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India’s interstate P2P electricity trading pilot tests regulatory readiness
By March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

India’s electricity sector is on the cusp of a carefully constructed experiment. The Ministry of Power’s proposal to pilot peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading under the India Energy Stack (IES) has drawn widespread attention, frequently compared to UPI’s transformation of digital payments and Aadhaar’s reimagining of identity infrastructure. The analogy is evocative. But for regulators and practitioners, the more important question is not whether P2P trading can work in theory, but whether India’s existing regulatory architecture…

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MoP extends deadline for comments on draft National Electricity Policy 2026
By February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has extended the deadline for submission of comments and suggestions on the draft National Electricity Policy, 2026 by one month to March 19, 2026. The extension follows requests from multiple stakeholders seeking additional time to review the provisions. The draft policy was circulated on January 20, 2026 with an initial thirty day deadline ending February 19, 2026. In an office memorandum dated February 25, 2026, MoP stated that the competent…

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MoP revises ash utilisation norms for thermal power plants
By February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued revised guidelines mandating coal and lignite-based thermal power plants (TPPs) to achieve 100 per cent ash utilisation in line with notifications of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), while limiting the tariff impact on electricity consumers. The revised framework replaces the MoP guidelines dated March 15, 2024, and was approved by the Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs. Under the revised procedure,…

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Power Ministry releases Draft National Electricity Policy 2026
By January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has published the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, outlining a strategic roadmap to ensure a reliable, affordable power supply, enhance the financial sustainability of utilities, and align with India’s climate goals and vision to become a developed nation by 2047. The draft policy, issued under the Electricity Act, 2003, is a comprehensive revision of the National Electricity Policy notified in 2005. It notes progress in universal electrification and grid…

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Power distribution utilities post profit after years of losses
By January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

India’s power distribution utilities have reported a consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 2,701 crore in FY 2024–25, marking a shift after several years of losses. The figures cover distribution companies and power departments and were released by the Ministry of Power on 18 January 2026. The sector’s return to profitability contrasts with a loss of Rs 25,553 crore in FY 2023–24 and a loss of Rs 67,962 crore in FY 2013–14. Distribution utilities…

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Power Ministry updates RoW compensation process to speed up transmission projects
By January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued amendments to its Supplementary Guidelines for compensation related to the Right of Way (RoW) for transmission lines. The revisions target procedural delays in land valuation, aiming to accelerate the compensation process for affected landowners under the framework established in the guidelines dated March 21, 2025. The amendments specifically modify the Land Valuation Methodology. The updated procedure requires the Monitoring and Review Committee (MRC) to appoint three land valuers…

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Power Ministry reviews national progress on pumped storage projects
By November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

The Ministry of Power held a meeting of its Parliamentary Consultative Committee in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, to review India’s plans for pumped storage projects. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal led the discussion and highlighted the role of PSPs in storing surplus renewable energy and maintaining grid stability during evening and night hours. The Minister noted that reservoir evaporation is a concern for long term PSP performance. He advised the use of floating solar systems…

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New biomass co-firing policy for all coal plants from 2025
By November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

The Ministry of Power has approved a new policy that requires every coal-based TPP in India to co-fire biomass pellets from the 2025-26 financial year. The policy replaces earlier guidelines and adds torrefied charcoal made from MSW as an eligible fuel. The aim is to cut emissions and support the management of crop residue and urban waste. The mandate varies by region. Plants in the NCR must use a 5 per cent blend of biomass…

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Power ministry directs REIAs to resolve 42 GW backlog of unsigned PPAs and PSAs
By November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

The Ministry of Power has asked the Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies to address the bottleneck around nearly 42 GW of awarded renewable energy projects that still lack Power Purchase Agreements and Power Sale Agreements. The directive, issued on November 13, 2025, seeks to release transmission capacity that has been blocked due to stalled contracting. The guidance follows a review meeting held on October 17, 2025 and subsequent clarifications from the Ministry of New and Renewable…

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Power Ministry issues revised renewable consumption obligation rules
By October 3, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified a revised renewable consumption obligation (RCO) framework under the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2025. The new rules unify state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) under a single national compliance mechanism framed through the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The framework applies to distribution licensees, open access consumers, and captive users. It replaces the earlier structure issued in October 2023, while retaining the national RCO trajectory through FY2030. For compliance purposes, distributed…

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