price-sensitive information was shared during the call. The recording is available at https://tinyurl.com/ys74s4xm, submitted per SEBI Regulations 30 and 46(2)(oa).

CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT

8ICRA withdraws [ICRA]A+(Stable) rating on Tirunveli Solar's Rs. 300 crore bank facilities after No Dues Certificate
ICRA has withdrawn the [ICRA]A+(Stable) ratings on the bank facilities of Tirunveli Solar Project Private Limited (TSPPL) - totalling Rs. 300 crore (Rs. 273 crore term loan and Rs. 27 crore working capital) - at the company's request and based on a No Dues Certificate received from its bankers. TSPPL is a subsidiary of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (ARPPL), which provides parent-level financial support. The withdrawal is in line with ICRA's policy on rating withdrawals.

8CareEdge retains 'CARE D; ISSUER NOT COOPERATING' tag on Rake Power's Rs. 10 crore bank facilities
CARE Ratings Ltd. (CareEdge Ratings) retained a 'CARE D; ISSUER NOT COOPERATING' rating on Rake Power Limited's (RPL) bank facilities totalling Rs. 10 crore - Rs. 7 crore long-term and Rs. 3 crore long-term/short-term. First placed under this category on March 21, 2025, RPL has continued to fail to provide information despite repeated requests on February 4, February 14, and February 24, 2026. The rating indicates default-level credit risk based on the best available information.
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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 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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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8CERC Proposes Faster Real-Time Power Market To Support India’s Renewable Energy Growth Details
 
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8Heatwaves, rooftop solar and data centres force rethink of India’s power sector planning Details
 
8India's Power Grid Faces Volatility from Heat, DRE, Data Centers Details
 
8Citi Sees India's Power Demand Rising 5%-6% Annually Amid Energy Buildout Details
 
8CERC Proposes Capacity Market Framework To Strengthen India’s Power Sector Reliability Details
 
8Fitch Ratings Projects Up To 5% Growth In India’s Power Demand Details
 
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8Farakka package signals unusual structural-risk shift under relaxed institutional contracting model
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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