CERC notifies February 2026 coal escalation rates
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified monthly escalation rates for February 2026 applicable to payments under power purchase agreements (PPAs) executed by distribution licensees. Escalation rates CERC has specified the following rates for February 2026: Imported coal: 0.62% Transportation of imported coal: 4.27% Inland handling of imported coal: 0.57% These rates are used in tariff adjustments under competitively bid PPAs. Regulatory basis The notification has been issued under Clause 5.6(vi) of the Ministry…