Power Sector News Roundup for October 13, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: November 3, 2025 India NTPC posts marginal rise in Q2 profit despite lower revenue NTPC Limited posted a marginal 0.11% increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 4,653 crore for Q2 FY25, compared to Rs 4,648 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations fell 2.9% year-on-year to Rs 39,166 crore. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation rose 3.4% to Rs 10,019 crore. Operating margin improved to 25.6%…

Author: PPD Team Date: December 19, 2025 India JSW Energy plans to expand Salboni thermal project to 3,200 MW JSW Energy said it plans to double the capacity of its Salboni thermal power project in West Bengal to 3,200 MW, with total investment expected to rise to around Rs 40,000 crore. The company is currently developing the first phase, a 1,600 MW ultra supercritical plant with two 800 MW units, which has already received environment…

Author: PPD Team Date: December 15, 2025 India CEA issues draft SOP for mandatory third-party fire safety audits of BESS The Central Electricity Authority has issued a draft Standard Operating Procedure for mandatory third party fire safety audits of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Stakeholder comments are open until 11 January 2026. The draft outlines audit frequency, responsibilities of system owners and auditors, and minimum qualification requirements. It aims to reduce fire risks and improve safety…

Author: PPD Team Date: March 20, 2026 Maharashtra notifies RE and storage policy with 65% target by FY36 The Government of Maharashtra has notified the Maharashtra Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Policy 2025-26 to 2035-36 through a resolution dated March 18, 2026. The policy targets renewable energy to meet 65% of the state’s electricity demand by FY 2035-36, with demand projected to reach about 350–360 billion units. It requires distribution companies to procure storage capacity…

Author: PPD Team Date: February 25, 2026 Vikram Solar signs Rs 2,000 crore domestic cell supply deal Vikram Solar Limited has signed a domestic solar cell procurement agreement with Jupiter International Limited to source 2 GW of crystalline solar cells valued at about Rs 2,000 crore. The agreement was executed on February 20, 2026. The contract covers the supply of high-efficiency Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TopCon) Solar Cells and high-efficiency mono Passivated Emitter and Rear…