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May 2026
8Thermal plant relay modernization package tightens technical filters for protection upgrade works
A relay replacement package is evolving into a tightly controlled protection-system modernization exercise as numerical relay integration gains operational importance. The eligibility structure narrows bidder participation toward more specialized players, while the framework sharpens focus on commissioning experience, supply-chain legitimacy and long-term protection reliability.
8Rs 93 crore transformer procurement tightens OEM scrutiny amid deeper auction-led pricing pressure
A major transformer procurement package is increasing pressure on manufacturers through a combination of stricter equipment-level compliance checks and aggressively competitive pricing architecture. The tender framework indicates a utility strategy focused on tighter execution oversight, stronger quality accountability and deeper cost compression across the supply chain.
8Repeated extensions shadow hydro-control upgrade package as digital retrofit complexity widens bidder preparation cycle
A hydro modernization package continued to see bidding-window extensions even as strict financial qualification thresholds remained unchanged. The retrofit involves technically sensitive integration of governor systems, excitation controls and grid-compliance requirements on operating generating units, indicating a far more complex engineering exercise than a routine automation upgrade.
8Rs 1,588 crore hydro diversion package faces repeated extensions as underground EPC risk reshapes bidder appetite
A large hydro diversion package has now moved through multiple bid extensions without dilution in qualification thresholds. The contract combines complex tunnelling works, coffer-dam construction and hydro-mechanical integration within a structure that significantly narrows the bidder field. The repeated timeline shifts highlight how contractors are reassessing geological exposure, execution complexity and Himalayan hydro risk pricing in major EPC projects.
8Rs 2.25 crore EMD transformer tender tightens competition through reverse-auction filtering
A high-value 500 MVA transformer procurement has been pushed into a reverse-auction framework despite the technical sensitivity normally associated with EHV packages. The tender combines liquidity-linked qualification filters, geopolitical compliance clauses and full-package bidding rules that could significantly narrow the effective bidder pool.
8Floating solar package tightens execution accountability as corrigenda reshape bidder strategy
A floating solar package moved through multiple corrigenda and timeline extensions, yet key contractual and qualification conditions remained largely intact. Bidders sought relief on regulatory exposure, eligibility flexibility and long-term operational risk, but the final structure signals a tougher utility stance on execution accountability, lifecycle responsibility and risk absorption in emerging renewable projects.
8FGD EPC tender enters repeated extension cycle as unresolved bidder queries delay closure
A major emission-control EPC package has moved through multiple bid extensions while retaining a strict single-package execution structure. Internal approval delays on bidder clarifications continued even at advanced tender stages, highlighting growing friction between compliance-driven thermal retrofit plans and increasingly cautious EPC risk appetite in the utility market. Details
A relay replacement package is evolving into a tightly controlled protection-system modernization exercise as numerical relay integration gains operational importance. The eligibility structure narrows bidder participation toward more specialized players, while the framework sharpens focus on commissioning experience, supply-chain legitimacy and long-term protection reliability.
8Rs 93 crore transformer procurement tightens OEM scrutiny amid deeper auction-led pricing pressure
A major transformer procurement package is increasing pressure on manufacturers through a combination of stricter equipment-level compliance checks and aggressively competitive pricing architecture. The tender framework indicates a utility strategy focused on tighter execution oversight, stronger quality accountability and deeper cost compression across the supply chain.
8Repeated extensions shadow hydro-control upgrade package as digital retrofit complexity widens bidder preparation cycle
A hydro modernization package continued to see bidding-window extensions even as strict financial qualification thresholds remained unchanged. The retrofit involves technically sensitive integration of governor systems, excitation controls and grid-compliance requirements on operating generating units, indicating a far more complex engineering exercise than a routine automation upgrade.
8Rs 1,588 crore hydro diversion package faces repeated extensions as underground EPC risk reshapes bidder appetite
A large hydro diversion package has now moved through multiple bid extensions without dilution in qualification thresholds. The contract combines complex tunnelling works, coffer-dam construction and hydro-mechanical integration within a structure that significantly narrows the bidder field. The repeated timeline shifts highlight how contractors are reassessing geological exposure, execution complexity and Himalayan hydro risk pricing in major EPC projects.
8Rs 2.25 crore EMD transformer tender tightens competition through reverse-auction filtering
A high-value 500 MVA transformer procurement has been pushed into a reverse-auction framework despite the technical sensitivity normally associated with EHV packages. The tender combines liquidity-linked qualification filters, geopolitical compliance clauses and full-package bidding rules that could significantly narrow the effective bidder pool.
8Floating solar package tightens execution accountability as corrigenda reshape bidder strategy
A floating solar package moved through multiple corrigenda and timeline extensions, yet key contractual and qualification conditions remained largely intact. Bidders sought relief on regulatory exposure, eligibility flexibility and long-term operational risk, but the final structure signals a tougher utility stance on execution accountability, lifecycle responsibility and risk absorption in emerging renewable projects.
8FGD EPC tender enters repeated extension cycle as unresolved bidder queries delay closure
A major emission-control EPC package has moved through multiple bid extensions while retaining a strict single-package execution structure. Internal approval delays on bidder clarifications continued even at advanced tender stages, highlighting growing friction between compliance-driven thermal retrofit plans and increasingly cautious EPC risk appetite in the utility market. Details
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8A major Rs 1,813.8 crore excavation package is moving away from the ultra-competitive pricing structures that dominated recent public-sector mining tenders.
8The revised framework places greater emphasis on operational accountability, legal safeguards and execution continuity, potentially altering how large mining contractors assess risk and bid margins. Details
8The revised framework places greater emphasis on operational accountability, legal safeguards and execution continuity, potentially altering how large mining contractors assess risk and bid margins. Details
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8Coal India allays supply worries with 168 MT in system including 47.6 MT at domestic plants as coal use rises
Coal India Limited informed the exchanges on May 26, 2026 of a press release titled 'CIL allays supply worries as coal use goes up,' reporting 168 million tonnes of coal available in the system, including 47.6 MT at domestic plants as on May 23, 113.5 MT at mine heads as on May 24, up 10% year-on-year and sufficient for 19 days, about 3 MT at transit points and roughly 4 MT in rakes on run. The disclosure was signed by Executive Director (CS) B. P. Dubey.
8CEA fuel-wise report: coal generates 4,122.63 MU on May 25, 2026, overshooting programme by 9.2%; nuclear exceeds target by 9.6%
CEA's Category and Fuel-Wise Generation Report for May 25, 2026 shows coal accounted for 4,122.63 MU out of total thermal output of 4,301.20 MU, overshooting its programme of 3,776.80 MU by 9.2%. Lignite contributed 87.64 MU and natural gas 89.78 MU. Nuclear exceeded programme at 185.12 MU versus a target of 168.84 MU. On a cumulative year-to-date basis through May 25, coal has generated 212,114.44 MU against a programme of 215,950.64 MU, a shortfall of 3,836.20 MU.
8Rajasthan Merit Order Dispatch schedule for May 25-31, 2026 ranks ANTA CRF and gas plants ahead of CGPL/TPCL and coal stations
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited published its Merit Order Dispatch schedule for the week of May 25 to May 31, 2026, listing 43 power sources ranked by fixed cost, variable cost and total tariff inclusive of All-India transmission losses. Gas-based stations including ANTA CRF, DADRI LNG and DCCPP feature near the top of the merit order, followed by coal-based central stations such as CGPL/TPCL, STPS, Dadri Thermal and KTPS. The schedule was digitally signed on May 25, 2026.
8CEA hydro reservoir report: Odisha's UIHEP Mukhiguda averages 320.33 MW on May 25-26, 2026 with peak at 585 MW
CEA's Reservoir Generation Report for May 26, 2026 based on Odisha Hydro Power Corporation data shows the Upper Indravati HEP at Mukhiguda averaging 320.33 MW with a peak of 585 MW, while Balimela HEP averaged 269.58 MW (peak 371 MW) with reservoir level at 1,475.2 ft against FRL of 1,516 ft. Burla HHEP averaged 31.92 MW and Bariniput UKHEP averaged 126.75 MW. Total combined average generation from six Odisha reservoirs was 826.37 MW. Details
8Coal India allays supply worries with 168 MT in system including 47.6 MT at domestic plants as coal use rises
Coal India Limited informed the exchanges on May 26, 2026 of a press release titled 'CIL allays supply worries as coal use goes up,' reporting 168 million tonnes of coal available in the system, including 47.6 MT at domestic plants as on May 23, 113.5 MT at mine heads as on May 24, up 10% year-on-year and sufficient for 19 days, about 3 MT at transit points and roughly 4 MT in rakes on run. The disclosure was signed by Executive Director (CS) B. P. Dubey.
8CEA fuel-wise report: coal generates 4,122.63 MU on May 25, 2026, overshooting programme by 9.2%; nuclear exceeds target by 9.6%
CEA's Category and Fuel-Wise Generation Report for May 25, 2026 shows coal accounted for 4,122.63 MU out of total thermal output of 4,301.20 MU, overshooting its programme of 3,776.80 MU by 9.2%. Lignite contributed 87.64 MU and natural gas 89.78 MU. Nuclear exceeded programme at 185.12 MU versus a target of 168.84 MU. On a cumulative year-to-date basis through May 25, coal has generated 212,114.44 MU against a programme of 215,950.64 MU, a shortfall of 3,836.20 MU.
8Rajasthan Merit Order Dispatch schedule for May 25-31, 2026 ranks ANTA CRF and gas plants ahead of CGPL/TPCL and coal stations
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited published its Merit Order Dispatch schedule for the week of May 25 to May 31, 2026, listing 43 power sources ranked by fixed cost, variable cost and total tariff inclusive of All-India transmission losses. Gas-based stations including ANTA CRF, DADRI LNG and DCCPP feature near the top of the merit order, followed by coal-based central stations such as CGPL/TPCL, STPS, Dadri Thermal and KTPS. The schedule was digitally signed on May 25, 2026.
8CEA hydro reservoir report: Odisha's UIHEP Mukhiguda averages 320.33 MW on May 25-26, 2026 with peak at 585 MW
CEA's Reservoir Generation Report for May 26, 2026 based on Odisha Hydro Power Corporation data shows the Upper Indravati HEP at Mukhiguda averaging 320.33 MW with a peak of 585 MW, while Balimela HEP averaged 269.58 MW (peak 371 MW) with reservoir level at 1,475.2 ft against FRL of 1,516 ft. Burla HHEP averaged 31.92 MW and Bariniput UKHEP averaged 126.75 MW. Total combined average generation from six Odisha reservoirs was 826.37 MW. Details
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8Northern region meets 80,203 MW evening peak on May 26, 2026 with 499 MW shortage; day energy demand stands at 1,884 MU
Grid-India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Northern Region met an evening peak of 80,203 MW on May 26, 2026 against a requirement of 80,702 MW, leaving a 499 MW shortage at 50.033 Hz. Off-peak demand met was 75,854 MW against 76,810 MW required. Day energy demand met stood at 1,884 MU with a 10.46 MU shortage. Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab were among the largest drawing states.
8Western region records 75,708 MW peak and 1,785 MU day energy on May 26, 2026 with marginal 850 MW shortage
Grid-India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Western Region met an evening peak of 75,708 MW on May 26, 2026 against a requirement of 76,558 MW, an 850 MW shortage at 50.08 Hz, while off-peak demand of 69,404 MW was fully met. Day energy demand met was 1,785.3 MU against a 5.41 MU shortage. The region drew on stations such as Korba East and Korba West to meet demand.
8Southern region fully meets 53,734 MW peak on May 26, 2026 with zero shortage; Tamil Nadu leads at 412.41 MU day energy
Grid-India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Southern Region met its full evening peak of 53,734 MW on May 26, 2026 at 50.05 Hz with zero shortage. Day energy demand met was 1,325.17 MU with no shortage. Tamil Nadu was the largest consumer at 412.41 MU and Karnataka at 284.9 MU across the region's control areas. The off-peak demand of 49,809 MW was also fully met.
8NLDC logs average frequency of 49.999 Hz on May 26, 2026 with FDI of 21.0 and frequency within band 78.97% of the time
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre published the frequency profile for May 26, 2026, reporting an average frequency of 49.999 Hz, a Frequency Variation Index of 0.0331, standard deviation of 0.0576, mileage of 32.4 and FDI of 21.0. Frequency stayed within the 49.90-50.05 Hz band 78.97% of the time, with the system held close to the 50.0 Hz nominal value through the day. The report supports real-time balancing of the national grid.
8India generates 4,930.62 MU on May 25, 2026, beating programme by 7.7%; coal output surges to 4,122.63 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's All-India Generation Overview for May 25, 2026 recorded actual generation of 4,930.62 MU against a daily programme of 4,576.00 MU, an outperformance of 354.62 MU or 7.75%. Thermal generation led at 4,301.20 MU, with coal alone contributing 4,122.63 MU. Nuclear added 185.12 MU and hydro 422.65 MU plus 21.65 MU from Bhutan imports. The Southern Region stood out with 972.23 MU actual versus a programme of 910.92 MU.
8North Eastern region meets 3,305 MW peak on May 26, 2026 with 57.95 MU day energy and zero shortage
Grid-India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre, Shillong, reported that the North Eastern Region met its evening peak of 3,305 MW on May 26, 2026 at 50.03 Hz with zero shortage. Day energy demand met was 57.95 MU. The region's peak had risen from 3,108 MW recorded on May 25, 2026. The off-peak demand of 1,878 MW was also fully met at 50.02 Hz.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8CEA reports 262,163 MW online capacity on May 25, 2026 with 33,037 MW under forced outage across regions
The CEA All-India Capacity Availability report for May 25, 2026 shows that of a total monitored capacity of 310,774 MW, 262,162.58 MW was available online, leaving 48,611.21 MW under maintenance of which 33,036.91 MW was under forced outage. Region-wise, the Western region had the highest maintenance burden at 17,734.10 MW offline including 12,804.30 MW in forced outage. The Northern Region had 12,713.18 MW under maintenance, 7,353.06 MW of which was forced.
8Panipat TPS Unit-8 returns to grid after superheater tube leak; 29 units recommissioned on May 25, 2026
CEA's Sub-Report 14 for May 25, 2026 on recommissioning of thermal and nuclear units documents 29 units synced back to the grid during the day, including Panipat TPS Unit-8 (250 MW) which had been under maintenance since May 23, 2026 due to a tube leakage in the low-temperature superheater zone. Notable recommissionings also include GHATAMAPUR TPP Unit-1 (660 MW) after an electrical fault, Nasik TPS Unit-4 (210 MW) after a boiler problem, and Raghunathpur TPP Unit-1 (600 MW) after economiser tube leakage.
8Western RLDC flags Maharashtra ATC violation 13% of time on May 26, 2026; Gujarat, MP and Chhattisgarh record zero violations
Grid-India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre published its Daily System Reliability Indices Report for May 26, 2026, reporting that Available Transfer Capability for Maharashtra was violated for 52 blocks across 13.0 hours (54.2% of blocks), while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh recorded zero violations. The report highlights congestion on the Maharashtra corridor and supports grid security monitoring for the western region.
8NLDC reports ER-NR corridor ATC violation 2.5% of time on May 26, 2026 in system reliability indices report
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre published its System Reliability Indices Report for May 26, 2026, showing the ER-NR corridor's Available Transfer Capability was violated for 10 hours (2.50% of time, 10.42% of blocks), while the WR-NR, NEW-SR and NER import corridors recorded zero ATC violations. The (N-1) criterion was violated 0.75% of the time on the ER-NR corridor. The report supports national grid security monitoring.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8GRID-INDIA despatches 2,001.64 MU of SCUC reserve in April 2026 at average rate of Rs. 3.98/kWh; Northern Region earns Rs. 181.59 crore net
Grid Controller of India Limited's Ancillary Services Implementation Report for April 2026 shows that 2,001.64 MU of Security Constrained Unit Commitment up-reserves and 1,182.85 MU of down-reserves were despatched nationally, generating charges of Rs. 797.26 crore upward and Rs. 276.72 crore downward. The net SCUC payout was Rs. 520.53 crore at an average rate of Rs. 3.98/kWh for up-reserve and Rs. 2.34/kWh for down-reserve. The Northern Region benefited most with a net receipt of Rs. 181.59 crore.
8IEX DAM clears 137,585 MWh on May 26, 2026 at weighted average price of Rs. 4,419/MWh; peak MCP hits Rs. 10,000/MWh at night
Indian Energy Exchange Day-Ahead Market on May 26, 2026 cleared 137,585.02 MWh out of sell bids of 372,705.73 MWh and purchase bids of 658,467.94 MWh, with a Market Clearing Price of Rs. 6,491.74/MWh and a weighted MCP of Rs. 4,419.01/MWh. Hourly data shows MCP ranged from Rs. 1,885.01/MWh during Hour 11 (10:00-11:00) to the maximum Rs. 10,000/MWh during Hours 1-5 (midnight to 5 am) and Hours 20-24 (evening and night).
8IEX RTM clears 172,042 MWh on May 26, 2026 at Rs. 6,368/MWh; overnight sessions see MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh
The IEX Real-Time Market for May 26, 2026 cleared 172,041.70 MWh against purchase bids of 639,847.48 MWh and sell bids of 270,384.93 MWh, with a session MCP of Rs. 6,367.99/MWh. Sell-side volumes dominated during day hours 7-18, while purchase bids were heavy during night hours, with Hour 0 recording 66,807.65 MWh in buy bids at Rs. 10,000/MWh MCP. On a weekly basis, RTM traded volumes ranged from 136,194 to 177,139 MWh per day.
8All-India thermal PLF slides to 72.12% in April 2026, down from 72.91% a year earlier; private IPPs lead at 76.46%
All-India thermal power plant load factor (excluding gas-based plants) dipped to 72.12% in April 2026 from 72.91% in April 2025, per CEA sector-wise data. Private sector IPPs led PLF performance at 76.46%, followed by the central sector at 73.83% and private utilities at 71.34%. State sector plants showed the only improvement, inching up to 66.37% from 65.54% a year earlier. Uttar Pradesh experienced a 457 MW peak demand shortfall in April 2026, the only state with unmet peak demand in the Northern Region.
8WRPC issues DSM settlement statements and TRAS accounts for Western Region week of May 11-17, 2026
The Western Regional Power Committee issued Deviation Settlement Mechanism settlement statements and Transmission System (TRAS) accounts for the week from May 11 to May 17, 2026, covering inter-regional accounts including WR-ER and WR-NR and allocating transmission-related charges across western-region constituents including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh utilities, NTPC stations and renewable generators. The commercial circular was distributed to western-region utilities on May 26, 2026.
8NLDC publishes May 27 SCUC schedule committing North Karanpura, Vindhyachal and Kahalgaon units for security-constrained dispatch
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre issued its Security Constrained Unit Commitment schedule for delivery date May 27, 2026, published on May 26, 2026 at 1500 hrs. Units committed include North Karanpura STPS (889.67 MW, ECR 208.8 paise/kWh), Vindhyachal STPS Stage 3 (475.07 MW, ECR 213.3 paise/kWh) and Kahalgaon Stage 2 (622.94 MW, ECR 288.3 paise/kWh), among others flagged for security-constrained dispatch to meet regional requirements.
8PXIL DSM sells 1,000 MW at Rs. 10,000/MWh in early blocks on May 26, 2026; IDAS records zero clearing all day
Power Exchange India Limited's Intra-Day and Ancillary Services Market for May 26, 2026 recorded purchase bids of only 75.00 MWh in the first two hours with no sell bids, indicating no clearing on the day. PXIL's Deviation Settlement Mechanism report for May 26, 2026 shows sell-side clearing in early morning blocks: 1,000 MW cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh in the 00:30-01:00 window, 800 MW in the 01:00-02:00 window, declining to 300 MW before zero activity for the remainder of the day.
8Eastern region meets 31,749 MW peak fully on May 26, 2026, logs 691.65 MU day energy with zero shortage
Grid-India's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Eastern Region met its evening peak of 31,749 MW on May 26, 2026 at 50.03 Hz with zero shortage, and off-peak demand of 27,447 MW at 50.02 Hz. Day energy demand met was 691.65 MU with no shortage across the region's constituent states and control areas. The Eastern RLDC also issued its Power Supply Position Report for May 26, 2026, capturing state-wise drawal and deviation.
8Eastern RLDC records day-ahead forecast MAPE of 4.08% for May 25, 2026; intraday forecast improves to 2.74%
Grid-India's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its forecasting error report for May 25, 2026, reporting a day-ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 4.08% and RMSE of 5.61%, improving to a 2.74% MAPE and 4.16% RMSE for intraday forecasts. The first block (00:00-00:15) showed actual demand of about 32,670 MW against a day-ahead forecast of 33,978 MW. Improved forecasting accuracy reduces reserve requirements and improves grid efficiency.
8IEX GTAM records 24-block daily contracts at Rs. 10,000/MWh on May 26, 2026; TAM sees zero cleared volume
The IEX Green Term-Ahead Market on May 26, 2026 recorded daily-contract trades across multiple time blocks at Rs. 10,000.00/MWh, the maximum permissible price, with the highest volume block being DAC-B01-NS at 25.50 MWh. The standard Term-Ahead Market on the same date reported zero cleared volumes and zero trades across all FR2 and FR3 forward rate contracts, with only stub buy bids of 38 MWh in each hour and no sell-side participation, reflecting continued illiquidity in the forward-contract segment.
8HPX HPDAM records zero clearing on May 26, 2026; 64,869 MWh in sell bids goes unmatched
Hindustan Power Exchange's Hydro Power Day-Ahead Market for May 26, 2026 received sell bids totalling 64,869.40 MWh across all 24 hours but recorded zero purchase bids, zero MCV and zero scheduled volume. HPX RTM on May 26 cleared 800 MW only in the midnight session (00:00-00:30) at Rs. 10,000/MWh. Within the past week, the exchange saw successful clearing only on May 21-24 and May 27, with highest volume on May 22 (2,165.70 MWh at Rs. 19,500/MWh).
8Uttarakhand logs 58.50 MU gross demand on May 25, 2026 with 15.37 MU state generation and no rostering
The Daily Power System Energy Report of Uttarakhand for May 2026 recorded gross energy demand of 58.50 MU on May 25, 2026, met by 15.37 MU of state generation, 21.60 MU of central share and 21.81 MU from other sources, with a slight underdrawl of 0.29 MU and no rostering due to low-frequency conditions. Demand had climbed steadily through the month from about 40 MU in early May, reflecting seasonal power consumption increases in the state.
8HVPNL postpones 226th board meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026 until further orders
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited notified BSE Ltd. and Axis Trustee Services Limited on May 25, 2026 that its 226th Board Meeting, which had been scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., had been postponed until further orders. The communication was addressed to Manager, Listing Compliance, and was circulated to all Chief Engineers, the Chief Accounts Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Financial Advisor HQ. No rescheduled date was provided in the notice.
8ERPC issues Eastern Region reactive energy charge statement for May 11-17, 2026 supporting weekly commercial settlement
The Eastern Regional Power Committee, Kolkata, published a datewise Reactive Energy (VArH) Charge Statement for the period May 11 to May 17, 2026, listing line-wise MVAR high and low volumes, rates and net reactive charges for beneficiaries such as APNRL on the 400 kV Jamshedpur(PG)-APNRL-II line. The statement supports weekly reactive-power commercial settlement in the eastern grid and was circulated to eastern-region utilities and the Central Transmission Utility.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8Southern RLDC reports zero ATC and (N-1) violations on S1-S2-S3 corridors for May 26, 2026
Grid-India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre, Bengaluru, published its System Reliability Indices Report for May 26, 2026, showing zero Available Transfer Capability violations on the S1->S2nS3 and Import of S3 corridors, and zero (N-1) criterion violations, indicating a secure southern grid through the day. The report supports routine grid security monitoring across the southern states and was published on May 27, 2026.
8Southern region voltage deviation index for May 26, 2026 shows Asupaka 400 kV bus highest at 0.42 with 10.20 hours outside IEGC range
The Voltage Deviation Index report for May 26, 2026 tracked 400 kV substations in the southern grid, recording the highest VDI of 0.42 at Asupaka with 10.20 hours outside the IEGC range and a maximum voltage of 423.92 kV. Stations such as Annaikavadu (VDI 0.20), AMGEPL Wind (0.18) and AMGEPL Solar (0.14) also logged deviations, while several stations including Alamathy, Arasur and Bellary PS stayed fully within range.
8Southern RLDC reports forced outage on 220 kV Warangal-Huzurabad line owned by TGTRANSCO on May 26, 2026
Grid-India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its Transmission Forced Outage Report for May 26, 2026, listing forced outages such as the 220 kV Warangal-Huzurabad-1 AC line owned by TGTRANSCO, detailing outage and revival timings and reasons across the southern transmission network. The report is part of routine grid security and outage monitoring for the southern region. Details
8Northern region meets 80,203 MW evening peak on May 26, 2026 with 499 MW shortage; day energy demand stands at 1,884 MU
Grid-India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Northern Region met an evening peak of 80,203 MW on May 26, 2026 against a requirement of 80,702 MW, leaving a 499 MW shortage at 50.033 Hz. Off-peak demand met was 75,854 MW against 76,810 MW required. Day energy demand met stood at 1,884 MU with a 10.46 MU shortage. Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab were among the largest drawing states.
8Western region records 75,708 MW peak and 1,785 MU day energy on May 26, 2026 with marginal 850 MW shortage
Grid-India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Western Region met an evening peak of 75,708 MW on May 26, 2026 against a requirement of 76,558 MW, an 850 MW shortage at 50.08 Hz, while off-peak demand of 69,404 MW was fully met. Day energy demand met was 1,785.3 MU against a 5.41 MU shortage. The region drew on stations such as Korba East and Korba West to meet demand.
8Southern region fully meets 53,734 MW peak on May 26, 2026 with zero shortage; Tamil Nadu leads at 412.41 MU day energy
Grid-India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Southern Region met its full evening peak of 53,734 MW on May 26, 2026 at 50.05 Hz with zero shortage. Day energy demand met was 1,325.17 MU with no shortage. Tamil Nadu was the largest consumer at 412.41 MU and Karnataka at 284.9 MU across the region's control areas. The off-peak demand of 49,809 MW was also fully met.
8NLDC logs average frequency of 49.999 Hz on May 26, 2026 with FDI of 21.0 and frequency within band 78.97% of the time
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre published the frequency profile for May 26, 2026, reporting an average frequency of 49.999 Hz, a Frequency Variation Index of 0.0331, standard deviation of 0.0576, mileage of 32.4 and FDI of 21.0. Frequency stayed within the 49.90-50.05 Hz band 78.97% of the time, with the system held close to the 50.0 Hz nominal value through the day. The report supports real-time balancing of the national grid.
8India generates 4,930.62 MU on May 25, 2026, beating programme by 7.7%; coal output surges to 4,122.63 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's All-India Generation Overview for May 25, 2026 recorded actual generation of 4,930.62 MU against a daily programme of 4,576.00 MU, an outperformance of 354.62 MU or 7.75%. Thermal generation led at 4,301.20 MU, with coal alone contributing 4,122.63 MU. Nuclear added 185.12 MU and hydro 422.65 MU plus 21.65 MU from Bhutan imports. The Southern Region stood out with 972.23 MU actual versus a programme of 910.92 MU.
8North Eastern region meets 3,305 MW peak on May 26, 2026 with 57.95 MU day energy and zero shortage
Grid-India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre, Shillong, reported that the North Eastern Region met its evening peak of 3,305 MW on May 26, 2026 at 50.03 Hz with zero shortage. Day energy demand met was 57.95 MU. The region's peak had risen from 3,108 MW recorded on May 25, 2026. The off-peak demand of 1,878 MW was also fully met at 50.02 Hz.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8CEA reports 262,163 MW online capacity on May 25, 2026 with 33,037 MW under forced outage across regions
The CEA All-India Capacity Availability report for May 25, 2026 shows that of a total monitored capacity of 310,774 MW, 262,162.58 MW was available online, leaving 48,611.21 MW under maintenance of which 33,036.91 MW was under forced outage. Region-wise, the Western region had the highest maintenance burden at 17,734.10 MW offline including 12,804.30 MW in forced outage. The Northern Region had 12,713.18 MW under maintenance, 7,353.06 MW of which was forced.
8Panipat TPS Unit-8 returns to grid after superheater tube leak; 29 units recommissioned on May 25, 2026
CEA's Sub-Report 14 for May 25, 2026 on recommissioning of thermal and nuclear units documents 29 units synced back to the grid during the day, including Panipat TPS Unit-8 (250 MW) which had been under maintenance since May 23, 2026 due to a tube leakage in the low-temperature superheater zone. Notable recommissionings also include GHATAMAPUR TPP Unit-1 (660 MW) after an electrical fault, Nasik TPS Unit-4 (210 MW) after a boiler problem, and Raghunathpur TPP Unit-1 (600 MW) after economiser tube leakage.
8Western RLDC flags Maharashtra ATC violation 13% of time on May 26, 2026; Gujarat, MP and Chhattisgarh record zero violations
Grid-India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre published its Daily System Reliability Indices Report for May 26, 2026, reporting that Available Transfer Capability for Maharashtra was violated for 52 blocks across 13.0 hours (54.2% of blocks), while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh recorded zero violations. The report highlights congestion on the Maharashtra corridor and supports grid security monitoring for the western region.
8NLDC reports ER-NR corridor ATC violation 2.5% of time on May 26, 2026 in system reliability indices report
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre published its System Reliability Indices Report for May 26, 2026, showing the ER-NR corridor's Available Transfer Capability was violated for 10 hours (2.50% of time, 10.42% of blocks), while the WR-NR, NEW-SR and NER import corridors recorded zero ATC violations. The (N-1) criterion was violated 0.75% of the time on the ER-NR corridor. The report supports national grid security monitoring.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8GRID-INDIA despatches 2,001.64 MU of SCUC reserve in April 2026 at average rate of Rs. 3.98/kWh; Northern Region earns Rs. 181.59 crore net
Grid Controller of India Limited's Ancillary Services Implementation Report for April 2026 shows that 2,001.64 MU of Security Constrained Unit Commitment up-reserves and 1,182.85 MU of down-reserves were despatched nationally, generating charges of Rs. 797.26 crore upward and Rs. 276.72 crore downward. The net SCUC payout was Rs. 520.53 crore at an average rate of Rs. 3.98/kWh for up-reserve and Rs. 2.34/kWh for down-reserve. The Northern Region benefited most with a net receipt of Rs. 181.59 crore.
8IEX DAM clears 137,585 MWh on May 26, 2026 at weighted average price of Rs. 4,419/MWh; peak MCP hits Rs. 10,000/MWh at night
Indian Energy Exchange Day-Ahead Market on May 26, 2026 cleared 137,585.02 MWh out of sell bids of 372,705.73 MWh and purchase bids of 658,467.94 MWh, with a Market Clearing Price of Rs. 6,491.74/MWh and a weighted MCP of Rs. 4,419.01/MWh. Hourly data shows MCP ranged from Rs. 1,885.01/MWh during Hour 11 (10:00-11:00) to the maximum Rs. 10,000/MWh during Hours 1-5 (midnight to 5 am) and Hours 20-24 (evening and night).
8IEX RTM clears 172,042 MWh on May 26, 2026 at Rs. 6,368/MWh; overnight sessions see MCP at Rs. 10,000/MWh
The IEX Real-Time Market for May 26, 2026 cleared 172,041.70 MWh against purchase bids of 639,847.48 MWh and sell bids of 270,384.93 MWh, with a session MCP of Rs. 6,367.99/MWh. Sell-side volumes dominated during day hours 7-18, while purchase bids were heavy during night hours, with Hour 0 recording 66,807.65 MWh in buy bids at Rs. 10,000/MWh MCP. On a weekly basis, RTM traded volumes ranged from 136,194 to 177,139 MWh per day.
8All-India thermal PLF slides to 72.12% in April 2026, down from 72.91% a year earlier; private IPPs lead at 76.46%
All-India thermal power plant load factor (excluding gas-based plants) dipped to 72.12% in April 2026 from 72.91% in April 2025, per CEA sector-wise data. Private sector IPPs led PLF performance at 76.46%, followed by the central sector at 73.83% and private utilities at 71.34%. State sector plants showed the only improvement, inching up to 66.37% from 65.54% a year earlier. Uttar Pradesh experienced a 457 MW peak demand shortfall in April 2026, the only state with unmet peak demand in the Northern Region.
8WRPC issues DSM settlement statements and TRAS accounts for Western Region week of May 11-17, 2026
The Western Regional Power Committee issued Deviation Settlement Mechanism settlement statements and Transmission System (TRAS) accounts for the week from May 11 to May 17, 2026, covering inter-regional accounts including WR-ER and WR-NR and allocating transmission-related charges across western-region constituents including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh utilities, NTPC stations and renewable generators. The commercial circular was distributed to western-region utilities on May 26, 2026.
8NLDC publishes May 27 SCUC schedule committing North Karanpura, Vindhyachal and Kahalgaon units for security-constrained dispatch
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre issued its Security Constrained Unit Commitment schedule for delivery date May 27, 2026, published on May 26, 2026 at 1500 hrs. Units committed include North Karanpura STPS (889.67 MW, ECR 208.8 paise/kWh), Vindhyachal STPS Stage 3 (475.07 MW, ECR 213.3 paise/kWh) and Kahalgaon Stage 2 (622.94 MW, ECR 288.3 paise/kWh), among others flagged for security-constrained dispatch to meet regional requirements.
8PXIL DSM sells 1,000 MW at Rs. 10,000/MWh in early blocks on May 26, 2026; IDAS records zero clearing all day
Power Exchange India Limited's Intra-Day and Ancillary Services Market for May 26, 2026 recorded purchase bids of only 75.00 MWh in the first two hours with no sell bids, indicating no clearing on the day. PXIL's Deviation Settlement Mechanism report for May 26, 2026 shows sell-side clearing in early morning blocks: 1,000 MW cleared at Rs. 10,000/MWh in the 00:30-01:00 window, 800 MW in the 01:00-02:00 window, declining to 300 MW before zero activity for the remainder of the day.
8Eastern region meets 31,749 MW peak fully on May 26, 2026, logs 691.65 MU day energy with zero shortage
Grid-India's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Eastern Region met its evening peak of 31,749 MW on May 26, 2026 at 50.03 Hz with zero shortage, and off-peak demand of 27,447 MW at 50.02 Hz. Day energy demand met was 691.65 MU with no shortage across the region's constituent states and control areas. The Eastern RLDC also issued its Power Supply Position Report for May 26, 2026, capturing state-wise drawal and deviation.
8Eastern RLDC records day-ahead forecast MAPE of 4.08% for May 25, 2026; intraday forecast improves to 2.74%
Grid-India's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its forecasting error report for May 25, 2026, reporting a day-ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 4.08% and RMSE of 5.61%, improving to a 2.74% MAPE and 4.16% RMSE for intraday forecasts. The first block (00:00-00:15) showed actual demand of about 32,670 MW against a day-ahead forecast of 33,978 MW. Improved forecasting accuracy reduces reserve requirements and improves grid efficiency.
8IEX GTAM records 24-block daily contracts at Rs. 10,000/MWh on May 26, 2026; TAM sees zero cleared volume
The IEX Green Term-Ahead Market on May 26, 2026 recorded daily-contract trades across multiple time blocks at Rs. 10,000.00/MWh, the maximum permissible price, with the highest volume block being DAC-B01-NS at 25.50 MWh. The standard Term-Ahead Market on the same date reported zero cleared volumes and zero trades across all FR2 and FR3 forward rate contracts, with only stub buy bids of 38 MWh in each hour and no sell-side participation, reflecting continued illiquidity in the forward-contract segment.
8HPX HPDAM records zero clearing on May 26, 2026; 64,869 MWh in sell bids goes unmatched
Hindustan Power Exchange's Hydro Power Day-Ahead Market for May 26, 2026 received sell bids totalling 64,869.40 MWh across all 24 hours but recorded zero purchase bids, zero MCV and zero scheduled volume. HPX RTM on May 26 cleared 800 MW only in the midnight session (00:00-00:30) at Rs. 10,000/MWh. Within the past week, the exchange saw successful clearing only on May 21-24 and May 27, with highest volume on May 22 (2,165.70 MWh at Rs. 19,500/MWh).
8Uttarakhand logs 58.50 MU gross demand on May 25, 2026 with 15.37 MU state generation and no rostering
The Daily Power System Energy Report of Uttarakhand for May 2026 recorded gross energy demand of 58.50 MU on May 25, 2026, met by 15.37 MU of state generation, 21.60 MU of central share and 21.81 MU from other sources, with a slight underdrawl of 0.29 MU and no rostering due to low-frequency conditions. Demand had climbed steadily through the month from about 40 MU in early May, reflecting seasonal power consumption increases in the state.
8HVPNL postpones 226th board meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026 until further orders
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited notified BSE Ltd. and Axis Trustee Services Limited on May 25, 2026 that its 226th Board Meeting, which had been scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., had been postponed until further orders. The communication was addressed to Manager, Listing Compliance, and was circulated to all Chief Engineers, the Chief Accounts Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Financial Advisor HQ. No rescheduled date was provided in the notice.
8ERPC issues Eastern Region reactive energy charge statement for May 11-17, 2026 supporting weekly commercial settlement
The Eastern Regional Power Committee, Kolkata, published a datewise Reactive Energy (VArH) Charge Statement for the period May 11 to May 17, 2026, listing line-wise MVAR high and low volumes, rates and net reactive charges for beneficiaries such as APNRL on the 400 kV Jamshedpur(PG)-APNRL-II line. The statement supports weekly reactive-power commercial settlement in the eastern grid and was circulated to eastern-region utilities and the Central Transmission Utility.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8Southern RLDC reports zero ATC and (N-1) violations on S1-S2-S3 corridors for May 26, 2026
Grid-India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre, Bengaluru, published its System Reliability Indices Report for May 26, 2026, showing zero Available Transfer Capability violations on the S1->S2nS3 and Import of S3 corridors, and zero (N-1) criterion violations, indicating a secure southern grid through the day. The report supports routine grid security monitoring across the southern states and was published on May 27, 2026.
8Southern region voltage deviation index for May 26, 2026 shows Asupaka 400 kV bus highest at 0.42 with 10.20 hours outside IEGC range
The Voltage Deviation Index report for May 26, 2026 tracked 400 kV substations in the southern grid, recording the highest VDI of 0.42 at Asupaka with 10.20 hours outside the IEGC range and a maximum voltage of 423.92 kV. Stations such as Annaikavadu (VDI 0.20), AMGEPL Wind (0.18) and AMGEPL Solar (0.14) also logged deviations, while several stations including Alamathy, Arasur and Bellary PS stayed fully within range.
8Southern RLDC reports forced outage on 220 kV Warangal-Huzurabad line owned by TGTRANSCO on May 26, 2026
Grid-India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre published its Transmission Forced Outage Report for May 26, 2026, listing forced outages such as the 220 kV Warangal-Huzurabad-1 AC line owned by TGTRANSCO, detailing outage and revival timings and reasons across the southern transmission network. The report is part of routine grid security and outage monitoring for the southern region. Details
MNRE & BEE
8MNRE floats expression of interest for AI-based RAG system assessment; up to 15 entities to be shortlisted for live testing
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy published on May 20, 2026 an Expression of Interest inviting entities to participate in a market assessment exercise for AI-based Retrieval Augmented Generation systems to be applied to MNRE's own operational document base. The three-stage exercise will shortlist up to 15 eligible entities from Stage 1 for independent, vendor-absent system testing in Stage 2. Participation is open to companies or LLPs registered in India with a genuine RAG product. MNRE cited the inadequacy of its current manual search systems as the primary motivation.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8India's April 2026 power generation rises 5.49% to 166.30 BU; all-India peak demand reaches 2,56,436 MW
The Central Electricity Authority's Executive Summary for April 2026 shows All-India electricity generation reached 166.30 Billion Units, up 5.49% from 157.65 BU in April 2025. Against a target of 168.98 BU, overall achievement stood at 98.4%. All-India peak demand reached 2,56,436 MW, and energy requirement totalled 1,53,905 MU against availability of 1,53,619 MU, leaving a marginal 0.2% deficit. Thermal held at 120.90 BU, up 1.54%, and nuclear edged to 5.15 BU, up 3.98%.
8CEA coal stock report: Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP at just 46% of normative stock on May 25, 2026; Suratgarh STPS at 57%
The CEA Fuel Management Division's Daily Coal Stock Report as on May 25, 2026 reveals state-level disparities in coal stocks at major thermal plants. Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) had actual stock of 205,600 tonnes against a normative requirement of 443,900 tonnes, only 46%, while Suratgarh STPS (1,500 MW) stood at 57% of normative with 323,100 tonnes on hand. By contrast, HPGCL plants were better stocked: Panipat TPS at 137%, Rajiv Gandhi TPS at 115% and Yamuna Nagar TPS at 126%.
8APTEL announces summer vacation from June 1 to June 30, 2026, with vacation benches for urgent electricity matters
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity issued its vacation notification 2026 dated May 26, 2026, declaring the Tribunal closed for annual summer vacation from June 1 to June 30, 2026, reopening July 1, 2026, under Rule 54 of the APTEL Rules, 2007. Only urgent matters will be heard by vacation benches comprising Officiating Chairperson Seema Gupta and Members Virender Bhat and Ajay Talegaonkar across designated date ranges in June.
8APTEL shifts Bakrid holiday to May 28, reschedules Court-II electricity matters including APL 335/2021 and APL 350/2018
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity issued a notification dated May 26, 2026 declaring a holiday on May 28, 2026 for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) instead of May 27, 2026, per DoPT O.M. dated May 22, 2026. Consequently, Court-II comprising Judicial Member Virender Bhat and Technical Member Ajay Talegaonkar will not sit on May 28, and matters such as APL 335/2021 and APL 350/2018 were rescheduled to dates ranging from May 29 to August 11, 2026.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT
8Government of India launches Coal India OFS to sell 1% stake with 2% oversubscription option; bidding opens May 27
The Ministry of Coal, Government of India, acting as Promoter through the President of India, announced an Offer for Sale of Coal India Limited equity shares (face value Rs. 10 each) via the stock exchange mechanism in a notice dated May 26, 2026. The base offer size is 61,627,283 equity shares, representing 1.00% of paid-up capital, with an oversubscription option taking the total to 2.00%. Bidding runs May 27, 2026 for non-Retail Investors and May 29, 2026 for Retail Investors.
8HPPCL land acquisition court schedules arguments in 30+ cases on June 8, 2026 for Renukaji Dam Project
The Land Acquisition Collector's court of Sh. Raveesh Chandel at BCS, Shimla-9, published a cause list dated June 8, 2026 for Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited listing over 30 pending land acquisition cases spanning case numbers from 4/2020 to 123/2025, the majority related to the Renukaji Dam Project. Proceedings include arguments, rejoinders and admission hearings involving multiple petitioners such as Roop Raj, Karn Jeet and Ragubir Singh, with the Principal Secretary to the Government of Himachal Pradesh as the main respondent.
8MeECL cancels tender for regulatory and commercial consultancy services first floated in March 2026
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited cancelled its tender No. MeECL/DM-MeECL/ACM/Accounts/2026/01338, which had been issued on March 27, 2026 for the engagement of a consultant to assist MeECL and its subsidiaries in regulatory and commercial matters. The cancellation notice, signed by Smt. Balari Dkhar, Chief Accounts Officer and Convenor of the Tender Evaluation Committee, was issued from MeECL's Accounts Department at Shillong. No reason for cancellation was stated in the notice. Details
8MNRE floats expression of interest for AI-based RAG system assessment; up to 15 entities to be shortlisted for live testing
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy published on May 20, 2026 an Expression of Interest inviting entities to participate in a market assessment exercise for AI-based Retrieval Augmented Generation systems to be applied to MNRE's own operational document base. The three-stage exercise will shortlist up to 15 eligible entities from Stage 1 for independent, vendor-absent system testing in Stage 2. Participation is open to companies or LLPs registered in India with a genuine RAG product. MNRE cited the inadequacy of its current manual search systems as the primary motivation.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8India's April 2026 power generation rises 5.49% to 166.30 BU; all-India peak demand reaches 2,56,436 MW
The Central Electricity Authority's Executive Summary for April 2026 shows All-India electricity generation reached 166.30 Billion Units, up 5.49% from 157.65 BU in April 2025. Against a target of 168.98 BU, overall achievement stood at 98.4%. All-India peak demand reached 2,56,436 MW, and energy requirement totalled 1,53,905 MU against availability of 1,53,619 MU, leaving a marginal 0.2% deficit. Thermal held at 120.90 BU, up 1.54%, and nuclear edged to 5.15 BU, up 3.98%.
8CEA coal stock report: Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP at just 46% of normative stock on May 25, 2026; Suratgarh STPS at 57%
The CEA Fuel Management Division's Daily Coal Stock Report as on May 25, 2026 reveals state-level disparities in coal stocks at major thermal plants. Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) had actual stock of 205,600 tonnes against a normative requirement of 443,900 tonnes, only 46%, while Suratgarh STPS (1,500 MW) stood at 57% of normative with 323,100 tonnes on hand. By contrast, HPGCL plants were better stocked: Panipat TPS at 137%, Rajiv Gandhi TPS at 115% and Yamuna Nagar TPS at 126%.
8APTEL announces summer vacation from June 1 to June 30, 2026, with vacation benches for urgent electricity matters
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity issued its vacation notification 2026 dated May 26, 2026, declaring the Tribunal closed for annual summer vacation from June 1 to June 30, 2026, reopening July 1, 2026, under Rule 54 of the APTEL Rules, 2007. Only urgent matters will be heard by vacation benches comprising Officiating Chairperson Seema Gupta and Members Virender Bhat and Ajay Talegaonkar across designated date ranges in June.
8APTEL shifts Bakrid holiday to May 28, reschedules Court-II electricity matters including APL 335/2021 and APL 350/2018
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity issued a notification dated May 26, 2026 declaring a holiday on May 28, 2026 for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) instead of May 27, 2026, per DoPT O.M. dated May 22, 2026. Consequently, Court-II comprising Judicial Member Virender Bhat and Technical Member Ajay Talegaonkar will not sit on May 28, and matters such as APL 335/2021 and APL 350/2018 were rescheduled to dates ranging from May 29 to August 11, 2026.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT
8Government of India launches Coal India OFS to sell 1% stake with 2% oversubscription option; bidding opens May 27
The Ministry of Coal, Government of India, acting as Promoter through the President of India, announced an Offer for Sale of Coal India Limited equity shares (face value Rs. 10 each) via the stock exchange mechanism in a notice dated May 26, 2026. The base offer size is 61,627,283 equity shares, representing 1.00% of paid-up capital, with an oversubscription option taking the total to 2.00%. Bidding runs May 27, 2026 for non-Retail Investors and May 29, 2026 for Retail Investors.
8HPPCL land acquisition court schedules arguments in 30+ cases on June 8, 2026 for Renukaji Dam Project
The Land Acquisition Collector's court of Sh. Raveesh Chandel at BCS, Shimla-9, published a cause list dated June 8, 2026 for Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited listing over 30 pending land acquisition cases spanning case numbers from 4/2020 to 123/2025, the majority related to the Renukaji Dam Project. Proceedings include arguments, rejoinders and admission hearings involving multiple petitioners such as Roop Raj, Karn Jeet and Ragubir Singh, with the Principal Secretary to the Government of Himachal Pradesh as the main respondent.
8MeECL cancels tender for regulatory and commercial consultancy services first floated in March 2026
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited cancelled its tender No. MeECL/DM-MeECL/ACM/Accounts/2026/01338, which had been issued on March 27, 2026 for the engagement of a consultant to assist MeECL and its subsidiaries in regulatory and commercial matters. The cancellation notice, signed by Smt. Balari Dkhar, Chief Accounts Officer and Convenor of the Tender Evaluation Committee, was issued from MeECL's Accounts Department at Shillong. No reason for cancellation was stated in the notice. Details
SOLAR POWER
8India's April 2026 solar output surges 32.2% to 20.90 BU, leading renewable generation growth across all sources
India's solar output rose 32.2% to 20.90 Billion Units in April 2026, leading a broad-based surge in renewable energy generation that took total RE output including small hydro to 29.38 BU, up 23.20%, per the CEA Executive Summary for April 2026. Wind generation rose 8.2% to 6.85 BU. Overall All-India electricity generation reached 166.30 BU in April 2026, up 5.49% from 157.65 BU in April 2025. Solar now contributes a growing share of India's power mix.
8Rajasthan generates 299.31 MU of renewable energy on May 25, 2026 with 236.33 MU from solar alone
CEA's Daily Renewable Generation Report for May 25, 2026 shows Rajasthan led the Northern Region with 299.31 MU for the day, comprising 60.20 MU of wind and 236.33 MU of solar. On a cumulative May 2026 basis, Rajasthan has generated 6,516.64 MU, the highest in the country. Gujarat's cumulative May 2026 renewable generation stands at 7,398.73 MU, split between 3,343.10 MU wind and 4,055.64 MU solar, while the Western Region contributed 481.62 MU for the day.
8IEX GDAM clears 34,779 MWh on May 26, 2026 at weighted MCP of Rs. 4,155/MWh; solar dominates at 22,952 MWh
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market for May 26, 2026 cleared a total Market Clearing Volume of 34,779.04 MWh, with solar MCV accounting for 22,952.05 MWh, non-solar for 10,743.50 MWh and hydro for 1,083.50 MWh. The session MCP was Rs. 6,505.91/MWh and weighted MCP was Rs. 4,155.99/MWh. On a weekly basis for May 20-27, daily GDAM MCVs ranged from 30,390 MWh to 39,690 MWh, with a cumulative weekly solar MCV of 159,866 MWh.
8GERC grants time in four new 2026 solar petitions covering 144 MW across Gujarat locations including Palitana and Lakadiya
Four fresh solar tariff determination petitions filed before GERC under Sections 62 and 86(1)(a) of the Electricity Act heard on May 26, 2026 were each granted a two-week adjournment for GUVNL to file rejoinder replies. The projects include a 25 MW plant at Palitana, Bhavnagar district (Petition No. 2620 of 2026), a 35 MW plant at Lakadiya (Petition No. 2621 of 2026), a 34 MW plant at Chadavada (Petition No. 2623 of 2026) and a 45 MW plant at Badeli (Petition No. 2624 of 2026).
8NES Dharashiv Transmission files MERC petition for transmission licence in Osmanabad under TBCB framework
NES Dharashiv Transmission Limited filed a petition before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission against Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and others under Sections 14, 15 and 86(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003, for grant of a transmission licence. The project was developed through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding with PFC Consulting Limited as bid process coordinator, references the Empowered Committee's sixth meeting dated January 3, 2025 and a Government Resolution dated February 12, 2025.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8All-India VRE penetration hits 30.78% at 75,009 MW during May 25, 2026 peak; solar contributes 54,004 MW
Grid-India's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre reported that on May 25, 2026 all-India maximum demand met reached 243,726 MW at 15:39, with variable renewable energy comprising wind plus solar contributing 75,009 MW, a 30.78% penetration rate. Solar contributed 54,004 MW (22.16%) and wind 21,005 MW (8.62%) during solar hours. RE penetration peaked at over 40% of demand during the day, while the non-solar peak of 247,975 MW occurred at 22:36.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8CERC draft DSM amendment caps infirm-power charges for standalone ESS at Rs. 2.00/kWh during trial run
CERC's draft third amendment to the Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2024, published on May 26, 2026, introduces a new clause capping infirm-power charges for standalone Energy Storage Systems at Rs. 2.00/kWh during trial run. The draft also clarifies that pumped hydro storage deviation charges will be computed at the energy-charge rate under the 2024 Tariff Regulations. Stakeholders have until June 26, 2026 to file objections via the SAUDAMINI Portal or by email to CERC.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8MNRE directs all DISCOMs to fast-track inspection and commissioning of rooftop solar before June 1, 2026 ALMM-II deadline
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy issued an Office Memorandum dated May 21, 2026 urging all DISCOM CMDs, MDs, heads of electricity departments, state nodal agencies and chief electrical inspectors to expedite the inspection and commissioning of rooftop solar PV projects installed or likely to be installed before May 31, 2026. Projects commissioned on or after June 1, 2026 must mandatorily source both solar PV modules and cells from the ALMM List-I, while those commissioned before the deadline are exempt from the ALMM-II cell requirement.
8GERC's new 2025 RPO regulations set rising targets to 43.33% total RE and 3.5% storage obligation by 2029-30
The GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2025, notified on August 12, 2025, set RPO targets rising progressively from 29.91% total RE and 1.0% storage for FY 2024-25 to 43.33% total RE and 3.5% storage by 2029-30. The regulations were central to GERC's dismissal of GUVNL's revision petition and the waiver of penalty granted for the 5.12% FY 2024-25 shortfall, as mid-year notification left insufficient time for compliant procurement, per the Commission's May 26, 2026 order.
8NLC India signs MoU with IIT(ISM) Dhanbad's TEXMiN for critical mineral exploration under national critical mineral mission
NLC India Limited issued a press release dated May 26, 2026 announcing a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Neyveli with IIT(ISM) Dhanbad's TEXMiN for critical and strategic mineral exploration and research, supporting the National Critical Mineral Mission. Signed by ED (Mines and Land) L.S. Jasper Rose and TEXMiN Director Prof. Dheeraj Kumar in the presence of CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, the MoU builds on NLCIL's two existing critical mineral blocks secured via auction. Details
8India's April 2026 solar output surges 32.2% to 20.90 BU, leading renewable generation growth across all sources
India's solar output rose 32.2% to 20.90 Billion Units in April 2026, leading a broad-based surge in renewable energy generation that took total RE output including small hydro to 29.38 BU, up 23.20%, per the CEA Executive Summary for April 2026. Wind generation rose 8.2% to 6.85 BU. Overall All-India electricity generation reached 166.30 BU in April 2026, up 5.49% from 157.65 BU in April 2025. Solar now contributes a growing share of India's power mix.
8Rajasthan generates 299.31 MU of renewable energy on May 25, 2026 with 236.33 MU from solar alone
CEA's Daily Renewable Generation Report for May 25, 2026 shows Rajasthan led the Northern Region with 299.31 MU for the day, comprising 60.20 MU of wind and 236.33 MU of solar. On a cumulative May 2026 basis, Rajasthan has generated 6,516.64 MU, the highest in the country. Gujarat's cumulative May 2026 renewable generation stands at 7,398.73 MU, split between 3,343.10 MU wind and 4,055.64 MU solar, while the Western Region contributed 481.62 MU for the day.
8IEX GDAM clears 34,779 MWh on May 26, 2026 at weighted MCP of Rs. 4,155/MWh; solar dominates at 22,952 MWh
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market for May 26, 2026 cleared a total Market Clearing Volume of 34,779.04 MWh, with solar MCV accounting for 22,952.05 MWh, non-solar for 10,743.50 MWh and hydro for 1,083.50 MWh. The session MCP was Rs. 6,505.91/MWh and weighted MCP was Rs. 4,155.99/MWh. On a weekly basis for May 20-27, daily GDAM MCVs ranged from 30,390 MWh to 39,690 MWh, with a cumulative weekly solar MCV of 159,866 MWh.
8GERC grants time in four new 2026 solar petitions covering 144 MW across Gujarat locations including Palitana and Lakadiya
Four fresh solar tariff determination petitions filed before GERC under Sections 62 and 86(1)(a) of the Electricity Act heard on May 26, 2026 were each granted a two-week adjournment for GUVNL to file rejoinder replies. The projects include a 25 MW plant at Palitana, Bhavnagar district (Petition No. 2620 of 2026), a 35 MW plant at Lakadiya (Petition No. 2621 of 2026), a 34 MW plant at Chadavada (Petition No. 2623 of 2026) and a 45 MW plant at Badeli (Petition No. 2624 of 2026).
8NES Dharashiv Transmission files MERC petition for transmission licence in Osmanabad under TBCB framework
NES Dharashiv Transmission Limited filed a petition before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission against Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and others under Sections 14, 15 and 86(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003, for grant of a transmission licence. The project was developed through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding with PFC Consulting Limited as bid process coordinator, references the Empowered Committee's sixth meeting dated January 3, 2025 and a Government Resolution dated February 12, 2025.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8All-India VRE penetration hits 30.78% at 75,009 MW during May 25, 2026 peak; solar contributes 54,004 MW
Grid-India's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre reported that on May 25, 2026 all-India maximum demand met reached 243,726 MW at 15:39, with variable renewable energy comprising wind plus solar contributing 75,009 MW, a 30.78% penetration rate. Solar contributed 54,004 MW (22.16%) and wind 21,005 MW (8.62%) during solar hours. RE penetration peaked at over 40% of demand during the day, while the non-solar peak of 247,975 MW occurred at 22:36.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8CERC draft DSM amendment caps infirm-power charges for standalone ESS at Rs. 2.00/kWh during trial run
CERC's draft third amendment to the Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2024, published on May 26, 2026, introduces a new clause capping infirm-power charges for standalone Energy Storage Systems at Rs. 2.00/kWh during trial run. The draft also clarifies that pumped hydro storage deviation charges will be computed at the energy-charge rate under the 2024 Tariff Regulations. Stakeholders have until June 26, 2026 to file objections via the SAUDAMINI Portal or by email to CERC.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8MNRE directs all DISCOMs to fast-track inspection and commissioning of rooftop solar before June 1, 2026 ALMM-II deadline
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy issued an Office Memorandum dated May 21, 2026 urging all DISCOM CMDs, MDs, heads of electricity departments, state nodal agencies and chief electrical inspectors to expedite the inspection and commissioning of rooftop solar PV projects installed or likely to be installed before May 31, 2026. Projects commissioned on or after June 1, 2026 must mandatorily source both solar PV modules and cells from the ALMM List-I, while those commissioned before the deadline are exempt from the ALMM-II cell requirement.
8GERC's new 2025 RPO regulations set rising targets to 43.33% total RE and 3.5% storage obligation by 2029-30
The GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2025, notified on August 12, 2025, set RPO targets rising progressively from 29.91% total RE and 1.0% storage for FY 2024-25 to 43.33% total RE and 3.5% storage by 2029-30. The regulations were central to GERC's dismissal of GUVNL's revision petition and the waiver of penalty granted for the 5.12% FY 2024-25 shortfall, as mid-year notification left insufficient time for compliant procurement, per the Commission's May 26, 2026 order.
8NLC India signs MoU with IIT(ISM) Dhanbad's TEXMiN for critical mineral exploration under national critical mineral mission
NLC India Limited issued a press release dated May 26, 2026 announcing a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Neyveli with IIT(ISM) Dhanbad's TEXMiN for critical and strategic mineral exploration and research, supporting the National Critical Mineral Mission. Signed by ED (Mines and Land) L.S. Jasper Rose and TEXMiN Director Prof. Dheeraj Kumar in the presence of CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, the MoU builds on NLCIL's two existing critical mineral blocks secured via auction. Details
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8L&T GeoStructure bags largest-ever piling order from JSW Utkal Steel's 10 MTPA Paradeep plant spanning nine packages
Larsen and Toubro Limited announced on May 26, 2026 that subsidiary L&T GeoStructure secured multiple orders, including its largest-ever piling order from JSW Utkal Steel for the 10 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant at Paradeep, Odisha, spanning nine packages and roughly 30 lakh running metres of piling. The business also won EPC orders from the Inland Waterways Authority of India for ship repair facilities at Patna and Varanasi and India's first yacht marina at Mumbai Harbour.
8Sterling and Wilson Renewable appoints Vikas Gulati as Chief Procurement Officer from June 1, with 30+ years of experience
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited told the bourses on May 26, 2026 that its Board, on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's recommendation, approved the appointment of Vikas Gulati as Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Management Personnel effective June 1, 2026. Gulati brings over 30 years of experience in procurement, supply chain and project management. The intimation was signed by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Jagannadha Rao Ch. V.
8Northernexpress Infradevelopers wins Coal India's Rs. 115-crore Chilwatal floating solar project in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur-based Northernexpress Infradevelopers Pvt. Ltd. secured Coal India Limited's floating solar project at Chilwatal (Mahesra Taal), Gorakhpur, valued at nearly Rs. 115 crore. Of 25 companies that participated in the Ministry of Coal tender, 17 qualified technically and financially. Financial evaluation concluded on May 25, 2026. The firm, led by MD Nitish Tripathi, had previously executed the Chilwatal dredging project, reinforcing Uttar Pradesh's renewable-energy investment momentum.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8ACME Solar signs 300 MW / 1,200 MWh FDRE assured peak power PPA with SECI under Tranche VII
ACME Solar Holdings Limited informed the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that subsidiary ACME Renewtech Sixth Private Limited executed a Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India for a 300 MW contract capacity under the Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Tranche VII Assured Peak Power Project. The ISTS-connected project has a storage capacity of 1,200 MWh, in continuation of an intimation dated February 10, 2026.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8India adds 4,567 MW of new power capacity in April 2026; THDC's Tehri PSP Unit-4 of 250 MW commissioned on April 9
India added 4,567.16 MW of new generation capacity in April 2026, representing a 12.87% decline from the 5,242.05 MW added in April 2025, per the CEA Executive Summary. Renewables including small hydro dominated at 4,317.16 MW, while large hydro contributed 250 MW via THDC India Ltd.'s Tehri Pumped Storage Plant Unit-4 commissioned on April 9, 2026. The thermal sector recorded zero additions against a target of 2,785 MW. Total All-India installed capacity as of April 30, 2026 stood at 537,264 MW.
8Two PGCIL 765/400 kV ICTs at Fatehgarh-III and KPS-3 Khavda commissioned in April 2026, each rated 1,500 MVA
Two PGCIL substations were commissioned during April 2026: a 1x1,500 MVA 765/400 kV ICT at Fatehgarh-III for the Rajasthan 20 GW REZ Phase III-E2 project and another at KPS-3 (GIS) for the Khavda 7 GW Phase IV-E3 project in Gujarat, per the CEA Executive Summary for April 2026. Transformation capacity additions totalled 11,325 MVA in April 2026, with the 765 kV class contributing 9,000 MVA. These were the headline substation additions for the month.
8India adds 901 circuit-km of transmission lines in April 2026, mostly at 400 kV; transformation capacity expands by 11,325 MVA
India added 901 circuit-km of transmission lines in April 2026, compared with 358 circuit-km in April 2025, with the 400 kV class accounting for the bulk at 836 km while 220 kV contributed 65 km, per the CEA Executive Summary for April 2026. Transformation capacity additions totalled 11,325 MVA in April 2026 versus 13,440 MVA in April 2025, with the 765 kV class contributing 9,000 MVA in both years, while the 400 kV class recorded 815 MVA, down from 2,900 MVA.
8India's total installed capacity reaches 537,264 MW as of April 30, 2026; private sector holds 54% share at 282,949 MW
India's All-India installed generation capacity as of April 30, 2026 reached 537,264 MW. The private sector leads with 282,948.96 MW (54%), followed by the central sector at 124,377.92 MW (23%) and state sector at 129,937.49 MW (21%). Region-wise, the Western Region holds the largest share at 184,692.59 MW, followed by the Northern Region at 156,657.52 MW, Southern at 149,965.40 MW and Eastern at 51,664.66 MW. RES capacity including large hydro stands at 279,255.25 MW, per CEA sector-wise data. Details
8L&T GeoStructure bags largest-ever piling order from JSW Utkal Steel's 10 MTPA Paradeep plant spanning nine packages
Larsen and Toubro Limited announced on May 26, 2026 that subsidiary L&T GeoStructure secured multiple orders, including its largest-ever piling order from JSW Utkal Steel for the 10 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant at Paradeep, Odisha, spanning nine packages and roughly 30 lakh running metres of piling. The business also won EPC orders from the Inland Waterways Authority of India for ship repair facilities at Patna and Varanasi and India's first yacht marina at Mumbai Harbour.
8Sterling and Wilson Renewable appoints Vikas Gulati as Chief Procurement Officer from June 1, with 30+ years of experience
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited told the bourses on May 26, 2026 that its Board, on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's recommendation, approved the appointment of Vikas Gulati as Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Management Personnel effective June 1, 2026. Gulati brings over 30 years of experience in procurement, supply chain and project management. The intimation was signed by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Jagannadha Rao Ch. V.
8Northernexpress Infradevelopers wins Coal India's Rs. 115-crore Chilwatal floating solar project in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur-based Northernexpress Infradevelopers Pvt. Ltd. secured Coal India Limited's floating solar project at Chilwatal (Mahesra Taal), Gorakhpur, valued at nearly Rs. 115 crore. Of 25 companies that participated in the Ministry of Coal tender, 17 qualified technically and financially. Financial evaluation concluded on May 25, 2026. The firm, led by MD Nitish Tripathi, had previously executed the Chilwatal dredging project, reinforcing Uttar Pradesh's renewable-energy investment momentum.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8ACME Solar signs 300 MW / 1,200 MWh FDRE assured peak power PPA with SECI under Tranche VII
ACME Solar Holdings Limited informed the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that subsidiary ACME Renewtech Sixth Private Limited executed a Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India for a 300 MW contract capacity under the Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Tranche VII Assured Peak Power Project. The ISTS-connected project has a storage capacity of 1,200 MWh, in continuation of an intimation dated February 10, 2026.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8India adds 4,567 MW of new power capacity in April 2026; THDC's Tehri PSP Unit-4 of 250 MW commissioned on April 9
India added 4,567.16 MW of new generation capacity in April 2026, representing a 12.87% decline from the 5,242.05 MW added in April 2025, per the CEA Executive Summary. Renewables including small hydro dominated at 4,317.16 MW, while large hydro contributed 250 MW via THDC India Ltd.'s Tehri Pumped Storage Plant Unit-4 commissioned on April 9, 2026. The thermal sector recorded zero additions against a target of 2,785 MW. Total All-India installed capacity as of April 30, 2026 stood at 537,264 MW.
8Two PGCIL 765/400 kV ICTs at Fatehgarh-III and KPS-3 Khavda commissioned in April 2026, each rated 1,500 MVA
Two PGCIL substations were commissioned during April 2026: a 1x1,500 MVA 765/400 kV ICT at Fatehgarh-III for the Rajasthan 20 GW REZ Phase III-E2 project and another at KPS-3 (GIS) for the Khavda 7 GW Phase IV-E3 project in Gujarat, per the CEA Executive Summary for April 2026. Transformation capacity additions totalled 11,325 MVA in April 2026, with the 765 kV class contributing 9,000 MVA. These were the headline substation additions for the month.
8India adds 901 circuit-km of transmission lines in April 2026, mostly at 400 kV; transformation capacity expands by 11,325 MVA
India added 901 circuit-km of transmission lines in April 2026, compared with 358 circuit-km in April 2025, with the 400 kV class accounting for the bulk at 836 km while 220 kV contributed 65 km, per the CEA Executive Summary for April 2026. Transformation capacity additions totalled 11,325 MVA in April 2026 versus 13,440 MVA in April 2025, with the 765 kV class contributing 9,000 MVA in both years, while the 400 kV class recorded 815 MVA, down from 2,900 MVA.
8India's total installed capacity reaches 537,264 MW as of April 30, 2026; private sector holds 54% share at 282,949 MW
India's All-India installed generation capacity as of April 30, 2026 reached 537,264 MW. The private sector leads with 282,948.96 MW (54%), followed by the central sector at 124,377.92 MW (23%) and state sector at 129,937.49 MW (21%). Region-wise, the Western Region holds the largest share at 184,692.59 MW, followed by the Northern Region at 156,657.52 MW, Southern at 149,965.40 MW and Eastern at 51,664.66 MW. RES capacity including large hydro stands at 279,255.25 MW, per CEA sector-wise data. Details
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC fixes transmission tariff for India-Bangladesh interconnect; PGCIL claims Rs. 2,198.83 lakh in annual fixed charges for 2019-20
CERC issued its order dated May 26, 2026 on Petition No. 18/TT/2025 filed by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited for truing up the transmission tariff for 2019-24 and determining tariff for 2024-29 for the inter-connection between India and Bangladesh electrical grids, India portion, in the Eastern region. PGCIL claimed annual fixed charges totalling Rs. 2,198.83 lakh for 2019-20, declining to Rs. 1,972.01 lakh by 2023-24, covering depreciation, interest on loan, return on equity and O&M expenses.
8CERC approves Hosur substation tariff for PGCIL's 1x500 MVA, 400/230 kV ICT; 2019-24 block covers just 2 pro-rata days at Rs. 2.22 lakh
In Petition No. 391/TT/2024 decided on May 26, 2026, CERC determined the transmission tariff for the 1x500 MVA, 400 kV/230 kV ICT (4th) at the Hosur sub-station of PGCIL, covering the 2019-24 truing-up and 2024-29 determination. The asset's commercial operation date fell within the final two days of the earlier tariff period, so 2019-24 annual fixed charges were claimed on a pro-rata basis at just Rs. 2.22 lakh, comprising Rs. 0.23 lakh depreciation, Rs. 0.22 lakh interest on loan and Rs. 0.24 lakh return on equity.
8CERC rules JSW Renew Energy must pay transmission charges for only 100 MW capacity until generation COD is confirmed
CERC's May 26, 2026 order in Petition No. 42/MP/2024 resolved a dispute between JSW Renew Energy Ltd. and CTUIL over transmission charges for a 310 MW ISTS-connected wind project backed by SECI power sale agreements with WBSEDCL (100 MW) and Chhattisgarh DISCOMs (210 MW). The Commission directed JSW to pay charges corresponding only to the 100 MW connectivity capacity that has not achieved COD, rejecting JSW's claim of full exemption under a January 2021 Ministry of Power direction.
8CERC notifies draft third amendment to DSM regulations; wind-solar sellers to lose concession on deviation charges from January 2027 bids
CERC published a draft amendment on May 26, 2026 proposing the third amendment to its Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2024, with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2026. The key change eliminates the special treatment for wind-solar sellers for projects bid out on or after January 1, 2027. The draft also introduces a cap of Rs. 2.00/kWh on infirm-power charges for standalone energy storage systems during trial run. Stakeholders have until June 26, 2026 to file objections.
8CERC extends deadline for capacity market staff paper comments to June 15, 2026 following stakeholder requests
CERC's Secretary on May 25, 2026 notified an extension of the deadline for submitting comments on the staff paper on 'Capacity Market for Electricity in India' from May 27, 2026 to June 15, 2026, citing requests from stakeholders. The staff paper, originally floated via a public notice dated April 29, 2026, explores the design of a capacity market mechanism for India under CERC Reference No. RA-14027(12)/1/2026-CERC. Comments may be e-mailed to the CERC Secretary.
8GERC directs GETCO to return Rs. 2.10 crore bank guarantee and Rs. 11.42 lakh line-estimate deposit to Viowin Renewable
In Petition No. 2595 of 2025 decided on May 26, 2026, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated a dispute filed by Viowin Renewable Private Limited against the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited. The petitioner had developed a 70 MW solar power project under the captive use/open access category and sought GERC intervention to prevent GETCO from encashing Bank Guarantee No. ICBK3050866370418 worth Rs. 2,10,00,000 issued by ICICI Bank, and to recover a provisional line estimate payment of Rs. 11,42,337 made on August 25, 2023.
8GERC orders GETCO to return Rs. 8.48 crore bank guarantee to Enfinity after cancelling Stage-II connectivity at Charkha substation
In Petition No. 2266 of 2023 decided on May 26, 2026, GERC directed Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation to return bank guarantee dated April 26, 2023 and bay charges totalling Rs. 8,48,85,517 to Enfinity Global Surya Vayu Energy Pvt. Ltd., whose Stage-II Connectivity at the 220 kV Charkha sub-station had been cancelled by GETCO on September 16, 2023 and reassigned to a third-party developer. The Commission had in June 2024 restricted the prayers to the alternative relief of refund.
8GERC waives penalty against GUVNL for 5.12% RPO shortfall in FY 2024-25, citing supply constraints and policy timeline
In Petition No. 2644 of 2026 dated May 26, 2026, GERC considered GUVNL's application for waiver of penalty for a 5.12% shortfall in overall RPO compliance and a 0.99% shortfall in storage obligation for FY 2024-25, achieving 24.79% RPO and 0.0081% storage against mandated targets of 29.91% and 1.0% respectively. The Commission found merit in GUVNL's argument that the steep hike in obligations under new regulations notified mid-year left insufficient time to procure nearly 50% additional RE capacity.
8GERC dismisses GUVNL's RPO revision plea for FY 2024-25; sets total RPO target at 29.91% under new 2025 regulations
GERC on May 19, 2026 dismissed GUVNL's petition in Petition No. 2523 of 2025 seeking downward revision of RPO targets for FY 2024-25. The Commission noted it had already notified the GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2025, which set a total RPO target of 29.91% for FY 2024-25, comprising 0.67% wind, 0.38% hydro, 1.50% distributed RE and 27.35% other RE, along with a 1.0% storage obligation, rising progressively to 43.33% total RE and 3.5% storage by 2029-30.
8TNERC directs TANGEDCO to reclassify HCL Technologies' Chennai IT units under HT Tariff I-A instead of Tariff III
In M.P. No. 25 of 2025 decided on May 26, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated a long-running tariff classification dispute between HCL Technologies Limited and TANGEDCO regarding two BPO/ITES units at Ethiraj Salai and Greams Road, Chennai. TANGEDCO had retrospectively revised the tariff from HT Tariff I-A to Tariff III from February 2006, raising demands of Rs. 1,53,01,823 for the Greams Road unit and Rs. 60,68,808 for the Ethiraj Salai unit, which the Commission rejected.
8TNERC notifies SLDC functions and accountability regulations 2026 with mandatory curtailment logs and monthly reporting
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission published the TNERC (State Load Dispatch Centre Functions and Accountability) Regulations, 2026, a comprehensive 40-article framework spanning eight chapters that codifies legal duties, operational protocols and accountability standards for the Tamil Nadu SLDC. Key provisions include mandatory electronic logs for all curtailment and backing-down instructions (Regulation 9), speaking orders for all grid decisions with evidence basis (Regulation 10), monthly and quarterly reporting obligations (Regulation 11), and post-incident analysis requirements (Regulation 12).
8TNERC orders GRID-INDIA to clarify temporal scope of curtailment verification mandate for Tata Power wind units in Tamil Nadu
In M.P. No. 58 of 2025 decided on May 26, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission directed Grid Controller of India Ltd. to proceed with verifying and examining curtailment data of wind energy generators in Tamil Nadu, including The Tata Power Company Limited, in line with the NSEFI Judgment of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity. GRID-INDIA had expressed an oral inability to proceed due to ambiguity about the time period of its mandate under the review order dated August 11, 2023.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman registers Order No. 04 of 2026 against TANGEDCO for consumer grievance at Pattukottai
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman issued Order No. 04 of 2026 on May 26, 2026 from its Chennai office in a consumer appeal case against V.P. Muthurajan, Assistant Divisional Engineer/Accounts, Pattukottai, on behalf of TANGEDCO. The appellant, a Pattukottai area residential consumer, had escalated the matter from the distributor's consumer grievance forum after failing to obtain a satisfactory resolution at the first level. The order directs the distribution licensee to address the grievance related to billing and supply conditions within a defined timeline.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8Jejuri Hinjewadi Power Transmission seeks MERC licence for 400 kV, 2,000 MW line to strengthen Pune ring-main network
Jejuri Hinjewadi Power Transmission Limited filed a petition before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission in Case No. 10 of 2026 under Sections 14, 15 and 86(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for a transmission licence. The project is a 400 kV D/C line from the existing 400 kV Jejuri substation to the 400 kV Hinjewadi substation with 2,000 MW capacity, developed through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding to strengthen the Pune ring-main network, with REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited as bid process coordinator.
8Velgaon Power Transmission petitions MERC for 400/220 kV GIS substation licence near Palghar under TBCB framework
Velgaon Power Transmission Limited filed a petition before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission under Sections 14, 15 and 86(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeking a transmission licence for a project comprising the 400/220 kV Velgaon Substation (GIS) on a build-own basis, developed through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding. The filing references a Government of Maharashtra resolution dated February 12, 2025 and bidding coordinated by RECPDCL, with the Bid Evaluation Committee certificate dated July 29, 2025.
8Eleven Power seeks parallel distribution licence for Nuh and Gurugram; HERC issues interim order in Petition No. 30 of 2026
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, in Petition No. 30 of 2026 heard and ordered on May 26, 2026, took up Eleven Power Private Limited's application under Sections 14 and 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for a parallel distribution licence in the Nuh and Gurugram revenue districts, currently served exclusively by DHBVNL. The interim order by Chairman Nand Lal Sharma noted implications for existing licensees UHBVNL and DHBVNL, with power procurement handled by HPPC.
8EKI Energy Services wins 25-year Category IV inter-state electricity trading licence from CERC for pan-India trading
EKI Energy Services Limited informed BSE on May 26, 2026 that CERC, via an order dated May 24, 2026 in Petition No. 92/TD/2026, granted it a Category IV Inter-State Electricity Trading Licence for 25 years, authorising pan-India inter-state electricity trading. The licence is subject to the Electricity Act, 2003 and CERC Trading Licence Regulations, 2020. Whole Time Director and CFO Mohit Kumar Agarwal signed the BSE disclosure.
8GERC grants GUVNL two weeks to file rejoinder in 16 MW solar tariff petition at Mora, Surat district, plus eight other solar cases
In Petition No. 2608 of 2026 on May 26, 2026, GERC allowed GUVNL two weeks to file its rejoinder reply in the tariff determination petition for a 16 MW solar photovoltaic grid-connected power project located at Mora, District Surat, under Sections 62 and 86(1)(a) of the Electricity Act, 2003. Similar two-week extensions were granted in eight other solar tariff petitions covering projects of 10-40 MW at Anida, Paravadi, Khandiya, Vithalpar, Haripar, Vasundhara, Jambudiya Vidi and Manjal. Details
8CERC fixes transmission tariff for India-Bangladesh interconnect; PGCIL claims Rs. 2,198.83 lakh in annual fixed charges for 2019-20
CERC issued its order dated May 26, 2026 on Petition No. 18/TT/2025 filed by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited for truing up the transmission tariff for 2019-24 and determining tariff for 2024-29 for the inter-connection between India and Bangladesh electrical grids, India portion, in the Eastern region. PGCIL claimed annual fixed charges totalling Rs. 2,198.83 lakh for 2019-20, declining to Rs. 1,972.01 lakh by 2023-24, covering depreciation, interest on loan, return on equity and O&M expenses.
8CERC approves Hosur substation tariff for PGCIL's 1x500 MVA, 400/230 kV ICT; 2019-24 block covers just 2 pro-rata days at Rs. 2.22 lakh
In Petition No. 391/TT/2024 decided on May 26, 2026, CERC determined the transmission tariff for the 1x500 MVA, 400 kV/230 kV ICT (4th) at the Hosur sub-station of PGCIL, covering the 2019-24 truing-up and 2024-29 determination. The asset's commercial operation date fell within the final two days of the earlier tariff period, so 2019-24 annual fixed charges were claimed on a pro-rata basis at just Rs. 2.22 lakh, comprising Rs. 0.23 lakh depreciation, Rs. 0.22 lakh interest on loan and Rs. 0.24 lakh return on equity.
8CERC rules JSW Renew Energy must pay transmission charges for only 100 MW capacity until generation COD is confirmed
CERC's May 26, 2026 order in Petition No. 42/MP/2024 resolved a dispute between JSW Renew Energy Ltd. and CTUIL over transmission charges for a 310 MW ISTS-connected wind project backed by SECI power sale agreements with WBSEDCL (100 MW) and Chhattisgarh DISCOMs (210 MW). The Commission directed JSW to pay charges corresponding only to the 100 MW connectivity capacity that has not achieved COD, rejecting JSW's claim of full exemption under a January 2021 Ministry of Power direction.
8CERC notifies draft third amendment to DSM regulations; wind-solar sellers to lose concession on deviation charges from January 2027 bids
CERC published a draft amendment on May 26, 2026 proposing the third amendment to its Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2024, with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2026. The key change eliminates the special treatment for wind-solar sellers for projects bid out on or after January 1, 2027. The draft also introduces a cap of Rs. 2.00/kWh on infirm-power charges for standalone energy storage systems during trial run. Stakeholders have until June 26, 2026 to file objections.
8CERC extends deadline for capacity market staff paper comments to June 15, 2026 following stakeholder requests
CERC's Secretary on May 25, 2026 notified an extension of the deadline for submitting comments on the staff paper on 'Capacity Market for Electricity in India' from May 27, 2026 to June 15, 2026, citing requests from stakeholders. The staff paper, originally floated via a public notice dated April 29, 2026, explores the design of a capacity market mechanism for India under CERC Reference No. RA-14027(12)/1/2026-CERC. Comments may be e-mailed to the CERC Secretary.
8GERC directs GETCO to return Rs. 2.10 crore bank guarantee and Rs. 11.42 lakh line-estimate deposit to Viowin Renewable
In Petition No. 2595 of 2025 decided on May 26, 2026, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated a dispute filed by Viowin Renewable Private Limited against the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited. The petitioner had developed a 70 MW solar power project under the captive use/open access category and sought GERC intervention to prevent GETCO from encashing Bank Guarantee No. ICBK3050866370418 worth Rs. 2,10,00,000 issued by ICICI Bank, and to recover a provisional line estimate payment of Rs. 11,42,337 made on August 25, 2023.
8GERC orders GETCO to return Rs. 8.48 crore bank guarantee to Enfinity after cancelling Stage-II connectivity at Charkha substation
In Petition No. 2266 of 2023 decided on May 26, 2026, GERC directed Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation to return bank guarantee dated April 26, 2023 and bay charges totalling Rs. 8,48,85,517 to Enfinity Global Surya Vayu Energy Pvt. Ltd., whose Stage-II Connectivity at the 220 kV Charkha sub-station had been cancelled by GETCO on September 16, 2023 and reassigned to a third-party developer. The Commission had in June 2024 restricted the prayers to the alternative relief of refund.
8GERC waives penalty against GUVNL for 5.12% RPO shortfall in FY 2024-25, citing supply constraints and policy timeline
In Petition No. 2644 of 2026 dated May 26, 2026, GERC considered GUVNL's application for waiver of penalty for a 5.12% shortfall in overall RPO compliance and a 0.99% shortfall in storage obligation for FY 2024-25, achieving 24.79% RPO and 0.0081% storage against mandated targets of 29.91% and 1.0% respectively. The Commission found merit in GUVNL's argument that the steep hike in obligations under new regulations notified mid-year left insufficient time to procure nearly 50% additional RE capacity.
8GERC dismisses GUVNL's RPO revision plea for FY 2024-25; sets total RPO target at 29.91% under new 2025 regulations
GERC on May 19, 2026 dismissed GUVNL's petition in Petition No. 2523 of 2025 seeking downward revision of RPO targets for FY 2024-25. The Commission noted it had already notified the GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2025, which set a total RPO target of 29.91% for FY 2024-25, comprising 0.67% wind, 0.38% hydro, 1.50% distributed RE and 27.35% other RE, along with a 1.0% storage obligation, rising progressively to 43.33% total RE and 3.5% storage by 2029-30.
8TNERC directs TANGEDCO to reclassify HCL Technologies' Chennai IT units under HT Tariff I-A instead of Tariff III
In M.P. No. 25 of 2025 decided on May 26, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission adjudicated a long-running tariff classification dispute between HCL Technologies Limited and TANGEDCO regarding two BPO/ITES units at Ethiraj Salai and Greams Road, Chennai. TANGEDCO had retrospectively revised the tariff from HT Tariff I-A to Tariff III from February 2006, raising demands of Rs. 1,53,01,823 for the Greams Road unit and Rs. 60,68,808 for the Ethiraj Salai unit, which the Commission rejected.
8TNERC notifies SLDC functions and accountability regulations 2026 with mandatory curtailment logs and monthly reporting
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission published the TNERC (State Load Dispatch Centre Functions and Accountability) Regulations, 2026, a comprehensive 40-article framework spanning eight chapters that codifies legal duties, operational protocols and accountability standards for the Tamil Nadu SLDC. Key provisions include mandatory electronic logs for all curtailment and backing-down instructions (Regulation 9), speaking orders for all grid decisions with evidence basis (Regulation 10), monthly and quarterly reporting obligations (Regulation 11), and post-incident analysis requirements (Regulation 12).
8TNERC orders GRID-INDIA to clarify temporal scope of curtailment verification mandate for Tata Power wind units in Tamil Nadu
In M.P. No. 58 of 2025 decided on May 26, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission directed Grid Controller of India Ltd. to proceed with verifying and examining curtailment data of wind energy generators in Tamil Nadu, including The Tata Power Company Limited, in line with the NSEFI Judgment of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity. GRID-INDIA had expressed an oral inability to proceed due to ambiguity about the time period of its mandate under the review order dated August 11, 2023.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman registers Order No. 04 of 2026 against TANGEDCO for consumer grievance at Pattukottai
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman issued Order No. 04 of 2026 on May 26, 2026 from its Chennai office in a consumer appeal case against V.P. Muthurajan, Assistant Divisional Engineer/Accounts, Pattukottai, on behalf of TANGEDCO. The appellant, a Pattukottai area residential consumer, had escalated the matter from the distributor's consumer grievance forum after failing to obtain a satisfactory resolution at the first level. The order directs the distribution licensee to address the grievance related to billing and supply conditions within a defined timeline.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8Jejuri Hinjewadi Power Transmission seeks MERC licence for 400 kV, 2,000 MW line to strengthen Pune ring-main network
Jejuri Hinjewadi Power Transmission Limited filed a petition before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission in Case No. 10 of 2026 under Sections 14, 15 and 86(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for a transmission licence. The project is a 400 kV D/C line from the existing 400 kV Jejuri substation to the 400 kV Hinjewadi substation with 2,000 MW capacity, developed through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding to strengthen the Pune ring-main network, with REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited as bid process coordinator.
8Velgaon Power Transmission petitions MERC for 400/220 kV GIS substation licence near Palghar under TBCB framework
Velgaon Power Transmission Limited filed a petition before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission under Sections 14, 15 and 86(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeking a transmission licence for a project comprising the 400/220 kV Velgaon Substation (GIS) on a build-own basis, developed through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding. The filing references a Government of Maharashtra resolution dated February 12, 2025 and bidding coordinated by RECPDCL, with the Bid Evaluation Committee certificate dated July 29, 2025.
8Eleven Power seeks parallel distribution licence for Nuh and Gurugram; HERC issues interim order in Petition No. 30 of 2026
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, in Petition No. 30 of 2026 heard and ordered on May 26, 2026, took up Eleven Power Private Limited's application under Sections 14 and 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for a parallel distribution licence in the Nuh and Gurugram revenue districts, currently served exclusively by DHBVNL. The interim order by Chairman Nand Lal Sharma noted implications for existing licensees UHBVNL and DHBVNL, with power procurement handled by HPPC.
8EKI Energy Services wins 25-year Category IV inter-state electricity trading licence from CERC for pan-India trading
EKI Energy Services Limited informed BSE on May 26, 2026 that CERC, via an order dated May 24, 2026 in Petition No. 92/TD/2026, granted it a Category IV Inter-State Electricity Trading Licence for 25 years, authorising pan-India inter-state electricity trading. The licence is subject to the Electricity Act, 2003 and CERC Trading Licence Regulations, 2020. Whole Time Director and CFO Mohit Kumar Agarwal signed the BSE disclosure.
8GERC grants GUVNL two weeks to file rejoinder in 16 MW solar tariff petition at Mora, Surat district, plus eight other solar cases
In Petition No. 2608 of 2026 on May 26, 2026, GERC allowed GUVNL two weeks to file its rejoinder reply in the tariff determination petition for a 16 MW solar photovoltaic grid-connected power project located at Mora, District Surat, under Sections 62 and 86(1)(a) of the Electricity Act, 2003. Similar two-week extensions were granted in eight other solar tariff petitions covering projects of 10-40 MW at Anida, Paravadi, Khandiya, Vithalpar, Haripar, Vasundhara, Jambudiya Vidi and Manjal. Details
ANNUAL RESULTS
8GE Vernova T&D India posts 45% revenue jump to Rs. 62.1 billion in FY26, order backlog swells to Rs. 214.6 billion
GE Vernova T&D India Limited reported full-year revenue of Rs. 62.1 billion for FY26, up 45% year-on-year from Rs. 42.9 billion, with Q4 FY26 revenue at Rs. 16.4 billion, a 42% rise. CEO Sandeep Zanzaria's team disclosed that the order backlog expanded to Rs. 214.6 billion. The results were shared in a transcript of the May 19, 2026 earnings call filed on BSE and NSE on May 26, 2026.
8Solarworld Energy Solutions reports 157% income surge to Rs. 1,416 crore in FY26, PAT at Rs. 120 crore
Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited announced FY26 total income of Rs. 14,160.66 million, up 157% from Rs. 5,510.85 million in FY25. EBITDA stood at Rs. 1,879.27 million and profit after tax at Rs. 1,204.74 million, a 56% increase. EPS rose to Rs. 14.95 from Rs. 10.68. Q4 FY26 income alone reached Rs. 6,069.53 million, while the order book stood at Rs. 28,130.42 million as of March 31, 2026.
8Diamond Power Infrastructure posts 71% revenue growth and 355% jump in PAT to Rs. 158 crore in FY26
Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited reported FY26 revenue from operations of Rs. 1,91,010 lakh, up 71% year-on-year, EBITDA up 243% to Rs. 23,162 lakh, and PAT up 355% to Rs. 15,817 lakh. Q4 FY26 revenue was Rs. 69,587 lakh, up 108%, with PAT rising 691% to Rs. 6,061 lakh. The order book crossed Rs. 3,498 crore, with EHV cable capability extending to 400 kV.
8Insolation Energy reports Rs. 2,146 crore revenue, 61% growth, targets 7 GW module capacity
Insolation Energy Limited released FY26 revenue from operations of Rs. 2,146 crore, up 61% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs. 305 crore, PBT of Rs. 245 crore and PAT of Rs. 201 crore. The company outlined manufacturing capacity targets of 7 GW for modules and 4.5 GW for cells, underscoring its expansion in India's solar manufacturing space. The investor presentation was filed on May 26, 2026.
8Siemens Limited reports Rs. 22,025 crore revenue for 18-month transitional FY ending March 2026, recommends Rs. 18 dividend
Siemens Limited announced audited results for its transitional 18-month financial year (October 2024 to March 2026), reporting revenue from operations of Rs. 2,20,254 lakh and profit for the period of Rs. 25,460 lakh. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs. 18 per Rs. 2 share (900%), payable from August 13, 2026, and approved a scheme of amalgamation of wholly-owned subsidiary Siemens Rail Automation Private Limited into the parent.
8Genus Power posts 94% revenue growth to Rs. 4,738 crore in FY26 on smart-metering momentum with 24 AMISP projects
Genus Power Infrastructures Limited disclosed FY26 standalone revenue of Rs. 4,738 crore, up 94% year-on-year, backed by 24 AMISP smart-metering projects. Q4 FY26 standalone revenue was Rs. 1,524 crore with EBITDA of Rs. 284 crore, up 36%, and PAT of Rs. 181 crore, up 41%. The figures were shared in the transcript of the May 19, 2026 earnings call filed with the exchanges on May 26, 2026.
8Refex Industries reports Rs. 2,039 crore FY26 revenue and 68.5% EBITDA growth, wind demerger clears BSE and NSE
Refex Industries Limited disclosed FY26 standalone revenue from continuing operations of Rs. 2,039 crore, EBITDA of Rs. 350 crore, up 68.5%, and net profit of Rs. 247 crore, up 34.7%. The order book stood at about Rs. 1,500 crore as of March 31, 2026. Its proposed wind-vertical demerger received BSE, NSE and lender approvals, with an NCLT application filed on March 26, 2026.
8IRCON International reports Rs. 9,502 crore FY26 revenue and Rs. 592 crore PAT amid competitive pressures
IRCON International Limited reported total revenue of Rs. 9,502 crore in FY26, down from Rs. 11,131 crore, and PAT of Rs. 592 crore versus Rs. 724 crore in the prior year. EBITDA stood at around Rs. 1,279 crore. Management noted the order book was maintained at about two times annual revenue. The figures were disclosed in the Q4 and FY26 analyst call transcript filed with exchanges on May 26, 2026.
8KSEB FY26 quarterly accounts attract qualified review opinion; auditor cites IND AS deviations of unquantifiable impact
Mohan and Mohan Associates, Chartered Accountants of Trivandrum, issued a qualified review report on Kerala State Electricity Board Limited's standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The auditor flagged that KSEB's financials were prepared in deviation from Ind AS under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, resulting in overstatement or understatement of loss and corresponding impacts on assets and liabilities, the magnitude of which KSEB itself was unable to quantify.
8IMP Powers flags modified audit opinion on FY26 results over Rs. 39.86 crore trade receivables with no expected credit loss
IMP Powers Limited disclosed that its Board approved audited standalone and consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2026, but auditors B J S and Associates issued a modified opinion. The qualification relates to Rs. 39.86 crore of trade receivables for which no expected credit loss was recognised, plus Rs. 0.95 crore in bank balances and Rs. 21.83 crore in other current assets whose recoverability is uncertain. The board meeting commenced at 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2026.
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8PTC India trades 92.8 billion units in FY26 with PAT of Rs. 397 crore as disclosed at May 22 analyst meet
PTC India Limited submitted to the exchanges the transcript of its investors and analyst meet held May 22, 2026 at The Trident, BKC Mumbai. MD and CEO Dr Manoj Kumar Jhawar's team highlighted that the company traded 92.8 billion units in FY26 with a profit after tax of Rs. 397 crore. The filing, signed by Company Secretary Rajiv Maheshwari, was made on May 26, 2026 under applicable SEBI regulations.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Amara Raja Energy & Mobility releases May 26 earnings call audio after Q4 FY26 results briefing
Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Limited informed the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that the audio recording of its earnings call held that day is now available on the company website. The disclosure, signed by Company Secretary and General Counsel Vikas Sabharwal, was filed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, following an earlier intimation dated May 21, 2026. The company is listed on both NSE and BSE.
8Techno Electric & Engineering shares Q4 FY26 investor and analyst presentation transcript with exchanges
Techno Electric and Engineering Company Limited forwarded to the exchanges on May 26, 2026 a link to the transcript of its investor and analyst presentation on results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR. The intimation was signed by Company Secretary Niranjan Brahma. The company is listed on NSE and BSE.
8Hitachi Energy India hosts 'Powering India's Next 25' investor day 2026 presentation on May 26
Hitachi Energy India Limited intimated the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that its presentation for the event 'Powering India's Next 25: Hitachi Energy India Investor Day 2026,' held that day, is hosted on the company website. The Regulation 30 filing followed an earlier communication dated May 15, 2026 and was signed by General Counsel and Company Secretary Poovanna Ammatanda. The company is listed on BSE and NSE.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8Siemens Limited wins three-month extension to hold 68th AGM after its 18-month financial year
Siemens Limited informed the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, granted a three-month extension from May 11, 2026 to convene its 68th Annual General Meeting, via an order dated May 25, 2026. The extension followed an eighteen-month financial year that ended on March 31, 2026. The AGM date will be announced in due course. The filing was signed by Company Secretary Ketan Thaker.
8Siemens board clears merger of wholly-owned Siemens Rail Automation into parent, subject to NCLT approval
Siemens Limited disclosed on May 26, 2026 that its Board approved a scheme of amalgamation of Siemens Rail Automation Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, into Siemens Limited under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013. The transaction is subject to approvals including the National Company Law Tribunal. The board meeting ran from 2:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. IST, per Company Secretary Ketan Thaker.
8Kirloskar Electric approves FY26 results and names Dillip Kumar Pani as new CFO with immediate effect
Kirloskar Electric Company Limited reported on May 26, 2026 that its Board approved audited standalone and consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2026, signed by Executive Chairman Vijay Ravindra Kirloskar. The Board simultaneously appointed Dillip Kumar Pani as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel with immediate effect. The board meeting ran from 4:35 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. The company is listed on BSE and NSE.
8Solarworld Energy board notes resignation of chairperson Rini Chordia, reconstitutes committees from May 27
Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited reported on May 26, 2026 that its Board approved audited standalone and consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with an unmodified opinion. The Board also noted the resignation of Rini Chordia as Chairperson and Independent Director effective close of business May 26, 2026, and approved reconstitution of its committees effective May 27, 2026. Company Secretary Varsha Bharti signed the filing.
8Tata Power issues dividend tax-deduction guidance to shareholders ahead of 107th AGM
The Tata Power Company Limited intimated the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that it has emailed shareholders explaining tax-deduction formalities on dividends under the Income Tax Act, 2025. The Board, at its May 12, 2026 meeting, recommended a dividend for FY 2026-27, payable after the 107th AGM. Company Secretary Vispi S. Patel signed the communication under applicable SEBI LODR regulations.
8GE Vernova T&D India flags share transfers to IEPF; August 27 deadline for unclaimed FY 2018-19 dividend claims
MUFG Intime India, registrar for GE Vernova T&D India Limited, issued a notice dated May 25, 2026 warning members that shares with dividends unclaimed for seven consecutive years will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund under Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013. The final dividend for FY 2018-19 and its underlying shares are due for transfer on August 27, 2026, with claims to be lodged no later than August 17, 2026.
8GE Vernova T&D India to join Nomura Investment Forum Asia 2026 in Singapore on June 2-3 for investor meetings
GE Vernova T&D India Limited intimated the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that its management will participate in the Nomura Investment Forum Asia 2026 through one-on-one and group meetings in Singapore on June 2 and June 3, 2026. The company confirmed no unpublished price-sensitive information would be shared. The notice was signed by Company Secretary Shweta Mehta. The company reported full-year FY26 revenue of Rs. 62.1 billion, up 45%.
8Engineers India secures clean annual secretarial compliance report for FY ended March 2026
VAP and Associates, Company Secretaries, certified the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report of Engineers India Limited for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, under Regulation 24A of SEBI LODR. The Ghaziabad-based firm examined the company's filings, website and records against SEBI Act 1992, SCRA 1956 and various SEBI regulations, finding no events triggering ICDR, buyback or sweat-equity provisions during the review period. Engineers India is a Government of India Navratna enterprise.
8SJVN files annual secretarial compliance report for year ended March 2026 under SEBI LODR Regulation 24A
SJVN Limited, a Navratna CPSE and joint venture of the Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh, submitted to the exchanges on May 26, 2026 its Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the year ended March 31, 2026, issued by Akhil Rohatgi and Co., under Regulation 24A of SEBI LODR. The filing was signed by Company Secretary Soumendra Das. SJVN is listed on both NSE and BSE.
8Borosil Renewables to attend 360 ONE Capital Trinity India 2026 investor conference on May 29 in Mumbai
Borosil Renewables Limited intimated the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that company representatives will attend the 360 ONE Capital 16th Annual Investor Conference - Trinity India 2026 on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. IST at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, in an in-person group meeting. The notice was signed by Company Secretary Kishor Talreja. Borosil Renewables is a listed solar glass manufacturer.
8Patel Engineering discloses forest and environment penalty order under SEBI LODR Regulation 30
Patel Engineering Limited filed a disclosure on May 26, 2026 under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR regarding an order imposing a penalty passed against the company by the Forest and Environment authority. The details were submitted per the SEBI master circular dated January 30, 2026 and signed by Company Secretary Shobha Shetty. Patel Engineering is listed on BSE and NSE and is engaged in infrastructure construction including hydropower projects. Details
8GE Vernova T&D India posts 45% revenue jump to Rs. 62.1 billion in FY26, order backlog swells to Rs. 214.6 billion
GE Vernova T&D India Limited reported full-year revenue of Rs. 62.1 billion for FY26, up 45% year-on-year from Rs. 42.9 billion, with Q4 FY26 revenue at Rs. 16.4 billion, a 42% rise. CEO Sandeep Zanzaria's team disclosed that the order backlog expanded to Rs. 214.6 billion. The results were shared in a transcript of the May 19, 2026 earnings call filed on BSE and NSE on May 26, 2026.
8Solarworld Energy Solutions reports 157% income surge to Rs. 1,416 crore in FY26, PAT at Rs. 120 crore
Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited announced FY26 total income of Rs. 14,160.66 million, up 157% from Rs. 5,510.85 million in FY25. EBITDA stood at Rs. 1,879.27 million and profit after tax at Rs. 1,204.74 million, a 56% increase. EPS rose to Rs. 14.95 from Rs. 10.68. Q4 FY26 income alone reached Rs. 6,069.53 million, while the order book stood at Rs. 28,130.42 million as of March 31, 2026.
8Diamond Power Infrastructure posts 71% revenue growth and 355% jump in PAT to Rs. 158 crore in FY26
Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited reported FY26 revenue from operations of Rs. 1,91,010 lakh, up 71% year-on-year, EBITDA up 243% to Rs. 23,162 lakh, and PAT up 355% to Rs. 15,817 lakh. Q4 FY26 revenue was Rs. 69,587 lakh, up 108%, with PAT rising 691% to Rs. 6,061 lakh. The order book crossed Rs. 3,498 crore, with EHV cable capability extending to 400 kV.
8Insolation Energy reports Rs. 2,146 crore revenue, 61% growth, targets 7 GW module capacity
Insolation Energy Limited released FY26 revenue from operations of Rs. 2,146 crore, up 61% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs. 305 crore, PBT of Rs. 245 crore and PAT of Rs. 201 crore. The company outlined manufacturing capacity targets of 7 GW for modules and 4.5 GW for cells, underscoring its expansion in India's solar manufacturing space. The investor presentation was filed on May 26, 2026.
8Siemens Limited reports Rs. 22,025 crore revenue for 18-month transitional FY ending March 2026, recommends Rs. 18 dividend
Siemens Limited announced audited results for its transitional 18-month financial year (October 2024 to March 2026), reporting revenue from operations of Rs. 2,20,254 lakh and profit for the period of Rs. 25,460 lakh. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs. 18 per Rs. 2 share (900%), payable from August 13, 2026, and approved a scheme of amalgamation of wholly-owned subsidiary Siemens Rail Automation Private Limited into the parent.
8Genus Power posts 94% revenue growth to Rs. 4,738 crore in FY26 on smart-metering momentum with 24 AMISP projects
Genus Power Infrastructures Limited disclosed FY26 standalone revenue of Rs. 4,738 crore, up 94% year-on-year, backed by 24 AMISP smart-metering projects. Q4 FY26 standalone revenue was Rs. 1,524 crore with EBITDA of Rs. 284 crore, up 36%, and PAT of Rs. 181 crore, up 41%. The figures were shared in the transcript of the May 19, 2026 earnings call filed with the exchanges on May 26, 2026.
8Refex Industries reports Rs. 2,039 crore FY26 revenue and 68.5% EBITDA growth, wind demerger clears BSE and NSE
Refex Industries Limited disclosed FY26 standalone revenue from continuing operations of Rs. 2,039 crore, EBITDA of Rs. 350 crore, up 68.5%, and net profit of Rs. 247 crore, up 34.7%. The order book stood at about Rs. 1,500 crore as of March 31, 2026. Its proposed wind-vertical demerger received BSE, NSE and lender approvals, with an NCLT application filed on March 26, 2026.
8IRCON International reports Rs. 9,502 crore FY26 revenue and Rs. 592 crore PAT amid competitive pressures
IRCON International Limited reported total revenue of Rs. 9,502 crore in FY26, down from Rs. 11,131 crore, and PAT of Rs. 592 crore versus Rs. 724 crore in the prior year. EBITDA stood at around Rs. 1,279 crore. Management noted the order book was maintained at about two times annual revenue. The figures were disclosed in the Q4 and FY26 analyst call transcript filed with exchanges on May 26, 2026.
8KSEB FY26 quarterly accounts attract qualified review opinion; auditor cites IND AS deviations of unquantifiable impact
Mohan and Mohan Associates, Chartered Accountants of Trivandrum, issued a qualified review report on Kerala State Electricity Board Limited's standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The auditor flagged that KSEB's financials were prepared in deviation from Ind AS under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, resulting in overstatement or understatement of loss and corresponding impacts on assets and liabilities, the magnitude of which KSEB itself was unable to quantify.
8IMP Powers flags modified audit opinion on FY26 results over Rs. 39.86 crore trade receivables with no expected credit loss
IMP Powers Limited disclosed that its Board approved audited standalone and consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2026, but auditors B J S and Associates issued a modified opinion. The qualification relates to Rs. 39.86 crore of trade receivables for which no expected credit loss was recognised, plus Rs. 0.95 crore in bank balances and Rs. 21.83 crore in other current assets whose recoverability is uncertain. The board meeting commenced at 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2026.
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8PTC India trades 92.8 billion units in FY26 with PAT of Rs. 397 crore as disclosed at May 22 analyst meet
PTC India Limited submitted to the exchanges the transcript of its investors and analyst meet held May 22, 2026 at The Trident, BKC Mumbai. MD and CEO Dr Manoj Kumar Jhawar's team highlighted that the company traded 92.8 billion units in FY26 with a profit after tax of Rs. 397 crore. The filing, signed by Company Secretary Rajiv Maheshwari, was made on May 26, 2026 under applicable SEBI regulations.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Amara Raja Energy & Mobility releases May 26 earnings call audio after Q4 FY26 results briefing
Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Limited informed the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that the audio recording of its earnings call held that day is now available on the company website. The disclosure, signed by Company Secretary and General Counsel Vikas Sabharwal, was filed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, following an earlier intimation dated May 21, 2026. The company is listed on both NSE and BSE.
8Techno Electric & Engineering shares Q4 FY26 investor and analyst presentation transcript with exchanges
Techno Electric and Engineering Company Limited forwarded to the exchanges on May 26, 2026 a link to the transcript of its investor and analyst presentation on results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR. The intimation was signed by Company Secretary Niranjan Brahma. The company is listed on NSE and BSE.
8Hitachi Energy India hosts 'Powering India's Next 25' investor day 2026 presentation on May 26
Hitachi Energy India Limited intimated the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that its presentation for the event 'Powering India's Next 25: Hitachi Energy India Investor Day 2026,' held that day, is hosted on the company website. The Regulation 30 filing followed an earlier communication dated May 15, 2026 and was signed by General Counsel and Company Secretary Poovanna Ammatanda. The company is listed on BSE and NSE.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8Siemens Limited wins three-month extension to hold 68th AGM after its 18-month financial year
Siemens Limited informed the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, granted a three-month extension from May 11, 2026 to convene its 68th Annual General Meeting, via an order dated May 25, 2026. The extension followed an eighteen-month financial year that ended on March 31, 2026. The AGM date will be announced in due course. The filing was signed by Company Secretary Ketan Thaker.
8Siemens board clears merger of wholly-owned Siemens Rail Automation into parent, subject to NCLT approval
Siemens Limited disclosed on May 26, 2026 that its Board approved a scheme of amalgamation of Siemens Rail Automation Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, into Siemens Limited under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013. The transaction is subject to approvals including the National Company Law Tribunal. The board meeting ran from 2:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. IST, per Company Secretary Ketan Thaker.
8Kirloskar Electric approves FY26 results and names Dillip Kumar Pani as new CFO with immediate effect
Kirloskar Electric Company Limited reported on May 26, 2026 that its Board approved audited standalone and consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2026, signed by Executive Chairman Vijay Ravindra Kirloskar. The Board simultaneously appointed Dillip Kumar Pani as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel with immediate effect. The board meeting ran from 4:35 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. The company is listed on BSE and NSE.
8Solarworld Energy board notes resignation of chairperson Rini Chordia, reconstitutes committees from May 27
Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited reported on May 26, 2026 that its Board approved audited standalone and consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with an unmodified opinion. The Board also noted the resignation of Rini Chordia as Chairperson and Independent Director effective close of business May 26, 2026, and approved reconstitution of its committees effective May 27, 2026. Company Secretary Varsha Bharti signed the filing.
8Tata Power issues dividend tax-deduction guidance to shareholders ahead of 107th AGM
The Tata Power Company Limited intimated the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that it has emailed shareholders explaining tax-deduction formalities on dividends under the Income Tax Act, 2025. The Board, at its May 12, 2026 meeting, recommended a dividend for FY 2026-27, payable after the 107th AGM. Company Secretary Vispi S. Patel signed the communication under applicable SEBI LODR regulations.
8GE Vernova T&D India flags share transfers to IEPF; August 27 deadline for unclaimed FY 2018-19 dividend claims
MUFG Intime India, registrar for GE Vernova T&D India Limited, issued a notice dated May 25, 2026 warning members that shares with dividends unclaimed for seven consecutive years will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund under Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013. The final dividend for FY 2018-19 and its underlying shares are due for transfer on August 27, 2026, with claims to be lodged no later than August 17, 2026.
8GE Vernova T&D India to join Nomura Investment Forum Asia 2026 in Singapore on June 2-3 for investor meetings
GE Vernova T&D India Limited intimated the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that its management will participate in the Nomura Investment Forum Asia 2026 through one-on-one and group meetings in Singapore on June 2 and June 3, 2026. The company confirmed no unpublished price-sensitive information would be shared. The notice was signed by Company Secretary Shweta Mehta. The company reported full-year FY26 revenue of Rs. 62.1 billion, up 45%.
8Engineers India secures clean annual secretarial compliance report for FY ended March 2026
VAP and Associates, Company Secretaries, certified the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report of Engineers India Limited for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, under Regulation 24A of SEBI LODR. The Ghaziabad-based firm examined the company's filings, website and records against SEBI Act 1992, SCRA 1956 and various SEBI regulations, finding no events triggering ICDR, buyback or sweat-equity provisions during the review period. Engineers India is a Government of India Navratna enterprise.
8SJVN files annual secretarial compliance report for year ended March 2026 under SEBI LODR Regulation 24A
SJVN Limited, a Navratna CPSE and joint venture of the Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh, submitted to the exchanges on May 26, 2026 its Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the year ended March 31, 2026, issued by Akhil Rohatgi and Co., under Regulation 24A of SEBI LODR. The filing was signed by Company Secretary Soumendra Das. SJVN is listed on both NSE and BSE.
8Borosil Renewables to attend 360 ONE Capital Trinity India 2026 investor conference on May 29 in Mumbai
Borosil Renewables Limited intimated the exchanges on May 26, 2026 that company representatives will attend the 360 ONE Capital 16th Annual Investor Conference - Trinity India 2026 on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. IST at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, in an in-person group meeting. The notice was signed by Company Secretary Kishor Talreja. Borosil Renewables is a listed solar glass manufacturer.
8Patel Engineering discloses forest and environment penalty order under SEBI LODR Regulation 30
Patel Engineering Limited filed a disclosure on May 26, 2026 under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR regarding an order imposing a penalty passed against the company by the Forest and Environment authority. The details were submitted per the SEBI master circular dated January 30, 2026 and signed by Company Secretary Shobha Shetty. Patel Engineering is listed on BSE and NSE and is engaged in infrastructure construction including hydropower projects. Details
8A new consultancy empanelment framework under the GeM route is being structured less like a routine vendor onboarding exercise and more like a long-horizon control mechanism for future infrastructure design mandates.
8The eligibility architecture sharply narrows the competitive field, while the revenue structure quietly redistributes commercial risk across participating consultants. Details
8The eligibility architecture sharply narrows the competitive field, while the revenue structure quietly redistributes commercial risk across participating consultants. Details
8A transmission uprating package involving HTLS conductor replacement across multiple line stretches is evolving into more than a routine reconductoring exercise.
8Embedded amendments around traceability, testing and documentation obligations are quietly pushing technical liability deeper into the vendor ecosystem. Details
8Embedded amendments around traceability, testing and documentation obligations are quietly pushing technical liability deeper into the vendor ecosystem. Details
8A major mining-sector 20 CuM electric hydraulic shovel procurement is evolving into more than a routine fleet acquisition exercise.
8Repeated corrigenda, widened OEM eligibility and tighter lifecycle obligations are steadily reshaping the commercial balance between equipment suppliers and the buyer. Details
8Repeated corrigenda, widened OEM eligibility and tighter lifecycle obligations are steadily reshaping the commercial balance between equipment suppliers and the buyer. Details
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COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8CEA coal reports put linked-plant stock at 42,897.8 thousand tonnes and national stock at 50,031.6 thousand tonnes on May 24
Coal India Ltd./SCCL linkage data based on CEA reporting showed total linked-plant coal stock of 42,897.8 thousand tonnes on May 24, 2026, equal to 18 days of cover against 2,329.73 thousand tonnes of daily requirement. The CEA daily coal stock report for the same date put all-plant stock at 50,031.6 thousand tonnes, equivalent to 66% of normative stock, with 22 plants carrying critical coal stock as India heads into the peak summer power demand season.
E-AUCTION & PRICING
8National Lignite Index April 2026 grade-wise: G17/GL7 leads at 174.3, G16/GL6 lags at 83.3
The Ministry of Coal's Office of the Nominated Authority released detailed grade-wise National Lignite Index figures for April 2026 (Base Year 2021-22), with the G17/GL7-and-below grade recording an index of 174.3 and representative price of Rs. 3,040 per tonne, while G16/GL6 carries the lowest index at 83.3 and price of Rs. 1,567 per tonne. The G14/GL4-and-above aggregate index stands at 152.7, the G15/GL5-and-below composite at 100.2, and G11/GL1 at a representative price of Rs. 2,694 per tonne.
8IEX GDAM schedules 33,428.26 MWh on May 25 as MCP averages Rs. 6,615.04 per MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's green day-ahead market posted 1,91,089.38 MWh of purchase bids and 43,406.48 MWh of sell bids on May 25, 2026, with total MCV and final scheduled volume of approximately 33,428.26 MWh. The segment's average MCP stood near Rs. 6,615.04 per MWh. Solar scheduled volume amounted to approximately 19,904.19 MWh while non-solar scheduled volume stood at 12,557.59 MWh in the hourly breakdown, reflecting active green-market participation as India's RE installed base crosses 2,27,591 MW.
8IEX HP-DAM receives 71,029.85 MWh sell bids but clears zero volume on May 25
Indian Energy Exchange's high-price day-ahead market saw sell bids of 71,029.85 MWh on May 25, 2026, while purchase bids, MCV and final scheduled volume stayed at zero MWh. Across the May 19-26 series, the HP-DAM logged 5,51,500.65 MWh of sell bids and only 5,135.45 MWh of final scheduled volume, with the weekly weighted MCP averaging Rs. 19,716.11 per MWh, indicating persistent demand-supply mismatch at higher price points in the exchange platform.
8PXIL RTM clears 1,025 MWh on May 25 with MCP fixed at Rs. 10,000 per MWh
Power Exchange India Ltd. reported 12,002.50 MWh of RTM purchase bids and 1,025 MWh of sell bids for May 25, 2026, translating into 1,025 MWh of scheduled volume with both MCP and weighted MCP at Rs. 10,000 per MWh. The hourly profile concentrated activity from 19:00 to 24:00 hrs. PXIL's IDAS daily profile also showed 2,250 MWh of purchase bids on May 25 and 26 without matching sell bids, indicating sustained demand-side interest in intra-day ancillary segments without corresponding supply. Details
8CEA coal reports put linked-plant stock at 42,897.8 thousand tonnes and national stock at 50,031.6 thousand tonnes on May 24
Coal India Ltd./SCCL linkage data based on CEA reporting showed total linked-plant coal stock of 42,897.8 thousand tonnes on May 24, 2026, equal to 18 days of cover against 2,329.73 thousand tonnes of daily requirement. The CEA daily coal stock report for the same date put all-plant stock at 50,031.6 thousand tonnes, equivalent to 66% of normative stock, with 22 plants carrying critical coal stock as India heads into the peak summer power demand season.
E-AUCTION & PRICING
8National Lignite Index April 2026 grade-wise: G17/GL7 leads at 174.3, G16/GL6 lags at 83.3
The Ministry of Coal's Office of the Nominated Authority released detailed grade-wise National Lignite Index figures for April 2026 (Base Year 2021-22), with the G17/GL7-and-below grade recording an index of 174.3 and representative price of Rs. 3,040 per tonne, while G16/GL6 carries the lowest index at 83.3 and price of Rs. 1,567 per tonne. The G14/GL4-and-above aggregate index stands at 152.7, the G15/GL5-and-below composite at 100.2, and G11/GL1 at a representative price of Rs. 2,694 per tonne.
8IEX GDAM schedules 33,428.26 MWh on May 25 as MCP averages Rs. 6,615.04 per MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's green day-ahead market posted 1,91,089.38 MWh of purchase bids and 43,406.48 MWh of sell bids on May 25, 2026, with total MCV and final scheduled volume of approximately 33,428.26 MWh. The segment's average MCP stood near Rs. 6,615.04 per MWh. Solar scheduled volume amounted to approximately 19,904.19 MWh while non-solar scheduled volume stood at 12,557.59 MWh in the hourly breakdown, reflecting active green-market participation as India's RE installed base crosses 2,27,591 MW.
8IEX HP-DAM receives 71,029.85 MWh sell bids but clears zero volume on May 25
Indian Energy Exchange's high-price day-ahead market saw sell bids of 71,029.85 MWh on May 25, 2026, while purchase bids, MCV and final scheduled volume stayed at zero MWh. Across the May 19-26 series, the HP-DAM logged 5,51,500.65 MWh of sell bids and only 5,135.45 MWh of final scheduled volume, with the weekly weighted MCP averaging Rs. 19,716.11 per MWh, indicating persistent demand-supply mismatch at higher price points in the exchange platform.
8PXIL RTM clears 1,025 MWh on May 25 with MCP fixed at Rs. 10,000 per MWh
Power Exchange India Ltd. reported 12,002.50 MWh of RTM purchase bids and 1,025 MWh of sell bids for May 25, 2026, translating into 1,025 MWh of scheduled volume with both MCP and weighted MCP at Rs. 10,000 per MWh. The hourly profile concentrated activity from 19:00 to 24:00 hrs. PXIL's IDAS daily profile also showed 2,250 MWh of purchase bids on May 25 and 26 without matching sell bids, indicating sustained demand-side interest in intra-day ancillary segments without corresponding supply. Details
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8India sets new all-time peak demand record of 2,56,117 MW on April 25, 2026
Grid-India's NLDC Monthly Operational Report for April 2026 reveals India set a new all-time high in power demand of 2,56,117 MW on April 25, 2026, surpassing all previous records. The month's average all-India peak demand met was 2,29,247 MW, while the monthly minimum stood at 2,00,631 MW recorded on April 5. Total installed capacity reached 5,37,264 MW as on April 30, 2026, of which thermal contributed 2,49,229 MW, hydro 51,665 MW, nuclear 8,780 MW and renewables (MNRE) 2,27,591 MW.
8All-India peak demand met hits 2,68,096 MW on May 25 as daily energy met reaches 2,42,190 MU
Grid-India's NLDC reported in its Daily PSP Report for May 25, 2026 that all-India maximum demand met reached 2,68,096 MW (at 15:26 hrs) while daily energy met totalled 2,42,190 MU. Region-wise energy met comprised 78,856 MU in the Northern Region, 73,860 MU in the Western Region, 55,410 MU in the Southern Region, 30,956 MU in the Eastern Region and 3,108 MU in the North-Eastern Region. All-India energy shortage was limited to about 11.24 MU with frequency within the 49.9-50.05 Hz band 78% of the time.
8Southern grid breaches frequency safety band 26% of time in April; SRLDC raises alarm
The Southern Region grid operated outside the IEGC prescribed frequency band for over a quarter of April 2026, according to SRLDC's presentation at the 238th OCC meeting. Grid frequency was below the IEGC band for 7.79% of the time and above the band for 18.4% of the time, with maximum frequency touching 50.39 Hz on April 19 and minimum plunging to 49.45 Hz on April 3. The Executive Director of SRLDC warned that sustained low frequency risked triggering under-frequency relay operations across the region.
8Tamil Nadu posts record 6,000 MW load crash in 10 minutes on election day, causing grid disturbance
Tamil Nadu experienced a sudden load crash of approximately 6,000 MW within ten minutes on April 23, 2026, coinciding with the Tamil Nadu Assembly election period, which drove Under-Drawal to more than 2,200 MW — the highest recorded in the Southern Region during April 2026. The state registered an aggregate maximum over-drawal of 1,500 MW on April 16 and maximum under-drawal exceeding 2,200 MW on April 23. The 238th OCC directed Tamil Nadu to expedite commissioning of Udangudi and Kadamparai generation projects.
8Agriculture load drop of 3,400 MW in 10 minutes trips 765 kV Wardha-Nizamabad and Kurnool-Cuddapah lines
A sudden agricultural-load-driven demand collapse of approximately 3,400 MW in the Southern Region within ten minutes on April 26, 2026 — from 55,571 MW at 17:56 hrs to 52,241 MW at 18:06 hrs — triggered over-voltage-induced tripping of the 765 kV Wardha-Nizamabad circuit at 18:00 hrs and the 765 kV Kurnool-Cuddapah Circuit-1 at 18:01 hrs. Andhra Pradesh contributed about 1,200 MW and Karnataka about 1,900 MW to the drop. SRLDC directed SLDCs to stagger agricultural load reduction, limiting ramp-down to not more than 300 MW per time block.
8NLDC's all-India day-ahead demand forecast error narrows to 2.4% on May 24
Grid-India's NLDC reported all-India demand-forecasting errors (MAPE) for May 24, 2026 of 2.4% day-ahead and 1.1% real-time for demand met, with energy-consumption forecast errors of 1.9% day-ahead and 0.2% real-time. The figures compare with 1.5% and 0.8% day-ahead/real-time demand errors recorded for May 23 and 1.3%/0.9% for May 21. The Eastern Region demand-forecast report for May 24 recorded a day-ahead MAPE of 2.07% and intraday MAPE of 1.11%, with RMSE of 2.48% and 1.44% respectively.
8Grid-India publishes April 2026 monthly report: national energy met up 4.41% year-on-year
Grid-India's NLDC released its monthly operations report for April 2026, showing national energy met rising approximately 4.41% versus April 2025 and 6.39% over March 2026. Peak demand met rose about 9.20% year-on-year, while hydro, wind and solar generation registered double-digit monthly gains — wind up 36.97% and solar up 17.80% over March 2026 — underscoring rising renewable penetration in the national grid as India approaches its clean-energy installation milestones.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8APSLDC fires show-cause notice on wind generators after Rs. 52.41 crore DSM dues pile up
Andhra Pradesh State Load Despatch Centre issued a statutory show-cause notice against intra-state wind generators availing inter-state open access, who had been over-scheduling by 40-70% over five months, accumulating Rs. 52.41 crore in unpaid DSM/UI charges. Generators reportedly paid only 5% of applicable UI charges while earning Rs. 20-30 lakh per day from exchange transactions. APSLDC invoked Clause 6(r) of the NLDC T-GNA procedure — which allows reduction or denial of open access NOC on grid security grounds — and gave entities seven days to clear dues.
8IndiGrid fails to submit 95% of event reports to SRLDC on time, OCC flags non-compliance
Transmission infrastructure developer IndiGrid was called out at SRPC's 238th OCC meeting for persistent non-compliance in furnishing event-related data to SRLDC — with approximately 95% of 19 identified events showing submission beyond stipulated timelines or not submitted at all, following IndiGrid's takeover of the 400 kV Koppal substation. The IEGC 2023 mandates submission of Disturbance Recorder and Event Logger data within 24 hours of an event. IndiGrid subsequently submitted all pending reports and assured future compliance.
8Karnataka SCADA outage on April 29 left SRLDC grid-blind at 11 key 400 kV substations
A failure of a Low Noise Amplifier in VSAT communication equipment at Karnataka's SCADA hub on the night of April 29, 2026 knocked out real-time data reporting from eleven 400 kV substations — including Hebbanahally, Talguppa, Nelamangala, Devanahalli, Mylasandra, Hoody, BPS, Jagalur, YTPS, Kalaburgi and Jindal — crippling SRLDC's system visibility until equipment was replaced and SCADA restored on April 30. KPTCL committed to furnishing a detailed root-cause analysis and alternative communication plan within one week.
8Karnataka records 51% low-voltage duration at Hoody substation during April morning peak
Eleven 400 kV substations in Karnataka's control area recorded voltages below 390 kV during morning peak hours (06:00-12:00 hrs) in April 2026, with Hoody substation spending more than half (51%) of morning hours in a sub-normal voltage state. Somanahalli (40%), Mylasandra (37%), Munirabad (24%), Nelamangala (20%) and Devanahalli (19%) were also severely affected, with voltages in the range of 373-379 kV observed on April 24 during solar peak hours. SRLDC directed KPTCL to expedite installation of capacitor banks by end of May 2026.
8Southern Region reservoirs at only 23.8% capacity, 630 MU below last year's level
Reservoir storage in the Southern Region stood at just 3,715 MU as of May 11, 2026, which is 630 MU less than the same period in 2025 (4,345 MU) and represents only 23.80% of the total regional reservoir capacity of 15,608 MU. The shortfall was attributed to delayed and below-normal rainfall this year compared to the previous year. SRPC member secretary warned that, combined with a forecast of below-normal Long-Period Average Southwest Monsoon and rising temperatures, the reservoir deficit could significantly stress summer power supply across all Southern Region states.
8NLDC SCUC schedules North Karanpura STPS at 666 MW for May 26 at lowest energy charge rate
Grid-India's NLDC Security-Constrained Unit Commitment (Format-2) for delivery date May 26, 2026, published May 25 at 15:00 hrs, scheduled North Karanpura STPS for 666.02 MW across time blocks 41-57 at an energy charge rate of 208.8 paise per kWh. Several Vindhyachal STPS stages were also scheduled at 210-213.5 paise per kWh, all flagged for SCUC commitment. The schedule forms part of NLDC's daily dispatch optimisation under the IEGC 2023 framework for day-ahead central-sector generation planning.
8WRLDC logs 79 transmission element shutdowns in Western Region planned-outage report for May 25
Grid-India's Western Region Planned Shutdown Report dated May 25, 2026 detailed 79 scheduled transmission shutdowns across the region, listing elements slated for planned maintenance outages during the day for operational coordination. The Eastern Region National Power Committee generation-outage report for the same period recorded OHPC's Burla HPS / Hirakud-I hydro unit in Odisha under planned outage, among other central-sector thermal units, as routine maintenance continued across generation and transmission assets in both regions.
8Western Region voltage profile flags 400 kV substations breaching IEGC band on May 24
The Voltage Deviation Index report for May 24, 2026 (published May 25) tracked 400 kV substations across the Western Region for hours spent above 420 kV, below 380 kV, and within the IEGC band. The report computed the voltage deviation index as the percentage of time each node operated outside the prescribed band, with peak voltage readings at select nodes indicating persistent reactive power management challenges as high renewable infeed from solar-dense western states continues to alter daily voltage profiles.
8OERC postpones all May 26, 2026 hearings due to unavoidable circumstances; new dates awaited
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a notice postponing all cases that had been scheduled for hearing on May 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM due to unavoidable circumstances. Parties were informed that next dates of hearing would be communicated separately. The development affects multiple pending cases before the Commission, including regulatory and tariff matters, impacting utilities and stakeholders who had prepared submissions for that date's proceedings.
8Southern Region transformer outage report logs Ennore SEZ 400/11.5 kV unit tripping on HV fault, restored May 25
Grid-India's Southern Region forced-outage report listed the 400 kV/11.5 kV Ennore SEZ ST-1 transformer in Tamil Nadu tripping on an HV-side over-current fault, with outage from 07:10 on May 7, 2026 and restoration at 18:27 on May 25, 2026 — an outage duration of approximately 18 days. The report catalogued forced transformer outages across the Southern Region, including the Ennore SEZ asset serving an industrial and port-area load cluster in the Tamil Nadu coastal belt.
8JBVNL publishes consolidated FY 2022-23 financial statements flagging accumulated losses and audit qualifications
Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited released its consolidated financial statements for 2022-23, comprising the balance sheet as at March 31, 2023 and statement of profit and loss for the Ranchi-headquartered distribution utility. The auditor's report flagged qualifications including non-verification of inventories during FY 2022-23, pending reconciliation of Form 26AS, and uncertainties over recovery of accumulated past losses — highlighting the financial fragility of the state-owned DISCOM ahead of its 100 MW wind procurement initiative.
8UPERC directs Jaypee Infratech to furnish Rs. 36.64 crore capital cost plan for township power grid
UPERC at a hearing on May 22, 2026 in Petition No. 2206 of 2025 — filed by Jaypee Infratech Limited (under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process) seeking enhancement of its 19.8 MVA/33 kV connection to 35 MVA/132 kV supply at GSS-01, Sector 128, Noida — directed PVVNL to prepare a comprehensive electricity connection plan for leased plots. The Commission directed Jaypee Infratech to furnish the original project cost breakup, clarifying whether it included the 220 kV substation at GSS-2, with capital expenditure reportedly reduced by approximately Rs. 36.64 crore. Next hearing is July 7, 2026.
8IEX GTAM trades 24-26 MWh intraday green blocks at Rs. 10,000 per MWh on May 25
Indian Energy Exchange's green term-ahead market details for May 25, 2026 show intraday instruments including ITD-B91-N, ITD-B92-N and ITD-B96-N with 24-26 MWh traded volumes. The listed high, low and average prices cluster at Rs. 10,000 per MWh, indicating scarce green-term liquidity at the market ceiling in the reported blocks. The IEX TAM file for the same date also lists multiple Daily contracts at Rs. 6,670 per MWh and DAC blocks with prices ranging around Rs. 7,550-8,775 per MWh in western delivery areas.
8HPX AS-DAM records zero cleared volume across May 17-26 series; RTM remains the active ancillary channel
Hindustan Power Exchange's ancillary services day-ahead market showed zero transaction bids, zero cleared volume and no weighted average MCP on May 25, 2026. The daily AS-DAM series from May 17 to May 26 also remained at zero MWh, indicating no completed UP transactions in the supplied market snapshots. By contrast, HPX's RTM segment cleared 5,450 MWh on May 25 at an average MCP of approximately Rs. 10,000 per MWh, making it the exchange's only active segment for short-term balancing during the period.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8NGSPDCL reports 8.55% T&D loss and 83.15% collection efficiency in Q4 FY 2025-26
Northern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited submitted its Periodic Energy Accounting Report for Q4 FY 2025-26 (January-March 2026) to the Central Electricity Authority. The utility purchased 18,758.46 million kWh from generation sources, with total energy billed during the quarter at 15,361.31 million kWh. T&D losses were recorded at 1,436.99 million kWh — equivalent to 8.55% — while collection efficiency stood at 83.15%. The Aggregate Technical and Commercial loss for the quarter was 23.96%.
8CEA reports all-India generation at 4,944.01 MU on May 23, 367.73 MU above programme
The Central Electricity Authority's G O & D Wing reported monitored all-India generation of 4,944.01 MU on May 23, 2026 against a programme of 4,576.28 MU. Cumulative generation from April 1 to date stood at 2,42,810.96 MU, which was 5,928.82 MU or 2.38% below programme. Monitored capacity was placed at 3,10,773.79 MW, with 44,485.73 MW under outage and 2,66,288.06 MW available. NTPC stations generated 1,070.96 MU on May 23, 46.85 MU above programme.
8IEX DAM clears 1,31,377.37 MWh on May 25 at Rs. 6,175.29 per MWh MCP
Indian Energy Exchange's day-ahead market recorded 5,55,328.01 MWh of purchase bids and 3,68,962.35 MWh of sell bids for delivery on May 25, 2026, with 1,31,377.37 MWh finally scheduled. The market touched a maximum hourly scheduled volume of 10,076.39 MWh and a weighted MCP of Rs. 4,354.44 per MWh. The broader May 19-26 daily series showed a peak cleared volume of 1,42,698.63 MWh on May 23, 2026, reflecting strong market activity across the period.
8IEX RTM clears 1,76,728.34 MWh on May 25 as MCP averages Rs. 6,419.40 per MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's real-time market drew 6,18,808.09 MWh of purchase bids and 2,79,374.74 MWh of sell bids on May 25, 2026, with final scheduled volume of 1,76,728.34 MWh. The market reached a maximum hourly scheduled volume of 12,905.84 MWh and a weighted MCP of Rs. 6,407.81 per MWh. Meanwhile HPX's RTM data for May 25 showed 5,450 MWh of final scheduled volume and an average MCP of approximately Rs. 10,000 per MWh, indicating significant price spreads across exchanges.
8Northern Region meets 78,856 MW evening peak on May 25 with 5.16 MU shortage
The Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily operation report for May 25, 2026 showed an evening-peak demand met of 78,856 MW against a requirement of 79,531 MW, leaving a shortage of 675 MW at a frequency of 50.015 Hz. Day energy met totalled 1,916 MU with a shortage of 5.16 MU. Punjab alone consumed 277.29 MU and drew 155.74 MU against a schedule of 156.94 MU. Off-peak demand met at 03:00 hrs was 77,797 MW at 50.046 Hz with no shortage recorded.
8Western Region peaks at 73,860 MW on May 25 with frequency touching 50.08 Hz
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre reported an evening-peak demand met of 73,860 MW for May 25, 2026 against a requirement of 74,285 MW, a shortage of 425 MW, at a frequency of 50.08 Hz. Off-peak demand met stood at 68,729 MW at 50.05 Hz with no shortage, and day energy met was 1,766.4 MU with a shortage of about 6.08 MU. The Western Region recorded its own monthly peak of 81,494 MW on April 27, 2026 during the record-breaking demand month.
8Eastern Region records zero shortage on May 25 with 30,956 MW peak demand fully met
The Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily report for May 25, 2026 showed an evening-peak demand met of 30,956 MW fully matching requirement with zero shortage at a frequency of 50.01 Hz. Off-peak demand met was 31,100 MW at 50.05 Hz, and day energy met reached 725.2 MU with no recorded shortage across the region. This compares with the April 2026 all-India peak of 2,56,117 MW and reflects relatively stable demand conditions in the Eastern grid.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8CEA shows 44,485.73 MW under outage as 2,66,288.06 MW remains available on May 23
The Central Electricity Authority's capacity-availability reports put all-India monitored capacity at 3,10,773.79 MW on May 23, 2026, with 44,485.73 MW under outage and 2,66,288.06 MW available. Fuel-wise availability stood at 2,05,537.05 MW for thermal excluding gas and diesel, 8,180 MW for nuclear and 41,938.54 MW for hydro. The Western Region accounted for 6,960 MW in the largest return-schedule column while CERC's NLDC SCUC schedule included North Karanpura STPS at 666 MW for May 26 at an energy charge rate of 208.8 paise per kWh.
8System reliability indices report shows zero TTC violations on WR-NR corridor and Southern Region for May 25
Grid-India's System Reliability Indices report for May 25, 2026 recorded zero blocks and zero hours during which Total Transfer Capability was violated across the WR-NR inter-regional corridor, indicating compliant inter-regional power flows. The Southern Region TTC/ATC System Reliability Indices report for the same date showed the S1-S2/S3 and other intra-regional corridors with zero blocks violated and 0% violation, confirming transfer capability was respected across all of the region's import corridors during the reporting day. Details
8India sets new all-time peak demand record of 2,56,117 MW on April 25, 2026
Grid-India's NLDC Monthly Operational Report for April 2026 reveals India set a new all-time high in power demand of 2,56,117 MW on April 25, 2026, surpassing all previous records. The month's average all-India peak demand met was 2,29,247 MW, while the monthly minimum stood at 2,00,631 MW recorded on April 5. Total installed capacity reached 5,37,264 MW as on April 30, 2026, of which thermal contributed 2,49,229 MW, hydro 51,665 MW, nuclear 8,780 MW and renewables (MNRE) 2,27,591 MW.
8All-India peak demand met hits 2,68,096 MW on May 25 as daily energy met reaches 2,42,190 MU
Grid-India's NLDC reported in its Daily PSP Report for May 25, 2026 that all-India maximum demand met reached 2,68,096 MW (at 15:26 hrs) while daily energy met totalled 2,42,190 MU. Region-wise energy met comprised 78,856 MU in the Northern Region, 73,860 MU in the Western Region, 55,410 MU in the Southern Region, 30,956 MU in the Eastern Region and 3,108 MU in the North-Eastern Region. All-India energy shortage was limited to about 11.24 MU with frequency within the 49.9-50.05 Hz band 78% of the time.
8Southern grid breaches frequency safety band 26% of time in April; SRLDC raises alarm
The Southern Region grid operated outside the IEGC prescribed frequency band for over a quarter of April 2026, according to SRLDC's presentation at the 238th OCC meeting. Grid frequency was below the IEGC band for 7.79% of the time and above the band for 18.4% of the time, with maximum frequency touching 50.39 Hz on April 19 and minimum plunging to 49.45 Hz on April 3. The Executive Director of SRLDC warned that sustained low frequency risked triggering under-frequency relay operations across the region.
8Tamil Nadu posts record 6,000 MW load crash in 10 minutes on election day, causing grid disturbance
Tamil Nadu experienced a sudden load crash of approximately 6,000 MW within ten minutes on April 23, 2026, coinciding with the Tamil Nadu Assembly election period, which drove Under-Drawal to more than 2,200 MW — the highest recorded in the Southern Region during April 2026. The state registered an aggregate maximum over-drawal of 1,500 MW on April 16 and maximum under-drawal exceeding 2,200 MW on April 23. The 238th OCC directed Tamil Nadu to expedite commissioning of Udangudi and Kadamparai generation projects.
8Agriculture load drop of 3,400 MW in 10 minutes trips 765 kV Wardha-Nizamabad and Kurnool-Cuddapah lines
A sudden agricultural-load-driven demand collapse of approximately 3,400 MW in the Southern Region within ten minutes on April 26, 2026 — from 55,571 MW at 17:56 hrs to 52,241 MW at 18:06 hrs — triggered over-voltage-induced tripping of the 765 kV Wardha-Nizamabad circuit at 18:00 hrs and the 765 kV Kurnool-Cuddapah Circuit-1 at 18:01 hrs. Andhra Pradesh contributed about 1,200 MW and Karnataka about 1,900 MW to the drop. SRLDC directed SLDCs to stagger agricultural load reduction, limiting ramp-down to not more than 300 MW per time block.
8NLDC's all-India day-ahead demand forecast error narrows to 2.4% on May 24
Grid-India's NLDC reported all-India demand-forecasting errors (MAPE) for May 24, 2026 of 2.4% day-ahead and 1.1% real-time for demand met, with energy-consumption forecast errors of 1.9% day-ahead and 0.2% real-time. The figures compare with 1.5% and 0.8% day-ahead/real-time demand errors recorded for May 23 and 1.3%/0.9% for May 21. The Eastern Region demand-forecast report for May 24 recorded a day-ahead MAPE of 2.07% and intraday MAPE of 1.11%, with RMSE of 2.48% and 1.44% respectively.
8Grid-India publishes April 2026 monthly report: national energy met up 4.41% year-on-year
Grid-India's NLDC released its monthly operations report for April 2026, showing national energy met rising approximately 4.41% versus April 2025 and 6.39% over March 2026. Peak demand met rose about 9.20% year-on-year, while hydro, wind and solar generation registered double-digit monthly gains — wind up 36.97% and solar up 17.80% over March 2026 — underscoring rising renewable penetration in the national grid as India approaches its clean-energy installation milestones.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8APSLDC fires show-cause notice on wind generators after Rs. 52.41 crore DSM dues pile up
Andhra Pradesh State Load Despatch Centre issued a statutory show-cause notice against intra-state wind generators availing inter-state open access, who had been over-scheduling by 40-70% over five months, accumulating Rs. 52.41 crore in unpaid DSM/UI charges. Generators reportedly paid only 5% of applicable UI charges while earning Rs. 20-30 lakh per day from exchange transactions. APSLDC invoked Clause 6(r) of the NLDC T-GNA procedure — which allows reduction or denial of open access NOC on grid security grounds — and gave entities seven days to clear dues.
8IndiGrid fails to submit 95% of event reports to SRLDC on time, OCC flags non-compliance
Transmission infrastructure developer IndiGrid was called out at SRPC's 238th OCC meeting for persistent non-compliance in furnishing event-related data to SRLDC — with approximately 95% of 19 identified events showing submission beyond stipulated timelines or not submitted at all, following IndiGrid's takeover of the 400 kV Koppal substation. The IEGC 2023 mandates submission of Disturbance Recorder and Event Logger data within 24 hours of an event. IndiGrid subsequently submitted all pending reports and assured future compliance.
8Karnataka SCADA outage on April 29 left SRLDC grid-blind at 11 key 400 kV substations
A failure of a Low Noise Amplifier in VSAT communication equipment at Karnataka's SCADA hub on the night of April 29, 2026 knocked out real-time data reporting from eleven 400 kV substations — including Hebbanahally, Talguppa, Nelamangala, Devanahalli, Mylasandra, Hoody, BPS, Jagalur, YTPS, Kalaburgi and Jindal — crippling SRLDC's system visibility until equipment was replaced and SCADA restored on April 30. KPTCL committed to furnishing a detailed root-cause analysis and alternative communication plan within one week.
8Karnataka records 51% low-voltage duration at Hoody substation during April morning peak
Eleven 400 kV substations in Karnataka's control area recorded voltages below 390 kV during morning peak hours (06:00-12:00 hrs) in April 2026, with Hoody substation spending more than half (51%) of morning hours in a sub-normal voltage state. Somanahalli (40%), Mylasandra (37%), Munirabad (24%), Nelamangala (20%) and Devanahalli (19%) were also severely affected, with voltages in the range of 373-379 kV observed on April 24 during solar peak hours. SRLDC directed KPTCL to expedite installation of capacitor banks by end of May 2026.
8Southern Region reservoirs at only 23.8% capacity, 630 MU below last year's level
Reservoir storage in the Southern Region stood at just 3,715 MU as of May 11, 2026, which is 630 MU less than the same period in 2025 (4,345 MU) and represents only 23.80% of the total regional reservoir capacity of 15,608 MU. The shortfall was attributed to delayed and below-normal rainfall this year compared to the previous year. SRPC member secretary warned that, combined with a forecast of below-normal Long-Period Average Southwest Monsoon and rising temperatures, the reservoir deficit could significantly stress summer power supply across all Southern Region states.
8NLDC SCUC schedules North Karanpura STPS at 666 MW for May 26 at lowest energy charge rate
Grid-India's NLDC Security-Constrained Unit Commitment (Format-2) for delivery date May 26, 2026, published May 25 at 15:00 hrs, scheduled North Karanpura STPS for 666.02 MW across time blocks 41-57 at an energy charge rate of 208.8 paise per kWh. Several Vindhyachal STPS stages were also scheduled at 210-213.5 paise per kWh, all flagged for SCUC commitment. The schedule forms part of NLDC's daily dispatch optimisation under the IEGC 2023 framework for day-ahead central-sector generation planning.
8WRLDC logs 79 transmission element shutdowns in Western Region planned-outage report for May 25
Grid-India's Western Region Planned Shutdown Report dated May 25, 2026 detailed 79 scheduled transmission shutdowns across the region, listing elements slated for planned maintenance outages during the day for operational coordination. The Eastern Region National Power Committee generation-outage report for the same period recorded OHPC's Burla HPS / Hirakud-I hydro unit in Odisha under planned outage, among other central-sector thermal units, as routine maintenance continued across generation and transmission assets in both regions.
8Western Region voltage profile flags 400 kV substations breaching IEGC band on May 24
The Voltage Deviation Index report for May 24, 2026 (published May 25) tracked 400 kV substations across the Western Region for hours spent above 420 kV, below 380 kV, and within the IEGC band. The report computed the voltage deviation index as the percentage of time each node operated outside the prescribed band, with peak voltage readings at select nodes indicating persistent reactive power management challenges as high renewable infeed from solar-dense western states continues to alter daily voltage profiles.
8OERC postpones all May 26, 2026 hearings due to unavoidable circumstances; new dates awaited
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a notice postponing all cases that had been scheduled for hearing on May 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM due to unavoidable circumstances. Parties were informed that next dates of hearing would be communicated separately. The development affects multiple pending cases before the Commission, including regulatory and tariff matters, impacting utilities and stakeholders who had prepared submissions for that date's proceedings.
8Southern Region transformer outage report logs Ennore SEZ 400/11.5 kV unit tripping on HV fault, restored May 25
Grid-India's Southern Region forced-outage report listed the 400 kV/11.5 kV Ennore SEZ ST-1 transformer in Tamil Nadu tripping on an HV-side over-current fault, with outage from 07:10 on May 7, 2026 and restoration at 18:27 on May 25, 2026 — an outage duration of approximately 18 days. The report catalogued forced transformer outages across the Southern Region, including the Ennore SEZ asset serving an industrial and port-area load cluster in the Tamil Nadu coastal belt.
8JBVNL publishes consolidated FY 2022-23 financial statements flagging accumulated losses and audit qualifications
Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited released its consolidated financial statements for 2022-23, comprising the balance sheet as at March 31, 2023 and statement of profit and loss for the Ranchi-headquartered distribution utility. The auditor's report flagged qualifications including non-verification of inventories during FY 2022-23, pending reconciliation of Form 26AS, and uncertainties over recovery of accumulated past losses — highlighting the financial fragility of the state-owned DISCOM ahead of its 100 MW wind procurement initiative.
8UPERC directs Jaypee Infratech to furnish Rs. 36.64 crore capital cost plan for township power grid
UPERC at a hearing on May 22, 2026 in Petition No. 2206 of 2025 — filed by Jaypee Infratech Limited (under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process) seeking enhancement of its 19.8 MVA/33 kV connection to 35 MVA/132 kV supply at GSS-01, Sector 128, Noida — directed PVVNL to prepare a comprehensive electricity connection plan for leased plots. The Commission directed Jaypee Infratech to furnish the original project cost breakup, clarifying whether it included the 220 kV substation at GSS-2, with capital expenditure reportedly reduced by approximately Rs. 36.64 crore. Next hearing is July 7, 2026.
8IEX GTAM trades 24-26 MWh intraday green blocks at Rs. 10,000 per MWh on May 25
Indian Energy Exchange's green term-ahead market details for May 25, 2026 show intraday instruments including ITD-B91-N, ITD-B92-N and ITD-B96-N with 24-26 MWh traded volumes. The listed high, low and average prices cluster at Rs. 10,000 per MWh, indicating scarce green-term liquidity at the market ceiling in the reported blocks. The IEX TAM file for the same date also lists multiple Daily contracts at Rs. 6,670 per MWh and DAC blocks with prices ranging around Rs. 7,550-8,775 per MWh in western delivery areas.
8HPX AS-DAM records zero cleared volume across May 17-26 series; RTM remains the active ancillary channel
Hindustan Power Exchange's ancillary services day-ahead market showed zero transaction bids, zero cleared volume and no weighted average MCP on May 25, 2026. The daily AS-DAM series from May 17 to May 26 also remained at zero MWh, indicating no completed UP transactions in the supplied market snapshots. By contrast, HPX's RTM segment cleared 5,450 MWh on May 25 at an average MCP of approximately Rs. 10,000 per MWh, making it the exchange's only active segment for short-term balancing during the period.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8NGSPDCL reports 8.55% T&D loss and 83.15% collection efficiency in Q4 FY 2025-26
Northern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited submitted its Periodic Energy Accounting Report for Q4 FY 2025-26 (January-March 2026) to the Central Electricity Authority. The utility purchased 18,758.46 million kWh from generation sources, with total energy billed during the quarter at 15,361.31 million kWh. T&D losses were recorded at 1,436.99 million kWh — equivalent to 8.55% — while collection efficiency stood at 83.15%. The Aggregate Technical and Commercial loss for the quarter was 23.96%.
8CEA reports all-India generation at 4,944.01 MU on May 23, 367.73 MU above programme
The Central Electricity Authority's G O & D Wing reported monitored all-India generation of 4,944.01 MU on May 23, 2026 against a programme of 4,576.28 MU. Cumulative generation from April 1 to date stood at 2,42,810.96 MU, which was 5,928.82 MU or 2.38% below programme. Monitored capacity was placed at 3,10,773.79 MW, with 44,485.73 MW under outage and 2,66,288.06 MW available. NTPC stations generated 1,070.96 MU on May 23, 46.85 MU above programme.
8IEX DAM clears 1,31,377.37 MWh on May 25 at Rs. 6,175.29 per MWh MCP
Indian Energy Exchange's day-ahead market recorded 5,55,328.01 MWh of purchase bids and 3,68,962.35 MWh of sell bids for delivery on May 25, 2026, with 1,31,377.37 MWh finally scheduled. The market touched a maximum hourly scheduled volume of 10,076.39 MWh and a weighted MCP of Rs. 4,354.44 per MWh. The broader May 19-26 daily series showed a peak cleared volume of 1,42,698.63 MWh on May 23, 2026, reflecting strong market activity across the period.
8IEX RTM clears 1,76,728.34 MWh on May 25 as MCP averages Rs. 6,419.40 per MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's real-time market drew 6,18,808.09 MWh of purchase bids and 2,79,374.74 MWh of sell bids on May 25, 2026, with final scheduled volume of 1,76,728.34 MWh. The market reached a maximum hourly scheduled volume of 12,905.84 MWh and a weighted MCP of Rs. 6,407.81 per MWh. Meanwhile HPX's RTM data for May 25 showed 5,450 MWh of final scheduled volume and an average MCP of approximately Rs. 10,000 per MWh, indicating significant price spreads across exchanges.
8Northern Region meets 78,856 MW evening peak on May 25 with 5.16 MU shortage
The Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily operation report for May 25, 2026 showed an evening-peak demand met of 78,856 MW against a requirement of 79,531 MW, leaving a shortage of 675 MW at a frequency of 50.015 Hz. Day energy met totalled 1,916 MU with a shortage of 5.16 MU. Punjab alone consumed 277.29 MU and drew 155.74 MU against a schedule of 156.94 MU. Off-peak demand met at 03:00 hrs was 77,797 MW at 50.046 Hz with no shortage recorded.
8Western Region peaks at 73,860 MW on May 25 with frequency touching 50.08 Hz
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre reported an evening-peak demand met of 73,860 MW for May 25, 2026 against a requirement of 74,285 MW, a shortage of 425 MW, at a frequency of 50.08 Hz. Off-peak demand met stood at 68,729 MW at 50.05 Hz with no shortage, and day energy met was 1,766.4 MU with a shortage of about 6.08 MU. The Western Region recorded its own monthly peak of 81,494 MW on April 27, 2026 during the record-breaking demand month.
8Eastern Region records zero shortage on May 25 with 30,956 MW peak demand fully met
The Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily report for May 25, 2026 showed an evening-peak demand met of 30,956 MW fully matching requirement with zero shortage at a frequency of 50.01 Hz. Off-peak demand met was 31,100 MW at 50.05 Hz, and day energy met reached 725.2 MU with no recorded shortage across the region. This compares with the April 2026 all-India peak of 2,56,117 MW and reflects relatively stable demand conditions in the Eastern grid.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8CEA shows 44,485.73 MW under outage as 2,66,288.06 MW remains available on May 23
The Central Electricity Authority's capacity-availability reports put all-India monitored capacity at 3,10,773.79 MW on May 23, 2026, with 44,485.73 MW under outage and 2,66,288.06 MW available. Fuel-wise availability stood at 2,05,537.05 MW for thermal excluding gas and diesel, 8,180 MW for nuclear and 41,938.54 MW for hydro. The Western Region accounted for 6,960 MW in the largest return-schedule column while CERC's NLDC SCUC schedule included North Karanpura STPS at 666 MW for May 26 at an energy charge rate of 208.8 paise per kWh.
8System reliability indices report shows zero TTC violations on WR-NR corridor and Southern Region for May 25
Grid-India's System Reliability Indices report for May 25, 2026 recorded zero blocks and zero hours during which Total Transfer Capability was violated across the WR-NR inter-regional corridor, indicating compliant inter-regional power flows. The Southern Region TTC/ATC System Reliability Indices report for the same date showed the S1-S2/S3 and other intra-regional corridors with zero blocks violated and 0% violation, confirming transfer capability was respected across all of the region's import corridors during the reporting day. Details
MINISTRY OF POWER
8RVPN adopts Rajasthan Finance Department clarification on APARs for MACP financial upgradation
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued a circular dated May 25, 2026 formally adopting the clarification issued by the Finance (Rules) Department, Government of Rajasthan regarding the treatment of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports for financial upgradation under the Modified Assured Career Progression scheme. The circular applies to RVPN's entire workforce and aligns the utility's internal HR procedures with updated state government guidelines on MACP benefit calculations, bearing digital signature reference RajKaj Ref No. 22421164.
8IEEFA: Brent crude jumps 72% to USD 105 since January but 'largest energy crisis' held at bay for now
In an IEEFA analysis dated May 25, 2026, Kevin Morrison argued that the feared energy crisis from the US-Israel/Iran conflict — affecting around 20% of global LNG and 25% of seaborne oil — has so far been contained. Brent crude rose 72% since January, from USD 61 to about USD 105 a barrel as of May 21, 2026, well short of the USD 200 some analysts forecast and below the 2008 record near USD 147. The analysis warns that with oil reserves running low and US peak driving season starting, a true global crisis remains possible.
MNRE & BEE
8National Lignite Index for April 2026 holds at 110.1; G13/GL3 tops grades at 174.1
The Ministry of Coal's Office of the Nominated Authority released the National Lignite Index (Base Year 2021-22) and Representative Prices for April 2026, compiled using data from eight lignite sector companies. The All Lignite Index stands at 110.1 for April 2026 with grade-wise indices ranging from 174.3 for G17/GL7-and-below to 83.3 for G16/GL6. On the representative price front, G17/GL7-and-below commands the highest price at Rs. 3,040 per tonne, while G16/GL6 is priced lowest at Rs. 1,567 per tonne.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
817th NPC approves uniform SOP for spare transformers, travelling wave fault locators at Rs. 15-20 lakh per circuit
The 17th Meeting of the National Power Committee held on February 27, 2026 at Visakhapatnam approved a framework for finalising a uniform Standard Operating Procedure for diversion of Regional Power Committee-approved spare transformers and reactors across all five regions. The NPC also endorsed phased implementation of Travelling Wave Fault Locators on critical transmission lines at an estimated cost of Rs. 15-20 lakh per circuit — technology enabling fault location accuracy of approximately plus or minus 500 metres compared to the 5-10 km uncertainty from conventional relay-based locators.
8BHAVINI's 500 MW PFBR achieves criticality; 230 kV grid lines still not energised from Tamil Nadu end
India's 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor of Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited at Kalpakkam has achieved nuclear criticality and is progressing through stage-wise commissioning. However, both 230 kV BHAVINI-Kancheepuram Line-I and Line-II remain uncharged from the Tamil Nadu end, jeopardising mandatory off-site power supply redundancy for a nuclear plant. SRPC's 238th OCC meeting urged TANTRANSCO and Tamil Nadu SLDC to issue conditional operational approval, with BHAVINI planning phased grid injection from December 2026 onwards.
8NLDC notifies Rs. 3,962 crore in June 2026 ISTS transmission charges across 109 licensees
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre issued Notification No. TC/05/2026 dated May 25, 2026 on inter-state transmission charges payable by Designated ISTS Customers for the June 2026 billing month. For the April 2026 billing period, total monthly charges across 109 licensees amounted to Rs. 3,962 crore against an aggregate GNA of 1,26,217 MW, with the 64th time block (15:45-16:00 hrs) on April 25, 2026 identified as the peak block.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)
8Bihar State Power Holding appoints Sangeeta Prasad as Audit Advisor-cum-Financial Consultant
Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited notified the acceptance of joining of Smt. Sangeeta Prasad as Audit Advisor-cum-Financial Consultant on a contract basis with effect from May 18, 2026, pursuant to Job Contract Notice No. 04/2026. The order was issued by the Department of General Administration on May 25, 2026. The appointment aims to strengthen financial oversight and audit capabilities at the holding company overseeing Bihar's restructured power sector utilities.
8PSPCL amends FY 2025-26 transmission works to add 20 MVA transformer at Bahadurke substation
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's office of the EIC/Planning issued a memo amending its FY 2025-26 transmission works list to include an additional 20 MVA 66/11 kV power transformer (T-3) at the 66 kV Bahadurke substation, adding the work to Annexure-B (Priority Works) and superseding the earlier memo dated October 28, 2025. The amendment reflects ongoing network strengthening efforts by PSPCL to address capacity and reliability needs in the distribution grid.
8MERC invites bids for Chartered Accountant firms for five financial years FY 2026-27 to 2030-31
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a tender notice for appointment of Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant firms empanelled with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to assist in accounts preparation and statutory returns-related tasks for five financial years from FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31. Bids are to be submitted online through Maharashtra's e-tendering portal at https://mahatenders.gov.in on or before June 12, 2026 at 16:00 hrs, with an Earnest Money Deposit of Rs. 15,000. Bids will be opened on June 15, 2026. Details
8RVPN adopts Rajasthan Finance Department clarification on APARs for MACP financial upgradation
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued a circular dated May 25, 2026 formally adopting the clarification issued by the Finance (Rules) Department, Government of Rajasthan regarding the treatment of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports for financial upgradation under the Modified Assured Career Progression scheme. The circular applies to RVPN's entire workforce and aligns the utility's internal HR procedures with updated state government guidelines on MACP benefit calculations, bearing digital signature reference RajKaj Ref No. 22421164.
8IEEFA: Brent crude jumps 72% to USD 105 since January but 'largest energy crisis' held at bay for now
In an IEEFA analysis dated May 25, 2026, Kevin Morrison argued that the feared energy crisis from the US-Israel/Iran conflict — affecting around 20% of global LNG and 25% of seaborne oil — has so far been contained. Brent crude rose 72% since January, from USD 61 to about USD 105 a barrel as of May 21, 2026, well short of the USD 200 some analysts forecast and below the 2008 record near USD 147. The analysis warns that with oil reserves running low and US peak driving season starting, a true global crisis remains possible.
MNRE & BEE
8National Lignite Index for April 2026 holds at 110.1; G13/GL3 tops grades at 174.1
The Ministry of Coal's Office of the Nominated Authority released the National Lignite Index (Base Year 2021-22) and Representative Prices for April 2026, compiled using data from eight lignite sector companies. The All Lignite Index stands at 110.1 for April 2026 with grade-wise indices ranging from 174.3 for G17/GL7-and-below to 83.3 for G16/GL6. On the representative price front, G17/GL7-and-below commands the highest price at Rs. 3,040 per tonne, while G16/GL6 is priced lowest at Rs. 1,567 per tonne.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
817th NPC approves uniform SOP for spare transformers, travelling wave fault locators at Rs. 15-20 lakh per circuit
The 17th Meeting of the National Power Committee held on February 27, 2026 at Visakhapatnam approved a framework for finalising a uniform Standard Operating Procedure for diversion of Regional Power Committee-approved spare transformers and reactors across all five regions. The NPC also endorsed phased implementation of Travelling Wave Fault Locators on critical transmission lines at an estimated cost of Rs. 15-20 lakh per circuit — technology enabling fault location accuracy of approximately plus or minus 500 metres compared to the 5-10 km uncertainty from conventional relay-based locators.
8BHAVINI's 500 MW PFBR achieves criticality; 230 kV grid lines still not energised from Tamil Nadu end
India's 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor of Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited at Kalpakkam has achieved nuclear criticality and is progressing through stage-wise commissioning. However, both 230 kV BHAVINI-Kancheepuram Line-I and Line-II remain uncharged from the Tamil Nadu end, jeopardising mandatory off-site power supply redundancy for a nuclear plant. SRPC's 238th OCC meeting urged TANTRANSCO and Tamil Nadu SLDC to issue conditional operational approval, with BHAVINI planning phased grid injection from December 2026 onwards.
8NLDC notifies Rs. 3,962 crore in June 2026 ISTS transmission charges across 109 licensees
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre issued Notification No. TC/05/2026 dated May 25, 2026 on inter-state transmission charges payable by Designated ISTS Customers for the June 2026 billing month. For the April 2026 billing period, total monthly charges across 109 licensees amounted to Rs. 3,962 crore against an aggregate GNA of 1,26,217 MW, with the 64th time block (15:45-16:00 hrs) on April 25, 2026 identified as the peak block.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)
8Bihar State Power Holding appoints Sangeeta Prasad as Audit Advisor-cum-Financial Consultant
Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited notified the acceptance of joining of Smt. Sangeeta Prasad as Audit Advisor-cum-Financial Consultant on a contract basis with effect from May 18, 2026, pursuant to Job Contract Notice No. 04/2026. The order was issued by the Department of General Administration on May 25, 2026. The appointment aims to strengthen financial oversight and audit capabilities at the holding company overseeing Bihar's restructured power sector utilities.
8PSPCL amends FY 2025-26 transmission works to add 20 MVA transformer at Bahadurke substation
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's office of the EIC/Planning issued a memo amending its FY 2025-26 transmission works list to include an additional 20 MVA 66/11 kV power transformer (T-3) at the 66 kV Bahadurke substation, adding the work to Annexure-B (Priority Works) and superseding the earlier memo dated October 28, 2025. The amendment reflects ongoing network strengthening efforts by PSPCL to address capacity and reliability needs in the distribution grid.
8MERC invites bids for Chartered Accountant firms for five financial years FY 2026-27 to 2030-31
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a tender notice for appointment of Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant firms empanelled with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to assist in accounts preparation and statutory returns-related tasks for five financial years from FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31. Bids are to be submitted online through Maharashtra's e-tendering portal at https://mahatenders.gov.in on or before June 12, 2026 at 16:00 hrs, with an Earnest Money Deposit of Rs. 15,000. Bids will be opened on June 15, 2026. Details
SOLAR POWER
8India's solar generation hits 19,018 MU in April 2026; all-time single-day solar peak of 692 MU set on April 22
Grid-India's NLDC April 2026 operational report shows total solar generation across India reached 19,018 MU during the month, with the Northern Region contributing 7,155 MU, Western Region 6,559 MU and Southern Region 5,129 MU. The all-time single-day solar peak of 692 MU was recorded on April 22, 2026. Wind generation for the month totalled 6,436 MU, driven largely by the Western Region at 4,113 MU, followed by Southern Region at 1,660 MU.
8CEA says all-India renewable generation reaches 1,160.09 MU on May 24, lifting May total to 23,495.59 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported all-India renewable generation of 1,160.09 MU on May 24, 2026, including 545.48 MU from wind, 587.46 MU from solar and 27.15 MU from other renewable sources. Cumulative May 2026 renewable output stood at 23,495.59 MU while ISGS renewable generation reached 437.35 MU for the day and 9,741.74 MU cumulatively, reflecting rapid growth in India's utility-scale renewable portfolio.
8Onix Solar Energy confirms 63.16 lakh rights entitlements applied on rights issue opening day
Onix Solar Energy Limited confirmed under Regulation 77B(2) of SEBI ICDR Regulations that identified specific investor Abhishek Kamdar applied for 63,16,486 rights entitlements on the rights issue opening date of Monday, May 25, 2026, before 11:00 A.M. The confirmation follows a newspaper advertisement dated May 20, 2026 and references the Letter of Offer dated May 11, 2026, signalling investor interest in the company's capital-raising plans.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8Southern Region smashes all-time peak at 74,469 MW in April 2026, energy record also broken
The Southern Region set an all-time maximum demand record of 74,469 MW on April 16, 2026, while simultaneously registering its highest-ever daily energy consumption of 1,533 MU on the same date, as disclosed at the 238th OCC Meeting of the Southern Regional Power Committee held on May 11, 2026. The milestone reflected an 11.66% year-on-year rise from April 2025's peak of 66,694 MW, with Tamil Nadu touching 21,649 MW, Karnataka hitting 18,822 MW and Andhra Pradesh recording 14,220 MW — all lifetime highs.
8JBVNL invites EOI to procure 100 MW of wind power to meet RPO targets
Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited floated an emergent Expression of Interest for vendors to supply 100 MW of wind power under short- or long-term arrangements. The procurement aims to meet the Wind RPO component of the JSERC-notified trajectory, with eligible projects required to have achieved commercial operation on or after March 31, 2024. The EOI is an effort to accelerate renewable procurement by the Ranchi-headquartered distribution licensee under the Electricity Act, 2003.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8India needs 320 GW/2,380 GWh battery storage by 2047 for stable RE integration: workshop finding
A national workshop on RE Integration through Energy Storage Systems held on April 30, 2026 at the Western Regional Power Committee projected that India will require approximately 16 GW/82 GWh of Energy Storage System capacity by 2026-27, scaling to 74 GW/411 GWh by 2031-32 and reaching 320 GW/2,380 GWh by 2047, based on Ministry of Power and CEA projections. The workshop deliberated on safety standards, BESS applications, grid-forming inverters, optimal sizing methodologies and private sector participation.
8Short-Circuit Ratios at RE pooling stations dropping below 2 under contingencies, NLDC warns
Grid-India/NLDC flagged a critical grid-strength crisis at renewable energy pooling stations across India, with Short Circuit Ratios already in the range of 2-3 at several high-RE nodes and falling close to or below 2 under contingency conditions with full RE integration — levels indicating extremely weak grid conditions prone to voltage instability. NLDC noted that in certain planning scenarios with full RE integration, SCR could approach unity levels, and advised SLDCs and STUs to prioritise deployment of grid-forming inverters and BESS in vulnerable areas.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8MNRE holds firm on June 1, 2026 ALMM deadline, offers case-by-case relief for invested projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on May 25, 2026 issued an Office Memorandum confirming no blanket extension of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List-II compliance deadline of June 1, 2026 would be granted. However, MNRE will allow project-specific time extensions for developers demonstrating effective steps towards project grounding under two defined categories — Category I for modules installed but not commissioned before June 1, 2026, and Category II for projects meeting land, financial closure and connectivity criteria. Claims are to be submitted through NISE portal by June 30, 2026.
8IRENA roadmap calls for 4 TW renewables by 2050 and USD 29 trillion in investment to stay on 1.5°C path
IRENA's 2026 report charts a 1.5°C-aligned pathway built on tripling renewable power capacity and doubling energy-efficiency improvements by 2030. The roadmap envisions scaling renewable capacity toward 4 TW (from 2 TW) with cumulative investment needs of around USD 29 trillion, alongside annual investment rising from roughly USD 0.5 trillion to USD 1.2 trillion, to decarbonise power, electrify end-uses and enhance grids by 2050.
8CERC drafts market coupling rules, designates Grid-India as Market Coupling Operator
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issued draft second-amendment regulations to the Power Market Regulations 2026 formally proposing power market coupling, with Grid-India designated as the Market Coupling Operator and the Central Electricity Authority assigned price discovery and market clearing functions. The draft invited comments by May 16, 2026 and proposed creation of a dedicated MCO cell within Grid-India. CERC also released a separate staff paper on establishing a Capacity Market for electricity in India, inviting stakeholder inputs by May 27, 2026.
8Enel's 2025 Climate Policy Advocacy Report targets 53% emissions cut and 90%-renewable footprint
Enel's Climate Policy Advocacy Report 2025 details the utility's advocacy for ambitious decarbonisation, citing commitments including a 53% reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions by its target year and renewable shares reaching up to 90% in parts of its portfolio, including 70% of Italian electricity from low-carbon sources. The report outlines Enel's direct and indirect advocacy through alliances including the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance and highlights the company's grid enhancement investments across its multinational operations. Details
8India's solar generation hits 19,018 MU in April 2026; all-time single-day solar peak of 692 MU set on April 22
Grid-India's NLDC April 2026 operational report shows total solar generation across India reached 19,018 MU during the month, with the Northern Region contributing 7,155 MU, Western Region 6,559 MU and Southern Region 5,129 MU. The all-time single-day solar peak of 692 MU was recorded on April 22, 2026. Wind generation for the month totalled 6,436 MU, driven largely by the Western Region at 4,113 MU, followed by Southern Region at 1,660 MU.
8CEA says all-India renewable generation reaches 1,160.09 MU on May 24, lifting May total to 23,495.59 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported all-India renewable generation of 1,160.09 MU on May 24, 2026, including 545.48 MU from wind, 587.46 MU from solar and 27.15 MU from other renewable sources. Cumulative May 2026 renewable output stood at 23,495.59 MU while ISGS renewable generation reached 437.35 MU for the day and 9,741.74 MU cumulatively, reflecting rapid growth in India's utility-scale renewable portfolio.
8Onix Solar Energy confirms 63.16 lakh rights entitlements applied on rights issue opening day
Onix Solar Energy Limited confirmed under Regulation 77B(2) of SEBI ICDR Regulations that identified specific investor Abhishek Kamdar applied for 63,16,486 rights entitlements on the rights issue opening date of Monday, May 25, 2026, before 11:00 A.M. The confirmation follows a newspaper advertisement dated May 20, 2026 and references the Letter of Offer dated May 11, 2026, signalling investor interest in the company's capital-raising plans.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8Southern Region smashes all-time peak at 74,469 MW in April 2026, energy record also broken
The Southern Region set an all-time maximum demand record of 74,469 MW on April 16, 2026, while simultaneously registering its highest-ever daily energy consumption of 1,533 MU on the same date, as disclosed at the 238th OCC Meeting of the Southern Regional Power Committee held on May 11, 2026. The milestone reflected an 11.66% year-on-year rise from April 2025's peak of 66,694 MW, with Tamil Nadu touching 21,649 MW, Karnataka hitting 18,822 MW and Andhra Pradesh recording 14,220 MW — all lifetime highs.
8JBVNL invites EOI to procure 100 MW of wind power to meet RPO targets
Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited floated an emergent Expression of Interest for vendors to supply 100 MW of wind power under short- or long-term arrangements. The procurement aims to meet the Wind RPO component of the JSERC-notified trajectory, with eligible projects required to have achieved commercial operation on or after March 31, 2024. The EOI is an effort to accelerate renewable procurement by the Ranchi-headquartered distribution licensee under the Electricity Act, 2003.
STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN
8India needs 320 GW/2,380 GWh battery storage by 2047 for stable RE integration: workshop finding
A national workshop on RE Integration through Energy Storage Systems held on April 30, 2026 at the Western Regional Power Committee projected that India will require approximately 16 GW/82 GWh of Energy Storage System capacity by 2026-27, scaling to 74 GW/411 GWh by 2031-32 and reaching 320 GW/2,380 GWh by 2047, based on Ministry of Power and CEA projections. The workshop deliberated on safety standards, BESS applications, grid-forming inverters, optimal sizing methodologies and private sector participation.
8Short-Circuit Ratios at RE pooling stations dropping below 2 under contingencies, NLDC warns
Grid-India/NLDC flagged a critical grid-strength crisis at renewable energy pooling stations across India, with Short Circuit Ratios already in the range of 2-3 at several high-RE nodes and falling close to or below 2 under contingency conditions with full RE integration — levels indicating extremely weak grid conditions prone to voltage instability. NLDC noted that in certain planning scenarios with full RE integration, SCR could approach unity levels, and advised SLDCs and STUs to prioritise deployment of grid-forming inverters and BESS in vulnerable areas.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8MNRE holds firm on June 1, 2026 ALMM deadline, offers case-by-case relief for invested projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on May 25, 2026 issued an Office Memorandum confirming no blanket extension of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List-II compliance deadline of June 1, 2026 would be granted. However, MNRE will allow project-specific time extensions for developers demonstrating effective steps towards project grounding under two defined categories — Category I for modules installed but not commissioned before June 1, 2026, and Category II for projects meeting land, financial closure and connectivity criteria. Claims are to be submitted through NISE portal by June 30, 2026.
8IRENA roadmap calls for 4 TW renewables by 2050 and USD 29 trillion in investment to stay on 1.5°C path
IRENA's 2026 report charts a 1.5°C-aligned pathway built on tripling renewable power capacity and doubling energy-efficiency improvements by 2030. The roadmap envisions scaling renewable capacity toward 4 TW (from 2 TW) with cumulative investment needs of around USD 29 trillion, alongside annual investment rising from roughly USD 0.5 trillion to USD 1.2 trillion, to decarbonise power, electrify end-uses and enhance grids by 2050.
8CERC drafts market coupling rules, designates Grid-India as Market Coupling Operator
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issued draft second-amendment regulations to the Power Market Regulations 2026 formally proposing power market coupling, with Grid-India designated as the Market Coupling Operator and the Central Electricity Authority assigned price discovery and market clearing functions. The draft invited comments by May 16, 2026 and proposed creation of a dedicated MCO cell within Grid-India. CERC also released a separate staff paper on establishing a Capacity Market for electricity in India, inviting stakeholder inputs by May 27, 2026.
8Enel's 2025 Climate Policy Advocacy Report targets 53% emissions cut and 90%-renewable footprint
Enel's Climate Policy Advocacy Report 2025 details the utility's advocacy for ambitious decarbonisation, citing commitments including a 53% reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions by its target year and renewable shares reaching up to 90% in parts of its portfolio, including 70% of Italian electricity from low-carbon sources. The report outlines Enel's direct and indirect advocacy through alliances including the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance and highlights the company's grid enhancement investments across its multinational operations. Details
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8JSW Energy closes QIP, allots 7.62 crore shares at Rs. 525 to raise approximately Rs. 4,000 crore
JSW Energy Limited's Finance Committee on May 25, 2026 approved the closure of its Qualified Institutions Placement and the allotment of 7,61,90,476 equity shares of Rs. 10 face value at Rs. 525 per share, including a premium of Rs. 515 per share. The price reflects a 1.69% discount to the floor price of Rs. 534.05 per share under SEBI ICDR Regulations. The issue opened on May 20, 2026 and raises approximately Rs. 4,000 crore for JSW Energy to fund its capital expenditure programme.
8ACME Solar Holdings files Red Herring Prospectus for Rs. 2,900 crore IPO via fresh issue and OFS
ACME Solar Holdings Limited, a Gurugram-based renewable energy company promoted by Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, filed a Red Herring Prospectus for an initial public offering aggregating up to Rs. 2,900 crore. The offer comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs. 2,395 crore by the company and an offer for sale of up to Rs. 505 crore by promoter ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Limited. The equity shares with Rs. 2 face value are proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8UPERC schedules June 25 hearing on UPPCL petition for 1.5 MW Khara Small Hydro PPA revision
UPERC admitted and listed Petition No. 2381 of 2026 filed by UPPCL seeking approval of a revised Power Purchase Agreement dated February 20, 2026 for the Khara Small Hydro Project with total installed capacity of 1.5 MW (2 x 0.75 MW), to be executed between UPPCL and UPRVUNL for a period of forty years. The case (Ref. D(G)/2026-080, dated May 22, 2026) under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and UPERC CRE Regulations, 2024 is posted for hearing on June 25, 2026 at 11:00 hrs at Lucknow.
8PXIL amends business rules to add term-ahead market time slots per CERC order
Power Exchange India Limited issued Circular No. PXIL/Regulatory/2026-2027/478 on May 25, 2026 amending its Business Rules, Rules and Bye-laws to incorporate time slots for different Term Ahead Market contracts covering conventional, renewable and high-price power. The amendment implements the CERC order in Petition No. 754/RC/2025 dated May 21, 2026. The updated rules expand trading hours and market segments available on the exchange platform, broadening access for power market participants.
8HPX opens two reverse auctions for Chhattisgarh discom and milestone 1,000th auction for GUVNL
Hindustan Power Exchange issued three reverse auction circulars dated May 24-25, 2026. Two auctions (Nos. HPX/24052026/00998 and HPX/24052026/00999) were for Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited covering thermal-hydro and hydro/non-solar energy respectively, each with a ceiling price of Rs. 10,000 per MWh. The third and milestone 1,000th reverse auction (HPX/25052026/01000) was for Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited covering thermal, hydro and non-solar energy with no ceiling price specified.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8India added 1,268 MW solar, 296 MW wind and 913 MW BESS to national grid in April 2026
According to the NLDC April 2026 Monthly Operational Report, India added 1,268 MW of new solar generation capacity, 296 MW of wind generation capacity, 250 MW of hydro capacity and 913 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems to the national grid during the month. Significant new elements include two 765/400/33 kV, 1,500 MVA ICTs at Beawar commissioned on April 1, 2026 and a 765/22 kV, 825 MVA generator transformer at Ghatampur TPS in Uttar Pradesh commissioned on April 3, 2026.
8KPCL Bellary Thermal Station achieves 944.09 MU gross output in April 2026 at 80.58% availability
Karnataka Power Corporation Limited's Bellary Thermal Power Station (installed capacity 1,700 MW: 2x500 MW plus 1x700 MW) generated 944.09 MU gross during April 2026, with net generation of 886.93 MU after 5.95% auxiliary consumption — the lowest among three Karnataka thermal plants. The station recorded a Plant Availability Factor of 80.58% and Plant Load Factor of 77.13%, with only three forced outages and no planned outages during the month. Cumulative FY 2026-27 running hours for all three units stood at 1,970 hours and 20 minutes.
8KPCL Raichur thermal plant logs 939.27 MU gross generation in April 2026 with 9 forced outages
Karnataka Power Corporation Limited's Raichur Thermal Power Station reported total gross generation of 939.27 MU (771.13 MU from Units 1-7 and 168.14 MU from Unit 8) during April 2026. The 1,720 MW facility recorded a Plant Availability Factor of 75.16% for Units 1-7 and 95.66% for Unit 8, and Plant Load Factors of 72.86% and 93.41% respectively. Nine forced outages were recorded across Units 1-7 while Unit 8 operated without interruption; net generation after 10.31% auxiliary consumption stood at 842.44 MU.
8Raichur Power Corporation's Yermarus plant produces 812.05 MU in April 2026 at 70.49% PLF
Raichur Power Corporation Limited's Yermarus Thermal Power Station (2x800 MW, total 1,600 MW) recorded gross generation of 812.05 MU during April 2026, with net output of 756.80 MU after 6.80% auxiliary consumption. The station posted a Plant Availability Factor of 80.93% and a Plant Load Factor of 70.49% — the lowest PLF among the three Karnataka group thermal stations for the month. Two forced outages were reported with no planned maintenance shutdowns; cumulative FY 2026-27 running hours for both units totalled 1,314 hours and 12 minutes.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Websol Green Projects allots 1.21 crore equity shares on warrant conversion in Websol Energy Systems
Websol Green Projects Private Limited disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI Takeover Regulations the allotment of 1,21,00,000 equity shares of Websol Energy Systems Limited upon conversion of convertible warrants. The acquisition by promoter-group entity Websol Green Projects was made under Chapter V of SEBI ICDR Regulations 2018 and Sections 42 and 62 of the Companies Act, 2013, with the disclosure signed on behalf of promoter Sohan Lal Agarwal on May 25, 2026.
8IDBI Trusteeship reports re-creation of pledge over 120 crore Jaiprakash Power shares by Adani Power
IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI SAST Regulations 2011 the re-creation of an encumbrance over equity shares of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited re-pledged in its favour by Adani Power Limited in place of Jaiprakash Associates Limited. The encumbrance covers re-creation of a pledge over 1,20,05,09,465 shares and re-creation of a hold for a non-disposal undertaking over 10,21,88,566 shares. IDBI Trusteeship clarified it holds the shares only as security trustee with no beneficial interest. Details
8JSW Energy closes QIP, allots 7.62 crore shares at Rs. 525 to raise approximately Rs. 4,000 crore
JSW Energy Limited's Finance Committee on May 25, 2026 approved the closure of its Qualified Institutions Placement and the allotment of 7,61,90,476 equity shares of Rs. 10 face value at Rs. 525 per share, including a premium of Rs. 515 per share. The price reflects a 1.69% discount to the floor price of Rs. 534.05 per share under SEBI ICDR Regulations. The issue opened on May 20, 2026 and raises approximately Rs. 4,000 crore for JSW Energy to fund its capital expenditure programme.
8ACME Solar Holdings files Red Herring Prospectus for Rs. 2,900 crore IPO via fresh issue and OFS
ACME Solar Holdings Limited, a Gurugram-based renewable energy company promoted by Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, filed a Red Herring Prospectus for an initial public offering aggregating up to Rs. 2,900 crore. The offer comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs. 2,395 crore by the company and an offer for sale of up to Rs. 505 crore by promoter ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Limited. The equity shares with Rs. 2 face value are proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8UPERC schedules June 25 hearing on UPPCL petition for 1.5 MW Khara Small Hydro PPA revision
UPERC admitted and listed Petition No. 2381 of 2026 filed by UPPCL seeking approval of a revised Power Purchase Agreement dated February 20, 2026 for the Khara Small Hydro Project with total installed capacity of 1.5 MW (2 x 0.75 MW), to be executed between UPPCL and UPRVUNL for a period of forty years. The case (Ref. D(G)/2026-080, dated May 22, 2026) under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and UPERC CRE Regulations, 2024 is posted for hearing on June 25, 2026 at 11:00 hrs at Lucknow.
8PXIL amends business rules to add term-ahead market time slots per CERC order
Power Exchange India Limited issued Circular No. PXIL/Regulatory/2026-2027/478 on May 25, 2026 amending its Business Rules, Rules and Bye-laws to incorporate time slots for different Term Ahead Market contracts covering conventional, renewable and high-price power. The amendment implements the CERC order in Petition No. 754/RC/2025 dated May 21, 2026. The updated rules expand trading hours and market segments available on the exchange platform, broadening access for power market participants.
8HPX opens two reverse auctions for Chhattisgarh discom and milestone 1,000th auction for GUVNL
Hindustan Power Exchange issued three reverse auction circulars dated May 24-25, 2026. Two auctions (Nos. HPX/24052026/00998 and HPX/24052026/00999) were for Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited covering thermal-hydro and hydro/non-solar energy respectively, each with a ceiling price of Rs. 10,000 per MWh. The third and milestone 1,000th reverse auction (HPX/25052026/01000) was for Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited covering thermal, hydro and non-solar energy with no ceiling price specified.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8India added 1,268 MW solar, 296 MW wind and 913 MW BESS to national grid in April 2026
According to the NLDC April 2026 Monthly Operational Report, India added 1,268 MW of new solar generation capacity, 296 MW of wind generation capacity, 250 MW of hydro capacity and 913 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems to the national grid during the month. Significant new elements include two 765/400/33 kV, 1,500 MVA ICTs at Beawar commissioned on April 1, 2026 and a 765/22 kV, 825 MVA generator transformer at Ghatampur TPS in Uttar Pradesh commissioned on April 3, 2026.
8KPCL Bellary Thermal Station achieves 944.09 MU gross output in April 2026 at 80.58% availability
Karnataka Power Corporation Limited's Bellary Thermal Power Station (installed capacity 1,700 MW: 2x500 MW plus 1x700 MW) generated 944.09 MU gross during April 2026, with net generation of 886.93 MU after 5.95% auxiliary consumption — the lowest among three Karnataka thermal plants. The station recorded a Plant Availability Factor of 80.58% and Plant Load Factor of 77.13%, with only three forced outages and no planned outages during the month. Cumulative FY 2026-27 running hours for all three units stood at 1,970 hours and 20 minutes.
8KPCL Raichur thermal plant logs 939.27 MU gross generation in April 2026 with 9 forced outages
Karnataka Power Corporation Limited's Raichur Thermal Power Station reported total gross generation of 939.27 MU (771.13 MU from Units 1-7 and 168.14 MU from Unit 8) during April 2026. The 1,720 MW facility recorded a Plant Availability Factor of 75.16% for Units 1-7 and 95.66% for Unit 8, and Plant Load Factors of 72.86% and 93.41% respectively. Nine forced outages were recorded across Units 1-7 while Unit 8 operated without interruption; net generation after 10.31% auxiliary consumption stood at 842.44 MU.
8Raichur Power Corporation's Yermarus plant produces 812.05 MU in April 2026 at 70.49% PLF
Raichur Power Corporation Limited's Yermarus Thermal Power Station (2x800 MW, total 1,600 MW) recorded gross generation of 812.05 MU during April 2026, with net output of 756.80 MU after 6.80% auxiliary consumption. The station posted a Plant Availability Factor of 80.93% and a Plant Load Factor of 70.49% — the lowest PLF among the three Karnataka group thermal stations for the month. Two forced outages were reported with no planned maintenance shutdowns; cumulative FY 2026-27 running hours for both units totalled 1,314 hours and 12 minutes.
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Websol Green Projects allots 1.21 crore equity shares on warrant conversion in Websol Energy Systems
Websol Green Projects Private Limited disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI Takeover Regulations the allotment of 1,21,00,000 equity shares of Websol Energy Systems Limited upon conversion of convertible warrants. The acquisition by promoter-group entity Websol Green Projects was made under Chapter V of SEBI ICDR Regulations 2018 and Sections 42 and 62 of the Companies Act, 2013, with the disclosure signed on behalf of promoter Sohan Lal Agarwal on May 25, 2026.
8IDBI Trusteeship reports re-creation of pledge over 120 crore Jaiprakash Power shares by Adani Power
IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI SAST Regulations 2011 the re-creation of an encumbrance over equity shares of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited re-pledged in its favour by Adani Power Limited in place of Jaiprakash Associates Limited. The encumbrance covers re-creation of a pledge over 1,20,05,09,465 shares and re-creation of a hold for a non-disposal undertaking over 10,21,88,566 shares. IDBI Trusteeship clarified it holds the shares only as security trustee with no beneficial interest. Details
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC clears IEX green contract overhaul to match new RE consumption framework
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, in its order dated May 25, 2026 in Petition No. 338/MP/2025, approved Indian Energy Exchange Limited's proposal to reclassify Green Contracts in line with the Renewable Energy Consumption Obligation notification. The revamped classification replaces Solar/Non-Solar/Hydro categories with four new segments — Wind, Hydro, Distributed Renewable Energy and Other RE. CERC also permitted IEX to lower minimum volume quotation in Green Intra-Day and Green-DAC contracts from 0.220 MW to 0.1 MW, directing NLDC to update NOAR portal procedures within four weeks.
8CERC orders NLDC to restore 1,19,293 RECs withheld from IPCL for FY 2024-25
CERC, in its order dated May 24, 2026 in Petition No. 841/MP/2025, directed the National Load Despatch Centre to issue 1,19,293 additional Renewable Energy Certificates to India Power Corporation Limited, a West Bengal distribution licensee. IPCL had procured 440.127 MU of renewable energy in excess of its RPO for FY 2024-25, entitling it to 4,40,119 RECs, but NLDC had issued only 3,20,826. CERC ruled REC eligibility under Regulation 4(4) of the REC Regulations 2022 is linked solely to excess RE procurement over the RPO fixed by the state commission.
8BERC issues corrigendum raising BGCL transmission tariff to Rs. 339.04 crore, ARR to Rs. 464.70 crore for FY 2026-27
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 25, 2026 issued a corrigendum order (Case No. 54/2025) correcting a computational error in its Tariff Order dated March 18, 2026 for Bihar Grid Company Limited. Annual Revenue Requirement was revised upward to Rs. 464.70 crore, Annual Transmission Charges were corrected from Rs. 332.10 crore to Rs. 339.04 crore, and Monthly Transmission Charges billed to BSHPCL were revised from Rs. 27.68 crore to Rs. 28.25 crore per month following BGCL's letter flagging an inadvertent arithmetic error.
8APERC floats draft procurement and cost control rules for transmission and distribution licensees
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission released a draft of the APERC (Procurement, Investment and Cost Control) Regulations, 2026, laying down a comprehensive regulatory framework for procurement governance, cost benchmarking, contract management and audit of capital and operational expenditure. The draft applies to transmission schemes costing above Rs. 20 crore and distribution schemes above Rs. 5 crore, mandating transparent, competitive and non-discriminatory procurement processes aligned with Central Vigilance Commission guidelines. Comments were invited up to June 15, 2026.
8APTEL sets aside DERC order, frees BSES discoms from Rajghat power-station energy charges post-2015
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in Appeal No. 21 of 2020 pronounced May 25, 2026, allowed appeals of BSES Rajdhani Power Limited and BSES Yamuna Power Limited, setting aside a December 2019 order of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Tribunal held the discoms are not liable to pay energy charges to Indraprastha Power Generation Company Limited for its Rajghat Power House beyond May 2015 (BRPL) and July 2015 (BYPL), when the PPAs expired, and quashed bills raised thereafter as unlawful.
8OERC directs OPTCL to seek public objections on Rs. multi-crore 400/220 kV substation investment proposal
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission published a public notice (Case No. 108/2025, dated May 25, 2026) for hearing of an investment proposal by Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. seeking regulatory approval for capital works from FY 2025-26 through FY 2028-29 — covering construction of one 400/220 kV substation, one 220/132 kV GSS and one 220/33 kV GSS. Stakeholders may file objections within 15 days, with OPTCL required to submit rejoinders by June 30, 2026 and the Commission hearing the case on July 7, 2026.
8CERC invites objections on TP Gopalpur's licence for 765 kV Eastern Region grid expansion
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a public notice under the Electricity Act, 2003 regarding an application by TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited to establish transmission infrastructure under the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme XXXIX. The project entails construction of a new 765/400 kV, 2x1,500 MVA GIS substation at Gopalpur, Odisha, to be commissioned by December 31, 2027, along with an Angul-Gopalpur 765 kV D/c line and a Gopalpur-Gopalpur 400 kV D/c Quad line. Stakeholders may submit objections within the prescribed time period.
8HPERC reserves orders on four solar PPAs between HPSEBL and small-scale project developers
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, in Filing Nos. 199-202 of 2026 dated May 25, 2026, admitted and reserved orders on four separate joint petitions under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeking PPA approvals between HPSEBL and solar project developers including M/s Shivay Ghai Solar Power Project (1.5 MW, Kangra), M/s Rana Solar Farm (500 kW, Mandi), M/s Ridhi Green Energy and M/s Him Surya Solar Energy. The Commission directed that the concerned Chief Engineer must remain present at all future hearings.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman upholds consumer's right to connection restoration, quashes audit slip
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, Tmt. K. Indirani, issued an order on May 25, 2026 in Appeal Petition No. 01 of 2026 filed by Tmt. R. Kamatchi of Maduravayal, Chennai, seeking restoration of two service connections. The respondent Executive Engineer of Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited had declined restoration citing absence of ownership documents. After hearings on May 19, 2026, the Ombudsman ruled in favour of the petitioner, directing restoration of both service connections numbered 579-007-352 and 579-007-3017.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8UPERC admits 2,553.5 MW PM KUSUM solar RESCO PPA case, hearing fixed for June 18, 2026
UPERC issued notice admitting Petition No. 2382 of 2026 jointly filed by U.P. New and Renewable Energy Development Agency and UPPCL seeking approval of PPAs for 2,553.5 MW of grid-connected solar plants connected to segregated agriculture feeders under PM KUSUM Component C-2 Scheme in RESCO mode. The cumulative capacity spans multiple project developers selling power to UPPCL through feeder-level solarisation. The matter is scheduled for hearing on June 18, 2026 at 11:00 hrs at Lucknow.
8UPERC admits Ghatampur Transmission's case against NUPPL for 25% short-payment of transmission charges
UPERC admitted Petition No. 2349 of 2026 filed by Ghatampur Transmission Limited, an Adani group entity, seeking full payment of transmission charges along with Late Payment Surcharge. The company alleged that Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited, after completing its scope of work on September 24, 2024, unilaterally reduced payment to 25% of applicable Monthly Transmission Charges contrary to a prior Commission order mandating 100% liability. Respondents have four weeks to file replies; the next hearing is July 14, 2026.
8WBSETCL seeks Rs. 332.94 crore approval for JSW Salboni 3,200 MW thermal plant evacuation line
West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited filed an application before WBERC for investment approval of Rs. 33,293.65 lakh for the second phase of a transmission scheme to evacuate power from the under-construction JSW Salboni thermal power plant (2x800 MW plus 2x800 MW) in Paschim Medinipur District. The project involves a 400 kV D/C transmission line with twin HTLS conductor covering 68 km of double-circuit overhead route, creating an LILO point on the N. PPSP-Arambag 400 kV D/C line. The case (OA-557/25-26) is open for public objections within 21 days.
8UPERC lists UPPCL petition on 25 MW bagasse PPA extension for hearing on June 25, 2026
UPERC issued a notice admitting Petition No. 2379 of 2026 filed by UPPCL seeking approval of an Amended and Restated Power Purchase Agreement for extension of a PPA originally executed in April 2007 — covering supply of 25 MW from a 37 MW bagasse-based plant at Mankapur, District Gonda, operated by M/s Balrampur Chini Mills Limited. The case also seeks formal change of name of the generating company and is scheduled for hearing on June 25, 2026 at 11:00 hrs at Lucknow.
8UPERC directs UPPCL to report status of SCADA installation at 115 remaining 132 kV sub-stations
UPERC, at a hearing on May 5, 2026 in Petition No. 2210 of 2025, sought an update on SCADA installation at 115 remaining 132 kV sub-stations under the Commission's order dated January 14, 2026. The Commission noted that UPPCL can now fetch AMR data from UPPTCL servers at 5-minute intervals across all points, with the data used for district-level demand forecasting and scheduling using Python-based analytical tools. UPPCL's counsel sought 10 additional days to submit information.
8HESCOM invites cost auditors for FY 2026-27 audit at Rs. 34,000 base fee
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited, a wholly owned Government of Karnataka undertaking, issued a notification dated May 25, 2026 inviting Expressions of Interest from eligible Cost Auditors and Firms of Cost Audit to conduct the cost audit of its accounting records for FY 2026-27 under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013. The reference fee established for cost audit services is Rs. 34,000 plus applicable GST. Interested parties may submit profiles to HESCOM's Corporate Office, Hubballi, on or before June 24, 2026.
8MeECL floats tender for regulatory and commercial consultant across all three subsidiaries
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited issued a tender notice dated May 25, 2026 for appointment of a consultant to provide regulatory and commercial advisory services to MeECL and its three subsidiaries — MePGCL (Generation), MePTCL (Transmission) and MePDCL (Distribution). Scope includes filing petitions before MSERC and CERC, tariff analysis and support for reducing AT&C losses. Eligibility is restricted to individual firms with over 15 years of power sector experience and at least three completed MYT petition assignments. Bids must be submitted by June 11, 2026. Details
8CERC clears IEX green contract overhaul to match new RE consumption framework
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, in its order dated May 25, 2026 in Petition No. 338/MP/2025, approved Indian Energy Exchange Limited's proposal to reclassify Green Contracts in line with the Renewable Energy Consumption Obligation notification. The revamped classification replaces Solar/Non-Solar/Hydro categories with four new segments — Wind, Hydro, Distributed Renewable Energy and Other RE. CERC also permitted IEX to lower minimum volume quotation in Green Intra-Day and Green-DAC contracts from 0.220 MW to 0.1 MW, directing NLDC to update NOAR portal procedures within four weeks.
8CERC orders NLDC to restore 1,19,293 RECs withheld from IPCL for FY 2024-25
CERC, in its order dated May 24, 2026 in Petition No. 841/MP/2025, directed the National Load Despatch Centre to issue 1,19,293 additional Renewable Energy Certificates to India Power Corporation Limited, a West Bengal distribution licensee. IPCL had procured 440.127 MU of renewable energy in excess of its RPO for FY 2024-25, entitling it to 4,40,119 RECs, but NLDC had issued only 3,20,826. CERC ruled REC eligibility under Regulation 4(4) of the REC Regulations 2022 is linked solely to excess RE procurement over the RPO fixed by the state commission.
8BERC issues corrigendum raising BGCL transmission tariff to Rs. 339.04 crore, ARR to Rs. 464.70 crore for FY 2026-27
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 25, 2026 issued a corrigendum order (Case No. 54/2025) correcting a computational error in its Tariff Order dated March 18, 2026 for Bihar Grid Company Limited. Annual Revenue Requirement was revised upward to Rs. 464.70 crore, Annual Transmission Charges were corrected from Rs. 332.10 crore to Rs. 339.04 crore, and Monthly Transmission Charges billed to BSHPCL were revised from Rs. 27.68 crore to Rs. 28.25 crore per month following BGCL's letter flagging an inadvertent arithmetic error.
8APERC floats draft procurement and cost control rules for transmission and distribution licensees
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission released a draft of the APERC (Procurement, Investment and Cost Control) Regulations, 2026, laying down a comprehensive regulatory framework for procurement governance, cost benchmarking, contract management and audit of capital and operational expenditure. The draft applies to transmission schemes costing above Rs. 20 crore and distribution schemes above Rs. 5 crore, mandating transparent, competitive and non-discriminatory procurement processes aligned with Central Vigilance Commission guidelines. Comments were invited up to June 15, 2026.
8APTEL sets aside DERC order, frees BSES discoms from Rajghat power-station energy charges post-2015
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in Appeal No. 21 of 2020 pronounced May 25, 2026, allowed appeals of BSES Rajdhani Power Limited and BSES Yamuna Power Limited, setting aside a December 2019 order of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Tribunal held the discoms are not liable to pay energy charges to Indraprastha Power Generation Company Limited for its Rajghat Power House beyond May 2015 (BRPL) and July 2015 (BYPL), when the PPAs expired, and quashed bills raised thereafter as unlawful.
8OERC directs OPTCL to seek public objections on Rs. multi-crore 400/220 kV substation investment proposal
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission published a public notice (Case No. 108/2025, dated May 25, 2026) for hearing of an investment proposal by Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. seeking regulatory approval for capital works from FY 2025-26 through FY 2028-29 — covering construction of one 400/220 kV substation, one 220/132 kV GSS and one 220/33 kV GSS. Stakeholders may file objections within 15 days, with OPTCL required to submit rejoinders by June 30, 2026 and the Commission hearing the case on July 7, 2026.
8CERC invites objections on TP Gopalpur's licence for 765 kV Eastern Region grid expansion
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a public notice under the Electricity Act, 2003 regarding an application by TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited to establish transmission infrastructure under the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme XXXIX. The project entails construction of a new 765/400 kV, 2x1,500 MVA GIS substation at Gopalpur, Odisha, to be commissioned by December 31, 2027, along with an Angul-Gopalpur 765 kV D/c line and a Gopalpur-Gopalpur 400 kV D/c Quad line. Stakeholders may submit objections within the prescribed time period.
8HPERC reserves orders on four solar PPAs between HPSEBL and small-scale project developers
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, in Filing Nos. 199-202 of 2026 dated May 25, 2026, admitted and reserved orders on four separate joint petitions under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeking PPA approvals between HPSEBL and solar project developers including M/s Shivay Ghai Solar Power Project (1.5 MW, Kangra), M/s Rana Solar Farm (500 kW, Mandi), M/s Ridhi Green Energy and M/s Him Surya Solar Energy. The Commission directed that the concerned Chief Engineer must remain present at all future hearings.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman upholds consumer's right to connection restoration, quashes audit slip
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, Tmt. K. Indirani, issued an order on May 25, 2026 in Appeal Petition No. 01 of 2026 filed by Tmt. R. Kamatchi of Maduravayal, Chennai, seeking restoration of two service connections. The respondent Executive Engineer of Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited had declined restoration citing absence of ownership documents. After hearings on May 19, 2026, the Ombudsman ruled in favour of the petitioner, directing restoration of both service connections numbered 579-007-352 and 579-007-3017.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8UPERC admits 2,553.5 MW PM KUSUM solar RESCO PPA case, hearing fixed for June 18, 2026
UPERC issued notice admitting Petition No. 2382 of 2026 jointly filed by U.P. New and Renewable Energy Development Agency and UPPCL seeking approval of PPAs for 2,553.5 MW of grid-connected solar plants connected to segregated agriculture feeders under PM KUSUM Component C-2 Scheme in RESCO mode. The cumulative capacity spans multiple project developers selling power to UPPCL through feeder-level solarisation. The matter is scheduled for hearing on June 18, 2026 at 11:00 hrs at Lucknow.
8UPERC admits Ghatampur Transmission's case against NUPPL for 25% short-payment of transmission charges
UPERC admitted Petition No. 2349 of 2026 filed by Ghatampur Transmission Limited, an Adani group entity, seeking full payment of transmission charges along with Late Payment Surcharge. The company alleged that Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited, after completing its scope of work on September 24, 2024, unilaterally reduced payment to 25% of applicable Monthly Transmission Charges contrary to a prior Commission order mandating 100% liability. Respondents have four weeks to file replies; the next hearing is July 14, 2026.
8WBSETCL seeks Rs. 332.94 crore approval for JSW Salboni 3,200 MW thermal plant evacuation line
West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited filed an application before WBERC for investment approval of Rs. 33,293.65 lakh for the second phase of a transmission scheme to evacuate power from the under-construction JSW Salboni thermal power plant (2x800 MW plus 2x800 MW) in Paschim Medinipur District. The project involves a 400 kV D/C transmission line with twin HTLS conductor covering 68 km of double-circuit overhead route, creating an LILO point on the N. PPSP-Arambag 400 kV D/C line. The case (OA-557/25-26) is open for public objections within 21 days.
8UPERC lists UPPCL petition on 25 MW bagasse PPA extension for hearing on June 25, 2026
UPERC issued a notice admitting Petition No. 2379 of 2026 filed by UPPCL seeking approval of an Amended and Restated Power Purchase Agreement for extension of a PPA originally executed in April 2007 — covering supply of 25 MW from a 37 MW bagasse-based plant at Mankapur, District Gonda, operated by M/s Balrampur Chini Mills Limited. The case also seeks formal change of name of the generating company and is scheduled for hearing on June 25, 2026 at 11:00 hrs at Lucknow.
8UPERC directs UPPCL to report status of SCADA installation at 115 remaining 132 kV sub-stations
UPERC, at a hearing on May 5, 2026 in Petition No. 2210 of 2025, sought an update on SCADA installation at 115 remaining 132 kV sub-stations under the Commission's order dated January 14, 2026. The Commission noted that UPPCL can now fetch AMR data from UPPTCL servers at 5-minute intervals across all points, with the data used for district-level demand forecasting and scheduling using Python-based analytical tools. UPPCL's counsel sought 10 additional days to submit information.
8HESCOM invites cost auditors for FY 2026-27 audit at Rs. 34,000 base fee
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited, a wholly owned Government of Karnataka undertaking, issued a notification dated May 25, 2026 inviting Expressions of Interest from eligible Cost Auditors and Firms of Cost Audit to conduct the cost audit of its accounting records for FY 2026-27 under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013. The reference fee established for cost audit services is Rs. 34,000 plus applicable GST. Interested parties may submit profiles to HESCOM's Corporate Office, Hubballi, on or before June 24, 2026.
8MeECL floats tender for regulatory and commercial consultant across all three subsidiaries
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited issued a tender notice dated May 25, 2026 for appointment of a consultant to provide regulatory and commercial advisory services to MeECL and its three subsidiaries — MePGCL (Generation), MePTCL (Transmission) and MePDCL (Distribution). Scope includes filing petitions before MSERC and CERC, tariff analysis and support for reducing AT&C losses. Eligibility is restricted to individual firms with over 15 years of power sector experience and at least three completed MYT petition assignments. Bids must be submitted by June 11, 2026. Details
ANNUAL RESULTS
8NHPC posts 25% jump in FY26 profit to Rs. 3,766 crore as revenue climbs to Rs. 11,615 crore
NHPC Limited reported consolidated profit after tax of Rs. 3,766 crore for FY26, up 25% from Rs. 3,007 crore in FY25, while revenue from operations grew 12% to Rs. 11,615 crore. The company incurred capital expenditure of Rs. 13,689 crore during the year and progressed on flagship projects including the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower, 1,720 MW Kamala and 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose, alongside fresh investment approvals worth Rs. 5,703 crore for Uri-I Stage-II and Dulhasti Stage-II in Jammu and Kashmir.
8Amara Raja Energy & Mobility reports 16% revenue growth to Rs. 13,549 crore in FY26, PBT at Rs. 1,307 crore
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (ARE&M) reported FY26 revenue of Rs. 13,549 crore, up 16% from Rs. 12,405 crore in FY25, with profit before tax of Rs. 1,307 crore and EPS of Rs. 53.02. Fourth-quarter revenue stood at Rs. 3,460 crore with PBT of Rs. 433 crore. Management attributed growth to strong performance in lead-acid battery and automotive OEM businesses as the company diversifies into new-energy verticals.
8Viviana Power Tech crosses Rs. 531 crore revenue milestone in FY26 as net profit soars 167%
Vadodara-based power transmission and distribution EPC firm Viviana Power Tech Limited reported FY26 revenue from operations of Rs. 531.25 crore, up from Rs. 218.96 crore in the previous year, with EBITDA of Rs. 75.91 crore and net profit rising 167% year-on-year. The company reported an order book exceeding Rs. 950 crore including BESS-related opportunities and a bidding pipeline above Rs. 1,240 crore, and said it is expanding into the 765 kV voltage class in a phased manner.
8POWERGRID breaches Rs. 3 lakh crore gross fixed assets milestone, cites Rs. 1.7 lakh crore project pipeline
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited disclosed at its institutional investors meet that it has crossed Rs. 3 lakh crore in gross fixed assets with net fixed assets of around Rs. 2.75 lakh crore. Management highlighted a forward capital expenditure pipeline of approximately Rs. 1.7 lakh crore tied to renewable energy corridors and green-energy evacuation, and cited additions of 4,765 ckm of transmission lines and 72,055 MVA of transformation capacity during the year.
8Suzlon Energy approves audited FY26 results with unmodified audit opinion at May 25 board meeting
Suzlon Energy Limited's Board approved the company's audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026 at a meeting held on May 25, 2026. The company confirmed statutory auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the quarterly and annual results. The filing was made to NSE and BSE under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR, accompanied by a press release and investor presentation on Suzlon's website.
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8GITA Renewable Energy sets May 29 board meeting to approve audited FY26 results
GITA Renewable Energy Limited informed the BSE under Regulation 29 of SEBI LODR that its Board will meet on Friday, May 29, 2026 at its Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu registered office to consider and approve audited standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The trading window reopens 48 hours after the meeting concludes. The company, registered under CIN L40108TN2010PLC074394, is among several power sector entities reporting FY26 results in the current earnings season.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8Amara Raja board declares Rs. 5.20 final dividend, fixes 41st AGM for August 10 and July 27 record date
The Board of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited approved audited results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 and recommended a final dividend of Rs. 5.20 per Rs. 1 equity share (520%) for FY26. This is in addition to an interim dividend of Rs. 5.40 per share declared on November 6, 2025. The company set its 41st Annual General Meeting for Monday, August 10, 2026, with a record date of July 27, 2026 for the final dividend.
8Amara Raja re-appoints Gourineni brothers as Executive Directors for five-year terms from June 12, 2026
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited's Board, at its meeting on May 25, 2026, re-appointed Mr. Harshavardhana Gourineni (DIN: 07311410) and Mr. Vikramadithya Gourineni (DIN: 03167659) as Executive Directors effective June 12, 2026, each for five years. The re-appointments, recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, are subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming 41st AGM under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations.
8NLC India signs MoU with NPCIL to build 700 MW indigenous nuclear reactors via joint venture
NLC India Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Coal, signed an MoU with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited on May 25, 2026 to form a joint venture for developing nuclear power projects. The collaboration targets 700 MW Indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor units and investment in NPCIL's existing and upcoming 700 MW PHWR projects. The move supports India's goal of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 and follows the enactment of the SHANTI Bill in December 2025.
8Insolation Energy appoints ARS & Company as statutory auditors for five-year term through FY2031
Insolation Energy Limited said its Board on May 25, 2026 approved the appointment of M/s ARS & Company, Chartered Accountants (FRN 009406C) as statutory auditors for five consecutive years from the 11th to the 16th AGM (2031), the re-appointment of M/s Deepak Mittal & Co. as cost auditors for FY2026-27 and the appointment of M/s RBSN & Co. as internal auditors for FY2026-27, all on the Audit Committee's recommendation, strengthening the company's governance framework for its solar manufacturing and EPC operations.
8KPI Green Energy lines up analyst and institutional investor meetings from May 25 through June 4
KPI Green Energy Limited intimated the exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR that its management will participate in a series of analyst and institutional investor meetings. The company confirmed participation in four marquee investor conferences: the 360 ONE Capital Conference — Trinity India 2026 on May 29, the BofA Securities 2026 India Conference on June 1, the Morgan Stanley India Investment Forum 2026 on June 2, and Citi's 2026 India Conference on June 4, with no unpublished price-sensitive information to be shared at any of the meetings.
8Techno Electric files QIP fund-utilisation statement for quarter ended March 2026
Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited submitted its statement of deviation or variation in the utilisation of funds raised through a Qualified Institutions Placement under Regulations 32(1), (2) and (3) of SEBI LODR. The filing, signed by Company Secretary Niranjan Brahma on May 25, 2026, was made to BSE and NSE, confirming adherence to stated objects in the deployment of QIP proceeds. The company is a key EPC player in the Indian power transmission and distribution sector.
8RMC Switchgears passes special resolution appointing Manisha Godara as independent director
RMC Switchgears Limited announced that members passed by requisite majority a special resolution appointing Mrs. Manisha Godara (DIN: 08116113) as an Independent Director via postal ballot and remote e-voting. The voting results and scrutinizer's report were filed under Regulation 44(3) of SEBI LODR on May 25, 2026. The appointment strengthens board independence at the power sector components manufacturer listed on BSE (scrip code: 540358) and NSE under the symbol RMC.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Saatvik Green Energy lifts solar cell manufacturing roadmap to 6 GW, plans 6 GW ingot-and-wafer facility
Saatvik Green Energy Limited filed the transcript of its earnings conference call held May 21, 2026 for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. Management noted India crossed nearly 150 GW of installed solar capacity in FY26, adding about 44.6 GW during the year. Saatvik scaled up its solar-cell manufacturing roadmap from 4.8 GW to 6 GW and is planning a 6 GW ingot-and-wafer facility alongside commissioning a 2 GW EPE encapsulant line during the year.
8Inox Wind and Inox Green Energy schedule dual analyst calls for May 29 after FY26 results
Inox Wind Limited and its wind O&M arm Inox Green Energy Services Limited both announced analyst and institutional investor conference calls for Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IST, following release of their respective audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. Bajel Projects Limited separately scheduled an earnings call on May 29 at 3:00 P.M. IST, while Siemens Limited confirmed an investors meet for May 28, 2026.
8IRCON International releases audio recording of May 25 Q4 FY26 earnings call
IRCON International Limited released the audio recording link of its conference call held on May 25, 2026, in which management discussed financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR confirmed the recording is available on the company's website under Investor Relations, providing analysts and investors access to management commentary on operational and financial performance for the period.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8ICRA assigns A- (Stable) to Serentica Renewables India 9 for Rs. 2,358 crore and USD 85.31 million facilities
ICRA assigned an [ICRA]A- (Stable) rating on May 25, 2026 to Serentica Renewables India 9 Private Limited, covering a Rs. 2,307.90 crore term loan, USD 85.31 million in external commercial borrowings and Rs. 50 crore in non-fund-based limits. The rating reflects strong parentage as a Vedanta Group subsidiary and revenue visibility from a 25-year PPA for a 600 MW (AC) / 840 MW (DC) ISTS-connected solar project at Fatehgarh, Rajasthan, at a fixed tariff of 3.05 US cents per unit.
8ICRA reaffirms BB+ (CE) (Stable) for MB Green Energy's Rs. 7.49 crore solar rooftop term loan
ICRA reaffirmed an [ICRA]BB+ (CE) (Stable) rating on the Rs. 7.49 crore long-term fund-based term loan of MB Green Energy Private Limited on May 25, 2026, down from a previously rated Rs. 11.85 crore, with an unsupported rating of [ICRA]BB-. The rating reflects limited demand and tariff risk for the company's 8.21 MW solar rooftop capacity backed by long-term PPAs with government institutions under SECI's rooftop scheme. Details
8NHPC posts 25% jump in FY26 profit to Rs. 3,766 crore as revenue climbs to Rs. 11,615 crore
NHPC Limited reported consolidated profit after tax of Rs. 3,766 crore for FY26, up 25% from Rs. 3,007 crore in FY25, while revenue from operations grew 12% to Rs. 11,615 crore. The company incurred capital expenditure of Rs. 13,689 crore during the year and progressed on flagship projects including the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower, 1,720 MW Kamala and 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose, alongside fresh investment approvals worth Rs. 5,703 crore for Uri-I Stage-II and Dulhasti Stage-II in Jammu and Kashmir.
8Amara Raja Energy & Mobility reports 16% revenue growth to Rs. 13,549 crore in FY26, PBT at Rs. 1,307 crore
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (ARE&M) reported FY26 revenue of Rs. 13,549 crore, up 16% from Rs. 12,405 crore in FY25, with profit before tax of Rs. 1,307 crore and EPS of Rs. 53.02. Fourth-quarter revenue stood at Rs. 3,460 crore with PBT of Rs. 433 crore. Management attributed growth to strong performance in lead-acid battery and automotive OEM businesses as the company diversifies into new-energy verticals.
8Viviana Power Tech crosses Rs. 531 crore revenue milestone in FY26 as net profit soars 167%
Vadodara-based power transmission and distribution EPC firm Viviana Power Tech Limited reported FY26 revenue from operations of Rs. 531.25 crore, up from Rs. 218.96 crore in the previous year, with EBITDA of Rs. 75.91 crore and net profit rising 167% year-on-year. The company reported an order book exceeding Rs. 950 crore including BESS-related opportunities and a bidding pipeline above Rs. 1,240 crore, and said it is expanding into the 765 kV voltage class in a phased manner.
8POWERGRID breaches Rs. 3 lakh crore gross fixed assets milestone, cites Rs. 1.7 lakh crore project pipeline
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited disclosed at its institutional investors meet that it has crossed Rs. 3 lakh crore in gross fixed assets with net fixed assets of around Rs. 2.75 lakh crore. Management highlighted a forward capital expenditure pipeline of approximately Rs. 1.7 lakh crore tied to renewable energy corridors and green-energy evacuation, and cited additions of 4,765 ckm of transmission lines and 72,055 MVA of transformation capacity during the year.
8Suzlon Energy approves audited FY26 results with unmodified audit opinion at May 25 board meeting
Suzlon Energy Limited's Board approved the company's audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026 at a meeting held on May 25, 2026. The company confirmed statutory auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the quarterly and annual results. The filing was made to NSE and BSE under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR, accompanied by a press release and investor presentation on Suzlon's website.
QUARTERLY RESULTS
8GITA Renewable Energy sets May 29 board meeting to approve audited FY26 results
GITA Renewable Energy Limited informed the BSE under Regulation 29 of SEBI LODR that its Board will meet on Friday, May 29, 2026 at its Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu registered office to consider and approve audited standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The trading window reopens 48 hours after the meeting concludes. The company, registered under CIN L40108TN2010PLC074394, is among several power sector entities reporting FY26 results in the current earnings season.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8Amara Raja board declares Rs. 5.20 final dividend, fixes 41st AGM for August 10 and July 27 record date
The Board of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited approved audited results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 and recommended a final dividend of Rs. 5.20 per Rs. 1 equity share (520%) for FY26. This is in addition to an interim dividend of Rs. 5.40 per share declared on November 6, 2025. The company set its 41st Annual General Meeting for Monday, August 10, 2026, with a record date of July 27, 2026 for the final dividend.
8Amara Raja re-appoints Gourineni brothers as Executive Directors for five-year terms from June 12, 2026
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited's Board, at its meeting on May 25, 2026, re-appointed Mr. Harshavardhana Gourineni (DIN: 07311410) and Mr. Vikramadithya Gourineni (DIN: 03167659) as Executive Directors effective June 12, 2026, each for five years. The re-appointments, recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, are subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming 41st AGM under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations.
8NLC India signs MoU with NPCIL to build 700 MW indigenous nuclear reactors via joint venture
NLC India Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Coal, signed an MoU with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited on May 25, 2026 to form a joint venture for developing nuclear power projects. The collaboration targets 700 MW Indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor units and investment in NPCIL's existing and upcoming 700 MW PHWR projects. The move supports India's goal of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 and follows the enactment of the SHANTI Bill in December 2025.
8Insolation Energy appoints ARS & Company as statutory auditors for five-year term through FY2031
Insolation Energy Limited said its Board on May 25, 2026 approved the appointment of M/s ARS & Company, Chartered Accountants (FRN 009406C) as statutory auditors for five consecutive years from the 11th to the 16th AGM (2031), the re-appointment of M/s Deepak Mittal & Co. as cost auditors for FY2026-27 and the appointment of M/s RBSN & Co. as internal auditors for FY2026-27, all on the Audit Committee's recommendation, strengthening the company's governance framework for its solar manufacturing and EPC operations.
8KPI Green Energy lines up analyst and institutional investor meetings from May 25 through June 4
KPI Green Energy Limited intimated the exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR that its management will participate in a series of analyst and institutional investor meetings. The company confirmed participation in four marquee investor conferences: the 360 ONE Capital Conference — Trinity India 2026 on May 29, the BofA Securities 2026 India Conference on June 1, the Morgan Stanley India Investment Forum 2026 on June 2, and Citi's 2026 India Conference on June 4, with no unpublished price-sensitive information to be shared at any of the meetings.
8Techno Electric files QIP fund-utilisation statement for quarter ended March 2026
Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited submitted its statement of deviation or variation in the utilisation of funds raised through a Qualified Institutions Placement under Regulations 32(1), (2) and (3) of SEBI LODR. The filing, signed by Company Secretary Niranjan Brahma on May 25, 2026, was made to BSE and NSE, confirming adherence to stated objects in the deployment of QIP proceeds. The company is a key EPC player in the Indian power transmission and distribution sector.
8RMC Switchgears passes special resolution appointing Manisha Godara as independent director
RMC Switchgears Limited announced that members passed by requisite majority a special resolution appointing Mrs. Manisha Godara (DIN: 08116113) as an Independent Director via postal ballot and remote e-voting. The voting results and scrutinizer's report were filed under Regulation 44(3) of SEBI LODR on May 25, 2026. The appointment strengthens board independence at the power sector components manufacturer listed on BSE (scrip code: 540358) and NSE under the symbol RMC.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Saatvik Green Energy lifts solar cell manufacturing roadmap to 6 GW, plans 6 GW ingot-and-wafer facility
Saatvik Green Energy Limited filed the transcript of its earnings conference call held May 21, 2026 for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. Management noted India crossed nearly 150 GW of installed solar capacity in FY26, adding about 44.6 GW during the year. Saatvik scaled up its solar-cell manufacturing roadmap from 4.8 GW to 6 GW and is planning a 6 GW ingot-and-wafer facility alongside commissioning a 2 GW EPE encapsulant line during the year.
8Inox Wind and Inox Green Energy schedule dual analyst calls for May 29 after FY26 results
Inox Wind Limited and its wind O&M arm Inox Green Energy Services Limited both announced analyst and institutional investor conference calls for Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IST, following release of their respective audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. Bajel Projects Limited separately scheduled an earnings call on May 29 at 3:00 P.M. IST, while Siemens Limited confirmed an investors meet for May 28, 2026.
8IRCON International releases audio recording of May 25 Q4 FY26 earnings call
IRCON International Limited released the audio recording link of its conference call held on May 25, 2026, in which management discussed financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR confirmed the recording is available on the company's website under Investor Relations, providing analysts and investors access to management commentary on operational and financial performance for the period.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8ICRA assigns A- (Stable) to Serentica Renewables India 9 for Rs. 2,358 crore and USD 85.31 million facilities
ICRA assigned an [ICRA]A- (Stable) rating on May 25, 2026 to Serentica Renewables India 9 Private Limited, covering a Rs. 2,307.90 crore term loan, USD 85.31 million in external commercial borrowings and Rs. 50 crore in non-fund-based limits. The rating reflects strong parentage as a Vedanta Group subsidiary and revenue visibility from a 25-year PPA for a 600 MW (AC) / 840 MW (DC) ISTS-connected solar project at Fatehgarh, Rajasthan, at a fixed tariff of 3.05 US cents per unit.
8ICRA reaffirms BB+ (CE) (Stable) for MB Green Energy's Rs. 7.49 crore solar rooftop term loan
ICRA reaffirmed an [ICRA]BB+ (CE) (Stable) rating on the Rs. 7.49 crore long-term fund-based term loan of MB Green Energy Private Limited on May 25, 2026, down from a previously rated Rs. 11.85 crore, with an unsupported rating of [ICRA]BB-. The rating reflects limited demand and tariff risk for the company's 8.21 MW solar rooftop capacity backed by long-term PPAs with government institutions under SECI's rooftop scheme. Details
8A newly awarded 400kV GIS package signals more than a routine transmission-sector EPC order.
8The bidder mix, execution structure and integrated transformer scope point toward a deeper shift in how utilities are redistributing engineering, supply-chain and coordination risk across contractors. Details
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8Utility-scale renewable tender tightens long-term EPC responsibility
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8Multi-location grid package sharpens contractor accountability in brownfield execution
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8Rs 300 lakh bid-security barrier tightens reliability filters in industrial ASU package
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8Thermal utility package redraws contractor accountability beyond supply scope
The latest intake-water package shifts deeper execution responsibility onto contractors across logistics, erection and commissioning under a modified-system configuration.
8Utility-scale renewable tender tightens long-term EPC responsibility
The package structure expands contractor obligations into post-commissioning performance and equipment continuity, potentially reshaping pricing strategies and vendor selection.
8900 MW solar EPC package hardens lifecycle accountability in utility-scale bidding
The latest renewable package shifts pressure from headline EPC pricing toward long-duration maintenance exposure, reliability commitments and post-commissioning accountability.
8Multi-location grid package sharpens contractor accountability in brownfield execution
The contract design pushes survey, integration and execution risks further onto bidders, potentially favouring technically entrenched transmission EPC players.
8Rs 300 lakh bid-security barrier tightens reliability filters in industrial ASU package
The latest ASU package uses a steep bid-security structure to compress vendor accountability and raise reliability thresholds in a coal-linked industrial project.
8765 kV transmission package widens bidder access through nil EMD structure
The latest ultra-high-voltage package removes a key bidding barrier while concentrating execution accountability across technically sensitive transmission assets.
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ANNUAL RESULTS
8Sarda Energy board approves FY26 results with consolidated revenue of Rs. 5,690 crore and PAT of Rs. 1,109 crore
Sarda Energy & Minerals said its board on 23 May 2026 approved audited FY26 results, with consolidated revenue from operations at Rs. 5,690.45 crore versus Rs. 4,642.85 crore in FY25, and PAT up 58% to Rs. 1,109 crore. Standalone revenue rose to Rs. 4,333.69 crore and standalone PAT to Rs. 948.71 crore from Rs. 608.06 crore. EBITDA crossed the Rs. 2,000 crore mark and the company declared its highest-ever 200% dividend.
8Ganesh Green Bharat posts record FY26 revenue above Rs. 1,067 crore, up 232% year on year
Ganesh Green Bharat Limited (NSE Emerge: GGBL) reported audited FY26 consolidated revenue from operations of Rs. 1,067.60 crore, up 232% year on year, with EBITDA up 122%, PAT up 149% and EPS up 131%. The solar PV module and EPC company guided to FY27 revenue of Rs. 1,500–1,700 crore - implying about 40–59% growth - backed by an order book of around Rs. 700 crore and over Rs. 3,000 crore of tenders bid.
8NTPC reports FY26 standalone revenue of Rs. 1,65,494 crore as Q4 PAT jumps 51% to Rs. 8,747 crore
NTPC Limited's FY26 disclosures show standalone Q4FY26 revenue of Rs. 43,111 crore, EBITDA up 11.1% to Rs. 12,504 crore and PAT surging 51.4% to Rs. 8,747 crore, with EBITDA margin expanding to 29.0% from 25.6%. For FY26, standalone revenue was Rs. 1,65,494 crore and EBITDA about Rs. 44,799 crore. The company generated 91.05 BU in Q4FY26 at a coal PLF of 76.2%, with group installed capacity near 89,108 MW.
8Sarda Energy details FY26 EBITDA of Rs. 2,025 crore on energy-segment-led growth
Sarda Energy & Minerals' FY26 investor presentation reports revenue rising to Rs. 5,928 crore from Rs. 2,343 crore in FY21, a 20% CAGR, with EBITDA climbing to Rs. 2,025 crore from Rs. 664 crore. The energy segment, contributing two-thirds of FY26 EBITDA, drew on SKS Power's 2x300 MW thermal acquisition, about 113 MW of Sikkim hydro, 5,458 MU of annual thermal generation and 661.37 MU of hydro generation as core drivers.
8NTPC files detailed FY26 results pack with exchanges for the year ended 31 March 2026
NTPC Limited filed a detailed FY26 results disclosure running over 1,22,000 characters with BSE and NSE for the year ended 31 March 2026, forming part of its Regulation 30 communication package under scrip code 532555. The filing accompanies the company's analyst call and operational snapshot, and underpins reported standalone FY26 revenue of Rs. 1,65,494 crore with EBITDA largely stable at about Rs. 44,799 crore.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8Sarda Energy declares highest-ever 200% dividend of Rs. 2 per share for FY26
Sarda Energy & Minerals' board, at its 23 May 2026 meeting, recommended a dividend of Rs. 2 per share - 200%, its highest ever - subject to member approval, alongside audited standalone and consolidated FY26 results carrying an unmodified audit opinion from Singhi & Co. The payout followed PAT growth of 58% year on year to Rs. 1,109 crore and EBITDA crossing the Rs. 2,000 crore mark for the first time.
8IREDA board to meet on 29 May 2026 to approve audited FY26 standalone and consolidated results
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited told BSE and NSE on 23 May 2026 that its board will meet on Friday, 29 May 2026 to approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026. IREDA said its trading window remains closed from 1 April 2026 until 48 hours after the results are declared, in line with its insider-trading code.
8Star Delta Transformers board to consider Q4 FY26 results and final dividend on 27 May 2026
Star Delta Transformers Limited said its 76th board meeting will be held on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 3:00 pm in Bhopal to consider audited standalone results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, the auditor's report and a final dividend. The company's trading window stays closed from 1 April 2026 until 48 hours after the results, consistent with SEBI insider-trading norms.
8S&S Power grants 8.89 lakh ESOP options at Rs. 180 each under its 2024 stock option scheme
S & S Power Switchgear Limited disclosed two ESOP tranches under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024 - 6,62,801 options in Tranche 1 and 2,26,000 in Tranche 2, totalling about 8.89 lakh options. Each option converts into one equity share of Rs. 10 at an exercise price of Rs. 180, exercisable over a maximum of four years from vesting, as part of the company's employee-incentive framework filed under Regulation 30.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8NTPC holds 23 May 2026 analyst call on Q4 and FY26 results for the year ended 31 March 2026
NTPC Limited told exchanges that its management held a conference call on 23 May 2026 with analysts and investors to discuss results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026. Using scrip code 532555, the company pointed investors to the audio recording on its investor-relations page, supplementing the FY26 results in which standalone revenue reached Rs. 1,65,494 crore and Q4 PAT rose 51.4% to Rs. 8,747 crore.
8NTPC publishes Q4 and FY26 operational and financial snapshot for investors
NTPC Limited informed exchanges on 23 May 2026 that its operational and financial snapshot for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026 is available to investors, routed through Ajay Garg, AGM (Finance), Investor Relations. The disclosure under scrip code 532555/NTPC accompanies the company's FY26 results showing Q4 generation of 91.05 BU, EBITDA margin of 29.0% and PAT of Rs. 8,747 crore for the quarter.
8S&S Power Switchgear releases updated FY25-26 investor presentation with Q4 highlights
S & S Power Switchgear Limited submitted an investor presentation dated 23 May 2026, with Q4 highlights updated to 22 May 2026, under Regulation 30 using BSE scrip code 517273 and NSE symbol S&SPOWER. The filing frames the switchgear maker's FY25-26 operational update for shareholders and accompanies its disclosure of fresh ESOP grants of about 8.89 lakh options at Rs. 180 per share under the 2024 scheme.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8CARE reaffirms NTPC AAA on Rs. 1.60 lakh crore bank lines and A1+ on Rs. 9,000 crore short-term facilities
CARE Ratings, in its 22 May 2026 release, reaffirmed NTPC Limited's CARE AAA; Stable rating on Rs. 1,60,000 crore of long-term bank facilities and CARE A1+ on Rs. 9,000 crore of short-term facilities, while reaffirming or assigning ratings on multiple bonds and Rs. 10,000 crore of commercial paper. The agency cited NTPC's position as India's largest power generation company and its diversified, largely regulated revenue base.
8CARE reaffirms NHPC AAA on multiple bonds as FY26 generation rises to 29,600 MU
CARE Ratings reaffirmed NHPC Limited's CARE AAA; Stable ratings across multiple bond series in its 22 May 2026 release. NHPC's operational hydro capacity stood at 8,771 MW as on 15 May 2026, its plant availability factor was 74.7% in FY26, and generation rose to 29,600 MU from 25,532 MU after the 800 MW Parbati-II commissioning, with one bond tranche reduced from Rs. 211.00 crore to Rs. 105.50 crore.
8CRISIL reaffirms PTC India A1+ on Rs. 5,500 crore bank lines while withdrawing its AA-/Stable rating
CRISIL Ratings reaffirmed PTC India Limited's A1+ rating on Rs. 5,500 crore of total bank loan facilities on 22 May 2026, spanning lenders such as HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank and ICICI Bank. CRISIL separately withdrew PTC India's AA-/Stable corporate credit rating at the company's 21 May 2026 request, with PTC disclosing the rating action to BSE and NSE under scrip code 532524.
8Elara retains Sell on NTPC Green with Rs. 96 target despite 47% Q4FY26 revenue rise
Elara Securities said NTPC Green Energy posted Q4FY26 revenue of Rs. 9.1 billion, up 47% year on year, and EBITDA of Rs. 7.7 billion, up 38%, but PAT fell 15% to Rs. 1.9 billion on higher depreciation and finance costs. The brokerage kept a Sell rating with a target of Rs. 96 against a CMP of Rs. 104, implying 8% downside, flagging project execution as the key monitorable for the company.
8ICICI Direct keeps Buy on NTPC with Rs. 481 target after Q4FY26 PAT jumps 51.4%
ICICI Direct's 24 May 2026 update gives NTPC a Buy call with a Rs. 481 target against a Rs. 389 CMP, implying 24% upside over 12 months. It noted standalone Q4FY26 revenue of Rs. 43,111 crore, EBITDA up 11.1% to Rs. 12,504 crore and PAT surging 51.4% to Rs. 8,747 crore, with FY26 group installed capacity near 89,108 MW and a vision to reach 244 GW-plus, including about 120 GW of renewables, by 2037.
8RBP Energy receives 21 May 2026 credit rating update in Mumbai release
RBP Energy (India) Private Limited's credit rating update, issued in Mumbai on 21 May 2026, provides a fresh assessment of the company's facilities and runs to nearly 30,000 characters of rationale. The release places RBP Energy within the broader set of FY26 power and energy-sector credit disclosures alongside reaffirmations for NTPC, NHPC and PTC India during the same week. Details
8Sarda Energy board approves FY26 results with consolidated revenue of Rs. 5,690 crore and PAT of Rs. 1,109 crore
Sarda Energy & Minerals said its board on 23 May 2026 approved audited FY26 results, with consolidated revenue from operations at Rs. 5,690.45 crore versus Rs. 4,642.85 crore in FY25, and PAT up 58% to Rs. 1,109 crore. Standalone revenue rose to Rs. 4,333.69 crore and standalone PAT to Rs. 948.71 crore from Rs. 608.06 crore. EBITDA crossed the Rs. 2,000 crore mark and the company declared its highest-ever 200% dividend.
8Ganesh Green Bharat posts record FY26 revenue above Rs. 1,067 crore, up 232% year on year
Ganesh Green Bharat Limited (NSE Emerge: GGBL) reported audited FY26 consolidated revenue from operations of Rs. 1,067.60 crore, up 232% year on year, with EBITDA up 122%, PAT up 149% and EPS up 131%. The solar PV module and EPC company guided to FY27 revenue of Rs. 1,500–1,700 crore - implying about 40–59% growth - backed by an order book of around Rs. 700 crore and over Rs. 3,000 crore of tenders bid.
8NTPC reports FY26 standalone revenue of Rs. 1,65,494 crore as Q4 PAT jumps 51% to Rs. 8,747 crore
NTPC Limited's FY26 disclosures show standalone Q4FY26 revenue of Rs. 43,111 crore, EBITDA up 11.1% to Rs. 12,504 crore and PAT surging 51.4% to Rs. 8,747 crore, with EBITDA margin expanding to 29.0% from 25.6%. For FY26, standalone revenue was Rs. 1,65,494 crore and EBITDA about Rs. 44,799 crore. The company generated 91.05 BU in Q4FY26 at a coal PLF of 76.2%, with group installed capacity near 89,108 MW.
8Sarda Energy details FY26 EBITDA of Rs. 2,025 crore on energy-segment-led growth
Sarda Energy & Minerals' FY26 investor presentation reports revenue rising to Rs. 5,928 crore from Rs. 2,343 crore in FY21, a 20% CAGR, with EBITDA climbing to Rs. 2,025 crore from Rs. 664 crore. The energy segment, contributing two-thirds of FY26 EBITDA, drew on SKS Power's 2x300 MW thermal acquisition, about 113 MW of Sikkim hydro, 5,458 MU of annual thermal generation and 661.37 MU of hydro generation as core drivers.
8NTPC files detailed FY26 results pack with exchanges for the year ended 31 March 2026
NTPC Limited filed a detailed FY26 results disclosure running over 1,22,000 characters with BSE and NSE for the year ended 31 March 2026, forming part of its Regulation 30 communication package under scrip code 532555. The filing accompanies the company's analyst call and operational snapshot, and underpins reported standalone FY26 revenue of Rs. 1,65,494 crore with EBITDA largely stable at about Rs. 44,799 crore.
DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS
8Sarda Energy declares highest-ever 200% dividend of Rs. 2 per share for FY26
Sarda Energy & Minerals' board, at its 23 May 2026 meeting, recommended a dividend of Rs. 2 per share - 200%, its highest ever - subject to member approval, alongside audited standalone and consolidated FY26 results carrying an unmodified audit opinion from Singhi & Co. The payout followed PAT growth of 58% year on year to Rs. 1,109 crore and EBITDA crossing the Rs. 2,000 crore mark for the first time.
8IREDA board to meet on 29 May 2026 to approve audited FY26 standalone and consolidated results
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited told BSE and NSE on 23 May 2026 that its board will meet on Friday, 29 May 2026 to approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026. IREDA said its trading window remains closed from 1 April 2026 until 48 hours after the results are declared, in line with its insider-trading code.
8Star Delta Transformers board to consider Q4 FY26 results and final dividend on 27 May 2026
Star Delta Transformers Limited said its 76th board meeting will be held on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 3:00 pm in Bhopal to consider audited standalone results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, the auditor's report and a final dividend. The company's trading window stays closed from 1 April 2026 until 48 hours after the results, consistent with SEBI insider-trading norms.
8S&S Power grants 8.89 lakh ESOP options at Rs. 180 each under its 2024 stock option scheme
S & S Power Switchgear Limited disclosed two ESOP tranches under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024 - 6,62,801 options in Tranche 1 and 2,26,000 in Tranche 2, totalling about 8.89 lakh options. Each option converts into one equity share of Rs. 10 at an exercise price of Rs. 180, exercisable over a maximum of four years from vesting, as part of the company's employee-incentive framework filed under Regulation 30.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8NTPC holds 23 May 2026 analyst call on Q4 and FY26 results for the year ended 31 March 2026
NTPC Limited told exchanges that its management held a conference call on 23 May 2026 with analysts and investors to discuss results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026. Using scrip code 532555, the company pointed investors to the audio recording on its investor-relations page, supplementing the FY26 results in which standalone revenue reached Rs. 1,65,494 crore and Q4 PAT rose 51.4% to Rs. 8,747 crore.
8NTPC publishes Q4 and FY26 operational and financial snapshot for investors
NTPC Limited informed exchanges on 23 May 2026 that its operational and financial snapshot for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026 is available to investors, routed through Ajay Garg, AGM (Finance), Investor Relations. The disclosure under scrip code 532555/NTPC accompanies the company's FY26 results showing Q4 generation of 91.05 BU, EBITDA margin of 29.0% and PAT of Rs. 8,747 crore for the quarter.
8S&S Power Switchgear releases updated FY25-26 investor presentation with Q4 highlights
S & S Power Switchgear Limited submitted an investor presentation dated 23 May 2026, with Q4 highlights updated to 22 May 2026, under Regulation 30 using BSE scrip code 517273 and NSE symbol S&SPOWER. The filing frames the switchgear maker's FY25-26 operational update for shareholders and accompanies its disclosure of fresh ESOP grants of about 8.89 lakh options at Rs. 180 per share under the 2024 scheme.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8CARE reaffirms NTPC AAA on Rs. 1.60 lakh crore bank lines and A1+ on Rs. 9,000 crore short-term facilities
CARE Ratings, in its 22 May 2026 release, reaffirmed NTPC Limited's CARE AAA; Stable rating on Rs. 1,60,000 crore of long-term bank facilities and CARE A1+ on Rs. 9,000 crore of short-term facilities, while reaffirming or assigning ratings on multiple bonds and Rs. 10,000 crore of commercial paper. The agency cited NTPC's position as India's largest power generation company and its diversified, largely regulated revenue base.
8CARE reaffirms NHPC AAA on multiple bonds as FY26 generation rises to 29,600 MU
CARE Ratings reaffirmed NHPC Limited's CARE AAA; Stable ratings across multiple bond series in its 22 May 2026 release. NHPC's operational hydro capacity stood at 8,771 MW as on 15 May 2026, its plant availability factor was 74.7% in FY26, and generation rose to 29,600 MU from 25,532 MU after the 800 MW Parbati-II commissioning, with one bond tranche reduced from Rs. 211.00 crore to Rs. 105.50 crore.
8CRISIL reaffirms PTC India A1+ on Rs. 5,500 crore bank lines while withdrawing its AA-/Stable rating
CRISIL Ratings reaffirmed PTC India Limited's A1+ rating on Rs. 5,500 crore of total bank loan facilities on 22 May 2026, spanning lenders such as HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank and ICICI Bank. CRISIL separately withdrew PTC India's AA-/Stable corporate credit rating at the company's 21 May 2026 request, with PTC disclosing the rating action to BSE and NSE under scrip code 532524.
8Elara retains Sell on NTPC Green with Rs. 96 target despite 47% Q4FY26 revenue rise
Elara Securities said NTPC Green Energy posted Q4FY26 revenue of Rs. 9.1 billion, up 47% year on year, and EBITDA of Rs. 7.7 billion, up 38%, but PAT fell 15% to Rs. 1.9 billion on higher depreciation and finance costs. The brokerage kept a Sell rating with a target of Rs. 96 against a CMP of Rs. 104, implying 8% downside, flagging project execution as the key monitorable for the company.
8ICICI Direct keeps Buy on NTPC with Rs. 481 target after Q4FY26 PAT jumps 51.4%
ICICI Direct's 24 May 2026 update gives NTPC a Buy call with a Rs. 481 target against a Rs. 389 CMP, implying 24% upside over 12 months. It noted standalone Q4FY26 revenue of Rs. 43,111 crore, EBITDA up 11.1% to Rs. 12,504 crore and PAT surging 51.4% to Rs. 8,747 crore, with FY26 group installed capacity near 89,108 MW and a vision to reach 244 GW-plus, including about 120 GW of renewables, by 2037.
8RBP Energy receives 21 May 2026 credit rating update in Mumbai release
RBP Energy (India) Private Limited's credit rating update, issued in Mumbai on 21 May 2026, provides a fresh assessment of the company's facilities and runs to nearly 30,000 characters of rationale. The release places RBP Energy within the broader set of FY26 power and energy-sector credit disclosures alongside reaffirmations for NTPC, NHPC and PTC India during the same week. Details
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC defers adoption of Rs. 2,897.29-million annual charge for Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXXIX
In Petition No. 124/AT/2026 (order dated 24 May 2026), CERC considered TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited's bid under Section 63 to adopt transmission charges of Rs. 2,897.29 million per annum for the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXXIX, an estimated Rs. 28,283.30-million project. CERC kept the adoption petition pending the National Committee on Transmission's reconsideration, granting liberty to refile and ordering that fees paid be adjusted against any fresh petition.
8CERC trues up 2019-24 tariff and sets 2024-29 charges for Northern Region Strengthening Scheme-XVIII
In Petition No. 561/TT/2025 (order dated 22 May 2026), CERC approved Power Grid Corporation's truing-up of transmission tariff for 2019-24 and determined fresh tariff for 2024-29 for assets under the Northern Region System Strengthening Scheme-XVIII. The order allowed individual asset tariffs for the two control periods and accounted for projected additional capitalization and floating interest rates over the 2024-29 block, covering beneficiaries across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
8CERC takes up grant of transmission licence for Adani's 2,500 MW KPS III HVDC system
In Petition No. 27/TL/2026 (order dated 24 May 2026), CERC took up Adani Energy Solutions and KPS III HVDC Transmission Limited's application under Sections 14, 15 and 79(1)(e) for a transmission licence to build a 2,500 MW, plus-or-minus 500 kV HVDC (VSC) system. The scheme includes 2x1,250 MW terminal stations at KPS3 and South Olpad, a plus-or-minus 500 kV HVDC bipole line and 400 kV interconnections, targeted for commissioning within 48 months.
8CERC processes EKI Energy's application for a Category-IV inter-state trading licence
In Petition No. 92/TD/2026 (order dated 24 May 2026), CERC processed EKI Energy Service Limited's application under Sections 14 and 15(1), read with the 2020 Trading Licence Regulations, for a Category-IV inter-state electricity trading licence covering trade across India. The Indore-based company completed the statutory public-notice process required under Regulation 6, with the Commission examining its eligibility for the highest-volume category of trading licence.
8KSERC trues up KSEBL 2024-25 accounts and flags a Rs. 1,053.79-crore consolidated revenue gap
In an order dated 21 May 2026 (OP No. 63/2025), the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission trued up KSEBL's 2024-25 accounts across its generation, transmission and distribution units, approving net expenditure of Rs. 22,824.83 crore and arriving at a consolidated revenue gap of Rs. 1,053.79 crore after KSEBL claimed Rs. 3,020.30 crore. The order noted hydro auxiliary consumption of 93.68 MU (1.28%) exceeding the approved 89.38 MU and significant reservoir spillage.
8CSERC takes up CSPDCL plea to clarify 26 February order on Real Ispat captive-power billing
In an order dated 21 May 2026, the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission took up CSPDCL's petition under Section 86(1)(k) seeking clarification of its 26 February 2026 order in Petition 55/2025 on billing involving Real Ispat and Power Pvt. Ltd. The respondent is an integrated steel plant running a 20 MW waste-heat-recovery captive power plant on flue gases from its 650 TPD sponge-iron kiln in Raipur.
PPA-RELATED & COMMISSION ORDERS - HPERC
8HPERC clears 1 MW New Noorpur Solaar PPA with HPSEBL after 22 May 2026 hearing
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decided Petition No. 79 of 2026 on 22 May 2026, approving HPSEBL's power purchase arrangement with M/s New Noorpur Solaar Solar Power Project. The 1.0 MW project connects at the 11 kV Kotla feeder from the 220/132/33/11 kV Jassure (Bodh) substation and evacuates jointly with a separate 1.0 MW Noorpur Akshay Urja project, under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003.
8HPERC approves 1 MW Noorpur Akshay Urja solar PPA with HPSEBL in Petition 80 of 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decided Petition No. 80 of 2026 on 22 May 2026 after same-day arguments, covering HPSEBL's power purchase agreement with M/s Noorpur Akshay Urja Solar Power Project. The order, processed under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and HPERC's 2024 Conduct of Business Regulations, ties to a 1.0 MW solar project in the Nurpur/Jassure evacuation cluster in Kangra district.
8HPERC processes N & N Solar's 1 MW PPA with HPSEBL under Section 86(1)(b)
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's Petition No. 81 of 2026, decided on 22 May 2026, concerns HPSEBL's power purchase agreement with M/s N & N Solar Power Project. The Commission used Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and its 2024 Conduct of Business Regulations to process the small solar project's PPA, part of a cluster of 1 MW-scale renewable approvals heard together that day in Shimla.
8HPERC takes up Shri Onkar Singh solar PPA with HPSEBL in Filing 194 of 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's daily order dated 22 May 2026 records Filing No. 194 of 2026 involving HPSEBL and M/s Shri Onkar Singh Solar Power Plant. The joint petition, filed under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and Regulations 56 and 57 of HPERC's 2024 Conduct of Business Regulations, seeks approval of the power purchase agreement for the developer's solar plant.
8HPERC processes Sai Eternal Foundation's 4.8 MW Bhang hydro PPA with HPSEBL
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's Petition No. 83 of 2026, taken up on 22 May 2026, concerns HPSEBL's long-term power purchase agreement with M/s Sai Eternal Foundation at a generic levellised tariff. The agreement covers the 4.8 MW Bhang Hydro Electric Project near Village Bhang, Tehsil Manali, District Kullu, with the matter heard and reserved alongside related Filing No. 177 of 2026 the same day.
8HPERC lists Prime Steel Industries matter against HPSEBL as Filing 182 of 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's daily order dated 22 May 2026 records M/s Prime Steel Industries Pvt. Ltd. versus HPSEBL as Filing No. 182 of 2026. The short order notes the appearance of counsel and places the industrial consumer's case into the Commission's 2026 filing pipeline, distinct from the cluster of small solar and hydro PPA approvals heard the same day in Shimla.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW - GERC
8GERC reserves order in Indian Oil's 32 MVA demand-charge dispute with MGVCL
In a daily order dated 22 May 2026, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission reserved Petition No. 1816 of 2019, filed by Indian Oil Corporation Limited's Gujarat Refinery against MGVCL. IOCL sought additional time to complete a 220 kV transmission line for adding 32 MVA of contract demand and asked the Commission to direct MGVCL to withdraw demand charges levied on the 32 MVA on a deemed-release basis. With arguments complete, the matter was reserved for orders.
8GERC takes up Continuum Green Energy–Tata Motors challenge to UGVCL additional surcharge
In Petition No. 2287 of 2023, heard on 22 May 2026, Continuum Green Energy Limited challenged UGVCL letters of 22 February 2022 and 29 November 2022 imposing an additional surcharge on its consumer Tata Motors Limited, despite a claimed exemption under Gujarat's Wind Power Policy, 2007. A linked application by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sought a stay on a 5 June 2024 invoice levying surcharge for April 2014 to December 2021 and restraint on coercive action.
8GERC hears Solarcraft Power India 3's SCOD-extension and stay pleas over force majeure
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, on 22 May 2026, took up Petition No. 2578 of 2025 by Solarcraft Power India 3 Private Limited against GUVNL, seeking extension of the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date under Article 8 of a Power Purchase Agreement dated 14 December 2022 on force majeure grounds. The petitioner also moved IA No. 110 of 2025 for an interim stay under Section 94(2) and IA No. 113 of 2025 seeking leave to amend the petition.
8GERC adjourns Waree Energy Storage's 132 kV switchyard extension plea, gives GETCO four weeks
In a daily order dated 22 May 2026, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission adjourned Petition No. 2635 of 2026 by Waree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt. Limited, which sought an extension of time to complete a 132 kV switchyard/switching sub-station, with an interlocutory application for interim stay. Noting DGVCL had already begun billing monthly minimum demand charges paid under protest, the Commission gave GETCO four weeks to reply and the petitioner one week for a rejoinder.
8GERC adjourns HR Sabarmati's force-majeure plea on a 280 MW solar PPA with GUVNL
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, on 22 May 2026, adjourned Petition No. 2636 of 2026 by M/s. HR Sabarmati Private Limited against GUVNL, which seeks extension of the scheduled commencement-of-supply date under Article 8 of a Power Purchase Agreement dated 5 April 2024 for 280 MW of solar power, citing force majeure events. The Commission directed the respondents to file replies within four weeks, with the petitioner allowed a rejoinder within three weeks.
8GERC reserves order on Virgo Aluminium's deemed-extension plea for a 66 kV line and 5,000 KVA demand
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, on 22 May 2026, reserved Petition No. 2092 of 2022 by Virgo Aluminium Limited against MGVCL. The petitioner sought a post-facto deemed extension of time to complete a 66 kV transmission line for a 5,000 KVA contract demand, a 60-day notice period from the deemed extended date, and a refund of minimum demand charges levied on a deemed-release basis until physical release of the connection.
OPEN ACCESS & WHEELING CHARGES
8TGTRANSCO posts a provisional April transmission loss of 2.09% on 8,493.52 MU of input energy
TGTRANSCO's provisional transmission-loss statement for April 2026 reports total input energy of 8,493.52 MU and total losses of 177.19 MU, equating to a 2.09% loss at the Telangana periphery - also the cumulative figure for FY2026-27 up to April. The energy-balance data spans TGGENCO thermal and hydel injection, CTU injection at the periphery, captive power plants and non-conventional sources feeding the 132 kV and 220 kV network.
8Telangana sets a 2.09% provisional transmission loss for open-access users from 26 May to 25 June
A provisional transmission-loss notice fixes a 2.09% transmission loss applicable to open-access users in Telangana for the period from 26 May 2026 to 25 June 2026. The single-slab figure governs the loss adjustment for open-access transactions across the state grid over the one-month window, providing OA consumers and traders the applicable wheeling-loss percentage for scheduling their transactions.
8TGSPDCL petitions TGERC to amend its licence as subsidised farm consumers shift to a new Rythu DISCOM
By letter dated 23 April 2026, the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana asked TGERC to amend its 2000 distribution-and-retail licence to reflect the transfer of subsidised consumer categories - agriculture, lift-irrigation schemes, HMWSSB and municipal water connections - to the newly formed Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company (TGRPDCL). The third state DISCOM was created under two 2025-26 government orders pursuant to Section 18 of the Electricity Act, 2003. Details
8CERC defers adoption of Rs. 2,897.29-million annual charge for Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXXIX
In Petition No. 124/AT/2026 (order dated 24 May 2026), CERC considered TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited's bid under Section 63 to adopt transmission charges of Rs. 2,897.29 million per annum for the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXXIX, an estimated Rs. 28,283.30-million project. CERC kept the adoption petition pending the National Committee on Transmission's reconsideration, granting liberty to refile and ordering that fees paid be adjusted against any fresh petition.
8CERC trues up 2019-24 tariff and sets 2024-29 charges for Northern Region Strengthening Scheme-XVIII
In Petition No. 561/TT/2025 (order dated 22 May 2026), CERC approved Power Grid Corporation's truing-up of transmission tariff for 2019-24 and determined fresh tariff for 2024-29 for assets under the Northern Region System Strengthening Scheme-XVIII. The order allowed individual asset tariffs for the two control periods and accounted for projected additional capitalization and floating interest rates over the 2024-29 block, covering beneficiaries across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
8CERC takes up grant of transmission licence for Adani's 2,500 MW KPS III HVDC system
In Petition No. 27/TL/2026 (order dated 24 May 2026), CERC took up Adani Energy Solutions and KPS III HVDC Transmission Limited's application under Sections 14, 15 and 79(1)(e) for a transmission licence to build a 2,500 MW, plus-or-minus 500 kV HVDC (VSC) system. The scheme includes 2x1,250 MW terminal stations at KPS3 and South Olpad, a plus-or-minus 500 kV HVDC bipole line and 400 kV interconnections, targeted for commissioning within 48 months.
8CERC processes EKI Energy's application for a Category-IV inter-state trading licence
In Petition No. 92/TD/2026 (order dated 24 May 2026), CERC processed EKI Energy Service Limited's application under Sections 14 and 15(1), read with the 2020 Trading Licence Regulations, for a Category-IV inter-state electricity trading licence covering trade across India. The Indore-based company completed the statutory public-notice process required under Regulation 6, with the Commission examining its eligibility for the highest-volume category of trading licence.
8KSERC trues up KSEBL 2024-25 accounts and flags a Rs. 1,053.79-crore consolidated revenue gap
In an order dated 21 May 2026 (OP No. 63/2025), the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission trued up KSEBL's 2024-25 accounts across its generation, transmission and distribution units, approving net expenditure of Rs. 22,824.83 crore and arriving at a consolidated revenue gap of Rs. 1,053.79 crore after KSEBL claimed Rs. 3,020.30 crore. The order noted hydro auxiliary consumption of 93.68 MU (1.28%) exceeding the approved 89.38 MU and significant reservoir spillage.
8CSERC takes up CSPDCL plea to clarify 26 February order on Real Ispat captive-power billing
In an order dated 21 May 2026, the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission took up CSPDCL's petition under Section 86(1)(k) seeking clarification of its 26 February 2026 order in Petition 55/2025 on billing involving Real Ispat and Power Pvt. Ltd. The respondent is an integrated steel plant running a 20 MW waste-heat-recovery captive power plant on flue gases from its 650 TPD sponge-iron kiln in Raipur.
PPA-RELATED & COMMISSION ORDERS - HPERC
8HPERC clears 1 MW New Noorpur Solaar PPA with HPSEBL after 22 May 2026 hearing
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decided Petition No. 79 of 2026 on 22 May 2026, approving HPSEBL's power purchase arrangement with M/s New Noorpur Solaar Solar Power Project. The 1.0 MW project connects at the 11 kV Kotla feeder from the 220/132/33/11 kV Jassure (Bodh) substation and evacuates jointly with a separate 1.0 MW Noorpur Akshay Urja project, under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003.
8HPERC approves 1 MW Noorpur Akshay Urja solar PPA with HPSEBL in Petition 80 of 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decided Petition No. 80 of 2026 on 22 May 2026 after same-day arguments, covering HPSEBL's power purchase agreement with M/s Noorpur Akshay Urja Solar Power Project. The order, processed under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and HPERC's 2024 Conduct of Business Regulations, ties to a 1.0 MW solar project in the Nurpur/Jassure evacuation cluster in Kangra district.
8HPERC processes N & N Solar's 1 MW PPA with HPSEBL under Section 86(1)(b)
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's Petition No. 81 of 2026, decided on 22 May 2026, concerns HPSEBL's power purchase agreement with M/s N & N Solar Power Project. The Commission used Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and its 2024 Conduct of Business Regulations to process the small solar project's PPA, part of a cluster of 1 MW-scale renewable approvals heard together that day in Shimla.
8HPERC takes up Shri Onkar Singh solar PPA with HPSEBL in Filing 194 of 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's daily order dated 22 May 2026 records Filing No. 194 of 2026 involving HPSEBL and M/s Shri Onkar Singh Solar Power Plant. The joint petition, filed under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and Regulations 56 and 57 of HPERC's 2024 Conduct of Business Regulations, seeks approval of the power purchase agreement for the developer's solar plant.
8HPERC processes Sai Eternal Foundation's 4.8 MW Bhang hydro PPA with HPSEBL
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's Petition No. 83 of 2026, taken up on 22 May 2026, concerns HPSEBL's long-term power purchase agreement with M/s Sai Eternal Foundation at a generic levellised tariff. The agreement covers the 4.8 MW Bhang Hydro Electric Project near Village Bhang, Tehsil Manali, District Kullu, with the matter heard and reserved alongside related Filing No. 177 of 2026 the same day.
8HPERC lists Prime Steel Industries matter against HPSEBL as Filing 182 of 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's daily order dated 22 May 2026 records M/s Prime Steel Industries Pvt. Ltd. versus HPSEBL as Filing No. 182 of 2026. The short order notes the appearance of counsel and places the industrial consumer's case into the Commission's 2026 filing pipeline, distinct from the cluster of small solar and hydro PPA approvals heard the same day in Shimla.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW - GERC
8GERC reserves order in Indian Oil's 32 MVA demand-charge dispute with MGVCL
In a daily order dated 22 May 2026, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission reserved Petition No. 1816 of 2019, filed by Indian Oil Corporation Limited's Gujarat Refinery against MGVCL. IOCL sought additional time to complete a 220 kV transmission line for adding 32 MVA of contract demand and asked the Commission to direct MGVCL to withdraw demand charges levied on the 32 MVA on a deemed-release basis. With arguments complete, the matter was reserved for orders.
8GERC takes up Continuum Green Energy–Tata Motors challenge to UGVCL additional surcharge
In Petition No. 2287 of 2023, heard on 22 May 2026, Continuum Green Energy Limited challenged UGVCL letters of 22 February 2022 and 29 November 2022 imposing an additional surcharge on its consumer Tata Motors Limited, despite a claimed exemption under Gujarat's Wind Power Policy, 2007. A linked application by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sought a stay on a 5 June 2024 invoice levying surcharge for April 2014 to December 2021 and restraint on coercive action.
8GERC hears Solarcraft Power India 3's SCOD-extension and stay pleas over force majeure
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, on 22 May 2026, took up Petition No. 2578 of 2025 by Solarcraft Power India 3 Private Limited against GUVNL, seeking extension of the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date under Article 8 of a Power Purchase Agreement dated 14 December 2022 on force majeure grounds. The petitioner also moved IA No. 110 of 2025 for an interim stay under Section 94(2) and IA No. 113 of 2025 seeking leave to amend the petition.
8GERC adjourns Waree Energy Storage's 132 kV switchyard extension plea, gives GETCO four weeks
In a daily order dated 22 May 2026, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission adjourned Petition No. 2635 of 2026 by Waree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt. Limited, which sought an extension of time to complete a 132 kV switchyard/switching sub-station, with an interlocutory application for interim stay. Noting DGVCL had already begun billing monthly minimum demand charges paid under protest, the Commission gave GETCO four weeks to reply and the petitioner one week for a rejoinder.
8GERC adjourns HR Sabarmati's force-majeure plea on a 280 MW solar PPA with GUVNL
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, on 22 May 2026, adjourned Petition No. 2636 of 2026 by M/s. HR Sabarmati Private Limited against GUVNL, which seeks extension of the scheduled commencement-of-supply date under Article 8 of a Power Purchase Agreement dated 5 April 2024 for 280 MW of solar power, citing force majeure events. The Commission directed the respondents to file replies within four weeks, with the petitioner allowed a rejoinder within three weeks.
8GERC reserves order on Virgo Aluminium's deemed-extension plea for a 66 kV line and 5,000 KVA demand
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, on 22 May 2026, reserved Petition No. 2092 of 2022 by Virgo Aluminium Limited against MGVCL. The petitioner sought a post-facto deemed extension of time to complete a 66 kV transmission line for a 5,000 KVA contract demand, a 60-day notice period from the deemed extended date, and a refund of minimum demand charges levied on a deemed-release basis until physical release of the connection.
OPEN ACCESS & WHEELING CHARGES
8TGTRANSCO posts a provisional April transmission loss of 2.09% on 8,493.52 MU of input energy
TGTRANSCO's provisional transmission-loss statement for April 2026 reports total input energy of 8,493.52 MU and total losses of 177.19 MU, equating to a 2.09% loss at the Telangana periphery - also the cumulative figure for FY2026-27 up to April. The energy-balance data spans TGGENCO thermal and hydel injection, CTU injection at the periphery, captive power plants and non-conventional sources feeding the 132 kV and 220 kV network.
8Telangana sets a 2.09% provisional transmission loss for open-access users from 26 May to 25 June
A provisional transmission-loss notice fixes a 2.09% transmission loss applicable to open-access users in Telangana for the period from 26 May 2026 to 25 June 2026. The single-slab figure governs the loss adjustment for open-access transactions across the state grid over the one-month window, providing OA consumers and traders the applicable wheeling-loss percentage for scheduling their transactions.
8TGSPDCL petitions TGERC to amend its licence as subsidised farm consumers shift to a new Rythu DISCOM
By letter dated 23 April 2026, the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana asked TGERC to amend its 2000 distribution-and-retail licence to reflect the transfer of subsidised consumer categories - agriculture, lift-irrigation schemes, HMWSSB and municipal water connections - to the newly formed Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company (TGRPDCL). The third state DISCOM was created under two 2025-26 government orders pursuant to Section 18 of the Electricity Act, 2003. Details
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Jaiprakash Associates to sell 24% stake in Jaiprakash Power to Adani Power for Rs. 2,993.59 crore
Jaiprakash Power Ventures disclosed on 23 May 2026 that promoter Jaiprakash Associates Limited signed a 20 May 2026 share-sale agreement with Adani Power Limited, transferring JAL's 24% shareholding and voting rights in Jaiprakash Power to Adani Power for Rs. 2,993.59 crore. The deal flows from the NCLT-approved Adani Enterprises resolution plan dated 17 March 2026 and a rectification order dated 8 May 2026, marking a major ownership shift in the power generator.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8Sarda Energy says Supreme Court upheld SKS Power resolution plan, paving way to double capacity by FY30
Sarda Energy & Minerals said the Supreme Court upheld its resolution plan for SKS Power Generation (Chhattisgarh) Ltd, clearing the path to roughly double capacity by FY30 on the back of SKS Power's 2x300 MW thermal assets. The energy segment, which contributed two-thirds of FY26 EBITDA of Rs. 2,025 crore, also delivered the company's highest-ever annual thermal and hydro generation, with 5,458 MU of thermal and 661.37 MU of hydro output.
8NTPC Green adds 4,225 MW of renewables in FY26 to reach a 10,076 MW operational portfolio
NTPC Green Energy added 4,225 MW of renewable capacity in FY26, lifting its operational portfolio to 10,076 MW comprising 9,309 MW of solar and 767 MW of wind, while generation surged 114% to 14.6 BU. The company plans additions of 8.2 GW in FY27, 8.1 GW in FY28 and 8.4 GW in FY29, backed by a 14.4 GW under-construction pipeline and capex of Rs. 358 billion, Rs. 560 billion and Rs. 480 billion respectively. Details
8Jaiprakash Associates to sell 24% stake in Jaiprakash Power to Adani Power for Rs. 2,993.59 crore
Jaiprakash Power Ventures disclosed on 23 May 2026 that promoter Jaiprakash Associates Limited signed a 20 May 2026 share-sale agreement with Adani Power Limited, transferring JAL's 24% shareholding and voting rights in Jaiprakash Power to Adani Power for Rs. 2,993.59 crore. The deal flows from the NCLT-approved Adani Enterprises resolution plan dated 17 March 2026 and a rectification order dated 8 May 2026, marking a major ownership shift in the power generator.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8Sarda Energy says Supreme Court upheld SKS Power resolution plan, paving way to double capacity by FY30
Sarda Energy & Minerals said the Supreme Court upheld its resolution plan for SKS Power Generation (Chhattisgarh) Ltd, clearing the path to roughly double capacity by FY30 on the back of SKS Power's 2x300 MW thermal assets. The energy segment, which contributed two-thirds of FY26 EBITDA of Rs. 2,025 crore, also delivered the company's highest-ever annual thermal and hydro generation, with 5,458 MU of thermal and 661.37 MU of hydro output.
8NTPC Green adds 4,225 MW of renewables in FY26 to reach a 10,076 MW operational portfolio
NTPC Green Energy added 4,225 MW of renewable capacity in FY26, lifting its operational portfolio to 10,076 MW comprising 9,309 MW of solar and 767 MW of wind, while generation surged 114% to 14.6 BU. The company plans additions of 8.2 GW in FY27, 8.1 GW in FY28 and 8.4 GW in FY29, backed by a 14.4 GW under-construction pipeline and capex of Rs. 358 billion, Rs. 560 billion and Rs. 480 billion respectively. Details
SOLAR POWER
8ABB Deltec case study cites 100 MW California solar farm using over 100,000 cable assemblies
ABB Installation Products' Deltec customer case study says a 100 MW central-California solar farm with more than 220,000 photovoltaic panels deployed over 100,000 Deltec cable-management assemblies. The company says the assemblies provide 20-plus years of UV resistance and 250 lb tensile strength, reducing replacement cycles that conventional 5-to-10-cent ties can require over a 20-year project life, positioning durable cable management as a solar-asset-protection theme.
8Ganesh Green Bharat scales solar EPC business with a Rs. 700 crore order book in FY26
Ganesh Green Bharat Limited, a solar PV module and EPC company on NSE Emerge, said its record FY26 - revenue above Rs. 1,067.60 crore, up 232% - was driven by solar systems, EPC services, electrical contracting and water-supply schemes. The company reported an order book of about Rs. 700 crore plus over Rs. 3,000 crore of tenders bid, and guided to FY27 revenue of Rs. 1,500–1,700 crore, signalling aggressive expansion in distributed solar.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8BloombergNEF New Energy Outlook 2026 maps shifts in how the world produces and delivers energy
The New Energy Outlook 2026 executive summary, dated 19 May 2026, sets out BloombergNEF's energy-transition findings across power, fuels and demand in a 54,810-character document. It examines how the world produces, delivers and consumes energy under transition scenarios, serving as a macro reference for utilities, generators and agencies tracking the pace of decarbonisation and renewable-heavy power-system build-out through the coming decades.
8IRENA 2026 report compiles digitalisation and AI cases for transforming power systems
IRENA's 2026 report, drawn from Innovation Week 2025, compiles case studies on digitalisation and artificial intelligence for power-system transformation across a 115,329-character document. It frames AI, data and digital operations as tools for system integration, flexibility and management of renewable-heavy grids, offering a global reference point for system operators and agencies pursuing higher shares of variable renewable energy.
8Banpu Climate Change Report 2025 sets a pathway to net zero across its energy business
Banpu's Climate Change Report 2025 lays out a pathway to net zero across a 74,029-character report organised around governance, risk management, strategy, metrics and targets. The document places climate-transition planning at the centre of the energy group's narrative, detailing how it intends to manage transition risks and align its power and resources portfolio with decarbonisation goals over the coming years.
8RMI webinar pitches south-central and southwest US as a geothermal powerhouse region
Rocky Mountain Institute's 21 May 2026 webinar deck focuses on building a geothermal powerhouse region across the south-central and southwest United States. The 8,599-character presentation frames geothermal power as a regional energy and climate opportunity, highlighting the resource potential and policy levers that could scale geothermal generation as a firm, low-carbon complement to variable wind and solar in the region. Details
8ABB Deltec case study cites 100 MW California solar farm using over 100,000 cable assemblies
ABB Installation Products' Deltec customer case study says a 100 MW central-California solar farm with more than 220,000 photovoltaic panels deployed over 100,000 Deltec cable-management assemblies. The company says the assemblies provide 20-plus years of UV resistance and 250 lb tensile strength, reducing replacement cycles that conventional 5-to-10-cent ties can require over a 20-year project life, positioning durable cable management as a solar-asset-protection theme.
8Ganesh Green Bharat scales solar EPC business with a Rs. 700 crore order book in FY26
Ganesh Green Bharat Limited, a solar PV module and EPC company on NSE Emerge, said its record FY26 - revenue above Rs. 1,067.60 crore, up 232% - was driven by solar systems, EPC services, electrical contracting and water-supply schemes. The company reported an order book of about Rs. 700 crore plus over Rs. 3,000 crore of tenders bid, and guided to FY27 revenue of Rs. 1,500–1,700 crore, signalling aggressive expansion in distributed solar.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8BloombergNEF New Energy Outlook 2026 maps shifts in how the world produces and delivers energy
The New Energy Outlook 2026 executive summary, dated 19 May 2026, sets out BloombergNEF's energy-transition findings across power, fuels and demand in a 54,810-character document. It examines how the world produces, delivers and consumes energy under transition scenarios, serving as a macro reference for utilities, generators and agencies tracking the pace of decarbonisation and renewable-heavy power-system build-out through the coming decades.
8IRENA 2026 report compiles digitalisation and AI cases for transforming power systems
IRENA's 2026 report, drawn from Innovation Week 2025, compiles case studies on digitalisation and artificial intelligence for power-system transformation across a 115,329-character document. It frames AI, data and digital operations as tools for system integration, flexibility and management of renewable-heavy grids, offering a global reference point for system operators and agencies pursuing higher shares of variable renewable energy.
8Banpu Climate Change Report 2025 sets a pathway to net zero across its energy business
Banpu's Climate Change Report 2025 lays out a pathway to net zero across a 74,029-character report organised around governance, risk management, strategy, metrics and targets. The document places climate-transition planning at the centre of the energy group's narrative, detailing how it intends to manage transition risks and align its power and resources portfolio with decarbonisation goals over the coming years.
8RMI webinar pitches south-central and southwest US as a geothermal powerhouse region
Rocky Mountain Institute's 21 May 2026 webinar deck focuses on building a geothermal powerhouse region across the south-central and southwest United States. The 8,599-character presentation frames geothermal power as a regional energy and climate opportunity, highlighting the resource potential and policy levers that could scale geothermal generation as a firm, low-carbon complement to variable wind and solar in the region. Details
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8Grid-India sets all-India ISTS transmission loss at 3.38% for the 25–31 May week
Grid-India's NLDC notified an all-India inter-state transmission loss of 3.38% for the week 25–31 May 2026, computed under the CERC Sharing Regulations, 2020 from the previous week's SEM data. The figure was derived from 18,736.43 MU of injection and 18,128.01 MU of drawal at regional nodes, with 735.92 MU of exempted renewable injection, and block-wise losses ran mostly in the 2.8–3.7% range through the period.
8Jodhpur discom notifies self-certification threshold for generating units via 23 April gazette
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited issued an order on self-certification of the installation of generating units under the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023. It reproduces a Rajasthan State Government notification dated 23 April 2026, gazetted on 11 May 2026, fixing the capacity above which generating units, including those from renewable sources, must be inspected by the Electrical Inspector before commissioning, issued under Regulation 34.
8Jodhpur discom implements Regulation 45 self-certification with a three-day deemed-acceptance rule
In a separate order, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited applied Regulation 45 of the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023, requiring every electrical installation of notified voltage and below to be inspected, tested and self-certified by the owner, supplier or consumer before commencing supply or recommencing after a six-month shutdown. The self-certification report is deemed received if the Electrical Inspector does not acknowledge it within three working days.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GEM/NIT)
8HPX schedules five reverse auctions on 23 May 2026 under circulars HPX_RA_00964 to 00968
Hindustan Power Exchange issued five Any-day Single-Sided Reverse Auction circulars on 23 May 2026, numbered HPX_RA_00964 through HPX_RA_00968, each running 2,451 characters under the LDC RA trading segment. The five auction notices, treated as one consolidated power-exchange procurement entry, set out the auction framework for participants seeking to transact in the exchange's reverse-auction window for the delivery period.
8APERC issues draft procurement and cost-control regulations to curb tender irregularities
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission released its Draft (Procurement, Investment and Cost Control) Regulations, 2026, to establish a uniform framework for procurement governance, investment approval, cost benchmarking and prudence review for transmission and distribution licensees. The draft explicitly targets restrictive tender conditions, cartelisation, collusive bidding and artificial splitting of procurement that ultimately inflate consumer tariffs across the state grid.
8Forum of Regulators invites a Technical Officer 'D' consultant for power-sector reform work
Via notice FOR-11012(14)/1/2026-CERC dated 22 May 2026, the Forum of Regulators - constituted under Section 166(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 - invited contract engagement of a Staff Consultant at the Technical Officer 'D' level. The role supports the Forum's statutory work, including harmonising regulation, framing model regulations and developing frameworks for emerging areas such as energy storage and green-energy corridors across state commissions.
STATE UTILITY & HR NOTIFICATIONS
8MSETCL opens three Superintending Engineer (Civil) posts at about Rs. 2.40 lakh monthly emoluments
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited issued Employment Advertisement No. 03/2026 for three Superintending Engineer (Civil) posts carrying a pay scale of Rs. 1,09,935–2,43,780 and about Rs. 2,40,123 monthly gross emoluments. MSETCL, India's largest state transmission utility, said it operates 53,013 circuit km of transmission lines, 767 EHV substations and 1,47,063 MVA of transformation capacity across Maharashtra.
8RVPN amends 1975 Technical Workmen Service Regulations to revise reservation rules
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued an order amending its RVPN Technical Workmen Service Regulations, 1975 with immediate effect, deleting provisos of Regulation 4(A) and substituting Sub-regulation 4(C). The change aligns reservation of vacancies - for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward classes, EWS, ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities and others - with prevailing Government of Rajasthan rules for direct recruitment and promotion in the transmission utility. Details
8Grid-India sets all-India ISTS transmission loss at 3.38% for the 25–31 May week
Grid-India's NLDC notified an all-India inter-state transmission loss of 3.38% for the week 25–31 May 2026, computed under the CERC Sharing Regulations, 2020 from the previous week's SEM data. The figure was derived from 18,736.43 MU of injection and 18,128.01 MU of drawal at regional nodes, with 735.92 MU of exempted renewable injection, and block-wise losses ran mostly in the 2.8–3.7% range through the period.
8Jodhpur discom notifies self-certification threshold for generating units via 23 April gazette
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited issued an order on self-certification of the installation of generating units under the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023. It reproduces a Rajasthan State Government notification dated 23 April 2026, gazetted on 11 May 2026, fixing the capacity above which generating units, including those from renewable sources, must be inspected by the Electrical Inspector before commissioning, issued under Regulation 34.
8Jodhpur discom implements Regulation 45 self-certification with a three-day deemed-acceptance rule
In a separate order, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited applied Regulation 45 of the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023, requiring every electrical installation of notified voltage and below to be inspected, tested and self-certified by the owner, supplier or consumer before commencing supply or recommencing after a six-month shutdown. The self-certification report is deemed received if the Electrical Inspector does not acknowledge it within three working days.
TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GEM/NIT)
8HPX schedules five reverse auctions on 23 May 2026 under circulars HPX_RA_00964 to 00968
Hindustan Power Exchange issued five Any-day Single-Sided Reverse Auction circulars on 23 May 2026, numbered HPX_RA_00964 through HPX_RA_00968, each running 2,451 characters under the LDC RA trading segment. The five auction notices, treated as one consolidated power-exchange procurement entry, set out the auction framework for participants seeking to transact in the exchange's reverse-auction window for the delivery period.
8APERC issues draft procurement and cost-control regulations to curb tender irregularities
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission released its Draft (Procurement, Investment and Cost Control) Regulations, 2026, to establish a uniform framework for procurement governance, investment approval, cost benchmarking and prudence review for transmission and distribution licensees. The draft explicitly targets restrictive tender conditions, cartelisation, collusive bidding and artificial splitting of procurement that ultimately inflate consumer tariffs across the state grid.
8Forum of Regulators invites a Technical Officer 'D' consultant for power-sector reform work
Via notice FOR-11012(14)/1/2026-CERC dated 22 May 2026, the Forum of Regulators - constituted under Section 166(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 - invited contract engagement of a Staff Consultant at the Technical Officer 'D' level. The role supports the Forum's statutory work, including harmonising regulation, framing model regulations and developing frameworks for emerging areas such as energy storage and green-energy corridors across state commissions.
STATE UTILITY & HR NOTIFICATIONS
8MSETCL opens three Superintending Engineer (Civil) posts at about Rs. 2.40 lakh monthly emoluments
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited issued Employment Advertisement No. 03/2026 for three Superintending Engineer (Civil) posts carrying a pay scale of Rs. 1,09,935–2,43,780 and about Rs. 2,40,123 monthly gross emoluments. MSETCL, India's largest state transmission utility, said it operates 53,013 circuit km of transmission lines, 767 EHV substations and 1,47,063 MVA of transformation capacity across Maharashtra.
8RVPN amends 1975 Technical Workmen Service Regulations to revise reservation rules
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited issued an order amending its RVPN Technical Workmen Service Regulations, 1975 with immediate effect, deleting provisos of Regulation 4(A) and substituting Sub-regulation 4(C). The change aligns reservation of vacancies - for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward classes, EWS, ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities and others - with prevailing Government of Rajasthan rules for direct recruitment and promotion in the transmission utility. Details
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8Grid-India says all-India demand hit 247,975 MW on 24 May 2026 with a 3.48 MU energy shortage
NLDC's daily power supply position for 24 May 2026 shows all-India maximum demand met at 247,975 MW at 22:36 and evening-peak demand met at 235,363 MW. Grid-India reported 5,513 MU energy met, a 3.48 MU energy shortage, a 131 MW peak shortage, plus 588 MU of solar and 546 MU of wind generation for the day, with the consolidated series drawn from the latest 24 May report.
8NLDC frequency holds inside the 49.7–50.2 Hz band 94.6% of 24 May, peaking at 50.40 Hz
The National Load Despatch Centre's frequency profile for 24 May 2026 shows the grid spent 94.61% of the day within the 49.7–50.2 Hz band and 32.20% within the tight 49.97–50.03 Hz range. Frequency stayed below 49.97 Hz for 39.14% of the time and above 50.05 Hz for 18.67%, reflecting a light-load Sunday pattern across the synchronised national grid managed by Grid-India.
8NERLDC meets a 3,071 MW evening peak with zero shortage on 24 May, Assam leading demand
NERLDC's power supply position for 24 May 2026 shows the North-Eastern Region met an evening peak of 3,071 MW at 49.96 Hz and an off-peak of 1,880 MW at 50.05 Hz, with no shortage in either window and day energy of 55.72 MU. Assam led state demand met at 35.09 MU while regional control-area generation totalled just 9.68 MU, leaving the region reliant on a net scheduled drawal of 50.35 MU.
8NRLDC records an 80,605 MW evening peak and 1,838 MU energy met on 24 May
Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily report for 24 May 2026 shows evening-peak demand met of 80,605 MW against a requirement of 80,736 MW - a 131 MW shortage - at 49.956 Hz, with an off-peak demand met of 78,350 MW at 50.051 Hz and no shortage. Day energy met was 1,838 MU with a 2.2 MU shortage, and all ATC and N-1 violation percentages were shown as zero for major corridors.
8Northern Region demand met hit an 81,834 MW evening peak on 23 May at 49.988 Hz
NRLDC's Daily Operation Report for 23 May 2026 recorded a Northern Region evening peak of 81,834 MW against a requirement of 82,134 MW - a 300 MW shortage - at 49.988 Hz, while the off-peak met 78,363 MW with a 600 MW shortage at 50.066 Hz. Regional day energy reached 1,887 MU with a 5.52 MU shortage, and Punjab drew a scheduled 158.64 MU against actual 154.22 MU, running a minus 4.42 MU unscheduled interchange.
8ERLDC says eastern-region demand peaked at 33,792 MW on 24 May with no load curtailment
ERLDC's 24 May 2026 power supply position report shows eastern-region constituent maximum demands including West Bengal at 10,797 MW, Bihar at 8,815 MW, Odisha at 8,107 MW and DVC at 3,391 MW. The report records zero load and renewable curtailment in its reliability section, with the 22–24 May series represented by the latest 24 May data as the eastern grid met demand without shedding.
8WRLDC reports a 70,786 MW evening peak and 1.28 MU shortage in the western region on 24 May
WRLDC's 24 May 2026 power supply position shows western-region evening-peak demand met at 70,786 MW with zero peak shortage at 50.1 Hz and off-peak demand met at 70,353 MW at 50.05 Hz. Day energy met was 1,708.6 MU against a 1.28 MU shortage, with the region running a net overdrawal of about 27 MU, and the 22–24 May WRLDC series consolidated on the latest date.
8SRLDC meets a 49,625 MW peak with zero shortage on 24 May at 49.98 Hz
SRLDC's power supply position for 24 May 2026 shows the Southern Region met an evening peak of 49,625 MW at 49.98 Hz and an off-peak of 46,499 MW at 50.06 Hz, with no shortage and day energy of 1,187.36 MU. Tamil Nadu led state demand met at 372.88 MU, followed by Andhra Pradesh at 262.61 MU, Telangana at 228.18 MU and Karnataka at 226.88 MU, each running modest negative unscheduled interchange.
8SRLDC frequency stays in the 49.7–50.2 Hz band 94.6% of 24 May as out-of-band time hits 33%
The Southern Region daily frequency profile for 24 May 2026 logged an average frequency of 49.985 Hz, a standard deviation of 0.103 Hz and a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.107. Frequency sat within the wide 49.7–50.2 Hz band 94.606% of the day but stayed outside the IEGC band 33.009% of the time - about 7.92 hours - peaking at 50.323 Hz at 08:00 and bottoming at 49.578 Hz at 14:26.
8NERLDC records a 50.00 Hz average and FDI of 0.107 on 23 May
The North-Eastern Region's Frequency Deviation Index report for 23 May 2026 logged an average frequency of 50.00 Hz, a maximum of 50.16 Hz and a minimum of 49.67 Hz. Frequency stayed within the 49.9–50.05 Hz band 74.41% of the time, dipped below 49.9 Hz for 6.45% and exceeded 50.05 Hz for 19.14%, leaving the NERLDC-managed system outside the band for 25.59% of the day.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8WRLDC's 24 May outage sheet lists RGPPL, Gandhar and Kawas units under reserve shutdown
WRLDC's generation outage report for 24 May 2026 lists planned outages including RGPPL Unit 2A at 331.75 MW, RGPPL Unit 3X at 237.5 MW, Gandhar ST at 224.5 MW, Gandhar GT1 at 144.3 MW and Kawas Unit 2C, mostly under reserve shutdown. The 22–24 May WRLDC generation-outage series is consolidated into this latest-date entry, reflecting surplus gas-based capacity idled amid soft demand in the western grid.
8WRLDC keeps the 400 kV Wardha-Warora reactor out since May 2018 in its latest line-outage status
WRLDC's 24 May 2026 line-outage status lists the 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG 2 line reactor at Wardha under planned outage since 4 May 2018 at 08:32, citing LILO work at Warora PS and later ferroresonance-related reasons. The report, the latest of the 22–24 May files, catalogues long-standing western-region transmission elements still out of service after years, alongside more recent planned shutdowns across the region.
8NRLDC lists long-pending 220–765 kV transmission outages, including a 247-day Dehradun bay shutdown
The planned-transmission-element shutdown report for 22–24 May 2026 catalogues Northern Region outages under POWERGRID, RRVPNL and others, including a 220 kV transfer-bus bay at Dehradun out since 19 September 2025 - 247 days against a planned 10 hours - for asset-management work. It also lists 765 kV bays at Narela held since February 2026 for the Sikar-II/Khetri line erection, highlighting availment far beyond planned durations.
8ER-NPMC's 24 May outage sheet lists a 43.65 MW Burla hydro unit under annual maintenance
Eastern Regional NPMC's 24 May 2026 generation outage report records no central-sector planned outage and lists a state-sector planned outage at OHPC's Burla hydro Unit 5 of 43.65 MW for annual maintenance. The three daily ER-NPMC outage reports for 22–24 May were compared and consolidated to the latest 24 May data, capturing the eastern region's modest planned generation unavailability.
8SRLDC flags the 400 kV Ramagundam–Telangana STPP line out since March 2023 in its 24 May outage report
SRLDC's transmission outage report for 24 May 2026 lists planned outages including the 400 kV Ramagundam–Telangana STPP-1 AC line under POWERGRID, idle since 24 March 2023 and held for charging after final test certificate. The companion generating-unit outage report flags central-sector units such as LKPPL ST2 (233 MW, Andhra Pradesh, LANCO) forced out from 24 May 2026 due to 'no schedule.'
8Grid-India's AS-SCUC report shows zero interstate reserve deployment through 24 May
Grid-India's Ancillary Services and Security Constrained Unit Commitment report for 24 May 2026 depicts spinning up and down reserves at inter-state level with reserve requirements marked across 24 hourly blocks. The 22, 23 and 24 May reports were consolidated to the latest date, with the 24 May chart showing no reserve deployment values above zero, indicating the grid balanced without calling on ancillary reserves.
8Odisha hydro stations generate 38.62 MU on 20 May, with Balimela topping at 6.10 MU
The Odisha reservoir and generation report for 20 May 2026 records total equivalent energy of 38.62 MU across the state's hydro stations, led by Balimela (BHEP) at 254.25 MW average and 6.10 MU with a 383 MW peak, and Mukhiguda (UIHEP) at 249.17 MW and 5.98 MU. Chipilma's Unit 1 was forced out for a runner-blade problem and Burla's Unit 5 was under annual maintenance, while reservoir levels held near full at Balimela at 1,477.2 ft against an FRL of 1,516 ft.
8SRLDC issues a week-ahead southern demand forecast of up to about 67,000 MW for 25–31 May
SRLDC published both a day-ahead demand forecast for 25 May 2026 and a week-ahead Southern Region demand forecast spanning 25–31 May 2026, with the band charted between roughly 40,000 MW and 67,000 MW across the week. The forecasts support scheduling and resource-adequacy planning for the five southern states and Puducherry, helping constituents line up generation and procurement ahead of the demand curve.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT & SYSTEM RELIABILITY
8WRLDC reliability report flags a Maharashtra ATC violation at 14 blocks and 3.5 hours on 24 May
WRLDC's daily system reliability indices report for 24 May 2026 shows Maharashtra with 14 blocks, 3.5 hours and a 14.6% ATC violation, while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and DNHDDPDCL recorded zero blocks and zero hours. The three reliability reports from 22–24 May were consolidated to the latest data, marking Maharashtra as the lone western-region constituent breaching available transfer capability that day.
8Grid-India reports zero ATC and N-1 violations across all five inter-regional corridors on 24 May
NLDC's System Reliability Indices report for 24 May 2026 recorded no Available Transfer Capability violations and no N-1 criteria violations on any of the five monitored corridors - WR-NR, ER-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import. The accompanying 24-hour voltage profile showed stations such as Agra holding 100% of the time within the 728/380 kV to 800/420 kV band, with voltages between 767 kV and 790 kV.
8WRPC puts about Rs. 31.46 crore of April 2026 compensation on seven NTPC-linked western plants
The Western Regional Power Committee statement for April 2026 lists compensation payable for Mouda, Mouda-II, Solapur, Gadarwara-I, Khargone-I, VSTPS-II and NSPCL, totalling about Rs. 31.46 crore. Solapur carried the largest final compensation at Rs. 11.40 crore, followed by Mouda-II at Rs. 6.10 crore and Khargone-I at Rs. 6.04 crore, while SCED payouts included Rs. 23.58 lakh for Mouda-II and Rs. 11.03 lakh for Mouda.
8ERPC issues a 4–10 May 2026 reactive-energy charge schedule across eastern beneficiaries
The Eastern Regional Power Committee, Kolkata circulated a reactive-energy charge statement for 4–10 May 2026 covering beneficiaries including BSPHCL, DVC, NTPC, APNRL and Powergrid-connected meters across 400 kV and 220 kV lines. Using 6 Rs/MVArH high and low rates, it lists net charges such as Rs. -19,572 on the 220 kV Purnea-Madhepura BSPHCL line and Rs. 22,242 on the 220 kV Nadhokhar-Pusauli line.
8ERPC's Bhutan reactive-energy sheet posts a Rs. -59,106 charge on the Alipurduar-Jigmeling line
The Eastern Regional Power Committee's Bhutan reactive-energy sheet covers NVVN-Bhutan transactions from 4–10 May 2026. The 400 kV Alipurduar (PG)-Jigmeling (Bhutan) Punatsangchhu Line-1 shows net charges ranging from Rs. -29,586 to Rs. -59,106 at 6 Rs/MVArH, while Line-2 carried zero net charge across the same week, reflecting cross-border reactive-energy accounting between India and Bhutan.
8ERPC's English reactive-charge note repeats 6 Rs/MVArH rates for eastern beneficiaries for 4–10 May
The Eastern Regional Power Committee's English addressee note restates the 4–10 May 2026 reactive-energy schedule for eastern constituents including BSPTCL, BSPHCL, JBVNL, DVC, GRIDCO, OPTCL, WBSETCL, NHPC, NTPC and ERLDC. The charge statement applies 6 Rs/MVArH for high and low reactive energy and identifies line-level entries such as the 400 kV Barh-Patna and 220 kV Muzaffarpur-Hajipur, anchoring the committee's grid-accounting follow-up.
8SRLDC records zero ATC and N-1 violations on its southern corridors for 23 May
SRLDC's System Reliability Indices report for 23 May 2026, filed from Bengaluru, shows no ATC violations and no N-1 criteria violations on either monitored corridor - S1 to S2nS3 and Import of S3 - with violated blocks, hours and percentages all at zero. The result indicates a comfortably secure Southern Region transmission state through the day, with no over-drawal stress on the import corridors.
8APCPDCL reports a 23.82% AT&C loss and 81.16% collection efficiency for Q4 FY2025-26
The Central Power Distribution Corporation of Andhra Pradesh's Q4 FY2025-26 energy-accounting report, covering 1 January to 31 March 2026, shows input energy purchase of 4,383.652 million kWh, net input of 4,279.492 million kWh and total energy billed of 4,017.041 million kWh. The numbers yield a T&D loss of 6.13%, a collection efficiency of 81.16% and an aggregate technical and commercial loss of 23.82% for the quarter.
8NLDC's SCUC schedules North Karanpura STPS at 760 MW for 25 May at about 209 paise/kWh
Grid-India's NLDC Security Constrained Unit Commitment for delivery date 25 May 2026, published a day ahead at 1500 hrs, lists North Karanpura STPS scheduled at 760.04 MW over blocks 40–56 at an energy charge rate of 208.8 paise/kWh, alongside multiple Vindhyachal STPS stages committed at ECRs of roughly 210–213.5 paise/kWh, all flagged YES under the SCUC column, illustrating the least-cost unit commitment stack for the day.
8NERLDC reports no TTC violations on its intra-regional corridors in the 23 May reliability report
NERLDC's System Reliability Report for 23 May 2026, filed from Shillong, recorded no Total Transfer Capability violations on its monitored intra-regional import corridors, with violation percentages at zero and no intimation of corrective action required. The report tracks over-drawal and under-injection behaviour of regional entities such as ISGSs and DISCOMs during any TTC breach, confirming a secure north-eastern grid state for the day.
8ERLDC's eastern-region forecast error eases to 3.51% day-ahead MAPE on 23 May
ERLDC's Regional Forecasting Error report for 23 May 2026 recorded a day-ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 3.51% (RMSE 4.18%) and a lower intraday MAPE of 1.85% (RMSE 3.58%)Block-level data shows day-ahead forecasts running below actual demand in the early morning - for instance 32,912 MW forecast against 34,116 MW actual in block 1 - while intraday forecasts overshot, underscoring the value of intraday revision.
8ERLDC holds every 765 kV eastern node within the IEGC band on 23 May with a zero deviation index
ERLDC's Voltage Deviation Index report for 23 May 2026 shows key 765 kV substations - Ranchi New, Angul, Gaya, Jharsuguda, Sasaram and Darlipally - all spending 100% of the day within the IEGC band, each recording a VDI of 0.00. Average voltages ran high but in-band, such as 783.57 kV at Angul and 784.52 kV at Sasaram, against a range of roughly 758–793 kV across the monitored eastern nodes.
POWER MARKET CLEARING
8IEX Day-Ahead Market clears 1.42 lakh MWh at Rs. 4,052.78/MWh on 24 May as buy bids spike mid-week
On the Indian Energy Exchange Day-Ahead Market, 24 May 2026 cleared 1,42,283.79 MWh at a weighted average market clearing price of Rs. 4,052.78/MWh, with purchase bids of 4,38,579.91 MWh. Across 18–25 May the DAM cleared a total 10,76,906.81 MWh, with the area clearing price peaking at Rs. 6,603.32/MWh on 22 May amid a buy-bid spike to 6,68,231.48 MWh and averaging Rs. 6,060.27/MWh over the window.
8IEX Real-Time Market schedules 1.77 lakh MWh on 24 May at Rs. 4,271.39/MWh
The IEX Real-Time Market scheduled 1,77,138.86 MWh on 24 May 2026 at a weighted MCP of Rs. 4,271.39/MWh, the lowest daily clearing in the 18–25 May window. RTM volumes totalled 11,47,472.85 MWh of final scheduled volume over the period, with the area MCP peaking at Rs. 6,520.27/MWh on 21 May and averaging Rs. 5,127.94/MWh, reflecting volatile real-time pricing through a week of shifting demand.
8IEX Green Day-Ahead Market schedules 39,690 MWh on 24 May with non-solar volume leading
IEX's Green Day-Ahead Market cleared 39,690.23 MWh of total market clearing volume on 24 May 2026 at an MCP of Rs. 6,315.56/MWh, split across solar, non-solar and hydro segments, with non-solar (wind-led) volume of 1,21,068.87 MWh leading the final scheduled mix. Over 18–25 May, G-DAM averaged an MCP of Rs. 6,516.42/MWh and peaked at Rs. 6,776.70/MWh on 23 May.
8HPX Real-Time Market schedules 2,543.75 MWh on 24 May at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
Hindustan Power Exchange's RTM volume profile report shows 2,543.75 MWh scheduled on 24 May 2026 against purchase bids of 8,640 MWh, all at Rs. 10,000/MWh. Daily scheduled volumes over 18–24 May ranged from 2,044.29 MWh on 20 May to 3,700 MWh on 23 May, with the exchange's real-time prices pinned at the regulatory ceiling throughout the week amid thin participation in the segment.
8PXIL Real-Time Market schedules 27,405 MWh over 16–25 May at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
Power Exchange India Ltd's Real-Time Market cleared a total final scheduled volume of 27,405.41 MWh between 16 and 25 May 2026, all transacting at or near the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling. Daily clearing peaked at 6,750 MWh on 22 May against purchase bids of 15,440 MWh, while 24 May scheduled 718.21 MWh, illustrating sharp day-to-day swings in PXIL's real-time liquidity over the period. Details
8Grid-India says all-India demand hit 247,975 MW on 24 May 2026 with a 3.48 MU energy shortage
NLDC's daily power supply position for 24 May 2026 shows all-India maximum demand met at 247,975 MW at 22:36 and evening-peak demand met at 235,363 MW. Grid-India reported 5,513 MU energy met, a 3.48 MU energy shortage, a 131 MW peak shortage, plus 588 MU of solar and 546 MU of wind generation for the day, with the consolidated series drawn from the latest 24 May report.
8NLDC frequency holds inside the 49.7–50.2 Hz band 94.6% of 24 May, peaking at 50.40 Hz
The National Load Despatch Centre's frequency profile for 24 May 2026 shows the grid spent 94.61% of the day within the 49.7–50.2 Hz band and 32.20% within the tight 49.97–50.03 Hz range. Frequency stayed below 49.97 Hz for 39.14% of the time and above 50.05 Hz for 18.67%, reflecting a light-load Sunday pattern across the synchronised national grid managed by Grid-India.
8NERLDC meets a 3,071 MW evening peak with zero shortage on 24 May, Assam leading demand
NERLDC's power supply position for 24 May 2026 shows the North-Eastern Region met an evening peak of 3,071 MW at 49.96 Hz and an off-peak of 1,880 MW at 50.05 Hz, with no shortage in either window and day energy of 55.72 MU. Assam led state demand met at 35.09 MU while regional control-area generation totalled just 9.68 MU, leaving the region reliant on a net scheduled drawal of 50.35 MU.
8NRLDC records an 80,605 MW evening peak and 1,838 MU energy met on 24 May
Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily report for 24 May 2026 shows evening-peak demand met of 80,605 MW against a requirement of 80,736 MW - a 131 MW shortage - at 49.956 Hz, with an off-peak demand met of 78,350 MW at 50.051 Hz and no shortage. Day energy met was 1,838 MU with a 2.2 MU shortage, and all ATC and N-1 violation percentages were shown as zero for major corridors.
8Northern Region demand met hit an 81,834 MW evening peak on 23 May at 49.988 Hz
NRLDC's Daily Operation Report for 23 May 2026 recorded a Northern Region evening peak of 81,834 MW against a requirement of 82,134 MW - a 300 MW shortage - at 49.988 Hz, while the off-peak met 78,363 MW with a 600 MW shortage at 50.066 Hz. Regional day energy reached 1,887 MU with a 5.52 MU shortage, and Punjab drew a scheduled 158.64 MU against actual 154.22 MU, running a minus 4.42 MU unscheduled interchange.
8ERLDC says eastern-region demand peaked at 33,792 MW on 24 May with no load curtailment
ERLDC's 24 May 2026 power supply position report shows eastern-region constituent maximum demands including West Bengal at 10,797 MW, Bihar at 8,815 MW, Odisha at 8,107 MW and DVC at 3,391 MW. The report records zero load and renewable curtailment in its reliability section, with the 22–24 May series represented by the latest 24 May data as the eastern grid met demand without shedding.
8WRLDC reports a 70,786 MW evening peak and 1.28 MU shortage in the western region on 24 May
WRLDC's 24 May 2026 power supply position shows western-region evening-peak demand met at 70,786 MW with zero peak shortage at 50.1 Hz and off-peak demand met at 70,353 MW at 50.05 Hz. Day energy met was 1,708.6 MU against a 1.28 MU shortage, with the region running a net overdrawal of about 27 MU, and the 22–24 May WRLDC series consolidated on the latest date.
8SRLDC meets a 49,625 MW peak with zero shortage on 24 May at 49.98 Hz
SRLDC's power supply position for 24 May 2026 shows the Southern Region met an evening peak of 49,625 MW at 49.98 Hz and an off-peak of 46,499 MW at 50.06 Hz, with no shortage and day energy of 1,187.36 MU. Tamil Nadu led state demand met at 372.88 MU, followed by Andhra Pradesh at 262.61 MU, Telangana at 228.18 MU and Karnataka at 226.88 MU, each running modest negative unscheduled interchange.
8SRLDC frequency stays in the 49.7–50.2 Hz band 94.6% of 24 May as out-of-band time hits 33%
The Southern Region daily frequency profile for 24 May 2026 logged an average frequency of 49.985 Hz, a standard deviation of 0.103 Hz and a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.107. Frequency sat within the wide 49.7–50.2 Hz band 94.606% of the day but stayed outside the IEGC band 33.009% of the time - about 7.92 hours - peaking at 50.323 Hz at 08:00 and bottoming at 49.578 Hz at 14:26.
8NERLDC records a 50.00 Hz average and FDI of 0.107 on 23 May
The North-Eastern Region's Frequency Deviation Index report for 23 May 2026 logged an average frequency of 50.00 Hz, a maximum of 50.16 Hz and a minimum of 49.67 Hz. Frequency stayed within the 49.9–50.05 Hz band 74.41% of the time, dipped below 49.9 Hz for 6.45% and exceeded 50.05 Hz for 19.14%, leaving the NERLDC-managed system outside the band for 25.59% of the day.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8WRLDC's 24 May outage sheet lists RGPPL, Gandhar and Kawas units under reserve shutdown
WRLDC's generation outage report for 24 May 2026 lists planned outages including RGPPL Unit 2A at 331.75 MW, RGPPL Unit 3X at 237.5 MW, Gandhar ST at 224.5 MW, Gandhar GT1 at 144.3 MW and Kawas Unit 2C, mostly under reserve shutdown. The 22–24 May WRLDC generation-outage series is consolidated into this latest-date entry, reflecting surplus gas-based capacity idled amid soft demand in the western grid.
8WRLDC keeps the 400 kV Wardha-Warora reactor out since May 2018 in its latest line-outage status
WRLDC's 24 May 2026 line-outage status lists the 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG 2 line reactor at Wardha under planned outage since 4 May 2018 at 08:32, citing LILO work at Warora PS and later ferroresonance-related reasons. The report, the latest of the 22–24 May files, catalogues long-standing western-region transmission elements still out of service after years, alongside more recent planned shutdowns across the region.
8NRLDC lists long-pending 220–765 kV transmission outages, including a 247-day Dehradun bay shutdown
The planned-transmission-element shutdown report for 22–24 May 2026 catalogues Northern Region outages under POWERGRID, RRVPNL and others, including a 220 kV transfer-bus bay at Dehradun out since 19 September 2025 - 247 days against a planned 10 hours - for asset-management work. It also lists 765 kV bays at Narela held since February 2026 for the Sikar-II/Khetri line erection, highlighting availment far beyond planned durations.
8ER-NPMC's 24 May outage sheet lists a 43.65 MW Burla hydro unit under annual maintenance
Eastern Regional NPMC's 24 May 2026 generation outage report records no central-sector planned outage and lists a state-sector planned outage at OHPC's Burla hydro Unit 5 of 43.65 MW for annual maintenance. The three daily ER-NPMC outage reports for 22–24 May were compared and consolidated to the latest 24 May data, capturing the eastern region's modest planned generation unavailability.
8SRLDC flags the 400 kV Ramagundam–Telangana STPP line out since March 2023 in its 24 May outage report
SRLDC's transmission outage report for 24 May 2026 lists planned outages including the 400 kV Ramagundam–Telangana STPP-1 AC line under POWERGRID, idle since 24 March 2023 and held for charging after final test certificate. The companion generating-unit outage report flags central-sector units such as LKPPL ST2 (233 MW, Andhra Pradesh, LANCO) forced out from 24 May 2026 due to 'no schedule.'
8Grid-India's AS-SCUC report shows zero interstate reserve deployment through 24 May
Grid-India's Ancillary Services and Security Constrained Unit Commitment report for 24 May 2026 depicts spinning up and down reserves at inter-state level with reserve requirements marked across 24 hourly blocks. The 22, 23 and 24 May reports were consolidated to the latest date, with the 24 May chart showing no reserve deployment values above zero, indicating the grid balanced without calling on ancillary reserves.
8Odisha hydro stations generate 38.62 MU on 20 May, with Balimela topping at 6.10 MU
The Odisha reservoir and generation report for 20 May 2026 records total equivalent energy of 38.62 MU across the state's hydro stations, led by Balimela (BHEP) at 254.25 MW average and 6.10 MU with a 383 MW peak, and Mukhiguda (UIHEP) at 249.17 MW and 5.98 MU. Chipilma's Unit 1 was forced out for a runner-blade problem and Burla's Unit 5 was under annual maintenance, while reservoir levels held near full at Balimela at 1,477.2 ft against an FRL of 1,516 ft.
8SRLDC issues a week-ahead southern demand forecast of up to about 67,000 MW for 25–31 May
SRLDC published both a day-ahead demand forecast for 25 May 2026 and a week-ahead Southern Region demand forecast spanning 25–31 May 2026, with the band charted between roughly 40,000 MW and 67,000 MW across the week. The forecasts support scheduling and resource-adequacy planning for the five southern states and Puducherry, helping constituents line up generation and procurement ahead of the demand curve.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT & SYSTEM RELIABILITY
8WRLDC reliability report flags a Maharashtra ATC violation at 14 blocks and 3.5 hours on 24 May
WRLDC's daily system reliability indices report for 24 May 2026 shows Maharashtra with 14 blocks, 3.5 hours and a 14.6% ATC violation, while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and DNHDDPDCL recorded zero blocks and zero hours. The three reliability reports from 22–24 May were consolidated to the latest data, marking Maharashtra as the lone western-region constituent breaching available transfer capability that day.
8Grid-India reports zero ATC and N-1 violations across all five inter-regional corridors on 24 May
NLDC's System Reliability Indices report for 24 May 2026 recorded no Available Transfer Capability violations and no N-1 criteria violations on any of the five monitored corridors - WR-NR, ER-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import. The accompanying 24-hour voltage profile showed stations such as Agra holding 100% of the time within the 728/380 kV to 800/420 kV band, with voltages between 767 kV and 790 kV.
8WRPC puts about Rs. 31.46 crore of April 2026 compensation on seven NTPC-linked western plants
The Western Regional Power Committee statement for April 2026 lists compensation payable for Mouda, Mouda-II, Solapur, Gadarwara-I, Khargone-I, VSTPS-II and NSPCL, totalling about Rs. 31.46 crore. Solapur carried the largest final compensation at Rs. 11.40 crore, followed by Mouda-II at Rs. 6.10 crore and Khargone-I at Rs. 6.04 crore, while SCED payouts included Rs. 23.58 lakh for Mouda-II and Rs. 11.03 lakh for Mouda.
8ERPC issues a 4–10 May 2026 reactive-energy charge schedule across eastern beneficiaries
The Eastern Regional Power Committee, Kolkata circulated a reactive-energy charge statement for 4–10 May 2026 covering beneficiaries including BSPHCL, DVC, NTPC, APNRL and Powergrid-connected meters across 400 kV and 220 kV lines. Using 6 Rs/MVArH high and low rates, it lists net charges such as Rs. -19,572 on the 220 kV Purnea-Madhepura BSPHCL line and Rs. 22,242 on the 220 kV Nadhokhar-Pusauli line.
8ERPC's Bhutan reactive-energy sheet posts a Rs. -59,106 charge on the Alipurduar-Jigmeling line
The Eastern Regional Power Committee's Bhutan reactive-energy sheet covers NVVN-Bhutan transactions from 4–10 May 2026. The 400 kV Alipurduar (PG)-Jigmeling (Bhutan) Punatsangchhu Line-1 shows net charges ranging from Rs. -29,586 to Rs. -59,106 at 6 Rs/MVArH, while Line-2 carried zero net charge across the same week, reflecting cross-border reactive-energy accounting between India and Bhutan.
8ERPC's English reactive-charge note repeats 6 Rs/MVArH rates for eastern beneficiaries for 4–10 May
The Eastern Regional Power Committee's English addressee note restates the 4–10 May 2026 reactive-energy schedule for eastern constituents including BSPTCL, BSPHCL, JBVNL, DVC, GRIDCO, OPTCL, WBSETCL, NHPC, NTPC and ERLDC. The charge statement applies 6 Rs/MVArH for high and low reactive energy and identifies line-level entries such as the 400 kV Barh-Patna and 220 kV Muzaffarpur-Hajipur, anchoring the committee's grid-accounting follow-up.
8SRLDC records zero ATC and N-1 violations on its southern corridors for 23 May
SRLDC's System Reliability Indices report for 23 May 2026, filed from Bengaluru, shows no ATC violations and no N-1 criteria violations on either monitored corridor - S1 to S2nS3 and Import of S3 - with violated blocks, hours and percentages all at zero. The result indicates a comfortably secure Southern Region transmission state through the day, with no over-drawal stress on the import corridors.
8APCPDCL reports a 23.82% AT&C loss and 81.16% collection efficiency for Q4 FY2025-26
The Central Power Distribution Corporation of Andhra Pradesh's Q4 FY2025-26 energy-accounting report, covering 1 January to 31 March 2026, shows input energy purchase of 4,383.652 million kWh, net input of 4,279.492 million kWh and total energy billed of 4,017.041 million kWh. The numbers yield a T&D loss of 6.13%, a collection efficiency of 81.16% and an aggregate technical and commercial loss of 23.82% for the quarter.
8NLDC's SCUC schedules North Karanpura STPS at 760 MW for 25 May at about 209 paise/kWh
Grid-India's NLDC Security Constrained Unit Commitment for delivery date 25 May 2026, published a day ahead at 1500 hrs, lists North Karanpura STPS scheduled at 760.04 MW over blocks 40–56 at an energy charge rate of 208.8 paise/kWh, alongside multiple Vindhyachal STPS stages committed at ECRs of roughly 210–213.5 paise/kWh, all flagged YES under the SCUC column, illustrating the least-cost unit commitment stack for the day.
8NERLDC reports no TTC violations on its intra-regional corridors in the 23 May reliability report
NERLDC's System Reliability Report for 23 May 2026, filed from Shillong, recorded no Total Transfer Capability violations on its monitored intra-regional import corridors, with violation percentages at zero and no intimation of corrective action required. The report tracks over-drawal and under-injection behaviour of regional entities such as ISGSs and DISCOMs during any TTC breach, confirming a secure north-eastern grid state for the day.
8ERLDC's eastern-region forecast error eases to 3.51% day-ahead MAPE on 23 May
ERLDC's Regional Forecasting Error report for 23 May 2026 recorded a day-ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 3.51% (RMSE 4.18%) and a lower intraday MAPE of 1.85% (RMSE 3.58%)Block-level data shows day-ahead forecasts running below actual demand in the early morning - for instance 32,912 MW forecast against 34,116 MW actual in block 1 - while intraday forecasts overshot, underscoring the value of intraday revision.
8ERLDC holds every 765 kV eastern node within the IEGC band on 23 May with a zero deviation index
ERLDC's Voltage Deviation Index report for 23 May 2026 shows key 765 kV substations - Ranchi New, Angul, Gaya, Jharsuguda, Sasaram and Darlipally - all spending 100% of the day within the IEGC band, each recording a VDI of 0.00. Average voltages ran high but in-band, such as 783.57 kV at Angul and 784.52 kV at Sasaram, against a range of roughly 758–793 kV across the monitored eastern nodes.
POWER MARKET CLEARING
8IEX Day-Ahead Market clears 1.42 lakh MWh at Rs. 4,052.78/MWh on 24 May as buy bids spike mid-week
On the Indian Energy Exchange Day-Ahead Market, 24 May 2026 cleared 1,42,283.79 MWh at a weighted average market clearing price of Rs. 4,052.78/MWh, with purchase bids of 4,38,579.91 MWh. Across 18–25 May the DAM cleared a total 10,76,906.81 MWh, with the area clearing price peaking at Rs. 6,603.32/MWh on 22 May amid a buy-bid spike to 6,68,231.48 MWh and averaging Rs. 6,060.27/MWh over the window.
8IEX Real-Time Market schedules 1.77 lakh MWh on 24 May at Rs. 4,271.39/MWh
The IEX Real-Time Market scheduled 1,77,138.86 MWh on 24 May 2026 at a weighted MCP of Rs. 4,271.39/MWh, the lowest daily clearing in the 18–25 May window. RTM volumes totalled 11,47,472.85 MWh of final scheduled volume over the period, with the area MCP peaking at Rs. 6,520.27/MWh on 21 May and averaging Rs. 5,127.94/MWh, reflecting volatile real-time pricing through a week of shifting demand.
8IEX Green Day-Ahead Market schedules 39,690 MWh on 24 May with non-solar volume leading
IEX's Green Day-Ahead Market cleared 39,690.23 MWh of total market clearing volume on 24 May 2026 at an MCP of Rs. 6,315.56/MWh, split across solar, non-solar and hydro segments, with non-solar (wind-led) volume of 1,21,068.87 MWh leading the final scheduled mix. Over 18–25 May, G-DAM averaged an MCP of Rs. 6,516.42/MWh and peaked at Rs. 6,776.70/MWh on 23 May.
8HPX Real-Time Market schedules 2,543.75 MWh on 24 May at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
Hindustan Power Exchange's RTM volume profile report shows 2,543.75 MWh scheduled on 24 May 2026 against purchase bids of 8,640 MWh, all at Rs. 10,000/MWh. Daily scheduled volumes over 18–24 May ranged from 2,044.29 MWh on 20 May to 3,700 MWh on 23 May, with the exchange's real-time prices pinned at the regulatory ceiling throughout the week amid thin participation in the segment.
8PXIL Real-Time Market schedules 27,405 MWh over 16–25 May at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
Power Exchange India Ltd's Real-Time Market cleared a total final scheduled volume of 27,405.41 MWh between 16 and 25 May 2026, all transacting at or near the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling. Daily clearing peaked at 6,750 MWh on 22 May against purchase bids of 15,440 MWh, while 24 May scheduled 718.21 MWh, illustrating sharp day-to-day swings in PXIL's real-time liquidity over the period. Details
COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8CEA daily coal report shows Haryana and Punjab utilities above normative stock at 128–131% on 22 May
The CEA Fuel Management Division's Daily Coal Stock Report as on 22 May 2026 shows HPGCL's 2,510 MW fleet holding 1,252.9 thousand tonnes - 128% of normative stock - and PSPCL's 2,300 MW fleet at 1,005.8 thousand tonnes, or 131%. Individual stations such as Ropar TPS at 157% and Panipat TPS at 139% reported comfortable buffers, with no critical-stock plants flagged among the listed northern utilities.
8CEA cumulative coal report tracks April stock build at stations like Talwandi Sabo to 104%
The CEA cumulative coal-supply status for April 2026 compares opening and closing stocks across thermal stations, showing Talwandi Sabo TPP receiving 104% of required coal and closing the month with 22 days of stock, while Adani Power Kawai received 112% but ran a thin 11-day buffer. The report tracks quantity, days-of-stock, receipt percentage and consumption for each station nationwide, mapping fuel security ahead of peak summer demand.
GAS & LNG
8CEA reports gas-grid stations drawing just 26.49 MMSCMD of domestic gas in March
The CEA Fuel Management Division's monthly fuel-supply report for gas-based power stations in March 2026 shows grid-connected plants such as one 5,624.73 MW block consuming 26.49 MMSCMD of total domestic gas against generation of only 3.71 MU, with negligible RLNG and alternate-fuel use. The data underscores the continued low utilisation of India's gas-fired fleet despite available domestic and imported gas allocations.
E-AUCTION & PRICING
8CEA pegs all-India generation at 5,051 MU on 21 May, running 2.86% below programme year-to-date
The CEA Daily Generation Report for 21 May 2026 shows all-India actual generation of 5,051.33 MU against a programme of 4,578.63 MU on the day, but a cumulative shortfall from 1 April of 6,847.71 MU - 2.86% below the year-to-date programme of 239,587.22 MU. Monitored capacity stood at 310,773.79 MW against installed capacity of 538,364.41 MW, with the annual generation target set at 1,715,000 MU.
8CEA reports 264,991 MW online and 45,783 MW under outage across India on 21 May
The CEA All-India Summary for 21 May 2026 shows 2,64,990.89 MW online out of 3,10,773.79 MW monitored capacity, with 45,782.90 MW unavailable - 4,832.10 MW on forced outage, 31,519.41 MW under planned maintenance and 9,431.39 MW out for other reasons. The Western Region carried the largest online block at 90,574.38 MW, followed by the Northern Region at 66,880.27 MW, indicating ample available capacity nationwide.
8Northern Region generation falls 8.41% short of programme on 21 May, CEA overview shows
Per the CEA regional generation overview for 21 May 2026, the Northern Region produced 1,340.21 MU against a programme of 1,193.90 MU on the day but lagged 5,054.54 MU, or 8.41%, year-to-date, with thermal down 6.51% and nuclear down 25.05%. By contrast the Western Region nearly matched programme at minus 0.33%, aided by hydro running 31.16% above target, reflecting uneven regional generation performance against the annual plan.
8CEA installed capacity reaches 537,265 MW as on 30 April with renewables the largest mode
The CEA location-wise regional installed-capacity summary as on 30 April 2026 shows the Western Region leading at 1,93,770.97 MW, followed by the Northern Region at 1,44,572.05 MW and the Southern Region at 1,42,563.02 MW, with the Eastern and North-Eastern regions at 50,060.19 MW and 6,298.18 MW. Renewable sources dominate several regions, including 89,068.57 MW of RES in the West and 71,657.77 MW in the South.
8CEA category-wise, fuel-wise report splits 21 May output across coal, hydro, nuclear and renewables
The CEA category-wise, fuel-wise generation report for 21 May 2026 disaggregates national output across coal, lignite, gas, diesel, hydro, nuclear and renewable sources, providing the fuel-mix backbone behind the day's 5,051.33 MU of all-India generation. The breakdown, compiled by the Operation Performance Monitoring Division, lets planners track how much each fuel contributed against programme amid a year-to-date shortfall of 6,847.71 MU.
8CEA daily report flags 31,519 MW under planned maintenance and 4,832 MW on forced outage on 21 May
The CEA daily maintenance and outage reports for 21 May 2026 enumerate generating units out of service, accounting for 31,519.41 MW under planned maintenance and 4,832.10 MW on forced outage nationwide, alongside units out for more than 15 days and more than a year during 2026-27. The granular outage tracking underpins the day's available online capacity of 2,64,990.89 MW against 3,10,773.79 MW monitored. Details
8CEA daily coal report shows Haryana and Punjab utilities above normative stock at 128–131% on 22 May
The CEA Fuel Management Division's Daily Coal Stock Report as on 22 May 2026 shows HPGCL's 2,510 MW fleet holding 1,252.9 thousand tonnes - 128% of normative stock - and PSPCL's 2,300 MW fleet at 1,005.8 thousand tonnes, or 131%. Individual stations such as Ropar TPS at 157% and Panipat TPS at 139% reported comfortable buffers, with no critical-stock plants flagged among the listed northern utilities.
8CEA cumulative coal report tracks April stock build at stations like Talwandi Sabo to 104%
The CEA cumulative coal-supply status for April 2026 compares opening and closing stocks across thermal stations, showing Talwandi Sabo TPP receiving 104% of required coal and closing the month with 22 days of stock, while Adani Power Kawai received 112% but ran a thin 11-day buffer. The report tracks quantity, days-of-stock, receipt percentage and consumption for each station nationwide, mapping fuel security ahead of peak summer demand.
GAS & LNG
8CEA reports gas-grid stations drawing just 26.49 MMSCMD of domestic gas in March
The CEA Fuel Management Division's monthly fuel-supply report for gas-based power stations in March 2026 shows grid-connected plants such as one 5,624.73 MW block consuming 26.49 MMSCMD of total domestic gas against generation of only 3.71 MU, with negligible RLNG and alternate-fuel use. The data underscores the continued low utilisation of India's gas-fired fleet despite available domestic and imported gas allocations.
E-AUCTION & PRICING
8CEA pegs all-India generation at 5,051 MU on 21 May, running 2.86% below programme year-to-date
The CEA Daily Generation Report for 21 May 2026 shows all-India actual generation of 5,051.33 MU against a programme of 4,578.63 MU on the day, but a cumulative shortfall from 1 April of 6,847.71 MU - 2.86% below the year-to-date programme of 239,587.22 MU. Monitored capacity stood at 310,773.79 MW against installed capacity of 538,364.41 MW, with the annual generation target set at 1,715,000 MU.
8CEA reports 264,991 MW online and 45,783 MW under outage across India on 21 May
The CEA All-India Summary for 21 May 2026 shows 2,64,990.89 MW online out of 3,10,773.79 MW monitored capacity, with 45,782.90 MW unavailable - 4,832.10 MW on forced outage, 31,519.41 MW under planned maintenance and 9,431.39 MW out for other reasons. The Western Region carried the largest online block at 90,574.38 MW, followed by the Northern Region at 66,880.27 MW, indicating ample available capacity nationwide.
8Northern Region generation falls 8.41% short of programme on 21 May, CEA overview shows
Per the CEA regional generation overview for 21 May 2026, the Northern Region produced 1,340.21 MU against a programme of 1,193.90 MU on the day but lagged 5,054.54 MU, or 8.41%, year-to-date, with thermal down 6.51% and nuclear down 25.05%. By contrast the Western Region nearly matched programme at minus 0.33%, aided by hydro running 31.16% above target, reflecting uneven regional generation performance against the annual plan.
8CEA installed capacity reaches 537,265 MW as on 30 April with renewables the largest mode
The CEA location-wise regional installed-capacity summary as on 30 April 2026 shows the Western Region leading at 1,93,770.97 MW, followed by the Northern Region at 1,44,572.05 MW and the Southern Region at 1,42,563.02 MW, with the Eastern and North-Eastern regions at 50,060.19 MW and 6,298.18 MW. Renewable sources dominate several regions, including 89,068.57 MW of RES in the West and 71,657.77 MW in the South.
8CEA category-wise, fuel-wise report splits 21 May output across coal, hydro, nuclear and renewables
The CEA category-wise, fuel-wise generation report for 21 May 2026 disaggregates national output across coal, lignite, gas, diesel, hydro, nuclear and renewable sources, providing the fuel-mix backbone behind the day's 5,051.33 MU of all-India generation. The breakdown, compiled by the Operation Performance Monitoring Division, lets planners track how much each fuel contributed against programme amid a year-to-date shortfall of 6,847.71 MU.
8CEA daily report flags 31,519 MW under planned maintenance and 4,832 MW on forced outage on 21 May
The CEA daily maintenance and outage reports for 21 May 2026 enumerate generating units out of service, accounting for 31,519.41 MW under planned maintenance and 4,832.10 MW on forced outage nationwide, alongside units out for more than 15 days and more than a year during 2026-27. The granular outage tracking underpins the day's available online capacity of 2,64,990.89 MW against 3,10,773.79 MW monitored. Details
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COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE
8Coal plants run at 81.9% of monitored capacity on 20 May 2026 as 23,569.51 MW sits in outage: CEA
The CEA's capacity-utilisation report for 20 May 2026 shows coal-based stations achieving net output equal to 81.9% of monitored capacity, with 23,569.51 MW (10.58%) of the 222,697.51 MW coal fleet under outage. Across all thermal units, 34,538.57 MW (13.81%) was out including 28,725.31 MW under forced outage, while hydro carried the highest outage proportion at 19.95%, leaving net thermal output at 195,363.04 MW.
8CEA tracks 16 coal, lignite and nuclear units under maintenance across India on 20 May 2026
The CEA's Daily Maintenance Report for coal, lignite and nuclear units for 20 May 2026 catalogued units under planned, forced and other outages, including Panipat TPS Unit 6 in Haryana out since 18 May 2026 for a low-temperature superheater tube leakage and Ropar TPS Unit 4 (210 MW) under boiler overhaul since 14 March 2026. Long-duration outage trackers flagged Giral TPS in Rajasthan as likely to be scrapped after being offline for over a decade.
8CEA daily coal stock report flags critical inventories at power plants as on 20 May 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division Daily Coal Stock Report as on 20 May 2026 tabulated plant-wise coal positions recording for each station its capacity, daily requirement at 85% PLF, normative stock required and actual stock as a percentage of normative. Haryana's HPGCL fleet of 2,510 MW held 1,296.1 thousand tonnes against a normative requirement of 978.32 thousand tonnes, while the report identified plants in the critical stock category.
8CEA logs 91,596.59 MU fuel-wise generation for May as coal powers 4,061.82 MU on 20 May 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's fuel-wise generation report for 20 May 2026 shows coal-fired stations generating 4,061.82 MU for the day from an installed 222,697.51 MW, alongside lignite at 93.13 MU, natural gas 92.64 MU, nuclear 187.28 MU and hydro 497.89 MU, for a total of 4,945.73 MU. The cumulative fuel-wise generation for May 2026 reached 90,860.35 MU against a programme of 91,596.59 MU.
8CEA reports 45,507.72 MW of capacity offline on 20 May 2026, leaving 265,266.06 MW online
The CEA's All-India Summary Report for 20 May 2026 placed total capacity under outage at 45,507.72 MW out of 310,773.79 MW monitored, comprising 31,687.41 MW under planned maintenance, 4,775.90 MW forced and 9,044.42 MW out for other reasons, leaving 265,266.06 MW online. The companion capacity-availability report showed Northern Region monitored capacity of 81,766.72 MW with 13,618.51 MW unavailable.
8CEA coal stock report updates critical and super-critical plant status for 20 May 2026
Coal India Limited's coal stock position report in the CEA format dated 20 May 2026 updated inventory positions at power plants linked to Coal India Limited and SCCL, reporting indigenous, imported and total stock in days against the 55% PLF benchmark. The report identifies plants carrying critical or super-critical stock under the monitoring methodology dated 8 November 2017, providing daily oversight of fuel security across India's coal-dependent generation fleet. Details
8Coal plants run at 81.9% of monitored capacity on 20 May 2026 as 23,569.51 MW sits in outage: CEA
The CEA's capacity-utilisation report for 20 May 2026 shows coal-based stations achieving net output equal to 81.9% of monitored capacity, with 23,569.51 MW (10.58%) of the 222,697.51 MW coal fleet under outage. Across all thermal units, 34,538.57 MW (13.81%) was out including 28,725.31 MW under forced outage, while hydro carried the highest outage proportion at 19.95%, leaving net thermal output at 195,363.04 MW.
8CEA tracks 16 coal, lignite and nuclear units under maintenance across India on 20 May 2026
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8CEA daily coal stock report flags critical inventories at power plants as on 20 May 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division Daily Coal Stock Report as on 20 May 2026 tabulated plant-wise coal positions recording for each station its capacity, daily requirement at 85% PLF, normative stock required and actual stock as a percentage of normative. Haryana's HPGCL fleet of 2,510 MW held 1,296.1 thousand tonnes against a normative requirement of 978.32 thousand tonnes, while the report identified plants in the critical stock category.
8CEA logs 91,596.59 MU fuel-wise generation for May as coal powers 4,061.82 MU on 20 May 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's fuel-wise generation report for 20 May 2026 shows coal-fired stations generating 4,061.82 MU for the day from an installed 222,697.51 MW, alongside lignite at 93.13 MU, natural gas 92.64 MU, nuclear 187.28 MU and hydro 497.89 MU, for a total of 4,945.73 MU. The cumulative fuel-wise generation for May 2026 reached 90,860.35 MU against a programme of 91,596.59 MU.
8CEA reports 45,507.72 MW of capacity offline on 20 May 2026, leaving 265,266.06 MW online
The CEA's All-India Summary Report for 20 May 2026 placed total capacity under outage at 45,507.72 MW out of 310,773.79 MW monitored, comprising 31,687.41 MW under planned maintenance, 4,775.90 MW forced and 9,044.42 MW out for other reasons, leaving 265,266.06 MW online. The companion capacity-availability report showed Northern Region monitored capacity of 81,766.72 MW with 13,618.51 MW unavailable.
8CEA coal stock report updates critical and super-critical plant status for 20 May 2026
Coal India Limited's coal stock position report in the CEA format dated 20 May 2026 updated inventory positions at power plants linked to Coal India Limited and SCCL, reporting indigenous, imported and total stock in days against the 55% PLF benchmark. The report identifies plants carrying critical or super-critical stock under the monitoring methodology dated 8 November 2017, providing daily oversight of fuel security across India's coal-dependent generation fleet. Details
PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY
8All-India power demand peaks at 270,820 MW on 21 May 2026 with 5,830 MU met and 1,695 MW peak shortage
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre reported that all-India maximum demand met touched 270,820 MW at 15:45 hrs on 21 May 2026, against which 5,830 MU of energy was met during the day with an energy shortage of 15.02 MU. The Northern Region accounted for the largest peak demand at 86,772 MW with a peak shortage of 1,242 MW, while the Western, Southern, Eastern and North Eastern regions met 81,592 MW, 68,072 MW, 34,403 MW and 3,719 MW respectively.
8All-India grid holds average frequency at 50.003 Hz on 21 May 2026 with Frequency Deviation Index of 0.028
Grid Controller of India's frequency profile for 21 May 2026 recorded an average system frequency of 50.003 Hz with a standard deviation of 0.053 Hz and a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.028, the system staying within the 49.7-50.2 Hz band for the full 1,440 minutes of the day. Frequency remained between 49.9 and 50.1 Hz for approximately 93.9% of the time, with instantaneous values touching a maximum of 50.179 Hz at 17:04 hrs.
8Northern Region peak demand 79,001 MW on 21 May 2026 carries 1,242 MW shortage and 12.33 MU energy gap
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Northern Region met an evening peak demand of 79,001 MW at 20:00 hrs on 21 May 2026 against a requirement of 80,244 MW, leaving a peak shortage of 1,242 MW, with frequency at 50.066 Hz. The region recorded net day energy of 1,870 MU with an energy shortage of 12.33 MU and an off-peak shortage of 684 MW.
8Western Region demand peaks at 74,584 MW with no shortage on 21 May 2026; day energy 1,780.2 MU
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Western Region met an evening peak demand of 74,584 MW at 20:00 hrs on 21 May 2026 with no shortage, alongside an off-peak demand of 71,760 MW and a frequency of 50.08 Hz. The region's net day energy stood at 1,780.2 MU with no energy shortage recorded for the day.
8Southern Region meets 56,674 MW evening peak on 21 May 2026 with 140 MW shortage and 1,338.8 MU day energy
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre issued its suite of daily operational reports for 21 May 2026, recording an evening-peak demand met of 56,674 MW against a 56,814 MW requirement, a shortage of 140 MW and net day energy of 1,338.8 MU. The SRLDC also published its TTC-ATC and System Reliability Indices report recording zero corridor violations for the Southern Region on 21 May 2026.
8Eastern Region logs 32,144 MW evening peak on 21 May 2026 with 313 MW deficit and 730.61 MU day energy
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Eastern Region met an evening peak demand of 32,144 MW at 20:00 hrs on 21 May 2026 against a requirement of 32,457 MW, a shortfall of 313 MW, with frequency at 50.07 Hz. The region's net day energy stood at 730.61 MU with a marginal shortage of 1.11 MU and an off-peak demand of 30,735 MW met without shortage.
8North Eastern Region meets 3,688 MW evening peak without shortage on 21 May 2026; day energy 71.22 MU
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the North Eastern Region met its evening peak demand of 3,688 MW at 20:00 hrs on 21 May 2026 with no shortage and a frequency of 50.07 Hz. The region's net day energy was 71.22 MU with a shortage of just 0.6 MU, while state availability and drawal details were tabulated for Arunachal Pradesh and other NER states.
8NLDC publishes all-India angular spread map referenced to Vindhyachal for 21 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre issued its All-India Angular Spread report for 21 May 2026, mapping the voltage-phase angular separation of major grid nodes such as Agra, Alipurduar, Chandrapur, Korba, Kolar, Moga, Talcher and Pavagada with reference to Vindhyachal. The angular spread is a key indicator of inter-regional grid stress and is monitored daily as part of system security assessment.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8NLDC lists 37 transmission elements under planned outage in Northern Region as on 21 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Planned Shutdown Report for 21 May 2026 detailed 37 transmission elements under planned outage in the Northern Region, dominated by 400 kV (31 instances), 220 kV (22) and 765 kV (11) equipment owned by POWERGRID, RRVPNL and others. Several outages had run far beyond plan, such as a 220 kV transfer bus bay at Dehradun (PG) availed for 245 days against a planned 10 hours, and a 400 kV tie bay at Bhadla extended 161 days.
8NRPC convenes 54th Commercial Sub-Committee meeting on 29 May 2026 with 13-point agenda spanning SCUC, gas plants and LC issues
The Northern Regional Power Committee scheduled the 54th meeting of its Commercial Sub-Committee for 29 May 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in hybrid VC mode at the NRPC Conference Room, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi. The 13-item agenda covers ramping constraints in schedule preparation, accounting of PSP plant outages in the Regional Energy Account, SCUC dispatch for gas power plants, rebate on SJVNL arrear bills, weekly TRAS and SCUC accounts for gas stations, and Letter of Credit and payment-compliance issues raised by POWERGRID.
8NRPC sets 7th Renewable Energy Sub-Committee meeting for 26 May 2026 via video conference
The Northern Regional Power Committee, in its agenda dated 21 May 2026, convened the 7th meeting of its Renewable Energy Sub-Committee for 26 May 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through video conferencing. The agenda, available on the NRPC website, addresses renewable-energy commercial and operational matters for the Northern Region, including scheduling, forecasting and integration-related topics for the ongoing financial year.
8WRLDC reports Maharashtra ATC violated 1.8% of time on 21 May 2026 in Western Region reliability report
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre published its Daily System Reliability Indices Report for 21 May 2026, recording that Maharashtra's Available Transfer Capability was violated in 7 blocks (1.8% of the time, over 7.3 hours), while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa recorded zero ATC violations. The DNHDDPDCL system saw 3 blocks (0.8%) violated, and the report tracked the (N-1) security criterion across the region.
8NLDC publishes SCUC schedule for 22 May 2026 listing 33 constrained generators led by Vindhyachal STPS Stage 4
Grid Controller of India's NLDC issued its Security Constrained Unit Commitment schedule for 22 May 2026, listing 33 generators flagged as SCUC-committed. Vindhyachal STPS Stage 4 topped the list with a schedule of 501.87 MW at an energy charge rate of 210.1 paise/kWh, followed by Vindhyachal Stage 3 (449.16 MW), Barh 1 (644.42 MW) and Kahalgaon Stage 2 (649.36 MW), with each station's time blocks and ECR detailed.
8Eastern Region Day-Ahead Forecast records 5.32% MAPE for 20 May 2026: Grid-India
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional forecasting error report for 20 May 2026 recorded a day-ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 5.32% (RMSE 5.54%) and a sharper intraday MAPE of 1.66% (RMSE 2.5%). Block-wise data showed actual demand of 31,021.45 MW in the opening 00:00-00:15 block against a day-ahead forecast of 29,994.54 MW, an error of approximately 1,425 MW, illustrating the demand-prediction accuracy underpinning regional scheduling.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8India's power generation hits 4,945.73 MU on 20 May 2026, trailing programme by 3.12%: CEA Daily Report
The Central Electricity Authority's Daily Generation Report for 20 May 2026 recorded all-India actual generation of 4,945.73 MU against a programme of 4,577.27 MU, with thermal at 4,248.72 MU, hydro 497.89 MU, nuclear 187.28 MU and 11.84 MU imported from Bhutan. Against an all-India installed capacity of 538,364.41 MW, the cumulative generation from 1 April stood at 227,681.67 MU versus a programme of 235,008.59 MU, a shortfall of 7,326.92 MU or 3.12%.
8NRPC issues Week 06 ancillary services and regional SCUC account for 4-10 May 2026 with 28 May payment deadline
The Northern Regional Power Committee issued on 21 May 2026 the Ancillary Services Account (SRAS and TRAS) and Regional SCUC Account for Week No. 06, F.Y. 2026-27 (4 to 10 May 2026), prepared under the CERC Ancillary Services Regulations, 2022 and CERC (Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2023. The statement fixes 28 May 2026 as the due date for payment with a 0.04% per-day late surcharge, recording SRAS settlement totals including a net of 12,340,579 payable into the NR Deviation and Ancillary Services Pool Account.
8NRPC releases Week 06 deviation charges statement for Northern entities for 4-10 May 2026, payment due 31 May
The Northern Regional Power Committee issued, on 21 May 2026, the Statement of Charges for Deviation for Week No. 06 (4 to 10 May 2026, F.Y. 2026-27) for Northern regional entities, prepared under the CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024. The statement fixes the payment due date as on or before 31 May 2026 with a 0.04% per-day late surcharge, recording actual and scheduled volumes such as 18,089.53 MWh against 18,025.83 MWh for one entity group.
8NERLDC issues revised DSM account for Loktak HEP for 4-10 May 2026 with 10-day payment window
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee, by communication dated 21 May 2026, issued the revised Deviation Settlement Mechanism statement for the Loktak HEP for the period 4 to 10 May 2026, superseding its earlier reference dated 22 April 2026. Deviation charges, calculated under the CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024, are payable into the Regional Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Account operated by NERLDC within 10 days, failing which a 0.04% per-day surcharge applies.
8IEX Real-Time Market clears 136,194.07 MWh at average Rs. 6,520.27/MWh on 21 May 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange's Real-Time Market recorded a final scheduled volume of 136,194.07 MWh on 21 May 2026 from a purchase bid of 605,914.01 MWh and sell bid of 239,208.68 MWh, with the average market clearing price at Rs. 6,520.27/MWh and prices peaking at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling. Over 15-22 May 2026, the RTM cleared 1,128,516.95 MWh at an average Rs. 4,964.37/MWh.
8IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market clears 1,152.50 MWh at Rs. 17,000-20,000/MWh on 21 May 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange's High-Price Day-Ahead Market scheduled a total of 1,152.50 MWh on 21 May 2026 from a purchase bid of 3,072.70 MWh and sell bid of 1,374.20 MWh, with prices ranging between Rs. 17,000.80/MWh and the Rs. 20,000/MWh ceiling. Over the 15-22 May 2026 window the HPDAM cleared 3,674.20 MWh at an average clearing price of Rs. 19,364.08/MWh on a weighted basis.
8BgTPP earns Rs. 10.86 lakh special oil compensation for August 2024 as 20,458.50 MWh qualifies under 55% loading norm
The 750 MW sub-critical coal-based Bongaigaon Thermal Power Project (BgTPP) qualified for Rs. 10,85,987.52 in specific secondary fuel oil compensation for August 2024, against 20,458.50 MWh of energy qualifying for the month and a cumulative 60,158.61 MWh. The compensation arises from the plant operating below the 55% scheduling threshold, with the monthly energy shortfall to reach 55% recorded at 461.83 MWh and an auxiliary energy consumption of 11.5%.
8BgTPP's special oil compensation rises to Rs. 13.43 lakh in September 2024 on 14,328.43 MWh qualifying energy
For September 2024, the 750 MW Bongaigaon Thermal Power Project secured Rs. 13,43,084.47 in specific secondary fuel oil compensation, with 14,328.43 MWh qualifying during the month and cumulative qualifying energy rising to 74,487.04 MWh. Calculated at an energy charge rate of approximately Rs. 0.01803/kWh and a cumulative LPSF of Rs. 0.07979/mL, the payout reflects below-55% loading operation, with an average unit loading of 55.13%.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8CERC reviews Mangdechhu-linked Alipurduar-Jigmeling 400 kV Quad Line tariff, seeks data from POWERGRID (174/TT/2026)
Through Petition No. 174/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC directed POWERGRID to file additional information for the truing-up of 2019-24 and determination of 2024-29 transmission tariff for the 400 kV D/C (quad) Alipurduar-Jigmeling line (Indian portion) and two 400 kV line bays at Alipurduar substation under Transmission System Strengthening in the Indian System for Transfer of power from the Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan. Data must be submitted on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC seeks notional IDC and Form 9C from POWERGRID on Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXVII tariff (47/TT/2026)
Via Petition No. 47/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC directed POWERGRID to provide the computation of Notional IDC, an IDC discharge statement, liability flow statements for Asset-1 and Asset-2, an RCE for Asset-2 and Form 9C for the 2024-29 transmission tariff for assets under Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXVII (ERES-XXVII). The Commission set 5 June 2026 as the deadline for filing on affidavit, warning that non-compliance would lead to disposal on existing records.
8CERC asks POWERGRID for Form-5 and Form-13 on Nirjuli 132 kV GIS bays tariff under NER Strengthening Scheme-IX (72/TT/2026)
In Petition No. 72/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC sought Form-5, Form-13 and the 2024-29 Liability Flow Statement from POWERGRID for two 132 kV GIS line bays at Nirjuli Sub-station for terminating the LILO of one circuit of the Pare HEP-North Lakhimpur (AEGCL) 132 kV D/C line under North Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-IX. POWERGRID must file the information on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC seeks ACE work details from POWERGRID on 220 kV bays at Khatkar and Naggal substations (79/TT/2026)
In a 21 May 2026 letter on Petition No. 79/TT/2026, the CERC asked POWERGRID to furnish details of the work for ACE claimed for the truing-up of 2019-24 and determination of 2024-29 transmission tariff for assets under 220 kV Bays at 400 kV Substation PG Khatkar (Jind) & Naggal (Panchkula) Substation in the Northern Region. The filing is due on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC calls for item-wise ACE and de-cap break-up on POWERGRID's Moga-Hissar-Bhiwani transmission tariff (36/TT/2026)
The CERC, in its 21 May 2026 letter on Petition No. 36/TT/2026, sought from POWERGRID the equipment-wise break-up of Additional Capital Expenditure and De-capitalisation claimed under replacement for both the 2019-24 and 2024-29 tariff periods for transmission assets under the Moga-Hissar-Bhiwani Transmission System in the Northern Region. POWERGRID must furnish substation- and year-wise details on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC asks POWERGRID for linked Excel tariff forms on Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXV (90/TT/2026)
The CERC, in Petition No. 90/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, directed POWERGRID to submit details of work for ACE claimed under Regulation 24(1)(a) and 24(1)(b) and Excel tariff forms with linked computations for Asset-1 and Asset-2 for the 2024-29 transmission tariff for assets under Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXV. The information is to be furnished on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC examines POWERGRID's UNMS communication-network tariff for ISTS in Eastern Region (63/TT/2026)
Through Petition No. 63/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC directed POWERGRID to submit tariff information for the truing-up of 2019-24 and determination of 2024-29 transmission tariff for Establishment of State-of-the-Art Unified Centralized Network Management System (UNMS) for ISTS and State Utility Communication Network in the Eastern Region. The data must be filed on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC probes FR-vs-estimated cost variation on POWERGRID Ramgarh's spare ICTs in Eastern Region (166/TT/2026)
In Petition No. 166/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC sought from POWERGRID Ramgarh Transmission Limited a detailed justification for the variation between the FR-apportioned cost and the estimated completion cost for assets under Provision of SPARE ICTs in the Eastern Region, covering the 2019-24 truing-up and 2024-29 tariff determination. The filing is due on affidavit by 5 June 2026. Details
8All-India power demand peaks at 270,820 MW on 21 May 2026 with 5,830 MU met and 1,695 MW peak shortage
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre reported that all-India maximum demand met touched 270,820 MW at 15:45 hrs on 21 May 2026, against which 5,830 MU of energy was met during the day with an energy shortage of 15.02 MU. The Northern Region accounted for the largest peak demand at 86,772 MW with a peak shortage of 1,242 MW, while the Western, Southern, Eastern and North Eastern regions met 81,592 MW, 68,072 MW, 34,403 MW and 3,719 MW respectively.
8All-India grid holds average frequency at 50.003 Hz on 21 May 2026 with Frequency Deviation Index of 0.028
Grid Controller of India's frequency profile for 21 May 2026 recorded an average system frequency of 50.003 Hz with a standard deviation of 0.053 Hz and a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.028, the system staying within the 49.7-50.2 Hz band for the full 1,440 minutes of the day. Frequency remained between 49.9 and 50.1 Hz for approximately 93.9% of the time, with instantaneous values touching a maximum of 50.179 Hz at 17:04 hrs.
8Northern Region peak demand 79,001 MW on 21 May 2026 carries 1,242 MW shortage and 12.33 MU energy gap
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Northern Region met an evening peak demand of 79,001 MW at 20:00 hrs on 21 May 2026 against a requirement of 80,244 MW, leaving a peak shortage of 1,242 MW, with frequency at 50.066 Hz. The region recorded net day energy of 1,870 MU with an energy shortage of 12.33 MU and an off-peak shortage of 684 MW.
8Western Region demand peaks at 74,584 MW with no shortage on 21 May 2026; day energy 1,780.2 MU
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Western Region met an evening peak demand of 74,584 MW at 20:00 hrs on 21 May 2026 with no shortage, alongside an off-peak demand of 71,760 MW and a frequency of 50.08 Hz. The region's net day energy stood at 1,780.2 MU with no energy shortage recorded for the day.
8Southern Region meets 56,674 MW evening peak on 21 May 2026 with 140 MW shortage and 1,338.8 MU day energy
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre issued its suite of daily operational reports for 21 May 2026, recording an evening-peak demand met of 56,674 MW against a 56,814 MW requirement, a shortage of 140 MW and net day energy of 1,338.8 MU. The SRLDC also published its TTC-ATC and System Reliability Indices report recording zero corridor violations for the Southern Region on 21 May 2026.
8Eastern Region logs 32,144 MW evening peak on 21 May 2026 with 313 MW deficit and 730.61 MU day energy
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the Eastern Region met an evening peak demand of 32,144 MW at 20:00 hrs on 21 May 2026 against a requirement of 32,457 MW, a shortfall of 313 MW, with frequency at 50.07 Hz. The region's net day energy stood at 730.61 MU with a marginal shortage of 1.11 MU and an off-peak demand of 30,735 MW met without shortage.
8North Eastern Region meets 3,688 MW evening peak without shortage on 21 May 2026; day energy 71.22 MU
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported that the North Eastern Region met its evening peak demand of 3,688 MW at 20:00 hrs on 21 May 2026 with no shortage and a frequency of 50.07 Hz. The region's net day energy was 71.22 MU with a shortage of just 0.6 MU, while state availability and drawal details were tabulated for Arunachal Pradesh and other NER states.
8NLDC publishes all-India angular spread map referenced to Vindhyachal for 21 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre issued its All-India Angular Spread report for 21 May 2026, mapping the voltage-phase angular separation of major grid nodes such as Agra, Alipurduar, Chandrapur, Korba, Kolar, Moga, Talcher and Pavagada with reference to Vindhyachal. The angular spread is a key indicator of inter-regional grid stress and is monitored daily as part of system security assessment.
OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING
8NLDC lists 37 transmission elements under planned outage in Northern Region as on 21 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Planned Shutdown Report for 21 May 2026 detailed 37 transmission elements under planned outage in the Northern Region, dominated by 400 kV (31 instances), 220 kV (22) and 765 kV (11) equipment owned by POWERGRID, RRVPNL and others. Several outages had run far beyond plan, such as a 220 kV transfer bus bay at Dehradun (PG) availed for 245 days against a planned 10 hours, and a 400 kV tie bay at Bhadla extended 161 days.
8NRPC convenes 54th Commercial Sub-Committee meeting on 29 May 2026 with 13-point agenda spanning SCUC, gas plants and LC issues
The Northern Regional Power Committee scheduled the 54th meeting of its Commercial Sub-Committee for 29 May 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in hybrid VC mode at the NRPC Conference Room, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi. The 13-item agenda covers ramping constraints in schedule preparation, accounting of PSP plant outages in the Regional Energy Account, SCUC dispatch for gas power plants, rebate on SJVNL arrear bills, weekly TRAS and SCUC accounts for gas stations, and Letter of Credit and payment-compliance issues raised by POWERGRID.
8NRPC sets 7th Renewable Energy Sub-Committee meeting for 26 May 2026 via video conference
The Northern Regional Power Committee, in its agenda dated 21 May 2026, convened the 7th meeting of its Renewable Energy Sub-Committee for 26 May 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through video conferencing. The agenda, available on the NRPC website, addresses renewable-energy commercial and operational matters for the Northern Region, including scheduling, forecasting and integration-related topics for the ongoing financial year.
8WRLDC reports Maharashtra ATC violated 1.8% of time on 21 May 2026 in Western Region reliability report
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre published its Daily System Reliability Indices Report for 21 May 2026, recording that Maharashtra's Available Transfer Capability was violated in 7 blocks (1.8% of the time, over 7.3 hours), while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa recorded zero ATC violations. The DNHDDPDCL system saw 3 blocks (0.8%) violated, and the report tracked the (N-1) security criterion across the region.
8NLDC publishes SCUC schedule for 22 May 2026 listing 33 constrained generators led by Vindhyachal STPS Stage 4
Grid Controller of India's NLDC issued its Security Constrained Unit Commitment schedule for 22 May 2026, listing 33 generators flagged as SCUC-committed. Vindhyachal STPS Stage 4 topped the list with a schedule of 501.87 MW at an energy charge rate of 210.1 paise/kWh, followed by Vindhyachal Stage 3 (449.16 MW), Barh 1 (644.42 MW) and Kahalgaon Stage 2 (649.36 MW), with each station's time blocks and ECR detailed.
8Eastern Region Day-Ahead Forecast records 5.32% MAPE for 20 May 2026: Grid-India
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional forecasting error report for 20 May 2026 recorded a day-ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 5.32% (RMSE 5.54%) and a sharper intraday MAPE of 1.66% (RMSE 2.5%). Block-wise data showed actual demand of 31,021.45 MW in the opening 00:00-00:15 block against a day-ahead forecast of 29,994.54 MW, an error of approximately 1,425 MW, illustrating the demand-prediction accuracy underpinning regional scheduling.
REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT
8India's power generation hits 4,945.73 MU on 20 May 2026, trailing programme by 3.12%: CEA Daily Report
The Central Electricity Authority's Daily Generation Report for 20 May 2026 recorded all-India actual generation of 4,945.73 MU against a programme of 4,577.27 MU, with thermal at 4,248.72 MU, hydro 497.89 MU, nuclear 187.28 MU and 11.84 MU imported from Bhutan. Against an all-India installed capacity of 538,364.41 MW, the cumulative generation from 1 April stood at 227,681.67 MU versus a programme of 235,008.59 MU, a shortfall of 7,326.92 MU or 3.12%.
8NRPC issues Week 06 ancillary services and regional SCUC account for 4-10 May 2026 with 28 May payment deadline
The Northern Regional Power Committee issued on 21 May 2026 the Ancillary Services Account (SRAS and TRAS) and Regional SCUC Account for Week No. 06, F.Y. 2026-27 (4 to 10 May 2026), prepared under the CERC Ancillary Services Regulations, 2022 and CERC (Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2023. The statement fixes 28 May 2026 as the due date for payment with a 0.04% per-day late surcharge, recording SRAS settlement totals including a net of 12,340,579 payable into the NR Deviation and Ancillary Services Pool Account.
8NRPC releases Week 06 deviation charges statement for Northern entities for 4-10 May 2026, payment due 31 May
The Northern Regional Power Committee issued, on 21 May 2026, the Statement of Charges for Deviation for Week No. 06 (4 to 10 May 2026, F.Y. 2026-27) for Northern regional entities, prepared under the CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024. The statement fixes the payment due date as on or before 31 May 2026 with a 0.04% per-day late surcharge, recording actual and scheduled volumes such as 18,089.53 MWh against 18,025.83 MWh for one entity group.
8NERLDC issues revised DSM account for Loktak HEP for 4-10 May 2026 with 10-day payment window
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee, by communication dated 21 May 2026, issued the revised Deviation Settlement Mechanism statement for the Loktak HEP for the period 4 to 10 May 2026, superseding its earlier reference dated 22 April 2026. Deviation charges, calculated under the CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024, are payable into the Regional Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Account operated by NERLDC within 10 days, failing which a 0.04% per-day surcharge applies.
8IEX Real-Time Market clears 136,194.07 MWh at average Rs. 6,520.27/MWh on 21 May 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange's Real-Time Market recorded a final scheduled volume of 136,194.07 MWh on 21 May 2026 from a purchase bid of 605,914.01 MWh and sell bid of 239,208.68 MWh, with the average market clearing price at Rs. 6,520.27/MWh and prices peaking at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling. Over 15-22 May 2026, the RTM cleared 1,128,516.95 MWh at an average Rs. 4,964.37/MWh.
8IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market clears 1,152.50 MWh at Rs. 17,000-20,000/MWh on 21 May 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange's High-Price Day-Ahead Market scheduled a total of 1,152.50 MWh on 21 May 2026 from a purchase bid of 3,072.70 MWh and sell bid of 1,374.20 MWh, with prices ranging between Rs. 17,000.80/MWh and the Rs. 20,000/MWh ceiling. Over the 15-22 May 2026 window the HPDAM cleared 3,674.20 MWh at an average clearing price of Rs. 19,364.08/MWh on a weighted basis.
8BgTPP earns Rs. 10.86 lakh special oil compensation for August 2024 as 20,458.50 MWh qualifies under 55% loading norm
The 750 MW sub-critical coal-based Bongaigaon Thermal Power Project (BgTPP) qualified for Rs. 10,85,987.52 in specific secondary fuel oil compensation for August 2024, against 20,458.50 MWh of energy qualifying for the month and a cumulative 60,158.61 MWh. The compensation arises from the plant operating below the 55% scheduling threshold, with the monthly energy shortfall to reach 55% recorded at 461.83 MWh and an auxiliary energy consumption of 11.5%.
8BgTPP's special oil compensation rises to Rs. 13.43 lakh in September 2024 on 14,328.43 MWh qualifying energy
For September 2024, the 750 MW Bongaigaon Thermal Power Project secured Rs. 13,43,084.47 in specific secondary fuel oil compensation, with 14,328.43 MWh qualifying during the month and cumulative qualifying energy rising to 74,487.04 MWh. Calculated at an energy charge rate of approximately Rs. 0.01803/kWh and a cumulative LPSF of Rs. 0.07979/mL, the payout reflects below-55% loading operation, with an average unit loading of 55.13%.
TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION
8CERC reviews Mangdechhu-linked Alipurduar-Jigmeling 400 kV Quad Line tariff, seeks data from POWERGRID (174/TT/2026)
Through Petition No. 174/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC directed POWERGRID to file additional information for the truing-up of 2019-24 and determination of 2024-29 transmission tariff for the 400 kV D/C (quad) Alipurduar-Jigmeling line (Indian portion) and two 400 kV line bays at Alipurduar substation under Transmission System Strengthening in the Indian System for Transfer of power from the Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan. Data must be submitted on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC seeks notional IDC and Form 9C from POWERGRID on Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXVII tariff (47/TT/2026)
Via Petition No. 47/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC directed POWERGRID to provide the computation of Notional IDC, an IDC discharge statement, liability flow statements for Asset-1 and Asset-2, an RCE for Asset-2 and Form 9C for the 2024-29 transmission tariff for assets under Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXVII (ERES-XXVII). The Commission set 5 June 2026 as the deadline for filing on affidavit, warning that non-compliance would lead to disposal on existing records.
8CERC asks POWERGRID for Form-5 and Form-13 on Nirjuli 132 kV GIS bays tariff under NER Strengthening Scheme-IX (72/TT/2026)
In Petition No. 72/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC sought Form-5, Form-13 and the 2024-29 Liability Flow Statement from POWERGRID for two 132 kV GIS line bays at Nirjuli Sub-station for terminating the LILO of one circuit of the Pare HEP-North Lakhimpur (AEGCL) 132 kV D/C line under North Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-IX. POWERGRID must file the information on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC seeks ACE work details from POWERGRID on 220 kV bays at Khatkar and Naggal substations (79/TT/2026)
In a 21 May 2026 letter on Petition No. 79/TT/2026, the CERC asked POWERGRID to furnish details of the work for ACE claimed for the truing-up of 2019-24 and determination of 2024-29 transmission tariff for assets under 220 kV Bays at 400 kV Substation PG Khatkar (Jind) & Naggal (Panchkula) Substation in the Northern Region. The filing is due on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC calls for item-wise ACE and de-cap break-up on POWERGRID's Moga-Hissar-Bhiwani transmission tariff (36/TT/2026)
The CERC, in its 21 May 2026 letter on Petition No. 36/TT/2026, sought from POWERGRID the equipment-wise break-up of Additional Capital Expenditure and De-capitalisation claimed under replacement for both the 2019-24 and 2024-29 tariff periods for transmission assets under the Moga-Hissar-Bhiwani Transmission System in the Northern Region. POWERGRID must furnish substation- and year-wise details on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC asks POWERGRID for linked Excel tariff forms on Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXV (90/TT/2026)
The CERC, in Petition No. 90/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, directed POWERGRID to submit details of work for ACE claimed under Regulation 24(1)(a) and 24(1)(b) and Excel tariff forms with linked computations for Asset-1 and Asset-2 for the 2024-29 transmission tariff for assets under Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXV. The information is to be furnished on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC examines POWERGRID's UNMS communication-network tariff for ISTS in Eastern Region (63/TT/2026)
Through Petition No. 63/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC directed POWERGRID to submit tariff information for the truing-up of 2019-24 and determination of 2024-29 transmission tariff for Establishment of State-of-the-Art Unified Centralized Network Management System (UNMS) for ISTS and State Utility Communication Network in the Eastern Region. The data must be filed on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC probes FR-vs-estimated cost variation on POWERGRID Ramgarh's spare ICTs in Eastern Region (166/TT/2026)
In Petition No. 166/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC sought from POWERGRID Ramgarh Transmission Limited a detailed justification for the variation between the FR-apportioned cost and the estimated completion cost for assets under Provision of SPARE ICTs in the Eastern Region, covering the 2019-24 truing-up and 2024-29 tariff determination. The filing is due on affidavit by 5 June 2026. Details
MINISTRY OF POWER
8Government notifies Jan Vishwas Act provisions for Electricity Act, 2003 effective 1 June 2026
The Ministry of Power, by notification S.O. 2552(E) dated 18 May 2026 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, appointed 1 June 2026 as the date on which provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (Act 8 of 2026) relating to the Electricity Act, 2003 come into force, advancing decriminalisation reforms across the power sector. The notification covers serial number 58 of the schedule and related entries.
8Coal Ministry offers 7 blocks holding 1,051.93 Mt resources in 15th round and 2nd attempt of 14th auction round
A government auction presentation dated 21 May 2026 detailed the offer of coal mines under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and the MMDR Act, 1957, noting that 140 coal blocks have been auctioned across 14 tranches to date. Fresh offerings include two West Bengal blocks under the 15th round totalling 436.09 Mt and five blocks in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh totalling 615.84 Mt, with policy reforms including 100% FDI under the automatic route and the National Coal Index.
8WRPC flags states' pending captive power plant data for FY 2025-26 ahead of 603rd OCCM
An additional agenda item for the 603rd Operation Coordination Committee Meeting flagged that several states have not submitted captive power plant data for FY 2025-26, following a Ministry of Power letter stressing its importance for power-system planning. The Ministry directed distribution utilities and SLDCs to collect month-wise captive generation data for April 2025 to March 2026 and submit it to State Chief Electrical Inspectors by 22 May 2026, and to onboard captive generators on the CEA portal for monthly submissions from 1 April 2026.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8CEA advises wider use of ester oil as transformer insulating medium, citing GETCO, NTPC, POWERGRID and Railways
The Central Electricity Authority issued an advisory on the use of ester oil as a technological option in transformers and reactors, noting that ester oil is already in use by utilities such as GETCO, NTPC, POWERGRID and Indian Railways. Citing the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023 and Indian Standards for both oil types, the advisory recommends considering ester oil where mineral oil is prevalent, given the sector's rapid expansion and rising transformer demand.
8CMPDI presents geological dossiers on 2 fresh blocks and 5 re-offered blocks for coal auction on 21 May 2026
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), Ranchi, made a technical presentation on 21 May 2026 detailing geological information on two additional West Bengal blocks — Jaganathpur A (267.33 Mt, G2) and Jaganathpur B (168.76 Mt, G1) — and five blocks under the 2nd attempt of the 14th round including Dipside of Takli (300.00 Mt) and Somavaram East & West (200.80 Mt). The dossiers cover exploration status, average grade and tentative peak rated capacity to aid bidders.
8NERPC circulates minutes of 33rd NETeST meeting held in Guwahati on 24 April 2026
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee, by communication dated 5 May 2026, circulated the minutes of the 33rd North Eastern Technical Studies (NETeST) meeting held on 24 April 2026 at Hotel Nandan in Guwahati to member utilities including AEGCL, APGCL, APDCL, MSPCL, MePTCL and TSECL. The minutes, available on the NERPC website, were sent for information and necessary action with comments invited from constituents.
8TERI-SIDBI feasibility study maps clean-energy interventions for enterprise promotion in Jammu & Kashmir
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), supported by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), released its final report on the 'Feasibility Study of Energy Access for Enterprise Promotion' in 2024, exploring clean-energy interventions at the state level in Jammu & Kashmir. The study, prepared with the J&K Energy Department, JAKEDA and the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir, assesses energy-access solutions to promote enterprise development across the region.
8APERC notifies Regulation No. 2 of 2026 in Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary on 21 May 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kurnool, notified Regulation No. 2 of 2026 (Lr. No. APERC/Secy/F.No. S-19(Vol-IV)/D.No.278 dated 8 May 2026), published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary Part II No. 154 (G.169) at Amaravati on Thursday, 21 May 2026. The notification was published and uploaded by the Commissioner of Printing at the Government Regional Press, Vijayawada.
8APERC notifies Regulation No. 3 of 2026 in Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary on 21 May 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kurnool, notified Regulation No. 3 of 2026 (Lr. No. APERC/Secy/F.No. S-19(Vol-IV)/D.No.278 dated 8 May 2026), published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary Part II No. 155 (G.170) at Amaravati on Thursday, 21 May 2026. The notification was published and uploaded by the Commissioner of Printing at the Government Regional Press, Vijayawada.
8APTEL notifies no sitting of Court-I on specified date amid officiating Chairperson's schedule
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), New Delhi, issued a notification dated 21 May 2026 announcing that there would be no sitting of Court-I, comprising Officiating Chairperson Hon'ble Ms. Seema Gupta and Judicial Member Hon'ble Mr. Virender Bhat, on the specified date, advising parties and counsel to note the development and schedule their appearances accordingly. Details
8Government notifies Jan Vishwas Act provisions for Electricity Act, 2003 effective 1 June 2026
The Ministry of Power, by notification S.O. 2552(E) dated 18 May 2026 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, appointed 1 June 2026 as the date on which provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (Act 8 of 2026) relating to the Electricity Act, 2003 come into force, advancing decriminalisation reforms across the power sector. The notification covers serial number 58 of the schedule and related entries.
8Coal Ministry offers 7 blocks holding 1,051.93 Mt resources in 15th round and 2nd attempt of 14th auction round
A government auction presentation dated 21 May 2026 detailed the offer of coal mines under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and the MMDR Act, 1957, noting that 140 coal blocks have been auctioned across 14 tranches to date. Fresh offerings include two West Bengal blocks under the 15th round totalling 436.09 Mt and five blocks in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh totalling 615.84 Mt, with policy reforms including 100% FDI under the automatic route and the National Coal Index.
8WRPC flags states' pending captive power plant data for FY 2025-26 ahead of 603rd OCCM
An additional agenda item for the 603rd Operation Coordination Committee Meeting flagged that several states have not submitted captive power plant data for FY 2025-26, following a Ministry of Power letter stressing its importance for power-system planning. The Ministry directed distribution utilities and SLDCs to collect month-wise captive generation data for April 2025 to March 2026 and submit it to State Chief Electrical Inspectors by 22 May 2026, and to onboard captive generators on the CEA portal for monthly submissions from 1 April 2026.
CEA & GRID STANDARDS
8CEA advises wider use of ester oil as transformer insulating medium, citing GETCO, NTPC, POWERGRID and Railways
The Central Electricity Authority issued an advisory on the use of ester oil as a technological option in transformers and reactors, noting that ester oil is already in use by utilities such as GETCO, NTPC, POWERGRID and Indian Railways. Citing the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023 and Indian Standards for both oil types, the advisory recommends considering ester oil where mineral oil is prevalent, given the sector's rapid expansion and rising transformer demand.
8CMPDI presents geological dossiers on 2 fresh blocks and 5 re-offered blocks for coal auction on 21 May 2026
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), Ranchi, made a technical presentation on 21 May 2026 detailing geological information on two additional West Bengal blocks — Jaganathpur A (267.33 Mt, G2) and Jaganathpur B (168.76 Mt, G1) — and five blocks under the 2nd attempt of the 14th round including Dipside of Takli (300.00 Mt) and Somavaram East & West (200.80 Mt). The dossiers cover exploration status, average grade and tentative peak rated capacity to aid bidders.
8NERPC circulates minutes of 33rd NETeST meeting held in Guwahati on 24 April 2026
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee, by communication dated 5 May 2026, circulated the minutes of the 33rd North Eastern Technical Studies (NETeST) meeting held on 24 April 2026 at Hotel Nandan in Guwahati to member utilities including AEGCL, APGCL, APDCL, MSPCL, MePTCL and TSECL. The minutes, available on the NERPC website, were sent for information and necessary action with comments invited from constituents.
8TERI-SIDBI feasibility study maps clean-energy interventions for enterprise promotion in Jammu & Kashmir
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), supported by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), released its final report on the 'Feasibility Study of Energy Access for Enterprise Promotion' in 2024, exploring clean-energy interventions at the state level in Jammu & Kashmir. The study, prepared with the J&K Energy Department, JAKEDA and the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir, assesses energy-access solutions to promote enterprise development across the region.
8APERC notifies Regulation No. 2 of 2026 in Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary on 21 May 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kurnool, notified Regulation No. 2 of 2026 (Lr. No. APERC/Secy/F.No. S-19(Vol-IV)/D.No.278 dated 8 May 2026), published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary Part II No. 154 (G.169) at Amaravati on Thursday, 21 May 2026. The notification was published and uploaded by the Commissioner of Printing at the Government Regional Press, Vijayawada.
8APERC notifies Regulation No. 3 of 2026 in Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary on 21 May 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kurnool, notified Regulation No. 3 of 2026 (Lr. No. APERC/Secy/F.No. S-19(Vol-IV)/D.No.278 dated 8 May 2026), published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary Part II No. 155 (G.170) at Amaravati on Thursday, 21 May 2026. The notification was published and uploaded by the Commissioner of Printing at the Government Regional Press, Vijayawada.
8APTEL notifies no sitting of Court-I on specified date amid officiating Chairperson's schedule
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), New Delhi, issued a notification dated 21 May 2026 announcing that there would be no sitting of Court-I, comprising Officiating Chairperson Hon'ble Ms. Seema Gupta and Judicial Member Hon'ble Mr. Virender Bhat, on the specified date, advising parties and counsel to note the development and schedule their appearances accordingly. Details
SOLAR POWER
8IEX Day-Ahead Market schedules 137,240.70 MWh at average Rs. 5,997.07/MWh on 21 May 2026 as prices hit Rs. 10,000 ceiling
The Indian Energy Exchange's Day-Ahead Market scheduled a final volume of 137,240.70 MWh on 21 May 2026 from a purchase bid of 509,000.80 MWh and sell bid of 399,350.08 MWh, with the average market clearing price at Rs. 5,997.07/MWh. Prices touched the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling during low-solar evening and night hours and fell to Rs. 1,649.14/MWh during the solar-rich midday. Over the 15-22 May 2026 window, DAM cleared 1,058,079.23 MWh at an average Rs. 5,737.00/MWh.
8All-India daily renewable generation hits 1,177.77 MU on 20 May 2026; May cumulative reaches 19,038.28 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported all-India daily renewable generation of 1,177.77 MU (net) on 20 May 2026, comprising 681.66 MU of solar, 466.18 MU of wind and 29.93 MU of other renewables. Cumulative renewable generation during May 2026 reached 19,038.28 MU, with solar at 12,798.21 MU and wind at 5,727.44 MU.
8IEX Green Day-Ahead Market clears about 9,018 MWh at average Rs. 6,644/MWh on 21 May 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange's Green Day-Ahead Market scheduled roughly 9,018 MWh on 21 May 2026, with the average market clearing price near Rs. 6,644/MWh, splitting cleared volume across solar, non-solar and hydro categories. The 15-22 May 2026 GDAM series shows average daily volumes and an average MCP of approximately Rs. 6,416/MWh.
8NLDC Renewable Centre logs all-time high VRE generation of 95,886 MW on 20 May 2026 at 28.28% demand penetration
Grid Controller of India's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre reported that variable renewable energy generation reached an all-time high of 95,886 MW at 11:15 hrs on 20 May 2026, when all-India maximum demand met stood at 265,440 MW. During solar hours (0600-1800), VRE contributed up to 28.28% of demand met, with solar penetration at 21.73% and wind at 6.54%. The all-time-high VRE penetration of 40.96% was recorded on 5 March 2026.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8GERC hears Green Infra Corporate Wind's tariff-enhancement plea tied to 2010 wind tariff order in Petition 1239 of 2012
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a daily order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 1239 of 2012, heard M/s Green Infra Corporate Wind Limited's application for an early hearing date and its claim for enhancement of tariff fixed under Order No. 1 of 2010 dated 30 January 2010 on procurement of power from wind energy generators. The petitioner argued for determination of tariff on account of non-availing of accelerated depreciation, with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited as respondent.
8GERC hears Green Infra Wind Power's accelerated-depreciation tariff claim under 2010 order in Petition 1241 of 2012
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a daily order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 1241 of 2012, heard M/s Green Infra Wind Power Limited seeking an early hearing and determination of tariff for its wind project on account of non-availing of accelerated depreciation under the 2010 generic wind tariff order. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited appeared as respondent before the Joshi-Shah-Thakkar bench.
8IEX Green Term-Ahead Market logs 128 daily contracts on 21 May 2026, many at Rs. 10,000/MWh
Trade data at the Indian Energy Exchange for 21 May 2026 shows the Green Term-Ahead Market recorded 128 daily-contract trades, predominantly in the DAC (Daily Acquisition Contract) instrument, with several contracts clearing at the Rs. 10,000/MWh price level on volumes of approximately 1 MW each. The instrument-wise trade details capture the highest, lowest, average and weighted-average prices for each delivery contract.
8GERC hears Rs. 24.98 lakh wheeling dispute over TT Limited's 2.10 MW wind project against PGVCL (2203 of 2023)
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a daily order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 2203 of 2023, heard TT Limited's petition under Section 86(1)(f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 over non-payment of Rs. 24,98,831 against invoices for May 2022 under a wheeling agreement dated 28 March 2016 with Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited. The dispute concerns a 2.10 MW wind power project set up under the Wind Power Policy, 2013.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8Global renewable capacity grew 15.5% to 5,149 GW in 2025, Energy Bulletin reports for April 2026
The April 2026 Energy Bulletin (Issue #95) reported, citing IRENA, that global renewable energy capacity expanded 15.5% in 2025 to reach 5,149 GW, an addition of 692 GW, with solar accounting for the highest share of total capacity. India's daily average licensed electricity generation decreased 4.6% month-on-month but rose 1.2% year-on-year in April 2026.
8IEA says global energy demand growth slowed to 1.3% in 2025 as renewables drive nearly 60% of the rise
The International Energy Agency's Global Energy Review 2026 (revised May 2026) found that global energy demand growth slowed to 1.3% in 2025, even as all major fuels and technologies grew. For the first time on record, modern renewables contributed the largest share of demand growth, with low-emission sources — solar, wind, nuclear, hydropower and other renewables — accounting for nearly 60% of the increase.
8IRENA maps technical and regulatory grid-code harmonisation to unlock regional interconnections
The International Renewable Energy Agency's 2026 report 'Unlocking the potential of regional interconnections' examined the technical and regulatory harmonisation of grid codes needed to integrate cross-border power systems. The publication argues that aligning grid codes across regions is critical to scaling renewable energy and strengthening regional connectivity and system reliability for countries seeking to deepen power-trade linkages.
8TERI charts India's maritime green-fuel roadmap anchored on hydrogen, methanol and ammonia under IMO's Well-to-Wake targets
The National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping at TERI released the executive summary of 'Advanced Green Fuels for Maritime Application-Road Map for India (Part A)' in 2026, examining e-fuels and biofuels with emphasis on green hydrogen and its derivatives methanol and ammonia for Indian shipping. The roadmap responds to the IMO's MEPC 83 amendments shifting to Well-to-Wake emission accounting, modelling dual- and multi-fuel blend scenarios for emission-reduction profiles by 2030. Details
8IEX Day-Ahead Market schedules 137,240.70 MWh at average Rs. 5,997.07/MWh on 21 May 2026 as prices hit Rs. 10,000 ceiling
The Indian Energy Exchange's Day-Ahead Market scheduled a final volume of 137,240.70 MWh on 21 May 2026 from a purchase bid of 509,000.80 MWh and sell bid of 399,350.08 MWh, with the average market clearing price at Rs. 5,997.07/MWh. Prices touched the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling during low-solar evening and night hours and fell to Rs. 1,649.14/MWh during the solar-rich midday. Over the 15-22 May 2026 window, DAM cleared 1,058,079.23 MWh at an average Rs. 5,737.00/MWh.
8All-India daily renewable generation hits 1,177.77 MU on 20 May 2026; May cumulative reaches 19,038.28 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported all-India daily renewable generation of 1,177.77 MU (net) on 20 May 2026, comprising 681.66 MU of solar, 466.18 MU of wind and 29.93 MU of other renewables. Cumulative renewable generation during May 2026 reached 19,038.28 MU, with solar at 12,798.21 MU and wind at 5,727.44 MU.
8IEX Green Day-Ahead Market clears about 9,018 MWh at average Rs. 6,644/MWh on 21 May 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange's Green Day-Ahead Market scheduled roughly 9,018 MWh on 21 May 2026, with the average market clearing price near Rs. 6,644/MWh, splitting cleared volume across solar, non-solar and hydro categories. The 15-22 May 2026 GDAM series shows average daily volumes and an average MCP of approximately Rs. 6,416/MWh.
8NLDC Renewable Centre logs all-time high VRE generation of 95,886 MW on 20 May 2026 at 28.28% demand penetration
Grid Controller of India's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre reported that variable renewable energy generation reached an all-time high of 95,886 MW at 11:15 hrs on 20 May 2026, when all-India maximum demand met stood at 265,440 MW. During solar hours (0600-1800), VRE contributed up to 28.28% of demand met, with solar penetration at 21.73% and wind at 6.54%. The all-time-high VRE penetration of 40.96% was recorded on 5 March 2026.
WIND & HYBRID POWER
8GERC hears Green Infra Corporate Wind's tariff-enhancement plea tied to 2010 wind tariff order in Petition 1239 of 2012
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a daily order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 1239 of 2012, heard M/s Green Infra Corporate Wind Limited's application for an early hearing date and its claim for enhancement of tariff fixed under Order No. 1 of 2010 dated 30 January 2010 on procurement of power from wind energy generators. The petitioner argued for determination of tariff on account of non-availing of accelerated depreciation, with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited as respondent.
8GERC hears Green Infra Wind Power's accelerated-depreciation tariff claim under 2010 order in Petition 1241 of 2012
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a daily order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 1241 of 2012, heard M/s Green Infra Wind Power Limited seeking an early hearing and determination of tariff for its wind project on account of non-availing of accelerated depreciation under the 2010 generic wind tariff order. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited appeared as respondent before the Joshi-Shah-Thakkar bench.
8IEX Green Term-Ahead Market logs 128 daily contracts on 21 May 2026, many at Rs. 10,000/MWh
Trade data at the Indian Energy Exchange for 21 May 2026 shows the Green Term-Ahead Market recorded 128 daily-contract trades, predominantly in the DAC (Daily Acquisition Contract) instrument, with several contracts clearing at the Rs. 10,000/MWh price level on volumes of approximately 1 MW each. The instrument-wise trade details capture the highest, lowest, average and weighted-average prices for each delivery contract.
8GERC hears Rs. 24.98 lakh wheeling dispute over TT Limited's 2.10 MW wind project against PGVCL (2203 of 2023)
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a daily order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 2203 of 2023, heard TT Limited's petition under Section 86(1)(f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 over non-payment of Rs. 24,98,831 against invoices for May 2022 under a wheeling agreement dated 28 March 2016 with Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited. The dispute concerns a 2.10 MW wind power project set up under the Wind Power Policy, 2013.
POLICY & INCENTIVES
8Global renewable capacity grew 15.5% to 5,149 GW in 2025, Energy Bulletin reports for April 2026
The April 2026 Energy Bulletin (Issue #95) reported, citing IRENA, that global renewable energy capacity expanded 15.5% in 2025 to reach 5,149 GW, an addition of 692 GW, with solar accounting for the highest share of total capacity. India's daily average licensed electricity generation decreased 4.6% month-on-month but rose 1.2% year-on-year in April 2026.
8IEA says global energy demand growth slowed to 1.3% in 2025 as renewables drive nearly 60% of the rise
The International Energy Agency's Global Energy Review 2026 (revised May 2026) found that global energy demand growth slowed to 1.3% in 2025, even as all major fuels and technologies grew. For the first time on record, modern renewables contributed the largest share of demand growth, with low-emission sources — solar, wind, nuclear, hydropower and other renewables — accounting for nearly 60% of the increase.
8IRENA maps technical and regulatory grid-code harmonisation to unlock regional interconnections
The International Renewable Energy Agency's 2026 report 'Unlocking the potential of regional interconnections' examined the technical and regulatory harmonisation of grid codes needed to integrate cross-border power systems. The publication argues that aligning grid codes across regions is critical to scaling renewable energy and strengthening regional connectivity and system reliability for countries seeking to deepen power-trade linkages.
8TERI charts India's maritime green-fuel roadmap anchored on hydrogen, methanol and ammonia under IMO's Well-to-Wake targets
The National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping at TERI released the executive summary of 'Advanced Green Fuels for Maritime Application-Road Map for India (Part A)' in 2026, examining e-fuels and biofuels with emphasis on green hydrogen and its derivatives methanol and ammonia for Indian shipping. The roadmap responds to the IMO's MEPC 83 amendments shifting to Well-to-Wake emission accounting, modelling dual- and multi-fuel blend scenarios for emission-reduction profiles by 2030. Details
EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION
8Adani Enterprises to acquire 24% of Jaiprakash Power Ventures and 180 MW plant under JAL resolution plan
Adani Power Limited and Adani Enterprises Limited disclosed on 21 May 2026 that, under the NCLT-approved resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates Limited, the group has entered into definitive agreements to acquire certain power assets of JAL. These include a Share Purchase Agreement for 24% of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited and a Business Transfer Agreement for JAL's 180 MW thermal power plant at Churk along with related assets, subject to necessary approvals.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8Power ministry reallocates Subansiri Lower HEP 2000 MW; Northern states get 387 MW after Delhi DISCOMs decline 113 MW
The Ministry of Power revised the state-wise power allocation from NHPC's 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project, in partial modification of its letter dated 14 July 2009, after Delhi DISCOMs declined to sign a PPA for 113 MW and CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh confirmed its allocation. Northern states receive 387 MW with Uttar Pradesh at 182 MW (47.02%), Rajasthan 93 MW, Punjab 64 MW and Haryana 43 MW, while Western states receive 613 MW including Gujarat at 162 MW.
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8Ministry of Coal starts production at Urtan and Dhirauli mines in Madhya Pradesh; Urtan is first underground mine under commercial auction
The Ministry of Coal announced on 19 May 2026 that coal production had commenced from the Urtan and Dhirauli mines in Madhya Pradesh. The Urtan Coal Mine in Anuppur district, allocated to M/s JMS Mining Private Limited, began production on 15 May 2026 and became the first underground coal mine to start production under the commercial coal auction regime. The Dhirauli mine in Singrauli district, allocated to M/s Mahan Energen Limited, started on 17 May 2026.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8AHASolar commissions 2.5 MW (DC) captive solar plant at Himmatnagar, Gujarat
AHASolar Technologies Limited intimated under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 that its 2.5 MW (DC) solar plant at Himmatnagar in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, has commenced commercial operations. The Ahmedabad-based energy-consultancy and solar-software company disclosed the milestone as a material development for shareholders, marking an important step in its solar generation expansion. Details
8Adani Enterprises to acquire 24% of Jaiprakash Power Ventures and 180 MW plant under JAL resolution plan
Adani Power Limited and Adani Enterprises Limited disclosed on 21 May 2026 that, under the NCLT-approved resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates Limited, the group has entered into definitive agreements to acquire certain power assets of JAL. These include a Share Purchase Agreement for 24% of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited and a Business Transfer Agreement for JAL's 180 MW thermal power plant at Churk along with related assets, subject to necessary approvals.
PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL
8Power ministry reallocates Subansiri Lower HEP 2000 MW; Northern states get 387 MW after Delhi DISCOMs decline 113 MW
The Ministry of Power revised the state-wise power allocation from NHPC's 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project, in partial modification of its letter dated 14 July 2009, after Delhi DISCOMs declined to sign a PPA for 113 MW and CSPDCL, Chhattisgarh confirmed its allocation. Northern states receive 387 MW with Uttar Pradesh at 182 MW (47.02%), Rajasthan 93 MW, Punjab 64 MW and Haryana 43 MW, while Western states receive 613 MW including Gujarat at 162 MW.
WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS
8Ministry of Coal starts production at Urtan and Dhirauli mines in Madhya Pradesh; Urtan is first underground mine under commercial auction
The Ministry of Coal announced on 19 May 2026 that coal production had commenced from the Urtan and Dhirauli mines in Madhya Pradesh. The Urtan Coal Mine in Anuppur district, allocated to M/s JMS Mining Private Limited, began production on 15 May 2026 and became the first underground coal mine to start production under the commercial coal auction regime. The Dhirauli mine in Singrauli district, allocated to M/s Mahan Energen Limited, started on 17 May 2026.
CAPACITY COMMISSIONING
8AHASolar commissions 2.5 MW (DC) captive solar plant at Himmatnagar, Gujarat
AHASolar Technologies Limited intimated under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 that its 2.5 MW (DC) solar plant at Himmatnagar in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, has commenced commercial operations. The Ahmedabad-based energy-consultancy and solar-software company disclosed the milestone as a material development for shareholders, marking an important step in its solar generation expansion. Details
COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)
8CERC grants transmission licence to TP Gopalpur Transmission for 765/400 kV 2x1500 MVA GIS project linking Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha (125/TL/2026)
The CERC, by order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 125/TL/2026, granted a transmission licence under Sections 14, 15 and 79(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited. The project includes a new 765/400 kV, 2x1500 MVA GIS substation with 765 kV 330 MVAr bus reactors and associated bays, targeting completion by 31 December 2027. Respondents include CTUIL, REC Power Development and state transmission utilities of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal.
8CERC clears Rs. 1,503 crore security interest for NER Expansion Transmission backed by NaBFID, with Rs. 400 crore LC facility (65/MP/2026)
In its order dated 20 May 2026 in Petition No. 65/MP/2026, the CERC dealt with NER Expansion Transmission Limited's plea to create a security interest over all its assets in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship Limited for lender National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development. Financing comprises Rs. 1,503 crore along with a letter of credit facility of Rs. 400 crore for North Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXV Part-A, whose project tariff stands at Rs. 1,894.40 million per annum.
8CERC approves pre-specified TAM, GTAM and HPTAM trading slots for IEX in compliance with Suo-Motu Order 08/SM/2024 (674/RC/2025)
By order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition Nos. 674/RC/2025, 754/RC/2025 and 753/RC/2025, the CERC approved pre-specified time slots proposed by Indian Energy Exchange Limited and others for the Term Ahead Market, Green Term Ahead Market and High Price Term Ahead Market, in compliance with Suo-Motu Petition No. 08/SM/2024 dated 28 April 2025. The Commission directed that pre-specified time slots be applied uniformly across all power exchanges, with Grid Controller of India Limited as respondent.
8KERC orders 15 clear days for consumers to pay electricity bills from actual date of issue
By order dated 21 May 2026, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission directed distribution licensees to allow consumers fifteen clear days to pay electricity bills calculated from the actual date of issue rather than the originally scheduled billing date. The Commission, comprising Chairman P. Ravi Kumar and Members H.K. Jagadeesh and Jawaid Akhtar, acted on consumer complaints of non-adherence to the billing schedule under the KERC (Electricity Supply Code), 2004.
8APERC removes single-interconnection bar for hybrid projects in 2nd Amendment to Green Energy Open Access Regulation 2024
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a Statement of Reasons dated 8 May 2026 for the Second Amendment to the APERC (Green Energy Open Access, Charges and Banking) Regulation, 2024. Acting on stakeholder representations, the Commission removed the condition requiring Renewable Hybrid Energy Projects to be connected at a single interconnection point and provided regulatory clarity on hybrid projects, following a public notice dated 19 February 2026.
8APERC eases hybrid-project connection norms in 2nd Amendment to Renewable Energy Tariff Regulation 2025
In a Statement of Reasons dated 8 May 2026, APERC detailed the Second Amendment to the APERC (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulation, 2025 (Regulation No. 6 of 2025). Following stakeholder objections invited via public notice dated 19 February 2026, the Commission removed the condition requiring Renewable Hybrid Energy Projects to connect at a single interconnection point and clarified the treatment of hybrid projects, with Sri P.V.R. Reddy presiding.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8CERC probes Rs. 7,368.15 lakh ACE claim against Rs. 6,174.36 lakh approved as POWERGRID's Jharkhand-West Bengal tariff truing-up reviewed (118/TT/2026)
In Petition No. 118/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC asked POWERGRID to justify the variation between the Additional Capital Expenditure of Rs. 6,174.36 lakh approved by order dated 19 February 2021 and the Rs. 7,368.15 lakh now claimed for the 2019-24 truing-up of the Transmission System for Phase-I Generation Projects in Jharkhand and West Bengal-Part-B. The Commission also sought LD-recovery details, cash IDC statements and Form 9C, all due on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC demands justification for 171-day COD delay on Kishenpur-Dulhasti 400 kV Quad Line from POWERGRID (122/TT/2026)
The CERC, in its 21 May 2026 letter on Petition No. 122/TT/2026, sought additional information from POWERGRID for the 2024-29 transmission tariff for the 2nd Circuit of Kishenpur-Dulhasti 400 kV D/C (Quad) Line linked to evacuating power from the Pakaldul HEP in the Chenab valley. POWERGRID was directed to submit a CTUIL certificate, an IDC discharge statement, Form 9-C and a detailed note calculating the delay of 171 days from SCOD to the proposed COD, all on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC seeks IDC, Form 9C data on Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV Bikaner Part-E tariff with 5 June deadline (114/TT/2026)
The CERC, in a letter dated 21 May 2026 on Petition No. 114/TT/2026, directed POWERGRID to file additional information for transmission tariff determination for the 2024-29 block for assets under the Transmission system for Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-1) (Bikaner Complex)-Part-E. Under Regulation 28(10) of the CERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023, POWERGRID must furnish notional IDC computations, cash IDC statements and Form 9C in Excel format by 5 June 2026 or the petition will be decided on existing records.
8CERC reviews tariff for 765/400 kV 1x1500 MVA ICT-3 at Banaskantha under Gujarat ATC expansion (69/TT/2026)
In Petition No. 69/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC sought information from POWERGRID Ramgarh Transmission Limited for determining the tariff for a 765/400 kV 1x1500 MVA ICT-3 with associated bays at Banaskantha Substation and the 400 kV D/C (Ckt-3 & 4) Banaskantha-Sankhari section under Transmission Network Expansion in Gujarat to increase ATC from ISTS, Part-C. The filing is due on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC seeks RCE and RLDC trial certificate from POWERGRID on 1x500 MVA Bikaner-II ICT augmentation tariff (142/TT/2026)
Through Petition No. 142/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC directed POWERGRID to provide a Liability Flow Statement, Form 9-C, IDC statement, Revised Cost Estimate and an RLDC trial-operation certificate for the 2024-29 tariff for augmentation of transformation capacity at 400/220 kV Bikaner-II PS by 400/220 kV, 1x500 MVA ICT (3rd) in the Northern Region. All documentary evidence of time overrun and delay justification must be filed on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC asks POWERGRID for shutdown-delay records on Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXXV tariff (165/TT/2026)
In Petition No. 165/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC required POWERGRID to submit, for the 2024-29 transmission tariff of assets under Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXXV (ERES-XXXV), an activity-wise time-delay justification and details of time overrun caused by shutdown issues. The data is to be filed on affidavit with advance copies to beneficiaries by 5 June 2026 under Regulation 28(10) of the CERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023.
8CERC reviews POWERGRID Ramgarh's Eastern-Northern Inter-Regional HVDC transmission tariff (928/TT/2025)
Through Petition No. 928/TT/2025 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC directed POWERGRID Ramgarh Transmission Limited to furnish tariff information for the truing-up of 2019-24 and determination of 2024-29 transmission tariff for assets under the Eastern-Northern Inter-regional HVDC Transmission System in the Eastern Region, under Regulation 28(10) of the CERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023. The data must be filed on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8TNERC adjourns wind and renewable producers' pleas against SLDC to 16 June 2026 in M.P. No. 63 of 2025
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, in daily orders dated 21 May 2026, adjourned multiple interlocutory applications in M.P. No. 63 of 2025, including I.A. No. 1 of 2026 filed by the Indian Wind Power Association and I.A. No. 2 of 2026 by the Renewable Energy Producers' Association, both against the State Load Despatch Centre. After counter affidavits were filed by SLDC, the impleading petitioners sought time for rejoinders, adjourned to 16 June 2026.
8CSERC hears CSPDCL's review of 19 September 2025 prosumer order amid intervention by retired engineers' body (Petition 78 of 2025)
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission, in its order dated 19 May 2026 in Petition No. 78 of 2025, considered the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited's review petition under Section 94(1)(f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeking review of the order dated 19 September 2025 in Petition No. 09 of 2025, with the Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Prosumers Association as respondent. The Chhattisgarh Retired Power Engineers-Officers Association sought to intervene.
8GERC hears AspenPark Infra Vadodara's plea seeking RPO exemption for FY 2024-25 (2509 of 2025)
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a daily order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 2509 of 2025, heard AspenPark Infra Vadodara Private Limited's plea for revision of its Renewable Power Purchase Obligation for FY 2024-25. The petitioner argued that, as it procured its entire power from MGVCL at retail tariff, its consumption was already counted in MGVCL's RPO and sought exemption under the GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2010 and its Third Amendment, 2022.
8GERC reviews Tadas Wind Energy's tariff redetermination plea for 50.4 MW Lalpur wind farm of 63 turbines (1365 of 2013)
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a daily order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 1365 of 2013, heard M/s Tadas Wind Energy Private Limited's plea under Sections 61, 62 and 64 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for redetermination of tariff for its wind farm of 63 wind turbines of 800 kW each at Lalpur, Gujarat. The 50.4 MW project signed a PPA on 30 March 2012 under the generic tariff order dated 31 January 2010, with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited as respondent.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman hears Hotel Paramount's appeal against TNPDCL Chennai Central Circle (A.P. No. 75 of 2025)
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, Chennai, heard Appeal Petition No. 75 of 2025 filed by M/s Hotel Paramount, represented by Managing Director Mushahid Hussain of Ormes Road, Kilpauk, against the Superintending Engineer of the Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle/Central and other TNPDCL officers. The appeal, before Electricity Ombudsman Tmt. K. Indirani, arises from a billing dispute under the Tamil Nadu electricity distribution framework. Details
8CERC grants transmission licence to TP Gopalpur Transmission for 765/400 kV 2x1500 MVA GIS project linking Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha (125/TL/2026)
The CERC, by order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 125/TL/2026, granted a transmission licence under Sections 14, 15 and 79(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to TP Gopalpur Transmission Limited. The project includes a new 765/400 kV, 2x1500 MVA GIS substation with 765 kV 330 MVAr bus reactors and associated bays, targeting completion by 31 December 2027. Respondents include CTUIL, REC Power Development and state transmission utilities of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal.
8CERC clears Rs. 1,503 crore security interest for NER Expansion Transmission backed by NaBFID, with Rs. 400 crore LC facility (65/MP/2026)
In its order dated 20 May 2026 in Petition No. 65/MP/2026, the CERC dealt with NER Expansion Transmission Limited's plea to create a security interest over all its assets in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship Limited for lender National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development. Financing comprises Rs. 1,503 crore along with a letter of credit facility of Rs. 400 crore for North Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXV Part-A, whose project tariff stands at Rs. 1,894.40 million per annum.
8CERC approves pre-specified TAM, GTAM and HPTAM trading slots for IEX in compliance with Suo-Motu Order 08/SM/2024 (674/RC/2025)
By order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition Nos. 674/RC/2025, 754/RC/2025 and 753/RC/2025, the CERC approved pre-specified time slots proposed by Indian Energy Exchange Limited and others for the Term Ahead Market, Green Term Ahead Market and High Price Term Ahead Market, in compliance with Suo-Motu Petition No. 08/SM/2024 dated 28 April 2025. The Commission directed that pre-specified time slots be applied uniformly across all power exchanges, with Grid Controller of India Limited as respondent.
8KERC orders 15 clear days for consumers to pay electricity bills from actual date of issue
By order dated 21 May 2026, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission directed distribution licensees to allow consumers fifteen clear days to pay electricity bills calculated from the actual date of issue rather than the originally scheduled billing date. The Commission, comprising Chairman P. Ravi Kumar and Members H.K. Jagadeesh and Jawaid Akhtar, acted on consumer complaints of non-adherence to the billing schedule under the KERC (Electricity Supply Code), 2004.
8APERC removes single-interconnection bar for hybrid projects in 2nd Amendment to Green Energy Open Access Regulation 2024
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a Statement of Reasons dated 8 May 2026 for the Second Amendment to the APERC (Green Energy Open Access, Charges and Banking) Regulation, 2024. Acting on stakeholder representations, the Commission removed the condition requiring Renewable Hybrid Energy Projects to be connected at a single interconnection point and provided regulatory clarity on hybrid projects, following a public notice dated 19 February 2026.
8APERC eases hybrid-project connection norms in 2nd Amendment to Renewable Energy Tariff Regulation 2025
In a Statement of Reasons dated 8 May 2026, APERC detailed the Second Amendment to the APERC (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulation, 2025 (Regulation No. 6 of 2025). Following stakeholder objections invited via public notice dated 19 February 2026, the Commission removed the condition requiring Renewable Hybrid Energy Projects to connect at a single interconnection point and clarified the treatment of hybrid projects, with Sri P.V.R. Reddy presiding.
REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW
8CERC probes Rs. 7,368.15 lakh ACE claim against Rs. 6,174.36 lakh approved as POWERGRID's Jharkhand-West Bengal tariff truing-up reviewed (118/TT/2026)
In Petition No. 118/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC asked POWERGRID to justify the variation between the Additional Capital Expenditure of Rs. 6,174.36 lakh approved by order dated 19 February 2021 and the Rs. 7,368.15 lakh now claimed for the 2019-24 truing-up of the Transmission System for Phase-I Generation Projects in Jharkhand and West Bengal-Part-B. The Commission also sought LD-recovery details, cash IDC statements and Form 9C, all due on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC demands justification for 171-day COD delay on Kishenpur-Dulhasti 400 kV Quad Line from POWERGRID (122/TT/2026)
The CERC, in its 21 May 2026 letter on Petition No. 122/TT/2026, sought additional information from POWERGRID for the 2024-29 transmission tariff for the 2nd Circuit of Kishenpur-Dulhasti 400 kV D/C (Quad) Line linked to evacuating power from the Pakaldul HEP in the Chenab valley. POWERGRID was directed to submit a CTUIL certificate, an IDC discharge statement, Form 9-C and a detailed note calculating the delay of 171 days from SCOD to the proposed COD, all on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC seeks IDC, Form 9C data on Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV Bikaner Part-E tariff with 5 June deadline (114/TT/2026)
The CERC, in a letter dated 21 May 2026 on Petition No. 114/TT/2026, directed POWERGRID to file additional information for transmission tariff determination for the 2024-29 block for assets under the Transmission system for Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-1) (Bikaner Complex)-Part-E. Under Regulation 28(10) of the CERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023, POWERGRID must furnish notional IDC computations, cash IDC statements and Form 9C in Excel format by 5 June 2026 or the petition will be decided on existing records.
8CERC reviews tariff for 765/400 kV 1x1500 MVA ICT-3 at Banaskantha under Gujarat ATC expansion (69/TT/2026)
In Petition No. 69/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC sought information from POWERGRID Ramgarh Transmission Limited for determining the tariff for a 765/400 kV 1x1500 MVA ICT-3 with associated bays at Banaskantha Substation and the 400 kV D/C (Ckt-3 & 4) Banaskantha-Sankhari section under Transmission Network Expansion in Gujarat to increase ATC from ISTS, Part-C. The filing is due on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC seeks RCE and RLDC trial certificate from POWERGRID on 1x500 MVA Bikaner-II ICT augmentation tariff (142/TT/2026)
Through Petition No. 142/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC directed POWERGRID to provide a Liability Flow Statement, Form 9-C, IDC statement, Revised Cost Estimate and an RLDC trial-operation certificate for the 2024-29 tariff for augmentation of transformation capacity at 400/220 kV Bikaner-II PS by 400/220 kV, 1x500 MVA ICT (3rd) in the Northern Region. All documentary evidence of time overrun and delay justification must be filed on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8CERC asks POWERGRID for shutdown-delay records on Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXXV tariff (165/TT/2026)
In Petition No. 165/TT/2026 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC required POWERGRID to submit, for the 2024-29 transmission tariff of assets under Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXXV (ERES-XXXV), an activity-wise time-delay justification and details of time overrun caused by shutdown issues. The data is to be filed on affidavit with advance copies to beneficiaries by 5 June 2026 under Regulation 28(10) of the CERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023.
8CERC reviews POWERGRID Ramgarh's Eastern-Northern Inter-Regional HVDC transmission tariff (928/TT/2025)
Through Petition No. 928/TT/2025 dated 21 May 2026, the CERC directed POWERGRID Ramgarh Transmission Limited to furnish tariff information for the truing-up of 2019-24 and determination of 2024-29 transmission tariff for assets under the Eastern-Northern Inter-regional HVDC Transmission System in the Eastern Region, under Regulation 28(10) of the CERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023. The data must be filed on affidavit by 5 June 2026.
8TNERC adjourns wind and renewable producers' pleas against SLDC to 16 June 2026 in M.P. No. 63 of 2025
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, in daily orders dated 21 May 2026, adjourned multiple interlocutory applications in M.P. No. 63 of 2025, including I.A. No. 1 of 2026 filed by the Indian Wind Power Association and I.A. No. 2 of 2026 by the Renewable Energy Producers' Association, both against the State Load Despatch Centre. After counter affidavits were filed by SLDC, the impleading petitioners sought time for rejoinders, adjourned to 16 June 2026.
8CSERC hears CSPDCL's review of 19 September 2025 prosumer order amid intervention by retired engineers' body (Petition 78 of 2025)
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission, in its order dated 19 May 2026 in Petition No. 78 of 2025, considered the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited's review petition under Section 94(1)(f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeking review of the order dated 19 September 2025 in Petition No. 09 of 2025, with the Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Prosumers Association as respondent. The Chhattisgarh Retired Power Engineers-Officers Association sought to intervene.
8GERC hears AspenPark Infra Vadodara's plea seeking RPO exemption for FY 2024-25 (2509 of 2025)
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a daily order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 2509 of 2025, heard AspenPark Infra Vadodara Private Limited's plea for revision of its Renewable Power Purchase Obligation for FY 2024-25. The petitioner argued that, as it procured its entire power from MGVCL at retail tariff, its consumption was already counted in MGVCL's RPO and sought exemption under the GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2010 and its Third Amendment, 2022.
8GERC reviews Tadas Wind Energy's tariff redetermination plea for 50.4 MW Lalpur wind farm of 63 turbines (1365 of 2013)
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a daily order dated 21 May 2026 in Petition No. 1365 of 2013, heard M/s Tadas Wind Energy Private Limited's plea under Sections 61, 62 and 64 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for redetermination of tariff for its wind farm of 63 wind turbines of 800 kW each at Lalpur, Gujarat. The 50.4 MW project signed a PPA on 30 March 2012 under the generic tariff order dated 31 January 2010, with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited as respondent.
OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE
8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman hears Hotel Paramount's appeal against TNPDCL Chennai Central Circle (A.P. No. 75 of 2025)
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, Chennai, heard Appeal Petition No. 75 of 2025 filed by M/s Hotel Paramount, represented by Managing Director Mushahid Hussain of Ormes Road, Kilpauk, against the Superintending Engineer of the Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle/Central and other TNPDCL officers. The appeal, before Electricity Ombudsman Tmt. K. Indirani, arises from a billing dispute under the Tamil Nadu electricity distribution framework. Details
ANNUAL RESULTS
8NHPC posts Rs. 11,650.10 crore total income for FY26; Q4 revenue at Rs. 2,741.25 crore
NHPC Limited's audited standalone financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026 reported total income of Rs. 11,650.10 crore for FY26, up from Rs. 10,456.35 crore in the prior year, with revenue from operations at Rs. 10,328.26 crore. For Q4 FY26, the hydropower major recorded revenue from operations of Rs. 2,741.25 crore and total income of Rs. 3,116.19 crore. Results were approved by the board and filed with the stock exchanges.
8GMR Power & Urban Infra approves FY26 audited results with Rs. 390.20 crore standalone income
GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (BSE: 543490, NSE: GMRP&UI) announced the outcome of its board meeting on 21 May 2026, approving audited standalone financial results showing total income of Rs. 390.20 crore for FY26 against Rs. 508.59 crore a year earlier. The auditor's report flagged exposures of Rs. 2,820.67 crore relating to subsidiary GMR Energy Limited and transmission-charge reimbursements of Rs. 616.33 crore. The company separately filed its statement of deviation and variation for the quarter ended 31 March 2026.
8SJVN adds 1,730 MW in FY26 to reach 4,196 MW installed; awards 4 GW during the year
SJVN Limited disclosed in its investor presentation for audited financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026 (filed 21 May 2026) that it achieved total capacity addition of 1,730 MW during FY25-26, taking its total installed capacity to 4,196 MW. The Navratna CPSE also awarded 4 GW of capacity during the year and signed power sale agreements, with the 69.5 MW Dhaulasidh Hydro Project targeted for commissioning by March 2026.
8Power Mech Projects reports Rs. 55,151 crore order book in Q4 FY26 earnings presentation
Power Mech Projects Limited (NSE: POWERMECH) released its Q4 FY2026 earnings presentation on 22 May 2026, highlighting its position as India's largest O&M services provider with approximately 20% market share in power O&M and an order book of Rs. 55,151 crore. The company also filed revised audited financial results correcting statements of assets and liabilities in its consolidated accounts.
8Prime Cable Industries logs Rs. 234.9 crore FY26 revenue with 10% EBITDA margin; Rs. 191 crore order book
Prime Cable Industries Limited's FY26 earnings presentation reported revenue of Rs. 234.9 crore, EBITDA of Rs. 23.5 crore (10.0% margin) and profit of Rs. 12.3 crore for FY26, with an unexecuted order book of Rs. 191.0 crore as of 15 May 2026 to be executed over four to six months. The company projects revenue to grow at a 45% CAGR over the next two years and secured BIS certification for MV power cable IS 7098 Part 2.
8Alpex Solar showcases 3.6 GW solar PV capacity, targets 5 GW cells and wafers by FY2030
Alpex Solar Limited's Q4 investor presentation for May 2026 outlined an integrated renewable-energy profile spanning over 20 years in solar PV manufacturing, a current 3.6 GW solar PV module capacity across seven units and 26,000-plus solar-pump installations. The company set FY2030 targets of 5 GW each for G12R TOPCon solar cells, solar glass and wafers, as part of its backward-integration expansion strategy.
8Bharat Electronics order book hits Rs. 738.8 billion as FY26 order intake jumps 61% to Rs. 300 billion
A brokerage research update on Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) dated 20 May 2026, rating the stock 'Accumulate' with a target price of Rs. 453 against a market price of Rs. 413, noted that FY26 order intake rose 61% year-on-year to approximately Rs. 300 billion, leaving the order book at Rs. 738.8 billion, equivalent to 2.7x trailing sales. Management retained FY27 revenue-growth guidance of approximately 15% with 28%-plus EBITDA margins and a Rs. 550 billion-plus order pipeline.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Amara Raja, SolarWorld, NLC India, IEX and Techno Electric schedule FY26 investor calls around 26 May 2026
Several power and energy companies announced analyst and investor interactions for FY26 results, including Amara Raja Energy & Mobility holding a virtual Q4 FY26 investors' call on 26 May 2026 at 4:30 p.m., SolarWorld Energy Solutions on 26 May 2026 at 4:00 p.m., NLC India Limited hosting an analysts and investors meet, Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) intimating a schedule of institutional-investor meetings, and Techno Electric & Engineering calling a conference call on 26 May 2026.
8KEC International releases Q4 FY26 earnings-call transcript, schedules analyst and investor meet
KEC International Limited (BSE: 532714) released its Q4 FY26 earnings-call transcript and scheduled an analyst and institutional-investor meeting as part of the dense FY26 results-season disclosure calendar. Additional filings from BF Utilities Limited, transformer and metal-sector companies, and Zelio E-Mobility Limited (scheduling a board meeting for 28 May 2026) completed the cluster of results-related disclosures dated 21-22 May 2026.
8CESC Limited to join three investor conferences in Mumbai and Chennai between 27 May and 12 June 2026
CESC Limited informed the National Stock Exchange and BSE on 20 May 2026 that it will participate in three investor conferences: the 360 ONE Capital Annual Investor Conference in Mumbai on 27 May 2026, the ICICI Securities India Investor Conference in Mumbai on 8 June 2026 and the Investec Confluence in Chennai on 12 June 2026, all as physical investor group meetings under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8ICRA reaffirms HPCL-Mittal Energy at [ICRA]AA+ (Stable), lifts rated amount to Rs. 24,053.37 crore
ICRA, in a rating rationale dated 21 May 2026, reaffirmed the [ICRA]AA+ (Stable) rating on HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) and assigned it for an enhanced amount, raising the total rated quantum to Rs. 24,053.37 crore from Rs. 20,135.0 crore. The action covers term loans enhanced to Rs. 23,053.37 crore from Rs. 19,135.0 crore and Rs. 1,000 crore of non-convertible debentures, based on consolidated financials of HMEL and its group entities.
8ICRA reaffirms Tata Power-backed Industrial Energy at [ICRA]AA+ (Stable) on Rs. 650 crore
ICRA reaffirmed the [ICRA]AA+ (Stable) rating on Industrial Energy Limited (IEL) for its Rs. 650.00 crore of facilities — comprising a Rs. 633.74 crore long-term term loan and Rs. 16.26 crore unallocated — in a rationale dated 21 May 2026. The rating reflects the strong parentage of The Tata Power Company Limited, which holds a 74% stake in IEL and lends financial flexibility and operational support.
8ICRA reaffirms KP Green Engineering at [ICRA]A- (Stable), enhances term-loan and cash-credit limits
ICRA, in a rationale dated 21 May 2026, reaffirmed KP Green Engineering Limited's long-term rating at [ICRA]A- (Stable) and short-term rating at [ICRA]A2+, while enhancing several limits including the fund-based term loan to Rs. 28.19 crore, cash credit to Rs. 209.75 crore, a new Rs. 65.00 crore WCDL and the non-fund-based bank guarantee to Rs. 23.00 crore.
8CARE upgrades Emmvee Energy to CARE A; Positive, enhancing bank facilities to Rs. 1,000 crore
CARE Ratings, in a press release dated 21 May 2026, upgraded Emmvee Energy Private Limited's long-term and short-term bank facilities to CARE A; Positive / CARE A1 from CARE A-; Stable / CARE A2+, while enhancing the rated amount to Rs. 1,000.00 crore from Rs. 400.00 crore. The rating assessed the combined operational and financial profiles of Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary EEPL, which houses most of the group's solar manufacturing capacity.
8CARE reaffirms Gummadidala Solar at CARE A+ (Stable) on reduced Rs. 42.34 crore facilities
CARE Ratings reaffirmed the CARE A+ (Stable) rating on Gummadidala Solar Private Limited's long-term bank facilities in a press release dated 21 May 2026, with the rated amount reduced to Rs. 42.34 crore from Rs. 49.64 crore. The reduction reflects scheduled debt repayment on the solar power project, with underlying credit fundamentals remaining stable.
8NTPC stations generate 1,088.30 MU on 20 May 2026, cumulatively 4.49% below programme: CEA
The CEA's NTPC generation overview for 20 May 2026 recorded all-India NTPC actual generation of 1,088.30 MU against a programme of 1,024.11 MU for the day, from a monitored capacity of 60,007.23 MW and available capacity of 52,563.88 MW. Cumulatively from 1 April, NTPC stations generated 50,635.43 MU against a programme of 53,013.20 MU, a deviation of -2,377.77 MU or -4.49%. Details
8NHPC posts Rs. 11,650.10 crore total income for FY26; Q4 revenue at Rs. 2,741.25 crore
NHPC Limited's audited standalone financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026 reported total income of Rs. 11,650.10 crore for FY26, up from Rs. 10,456.35 crore in the prior year, with revenue from operations at Rs. 10,328.26 crore. For Q4 FY26, the hydropower major recorded revenue from operations of Rs. 2,741.25 crore and total income of Rs. 3,116.19 crore. Results were approved by the board and filed with the stock exchanges.
8GMR Power & Urban Infra approves FY26 audited results with Rs. 390.20 crore standalone income
GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (BSE: 543490, NSE: GMRP&UI) announced the outcome of its board meeting on 21 May 2026, approving audited standalone financial results showing total income of Rs. 390.20 crore for FY26 against Rs. 508.59 crore a year earlier. The auditor's report flagged exposures of Rs. 2,820.67 crore relating to subsidiary GMR Energy Limited and transmission-charge reimbursements of Rs. 616.33 crore. The company separately filed its statement of deviation and variation for the quarter ended 31 March 2026.
8SJVN adds 1,730 MW in FY26 to reach 4,196 MW installed; awards 4 GW during the year
SJVN Limited disclosed in its investor presentation for audited financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026 (filed 21 May 2026) that it achieved total capacity addition of 1,730 MW during FY25-26, taking its total installed capacity to 4,196 MW. The Navratna CPSE also awarded 4 GW of capacity during the year and signed power sale agreements, with the 69.5 MW Dhaulasidh Hydro Project targeted for commissioning by March 2026.
8Power Mech Projects reports Rs. 55,151 crore order book in Q4 FY26 earnings presentation
Power Mech Projects Limited (NSE: POWERMECH) released its Q4 FY2026 earnings presentation on 22 May 2026, highlighting its position as India's largest O&M services provider with approximately 20% market share in power O&M and an order book of Rs. 55,151 crore. The company also filed revised audited financial results correcting statements of assets and liabilities in its consolidated accounts.
8Prime Cable Industries logs Rs. 234.9 crore FY26 revenue with 10% EBITDA margin; Rs. 191 crore order book
Prime Cable Industries Limited's FY26 earnings presentation reported revenue of Rs. 234.9 crore, EBITDA of Rs. 23.5 crore (10.0% margin) and profit of Rs. 12.3 crore for FY26, with an unexecuted order book of Rs. 191.0 crore as of 15 May 2026 to be executed over four to six months. The company projects revenue to grow at a 45% CAGR over the next two years and secured BIS certification for MV power cable IS 7098 Part 2.
8Alpex Solar showcases 3.6 GW solar PV capacity, targets 5 GW cells and wafers by FY2030
Alpex Solar Limited's Q4 investor presentation for May 2026 outlined an integrated renewable-energy profile spanning over 20 years in solar PV manufacturing, a current 3.6 GW solar PV module capacity across seven units and 26,000-plus solar-pump installations. The company set FY2030 targets of 5 GW each for G12R TOPCon solar cells, solar glass and wafers, as part of its backward-integration expansion strategy.
8Bharat Electronics order book hits Rs. 738.8 billion as FY26 order intake jumps 61% to Rs. 300 billion
A brokerage research update on Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) dated 20 May 2026, rating the stock 'Accumulate' with a target price of Rs. 453 against a market price of Rs. 413, noted that FY26 order intake rose 61% year-on-year to approximately Rs. 300 billion, leaving the order book at Rs. 738.8 billion, equivalent to 2.7x trailing sales. Management retained FY27 revenue-growth guidance of approximately 15% with 28%-plus EBITDA margins and a Rs. 550 billion-plus order pipeline.
EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET
8Amara Raja, SolarWorld, NLC India, IEX and Techno Electric schedule FY26 investor calls around 26 May 2026
Several power and energy companies announced analyst and investor interactions for FY26 results, including Amara Raja Energy & Mobility holding a virtual Q4 FY26 investors' call on 26 May 2026 at 4:30 p.m., SolarWorld Energy Solutions on 26 May 2026 at 4:00 p.m., NLC India Limited hosting an analysts and investors meet, Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) intimating a schedule of institutional-investor meetings, and Techno Electric & Engineering calling a conference call on 26 May 2026.
8KEC International releases Q4 FY26 earnings-call transcript, schedules analyst and investor meet
KEC International Limited (BSE: 532714) released its Q4 FY26 earnings-call transcript and scheduled an analyst and institutional-investor meeting as part of the dense FY26 results-season disclosure calendar. Additional filings from BF Utilities Limited, transformer and metal-sector companies, and Zelio E-Mobility Limited (scheduling a board meeting for 28 May 2026) completed the cluster of results-related disclosures dated 21-22 May 2026.
8CESC Limited to join three investor conferences in Mumbai and Chennai between 27 May and 12 June 2026
CESC Limited informed the National Stock Exchange and BSE on 20 May 2026 that it will participate in three investor conferences: the 360 ONE Capital Annual Investor Conference in Mumbai on 27 May 2026, the ICICI Securities India Investor Conference in Mumbai on 8 June 2026 and the Investec Confluence in Chennai on 12 June 2026, all as physical investor group meetings under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT
8ICRA reaffirms HPCL-Mittal Energy at [ICRA]AA+ (Stable), lifts rated amount to Rs. 24,053.37 crore
ICRA, in a rating rationale dated 21 May 2026, reaffirmed the [ICRA]AA+ (Stable) rating on HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) and assigned it for an enhanced amount, raising the total rated quantum to Rs. 24,053.37 crore from Rs. 20,135.0 crore. The action covers term loans enhanced to Rs. 23,053.37 crore from Rs. 19,135.0 crore and Rs. 1,000 crore of non-convertible debentures, based on consolidated financials of HMEL and its group entities.
8ICRA reaffirms Tata Power-backed Industrial Energy at [ICRA]AA+ (Stable) on Rs. 650 crore
ICRA reaffirmed the [ICRA]AA+ (Stable) rating on Industrial Energy Limited (IEL) for its Rs. 650.00 crore of facilities — comprising a Rs. 633.74 crore long-term term loan and Rs. 16.26 crore unallocated — in a rationale dated 21 May 2026. The rating reflects the strong parentage of The Tata Power Company Limited, which holds a 74% stake in IEL and lends financial flexibility and operational support.
8ICRA reaffirms KP Green Engineering at [ICRA]A- (Stable), enhances term-loan and cash-credit limits
ICRA, in a rationale dated 21 May 2026, reaffirmed KP Green Engineering Limited's long-term rating at [ICRA]A- (Stable) and short-term rating at [ICRA]A2+, while enhancing several limits including the fund-based term loan to Rs. 28.19 crore, cash credit to Rs. 209.75 crore, a new Rs. 65.00 crore WCDL and the non-fund-based bank guarantee to Rs. 23.00 crore.
8CARE upgrades Emmvee Energy to CARE A; Positive, enhancing bank facilities to Rs. 1,000 crore
CARE Ratings, in a press release dated 21 May 2026, upgraded Emmvee Energy Private Limited's long-term and short-term bank facilities to CARE A; Positive / CARE A1 from CARE A-; Stable / CARE A2+, while enhancing the rated amount to Rs. 1,000.00 crore from Rs. 400.00 crore. The rating assessed the combined operational and financial profiles of Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary EEPL, which houses most of the group's solar manufacturing capacity.
8CARE reaffirms Gummadidala Solar at CARE A+ (Stable) on reduced Rs. 42.34 crore facilities
CARE Ratings reaffirmed the CARE A+ (Stable) rating on Gummadidala Solar Private Limited's long-term bank facilities in a press release dated 21 May 2026, with the rated amount reduced to Rs. 42.34 crore from Rs. 49.64 crore. The reduction reflects scheduled debt repayment on the solar power project, with underlying credit fundamentals remaining stable.
8NTPC stations generate 1,088.30 MU on 20 May 2026, cumulatively 4.49% below programme: CEA
The CEA's NTPC generation overview for 20 May 2026 recorded all-India NTPC actual generation of 1,088.30 MU against a programme of 1,024.11 MU for the day, from a monitored capacity of 60,007.23 MW and available capacity of 52,563.88 MW. Cumulatively from 1 April, NTPC stations generated 50,635.43 MU against a programme of 53,013.20 MU, a deviation of -2,377.77 MU or -4.49%. Details
8A transmission substation package has attracted five bidders despite an unusually high number of corrigenda and technical revisions.
8The evolving tender structure highlights growing complexity around automation integration, GIS-SAS coordination and execution-risk allocation, signalling that technical architecture may now play a bigger role than headline pricing in bidder strategy. Details
8The evolving tender structure highlights growing complexity around automation integration, GIS-SAS coordination and execution-risk allocation, signalling that technical architecture may now play a bigger role than headline pricing in bidder strategy. Details
