power distribution
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Power
- Jun 20, 2023
“The distribution business has done well. It continues to serve more than 12 million customers, making your company the largest private power distribution utility in the country. Odisha discoms, where all the four distribution companies have reported substantial Read more
‘Government overview is much needed in power distribution’
- Jun 6, 2023
Power distribution is a very sensitive area and improving this vital link in the power value chain will need government review alongside private sector entrepreneurship and expertise, noted Sanjay Banga, President – T&D, Tata Power, in a recent Read more
Chandigarh discom privatization: UT sends information to Centre
- Oct 22, 2021
The process of privatization of power distribution in the Union Territory of Chandigarh has moved forward with the UT administration providing detailed replies to queries raised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, according to a reliable media report. The Read more
Major reforms in power distribution sector expected in ongoing Monsoon Session
- Jul 20, 2021
Major reforms are envisaged in the power distribution sector, as envisaged in the “New Electricity Amendment Bill,” expected to be introduced and passed in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. According to reliable media reports, one major change likely Read more
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Power
- Jul 5, 2021
"From a growth perspective, the company has a clear plan with focus on renewables and distribution businesses. Within the renewables segment, the company continues to build both the renewables’ utilities and consumer renewables businesses. As a utility-scale generator of Read more
Cabinet approves Rs.3.04 trillion “Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme”
- Jul 1, 2021
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Reforms-based and Results-linked, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, on June 30, 2021. Broad Objective The scheme seeks to improve the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of all discoms/power departments excluding Read more
Power distribution privatization likely to be discussed in monsoon session
- Jun 30, 2021
Several reforms-linked measures in the power distribution space are likely to be discussed at the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, it is reliably learnt. According to reports, The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021, which, among other things, seeks to empower Read more
Odisha discoms, solar EPC orders boost Tata Power revenues in FY21
- May 13, 2021
Consolidated revenues of Tata Power in FY21 rose 14 per cent to Rs.33,079 crore from Rs.28,948 crore in FY20, mainly due to acquisition of power discoms in Odisha, and higher execution of solar EPC projects, a company release Read more
Mandatory annual energy audit for power distribution companies
- Apr 20, 2021
The Union power ministry, through a gazette notification dated April 15, 2021, has made it mandatory for power distribution companies to conduct an annual energy audit. So far, such an energy audit was required to be done once Read more
Chandigarh power distribution privatization: Bids to open on March 22
- Mar 20, 2021
Technical bids related to the power distribution privatization of the Union territory of Chandigarh are scheduled to open on March 22, 2021, according to reliable media reports. It is learnt that the following seven entities are in the race Read more