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Apr 2026
8Bihar State Power schedules induction training for 350 Technician Grade-II employees
Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited issued orders scheduling induction training for 350 newly recruited Technician Grade-II employees across 7 batches from April 27, 2026 to May 15, 2026. The training is being organized at the Bihar Power Training Institute and covers operational and technical skills for new hires joining Bihar's power distribution and transmission network.
8PSPCL Technical Training Institute relieves 32 CHB workers after completing 5-day non-residential training programme from April 20–24, 2026
The Principal, Technical Training Institute, PSPCL Patiala issued Relieving Order No. 186 dated April 24, 2026, releasing 32 Contract Helper B workers back to their postings - from offices including East Tech Patiala, Rajpura, North Tech Patiala, Lehra, Moonak, and Nabha - following successful completion of the 5-day non-residential training at Shakti Vihar, Patiala.
8Tripura State Electricity Department releases eligible candidates list for Manager (Electrical) Grade-A written examination
The electricity department of Tripura officially published the list of candidates eligible to appear for the written examination for the post of Manager (Electrical), Grade-A, with 35+ shortlisted applicants spanning districts including Agartala, Gomati, South Tripura, and Khowai - marking a key step in the state utility's recruitment drive for technical managerial positions.
8Select and wait list declared for Additional Executive Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement No. 16/2024; exam held July 23 and interview December 23, 2025
A power sector utility published the Select and Wait List for the post of Additional Executive Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement No. 16/2024 published March 4, 2025, following an Online Test conducted on July 23, 2025 and Personal Interviews held on December 23, 2025. The merit was drawn out of 100 marks - 80 from online test and 20 from interview - with minimum qualifying marks set at 30 for Open category and 20 for reserved categories.
8Select and wait list issued for Executive Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement No. 15/2024; online test on July 22, interview on December 23, 2025
A power utility's result notification for Executive Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement No. 15/2024 published March 4, 2025, released the Select and Wait List following an Online Test on July 22, 2025 and Personal Interviews on December 23, 2025. Merit was computed out of 100 marks, with minimum 30 marks for Open category and 20 marks for reserved categories; the list remains valid for 2 years from the date of declaration.
8PSPCL Zone-1 issues transfer order No. 68 on April 24, posting 9 junior staff across Punjab including Fazilka, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Faridkot; 1 earlier order cancelled
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Deputy Secretary/Zones-1, Patiala issued Office Order No. 68 dated April 24, 2026, ordering immediate transfers of 9 ALM/LM/RTM officials - including Gurpreet Singh from Nadampur to Sihar (Ahmedgarh), Mahinder Singh from Ladhuka/Fazilka to Hussanpura/Amritsar, and Amit Kumar from Sub-Urban Fazilka to Special Division Agar Nagar, Ludhiana - while simultaneously cancelling the earlier December 24 order posting JE Balwinder Singh to Dhariwal.
8Energy firm posts Delhi opening for Deputy Manager Regulatory Compliance with 5+ years power sector experience
An energy sector company is hiring a Deputy Manager – Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Affairs, based in Delhi, reporting to the Head of Strategy and Regulatory. The role requires a BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or corporate affairs in the power sector, involving management of regulatory filings and liaison with CERC, state regulators, and government ministries.
8Bihar State Power accepts resignation of EEE Sandeep (E13610) from Transmission Circle Patna
Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited accepted the resignation of Sri Sandeep (Employee No. E13610), Executive Engineer (Electrical) posted at Transmission Circle, Patna (East), under Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited. The resignation is effective from April 26, 2026, under Rule 73(1)(a)(iv) and 73(3)(a) of BSEB Service Regulation 1976, with Order No. 6/4 dated April 24, 2026 issued by the Department of General Administration. Details
Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited issued orders scheduling induction training for 350 newly recruited Technician Grade-II employees across 7 batches from April 27, 2026 to May 15, 2026. The training is being organized at the Bihar Power Training Institute and covers operational and technical skills for new hires joining Bihar's power distribution and transmission network.
8PSPCL Technical Training Institute relieves 32 CHB workers after completing 5-day non-residential training programme from April 20–24, 2026
The Principal, Technical Training Institute, PSPCL Patiala issued Relieving Order No. 186 dated April 24, 2026, releasing 32 Contract Helper B workers back to their postings - from offices including East Tech Patiala, Rajpura, North Tech Patiala, Lehra, Moonak, and Nabha - following successful completion of the 5-day non-residential training at Shakti Vihar, Patiala.
8Tripura State Electricity Department releases eligible candidates list for Manager (Electrical) Grade-A written examination
The electricity department of Tripura officially published the list of candidates eligible to appear for the written examination for the post of Manager (Electrical), Grade-A, with 35+ shortlisted applicants spanning districts including Agartala, Gomati, South Tripura, and Khowai - marking a key step in the state utility's recruitment drive for technical managerial positions.
8Select and wait list declared for Additional Executive Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement No. 16/2024; exam held July 23 and interview December 23, 2025
A power sector utility published the Select and Wait List for the post of Additional Executive Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement No. 16/2024 published March 4, 2025, following an Online Test conducted on July 23, 2025 and Personal Interviews held on December 23, 2025. The merit was drawn out of 100 marks - 80 from online test and 20 from interview - with minimum qualifying marks set at 30 for Open category and 20 for reserved categories.
8Select and wait list issued for Executive Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement No. 15/2024; online test on July 22, interview on December 23, 2025
A power utility's result notification for Executive Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement No. 15/2024 published March 4, 2025, released the Select and Wait List following an Online Test on July 22, 2025 and Personal Interviews on December 23, 2025. Merit was computed out of 100 marks, with minimum 30 marks for Open category and 20 marks for reserved categories; the list remains valid for 2 years from the date of declaration.
8PSPCL Zone-1 issues transfer order No. 68 on April 24, posting 9 junior staff across Punjab including Fazilka, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Faridkot; 1 earlier order cancelled
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's Deputy Secretary/Zones-1, Patiala issued Office Order No. 68 dated April 24, 2026, ordering immediate transfers of 9 ALM/LM/RTM officials - including Gurpreet Singh from Nadampur to Sihar (Ahmedgarh), Mahinder Singh from Ladhuka/Fazilka to Hussanpura/Amritsar, and Amit Kumar from Sub-Urban Fazilka to Special Division Agar Nagar, Ludhiana - while simultaneously cancelling the earlier December 24 order posting JE Balwinder Singh to Dhariwal.
8Energy firm posts Delhi opening for Deputy Manager Regulatory Compliance with 5+ years power sector experience
An energy sector company is hiring a Deputy Manager – Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Affairs, based in Delhi, reporting to the Head of Strategy and Regulatory. The role requires a BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or corporate affairs in the power sector, involving management of regulatory filings and liaison with CERC, state regulators, and government ministries.
8Bihar State Power accepts resignation of EEE Sandeep (E13610) from Transmission Circle Patna
Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited accepted the resignation of Sri Sandeep (Employee No. E13610), Executive Engineer (Electrical) posted at Transmission Circle, Patna (East), under Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited. The resignation is effective from April 26, 2026, under Rule 73(1)(a)(iv) and 73(3)(a) of BSEB Service Regulation 1976, with Order No. 6/4 dated April 24, 2026 issued by the Department of General Administration. Details
HPX REVERSE AUCTIONS
8HPX releases fifth LDC reverse auction circular HPX_RA_00929 for April 25, 2026
Hindustan Power Exchange published Circular No. HPX_RA_00929 dated April 25, 2026, its fifth reverse auction circular in two days for the Long Duration Contract Reverse Auction trading segment. The rapid succession of HPX reverse auction circulars - four within 48 hours - signals a surge in long-duration power procurement activity by distribution companies using HPX's competitive auction platform for securing multi-year power supply contracts.
8HPX issues circular No. HPX_RA_00924 for Any-Day Single Side Reverse Auction in LDC RA segment
Hindustan Power Exchange issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00924 dated April 24, 2026 for the Trading Segment LDC RA, specifying the terms for an Any-day(s) Single Side Reverse Auction. The circular sets out auction specifications, bidding rules, and contract conditions for power procurement by distribution companies seeking long-duration renewable or conventional power contracts through India's HPX power exchange platform.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
8UPERC reviews UPPCL's amended Power Purchase Agreement for 40 MW bagasse-based plant of L.H. Sugar Factories in Pilibhit
The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited filed Petition No. 2343 of 2026 before UPERC seeking approval of an Amended Power Purchase Agreement dated December 29, 2025, extending the original PPA of February 9, 2007 for supply of power from M/s L.H. Sugar Factories Limited's 40 MW bagasse-based power plant in District Pilibhit - heard by UPERC on April 23, 2026.
8HPX issues circular HPX_RA_00927 on April 25, 2026 for LDC segment Any-Day Reverse Auction
Hindustan Power Exchange released Circular No. HPX_RA_00927 dated April 25, 2026, for its Long Duration Contract Reverse Auction trading segment. The circular specifies the terms for an Any-day(s) Single Side Reverse Auction, continuing HPX's ongoing facilitation of competitive power procurement for distribution companies. HPX is emerging as an increasingly active power exchange platform for long-duration contracted power procurement in India.
8HPX circular HPX_RA_00928 specifies April 25 reverse auction for long duration power contracts
Hindustan Power Exchange issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00928 dated April 25, 2026, setting out the specifications and conditions for an Any-day(s) Single Side Reverse Auction under the LDC RA segment. The circular, issued alongside Circular No. HPX_RA_00927, reflects HPX's role as a competitive platform for facilitating long-duration power purchase agreements between distribution companies and generators across India. Details
8HPX releases fifth LDC reverse auction circular HPX_RA_00929 for April 25, 2026
Hindustan Power Exchange published Circular No. HPX_RA_00929 dated April 25, 2026, its fifth reverse auction circular in two days for the Long Duration Contract Reverse Auction trading segment. The rapid succession of HPX reverse auction circulars - four within 48 hours - signals a surge in long-duration power procurement activity by distribution companies using HPX's competitive auction platform for securing multi-year power supply contracts.
8HPX issues circular No. HPX_RA_00924 for Any-Day Single Side Reverse Auction in LDC RA segment
Hindustan Power Exchange issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00924 dated April 24, 2026 for the Trading Segment LDC RA, specifying the terms for an Any-day(s) Single Side Reverse Auction. The circular sets out auction specifications, bidding rules, and contract conditions for power procurement by distribution companies seeking long-duration renewable or conventional power contracts through India's HPX power exchange platform.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
8UPERC reviews UPPCL's amended Power Purchase Agreement for 40 MW bagasse-based plant of L.H. Sugar Factories in Pilibhit
The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited filed Petition No. 2343 of 2026 before UPERC seeking approval of an Amended Power Purchase Agreement dated December 29, 2025, extending the original PPA of February 9, 2007 for supply of power from M/s L.H. Sugar Factories Limited's 40 MW bagasse-based power plant in District Pilibhit - heard by UPERC on April 23, 2026.
8HPX issues circular HPX_RA_00927 on April 25, 2026 for LDC segment Any-Day Reverse Auction
Hindustan Power Exchange released Circular No. HPX_RA_00927 dated April 25, 2026, for its Long Duration Contract Reverse Auction trading segment. The circular specifies the terms for an Any-day(s) Single Side Reverse Auction, continuing HPX's ongoing facilitation of competitive power procurement for distribution companies. HPX is emerging as an increasingly active power exchange platform for long-duration contracted power procurement in India.
8HPX circular HPX_RA_00928 specifies April 25 reverse auction for long duration power contracts
Hindustan Power Exchange issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00928 dated April 25, 2026, setting out the specifications and conditions for an Any-day(s) Single Side Reverse Auction under the LDC RA segment. The circular, issued alongside Circular No. HPX_RA_00927, reflects HPX's role as a competitive platform for facilitating long-duration power purchase agreements between distribution companies and generators across India. Details
8India must accelerate electrification of cooking and transport to contain energy security risk: expert
Policy analyst Ajay Shankar, writing on April 20, 2026, argues that India must urgently shift cooking and transport from gas and oil to electricity to strengthen energy security. The American-Israeli attack on Iran beginning February 26, 2026 has caused major disruptions to global oil and gas supplies, exposing India's vulnerability. With stable electricity prices, electrification of cooking and transport offers a practical, cost-reducing path to energy resilience.
8L&T enters industrial electronics segment, launches 2 manufacturing lines at Coimbatore campus
Larsen and Toubro entered the B2B industrial electronics market through the launch of its new vertical, L&T Electronic Products and Systems, headquartered in Bengaluru with manufacturing operations at its Coimbatore campus in Tamil Nadu. The company commissioned two manufacturing lines offering electronics manufacturing services to Indian and global clients, marking a significant step toward L&T's Lakshya 2031 strategic goal of deepening technology leadership and building India's self-reliance in critical sectors.
8HCC wins Rs. 2,917 crore CIDCO water tunnel and treatment plant contract in joint venture
Hindustan Construction Company Limited secured a Rs. 2,917.6 crore contract from City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited for a 22.21 km raw water tunnel using Tunnel Boring Machine technology and a 250 MLD Water Treatment Plant in Raigad. Awarded to the LCESPL-HCC Joint Venture, HCC's share of execution is approximately Rs. 1,100 crore, including 15 years of Design, Build and Operate contract scope, strengthening water supply infrastructure for Navi Mumbai's rapidly developing nodes.
8PSPCL Board reconstitutes CSR Committee in its 122nd meeting at Chandigarh on January 3, 2026; Punjab Power Minister named chairman
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited reconstituted its Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in the Board's 122nd Meeting held on January 3, 2026 at Chandigarh - with the Hon'ble Power Minister of Punjab as Chairman, and Sh. Alok Shekhar (IAS), Dr. Basant Garg (IAS), Sh. S.K. Beri, and Er. Inderpal Singh as Members.
8Anzen India Energy Trust files valuation report for acquisition of SEPL Energy Private Limited
Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust, a SEBI-registered Infrastructure Investment Trust registered on January 18, 2022, submitted to BSE and NSE a Valuation Report for the proposed acquisition of SEPL Energy Private Limited. The report was issued by Mr. Jayeshkumar Shah, IBBI Registered Valuer, as per an engagement agreement dated April 2, 2026, with EAAA Real Assets Managers Limited acting as Investment Manager.
8CERC invites applications for Senior Advisor role to support regulatory and research studies
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, New Delhi, issued a notice dated April 21, 2026 inviting applications for the engagement of an individual consultant in the capacity of Senior Advisor to assist in coordinating and managing participative issues related to proposed regulatory and research studies - reflecting CERC's strategy of bringing in external expertise to enhance the analytical and consultative capability of India's apex electricity regulatory body. Details
Policy analyst Ajay Shankar, writing on April 20, 2026, argues that India must urgently shift cooking and transport from gas and oil to electricity to strengthen energy security. The American-Israeli attack on Iran beginning February 26, 2026 has caused major disruptions to global oil and gas supplies, exposing India's vulnerability. With stable electricity prices, electrification of cooking and transport offers a practical, cost-reducing path to energy resilience.
8L&T enters industrial electronics segment, launches 2 manufacturing lines at Coimbatore campus
Larsen and Toubro entered the B2B industrial electronics market through the launch of its new vertical, L&T Electronic Products and Systems, headquartered in Bengaluru with manufacturing operations at its Coimbatore campus in Tamil Nadu. The company commissioned two manufacturing lines offering electronics manufacturing services to Indian and global clients, marking a significant step toward L&T's Lakshya 2031 strategic goal of deepening technology leadership and building India's self-reliance in critical sectors.
8HCC wins Rs. 2,917 crore CIDCO water tunnel and treatment plant contract in joint venture
Hindustan Construction Company Limited secured a Rs. 2,917.6 crore contract from City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited for a 22.21 km raw water tunnel using Tunnel Boring Machine technology and a 250 MLD Water Treatment Plant in Raigad. Awarded to the LCESPL-HCC Joint Venture, HCC's share of execution is approximately Rs. 1,100 crore, including 15 years of Design, Build and Operate contract scope, strengthening water supply infrastructure for Navi Mumbai's rapidly developing nodes.
8PSPCL Board reconstitutes CSR Committee in its 122nd meeting at Chandigarh on January 3, 2026; Punjab Power Minister named chairman
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited reconstituted its Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in the Board's 122nd Meeting held on January 3, 2026 at Chandigarh - with the Hon'ble Power Minister of Punjab as Chairman, and Sh. Alok Shekhar (IAS), Dr. Basant Garg (IAS), Sh. S.K. Beri, and Er. Inderpal Singh as Members.
8Anzen India Energy Trust files valuation report for acquisition of SEPL Energy Private Limited
Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust, a SEBI-registered Infrastructure Investment Trust registered on January 18, 2022, submitted to BSE and NSE a Valuation Report for the proposed acquisition of SEPL Energy Private Limited. The report was issued by Mr. Jayeshkumar Shah, IBBI Registered Valuer, as per an engagement agreement dated April 2, 2026, with EAAA Real Assets Managers Limited acting as Investment Manager.
8CERC invites applications for Senior Advisor role to support regulatory and research studies
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, New Delhi, issued a notice dated April 21, 2026 inviting applications for the engagement of an individual consultant in the capacity of Senior Advisor to assist in coordinating and managing participative issues related to proposed regulatory and research studies - reflecting CERC's strategy of bringing in external expertise to enhance the analytical and consultative capability of India's apex electricity regulatory body. Details
ANDHRA PRADESH TARIFF & SUBSIDY
8Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs secure zero tariff hike for FY2026-27 as subsidy shields 1.13 crore households and 22 lakh farmers
In its FY2026-27 order, APERC holds tariffs flat across APSPDCL, APCPDCL and APEPDCL while enabling benefits for nearly 2 lakh commercial consumers, protecting 1.13 crore domestic users, and sustaining free or subsidised supply to around 22 lakh agricultural consumers, with the revenue gap effectively bridged through state subsidy support.
8Andhra Pradesh tariff freeze for FY27 shields 1.13 crore consumers as state subsidy backs zero hike
The APERC's FY 2026-27 retail tariff order locks in zero tariff increase, extends tariff reduction benefits to approximately 2 lakh commercial users, protects approximately 1.13 crore domestic consumers, and sustains free or concessional supply to approximately 22 lakh agricultural consumers, with the entire revenue gap underwritten by state subsidy support - raising fresh questions on long-term DISCOM financial sustainability.
8Andhra Pradesh government commits Rs. 15,790.57 crore subsidy for FY2026-27; APSPDCL gets Rs. 7,551.97 crore, APCPDCL Rs. 4,465.20 crore
APERC's tariff schedule for FY2026-27 reveals that the Government of Andhra Pradesh committed to providing total subsidies of Rs. 15,790.57 crore under Section 65 of the Electricity Act 2003, with APSPDCL receiving Rs. 7,551.97 crore and APCPDCL receiving Rs. 4,465.20 crore - communicated via GoAP letter dated March 12, 2026.
MAHARASHTRA REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS
8MERC rules on Avaada MH Sustainable's claim for GST compensation after rate hiked from 5% to 12% and 13.8% under change-in-law
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on April 22, 2026 passed its order in Case No. 99 of 2024 filed by Avaada MH Sustainable Private Limited seeking compensation for change in law on account of GST notifications dated September 30 and October 14, 2021, which revised GST from 5% to 12% and 13.8%, along with carrying costs, against Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.
8MERC hears Lokmangal Mauli Industries and Lokmangal Sugar Ethanol's review petition against August 2025 common order
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on April 22, 2026 took up Case No. 216 of 2025, in which Lokmangal Mauli Industries Limited and Lokmangal Sugar Ethanol and Co-Generation Industries Limited filed a review of the Commission's Common Order dated August 21, 2025, seeking enhancement of the claim amount factoring in multiple release notices against MSEDCL.
KARNATAKA & KERALA REGULATORY ORDERS
8KERC extends discounted energy rate scheme for FY2026-27 and FY2027-28, opens scheme to open access consumers for first time
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission, in its order dated March 31, 2026, approved continuation of the Discounted Energy Rate Scheme for FY2026-27 and FY2027-28 - first introduced in Tariff Order-2021 for HT installations - and relaxed the eligibility condition to allow open access consumers to participate in the scheme for the first time.
8Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission hears OP No. 19/2026 under chairmanship of T K Jose
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Thiruvananthapuram, chaired by Shri T K Jose and Shri B Pradeep, has taken up Petition OP No. 19/2026 for hearing - a critical proceeding for Kerala's state-owned utility Kerala State Electricity Board concerning consumer supply, tariff, or distribution obligations.
8KSERC hears OP 15/2026 under chairman T K Jose, adjudicating Kerala power sector dispute
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission, led by Sri T K Jose and Sri B Pradeep, conducted a hearing in OP 15/2026 under its jurisdiction to regulate tariff, supply obligations, and consumer rights in Kerala's electricity sector, with the Commission's proceedings forming an important part of Kerala State Electricity Board's regulatory compliance framework.
OTHER STATE REGULATORY ORDERS
8CSERC halts CSPDCL smart meter disconnections after consumers report illegal cutoffs despite timely payments in Durg and Raipur
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission in its order dated April 22, 2026 directed CSPDCL to immediately stop disconnecting consumers with smart meters following suo motu Petition No. 36 of 2026, after consumers in Durg City Division and Raipur City Area reported arbitrary disconnections even after timely bill payments during December 2025 to February 2026, with restoration taking over 24 hours post-payment.
8UPERC directs UPNEDA to submit consolidated RPO compliance report for all 474 obligated entities
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission in its hearing on April 23, 2026 directed UPNEDA to submit a consolidated compliance report covering all 474 obligated entities under the UPERC Promotion of Green Energy through Renewable Purchase Obligation Regulations 2010, following the Commission's earlier order of February 6, 2026 designating UPNEDA as state agency.
8APSERC takes suo motu action against Arunachal Pradesh Department of Power for non-compliance with tariff order directives since 2025
Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission in its order dated April 24, 2026 initiated Suo Moto-02 of 2026 against the Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, for substantial lapses in complying with multiple directives issued in tariff orders including Petition TP-01 of 2025 dated March 26, 2025, despite repeated follow-ups over an extended period.
8MPERC proposes amendments to captive generating plants verification regulations 2023; invites public comments by May 14, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a public notice dated April 23, 2026 from its Bhopal office proposing amendments to the MPERC Verification of Captive Generating Plants and Captive Users Regulations 2023, under Sections 181(1) and 9 of the Electricity Act 2003, inviting objections and suggestions by May 14, 2026.
8HERC issues penalty order in Case No. 25/2026 for non-compliance of CGRF consumer grievance direction
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, Panchkula, issued an order in Case No. HERC/P. No. 25 of 2026, heard on April 24, 2026, for non-compliance of directions issued in Order No. 04/2025 dated May 15, 2025 by the Corporate CGRF of UHBVN, seeking penalty for continuing failure to comply with consumer protection orders under Sections 142, 146 and 149 of the Electricity Act 2003.
8HERC orders Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam to supply electricity to Mahesh Farms in Case P. No. 01/2024
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, Panchkula, adjudicated Case No. HERC/P. No. 01 of 2024 in a hearing and order dated April 23, 2026, involving a petition by UHBVN against Mahesh Farms Pvt. Ltd. filed under Sections 43, 46, and 50 of the Electricity Act 2003, concerning obligations to provide electricity on request and cost recovery for infrastructure. Details
8Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs secure zero tariff hike for FY2026-27 as subsidy shields 1.13 crore households and 22 lakh farmers
In its FY2026-27 order, APERC holds tariffs flat across APSPDCL, APCPDCL and APEPDCL while enabling benefits for nearly 2 lakh commercial consumers, protecting 1.13 crore domestic users, and sustaining free or subsidised supply to around 22 lakh agricultural consumers, with the revenue gap effectively bridged through state subsidy support.
8Andhra Pradesh tariff freeze for FY27 shields 1.13 crore consumers as state subsidy backs zero hike
The APERC's FY 2026-27 retail tariff order locks in zero tariff increase, extends tariff reduction benefits to approximately 2 lakh commercial users, protects approximately 1.13 crore domestic consumers, and sustains free or concessional supply to approximately 22 lakh agricultural consumers, with the entire revenue gap underwritten by state subsidy support - raising fresh questions on long-term DISCOM financial sustainability.
8Andhra Pradesh government commits Rs. 15,790.57 crore subsidy for FY2026-27; APSPDCL gets Rs. 7,551.97 crore, APCPDCL Rs. 4,465.20 crore
APERC's tariff schedule for FY2026-27 reveals that the Government of Andhra Pradesh committed to providing total subsidies of Rs. 15,790.57 crore under Section 65 of the Electricity Act 2003, with APSPDCL receiving Rs. 7,551.97 crore and APCPDCL receiving Rs. 4,465.20 crore - communicated via GoAP letter dated March 12, 2026.
MAHARASHTRA REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS
8MERC rules on Avaada MH Sustainable's claim for GST compensation after rate hiked from 5% to 12% and 13.8% under change-in-law
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on April 22, 2026 passed its order in Case No. 99 of 2024 filed by Avaada MH Sustainable Private Limited seeking compensation for change in law on account of GST notifications dated September 30 and October 14, 2021, which revised GST from 5% to 12% and 13.8%, along with carrying costs, against Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.
8MERC hears Lokmangal Mauli Industries and Lokmangal Sugar Ethanol's review petition against August 2025 common order
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on April 22, 2026 took up Case No. 216 of 2025, in which Lokmangal Mauli Industries Limited and Lokmangal Sugar Ethanol and Co-Generation Industries Limited filed a review of the Commission's Common Order dated August 21, 2025, seeking enhancement of the claim amount factoring in multiple release notices against MSEDCL.
KARNATAKA & KERALA REGULATORY ORDERS
8KERC extends discounted energy rate scheme for FY2026-27 and FY2027-28, opens scheme to open access consumers for first time
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission, in its order dated March 31, 2026, approved continuation of the Discounted Energy Rate Scheme for FY2026-27 and FY2027-28 - first introduced in Tariff Order-2021 for HT installations - and relaxed the eligibility condition to allow open access consumers to participate in the scheme for the first time.
8Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission hears OP No. 19/2026 under chairmanship of T K Jose
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Thiruvananthapuram, chaired by Shri T K Jose and Shri B Pradeep, has taken up Petition OP No. 19/2026 for hearing - a critical proceeding for Kerala's state-owned utility Kerala State Electricity Board concerning consumer supply, tariff, or distribution obligations.
8KSERC hears OP 15/2026 under chairman T K Jose, adjudicating Kerala power sector dispute
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission, led by Sri T K Jose and Sri B Pradeep, conducted a hearing in OP 15/2026 under its jurisdiction to regulate tariff, supply obligations, and consumer rights in Kerala's electricity sector, with the Commission's proceedings forming an important part of Kerala State Electricity Board's regulatory compliance framework.
OTHER STATE REGULATORY ORDERS
8CSERC halts CSPDCL smart meter disconnections after consumers report illegal cutoffs despite timely payments in Durg and Raipur
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission in its order dated April 22, 2026 directed CSPDCL to immediately stop disconnecting consumers with smart meters following suo motu Petition No. 36 of 2026, after consumers in Durg City Division and Raipur City Area reported arbitrary disconnections even after timely bill payments during December 2025 to February 2026, with restoration taking over 24 hours post-payment.
8UPERC directs UPNEDA to submit consolidated RPO compliance report for all 474 obligated entities
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission in its hearing on April 23, 2026 directed UPNEDA to submit a consolidated compliance report covering all 474 obligated entities under the UPERC Promotion of Green Energy through Renewable Purchase Obligation Regulations 2010, following the Commission's earlier order of February 6, 2026 designating UPNEDA as state agency.
8APSERC takes suo motu action against Arunachal Pradesh Department of Power for non-compliance with tariff order directives since 2025
Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission in its order dated April 24, 2026 initiated Suo Moto-02 of 2026 against the Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, for substantial lapses in complying with multiple directives issued in tariff orders including Petition TP-01 of 2025 dated March 26, 2025, despite repeated follow-ups over an extended period.
8MPERC proposes amendments to captive generating plants verification regulations 2023; invites public comments by May 14, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a public notice dated April 23, 2026 from its Bhopal office proposing amendments to the MPERC Verification of Captive Generating Plants and Captive Users Regulations 2023, under Sections 181(1) and 9 of the Electricity Act 2003, inviting objections and suggestions by May 14, 2026.
8HERC issues penalty order in Case No. 25/2026 for non-compliance of CGRF consumer grievance direction
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, Panchkula, issued an order in Case No. HERC/P. No. 25 of 2026, heard on April 24, 2026, for non-compliance of directions issued in Order No. 04/2025 dated May 15, 2025 by the Corporate CGRF of UHBVN, seeking penalty for continuing failure to comply with consumer protection orders under Sections 142, 146 and 149 of the Electricity Act 2003.
8HERC orders Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam to supply electricity to Mahesh Farms in Case P. No. 01/2024
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, Panchkula, adjudicated Case No. HERC/P. No. 01 of 2024 in a hearing and order dated April 23, 2026, involving a petition by UHBVN against Mahesh Farms Pvt. Ltd. filed under Sections 43, 46, and 50 of the Electricity Act 2003, concerning obligations to provide electricity on request and cost recovery for infrastructure. Details
NORTHERN REGION GRID REPORTS
8Northern Region faces 1,376 MW evening shortfall on April 24; Rajasthan meets 307.65 MU as total day energy hits 1,581 MU
Grid Controller of India's NRLDC reported that the Northern Region met 69,303 MW at the evening peak on April 24, 2026 against a requirement of 70,679 MW - a 1,376 MW deficit - while Punjab (13.26 MU), Haryana (2.04 MU), and Uttarakhand (3.62 MU) recorded energy shortages; total day energy stood at 1,581 MU with a cumulative shortfall of 19.06 MU.
8Northern Region logs highest April shortage on April 25: 1,780 MW evening peak deficit and 28.82 MU day shortfall amid 1,612 MU consumption
NRLDC's daily operation report for April 25, 2026 recorded the Northern Region's largest daily energy shortfall of the month - 28.82 MU - with evening peak deficit reaching 1,780 MW against 72,423 MW requirement and total day energy at 1,612 MU; Punjab faced 21.65 MU shortage, Haryana 3.72 MU, and Uttarakhand 3.45 MU, while Rajasthan, Delhi, and UP met their demand fully.
8Northern Region's April 26 demand reaches 72,413 MW at evening peak with 60 MW gap; Punjab records 11.59 MU deficit in 1,592 MU day
Grid-India's NRLDC report for April 26, 2026 showed the Northern Region meeting 72,413 MW evening peak demand against a requirement of 72,473 MW - a small 60 MW shortfall - but the off-peak recorded a significant 2,522 MW deficit; day total energy stood at 1,592 MU with a shortfall of 15.78 MU, with Punjab the primary deficit state at 11.59 MU shortage.
EASTERN REGION GRID REPORTS
8Eastern Region faces 13.08 MU energy shortage on April 24: Bihar deficit at 9.79 MU as region meets 30,864 MW evening peak
Grid Controller of India's ERLDC reported that the Eastern Region met 30,864 MW at the evening peak on April 24, 2026 against a requirement of 32,491 MW - a deficit of 1,627 MW - while Bihar alone recorded a 9.79 MU energy shortage out of the region's total daily shortfall of 13.08 MU, with overall day energy consumption at 712.6 MU.
8Eastern Region logs 722.53 MU energy on April 25 with Bihar still deficit at 5.05 MU despite 30,632 MW demand met
Grid-India's ERLDC daily operation report for April 25, 2026 showed the Eastern Region met 30,632 MW evening peak demand against a requirement of 31,157 MW, clocking 722.53 MU total day energy with a 5.05 MU shortfall - Bihar remaining the only deficit state with 5.05 MU shortage while West Bengal, Odisha, and DVC recorded zero shortages.
8Eastern Region records near-zero energy deficit on April 26 with 651.21 MU day energy; Bihar registers 0.46 MU shortfall
ERLDC's operation report dated April 27, 2026 showed the Eastern Region meeting its entire 27,990 MW evening peak demand on April 26, with a negligible total energy shortfall of just 0.46 MU out of 651.21 MU consumed for the day - with Bihar the only state recording a deficit of 0.46 MU, while West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand achieved zero shortages.
WESTERN REGION GRID REPORTS
8Western Region peaks at 72,011 MW on April 24 with 86 MW shortfall; day energy at 1,747 MU with minimal 2.54 MU deficit
Grid-India's WRLDC reported the Western Region met 72,011 MW at the evening peak on April 24, 2026 against a requirement of 72,097 MW - a marginal 86 MW shortage - while the off-peak demand of 69,591 MW was met entirely, and total day energy stood at 1,747 MU against a shortfall of just 2.54 MU, reflecting near-stable grid conditions.
8Western Region demand climbs to 72,656 MW on April 25 with 163 MW evening peak shortfall; total day energy at 1,763.8 MU
WRLDC's daily operation report for April 25, 2026 showed the Western Region's evening peak demand reaching 72,656 MW against a requirement of 72,819 MW with a 163 MW shortage, with the off-peak demand also recording a 77 MW deficit - the region's total day energy consumption climbed to 1,763.8 MU against a shortfall of 4.27 MU.
8Western Region posts 69,910 MW zero-shortage evening peak on April 26; off-peak records 80 MW deficit at 1,723.4 MU day energy
Grid-India's WRLDC operation report for April 26, 2026 showed the Western Region achieving a shortage-free evening peak with full 69,910 MW demand met, while the off-peak recorded a minor 80 MW shortfall - total day energy stood at 1,723.4 MU with a 1.66 MU deficit, reflecting improved grid performance compared to the previous two days.
NORTH EASTERN REGION GRID REPORTS
8North East power crisis: Assam bears 60 MW shortage at evening peak on April 24 as region clocks 65.78 MU daily energy
Grid-India's NERLDC reported that the North Eastern Region met 3,619 MW demand at evening peak at 20:00 hrs against a requirement of 3,679 MW on April 24, 2026 - recording a 60 MW shortage driven almost entirely by Assam, which alone faced a 2,283 MW deficit, while the region's total daily energy consumption stood at 65.78 MU.
8North East Region achieves zero peak shortage on April 25 with 2,948 MW demand fully met; daily energy at 56.05 MU
In a positive turnaround, Grid-India's NERLDC reported zero shortage at the evening peak on April 25, 2026, with all seven North Eastern states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura - having their demand of 2,948 MW met entirely, while the region's total day energy stood at 56.05 MU with only a marginal shortfall of 0.41 MU.
8North Eastern Grid logs zero energy shortage on April 26 with 2,367 MW evening peak and 48.47 MU day generation
NERLDC's operation report for April 26, 2026 confirmed a shortage-free day for the North Eastern Region - all seven states met their demand, with total evening peak demand at 2,367 MW and off-peak at 1,694 MW; the region generated 48.47 MU of energy for the day, with total availability at 53.22 MU.
SOUTHERN REGION GRID REPORTS
8Southern Region meets 57,485 MW peak demand on April 24 with 800 MW shortage; day energy at 1,455.51 MU
Grid Controller of India's System Operation Department Daily Report for April 24, 2026 recorded the Southern Region's peak demand met at 57,485 MW against a shortfall of 800 MW - with total day energy at 1,455.51 MU - reflecting the Southern Region's persistent demand-supply gap during the late April 2026 summer peak season.
8Southern Region's peak demand rises to 58,239 MW on April 25 with 1,071 MW shortfall; energy met at 1,465.5 MU
Grid Controller of India's Daily System Operation Report for April 25, 2026 showed the Southern Region's peak demand climbing to 58,239 MW - a 754 MW increase over the previous day - while the shortage grew to 1,071 MW and total day energy met stood at 1,465.5 MU, indicating worsening supply-demand balance amid summer demand surge.
8Southern Region achieves zero peak shortage on April 26 as 55,047 MW demand met entirely; energy at 1,407.09 MU
Grid Controller of India's System Operation Report for April 26, 2026 reported the Southern Region achieving a zero-shortage day - with full 55,047 MW peak demand met and total energy at 1,407.09 MU - a significant improvement from 800 MW shortage on April 24 and 1,071 MW shortage on April 25. Details
8Northern Region faces 1,376 MW evening shortfall on April 24; Rajasthan meets 307.65 MU as total day energy hits 1,581 MU
Grid Controller of India's NRLDC reported that the Northern Region met 69,303 MW at the evening peak on April 24, 2026 against a requirement of 70,679 MW - a 1,376 MW deficit - while Punjab (13.26 MU), Haryana (2.04 MU), and Uttarakhand (3.62 MU) recorded energy shortages; total day energy stood at 1,581 MU with a cumulative shortfall of 19.06 MU.
8Northern Region logs highest April shortage on April 25: 1,780 MW evening peak deficit and 28.82 MU day shortfall amid 1,612 MU consumption
NRLDC's daily operation report for April 25, 2026 recorded the Northern Region's largest daily energy shortfall of the month - 28.82 MU - with evening peak deficit reaching 1,780 MW against 72,423 MW requirement and total day energy at 1,612 MU; Punjab faced 21.65 MU shortage, Haryana 3.72 MU, and Uttarakhand 3.45 MU, while Rajasthan, Delhi, and UP met their demand fully.
8Northern Region's April 26 demand reaches 72,413 MW at evening peak with 60 MW gap; Punjab records 11.59 MU deficit in 1,592 MU day
Grid-India's NRLDC report for April 26, 2026 showed the Northern Region meeting 72,413 MW evening peak demand against a requirement of 72,473 MW - a small 60 MW shortfall - but the off-peak recorded a significant 2,522 MW deficit; day total energy stood at 1,592 MU with a shortfall of 15.78 MU, with Punjab the primary deficit state at 11.59 MU shortage.
EASTERN REGION GRID REPORTS
8Eastern Region faces 13.08 MU energy shortage on April 24: Bihar deficit at 9.79 MU as region meets 30,864 MW evening peak
Grid Controller of India's ERLDC reported that the Eastern Region met 30,864 MW at the evening peak on April 24, 2026 against a requirement of 32,491 MW - a deficit of 1,627 MW - while Bihar alone recorded a 9.79 MU energy shortage out of the region's total daily shortfall of 13.08 MU, with overall day energy consumption at 712.6 MU.
8Eastern Region logs 722.53 MU energy on April 25 with Bihar still deficit at 5.05 MU despite 30,632 MW demand met
Grid-India's ERLDC daily operation report for April 25, 2026 showed the Eastern Region met 30,632 MW evening peak demand against a requirement of 31,157 MW, clocking 722.53 MU total day energy with a 5.05 MU shortfall - Bihar remaining the only deficit state with 5.05 MU shortage while West Bengal, Odisha, and DVC recorded zero shortages.
8Eastern Region records near-zero energy deficit on April 26 with 651.21 MU day energy; Bihar registers 0.46 MU shortfall
ERLDC's operation report dated April 27, 2026 showed the Eastern Region meeting its entire 27,990 MW evening peak demand on April 26, with a negligible total energy shortfall of just 0.46 MU out of 651.21 MU consumed for the day - with Bihar the only state recording a deficit of 0.46 MU, while West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand achieved zero shortages.
WESTERN REGION GRID REPORTS
8Western Region peaks at 72,011 MW on April 24 with 86 MW shortfall; day energy at 1,747 MU with minimal 2.54 MU deficit
Grid-India's WRLDC reported the Western Region met 72,011 MW at the evening peak on April 24, 2026 against a requirement of 72,097 MW - a marginal 86 MW shortage - while the off-peak demand of 69,591 MW was met entirely, and total day energy stood at 1,747 MU against a shortfall of just 2.54 MU, reflecting near-stable grid conditions.
8Western Region demand climbs to 72,656 MW on April 25 with 163 MW evening peak shortfall; total day energy at 1,763.8 MU
WRLDC's daily operation report for April 25, 2026 showed the Western Region's evening peak demand reaching 72,656 MW against a requirement of 72,819 MW with a 163 MW shortage, with the off-peak demand also recording a 77 MW deficit - the region's total day energy consumption climbed to 1,763.8 MU against a shortfall of 4.27 MU.
8Western Region posts 69,910 MW zero-shortage evening peak on April 26; off-peak records 80 MW deficit at 1,723.4 MU day energy
Grid-India's WRLDC operation report for April 26, 2026 showed the Western Region achieving a shortage-free evening peak with full 69,910 MW demand met, while the off-peak recorded a minor 80 MW shortfall - total day energy stood at 1,723.4 MU with a 1.66 MU deficit, reflecting improved grid performance compared to the previous two days.
NORTH EASTERN REGION GRID REPORTS
8North East power crisis: Assam bears 60 MW shortage at evening peak on April 24 as region clocks 65.78 MU daily energy
Grid-India's NERLDC reported that the North Eastern Region met 3,619 MW demand at evening peak at 20:00 hrs against a requirement of 3,679 MW on April 24, 2026 - recording a 60 MW shortage driven almost entirely by Assam, which alone faced a 2,283 MW deficit, while the region's total daily energy consumption stood at 65.78 MU.
8North East Region achieves zero peak shortage on April 25 with 2,948 MW demand fully met; daily energy at 56.05 MU
In a positive turnaround, Grid-India's NERLDC reported zero shortage at the evening peak on April 25, 2026, with all seven North Eastern states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura - having their demand of 2,948 MW met entirely, while the region's total day energy stood at 56.05 MU with only a marginal shortfall of 0.41 MU.
8North Eastern Grid logs zero energy shortage on April 26 with 2,367 MW evening peak and 48.47 MU day generation
NERLDC's operation report for April 26, 2026 confirmed a shortage-free day for the North Eastern Region - all seven states met their demand, with total evening peak demand at 2,367 MW and off-peak at 1,694 MW; the region generated 48.47 MU of energy for the day, with total availability at 53.22 MU.
SOUTHERN REGION GRID REPORTS
8Southern Region meets 57,485 MW peak demand on April 24 with 800 MW shortage; day energy at 1,455.51 MU
Grid Controller of India's System Operation Department Daily Report for April 24, 2026 recorded the Southern Region's peak demand met at 57,485 MW against a shortfall of 800 MW - with total day energy at 1,455.51 MU - reflecting the Southern Region's persistent demand-supply gap during the late April 2026 summer peak season.
8Southern Region's peak demand rises to 58,239 MW on April 25 with 1,071 MW shortfall; energy met at 1,465.5 MU
Grid Controller of India's Daily System Operation Report for April 25, 2026 showed the Southern Region's peak demand climbing to 58,239 MW - a 754 MW increase over the previous day - while the shortage grew to 1,071 MW and total day energy met stood at 1,465.5 MU, indicating worsening supply-demand balance amid summer demand surge.
8Southern Region achieves zero peak shortage on April 26 as 55,047 MW demand met entirely; energy at 1,407.09 MU
Grid Controller of India's System Operation Report for April 26, 2026 reported the Southern Region achieving a zero-shortage day - with full 55,047 MW peak demand met and total energy at 1,407.09 MU - a significant improvement from 800 MW shortage on April 24 and 1,071 MW shortage on April 25. Details
SOLAR CAPACITY ADDITIONS & COD
8NTPC Group's total installed capacity touches 89,705 MW as subsidiary declares COD of 90 MW seventh-part Khavda-II solar unit in Gujarat
NTPC Limited disclosed on April 24, 2026 that its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Limited declared Commercial Operation Date of the seventh part capacity of 90 MW from the 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project in Gujarat - operated through step-down subsidiary NTPC Renewable Energy Limited - taking the NTPC Group's total installed capacity to 89,705 MW effective April 25, 2026.
8NTPC Green Energy commissions 90 MW at Khavda-II Gujarat, total group capacity reaches 10,453.90 MW
NTPC Green Energy Limited declared Commercial Operation of the seventh part capacity of 90 MW from its 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project in Gujarat, effective 00:00 hrs of April 25, 2026. With this addition, the total commercial capacity of the NTPC Green Energy Limited Group increases to 10,453.90 MW as part of NTPC's target to build one of the world's largest renewable energy complexes at Khavda, Gujarat.
8India's All-India renewable generation report for April 23 shows Rajasthan leading with 263.62 MU solar generation
The Central Electricity Authority's Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported that on April 23, 2026, Rajasthan led India's daily solar generation with approximately 240.34 MU from solar and 20.71 MU from wind, with cumulative April 2026 renewable generation tracked across all states and union territories - with Punjab logging 116 MU cumulative wind generation and Delhi recording 37.44 MU from solar so far in April.
BATTERY STORAGE & GREEN PROCUREMENT
8Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs file for APERC approval of 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh battery storage capacity worth 12-year BESPA with 6 developers
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a public notice for OP No. 18 of 2026 filed by APCPDCL, APSPDCL, and APEPDCL, seeking approval for tripartite Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreements signed on March 30 and April 6, 2026 with six developers - including Bondada Hindupur BESS Project, Brahmasagar Renewables, and Legion Energy BESS - for procurement of 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh BESS capacity on a 12-year long-term basis under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003.
8Noida Power Company seeks UPERC nod for 300 MW wind-solar hybrid power procurement via tariff-based competitive bidding
Noida Power Company Limited, in Petition No. 2309 of 2025 heard by UPERC on April 23, 2026, sought approval for long-term procurement of power from a 300 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Project through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding as per Guidelines dated August 21, 2023, along with approval for deviation from those guidelines, in proceedings involving NPCL's Greater Noida operations.
GLOBAL WIND & SOLAR TRENDS
8GWEC Global Wind Report 2026: world adds 165 GW in 2025, targets 2,000 GW cumulative capacity by 2030
The Global Wind Energy Council released its flagship Global Wind Report 2026, revealing that the world installed 165 GW of new wind capacity in 2025 - making wind a cornerstone of modern energy systems. The report projects that achieving global climate targets will require dramatically accelerating deployment to reach 2,000 GW of cumulative wind capacity by 2030, with key markets including China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and AI and grid integration identified as critical enablers.
8China added over 400 GW wind and solar in 2025 but power market reform remains 'slow and messy': OIES
A new energy comment from the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, authored by Senior Research Fellow Anders Hove in April 2026, analyses China's power sector mid-game. Despite adding well over 400 GW of wind and solar capacity in 2025 - a historic record - coal plants continue receiving generous capacity payments and spot market trading remains limited in scale, with cross-provincial electricity trading expanding only gradually.
8Cabinet clears Rs. 2,584.60 crore small hydro power scheme to add 1,500 MW capacity against 21,133 MW untapped potential
India's Union Cabinet approved the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 2,584.60 crore, targeting addition of approximately 1,500 MW of new small hydro capacity against India's total estimated potential of 21,133.61 MW - of which only around 5,171 MW has been harnessed to date. The scheme is expected to generate 51 lakh person-days of employment during the construction phase, as disclosed in a government document dated April 26, 2026. Details
8NTPC Group's total installed capacity touches 89,705 MW as subsidiary declares COD of 90 MW seventh-part Khavda-II solar unit in Gujarat
NTPC Limited disclosed on April 24, 2026 that its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Limited declared Commercial Operation Date of the seventh part capacity of 90 MW from the 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project in Gujarat - operated through step-down subsidiary NTPC Renewable Energy Limited - taking the NTPC Group's total installed capacity to 89,705 MW effective April 25, 2026.
8NTPC Green Energy commissions 90 MW at Khavda-II Gujarat, total group capacity reaches 10,453.90 MW
NTPC Green Energy Limited declared Commercial Operation of the seventh part capacity of 90 MW from its 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project in Gujarat, effective 00:00 hrs of April 25, 2026. With this addition, the total commercial capacity of the NTPC Green Energy Limited Group increases to 10,453.90 MW as part of NTPC's target to build one of the world's largest renewable energy complexes at Khavda, Gujarat.
8India's All-India renewable generation report for April 23 shows Rajasthan leading with 263.62 MU solar generation
The Central Electricity Authority's Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported that on April 23, 2026, Rajasthan led India's daily solar generation with approximately 240.34 MU from solar and 20.71 MU from wind, with cumulative April 2026 renewable generation tracked across all states and union territories - with Punjab logging 116 MU cumulative wind generation and Delhi recording 37.44 MU from solar so far in April.
BATTERY STORAGE & GREEN PROCUREMENT
8Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs file for APERC approval of 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh battery storage capacity worth 12-year BESPA with 6 developers
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a public notice for OP No. 18 of 2026 filed by APCPDCL, APSPDCL, and APEPDCL, seeking approval for tripartite Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreements signed on March 30 and April 6, 2026 with six developers - including Bondada Hindupur BESS Project, Brahmasagar Renewables, and Legion Energy BESS - for procurement of 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh BESS capacity on a 12-year long-term basis under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003.
8Noida Power Company seeks UPERC nod for 300 MW wind-solar hybrid power procurement via tariff-based competitive bidding
Noida Power Company Limited, in Petition No. 2309 of 2025 heard by UPERC on April 23, 2026, sought approval for long-term procurement of power from a 300 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Project through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding as per Guidelines dated August 21, 2023, along with approval for deviation from those guidelines, in proceedings involving NPCL's Greater Noida operations.
GLOBAL WIND & SOLAR TRENDS
8GWEC Global Wind Report 2026: world adds 165 GW in 2025, targets 2,000 GW cumulative capacity by 2030
The Global Wind Energy Council released its flagship Global Wind Report 2026, revealing that the world installed 165 GW of new wind capacity in 2025 - making wind a cornerstone of modern energy systems. The report projects that achieving global climate targets will require dramatically accelerating deployment to reach 2,000 GW of cumulative wind capacity by 2030, with key markets including China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and AI and grid integration identified as critical enablers.
8China added over 400 GW wind and solar in 2025 but power market reform remains 'slow and messy': OIES
A new energy comment from the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, authored by Senior Research Fellow Anders Hove in April 2026, analyses China's power sector mid-game. Despite adding well over 400 GW of wind and solar capacity in 2025 - a historic record - coal plants continue receiving generous capacity payments and spot market trading remains limited in scale, with cross-provincial electricity trading expanding only gradually.
8Cabinet clears Rs. 2,584.60 crore small hydro power scheme to add 1,500 MW capacity against 21,133 MW untapped potential
India's Union Cabinet approved the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 2,584.60 crore, targeting addition of approximately 1,500 MW of new small hydro capacity against India's total estimated potential of 21,133.61 MW - of which only around 5,171 MW has been harnessed to date. The scheme is expected to generate 51 lakh person-days of employment during the construction phase, as disclosed in a government document dated April 26, 2026. Details
ISTS CHARGES, LOSSES & OPEN ACCESS
8Grid Controller of India revises applicable ISTS transmission loss to 2.12% effective April 26, 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre revised the applicable all-India inter-state transmission system loss rate to 2.12%, effective from April 26, 2026, under Revision No. 0 dated April 25, 2026. The loss rate is calculated on a weekly basis from Monday to Sunday using SEM data from the previous week, applicable to open access users as per the CERC Sharing of ISTS Charges and Losses Regulations 2020.
8ISTS transmission loss rate for OA users revised to 2.12% for April 26 – May 25, 2026 period
The Inter-State Transmission System transmission loss applicable to Open Access users has been revised to 2.12% for the period from April 26 to May 25, 2026. Historical data shows the loss rate ranging from a low of 2.06% in November–December 2025 to a high of 2.64% in June–July 2025, with these loss factors directly affecting power costs for all ISTS-connected open access consumers across India.
8Grid-India NLDC notifies ISTS transmission charges for DICs for May 2026 billing cycle under CERC regulations 2020
The National Load Despatch Centre under Grid Controller of India Limited issued Notification No. TC/04/2026 dated April 25, 2026, announcing Inter-State Transmission System charges payable by Designated ISTS Customers for May 2026, following identification of the 64th time block at 15:45–16:00 hrs on March 7, 2026 as peak block, with comments received from North East Transmission Company Limited.
TRANSMISSION LINE OUTAGES
8WRLDC reports long-pending 400 kV Wardha-Warora line under outage since May 2018 amid ferroresonance concerns by PGCIL
Power System Operation Corporation Limited's WRLDC Transmission Line Outage Status reports for April 24–26, 2026 revealed that the 400 kV Wardha-WARORA line owned by PGCIL has remained under planned outage since May 4, 2018 due to ferroresonance concerns, while a Bus Sectionalizer Bay at CHAMPA 400 kV Bus has also remained open since September 15, 2021 for fault level control.
8Grid-India publishes 3-day transmission element outage report for April 24–26, 2026 covering planned and forced line outages
Grid Controller of India released the Transmission Element Outage Report covering April 24, 25, and 26, 2026, documenting all planned and forced outages of inter-regional and intra-regional transmission lines, transformers, and switchyard elements across India's national grid - a key operational dataset that supports power system security, congestion management, and real-time load flow monitoring.
VOLTAGE STABILITY & GRID RELIABILITY
8India's National Grid logs zero ATC and N-1 violations on all 5 key corridors for April 24, 25 and 26, 2026
Grid Controller of 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, Import of NR, NEW-SR, and NER Import - for three consecutive days on April 24, 25, 26, 2026, reflecting stable national grid operations during late April.
8Eastern Region's 765 kV and 400 kV substations maintain 100% IEGC band compliance on April 24–25; no voltage deviations recorded
Grid Controller of India's ERLDC reported that all major 765 kV substations in the Eastern Region - including Ranchi New, Angul, Gaya, Jharsuguda, Sasaram, Darlipally, Midnapore, and New Jeerat - maintained 100% voltage within IEGC band on both April 24 and 25, 2026, with zero voltage deviations, recording average voltages ranging from 757.17 kV at Gaya to 784.23 kV at Sasaram.
8Southern Grid records first ATC violation of April on the 26th: S1→S2nS3 corridor sees 4 blocks violated for 1 hour at 4.17%
Power System Operation Corporation Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported zero ATC and N-1 violations for April 21, 22, and 23, 2026, but on April 26, 2026 recorded the S1→S2nS3 corridor's ATC violated in 4 blocks totalling 1 hour, marking a 4.17% violation rate for the day - while the Import of S3 corridor remained clean throughout.
8Western Region's Maharashtra shows 22.9% ATC violation rate on April 24; Chhattisgarh surges to 44.8% on April 26
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC reported that Maharashtra recorded ATC violations in 22 blocks at 22.9% violation rate on April 24, 2026; more critically, Chhattisgarh's ATC violations escalated to 43 blocks at 44.8% on April 26, 2026 - the highest violation rate of the three-day period - while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and DNHDDPDCL remained clean throughout. Details
8Grid Controller of India revises applicable ISTS transmission loss to 2.12% effective April 26, 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre revised the applicable all-India inter-state transmission system loss rate to 2.12%, effective from April 26, 2026, under Revision No. 0 dated April 25, 2026. The loss rate is calculated on a weekly basis from Monday to Sunday using SEM data from the previous week, applicable to open access users as per the CERC Sharing of ISTS Charges and Losses Regulations 2020.
8ISTS transmission loss rate for OA users revised to 2.12% for April 26 – May 25, 2026 period
The Inter-State Transmission System transmission loss applicable to Open Access users has been revised to 2.12% for the period from April 26 to May 25, 2026. Historical data shows the loss rate ranging from a low of 2.06% in November–December 2025 to a high of 2.64% in June–July 2025, with these loss factors directly affecting power costs for all ISTS-connected open access consumers across India.
8Grid-India NLDC notifies ISTS transmission charges for DICs for May 2026 billing cycle under CERC regulations 2020
The National Load Despatch Centre under Grid Controller of India Limited issued Notification No. TC/04/2026 dated April 25, 2026, announcing Inter-State Transmission System charges payable by Designated ISTS Customers for May 2026, following identification of the 64th time block at 15:45–16:00 hrs on March 7, 2026 as peak block, with comments received from North East Transmission Company Limited.
TRANSMISSION LINE OUTAGES
8WRLDC reports long-pending 400 kV Wardha-Warora line under outage since May 2018 amid ferroresonance concerns by PGCIL
Power System Operation Corporation Limited's WRLDC Transmission Line Outage Status reports for April 24–26, 2026 revealed that the 400 kV Wardha-WARORA line owned by PGCIL has remained under planned outage since May 4, 2018 due to ferroresonance concerns, while a Bus Sectionalizer Bay at CHAMPA 400 kV Bus has also remained open since September 15, 2021 for fault level control.
8Grid-India publishes 3-day transmission element outage report for April 24–26, 2026 covering planned and forced line outages
Grid Controller of India released the Transmission Element Outage Report covering April 24, 25, and 26, 2026, documenting all planned and forced outages of inter-regional and intra-regional transmission lines, transformers, and switchyard elements across India's national grid - a key operational dataset that supports power system security, congestion management, and real-time load flow monitoring.
VOLTAGE STABILITY & GRID RELIABILITY
8India's National Grid logs zero ATC and N-1 violations on all 5 key corridors for April 24, 25 and 26, 2026
Grid Controller of 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, Import of NR, NEW-SR, and NER Import - for three consecutive days on April 24, 25, 26, 2026, reflecting stable national grid operations during late April.
8Eastern Region's 765 kV and 400 kV substations maintain 100% IEGC band compliance on April 24–25; no voltage deviations recorded
Grid Controller of India's ERLDC reported that all major 765 kV substations in the Eastern Region - including Ranchi New, Angul, Gaya, Jharsuguda, Sasaram, Darlipally, Midnapore, and New Jeerat - maintained 100% voltage within IEGC band on both April 24 and 25, 2026, with zero voltage deviations, recording average voltages ranging from 757.17 kV at Gaya to 784.23 kV at Sasaram.
8Southern Grid records first ATC violation of April on the 26th: S1→S2nS3 corridor sees 4 blocks violated for 1 hour at 4.17%
Power System Operation Corporation Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported zero ATC and N-1 violations for April 21, 22, and 23, 2026, but on April 26, 2026 recorded the S1→S2nS3 corridor's ATC violated in 4 blocks totalling 1 hour, marking a 4.17% violation rate for the day - while the Import of S3 corridor remained clean throughout.
8Western Region's Maharashtra shows 22.9% ATC violation rate on April 24; Chhattisgarh surges to 44.8% on April 26
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC reported that Maharashtra recorded ATC violations in 22 blocks at 22.9% violation rate on April 24, 2026; more critically, Chhattisgarh's ATC violations escalated to 43 blocks at 44.8% on April 26, 2026 - the highest violation rate of the three-day period - while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and DNHDDPDCL remained clean throughout. Details
PLANT OUTAGES & MAINTENANCE
8CEA maintenance report: PSPCL's Goindwal Sahib Unit-2 (270 MW) and Ropar Unit-3 (210 MW) both under forced outage on April 23
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Maintenance Report for April 23, 2026 showed Punjab's Goindwal Sahib TPP Unit-2 (270 MW) under forced outage due to PA Fans Problem, Ropar TPS Unit-3 under forced outage with Water Wall Tube Leakage since April 18, and Haryana's Panipat TPS Unit-6 under forced outage due to HT/LT Supply Problem - alongside Rajasthan's Barsingsar Lignite TPP Unit-1 (125 MW) under planned outage.
8CEA: Adani Power Raipur's two 685 MW units under forced outage on April 23; Vedanta Chhattisgarh 600 MW also down
CEA's Daily Maintenance Report for units 500 MW and above for April 23, 2026 revealed Adani Power Limited Raipur TPP's Unit-1 (685 MW) and Unit-2 (685 MW) both under forced outage - due to transmission line tripping and air preheater problems respectively - along with Vedanta Ltd Chhattisgarh TPP (600 MW, PA Fans Problem), and Madhya Pradesh's Sasan UMTPP Unit-2 (660 MW) under planned maintenance since April 1, 2026.
8TGGENCO's 6,380 MW thermal fleet generates 101.45 MU on April 26; Yadadri 800 MW Unit-1 under boiler tube leak outage since April 20
Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited reported daily thermal generation of 101.45 MU on April 26, 2026 from its 6,380 MW thermal fleet - with Kothagudem (1,000 MW) generating 17.48 MU, Kakatiya (1,100 MW) producing 23.30 MU, and Bhadradri (1,080 MW) contributing 20.75 MU - while the 800 MW Yadadri Unit-1 remained under forced outage due to a boiler tube leak since 08:15 on April 20, 2026.
COAL STOCKS & HYDRO RESERVOIR STATUS
8Haryana's HPGCL coal stocks at 151% of normative requirement on April 23; Punjab's PSPCL plants average 129–163% stock levels
The Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division reported in its Daily Coal Stock Reports for April 23–25, 2026 that HPGCL maintained coal stocks at 151–176% of normative requirements across its 2,510 MW fleet, while Punjab's PSPCL - operating 2,300 MW across GH TPS, Goindwal Sahib, and Ropar TPS - maintained stocks at 117–164% of normative levels, indicating comfortable fuel position across northern thermal stations.
8Bhakra Reservoir in Himachal Pradesh at 486.06 M level on April 23, holding 1,728.8 MU energy against 5,282 MU full capacity
CEA's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report for April 23, 2026 showed Bhakra Reservoir at 486.06 m against FRL of 513.59 m, holding storage content equivalent to 1,728.8 MU energy against full capacity of 5,282 MU - while Pong Reservoir stood at 406.97 m against FRL of 426.72 m with energy content of 1,084 MU, as cumulative hydro generation continued to build from April 1 across northern India's major reservoirs.
8TGGENCO reservoirs show year-on-year improvement: Nagarjunasagar live storage jumps from 7.6 to 28.4 TMCFt on April 27, 2026
TGGENCO's Reservoir Particulars report for April 27, 2026 showed significant year-on-year improvement in storage levels - Nagarjunasagar's live storage grew from 7.6 TMCFt in April 2025 to 28.4 TMCFt in 2026, Srisailam live storage rose from 6.2 to 8.3 TMCFt, and total Krishna plus Godavari basin live storage increased from 48.7 TMCFt to 74.7 TMCFt, reflecting healthier hydro reservoir conditions.
8India's total monitored power generation capacity reaches 309,716 MW; Northern Region logs 12.04% thermal generation shortfall on April 23
The Central Electricity Authority's All India Generation Overview Sub-Report 1 for April 23, 2026 revealed total monitored capacity of 3,09,716 MW across five regions, with the Northern Region's thermal generation 12.04% below programme at 23,306.18 MU versus 26,889.32 MU target for April 1 till date, Nuclear 34.58% below target, and Western Region thermal generation at just 4.99% shortfall. Details
8CEA maintenance report: PSPCL's Goindwal Sahib Unit-2 (270 MW) and Ropar Unit-3 (210 MW) both under forced outage on April 23
Central Electricity Authority's Daily Maintenance Report for April 23, 2026 showed Punjab's Goindwal Sahib TPP Unit-2 (270 MW) under forced outage due to PA Fans Problem, Ropar TPS Unit-3 under forced outage with Water Wall Tube Leakage since April 18, and Haryana's Panipat TPS Unit-6 under forced outage due to HT/LT Supply Problem - alongside Rajasthan's Barsingsar Lignite TPP Unit-1 (125 MW) under planned outage.
8CEA: Adani Power Raipur's two 685 MW units under forced outage on April 23; Vedanta Chhattisgarh 600 MW also down
CEA's Daily Maintenance Report for units 500 MW and above for April 23, 2026 revealed Adani Power Limited Raipur TPP's Unit-1 (685 MW) and Unit-2 (685 MW) both under forced outage - due to transmission line tripping and air preheater problems respectively - along with Vedanta Ltd Chhattisgarh TPP (600 MW, PA Fans Problem), and Madhya Pradesh's Sasan UMTPP Unit-2 (660 MW) under planned maintenance since April 1, 2026.
8TGGENCO's 6,380 MW thermal fleet generates 101.45 MU on April 26; Yadadri 800 MW Unit-1 under boiler tube leak outage since April 20
Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited reported daily thermal generation of 101.45 MU on April 26, 2026 from its 6,380 MW thermal fleet - with Kothagudem (1,000 MW) generating 17.48 MU, Kakatiya (1,100 MW) producing 23.30 MU, and Bhadradri (1,080 MW) contributing 20.75 MU - while the 800 MW Yadadri Unit-1 remained under forced outage due to a boiler tube leak since 08:15 on April 20, 2026.
COAL STOCKS & HYDRO RESERVOIR STATUS
8Haryana's HPGCL coal stocks at 151% of normative requirement on April 23; Punjab's PSPCL plants average 129–163% stock levels
The Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division reported in its Daily Coal Stock Reports for April 23–25, 2026 that HPGCL maintained coal stocks at 151–176% of normative requirements across its 2,510 MW fleet, while Punjab's PSPCL - operating 2,300 MW across GH TPS, Goindwal Sahib, and Ropar TPS - maintained stocks at 117–164% of normative levels, indicating comfortable fuel position across northern thermal stations.
8Bhakra Reservoir in Himachal Pradesh at 486.06 M level on April 23, holding 1,728.8 MU energy against 5,282 MU full capacity
CEA's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report for April 23, 2026 showed Bhakra Reservoir at 486.06 m against FRL of 513.59 m, holding storage content equivalent to 1,728.8 MU energy against full capacity of 5,282 MU - while Pong Reservoir stood at 406.97 m against FRL of 426.72 m with energy content of 1,084 MU, as cumulative hydro generation continued to build from April 1 across northern India's major reservoirs.
8TGGENCO reservoirs show year-on-year improvement: Nagarjunasagar live storage jumps from 7.6 to 28.4 TMCFt on April 27, 2026
TGGENCO's Reservoir Particulars report for April 27, 2026 showed significant year-on-year improvement in storage levels - Nagarjunasagar's live storage grew from 7.6 TMCFt in April 2025 to 28.4 TMCFt in 2026, Srisailam live storage rose from 6.2 to 8.3 TMCFt, and total Krishna plus Godavari basin live storage increased from 48.7 TMCFt to 74.7 TMCFt, reflecting healthier hydro reservoir conditions.
8India's total monitored power generation capacity reaches 309,716 MW; Northern Region logs 12.04% thermal generation shortfall on April 23
The Central Electricity Authority's All India Generation Overview Sub-Report 1 for April 23, 2026 revealed total monitored capacity of 3,09,716 MW across five regions, with the Northern Region's thermal generation 12.04% below programme at 23,306.18 MU versus 26,889.32 MU target for April 1 till date, Nuclear 34.58% below target, and Western Region thermal generation at just 4.99% shortfall. Details
INDIAN LISTED COMPANIES - RESULTS & CORPORATE ACTIONS
8Waaree Renewable Technologies posts FY26 revenue of Rs. 3,331 crore, up 108%, PAT hits Rs. 478 crore
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited reported outstanding FY 2026 financial results in its Q4 and FY26 earnings conference call held April 17, 2026. Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at Rs. 3,331.42 crore, a growth of 108.51% over FY25. EBITDA was Rs. 641.10 crore, up 106.21% year-on-year. PAT reached Rs. 478.65 crore, a growth of 109.09%. For Q4 FY26, revenue was Rs. 1,102.40 crore (up 131.31%).
8Quality Power Electrical Equipments bags Rs. 48.3 crore international reactor supply order for US data centre
Quality Power Electrical Equipments Limited, based in Sangli, received a significant international order for the supply of high-voltage reactors for a data centre project in the United States of America. The order, valued at approximately Rs. 48.3 crore exclusive of taxes, is from a client whose identity has been withheld under a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and is to be executed within approximately 12 months from the date of disclosure on April 25, 2026.
8KPI Green Energy launches Rs. 2 crore IFSC subsidiary at GIFT City to centralize treasury operations
KPI Green Energy Limited incorporated KPGC Global Corporation IFSC Private Limited at GIFT City, Gujarat on April 23, 2026, with an authorized and subscribed capital of Rs. 2,00,00,000 comprising 20,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. The wholly owned subsidiary, holding 100% shareholding, is set to function as the Group Resource and Capital Treasury Centre for centralized treasury and financial management services.
8Fujiyama Power Systems acquires 31% equity in Zayo Energy and Zayo Cables, making both associates of UTL Solar parent
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited disclosed on April 25, 2026 that its Board of Directors approved the acquisition of 31% of paid-up equity share capital each of Zayo Energy Private Limited and Zayo Cables Private Limited - making both companies associate entities of Fujiyama - at a meeting that commenced at 4:30 PM, disclosed under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR 2015.
8Fujiyama Power Systems allots 4,90,828 ESOP shares at Rs. 174.34 each, boosting share capital to Rs. 30.69 crore
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited allotted 4,90,828 equity shares of face value Rs. 1 each at an exercise price of Rs. 174.34 per share under its Employee Stock Option Plan 2023. Approved on April 25, 2026, the allotment has increased the company's issued and subscribed share capital to Rs. 30,69,01,762, reflecting growing employee equity participation in the solar power equipment manufacturer.
8SJVN Limited receives BSE and NSE fines, Board cites Government control over director appointments
SJVN Limited, a Navratna CPSE and joint venture of the Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh, disclosed that BSE Limited and NSE imposed fines on the company for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations 2015. The Board attributed the non-compliance to the fact that Director appointments vest solely with the President of India acting through the Ministry of Power, and that the company has repeatedly written to the Ministry seeking resolution.
INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES - RESULTS
8NextEra Energy posts $2.182 billion Q1 2026 net income, adds record 4 GW new renewables to backlog
NextEra Energy, Inc. reported Q1 2026 GAAP net income of $2.182 billion at $1.04 per share, compared to $833 million at $0.40 per share in Q1 2025 - a jump of over 162%. Adjusted earnings stood at $2.275 billion at $1.09 per share, up 11.6% year-over-year. NextEra Energy Resources achieved a record quarter for new renewables and storage origination, adding 4 gigawatts to its backlog including 1.3 gigawatts of battery storage.
8NextEra Energy targets 8%+ adjusted EPS growth through 2032, eyes 12 strategic growth drivers
NextEra Energy, Inc., in its Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call held April 23, 2026, unveiled a growth roadmap anchored by 12 key drivers across Florida Power and Light, renewables, storage, gas generation, nuclear, electric transmission, and AI-integrated infrastructure. The company projects a compound annual growth rate of 8%+ in adjusted earnings per share through 2032 and targets the same trajectory from 2032 through 2035. Details
8Waaree Renewable Technologies posts FY26 revenue of Rs. 3,331 crore, up 108%, PAT hits Rs. 478 crore
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited reported outstanding FY 2026 financial results in its Q4 and FY26 earnings conference call held April 17, 2026. Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at Rs. 3,331.42 crore, a growth of 108.51% over FY25. EBITDA was Rs. 641.10 crore, up 106.21% year-on-year. PAT reached Rs. 478.65 crore, a growth of 109.09%. For Q4 FY26, revenue was Rs. 1,102.40 crore (up 131.31%).
8Quality Power Electrical Equipments bags Rs. 48.3 crore international reactor supply order for US data centre
Quality Power Electrical Equipments Limited, based in Sangli, received a significant international order for the supply of high-voltage reactors for a data centre project in the United States of America. The order, valued at approximately Rs. 48.3 crore exclusive of taxes, is from a client whose identity has been withheld under a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and is to be executed within approximately 12 months from the date of disclosure on April 25, 2026.
8KPI Green Energy launches Rs. 2 crore IFSC subsidiary at GIFT City to centralize treasury operations
KPI Green Energy Limited incorporated KPGC Global Corporation IFSC Private Limited at GIFT City, Gujarat on April 23, 2026, with an authorized and subscribed capital of Rs. 2,00,00,000 comprising 20,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. The wholly owned subsidiary, holding 100% shareholding, is set to function as the Group Resource and Capital Treasury Centre for centralized treasury and financial management services.
8Fujiyama Power Systems acquires 31% equity in Zayo Energy and Zayo Cables, making both associates of UTL Solar parent
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited disclosed on April 25, 2026 that its Board of Directors approved the acquisition of 31% of paid-up equity share capital each of Zayo Energy Private Limited and Zayo Cables Private Limited - making both companies associate entities of Fujiyama - at a meeting that commenced at 4:30 PM, disclosed under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR 2015.
8Fujiyama Power Systems allots 4,90,828 ESOP shares at Rs. 174.34 each, boosting share capital to Rs. 30.69 crore
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited allotted 4,90,828 equity shares of face value Rs. 1 each at an exercise price of Rs. 174.34 per share under its Employee Stock Option Plan 2023. Approved on April 25, 2026, the allotment has increased the company's issued and subscribed share capital to Rs. 30,69,01,762, reflecting growing employee equity participation in the solar power equipment manufacturer.
8SJVN Limited receives BSE and NSE fines, Board cites Government control over director appointments
SJVN Limited, a Navratna CPSE and joint venture of the Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh, disclosed that BSE Limited and NSE imposed fines on the company for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations 2015. The Board attributed the non-compliance to the fact that Director appointments vest solely with the President of India acting through the Ministry of Power, and that the company has repeatedly written to the Ministry seeking resolution.
INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES - RESULTS
8NextEra Energy posts $2.182 billion Q1 2026 net income, adds record 4 GW new renewables to backlog
NextEra Energy, Inc. reported Q1 2026 GAAP net income of $2.182 billion at $1.04 per share, compared to $833 million at $0.40 per share in Q1 2025 - a jump of over 162%. Adjusted earnings stood at $2.275 billion at $1.09 per share, up 11.6% year-over-year. NextEra Energy Resources achieved a record quarter for new renewables and storage origination, adding 4 gigawatts to its backlog including 1.3 gigawatts of battery storage.
8NextEra Energy targets 8%+ adjusted EPS growth through 2032, eyes 12 strategic growth drivers
NextEra Energy, Inc., in its Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call held April 23, 2026, unveiled a growth roadmap anchored by 12 key drivers across Florida Power and Light, renewables, storage, gas generation, nuclear, electric transmission, and AI-integrated infrastructure. The company projects a compound annual growth rate of 8%+ in adjusted earnings per share through 2032 and targets the same trajectory from 2032 through 2035. Details
8ICRA withdraws [ICRA]AA- (Stable) rating on Rs. 1,144 crore bank facilities of Adyah Solar Energy on lender's no-dues certificate
Credit rating agency ICRA on April 24, 2026 withdrew its ratings assigned to the bank facilities of Adyah Solar Energy Private Limited totalling Rs. 1,144 crore - including a Rs. 906.77 crore term loan and Rs. 187.23 crore unallocated - all rated [ICRA]AA- (Stable), plus Rs. 20 crore non-fund based limits rated [ICRA]A1+, following the company's request and receipt of a No Dues Certificate from its lender.
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]BBB (Stable) on Esmart Energy Solutions' Rs. 90.95 crore facilities backed by Rs. 1,246 crore revenue visibility
ICRA on April 24, 2026 reaffirmed its [ICRA]BBB (Stable) rating on Esmart Energy Solutions Limited's Rs. 23.95 crore term loan and Rs. 7 crore working capital facilities, and [ICRA]A3+ on Rs. 60 crore non-fund based limits, citing cumulative revenue visibility of over Rs. 1,246 crore as of March 31, 2026, with 24% year-on-year revenue growth in FY2025 expected to grow further by 30–33% in FY2026.
8CRISIL reaffirms JPVL's Rs. 5,600 crore long-term bank facilities at BBB/Watch Negative
CRISIL Ratings Limited reaffirmed its 'CRISIL BBB/Watch Negative' rating on Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited's long-term bank facilities amounting to Rs. 5,600 crore, as per a rating action dated April 23, 2026. The reaffirmation with a Negative Watch retains the existing rating action category, signalling that JPVL's financial position remains under close monitoring despite the credit being maintained in investment-grade territory.
8India Ratings places JPVL's Rs. 5,000 million bank loan on Rating Watch with developing implications
India Ratings and Research Pvt. Ltd., a Fitch Group company, placed Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited's bank loan facilities of Rs. 5,000 million on a 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications', revising from the earlier IND A2+ rating. The April 25, 2026 rating action signals that JPVL's credit profile is in flux, with the outcome of ongoing developments - likely related to debt restructuring or asset monetization - expected to determine the rating direction.
8CARE assigns BBB+ Stable rating to Nexgen Energies' Rs. 54.08 crore bank facilities
CARE Ratings assigned a 'CARE BBB+; Stable' rating to Nexgen Energies Private Limited's long-term bank facilities worth Rs. 40.00 crore, and a combined 'CARE BBB+; Stable/CARE A3+' rating to its long-term/short-term bank facilities of Rs. 14.08 crore, aggregating Rs. 54.08 crore. The rating derives strength from Nexgen's strong sponsor group, Pratap Technocrats Private Limited, established in 1998, which manages approximately 65,000 passive towers and 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic network.
8CRISIL upgrades Solar Industries India's Rs. 1,514.5 crore credit outlook from Stable to Positive at AA+
CRISIL Ratings Limited reaffirmed the 'CRISIL AA+' rating on Solar Industries India Limited's bank loan facilities of Rs. 1,479.50 crore and non-convertible debentures of Rs. 35.00 crore - a total rated debt of Rs. 1,514.50 crore - while upgrading the outlook from 'Stable' to 'Positive'. The April 24, 2026 rating action signals improving credit fundamentals for the Nagpur-based defence and industrial explosives manufacturer. Details
Credit rating agency ICRA on April 24, 2026 withdrew its ratings assigned to the bank facilities of Adyah Solar Energy Private Limited totalling Rs. 1,144 crore - including a Rs. 906.77 crore term loan and Rs. 187.23 crore unallocated - all rated [ICRA]AA- (Stable), plus Rs. 20 crore non-fund based limits rated [ICRA]A1+, following the company's request and receipt of a No Dues Certificate from its lender.
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]BBB (Stable) on Esmart Energy Solutions' Rs. 90.95 crore facilities backed by Rs. 1,246 crore revenue visibility
ICRA on April 24, 2026 reaffirmed its [ICRA]BBB (Stable) rating on Esmart Energy Solutions Limited's Rs. 23.95 crore term loan and Rs. 7 crore working capital facilities, and [ICRA]A3+ on Rs. 60 crore non-fund based limits, citing cumulative revenue visibility of over Rs. 1,246 crore as of March 31, 2026, with 24% year-on-year revenue growth in FY2025 expected to grow further by 30–33% in FY2026.
8CRISIL reaffirms JPVL's Rs. 5,600 crore long-term bank facilities at BBB/Watch Negative
CRISIL Ratings Limited reaffirmed its 'CRISIL BBB/Watch Negative' rating on Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited's long-term bank facilities amounting to Rs. 5,600 crore, as per a rating action dated April 23, 2026. The reaffirmation with a Negative Watch retains the existing rating action category, signalling that JPVL's financial position remains under close monitoring despite the credit being maintained in investment-grade territory.
8India Ratings places JPVL's Rs. 5,000 million bank loan on Rating Watch with developing implications
India Ratings and Research Pvt. Ltd., a Fitch Group company, placed Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited's bank loan facilities of Rs. 5,000 million on a 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications', revising from the earlier IND A2+ rating. The April 25, 2026 rating action signals that JPVL's credit profile is in flux, with the outcome of ongoing developments - likely related to debt restructuring or asset monetization - expected to determine the rating direction.
8CARE assigns BBB+ Stable rating to Nexgen Energies' Rs. 54.08 crore bank facilities
CARE Ratings assigned a 'CARE BBB+; Stable' rating to Nexgen Energies Private Limited's long-term bank facilities worth Rs. 40.00 crore, and a combined 'CARE BBB+; Stable/CARE A3+' rating to its long-term/short-term bank facilities of Rs. 14.08 crore, aggregating Rs. 54.08 crore. The rating derives strength from Nexgen's strong sponsor group, Pratap Technocrats Private Limited, established in 1998, which manages approximately 65,000 passive towers and 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic network.
8CRISIL upgrades Solar Industries India's Rs. 1,514.5 crore credit outlook from Stable to Positive at AA+
CRISIL Ratings Limited reaffirmed the 'CRISIL AA+' rating on Solar Industries India Limited's bank loan facilities of Rs. 1,479.50 crore and non-convertible debentures of Rs. 35.00 crore - a total rated debt of Rs. 1,514.50 crore - while upgrading the outlook from 'Stable' to 'Positive'. The April 24, 2026 rating action signals improving credit fundamentals for the Nagpur-based defence and industrial explosives manufacturer. Details
JHARKHAND JSERC CASES - INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS
8Rungta Mines completes six-case regulatory barrage at JSERC with Case No. 06 of 2026
M/s Rungta Mines Limited concluded a remarkable six-case regulatory initiative at the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Ranchi, with the filing of Case No. 06 of 2026. The company's unprecedented six simultaneous and consecutive petitions in 2026 marks one of the most intensive regulatory campaigns by a private industrial consumer in Jharkhand's electricity sector, spotlighting structural challenges in the state's power sector.
8Steel Authority of India files Case No. 08 of 2026 with interim application before JSERC
M/s Steel Authority of India Limited filed Case No. 08 of 2026 along with Interlocutory Application No. 01 of 2026 before the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The dual filing of the main petition and an interim application by SAIL, one of India's largest public sector steel producers, indicates urgency in the matter and the importance of the electricity-related issue for SAIL's operations in Jharkhand.
8Tata Steel Limited approaches JSERC in Case No. 09 of 2026 for resolution of electricity dispute
M/s Tata Steel Limited filed Case No. 09 of 2026 before Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Ranchi. Tata Steel, one of the world's largest steel manufacturers with significant manufacturing operations in Jharkhand, has taken a regulatory route to resolve its electricity-related dispute, joining a growing list of major industrial consumers - including Rungta Mines, SAIL, and Bharat Coking Coal - that have approached JSERC for regulatory redress in 2026.
8Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. files Case No. 07 of 2026 before JSERC seeking electricity regulatory relief
M/s Bharat Coking Coal Limited, a Coal India subsidiary, filed Case No. 07 of 2026 before Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission. BCCL's petition signals that India's public sector coal mining company is seeking regulatory intervention in Jharkhand's electricity sector, adding a significant public enterprise dimension to the state's growing docket of electricity disputes in 2026.
APTEL & TRUE-UP PROCEEDINGS
8APTEL upholds DVC tariff revision for FY2023-24 to FY2025-26 in 60-page Jharkhand judgement
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in a 60-page judgement dated April 24, 2026, adjudicated Appeal No. 227 of 2025 filed by Damodar Valley Corporation against an order of the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Presided over by Hon'ble Virender Bhat and Ajay Talegaonkar, the case involves DVC's challenge of JSERC's True-up for FY2023-24, Annual Performance Review for FY2024-25, and Aggregate Revenue Requirement for FY2025-26.
8UPERC hears UPRVUNL petitions for final true-up across 6 thermal stations including 1,000 MW Anpara-B and 500 MW Parichha units
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission heard Petition Nos. 2152–2158 of 2024 filed by UPRVUNL for determination of final true-up for FY2019-20 through FY2023-24 for six thermal power stations - Anpara-A TPS, Parichha Extension Stage-II (2×250 MW), Obra B (5×200 MW), Harduaganj Extension (2×250 MW), Parichha Extension (2×210 MW), and Anpara-B (2×500 MW) - in proceedings heard on April 24, 2026.
8Delhi's IPGCL submits Board-audited FY2023-24 accounts to DERC; true-up petition for GTPS station admitted
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission admitted the True-Up Petition filed by Indraprastha Power Generation Company Ltd. for FY2023-24 on April 23, 2026, after IPGCL submitted its Board-approved and statutorily audited accounts - covering the GTPS station - in compliance with DERC's earlier order of December 12, 2025. Details
8Rungta Mines completes six-case regulatory barrage at JSERC with Case No. 06 of 2026
M/s Rungta Mines Limited concluded a remarkable six-case regulatory initiative at the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Ranchi, with the filing of Case No. 06 of 2026. The company's unprecedented six simultaneous and consecutive petitions in 2026 marks one of the most intensive regulatory campaigns by a private industrial consumer in Jharkhand's electricity sector, spotlighting structural challenges in the state's power sector.
8Steel Authority of India files Case No. 08 of 2026 with interim application before JSERC
M/s Steel Authority of India Limited filed Case No. 08 of 2026 along with Interlocutory Application No. 01 of 2026 before the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The dual filing of the main petition and an interim application by SAIL, one of India's largest public sector steel producers, indicates urgency in the matter and the importance of the electricity-related issue for SAIL's operations in Jharkhand.
8Tata Steel Limited approaches JSERC in Case No. 09 of 2026 for resolution of electricity dispute
M/s Tata Steel Limited filed Case No. 09 of 2026 before Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Ranchi. Tata Steel, one of the world's largest steel manufacturers with significant manufacturing operations in Jharkhand, has taken a regulatory route to resolve its electricity-related dispute, joining a growing list of major industrial consumers - including Rungta Mines, SAIL, and Bharat Coking Coal - that have approached JSERC for regulatory redress in 2026.
8Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. files Case No. 07 of 2026 before JSERC seeking electricity regulatory relief
M/s Bharat Coking Coal Limited, a Coal India subsidiary, filed Case No. 07 of 2026 before Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission. BCCL's petition signals that India's public sector coal mining company is seeking regulatory intervention in Jharkhand's electricity sector, adding a significant public enterprise dimension to the state's growing docket of electricity disputes in 2026.
APTEL & TRUE-UP PROCEEDINGS
8APTEL upholds DVC tariff revision for FY2023-24 to FY2025-26 in 60-page Jharkhand judgement
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in a 60-page judgement dated April 24, 2026, adjudicated Appeal No. 227 of 2025 filed by Damodar Valley Corporation against an order of the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Presided over by Hon'ble Virender Bhat and Ajay Talegaonkar, the case involves DVC's challenge of JSERC's True-up for FY2023-24, Annual Performance Review for FY2024-25, and Aggregate Revenue Requirement for FY2025-26.
8UPERC hears UPRVUNL petitions for final true-up across 6 thermal stations including 1,000 MW Anpara-B and 500 MW Parichha units
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission heard Petition Nos. 2152–2158 of 2024 filed by UPRVUNL for determination of final true-up for FY2019-20 through FY2023-24 for six thermal power stations - Anpara-A TPS, Parichha Extension Stage-II (2×250 MW), Obra B (5×200 MW), Harduaganj Extension (2×250 MW), Parichha Extension (2×210 MW), and Anpara-B (2×500 MW) - in proceedings heard on April 24, 2026.
8Delhi's IPGCL submits Board-audited FY2023-24 accounts to DERC; true-up petition for GTPS station admitted
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission admitted the True-Up Petition filed by Indraprastha Power Generation Company Ltd. for FY2023-24 on April 23, 2026, after IPGCL submitted its Board-approved and statutorily audited accounts - covering the GTPS station - in compliance with DERC's earlier order of December 12, 2025. Details
ROOFTOP SOLAR & NET METERING
8Punjab PSPCL issues circular on PSERC's third amendment to Rooftop Solar PV Regulations 2021, adds Group Net Metering and new arrangements
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited issued Commercial Circular No. 22/2026 dated April 24, 2026 to all Chief Engineers across the state, conveying Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission's Third Amendment dated April 7, 2026, to PSERC Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar PV Systems Regulations 2021 - introducing three new arrangements including Group Net Metering for single consumers with multiple connections.
8LSPDCL amends eligibility criteria in corrigendum to 35 MW Kanpur Solar Park fencing tender
Lucknow Solar Power Development Corporation Limited, a joint venture of UPNEDA and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, issued Corrigendum-1 to RfP No. LSPDCL/3/works-35 MW solar Park/2026 dated April 2, 2026, amending eligibility and qualification criteria under Clause 3.1(i), pertaining to the tender for Chain-Link Fencing across the boundary of the 35 MW Kanpur Nagar Solar Power Park at village Katar, Tehsil Ghatampur, District Kanpur Nagar.
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OPERATIONS
8PVVNL Meerut issues planned shutdown notice for April 24, 2026 affecting multiple feeders
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited Meerut Circle notified a planned shutdown across multiple feeder zones for April 24, 2026. The shutdown schedule, covering several sub-stations and distribution zones across Meerut, details the feeder types, duration, and reasons for power interruption - primarily maintenance and infrastructure upgrades - and lists the approximate number of consumers affected in each zone.
8RVPN mandates contract agreement execution within 15 days after Board raises concern over compliance lapses
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued a circular directing all officers to ensure contract agreements with contractors and suppliers are executed within 15 days of work/supply orders, as mandated by Section 42(2) of the Rajasthan Transparency in Public Procurement Act 2012 and Rule 76(3) of the Rules 2013, following the Board of Directors expressing concern in their March 27, 2026 meeting over persistent non-compliance.
8RVPN Director (Finance) issues strict circular on Liquidated Damages after Board flags delays in contract execution
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited, in a circular issued from Jaipur in April 2026, directed all concerned officers to ensure strict compliance with F&R No. 1494 dated November 16, 2022 for timely finalisation of time extension cases with Liquidated Damages, following directions passed by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors in their meeting of March 27, 2026.
8Uttar Gujarat Vij Company releases FY2025-26 statutory performance report for UGVCL Mehsana
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited submitted its FY2025-26 statutory performance report containing quarterly and half-yearly data under multiple reporting formats, including quarterly accident data, action taken reports for safety compliance, consumer complaint registers, public awareness measures, and distribution transformer failure reports - covering a full range of operational, safety, and consumer performance metrics for Gujarat's northern electricity distribution utility.
8TGTRANSCO reports total non-conventional generation input of 481.42 MU in March 2026 transmission loss data
TGTRANSCO has released transmission loss data for March 2026, revealing a total Non-Conventional (renewable) energy input of 481.42 MU across its 132 kV and 220 kV network. Key contributors include SCCL's 37 MW Solar Plant at Sitharampatnam (5.89 MU), ACME Medak Solar Energy (8.14 MU) and ACME Nizamabad Solar Energy (9.18 MU) - with TGGENCO's total generation at 3,120.39 MU including 294 MU from thermal sources. Details
8Punjab PSPCL issues circular on PSERC's third amendment to Rooftop Solar PV Regulations 2021, adds Group Net Metering and new arrangements
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited issued Commercial Circular No. 22/2026 dated April 24, 2026 to all Chief Engineers across the state, conveying Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission's Third Amendment dated April 7, 2026, to PSERC Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar PV Systems Regulations 2021 - introducing three new arrangements including Group Net Metering for single consumers with multiple connections.
8LSPDCL amends eligibility criteria in corrigendum to 35 MW Kanpur Solar Park fencing tender
Lucknow Solar Power Development Corporation Limited, a joint venture of UPNEDA and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, issued Corrigendum-1 to RfP No. LSPDCL/3/works-35 MW solar Park/2026 dated April 2, 2026, amending eligibility and qualification criteria under Clause 3.1(i), pertaining to the tender for Chain-Link Fencing across the boundary of the 35 MW Kanpur Nagar Solar Power Park at village Katar, Tehsil Ghatampur, District Kanpur Nagar.
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8PVVNL Meerut issues planned shutdown notice for April 24, 2026 affecting multiple feeders
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited Meerut Circle notified a planned shutdown across multiple feeder zones for April 24, 2026. The shutdown schedule, covering several sub-stations and distribution zones across Meerut, details the feeder types, duration, and reasons for power interruption - primarily maintenance and infrastructure upgrades - and lists the approximate number of consumers affected in each zone.
8RVPN mandates contract agreement execution within 15 days after Board raises concern over compliance lapses
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued a circular directing all officers to ensure contract agreements with contractors and suppliers are executed within 15 days of work/supply orders, as mandated by Section 42(2) of the Rajasthan Transparency in Public Procurement Act 2012 and Rule 76(3) of the Rules 2013, following the Board of Directors expressing concern in their March 27, 2026 meeting over persistent non-compliance.
8RVPN Director (Finance) issues strict circular on Liquidated Damages after Board flags delays in contract execution
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited, in a circular issued from Jaipur in April 2026, directed all concerned officers to ensure strict compliance with F&R No. 1494 dated November 16, 2022 for timely finalisation of time extension cases with Liquidated Damages, following directions passed by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors in their meeting of March 27, 2026.
8Uttar Gujarat Vij Company releases FY2025-26 statutory performance report for UGVCL Mehsana
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited submitted its FY2025-26 statutory performance report containing quarterly and half-yearly data under multiple reporting formats, including quarterly accident data, action taken reports for safety compliance, consumer complaint registers, public awareness measures, and distribution transformer failure reports - covering a full range of operational, safety, and consumer performance metrics for Gujarat's northern electricity distribution utility.
8TGTRANSCO reports total non-conventional generation input of 481.42 MU in March 2026 transmission loss data
TGTRANSCO has released transmission loss data for March 2026, revealing a total Non-Conventional (renewable) energy input of 481.42 MU across its 132 kV and 220 kV network. Key contributors include SCCL's 37 MW Solar Plant at Sitharampatnam (5.89 MU), ACME Medak Solar Energy (8.14 MU) and ACME Nizamabad Solar Energy (9.18 MU) - with TGGENCO's total generation at 3,120.39 MU including 294 MU from thermal sources. Details
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8A 25-bidder contest has delivered a tightly clustered price outcome with limited spread at the top.
8Identical upper-tier bids and a measured L1 undercut point to calibrated market behaviour.
8The implications for margins and execution risk are only beginning to emerge. Details
8Identical upper-tier bids and a measured L1 undercut point to calibrated market behaviour.
8The implications for margins and execution risk are only beginning to emerge. Details
8A routine transmission link has moved to technical bid opening after extended negotiations between utility intent and bidder caution.
8Multiple deadline shifts highlight earlier concerns around scope clarity and risk allocation. Details
8Multiple deadline shifts highlight earlier concerns around scope clarity and risk allocation. Details
8Successive deadline extensions raise execution confidence questions — transmission project
A cascade of extensions over months signals underlying execution friction. Such repetition rarely occurs without deeper challenges beyond documentation delays.
8Repeated deadline stretch signals bidder hesitation in 500 MW solar EPC push
A 500 MW solar EPC tender with bundled land and transmission is seeing slow bidder response. Multiple extensions point to structural discomfort around risk allocation.
8Hydro EPC package sees four deadline extensions amid underground execution complexity — hydro project
Four deadline shifts in a single hydro EPC package signal underlying technical and commercial friction. The extended window may test whether competition deepens or risk hesitation persists.
8765 kv gis tie-up window quietly stretched by 4 days — transmission project
A short extension hints at last-mile alignment challenges between EPC and OEM players. What appears procedural may be masking negotiation dynamics that could influence bid aggressiveness.
8Transformer package timeline stretched to may 2026 after 17 revisions — thermal project
A routine transformer package has turned into a prolonged procurement cycle spanning over a year. Seventeen extensions point to deeper concerns around project readiness and bidder appetite. The timeline reveals signals that standard documents do not openly capture.
8Intake water system scope shifts logistics risk onto contractors — thermal project
The tender places freight and insurance obligations fully on bidders, embedding cost volatility into pricing. How contractors respond to this risk allocation will shape bidding strategies and competitiveness. Details
A cascade of extensions over months signals underlying execution friction. Such repetition rarely occurs without deeper challenges beyond documentation delays.
8Repeated deadline stretch signals bidder hesitation in 500 MW solar EPC push
A 500 MW solar EPC tender with bundled land and transmission is seeing slow bidder response. Multiple extensions point to structural discomfort around risk allocation.
8Hydro EPC package sees four deadline extensions amid underground execution complexity — hydro project
Four deadline shifts in a single hydro EPC package signal underlying technical and commercial friction. The extended window may test whether competition deepens or risk hesitation persists.
8765 kv gis tie-up window quietly stretched by 4 days — transmission project
A short extension hints at last-mile alignment challenges between EPC and OEM players. What appears procedural may be masking negotiation dynamics that could influence bid aggressiveness.
8Transformer package timeline stretched to may 2026 after 17 revisions — thermal project
A routine transformer package has turned into a prolonged procurement cycle spanning over a year. Seventeen extensions point to deeper concerns around project readiness and bidder appetite. The timeline reveals signals that standard documents do not openly capture.
8Intake water system scope shifts logistics risk onto contractors — thermal project
The tender places freight and insurance obligations fully on bidders, embedding cost volatility into pricing. How contractors respond to this risk allocation will shape bidding strategies and competitiveness. Details
ANNUAL RESULTS AND EARNINGS
8Adani Energy Solutions hits all-time high EBITDA of Rs. 8,726 crore in FY26, PAT surges 32% YoY
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) delivered its strongest financial performance ever in FY26, posting a record EBITDA of Rs. 8,726 crore - up 12.7% year-on-year - while adjusted PAT climbed 32% to Rs. 2,393 crore. The company also crossed 1 crore smart meter installations and commissioned India's first compact HVDC project in Mumbai.
8Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy posts record PAT of Rs. 142 crore in Q4 FY26; annual order inflow surges 43% to Rs. 10,062 crore
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWSOLAR) reported its highest-ever quarterly PAT of Rs. 142 crore in Q4 FY26 and record annual revenue of Rs. 7,548 crore, with FY26 operational EBITDA jumping 53% YoY to Rs. 444 crore. The company commissioned approximately 4.5 GW AC of solar capacity globally - its highest-ever annual execution.
8Indian Energy Exchange board approves FY26 audited results; recommends final dividend of Rs. 2 per share at 200% of face value
The IEX board at its meeting on April 24, 2026 approved audited results for Q4 and FY26, and recommended a final dividend of Rs. 2 per equity share - representing 200% of face value of Rs. 1 each. The announcement came alongside the exchange's highest-ever annual traded volume of 141.1 BUs and consolidated PAT of Rs. 492.9 crore in FY26.
8Havells India rated 'BUY' with Rs. 1,615 target as FY27 recovery seen after FY26 EBITDA margin hits 9.8% decadal low
ICICI Securities maintained a BUY rating on Havells India with a revised target of Rs. 1,615 (CMP: Rs. 1,349), flagging multiple transitory headwinds in FY26 including 40% inflation in copper and aluminium and BEE norm changes. Analysts project a sharp FY27 recovery driven by 5–20% price hikes across the product portfolio and market share gains.
CREDIT RATINGS AND DEBT
8CARE Ratings reaffirms Power Grid Corporation's AAA/Stable rating; long-term facilities enhanced to Rs. 60,371 crore
CARE Ratings (CareEdge) reaffirmed the CARE AAA; Stable rating on Power Grid Corporation of India Limited's (PGCIL) long-term bank facilities, enhanced from Rs. 40,371 crore to Rs. 60,371 crore, and newly assigned the same rating to Rs. 30,000 crore in fresh bonds - backed by its Navratna status and regulated returns.
8Torrent Power gets CRISIL AA+/Stable on Rs. 4,000 crore fresh NCDs; total rated debt stands at Rs. 11,131 crore
Torrent Power Limited received a CRISIL AA+/Stable rating on proposed NCDs of Rs. 4,000 crore, while CRISIL reaffirmed the same rating on existing NCDs of Rs. 2,000 crore and Rs. 2,735 crore. The company's Rs. 1,650 crore commercial paper programme was also reaffirmed at CRISIL A1+ - reflecting Torrent Power's robust credit profile.
8CARE Ratings reaffirms BB; Stable on GB Solar Technologies' Rs. 75 crore bank facilities amid greenfield capex of Rs. 132 crore
CARE Ratings reaffirmed a CARE BB; Stable rating on GB Solar Technologies Private Limited's Rs. 75 crore long-term bank facilities, citing ongoing greenfield capex of approximately Rs. 132 crore for solar PV module manufacturing - while noting project implementation risk, competitive industry pressures, and raw material price volatility.
8Coal India Limited gets CARE AAA; Stable rating reaffirmed on long-term bank facilities enhanced to Rs. 8,605 crore
CARE Ratings reaffirmed the CARE AAA; Stable rating on Coal India Limited's long-term bank facilities, enhanced to Rs. 8,605 crore, and reaffirmed CARE A1+ on short-term facilities of Rs. 5,625 crore. The top-tier rating reflects the state-owned coal mining giant's dominant market position, strong government backing, and solid financial discipline. Details
8Adani Energy Solutions hits all-time high EBITDA of Rs. 8,726 crore in FY26, PAT surges 32% YoY
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) delivered its strongest financial performance ever in FY26, posting a record EBITDA of Rs. 8,726 crore - up 12.7% year-on-year - while adjusted PAT climbed 32% to Rs. 2,393 crore. The company also crossed 1 crore smart meter installations and commissioned India's first compact HVDC project in Mumbai.
8Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy posts record PAT of Rs. 142 crore in Q4 FY26; annual order inflow surges 43% to Rs. 10,062 crore
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWSOLAR) reported its highest-ever quarterly PAT of Rs. 142 crore in Q4 FY26 and record annual revenue of Rs. 7,548 crore, with FY26 operational EBITDA jumping 53% YoY to Rs. 444 crore. The company commissioned approximately 4.5 GW AC of solar capacity globally - its highest-ever annual execution.
8Indian Energy Exchange board approves FY26 audited results; recommends final dividend of Rs. 2 per share at 200% of face value
The IEX board at its meeting on April 24, 2026 approved audited results for Q4 and FY26, and recommended a final dividend of Rs. 2 per equity share - representing 200% of face value of Rs. 1 each. The announcement came alongside the exchange's highest-ever annual traded volume of 141.1 BUs and consolidated PAT of Rs. 492.9 crore in FY26.
8Havells India rated 'BUY' with Rs. 1,615 target as FY27 recovery seen after FY26 EBITDA margin hits 9.8% decadal low
ICICI Securities maintained a BUY rating on Havells India with a revised target of Rs. 1,615 (CMP: Rs. 1,349), flagging multiple transitory headwinds in FY26 including 40% inflation in copper and aluminium and BEE norm changes. Analysts project a sharp FY27 recovery driven by 5–20% price hikes across the product portfolio and market share gains.
CREDIT RATINGS AND DEBT
8CARE Ratings reaffirms Power Grid Corporation's AAA/Stable rating; long-term facilities enhanced to Rs. 60,371 crore
CARE Ratings (CareEdge) reaffirmed the CARE AAA; Stable rating on Power Grid Corporation of India Limited's (PGCIL) long-term bank facilities, enhanced from Rs. 40,371 crore to Rs. 60,371 crore, and newly assigned the same rating to Rs. 30,000 crore in fresh bonds - backed by its Navratna status and regulated returns.
8Torrent Power gets CRISIL AA+/Stable on Rs. 4,000 crore fresh NCDs; total rated debt stands at Rs. 11,131 crore
Torrent Power Limited received a CRISIL AA+/Stable rating on proposed NCDs of Rs. 4,000 crore, while CRISIL reaffirmed the same rating on existing NCDs of Rs. 2,000 crore and Rs. 2,735 crore. The company's Rs. 1,650 crore commercial paper programme was also reaffirmed at CRISIL A1+ - reflecting Torrent Power's robust credit profile.
8CARE Ratings reaffirms BB; Stable on GB Solar Technologies' Rs. 75 crore bank facilities amid greenfield capex of Rs. 132 crore
CARE Ratings reaffirmed a CARE BB; Stable rating on GB Solar Technologies Private Limited's Rs. 75 crore long-term bank facilities, citing ongoing greenfield capex of approximately Rs. 132 crore for solar PV module manufacturing - while noting project implementation risk, competitive industry pressures, and raw material price volatility.
8Coal India Limited gets CARE AAA; Stable rating reaffirmed on long-term bank facilities enhanced to Rs. 8,605 crore
CARE Ratings reaffirmed the CARE AAA; Stable rating on Coal India Limited's long-term bank facilities, enhanced to Rs. 8,605 crore, and reaffirmed CARE A1+ on short-term facilities of Rs. 5,625 crore. The top-tier rating reflects the state-owned coal mining giant's dominant market position, strong government backing, and solid financial discipline. Details
DAY-AHEAD AND REAL-TIME MARKET
8IEX Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot April 23, 2026: MCP hits Rs. 10,000/MWh; purchase bids reach 40,572 MW in early hours
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for April 23, 2026 shows the Market Clearing Price (MCP) at Rs. 10,000/MWh consistently across early morning blocks, with purchase bids as high as 40,572.30 MW against sell bids of 1,571.60 MW in the first block (00:00–00:15), and Market Clearing Volume (MCV) settling at 1,373.88 MW - signalling extremely high demand-supply imbalance in the power exchange market.
8IEX DAM hourly summary April 23, 2026: Weighted MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh; total hourly volumes range from 1,331 MWh to 2,664 MWh
The IEX Day-Ahead Market hourly summary for April 23, 2026 reflects extreme market stress with MCP fixed at Rs. 10,000/MWh across all reported hours, with volumes ranging from 1,331.45 MWh in Hour 1 to 2,664.87 MWh in Hour 4, and purchase bids of 39,369.68 MWh in Hour 1 far outpacing sell bids of 1,533.73 MWh - signalling acute power deficit conditions.
8IEX DAM weekly summary April 17–24, 2026: Weighted MCP ranges from Rs. 3,735 to Rs. 4,070/MWh; daily volumes cross 1.14 lakh MWh
IEX Day-Ahead Market weekly data for April 17–24, 2026 reveals Market Clearing Volume ranging from 1,11,447 MWh (April 20) to 1,21,654 MWh (April 19), with weighted MCPs fluctuating between Rs. 3,735.89/MWh and Rs. 4,071.23/MWh - reflecting moderate price volatility amid consistent demand across the week.
8IEX RTM snapshot April 23, 2026: Purchase bids cross 78,984 MW in first block; MCV at 1,930 MW with MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) snapshot for April 23, 2026 shows purchase bids as high as 78,984.30 MW in the 00:00–00:15 block against sell bids of 1,930 MW, with MCV of 1,930 MW entirely from sell side at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh - indicating extreme demand pressure in India's real-time electricity market.
8IEX RTM weekly summary April 17–24, 2026: Weighted MCP ranges from Rs. 5,543 to Rs. 6,804; April 17 MCV tops at 1,54,370 MWh
The IEX RTM weekly summary for April 17–24, 2026 shows April 17 recording the highest Market Clearing Volume of 1,54,370.15 MWh with a weighted MCP of Rs. 6,804.64/MWh, while weekly purchase bids exceeded 7 lakh MWh on several days - underscoring persistent high demand in India's real-time electricity market.
HIGH-PRICE AND GREEN MARKETS
8IEX HPDAM snapshot April 23, 2026: MCP at Rs. 20,000/MWh in early blocks; sell bids of 1,380 MW far exceed purchase bids
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market snapshot for April 23, 2026 reveals MCP of Rs. 20,000/MWh in early morning hours, with sell bids consistently around 1,380–1,381.5 MW against purchase bids ranging from 850 to 1,225 MW, and MCVs of 81.9–82.9 MW - indicating constrained supply in the high-price power segment.
8IEX HPDAM weekly summary April 17–24, 2026: April 23 posts highest cleared volume of 1,476 MWh at weighted MCP Rs. 18,813/MWh
IEX HPDAM weekly data for April 17–24, 2026 shows April 23, 2026 as the most active day with 1,476.55 MWh cleared at a weighted MCP of Rs. 18,812.63/MWh - while April 17, 19, and 24 recorded zero market clearances, highlighting episodic and volatility-prone high-price market dynamics.
8IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) snapshot April 23, 2026: Solar MCV steady at ~270 MW; MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh in early blocks
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market snapshot for April 23, 2026 shows Solar MCV consistently around 270–271.9 MW in early morning blocks, with MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh - reflecting premium pricing for green power sourced from solar generators in the exchange's dedicated renewable energy trading segment.
8IEX GDAM weekly data April 17–24, 2026: Weighted MCP at Rs. 454/MWh; total MCV reaches 3,289 MWh on April 17
IEX Green Day-Ahead Market weekly summary for April 17–24, 2026 shows total MCV of 3,289.6 MWh on April 17, with 16,180 Hydro MCV and purchase bids reaching 1,60,380 MWh, while the weighted MCP was Rs. 454/MWh - reflecting continued growth in green power trading volumes on IEX's dedicated renewable segment.
8IEX Green RTM weekly report April 15–24, 2026: Volumes cleared on April 17 (1,300 MWh) and April 18 (3,500 MWh) at ~Rs. 10,000/MWh
The IEX Green Real-Time Market weekly data for April 15–24, 2026 shows clearances only on April 17, 18, and 20 out of 10 days - with seven days recording zero clearances and green HPDAM remaining completely inactive - reflecting sporadic and limited green power availability in the real-time market segment.
8IEX IDAS weekly report April 17–24, 2026: Zero clearances throughout; April 24 posts highest purchase bid of 2,975 MWh
The IEX Intra-Day Ancillary Services weekly market report for April 17–24, 2026 records zero MCV and zero MCP for all days, despite April 24 posting the highest buy bid of 2,975 MWh against a sell bid of 3,554 MWh - indicating a persistent mismatch preventing market clearances.
8IEX RTM hourly report April 23, 2026: Total cleared volume reaches 4,809 MWh in Hour 4; MCP holds at Rs. 10,000/MWh all day
IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) hourly data for April 23, 2026 shows MCV peaking at 4,809.30 MWh in Hour 4 (03:00–04:00), with consistent purchase bids across all hours - including 79,222.88 MWh in Hour 0 and 69,765.48 MWh in Hour 1 - and the Market Clearing Price and weighted MCP both fixed at Rs. 10,000/MWh throughout the day.
8PXIL DSM report April 23, 2026: Zero cleared buy and sell volumes across all 15-minute blocks in deviation settlement market
Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) report for April 23, 2026 shows zero cleared buy volume and zero cleared sell volume across all 15-minute time blocks from 00:00 to 24:00, with prices also recording zero - indicating no DSM transactions were matched and settled on the PXIL power exchange on this date.
8HPX floats reverse auction notice HPX/23042026/00948 for GUVNL thermal power procurement
Hindustan Power Exchange (HPX) issued a Single Side Reverse Auction (Auction No. HPX/23042026/00948) for Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for procurement of thermal energy - structured as an any-day contract with regional delivery points under the LDC-RA trading segment, allowing energy generators to bid competitively for GUVNL's power supply requirements.
POWER EXCHANGE REFORMS AND INSTITUTIONS
8CERC proposes market coupling for India's electricity exchanges: A shift toward uniform price discovery across platforms
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued draft regulations proposing market coupling - a mechanism that could unify price discovery across IEX, PXIL, and HPX - representing the most significant structural reform to short-term power trading in years. Under the proposed framework, bids from all exchanges would be pooled to determine a single market-clearing price, potentially improving efficiency and liquidity while reducing price arbitrage between platforms.
8HPX floats reverse auction HPX/23042026/00949 for UP Power Corporation with Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling price for multi-source energy
Hindustan Power Exchange (HPX) issued a reverse auction circular on behalf of UP Power Corporation Limited, covering solar, non-solar, hydro, and thermal energy types with a ceiling price set at Rs. 10,000 per MWh - reflecting UPPCL's active and aggressive energy procurement strategy through exchange-based competitive bidding to ensure adequate power supply across Uttar Pradesh.
8IEX reports highest-ever FY26 traded volume of 141.1 BUs; consolidated PAT at Rs. 492.9 crore, up 15% YoY
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) announced record audited financial results for FY26: the exchange traded 141.1 billion units - a 17% YoY rise - while standalone revenue grew 13.9% to Rs. 744.9 crore and consolidated PAT rose 15% to Rs. 492.9 crore. In Q4 FY26 alone, IEX hit its highest-ever quarterly trading volume of 39.4 BUs, with 187.20 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates also traded in FY26. Details
8IEX Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot April 23, 2026: MCP hits Rs. 10,000/MWh; purchase bids reach 40,572 MW in early hours
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day-Ahead Market (DAM) snapshot for April 23, 2026 shows the Market Clearing Price (MCP) at Rs. 10,000/MWh consistently across early morning blocks, with purchase bids as high as 40,572.30 MW against sell bids of 1,571.60 MW in the first block (00:00–00:15), and Market Clearing Volume (MCV) settling at 1,373.88 MW - signalling extremely high demand-supply imbalance in the power exchange market.
8IEX DAM hourly summary April 23, 2026: Weighted MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh; total hourly volumes range from 1,331 MWh to 2,664 MWh
The IEX Day-Ahead Market hourly summary for April 23, 2026 reflects extreme market stress with MCP fixed at Rs. 10,000/MWh across all reported hours, with volumes ranging from 1,331.45 MWh in Hour 1 to 2,664.87 MWh in Hour 4, and purchase bids of 39,369.68 MWh in Hour 1 far outpacing sell bids of 1,533.73 MWh - signalling acute power deficit conditions.
8IEX DAM weekly summary April 17–24, 2026: Weighted MCP ranges from Rs. 3,735 to Rs. 4,070/MWh; daily volumes cross 1.14 lakh MWh
IEX Day-Ahead Market weekly data for April 17–24, 2026 reveals Market Clearing Volume ranging from 1,11,447 MWh (April 20) to 1,21,654 MWh (April 19), with weighted MCPs fluctuating between Rs. 3,735.89/MWh and Rs. 4,071.23/MWh - reflecting moderate price volatility amid consistent demand across the week.
8IEX RTM snapshot April 23, 2026: Purchase bids cross 78,984 MW in first block; MCV at 1,930 MW with MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh
The IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) snapshot for April 23, 2026 shows purchase bids as high as 78,984.30 MW in the 00:00–00:15 block against sell bids of 1,930 MW, with MCV of 1,930 MW entirely from sell side at MCP Rs. 10,000/MWh - indicating extreme demand pressure in India's real-time electricity market.
8IEX RTM weekly summary April 17–24, 2026: Weighted MCP ranges from Rs. 5,543 to Rs. 6,804; April 17 MCV tops at 1,54,370 MWh
The IEX RTM weekly summary for April 17–24, 2026 shows April 17 recording the highest Market Clearing Volume of 1,54,370.15 MWh with a weighted MCP of Rs. 6,804.64/MWh, while weekly purchase bids exceeded 7 lakh MWh on several days - underscoring persistent high demand in India's real-time electricity market.
HIGH-PRICE AND GREEN MARKETS
8IEX HPDAM snapshot April 23, 2026: MCP at Rs. 20,000/MWh in early blocks; sell bids of 1,380 MW far exceed purchase bids
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market snapshot for April 23, 2026 reveals MCP of Rs. 20,000/MWh in early morning hours, with sell bids consistently around 1,380–1,381.5 MW against purchase bids ranging from 850 to 1,225 MW, and MCVs of 81.9–82.9 MW - indicating constrained supply in the high-price power segment.
8IEX HPDAM weekly summary April 17–24, 2026: April 23 posts highest cleared volume of 1,476 MWh at weighted MCP Rs. 18,813/MWh
IEX HPDAM weekly data for April 17–24, 2026 shows April 23, 2026 as the most active day with 1,476.55 MWh cleared at a weighted MCP of Rs. 18,812.63/MWh - while April 17, 19, and 24 recorded zero market clearances, highlighting episodic and volatility-prone high-price market dynamics.
8IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) snapshot April 23, 2026: Solar MCV steady at ~270 MW; MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh in early blocks
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market snapshot for April 23, 2026 shows Solar MCV consistently around 270–271.9 MW in early morning blocks, with MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh - reflecting premium pricing for green power sourced from solar generators in the exchange's dedicated renewable energy trading segment.
8IEX GDAM weekly data April 17–24, 2026: Weighted MCP at Rs. 454/MWh; total MCV reaches 3,289 MWh on April 17
IEX Green Day-Ahead Market weekly summary for April 17–24, 2026 shows total MCV of 3,289.6 MWh on April 17, with 16,180 Hydro MCV and purchase bids reaching 1,60,380 MWh, while the weighted MCP was Rs. 454/MWh - reflecting continued growth in green power trading volumes on IEX's dedicated renewable segment.
8IEX Green RTM weekly report April 15–24, 2026: Volumes cleared on April 17 (1,300 MWh) and April 18 (3,500 MWh) at ~Rs. 10,000/MWh
The IEX Green Real-Time Market weekly data for April 15–24, 2026 shows clearances only on April 17, 18, and 20 out of 10 days - with seven days recording zero clearances and green HPDAM remaining completely inactive - reflecting sporadic and limited green power availability in the real-time market segment.
8IEX IDAS weekly report April 17–24, 2026: Zero clearances throughout; April 24 posts highest purchase bid of 2,975 MWh
The IEX Intra-Day Ancillary Services weekly market report for April 17–24, 2026 records zero MCV and zero MCP for all days, despite April 24 posting the highest buy bid of 2,975 MWh against a sell bid of 3,554 MWh - indicating a persistent mismatch preventing market clearances.
8IEX RTM hourly report April 23, 2026: Total cleared volume reaches 4,809 MWh in Hour 4; MCP holds at Rs. 10,000/MWh all day
IEX Real-Time Market (RTM) hourly data for April 23, 2026 shows MCV peaking at 4,809.30 MWh in Hour 4 (03:00–04:00), with consistent purchase bids across all hours - including 79,222.88 MWh in Hour 0 and 69,765.48 MWh in Hour 1 - and the Market Clearing Price and weighted MCP both fixed at Rs. 10,000/MWh throughout the day.
8PXIL DSM report April 23, 2026: Zero cleared buy and sell volumes across all 15-minute blocks in deviation settlement market
Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) report for April 23, 2026 shows zero cleared buy volume and zero cleared sell volume across all 15-minute time blocks from 00:00 to 24:00, with prices also recording zero - indicating no DSM transactions were matched and settled on the PXIL power exchange on this date.
8HPX floats reverse auction notice HPX/23042026/00948 for GUVNL thermal power procurement
Hindustan Power Exchange (HPX) issued a Single Side Reverse Auction (Auction No. HPX/23042026/00948) for Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for procurement of thermal energy - structured as an any-day contract with regional delivery points under the LDC-RA trading segment, allowing energy generators to bid competitively for GUVNL's power supply requirements.
POWER EXCHANGE REFORMS AND INSTITUTIONS
8CERC proposes market coupling for India's electricity exchanges: A shift toward uniform price discovery across platforms
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued draft regulations proposing market coupling - a mechanism that could unify price discovery across IEX, PXIL, and HPX - representing the most significant structural reform to short-term power trading in years. Under the proposed framework, bids from all exchanges would be pooled to determine a single market-clearing price, potentially improving efficiency and liquidity while reducing price arbitrage between platforms.
8HPX floats reverse auction HPX/23042026/00949 for UP Power Corporation with Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling price for multi-source energy
Hindustan Power Exchange (HPX) issued a reverse auction circular on behalf of UP Power Corporation Limited, covering solar, non-solar, hydro, and thermal energy types with a ceiling price set at Rs. 10,000 per MWh - reflecting UPPCL's active and aggressive energy procurement strategy through exchange-based competitive bidding to ensure adequate power supply across Uttar Pradesh.
8IEX reports highest-ever FY26 traded volume of 141.1 BUs; consolidated PAT at Rs. 492.9 crore, up 15% YoY
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) announced record audited financial results for FY26: the exchange traded 141.1 billion units - a 17% YoY rise - while standalone revenue grew 13.9% to Rs. 744.9 crore and consolidated PAT rose 15% to Rs. 492.9 crore. In Q4 FY26 alone, IEX hit its highest-ever quarterly trading volume of 39.4 BUs, with 187.20 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates also traded in FY26. Details
ALL-INDIA POWER SUPPLY AND DEMAND
8India's all-India peak demand hits 240,120 MW on April 23; total energy met at 5,461 MU across five regions
Grid Controller of India's NLDC daily power supply report for April 23, 2026 recorded a peak demand of 240,120 MW at 15:50 hours and total energy met of 5,461 MU across five regions. Solar generation contributed 685 MU, wind added 199 MU, and hydro supplied 424 MU. The Northern Region recorded a peak shortage of 1,640 MW, while total national energy shortfall stood at 23.17 MU.
8Northern region power supply April 23, 2026: 1,640 MW evening shortfall; UP meets 553 MU demand, Haryana faces 0.73 MU deficit
Grid Controller of India's Northern RLDC reports a 1,640 MW evening peak shortfall for April 23, 2026, with total day energy shortfall of 11.4 MU. Uttar Pradesh consumed 553.26 MU, Rajasthan 297.18 MU, and Punjab recorded 7.8 MU shortage - reflecting continued power supply stress across major northern states.
8Southern region power supply: Demand fully met at 55,975 MW evening peak with 1,420.22 MU day energy on April 23, 2026
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC reports that on April 23, 2026, the Southern Region achieved zero shortage at evening peak demand of 55,975 MW, with a total day energy of 1,420.22 MU. Tamil Nadu contributed 388.28 MU, Karnataka 361.90 MU, and Telangana 275.16 MU to the region's energy consumption.
8Eastern region power supply: 432 MW evening shortfall against 31,981 MW requirement; Bihar faces 4.54 MU deficit on April 23, 2026
GRID-INDIA's Eastern RLDC reports that on April 23, 2026, the Eastern Region experienced a 432 MW evening peak shortfall and a total day energy shortfall of 8.9 MU, with Bihar recording the highest state-level shortage of 4.54 MU and Jharkhand recording 4.35 MU shortfall.
8NER power supply: North Eastern Region records 144 MW evening peak shortage; day energy deficit of 0.82 MU on April 23, 2026
GRID-INDIA's NERLDC reports that on April 23, 2026, the North Eastern Region faced a 144 MW evening peak demand shortage against a requirement of 3,408 MW, with total day energy deficit of 0.82 MU. Tripura consumed 5.67 MU against 9.43 MU availability, while Assam fully met its 36.43 MU demand.
GENERATION OUTAGES AND UNIT STATUS
8CEA sub-report 15 April 22, 2026: Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW) trips due to drum level low; Barsinghsar lignite unit 2 also out
CEA Sub-Report 15 for April 22, 2026 lists thermal units that tripped out of the national grid on the date, including Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW) at 10:05 PM due to drum level low, Barsinghsar Lignite Unit 2 (125 MW) due to electrical miscellaneous problems, and Ramgarh CCPP Unit 2 (35.5 MW) - highlighting day-to-day grid reliability challenges across the Northern region.
8CEA sub-report 14 April 22, 2026: Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW) and Barsinghsar lignite unit 2 (125 MW) recommissioned on April 22
CEA Sub-Report 14 for April 22, 2026 records the recommissioning of two generating units: Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW), which was synchronised at 12:28 AM, and Barsinghsar Lignite Unit 2 (125 MW), which returned to service the same day at 10:43 PM after being taken out due to electrical miscellaneous problems.
8CEA sub-report 12 April 22, 2026: Pragati CCPP unit offline for over 15 days since July 2025 due to low system demand and costly fuel
CEA Sub-Report 12 for April 22, 2026 identifies generating units out of the national grid for more than 15 consecutive days in FY 2026-27, with Pragati Combined Cycle Power Plant Unit 1 listed as offline since July 28, 2025 - citing low system demand, costly fuel, and miscellaneous equipment issues.
8CEA sub-report 13 April 22, 2026: I.P. CCPP units 2, 3, 4 (30 MW each) out of national grid since January 25, 2019 - reserve/standby status
CEA Sub-Report 13 for April 22, 2026 lists thermal units out of the national grid for more than one year, with Indraprastha CCPP Units 2, 3, and 4 (each 30 MW) recorded as offline since January 25, 2019 - citing GT low system demand, reserve shut-down, and standby status, reflecting long-term decommissioning of ageing urban gas-based capacity.
8Southern RLDC logs planned outages including MAPS and KAIGA nuclear units; LKPPL units under NCLT since 2016
Grid Controller of India's generating unit outage report for April 23, 2026 listed NPCIL's 220 MW KAIGA STG1 under maintenance since March 2025 with expected revival by September 2026, and MAPS Tamil Nadu (220 MW) planned until December 2026. LKPPL units 3 and 4 in Andhra Pradesh (233 MW and 133 MW) remain under NCLT proceedings since November 2016.
FREQUENCY, VOLTAGE AND SYSTEM RELIABILITY
8NLDC frequency profile April 23, 2026: National grid maintains 49.97–50.05 Hz band, no significant under-frequency event recorded
GRID-INDIA's NLDC reports the frequency profile for April 23, 2026, showing that the national grid maintained frequency within the IEGC target band (49.97–50.05 Hz) for most of the day, with no significant under-frequency event (below 49.70 Hz) recorded - indicating stable grid operations throughout the 24-hour reporting period.
8Southern grid maintains 77% frequency compliance for April 23; average frequency at 49.981 Hz with 5.49 hours out of IEGC band
Grid Controller of India's frequency data for the Southern Region on April 23, 2026 showed the grid spent 77.14% of the day within the standard 49.9–50.05 Hz band, with average frequency of 49.981 Hz. The system recorded 5.49 hours outside the IEGC-prescribed band - peaking at 50.283 Hz at 18:02 and dipping to 49.665 Hz at 22:36.
8NLDC system reliability report April 23, 2026: Zero ATC violations across all 5 corridors including WR-NR, ER-NR, and NER import
GRID-INDIA's NLDC reports that on April 23, 2026, there were zero Available Transfer Capability (ATC) violations across all five major inter-regional corridors - WR-NR, ER-NR, import of NR, NEW-SR, and NER import - indicating robust inter-regional transmission performance with no congestion in India's national power transmission grid.
8Grid Controller of India reports 5 forced transmission outages across Southern Region on April 23, including 400 kV lines
Grid Controller of India's SRLDCL reported five forced transmission outages on April 23, 2026, involving 400 kV POWERGRID lines between Cuddapah–Chittoor and Cuddapah–Nagarjunasagar, as well as a 400 kV APTRANSCO line and a 220 kV KPTCL circuit. All outages were revived within 15–59 minutes, with faults attributed to distance protection trips and B-N/Y-N phase faults. Details
8India's all-India peak demand hits 240,120 MW on April 23; total energy met at 5,461 MU across five regions
Grid Controller of India's NLDC daily power supply report for April 23, 2026 recorded a peak demand of 240,120 MW at 15:50 hours and total energy met of 5,461 MU across five regions. Solar generation contributed 685 MU, wind added 199 MU, and hydro supplied 424 MU. The Northern Region recorded a peak shortage of 1,640 MW, while total national energy shortfall stood at 23.17 MU.
8Northern region power supply April 23, 2026: 1,640 MW evening shortfall; UP meets 553 MU demand, Haryana faces 0.73 MU deficit
Grid Controller of India's Northern RLDC reports a 1,640 MW evening peak shortfall for April 23, 2026, with total day energy shortfall of 11.4 MU. Uttar Pradesh consumed 553.26 MU, Rajasthan 297.18 MU, and Punjab recorded 7.8 MU shortage - reflecting continued power supply stress across major northern states.
8Southern region power supply: Demand fully met at 55,975 MW evening peak with 1,420.22 MU day energy on April 23, 2026
GRID-INDIA's Southern RLDC reports that on April 23, 2026, the Southern Region achieved zero shortage at evening peak demand of 55,975 MW, with a total day energy of 1,420.22 MU. Tamil Nadu contributed 388.28 MU, Karnataka 361.90 MU, and Telangana 275.16 MU to the region's energy consumption.
8Eastern region power supply: 432 MW evening shortfall against 31,981 MW requirement; Bihar faces 4.54 MU deficit on April 23, 2026
GRID-INDIA's Eastern RLDC reports that on April 23, 2026, the Eastern Region experienced a 432 MW evening peak shortfall and a total day energy shortfall of 8.9 MU, with Bihar recording the highest state-level shortage of 4.54 MU and Jharkhand recording 4.35 MU shortfall.
8NER power supply: North Eastern Region records 144 MW evening peak shortage; day energy deficit of 0.82 MU on April 23, 2026
GRID-INDIA's NERLDC reports that on April 23, 2026, the North Eastern Region faced a 144 MW evening peak demand shortage against a requirement of 3,408 MW, with total day energy deficit of 0.82 MU. Tripura consumed 5.67 MU against 9.43 MU availability, while Assam fully met its 36.43 MU demand.
GENERATION OUTAGES AND UNIT STATUS
8CEA sub-report 15 April 22, 2026: Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW) trips due to drum level low; Barsinghsar lignite unit 2 also out
CEA Sub-Report 15 for April 22, 2026 lists thermal units that tripped out of the national grid on the date, including Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW) at 10:05 PM due to drum level low, Barsinghsar Lignite Unit 2 (125 MW) due to electrical miscellaneous problems, and Ramgarh CCPP Unit 2 (35.5 MW) - highlighting day-to-day grid reliability challenges across the Northern region.
8CEA sub-report 14 April 22, 2026: Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW) and Barsinghsar lignite unit 2 (125 MW) recommissioned on April 22
CEA Sub-Report 14 for April 22, 2026 records the recommissioning of two generating units: Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW), which was synchronised at 12:28 AM, and Barsinghsar Lignite Unit 2 (125 MW), which returned to service the same day at 10:43 PM after being taken out due to electrical miscellaneous problems.
8CEA sub-report 12 April 22, 2026: Pragati CCPP unit offline for over 15 days since July 2025 due to low system demand and costly fuel
CEA Sub-Report 12 for April 22, 2026 identifies generating units out of the national grid for more than 15 consecutive days in FY 2026-27, with Pragati Combined Cycle Power Plant Unit 1 listed as offline since July 28, 2025 - citing low system demand, costly fuel, and miscellaneous equipment issues.
8CEA sub-report 13 April 22, 2026: I.P. CCPP units 2, 3, 4 (30 MW each) out of national grid since January 25, 2019 - reserve/standby status
CEA Sub-Report 13 for April 22, 2026 lists thermal units out of the national grid for more than one year, with Indraprastha CCPP Units 2, 3, and 4 (each 30 MW) recorded as offline since January 25, 2019 - citing GT low system demand, reserve shut-down, and standby status, reflecting long-term decommissioning of ageing urban gas-based capacity.
8Southern RLDC logs planned outages including MAPS and KAIGA nuclear units; LKPPL units under NCLT since 2016
Grid Controller of India's generating unit outage report for April 23, 2026 listed NPCIL's 220 MW KAIGA STG1 under maintenance since March 2025 with expected revival by September 2026, and MAPS Tamil Nadu (220 MW) planned until December 2026. LKPPL units 3 and 4 in Andhra Pradesh (233 MW and 133 MW) remain under NCLT proceedings since November 2016.
FREQUENCY, VOLTAGE AND SYSTEM RELIABILITY
8NLDC frequency profile April 23, 2026: National grid maintains 49.97–50.05 Hz band, no significant under-frequency event recorded
GRID-INDIA's NLDC reports the frequency profile for April 23, 2026, showing that the national grid maintained frequency within the IEGC target band (49.97–50.05 Hz) for most of the day, with no significant under-frequency event (below 49.70 Hz) recorded - indicating stable grid operations throughout the 24-hour reporting period.
8Southern grid maintains 77% frequency compliance for April 23; average frequency at 49.981 Hz with 5.49 hours out of IEGC band
Grid Controller of India's frequency data for the Southern Region on April 23, 2026 showed the grid spent 77.14% of the day within the standard 49.9–50.05 Hz band, with average frequency of 49.981 Hz. The system recorded 5.49 hours outside the IEGC-prescribed band - peaking at 50.283 Hz at 18:02 and dipping to 49.665 Hz at 22:36.
8NLDC system reliability report April 23, 2026: Zero ATC violations across all 5 corridors including WR-NR, ER-NR, and NER import
GRID-INDIA's NLDC reports that on April 23, 2026, there were zero Available Transfer Capability (ATC) violations across all five major inter-regional corridors - WR-NR, ER-NR, import of NR, NEW-SR, and NER import - indicating robust inter-regional transmission performance with no congestion in India's national power transmission grid.
8Grid Controller of India reports 5 forced transmission outages across Southern Region on April 23, including 400 kV lines
Grid Controller of India's SRLDCL reported five forced transmission outages on April 23, 2026, involving 400 kV POWERGRID lines between Cuddapah–Chittoor and Cuddapah–Nagarjunasagar, as well as a 400 kV APTRANSCO line and a 220 kV KPTCL circuit. All outages were revived within 15–59 minutes, with faults attributed to distance protection trips and B-N/Y-N phase faults. Details
TARIFF AND MULTI-YEAR TARIFF PROCEEDINGS
8HERC seeks cost-benefit analysis from HPPC for procuring 1,345 MW firm round-the-clock power on short-term basis for May–Sept 2026
HERC has passed an interim order asking HPPC to submit a detailed cost-benefit analysis justifying the procurement of up to 1,345 MW of firm round-the-clock power for May 1 to September 30, 2026, through the tariff-based competitive bidding process under NIT-124/HPPC - as prescribed under HERC's Resource Adequacy Regulations 2024.
8MPERC invites objections on Korba Power Limited's multi-year tariff petition for 300 MW unit 1 coal plant worth Rs. 530+ crore over FY 2024-29
MPERC has issued a public notice on the petition filed by M/s Korba Power Limited (formerly Lanco Amarkantak Power Ltd.) seeking determination of Multi-Year Tariff for FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29 for its 300 MW unit 1 coal-based thermal plant, with claimed fixed charges including return on equity ranging from Rs. 64.17 crore (FY25) to Rs. 83.59 crore (FY29).
8HERC hears multi-year tariff petition for transmission, distribution and wheeling under regulations 2024 in petition no. 19 of 2025
HERC held a hearing on April 23, 2026 in Petition No. 19 of 2025, which pertains to determination of tariff for generation, transmission, wheeling and distribution under the HERC Multi-Year Tariff Framework Regulations 2024, covering regulatory compliance under Sections 61, 62, 64(5) and 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
8KERC schedules April 30 public hearing on draft transmission licence and fee regulations for intra-state TBCB projects
KERC has issued a public hearing notice for April 30, 2026 at its Vasanthanagara, Bengaluru office, inviting stakeholder submissions on two draft regulations: the KERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission Licence) Regulations 2026 for intra-state projects under Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding, and the KERC (Fee)(First Amendment) Regulations 2026.
8PSERC orders ruling on petition no. 22 of 2026 seeking change-in-law relief under CERC tariff conditions for PSPCL power purchase agreement
PSERC passed an order dated April 23, 2026 in Petition No. 22 of 2026, filed under Sections 86(1)(b) and 86(1)(f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and the Electricity (Timely Recovery of Costs due to Change in Law) Rules 2021, seeking tariff relief on account of change-in-law events affecting PSPCL's power purchase costs.
8PSERC rules on petition no. 55 of 2025 seeking change-in-law relief due to Ministry of Finance notification impacting power cost recovery
PSERC disposed of Petition No. 55 of 2025, which sought financial relief triggered by a Ministry of Finance notification that altered power procurement cost structures for a generator supplying PSPCL - filed under Sections 86(1)(a) and 86(1)(b) read with Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003 and the Change in Law Rules 2021.
COMMISSION ORDERS AND PROCEEDINGS
8CERC announces hybrid mode hearing on April 24, 2026 at New Delhi office
CERC, from its 7th Floor, Tower B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi, has informed all concerned parties that the hearing scheduled for April 24, 2026 will be conducted in hybrid mode - combining physical attendance and virtual participation - to ensure broad stakeholder accessibility.
8PSERC takes suo-motu action against PSPCL for non-compliance of regulation 25 supply code 2024; circular issued and withdrawn in February 2026
PSERC, in its Suo-Motu Petition No. 05 of 2026, noted that PSPCL had issued Commercial Circular No. 01/2026 on January 8, 2026 in contravention of Regulation 25 of the Supply Code 2024 and commission order dated October 14, 2025. The circular was subsequently withdrawn on February 17, 2026, with the commission ordering PSPCL to submit an affidavit of compliance.
8PSERC adjudicates dispute between ReNew Dinkar Jyoti Pvt. Ltd. and PSPCL over wrongful termination of power purchase agreement
PSERC heard Petition No. 11 of 2026 filed by ReNew Dinkar Jyoti Pvt. Ltd. against PSPCL, seeking adjudication of disputes arising from wrongful termination of a Power Purchase Agreement, illegal invocation of default, and issuance of coercive notices, with interim protection requested against further adverse action.
8Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission invites applications for contractual consultant to assist in tariff determination and regulation
TERC has issued an advertisement seeking an experienced consultant on a contractual basis to support core regulatory functions including tariff scrutiny, Annual Revenue Requirement analysis, petition adjudication, and formulation of electricity sector regulations for the state of Tripura.
8NERPC releases provisional DSM statements for March 30–April 5, 2026 under ABT regime for North Eastern Region
NERPC has issued provisional Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) statements under the ABT regime covering March 30, 2026 to April 5, 2026 - providing details of deviation charge accounts, payables, and receivables among pool participants across the North Eastern regional grid to all listed entities from its Lapalang, Shillong office.
8NERPC issues provisional SRAS and TRAS account statements for March 30–April 5, 2026 to all regional beneficiaries
NERPC has circulated Provisional Secondary Reserve Ancillary Services (SRAS) and Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services (TRAS) account statements for March 30, 2026 to April 5, 2026 - providing state-wise payables and receivables data to all North Eastern region beneficiaries under the CERC intra-day scheduling and despatch regulations.
8NLDC REMC reports April 21, 2026: Wind + solar (VRE) contribute significantly to India's peak demand; penetration levels tracked
Grid Controller of India's NLDC-REMC daily report for April 21, 2026 captures All India maximum demand met and the variable renewable energy (VRE) contribution from wind and solar in peak demand - providing hour-wise wind penetration and solar penetration percentages as part of the national renewable energy integration monitoring framework.
8Western region RLDC daily system reliability report April 22, 2026: State-wise ATC violation data published for Maharashtra and others
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s WRLDC, Mumbai, published its Daily System Reliability Indices report for April 22, 2026, tracking the percentage of time and number of blocks in which ATC was violated by each Western Region state - including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh - as part of daily grid performance monitoring.
8GRID-INDIA reports all India angular spread data on April 23, 2026 for major 400 kV substations including Vindhyachal, Korba and Tehri
Grid Controller of India has published the All India Angular Spread report with respect to Vindhyachal reference for April 23, 2026, tracking voltage phase angle deviations across key 400 kV substations including Agra, Alipurduar, Bongaigaon, Chandrapur, Durgapur, Hosur, Kalwa, Kolar, Kota, Korba, Kozikode, Moga, Purnea, Silchar, Talcher, Unnao, Pavagada, Bawana, and Tehri on an hourly basis. Details
8HERC seeks cost-benefit analysis from HPPC for procuring 1,345 MW firm round-the-clock power on short-term basis for May–Sept 2026
HERC has passed an interim order asking HPPC to submit a detailed cost-benefit analysis justifying the procurement of up to 1,345 MW of firm round-the-clock power for May 1 to September 30, 2026, through the tariff-based competitive bidding process under NIT-124/HPPC - as prescribed under HERC's Resource Adequacy Regulations 2024.
8MPERC invites objections on Korba Power Limited's multi-year tariff petition for 300 MW unit 1 coal plant worth Rs. 530+ crore over FY 2024-29
MPERC has issued a public notice on the petition filed by M/s Korba Power Limited (formerly Lanco Amarkantak Power Ltd.) seeking determination of Multi-Year Tariff for FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29 for its 300 MW unit 1 coal-based thermal plant, with claimed fixed charges including return on equity ranging from Rs. 64.17 crore (FY25) to Rs. 83.59 crore (FY29).
8HERC hears multi-year tariff petition for transmission, distribution and wheeling under regulations 2024 in petition no. 19 of 2025
HERC held a hearing on April 23, 2026 in Petition No. 19 of 2025, which pertains to determination of tariff for generation, transmission, wheeling and distribution under the HERC Multi-Year Tariff Framework Regulations 2024, covering regulatory compliance under Sections 61, 62, 64(5) and 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
8KERC schedules April 30 public hearing on draft transmission licence and fee regulations for intra-state TBCB projects
KERC has issued a public hearing notice for April 30, 2026 at its Vasanthanagara, Bengaluru office, inviting stakeholder submissions on two draft regulations: the KERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission Licence) Regulations 2026 for intra-state projects under Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding, and the KERC (Fee)(First Amendment) Regulations 2026.
8PSERC orders ruling on petition no. 22 of 2026 seeking change-in-law relief under CERC tariff conditions for PSPCL power purchase agreement
PSERC passed an order dated April 23, 2026 in Petition No. 22 of 2026, filed under Sections 86(1)(b) and 86(1)(f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and the Electricity (Timely Recovery of Costs due to Change in Law) Rules 2021, seeking tariff relief on account of change-in-law events affecting PSPCL's power purchase costs.
8PSERC rules on petition no. 55 of 2025 seeking change-in-law relief due to Ministry of Finance notification impacting power cost recovery
PSERC disposed of Petition No. 55 of 2025, which sought financial relief triggered by a Ministry of Finance notification that altered power procurement cost structures for a generator supplying PSPCL - filed under Sections 86(1)(a) and 86(1)(b) read with Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003 and the Change in Law Rules 2021.
COMMISSION ORDERS AND PROCEEDINGS
8CERC announces hybrid mode hearing on April 24, 2026 at New Delhi office
CERC, from its 7th Floor, Tower B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi, has informed all concerned parties that the hearing scheduled for April 24, 2026 will be conducted in hybrid mode - combining physical attendance and virtual participation - to ensure broad stakeholder accessibility.
8PSERC takes suo-motu action against PSPCL for non-compliance of regulation 25 supply code 2024; circular issued and withdrawn in February 2026
PSERC, in its Suo-Motu Petition No. 05 of 2026, noted that PSPCL had issued Commercial Circular No. 01/2026 on January 8, 2026 in contravention of Regulation 25 of the Supply Code 2024 and commission order dated October 14, 2025. The circular was subsequently withdrawn on February 17, 2026, with the commission ordering PSPCL to submit an affidavit of compliance.
8PSERC adjudicates dispute between ReNew Dinkar Jyoti Pvt. Ltd. and PSPCL over wrongful termination of power purchase agreement
PSERC heard Petition No. 11 of 2026 filed by ReNew Dinkar Jyoti Pvt. Ltd. against PSPCL, seeking adjudication of disputes arising from wrongful termination of a Power Purchase Agreement, illegal invocation of default, and issuance of coercive notices, with interim protection requested against further adverse action.
8Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission invites applications for contractual consultant to assist in tariff determination and regulation
TERC has issued an advertisement seeking an experienced consultant on a contractual basis to support core regulatory functions including tariff scrutiny, Annual Revenue Requirement analysis, petition adjudication, and formulation of electricity sector regulations for the state of Tripura.
8NERPC releases provisional DSM statements for March 30–April 5, 2026 under ABT regime for North Eastern Region
NERPC has issued provisional Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) statements under the ABT regime covering March 30, 2026 to April 5, 2026 - providing details of deviation charge accounts, payables, and receivables among pool participants across the North Eastern regional grid to all listed entities from its Lapalang, Shillong office.
8NERPC issues provisional SRAS and TRAS account statements for March 30–April 5, 2026 to all regional beneficiaries
NERPC has circulated Provisional Secondary Reserve Ancillary Services (SRAS) and Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services (TRAS) account statements for March 30, 2026 to April 5, 2026 - providing state-wise payables and receivables data to all North Eastern region beneficiaries under the CERC intra-day scheduling and despatch regulations.
8NLDC REMC reports April 21, 2026: Wind + solar (VRE) contribute significantly to India's peak demand; penetration levels tracked
Grid Controller of India's NLDC-REMC daily report for April 21, 2026 captures All India maximum demand met and the variable renewable energy (VRE) contribution from wind and solar in peak demand - providing hour-wise wind penetration and solar penetration percentages as part of the national renewable energy integration monitoring framework.
8Western region RLDC daily system reliability report April 22, 2026: State-wise ATC violation data published for Maharashtra and others
Grid Controller of India Ltd.'s WRLDC, Mumbai, published its Daily System Reliability Indices report for April 22, 2026, tracking the percentage of time and number of blocks in which ATC was violated by each Western Region state - including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh - as part of daily grid performance monitoring.
8GRID-INDIA reports all India angular spread data on April 23, 2026 for major 400 kV substations including Vindhyachal, Korba and Tehri
Grid Controller of India has published the All India Angular Spread report with respect to Vindhyachal reference for April 23, 2026, tracking voltage phase angle deviations across key 400 kV substations including Agra, Alipurduar, Bongaigaon, Chandrapur, Durgapur, Hosur, Kalwa, Kolar, Kota, Korba, Kozikode, Moga, Purnea, Silchar, Talcher, Unnao, Pavagada, Bawana, and Tehri on an hourly basis. Details
SOLAR POWER PROJECTS
8HPPCL floats solar procurement plan for 225 MW across two projects in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh for FY 2026-27
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) has unveiled its FY 2026-27 consultancy procurement plan, inviting bids for preparation of Detailed Project Reports for two solar power projects in Kangra district - a 200 MW Damtal Solar Power Project with contract signing targeted by September 2026, and a 25 MW Chhani Solar Power Project with contract completion slated for October 2026.
8HPPCL's FY 2026-27 EPC procurement blueprint unveiled for Kangra solar projects under single-stage two-envelope process
HPPCL has released its comprehensive goods, works, and non-consultancy services procurement plan for FY 2026-27, targeting EPC contracts for the 200 MW Damtal and 25 MW Chhani Solar Power Projects in District Kangra through an open national competitive, single-stage two-envelope bidding process, with milestones planned between May and October 2026.
8Waa Solar signs 7 power purchase agreements totalling 48.15 MW under PM-KUSUM C Yojana in Madhya Pradesh
Waa Solar Limited executed seven PPAs with Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) for a cumulative capacity of 48.15 MW under the feeder level solarisation scheme of PM-KUSUM C Yojana. The 25-year agreements lock in energy sales at approved tariffs ranging from Rs. 2.73 to Rs. 2.75 per unit, providing long-term revenue visibility to the Vadodara-based solar company.
8Ahasolar Technologies wins Rs. 2.48 crore PMC consultancy for 30 MW rooftop solar project monitoring across Goa government buildings
Ahasolar Technologies Limited received a work order from Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited for PMC services for 30 MW AC distributed rooftop solar PV installations across government buildings in Goa. The 15-month contract, priced at approximately Rs. 2.48 crore including GST, reinforces Ahasolar's growing footprint in government-sector solar deployments.
HYDRO AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE
8Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation invites e-tenders worth Rs. 13.85 crore for 6 MW Riangdo small hydro project in West Khasi Hills
MPGCL has issued a tender notice inviting e-tenders for civil and hydro-mechanical works for the construction of the 6 MW (2x3 MW) Riangdo Small Hydro Project in West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, with an estimated contract value of Rs. 13,84,65,221, with bidding documents available from April 22, 2026 on meghalayatenders.gov.in.
8Patel Engineering wins L1 bid for Rs. 1,593 crore package in Nepal's 669 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project
Patel Engineering Limited was declared the lowest bidder for Package 2 of the 669 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project in Nepal by SJVN Lower Arun Power Development Company (P) Ltd., with a contract value of Rs. 1,593.08 crore. The EPC contract marks a significant international win for the Mumbai-headquartered civil engineering firm.
8GR Infraprojects signs Rs. 413 crore EPC contract with NTPC for battery energy storage at Mouda Super Thermal Power Station
GR Infraprojects Limited executed a Rs. 413.37 crore EPC Agreement with NTPC Limited for the implementation of a Battery Energy Storage System at Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra. The 15-month contract marks GR Infraprojects' entry into the energy storage segment, aligning with India's push to enhance grid flexibility.
8PSPCL seeks PSERC approval for 160 MW FDRE power from NHPC under TBCB-based ISTS-connected scheme Tranche-II
PSPCL has filed petitions before PSERC seeking approval to procure 160 MW of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) from NHPC Limited under the TBCB-based ISTS-connected FDRE scheme Tranche-II - reflecting Punjab's efforts to secure round-the-clock renewable power for its consumers.
RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY AND RESEARCH
8CEA renewable generation report April 22, 2026: All India cumulative wind and solar output tracked across states and regions
The CEA Renewable Project Monitoring Division's Daily Renewable Generation Report for April 22, 2026 tracks cumulative wind, solar, biogas/biomass/SHP and other renewable energy generation in Million Units (net) by state and region from April 1, 2026, providing a comprehensive national overview of India's renewable energy performance for the current financial year.
8IRENA report: Decentralised renewable energy can transform agriculture in The Gambia, reducing diesel dependence
IRENA published a 2026 report outlining how decentralised renewable energy can fundamentally transform the agriculture sector in The Gambia by replacing diesel-powered irrigation, food processing, and cold storage systems. Solar pumping, mini-grids, and off-grid solar solutions are identified as the most viable technologies for rural agricultural applications.
8SKUAST-K research finds financially stable solar users in Ladakh demand more subsidies despite being best-off beneficiaries
A peer-reviewed study in the Indian Journal of Extension Education by SKUAST-K researchers found a striking policy paradox among household solar users in Ladakh: financially stable and satisfied users exhibited the strongest demand for continued government subsidies. K-means clustering exposed a dominant 'happy rent-seeker' group, while financial capability emerged as the key predictor of subsidy demand. Details
8HPPCL floats solar procurement plan for 225 MW across two projects in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh for FY 2026-27
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) has unveiled its FY 2026-27 consultancy procurement plan, inviting bids for preparation of Detailed Project Reports for two solar power projects in Kangra district - a 200 MW Damtal Solar Power Project with contract signing targeted by September 2026, and a 25 MW Chhani Solar Power Project with contract completion slated for October 2026.
8HPPCL's FY 2026-27 EPC procurement blueprint unveiled for Kangra solar projects under single-stage two-envelope process
HPPCL has released its comprehensive goods, works, and non-consultancy services procurement plan for FY 2026-27, targeting EPC contracts for the 200 MW Damtal and 25 MW Chhani Solar Power Projects in District Kangra through an open national competitive, single-stage two-envelope bidding process, with milestones planned between May and October 2026.
8Waa Solar signs 7 power purchase agreements totalling 48.15 MW under PM-KUSUM C Yojana in Madhya Pradesh
Waa Solar Limited executed seven PPAs with Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) for a cumulative capacity of 48.15 MW under the feeder level solarisation scheme of PM-KUSUM C Yojana. The 25-year agreements lock in energy sales at approved tariffs ranging from Rs. 2.73 to Rs. 2.75 per unit, providing long-term revenue visibility to the Vadodara-based solar company.
8Ahasolar Technologies wins Rs. 2.48 crore PMC consultancy for 30 MW rooftop solar project monitoring across Goa government buildings
Ahasolar Technologies Limited received a work order from Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited for PMC services for 30 MW AC distributed rooftop solar PV installations across government buildings in Goa. The 15-month contract, priced at approximately Rs. 2.48 crore including GST, reinforces Ahasolar's growing footprint in government-sector solar deployments.
HYDRO AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE
8Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation invites e-tenders worth Rs. 13.85 crore for 6 MW Riangdo small hydro project in West Khasi Hills
MPGCL has issued a tender notice inviting e-tenders for civil and hydro-mechanical works for the construction of the 6 MW (2x3 MW) Riangdo Small Hydro Project in West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, with an estimated contract value of Rs. 13,84,65,221, with bidding documents available from April 22, 2026 on meghalayatenders.gov.in.
8Patel Engineering wins L1 bid for Rs. 1,593 crore package in Nepal's 669 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project
Patel Engineering Limited was declared the lowest bidder for Package 2 of the 669 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project in Nepal by SJVN Lower Arun Power Development Company (P) Ltd., with a contract value of Rs. 1,593.08 crore. The EPC contract marks a significant international win for the Mumbai-headquartered civil engineering firm.
8GR Infraprojects signs Rs. 413 crore EPC contract with NTPC for battery energy storage at Mouda Super Thermal Power Station
GR Infraprojects Limited executed a Rs. 413.37 crore EPC Agreement with NTPC Limited for the implementation of a Battery Energy Storage System at Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra. The 15-month contract marks GR Infraprojects' entry into the energy storage segment, aligning with India's push to enhance grid flexibility.
8PSPCL seeks PSERC approval for 160 MW FDRE power from NHPC under TBCB-based ISTS-connected scheme Tranche-II
PSPCL has filed petitions before PSERC seeking approval to procure 160 MW of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) from NHPC Limited under the TBCB-based ISTS-connected FDRE scheme Tranche-II - reflecting Punjab's efforts to secure round-the-clock renewable power for its consumers.
RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY AND RESEARCH
8CEA renewable generation report April 22, 2026: All India cumulative wind and solar output tracked across states and regions
The CEA Renewable Project Monitoring Division's Daily Renewable Generation Report for April 22, 2026 tracks cumulative wind, solar, biogas/biomass/SHP and other renewable energy generation in Million Units (net) by state and region from April 1, 2026, providing a comprehensive national overview of India's renewable energy performance for the current financial year.
8IRENA report: Decentralised renewable energy can transform agriculture in The Gambia, reducing diesel dependence
IRENA published a 2026 report outlining how decentralised renewable energy can fundamentally transform the agriculture sector in The Gambia by replacing diesel-powered irrigation, food processing, and cold storage systems. Solar pumping, mini-grids, and off-grid solar solutions are identified as the most viable technologies for rural agricultural applications.
8SKUAST-K research finds financially stable solar users in Ladakh demand more subsidies despite being best-off beneficiaries
A peer-reviewed study in the Indian Journal of Extension Education by SKUAST-K researchers found a striking policy paradox among household solar users in Ladakh: financially stable and satisfied users exhibited the strongest demand for continued government subsidies. K-means clustering exposed a dominant 'happy rent-seeker' group, while financial capability emerged as the key predictor of subsidy demand. Details
8Coal India Limited reports coal stock position of power plants as of April 21, 2026 under CEA report framework
Coal India Limited (CIL), Marketing & Sales Division, has published the coal stock position as of April 21, 2026 for all power plants having coal linkage with CIL and SCCL, based on the CEA daily report format - tracking critical and super-critical stock levels, normative stock requirements, actual stock in '000 tonnes, and daily consumption for each linked thermal power station.
8CEA daily coal stock report April 22, 2026: Critical and super-critical plants identified across regions under CIL-SCCL linkage system
The CEA Fuel Management Division has published its Daily Coal Stock Report as on April 22, 2026, identifying critical (below 7 days' stock) and super-critical (below 4 days' stock) coal-based thermal power stations across Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern, and North Eastern regions, with detailed data on normative stock requirements, actual stock, daily receipts, and consumption.
8Bharat Coking Coal Limited offers 5–10% cash discounts to power sector consumers for higher coal offtake in Q1 FY27
BCCL launched a PI Relaxation and Cash Discount Scheme for Q1 FY 2026-27 (April–June 2026) to incentivise power sector consumers under Fuel Supply Agreements to increase coal offtake. Consumers lifting between 120–140% of their Quarterly Quantity earn a 5% cash discount, while those exceeding 140% receive a 10% discount.
8IEEFA: US met coal offers limited energy security for India as Australian supply disruptions continue to drive global price spikes
An IEEFA briefing note cautioned that India's diversification of metallurgical coal imports toward the US - growing from 8% share in FY2021 to approximately 15% in FY2025 - provides only limited relief from energy security risks. IEEFA recommended India prioritise reducing dependence on imported coal entirely by scaling scrap-based electric arc furnaces and green hydrogen steelmaking.
8TGGENCO reservoir report: Nagarjunasagar surges to 526 ft with 160.4 TMCft storage, up from 514.6 ft in same period last year
TGGENCO reservoir monitoring data for April 23, 2026 shows a significant year-on-year improvement in water storage, with Nagarjunasagar at 526.0 ft versus 514.6 ft last year (160.4 TMCft gross vs 139.6 TMCft), and total Krishna Basin storage improving to 280.1 TMCft from 252.7 TMCft - indicating stronger hydro-power potential heading into summer 2026.
8Southern grid reservoir report: Idukki at 711 metres, Srisailam at 249 metres; Linganamakki tops energy storage at 1,228 MU
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC reservoir report for April 23, 2026 tracked 14 major hydro reservoirs, with Linganamakki recording the highest energy storage at 1,228 MU and Idukki maintaining a water level of 711.79 metres. Srisailam stood at 249.78 metres (63.1 MU), while Mettur was at 750.77 metres (70.24 MU) - reflecting pre-monsoon conditions in the southern hydrology zone.
8CEA all India hydro reservoir report April 22, 2026: FRL, present level, live storage and cumulative energy generation tracked across regions
CEA's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report for April 22, 2026 tracks reservoir levels, Full Reservoir Level (FRL), present water level, minimum drawdown level, current water content, effective capacity at FRL, and cumulative energy generation from April 1, 2026 for all major hydro reservoirs across Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern, and North Eastern regions of India. Details
Coal India Limited (CIL), Marketing & Sales Division, has published the coal stock position as of April 21, 2026 for all power plants having coal linkage with CIL and SCCL, based on the CEA daily report format - tracking critical and super-critical stock levels, normative stock requirements, actual stock in '000 tonnes, and daily consumption for each linked thermal power station.
8CEA daily coal stock report April 22, 2026: Critical and super-critical plants identified across regions under CIL-SCCL linkage system
The CEA Fuel Management Division has published its Daily Coal Stock Report as on April 22, 2026, identifying critical (below 7 days' stock) and super-critical (below 4 days' stock) coal-based thermal power stations across Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern, and North Eastern regions, with detailed data on normative stock requirements, actual stock, daily receipts, and consumption.
8Bharat Coking Coal Limited offers 5–10% cash discounts to power sector consumers for higher coal offtake in Q1 FY27
BCCL launched a PI Relaxation and Cash Discount Scheme for Q1 FY 2026-27 (April–June 2026) to incentivise power sector consumers under Fuel Supply Agreements to increase coal offtake. Consumers lifting between 120–140% of their Quarterly Quantity earn a 5% cash discount, while those exceeding 140% receive a 10% discount.
8IEEFA: US met coal offers limited energy security for India as Australian supply disruptions continue to drive global price spikes
An IEEFA briefing note cautioned that India's diversification of metallurgical coal imports toward the US - growing from 8% share in FY2021 to approximately 15% in FY2025 - provides only limited relief from energy security risks. IEEFA recommended India prioritise reducing dependence on imported coal entirely by scaling scrap-based electric arc furnaces and green hydrogen steelmaking.
8TGGENCO reservoir report: Nagarjunasagar surges to 526 ft with 160.4 TMCft storage, up from 514.6 ft in same period last year
TGGENCO reservoir monitoring data for April 23, 2026 shows a significant year-on-year improvement in water storage, with Nagarjunasagar at 526.0 ft versus 514.6 ft last year (160.4 TMCft gross vs 139.6 TMCft), and total Krishna Basin storage improving to 280.1 TMCft from 252.7 TMCft - indicating stronger hydro-power potential heading into summer 2026.
8Southern grid reservoir report: Idukki at 711 metres, Srisailam at 249 metres; Linganamakki tops energy storage at 1,228 MU
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC reservoir report for April 23, 2026 tracked 14 major hydro reservoirs, with Linganamakki recording the highest energy storage at 1,228 MU and Idukki maintaining a water level of 711.79 metres. Srisailam stood at 249.78 metres (63.1 MU), while Mettur was at 750.77 metres (70.24 MU) - reflecting pre-monsoon conditions in the southern hydrology zone.
8CEA all India hydro reservoir report April 22, 2026: FRL, present level, live storage and cumulative energy generation tracked across regions
CEA's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report for April 22, 2026 tracks reservoir levels, Full Reservoir Level (FRL), present water level, minimum drawdown level, current water content, effective capacity at FRL, and cumulative energy generation from April 1, 2026 for all major hydro reservoirs across Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern, and North Eastern regions of India. Details
8NCLT admits insolvency petition against BGR Energy Systems; National Asset Reconstruction Company files under IBC section 7
The NCLT's Amaravati Bench admitted an insolvency petition filed by NARCL against BGR Energy Systems Limited under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, with the order delivered on April 17, 2026 - marking a significant development in BGR Energy's ongoing debt resolution process.
8Tata Power incorporates 'TP Urja Limited' as new wholly-owned subsidiary for power and energy services
Tata Power Company Limited incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary named 'TP Urja Limited', with an authorised share capital of Rs. 5,00,000 divided into 50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. TP Urja will be engaged in providing power and energy services and is related to Tata Power but transactions will be conducted at arm's length.
8Power Finance Corporation appoints Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as Director (Finance) for 5-year term with effect from April 23, 2026
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) announced that Shri Rajesh Kumar Agarwal (DIN: 09699001) assumed charge as Director (Finance) on its board with effect from April 23, 2026, pursuant to Government of India Ministry of Power communication. Agarwal brings over 31 years of experience in the power and financial sectors and previously served as Executive Director (Finance) at PFC since January 2024.
8KP Energy Limited receives inter-state electricity trading licence (Category V) from CERC, unlocking national power markets
KP Energy Limited obtained an Inter-State Electricity Trading Licence (Category V) from CERC, authorising the company to trade electricity across state boundaries and participate in India's national power markets. The landmark regulatory approval enables KP Energy to align power sales with demand dynamics across regions, expanding the wind energy developer's commercial capabilities.
8Saatvik Green Energy acquires stake in Melcon Transformers via share purchase agreement to strengthen backward integration
Saatvik Green Energy Limited entered into a Share Purchase Agreement on April 23, 2026 to acquire 8,000 equity shares of Melcon Transformers and Electricals Private Limited - signalling Saatvik's intent to backward-integrate into electrical components and strengthen its supply chain as the company scales solar manufacturing capacity.
8Power Grid Corporation of India incorporates 'Mwanga Transmission Company Limited' in Kenya for Africa50 joint venture PPP project
POWERGRID has disclosed that a Special Purpose Vehicle - Mwanga Transmission Company Limited - has been successfully incorporated in Kenya on April 21, 2026, jointly promoted by POWERGRID and Africa50 for implementing the Kenya Transmission PPP Project under a Project Agreement with Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO).
8IEEFA–IIT Roorkee–EDF workshop identifies price credibility and offset integrity as critical design factors for India's carbon market
A half-day workshop on India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), co-organised by IEEFA, IIT Roorkee, and Environmental Defense Fund on March 9, 2026, produced key design insights. Experts identified three critical success factors: price credibility for real investor signals, coherence across policy instruments, and offset integrity for long-term market trust.
8REC Limited board meeting scheduled April 28 to consider FY26 audited results and final dividend
REC Limited (Maharatna), the state-owned infrastructure finance company, notified stock exchanges of a board meeting on April 28, 2026 to approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and FY26, and to consider recommending a final dividend. The trading window will remain closed for designated persons from April 1 to April 30, 2026 in compliance with SEBI insider trading regulations.
8Larsen & Toubro's Buildings & Factories business wins significant orders including Oberoi Realty's 7-tower project in Gurugram
Larsen & Toubro Limited's Buildings & Factories vertical announced multiple significant order wins in India, including construction of seven high-rise residential towers for Oberoi Realty in Gurugram, NCR - covering RCC shell, core construction, earthworks, and piling. L&T also secured a proving ground construction order from a reputed international automotive company in Haryana.
8Adani Energy Solutions monitoring agency confirms no deviation in QIP fund utilisation as of March 2026
AESL submitted its Monitoring Agency Report and Statement of Deviation for Q4 FY26 (ended March 31, 2026), confirming the use of QIP proceeds in accordance with stated objectives - in compliance with Regulation 32(6) of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, providing investors with assurance that capital is being deployed as planned across transmission, smart metering, and distribution projects.
8Solex Energy to showcase Tapi RC rear-contact modules at Renew X Chennai 2026 as it targets South India growth
Solex Energy Limited announced participation at Renew X Chennai 2026 (April 27–29, 2026) at the Chennai Trade Centre. The Surat-based company will showcase high-efficiency Tapi RC (Rear Contact), Tapi R (Rectangular Cell), and Ganga Series modules - reinforcing its push to expand in South India, driven by Tamil Nadu's aggressive clean energy targets and strong industrial rooftop solar adoption. Details
The NCLT's Amaravati Bench admitted an insolvency petition filed by NARCL against BGR Energy Systems Limited under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, with the order delivered on April 17, 2026 - marking a significant development in BGR Energy's ongoing debt resolution process.
8Tata Power incorporates 'TP Urja Limited' as new wholly-owned subsidiary for power and energy services
Tata Power Company Limited incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary named 'TP Urja Limited', with an authorised share capital of Rs. 5,00,000 divided into 50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. TP Urja will be engaged in providing power and energy services and is related to Tata Power but transactions will be conducted at arm's length.
8Power Finance Corporation appoints Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as Director (Finance) for 5-year term with effect from April 23, 2026
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) announced that Shri Rajesh Kumar Agarwal (DIN: 09699001) assumed charge as Director (Finance) on its board with effect from April 23, 2026, pursuant to Government of India Ministry of Power communication. Agarwal brings over 31 years of experience in the power and financial sectors and previously served as Executive Director (Finance) at PFC since January 2024.
8KP Energy Limited receives inter-state electricity trading licence (Category V) from CERC, unlocking national power markets
KP Energy Limited obtained an Inter-State Electricity Trading Licence (Category V) from CERC, authorising the company to trade electricity across state boundaries and participate in India's national power markets. The landmark regulatory approval enables KP Energy to align power sales with demand dynamics across regions, expanding the wind energy developer's commercial capabilities.
8Saatvik Green Energy acquires stake in Melcon Transformers via share purchase agreement to strengthen backward integration
Saatvik Green Energy Limited entered into a Share Purchase Agreement on April 23, 2026 to acquire 8,000 equity shares of Melcon Transformers and Electricals Private Limited - signalling Saatvik's intent to backward-integrate into electrical components and strengthen its supply chain as the company scales solar manufacturing capacity.
8Power Grid Corporation of India incorporates 'Mwanga Transmission Company Limited' in Kenya for Africa50 joint venture PPP project
POWERGRID has disclosed that a Special Purpose Vehicle - Mwanga Transmission Company Limited - has been successfully incorporated in Kenya on April 21, 2026, jointly promoted by POWERGRID and Africa50 for implementing the Kenya Transmission PPP Project under a Project Agreement with Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO).
8IEEFA–IIT Roorkee–EDF workshop identifies price credibility and offset integrity as critical design factors for India's carbon market
A half-day workshop on India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), co-organised by IEEFA, IIT Roorkee, and Environmental Defense Fund on March 9, 2026, produced key design insights. Experts identified three critical success factors: price credibility for real investor signals, coherence across policy instruments, and offset integrity for long-term market trust.
8REC Limited board meeting scheduled April 28 to consider FY26 audited results and final dividend
REC Limited (Maharatna), the state-owned infrastructure finance company, notified stock exchanges of a board meeting on April 28, 2026 to approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and FY26, and to consider recommending a final dividend. The trading window will remain closed for designated persons from April 1 to April 30, 2026 in compliance with SEBI insider trading regulations.
8Larsen & Toubro's Buildings & Factories business wins significant orders including Oberoi Realty's 7-tower project in Gurugram
Larsen & Toubro Limited's Buildings & Factories vertical announced multiple significant order wins in India, including construction of seven high-rise residential towers for Oberoi Realty in Gurugram, NCR - covering RCC shell, core construction, earthworks, and piling. L&T also secured a proving ground construction order from a reputed international automotive company in Haryana.
8Adani Energy Solutions monitoring agency confirms no deviation in QIP fund utilisation as of March 2026
AESL submitted its Monitoring Agency Report and Statement of Deviation for Q4 FY26 (ended March 31, 2026), confirming the use of QIP proceeds in accordance with stated objectives - in compliance with Regulation 32(6) of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, providing investors with assurance that capital is being deployed as planned across transmission, smart metering, and distribution projects.
8Solex Energy to showcase Tapi RC rear-contact modules at Renew X Chennai 2026 as it targets South India growth
Solex Energy Limited announced participation at Renew X Chennai 2026 (April 27–29, 2026) at the Chennai Trade Centre. The Surat-based company will showcase high-efficiency Tapi RC (Rear Contact), Tapi R (Rectangular Cell), and Ganga Series modules - reinforcing its push to expand in South India, driven by Tamil Nadu's aggressive clean energy targets and strong industrial rooftop solar adoption. Details
8CEA sub-report 17 April 22, 2026: Coal-based thermal generates 4,058 MU vs 4,060 MU target; April 1–22 hydro actual 7,579 MU vs 7,671 MU plan
CEA's category-wise, fuel-wise generation sub-report for April 22, 2026 shows coal-based thermal capacity of 2,21,940 MW generating 4,058.15 MU against a programme of 4,060.31 MU; nuclear output at 182.34 MU vs 182.80 MU target; hydro at 394.41 MU; and cumulative April 1–22 total at 98,248 MU against a plan of 1,04,920 MU - a shortfall of 6,672 MU for the period.
8CEA all India generation overview April 22, 2026: Northern Region posts 14% shortfall with 22,085 MU actual vs 25,708 MU target since April 1
The CEA Grid Operation & Distribution Wing reports that as on April 22, 2026, the Northern Region has generated 22,085.46 MU since April 1, 2026 - 14.09% below its annual programme - with thermal output at 18,092.34 MU (12.79% below target) and nuclear at 848.49 MU (35.07% below target). The Western Region's total generation of 36,087.30 MU showed only a 3.81% deviation.
8CEA sub-report 3 April 22, 2026: Total 2,66,334 MW online nationally; Western Region leads with 90,870 MW out of 1,04,702 MW monitored
CEA's All India Capacity Availability Summary for April 22, 2026 shows total national online capacity at 2,66,334.49 MW out of 3,09,716.29 MW monitored, with 43,381.80 MW under maintenance. The Western Region leads with 90,870.84 MW online, followed by the Northern Region at 68,917.61 MW - underscoring significant unplanned and planned outage challenges.
8TGGENCO daily generation report: Kothagudem VI (500 MW) posts 71.99% PLF; total April 1–22 generation at 407 MU for Kothagudem V&VI
TGGENCO's Daily Generation Report for April 22, 2026 reveals that its Kothagudem thermal station complex (1,000 MW combined) generated 407.03 MU with a 77.09% PLF in the first 22 days of April 2026, while the Bhadradri station (1,080 MW) recorded 433.07 MU with a 75.94% PLF through the same period.
8CEA sub-report 8 April 22, 2026: NTPC Northern Region actual generation 201.96 MU vs 210.39 MU target - 13.63% cumulative shortfall since April 1
CEA Sub-Report 8 for April 22, 2026 reports NTPC's Northern Region generating 201.96 MU on the date against a programme of 210.39 MU, and a cumulative April 1 shortfall of -606.16 MU (13.63% below plan) from an available capacity of 9,690 MW - signalling performance gaps for India's largest public sector power generator.
8CEA sub-report 5 April 22, 2026: Northern thermal at 92.98% online capacity; hydro at 73.34% nationally - nuclear availability at 90.09%
CEA's Sub-Report 5 for April 22, 2026 presents region-wise capacity availability ratios, showing Northern Region thermal at 92.98% (48,408 MW online out of 52,063 MW stabilised), Northern nuclear at 90.09% (2,000 MW of 2,220 MW), and Northern hydro at 73.34% (16,072.11 MW of 21,915.76 MW) - highlighting hydro under-availability as a key concern heading into summer 2026.
8Andhra Pradesh records 9,659 MW peak demand on April 23; Jindal Power and Greenko lead generation mix in Southern Grid
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC generation report for April 23, 2026 showed Andhra Pradesh recording a total demand met of 9,659 MW with net consumption of 269.94 MU. Key generators included Jindal Power Limited's Simhapuri units producing a combined 10.57 MU (440 MW net) and Greenko Pumped Storage contributing 11.54 MU (481 MW) - reflecting a diversified generation mix across thermal, hydro, and renewable sources.
8NLDC publishes SCUC schedule for April 24, 2026: Vindhyachal STPS tops with 324.86 MW; Barh-1 cleared at 664.42 MW at Rs. 276.5 paise/kWh ECR
Grid Controller of India's NLDC published its Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) schedule for April 24, 2026, listing generators like Vindhyachal STPS Stages 1–5 (scheduled from 129.35 MW to 324.86 MW; ECRs Rs. 205.2–211.3 paise/kWh), Kahalgaon Stage 2 at 606.47 MW (ECR Rs. 274.3), and Barh-1 at 664.42 MW with ECR Rs. 276.5 paise/kWh - all tagged SCUC-YES for despatch.
8CEA NTPC sub-report 9 April 22, 2026: Faridabad CCPP actual generation 1.02 MU vs 0.47 MU programme; station outages tracked
CEA Sub-Report 9 for April 22, 2026 covers NTPC-specific generation data including Faridabad CCPP (431.59 MW monitored) generating 1.02 MU actual against a programme of 0.47 MU, along with maintenance start dates, sync/return dates, coal stock, and unit-wise actual vs programme generation for all NTPC stations across Haryana and other northern states.
8CEA sub-report 88 April 22, 2026: Adani Power 500+ MW unit tracked for maintenance; 23 sub-500 MW units also under planned maintenance
CEA Sub-Report 11 for April 22, 2026 tracks thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above under maintenance, including a unit at Adani Power, Chhattisgarh, recording planned, forced major, forced minor, and other maintenance durations along with expected return-to-service dates for all monitored large-capacity units in India's national grid. Details
CEA's category-wise, fuel-wise generation sub-report for April 22, 2026 shows coal-based thermal capacity of 2,21,940 MW generating 4,058.15 MU against a programme of 4,060.31 MU; nuclear output at 182.34 MU vs 182.80 MU target; hydro at 394.41 MU; and cumulative April 1–22 total at 98,248 MU against a plan of 1,04,920 MU - a shortfall of 6,672 MU for the period.
8CEA all India generation overview April 22, 2026: Northern Region posts 14% shortfall with 22,085 MU actual vs 25,708 MU target since April 1
The CEA Grid Operation & Distribution Wing reports that as on April 22, 2026, the Northern Region has generated 22,085.46 MU since April 1, 2026 - 14.09% below its annual programme - with thermal output at 18,092.34 MU (12.79% below target) and nuclear at 848.49 MU (35.07% below target). The Western Region's total generation of 36,087.30 MU showed only a 3.81% deviation.
8CEA sub-report 3 April 22, 2026: Total 2,66,334 MW online nationally; Western Region leads with 90,870 MW out of 1,04,702 MW monitored
CEA's All India Capacity Availability Summary for April 22, 2026 shows total national online capacity at 2,66,334.49 MW out of 3,09,716.29 MW monitored, with 43,381.80 MW under maintenance. The Western Region leads with 90,870.84 MW online, followed by the Northern Region at 68,917.61 MW - underscoring significant unplanned and planned outage challenges.
8TGGENCO daily generation report: Kothagudem VI (500 MW) posts 71.99% PLF; total April 1–22 generation at 407 MU for Kothagudem V&VI
TGGENCO's Daily Generation Report for April 22, 2026 reveals that its Kothagudem thermal station complex (1,000 MW combined) generated 407.03 MU with a 77.09% PLF in the first 22 days of April 2026, while the Bhadradri station (1,080 MW) recorded 433.07 MU with a 75.94% PLF through the same period.
8CEA sub-report 8 April 22, 2026: NTPC Northern Region actual generation 201.96 MU vs 210.39 MU target - 13.63% cumulative shortfall since April 1
CEA Sub-Report 8 for April 22, 2026 reports NTPC's Northern Region generating 201.96 MU on the date against a programme of 210.39 MU, and a cumulative April 1 shortfall of -606.16 MU (13.63% below plan) from an available capacity of 9,690 MW - signalling performance gaps for India's largest public sector power generator.
8CEA sub-report 5 April 22, 2026: Northern thermal at 92.98% online capacity; hydro at 73.34% nationally - nuclear availability at 90.09%
CEA's Sub-Report 5 for April 22, 2026 presents region-wise capacity availability ratios, showing Northern Region thermal at 92.98% (48,408 MW online out of 52,063 MW stabilised), Northern nuclear at 90.09% (2,000 MW of 2,220 MW), and Northern hydro at 73.34% (16,072.11 MW of 21,915.76 MW) - highlighting hydro under-availability as a key concern heading into summer 2026.
8Andhra Pradesh records 9,659 MW peak demand on April 23; Jindal Power and Greenko lead generation mix in Southern Grid
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC generation report for April 23, 2026 showed Andhra Pradesh recording a total demand met of 9,659 MW with net consumption of 269.94 MU. Key generators included Jindal Power Limited's Simhapuri units producing a combined 10.57 MU (440 MW net) and Greenko Pumped Storage contributing 11.54 MU (481 MW) - reflecting a diversified generation mix across thermal, hydro, and renewable sources.
8NLDC publishes SCUC schedule for April 24, 2026: Vindhyachal STPS tops with 324.86 MW; Barh-1 cleared at 664.42 MW at Rs. 276.5 paise/kWh ECR
Grid Controller of India's NLDC published its Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) schedule for April 24, 2026, listing generators like Vindhyachal STPS Stages 1–5 (scheduled from 129.35 MW to 324.86 MW; ECRs Rs. 205.2–211.3 paise/kWh), Kahalgaon Stage 2 at 606.47 MW (ECR Rs. 274.3), and Barh-1 at 664.42 MW with ECR Rs. 276.5 paise/kWh - all tagged SCUC-YES for despatch.
8CEA NTPC sub-report 9 April 22, 2026: Faridabad CCPP actual generation 1.02 MU vs 0.47 MU programme; station outages tracked
CEA Sub-Report 9 for April 22, 2026 covers NTPC-specific generation data including Faridabad CCPP (431.59 MW monitored) generating 1.02 MU actual against a programme of 0.47 MU, along with maintenance start dates, sync/return dates, coal stock, and unit-wise actual vs programme generation for all NTPC stations across Haryana and other northern states.
8CEA sub-report 88 April 22, 2026: Adani Power 500+ MW unit tracked for maintenance; 23 sub-500 MW units also under planned maintenance
CEA Sub-Report 11 for April 22, 2026 tracks thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above under maintenance, including a unit at Adani Power, Chhattisgarh, recording planned, forced major, forced minor, and other maintenance durations along with expected return-to-service dates for all monitored large-capacity units in India's national grid. Details
8PSPCL deputes 5 senior engineers for leadership & strategic management training at NPTI Faridabad under RDSS scheme in May 2026
PSPCL sanctioned deputation of five senior officers - including four Deputy Chief Engineers and one Superintending Electrical Engineer - for a 3-day residential 'Leadership and Strategic Management' training programme at NPTI Faridabad, scheduled from May 4–6, 2026, under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Officers will be on duty status and entitled to TA/DA as per PSPCL TA Regulations-1972.
8PSPCL's Zonal Knowledge Centre Bathinda deputes 32 CHB workers for 5-day non-residential training from April 27 to May 2, 2026
PSPCL's Additional S.E. Zonal Knowledge Centre at Bathinda sanctioned 5-day non-residential training for 32 Contract Hourly-Basis (CHB) workers from April 27 to May 2, 2026 at D-318 Thermal Colony - covering workers from Bathinda, Bhagta Bhai, Mansa, Rampura Phul, Baghapurana, and other subdivisions, reflecting PSPCL's ongoing commitment to workforce upskilling.
8BESCOM issues official memorandum adopting common schedule of rates 2025-26 effective March 1, 2026 for Karnataka ESCOMs
BESCOM has issued an Official Memorandum formally adopting the Common Schedule of Rates (SR) 2025-26 with effect from March 1, 2026, applicable across Karnataka's ESCOMs and KPTCL, following a Technical Working Group process - providing standardised material and labour rates for preparation of estimates and ensuring uniform procurement benchmarks across the electrical distribution and transmission sector.
8SRPC's 237th OCC meeting held at TGGENCO Hyderabad on April 10, 2026 to coordinate southern regional grid operations
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) convened its 237th Meeting of the Operation Coordination Sub-Committee (OCC) on April 10, 2026, hosted by TGGENCO at Hyderabad, with participants from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana - focused on ensuring secure, reliable and efficient operation of the Southern Regional grid and resolving cross-utility coordination issues.
8Eastern region day-ahead forecasting error report April 22, 2026: Day-ahead MAPE at 3.15%; intraday MAPE at 1.11% - RMSE at 3.73% and 1.5%
The Eastern RLDC's Forecasting Error Report for April 22, 2026 shows Day-Ahead Forecast MAPE of 3.15% and RMSE of 3.73%, while the Intraday forecast MAPE was significantly lower at 1.11% with RMSE of 1.50% - indicating superior real-time forecasting performance compared to day-ahead, with hourly demand actuals tracked against forecast values across 96 daily time-blocks.
8HPPCL submits six-monthly environmental compliance report for 48 MW Chanju-III hydro project in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
HPPCL has filed a six-monthly environmental compliance progress report for the period October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 for its 48 MW Chanju-III Hydroelectric Project in Churah Tehsil, District Chamba - confirming timely renewal of consent to establish from HPSPCB and fulfilment of all specific environmental conditions as mandated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
8Southern RLDC forecasts peak demand up to 72,000 MW for April 24; previous day MAPE at 2.91% shows forecast accuracy
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC released its demand forecast for April 24, 2026 projecting peak Southern Region demand near 72,000 MW, while the actual vs. forecast comparison for April 22, 2026 reported a MAPE of just 2.91% - indicating high accuracy in grid planning across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Puducherry. Details
PSPCL sanctioned deputation of five senior officers - including four Deputy Chief Engineers and one Superintending Electrical Engineer - for a 3-day residential 'Leadership and Strategic Management' training programme at NPTI Faridabad, scheduled from May 4–6, 2026, under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Officers will be on duty status and entitled to TA/DA as per PSPCL TA Regulations-1972.
8PSPCL's Zonal Knowledge Centre Bathinda deputes 32 CHB workers for 5-day non-residential training from April 27 to May 2, 2026
PSPCL's Additional S.E. Zonal Knowledge Centre at Bathinda sanctioned 5-day non-residential training for 32 Contract Hourly-Basis (CHB) workers from April 27 to May 2, 2026 at D-318 Thermal Colony - covering workers from Bathinda, Bhagta Bhai, Mansa, Rampura Phul, Baghapurana, and other subdivisions, reflecting PSPCL's ongoing commitment to workforce upskilling.
8BESCOM issues official memorandum adopting common schedule of rates 2025-26 effective March 1, 2026 for Karnataka ESCOMs
BESCOM has issued an Official Memorandum formally adopting the Common Schedule of Rates (SR) 2025-26 with effect from March 1, 2026, applicable across Karnataka's ESCOMs and KPTCL, following a Technical Working Group process - providing standardised material and labour rates for preparation of estimates and ensuring uniform procurement benchmarks across the electrical distribution and transmission sector.
8SRPC's 237th OCC meeting held at TGGENCO Hyderabad on April 10, 2026 to coordinate southern regional grid operations
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) convened its 237th Meeting of the Operation Coordination Sub-Committee (OCC) on April 10, 2026, hosted by TGGENCO at Hyderabad, with participants from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana - focused on ensuring secure, reliable and efficient operation of the Southern Regional grid and resolving cross-utility coordination issues.
8Eastern region day-ahead forecasting error report April 22, 2026: Day-ahead MAPE at 3.15%; intraday MAPE at 1.11% - RMSE at 3.73% and 1.5%
The Eastern RLDC's Forecasting Error Report for April 22, 2026 shows Day-Ahead Forecast MAPE of 3.15% and RMSE of 3.73%, while the Intraday forecast MAPE was significantly lower at 1.11% with RMSE of 1.50% - indicating superior real-time forecasting performance compared to day-ahead, with hourly demand actuals tracked against forecast values across 96 daily time-blocks.
8HPPCL submits six-monthly environmental compliance report for 48 MW Chanju-III hydro project in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
HPPCL has filed a six-monthly environmental compliance progress report for the period October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 for its 48 MW Chanju-III Hydroelectric Project in Churah Tehsil, District Chamba - confirming timely renewal of consent to establish from HPSPCB and fulfilment of all specific environmental conditions as mandated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
8Southern RLDC forecasts peak demand up to 72,000 MW for April 24; previous day MAPE at 2.91% shows forecast accuracy
Grid Controller of India's Southern RLDC released its demand forecast for April 24, 2026 projecting peak Southern Region demand near 72,000 MW, while the actual vs. forecast comparison for April 22, 2026 reported a MAPE of just 2.91% - indicating high accuracy in grid planning across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Puducherry. Details
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8Turnkey bundling reshapes last-mile distribution play in sub-150 kW segment
A routine distribution tender hides a deeper shift in how last-mile connectivity is being bundled with infrastructure expansion under a single contract. The turnkey structure subtly shifts execution and cost risks to contractors while keeping critical financial variables less transparent.
8Staggered bid timelines ease consultant capacity pressure
Closing dates are spaced within a one-week window to help firms sequence submissions. The approach reflects an attempt to balance participation with limited consultant bandwidth. Even so, overlap may strain capacity in specialized domains.
8Coal evacuation backbone emerges in integrated mining-to-power chain
The coal handling system will determine how efficiently output feeds into the power value chain. Key engineering elements remain only partly visible at this stage. This uncertainty could carry deeper execution and cost implications than it first appears.
8KfW-backed implementation consultant mandate opens structured oversight play — distribution upgrade project
A multilateral-funded distribution upgrade introduces a new layer of oversight that could reshape execution control. The consultant’s role may look procedural, but compliance and coordination pressures will define real participation and risk.
8State utility extends 66 kv cable EPC tender timeline again amid execution complexities
Repeated extensions within weeks are reshaping bidder dynamics in this high-voltage cable EPC. The pattern hints at deeper execution friction, with underlying risks still not fully visible.
8Multiple deadline shifts extend high-capacity grid substation bid window — transmission project
Repeated timeline extensions in this high-capacity substation bid signal underlying market hesitation. What looks procedural may be masking deeper alignment challenges among bidders. Details
A routine distribution tender hides a deeper shift in how last-mile connectivity is being bundled with infrastructure expansion under a single contract. The turnkey structure subtly shifts execution and cost risks to contractors while keeping critical financial variables less transparent.
8Staggered bid timelines ease consultant capacity pressure
Closing dates are spaced within a one-week window to help firms sequence submissions. The approach reflects an attempt to balance participation with limited consultant bandwidth. Even so, overlap may strain capacity in specialized domains.
8Coal evacuation backbone emerges in integrated mining-to-power chain
The coal handling system will determine how efficiently output feeds into the power value chain. Key engineering elements remain only partly visible at this stage. This uncertainty could carry deeper execution and cost implications than it first appears.
8KfW-backed implementation consultant mandate opens structured oversight play — distribution upgrade project
A multilateral-funded distribution upgrade introduces a new layer of oversight that could reshape execution control. The consultant’s role may look procedural, but compliance and coordination pressures will define real participation and risk.
8State utility extends 66 kv cable EPC tender timeline again amid execution complexities
Repeated extensions within weeks are reshaping bidder dynamics in this high-voltage cable EPC. The pattern hints at deeper execution friction, with underlying risks still not fully visible.
8Multiple deadline shifts extend high-capacity grid substation bid window — transmission project
Repeated timeline extensions in this high-capacity substation bid signal underlying market hesitation. What looks procedural may be masking deeper alignment challenges among bidders. Details
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for supply of 36 kV bus isolator Details
8Tender for supply of 36 kV CT and 36 kV PT of accuracy 0.2S accuracy classes along Details
8Tender for construction of 01 No 33 kV bay Details
8Design, engineering, supply, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 4.5 MLD mine water effluent treatment plant Details
8Tender for replacement of old 440 V Al conductors with bunch cables Details
8Tender for operation of EI cabin, LC gate, electrical and mechanical signalling works along Details
8Tender for supply and installation of one no. of 150m head, 550V submersible pump along Details
8Tender for making base of transformer and other miscellaneous works Details
8Tender for fabrication/making of pump and motor sheds Details
8Tender for work of- lifting and shifting of coal, dust, debris etc. Details
8Tender for purchase of various L&T make contactors/relays Details
8Tender for supply of instrument air compressor motor Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil (R and M) work, water supply and sanitation repairs and renovation work Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil (R and M) work, water supply Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil (R and M) work, water supply and sanitation repairs and renovation work Details
8Tender for supply of 11kV and 33kV strain hardware fittings Details
8Tender for supply of ISI marked MS black hexagonal bolt with nut Details
8Tender for supply of Low RPM thyristor cooling fans Details
8Tender for supply of smart positioners Details
8Tender for supply of various types of low pressure gate valve Details
8Tender for oil leakage attending with complete overhauling of 25 MVA, 15/6.75kV station auxiliary transformer Details
8Tender for works of providing on-line oil filtration unit Details
8Design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of solar street light Details
8Tender for supply of 11 kV horn gap fuse sets Details
8Tender for requirement of actuators with their seal kits Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 73 kW of grid connected solar PV plant Details
8Tender for supply of chemicals for cooling water treatment Details
8Tender for procurement of galvanized steel angles Details
8Tender for civil, structural and architectural works Details
8Tender for supply of high voltage DC test system for testing on HVDC converter transformer Details
8Tender for supply of 110kV & 220kV LAs for 220 kV GIS project Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of aggregated 108 KW capacity on-grid rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Tender for estimate for maintenance of 220kV sub-station Details
8Tender for procurement of various HT & LT power cable Details
8Tender for constructing HT ABC line Details
8Tender for reconductoring of LT OH line with ABC Details
8Tender for construction of 11kV interlinking line Details
8Tender for construction of all technical civil works for new 66 kV sub-station Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 62 of 220kV line Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 53/45 of 220kV line Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 8 of 220kV line Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 40 of 220kV line Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 37 of 400kV line Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 46/30 of 220kV line Details
8Tender for procurement of intercooler & aftercooler tube bunch for air compressor Details
8Tender for providing tractor for lifting of waste wet ash lying Details
8Tender for supply of position feedback transmitter for turbine control valves Details
8Tender for construction of storage room and storage shed Details
8Tender for supply, laying, installation, testing and commissioning of 11kV grade and 1.1kV grade cable Details
8Tender for work of supply, erection and commissioning of 110V, 300AH battery set Details
8Tender for replacement of ACSR panther conductor between tower Details
8Tender for procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of 33 kV CT at 132 kV substation Details
8Tender for work of replacement of cooling radiator bank (element/fins) of 80 MVA (132/33 kV) T/F Details
8Tender for erection of poles Details
8Tender for supply of 11 kV jointing kit Details
8Tender for supply of deck plates for RBCN-8B and various Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and replacement of 2MVA, 6600V/433V power transformer Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning including dismantling, replacement of control and relay panel Details
8Tender for work of overhauling & servicing of dampers for boiler Details
8Tender for providing of portable air-conditioning system Details
8Tender for measurement, setting & emergency replacement, lifting & shifting, O/H, dismentalling and checking of 6.6 kV white metal bearing HT motors Details
8Tender for supply of various boiler tubes Details
8Tender for insitu J strap modification of U#2 BHEL make 250 MW generator rotor Details
8Tender for coal handling plant package Details
8Tender for construction of new CW MCC room Details
8Tender for procurement of FD fan and PA fan motor Details
8Tender for empanelment of contractors to award a contract for survey, installation, testing and commissioning of 33kV line Details
8Tender for biennial work contract for AMC of various hydraulic system installed Details
8Tender for creation of one 33kV line bay, chain link fencing work Details
8Tender for outsourcing work of ETC of new 66 kV S/S Details
8Tender for work of LILO arrangement of 132kV line Details
8Tender for manufacture & supply, erection & commissioning of electrically operated wire rope hoists for CW pump house Details
8Tender for supply of 245kV potential transformer Details
8Tender for providing and fixing PUF panel operator cabin Details
8Tender for providing & fixing safety showers and sintex tank including other miscellaneous civil works Details
8Tender for work of replacement of MS / S.S / CS pipe lines Details
8Tender for supply and retrofit of 02nos of 800Amp ACB and 02nos of 1250AMp ACB Details
8Tender for work for construction of 2 no. new 33kV AIS feeder bay Details
8Tender for addition of 1x200 MVA 220/132 kV ICT along with HV/ LV bays Details
8Tender for work of providing & fixing of lightning high mast tower with required Details
8Tender for work of counter poise & patti earthing for 220kV and 110kV lines Details
8Tender for work of annual maintenance contract (AMC) for repairing, servicing / overhauling of various make 11kV circuit breakers at various Details
8Tender for renewal of support subscription along with warranty Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning of fire hydrant system Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for the work of attending emergency breakdown works & planned maintenance works on various 220/132/100kV EHV lines Details
8Tender for work for supply and ETC for 2 x 33kV AIS bays Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8TCL Solar Highlights Groundbreaking Solar Products at Korea Green Energy Expo 2026 Details
8Why semiconductors in the solar sector require mainstream attention Details
8Solarworld Secures 200 MW NTPCREL EPC Project in Bikaner, Crosses 1.5 GW Milestone Details
8CM lays the stone for ReNew’s solar unit at Rambilli Details
8Hindustan Power Secures Major Solar Project in Punjab Details
8GREW Solar taps cricket stars for campaign Details
8Ratul Puri-led Hindustan Power secures 150 MWp solar project in Punjab Details
8Vijay Kedia buys stake in Websol Energy Systems. Stock hits upper circuit Details
8MSME solar credit boost as Luminous ties with SIDBI Details
8Iran war opens opportunities in renewable, CGD cos, but risks remain: Kotak Details
8Oil Shock May Push Up Electricity Costs in India: Report Details
8Underrated Power Grid Stocks in India's Structural Energy Shift Details
8CFPs: Energy Insights and Innovation Lab (India) Details
8India's power transmission sector set for recovery in FY27: SBI Caps Details
8Bharat Coking Coal announces PI relief, cash discounts for power sector for Q1 FY27 Details
8RoW, policy hurdles slow grid expansion; Rs 7.6 trillion push needed Details
8Learning From India’s State Electricity Market Reforms Details
8Big Aspirations for Small Modular Reactors: Understanding India’s Strategy on SMRs Details
8Indian Energy Exchange Reports Record FY26 Performance with 141 BU Electricity Volume, PAT Up 15% Details
8Adani Power Expands Into Nuclear Energy With New Subsidiary Details
8Rajesh Kumar Agarwal appointed as Director (Finance) of PFC Details
8Saatvik Green Energy Enters into Power Equipment Manufacturing Acquiring 80% Stake in Melcon Transformers Details
8IEX Reports Record Q4FY26 Volume of 39.4 BU with 11% PAT Growth Details
8Power Grid Under Strain as Rs 1.48 Lakh Crore Renewable Projects Trigger Execution and Delay Concerns Details
8PFC appoints Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as independent director Details
8Adani Energy Solutions FY26 Results Shock Ahmedabad Growth Details
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8Tender for supply of 36 kV bus isolator Details
8Tender for supply of 36 kV CT and 36 kV PT of accuracy 0.2S accuracy classes along Details
8Tender for construction of 01 No 33 kV bay Details
8Design, engineering, supply, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 4.5 MLD mine water effluent treatment plant Details
8Tender for replacement of old 440 V Al conductors with bunch cables Details
8Tender for operation of EI cabin, LC gate, electrical and mechanical signalling works along Details
8Tender for supply and installation of one no. of 150m head, 550V submersible pump along Details
8Tender for making base of transformer and other miscellaneous works Details
8Tender for fabrication/making of pump and motor sheds Details
8Tender for work of- lifting and shifting of coal, dust, debris etc. Details
8Tender for purchase of various L&T make contactors/relays Details
8Tender for supply of instrument air compressor motor Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil (R and M) work, water supply and sanitation repairs and renovation work Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil (R and M) work, water supply Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil (R and M) work, water supply and sanitation repairs and renovation work Details
8Tender for supply of 11kV and 33kV strain hardware fittings Details
8Tender for supply of ISI marked MS black hexagonal bolt with nut Details
8Tender for supply of Low RPM thyristor cooling fans Details
8Tender for supply of smart positioners Details
8Tender for supply of various types of low pressure gate valve Details
8Tender for oil leakage attending with complete overhauling of 25 MVA, 15/6.75kV station auxiliary transformer Details
8Tender for works of providing on-line oil filtration unit Details
8Design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of solar street light Details
8Tender for supply of 11 kV horn gap fuse sets Details
8Tender for requirement of actuators with their seal kits Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 73 kW of grid connected solar PV plant Details
8Tender for supply of chemicals for cooling water treatment Details
8Tender for procurement of galvanized steel angles Details
8Tender for civil, structural and architectural works Details
8Tender for supply of high voltage DC test system for testing on HVDC converter transformer Details
8Tender for supply of 110kV & 220kV LAs for 220 kV GIS project Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of aggregated 108 KW capacity on-grid rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Tender for estimate for maintenance of 220kV sub-station Details
8Tender for procurement of various HT & LT power cable Details
8Tender for constructing HT ABC line Details
8Tender for reconductoring of LT OH line with ABC Details
8Tender for construction of 11kV interlinking line Details
8Tender for construction of all technical civil works for new 66 kV sub-station Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 62 of 220kV line Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 53/45 of 220kV line Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 8 of 220kV line Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 40 of 220kV line Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 37 of 400kV line Details
8Tender for earth protection of tower no 46/30 of 220kV line Details
8Tender for procurement of intercooler & aftercooler tube bunch for air compressor Details
8Tender for providing tractor for lifting of waste wet ash lying Details
8Tender for supply of position feedback transmitter for turbine control valves Details
8Tender for construction of storage room and storage shed Details
8Tender for supply, laying, installation, testing and commissioning of 11kV grade and 1.1kV grade cable Details
8Tender for work of supply, erection and commissioning of 110V, 300AH battery set Details
8Tender for replacement of ACSR panther conductor between tower Details
8Tender for procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of 33 kV CT at 132 kV substation Details
8Tender for work of replacement of cooling radiator bank (element/fins) of 80 MVA (132/33 kV) T/F Details
8Tender for erection of poles Details
8Tender for supply of 11 kV jointing kit Details
8Tender for supply of deck plates for RBCN-8B and various Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and replacement of 2MVA, 6600V/433V power transformer Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning including dismantling, replacement of control and relay panel Details
8Tender for work of overhauling & servicing of dampers for boiler Details
8Tender for providing of portable air-conditioning system Details
8Tender for measurement, setting & emergency replacement, lifting & shifting, O/H, dismentalling and checking of 6.6 kV white metal bearing HT motors Details
8Tender for supply of various boiler tubes Details
8Tender for insitu J strap modification of U#2 BHEL make 250 MW generator rotor Details
8Tender for coal handling plant package Details
8Tender for construction of new CW MCC room Details
8Tender for procurement of FD fan and PA fan motor Details
8Tender for empanelment of contractors to award a contract for survey, installation, testing and commissioning of 33kV line Details
8Tender for biennial work contract for AMC of various hydraulic system installed Details
8Tender for creation of one 33kV line bay, chain link fencing work Details
8Tender for outsourcing work of ETC of new 66 kV S/S Details
8Tender for work of LILO arrangement of 132kV line Details
8Tender for manufacture & supply, erection & commissioning of electrically operated wire rope hoists for CW pump house Details
8Tender for supply of 245kV potential transformer Details
8Tender for providing and fixing PUF panel operator cabin Details
8Tender for providing & fixing safety showers and sintex tank including other miscellaneous civil works Details
8Tender for work of replacement of MS / S.S / CS pipe lines Details
8Tender for supply and retrofit of 02nos of 800Amp ACB and 02nos of 1250AMp ACB Details
8Tender for work for construction of 2 no. new 33kV AIS feeder bay Details
8Tender for addition of 1x200 MVA 220/132 kV ICT along with HV/ LV bays Details
8Tender for work of providing & fixing of lightning high mast tower with required Details
8Tender for work of counter poise & patti earthing for 220kV and 110kV lines Details
8Tender for work of annual maintenance contract (AMC) for repairing, servicing / overhauling of various make 11kV circuit breakers at various Details
8Tender for renewal of support subscription along with warranty Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning of fire hydrant system Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for the work of attending emergency breakdown works & planned maintenance works on various 220/132/100kV EHV lines Details
8Tender for work for supply and ETC for 2 x 33kV AIS bays Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8TCL Solar Highlights Groundbreaking Solar Products at Korea Green Energy Expo 2026 Details
8Why semiconductors in the solar sector require mainstream attention Details
8Solarworld Secures 200 MW NTPCREL EPC Project in Bikaner, Crosses 1.5 GW Milestone Details
8CM lays the stone for ReNew’s solar unit at Rambilli Details
8Hindustan Power Secures Major Solar Project in Punjab Details
8GREW Solar taps cricket stars for campaign Details
8Ratul Puri-led Hindustan Power secures 150 MWp solar project in Punjab Details
8Vijay Kedia buys stake in Websol Energy Systems. Stock hits upper circuit Details
8MSME solar credit boost as Luminous ties with SIDBI Details
8Iran war opens opportunities in renewable, CGD cos, but risks remain: Kotak Details
8Oil Shock May Push Up Electricity Costs in India: Report Details
8Underrated Power Grid Stocks in India's Structural Energy Shift Details
8CFPs: Energy Insights and Innovation Lab (India) Details
8India's power transmission sector set for recovery in FY27: SBI Caps Details
8Bharat Coking Coal announces PI relief, cash discounts for power sector for Q1 FY27 Details
8RoW, policy hurdles slow grid expansion; Rs 7.6 trillion push needed Details
8Learning From India’s State Electricity Market Reforms Details
8Big Aspirations for Small Modular Reactors: Understanding India’s Strategy on SMRs Details
8Indian Energy Exchange Reports Record FY26 Performance with 141 BU Electricity Volume, PAT Up 15% Details
8Adani Power Expands Into Nuclear Energy With New Subsidiary Details
8Rajesh Kumar Agarwal appointed as Director (Finance) of PFC Details
8Saatvik Green Energy Enters into Power Equipment Manufacturing Acquiring 80% Stake in Melcon Transformers Details
8IEX Reports Record Q4FY26 Volume of 39.4 BU with 11% PAT Growth Details
8Power Grid Under Strain as Rs 1.48 Lakh Crore Renewable Projects Trigger Execution and Delay Concerns Details
8PFC appoints Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as independent director Details
8Adani Energy Solutions FY26 Results Shock Ahmedabad Growth Details
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8The high participation reflects strong competition in bulk logistics contracts.
8Aggressive bidding may have shaped the final award value.
8Execution discipline will be critical to sustain margins over the contract tenure. Details
8Aggressive bidding may have shaped the final award value.
8Execution discipline will be critical to sustain margins over the contract tenure. Details
8The limited bidder field suggests hesitation among broader market participants.
8Contractors must absorb both technical and coordination challenges.
8Pricing discipline will be tested under this structure. Details
8Contractors must absorb both technical and coordination challenges.
8Pricing discipline will be tested under this structure. Details
8A routine procurement has turned into a highly competitive bidding arena with 60 participants.
8Such scale of participation is likely to compress margins sharply.
8The real question is how this impacts long-term supply quality. Details
8Such scale of participation is likely to compress margins sharply.
8The real question is how this impacts long-term supply quality. Details
8Combining two substations of differing scale under one Rs 154 crore package shifts coordination burden onto the contractor.
8The structure demands parallel execution across varied complexity levels.
8What appears efficient could strain on-ground delivery. Details
8The structure demands parallel execution across varied complexity levels.
8What appears efficient could strain on-ground delivery. Details
8Only a handful of players have engaged across the three packages.
8The limited competition indicates either high qualification thresholds or unresolved contractual concerns.
8Market confidence in storage tenders remains measured. Details
8The limited competition indicates either high qualification thresholds or unresolved contractual concerns.
8Market confidence in storage tenders remains measured. Details
8Early-stage solar planning contract signals pipeline creation rather than standalone study
Unlike routine DPRs, this assignment appears aligned with capacity build-out strategy. The output could directly shape tender structuring and bidder interest in the next phase.
8Bundled handling and transport tender signals shift towards contractor-led risk absorption
By combining multiple logistics elements under a lumpsum framework, the tender reduces owner-side flexibility. Ambiguity in scope definition may drive conservative bidding strategies. The structure raises the likelihood of post-award claims.
8Twin turnkey bids signal coordinated push in sub-200 kW connectivity segment across two circles
Two synchronized tenders point to a deliberate scaling strategy rather than isolated procurement. The uniform scope and timelines could streamline execution but compress contractor flexibility. Beneath the alignment lies a tighter test of pricing discipline and resource allocation.
8Short bid extension in thermal civil package hints at underlying bidder recalibration
A brief timeline shift in a high-value package often signals more than scheduling constraints. Contractors may be reassessing cost assumptions and execution risks before committing. What appears minor could influence final bid aggression.
8Multiple deadline extensions stretch ash handling EPC tender timeline beyond initial expectations
Five successive extensions point to more than routine scheduling adjustments. Contractors appear to be grappling with scope clarity or risk allocation concerns. The prolonged timeline reflects cautious market participation rather than simple delays.
8Hydro monetisation bid timeline stretches as bidders reassess risk exposure
Repeated extensions point to deeper evaluation of commercial and operational risks. The ROMT model may be prompting cautious engagement from developers. Market response here could set a precedent for upcoming projects.
8GIS substation tender sees repeated extensions amid unclear bidder concerns
Successive deadline pushes suggest unresolved issues beneath the surface. Without technical changes, attention shifts to commercial terms and execution risks. This could influence both participation and pricing behaviour. Details
Unlike routine DPRs, this assignment appears aligned with capacity build-out strategy. The output could directly shape tender structuring and bidder interest in the next phase.
8Bundled handling and transport tender signals shift towards contractor-led risk absorption
By combining multiple logistics elements under a lumpsum framework, the tender reduces owner-side flexibility. Ambiguity in scope definition may drive conservative bidding strategies. The structure raises the likelihood of post-award claims.
8Twin turnkey bids signal coordinated push in sub-200 kW connectivity segment across two circles
Two synchronized tenders point to a deliberate scaling strategy rather than isolated procurement. The uniform scope and timelines could streamline execution but compress contractor flexibility. Beneath the alignment lies a tighter test of pricing discipline and resource allocation.
8Short bid extension in thermal civil package hints at underlying bidder recalibration
A brief timeline shift in a high-value package often signals more than scheduling constraints. Contractors may be reassessing cost assumptions and execution risks before committing. What appears minor could influence final bid aggression.
8Multiple deadline extensions stretch ash handling EPC tender timeline beyond initial expectations
Five successive extensions point to more than routine scheduling adjustments. Contractors appear to be grappling with scope clarity or risk allocation concerns. The prolonged timeline reflects cautious market participation rather than simple delays.
8Hydro monetisation bid timeline stretches as bidders reassess risk exposure
Repeated extensions point to deeper evaluation of commercial and operational risks. The ROMT model may be prompting cautious engagement from developers. Market response here could set a precedent for upcoming projects.
8GIS substation tender sees repeated extensions amid unclear bidder concerns
Successive deadline pushes suggest unresolved issues beneath the surface. Without technical changes, attention shifts to commercial terms and execution risks. This could influence both participation and pricing behaviour. Details
8SRLDC forecasts southern region demand at up to 75,000 MW for April 23; April 21 forecast accuracy at 1.82% MAPE
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's demand forecast for April 23, 2026 projects southern grid demand peaking near 75,000 MW during afternoon hours, while the day-ahead forecast accuracy for April 21, 2026 was validated at a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of just 1.82% - demonstrating strong predictive capability for grid operations in the southern region.
8Eastern region day-ahead forecast MAPE at 1.95% for April 21; intraday accuracy improves to 0.95%
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) forecasting error report for April 21, 2026 shows a Day-Ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 1.95% and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 2.3%, while Intraday Forecast accuracy significantly improved to 0.95% MAPE and 1.3% RMSE - with actual demand deviations from the 00:00–00:15 block recorded at -423 MW against day-ahead predictions.
8Southern grid week-ahead demand forecast for April 23–29 projects daily peaks between 55,000–70,000 MW
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its week-ahead demand forecast for the Southern Region from April 23 to April 29, 2026, projecting daily demand peaks ranging from approximately 55,000 MW on lower-demand days to over 70,000 MW during peak periods - a planning tool critical for unit commitment, import scheduling, and real-time grid balancing across the southern interconnect.
8NLDC SCUC schedule for April 23 lists Talcher at 510 MW and NPGC at 944 MW as costliest despatch units
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre published the SCUC (Security Constrained Unit Commitment) generator schedule for April 23, 2026 (published on D-1 basis at 15:00 hrs on April 22), with Talcher scheduled at 510.92 MW at an ECR of 133.2 paise/kWh and NPGC running 944.49 MW at 276.1 paise/kWh - while costlier plants like Tanda-2 (301.4 p/kWh) and Telangana STPP (304.3 p/kWh) were also committed for grid security. Details
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's demand forecast for April 23, 2026 projects southern grid demand peaking near 75,000 MW during afternoon hours, while the day-ahead forecast accuracy for April 21, 2026 was validated at a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of just 1.82% - demonstrating strong predictive capability for grid operations in the southern region.
8Eastern region day-ahead forecast MAPE at 1.95% for April 21; intraday accuracy improves to 0.95%
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) forecasting error report for April 21, 2026 shows a Day-Ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 1.95% and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 2.3%, while Intraday Forecast accuracy significantly improved to 0.95% MAPE and 1.3% RMSE - with actual demand deviations from the 00:00–00:15 block recorded at -423 MW against day-ahead predictions.
8Southern grid week-ahead demand forecast for April 23–29 projects daily peaks between 55,000–70,000 MW
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its week-ahead demand forecast for the Southern Region from April 23 to April 29, 2026, projecting daily demand peaks ranging from approximately 55,000 MW on lower-demand days to over 70,000 MW during peak periods - a planning tool critical for unit commitment, import scheduling, and real-time grid balancing across the southern interconnect.
8NLDC SCUC schedule for April 23 lists Talcher at 510 MW and NPGC at 944 MW as costliest despatch units
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre published the SCUC (Security Constrained Unit Commitment) generator schedule for April 23, 2026 (published on D-1 basis at 15:00 hrs on April 22), with Talcher scheduled at 510.92 MW at an ECR of 133.2 paise/kWh and NPGC running 944.49 MW at 276.1 paise/kWh - while costlier plants like Tanda-2 (301.4 p/kWh) and Telangana STPP (304.3 p/kWh) were also committed for grid security. Details
8Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation (MePGCL) issues corrigendum for CO2 gas fire suppression tender NIT No.T-162/2026-27/35
Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation Limited (MePGCL), Shillong (CIN: U40101ML2009SGC008392), has issued a corrigendum for NIT No. MePGCL/CE:GEN/T-162/2026-27/35 dated 21 April 2026 for the Design, Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of CO2 Gas Fire Suppression System for Stage-I & Stage-IV of its hydropower stations. All interested bidders are notified of the modifications.
8MePGCL invites e-Tender No.T-154 (BAT)/2025-26 for battery bank works at Shillong power stations
Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation Limited (MePGCL), Office of the Chief Engineer (Generation), Shillong, has issued Notice Inviting e-Tender No. MePGCL/CE:GEN/T-154(BAT)/2025-26/16 dated 21 April 2026. The tender invites bids from eligible contractors for specific battery and ancillary works at MePGCL's generation facilities in Meghalaya, with detailed bid security amounts, tender fees, and submission/opening timelines specified.
8CEA releases March 2026 broad status report on under-construction thermal power projects across India
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, Government of India, has published its monthly 'Broad Status Report of Under Construction Thermal Power Projects' for March 2026 through its Thermal Project Monitoring (TPM) Division. As mandated under Section 73(f) of the Electricity Act 2003, the report monitors all thermal power projects under construction, including key milestones, capacity, estimated costs, and physical/financial progress.
8NARCL substituted as financial creditor against BGR Energy Systems in NCLT Amaravati insolvency case
The NCLT Amaravati Bench, vide its order of April 1, 2026, allowed National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), acting as Trustee of NARCL Trust-0029, to replace Canara Bank as the financial creditor in the insolvency petition (CP No. 58/2024) against BGR Energy Systems Limited (BSE: 532930, NSE: BGRENERGY), a Chennai-based power equipment manufacturer.
8Sterling and Wilson Solar settles US bond encashment dispute with Fidelity and Zurich; court dismisses case
Sterling and Wilson Solar Solutions Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sterling and Wilson Solar (BSE: 542760, NSE: SWSOLAR), has entered a full settlement with Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland and Zurich American Insurance Company in the US District Court, Eastern District of Washington, leading to a mutual release of all claims and dismissal of the legal proceedings - closing a litigation flagged since August 2023. Details
Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation Limited (MePGCL), Shillong (CIN: U40101ML2009SGC008392), has issued a corrigendum for NIT No. MePGCL/CE:GEN/T-162/2026-27/35 dated 21 April 2026 for the Design, Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of CO2 Gas Fire Suppression System for Stage-I & Stage-IV of its hydropower stations. All interested bidders are notified of the modifications.
8MePGCL invites e-Tender No.T-154 (BAT)/2025-26 for battery bank works at Shillong power stations
Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation Limited (MePGCL), Office of the Chief Engineer (Generation), Shillong, has issued Notice Inviting e-Tender No. MePGCL/CE:GEN/T-154(BAT)/2025-26/16 dated 21 April 2026. The tender invites bids from eligible contractors for specific battery and ancillary works at MePGCL's generation facilities in Meghalaya, with detailed bid security amounts, tender fees, and submission/opening timelines specified.
8CEA releases March 2026 broad status report on under-construction thermal power projects across India
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, Government of India, has published its monthly 'Broad Status Report of Under Construction Thermal Power Projects' for March 2026 through its Thermal Project Monitoring (TPM) Division. As mandated under Section 73(f) of the Electricity Act 2003, the report monitors all thermal power projects under construction, including key milestones, capacity, estimated costs, and physical/financial progress.
8NARCL substituted as financial creditor against BGR Energy Systems in NCLT Amaravati insolvency case
The NCLT Amaravati Bench, vide its order of April 1, 2026, allowed National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), acting as Trustee of NARCL Trust-0029, to replace Canara Bank as the financial creditor in the insolvency petition (CP No. 58/2024) against BGR Energy Systems Limited (BSE: 532930, NSE: BGRENERGY), a Chennai-based power equipment manufacturer.
8Sterling and Wilson Solar settles US bond encashment dispute with Fidelity and Zurich; court dismisses case
Sterling and Wilson Solar Solutions Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sterling and Wilson Solar (BSE: 542760, NSE: SWSOLAR), has entered a full settlement with Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland and Zurich American Insurance Company in the US District Court, Eastern District of Washington, leading to a mutual release of all claims and dismissal of the legal proceedings - closing a litigation flagged since August 2023. Details
8APL-UDUPI FRP March 2026 certificate: Zero response recorded on 03.03.2026 grid event - KPTCL data confirms
The Frequency Response Performance (FRP) Certificate for APL-UDUPI (Adani Power Limited, Udupi) for the month of March 2026 (01.03.2026 to 31.03.2026) based on KPTCL data shows an average monthly FRP of Zero (0) for the single qualifying event on 03.03.2026 at 11:42 hours. The zero FRP reading indicates the power plant failed to respond adequately during the grid frequency event, which will affect FRP incentive eligibility under CERC regulations.
8FRP March 2026 XLSX report: APL-UDUPI had net interchange change of 9.35 MW during 3 March 2026 grid event
The detailed FRP (Frequency Response Performance) data sheet for March 2026 shows APL-UDUPI recorded an actual net interchange change of 9.35 MW (from -868.85 MW before the event to -859.5 MW after the event) during the single grid event on 03.03.2026 at 11:42:00 hours. The data was captured by KPTCL for the ISGS (Inter-State Generating Station) compliance report.
8ISGS March 2026 FRP spreadsheet: NLC_EXP records -0.123 MW net interchange change during 03.03.2026 event
The detailed Frequency Response Performance (FRP) spreadsheet for ISGS stations in March 2026 records that NLC_EXP (NLC India's export segment) experienced a net interchange change of -0.123 MW (from -283.41 MW before to -283.53 MW after the 03.03.2026 event at 11:42:36), achieving an FRP value of 0.48. The beta value of 0.48 exceeds the 0.30 threshold required for FRP incentive eligibility. Details
The Frequency Response Performance (FRP) Certificate for APL-UDUPI (Adani Power Limited, Udupi) for the month of March 2026 (01.03.2026 to 31.03.2026) based on KPTCL data shows an average monthly FRP of Zero (0) for the single qualifying event on 03.03.2026 at 11:42 hours. The zero FRP reading indicates the power plant failed to respond adequately during the grid frequency event, which will affect FRP incentive eligibility under CERC regulations.
8FRP March 2026 XLSX report: APL-UDUPI had net interchange change of 9.35 MW during 3 March 2026 grid event
The detailed FRP (Frequency Response Performance) data sheet for March 2026 shows APL-UDUPI recorded an actual net interchange change of 9.35 MW (from -868.85 MW before the event to -859.5 MW after the event) during the single grid event on 03.03.2026 at 11:42:00 hours. The data was captured by KPTCL for the ISGS (Inter-State Generating Station) compliance report.
8ISGS March 2026 FRP spreadsheet: NLC_EXP records -0.123 MW net interchange change during 03.03.2026 event
The detailed Frequency Response Performance (FRP) spreadsheet for ISGS stations in March 2026 records that NLC_EXP (NLC India's export segment) experienced a net interchange change of -0.123 MW (from -283.41 MW before to -283.53 MW after the 03.03.2026 event at 11:42:36), achieving an FRP value of 0.48. The beta value of 0.48 exceeds the 0.30 threshold required for FRP incentive eligibility. Details
8Southern region generating unit outage report: KAIGA STG1 (220 MW) under extended EMCCR outage since March 2025
SRLDC's Generating Unit Outage Report for April 22, 2026 flags significant planned central sector outages including NPCIL's Kaiga STG1 (220 MW, Karnataka) under EMCCR/EMFR maintenance since March 31, 2025, with revival not expected until September 1, 2026, and MAPS Unit-1 (220 MW, Tamil Nadu) under maintenance since January 2018, planned to be back by December 2026 - highlighting prolonged nuclear unit unavailability in the south.
8CEA recommissioning report Sub-Report-14: Panipat TPS unit 8 (250 MW) under station transformer problem; Kota TPS unit 1 (110 MW) faces clinker formation
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Recommissioning Report (Sub-Report-14) for 21 April 2026 tracks units returning to the grid from maintenance. Panipat TPS Unit 8 (250 MW) is being recommissioned from a Station Transformer Problem (since 21.04.2026, 1:04 PM), Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 (600 MW) from PA Fans Problem, Kota TPS Unit 1 (110 MW) from Furnace Clinker Formation, and Suratgarh TPS Unit 3 (250 MW) from a Boiler Miscellaneous Problem.
8CEA maintenance report 21.04.2026 (Sub-Report-11): Rajiv Gandhi TPS unit 2 (600 MW) under PA fan repair; Adani Power unit 2 also down
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report-11) for 21 April 2026 covers thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above. Key units under maintenance include Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 (600 MW) due to PA Fans Problem (since 19.04.2026), and Chhattisgarh's Adani Power Unit 2 (600 MW). The report tracks return dates and current status for all large-capacity outaged units affecting India's total available power. Details
SRLDC's Generating Unit Outage Report for April 22, 2026 flags significant planned central sector outages including NPCIL's Kaiga STG1 (220 MW, Karnataka) under EMCCR/EMFR maintenance since March 31, 2025, with revival not expected until September 1, 2026, and MAPS Unit-1 (220 MW, Tamil Nadu) under maintenance since January 2018, planned to be back by December 2026 - highlighting prolonged nuclear unit unavailability in the south.
8CEA recommissioning report Sub-Report-14: Panipat TPS unit 8 (250 MW) under station transformer problem; Kota TPS unit 1 (110 MW) faces clinker formation
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Recommissioning Report (Sub-Report-14) for 21 April 2026 tracks units returning to the grid from maintenance. Panipat TPS Unit 8 (250 MW) is being recommissioned from a Station Transformer Problem (since 21.04.2026, 1:04 PM), Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 (600 MW) from PA Fans Problem, Kota TPS Unit 1 (110 MW) from Furnace Clinker Formation, and Suratgarh TPS Unit 3 (250 MW) from a Boiler Miscellaneous Problem.
8CEA maintenance report 21.04.2026 (Sub-Report-11): Rajiv Gandhi TPS unit 2 (600 MW) under PA fan repair; Adani Power unit 2 also down
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report-11) for 21 April 2026 covers thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above. Key units under maintenance include Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 (600 MW) due to PA Fans Problem (since 19.04.2026), and Chhattisgarh's Adani Power Unit 2 (600 MW). The report tracks return dates and current status for all large-capacity outaged units affecting India's total available power. Details
8MAHATRANSCO launches apprenticeship program 2025-28: 9,959 electrician apprentices to be trained via Apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd. (MAHATRANSCO), CIN No. U40109MH2005SGC153646, has launched an Apprenticeship (Electrician) Training Programme for the period 2025-28, registered on the government portal www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in with Establishment ID E08242700253. A batch of 9,959 apprentice electricians will undergo training from 30.03.2025 to 20.03.2028 across MAHATRANSCO's facilities. Applications and complete details are available through the national apprenticeship portal.
8MSETCL issues enquiry letter for functional and behavioural training programs for employees in FY 2026-27
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL), Training, Research & Development Division, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai (CIN: U40109MH2005SGC153646), has issued an Enquiry Letter (Ref: MSETCL/CO/Training/Trg Proposal/2026-27/Extn/100 dated 22.04.2026) seeking proposals and commercial quotations for conducting Functional and Behavioural Training Programs for all employees during FY 2026-27.
8UPRVUNL issues HR compliance order No. 1/48012/2026 dated 16.04.2026 for recruitment reform under service rules
U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (UPRVUNL), 12th Floor, Shakti Bhawan Extension, Lucknow (CIN: U31901UP1985SGC007135), has issued Order No. PAUPRV-HROREFO(RO28)/1/2025 (Comp. No. 57859) dated 16-04-2026. The order pertains to HR reform under service rules, mandating compliance conditions including character certification, departmental approval, service verification, and references to the UPRVUNL (Recruitment and Promotion) Regulations, 2025.
8PSPCL retires 10 officers effective May 31, 2026; posts include Dy. CE and AE grade electrical staff
PSPCL's Joint Secretary (Services-3) issued a retirement notice on April 22, 2026, listing 10 officers - including Dy. Chief Engineers, Senior XENs, and Assistant Engineers in electrical cadre - due for superannuation on May 31, 2026, with posting details across locations such as Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Ropar listed for administrative transition.
8PSPCL pays Rs.51,463 in GST interest for Q4 FY26 due to delayed reporting by field offices
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's GST Cell flagged that Rs.51,463 in interest was paid in GST returns for Q4 (January–March 2026) due to delayed transaction reporting by accounting units under various Zonal Chief Engineers, with CE Border Zone Amritsar alone contributing Rs.31,633 in total FY26 interest payments - underlining persistent compliance lapses despite prior warnings issued in January 2026. Details
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd. (MAHATRANSCO), CIN No. U40109MH2005SGC153646, has launched an Apprenticeship (Electrician) Training Programme for the period 2025-28, registered on the government portal www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in with Establishment ID E08242700253. A batch of 9,959 apprentice electricians will undergo training from 30.03.2025 to 20.03.2028 across MAHATRANSCO's facilities. Applications and complete details are available through the national apprenticeship portal.
8MSETCL issues enquiry letter for functional and behavioural training programs for employees in FY 2026-27
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL), Training, Research & Development Division, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai (CIN: U40109MH2005SGC153646), has issued an Enquiry Letter (Ref: MSETCL/CO/Training/Trg Proposal/2026-27/Extn/100 dated 22.04.2026) seeking proposals and commercial quotations for conducting Functional and Behavioural Training Programs for all employees during FY 2026-27.
8UPRVUNL issues HR compliance order No. 1/48012/2026 dated 16.04.2026 for recruitment reform under service rules
U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (UPRVUNL), 12th Floor, Shakti Bhawan Extension, Lucknow (CIN: U31901UP1985SGC007135), has issued Order No. PAUPRV-HROREFO(RO28)/1/2025 (Comp. No. 57859) dated 16-04-2026. The order pertains to HR reform under service rules, mandating compliance conditions including character certification, departmental approval, service verification, and references to the UPRVUNL (Recruitment and Promotion) Regulations, 2025.
8PSPCL retires 10 officers effective May 31, 2026; posts include Dy. CE and AE grade electrical staff
PSPCL's Joint Secretary (Services-3) issued a retirement notice on April 22, 2026, listing 10 officers - including Dy. Chief Engineers, Senior XENs, and Assistant Engineers in electrical cadre - due for superannuation on May 31, 2026, with posting details across locations such as Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Ropar listed for administrative transition.
8PSPCL pays Rs.51,463 in GST interest for Q4 FY26 due to delayed reporting by field offices
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's GST Cell flagged that Rs.51,463 in interest was paid in GST returns for Q4 (January–March 2026) due to delayed transaction reporting by accounting units under various Zonal Chief Engineers, with CE Border Zone Amritsar alone contributing Rs.31,633 in total FY26 interest payments - underlining persistent compliance lapses despite prior warnings issued in January 2026. Details
8CEA hydro reservoir report 21.04.2026: Bhakra Dam at 486.36m (1,595 ft) vs. FRL 513.59m - energy content at 5,282 MU design capacity
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Hydro Reservoir Report (Sub-Report-6) for 21 April 2026 shows Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal Pradesh) at a present level of 486.36 metres (1,595.67 ft) against its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 513.59 metres (1,685.01 ft) and Minimum Draw Down Level of 474.73 metres (1,557.51 ft). The reservoir's annual design energy potential is 5,282 MU. Comparison with the same day last year (445.62m) shows significantly higher water levels in 2026.
8CEA Sub-Report-5: Northern region thermal availability at 91.86%; hydro capacity online only 74.48% as reservoirs stay low
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) All-India Generation Overview (Sub-Report-5) for 21 April 2026 shows Northern Region thermal (excluding gas/diesel) stabilised capacity of 52,063 MW with 47,827 MW online (91.86% availability). The Northern Region's nuclear availability is 90.09% (2,220 MW base, 2,000 MW online). However, hydro availability in the Northern Region is only 74.48% - 16,322 MW online from 21,915 MW - reflecting low pre-monsoon reservoir levels across Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
8Southern grid reservoir report for April 22: Idukki at 711.97 m, Linganamakki stores 1,241 MU of energy
SRLDC's Reservoir Report for April 22, 2026 shows Idukki reservoir holding at 711.97 metres with 754.6 MU energy, Linganamakki at 539.88 metres storing 1,241.14 MU, and Supa at 533.92 metres with 1,027.63 MU - while Donkarayi, Gautami CCPP, and GMR BARG reported zero generation, reflecting planned or forced outage status across key southern hydro assets.
8Eastern region outage report: OHPC's Burla HPS units 4 and 5 under annual maintenance; Balimela unit 5 out since January 2025
Eastern Regional load Despatch Centre's generation outage report for April 22, 2026 lists OHPC's Burla HPS Unit 4 (32 MW) under annual maintenance since April 21 with revival by May 10, Unit 5 (43.65 MW) out since January 19 targeting April 30 revival, and Balimela HPS Unit 5 (60 MW, Odisha) under repair and maintenance since January 16, 2025 - with expected restoration as late as July 16, 2026. Details
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Hydro Reservoir Report (Sub-Report-6) for 21 April 2026 shows Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal Pradesh) at a present level of 486.36 metres (1,595.67 ft) against its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 513.59 metres (1,685.01 ft) and Minimum Draw Down Level of 474.73 metres (1,557.51 ft). The reservoir's annual design energy potential is 5,282 MU. Comparison with the same day last year (445.62m) shows significantly higher water levels in 2026.
8CEA Sub-Report-5: Northern region thermal availability at 91.86%; hydro capacity online only 74.48% as reservoirs stay low
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) All-India Generation Overview (Sub-Report-5) for 21 April 2026 shows Northern Region thermal (excluding gas/diesel) stabilised capacity of 52,063 MW with 47,827 MW online (91.86% availability). The Northern Region's nuclear availability is 90.09% (2,220 MW base, 2,000 MW online). However, hydro availability in the Northern Region is only 74.48% - 16,322 MW online from 21,915 MW - reflecting low pre-monsoon reservoir levels across Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
8Southern grid reservoir report for April 22: Idukki at 711.97 m, Linganamakki stores 1,241 MU of energy
SRLDC's Reservoir Report for April 22, 2026 shows Idukki reservoir holding at 711.97 metres with 754.6 MU energy, Linganamakki at 539.88 metres storing 1,241.14 MU, and Supa at 533.92 metres with 1,027.63 MU - while Donkarayi, Gautami CCPP, and GMR BARG reported zero generation, reflecting planned or forced outage status across key southern hydro assets.
8Eastern region outage report: OHPC's Burla HPS units 4 and 5 under annual maintenance; Balimela unit 5 out since January 2025
Eastern Regional load Despatch Centre's generation outage report for April 22, 2026 lists OHPC's Burla HPS Unit 4 (32 MW) under annual maintenance since April 21 with revival by May 10, Unit 5 (43.65 MW) out since January 19 targeting April 30 revival, and Balimela HPS Unit 5 (60 MW, Odisha) under repair and maintenance since January 16, 2025 - with expected restoration as late as July 16, 2026. Details
QUARTERLY RESULTS & BOARD MEETINGS
8GE Vernova posts Rs.18.3B Q1 2026 orders, up 71% YoY; free cash flow surges to Rs.4.8B - raises full-year guidance
GE Vernova reported a breakout Q1 2026, with orders of Rs.18.3 billion (up 71% year-on-year), revenue of Rs.9.3 billion (up 7%), and adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 9.6% from 5.7% - while free cash flow soared to Rs.4.8 billion, exceeding full-year 2025 in a single quarter. Backlog climbed to Rs.163.3 billion (up Rs.39.8B), and the company raised its full-year 2026 guidance across all key metrics.
8Tata Power board meeting slated for May 12 to approve FY26 audited results and consider dividend
The Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400, NSE: TATAPOWER) informed stock exchanges on April 22, 2026, that its Board of Directors will meet on May 12, 2026 to consider audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026 and deliberate on dividend recommendations - with the trading window closed since March 25, 2026.
8Bharat Coking Coal board approves FY26 results; sets washed prime coking coal price at Rs.13,403/MT
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BSE: 544678) Board, at its April 22, 2026 meeting, approved audited standalone financial results for Q4 and FY 2025–26 and fixed the revised price of Washed Prime Coking Coal at Rs.13,403 per MT and Washed Medium Coking Coal at Rs.10,937 per MT, effective April 1, 2026 for Q1 FY27 - aligned with import parity pricing and the MoU with SAIL.
8ICICI Securities holds TARIL at Rs.291 target, flags guidance miss and capacity delays despite 24% revenue growth
ICICI Securities' Retail Equity Research maintained a HOLD recommendation on Transformers and Rectifiers India (TRAREC/TARIL, CMP: Rs.305, Target: Rs.291) after Q4FY26 results showed consolidated revenue rising 15.7% YoY to Rs.782.67 crore, but EBITDA margins contracting sharply to 15.1% (vs 19.4% YoY) and PAT declining 3.3% YoY - with guidance miss and capacity expansion delays cited as key risks to the 12-month outlook.
GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET INTELLIGENCE
8TSKB research: Strait of Hormuz closure triggers 20 Mb/d disruption; IEA releases 400 mn barrel emergency oil reserve
Turkey's TSKB Economic Research monthly energy bulletin for March 2026 (#94) highlights how the US-Israel-Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted approximately 20 million barrels per day of oil exports, compelling IEA member nations to release 411.9 million barrels from strategic reserves - while Turkey's daily average licensed electricity generation fell 6.0% month-on-month and the Market Clearing Price dropped 22.0% MoM to TL 1,620.3/MWh in March. Details
8GE Vernova posts Rs.18.3B Q1 2026 orders, up 71% YoY; free cash flow surges to Rs.4.8B - raises full-year guidance
GE Vernova reported a breakout Q1 2026, with orders of Rs.18.3 billion (up 71% year-on-year), revenue of Rs.9.3 billion (up 7%), and adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 9.6% from 5.7% - while free cash flow soared to Rs.4.8 billion, exceeding full-year 2025 in a single quarter. Backlog climbed to Rs.163.3 billion (up Rs.39.8B), and the company raised its full-year 2026 guidance across all key metrics.
8Tata Power board meeting slated for May 12 to approve FY26 audited results and consider dividend
The Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400, NSE: TATAPOWER) informed stock exchanges on April 22, 2026, that its Board of Directors will meet on May 12, 2026 to consider audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026 and deliberate on dividend recommendations - with the trading window closed since March 25, 2026.
8Bharat Coking Coal board approves FY26 results; sets washed prime coking coal price at Rs.13,403/MT
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BSE: 544678) Board, at its April 22, 2026 meeting, approved audited standalone financial results for Q4 and FY 2025–26 and fixed the revised price of Washed Prime Coking Coal at Rs.13,403 per MT and Washed Medium Coking Coal at Rs.10,937 per MT, effective April 1, 2026 for Q1 FY27 - aligned with import parity pricing and the MoU with SAIL.
8ICICI Securities holds TARIL at Rs.291 target, flags guidance miss and capacity delays despite 24% revenue growth
ICICI Securities' Retail Equity Research maintained a HOLD recommendation on Transformers and Rectifiers India (TRAREC/TARIL, CMP: Rs.305, Target: Rs.291) after Q4FY26 results showed consolidated revenue rising 15.7% YoY to Rs.782.67 crore, but EBITDA margins contracting sharply to 15.1% (vs 19.4% YoY) and PAT declining 3.3% YoY - with guidance miss and capacity expansion delays cited as key risks to the 12-month outlook.
GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET INTELLIGENCE
8TSKB research: Strait of Hormuz closure triggers 20 Mb/d disruption; IEA releases 400 mn barrel emergency oil reserve
Turkey's TSKB Economic Research monthly energy bulletin for March 2026 (#94) highlights how the US-Israel-Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted approximately 20 million barrels per day of oil exports, compelling IEA member nations to release 411.9 million barrels from strategic reserves - while Turkey's daily average licensed electricity generation fell 6.0% month-on-month and the Market Clearing Price dropped 22.0% MoM to TL 1,620.3/MWh in March. Details
HARYANA & DELHI DISCOMS
8HVPNL sanctions Rs.27,000 interest-free wheat advance to Class-IV employees for FY 2026-27
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) has issued Office Order No. 1101/FINANCE dated 22.04.2026 sanctioning an interest-free advance of Rs.27,000 per permanent and temporary Class-IV employee for purchase of wheat during FY 2026-27. The advance is fully recoverable in monthly installments before 31.03.2027 and covers employees posted with UT/Chandigarh Administration and BBMB.
8HVPNL declares Rs.5,284.61 cr borrowings outstanding as of March 2026; not a large corporate as per SEBI circular
In its Initial Disclosure under SEBI's Large Corporate (LC) framework, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) has disclosed outstanding borrowings of Rs.5,284.61 crore (tentative) as on 31st March 2026. The company holds an 'Ind A+/CE/Stable' credit rating from India Ratings & Research (Fitch Group) and has confirmed it is not classified as a Large Corporate under SEBI/HO/DDHS/RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172.
8BSES Rajdhani reports March 2026 planned outages across Delhi; 1,381 consumers affected in Okhla Phase-1 on 01.03.2026
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) has submitted its March 2026 website report detailing planned outages across Delhi. On 01.03.2026 alone, 1,381 consumers were affected in F-Block, Okhla Phase-1 for insulation resistance measurement and silicagel replacement lasting 1 hour 7 minutes, while 795 consumers faced a 2-hour 27-minute outage for HT bushing replacement. The detailed outage data covering unserved energy (MU) is submitted as part of BRPL's distribution licensee compliance obligations.
8DERC floats tender for C&AG empanelled auditors to reconcile BRPL and BYPL enforcement sales from FY 2007-08 to FY 2023-24
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued a Tender Notice dated 20/04/2026 inviting sealed bids for appointment of Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) empanelled auditors to verify, reconcile, and finalise enforcement sales data of two Delhi DISCOMs - BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) - for the 16-year period from FY 2007-08 to FY 2023-24. Bids must be submitted by 11/05/2026 at 17:00 hrs.
RAJASTHAN & OTHER STATE DISCOMS
8Rajasthan Urja Vikas: Merit order dispatch for 20–26 April 2026; DADRI LIQ tops at Rs.28.80/kWh, SASAN cheapest at Rs.1.56/kWh
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited has released the Merit Order Dispatch list for the week of 20-26 April 2026. The most expensive generation source is DADRI LIQ at Rs.28.80/kWh (variable Rs.28.249 + fixed Rs.0.55), while SASAN is the cheapest central station at Rs.1.56/kWh (variable Rs.1.385 + fixed Rs.0.17). Gas-based stations like AURIYA CRF (Rs.26.79/kWh) and AURIYA LIQ (Rs.25.37/kWh) dominate the costly end of the dispatch order.
8HUBLI Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM) receives KERC annual performance review order for FY 2024-25; (-) 10% T&D loss target linked
HUBLI Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka undertaking with CIN U31401KA2002SGC030437, has received an annual performance review order from the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) dated 17.04.2026 for FY 2024-25. The order excludes DERS consumption and links the review to distribution loss norms, with T&D loss conditions referenced in the formal KERC order.
8Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (AVVNL) mandates serial no., KVA capacity and phase rating on all transformer job orders
Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL), CIN U40109RJ2000SGC016482, Commercial Department, has issued a formal order directing all field divisions to mandatorily specify the serial number, KVA capacity, and rating (single/three phase) of transformers in all 'Sundry Job Orders'. The order dated April 2026 signed by the ACE (HQ)/SE(C)/XEN(Comml.) is aimed at ensuring proper traceability and compliance in transformer management. Details
8HVPNL sanctions Rs.27,000 interest-free wheat advance to Class-IV employees for FY 2026-27
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) has issued Office Order No. 1101/FINANCE dated 22.04.2026 sanctioning an interest-free advance of Rs.27,000 per permanent and temporary Class-IV employee for purchase of wheat during FY 2026-27. The advance is fully recoverable in monthly installments before 31.03.2027 and covers employees posted with UT/Chandigarh Administration and BBMB.
8HVPNL declares Rs.5,284.61 cr borrowings outstanding as of March 2026; not a large corporate as per SEBI circular
In its Initial Disclosure under SEBI's Large Corporate (LC) framework, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) has disclosed outstanding borrowings of Rs.5,284.61 crore (tentative) as on 31st March 2026. The company holds an 'Ind A+/CE/Stable' credit rating from India Ratings & Research (Fitch Group) and has confirmed it is not classified as a Large Corporate under SEBI/HO/DDHS/RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172.
8BSES Rajdhani reports March 2026 planned outages across Delhi; 1,381 consumers affected in Okhla Phase-1 on 01.03.2026
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) has submitted its March 2026 website report detailing planned outages across Delhi. On 01.03.2026 alone, 1,381 consumers were affected in F-Block, Okhla Phase-1 for insulation resistance measurement and silicagel replacement lasting 1 hour 7 minutes, while 795 consumers faced a 2-hour 27-minute outage for HT bushing replacement. The detailed outage data covering unserved energy (MU) is submitted as part of BRPL's distribution licensee compliance obligations.
8DERC floats tender for C&AG empanelled auditors to reconcile BRPL and BYPL enforcement sales from FY 2007-08 to FY 2023-24
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued a Tender Notice dated 20/04/2026 inviting sealed bids for appointment of Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) empanelled auditors to verify, reconcile, and finalise enforcement sales data of two Delhi DISCOMs - BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) - for the 16-year period from FY 2007-08 to FY 2023-24. Bids must be submitted by 11/05/2026 at 17:00 hrs.
RAJASTHAN & OTHER STATE DISCOMS
8Rajasthan Urja Vikas: Merit order dispatch for 20–26 April 2026; DADRI LIQ tops at Rs.28.80/kWh, SASAN cheapest at Rs.1.56/kWh
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited has released the Merit Order Dispatch list for the week of 20-26 April 2026. The most expensive generation source is DADRI LIQ at Rs.28.80/kWh (variable Rs.28.249 + fixed Rs.0.55), while SASAN is the cheapest central station at Rs.1.56/kWh (variable Rs.1.385 + fixed Rs.0.17). Gas-based stations like AURIYA CRF (Rs.26.79/kWh) and AURIYA LIQ (Rs.25.37/kWh) dominate the costly end of the dispatch order.
8HUBLI Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM) receives KERC annual performance review order for FY 2024-25; (-) 10% T&D loss target linked
HUBLI Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka undertaking with CIN U31401KA2002SGC030437, has received an annual performance review order from the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) dated 17.04.2026 for FY 2024-25. The order excludes DERS consumption and links the review to distribution loss norms, with T&D loss conditions referenced in the formal KERC order.
8Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (AVVNL) mandates serial no., KVA capacity and phase rating on all transformer job orders
Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL), CIN U40109RJ2000SGC016482, Commercial Department, has issued a formal order directing all field divisions to mandatorily specify the serial number, KVA capacity, and rating (single/three phase) of transformers in all 'Sundry Job Orders'. The order dated April 2026 signed by the ACE (HQ)/SE(C)/XEN(Comml.) is aimed at ensuring proper traceability and compliance in transformer management. Details
WRPC & WESTERN REGION
8ISTS licensee meet convened: PowerGrid, Adani, 40+ transmission companies called for western region coordination
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) has issued a mailing list for the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) Licensee Meeting, summoning representatives from over 40 major transmission entities including PowerGrid Bhuj Transmission Limited, Adani Transmission (India) Limited, Western Transmission (Gujarat) Limited, Sipat Transmission Limited, and multiple WRSS transcos - signalling a major cross-grid coordination session for India's western electricity backbone.
8WRPC DSM bill for March 2026 circulated to Gujarat, MP, Chhattisgarh, Goa and NTPC entities
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) has issued its Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) bill for March 2026, sending copies to major western region entities including Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (Vadodara), MP Power Transmission Company Ltd. (Jabalpur), Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Co. Ltd. (Raipur), NTPC Ltd. (New Delhi), PGCIL (Gurgaon), and Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt. Ltd. - covering interstate power balance and penalty settlements.
8WRPC 602nd OCCM agenda: NPCIL's KAPS-3&4 (2×700 MW) re-orientation from 220/400 kV grid under review
The Additional Agenda Notes for the 602nd Operation & Coordination Sub-Committee Meeting of the Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) discuss the critical re-orientation of 220/400 kV transmission lines of PowerGrid/GETCO connected to the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS). NPCIL operates KAPS-1&2 (2×220 MW) and KAPS-3&4 (2×700 MW) at Kakrapar, with re-orientation required to accommodate the newer twin units into the broader transmission network.
8WRPC RTDA billing: Assam (1,900 MW, Rs.51.45 cr), Tripura (311 MW, Rs.10.19 cr), Nagaland (145 MW, Rs.6.16 cr) - Sep 2024 to Feb 2025 settlements
The Western/North-Eastern Regional Transmission and Distribution Account (RTDA) bills for the period September 2024 to February 2025 record detailed GNA (Grid Net Access) allocations and billing amounts for North Eastern states. Assam leads with 1,900 MW GNA and a billing total of Rs.51.45 crore at Rs.113.75/MW, followed by Tripura at 311 MW (Rs.10.19 crore) and Nagaland at 145 MW (Rs.6.16 crore) - with Nagaland and Tripura recording RTDA deviation charges for grid imbalance.
POWER GRID CORPORATION - CREDIT & FINANCE
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]AAA stable rating for Power Grid Corp; assigns Rs.30,000 crore new bond programme
ICRA has reaffirmed the highest [ICRA]AAA (Stable) rating for Power Grid Corporation of India Limited's existing long-term bonds worth Rs.77,776.28 crore and assigned the same rating to a newly proposed Rs.30,000 crore bond programme, taking the company's total rated debt to Rs.1,88,268.72 crore - reinforcing investor confidence in the Navratna PSU's financial strength and government backing. Details
8ISTS licensee meet convened: PowerGrid, Adani, 40+ transmission companies called for western region coordination
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) has issued a mailing list for the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) Licensee Meeting, summoning representatives from over 40 major transmission entities including PowerGrid Bhuj Transmission Limited, Adani Transmission (India) Limited, Western Transmission (Gujarat) Limited, Sipat Transmission Limited, and multiple WRSS transcos - signalling a major cross-grid coordination session for India's western electricity backbone.
8WRPC DSM bill for March 2026 circulated to Gujarat, MP, Chhattisgarh, Goa and NTPC entities
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) has issued its Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) bill for March 2026, sending copies to major western region entities including Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (Vadodara), MP Power Transmission Company Ltd. (Jabalpur), Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Co. Ltd. (Raipur), NTPC Ltd. (New Delhi), PGCIL (Gurgaon), and Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt. Ltd. - covering interstate power balance and penalty settlements.
8WRPC 602nd OCCM agenda: NPCIL's KAPS-3&4 (2×700 MW) re-orientation from 220/400 kV grid under review
The Additional Agenda Notes for the 602nd Operation & Coordination Sub-Committee Meeting of the Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) discuss the critical re-orientation of 220/400 kV transmission lines of PowerGrid/GETCO connected to the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS). NPCIL operates KAPS-1&2 (2×220 MW) and KAPS-3&4 (2×700 MW) at Kakrapar, with re-orientation required to accommodate the newer twin units into the broader transmission network.
8WRPC RTDA billing: Assam (1,900 MW, Rs.51.45 cr), Tripura (311 MW, Rs.10.19 cr), Nagaland (145 MW, Rs.6.16 cr) - Sep 2024 to Feb 2025 settlements
The Western/North-Eastern Regional Transmission and Distribution Account (RTDA) bills for the period September 2024 to February 2025 record detailed GNA (Grid Net Access) allocations and billing amounts for North Eastern states. Assam leads with 1,900 MW GNA and a billing total of Rs.51.45 crore at Rs.113.75/MW, followed by Tripura at 311 MW (Rs.10.19 crore) and Nagaland at 145 MW (Rs.6.16 crore) - with Nagaland and Tripura recording RTDA deviation charges for grid imbalance.
POWER GRID CORPORATION - CREDIT & FINANCE
8ICRA reaffirms [ICRA]AAA stable rating for Power Grid Corp; assigns Rs.30,000 crore new bond programme
ICRA has reaffirmed the highest [ICRA]AAA (Stable) rating for Power Grid Corporation of India Limited's existing long-term bonds worth Rs.77,776.28 crore and assigned the same rating to a newly proposed Rs.30,000 crore bond programme, taking the company's total rated debt to Rs.1,88,268.72 crore - reinforcing investor confidence in the Navratna PSU's financial strength and government backing. Details
POLICY & CAPACITY ADDITIONS
8India adds record 6.1 GW wind power in FY26; government eyes 100 GW target by 2030
India recorded its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.1 GW in FY 2025–26, bringing total installed wind capacity to 56.1 GW with an additional 28 GW under implementation, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced on April 22. The government is targeting 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, backed by a wind energy potential estimated at 1,164 GW at 150-metre hub height.
8IRENA 2026 report charts how renewables can power sustainable development in Cabo Verde
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released its 2026 Innovation Landscape Brief for Cabo Verde, outlining how renewable energy can serve as the backbone of sustainable development for the island nation - presenting policy innovations, technology pathways, and system-level solutions to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuel dependence.
8CEA renewable generation report 21 April 2026: Delhi generates 1.64 MU, Haryana 2.19 MU, Himachal Pradesh 5.07 MU in single day
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Renewable Project Monitoring Division's Daily Renewable Generation Report for 21 April 2026 shows Delhi generating 1.64 MU (million units) from small hydro and other RE sources. Haryana generated 2.19 MU (solar and others) while Himachal Pradesh recorded 5.07 MU (0.53 solar + 4.54 others/hydro) in the single day. Cumulative renewable generation since April 1, 2026 is tracked for all Indian states across wind, solar, biomass, small hydro, and other RE categories.
CORPORATE & INVESTMENT NEWS
8L&T Energy GreenTech signs 3 lakh tonne per annum green ammonia deal with Japan's ITOCHU
L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEGL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (BSE: 500510, NSE: LT), inked a long-term take-or-pay green ammonia supply agreement with ITOCHU Corporation of Japan on April 22, 2026, committing to supply 3,00,000 tonnes per annum from a proposed facility at Kandla, Gujarat - in a deal signed at ITOCHU's Tokyo headquarters in the presence of L&T Chairman S N Subrahmanyan.
8Amara Raja clarifies 1 GWh lithium battery milestone is cumulative, not a new development
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (NSE: ARE&M, BSE: 500008) told stock exchanges on April 22, 2026, that its crossing of 1 GWh of lithium battery deployment in the telecom sector is a cumulative achievement over several years - not a fresh material disclosure - clarifying media reports that had triggered a 15% surge in the company's share price.
8SunPower raises Rs.41 million in convertible notes, slashes total debt by Rs.40 million
SunPower Inc. (Nasdaq: SPWR) announced on April 22, 2026, that it has priced Rs.41 million in Convertible Senior Secured Notes carrying a 10% coupon and a 45% conversion premium at Rs.1.6385 per share, maturing May 1, 2029. The deal, which saw CEO Rodgers personally invest Rs.6 million, will eliminate Rs.40 million in total debt - including Rs.18.75 million repaid directly and Rs.21.25 million cancelled through equity exchanges.
8Suzlon Energy reports zero outstanding debt as of March 31, 2026; holds A+/stable CRISIL rating
Suzlon Energy Limited (NSE/BSE listed, CIN: L40100GJ1995PLC025447) confirmed to stock exchanges on April 22, 2026, that it is not classified as a 'Large Corporate' under SEBI's framework for the current financial year, citing nil outstanding borrowings as of March 31, 2026 and its highest credit rating of A+/Stable assigned by CRISIL - a reflection of the company's debt-free status.
8TARIL reports Rs.2,395 crore FY26 revenue, 23% YoY growth; order book hits Rs.5,005 crore
Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (BSE: 532928, NSE: TARIL) delivered FY26 standalone revenue of Rs.2,395 crore, up 23% year-on-year, with EBITDA rising 17% to Rs.370 crore and PAT growing 20% to Rs.225 crore. Q4 revenue stood at Rs.752 crore (up 16% YoY) with PAT at Rs.77 crore, while unexecuted orders as of March 31, 2026, swelled to a robust Rs.5,005 crore backlog. Details
8India adds record 6.1 GW wind power in FY26; government eyes 100 GW target by 2030
India recorded its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.1 GW in FY 2025–26, bringing total installed wind capacity to 56.1 GW with an additional 28 GW under implementation, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced on April 22. The government is targeting 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, backed by a wind energy potential estimated at 1,164 GW at 150-metre hub height.
8IRENA 2026 report charts how renewables can power sustainable development in Cabo Verde
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released its 2026 Innovation Landscape Brief for Cabo Verde, outlining how renewable energy can serve as the backbone of sustainable development for the island nation - presenting policy innovations, technology pathways, and system-level solutions to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuel dependence.
8CEA renewable generation report 21 April 2026: Delhi generates 1.64 MU, Haryana 2.19 MU, Himachal Pradesh 5.07 MU in single day
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Renewable Project Monitoring Division's Daily Renewable Generation Report for 21 April 2026 shows Delhi generating 1.64 MU (million units) from small hydro and other RE sources. Haryana generated 2.19 MU (solar and others) while Himachal Pradesh recorded 5.07 MU (0.53 solar + 4.54 others/hydro) in the single day. Cumulative renewable generation since April 1, 2026 is tracked for all Indian states across wind, solar, biomass, small hydro, and other RE categories.
CORPORATE & INVESTMENT NEWS
8L&T Energy GreenTech signs 3 lakh tonne per annum green ammonia deal with Japan's ITOCHU
L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEGL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (BSE: 500510, NSE: LT), inked a long-term take-or-pay green ammonia supply agreement with ITOCHU Corporation of Japan on April 22, 2026, committing to supply 3,00,000 tonnes per annum from a proposed facility at Kandla, Gujarat - in a deal signed at ITOCHU's Tokyo headquarters in the presence of L&T Chairman S N Subrahmanyan.
8Amara Raja clarifies 1 GWh lithium battery milestone is cumulative, not a new development
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (NSE: ARE&M, BSE: 500008) told stock exchanges on April 22, 2026, that its crossing of 1 GWh of lithium battery deployment in the telecom sector is a cumulative achievement over several years - not a fresh material disclosure - clarifying media reports that had triggered a 15% surge in the company's share price.
8SunPower raises Rs.41 million in convertible notes, slashes total debt by Rs.40 million
SunPower Inc. (Nasdaq: SPWR) announced on April 22, 2026, that it has priced Rs.41 million in Convertible Senior Secured Notes carrying a 10% coupon and a 45% conversion premium at Rs.1.6385 per share, maturing May 1, 2029. The deal, which saw CEO Rodgers personally invest Rs.6 million, will eliminate Rs.40 million in total debt - including Rs.18.75 million repaid directly and Rs.21.25 million cancelled through equity exchanges.
8Suzlon Energy reports zero outstanding debt as of March 31, 2026; holds A+/stable CRISIL rating
Suzlon Energy Limited (NSE/BSE listed, CIN: L40100GJ1995PLC025447) confirmed to stock exchanges on April 22, 2026, that it is not classified as a 'Large Corporate' under SEBI's framework for the current financial year, citing nil outstanding borrowings as of March 31, 2026 and its highest credit rating of A+/Stable assigned by CRISIL - a reflection of the company's debt-free status.
8TARIL reports Rs.2,395 crore FY26 revenue, 23% YoY growth; order book hits Rs.5,005 crore
Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (BSE: 532928, NSE: TARIL) delivered FY26 standalone revenue of Rs.2,395 crore, up 23% year-on-year, with EBITDA rising 17% to Rs.370 crore and PAT growing 20% to Rs.225 crore. Q4 revenue stood at Rs.752 crore (up 16% YoY) with PAT at Rs.77 crore, while unexecuted orders as of March 31, 2026, swelled to a robust Rs.5,005 crore backlog. Details
CEA DAILY GENERATION & MAINTENANCE REPORTS
8CEA category-wise generation 21.04.2026: Coal generates 4,038 MU vs 4,060 target; gas falls 57% short at 93 MU against 89 planned
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Category-Wise Fuel Generation Report (Sub-Report-17) for 21 April 2026 shows Coal thermal actual generation at 4,038.78 MU against programme of 4,060.31 MU (slight shortfall). Lignite came in at 98.59 MU vs. 111.39 MU target. Natural Gas performed slightly better at 93.29 MU vs. 89.03 MU. Cumulative April 2026 (FY 2026-27) figures: Coal 79,522.73 MU actual vs. 84,762.30 MU target - a significant 6.2% cumulative shortfall.
8CEA Sub-Report-16: India's total coal thermal monitored capacity is 2,21,940 MW; 21,971 MW (9.90%) on outage on 21.04.2026
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Capacity Utilisation Report (Sub-Report-16) for 21 April 2026 shows India's total monitored coal-based thermal capacity at 2,21,940.01 MW. Of this, 21,971.01 MW (approximately 9.90%) was under outage - comprising 1,422.01 MW on long outage, 2,803.50 MW forced major, 19,167.51 MW forced minor/others. Available capacity on line was 1,99,969 MW with actual net generation of 2,02,900+ MW reported.
8CEA Sub-Report-12: PRAGATI CCPP has been out of grid since July 2025 - 104 MW gas plant in Delhi remains unavailable
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-12 for 21 April 2026 lists thermal and nuclear units out of the grid for more than 15 days in FY 2026-27. Delhi's PRAGATI CCPP (Combined Cycle Power Plant, 104.60 MW) has had multiple outages since 29 June 2025 due to grid disturbance, low system demand/costly fuel (since 17 July 2025), and a GT-MIS issue from 31 December 2025. The plant's extended unavailability is a concern for Delhi's peaking power security.
8CEA Sub-Report-13: I.P. CCPP Delhi has 5 units (150 MW total) out of grid since January 2019 - longest ongoing outage in India
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Sub-Report-13 for 21 April 2026 lists thermal and nuclear units out of the grid for more than one year. Delhi's Indraprastha (I.P.) CCPP has Units 2, 3, 4, 8 (30 MW each) on reserve shutdown since 25 January 2019 - over 7 years out of service - and Unit 9 (30 MW) since 10 November 2024 due to reserve shutdown/standby status. These 150 MW of gas turbine capacity have effectively been decommissioned without formal notification.
8CEA Sub-Report-15: Panipat TPS units 7 and 8 (500 MW), Harduaganj TPS units 7 and 8 (355 MW) trip out of grid on 21.04.2026
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-15 for 21 April 2026 records fresh outages on that day. Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW) tripped at 12:47 PM and Unit 8 (250 MW) at 1:04 PM due to Station Transformer Problems. Harduaganj TPS Units 7 (105 MW) and 8 (250 MW) both tripped at 7:29 PM due to Electrical Miscellaneous Problems - totalling approximately 855 MW of capacity suddenly offline in Haryana's Northern grid on a single afternoon.
8CEA Sub-Report-2: Northern region monitors 81,696 MW; today's coal stock falls 13,036 MW short of required generation
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Region-Wise, Station-Wise Generation Report (Sub-Report-2) for 21 April 2026 shows the Northern Region with 81,696.72 MW monitored capacity generating 1,161.58 MU today against a programme of 1,180.74 MU. The April 1 to till date (FY 2026-27) actual generation for the Northern Region totalled 20,898 MU against a programme of 24,527 MU - a substantial cumulative shortfall of 14.8% at the regional level.
NTPC & FUEL MANAGEMENT
8CEA NTPC generation report 21.04.2026 Sub-Report-8: Northern NTPC misses target by 597 MU in April; Western NTPC down 465 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) NTPC-specific Generation Report (Sub-Report-8) for 21 April 2026 shows Northern NTPC stations (13,274 MW monitored, 9,690 MW available) generating 197.96 MU today vs. a programme of 210.39 MU - a daily shortfall of 12.43 MU. April 1 to date deviation for Northern NTPC stands at -597.73 MU (-14.11%). Western NTPC (19,813 MW monitored) generated 7,360.54 MU cumulatively vs. 7,826.35 MU target - a -465.81 MU (-5.95%) shortfall.
8Coal India Limited reports coal stock position of all CEA-linked thermal power plants as on 20.04.2026
Coal India Limited (CIL), Marketing & Sales Division, has published its coal stock status report as on 20 April 2026 for all thermal power plants having coal linkage with Coal India Limited and SCCL, as per the CEA (Central Electricity Authority) report format. The report identifies critical and super-critical coal stock status for coal-based thermal power stations across all regions, tracking stock in days (at 85% PLF) and actual receipts vs. normative requirements.
8Southern region March 2026 FRP certificate: NTPC Kudgi STPS fails (FRP=0); NLC, NTECL Vallur, NTPC Simhadri score perfect 1.0
The Certificate of Average Monthly Frequency Response Performance for March 2026 (event on 03.03.2026) reveals a stark divide in grid responsiveness: NTPC Kudgi STPS 1 scored FRP=0, as did NTPC RSTPS 3, disqualifying them from incentives. In contrast, NLC TS II STAGE 1 and 2, NTECL Vallur STPS, NTPL, NTPC SIMHADRI STPS 1 and 2, and NTPC TALCHER STPS 2 all achieved perfect FRP of 1.0. The incentive is payable only when beta exceeds 0.30. Details
8CEA category-wise generation 21.04.2026: Coal generates 4,038 MU vs 4,060 target; gas falls 57% short at 93 MU against 89 planned
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Category-Wise Fuel Generation Report (Sub-Report-17) for 21 April 2026 shows Coal thermal actual generation at 4,038.78 MU against programme of 4,060.31 MU (slight shortfall). Lignite came in at 98.59 MU vs. 111.39 MU target. Natural Gas performed slightly better at 93.29 MU vs. 89.03 MU. Cumulative April 2026 (FY 2026-27) figures: Coal 79,522.73 MU actual vs. 84,762.30 MU target - a significant 6.2% cumulative shortfall.
8CEA Sub-Report-16: India's total coal thermal monitored capacity is 2,21,940 MW; 21,971 MW (9.90%) on outage on 21.04.2026
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Capacity Utilisation Report (Sub-Report-16) for 21 April 2026 shows India's total monitored coal-based thermal capacity at 2,21,940.01 MW. Of this, 21,971.01 MW (approximately 9.90%) was under outage - comprising 1,422.01 MW on long outage, 2,803.50 MW forced major, 19,167.51 MW forced minor/others. Available capacity on line was 1,99,969 MW with actual net generation of 2,02,900+ MW reported.
8CEA Sub-Report-12: PRAGATI CCPP has been out of grid since July 2025 - 104 MW gas plant in Delhi remains unavailable
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-12 for 21 April 2026 lists thermal and nuclear units out of the grid for more than 15 days in FY 2026-27. Delhi's PRAGATI CCPP (Combined Cycle Power Plant, 104.60 MW) has had multiple outages since 29 June 2025 due to grid disturbance, low system demand/costly fuel (since 17 July 2025), and a GT-MIS issue from 31 December 2025. The plant's extended unavailability is a concern for Delhi's peaking power security.
8CEA Sub-Report-13: I.P. CCPP Delhi has 5 units (150 MW total) out of grid since January 2019 - longest ongoing outage in India
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Sub-Report-13 for 21 April 2026 lists thermal and nuclear units out of the grid for more than one year. Delhi's Indraprastha (I.P.) CCPP has Units 2, 3, 4, 8 (30 MW each) on reserve shutdown since 25 January 2019 - over 7 years out of service - and Unit 9 (30 MW) since 10 November 2024 due to reserve shutdown/standby status. These 150 MW of gas turbine capacity have effectively been decommissioned without formal notification.
8CEA Sub-Report-15: Panipat TPS units 7 and 8 (500 MW), Harduaganj TPS units 7 and 8 (355 MW) trip out of grid on 21.04.2026
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-15 for 21 April 2026 records fresh outages on that day. Panipat TPS Unit 7 (250 MW) tripped at 12:47 PM and Unit 8 (250 MW) at 1:04 PM due to Station Transformer Problems. Harduaganj TPS Units 7 (105 MW) and 8 (250 MW) both tripped at 7:29 PM due to Electrical Miscellaneous Problems - totalling approximately 855 MW of capacity suddenly offline in Haryana's Northern grid on a single afternoon.
8CEA Sub-Report-2: Northern region monitors 81,696 MW; today's coal stock falls 13,036 MW short of required generation
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Region-Wise, Station-Wise Generation Report (Sub-Report-2) for 21 April 2026 shows the Northern Region with 81,696.72 MW monitored capacity generating 1,161.58 MU today against a programme of 1,180.74 MU. The April 1 to till date (FY 2026-27) actual generation for the Northern Region totalled 20,898 MU against a programme of 24,527 MU - a substantial cumulative shortfall of 14.8% at the regional level.
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8CEA NTPC generation report 21.04.2026 Sub-Report-8: Northern NTPC misses target by 597 MU in April; Western NTPC down 465 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) NTPC-specific Generation Report (Sub-Report-8) for 21 April 2026 shows Northern NTPC stations (13,274 MW monitored, 9,690 MW available) generating 197.96 MU today vs. a programme of 210.39 MU - a daily shortfall of 12.43 MU. April 1 to date deviation for Northern NTPC stands at -597.73 MU (-14.11%). Western NTPC (19,813 MW monitored) generated 7,360.54 MU cumulatively vs. 7,826.35 MU target - a -465.81 MU (-5.95%) shortfall.
8Coal India Limited reports coal stock position of all CEA-linked thermal power plants as on 20.04.2026
Coal India Limited (CIL), Marketing & Sales Division, has published its coal stock status report as on 20 April 2026 for all thermal power plants having coal linkage with Coal India Limited and SCCL, as per the CEA (Central Electricity Authority) report format. The report identifies critical and super-critical coal stock status for coal-based thermal power stations across all regions, tracking stock in days (at 85% PLF) and actual receipts vs. normative requirements.
8Southern region March 2026 FRP certificate: NTPC Kudgi STPS fails (FRP=0); NLC, NTECL Vallur, NTPC Simhadri score perfect 1.0
The Certificate of Average Monthly Frequency Response Performance for March 2026 (event on 03.03.2026) reveals a stark divide in grid responsiveness: NTPC Kudgi STPS 1 scored FRP=0, as did NTPC RSTPS 3, disqualifying them from incentives. In contrast, NLC TS II STAGE 1 and 2, NTECL Vallur STPS, NTPL, NTPC SIMHADRI STPS 1 and 2, and NTPC TALCHER STPS 2 all achieved perfect FRP of 1.0. The incentive is payable only when beta exceeds 0.30. Details
