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Maharashtra clears MSEDCL split, Mahavitaran IPO plan

The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved a restructuring of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), paving the way for its bifurcation and a planned stock market listing. The move positions the utility to potentially...

Om Power Transmission plans Rs 150 crore IPO

Om Power Transmission, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company in power transmission infrastructure, is seeking to raise Rs 150 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The issue comprises 85.75 lakh equity shares, including...

MoP allows insurance surety bonds in power procurement

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has directed all states, union territories, and power utilities to accept Insurance Surety Bonds (ISBs) as an alternative to bank guarantees for bid security and performance security. The directive takes effect from April...

NPCIL IPO likely in 2026 as budget support is cut sharply

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is expected to materialise this year after remaining in the pipeline for over 15 years. The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) informed a Parliamentary Standing...

IRFC disburses Rs 1,000 crore loan to MAHAGENCO

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has sanctioned and fully disbursed a Rs 1,000 crore term loan to Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited...

IEX records highest ever annual electricity trade at 141 BU in FY’26

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported its highest ever annual traded electricity volume of 141 billion units (BU) for the fiscal year 2025–2026, marking a 17% increase over the previous year. The growth was supported by improved supply liquidity and...

Cosmic PV Power files DRHP for Rs 6,400 million IPO

Cosmic PV Power Limited has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise Rs 6,400 million through an initial public offering (IPO). The issue comprises a fresh equity component of up to...

Inox Clean Energy acquires Vibrant Energy for ~Rs 5,000 crore

INOXGFL Group has expanded its renewable portfolio, with subsidiary Inox Clean Energy completing the acquisition of Vibrant Energy from Macquarie Corporate Holdings for around Rs 5,000 crore. The transaction, completed in four months, adds a 1,337 MW...

IREDA loan book crosses Rs 93,000 crore in FY2026

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) reported provisional business performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with its loan book outstanding reaching Rs 93,075 crore, up 22% from Rs 76,282 crore a year earlier...

Bihar plans BSPTCL IPO, eyes first state transmission listing

The Bihar government is preparing to list Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited (BSPTCL) on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), which would make it the first state-owned transmission utility in India to go public. Bihar Energy Secretary Manoj...

IREDA raises JPY 28 billion ECB from SMBC Singapore

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) signed a facility agreement on Monday with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Singapore Branch for an external commercial borrowing (ECB) of JPY 28 billion, including a green shoe...

NTPC approves Rs 8,996 crore for BESS and Meja Stage-II

NTPC Limited approved two major investment proposals at its board meeting on March 28, 2026, committing a combined Rs 8,995.57 crore across battery energy storage and thermal power expansion. Battery energy storage system NTPC approved an investment...

Metafin secures $10 million debt to expand rural solar access

Solar financing startup Metafin has closed a $10 million structured debt facility, with the capital earmarked for expanding solar energy access in rural India. The funding comes from Lendable’s Transportation and Energy Fund. Focus on diesel...

REC approves Rs 1.6 lakh crore borrowing plan for FY27

The board of REC Limited has approved a market borrowing programme of up to Rs 1.6 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27), the company said in a stock exchange filing. The programme includes long-term bonds and non-convertible debentures...

Adani group entities raise stake in AESL via market purchases

Three entities of the Adani group have acquired equity shares in Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) through open market transactions, as per a disclosure to stock exchanges. Adani Infra (India) Limited acquired 1.18 crore equity shares...

NHPC approves Rs 8,000 crore borrowing plan for FY27

The board of NHPC Ltd has approved a plan to raise up to Rs 8,000 crore during the financial year 2026-27 (FY27). The funds will be mobilised through secured or unsecured non-convertible corporate bonds via private placement, along with term loans or...

Powerica raises Rs 329 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

Mumbai-based diesel generator and power solutions manufacturer Powerica has raised Rs 329.4 crore from 17 anchor investors ahead of its public issue, which opened on March 24. The company allotted 83.39 lakh shares at the upper end of its price band...

CIL approves IPO plans for SECL and MCL, up to 25% stake sale

Coal India Limited (CIL) has approved in-principle plans to list two of its subsidiaries, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), on domestic stock exchanges, with divestment of up to 25% equity in each through...

Delhi Budget 2026-27: Solar, EV charging and underground cabling drive Rs 3,942 crore power outlay

Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated Rs 3,942 crore to the Power Department in the Rs 1,03,700 crore Budget for 2026-27, presented on March 24, 2026. The budget positions itself as Delhi’s first Green Budget, with...

Power Grid raises FY26 capex to Rs 35,000 crore, exceeds target

Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has increased its capital expenditure (capex) guidance for FY26 to Rs 35,000 crore and has already surpassed the target, reporting actual capex of Rs 35,540 crore as of March 22, 2026, or about 102% of the...

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