October 2025

ISTS-TBCB in H1FY26: Winners declared for 12 schemes, seven SPVs transferred

Winners were declared for a total of 12 interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism during the first half (H1: April to September) of the current fiscal year FY26, according to a special Read more

IEX

IEX volume grows 16 per cent in Q2FY26

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026, achieved electricity traded volume of 35,217 MU (excluding TRAS), marking a 16.1 per cent year-on-year increase, IEX said in a release. Additionally, TRAS (Term Ahead Renewable Read more

We have been at the forefront of piloting advanced technologies: Tata Power-DDL

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) is among India’s early instances of public private partnership in the power distribution space. Tata Power-DDL has been immensely successful in transforming north Delhi’s power distribution grid into what is today Read more

Scaling India’s solar ambitions with intelligent tracker infrastructure

As India accelerates toward its 2030 non-fossil energy goals, the success of its solar sector will depend not only on how many gigawatts are deployed, but how well these assets perform under pressure – be it weather, wear Read more

Bosh assumes charge as Director (Projects), REC

  T S C Bosh, on October 3, 2025, assumed charge as Director (Projects), REC Ltd. His appointment follows a power ministry order dated October 3, 2025, which in turn, followed the Read more

Tata Power Renewables signs PPA with Tata Power Mumbai Distribution for FDRE project

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tata Power Mumbai Distribution for a contracted capacity of 80 MW Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. The project will integrate advanced solar, wind Read more

SPVs incorporated for power transmission schemes under TBCB

Three special purpose vehicles have newly been incorporated for housing power transmission schemes that will be bid out under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. While two SPVs – one each for an interstate and intrastate scheme – have Read more

Sterlite Electric plans IPO, files DRHP with SEBI

Sterlite Electric Ltd (formerly, Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd), has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up Read more

PGCIL wins SR-WR interregional scheme under TBCB

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has won an ISTS scheme “Interregional strengthening between SR Grid and WR Grid” under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework. In a brief stock exchange filing dated September 30, 2025, PGCIL said Read more

Vedanta Power is advancing towards a low-carbon future

Vedanta Power, with a portfolio of nearly 5 GW, represents the independent power producer (IPP) business of the Vedanta Group, with thermal power assets spread across Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. In this exclusive interaction, we have Read more