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May 2026

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8Daily Excel covering new tenders and all published updates including corrigendum, amendment, addendum, clarification and status revisions, along with technical and financial bid opening, evaluation completion and final award actions including AOC and LOA issuance.
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8The Lara-Champa TL01 package has closed at Rs 346 crore after intense competition among established transmission EPC players.
8While the disclosed pricing offers insight into current market appetite, an anomaly in the bidder data keeps the broader commercial picture from appearing entirely straightforward. Details
8Renewable evacuation strategy shifts toward reactive power stability at large solar integration hub
The new 130 Mvar grid support package highlights rising focus on voltage control, evacuation reliability and tighter commissioning responsibility as renewable integration challenges intensify across utility-scale solar infrastructure.

8Transmission capacity upgrade strategy shifts toward HTLS reconductoring across ageing grid corridors
The latest multi-line package highlights how utilities are increasingly relying on reconductoring to unlock network capacity without creating new transmission corridors. The tender also draws attention to evolving execution priorities and an unusual bid timeline mismatch that could attract early scrutiny during the procurement stage.

8Pre-bid alliance framework introduced ahead of upcoming tariff-based transmission competition for GIS switching infrastructure
The latest 400 kV switching station package reflects a strategic shift toward early execution alignment and tighter bidder participation controls before the formal TBCB tariff race begins. The tender language also signals rising emphasis on procurement positioning, compliance discipline and tariff-risk management in high-value transmission infrastructure bidding.

8Utility-led rooftop solar expansion shifts focus from installation scale to long-term execution accountability
The 93.20 MWp rooftop solar package highlights growing emphasis on supply assurance, service reach and sustained performance responsibility in utility-driven deployments. The tender’s structure may significantly influence how EPC players approach pricing and risk allocation in aggregated rooftop programs.

8Multi-voltage cable procurement extension signals intensified competition in distribution network strengthening programs
The revised timelines across multiple HT and LT cable packages indicate growing commercial pressure and evolving participation dynamics in utility procurement. The extensions also reflect rising focus on pricing discipline, execution risk management and supplier confidence within large-scale distribution infrastructure expansion plans.

8High bid security requirement continues to shape participation dynamics in delayed ash dyke infrastructure package
Despite the project delay, the Rs 9 crore EMD remains unchanged, signaling continued emphasis on strong EPC capability and financial strength. The tender structure may limit participation to well-capitalised players capable of handling execution risk in large industrial infrastructure works.

8Extended bid window keeps competitive pressure high in complex solar balance-of-system package
The revised timeline offers bidders more room to assess a package combining EPC, O&M, grid-compliance and security obligations without reducing commercial pressure. The tender structure continues to test how aggressively contractors can price execution and long-term performance risk in utility-scale renewable infrastructure.

8Repeated extension keeps pressure high in emission-control EPC package with significant bid security exposure
The latest deadline shift in the semi-dry FGD package highlights continuing uncertainty around execution scope and bidder risk assessment. Despite the extension, the tender retains a demanding EPC structure with substantial financial exposure and complex compliance obligations for participating contractors.

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ANNUAL RESULTS

8RattanIndia Power FY26 PAT crashes 76% to Rs. 52.44 crore on annual revenue of Rs. 2,991.36 crore
RattanIndia Power Limited reported audited consolidated results for Q4 and FY26, with revenue from operations at Rs. 2,991.36 crore versus Rs. 3,283.83 crore in FY25. FY26 net profit slumped to Rs. 52.44 crore from Rs. 221.92 crore as finance costs weighed on earnings. Q4 revenue stood at Rs. 787.69 crore versus Rs. 936.25 crore a year earlier. Basic EPS dropped to Rs. 0.10 from Rs. 0.41. Auditors Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP issued an unmodified opinion.

8RattanIndia Power books Rs. 3,346.06 crore total consolidated income for FY26; Q4 PBT slips to Rs. 42.84 crore
RattanIndia Power Limited's audited consolidated total income stood at Rs. 3,346.06 crore for FY26, down from Rs. 3,640.60 crore in FY25. Q4 FY26 profit before tax was Rs. 42.84 crore versus Rs. 125.94 crore in Q4 FY25. The Board met on May 7, 2026 from 2:30 PM to 2:55 PM. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP completed the audit with an unmodified opinion. The Amravati 1,350 MW plant delivered 82.10% PLF for the full year.

8CESC consolidated FY26 net profit climbs 13% to Rs. 1,618 crore on revenue of Rs. 18,927 crore
CESC Limited of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group reported audited consolidated FY26 results showing total income from operations at Rs. 18,927 crore, up from Rs. 17,375 crore in FY25. Net profit after tax rose 13% to Rs. 1,618 crore from Rs. 1,429 crore. Q4 FY26 net profit was Rs. 459 crore on income of Rs. 4,192 crore. Full-year basic and diluted EPS came in at Rs. 11.63 on face value of Rs. 1, with other equity rising to Rs. 12,397 crore.

8CESC standalone FY26 net profit advances to Rs. 852 crore; debt-equity ratio steady at 1.1
CESC Limited disclosed standalone audited results showing total income of Rs. 9,939 crore in FY26 versus Rs. 9,765 crore in FY25, and net profit after tax of Rs. 852 crore versus Rs. 800 crore. Q4 standalone net profit was Rs. 223 crore on income of Rs. 2,224 crore. The standalone networth stood at Rs. 9,717 crore against outstanding debt of Rs. 11,054 crore, with the debt-equity ratio at 1.1, published in newspapers on May 7, 2026.

8K.P. Energy revenue jumps 57% YoY to Rs. 1,506 crore in FY26; Q4 PAT surges 72% to Rs. 79 crore
K.P. Energy Limited released its Q4 and FY26 investor presentation showing total income of Rs. 1,506 crore in FY26 versus Rs. 958 crore in FY25, and PAT of Rs. 181 crore versus Rs. 115 crore. Q4 FY26 revenue from operations rose 57% YoY to Rs. 632 crore, EBITDA climbed 71% to Rs. 133 crore and PAT advanced 72% to Rs. 79 crore with basic EPS at Rs. 11.74. The renewable balance-of-plant specialist holds a 3.73 GW portfolio with a market cap of Rs. 2,758 crore as of May 6, 2026.

QUARTERLY RESULTS

8RattanIndia's 1,350 MW Amravati plant clocks 82.10% PLF and 87.88% PAF in FY26 with 1,469 coal rakes received
RattanIndia Power Limited filed an FY26 earnings update for its 1,350 MW Amravati thermal plant in Maharashtra. PLF reached 82.10% on PAF of 87.88%, the plant received 1,469 coal rakes averaging 4 daily, and quarterly revenue rose 8% sequentially from Rs. 728 crore in Q3 to Rs. 788 crore in Q4 FY26. The company sold 22.19 MUs on the power exchange in FY26, generating Rs. 16.38 crore over and above PPA revenue with MSEDCL.

DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS

8K.P. Energy Board approves FY26 results and recommends 5% final dividend of Re 0.25 per Rs. 5 share
K.P. Energy Limited's Board met on May 7, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:04 PM and approved audited Q4 and FY26 standalone and consolidated results, recommending a final dividend of 5% (Re 0.25 per equity share of Rs. 5 face value) for FY 2025-26. The Board appointed M/s K A Sanghavi & Co LLP as Internal Auditor and reappointed M/s Nanty Shah and Associates as Cost Auditor for FY 2026-27. Statutory auditors M/s MAAK & Associates issued an unmodified opinion.

8BF Utilities confirms postal-ballot appointment of Mugdha Vartak as Independent Director from March 17, 2026
BF Utilities Limited announced that members have approved by special resolution the appointment of Mrs. Mugdha Rajesh Vartak (DIN 11613408) as Non-Executive Independent Director not liable to retire by rotation, with effect from March 17, 2026. The promoter and promoter group cast 2,00,60,777 e-votes, all 100% in favour, against 2,13,66,765 shares held. The e-voting window ran from April 7, 2026 to May 6, 2026, with M/s SVD & Associates as scrutinizers.

8REC Limited gets PFC's Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as Nominee Director on its Board with effect from May 1, 2026
REC Limited announced that pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement of March 20, 2019 between the President of India and Power Finance Corporation, the Ministry of Power vide order dated May 6, 2026 approved nominating Shri Rajesh Kumar Agarwal (DIN 09699001), Director (Finance) of PFC, as Nominee Director on REC's Board. He brings 31 years of experience across PFC since 2009 in corporate accounts, taxation, fund management and lending policy.

8IRCON Board designates Director (Projects) Rajesh Naik as KMP from February 13, 2026 till May 31, 2030
IRCON International Limited's Board met on May 7, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM and designated Shri Rajesh Naik (DIN 11543707), Director (Projects), as Key Managerial Personnel under Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 with effect from February 13, 2026 till his superannuation on May 31, 2030. The Board also noted NSE/BSE fines for Q3 FY 2025-26 board-composition non-compliance, calling them inapplicable to Government Companies under Section 2(45).

EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET

8K.P. Energy schedules Q4 FY26 earnings call with analysts on May 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST
K.P. Energy Limited informed the stock exchanges that an earnings conference call hosted by Share India Securities will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST to discuss audited results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The management line-up includes Whole-Time Director Affan Faruk Patel, Group CEO Dr. Alok Das, Group CFO Salim Yahoo and CFO Shabana Belim; India dial-in numbers are +91 22 6280 1266 and +91 22 7115 8167.

8Orient Green Power schedules Q4 and FY26 investor/analyst call on May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Orient Green Power Company Limited notified BSE and NSE on May 7, 2026 that an Investors/Analysts Call to discuss Q4 and FY26 financial results will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR, 2015. Call details are hosted on www.orientgreenpower.com. The filing was signed by Company Secretary & Compliance Officer G. Srinivasa Ramanujan. Orient Green Power is listed on BSE (533263) and NSE (GREENPOWER).

8GE Power India reschedules May 12, 2026 earnings call from 4:00 PM to 10:00 AM on the same day
GE Power India Limited (BSE 532309, NSE GVPIL) informed the exchanges on May 7, 2026 that its Investor Earnings Conference Call previously fixed for May 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM has been rescheduled to 10:00 AM on the same date. The call may be joined via DiamondPass Express link without wait time. The disclosure was signed by Managing Director Puneet Bhatla (DIN 09536236) from the Noida corporate office in Sector 128, Uttar Pradesh.

8Adani Enterprises uploads transcript of April 30, 2026 earnings call covering Q4 and FY26 audited results
Adani Enterprises Limited (BSE 512599, NSE ADANIENT) submitted to the exchanges the transcript of its earnings call held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, discussing audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The transcript is published on the company's investor downloads page under the Q4 FY26 conference call section. The filing was signed by Jatin Jalundhwala, Company Secretary and Joint President (Legal), Membership No. F3064.

8Quality Power Electrical Equipments to host Q4 FY26 earnings call on May 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM IST
Quality Power Electrical Equipments Limited (NSE QPOWER, BSE 544367) will hold a Q4 FY26 earnings call hosted by Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM IST to discuss audited results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. Representing management will be Joint MD Bharanidharan Pandyan, CEO Sanjog Mhatre, CFO Rajesh Jayaraman and Sr. VP Finance Sarika Jadhav; universal dial-ins are +91 22 6280 1371 and +91 22 7115 8302.
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COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8MSERC issues 6 tariff orders on March 27, 2026 covering generation, transmission, distribution and FY 2026-27 ARR
The Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission, via Memo No. MSERC/MISC(TARIFF)/2021/474 dated March 27, 2026, has directed MePGCL, MePTCL and MePDCL to publish 6 tariff orders. These cover True-up of Generation, Transmission/SLDC and Distribution business for FY 2024-25 (Cases 6, 7 and 8 of 2025) and ARR plus Tariff for FY 2026-27 across the same three segments (Cases 9, 10 and 11 of 2025). Notices must run in Khasi, Achik and English dailies.

8MePTCL transmission tariff for FY 2026-27 set at 64.96 paise/unit on annual charge of Rs. 110.06 crore
Meghalaya Power Transmission Corporation Limited published the FY 2026-27 transmission tariff approved by MSERC vide order dated March 25, 2026 under Regulation 21 of the MSERC MYT Regulations, 2014. The annual transmission charge is Rs. 110.06 crore on a total MW allocation of 245.42 MW, translating to a tariff of Rs. 12,286.14/MW/day, energy transfer of 1,694.20 MUs and a unit tariff of 64.96 paise. The new tariff is effective from April 1, 2026.

8DERC notifies Open Access Second Amendment Regulations 2026, phasing out additional surcharge over 4 years
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, via F. No. 17(17)/Engg./DERC/2017-18/OA/5842/1660 published in NCTD Gazette No. 512 dated March 19, 2026, notified the DERC Open Access Second Amendment Regulations, 2026 under Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The amendment requires the Additional Surcharge on General Network Access or Open Access consumers to reduce linearly from the year of grant and lapse within 4 years, while barring refund or recovery claims for surcharges already levied.

8DERC corrects Open Access Second Amendment Regulations 2026 date from 2025 to 2026 via April 22 corrigendum
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a corrigendum dated April 22, 2026 (Gazette No. 03, NCTD No. 12) to its earlier notification on the DERC Open Access Second Amendment Regulations, 2026, originally published on March 19, 2026 (NCTD No. 512). The correction, signed by Joint Director Kushal Kumar L. Bhosikar, fixes a typographical reference to 'Delhi, the 19th March 2025' on Page 01, replacing it with the correct date 'Delhi, the 19th March 2026'.

8JERC approves Goa power purchase cost of Rs. 2,504.79 crore for FY 2024-25 in May 6, 2026 true-up order
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Goa and Union Territories issued the True-up Tariff Order for FY 2024-25 (Petition No. 163/2026) for the Electricity Department, Government of Goa on May 6, 2026. Against an originally approved power purchase cost of Rs. 2,081.55 crore, actuals were Rs. 2,504.79 crore. O&M expenses stood at Rs. 491.56 crore versus Rs. 489.94 crore approved. A net gain of Rs. 12.03 crore on energy procurement was shared 50:50 with the Electricity Department Goa.

8CERC extends NTPC filing deadline to May 11 in Petition 792/GT/2025; respondents get till May 22
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission granted NTPC's advocate-on-record request for extension in Petition No. 792/GT/2025, pushing the deadline for filing additional information from April 1, 2026 to May 11, 2026. Respondents have been directed to file replies by May 22, 2026, while NTPC can submit a rejoinder by May 29, 2026. CERC emphasized strict compliance on all due dates in the petition concerning NTPC's tariff matters.

OPEN ACCESS & WHEELING CHARGES

8IEX's 89% grip on exchange power trade raises market concentration questions in March 2026
The CEA's March 2026 data shows power exchanges handled 15,567 MU, but India Energy Exchange alone accounted for 13,890 MU, leaving PXIL at 964 MU and HPX at 714 MU - a combined rival share of just 11%. India's short-term market accounted for 26,438 MU, or 17.70% of total supply. Power exchanges made up 59% of that short-term trade, followed by bilateral deals at 29% and deviations at 12%, raising concerns about market concentration in exchange-traded power.

OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE

8Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman denies demerger of two service connections at same property in A.P. No. 73 of 2025
Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman Tmt. K. Indirani dismissed an appeal by Thiru. A. Lazar of Kanyakumari District (A.P. No. 73 of 2025), who sought demerger of SC Nos. 195-004-399 and 195-004-1059 linked to the same building at Door No. 4/50, Tharavilai. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited argued that demerger is ineligible when both connections share the same address - a position upheld in the order dated May 7, 2026.

8HP Electricity Ombudsman to re-hear M/s Raj Industries vs HPSEBL complaints 55 and 65 of 2018 on High Court remand
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Ombudsman issued an order on May 7, 2026 in Complaint Nos. 55/2018 and 65/2018 (re-registered as 04/2026) involving M/s Raj Industries, Nalagarh against HPSEBL. The matter, originally disposed on June 25, 2018 and August 8, 2018, was remanded by the Hon'ble High Court via judgment dated November 18, 2025 in CWP 2902 of 2018, which quashed the earlier order. The complaint was registered on April 20, 2026 and orders were reserved on April 28, 2026.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8JSEC adjourns Tata Steel vs JREDA renewable energy cases to June 23, 2026 as counter affidavits filed
The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission adjourned three interconnected cases (No. 09/2015, 09/2025, 10/2025, 11/2025) involving Tata Steel Limited as petitioner against Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency to June 23, 2026, after JREDA's counsel filed counter affidavits on May 5, 2026. Simultaneously, M/s Bharat Ingots & Steel vs. Jharkhand Urja Utpadan Nigam (Case 24/2015) and ESL Steel's three cases (22/2024, 23/2024, 24/2024) against JREDA were listed for July 7, 2026.
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WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8L&T Buildings & Factories wins 'Large' orders worth Rs. 2,500–5,000 crore band across three Indian states
Larsen & Toubro Limited announced multiple 'Large' orders (Rs. 2,500–5,000 crore band per L&T classification) for its Buildings & Factories vertical from a real-estate client. Scope includes 10 high-rise residential towers up to 180 metres in Hyderabad with 2 basements plus 55 floors and 2 clubhouses, a 260-metre luxury tower at Worli Mumbai with 5 basements plus 63 floors, and villas plus a luxury hotel in Karnataka - reflecting continued growth in the infrastructure segment.

8BSPTCL invites EOI for 132/33 kV 50/80 MVA and 220/132 kV 160/200 MVA transformer vendor empanelment for 5 years
Bihar State Power Transmission Co. Ltd. (CIN U74110BR2012SGC018889) issued a notice inviting Expression of Interest from eligible manufacturers for vendor registration and empanelment for supply of 3-phase 132/33 kV 50 MVA and 80 MVA Power Transformers and 220/132 kV 160 MVA and 200 MVA Auto Transformers. The empanelment is valid for 5 years covering turnkey projects and direct procurement; comments on the draft EOI may be submitted by May 25, 2026.

EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION

8NTPC to acquire MCD's 26% stake (52,000 shares) in NEWS for just Rs. 5.20 lakh, making it wholly owned
NTPC Limited (BSE 532555, NSE NTPC) informed the exchanges on May 7, 2026 that it signed a tripartite agreement with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and NTPC EDMC Waste Solutions Private Limited to terminate the June 11, 2019 JV and acquire MCD's 26% holding (52,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 face value) for Rs. 5,20,000 in cash. NTPC currently owns 74% of NEWS; post-deal, NEWS will become wholly owned, completing in Q1 FY 2026-27.

8Waaree Renewable signs SHA and SPSA on May 6, 2026 to acquire Associated Power Structures; completion by June 15, 2026
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (BSE 534618, NSE WAAREERTL), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies, executed a Shareholders Agreement and a Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement on May 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM for the acquisition of Associated Power Structures Private Limited. Counterparties include the Desai, Kothari and Patel family trusts as sellers. Completion of the deal - originally targeted for April 30, 2026 - is now expected by June 15, 2026.

8PFC incorporates Fatehgarh II Transmission Limited as SPV for 2 synchronous condenser units at 765/400/220 kV station
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (CIN L65910DL1986GOI024862) informed the exchanges on May 7, 2026 that PFC Consulting Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary, has incorporated Fatehgarh II Transmission Limited as a Special Purpose Vehicle. The SPV will execute the installation of 2 synchronous condenser units at the 765/400/220 kV Fatehgarh-II Pooling Station, awarded following the National Committee on Transmission's 33rd meeting on September 16, 2025 and Ministry of Power notification dated October 30, 2025.

8Indowind Energy gets NCLT Chennai nod on April 29, 2026 to revise scheme appointed date to April 1, 2024
Indowind Energy Limited (BSE 532894, NSE INDOWIND) informed the exchanges on May 7, 2026 that the Hon'ble NCLT Chennai Bench, vide order dated April 29, 2026 in IA(C.A)/92(CHE)2026, modified its earlier order of March 10, 2026 approving the amalgamation of Ind Eco Ventures Limited with Indowind. Clause 8.2.1 now records the Income Tax NOC dated 21.02.2025 and the Section 281 certificate dated 14.07.2025, while Clause 11(iii) corrects the Appointed Date from April 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024.
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SOLAR POWER

8CEA renewable report: Rajasthan leads with 227.46 MU daily solar generation; all-India May cumulative crosses key milestones
The Central Electricity Authority's Daily Renewable Generation Report for May 6, 2026 places Rajasthan as the top solar generator with 227.46 MU of solar output in a single day and 1,168.55 MU cumulatively for May 2026 to date. The Northern Region total reached 281.53 MU on the day, while Gujarat posted 161.68 MU solar and 863.77 MU wind cumulative generation for May. These figures underline the growing dominance of western India in the country's renewable energy output.

8NLDC REMC reports 222,744 MW peak demand with 28.42% renewable share on 6 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre data shows India met a 222,744 MW peak between 06:00–18:00 hrs on 6 May 2026, with wind contributing 6,797 MW (3.05%) and solar 56,509 MW (25.37%) - taking combined variable renewable energy penetration to 28.42% of demand met. The daily VRE peak hit 82,234 MW at 12:24 hrs, and Gujarat led intra-state REMC capacity at 25,921 MW.

8IEX Green DAM posts weighted MCP of Rs. 2,699.70/MWh on May 8; solar MCV crosses 1,434 GWh during the week
The India Energy Exchange Green Day-Ahead Market recorded a weighted MCP of Rs. 4,498.85/MWh on May 8, 2026, with total solar Market Clearing Volume in the week (May 1–8) reaching 1,434 GWh across seven days. On May 3, the GDAM hit its weekly MCP low at Rs. 2,959.97/MWh. The hydro component of scheduled volumes remained below 1,400 MWh daily throughout the period, reflecting seasonal storage constraints at hydro reservoirs.

8IEX Hydro Power DAM sees zero purchase bids all week; sell side peaks at 80,289.90 MWh on May 8
India Energy Exchange's Hydro Power Day-Ahead Market recorded zero purchase bids and zero Market Clearing Volume across all 24 hours from May 1–8, 2026. On the sell side, total weekly sell bids reached 4,62,339.55 MWh, peaking on May 8 at 80,289.90 MWh and averaging 57,792.44 MWh per day - indicating chronic demand-supply mismatch on this dedicated green hydro platform with no MCP discovery possible during the period.

POLICY & INCENTIVES

8Uganda signs Country Partnership Framework with ISA to scale solar economy from USD 50B to USD 500B by 2040
Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development inked a landmark Country Partnership Framework with the International Solar Alliance during a 3-day High-Level Mission (May 4–6, 2026) in Kampala. The agreement aims to propel Uganda's economy under the Tenfold Growth Strategy - from USD 50 billion to USD 500 billion by 2040 - backed by nearly 8,000 solar irrigation pumps already deployed, with ISA Director General Ashish Khanna citing India's scale-up to over 4 million solar pumps as a replicable model for Africa.

8SECI floats EOI inviting banks with Rs. 1,00,000 crore net worth for current accounts with auto flexi deposit
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna Government of India Enterprise, issued an Expression of Interest (Ref: SECI/EOI/May 2026/8231) dated May 7, 2026, inviting Scheduled Commercial Banks with minimum net worth exceeding Rs. 1,00,000 crore as on December 31, 2025, to open and operate Current Accounts with Auto Flexi Deposit Facility in Delhi - with zero account maintenance charges and penalty-free premature withdrawal as key terms.

8Forward power prices signal summer pressure as May TAM delivery tops 1,180 MU at Rs. 7.27/kWh
Trades concluded in March 2026 show 2,620 MU booked in the Term Ahead Market for future delivery, including 1,180.50 MU for May 2026 at Rs. 7.27/kWh, suggesting utilities were locking in power ahead of rising summer demand. The DAM saw 6,864.96 MU traded at a weighted average price of Rs. 3.88/kWh in March 2026, while IEX recorded the maximum clearing price of Rs. 10/kWh across all 13 regions during 309 time blocks, reflecting summer supply stress.

8ANNEX-IIA stalled projects file shows no cleared volume across all power exchange segments on May 7–8, 2026
Data filed under Annex-IIA covering stalled renewable projects indicates zero cleared volume, zero market clearing price and zero scheduled volume across all time-blocks on May 7–8, 2026 in ASDAM, GDAM, HPDAM and HPRTM markets - signalling a near-complete absence of competitive bidding activity in these specialised power exchange segments. This data point highlights unresolved structural barriers preventing stalled renewable projects from accessing exchange markets.
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CEA & GRID STANDARDS

8WRPC issues TRAS settlement for week of 20–26 April 2026; GANDHAR-ComGas leads receivables at Rs. 9.14 crore
The Western Regional Power Committee's Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services account for the week of 20–26 April 2026 shows GANDHAR-ComGas topping receivables at Rs. 9,13,97,114 on 4,965 MWh scheduled under Shortfall TRAS-Up, while RGPPL-RLNG leads all providers receivable at Rs. 11,75,85,794 on 7,483.54 MWh. The total TRAS pool disbursement stood at Rs. 26.30 crore, with KSK MAHANADI recording the highest payable obligation at Rs. 1.52 crore.

8WRPC releases DSM settlement statement for week 20–26 April 2026; ECR-based block-wise rates applied under 94th CCM decision
The Western Regional Power Committee dispatched the Deviation Settlement Mechanism statement for the period 20–26 April 2026, covering all IPPs and RE generators in the Western Region. Block-wise Reference/Contract rates are calculated based on ECR data submitted through the WRPC portal as decided in the 94th Coordination Committee Meeting held on 14 August 2025. Generators that failed to submit ECR rates for GNA/TGNA transactions have been assigned NLDC's normal block-wise rate as the reference rate.

8WRLDC shares ramp performance assessment of WR thermal power stations up to March 2026 for FY 2025–26
WRLDC System Operation circulated the ramp performance assessment of Western Region Thermal Power Stations for the full financial year 2025–26 up to March 2026, sharing data with NTPC's multiple station in-charges - including Korba, Sipat, Mouda, Solapur, Gadarwara and NSPCL Bhilai - along with WRPC for compliance review. The communication covers scheduling, metering and ramp data submitted to WRLDC, with copies shared with Grid-India's WRLDC commercial and metering departments.

8WRPC issues revised RTDA for May 2026, circulated to 85+ entities including Adani Wind Energy and NTPC Renewable
The Western Regional Power Committee issued the Revised RTDA (Regional Transmission Dispatch Account) for May 2026, circulating it to more than 85 generating and trading entities across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Key recipients include Adani Wind Energy Kutchh, NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited - with its 2,375 MW RE Park near Khavda, Kutch - along with SAEL Solar, KPI Green Energy and INOX Green Energy Services.

8NRPC releases ancillary services & SCUC accounts for week 4, FY 2026-27; NTPC's DADRI TPS earns Rs. 59.06 lakh
The Northern Regional Power Committee's Ancillary Services account (SRAS & TRAS) for Week 4 (20–26 April 2026) of FY 2026-27 shows NTPC's DADRI TPS leading SRAS receipts at Rs. 59,06,106 on net positive SRAS energy of 843.87 MWh, while SJVN's NATHPA JHAKRI HEP earns Rs. 8,28,152 on 483.89 MWh net. PPGCL emerges as the largest payer at Rs. 26,36,520, and THDC's TEHRI PSP earns Rs. 9,86,488 purely through incentive charges.

8NRPC DSA week 4 (20–26 April 2026): ER-NR tops payables at Rs. 39,563 lakh; NTPC owes Rs. 1,386 lakh
The Northern Regional Power Committee's Deviation Settlement Account for Week 4 (20–26 April 2026) shows total payable charges of over Rs. 51,000 lakh, with ER-NR leading at Rs. 39,563.11 lakh and WR-NR the top receiver at Rs. 22,746.84 lakh. NTPC stands as the largest commercial entity payer at Rs. 1,386.53 lakh, followed by EESPL at Rs. 700.73 lakh and Manikaran Analytics at Rs. 435.19 lakh. Payment is due by 17 May 2026.

8NRPC issues corrigendum to DSA week 3 (13–19 April 2026): EESPL Fatehgarh-IV charges of Rs. 42.17 lakh erroneously booked under Manikaran Analytics
The Northern Regional Power Committee issued a corrigendum to the Deviation Settlement Account for the week of 13–19 April 2026 (Week 03, FY 2026-27), correcting an inadvertent error where EESPL Fatehgarh-IV's charges of Rs. 42,17,061 were wrongly clubbed into the account of Manikaran Analytics. Total payable for the week stands at Rs. 31,513.49 lakh against total receivable of Rs. 12,824.82 lakh, with ER-NR being the largest single payer at Rs. 25,801.30 lakh. Payment is due by 17 May 2026.

8NRPC levies Rs. 18.62 crore interest on late DSM payments for FY 2022-23; Jammu & Kashmir accounts for 97% of total
The Northern Regional Power Committee computed interest on late payment of Deviation Settlement charges for FY 2022-23, totalling Rs. 18,61,88,832 across 65 utilities. Jammu and Kashmir dominates with Rs. 18,09,46,208 - representing over 97% of the total interest burden - followed by Punjab at Rs. 3,12,605 and RENEW SURYA RAVI at Rs. 2,74,307. Utilities are directed to deposit payments into the NR Deviation Pool Account Fund (A/c No. 33706352298, IFSC SBIN0000730).

8NRPC publishes RRAS interest statement for FY 2022-23: NTPC receivable at Rs. 15.11 crore, net interest recovery at Rs. 15.54 crore
The Northern Regional Power Committee calculated interest on late payment of Ancillary Service (RRAS) charges for FY 2022-23, revealing total receivables of Rs. 1,55,99,6101 against payables of Rs. 6,40,395. NTPC leads receivables at Rs. 15,11,18,457 on payables of Rs. 6,40,395, yielding a net receivable position of Rs. 15,04,78,062. APCPL has a clear receivable of Rs. 48,77,644 with zero payable. Constituents may flag discrepancies within 15 days from the date of issue.

8NRPC reactive energy account week 4, FY 2026-27 (20–26 April 2026): total payable Rs. 38.48 lakh vs receivable Rs. 76.75 lakh
The Northern Regional Power Committee's Reactive Energy Account for the week of 20–26 April 2026 shows total charges payable of Rs. 38.48 lakh against total receivable of Rs. 76.75 lakh from the deviation pool, prepared under CERC Indian Electricity Grid Code Regulations, 2023. Rajasthan leads payer constituents at Rs. 23.35 lakh, followed by Delhi at Rs. 4.23 lakh and Himachal Pradesh at Rs. 4.12 lakh. Among receivers, SCL tops at Rs. 7.74 lakh and NPC at Rs. 5.23 lakh.

8NRPC issues reactive energy interest statement for FY 2022-23: Jammu & Kashmir bears Rs. 2.66 crore - 99.8% of total
The Northern Regional Power Committee released the interest statement on late payment of Reactive Energy charges for FY 2022-23, with total interest payable across all utilities at Rs. 2,66,46,384. Jammu & Kashmir alone accounts for Rs. 2,65,87,784 - a striking 99.8% of the total. Uttar Pradesh owes Rs. 50,211 and Uttarakhand Rs. 5,665. Punjab carries a marginal liability of Rs. 2,724. All other states including Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan have zero interest due.

8NRPC issues Amendment-II to Provisional REA for December 2025: Tehri PSP's scheduled energy revised to 1,860.93 LU
The Northern Regional Power Committee issued Amendment-II to its ABT-based Provisional Regional Energy Account for December 2025, amending Table-D3 covering Standalone Energy Storage System data for CS Stations. Revised figures for Tehri PSP show total scheduled generation energy of 1,860.93 LU (cumulative 2,384.20 LU up to the month) across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand allocations, against actual generation of 1,808.97 LU and actual pumping of 2,267.86 LU.

TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)

8IREDA floats GeM bid for transaction advisory services with Rs. 600 lakh minimum turnover; bid closes May 21, 2026
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, published Bid GEM/2026/B/7510178 dated May 6, 2026 for Financial Advisory Services – Offsite (Transaction Advisory) for a contract period of 1 year. The bid end and opening dates are May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM respectively, with a 180-day offer validity. Bidders must show a minimum 3-year average annual turnover of Rs. 600 lakh and 7 years of relevant experience, with MSE and startup relaxations available.

MINISTRY OF POWER

8NERPC convenes 238th Operation Co-ordination Committee Meeting on 15 May 2026 at Hotel Nandan, Guwahati
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee issued notice for its 238th Operation Co-ordination Committee Meeting to be held on 15 May 2026 at 10:30 hrs at Hotel Nandan, Guwahati. Shutdown-related items will be deliberated separately online on a post-OCC date. All 43+ member constituents - including AEGCL, APGCL, APDCL, MePTCL, MSPCL, TSECL, NEEPCO, NHPC and NTPC - are requested to submit their agenda items to NERPC Secretariat at nerpc.operation@gov.in by 16:00 hrs on 10 May 2026.

8NERPC's 33rd NETeST meeting (24 April 2026, Guwahati): 23 agenda items across cyber security, SCADA-EMS and OPGW links addressed
The 33rd NE-Telecom, SCADA & Technology meeting, held on 24 April 2026 at Hotel Nandan, Guwahati under NERPC, deliberated 23 agenda items spanning cyber security (C-SOC at SLDCs, VAPT audits, GE Vernova firewall cost disputes), communication outage planning, SCADA/EMS ULDC-III progress and OPGW links across the region. Assam and Meghalaya both raised concerns about M/s GE Vernova T&D quoting firewall costs higher than previously agreed rates.

8NERPC's 89th Protection Coordination Committee Meeting (21 April 2026, Shillong): protection audit compliance and PDMS underutilisation flagged
The 89th Protection Coordination Committee Meeting of NERPC, held on 21 April 2026 at NERPC Conference Hall, Shillong, confirmed the minutes of the 88th PCCM (19 February 2026) and deliberated on Protection System audits under IEGC 2023. The Member Secretary NERPC expressed concern that PDMS and PSCT systems, operational since 2018, remain critically underutilised by state utilities. Arunachal Pradesh has completed internal audits of 3 substations out of 9 with government funding approval sought.
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PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY

8Northern region met 61,945 MW peak at 50.024 Hz on 7 May 2026; Uttar Pradesh topped states at 20,797 MW
Grid Controller of India's NRLDC report shows the Northern Region met a day energy of 1,297 MU with zero shortage on 7 May 2026. Uttar Pradesh led state consumption at 387.17 MU, followed by Rajasthan at 12,431 MW peak/285.86 MU, Haryana 8,683 MW/181.91 MU, Punjab 8,639 MW/192.87 MU, Delhi 4,794 MW/107.97 MU, J&K plus Ladakh at 53.33 MU and Himachal Pradesh at 33.64 MU, all while maintaining grid frequency at 50.024 Hz.

8Western region met 69,478 MW evening peak at 50.09 Hz on 7 May 2026 with 1,686 MU day energy and zero shortage
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC report shows Maharashtra led at 676.5 MU consumption, followed by Gujarat 508.6 MU, Madhya Pradesh 281.4 MU and Chhattisgarh 127.5 MU. The western region met its 69,478 MW evening peak at 50.09 Hz on 7 May 2026 with zero power shortage. Net scheduled energy was 796.7 MU versus actual 789.2 MU, giving an imbalance (UI) of -7.5 MU. DNHDDPDCL, AMNSIL, Goa and BALCO also contributed to the region's energy demand.

8Southern region met 56,459 MW evening peak at 50.03 Hz on 7 May 2026 with zero shortage and 1,359.75 MU day energy
SRLDC's Power Supply Position Report shows Tamil Nadu leading at 18,323 MW peak/412.83 MU, Karnataka 13,153 MW/344.20 MU, Andhra Pradesh 10,203 MW/254.86 MU, Telangana 9,547 MW, Kerala 4,751 MW and Puducherry 482 MW on 7 May 2026. Net scheduled energy was 704.45 MU versus actual 702.16 MU (UI -2.29 MU). Grid frequency held steady at 50.03 Hz during the evening peak with zero regional power shortage recorded across all southern states.

8Eastern region met 24,784 MW peak on 7 May 2026; Bihar saw lone -223 MW shortage at evening peak
Grid Controller of India's ERLDC report shows West Bengal leading at 7,583 MW/201.74 MU consumption, Bihar 6,347 MW with -223 MW shortage/117.75 MU, Odisha 5,664 MW/126.84 MU, DVC 2,832 MW (net exporter at -39.47 MU drawal), Jharkhand 2,264 MW and Sikkim 86 MW on 7 May 2026. Regional day energy was 551.53 MU at 50.02 Hz. Bihar was the only state reporting a deficit, highlighting persistent distribution capacity constraints.

8North-Eastern region met 3,294 MW evening peak at 50.02 Hz on 7 May 2026 with 58.79 MU day energy
Grid Controller of India's NERLDC report shows Assam led at 2,057 MW/36.16 MU energy, Meghalaya 343 MW, Tripura 290 MW (+3.21 MU versus LGBR), Manipur 189 MW, Arunachal 160 MW, Nagaland 151 MW and Mizoram 104 MW on 7 May 2026. Net scheduled energy was 51.45 MU versus actual 51.42 MU, giving an imbalance of -0.03 MU - reflecting near-perfect balance between scheduled and actual drawals in the North-Eastern Region.

8NLDC grid frequency profile for 7 May 2026: average 50.006 Hz, mileage 46.6, FDI 17.0
Grid Controller of India's NLDC frequency profile sourced from Agra 10-second samples (8,640 points) shows maximum 50.272 Hz at 08:59:50 hrs and minimum 49.714 Hz at 19:48:10 hrs on 7 May 2026. Time within the 49.97–50.03 Hz band was 47.26%, while time in the 49.7–50.2 Hz IEGC band was 99.63%. The grid was outside the 49.9–50.05 Hz tighter band for 4 hours and 5 minutes, with 198 excursions above 50.03 Hz and 206 below 49.97 Hz.

8Southern region frequency held within 49.7–50.2 Hz for 99.63% of 7 May 2026 with FDI of 0.026
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC daily frequency profile records average 50.006 Hz, standard deviation 0.051, maximum 50.272 Hz at 08:59:50 hrs and minimum 49.714 Hz at 19:48:10 hrs on 7 May 2026. The system was outside the IEGC band 17.014% of the day, equivalent to 4.08 hours. The SRLDC report indicates 8 forced transmission outages during this period, including lines across POWERGRID, TANTRANSCO and APTRANSCO assets.

8WRLDC flags Maharashtra as sole major ATC violator on 7 May 2026 with 27 blocks and 6.8 hours of breach
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional LDC, Mumbai reports Maharashtra at 28.1% ATC violation (27 blocks/6.8 hours) and 9.4% N-1 violation (9 blocks/2.2 hours), and Goa at 7.3% ATC (7 blocks/1.8 hours) and 4.2% N-1 (4 blocks/1.0 hour) on 7 May 2026. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and DNHDDPDCL recorded zero ATC and N-1 violations. NLDC simultaneously reported zero ATC and N-1 violations on all 5 inter-regional corridors nationwide.

8NLDC schedules 65,270 MWh SCUC-Up and 34,376 MWh SCUC-Down for 7 May 2026; spinning reserves range ±30,000 MW
Grid Controller of India's Daily Ancillary Services & SCUC report shows scheduled SCUC-Up of 65,270 MWh and SCUC-Down of -34,376 MWh on 7 May 2026, with inter-state Spinning UP reserves up to 30,000 MW and Spinning DOWN reserves down to -40,000 MW. The report also covers TRAS despatch alongside SCUC for the day. NLDC's SCUC for 8 May 2026 lists 44 generators with Darlipali cheapest at 111.4 paise/kWh and Kathalguri costliest at 502.4 paise/kWh.

8NERLDC reports 80.78% time within 49.9–50.05 Hz band on 6 May 2026 with 4.61 hours outside IEGC
Grid Controller of India's North Eastern Regional LDC, Shillong shows maximum frequency 50.23 Hz, minimum 49.83 Hz, average 50.00 Hz on 6 May 2026. Time below 49.9 Hz was 2.99% and time above 50.05 Hz was 16.23%, with 19.22% of the day outside the IEGC band totalling 4.61 hours. NERLDC simultaneously reported zero TTC violations on all 7 inter-state corridors of the North-Eastern Region, including NER–Assam, NER–Manipur, NER–Meghalaya, NER–Mizoram, NER–Nagaland and NER–Tripura.

OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING

8SRLDC logs 8 forced transmission outages on 7 May 2026 hitting POWERGRID, TANTRANSCO and APTRANSCO assets
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional LDC reports 8 forced trippings between 06:03 hrs of 07-05-2026 and 05:19 hrs of 08-05-2026, including the 400 kV NCTPS-Stage-II–Manali-1 line on B-N fault, 400 kV Gudiwada–Vemagiri_AP-1 on R-N Z-1 (93 km/2.02 kA), and POWERGRID's 400 kV Vallur–Alamathy-1 tripped on pole discrepancy. These forced outages affected key transmission corridors in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

8SRLDC carries long-standing planned transmission outages: 400 kV Ramagundam–Telangana_STPP lines out since March 2023
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional LDC carries POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam–Telangana_STPP-1 (out since 04:20 hrs on 24-03-2023) and -2 (since 04:21 hrs), APTRANSCO's 400 kV GMR/GVK–Vemagiri lines out since January–May 2024, and POWERGRID's 230 kV Bhavani–Kanchipuram-1 awaiting PNOCC permit since 28 May 2025. These longstanding outages raise questions about grid resilience in the Southern Region.

8ER-NPMC records 219.65 MW SS-planned and multiple NTPC 660 MW forced outages on 7 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Region NPMC report shows OHPC's Burla and Balimela hydro units totalling 219.65 MW on planned outage on 7 May 2026. NTPC's Nabinagar Unit-2, Barh Units 2 and 4 (all 660 MW) tripped on boiler-tube leakage and abnormal sound. JSWEUL Unit-2 (350 MW) tripped on bearing jam, and NHPC's Teesta HPS Unit-1 (170 MW) has been idle since 4 October 2023. These outages collectively represent significant generation capacity loss in the Eastern Region.

8WRLDC's 7 May 2026 list carries 8-year-old planned outage: POWERGRID's 400 kV Wardha–Warora reactor out since May 2018
Grid Controller of India's Western Regional LDC reports the 400 kV Wardha–WARORA-PG-2 line reactor kept out since 08:32 hrs on 04-05-2018 due to ferroresonance reported by PGCIL. Champa 400/765 kV bus-section bays have been open since 15-09-2021 and Dharamjaygarh 765 kV bays since 16-06-2022 - all maintained out for fault-level control. The persistence of such vintage outages highlights ongoing challenges in Western Region transmission asset management.

8Western region carries 3,797.1 MW of CS planned generation outages on 7 May 2026; NPCIL's Tarapur-2 idle since July 2020
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC report shows DGEN Gujarat (3 x 400 MW), VSTPS-I Unit-1 (210 MW), KSK Mahanadi Unit-2 (600 MW) and NTPC's six Kawas units on planned outage on 7 May 2026. RGPPL Units 2B & 3B (331.75 MW each) are on Reserve Shutdown, while NPCIL's Tarapur-2 (160 MW) has remained idle since 13 July 2020. Total central sector planned generation outages in the Western Region aggregate to 3,797.1 MW.

REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT

8NTPC all-India generation falls 6.37% short in April 2026; actual 36,079 MU vs 38,535 MU programme
The Central Electricity Authority's NTPC Sub-Report 8 for May 6, 2026 shows NTPC's total monitored capacity at 60,007.23 MW with available capacity of 50,783.88 MW. Cumulative generation from April 1 reached 36,079.75 MU against a programme of 38,535.66 MU - a shortfall of 2,455.91 MU or -6.37%. The Northern Region was the weakest performer at -12.02%, while the Southern Region came closest to target at -0.79%.

8CEA all-India summary: 57,435 MW under maintenance on 6 May; Northern region posts highest forced outage at 2,213 MW
The Central Electricity Authority's All-India Summary Report (Sub-Report 3) for May 6, 2026 reveals a total capacity under maintenance of 57,435.28 MW against a monitored base of 309,673.79 MW. The Northern Region led in forced outages at 2,213.25 MW, while the Western Region had the most planned maintenance at 11,891.80 MW. Total on-line capacity across all five regions was 252,238.51 MW with coal-based thermal achieving 79.25% utilisation.

8Rajasthan misses generation target by 20.91% in April 2026; UP deficit at -9.24% per CEA utility-wise report
The Central Electricity Authority's Region-Wise Utility Summary (Sub-Report 4) for May 6, 2026 reveals Rajasthan as the largest under-performer with 3,844.73 MU actual versus 4,861.10 MU programme for April 2026 - a 20.91% shortfall. Uttar Pradesh fell 9.24% short at 5,002.27 MU versus 5,511.60 MU. Meanwhile Haryana over-delivered by 18.49% at 1,303.57 MU versus 1,100.11 MU, demonstrating wide variance in state-level generation performance.

8CEA all-India actual generation at 4,359 MU on May 6; Northern region misses target by 10.84%
The Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report-1 for May 6, 2026 shows all-India actual power generation at 4,359.11 MU against a programme of 4,583.54 MU - a shortfall of 224.43 MU. The Northern Region was the biggest laggard, generating 931.73 MU versus target of 1,182.71 MU, a deviation of -10.84%. Coal plants under-performed by 6,012.49 MU since April 1, logging 137,071.94 MU actual versus 144,084.43 MU programmed for the year to date.

8CEA availability report: all-India thermal capacity at 84.61% and hydro at 81.13% on May 6; nuclear at 90.66%
The Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 5 for May 6, 2026 shows all-India thermal stabilised capacity availability at 84.61% (193,841 MW online out of 229,101 MW stabilised), nuclear at 90.66% (7,960 MW online), and hydro at 81.13% (41,914 MW). The Western Region led thermal availability at 88.76%, while Northern Region thermal was the weakest at 73.65% (38,359 MW out of 52,083 MW), reflecting the higher outage burden in that region.

8CEA category-wise report: coal plants generate 3,670 MU on May 6 vs 3,785 MU target; hydro logs 357.97 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's Category-Wise Fuel Generation Report (Sub-Report 17) for May 6, 2026 shows coal plants generating 3,670.61 MU against a programme of 3,785.26 MU (shortfall 3%), while nuclear plants over-performed at 182.78 MU against 168.84 MU target. Hydro generation came in at 357.97 MU versus 448.81 MU programme - a 20% miss - with year-to-date (April 1) coal generation at 137,071.94 MU against 144,084.43 MU targeted.

8CEA hydro reservoir report: Tehri at 747.47M vs FRL 829.79M; Bhakra at 484.4M as of May 6, 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report (Sub-Report 6) for May 6, 2026 shows Bhakra Dam (Himachal Pradesh) at 484.4M against a full reservoir level of 513.59M with 2,548.41 MCM effective capacity, while Tehri (Uttarakhand) stands at 747.47M - 82.3M below FRL of 829.79M. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat) records 5,469 MU annual design energy potential with current level at 129.55M against FRL of 138.68M.

8CEA capacity utilisation: coal-based thermal at 79.25% on May 6; total grid on-line capacity at 252,238 MW
The Central Electricity Authority's Capacity Utilisation Report (Sub-Report 16) for May 6, 2026 shows India's total monitored power capacity at 309,673.79 MW, with 252,238.51 MW currently on-line. Coal-based thermal generation achieved 79.25% utilisation at 175,852 MW net output, nuclear capacity ran at 77.49% (6,804 MW), and hydro at 66.14% (34,172 MW) - while gas and liquid plants delivered just 14.18% against their 20,122 MW monitored capacity.

8NTPC station-wise report: DADRI NCTPP outputs just 15.38 MU vs 26.51 MU target on May 6; Rihand STPS at 61.47 MU
CEA's NTPC Station-Wise Generation Report (Sub-Report 9) for May 6, 2026 shows DADRI NCTPP (1,840 MW) producing only 15.38 MU against a programme of 26.51 MU, with five of six units under RSD/Low Schedule orders since May 1. In contrast, Rihand STPS (3,000 MW) clocked 61.47 MU against 64.81 MU target - the closest to plan among large NTPC stations - while Koldam hydro (NTPC, 800 MW) logged just 4.46 MU versus 10.52 MU programmed.

8Andhra Pradesh met 10,203 MW demand on 7 May 2026; Rayalaseema TPP generated 27.16 MU and Krishnapatnam 23.85 MU
SRLDC's Andhra Pradesh generation report shows the state's day energy at 253.99 MU and demand met at 10,203 MW on 7 May 2026, led by Rayalaseema TPP (1,132 MW net), SEIL (1,068 MW net), Krishnapatnam (994 MW net), Hinduja Power Corp Ltd (868 MW), Greenko pumped-storage (403 MW) and Jindal Power Simhapuri (345 MW net). The combined contribution of thermal and pumped-storage generation ensured the state met its peak demand without shortfall.

8CEA recommissions Kota TPS Unit 7 and 14 Obra TPS units on May 6; 195 MW to 660 MW units return to grid
The Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 14 (Recommissioning Report, May 6, 2026) details the synchronised return of multiple units: Kota TPS Unit 7 (195 MW, Rajasthan) after Generator Transformer damage, Suratgarh TPS Units 3 and 5 (250 MW each) post RSD, and a cluster of Obra TPS units (Units 9, 10, 11, 12 at 200 MW each and Unit 14 at 660 MW) in Uttar Pradesh - totalling over 2,000 MW returned to the national grid in a single day.

8CEA maintenance report: 660 MW Talwandi Sabo TPP Unit 1 and Ghatampur TPP Unit 2 tripped on May 6 for boiler faults
The Central Electricity Authority's Daily Maintenance Reports (Sub-Reports 10, 11, 15) for May 6, 2026 show that 660 MW Talwandi Sabo TPP Unit 1 (Punjab) went offline at 00:59 due to abnormal boiler operational parameters with expected return by May 8, while 660 MW Ghatampur TPP Unit 2 (Uttar Pradesh) tripped at 22:26 due to ID Fans Problem. Yermarus TPP Unit 2 (800 MW) and Yadadri TPS Unit 1 (800 MW) also tripped, collectively taking more than 3,500 MW offline.

8CEA Sub-Report 12: Pragati CCPP units remain offline since January 2026; Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 out since October 2025
The Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 12 for May 6, 2026 reveals that Pragati CCPP (Delhi) Units 1 and 2 (each 104.60 MW) have been continuously off-grid since January 1, 2026 due to GT-miscellaneous problems, while Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 (600 MW, Haryana) has been offline since October 2025 with turbine miscellaneous issues. Faridabad CCPP Units 1–3 (combined 431.59 MW) remained shut since early March 2026 under fuel conservation and RSD orders.
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DAY AHEAD MARKET

8IEX DAM clocks MCP spike to Rs. 10,000/MWh after 19:00 hrs on May 7; weekly average weighted MCP at Rs. 3,354
India Energy Exchange's Day Ahead Market recorded maximum clearing prices of Rs. 10,000/MWh during Hours 20, 23 and 24 on May 7, 2026, contrasting sharply with a daytime low of Rs. 210.59/MWh at Hour 13. The weekly snapshot (May 1–8, 2026) shows a total cleared volume of 1,155,614.59 MWh, with a weighted average MCP of Rs. 3,354.34/MWh. May 8 registered the highest daily MCP at Rs. 4,246.38/MWh and May 3 the lowest at Rs. 2,168.57/MWh.

8DAM prices hit Rs. 10/kWh across all 13 IEX regions during 309 time blocks in March 2026
The Day Ahead Market saw 6,864.96 MU traded at a weighted average price of Rs. 3.88/kWh in March 2026. IEX recorded the maximum clearing price of Rs. 10/kWh across all 13 regions during 309 time blocks, underscoring acute supply tightness during peak summer conditions. Telangana purchased 1,931.26 MU, accounting for 28.13% of DAM purchases, while discoms and licensees bought 6,131.04 MU or 89.31% of total DAM volume on power exchanges during the month.

REAL TIME MARKET

8IEX RTM market clears 187,078 MWh on May 7 at weighted MCP Rs. 2,945.50/MWh; peaks Rs. 4,229/MWh at Hour 19
India Energy Exchange's Real-Time Market cleared 187,078.37 MWh on May 7, 2026, with a peak hourly weighted MCP of Rs. 4,229.76/MWh at Hour 19 (18:00–19:00) and a daytime low of Rs. 1,057.76/MWh at Hour 13. The weekly RTM summary (May 1–8) shows total cleared volume of 1,549,633 MWh at an average weighted MCP of Rs. 2,364.59/MWh. May 6 posted the highest single-day weighted MCP at Rs. 2,994.75/MWh for the weekly period.

8RTM dependence deepens as Punjab buys 1,305 MU in real-time power market in March 2026
The Real Time Market traded 5,289.22 MU in March 2026, with IEX handling 99.82% of the segment. Punjab was the largest RTM buyer at 1,304.82 MU, while Bihar led sellers with 668.78 MU. The data reflects deepening reliance on real-time procurement for grid balancing among northern states, particularly Punjab, which has consistently featured as a top buyer in the RTM segment due to high agricultural load and limited intra-state balancing capacity.

ANCILLARY & DEVIATION MARKETS

8IDAS market records Rs. 10,000/MWh price for 300 MWh volume on May 7; sell side hits 5,295 MWh
The Intra-Day Ancillary Services market on India Energy Exchange cleared 300 MWh at the maximum price of Rs. 10,000/MWh on May 7, 2026, with a corresponding sell bid of 5,295.25 MWh logged for the same day. Over the weekly window (May 1–8), total IDAS sell bids aggregated to 34,769.75 MWh, while May 6 and May 7–8 were the only days that saw any actual clearing, indicating sporadic but acute stress in the ancillary services segment.

8PXIL DSM reports zero cleared buy and sell on May 7; exchange records no price discovery all day
Power Exchange India Limited's Deviation Settlement Mechanism market logged zero cleared buy, zero cleared sell and zero price across all 96 time-blocks (00:00–24:00) on May 7, 2026 - indicating a complete absence of imbalance trading on India's second power exchange for the full day as reported in PXIL DSM Report No. 7. This contrasts sharply with IEX's active RTM and DAM volumes on the same day, highlighting the continued dominance of IEX in real-time market segments.

8NTPC receives Rs. 3.06 crore SCED payment for BARH plant; total March 2026 SCED pool payout runs to dozens of crores
The Central Electricity Authority's SCED (Security Constrained Economic Dispatch) monthly statement for March 2026 dated May 7, 2026 shows NTPC's BARH plant received Rs. 3,06,01,700 while Farakka STPP-I&II received Rs. 2,20,60,476 and Kahalgaon STPP-II received Rs. 2,01,71,442. Maithon Power Ltd had zero payables, while Ramagundam STPS owed back Rs. 11,32,22,597 to the pool - illustrating wide variance in SCED settlement outcomes across Eastern and Southern region generators.

8Low congestion, high volumes: March's 47.85 MU bottleneck reveals just 0.31% of exchange-traded electricity affected
Despite 15,567 MU traded through power exchanges in March 2026, transmission congestion affected only 47.85 MU, equal to 0.31% of exchange-traded electricity and just 0.032% of total energy supplied in March. Power exchanges dominated short-term electricity trade with 59% share, while bilateral transactions remained significant at 7,653 MU. Direct bilateral buying was led by Maharashtra at 925.61 MU, while trader-led buying was topped by Gujarat at 1,515.01 MU.
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COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE

8Coal India reports Panipat TPS at 167% of normative stock; Chhabra-II at critical 52% on May 5–6, 2026
Coal India Limited's coal stock report dated May 5–6, 2026 shows Panipat TPS (Haryana, 710 MW) sitting at 447.5 thousand tonnes - 167% of normative stock at 85% PLF - while Chhabra-II TPP in Rajasthan (1,320 MW) fell to just 52% of normative requirement at 232.0 thousand tonnes. Indira Gandhi STPP and Mahatma Gandhi TPS maintained 36 and 41 days of stock respectively, against a system norm of 26 days, highlighting uneven coal inventory distribution.

8CEA SRLDC reports 14 southern reservoirs tracked on 7 May 2026; North Chennai TPS trips 3 x 210 MW units at 03:30 hrs
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC reservoir and thermal-outage report shows Linganamakki holding 992.04 MU and Idukki 638.30 MU in storage on 7 May 2026. On the thermal side, Krishnapatnam Unit-3 (800 MW) was out since 21 April 2026, ST-CMS Unit-1 (250 MW) since 1 May, and three North Chennai TPS units (210 MW each) tripped together on outgoing-feeder faults at 03:30 hrs on 8 May, collectively representing 630 MW of sudden generation loss.

8NRLDC generating-unit outage sheet lists 3,455.4 MW central-sector planned outages on 7 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Northern Regional LDC shows NPCIL's RAPS-A Unit-1 (100 MW) on regulatory clearance and decommissioning, NTPC's Dadri GPS Units 1-6 (130-154 MW) and Auraiya GPS Units 1-6 (109-111 MW) on Reserve Shutdown, NHPC's Salal Unit-3 (115 MW) and Tehri Unit-3 (250 MW) on annual maintenance, and NPCIL's NAPS Unit-2 (220 MW) on planned 2-yearly shutdown on 7 May 2026. Total CS planned outages aggregate to 3,455.4 MW.

8SRLDC records 1,958 MW central-sector planned outages on 7 May 2026; NPCIL MAPS Unit-1 idle since January 2018
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional LDC shows NLC's Neyveli TS-II Unit-1 (210 MW) on USD from 15:00 hrs, LANCO's LKPPL ST-2 Units 1 and 2 (233 and 133 MW) idled since May 1, NPCIL's Kaiga STG-1 (220 MW) out since March 31, 2025, and NPCIL's MAPS Unit-1 (220 MW) continuously out since January 30, 2018. Four LKPPL ST-3 LANCO units (732 MW total) remain under NCLT proceedings since 2016, bringing total CS planned outages to 1,958 MW.

8NLDC all-India angular spread for 7 May 2026 swings between +20 degrees and -70 degrees across 23 network nodes
Grid Controller of India's National LDC angular spread plot versus Vindhyachal covers 23 nodes - including Agra, Bawana, Korba, Kalwa, Bongaigaon, Hosur, Thrissur, Silchar, Moga, Purnea and Unnao - showing angular separation moving between +20 degrees and -70 degrees across all 24 hourly time-points on 7 May 2026. The wide angular spread reflects geographic scale and summer stress patterns of the synchronously connected Indian grid.

8ERLDC reports 0.00% IEGC-band voltage violations at 32+ eastern region substations on 6 May 2026
Grid Controller of India's Eastern Regional LDC, Kolkata shows 765 kV averages - Ranchi New 779.29 kV, Jharsuguda 782.32 kV, Sasaram 783.04 kV, Gaya 761.00 kV - and 400 kV averages - Jeypore 414.53 kV, Jamshedpur 406.44 kV, Muzaffarpur 401.29 kV and Bidhannagar 398.21 kV - all recording 100% in-band compliance on 6 May 2026. NERLDC simultaneously reported 100% in-band voltage at all 16 monitored 400 kV substations in the North-Eastern Region.

8SRLDC 8 May 2026 demand forecast spans 30,000–70,000 MW; 6 May 2026 back-test hits 1.36% MAPE
Grid Controller of India's Southern Regional LDC charts the day-ahead demand forecast across the 24-hour cycle in a 30,000 MW to 70,000 MW band for 8 May 2026, while accuracy on 6 May 2026 yielded a Mean Absolute Percentage Error of just 1.36%. The week-ahead demand forecast for 8–14 May 2026 plots the southern-region profile within a 45,000 MW to 70,000 MW envelope across all 7 days, supporting inter-state generation scheduling and reserve procurement through DAM and RTM segments.

8Fujiyama Power Systems hit by major fire at Bawal plant in Haryana on May 6, 2026; no casualties reported
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited (Scrip Code 544613, Symbol UTLSOLAR) disclosed under SEBI Regulation 30 that a significant fire broke out in the late hours of May 6, 2026 at its manufacturing facility in Bawal Industrial Area, Rewari, Haryana. The fire has been largely brought under control, all personnel were evacuated safely with zero loss of life or serious injury, and the affected assets are fully insured. The company has informed its insurers and is assessing the extent of damage.
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8Tender for work of supply, erection, testing & commissioning of 25MVA reactor emulsifier fire fighting system Details
 
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of total 187 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
 
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8Tender for operation and maintenance of 2x600 MW thermal power project Details
 
8Tender for work of doing MRI of KCC and solar power consumers Details
 
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8Coal India shares drop 3% on reports of potential govt stake sale Details
 
8India’s growing focus on coal gasification amid global energy disruptions Details
 
8Govt likely to divest stake worth $1.06 billion in Coal India via OFS Details
 
8India's Solar Power Share Hits 28.4% of Total Capacity in Q1 2026 Details
 
8Climate Fund Managers and Ampyr Energy announce commissioning of Somasamudra solar plant in India Details
 
8Vikram Solar Approves Rs 3,726 Crore Solar Facility; Equity Rs 3,167 Crore Details
 
8ESG has evolved beyond compliance into core business strategy: Milton Kenny, Premier Energies Details
 
8India’s Solar Demand May Reach 85 GW Annually by FY30, Says ValueQuest Details
 
8Apple & CleanMax Invest Rs 100 Crore in India RE Details
 
8Transitioning Green: India's Renewable Energy Evolution Details
 
8Govt moving with target of 10,000MW solar power in 5yrs: Energy Minister Details
 
8Ultra-cheap solar and storage can save Indian industry from the Iran war’s chokehold Details
 
8States hold the key to India’s energy transition Details
 
8India’s Dual Power Strategy: Renewables Rise As Thermal Expands Details
 
8Investment revives in thermal power amid grid stability needs as renewables surge: ICRA Details
 
8India’s Big Shift: From fuel security to electricity security Details
 
8Why thermal power is getting new investments Details
 
8Asit Kumar Mukherjee: Director (Projects), West Bengal Power Development Corporation Details
 
8India's power demand likely to grow by 5 to 5.5% in FY27, says Icra Details
 
8GE Power India Schedules FY26 Earnings Call for May 12 Details
 
8Ratul Puri on India’s Renewable Shift: From Rapid Expansion to Execution-Led Growth Details
 
8Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector: Strategic Balancing Between India and China Amid Geopolitical Rivalries Details
 
8BT Explainer: Will AP govt’s power distribution licence to Google Data Center impact legacy players Details
 
8Adani Green Energy Expands with New Renewable Subsidiaries Details
 
8NEEPCO Signs 40-Year Power Purchase Agreement with GUVNL for Tato-I, Tato-II and Heo Hydropower Projects Details
 
8REC Limited Appoints PFC Director Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as Nominee Director on Board Details
 
8Andhra Pradesh Becomes First State to Allow Google Data Centre to Distribute Its Own Power Details
 
8NBCC Wins Rs 103.47 Crore CSR Project Contract from Power Finance Corporation Across India Details
 
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8A transformer augmentation package at a key transmission substation has closed amid intensifying competition among EPC players in brownfield upgrade projects. Details
8Rs 259 crore HEP package widens OEM-backed entry route but raises execution pressure
A Himalayan hydropower E&M package has moved into a fresh qualification framework after multiple corrigenda and deadline extensions. The revised structure now permits wider OEM-linked participation, potentially expanding bidder interest.

8Rs 2 crore bid-security retrofit package stretches into a long-cycle tender with tighter brownfield execution exposure
A major thermal retrofit package at an operating station has seen repeated bid extensions alongside a sizeable bid-security requirement, signalling elevated execution sensitivity. The package goes beyond routine automation replacement, touching boiler protection logic, shutdown coordination and live-plant integration risk.

8Coal evacuation package sees another bid extension as EPC risk sentiment stays cautious
A major coal handling infrastructure package has received yet another deadline extension, signaling more than a routine scheduling adjustment. The project combines complex handling systems, interface coordination and long-term evacuation reliability obligations under a single execution framework.

8Fire compliance consultancy package sees prolonged extension cycle amid approval-risk concerns
Repeated extensions in a fire compliance consultancy package suggest bidder caution around statutory liabilities, approval dependencies and execution-linked payment exposure despite the relatively small project scope.

8High EMD keeps intake water package tightly controlled despite fresh deadline extension
The latest extension in a critical intake water package has lengthened the bid window without easing commercial barriers. A steep bid security requirement continues to keep participation selective, reflecting the deeper execution and reliability sensitivities attached to large utility water infrastructure works.

8Rs 109-crore transformer-bay EPC package gets longer bid window as execution risks stay elevated
Transformer tender has extended the bidding timeline for its Rs 109-crore transformer-bay package, while keeping the EPC structure and execution obligations intact. The move highlights continued bidder focus on interface risks, delivery exposure and pricing strategy in large transmission infrastructure contracts.

8Delay-linked pricing clauses reshape risk equation in green methanol framework
The latest green methanol consultation draft is pushing developers toward tighter execution planning by embedding long-duration commercial consequences for missed milestones.
Delay-linked pricing clauses reshape risk equation in emerging green fuel framework.

8Rs 101-crore security barrier sharpens competition in 765 kV pumped-storage transmission corridor
A major western-region transmission package tied to pumped storage integration is emerging as more than a routine grid expansion exercise. Details
8CEA coal stock flash: Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) sits at just 51% of normative level; UPRVUNL's 9,115 MW fleet falls to 76% stock coverage
The Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division's Daily Coal Stock Report for 05 May 2026 reveals a mixed coal inventory picture. Rajasthan's RRVUNL (7,580 MW combined) holds coal at only 80% of normative requirement, with Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) at a critical 51% and Kalisindh TPS (1,200 MW) at 68%. Uttar Pradesh's UPRVUNL (9,115 MW) fares at 76%, with Panki TPS Extension at just 40% normative stock. In contrast, Haryana's HPGCL (2,510 MW) holds 146% and Chhattisgarh's CSPGCL (2,840 MW) sits at a healthy 162%.

8CEA Sub-Report 10: 6 Suratgarh TPS units idled on reserve shutdown; Rajasthan GIRAL TPS Units 1 & 2 (125 MW each) stay offline since 2014–2016, earmarked for scrapping
The Central Electricity Authority's Daily Maintenance Report (Sub-Report 10) for 05 May 2026 documents that Rajasthan's Suratgarh TPS has six units (250 MW each) sitting idle under Reserve Shutdown/Low Schedule, while GIRAL TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each, offline since July 2014 and January 2016 respectively) are listed as 'likely to be scrapped.' Punjab's Ropar TPS Unit 4 (210 MW) remains under boiler overhaul since 14 March 2026, and BARSINGSAR Lignite Unit 1 (125 MW) is under scheduled annual maintenance.

8IEEFA report: Bangladesh's primary energy imports surge from 47.7% to 62.5% (FY21–FY25); LNG subsidy bill could hit USD 1.07 bn for Apr–Jun 2026; renewable share only 2.3%
The IEEFA report 'Fostering Bangladesh's Energy Transition' notes that between FY 2020-21 and FY 2024-25, Bangladesh's primary energy imports surged from 47.7% to 62.5%, intensifying fossil fuel exposure. Renewables contribute just 2.3% to grid power generation versus a global average of 33.8%. Average power generation costs jumped from BDT 6.61/kWh in FY21 to BDT 11.33/kWh in FY23. Bangladesh could pay USD 1.07 billion in LNG subsidies for April-June 2026 at spot prices of approximately USD 20/MMBtu, and has sought USD 2 billion from multilateral agencies.

8CEA Sub-Report 13: 30+ thermal units abandoned for over a year - RATNAGIIRI CCPP (640 MW) shut for fuel shortage since 2014–2023, TARAPUR Unit 2 (160 MW) in R&M since July 2020
The Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 13 (as on 05 May 2026) exposes a chronic stranded capacity problem - more than 30 thermal units have been offline for over a year. Gujarat's ESSAR CCPP has four units (110-185 MW each) without PPAs since August 2015. Maharashtra's RATNAGIIRI CCPP has three units (205-230 MW) shut due to fuel shortage since 2014, 2022 and 2023. Delhi's I.P.CCPP has multiple units (30 MW each) idle since January 2019. The PIPAVAV CCPP Unit 2 (351 MW) has been on reserve shutdown since April 2024.
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PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY

8GRID-INDIA ERLDC reports 26,692 MW eastern regional peak demand with 565.45 MU demand met on 06 May 2026; West Bengal leads with 209.6 MU
Grid Controller of India Limited's eastern region PSP report recorded evening peak demand met of 26,527 MW and maximum daily regional demand of 26,692 MW on 06 May 2026, with zero shortage. The region consumed 565.45 MU - West Bengal at 209.6 MU, Odisha at 123.35 MU, Bihar at 118.72 MU, DVC at 67.23 MU and Jharkhand at 44.61 MU. Total eastern region generation outage on the same day was 4,139.65 MW, including 3,920 MW of forced outages at NTPC's FSTPP, North Karanpura, NHPC's Teesta HPS and DVC's Mejia units.

8GRID-INDIA NRLDC lists 49 generators for SCUC schedule on 07 May 2026; Sipat STPS leads at 991.08 MW, energy charge rates range from 111.4 to 2,179 paise/kWh
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC SCUC table for 07 May 2026 listed 49 generators, with major scheduled plants including Sipat STPS Stage 1 at 991.08 MW, NPGC at 987.76 MW, Barh 1 at 966.63 MW and Ramagundam TPS Stage 1&2 at 944.57 MW. The table included energy charge rates ranging from 111.4 paise/kWh for Darlipali (lowest) to 2,179 paise/kWh for Faridabad-LNG (highest), reflecting the wide dispatch cost spectrum across India's thermal fleet.

8GRID-INDIA NERLDC reports 3,191 MW maximum demand in north eastern region; Assam leads with 35.91 MU on 06 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's NERLDC daily operation report showed north eastern evening peak demand met at 2,982 MW and maximum daily demand at 3,191 MW on 06 May 2026, with zero shortage. Assam led the region with 35.91 MU demand met, followed by Meghalaya at 5.99 MU, Tripura at 4.59 MU and Arunachal Pradesh at 3.03 MU. A separate NERLDC frequency deviation report for 05 May 2026 showed average frequency at 50.00 Hz with the grid outside the IEGC band for 18.89% of the day (4.53 hours).

8GRID-INDIA SRLDC logs 8 forced transmission outages across 400 kV and 220 kV southern grid assets on 06 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's Southern Regional Load Despatch Center reported 8 forced transmission outages on 06 May 2026, involving TANTRANSCO, POWERGRID, TGTRANSCO, APTRANSCO and SAEL assets. Major incidents included a conductor snap on the 400 kV Ariyalur–Pugalur line and multiple phase-to-neutral faults on key grid corridors. The SRLDC line outage report listed 46 planned outages, 44 forced outages and 4 voltage-regulation outages across 765 kV, 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV networks operated by POWERGRID, APTRANSCO, TANTRANSCO, KPTCL and TGTRANSCO.

8CEA Sub-Report 16: only 71.11% of India's 309,673 MW monitored capacity effectively used on 5 May 2026 - 58,899 MW under maintenance, gas plants at just 15.86% utilisation
The Central Electricity Authority's Sub-Report 16 for 05 May 2026 shows that of total 309,673.79 MW monitored capacity, 58,899.07 MW (19.02%) was under various forms of maintenance, leaving 250,774.72 MW online. Net generation was 220,223.73 MW - just 71.11% of total monitored capacity. Coal-based thermal plants (221,897.51 MW monitored) had 34,715.51 MW offline (15.64%). Gas and liquid fuel plants (20,122 MW) fared worst at only 15.86% utilisation, while nuclear capacity (8,780 MW) achieved 77.63% and hydro reached 66.09% utilisation.

8GRID-INDIA NLDC reports all-India peak demand of 222,744 MW and 4,953 MU energy met on 06 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's National Load Despatch Centre reported all-India demand met of 219,153 MW during evening peak and maximum daily demand of 222,744 MW on 06 May 2026. The daily PSP report recorded 4,953 MU energy met, 651 MU solar generation, 171 MU wind generation and only 0.12 MU energy shortage, indicating near-complete demand fulfilment on the national grid despite a significant thermal outage load.

8GRID-INDIA NLDC records 50.003 Hz average grid frequency with 19.213% time outside IEGC band on 06 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC frequency profile for 06 May 2026 showed average frequency of 50.003 Hz, a standard deviation of 0.051 and a frequency deviation index of 0.026. Maximum instantaneous frequency was 50.229 Hz at 18:02:10 and minimum was 49.826 Hz at 14:56:40. The grid stayed outside the IEGC band for 19.213% of the day (approximately 4.61 hours), with 80.79% of time recorded in the 49.90-50.05 Hz band.

8GRID-INDIA WRLDC reports 70,638 MW western evening peak and 1,658.2 MU energy met on 06 May 2026; Maharashtra consumes 678 MU
Grid Controller of India Limited's western region PSP report recorded 70,638 MW evening peak demand met and 65,344 MW off-peak demand met on 06 May 2026, with zero shortage. Maharashtra consumed 678 MU, Gujarat 497.1 MU and Madhya Pradesh 284.3 MU. Western region generation included 638.2 MU thermal, 133.4 MU solar and 53.7 MU wind. Total energy met for the western region was 1,658.2 MU.

8GRID-INDIA SRLDC reports 64,127 MW maximum southern regional demand with zero shortage on 06 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited reported southern region evening peak demand met at 56,251 MW and maximum daily demand at 64,127 MW on 06 May 2026, with zero shortage. State-wise consumption stood at Tamil Nadu 410.07 MU, Karnataka 338.61 MU, Andhra Pradesh 250.3 MU, Telangana 240.61 MU, Kerala 102.23 MU and Puducherry 10.48 MU. Total daily energy met for the southern region was 1,352.3 MU.

8GRID-INDIA NRLDC reports 62,755 MW northern evening peak and 1,320 MU demand met on 06 May 2026; Uttar Pradesh leads with 417.11 MU
Grid Controller of India Limited's northern region daily operation report showed evening peak demand met of 62,755 MW and off-peak demand met of 49,017 MW on 06 May 2026, with zero shortage. Uttar Pradesh led with 417.11 MU consumption, followed by Rajasthan at 277.46 MU, Punjab at 191.65 MU and Haryana at 183.5 MU. Total energy met for the northern region was 1,320 MU.

OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING

8NRPC circulates 242nd OCC meeting minutes to 18+ grid entities: NLDC, NTPC, BBMB, SJVN and all northern state SLDCs notified
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) issued minutes of the 242nd Operation Co-ordination Sub-Committee (OCC) meeting, held on 13 April 2026, to all member utilities. Recipients include NLDC, NRLDC, CTUIL, PGCIL, NTPC, BBMB, THDC, SJVN, NHPC, NPCIL and the SLDCs of all 7 northern states - Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh - with a one-week window to raise objections via the NRPC website.

8POWERGRID plans 20+ transmission line outages in June–July 2026: NTPC's 88.71 MW Anta GPS Unit 1 and THDC's 250 MW Tehri Unit 4 also scheduled for maintenance
POWERGRID submitted an extensive outage program for the 243rd OCC meeting, scheduling maintenance shutdowns on over 20 transmission circuits for June-July 2026 - including the 765 kV Fatehpur-Sasaram CKT-1 for OPGW installation, 400 kV Varanasi-Sasaram and Allahabad-Sasaram lines for insulator replacements, and 400 kV Vindhyachal circuits for AMP upgrades. NTPC's 88.71 MW ANTA GPS Unit 1 is lined up for a minor overhaul (June 28-July 4) and THDC's 250 MW Tehri HPS Unit 4 faces annual maintenance from 2 to 26 June 2026.

857th TCC & 82nd NRPC dissect summer 2026 grid risks: POWERGRID's tower collapses, 400 kV line restorations and peak demand preparedness on the table
The twin sessions of the 57th Technical Coordination Committee and 82nd Northern Regional Power Committee, held on 17-18 April 2026, addressed 15+ critical agenda items - including restoration timelines after tower collapses on POWERGRID's 400 kV Babai-Bhiwani (NRSSXXXVI), 400 kV Jalandhar-Samba (NRSSXXIX), 400 kV Amritsar-Banala and 400 kV Hamirpur-Banala lines; commissioning of the ADHYDRO line; state-wise summer 2026 transmission constraints; and the Champa-Kurukshetra HVDC System Protection Scheme.

REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT

8WRPC issues DSM settlement for April 20–26, 2026: CERC's 2024 regulations take effect across western grid entities
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) released the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) statement covering 20-26 April 2026, in compliance with CERC's DSM Regulation 2024 and its order dated 16 September 2024. Calculated against ECR data via the WRPC portal and NLDC's block-wise normal rates from the 94th CCM held on 14 August 2025, the statement covers GNA/TGNA-linked transactions - with all constituents given 15 days to flag discrepancies before the accounts are closed.

8CEA Sub-Report 1: all-India power generation undershoots target by 8,390.55 MU in April–May; Northern Region trails programme by 10.54% on 5 May 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's All India Power Generation Overview for 05 May 2026 reveals cumulative generation since 01 April at 157,864.37 MU against a programme of 166,254.92 MU - a shortfall of 8,390.55 MU or 5.05%. The Northern Region showed the steepest miss, generating only 36,760.24 MU versus a target of 41,090.06 MU (-10.54%), while the Western Region maintained a tighter deviation at -2.60%. Total monitored capacity stands at 532,947.22 MW including 223,273.43 MW of RES.

8Uttarakhand records 5-day energy shortage of 55.31 MU and U.I. amount of Rs. (-)1.583 crore between 1–5 May 2026 against gross demand of 207.759 MU
Uttarakhand's Daily Power System Energy Report for May 2026 shows that during the first five days, state generation totalled 64.081 MU, central share including HP/VP came to 88.368 MU and gross availability stood at 152.449 MU. With gross energy demand at 207.759 MU, the state recorded a cumulative shortage of 55.310 MU offset by IEX/PXIL purchases of 68.528 MU. The U.I. rate averaged Rs. 1.99/Rs. 1.42 with an aggregate U.I. amount of Rs. (-)1.583 crore. The highest single-day shortage was 17.593 MU on 02 May 2026.

TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION

8NLDC publishes cross-border TTC/ATC for April 2027 Rev-1: India–Bangladesh capacity 1,000 MW with 982 MW ATC; India–Bhutan 2,330 MW with 2,185 MW ATC
National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC), New Delhi, published the Cross-Border Total Transfer Capability (TTC) and Available Transfer Capability (ATC) report for April 2027 (Revision No. 1). India–Bangladesh corridor (HVDC Bherama-Behrampore) shows TTC of 1,000 MW with 982 MW ATC. The Bhutan-India (ER ISTS) corridor, limited by N-1 of Chukha-Birpara, has TTC of 2,380 MW, 50 MW reliability margin, GNA of 2,185 MW and ATC of 145 MW.

8GRID-INDIA WRLDC reports 14,830.6 MW western generation outage on 06 May 2026; DGEN, Sasan, NTPC Gandhar among major affected assets
Grid Controller of India Limited's western region generation outage report recorded 14,830.6 MW total outage on 06 May 2026, including 9,679.6 MW planned outage and 5,151 MW forced outage. Major affected assets included DGEN, JSW Mahanadi, Sasan, NTPC Gandhar, KAWAS, Khargone, BALCO, Vedanta, RGPPL and multiple Gujarat and Maharashtra state-sector units. Separately, the western region transmission outage report listed 195 planned outages and 149 forced outages across ISTS circuits.
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MINISTRY OF POWER

8SJVN announces cessation of Mohammad Afzal as Nominee Director of Government of India effective 30 April 2026 under Article 33(d) of AoA
SJVN Limited (BSE: 533206; NSE: SJVN-EQ), the Navratna CPSE and joint venture of the Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh, intimated exchanges about the cessation of Mohammad Afzal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power - who served as Nominee Director of the Government of India on the SJVN Board - with effect from 30 April 2026 (A/N). Per Article 33(d) of the Articles of Association, a director representing a Ministry of GoI retires on ceasing to be an officer of that Ministry.

8POWERGRID issues National SCED MTL Support Statement for March 2026, covering 35+ beneficiary entities across NER, SR, NR and ER regions
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) released the National Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) Statement for MTL (Margin Transmission Loss) Support for March 2026, addressed to over 35 state-level power entities. The statement spans NER beneficiaries including APDCL, MSPDCL, MePDCL and TSECL; Southern Region entities including APPCC, Telangana SPCC, KPTCL, Kerala SEB and TANGEDCO; and Northern Region bodies including Delhi Transco, UP Power Corporation and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam.

8Ministry of Power reallocates Subansiri Lower HEP's 2,000 MW: UP bags 182 MW as largest Northern beneficiary, Maharashtra leads West with 183 MW
In a partial modification of its 2009 allocation letter, India's Ministry of Power redistributed power from NHPC's 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project - with 387 MW going to Northern States and 613 MW to Western States. Uttar Pradesh secures the largest northern share at 182 MW (47.02%), followed by Rajasthan at 93 MW and Punjab at 64 MW. In the west, Maharashtra leads at 183 MW (29.85%), followed by Gujarat at 162 MW (26.43%), Chhattisgarh at 155 MW and Madhya Pradesh at 105 MW.

8Ministry of Power invites applications for 2 Whole-Time Member posts in BBMB at Level-15 pay scale of Rs. 1,82,200–2,24,100
The Government of India's Ministry of Power, vide circular No. 5-8/15/2018-BBMB dated 06 May 2026, invited applications to fill vacant posts of Member (Irrigation) and Member (Power) in the Bhakra Beas Management Board, Chandigarh. The two whole-time positions cover complex inter-state issues spanning Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, and carry Level-15 pay scale of Rs. 1,82,200–2,24,100 under the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016. Applications with ACRs for the last 5 years must be submitted through proper channel by 3 June 2026.

8GE Vernova T&D India clarifies it did not receive 9 pumped storage units order; contract belongs to GE Vernova Hydro Power India
GE Vernova T&D India Limited (BSE: 522275; NSE: GVT&D) issued a clarification to exchanges on 5 May 2026 responding to media reports about a 'GE Vernova' order for 9 pumped storage units in India. The company stated it has not received any such order; the said order was received by GE Vernova Hydro Power India Private Limited, a separate entity within the GE Vernova group operating in the Hydro Power business. GE Vernova T&D India operates in the Electrification business segment.

CEA & GRID STANDARDS

8NRPC schedules 68th Protection Sub-Committee Meeting for 22 May 2026: CEA, PGCIL, NTPC, NHPC and 31 utilities called to enforce IEGC 2023 protection code
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) issued notice for its 68th Protection Sub-Committee meeting, to be held on 22 May 2026 at 10:30 AM at the NRPC Secretariat, New Delhi. Invitees include over 31 organisations spanning CEA (NPC Division), NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, CTUIL, PGCIL, NLDC, NRLDC, BBMB, THDC, SJVN, NHPC and NPCIL, along with protection wings of all northern state transmission utilities - driven by the 56th PSC meeting's directive to ensure IEGC 2023 protection code compliance.

8NRPC convenes 7th Renewable Energy Sub-Committee on 26 May 2026: Adani, ACME, SECI and Rajasthan's solar giants among 25+ ISTS-connected RE generators on the list
India's Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) called its 7th Renewable Energy Sub-Committee meeting for 26 May 2026 at 11:00 AM, New Delhi - with agenda submissions due by 15 May 2026. The meeting brings together MNRE, NLDC, NRLDC, CTUIL, PGCIL, Rajasthan RVPNL, SECI, NSEFI, Indian Wind Power Association and over 25 ISTS-connected RE generators, including Adani Hybrid Energy (4 Jaisalmer entities), multiple ACME Solar projects (Heeragarh, Chittorgarh, Phalodi, Raisar, Dhaulpur, Sikar) and ABC Renewable Pvt. Ltd. (a PETRONAS subsidiary).

8UPERC issues hearing notice on Rosa Power Supply's MYT Petition No. 2246 of 2025 covering 5-year control period FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29
UPERC, through its notice dated 06 May 2026 under Section 94 of the Electricity Act 2003, called Rosa Power Supply Company Limited (RPSCL) for the admission hearing of Petition No. 2246 of 2025 on 07 July 2026 at 11:00 hours. The petition seeks approval of Multi-Year Tariff for the 5-year control period FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29 under Regulation 14 of the UPERC Generation Tariff Regulations 2014. Documents must be filed via documents@uperc.org at least three working days before the hearing date.

8KSEB launches 428-page comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure Manual covering capital, maintenance, breakdown and revenue works in distribution
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB) published an exhaustive 428-page SOP document for its Distribution Wing, divided into Capital Works (68 pages), Maintenance Works (137 pages), Breakdown Works (146 pages), Revenue Works (43 pages) and Legal Aspects. The SOP integrates digital workflows through the SAMAGRA system, covering end-to-end processes from 11 kV overhead line maintenance to e-tendering, transformer overhaul timelines and delegation of financial powers for local purchase orders.

TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)

8HPX Circular No. HPX_RA_00945 dated 05.05.2026: single-side reverse auction launched for Noida Power Company for 100 MW slots over 15–31 May 2026
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00945 (dated 05/05/2026) notifying trading timelines for Single-Side Reverse Auction No. HPX/05052026/00974 with Buyer: Noida Power Company Limited, Delivery Point Regional. Auction covers three time-blocks (00:00-03:00, 03:00-07:00, 17:00-19:00) for delivery 15-31 May 2026, each at 100 MW with min bid of 5 MW (Sundays excluded). Submission of Interest Quantity by sellers ran from 05-06 May, Reverse Auction held 14:00-16:00 hrs on 06 May, with Buyer Allocation window on 07-08 May.

8HPX Circular No. HPX_RA_00946: reverse auction for Uttarakhand Power Corporation seeking 150 MW × 2 slots for delivery 1–20 June 2026
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited (HPX) issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00946 dated 05/05/2026 for Single-Side Reverse Auction No. HPX/05052026/00975 with Buyer: Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited. Auction covers two slots of 150 MW each (00:00-06:00 and 18:00-24:00) for delivery 01-20 June 2026 with min bid of 20 MW. Seller Interest Quantity submission ran 05-07 May; Reverse Auction: 14:00-16:00 on 07 May; Buyer Allocation: 08-09 May. A similar auction was simultaneously initiated on IEX and PXIL.
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SOLAR POWER

8IEX Green DAM: solar supply floods market from 7 AM as sell bids touch 20,200 MW; MCP slumps to Rs. 1,798/MWh at 7:45 AM block despite Rs. 4,510/MWh peaks at 6 AM
Indian Energy Exchange's Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) Snapshot for 06 May 2026 captures how rising solar compressed prices sharply in the morning. At 6:00-7:00 AM, prices peaked at Rs. 4,510/MWh as solar supply was still limited at 165 MW. By 7:45-8:00 AM, sell bids surged to 25,150 MW total and MCP dropped to Rs. 1,798/MWh. GDAM hourly data shows total cleared volume of 208,535.88 MWh with a weighted average MCP of Rs. 2,994.75/MWh. Hour 20 recorded the day's peak MCP at Rs. 9,250.07/MWh as solar dried up.

8IEX DAM weekly data: MCP averaged Rs. 3,543/MWh over 8 days; 3 May cheapest at Rs. 2,168/MWh while 30 April hit Rs. 5,587/MWh - total 1.09 million MWh cleared
Indian Energy Exchange's (IEX) Day-Ahead Market weekly snapshot covering 30 April to 07 May 2026 reveals significant price volatility. The cheapest day was 03 May (MCP Rs. 2,168.57/MWh, 130,142.49 MWh cleared), while 30 April was the most expensive at Rs. 5,587.12/MWh (100,763.44 MWh cleared). Total volume cleared over the week was 1,092,474.02 MWh. Total purchase bids summed to 1,956,591.68 MWh versus sell bids of 4,958,532.85 MWh - a 1:2.53 buy-to-sell ratio driven persistently by solar surplus.

8IEX RTM 8-day wrap: 1.63 million MWh cleared at Rs. 2,116 average; 5 May priciest day at Rs. 2,600/MWh, 1 May cheapest at Rs. 1,686/MWh - total sell bids cross 37 lakh MWh
Indian Energy Exchange's Real-Time Market weekly summary for 30 April to 07 May 2026 reveals total cleared volume of 1,628,081.61 MWh across 8 delivery dates at a weighted average MCP of Rs. 2,116.23/MWh. The most expensive day was 05 May (Rs. 2,600.92/MWh, 210,941.81 MWh cleared) followed by 06 May (Rs. 2,994.75/MWh, 208,535.84 MWh). May 1 was cheapest (Rs. 1,686.90/MWh, 236,886.53 MWh). Total sell bids were 3,787,938.55 MWh versus purchase bids of 1,793,823.70 MWh - a 2.1:1 solar-driven supply overhang.

8ValueQuest report pegs FY26 India solar installations at ~45 GW; says last 50 GW was built in just 14 months
ValueQuest Investment Advisors' sector deep dive (April 2026) found India's total solar installations reached approximately 45 GW in FY26 across utility-scale (47%), C&I open access (17%), KUSUM (16%) and rooftop (20%) segments, with the most recent 50 GW added in just 14 months versus 11 years for the first 50 GW. The report flags a module-demand multiplier: 100 MW solar+BESS tenders need ~200 MW DC versus ~140 MW DC for plain vanilla. Data centres, green hydrogen and night-time connectivity could add 15-20 GW additional annual solar demand from FY29.

8GRID-INDIA records 82,082 MW all-India VRE peak with 39.09% renewable penetration on 05 May 2026
Grid Controller of India Limited reported all-India maximum demand met of 221,576 MW during solar hours on 05 May 2026, with wind and solar contributing 64,192 MW or 28.97% of demand. The NLDC REMC report showed daily VRE generation touching 82,082 MW and renewable penetration reaching 39.09%, underlining India's growing solar and wind integration on the national grid.

8IEX DAM snapshot: solar flood pushes MCP to Rs. 249/MWh at 10 AM while midnight shortage drives price to Rs. 10,000/MWh - a 40-fold price swing in a single day
Indian Energy Exchange's (IEX) Day-Ahead Market Snapshot for 06 May 2026 captured a dramatic 40-fold intraday price swing driven by solar generation. During morning hours (10:00-14:00), surging solar supply crushed the MCP to as low as Rs. 249/MWh, with sell bids touching 57,910 MW versus purchase bids of just 7,551 MW at 10:45 AM. As solar collapsed post-sunset, Hour 20 (19:00-20:00) saw MCP hit Rs. 10,000/MWh with purchase bids of 15,341 MW against sell bids of just 8,988 MW.

8KP Group becomes first in India to install 'Make in India' 4.2 MW Senvion 4.2M160 wind turbine in South Gujarat with 160m rotor and 140m hub height
KPI Green Energy Limited (BSE: 542323) announced that KP Group became the first company in India to install the 4.2 MW 'Make in India' Senvion 4.2M160 wind turbine generator with a 160-metre rotor diameter and 140-metre hub height in South Gujarat. Manufactured by Senvion India under the new 4XM platform with over 85% localisation, the turbine was included in the ALMM in December 2025. The modular architecture enables faster installation and improved serviceability. K.P. Energy Limited (BSE: 539686) issued a parallel press release confirming the milestone.

WIND & HYBRID POWER

8CareEdge reaffirms and withdraws CARE BBB+; Stable rating on Vivid Solaire Energy - an Engie subsidiary operating 220 MW wind project in Tamil Nadu with PLF of 35.7%
CareEdge reaffirmed and simultaneously withdrew the long-term bank facilities rating of Vivid Solaire Energy Private Limited (VSEPL) at CARE BBB+; Stable at the company's request after receipt of a No Objection Certificate from the lender. VSEPL operates a 220 MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu, wholly owned by Betam Wind Energy - itself a 99.99% subsidiary of Pawan India B.V. (Netherlands), wholly owned by Engie. As of March 2026, all turbines are operational with PLF of 35.7% in 11MFY26. The project benefits from a 25-year long-term PPA.

STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN

8IRENA 2026 report '24/7 Renewables: The Economics of Firm Solar and Wind' - UAE Al Dhafra to combine 5.2 GW solar PV with 19 GWh BESS at 95% reliability target
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in its 2026 report examines the economics of firm renewable power, showing that co-located solar PV, onshore wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can deliver round-the-clock electricity below fossil-fuel benchmarks in high-quality resource zones. The UAE's Al Dhafra complex will combine 5.2 GW of solar PV with 19 GWh of battery storage. The report covers firm LCOE trajectories at 95% reliability for solar PV and BESS from 2020-2035, hybridisation strategies and resource-related drivers of the firming premium.

POLICY & INCENTIVES

8IREDA floats Rs. 6.08 lakh GeM bid for asset valuation services with 2-year contract and 3% ePBG clause
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) issued a GeM tender (Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7499262) dated 04 May 2026, seeking certified valuers for quarterly financial asset valuation under a 2-year contract worth an estimated Rs. 6,07,897. Bidders must meet a minimum annual turnover of Rs. 3.5 lakh over the last 3 years, demonstrate 7 years of similar experience, and provide a 3% ePBG valid for 36 months - with the bid closing on 18 May 2026.

8KPTCL opens 3-year drone empanelment drive for transmission line inspection across Karnataka; LiDAR and high-res camera drones mandated
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) issued Notification No. KPTCL/B31/GIS/76452/2026-27 dated 04 May 2026, inviting applications from agencies for a 3-year empanelment to inspect transmission lines statewide using drones equipped with LiDAR survey capability and high-resolution cameras. Empanelled firms will be exclusively eligible for inspection of newly constructed transmission lines across all voltage classes in Karnataka. Applications are available on the KPTCL website at https://kptcl.karnataka.gov.in/.
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WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8GE Power India enters Leave & License + Contract Manufacturing Agreements with Quality Profiles Pvt Ltd at its Vadodara facility for refurbishment of large rotating equipment
GE Power India Limited (BSE: 532309) informed that its Board approved two agreements with Quality Profiles Private Limited (QPPL): a Leave and License Agreement granting QPPL the right to use specified land, shed and related infrastructure at Vadodara for permitted operations; and a Contract Manufacturing Agreement under which GEPIL will avail QPPL's services as a contract manufacturer for refurbishment/repair of large rotating equipment and manufacture/supply of related spares and components in accordance with GEPIL's specifications.

8Kalpataru Projects International schedules board meeting on 14 May 2026 for Q4/FY26 results and final dividend; investor call on 15 May 2026
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (BSE: 522287; NSE: KPIL) informed exchanges its Board will meet on 14 May 2026 to consider and approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for Q4 and FY ended 31 March 2026, and recommend a final dividend on equity shares for FY 2025-26. The trading window, closed since 25 March 2026, will reopen 48 hours after results declaration. An additional Investor/Analyst Conference Call hosted by DAM Capital Advisors has been scheduled for 15 May 2026.

8KEC International (RPG Group) wins new orders worth Rs. 1,002 crore across T&D, ±500 kV HVDC, 100+ MW wind, 132 kV cabling and railway ABS in Southern India
KEC International Limited (BSE: 532714) informed exchanges of new orders aggregating Rs. 1,002 crore. The wins span Transmission & Distribution (±500 kV HVDC lines from a private developer in Western India and 132 kV cabling works from a steel producer in Eastern India), Renewables (a 100+ MW wind project in Southern India), Transportation (two Automatic Block Signaling orders in Southern India), and Cables & Conductors in India and overseas. The disclosure was signed by Suraj Eksambekar, Company Secretary.

8GK Energy receives Rs. 353.89 crore Letter of Empanelment from MSEDCL for 15,000 off-grid solar pumps under Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana
GK Energy Limited (BSE: 544525; NSE: GKENERGY) received a Letter of Empanelment (LoE) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 15,000 Off-Grid DC Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems of 3 HP, 5 HP and 7.5 HP across Maharashtra under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana. The total order value is Rs. 353.89 crore (inclusive of GST), to be executed within 60 days from issuance of the work order/NTP.

8L&T Minerals & Metals secures its largest-ever domestic metals order from JSW Steel for crude steel capacity expansion from 35 MTPA to 50+ MTPA by 2031
Larsen & Toubro Limited (BSE: 500510) announced that its Minerals & Metals business vertical secured its largest-ever domestic metals order from JSW Steel. The contract supports JSW Steel's strategic roadmap of expanding crude steel processing capacity from 35 MTPA to over 50 MTPA by 2031. L&T's scope covers comprehensive engineering, procurement and installation of critical process facilities - including Blast Furnaces and Steel Melt Shops - across brownfield/greenfield expansions mainly at Ballari (Karnataka) and Paradip (Odisha). The L&T-JSW partnership spans more than three decades.

8Servotech Renewable Power System wins 1,415 kW solar rooftop order from South Central Railway's Vijayawada Division
Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (NSE: SERVOTECH) secured a 1,415 kW solar rooftop project order from the Vijayawada Division (BZA) of South Central Railway (SCR). The order, won through competitive bidding, covers design, engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across multiple railway sites. The contract supports Indian Railways' ongoing initiative to accelerate renewable energy adoption and reduce carbon emissions across public infrastructure.

8JBVNL floats EOI for 100 MW wind power procurement under FY 2026-27 RPO compliance; bid window closes 19 May 2026
Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) issued an Expression of Interest (EOI No. 82/PR/JBVNL/2025-26) for procurement of 100 MW of wind power from eligible developers. The procurement is undertaken to meet the Wind RPO component notified by the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC). Eligible projects must have achieved COD on or after 31 March 2024. Tariffs will be discovered through e-bidding followed by reverse e-auction. The bid submission window runs from 04 May 2026 to 19 May 2026 with submissions to cecr2018@gmail.com.

8Power Mech Projects files Q4FY26 monitoring agency report on Rs. 350 crore QIP; Rs. 86.18 crore used in Q4 for coal washery capex
Power Mech Projects Limited (BSE: 539302) filed the CARE Ratings Monitoring Agency Report for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 covering its Rs. 350 crore QIP, reporting Rs. 86.18 crore deployed during Q4FY26 toward payment for installation and operation of a coal washery and coal handling plant. No deviation from the objects of the issue was recorded. The Monitoring Agency Agreement is dated 18 October 2023 and was signed off by Tej Kiran Ghattamaneni, Associate Director, CARE Ratings Limited.

PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL

8HPERC approves Power Purchase Agreement for Trisun Energies-I Solar Power Project (1.0 MW) at Lanjot, Kangra under Petition No. 62 of 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decided Joint Petition No. 62 of 2026 on 05 May 2026, filed jointly by HPSEBL and Trisun Energies-I Solar Power Project, seeking approval of the PPA for the 1.0 MW solar PV project at Village Lanjot, PO Basnoor, Tehsil Shahpur, District Kangra, set up pursuant to HIMURJA approval. The petition was filed under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act 2003 read with Regulations 56 & 57 of HPERC (CBR) 2024. HPSEBL was represented by Kamlesh Saklani.

8HPERC clears PPA approval for Verma Solar Power Plant-II (325 kW) at Dadal, Solan under Petition No. 63 of 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decided Petition No. 63 of 2026 on 05 May 2026, filed jointly by HPSEBL and Verma Solar Power Plant-II at Village Dadal, PO Bhumti, Tehsil Arki, District Solan-173221. The petition under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act 2003 read with Regulations 56 & 57 of HPERC (CBR) 2024 sought PPA approval for the 325 kW Solar PV project, set up pursuant to HIMURJA Letter No. HIMURJA(F-7)/SPV Projects/2024-11013 dated 25 February 2026.

8HPERC approves PPA for Arezzo India Solar Power Project (1.25 MW) at Kuthehar, Mandi under Petition No. 64 of 2026
HPERC decided Petition No. 64 of 2026 on 05 May 2026, filed jointly by HPSEBL and Arezzo India Solar Power Project at Village & PO Rakhoh, Tehsil Sarkaghat, District Mandi. The petition under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act 2003 sought approval of the PPA for the 1.25 MW Solar PV project located at Village Kuthehar, Tehsil Sarkaghat, District Mandi, set up pursuant to HIMURJA Letter No. HIMURJA(F-7)/SPV Projects/2024-9704 dated 16 January 2026. Coram: Chairman Yashwant Singh Chogal and Member Shashi Kant Joshi.

8HPERC clears PPA approval for Suraj Solar Power Project (500 kW) at Jhaver, Kangra under Petition No. 65 of 2026
HPERC decided Petition No. 65 of 2026 on 05 May 2026, filed jointly by HPSEBL and Suraj Solar Power Project at Village Jhaver, PO Barana, Tehsil Nagrota Bagwan, District Kangra. The petition under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act 2003 read with Regulations 56 & 57 of HPERC (CBR) 2024 sought approval of the PPA for the 500 kW Solar PV project, set up pursuant to HIMURJA Letter No. HIMURJA(F-7)/SPV Projects/2024-9650 dated 16 January 2026.

CAPACITY COMMISSIONING

8NHPC declares Commercial Operation Date of Unit-4 (250 MW) of Subansiri Lower HE Project (2,000 MW) effective 00:00 hrs of 08 May 2026
NHPC Limited (BSE: 533098; NSE: NHPC) informed stock exchanges about the commissioning of Subansiri Lower HE Project (2,000 MW, 8×250 MW) located in Assam/Arunachal Pradesh. NHPC declared the Commercial Operation Date (CoD) of Unit-4 (250 MW) effective 00:00 hours of 08 May 2026. With this, the CoD of four units - Units 1, 2, 3 and 4, of 250 MW each - has now been declared, representing 1,000 MW of the total 2,000 MW project. CoD of remaining units will be intimated in due course.

8Coal India Limited (Maharatna) commissions 100 MW solar power plant at Bhadramali, Banaskantha (Gujarat) with effect from 31 March 2026
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) informed exchanges about the commissioning of a 100 MW Solar Power Plant at Village Bhadramali, Tehsil Deesa, District Banaskantha, Gujarat. The commissioning certificate was issued on 04 May 2026 by Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) with effect from 31 March 2026. The disclosure was signed by B.P. Dubey, Executive Director (Company Secretary) & Compliance Officer. Coal India is a Maharatna PSU headquartered at Kolkata.

8Bhutan and World Bank sign $515 million deal for 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Project; Tata Power shares press release
Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) shared a press release announcing that the Royal Government of Bhutan and the World Bank signed financing agreements totalling $515 million for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project. Located on the Kurichhu River in eastern Bhutan, it will produce more than 4,500 GWh of clean electricity annually - nearly one-third of Bhutan's total energy generation - and lift Bhutan's GDP by 2.4%. The project is Bhutan's largest hydropower project under a public-private partnership.

EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION

8JSW Hydro Energy and JSW Energy (Kutehr) challenge HP Land Revenue (Amendment) Act 2025 in Himachal Pradesh High Court
JSW Energy Limited (BSE: 533148) disclosed material litigation: two of its wholly-owned step-down subsidiaries - JSW Hydro Energy Limited and JSW Energy (Kutehr) Limited - filed writ petitions in the Himachal Pradesh High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the HP Land Revenue (Amendment) Act 2025 and consequent demand notices. The impugned legislation seeks to levy land revenue as a percentage of the 'Average Market Value' of hydroelectric projects; similar petitions have been filed by other hydro power companies in the state.
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COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8CERC cracks down on stalled renewable connectivity: 30 stakeholders weigh in on 12-month PPA deadline rule
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) floated a landmark Draft Order under Petition No. 11/SM/2026, proposing strict action against renewable energy generators who fail to sign a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) within 12 months of receiving a Letter of Award (LoA) under GNA Regulations. With 30 stakeholders - including generating stations, DISCOMs and industry associations - submitting comments, the Commission is weighing three exit options, including LoA substitution and connectivity surrender, to clear the bottleneck threatening India's grid expansion plans.

8CERC seeks stakeholder views by 28 May on slashing Real Time Market scheduling window from 75 to 50 minutes as solar hits 140.60 GW
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), vide Public Notice No. RA-14026(12)/1/2026-CERC dated 06.05.2026, invited public comments by 28 May 2026 on a Staff Paper proposing to cut the RTM scheduling timeline from 75 minutes to 50 minutes. The move comes as India's solar and wind installed capacity surged to 140.60 GW and 54.65 GW respectively as of January 2026, intensifying grid balancing challenges. Stakeholders can submit responses to secy@cercind.gov.in and skchatterjee@cercind.gov.in before the deadline.

8CERC's April 2026 paper pushes for real-time power market overhaul as India's 524 GW grid crosses 50% non-fossil capacity - 5 years ahead of NDC target
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) released a landmark Discussion Paper in April 2026 proposing structural reforms to India's Real Time Market (RTM), originally introduced in June 2020. India's total installed generation capacity stands at 524 GW, with solar at 140.60 GW and wind at 54.65 GW as of January 2026 - crossing 50% non-fossil capacity in June 2025, five full years before its Paris Agreement NDC target for 2030. The paper calls for tighter gate closure timelines and automation to cut RE curtailment and reduce grid imbalance penalties for DISCOMs and GENCOs.

8HERC disposes of 4 review petitions (Nos. 11-14 of 2025) by HVPNL filed against 14 industrial respondents on STOA charges following Punjab & Haryana High Court remand in LPA 2352/2025
On 06 May 2026, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission - comprising Chairman Nand Lal Sharma and Members Mukesh Garg and Shiv Kumar - passed its order in Review Petition Nos. 11, 12, 13 and 14 of 2025 filed by HVPNL against 14 respondents including Jindal Stainless Limited, DCM Textile and Asahi India Glass Limited. The proceedings followed a remand-back from the Punjab & Haryana High Court in LPA No. 2352-2025 on 15 September 2025, which had granted petitioners an 8-week window to be heard on STOA charge enhancement. The order was reserved after a hearing on 17 April 2026.

8Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission launches SMP 20/2026 to overhaul distribution licensee standards; public hearing set for 9 June
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) issued Public Notice No. 06 dated 05 May 2026, initiating Suo-Motu Proceeding No. SMP 20/2026 under Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 to notify draft BERC (Standard of Performance of Distribution Licensees) Regulations, 2026. Stakeholders can submit comments or objections by 27 May 2026 to the Commission's office at Vidyut Bhawan-II, Nehru Path, Patna-800021, with a public hearing scheduled for 9 June 2026 at 11:30 AM.

8BERC's draft SOP Regulations 2026: Rs. 50–Rs. 100 per day consumer compensation, 98% performance targets, and mandatory 24×7 toll-free call centre in 6 months
BERC's Draft SOP Regulations 2026 replace the 2006 framework last amended in August 2017. The draft mandates automatic consumer compensation starting at Rs. 50 per hour for fuse-off delays and Rs. 100 per day for new connection defaults, sets 98% compliance benchmarks across 14 service categories, limits SAIDI to 6 hours/month in cities and 20 hours/month in rural areas, and requires all distribution licensees to establish a centralized 24×7 toll-free call centre within 6 months - with faulty meters capped at 3% and billing errors below 0.1%.

8APERC proposes 5th amendment to ease 150 kW, 1 km rule amid protests from APSPDCL, APCPDCL, APEPDCL and CREDAI Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) released a Draft 5th Amendment to Regulation No. 4 of 2013, responding to grievances raised by three state distributors over the 4th Amendment. Originally designed to simplify electricity connection charges for loads up to 150 kW within a 1 km radius of the grid, the regulation drew complaints from CREDAI Andhra Pradesh over heavy financial burdens on multi-storied apartment complexes - with objection letters received between November 2025 and February 2026 - prompting this fresh round of regulatory revision.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8UPERC summons NTPC Limited for 14 May hearing on transfer of Distribution Licence No. 1 of 2011 to UPPCL
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) admitted Petition No. 2372 of 2026 filed by NTPC Limited, seeking approval for the transfer of Distribution Licence No. 1 of 2011 - originally issued on 30 May 2011 - from NTPC to UPPCL/PuVVNL. The hearing is scheduled for 14 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at Vidyut Niyamak Bhawan, Lucknow, pursuant to Section 17 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and a Supreme Court order dated 18 February 2026 in MA No. 2625/2023.

8UPERC grants 4-week extension to intra-state generators in UPSLDC's Petition No. 2270 of 2025; next hearing 16 July
In Petition No. 2270 of 2025, UPERC - chaired by Arvind Kumar with Member Sanjay Kumar Singh - heard UPSLDC's plea concerning grid code contradictions affecting the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge Amendment) Rules, 2024. The Commission noted that of all arrayed intra-state generators, only MEIL Anpara Energy Limited and UPRVUNL had filed replies. Accordingly, all Respondents have been granted 4 weeks to respond, the Petitioner 2 additional weeks for rejoinder, and the matter listed for 16 July 2026.

8UPERC issues 93-page final order on RPSCL's IA No. 1/2025 implementing APTEL's common judgment of 30 May 2025 in Appeals 357/2017 & 22/2018
On 06 May 2026, UPERC disposed of IA No. 1/2025 filed by Rosa Power Supply Company Limited (RPSCL) in Petition Nos. 967 of 2014, 968 of 2014 and 1016 of 2015. The 93-page order directs implementation of APTEL's common judgment dated 30 May 2025, addressing objections on depreciation, UDL, interest on loan, interest on working capital, carrying cost and consequential impact for subsequent periods, with multiple affidavits from UPPCL - dated 04 December 2025, 09 January 2026, 14 January 2026 and 19 February 2026 - considered.

8UPERC grants 4 weeks reply window in Alaknanda Hydro's Petition No. 2271/2025 for tariff determination of 330 MW Shrinagar Hydro Electric Project
In its order dated 06 May 2026, UPERC disposed of proceedings in Petition No. 2271 of 2025 filed by Alaknanda Hydro Power Corporation Limited (AHPCL), seeking tariff determination for the 330 MW (4×82.5 MW) Shrinagar Hydro Electric Project for the control period FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29, in terms of Sections 62 and 86 of the Electricity Act 2003 and the amended-restated PPA dated 28 June 2006 with UPPCL. The Commission granted UPPCL four weeks to file its reply and AHPCL another four weeks for rejoinder; the next hearing is listed for 07 July 2026.

OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE

8TN Electricity Ombudsman settles A.P. No. 72/2025: Karur consumer's bid to switch TNPDCL service from commercial to domestic tariff fails field test
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, presided by Tmt. K. Indirani, pronounced its order dated 06 May 2026 in Appeal Petition No. 72 of 2025, filed by a Karur district petitioner seeking tariff reclassification for Service No. 029-013-142 from commercial to domestic under TNPDCL. A joint field verification by the AEE/O&M and AE/O&M of Pallapatti revealed the premises was a car parking area - not a residence - leading to rejection by the CGRF of Karur EDC on 20.09.2025 and subsequently by the Ombudsman after a hearing on 21 April 2026.

8HERC Petition No. 19 of 2026: UHBVN held in non-compliance of Ombudsman's 16 July 2024 order in Karnal LT-panel shifting case despite Rs. 3,170 deposit by complainant
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission delivered its order on 06 May 2026 in Case No. HERC/P. No. 19 of 2026, brought by a Karnal resident against UHBVN - including its MD, SE (Karnal), EE and SDO - for failure to comply with the Electricity Ombudsman's order of 16 July 2024 in Appeal No. 16/2024 directing the shifting of an LT panel. Despite the petitioner having deposited Rs. 3,170 on 07 May 2025 (receipt no. 109250789), shifting work commenced over a month later on 15 June 2025 and was halted due to a third-party showroom dispute.

8Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs disburse total automatic compensation of Rs. 5.06 lakh to 2,819 consumers in Q4 of FY 2025-26 across APCPDCL, APEPDCL and APSPDCL
The licensee compensation abstract for Q4 FY 2025-26 reveals that three Andhra Pradesh distribution companies paid out automatic compensation aggregating Rs. 5.06 lakh covering 2,819 eligible consumers. APCPDCL paid Rs. 1.597 lakh to 576 consumers; APEPDCL paid Rs. 1.455 lakh covering 746 consumers, including 15 cases of wrongful disconnection; and APSPDCL led the chart with Rs. 2.007 lakh disbursed to 1,497 consumers - 1,053 for normal fuse-off calls and 376 for release of new connections.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8HPERC decides Petition No. 222 of 2025 by Dhar Solar Plant (500 kW) on force-majeure during 25 Aug 2020 to 18 Sept 2020 with prayer for tariff of Rs. 4.20/kWh
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission decided Petition No. 222 of 2025 on 05 May 2026, filed by M/s Dhar Solar Plant (500 kW) seeking declaration of the period 25 August 2020 to 18 September 2020 as a force majeure event under Article 12 of the PPA dated 14 March 2019, extension of SCOD up to 18 September 2020 and grant of tariff of Rs. 4.20/kWh. Respondents included HPSEBL officers from Sundernagar and Bilaspur. The petition was filed under Regulation 68 of HPERC (CBR) 2024 and argued on 09 April 2026.

8UPERC hears LPGCL's Petition No. 2308/2025 seeking approval to co-fire biomass pellets with coal at its 1,980 MW power station; 4-week reply window granted
UPERC, in its order dated 06 May 2026 in Petition No. 2308 of 2025, considered the plea of Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited (LPGCL) seeking approval to use biomass pellets in co-firing along with coal as per the Biomass Policy of 08 October 2021, recovery of differential costs through ECR, and recognition of additional capex and O&M expenses. The Commission placed on record the Technical Feasibility Report by M/s Dornier and granted Respondent UPPCL 4 weeks to file its reply.
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ANNUAL RESULTS

8KPI Green Energy posts FY26 total revenue of Rs. 2,742 crore, PAT of Rs. 509 crore (up 57% YoY); targets 10 GW capacity by 2030
KPI Green Energy Limited (BSE: 542323; NSE: KPIGREEN) reported total revenue of Rs. 2,742 crore and PAT of Rs. 509 crore for FY26 - a 57% year-on-year increase - with a market capitalisation of Rs. 9,059 crore as on 04 May 2026. The company has installed renewable capacity of 1.62+ GW with 4.64+ GW work-in-progress, a 7,210-acre land bank and an ambitious group-wide target of 10+ GW by 2030. CRISIL and ICRA ratings stand at A (Stable) and AA+ (CE) on its Green Bond.

8CG Power posts FY26 standalone revenue of Rs. 11,330.62 crore (up 21.5% YoY), PAT of Rs. 1,316.78 crore (up 35.1%) and Q4 PAT of Rs. 411.56 crore
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited (BSE: 500093) reported audited standalone revenue from operations of Rs. 11,330.62 crore for FY26, against Rs. 9,328.97 crore in FY25 - a 21.5% increase. PAT for the year reached Rs. 1,316.78 crore (up 35.1%), while Q4FY26 standalone revenue stood at Rs. 3,128.50 crore. The Power Systems segment delivered Rs. 5,138.18 crore in revenue. The audit was conducted by S R B C & Co. LLP with an unmodified opinion. The Board met on 06 May 2026.

8Voltamp Transformers posts highest-ever FY26 revenue of Rs. 2,153.69 crore (up 11.34% YoY); opens FY27 with Rs. 1,200 crore order backlog
Voltamp Transformers Limited (BSE: 532757) reported its highest-ever FY 2025-26 revenue at Rs. 2,153.69 crore (up 11.34% from Rs. 1,934.23 crore in FY25). Q4FY26 revenue stood at Rs. 617.22 crore with EBITDA margin of 13.17% versus 18.63% in the prior year. The Board recommended a 1000% dividend of Rs. 100 per share of Rs. 10 face value. FY27 opens with Rs. 1,200 crore (10,270 MVA) order backlog, with a new power transformer factory operational from July 2026.

8Websol Energy posts FY26 record revenue of Rs. 1,049 crore (up 82%), EBITDA of Rs. 429 crore (margin 41%), PAT of Rs. 303 crore (up 96%); cell capacity doubled to 1.2 GW
Websol Energy System Limited (BSE: 517498; NSE: WEBELSOLAR) reported record FY26 revenue of Rs. 1,049 crore (+82% YoY), EBITDA of Rs. 429 crore (+70%, margin 41%), and PAT of Rs. 303 crore (+96%, margin 28.6%). Q4FY26 alone clocked revenue of Rs. 401 crore. Cell Line 2 was commissioned in September 2025, doubling capacity from 600 MW to 1.2 GW. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs. 0.25 per share. One Mono PERC line is being upgraded to 750 MW TOPCon, targeting cell efficiency above 24.5%.

8CESC reports Q4FY26 profit of Rs. 223 crore and FY26 PAT of Rs. 852 crore; EPS at Rs. 6.43
CESC Limited (RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group) announced Q4FY26 audited standalone results showing total income of Rs. 2,224 crore, profit before tax of Rs. 319 crore and net profit of Rs. 223 crore. Full-year FY26 PAT rose to Rs. 852 crore from Rs. 800 crore in FY25. Earnings per share (face value Re. 1) stood at Rs. 6.43 for the full year. Other equity rose to Rs. 9,584 crore. The audit was performed by S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP with an unmodified opinion. The Board also approved continuation of Mr. Paras Kumar Chowdhary as Independent Director.

8L&T posts record FY26 order inflows of Rs. 4,35,590 crore (+22%); revenue at Rs. 2,85,874 crore, PAT Rs. 17,238 crore (+18%); recommends Rs. 38/share dividend
Larsen & Toubro Limited (BSE: 500510) reported record FY26 Group order inflows of Rs. 4,35,590 crore (+22% YoY), revenues of Rs. 2,85,874 crore (+12%), and recurring PAT of Rs. 17,238 crore (+18%). The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 38 per equity share of face value Rs. 2 each for FY26, compared with Rs. 34 per share in FY25. The 81st AGM is scheduled for 5 June 2026. Record date for dividend entitlement is 22 May 2026. Order book stands at Rs. 7,403 bn (+28% YoY). ROE was 16.6% for FY26.

8Gallantt Ispat FY26: revenue Rs. 4,418.9 crore (+2.9%), EBITDA Rs. 776.0 crore (+9.3%, margin 17.6%), PAT Rs. 484.3 crore (+20.8%); 129 MW captive power
Gallantt Ispat Limited's FY26 Investor Presentation reported record revenue of Rs. 4,418.9 crore (up 2.9% YoY on volume), EBITDA of Rs. 776.0 crore (+9.3% YoY) at 17.6% margin, and PAT of Rs. 484.3 crore (+20.8% YoY) at 10.8% PAT margin. Key capacities include 1.0 MMTPA finished steel and 129 MW captive power. Long-term rating: IND AA-/Stable. The company is the largest producer of rebars in Uttar Pradesh with approximately 25% market share, backed by a 5,000+ workforce and approximately Rs. 300 crore land bank.

QUARTERLY RESULTS

8KPI Green Energy approves FY26 audited results, Re. 0.40/share total dividend (incl. Re. 0.15 special dividend for 1 GW IPP energization), and appoints internal auditor
KPI Green Energy Limited (BSE: 542323) announced its Board approved Q4 and FY26 results with profit before tax of Rs. 21,401.47 lakh in Q4 and Rs. 69,137.53 lakh for FY26. The Board recommended a final dividend of Re. 0.25/share and a special dividend of Re. 0.15/share (totalling Re. 0.40/share) for successful energization of the 1 GW IPP Project. Net worth stood at Rs. 3,03,400.37 lakh. NCDs of Rs. 670.00 crore (ISIN INE542W07014) are secured by exclusive charge on identified IPP assets.

8IEX records monthly traded volume of 12,341 MU in April 2026 (up 16.6% YoY); RTM hits all-time single-day high of 250 MU on 30 April; India peak demand at 256 GW
Indian Energy Exchange Limited (BSE: 540750) reported April 2026 electricity traded volume of 12,341 MUs (+16.6% YoY). India's peak demand reached an all-time high of 256 GW. In the Day-Ahead Market, buy bids rose 31% YoY and sell bids 35% YoY; average MCP stood at Rs. 5.26/unit (+1% YoY). The Real-Time Market volume rose to 5,069 MU (+30.2% YoY) with average MCP at Rs. 4.82/unit (+5.4% YoY), hitting a single-day record of 250 MUs on 30 April 2026. REC clearing prices were Rs. 339/REC and Rs. 370/REC.

DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS

8TD Power Systems board to meet on 14 May 2026 to consider Q4/FY26 results, dividend and proposed share split of Rs. 2 face value equity shares
TD Power Systems Limited (BSE: 533553; NSE: TDPOWERSYS), the Bengaluru-based generator manufacturer, informed exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on 14 May 2026. The Board will consider audited financial results for Q4 and the year ended 31 March 2026, recommendation of dividend if any, and a proposal for alteration of share capital by sub-division/split of existing equity shares having a face value of Rs. 2 each - subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The trading window remains closed until 16 May 2026.

8Power Finance Corporation to convene board on 13 May 2026 for FY26 audited results and final dividend; trading window reopens 16 May
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a Government of India undertaking, announced its Board of Directors will meet on 13 May 2026 to consider audited financial results (standalone and consolidated) for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026 and deliberate on recommendation of a final dividend for FY 2025-26. The Trading Window for PFC's equity shares and listed debt securities (including Tax Free Bonds) was closed from 01 April 2026 and will reopen on 16 May 2026 per PFC's Code of Practices for Fair Disclosure of UPSI.

8NLC India Navratna PSU board meeting set for 13 May 2026 to consider audited Q4/FY26 results and FY 2025-26 final dividend
NLC India Limited (BSE: 513683; NSE: NLCINDIA) - a Navratna Government of India enterprise based in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu - informed exchanges that its Board will meet on 13 May 2026 to consider and approve audited financial results (standalone and consolidated) for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, and declaration of final dividend for FY 2025-26. The trading window has been closed since 31 March 2026 and shall remain closed until 48 hours after public declaration of audited results and dividend.

8Torrent Power schedules board meeting on 12 May 2026 for FY26 audited results, final dividend and NCD issuance
Torrent Power Limited (BSE: 532779; NSE: TORNTPOWER) informed exchanges that its Board will meet on 12 May 2026 to consider three key items: audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and year ended 31 March 2026; recommendation of a final dividend for FY 2025-26; and the raising of funds through issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) via private placement. An Earnings Conference Call with analysts has been scheduled for 13 May 2026 at 9:30 AM IST with Executive Director & CFO Saurabh Mashruwala.

8JSW Energy schedules Q4FY26 results conference call on 11 May 2026 at 4:00 PM IST; board to approve audited standalone and consolidated financials
JSW Energy Limited (BSE: 533148; NSE: JSWENERGY-EQ, O.P. Jindal Group) informed exchanges that its Board will meet on 11 May 2026 to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and year ended 31 March 2026, and recommend a dividend for the year. A Results Conference Call will follow at 4:00 PM IST on the same date with management speakers including Sharad Mahendra (Joint MD & CEO), Chandrasekaran Prabhakaran (CFO) and Bikash Chowdhury (Head - Investor Relations & ERM).

8GE Power India Limited board to convene on 11 May 2026 to consider Q4/FY26 audited financial results and FY 2025-26 dividend
GE Power India Limited (BSE: 532309; NSE: GVPIL), with Corporate Office at Axis House, Jaypee Wish Town, Sector 128, Noida-201301, intimated exchanges that its Board will meet on 11 May 2026 to consider and approve audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended 31 March 2026 and consideration of dividend, if any, for FY 2025-26. The Trading Window, closed since 01 April 2026, shall remain closed until 48 hours after the audited results are made public.

8NAVA Limited convenes board meeting on 15 May 2026 for Q4/FY26 audited results and final dividend recommendation for FY 2025-26
NAVA Limited (BSE: 513023; NSE: NAVA), Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad-500082, informed exchanges that its Board will meet on 15 May 2026 to consider audited (consolidated and standalone) financial results for Q4 and FY ended 31 March 2026 under Regulation 33, audited financial statements for FY 2025-26, and consideration and recommendation of final dividend for FY 2025-26. The trading window, closed since 01 April 2026, will remain shut until 17 May 2026 (both dates inclusive).

8Voltamp Transformers Board recommends 1000% dividend (Rs. 100/share) for FY 2025-26 and approves Rs. 25 crore land acquisition near Vadodara
Voltamp Transformers Limited (BSE: 532757) Board at its meeting on 05 May 2026 recommended a dividend at 1000% - Rs. 100 per share of Rs. 10 face value - for FY 2025-26. The Board also approved a fresh investment of Rs. 25 crore for acquisition of a new plot of land near Vadodara to augment the land bank for future manufacturing use, funded through internal accruals. Q4FY26 EPS stood at Rs. 47.35 versus Rs. 95.70 in the prior year period.

8Premier Energies declares 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per share (75%) for FY 2025-26; record date set for 9 May 2026
Premier Energies Limited declared a second interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per equity share (75%) for FY 2025-26 at its Board Meeting on 04 May 2026. The record date has been fixed as Saturday, 9 May 2026. The company had earlier paid a first interim dividend of Rs. 0.25 per equity share (25%) for FY 2025-26. As per the Income-tax Act, 2025 (amended by Finance Act, 2026), TDS will be deducted at applicable rates; no TDS will be deducted for resident individuals if total dividend does not exceed Rs. 10,000.

EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET

8ICICI Direct issues 'BUY' on L&T with target Rs. 4,955 (26% upside) from CMP Rs. 3,930; FY26 order book hits Rs. 7,40,327 crore (+28% YoY)
ICICI Direct Research rated Larsen & Toubro (LARTOU) 'BUY' with a 12-month target price of Rs. 4,955 against CMP of Rs. 3,930 (26% upside). Q4FY26 consolidated revenue stood at Rs. 82,762 crore (+11% YoY), order inflows at Rs. 89,772 crore (67% international), consolidated order book at Rs. 7,40,327 crore (+28% YoY), recurring PAT at Rs. 5,289 crore (+5%) and EBITDA at Rs. 8,610 crore (10.4% margin). Management guided 10-12% revenue and order inflow growth in FY27. Key risk flagged: delay in order execution.

8L&T Q4FY26 earnings call: order inflow Rs. 4,356 bn (up 22% YoY), order book Rs. 7,403 bn (up 28%), revenue Rs. 2,859 bn (up 12%), recurring PAT Rs. 172 bn (up 18%)
Larsen & Toubro's Q4/FY26 Earnings Call presentation dated 05 May 2026 reported order inflow growth of 22% YoY to Rs. 4,356 bn, order book up 28% to Rs. 7,403 bn, revenue up 12% to Rs. 2,859 bn, and recurring PAT up 18% to Rs. 172 bn with ROE of 16.6%. NWC to Revenue stood at 4.1%, a multi-year low. Lakshya 31 targets order inflow CAGR of 10-12% and revenue CAGR of 12-15% over FY26-31. An SPA was signed for divestment of Nabha Power and Hyderabad Metro. The company also contributed key components to BHAVINI's 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam.

8POWERGRID board to convene on 16 May 2026 to approve FY 2025-26 annual results and mull final dividend for shareholders
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID; BSE: 532898) notified stock exchanges under SEBI LODR Regulation 29(1)(a) & (e) that its Board of Directors will meet on Saturday, 16 May 2026 to approve audited standalone financial results for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. The company has also shut its Trading Window from 31 March 2026 until 18 May 2026. A final dividend recommendation for FY 2025-26 also hangs in the balance pending board deliberation.

CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT

8CARE upgrades Rising Sun Energy (K) - a 190 MW solar IPP at Nokh Solar Park, Rajasthan - to CARE A-; Stable on Rs. 876.24 crore bank facilities
CareEdge Ratings upgraded the long-term bank facilities of Rising Sun Energy (K) Private Limited (RSEK) to CARE A-; Stable from CARE BBB+; Stable, on facilities reduced to Rs. 876.24 crore. RSEK operates a 190 MW (AC) solar power project at Nokh Solar Park, Rajasthan with plant availability above 99% and PLF of 27.8% in FY25. Off-taker NTPC Limited (rated CARE AAA; Stable) maintained average collection days below 10 in FY26. DSCR over loan tenure remains above 1.25x; a one-quarter DSRA bank guarantee is expected by October 2026.

8ICRA withdraws [ICRA]AA (Stable) rating on Rs. 1,280.50 crore bank facilities of Ayana Renewable Power One after receipt of No Dues Certificate
ICRA formally withdrew the [ICRA]AA (Stable) rating assigned to bank facilities of Ayana Renewable Power One Private Limited (ARPOPL) covering Rs. 1,280.50 crore - Rs. 26.00 crore fund-based others and Rs. 1,254.50 crore term loans - at the company's request after receipt of the No Dues Certificate from its banker. The company reported operating income of Rs. 190.30 crore in 9MFY2025 with OPBDIT/OI margin of 93.94% and interest coverage of 1.46 times. ARPOPL benefits from strong parentage of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited.

8Ind-Ra affirms 'IND A/Stable' rating on JSW Renew Energy Twenty's bank loan facilities; JSW Energy updates stock exchanges
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), via release dated 5 May 2026, affirmed the 'IND A/Stable' rating for the bank loan facilities of JSW Renew Energy Twenty Limited, a step-down wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited (BSE: 533148). Separately, ICRA assigned a rating of 'ICRA A/Stable' for the long-term bank facilities of JSW Green Energy Eight Limited - another step-down subsidiary of JSW Energy - in a release dated 4 May 2026. Both disclosures were signed by Monica Chopra, Company Secretary, JSW Energy Limited.
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QUARTERLY RESULTS

8MPERC orders true-up of MPPTCL transmission tariff for FY 2024-25; ROE rises to Rs. 749.73 crore
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) issued its final order on March 23, 2026 in Petition No. 135/2025 for the true-up of Transmission Tariff of MP Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) for FY 2024-25, revealing that Return on Equity rose to Rs. 749.73 crore against the approved Rs. 743.20 crore, depreciation increased to Rs. 671.48 crore, and interest on loans climbed to Rs. 353.79 crore from the approved Rs. 298.62 crore.

8NTPC's All-India year-to-date generation hits 30,852 MU on 02 May 2026, 6.16% below programme
CEA Sub-Report 8 for 02 May 2026 placed NTPC's total India-wide generation at 925.88 MU for the day, 72.73 MU below the 998.61 MU programme. For the year-to-date (April 1 onwards), NTPC generated 30,852.17 MU against a target of 32,878.22 MU, a gap of 2,026.05 MU. Available capacity across NTPC's 57,637.23 MW monitored fleet was 49,973.88 MW, with the Western Region best performer delivering 350.85 MU against 361.87 MU target.

8NTPC falls 6.31% short of YTD target on 03 May 2026 with 31,740 MU vs. 33,876 MU programmed
CEA Sub-Report 8 for 03 May 2026 tracked NTPC's All-India generation at 887.96 MU for the day against a programme of 998.61 MU, an 11.3% shortfall. On year-to-date, NTPC's 57,637.23 MW monitored fleet (49,273.88 MW available) delivered 31,740.13 MU vs. 33,876.83 MU target. Northern Region showed worst gap at -11.22% (5,989.17 MU vs. 6,745.79 MU); Eastern Region also underperformed with 8,727.75 MU actual vs. 9,440.61 MU.

8Adani Power posts 20% above-programme generation on 02 May 2026 with 25.63 MU; J&K utilities beat target by 32%
CEA Sub-Report 4 for 02 May 2026 highlighted Adani Power (1,320 MW) generating 25.63 MU, 4.30 MU above its 21.33 MU daily programme (+20.16%), with cumulative YTD output of 859.09 MU against 774.66 MU targeted, a 10.90% surplus. Jammu & Kashmir utilities (1,110 MW) exceeded cumulative programme by 32.49%, generating 492.27 MU vs. 371.56 MU programmed. Haryana's HPGCL (2,510 MW) posted a 24.39% YTD surplus at 1,204.32 MU.

8Adani Power exceeds daily generation programme by 14.86% on 03 May 2026; Rajasthan utilities fall short 21%
CEA Sub-Report 4 for 03 May 2026 revealed Adani Power (1,320 MW monitored) delivered 24.50 MU for the day, 3.17 MU above the 21.33 MU programme (+14.86%), with cumulative YTD output of 883.59 MU. In contrast, Rajasthan (8,846 MW) ran 6.10 MU below its 113.85 MU daily programme with only 107.75 MU, and cumulatively sits 21.39% short at 3,552.64 MU vs. 4,519.55 MU. UP's state utilities recorded only 112.38 MU against 142.10 MU programme. BBMB delivered 689.27 MU YTD.

GENERATION PERFORMANCE

8NTPC Rihand STPS (3,000 MW) delivers 58.18 MU on 03 May 2026; Dadri NCTPP holds 38 days coal stock
CEA Sub-Report 9 for 03 May 2026 detailed NTPC station-level performance. Rihand STPS (UP), India's single largest NTPC thermal plant at 3,000 MW, generated 58.18 MU on 03 May against a programme of 64.81 MU, a 10.2% shortfall, with cumulative April-May generation at 2,040.24 MU. Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW, UP) operated with 38 days of coal stock on hand, with 500 MW under reserve shutdown. NTPC Koldam Hydro (800 MW) produced 4.13 MU on the day, below 10.52 MU programme.

8Rihand STPS hits 1,982 MU cumulative by 02 May 2026; NTPC Dadri Units 1-4 on Reserve Shutdown with 31 days coal
CEA Sub-Report 9 for 02 May 2026 showed NTPC's Rihand STPS (3,000 MW, UP) recording 61.22 MU on the day, below the 64.81 MU programme, with April-May cumulative at 1,982.06 MU. Dadri NCTPP (1,840 MW) ran only Unit 5 (500 MW); Units 1 through 4 (210 MW each) were all on reserve shutdown since 01 May 2026, leaving 1,340 MW offline. Dadri maintained 31 days coal stock. Anta CCPP (Rajasthan, 419.33 MW) recorded zero generation for second consecutive day.
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RETAIL TARIFF REVISION

8GERC issues revised tariff order for DGVCL for FY 2026-27 under Case No. 2581 of 2025
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), in its Tariff Order dated March 25, 2026 under Case No. 2581 of 2025, determined revised Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and tariff for FY 2026-27 for Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), also conducting a true-up of actual revenue and expenditure for FY 2024-25, a comprehensive financial reset for one of Gujarat's major state-owned power distribution companies.

8DGVCL implements GERC's FY 2026-27 tariff order: smart meter users get 60 paise per unit solar concession
Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) implemented GERC's tariff order for FY 2026-27, including a 60 paise per unit solar concession for smart meter users. The revised tariff structure follows the Annual Revenue Requirement determination under Case No. 2581 of 2025 and applies across the southern Gujarat distribution area, marking a significant move to incentivise smart metering adoption and rooftop solar uptake among DGVCL consumers.

COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8CERC clears 500 MW pump storage tender: MPPMCL and UPPCL seek 40-year power deal
In Petition No. 739/MP/2025, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on May 4, 2026 approved the tender documents with deviations filed by MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for long-term procurement of 500 MW pump storage power for 40 years with 6-hour discharge capacity, marking a landmark step in India's pumped hydro energy storage drive.

8CERC grants Udupi Kasargode transmission security over assets in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship
In Petition No. 87/MP/2026 dated May 5, 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission approved creation of security interest over all movable and immovable assets of Udupi Kasargode Transmission Limited in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship Limited (GIFT City) as Security Trustee, with lenders including Société Générale and Clifford Capital Credit Solutions Pte. Limited of Singapore, benefiting multiple Karnataka and South Indian discoms.

8CERC releases Draft Power Market Second Amendment Regulations 2026 under Electricity Act Section 178
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission published the Draft CERC (Power Market) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 in exercise of powers under Section 178 of the Electricity Act, 2003, proposing amendments to the Power Market Regulations 2021 (PMR 2021) notified via Notification No. L-1/257/2020/CERC effective August 15, 2021, signalling a significant regulatory update to India's electricity market trading framework.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW (CERC MEC PROCEEDINGS)

8ABC Cleantech flags Rs. 6,000 per MW per day CoD penalty as too high; urges CERC to rethink MEC
ABC Cleantech Private Limited, in comments submitted on April 30, 2026 regarding Petition No. 5/SM/2026, argued that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) of Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 1,800 per MW per day for land, Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,000 per MW per day for financial closure, and Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 per MW per day for CoD are disproportionately burdensome for utility-scale renewable projects already under implementation.

8ACME Solar demands 15-month CoD extension cap over CERC's proposed 12-month limit
ACME Solar Holdings Limited, in its April 2026 comments on CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, pushed back against the 12-month maximum CoD extension window, citing supply chain disruptions, equipment delivery delays, and transmission system readiness as factors beyond developer control, and called for a more realistic 15-month extension cap under the GNA Regulations, 2022.

8ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India seeks relief from punitive MEC charges before CERC
AM/NS India Pvt. Limited, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal of Luxembourg and Nippon Steel Corporation of Japan and one of India's largest integrated steel manufacturers, on April 30, 2026 filed comments with CERC under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, opposing the proposed Milestone Extension Charges framework under the GNA Regulations, 2022 as financially untenable for captive power developers.

8ReNew, India's largest renewable developer with 20 GW portfolio, challenges CERC's MEC proposal
ReNew Power, India's largest renewable energy developer with a 20 GW portfolio across solar, wind and hybrid assets, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 challenging the proposed Milestone Extension Charges. The company argued the framework as drafted does not adequately distinguish between developer-caused delays and systemic factors like transmission system readiness, urging recalibration to safeguard project economics under the GNA Regulations, 2022.

8NTPC Green Energy submits GNA milestone comments to CERC, seeks balanced MEC approach
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), headquartered at NETRA Complex, Greater Noida, filed its submission on April 30, 2026 (Ref: CC:CD/NGEL/GNA/01) to CERC on the Suo Motu order in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, seeking a balanced and operationally viable Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) framework under the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 that protects genuine renewable energy developers.

8NLC India Limited opposes CERC's GNA Milestone Extension Charges as excessive and impractical
NLC India Limited (CIN: LO3090TN1956G01003507), a Government of India Navratna enterprise headquartered in Chennai, submitted comments on April 30, 2026 (Ref: NLCIL/CERC/GNA/26-27/900-39) to CERC opposing the Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) framework proposed in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing that the charges are excessive and do not adequately account for delays that occur outside the developer's control under the GNA Regulations, 2022.

8Tata Power warns CERC that MEC for large projects becomes disproportionately high as capacity grows
Tata Power Company Limited, in comments filed before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, warned that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges scale linearly with capacity and become disproportionately high for large-scale projects of 500 MW or above. The company urged CERC to introduce a slab-based MEC structure that better reflects the realities of utility-scale renewable energy projects under the GNA Regulations, 2022.

8SAEL Industries warns CERC's Rs. 3,000 per MW per day CoD MEC will cripple solar and biomass developers
SAEL Industries Limited, in stakeholder comments filed under CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, warned that the proposed Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 per MW per day Milestone Extension Charges for CoD slippage will cripple solar and biomass developers, particularly mid-sized players. The company urged CERC to differentiate MEC rates by project size and technology under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022.

8Serentica calculates IRR impact: shows CERC's MEC could wipe out equity returns on wind, solar, hybrid projects
Serentica Renewables, in detailed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, presented IRR impact calculations showing that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges could entirely wipe out equity returns on wind, solar and hybrid projects facing 3-6 month delays. The developer urged the Commission to introduce force majeure carve-outs and transmission-delay exemptions under the GNA Regulations, 2022.

8L&T's Panipat Green Hydrogen unit files suggestions with CERC on GNA milestone extension procedure
Larsen & Toubro Limited's Panipat Green Hydrogen unit, in comments filed before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, submitted detailed suggestions on the GNA milestone extension procedure, arguing that green hydrogen projects involve longer gestation cycles than conventional renewables and require sector-specific Milestone Extension Charge calibration under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022.

8Shell Group's Sprng Energy with 3 GWp operational capacity challenges CERC's GNA MEC draft
Sprng Energy Private Limited, the Indian renewable platform of Shell Group with a 3 GWp operational capacity, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 challenging the proposed Milestone Extension Charges. The company argued the MEC formulation does not adequately account for systemic transmission delays and urged CERC to align trigger timelines with practical project cycles under the GNA Regulations, 2022.

8Azure Power backs CERC's MEC framework but seeks flexibility on transmission-linked delays
Azure Power India Private Limited, in comments filed on April 30, 2026 under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, welcomed CERC's structured approach to milestone extensions under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022, while urging that Milestone Extension Charges not be levied in cases where delays are attributable to the transmission system rather than the developer.

8BluPine Energy, ACTIS-backed cleantech platform, challenges CERC's Milestone Extension Charge formula
BluPine Energy Private Limited, the third cleantech platform of ACTIS, a UK-based global private equity firm, filed comments on April 30, 2026 with CERC under Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing that the proposed Milestone Extension Charges under the GNA Regulations, 2022 require recalibration to better reflect on-ground project realities, particularly transmission-related delays outside developer control.

8NSEFI representing India's entire solar value chain urges CERC to revise MEC rates downward
The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), representing India's entire solar value chain including developers, EPC firms, OEMs and financiers, urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to revise the proposed Milestone Extension Charges rates downward in its comments on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, arguing the current formulation jeopardises the broader solar sector's contribution to India's 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030.

8Torrent Power proposes 19.5% land rounding rule to ease CERC's 20% land threshold under GNA
Torrent Power Limited, in stakeholder comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026, proposed a 19.5% land rounding rule to operationalise the 20% land possession threshold under the GNA Connectivity Regulations, 2022. The utility argued the rounding rule would prevent technical disqualification of projects narrowly missing the threshold while maintaining the regulatory intent of land-readiness verification.
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PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL

8DVC and KSEBL sign 2,000 MW Power Purchase Agreement for Mejia and Koderma thermal stations
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) executed a Power Purchase Agreement on March 30, 2026 in Kolkata for supply of 2,000 MW of power, comprising 1,000 MW from Mejia Thermal Power Station (Units 7 and 8: 2x500 MW) and 1,000 MW from Koderma Thermal Power Station (Units 1 and 2: 2x500 MW), in a deal that strengthens southern India's baseload power security.

8DVC and KSEBL execute Supplementary Agreement for 1,200 MW Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) executed a Supplementary Agreement covering 1,200 MW from the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station, expanding their broader 2,000 MW thermal supply arrangement. The supplementary deal modifies key commercial terms tied to RTPS units and forms part of a comprehensive power procurement framework executed alongside the Mejia-Koderma PPA in Kolkata.

8KSEBL publishes 80 MW DVC Power Purchase Agreement and RTPS Supplementary Deal online
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL, CIN: U40100KL2011SGC027424) issued a formal note through its Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff) office, Thiruvananthapuram, directing publication on the KSEBL website of the Power Purchase Agreement with Damodar Valley Corporation for 80 MW of power from Mejia and Koderma thermal stations, along with a Supplementary Agreement covering modifications related to the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station.

WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8Over 6.66 lakh Distribution Transformers metered nationally under RDSS through April 2026
The national DT (Distribution Transformer) Metering Status as on April 30, 2026 shows cumulative deployment of over 6.66 lakh metered DTs across multiple states under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), led by Maharashtra's MSEDCL at 3.12 lakh, MP-East at 49,360, and Gujarat DISCOMs collectively crossing 1.64 lakh, with implementation agencies including Adani Transmission, Intellismart, Iskraemeco, and Montecarlo.

8National Smart Grid Mission reports 3.73 lakh feeder meters installed cumulatively through April 2026
The Feeder Metering Status report as on April 30, 2026 from the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) shows cumulative installation of approximately 3.73 lakh feeder meters across states under RDSS, with Andhra Pradesh's APEPDCL leading at 3,516 cumulative, Uttarakhand's UPCL at 2,513, and Himachal Pradesh's HPSEBL at 1,951 sanctioned, executed by implementation agencies including Adani Transmission and SSEL.

8India installs 1.13 crore smart consumer meters cumulatively under RDSS through April 2026
The cumulative deployment of smart consumer meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) crossed 1.13 crore by April 30, 2026 across multiple states. Implementation agencies including Adani Transmission, Intellismart and Iskraemeco are executing the rollout in partnership with state DISCOMs, marking a significant milestone in India's drive toward universal smart metering and AT&C loss reduction in the distribution segment.

CAPACITY COMMISSIONING & RECOMMISSIONING

8Baradarha TPS (600 MW) and Tanda TPS Unit 6 (660 MW) back in service same day after major faults on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 14 for 03 May 2026 recorded nine units returning to the grid. Baradarha TPS Unit 1 (600 MW, Chhattisgarh) recovered from a generator transformer trip the same day. Tanda TPS Unit 6 (660 MW, UP) was back in service within 3 hours of its C&I problem. Obra TPS Unit 12 (200 MW, UP) returned after a turbine issue. Ropar TPS Unit 6 (210 MW) completed water wall tube repairs. Kota TPS Unit 6 (195 MW), Satpura TPS Unit 10 (250 MW) and JSW Mahanadi Unit 2 (600 MW) were all recommissioned.

8JSW Mahanadi Unit 4 (600 MW) returns after overnight outage; Kalisindh and Anpara TPS back online on 02 May 2026
According to CEA Sub-Report 11 for 02 May 2026, Kalisindh TPS Unit 1 (600 MW, Rajasthan) experienced a brief grid voltage disruption beginning at 18:09, returning to service by 23:33 the same night. Anpara TPS Unit 4 (500 MW, UP) came back from an economiser tube leakage outage that began 30 April and was restored by 12:50. JSW Mahanadi Power Company Unit 4 (600 MW, Chhattisgarh) also returned after a 24-hour outage, while Jawaharpur STPP Units 1 and 2 (660 MW each) remained on reserve shutdown.
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SOLAR POWER

8Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka) generates 13.87 MU; NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh) delivers 14.88 MU on 04 May 2026
Two of India's largest solar parks reported solid output on 04 May 2026 per CEA data. NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh, 2,300 MW combined capacity) generated 14.88 MU on the day and 54.16 MU cumulatively for May 2026, with Kurnool3 Greenko (300 MW) leading at 2.55 MU. Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka, 2,181 MW), housing developers including Tata Renewables (400 MW), SBG Energy (200 MW), Avada Solar (150 MW), and Azure Power Earth (100 MW), generated 13.87 MU daily and 46.65 MU cumulatively.

8Total ISGS renewable generation reaches 388.45 MU on 04 May 2026; Rajasthan's solar belt powered by ReNew, Adani, ACME and SJVN
CEA's Daily Renewable Generation Report for ISGS stations on 04 May 2026 showed a total daily generation of 388.45 MU from ISGS-connected renewable assets with monitored capacity of 60,159.08 MW, contributing 1,505.52 MU cumulative for May 2026. The Northern Region's ISGS renewable cluster (27,740 MW) generated 148.20 MU, with SJVN Green Energy Limited (501 MW) leading at 5.68 MU and NTPC Nokh Solar (245 MW) at 5.54 MU. ACME Deoghar (300 MW) and ACME Raisar (300 MW) each delivered 2.20 to 2.23 MU.

8India's renewable grid surges: All-India wind & solar output hits 961 MU on 04 May 2026
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported a total All-India renewable generation of 961.18 MU on 04 May 2026, with cumulative generation for May 2026 reaching 3,973.47 MU. Solar led the charge at 624.01 MU for the day, while wind contributed 312.37 MU. The Western Region dominated with 437.85 MU daily output, powered heavily by Gujarat (318.39 MU) and Maharashtra (74.48 MU). Rajasthan emerged as the top state with 207.31 MU in daily solar-wind generation.

WIND & HYBRID POWER

8GRID-INDIA NLDC clocks all-India peak of 2,21,648 MW on 4-May with 28.11% wind-solar share
The National Load Despatch Centre's REMC report for 4-May-2026 shows India's maximum demand met touched 2,21,648 MW at 15:45 hrs, with combined wind-solar contribution hitting 62,314 MW, a 28.11% share of demand. Solar alone supplied 52,013 MW (23.47%) while wind added 10,301 MW (4.65%). Maximum solar generation peaked at 83,242 MW at 13:49 hrs and REMC-monitored stations posted total VRE output of 932.07 MU against schedule of 843.17 MU.

STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN

8Adani Green entities dominate Green-DAM sell volumes worth hundreds of MUs in April 2026
Data from India's Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) for April 2026 shows Adani Green Energy group entities, including Twenty Five C Limited PSS8 (32.70 MUs sold), Twenty Six B Limited Wind PSS10 (10.71 MUs), and Adani Hybrid Jaisalmer Five Solar PSS8 (9.65 MUs), as the dominant sellers, with Adani Green's multiple subsidiaries accounting for the bulk of renewable energy volumes traded in the exchange during the month.

POLICY & INCENTIVES

8Mahindra Susten files GNA milestone extension suggestions with CERC under April 2026 comment round
Mahindra Susten Private Limited, the flagship renewable energy company of the Mahindra Group, submitted comments on April 30, 2026 (Ref: MSPL/CERC/GNA/Comments/2026-27/0430) to CERC on the proposed compensation charge procedure in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, providing suggestions aimed at ensuring the Milestone Extension Charges framework does not disproportionately penalise projects facing systemic or regulatory delays.

8Waaree Forever Energies submits detailed stakeholder comments to CERC on GNA Milestone Extension Charges
Waaree Forever Energies, part of one of India's leading solar manufacturing groups, submitted detailed stakeholder comments to CERC on the proposed Milestone Extension Charges in Petition No. 5/SM/2026. The company emphasised that excessive MEC rates under the GNA Regulations, 2022 risk discouraging fresh capacity additions in the solar manufacturing-and-developer ecosystem, urging the Commission to consider tapered MEC slabs.

8CleanMax Enviro Energy urges CERC to align MEC with practical project timelines under GNA
CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd., in comments submitted on April 28, 2026 under reference CMES/PH/CERC/MEC/01 for Petition No. 5/SM/2026, called on the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to ensure the proposed Milestone Extension Charges framework under the GNA Regulations, 2022 accounts for practical on-ground challenges, emphasizing the need for a calibrated and developer-friendly approach.

8Sembcorp urges CERC to include transmission-delay framework in GNA Milestone Extension Charges
Sembcorp Energy India, a unit of Singapore's Sembcorp Industries, filed comments before CERC on Petition No. 5/SM/2026 urging inclusion of an explicit transmission-delay framework within the Milestone Extension Charges regime. The company argued that delays caused by transmission system unreadiness should not trigger MEC liability for the developer, advocating a clear bifurcation under the GNA Regulations, 2022.

8SPDA, India's renewable developer industry body, urges CERC to soften MEC penalty regime
The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA), India's renewable developer industry body, urged the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to soften the proposed Milestone Extension Charges penalty regime under Petition No. 5/SM/2026. SPDA argued the current MEC formulation under the GNA Regulations, 2022 imposes disproportionate financial pressure on the broader industry, particularly mid-tier developers.

8Gentari Renewables India challenges MEC calculation methodology in CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026
Gentari Renewables India Management Private Limited, in detailed comments submitted in response to CERC's Draft Order dated April 15, 2026 in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, challenged the scope and methodology of proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) under the GNA Regulations, 2022, arguing that the framework as drafted does not adequately differentiate between developer-caused and systemic delays in achieving connectivity milestones.

8Enfinity Global files comments before CERC opposing Milestone Extension Charges under GNA framework
Enfinity Global, in comments filed in response to CERC's Draft Order dated April 15, 2026 in Petition No. 5/SM/2026, challenged the proposed Milestone Extension Charges (MEC) for additional time to achieve land, financial closure, and CoD milestones under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022.

8Jindal India Power proposes regulatory override to align MEC with GNA land and FC timelines
Jindal India Power Limited (JIPL), in comments submitted as Annexure-1 under CERC Petition No. 5/SM/2026, proposed specific modifications to the draft Milestone Extension Charges procedure, noting that under Clause 11(A)(1) of GNA Regulations, land compliance must be completed within 18 months from in-principle connectivity grant or 12 months from final connectivity grant, whichever is earlier, and urging the Commission to align MEC trigger timelines with these regulatory benchmarks.
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MINISTRY OF POWER

8Ministry of Coal's Nominated Authority releases provisional National Coal Index for March 2026: index jumps to 138.96 from 133.42
The Government of India's Ministry of Coal, Office of the Nominated Authority (File No: NA/102/3/2017-NA), on May 4, 2026 released the provisional National Coal Index (NCI) with Base Year 2017-18 for March 2026, showing the overall Indian Coal Index rising sharply to 138.96 from 133.42 in February 2026. The Coking coal index surged to 152.37, Non-coking index rose to 134.30. Representative Prices for March 2026 show G1 grade at Rs. 10,157 per tonne, ST-I coking coal at Rs. 21,469 per tonne.

CEA & GRID STANDARDS

8Central Electricity Authority releases May 2026 report on addressing insulator failures on transmission lines
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in its May 2026 technical report, addressed the systemic issue of insulator failures on transmission lines across the Indian grid. The report covers root-cause analysis, manufacturing quality concerns, environmental contamination factors and recommended preventive maintenance practices, providing technical guidance to POWERGRID, state transmission utilities and ISGS network owners on improving long-term insulator reliability.

8India's total monitored power capacity reaches 309,673 MW; coal-based units deliver 86.08% on-line utilization on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 03 May 2026 provided a comprehensive snapshot of India's generation capacity utilization. Of the 309,673.79 MW total monitored capacity, the coal sector (221,897.51 MW installed) kept 190,692 MW online, an 86.08% on-line rate. Capacity under outage stood at 31,205.51 MW (14.06%). Nuclear (8,780 MW) maintained 85.68% online. Hydro (51,664.66 MW) placed 41,160.31 MW online (79.67%). Total net generation was 220,607.37 MW giving 71.24% utilization.

8India powers 221,085 MW net from 309,673 MW installed base; gas plants barely tap 18% of capacity on 02 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 02 May 2026 revealed that of India's total 309,673.79 MW monitored capacity, 221,085.17 MW net generation was achieved, a 71.39% utilization. Coal-based units (221,897.51 MW monitored) delivered 173,318.32 MW net, achieving 78.11% utilization. However, gas and liquid plants (20,122.42 MW) provided just 3,614.65 MW net, a low 17.96% utilization. Hydro generated 33,071.41 MW net. Nuclear contributed 6,822.37 MW net from 8,780 MW installed.

8India's thermal online capacity drops to 85.62% on 03 May 2026; Eastern Region leads with 91.94% online rate
CEA Sub-Report 5 for 03 May 2026 showed India's thermal capacity (229,101.56 MW stabilised) achieved an online rate of 85.62% with 196,161.05 MW online, down from 87.12% on 02 May. Eastern Region led thermal performance at 91.94% online (37,735 MW of 41,045 MW), followed by North Eastern at 100% for its smaller 750 MW base. Northern Region lagged at 83.44%. Nuclear maintained 90.66% online rate (7,960 MW of 8,780 MW). Hydro online was 41,160.31 MW (79.67%).

8India's All-India thermal online rate at 87.12% on 02 May 2026; Western Region's nuclear tops 95% availability
CEA Sub-Report 5 for 02 May 2026 placed India's thermal online capacity at 199,601.05 MW from 229,101.56 MW base, an 87.12% rate. Western Region led thermal at 87.58% (74,155 MW of 84,671 MW). Nuclear capacity online was 7,960 MW of 8,780 MW (90.66%), with Western Region nuclear at 95.06% availability, the highest regional rate. Hydro across India was 41,119.64 MW of 51,664.66 MW (79.59%), with Western Region also topping hydro at 91.50%.

GENERATION OVERVIEW

8India's total power output falls 9.86% short of target in the North on 03 May 2026; nuclear and hydro buck trend
CEA's Operation Performance Monitoring Division reported a nationwide generation shortfall on 03 May 2026, with the Northern Region delivering 994.72 MU against a programme of 1,185.23 MU, a gap of 9.86%. Thermal generation bore the brunt with 9.09% shortfall (753.05 MU vs. 869.67 MU target) in the North. In contrast, Nuclear in the Western Region outperformed at 67.02 MU vs. 57.64 MU programme. Total actual generation was 4,104.90 MU vs. 4,570.60 MU.

8Northern thermal sector misses target by nearly 9% on 02 May 2026; Western hydro delivers 40% surplus
As per CEA's generation overview for 02 May 2026, Northern Region's total generation came in at 1,017.69 MU against a programme of 1,182.60 MU (-9.66%). Thermal in the North fell 8.96% short at 784.05 MU. Bucking the trend, Western Region hydro generated 25.59 MU against just 42.43 MU programmed, but cumulative hydro for April-May hit 1,841.02 MU, 531 MU above programme (+40.55%). All-India actual generation stood at 4,262.52 MU, 6.7% below the 4,568.39 MU target.

8Coal dominates India's power mix at 3,427 MU on 03 May 2026; nuclear exceeds programme by 14 MU, gas falls 37 MU short
CEA Sub-Report 17 for 03 May 2026 showed coal-based generation at 3,427.32 MU for the day against a programme of 3,769.80 MU, a 9.1% shortfall. Nuclear (8,780 MW) overperformed at 182.97 MU vs. 168.84 MU target. Gas (19,642.83 MW) fell short at 43.77 MU against 80.73 MU programme. Hydro delivered 356.09 MU. Cumulative hydro for April-May reached 1,059.31 MU. Bhutan imports added 7.82 MU. Total actual generation: 4,104.90 MU vs. 4,570.60 MU.

8Northern Region records 34,903 MU cumulative generation through 03 May 2026; Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS beats programme
CEA Sub-Report 2 for 03 May 2026 showed the Northern Region achieving 994.72 MU for the day against a 1,185.23 MU programme, with cumulative April-May total of 34,903.78 MU vs. 38,719.60 MU programme. Haryana's state sector outperformed, with Rajiv Gandhi TPS (1,200 MW) showing 636.41 MU cumulative actual against 364.52 MU programmed, a 74.5% surplus, even as Unit 1 (600 MW) went on reserve standby. Panipat TPS (710 MW) ran at 410.05 MU cumulative.
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PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY

8GRID-INDIA NLDC: All-India peak demand met touched 2,21,576 MW on 5-May; 4,852 MU energy delivered with zero shortage
The National Load Despatch Centre's daily PSP report for 5-May-2026 shows India's maximum demand met at 2,21,576 MW at 15:27 hrs (solar hour) versus 2,15,423 MW in non-solar hour. Energy met across regions totalled 4,852 MU: NR 1,242 MU, WR 1,661 MU, SR 1,361 MU, ER 530 MU, NER 58 MU. Coal contributed 3,661 MU (69%), RES 893 MU (17%), hydro 391 MU (7%), nuclear 183 MU (3%) and gas-naphtha 45 MU (1%). Frequency stayed within IEGC band 81.11% of the day.

8WRLDC: West peaked at 75,802 MW with Maharashtra alone hitting 28,097 MW on 5-May; total energy 1,660.5 MU
GRID-INDIA's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 66,651 MW (50.1 Hz) and maximum daily demand 75,802 MW at 15:25 hrs. State-wise peaks: Maharashtra 28,097 MW, Gujarat 20,542 MW, Madhya Pradesh 11,562 MW, Chhattisgarh 2,736 MW, Goa 817 MW. Total regional energy met was 1,660.5 MU with thermal contributing 610.4 MU, solar 131.6 MU, wind 76.9 MU and hydro 33.7 MU.

8NRLDC: North peaked at 59,572 MW on 5-May; Uttar Pradesh hit 19,579 MW with NTPC and BBMB units in heavy dispatch
GRID-INDIA's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre Daily Operation Report for 5-May-2026 records evening-peak demand at 59,572 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz), with day energy of 1,242 MU. Uttar Pradesh led at 19,579 MW peak (390.54 MU), Rajasthan 12,134 MW (250.72 MU), Haryana 8,262 MW, Punjab 8,231 MW and Delhi 4,847 MW. NPCIL's RAPS-A (300 MW) ran at 176 MW average and RAPS-B at 368 MW; solar generation across the region totalled 77.66 MU.

8SRLDC Power Supply Position: South peaked at 56,226 MW with zero shortage and 1,361.44 MU energy met on 5-May
GRID-INDIA's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 56,226 MW (frequency 50.02 Hz) and off-peak at 50,439 MW with day energy of 1,361.44 MU. Tamil Nadu led with 19,366 MW peak at 22:30 hrs, followed by Karnataka at 17,682 MW and Andhra Pradesh at 12,804 MW. Total state generation was 660.28 MU with solar contributing 123.4 MU and wind 3.81 MU; HINDUJA POWER, RAYALASEEMA TPP and SEIL P2 ran near full capacity.

8ERLDC: Eastern Region demand peaked at 26,713 MW on 5-May with 530.09 MU energy met and zero shortage
GRID-INDIA's Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 shows the region's evening-peak demand at 26,612 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz) rising to 26,713 MW at 19:27 hrs. West Bengal led with 9,732 MW peak (195.46 MU), Bihar 6,637 MW (105.19 MU), Odisha 6,257 MW (125.30 MU) and DVC 2,947 MW. DVC's MEJIA TPS-II ran at 957 MW peak (17.63 MU net), OPGC's two 660 MW units delivered 27.65 MU and KODERMA TPS pushed 14.74 MU.

8NERLDC: Northeast peaked at 3,430 MW on 5-May with 58.55 MU energy; Assam alone drew 35.96 MU
GRID-INDIA's North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre report for 5-May-2026 logs evening-peak demand of 3,236 MW (frequency 50.01 Hz) and a regional maximum of 3,430 MW at 19:01 hrs with zero shortage. Assam's peak hit 2,134 MW at 19:06 hrs (35.96 MU net), Tripura 257 MW, Meghalaya 354 MW, Manipur 243 MW. Total regional generation reached 10.05 MU led by hydro 3.35 MU and gas 5.35 MU; LAKWA REPLACEMENT PP delivered 1.31 MU.

8NLDC New Delhi: 5-May frequency averaged 49.996 Hz with Mileage 47.1 and 173 excursions above 50 Hz
GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre frequency profile for 5-May-2026 (Tuesday) recorded average frequency 49.996 Hz, Frequency Variation Index 0.0347, standard deviation 0.0588 and Mileage 47.1 from 8,640 ten-second AGRA samples. The grid breached 50.03 Hz in 216 excursions and dipped below 49.97 Hz in 158 excursions; instantaneous max reached 50.327 Hz at 18:02:50 and min 49.734 Hz at 00:35:30. Frequency was outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz band for 4 hours 32 minutes.

OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING

8WRLDC: Western Region generation outage hits 17,743.1 MW on 5-May with NTPC, RGPPL and APL Adani fleet largely on RSD
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's Generating Unit Outage Report for 5-May-2026 totals regional outage at 17,743.1 MW: central sector 6,987.1 MW (planned 4,247.1 + forced 2,740) and state sector 10,756 MW (planned 7,245 + forced 3,511). NTPC's KAWAS, GANDHAR and RGPPL units in Gujarat-Maharashtra are largely on Reserve Shutdown, SASAN UMPP-2 (660 MW) is under annual overhauling till 15-05-2026, and NPCIL's TARAPUR-I Unit-2 (160 MW) has been out since 13-07-2020.

8NRLDC unit-outage spreadsheet: Northern Region central sector planned outage at 4,915.44 MW; NTPC Dadri-I dominates
The Generating Unit Outage Report Excel for 5-May-2026 from NRLDC totals central-sector planned outages at 4,915.44 MW. NPCIL's RAPS-A Unit-1 (100 MW) is to be decommissioned with revival deferred to 01-01-2030; NTPC's Dadri GPS Units 1-6 (130-154 MW each) and Auraiya GPS Units 1-6 (109-111 MW each) are on continuous Reserve Shutdown. Heritage hydro outages include NHPC's Parbati-III HEP Units 3-4 (130 MW each), THDC's TEHRI HPS Unit-2 (250 MW).

8SRLDC unit-outage tally on 5-May: 2,962.58 MW out of service; LANCO's LKPPL-ST3 stuck under NCLT since 2016
The SRLDC generating-unit outage report for 5-May-2026 totals 2,962.58 MW under planned outages: 1,748 MW in central sector and 1,214.58 MW in state sector. NPCIL's KAIGA STG1 Unit-1 (220 MW) is out since 31-03-2025 for EMCCR/EMFR work and MAPS Unit-1 (220 MW) since 30-01-2018 for maintenance. LANCO's LKPPL-ST3 four units (totalling 732 MW) remain under NCLT proceedings from September 2016, while KSEB-NTPC's RGCCPP KAYAMKULAM trio (359.58 MW) is shut since 2021.

8Eastern Region generation outages on 5-May total 219.65 MW planned; NTPC's 660 MW North Karanpura Unit-2 forced out
The ER-NPMC report for 5-May-2026 lists planned state-sector outages totalling 219.65 MW: OHPC's BURLA HPS Units 4 and 5 (32 MW + 43.65 MW) and BALIMELA HPS Units 5 and 6 (60 MW each) on annual repair work, plus CHIPLIMA HPS Unit-1 (24 MW) under capital overhauling since 2023. On forced side, NTPC's NORTH KARANPURA Unit-2 (660 MW) is out since 24-03-2026, FSTPP Unit-3 (200 MW) since 6-Apr, and NHPC's TEESTA HPS Units 1-3 (170 MW each) since the 2023 LOHNAK glacial cloudburst.

8NLDC SCUC for 6-May lists 49 generators; NTPC's NPGC and Barh-1 dispatched at 987.54 MW and 990.86 MW
GRID-INDIA's NLDC SCUC dispatch table published 5-May-2026 at 1500 hrs covers 49 generators for 6-May. Lowest-ECR coal stations Darlipali (Rs. 1.114 per kWh) and Sipat STPS Stage-1 (Rs. 1.274 per kWh) were scheduled at 308.58 MW and 983.37 MW. NTPC's NPGC delivered 987.54 MW at Rs. 2.761 per kWh and Barh-1 hit 990.86 MW at Rs. 2.765 per kWh. RGPPL-RLNG, Kawas-ComGas and Faridabad-LNG were marked SCUC = NO with zero schedule.

8NLDC schedules 5 NTPC Dadri units to come on-bar on 6-May; synchronisation spans 14:00 to 20:00 hrs
The NLDC's SCUC list (Format 3) issued 5-May-2026 at 1530 hrs proposes five NTPC Dadri units for synchronisation on 6-May-2026: Dadri Stage-2 Unit-2 at 14:00 hrs (22.5 hours intimation), Dadri Stage-1 Units 1-4 at 15:30, 17:00, 18:30 and 20:00 hrs respectively, with intimation horizons up to 28.5 hours. The proposal cites CERC Order dated 05-10-2025 in Petition No. 9/SM/2024 and the Detailed SCUC Procedure of 16-04-2024.

8SRLDC NPMC sheet: Total CS planned outage 1,748 MW and forced 1,450 MW on 5-May
The Southern Region NPMC daily Excel report for 5-May-2026 splits central-sector outages into 1,748 MW planned and 1,450 MW forced (total CS 3,198 MW), plus state-sector planned 614.58 MW, taking total planned outages to 2,362.58 MW. NLC's NEYVELI TS-II Unit-5 (210 MW) is under RSD since 03-05-2026; ILFS's Tamil Nadu unit (600 MW) tripped on 05-05 due to APH choke; NTPC's RAMAGUNDAM Unit-3 (200 MW) and VEDANTA's MEENAKSHI ENERGY Stage-2 Unit-3 (350 MW) on forced outage.

8I.P. CCPP Units offline since 2019, Rajasthan nuclear unit idle since 2004: CEA's zombie plant list as on 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 13 for 03 May 2026 catalogued power units off-grid for over a year. Most strikingly, I.P. CCPP Units 2, 3, 4, and 8 (30 MW each, Delhi) have been continuously shut since January 2019, over seven years. Rithala CCPP Units 1, 2, and 3 have been idle since 2013. The DAE Rajasthan nuclear unit (0 MW declared) has been down since October 2004 for a generator earth fault, over two decades. Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each) have been offline since 2014.

8Pragati CCPP units rack up serial outages over 15 days; Delhi's gas-based stations struggle with viability
CEA Sub-Report 12 as on 03 May 2026 listed Pragati Combined Cycle Power Plant (Delhi) as the most recurring offender in the 15-day-plus outage register. Multiple instances across Pragati CCPP Unit 1 and Unit 2 were reported, covering outages due to GT lube oil problems, grid disturbances, low system demand, costly fuel and miscellaneous electrical issues. The plant's 104.60 MW unit has been cycling in and out of outage repeatedly, pointing to viability challenges.

REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT

8WRPC certifies March 2026 ISTS transmission availability: RTCL at 99.605%, WTGL dips to 97.699%
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) certified Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) availability for March 2026, with Raipur-Rourkela TCL at 99.605% and Western Transmission Gujarat Limited (WTGL) at 97.699%. The certification follows POSOCO methodology and feeds into transmission tariff true-up calculations under CERC Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, with implications for licensee revenues and DISCOM cost allocations across the western region.

8WRPC's March 2026 TRAVL-ISTS log records 400 KV Vapi-II Bus Reactor pulled for 26+ days on RLDC orders
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) Transmission Reliability Availability log for March 2026 (TRAVL-ISTS) records the 400 KV Vapi-II Bus Reactor remaining out for 26-plus days on RLDC instructions. The element-level log, used for ISTS availability certification, identifies grid operator-driven outages that exclude licensees from availability penalties under the CERC framework, affecting transmission charges payable by western region beneficiaries.

8North Eastern Region Energy Account for April 2026: Rangnadai at 99.91% PAF; Pallatana GPP schedules 628 MW
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Energy Account for April 2026 records the Ranganadi hydro station's Plant Availability Factor at 99.91%, while ONGC's Pallatana Gas Power Plant scheduled 628 MW. The monthly REA, issued under CERC DSM and ABT framework, captures generation, drawal and DSM positions of NER constituents, forming the basis for inter-utility settlement and cost-sharing.

8NERPC April 2026 Regional Energy Account: Rangnadai saleable energy at 69.4 lakh KWh, Assam tops drawals
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Regional Energy Account for April 2026 records Ranganadi HPS saleable energy at 69.4 lakh KWh, with Assam topping inter-state drawals among NER constituents. The REA, prepared under CERC ABT and DSM regulations, assigns the monthly energy injections, drawals and deviation accounts that drive financial settlements among NEEPCO, NTPC, OTPC and northeastern state utilities.

8NERPC April 2026 SCED account: AGBPP receives Rs. 39.9 lakh net from national pool; BGTPP owes Rs. 1.35 crore
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) SCED Account for April 2026 records AGBPP receiving Rs. 39.9 lakh net from the national SCED pool, while Bongaigaon TPP (BGTPP) owed Rs. 1.35 crore to the pool. SCED settlements under CERC Ancillary Services and SCED Regulations are aimed at incentivising flexible thermal dispatch nationally, with monthly net positions financially settled across all participating NER and pan-India units.

8SRPC Ancillary Services account (April 20-26, 2026): NTPC Kudgi earns Rs. 50.3 lakh; NTPC Talcher pays Rs. 6.2 lakh
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Ancillary Services Account for April 20-26, 2026 records NTPC Kudgi earning Rs. 50.3 lakh as a net receivable from the ancillary services pool, while NTPC Talcher paid Rs. 6.2 lakh. Settlements under the CERC Ancillary Services Regulations capture frequency-control and reserve-support contributions of southern thermal stations, with weekly settlements driving cash flows for participating generators.

8SRPC DSM account (April 20-26, 2026): Tamil Nadu pays Rs. 34.33 crore; AMGPL Kurnool receives Rs. 61,066
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) Account for April 20-26, 2026 records Tamil Nadu (TANGEDCO) paying Rs. 34.33 crore as net DSM charges, while AMGPL Kurnool received Rs. 61,066 from the pool. The weekly DSM settlement under CERC DSM Regulations reflects schedule-vs-drawal deviations across southern utilities and generators, driving the financial discipline of inter-state grid operations.

8SRPC March 2025 final REA: Ramagundam Stage 1&2 ran below 55% capacity 3,003 times, generating 27.82 lakh MW
The Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) Final Regional Energy Account for March 2025 records that NTPC's Ramagundam Stage 1 and 2 ran below 55% of declared capacity on 3,003 occasions during the month, generating a cumulative 27.82 lakh MW of energy. The data, drawn from 15-minute time-block accounts under CERC Indian Electricity Grid Code, illustrates the operational flexibility imposed on legacy thermal stations as renewable penetration grew across the south.

TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION

8POSOCO WRLDC line-outage report: POWERGRID's 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 has been on outage since April 2018 over ferro-resonance
Power System Operation Corporation Ltd's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre transmission outage report for 5-May-2026 logs hundreds of long-duration line and ICT outages. POWERGRID-WR1 (PGCIL)'s 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 Line Reactor has been kept out since 04-05-2018 08:32 hrs due to ferroresonance reported by PGCIL; CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer bays were opened from 15-09-2021 for fault-level control; DGEN's 400/220 kV ICT-3 has been out since 22-03-2023.

8NRLDC transmission outage Excel for 5-May: UPPTCL's 400/220 kV 240 MVA ICT-3 at Moradabad still out since December 2021 over high DGA
The Transmission Element Outage Report spreadsheet for 5-May-2026 (NRLDC) catalogues over a thousand bay, line, ICT and bus outages. UPPTCL's 400/220 kV 240 MVA ICT-3 at Moradabad has been out since 13-12-2021 22:38 hrs due to hydrogen gas in DGA above permissible limit, with revival expected only on 16-04-2025. POWERGRID's 765 kV BAREILLY_2-LUCKNOW_2 Line Ckt-1 was out from 01-05-2026 for ERS-to-tower restoration; 400 kV JALANDHAR(PG)-SAMBA(PG) NRSS XXIX Ckt-2 is under destringing post tower collapse.

8SRLDC line-outage register on 5-May shows POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana-STPP-1 still out since March 2023
The SRLDC transmission outage report for 5-May-2026 catalogues hundreds of planned outages across the southern grid. POWERGRID's 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana_STPP-1 has remained out since 24-03-2023 04:20 hrs after fault tripping. APTRANSCO's 400 kV GMR-Vemagiri_AP-1 has been out since 11-01-2024 for switching auxiliary load between steam and gas turbines, while NPCIL's 230 kV BHAVANI-KANCHIPURAM-1 (POWERGRID) is under SCADA upgrade by BHAVINI since 28-05-2025.

8NERLDC voltage compliance hits 100% on 4-May: all 16 NER 400 kV substations stayed within IEGC band
The North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's Daily Voltage Deviation Report for 4-May-2026 shows all 16 monitored 400 kV substations, including AZARA, BALIPARA, BONGAIGAON (Assam), BYRNIHAT and PALATANA (Tripura), Kameng and RANGANADI (Arunachal Pradesh), SILCHAR, NEW KOHIMA, MARIANI and PK BARI (Sterlite), operated within the 380-420 kV IEGC band 100% of the time, with zero hours outside band and Voltage Deviation Index of 0%. RANGANADI logged maximum 416 kV; MISA reached minimum 395 kV.

8GRID-INDIA NLDC: ER-NR corridor breached ATC for 14 blocks (3.5 hours, 14.58%) on 5-May
The NLDC's System Reliability Indices Report for 5-May-2026 shows the ER-NR corridor was the only one with ATC violation, 14 blocks (3.5 hours, 14.58% of time). All other corridors WR-NR, Import of NR, NEW-SR and NER Import recorded zero violations on both ATC and N-1 criteria. The voltage scan covers POWERGRID's 32 northern-region 765 kV stations including Agra, Bhadla, Chittorgarh and Moga, with Chittorgarh exceeding 800 kV for 3.40% of the day (max 806 kV).

8WRLDC reliability indices: Maharashtra's intra-regional corridor breached ATC for 13 blocks (3.2 hours, 13.5%) on 5-May
Grid Controller of India Ltd's Western Regional Load Despatch Centre Daily System Reliability Indices Report for 5-May-2026 shows Maharashtra was the only state with ATC violation, 13 blocks, 3.2 hours, 13.5% of time. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and DNHDDPDCL all logged zero blocks, zero hours and 0% violation on both ATC and (N-1) criteria. The report uses TTC-crossing flows on intra-regional corridors as a proxy for N-1 violation, based on SCADA data at WRLDC.
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DAY AHEAD MARKET

8IEX DAM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Total 1,75,202 MWh cleared; Hour 24 hits Rs. 10,000 per MWh as evening demand peaks
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day Ahead Market hourly summary for May 5, 2026 cleared a total of 1,75,202 MWh during the day. Hour 24 (the evening peak block) saw Market Clearing Price (MCP) hit the upper price ceiling of Rs. 10,000 per MWh as demand peaked, while solar-hour blocks crashed to lower price ranges. The total market clearing volume reflects strong day-ahead procurement by DISCOMs and bilateral hedging by industrial consumers across India.

8IEX DAM weekly snapshot Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total 10.66 lakh MWh cleared; Apr 29 peaks at Rs. 6,197 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Day Ahead Market weekly summary for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total of 10.66 lakh MWh, with April 29 posting the highest peak Market Clearing Price of Rs. 6,197 per MWh. The week-on-week trend reflects the seasonal pre-monsoon demand surge and the corresponding tightness in the spot power market, with DAM serving as the primary liquidity venue for short-term bilateral trades among DISCOMs and IPPs.

REAL TIME MARKET

8IEX RTM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Total 2,10,941 MWh cleared; late night hour posts Rs. 2,600 per MWh weighted MCP
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Real Time Market (RTM) hourly summary for May 5, 2026 cleared a total of 2,10,941 MWh during the day, with late-night hours posting a Rs. 2,600 per MWh weighted Market Clearing Price. RTM, which operates on a 15-minute time block basis under CERC Power Market Regulations, handled significant volumes as DISCOMs and generators rebalanced positions in the same-day market for grid balancing.

8IEX RTM weekly summary Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total 16.15 lakh MWh cleared; Apr 29 peaks at Rs. 3,193 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Real Time Market weekly summary for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total of 16.15 lakh MWh, with April 29 posting the week's peak Market Clearing Price at Rs. 3,193 per MWh and May 6 closing at Rs. 3,129 per MWh. RTM remains the primary venue for fine-tuning grid balance, with weekly volumes reflecting the increasing role of intraday trading in India's electricity market architecture.

GREEN POWER MARKET

8IEX Green DAM weekly report Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Total solar MCV 2.20 lakh MWh; Apr 29 posts highest MCP at Rs. 6,858 per MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) weekly report for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 cleared a total solar Market Clearing Volume of 2.20 lakh MWh, with April 29 recording the week's highest Market Clearing Price at Rs. 6,858 per MWh. G-DAM supports separate price discovery for renewable energy under CERC Power Market Regulations, enabling RPO-driven procurement and corporate PPA structures.

8IEX Green DAM hourly summary May 5, 2026: Solar clearing dominant; MCP crashes to Rs. 700 per MWh in Hour 10 solar peak
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) hourly summary for May 5, 2026 saw solar clearing volumes dominate the market, with Market Clearing Price crashing to Rs. 700 per MWh in Hour 10 during the solar peak generation window. The hourly price profile reflects the inverse correlation between solar output and prices, with high midday supply driving down clearing prices and providing affordable green energy for RPO compliance.

TERM AHEAD & HYDRO MARKET

8IEX TAM daily trade report May 5, 2026: DB4-WED-SR instrument trades 2,616 MWh at Rs. 7,000 per MWh; DB4-WED-WR clears 5,280 MWh
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Term Ahead Market (TAM) Trade Details report for May 5, 2026 shows the only active trades of the day in Day Block (DB4) instruments: DB4-WED-SR (Southern Region) cleared 2,616 MWh with 1 buy and 1 sell contract at a uniform Rs. 7,000 per MWh, while DB4-WED-WR (Western Region) cleared 5,280 MWh with 2 buy and 2 sell contracts at Rs. 7,000 per MWh. All other Term Ahead instruments recorded zero trade activity at IEX.

8IEX HPDAM weekly snapshot Apr 29 to May 6, 2026: Apr 29 clears 214.10 MWh at Rs. 20,000 per MWh; May 1 records no trade
The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Hydro Power Day Ahead Market (HPDAM) weekly snapshot for Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 records April 29 clearing 214.10 MWh at the upper price ceiling of Rs. 20,000 per MWh, while May 1 saw zero trades. The weekly profile illustrates the thin liquidity of the hydro power market segment, with sporadic high-price trades reflecting the niche nature of dedicated hydro market under CERC Power Market Regulations.
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COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE

8Coal India reports steady stock at most plants; Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPS slips to just 50% of normative requirement on 04 May 2026
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division, in its daily coal stock report dated 04 May 2026, showed mixed inventory levels across coal-linked thermal stations. Haryana's Indira Gandhi STPP held 548,000 tonnes (37 days' stock), while the Panipat TPS had 453,900 tonnes (59 days). In Rajasthan, Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) stood critically low at 222,000 tonnes, just 50% of its normative requirement, compared to Kalisindh TPS (1,200 MW) at 66%. Suratgarh STPS (1,320 MW) maintained a healthy 104%.

8CEA's Fuel Management Division flags Chhabra-II and Suratgarh TPS as coal outliers among 200+ thermal stations on 04 May 2026
The Central Electricity Authority's Fuel Management Division daily coal stock report (04 May 2026) tracked coal inventory across all regions. Haryana's HPGCL cluster (2,510 MW combined) maintained an aggregate 146% stock ratio, with Yamuna Nagar TPS at 152% and Panipat TPS at 170%. Punjab's PSPCL group (2,300 MW) averaged 128%. In Rajasthan, Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW, 36% PLF) held only 50% of normative 26-day stock at 222,000 tonnes, even as Panipat TPS had an excess at 453,900 tonnes.

HYDRO RESERVOIRS

8Tehri reservoir sits at just 172.88 MCM out of 2,615 MCM capacity; Sardar Sarovar climbs to 918 MCM as of 03 May 2026
CEA Sub-Report 6 for 03 May 2026 tracked 20-plus major hydro reservoirs. Sardar Sarovar (Gujarat) rose to 918.29 MCM effective capacity, up from 905.6 MCM on 02 May. Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal Pradesh) held 604.4 MCM with cumulative generation of 318.41 MU since 01 April. Tehri Reservoir (Uttarakhand) was at just 172.88 MCM against its 2,615 MCM full capacity, a pre-monsoon depletion level of 6.6%, with cumulative energy generation of 186.89 MU. Ukai Reservoir (Gujarat) held 413.34 MCM, while Indira Sagar (MP) stood at 364.72 MCM.

8Bhakra at 605 MCM, Ranjit Sagar at 297 MCM; major Northern reservoirs running well below full capacity on 02 May 2026
CEA's Sub-Report 6 for 02 May 2026 revealed that major Northern Region reservoirs are well below peak storage levels ahead of monsoon. Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal) held 609.88 MCM against full capacity of 6,516.07 MCM, less than 10% full, with 305.21 MU generated cumulatively since April. Ranjit Sagar (Punjab) stored 297.33 MCM of 7,199.17 MCM (4.1%), generating 54.3 MU. Ram Ganga (Uttarakhand) was at 234.23 MCM. Gujarat's Ukai held 416.55 MCM and Sardar Sarovar 905.6 MCM.
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8Rs 355 crore transformer bid blends strict controls with revised efficiency metrics
At first glance, the tender appears routine, but the efficiency parameters tell a different story. With stringent manufacturing requirements intact, bidders must now recalibrate designs and pricing. Margins may tighten depending on copper and core material strategies.

8Dual consultancy tenders reveal contrasting bidder filters under same-day rollout
Two consultancy packages issued together carry sharply different participation frameworks. One eases entry barriers, while the other introduces layered controls around hydro-meteorological expertise. The structure points to a calibrated procurement strategy beyond headline values.

8FGD tender extension keeps cost barrier firm amid extended bid window
While timelines have been relaxed, the Rs 5.70 crore entry threshold continues to anchor bidder seriousness. The move allows recalibration of pricing for a dense emissions scope. Risk allocation, however, remains firmly with contractors.

8Rs 108 crore conductor tender gains time but keeps pricing pressure intact
The bid window has been extended, but core commercial terms remain unchanged. Suppliers continue to face aluminium price volatility and tight delivery schedules. The final bids will reveal whether risk pricing outweighs volume play.

8Short bid extension exposes pressure on lump-sum logistics risk allocation
The three-day window shift appears minor, but reflects underlying discomfort with fixed-price transport structures. Rising fuel costs and execution risks are forcing bidders to reassess margins. Market response will define competitiveness.

8Rooftop solar package tests contractor readiness under compressed timelines
Behind the fast-track schedule lies a project shaped by weather sensitivity and operational constraints of a critical facility. Execution logistics may prove more complex than headline scope suggests. Bidders will need to factor risk beyond standard rooftop deployments.

8Solar BOS tender reset sharpens reverse-auction pressure under tighter security norms
An eight-day extension comes with a firmer rulebook for price discovery. The added security requirement raises the entry stakes, while reverse-auction dynamics tighten competition. The real challenge may lie in surviving ultra-close bidding spreads.

8Auto transformer tender adds compliance cost as insurance rewrite shifts risk loading
Beyond repeated deadline extensions, a revised insurance clause is quietly altering bidder exposure. The change pushes post-delivery risk deeper into contractor pricing. More time may not translate into greater bidding comfort.

8300 MW solar bid extension highlights persistent land and execution risks
The extended timeline offers contractors more room to prepare, but core challenges remain unchanged. Land aggregation, evacuation readiness, and long-term O&M obligations continue to define risk exposure. Pricing strategies may reflect cautious positioning.

8Solar-plus-BESS bid extension spotlights long-term risk loading under high EMD
The timeline push comes with sizeable EMD commitments and a 15-year O&M tail. Bidders must price not just EPC, but storage degradation and lifecycle uncertainty. The real signal will lie in how aggressively risk is loaded into tariffs.

8Rs 516 crore hydro EM tender faces repeated delays amid integration complexity
The extended bid cycle reflects challenges beyond routine scheduling. Dense powerhouse integration requirements may be driving bidder caution. Pricing and participation will reveal how the market is absorbing execution risk. Details
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8Tender for laying of underground CPVC pipe line and installation of water storage tank Details
 
8Tender for comprehensive repair and maintenance of control room including flooring, sanitary works, false ceiling and allied civil works at 220/132/33 kV GSS Details
 
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8Tender for enhancing existing 1250 Amps 11 kV panel set with 2000 Amps panel set Details
 
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8Tender for construction of foundation for 220 kV feeder bay Details
 
8Tender for transformer augmentation work of 132 / 33 kV , 20/25 MVA transformer Details
 
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8Tender for construction of 132 and 33 kV bus sectionalizer bay at 132 kV GSS Details
 
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8Tender for SITC of air conditioner units at 220 kV GSS Kukas Details
 
8Tender for providing and fixing of split AC in control room at 220 kV GSS Details
 
8Tender for SITC of air conditioner units at 220 kV GSS Details
 
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8Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning including dismantling, replacement of control and relay panel Details
 
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8Tender for increasing capacity work of 07 different DTR Details
 
8Tender for increasing capacity work of 10 MVA to 12.5 MVA power T/F Details
 
8Tender for construction of HT line, LT line and sub-station for releasing of new service connection Details
 
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8Tender for installation of transformers and construction of lines Details
 
8Tender for construction of HT line, LT line and sub-station Details
 
8Tender for replacement of old and deteriorated AB cable/weasel conductor Details
 
8Tender for construction of new 33 kV line and upgradation and composite power line from 33/11 kV S/s Details
 
8Tender for work of chemical resistant coating of complete TF/ICT with all accessories Details
 
8Tender for supply of various sizes of cast basalt pipes and bends Details
 
8Tender for supply of smart positioners Details
 
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8Tender for developing surrounding area of cooling tower Details
 
8Tender for supply of canopies for DCS panels Details
 
8Tender for providing waterproofing treatment Details
 
8Tender for Bi- annual rate contract for restoration of various 66 kV class transmission lines Details
 
8Tender for work of erection of 1 no. of new 20MVA ,66/11 kV transformer-4 bay Details
 
8Tender for work of AMC for attending emergency breakdown & maintenance of various 220 kV & 132 kV lines Details
 
8Tender for erection of new 66kV S/C line Details
 
8Tender for supply of transformer oil storage tank for switchyard Details
 
8Tender for supply of 5nos spare numerical distance protection relay Details
 
8Tender for work of annual rate contract for chemical washing of insulator strings of various 220/132/110kV lines Details
 
8Tender for work contract for annual maintenance of 220/132/110kV lines Details
 
8Tender for supply of 33kV current transformers (CT) Details
 
8Tender for supply of 33kV vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) as critical spares Details
 
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 8NTPC Renewable Energy tenders BoS package for 900 MW solar in Andhra Pradesh Details
 
8India's Solar Revolution: ALMM's Role in Shaping the Future Details
 
8CMD BCCL Calls on Parliamentary Panel Chairman During Committee’s Study Tour Details
 
8Bondada Engineering eyes Rs 10,000 crore investment for 25 GW RE, data centres Details
 
8KEC International rises after bagging Rs 1,002-crore orders across segments Details
 
8KP Group Deploys Country’s First Made In India 4.2 MW Wind Turbine Details
 
8West Bengal polls: BJP win may reshape power sector, says JM Financial Details
 
8L&T to develop coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha for CIL-BHEL JV Details
 
8Industry speak: Integrated Coal Handling Details
 
8Accumulate Coal India; target of Rs 515: Prabhudas Lilladher Details
 
8Essar Power repositions for the next phase of India’s energy growth Details
 
8Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient Details
 
8Restoring Assets: Revitalising ageing power plants through R&M Details
 
8BJP's WB Victory Sparks Power Sector Overhaul, CESC Faces Competition Risks Details
 
8Meesho, CG Power, Bajaj Auto, and 7 Other Stocks Announcing Q4 Results Today Details
 
8Towards a Smarter Grid: Digital initiatives to make the distribution system more intelligent and resilient Details
 
8Coal India Cuts Inventory for Cash, Sees E-Auction Price Surge Details
 
8PFC, REC Merger: India's Power Finance Consolidation Faces Hurdles Details
 
8Coal gasification: Catalysing India’s chemical industry growth and achieving Aatmanirbharta Details
 
8Views of Pralhad Joshi: “India’s wind energy segment has witnessed a notable uptick in capacity addition” Details
 
8Pratap Technocrats Wins Rs 776 Crore NTPC Deal For 570 MWh BESS Project Details
 
8Power Ministry Phases Local Content Norms For HVDC Projects To 60% By 2035 Details
 
8Nuclear Milestone: Kalpakkam 500 MWe PFBR achieves first criticality Details
 
8Coal India Limited Commissions 100 MW Solar Power Plant in Gujarat Details
 
8Atlanta Electricals Secures Rs 190 Crore Order from RVPN for Power Transformers Details
 
8Defence stocks: HAL, GRSE, Apollo Micro gain up to 3% in weak market Details
  
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8The solar tender has crossed into the financial-bid stage, but the real story sits within the qualification filter.
8The EPC-plus-O&M structure is testing how much post-commissioning risk bidders are willing to absorb. Details
8Rs 516 crore hydropower package sees another timeline push
The hydropower package has been extended further into May, continuing a pattern of schedule adjustments. While bidders gain additional preparation time, the delay intensifies concerns flagged earlier during pre-bid discussions.

8Rs-scale 250 MW solar procurement introduces land-linked entry barrier and pricing pressure
The 250 MW solar tender brings in a critical pre-condition that shifts early-stage risk onto developers. While the reverse auction framework remains standard, the land-linked requirement could filter out aggressive bidders even before price discovery begins.

8Rs 161 crore transmission package blends grid expansion with selective risk shielding
A large transmission package has been floated with a structure that appears simple but carries layered execution dynamics. The tender combines grid expansion scope with tight qualification filters and limited cost protection elements.

8Rs-linked smart meter rollout sees deadline push after eligibility and tech resets
The high-volume three-phase smart meter tender has moved well beyond a routine extension, with key changes to eligibility, communication architecture and sample readiness. While timelines shift, warranty and defect liability continue to rest firmly with vendors.

8Conductor procurement sees quiet timeline reset
The conductor tender has been extended without altering the underlying commercial structure. While the added time could improve participation, the core risk-allocation framework remains unchanged. The real insight lies in what bidders pushed for—and what the utility chose not to relax.

8Coal-mill retrofit package sees second timeline reset
The bidding window for a technically intensive coal-mill retrofit has been extended again. While contractors gain additional time, the contractual framework remains unchanged. The real concern lies in the interface risks that continue to sit outside the revised scope.

8Stage-I BMS retrofit sees another deadline shift as execution risks intensify
The BMS retrofit package has moved well beyond a routine controls upgrade, with deeper concerns emerging around ageing boiler interfaces and system accountability. The tender structure continues to place significant site and integration risks on bidders.

8Regulatory consultancy tender sees repeated deadline shifts
Three extensions in under three weeks are rarely procedural noise in consultancy tenders. Beneath the shifting deadlines lies a deeper signal on bidder appetite and internal alignment. The real question is whether this is about participation — or preparedness.

8Coal mill R&M tender sees timeline stretch amid bidder recalibration signals
A routine date extension masks a deeper signal in the coal mill R&M tender. The staggered timeline shifts hint at more than just administrative delay. What’s unfolding beneath the surface could reshape bidder strategy and pricing behaviour.

8Tight-window 765 kV evacuation push signals rising execution stakes
A high-capacity transmission spine is being fast-tracked with barely three weeks for bidders to respond. The structure quietly shifts more than just cost risk onto developers. What looks routine on paper may reshape how aggressively the market prices grid expansion.

8Transmission risk shift and greenshoe leverage reshape wind tariff playbook
The latest wind tender pushes a major transmission-linked risk squarely onto developers, removing a key financial cushion. At the same time, a greenshoe clause opens room for scale—but only at the most competitive price point.

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QUARTERLY RESULTS

8BHEL Q4 FY26 revenue jumps to Rs. 12,310 crore from Rs. 8,993 crore; EBITDA at Rs. 2,005 crore
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited's (BHEL) Q4 FY26 supplementary investor results reveal revenue from operations of Rs. 12,310 crore, up from Rs. 8,993 crore in Q4 FY25, and EBITDA of Rs. 2,005 crore. Full-year FY26 revenue reached Rs. 33,782 crore with net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore - supported by 9,000+ engineers, 214 GW of power generating equipment supplied, and 1,000+ utility sets commissioned. BHEL spent approximately 2.4% of revenue on R&D and received the SCOPE Eminence Award 2022-23 for R&D and Technology Innovation.

8Adani Power Q4 FY26 revenue at Rs. 146 billion, EBITDA Rs. 50 billion as 18.1 GW capacity generates 27.2 BU
Adani Power posted Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 146 billion and EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY. The company's operating capacity expanded to 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during the quarter and 99 BU in full-year FY26. Approximately 95% of operational capacity is now tied to long-term PPAs worth roughly 10 GW signed during the year. ICICI Securities downgraded the stock to ADD with a target price of Rs. 233.

8Ather Energy clocks record 83,418 units in Q4 FY26, up 76% YoY; FY26 total income hits Rs. 3,823 crore
Ather Energy delivered its strongest-ever quarter in Q4 FY26 with 83,418 units sold - up 76% year-on-year - and full-year FY26 volumes of 2,62,942 units, up 69% YoY. Total income for FY26 surged 66% to Rs. 3,823 crore while EBITDA margins improved by approximately 2,080 basis points YoY, supported by 700 experience centres and 548 service centres across India.

8Ather Energy FY26 adjusted gross margin doubles to Rs. 925 crore; 6,000+ charging points now live across India
Ather Energy Limited (NSE: ATHERENERG) reported that its Adjusted Gross Margin (AGM) jumped 116% year-on-year to Rs. 925 crore in FY26, with Q4 FY26 AGM rising 149% YoY to Rs. 309 crore. The company expanded its public charging ecosystem to more than 6,000 fast-charging points - making it India's largest fast-charging network for two-wheelers - and filed 643 patents as of March 2026. Market share climbed to 18.6% in Q4 FY26, up approximately 1,100 basis points versus Q1 FY25.

8Jaiprakash Power Ventures' 156th board approves FY26 results with modified audit opinion; BDO India named new internal auditor
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (NSE: JPPOWER, BSE: 532627), at its 156th Board of Directors meeting on May 4, 2026, approved audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026 - with statutory auditors Lodha & Co. LLP issuing modified opinions on both. Additionally, BDO India Services Private Limited has been appointed as the new internal auditor, replacing M/s R. Nagpal Associates, with a Statement on Impact of Audit Qualifications also enclosed.

ANNUAL RESULTS

8BHEL posts 19% revenue growth at Rs. 33,782 crore in FY26; net profit at Rs. 1,578 crore
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported audited financial results for full-year FY2025-26, registering Rs. 33,782 crore in revenue from operations - a 19% year-on-year growth - and a net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore. The audited results were filed with BSE and NSE following the board meeting on May 4, 2026. The performance was anchored by BHEL's 214 GW of power generating equipment supplied across India and 1,000+ utility sets commissioned over its operating history.

8BHEL FY26 annual performance: Rs. 33,782 crore revenue, Rs. 1,578 crore net profit, and Rs. 1.40 per share final dividend declared
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) filed audited standalone and consolidated financial results with BSE and NSE for Q4 and full-year FY2025-26. The Board of Directors at its May 4, 2026 meeting confirmed revenue from operations at Rs. 33,782 crore (19% growth), net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore, and approved a final dividend of Rs. 1.40 per share of Rs. 2 face value - equivalent to a 70% payout - payable within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting.

DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS

8BHEL board declares Rs. 1.40 per share final dividend for FY2025-26 at May 4 meeting
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) recommended a final dividend of Rs. 1.40 per share (70% on paid-up capital of Rs. 2 face value) for FY2025-26, at the board meeting held on May 4, 2026. The dividend will be payable within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting. The recommendation accompanies BHEL's audited Q4 and full-year FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 33,782 crore (19% growth) and net profit of Rs. 1,578 crore.

8Premier Energies declares 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per share for FY2025-26; record date set for May 9, 2026
Premier Energies Limited (NSE: PREMIERENE, BSE: 544238) declared a 2nd interim dividend of Rs. 0.75 per equity share (75% on face value of Rs. 1) for FY2025-26 at its board meeting held on May 4, 2026. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has been fixed as Saturday, May 9, 2026, with dividend payment due on or before June 2, 2026. The company had earlier paid a 1st interim dividend of Rs. 0.25 per share during FY26.

8G R Infraprojects schedules May 11 board meeting to approve FY26 audited financial results
G R Infraprojects Limited (NSE: GRINFRA) intimated stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Monday, May 11, 2026 to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026, fulfilling its obligations under SEBI Listing Regulations 29 and 50(2).

8K.P. Energy schedules May 7, 2026 board meeting to approve FY26 audited results and consider final dividend
K.P. Energy Limited (BSE: 539686, NSE: KPEL) intimated stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at its registered office to approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider recommendation of a final dividend for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders will close until 48 hours after the results are announced.

8KP Green Engineering calls May 8, 2026 board meeting to approve FY26 audited results and final dividend
KP Green Engineering Limited (BSE: 544150) notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will convene on Friday, May 8, 2026 to approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for the half-year and full year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders will remain closed until 48 hours after the public announcement of results.

8PTC India schedules May 19, 2026 board meeting to approve Q4 and FY26 financial results plus dividend recommendation
PTC India Limited (BSE: 532524, formerly Power Trading Corporation of India Limited) notified stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will convene on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and full-year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY2025-26. The trading window for insiders has been closed since April 1, 2026 and will reopen 48 hours after results are announced.

8POWERGRID board approves unsecured rupee term loan fundraising in meeting held April 30, 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), listed on NSE (Scrip ID: POWERGRID) and BSE (Scrip Code: 532898, ISIN: INE752E01010), informed stock exchanges on April 30, 2026 that its Board of Directors approved raising funds through Unsecured Rupee Term Loan/Line of Credit (Bank Facility), in compliance with SEBI LODR Regulation 30.

8Inox Green Energy Services' demerger scheme becomes effective May 4, 2026; Inox Renewable Solutions created with appointed date of October 1, 2024
Inox Green Energy Services Limited (BSE: 543667, NSE: INOXGREEN) informed exchanges that the Scheme of Arrangement between Inox Green Energy Services Limited (Demerged Company) and Inox Renewable Solutions Limited (Resulting Company) became effective on May 4, 2026, after both companies filed the certified NCLT Ahmedabad Bench order with the Registrar of Companies. The Appointed Date for the demerger is October 1, 2024.

8RattanIndia Power submits FY2025-26 SEBI compliance disclosures for 4 family trusts under takeover exemption order
RattanIndia Power Limited (BSE: 533122) informed stock exchanges that it received compliance disclosures - certified by an independent auditor for FY2025-26 - from four family trusts: Rajiv Rattan Family Trust, Rajiv Rattan Family Trust 2, Anjali Nashier Family Trust, and Anjali Nashier Family Trust 2, in accordance with SEBI's Exemption Order dated September 12, 2025 under Regulation 11(5) of the Takeover Regulations.

8RattanIndia Power's 4 family trusts file SEBI-mandated FY2025-26 compliance certificates under independent audit
RattanIndia Power Limited intimated BSE and NSE that four trusts - Rajiv Rattan Family Trust, Rajiv Rattan Family Trust 2, Anjali Nashier Family Trust, and Anjali Nashier Family Trust 2 - submitted compliance status certificates, independently audited by Prabir Singh & Co., Chartered Accountants, for FY2025-26 under the SEBI exemption order (WTM/KCV/CFD/04/2025-26 dated September 12, 2025) in respect of indirect acquisitions in RattanIndia Enterprises Limited and RattanIndia Power Limited.

EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET

8Tata Power schedules Q4 FY26 analyst call for May 12, 2026 to discuss financial results
The Tata Power Company Limited (BSE: 500400) informed stock exchanges that an analyst call to discuss its Q4 FY26 financial results will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6:00 PM IST onwards. The call, open to all investors and the general public, can be accessed via Universal Dial-In numbers (+91 22 6280 1285 / +91 22 7115 8186) with international toll-free lines available across 16 countries.

8Orient Electric schedules Q4 and FY26 earnings call for May 8, 2026 at 4 PM, moderated by Ambit Capital
Orient Electric Limited (NSE: ORIENTELEC, BSE: 541301), a CK Birla Group Company, scheduled an earnings call to discuss its audited financial results for Q4 and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026 on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST. The call will be moderated by Ambit Capital and attended by MD & CEO Mr. Ravindra Singh Negi and CFO Mr. Arvind Vats. International participation is enabled via toll-free lines across Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, and the UK.

CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT

8ICRA assigns ICRA A (Stable) to JSW Green Energy Eight's Rs. 590 crore facilities for 130 MWac solar project with Indus Towers PPA
ICRA assigned an ICRA A (Stable) rating to JSW Green Energy Eight Limited's (JSWGEEL) Rs. 530 crore term loan and Rs. 60 crore bank guarantee - totaling Rs. 590 crore - for its 130 MWac solar power project. JSWGEEL benefits from a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Indus Towers Limited (ICRA AAA Stable) and is backed by JSW Energy Limited's ~32.06 GW diversified power portfolio, of which 13.34 GW is operational. Projected cumulative debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) stands at 1.25-1.30x over the debt tenure.

8ICRA reaffirms ICRA A- (Stable) for Solarcraft Power India 5's Rs. 692.72 crore debt for 180 MWac solar projects at Rs. 2.64-2.65 per unit tariff
ICRA reaffirmed and enhanced the rating of Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited's term loan to ICRA A- (Stable), increasing the rated amount from Rs. 376.12 crore to Rs. 692.72 crore. SC5 holds 25-year PPAs with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL, ICRA AA Stable) for 180 MWac total capacity - at fixed tariffs of Rs. 2.64 per unit for a 100 MW project and Rs. 2.65 per unit for an 80 MW asset - backed by sponsor Blupine Energy. Post-commissioning cumulative DSCR is projected at ~1.25x.

8ICICI Securities downgrades Adani Power to ADD with target price of Rs. 233 after Q4 FY26 results
ICICI Securities downgraded Adani Power to 'ADD' with a target price of Rs. 233, following Q4 FY26 results showing revenue of Rs. 146 billion and EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY. The company's operating capacity expanded to 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during the quarter and 99 BU in full-year FY26, with 95% of operational capacity now tied to long-term PPAs worth approximately 10 GW signed during the year.

8Coal India rated Accumulate at Rs. 515 target with 6% dividend yield as April output falls 10% YoY
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) saw production decline 10% year-on-year to 56.1 million tonnes in April 2026 - a deliberate inventory reduction move - while offtake dipped 2% YoY to 63.3 MT. Despite the production dip, e-auction premiums surged to approximately 51% above notified prices (vs. 45% in March), reflecting strong spot demand. Analysts have maintained an 'Accumulate' rating with a target price of Rs. 515 and an approximately 6% dividend yield.
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RETAIL TARIFF REVISION

8TERC approves FY 2026-27 tariff for TSECL: energy charges rise 15-35 paise per unit; Rs. 1,709 crore revenue gap addressed without regulatory surcharge
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC), in its Press Note dated 4th May 2026, announced the approved tariff for FY 2026-27 for Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL). Against TSECL's demand for recovery of a Rs. 1,709 crore revenue gap through a Regulatory Surcharge and doubling of fixed charges, the Commission rejected the surcharge and instead rationalised energy charges - raising them by 15 paise per unit for domestic consumers (0-50 and 51-150 unit slabs), 20 paise per unit for irrigation, public water works and public lighting, and 35 paise per unit for all remaining categories. ToD tariffs, Green Tariff of Rs. 0.75 per kWh, and 10% rebates for remote-area consumers, women SHGs, hospitals, and IT/ITES industries are continued.

8Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission skips regulatory surcharge, issues calibrated FY 2026-27 tariff order for TSECL on May 4, 2026
In its Press Release dated 4th May 2026 from Agartala, the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) confirmed approval of electricity tariff for FY 2026-27 for Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) without any Regulatory Surcharge - a key decision guided by Supreme Court directions in WP (C) Nos. 104/2014, 105/2014 and 1005/2021. The Commission adopted a calibrated approach to recover past revenue gaps, mandating Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs for eligible consumers with solar hour discounts at 80% of normal rate and peak hour surcharge at 110-140% of normal rate (17:00-22:00 hrs).

8TERC's 215-page FY 2026-27 tariff order for TSECL: net ARR approved at Rs. 2,164.49 crore, AT&C loss at 28.54%, average billing rate Rs. 7.16 per kWh
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) issued its comprehensive 215-page Tariff Order dated 4th May 2026 (Petition Nos. 02 and 03 of 2026) covering True-up of FY 2024-25, Annual Performance Review of FY 2025-26, and ARR determination for FY 2026-27 for TSECL. Net ARR for FY 2026-27 was approved at Rs. 2,164.49 crore (standalone), with total revenue approved at Rs. 2,244.50 crore resulting in a marginal revenue surplus of Rs. 80.01 crore. TSECL's FY 2024-25 actual AT&C Loss stands at 28.54%, T&D Loss at 27.72%, Billing Efficiency at 72.28%, Collection Efficiency at 98.86%, and Average Billing Rate at Rs. 7.16 per kWh.

8New retail supply tariff effective April 1, 2026: EHT industrial consumers get 30 paise per unit rebate beyond 80% load factor
A fresh retail supply tariff notification effective from April 1, 2026 introduces key revisions for power consumers: EHT industrial consumers get a rebate of 30 paise per unit for consumption beyond 80% load factor; HT steel plant consumers with contract demand of 1 MVA and above are eligible for load factor incentives; aluminium arc furnace industries at 33 kV (CD 1-6 MVA) receive a 10% rebate beyond 85% load factor; and industries with CGP up to 20 MW can draw power up to double their contract demand without overdrawal penalties.

8CESC Mysuru computes FPPCA for February 2026 to be recovered in April 2026 billing cycle
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC), Mysuru-570017, issued a computation of Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) for the month of February 2026 to be collected in the billing month of April 2026, in accordance with KERC Notification No. B/5/12/2807 dated 23.02.2023. The notification serves as the standardised pass-through mechanism for monthly fuel cost variations under the Karnataka regulatory framework.

8BESCOM issues FPPCA order for March 2026 billing month: surcharge to be collected per KERC Notification 2022
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka Undertaking, issued an order dated March 2026 notifying the Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) applicable for the billing month of March 2026. The order references KERC notifications dated 21.10.2022 and 23.02.2023 and directs concerned departments on surcharge collection procedures.

COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8CERC orders on Petition No. 728/MP/2025: Ganeko Energy seeks connectivity route conversion on inter-state transmission network
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi, passed an order dated 04.05.2026 on Petition No. 728/MP/2025 filed by Ganeko One Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Ganeko Two Energy, seeking directions to CTUIL for conversion of connectivity granted under the Land-BG route to the LOA/PPA route under CERC Connectivity Regulations 2022. The order provides clarity on inter-route conversion mechanisms for inter-state transmission connectivity.

8CERC decides on 175 MW connectivity revocation: Petition No. 809/MP/2025 settled on May 4, 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued its order on 04.05.2026 in Petition No. 809/MP/2025, which challenged the revocation of 175 MW grid connectivity granted to the petitioner under CERC General Network Access Regulations 2022. The case, heard by a four-member bench including Chairperson Shri Jishnu Barua, examined the legality of the September 2025 revocation letter by CTUIL.

8EKI Energy Services applies for inter-state trading licence: CERC takes up Petition No. 92/TD/2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) heard Petition No. 92/TD/2026 on 04.05.2026, filed by EKI Energy Service Limited (Indore), seeking an inter-state electricity trading licence under Sections 14 and 15(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and CERC Trading Licence Regulations 2020. The application marks EKI's formal entry into India's regulated inter-state power trading space.

8MERC issues combined order in 6 cases, rules on HT industrial tariff classification for cement giants
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) delivered a combined order in 6 cases - Case Nos. 230, 231, 232, 233, 154, and 174 of 2025 - involving Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) and major respondents including UltraTech Cement, Bulk Cement Corporation (India), Ambuja Cements, and Adani Agri Logistics. The cases centre on tariff classification of cement packaging and dispatch plants under the High Tension-Industrial category, following Bombay High Court directions in writ petitions dating back to 2016-2018.

8MERC full order text (326 pages) filed in combined cases 230-233 and 154-174 of 2025 on cement sector tariff classification
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission filed the complete 326-page order document in the combined electricity tariff classification cases involving MSEDCL and major cement companies - UltraTech Cement, Bulk Cement Corporation (India), Ambuja Cements, and Adani Agri Logistics - providing the detailed legal basis and findings for each of the 6 cases decided. The order was issued from World Trade Centre, Mumbai.

8HPERC hears Beas Valley Power Corporation vs. HPSEBL tariff dispute (Filing No. 128/2026); lists case for scrutiny on June 2, 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) listed Filing No. 128 of 2026 - a case filed by Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd. against HPSEBL - for scrutiny on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The petitioner's tariff consultant, Sh. Tapan Kumar, submitted that the company signed a Power Purchase Agreement with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 for power supply at the HPERC-determined tariff, and placed a copy of that PPA on record.

8HPERC reserves orders on 4 small solar PPAs aggregating ~3 MW across Kangra, Solan, and Mandi districts
HPSEBL filed joint petitions with four small solar power projects before the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) seeking approval of Power Purchase Agreements under Section 86(1)(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The projects are Trisun Energies-I (1.0 MW, Filing No. 165/2026, Kangra), Verma Solar Power Plant-II (325 KW, Filing No. 166/2026, Solan), Arezzo India (1.25 MW, Filing No. 167/2026, Mandi), and Suraj Solar (500 KW, Filing No. 168/2026, Kangra). HPERC heard arguments in each case and reserved its orders.

OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE

8Uttarakhand Electricity Ombudsman orders UPCL to commission long-delayed 33/11 KV substation affecting 62 villages
The Electricity Ombudsman, Uttarakhand, in its award dated April 29, 2026 in Representation No. 55/2025, directed Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL) to take concrete steps to commission a 33/11 KV substation at Village Gaichwan that, although constructed, remains non-operational - denying quality power supply to approximately 62 villages in the Uttarkashi district and causing chronic voltage fluctuations and long shutdowns at Ghatmir, Gangai, Pawandi, and surrounding areas.

8Uttarakhand Ombudsman probes UPCL over disputed meter factor revision leaving 600 KVA consumer overcharged
The Electricity Ombudsman, Uttarakhand, is hearing a high-stakes dispute (Representation No. 43/2025) filed by M/s G.L.D. Agri Food, Sitarganj - a 600 KVA rice-processing consumer - against UPCL's Electricity Distribution Division. The consumer alleges that a revision of the Meter Factor from 8 to 12 after October 2020, using mismatched current transformers (CT ratios 60/5 and 40/5), has resulted in systematic overcharging of bills from January 2021 onwards.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8RVPN files additional affidavit before RERC on FY 2026-27 investment plan; Petition No. RERC/2375/2025 compliance submitted on May 4, 2026
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL/RVPN), CIN: U40109RJ2000SGC016485, filed an Additional Affidavit before the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in compliance of the Record of Proceedings dated 23.04.2026 in Petition No. RERC/2375/2025. The petition concerns approval of RVPN's Investment Plan for FY 2026-27 and includes annexures on physical achievements up to March 2026, a 220 kV GSS scheme at Budhadeeth (Phase I and II), and the Sub-Committee constitution order dated 26.05.2025.

8Solar developer Aditya Akshay Urja files review petition at HPERC challenging unlawful tariff reduction for Dalhousie solar project (Petition No. 56/2020)
M/s Aditya Akshay Urja Pariyojna LLP filed IA No. 160 of 2026 in Filing No. 158 of 2026 before HPERC, seeking review of the Commission's order dated July 23, 2020 in Petition No. 56 of 2020. The petitioner alleges unlawful and arbitrary reduction of tariff for its solar power project in Tehsil Dalhousie, District Chamba, HP. An application for condonation of delay has been filed; HPSEBL has sought two weeks to file its reply, with the case listed for June 2, 2026.

8HPSEBL files review petition at HPERC against FY27 tariff and MYT control period order, challenges ARR determination for FY24-FY25
HP State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) filed Filing No. 159 of 2026 - a Review Petition - before HPERC, seeking review of the Commission's order dated March 25, 2026 in Petition No. 239 of 2025 regarding determination of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff for FY27, final True-Up of FY24, provisional True-Up of FY25, and controllable parameter True-Up for the 4th Multi Year Tariff (MYT) control period. The case has been listed for June 2, 2026.

8Suryakanta Hydro Energies seeks HPERC protection from transmission charges citing force majeure events in HP since August 2024
M/s Suryakanta Hydro Energies Pvt. Ltd. filed Filing No. 163 of 2026 before HPERC under Sections 86(1)(a), (f), (k) and 62(6) of the Electricity Act, 2003, declaring certain subsisting events in Himachal Pradesh from August 2024 as force majeure events - and seeking to restrain HPPTCL, HPSEBL, HPSLDC, and the Department of Energy from levying transmission and related charges. HPERC has stayed enforcement of the petitioner's bank guarantee until further order.
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WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8Alfa Transformers bags Rs. 3.79 crore contract from TP Central Odisha for distribution transformer supply by April 2028
Alfa Transformers Limited (BSE: 517546) secured a contract worth Rs. 3,78,64,017.67 from TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited for the supply of various capacity distribution transformers. Awarded on April 28, 2026, the contract (No. 4600002907) runs until April 25, 2028, with delivery of transformers to the Bhubaneswar-based utility under a domestic supply arrangement.

8Agni Green Power bags Rs. 9.01 crore solar project from Tripura government for 2 kWp off-grid PV plants
Agni Green Power Limited (NSE: AGNI), Kolkata, received a work order from Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), Government of Tripura, valued at Rs. 9,01,65,322.50 (including GST) for the design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 2 kWp off-grid Solar PV Power Plants with internal electrification and 5 years of warranty/AMC on a turnkey basis - to be completed within 12 months.

8Siemens Mobility hands over first of 1,200 D9 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under Euro 3 billion project
Siemens Mobility officially delivered the first D9 electric freight locomotive - part of a Euro 3 billion order placed by Indian Railways in January 2023 (the largest single locomotive order in Siemens' history) - for commercial operations on May 4, 2026, along with the opening of the first maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam. The D9 locos, with 9,000 HP and designed for speeds up to 120 km/h, can haul loads up to 5,800 tonnes and are India's most powerful six-axle electric freight locomotives, tested to European standard EN 14363.

8HESCOM invites expression of interest for FY 2025-26 RAPDRP area meter replacement across LT and HT consumer categories
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM), a wholly owned Government of Karnataka undertaking (CIN: U31401KA2002SGC030437), floated a requirement for replacement of meters in RAPDRP Areas under FY 2025-26 covering LT 4(a), LT 3(a), HT 2(b), LT 5, and HT 2(a) consumer categories, referencing its earlier approval dated 27.03.2025.

8MeECL extends bid submission deadline to May 8, 2026 via Notification No. MeECL/ACM/ACCOUNTS/2026/01338/16
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), via a notification dated 04.05.2026 bearing Memo No. MeECL/DF_MeECL/ACM/ACCOUNTS/2026/01338/16-A, extended the deadline for submission of bids to 8th May 2026. The notification, signed by the Chief Accounts Officer I/c, was electronically verified and circulated to all Chief Engineers and the Company Secretary.

PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL

8Adani Power signs ~10 GW of long-term PPAs in FY26; 95% of operational capacity now tied to long-term agreements
Adani Power signed approximately 10 GW of long-term Power Purchase Agreements during FY26, taking the share of operational capacity covered by long-term PPAs to 95%. The company's operational capacity stood at 18.1 GW (vs. 17.5 GW YoY), generating 27.2 BU during Q4 FY26 and 99 BU in full-year FY26. Q4 revenue stood at Rs. 146 billion with EBITDA of Rs. 50 billion - up 5% YoY.

8JSW Green Energy Eight signs 25-year PPA with Indus Towers for 130 MWac solar project; Rs. 590 crore facilities rated by ICRA
JSW Green Energy Eight Limited (JSWGEEL) signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Indus Towers Limited (rated ICRA AAA Stable) for its 130 MWac solar power project. ICRA assigned ICRA A (Stable) to JSWGEEL's Rs. 530 crore term loan and Rs. 60 crore bank guarantee - totaling Rs. 590 crore. JSWGEEL is backed by JSW Energy Limited's ~32.06 GW diversified power portfolio, of which 13.34 GW is operational. Projected cumulative DSCR stands at 1.25-1.30x.

8Solarcraft Power India 5 holds 25-year PPAs with GUVNL for 180 MWac at Rs. 2.64-2.65 per unit; Rs. 692.72 crore debt rated
Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited holds 25-year Power Purchase Agreements with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL, rated ICRA AA Stable) for 180 MWac total capacity - at fixed tariffs of Rs. 2.64 per unit for a 100 MW project and Rs. 2.65 per unit for an 80 MW asset. ICRA reaffirmed and enhanced the rating of the company's term loan to ICRA A- (Stable), increasing the rated amount from Rs. 376.12 crore to Rs. 692.72 crore. Sponsor Blupine Energy is backed by PE firm Actis.

8Beas Valley Power Corporation signed PPA with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 placed on record before HPERC
Beas Valley Power Corporation Ltd. has placed on record before HPERC the Power Purchase Agreement signed with HPSEBL on June 18, 2010 for power supply at the HPERC-determined tariff. The petitioner's tariff consultant, Sh. Tapan Kumar, made the submission in Filing No. 128 of 2026, which has been listed for scrutiny on June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

CAPACITY COMMISSIONING

8DCM Shriram's 68 MW wind-solar hybrid project at Kota complex begins renewable injection at ~15 MW average
DCM Shriram Limited (BSE: 523367) disclosed that renewable power injection from its approximately 68 MW (~34 MW average) Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Power Project - set up to replace its existing 40 MW coal-based power at the Kota Complex through SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited - has commenced for part of its capacity at an average of approximately 15 MW, marking a significant step in the company's coal-to-green energy transition.

8NLDC Format-3 May 5: 4 units (KHSTPP and 3 RAMAGUNDAM sets) proposed to come on-bar with earliest sync at 14:30 hrs
Grid Controller of India's NLDC Format-3(a)/(b) document for May 5, 2026 (published D-1 at 1500 hrs) proposes synchronisation of four thermal units. NTPC's KHSTPP Unit 4 is set to synchronise at 15:00 hrs (24-hour intimation); NTPC's RAMAGUNDAM Unit 1 is the earliest at 14:30 hrs (23.5-hour intimation), followed by RAMAGUNDAM Unit 4 at 15:00 hrs (24 hours) and RAMAGUNDAM Unit 6 at 16:00 hrs (25 hours). Format-4 (off-bar list) is empty - no units were scheduled for desynchronisation.

8Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (600 MW, Rajasthan) restored within 4 hours after generator protection relay trip on May 1
Per Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-11 for 01-05-2026, Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (Rajasthan, 600 MW) was flagged with forced maintenance starting 19:02 hrs due to a Generator Protection Relay Operation problem, with restoration at 23:04 hrs the same day - a total outage of approximately 4 hours. The report tracks maintenance events specifically for thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above capacity.

8GH TPS Lehri-Mohabbatpur Unit-4 (250 MW) and Shree Cement TPS Units 3 and 4 restored on May 1, 2026
Per CEA Sub-Reports 14 and 15 for 01-05-2026, GH TPS Lehri-Mohabbatpur Unit-4 (Punjab, 250 MW) was restored at 02:36 AM after a Generator Protection Relay issue the previous night; Kalisindh TPS Unit-2 (Rajasthan, 600 MW) was restored at 23:04 hrs same day; and Shree Cement LTD TPS Units 3 and 4 (19 MW each) were restored at 16:32 PM and 17:09 PM respectively. The reports together track new grid outages and same-day recommissioning events.

EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION

8Premier Energies acquires minimum 26% stake in Hexa Energy SPV for Rs. 68.70 crore to power its solar cell plant
Premier Energies Global Environment Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Energies Limited (NSE: PREMIERENE), entered into a Share Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement on May 4, 2026 to acquire a minimum 26% equity stake aggregating to Rs. 68.70 crore in Hexa Energy BH Five Private Limited - a renewable energy SPV - to meet captive power requirements for its Solar PV Cell Manufacturing Project in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh.
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SOLAR POWER

8CEA Daily Renewable Generation Report May 3, 2026: All India hits 993.87 MU; Rajasthan leads wind at 24.30 MU, Gujarat tops solar at 138.38 MU
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Renewable Generation Report for 03-May-2026 records All India total renewable generation of 993.87 MU (net), comprising Wind 424.47 MU, Solar 547.60 MU, and Others (Biomass, Bagasse, Small Hydro) 21.80 MU. Cumulative May 2026 generation stands at 3,012.29 MU. State-wise, Rajasthan leads wind generation with 24.30 MU (cumulative 85.63 MU), while Gujarat tops solar at 138.38 MU (cumulative 423.87 MU) and is also the highest wind contributor at 195.85 MU.

8All-India renewable generation tops 78,100 MW on May 2; VRE penetration hits 37.86% peak under NLDC-REMC watch
Grid Controller of India Limited's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) report for May 2, 2026 shows India's maximum demand met touched 209,493 MW at 15:47 hrs, with combined wind-and-solar (VRE) generation peaking at 78,100 MW at 15:19 hrs. Solar contribution alone reached 64,071 MW (peak) while wind contributed 20,212 MW. VRE penetration in demand-met climbed to a daily high of 37.86% at 14:53 hrs during solar hours, with REMC-monitored installed capacity totalling 163,020 MW (109,429 MW solar + 53,591 MW wind) across northern, western and southern regions.

8IEX GDAM intraday market shows solar MCV at 604 MW, MCP holds steady at Rs. 3,999 per MWh on May 4, 2026
India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) data for 04-05-2026 reveals solar Market Clearing Volume (MCV) at 604.19 MW in Block 1, with total sell bids touching 729.08 MW. Market Clearing Price (MCP) remained stable at approximately Rs. 3,999-4,000 per MWh across most blocks, highlighting robust green energy trading activity.

8IEX GDAM hourly aggregates May 4, 2026: solar FSV hits 587 MWh in Hour 1, green MCP steady at Rs. 3,999 per MWh
India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) hourly data for 04-05-2026 shows Hour 1 solar Final Scheduled Volume (FSV) at 587.78 MWh and non-solar FSV at 20.00 MWh. The Market Clearing Price (MCP) held at around Rs. 3,999-4,000 per MWh with weighted MCPs closely tracking, indicating stable green power demand throughout the day.

8IEX GDAM weekly report Apr 28-May 5: green power MCV touches 25,687 MWh, MCP at Rs. 7,094 per MWh on Apr 28
The India Energy Exchange (IEX) Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) weekly summary covering 28-04-2026 to 05-05-2026 shows Market Clearing Volume of 25,687.98 MWh on April 28 - the highest for the period - with MCP peaking at Rs. 7,094.26 per MWh that day. Total sell bids reached 30,312.45 MWh on April 28, underscoring strong green power supply in the market.

8India's peak power demand hits record 256.1 GW on April 25, 2026; solar meets one-third while fossil fuels cover 68.9%
India's peak electricity demand surged to a record 256.1 gigawatts (GW) on April 25, 2026 - driven by intense summer heat - and occurred during afternoon hours, creating a strategic opening for solar energy, according to an IEEFA report. India added approximately 54 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2026 alone (with solar contributing 82%), while solar tariffs have fallen sharply from over USD 0.14 per kWh sixteen years ago to a record low of around USD 0.032-0.033 per kWh today.

WIND & HYBRID POWER

8DCM Shriram replaces 40 MW coal with 68 MW wind-solar hybrid at Kota; SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two starts injection
DCM Shriram Limited (BSE: 523367) disclosed that its approximately 68 MW (~34 MW average) Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Power Project - developed via SPV JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited to replace existing 40 MW coal-based power at the Kota Complex - has commenced renewable power injection for part of its capacity at an average of approximately 15 MW. The project marks a significant coal-to-green transition for the Kota industrial site.

8WRLDC PSP report May 4: Western Region wind contributed 127.9 MU and solar 136.7 MU to 886.4 MU state-area generation
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Western Region state-area generation totalling 886.4 MU - thermal 579.6 MU, solar 136.7 MU, wind 127.9 MU, and hydro 27.2 MU. Region-wide evening-peak demand met of 69,090 MW (frequency 50.1 Hz) was achieved with no shortage, and Maharashtra topped state demand at 30,008 MW followed by Gujarat at 24,716 MW.

STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN

8BEE celebrates 25th Foundation Day: India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030 target
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) commemorated its 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal announced that India has reduced its GDP emissions intensity by 36% since 2005 levels and achieved 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 deadline. Key launches included the BEE@25 Logo, BEE Star Label Mobile App, and the RCO (Renewable Consumption Obligation) Portal, alongside progress under the PAT Scheme, CCTS, ADEETIE for MSMEs, and the Standards & Labelling Programme.

POLICY & INCENTIVES

8BEE@25 launches RCO Portal, Star Label Mobile App, and ADEETIE for MSMEs at New Delhi event
At the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's (BEE) 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched key initiatives including the BEE@25 Logo, BEE Star Label Mobile App, and the RCO (Renewable Consumption Obligation) Portal. The minister highlighted the PAT Scheme, CCTS, ADEETIE for MSMEs, and Standards & Labelling Programme as central pillars of India's energy efficiency push, citing the country's 36% reduction in GDP emissions intensity since 2005 and 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030.

8IEA 2026: global energy intensity improvement rate rises to 1.8% as industrial motor electricity demand jumps 60% over 20 years
According to IEA's 2026 estimates presented by Federico Callioni (Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst), global primary energy intensity improved at a rate of 1.8% in 2026 - up sharply from just 1% in 2024, though still well below the COP28 doubling target of approximately 4%. Industrial motor electricity demand has risen around 60% over the past 20 years, with two-thirds of energy demand growth since 2019 concentrated in the industrial sector, while energy intensity progress in industry has slowed significantly.
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MINISTRY OF POWER

8MoP emission tracker: 600 thermal units across India report SPM, NOx and SO2 data for April 2026; KOTA TPS Unit-1 SPM at 641 mg/Nm3 against 100 norm
The Ministry of Power's Emission Data Sheet for the month of April 2026 covers 600 thermal generating units spanning all five regions - ER, NR, WR, SR and NER - across Central, State and Private sectors. Units are tracked for SPM (Suspended Particulate Matter), NOx, and SO2 emissions against prescribed norms, along with FGD progress percentages. Notably, RRVUNL's Kota TPS Unit-1 (110 MW, commissioned 1983) records a current SPM emission of 641.27 mg/Nm3 against a norm of 100 mg/Nm3, and Unit-3 (210 MW) records 636 mg/Nm3.

8Ministry of Power invites stakeholder comments on draft recruitment rules for Library and Information Assistant at CEA
The Government of India's Ministry of Power, vide Office Memorandum No. A-12018/01/2026-Adm.I dated 04.05.2026, published draft recruitment rules for the post of Library & Information Assistant (Group B) at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Stakeholders may submit comments within 30 days to Under Secretary, Admin I Section, Ministry of Power, Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.

8REC Limited extends deadline to May 18, 2026 for IAS officers' applications to Executive Director post on deputation
REC Limited (A Maharatna Company, CIN: L40101DL1969G01005095), under the Ministry of Power, extended the last date for submission of applications from IAS officers for the post of Executive Director (ED) on deputation to May 18, 2026. The post carries an initial tenure of 3 years and requires officers currently working at Level 12 or above under the 7th CPC. Applications must be submitted with Vigilance clearance, five years' APARs, and No Objection Certificate from the state government.

MNRE & BEE

8BEE highlights 36% emissions intensity reduction since 2005; PAT Scheme, CCTS and Star Labelling drive efficiency push
At its 25th Foundation Day commemorated on March 1, 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) reported that India reduced its GDP emissions intensity by 36% since 2005 levels and achieved 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 deadline. Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal highlighted progress under the PAT Scheme, the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), the ADEETIE programme for MSMEs, and the Standards and Labelling Programme.

8IREDA floats Rs. 14 lakh turnover GeM tender for 1-year cybersecurity audit; bid deadline May 11, 2026
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, floated a GeM Bid (GEM/2026/B/7439053 dated April 30, 2026) for a Cyber Security Audit - covering Security and Compliance Audit - for a contract period of 1 year. Bidders require a minimum average annual turnover of Rs. 14 lakh for 3 years, with 3 years of past experience in similar services; bid validity is 180 days from the closing date of May 11, 2026.

CEA & GRID STANDARDS

8CEA Daily Coal Stock Report as on May 3, 2026: total Category-A plants hold 50,979K tonnes at 73% of normative stock
The Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Coal Stock Report as on 03-05-2026 covers 200+ thermal stations across four categories. Total Category-A plants (202,202 MW combined capacity, 53% PLF, 24 normative days stock) hold an indigenous stock of 50,101.8K tonnes and import stock of 877.8K tonnes - combined 50,979.6K tonnes, representing 73% of normative stock with 7 critical stations. NTPC and NTPC JVs (62,390 MW) maintain 16,074.4K tonnes indigenous stock at 85% of normative requirement with 22 normative days. Daily receipt across Category-A is 2,304.4K tonnes against consumption of 2,160.3K tonnes.

8CEA Daily Generation Report May 1, 2026: All India actual generation 4,088.56 MU against target 4,562.73 MU; coal at 3,399.82 MU vs 3,763.97 MU program
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Generation Report for 01-May-2026 shows All India actual generation of 4,088.56 MU against programmed 4,562.73 MU, a shortfall of 473.17 MU (-10.37%). Cumulative generation from April 1 to May 1 stands at 1,41,047.39 MU against target 1,47,974.73 MU. By fuel: Coal 3,399.82 MU (target 3,763.97 MU), Hydro 351.17 MU (target 448.81 MU), Nuclear 178.91 MU (above target of 168.84 MU). Total monitored capacity is 3,09,716.29 MW; 2,58,087.43 MW is online after deducting 51,628.85 MW under various maintenance.

8CEA station-wise generation Sub-Report-2: Northern Region actual 994 MU on May 1, 2026 with 17,207 MW under maintenance
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-2 for 01-May-2026 provides region, state, sector, type, and unit-wise generation for all monitored stations. The Northern Region's total monitored capacity is 81,696.72 MW, of which 17,207.91 MW is under capacity outage. Actual generation on the day is 994.01 MU against a programme of 1,176.77 MU (-15.5%). Northern Region cumulative generation from April 1 stands at 32,891.37 MU against a target of 36,351.77 MU (a shortfall of -3,460.40 MU, -9.52%).

8CEA region-utility capacity report May 1, 2026: Haryana generates 37.73 MU vs 27.16 MU program (+38.9%); Delhi, HP record shortfalls
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Sub-Report-4 for 01-05-2026 provides utility-wise capacity availability and generation performance across all regions. Haryana (2,510 MW monitored) outperforms its programme significantly - 37.73 MU actual vs 27.16 MU programme (+38.92%), with a strong April-to-date surplus of 232.44 MU (+24.86%). Delhi (2,100.40 MW) generates 11.08 MU against 11.41 MU (-2.89%). Himachal Pradesh (987.99 MW, 389 MW under maintenance) records a shortfall of -3.52 MU (-30.72%) for the day and -22.25 MU cumulative.

8CEA hydro reservoir report May 1, 2026: Bhakra at 485.14 m vs 513.59 m FRL, Pong at 406.70 m amid early-summer drawdown
Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) Daily Hydro Reservoir Report Sub-Report-6 for 01-May-2026 tracks reservoir levels at major dams. Bhakra (Himachal Pradesh) stands at 485.14 m (1,591.67 ft) - well below its Full Reservoir Level of 513.59 m - with effective capacity at present level of 1,728.8 MU and cumulative generation from April 1 at 292.11 MCM. Pong Dam is at 406.70 m against FRL of 426.72 m, with effective capacity of 1,084 MU. Western Region hydro generation from April 1 has outpaced its annual programme by +43.24%.

8NLDC demand forecast error for April 30: day-ahead MAPE at 10.1% slips to just 0.5-0.8% in real-time
Grid Controller of India's NLDC daily demand-forecast error notice (issued under Article 31.2(i) of IEGC-2023) for April 30, 2026 records Day-Ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 10.1% for both demand met and energy consumption. Real-time forecast accuracy improved sharply, with the absolute error dropping to 0.8% for demand met and 0.5% for energy consumption - underlining how same-day re-forecasting at NLDC level cuts the all-India deviation almost twentyfold. The figures are computed using Mean Absolute Percentage Error methodology.

TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)

8Bihar State Power Generation seeks highest FDR interest rates from banks for Rs. 40 crore 1-year callable deposit
Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) invited interest rate bids from nationalised banks - including Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, and State Bank of India - for a fixed deposit of Rs. 40 crore for a period of one year with a callable option. Sealed bids with the highest interest rate had to be submitted by General Manager (F&A), BSPGCL, Vidyut Bhawan, Patna by 3 PM on May 5, 2026.
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PEAK DEMAND & GRID FREQUENCY

8NLDC Daily PSP: All-India peak demand hits 221,648 MW on May 4; energy met of 4,831 MU at zero shortage across all 5 regions
Grid Controller of India's National Load Despatch Centre Daily PSP report for May 4, 2026 confirms India's peak demand met at 221,648 MW (NLDC SCADA) at 15:45 hrs with no shortage anywhere. Evening-peak demand-met across regions stood at NR 57,985 MW, WR 69,090 MW, SR 55,585 MW, ER 20,858 MW and NER 3,128 MW - totalling 206,646 MW. Energy met touched 4,831 MU led by WR 1,679 MU and SR 1,366 MU. Solar generation contributed 625 MU, wind 312 MU and hydro 395 MU. Frequency stayed within 49.9-50.05 Hz band 75.28% of the time.

8NLDC frequency profile May 4 (Monday): India's average hits 49.998 Hz; 174 excursions above 50.03 Hz across the day
Grid Controller of India's NLDC frequency profile for May 4, 2026 records all-India average frequency at 49.998 Hz with Frequency Variation Index of 0.0782, standard deviation 0.0885 and Mileage 48.8. The system spent 75.28% of time within 49.90-50.05 Hz band, 95.01% within 49.7-50.2 Hz, but only 40.14% within tight 49.97-50.03 Hz. Instantaneous frequency peaked at 50.315 Hz (18:02:30) and dipped to 49.616 Hz (14:17:00). 174 excursions above 50.03 Hz averaged 2 minutes 17 seconds, while 193 excursions below 49.97 Hz averaged 2:24.

8Southern Region spends 24.72% of May 4 outside IEGC band; frequency swings 49.616 Hz to 50.315 Hz over 5.93 hours
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily frequency profile for May 4, 2026 records a system that stayed inside the 49.97-50.03 Hz tight band only 40.14% of the time, with 75.28% of the day in the wider 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band. Average frequency closed at 49.998 Hz with a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.078 and standard deviation of 0.088. The grid touched a daily maximum of 50.315 Hz at 18:02:30 and a minimum of 49.616 Hz at 14:17:00, breaching the IEGC band for 5.93 hours.

8WRLDC PSP report May 4: Western Region peak demand at 69,090 MW; Maharashtra tops states with 30,008 MW and Gujarat hits 24,716 MW
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Western Region evening-peak demand met of 69,090 MW (frequency 50.1 Hz) and off-peak 66,272 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy stood at 1,678.7 MU - all met with no shortage. State maximum demand: Maharashtra 30,008 MW at 16:00 hrs, Gujarat 24,716 MW at 15:00, Madhya Pradesh 12,880 MW (14:45), Chhattisgarh 6,360 MW. Region-wide maximum reached 76,177 MW at 15:00 hrs.

8NRLDC PSP report May 4: Northern Region peak demand 57,985 MW; UP leads at 19,779 MW and Rajasthan at 12,450 MW
Grid Controller of India's NRLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Northern Region evening-peak demand met of 57,985 MW at 20:00 hrs (frequency 50.078 Hz) and off-peak 42,523 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy reached 1,184 MU with zero shortage. State maximum demand: UP 19,779 MW (21:00), Rajasthan 12,450 MW (16:00), Haryana 8,888 MW (19:00), Punjab 8,394 MW (19:00), Delhi 5,116 MW. State-area generation totalled 638.92 MU - thermal 469.46 MU led by UP at 233.53 MU.

8ERLDC PSP report May 4: Eastern Region peak demand at 20,858 MW; West Bengal tops states with 9,840 MW maximum demand
Grid Controller of India's ERLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records Eastern Region evening-peak demand met at 20,858 MW (frequency 50.08 Hz) and off-peak 23,011 MW at 03:00 hrs (50.01 Hz). Day energy stood at 547.38 MU with zero shortage. State demand peaks: West Bengal 9,840 MW at 15:25 hrs, Odisha 6,446 MW (12:45), Bihar 5,632 MW (00:09), DVC 3,020 MW, Jharkhand 2,057 MW. Region-wide maximum demand reached 25,808 MW at 13:00 hrs. State-area generation totalled 365.3 MU - thermal 313.06 MU.

8NERLDC PSP report May 4: North-East peak demand 3,128 MW; Tripura generation hit 2.49 MU on Palatana gas-fired output
Grid Controller of India's NERLDC daily operation report for May 4, 2026 records North-Eastern region peak demand met of 3,128 MW at 20:00 hrs (frequency 50.08 Hz) and off-peak 1,649 MW at 03:00 hrs. Day energy reached 54.84 MU against 52.31 MU LGBR forecast (deviation -2.53 MU). State-wise peaks: Assam 1,948 MW (highest), Meghalaya 368 MW, Tripura 264 MW, Manipur 245 MW, Arunachal 176 MW, Nagaland 169 MW, Mizoram 142 MW. Tripura's gas-fired stations contributed 2.47 MU.

OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING

8Northern Regional Power Committee schedules 243rd OCC meeting on May 14-15, 2026 to finalise June 2026 outage programme
The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), Central Electricity Authority, scheduled its 243rd Operations Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting via Video Conferencing on May 14 and 15, 2026. The first session on May 14 (2:00 PM) will review outage programmes of generating units and transmission lines for June 2026, while the May 15 session (10:30 AM) will address other operational agenda items. Generating companies and transmission licensees must upload their proposed outage programmes on the NRPC online portal by May 8, 2026.

8Southern Regional Power Grid agenda for 238th OCC meeting: grid operations in April 2026, PFBR commissioning support, and SRLDC concerns reviewed
The 238th Operations Coordination Committee (OCC) meeting of the Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC/GRID-INDIA) addressed key grid management topics for April 2026 - including energisation of 230 kV BHAVINI-Kancheepuram Line I and II to support the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) commissioning, primary frequency response under IEGC-2023, NLCIL generating unit outages during SR peak demand, HVDC Talcher-Kolar power flow reduction, NTPC Kudgi RSD procedures, and 59-item long-pending compliance actions across the Southern Region grid.

8WRPC convenes 58th meeting with 30+ stakeholders to steer Western Regional Power Grid operations
The Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC) convened its 58th meeting bringing together over 30 member organisations - including GSECL, GETCO, MSETCL, NTPC, PGCIL, and POSOCO - to coordinate grid operations, resolve inter-state power disputes, and plan capacity across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, and union territories for 2026-27.

8WRLDC generation outage report May 4: total 16,515 MW out - planned 10,334.6 MW and forced 6,181 MW; Gujarat WANAKBORI stalls 1,260 MW
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC Generation Outage Report for May 4, 2026 totals planned outages at 10,334.6 MW (CS 3,847.1 MW + SS 6,487.5 MW) and forced outages at 6,181 MW (CS 2,690 MW + SS 3,491 MW). Long-term shutdowns include TARAPUR-1 Unit 2 (160 MW, NPCIL since 13-07-2020), SASAN UMPP Unit 2 (660 MW, AOH since April 1) and DGEN Unit 1 (400 MW). Gujarat's WANAKBORI carries six 210 MW units in shutdown (1,260 MW total). Maharashtra's PIONEER (388 MW) has been out since February 7, 2017 due to absent PPA.

8SRLDC reservoir and outage report: 7 thermal units tripped on May 4; YERAMARAS 800 MW and SINGARENI 600 MW among casualties
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC reservoir and thermal-unit outage report for May 4, 2026 catalogues 14 reservoir levels (IDUKKI at 710.06, METTUR 749.99, SRISAILAM 249.3) along with seven unit trips. YERAMARAS TPS Unit 1 (800 MW) tripped at 10:40 hrs on Condenser Vacuum High and revived 22:14 hrs same day; SINGARENI TPS Unit 1 (600 MW) tripped on May 3 due to boiler tube leakage; YADADRI Unit 1 (800 MW) was high-tempered for coal-feeding problems; NEYVELI TS-II Unit 4 (210 MW) tripped twice; RAMAGUNDAM Unit 3 (200 MW) was offline due to generator slip-ring sparking.

8SRLDC unit outage report pegs total outage at 11,162 MW on May 4 - forced 6,788 MW and planned 4,372.58 MW across Southern sector
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's generating-unit outage report for May 4, 2026 tallies total planned outages of 4,372.58 MW (Central Sector 2,948 MW + State Sector 1,424.58 MW) and forced outages of 6,788 MW (CS 850 MW + SS 5,938 MW). KAIGA-1 (220 MW) has been out under NPCIL since March 31, 2025 for EMCCR/EMFR works; MAPS-1 (220 MW) under NPCIL has been offline since January 30, 2018 for generator-planned maintenance. LKPPL ST3 carries four LANCO units (732 MW total) under NCLT proceedings since 2016.

REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT

8WRLDC issues April 2026 Regional Energy Account covering 30+ entities across Western Grid
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre (WRLDC) released the Regional Energy Account for April 2026, covering energy transactions among more than 30 member utilities including NTPC, PGCIL, LANCO Amarkantak, Jindal Power, Torrent Power, GMR Energy Trading, CGPL Mundra UMPP, BALCO, and state utilities of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Goa - forming the backbone of Western India's inter-state power settlement.

8SRLDC daily system operation sheet May 4: Southern peak 55,585 MW and energy met 1,365.68 MU; Tamil Nadu CGS share largest at 13,198 MW
Grid Controller of India's SRLDC Daily System Operation Excel for May 4, 2026 confirms Southern Region peak demand met of 55,585 MW with zero shortage and energy met 1,365.68 MU. State CGS shares: Tamil Nadu 13,198 MW (highest), Telangana 5,826 MW, Karnataka 5,173 MW, Kerala 3,992 MW, Andhra Pradesh 3,066 MW, Pondicherry 513 MW. Inter-regional exchanges: ER-SR HVDC Talcher-Kolar+ANGUL-Srikakulam carried 107.776 MU (peak 5,068 MW), WR-SR HVDC Bhadrawati+Raichur-Solapur DC exported 37.167 MU.

8GRID-INDIA reserves profile May 1: SCUC-Up scheduled 87,654 MWh; SRAS+TRAS net despatch -198,840 MWh on surplus day
Grid Controller of India's Ancillary Services and Security-Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) report for May 1, 2026 logs SCUC-Up scheduled at 87,654 MWh against SCUC-Down at -20,647 MWh. Secondary Reserve Ancillary Services (SRAS) registered 11,605 MWh up and -5,668 MWh down with peaks of 2,254 MW (max) and -2,019 MW (min). Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services (TRAS) saw heavy down-despatch of -205,743 MWh against just 966 MWh up - reflecting surplus generation conditions. Combined SRAS+TRAS reached 12,571 MWh up and -211,411 MWh down.

TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZATION

8WRLDC line outage report May 4: 563 transmission elements listed across 7 outage categories - including 765 kV Wardha-Warora out since 2018
Grid Controller of India's WRLDC Transmission Lines Outage Status Report for May 4, 2026 catalogues 563+ transmission elements across seven categories - Planned, Forced, Emergency, Voltage Regulation, High-Voltage Manual Open, Tower Collapse manual-open and others - covering Western Region's 400 kV, 765 kV and HVDC corridors. Long-standing outages include 400 kV Wardha-Warora-PG-2 line/reactor (POWERGRID, out since May 4, 2018 due to ferroresonance), CHAMPA 400 kV and 765 kV Bus Sectionalizer Bays (since September 15, 2021), DHARAMJAYGARH 765 kV Bus Sectionalizers (since June 16, 2022).
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COAL PRODUCTION & OFFTAKE

8Coal India's April 2026 output falls 10% YoY to 56.1 MT; e-auction premiums spike 51% over notified prices
Coal India Limited (BSE: 533278) saw production decline 10% year-on-year to 56.1 million tonnes in April 2026 - a deliberate inventory reduction move - while offtake dipped 2% YoY to 63.3 MT. E-auction premiums, however, surged to approximately 51% above notified prices (vs. 45% in March), reflecting strong spot demand as Indonesian coal (6332 kcal) traded at around USD 103 per tonne. Analysts maintain an Accumulate rating with target price of Rs. 515 and ~6% dividend yield.

8CEA daily coal stock May 3: NTPC and JV fleet at 85% normative with 16,074K tonnes indigenous stock
Per the Central Electricity Authority's Daily Coal Stock Report as on 03-05-2026, NTPC and NTPC JVs (62,390 MW combined capacity) maintain 16,074.4K tonnes indigenous stock at 85% of normative requirement with 22 normative days. Category-B plants (18,783 MW) hold 2,829.8K tonnes at 56% normative (26 days, 8 critical). Across Category-A, total plants (202,202 MW combined capacity, 53% PLF) hold 50,979.6K tonnes (indigenous + import), representing 73% of normative stock with 7 critical stations.

E-AUCTION & PRICING

8Coal India e-auction premium climbs to 51% in April 2026 from 45% in March; Indonesian coal at USD 103 per tonne
Coal India Limited's e-auction premiums surged to approximately 51% above notified prices in April 2026, up from 45% in March 2026 - reflecting strong spot market demand for domestic coal. Indonesian coal (6,332 kcal benchmark) traded at around USD 103 per tonne during the month. The premium expansion came alongside a 10% YoY drop in production to 56.1 MT and 2% YoY drop in offtake to 63.3 MT, partly attributable to deliberate inventory reduction strategy.

GAS & LNG

8Rajasthan Urja Vikas issues merit order for May 4-10, 2026: DADRI LIQ tops at Rs. 27.70 per kWh, gas stations 50x costlier than coal
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited released its Merit Order Dispatch list for the week of 04-05-2026 to 10-05-2026, ranking 40+ power stations by total tariff (including All India transmission losses). Liquid-fuel-based stations dominate the costliest end - DADRI LIQ at Rs. 27.70 per kWh (variable Rs. 27.156 per kWh), AURIYA LIQ at Rs. 24.01 per kWh - while coal-based stations such as RIHAND-1 STPS, SINGRAULI STPS, and PTC DB POWER rank at the affordable end near Rs. 2.50-4.50 per kWh. The order underscores the stark cost gap for Rajasthan's weekly economic dispatch planning.
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