Four major hydroelectric projects under development in Jammu & Kashmir have witnessed substantial schedule delays, with two projects also reporting significant cost escalations, according to information provided by the Ministry of Power in response to a parliamentary question. The ministry stated that the 1,000 MW Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project (HEP), 624 MW Kiru HEP,…
NTPC Limited has appointed Dr. Som Nath Sachdeva as an Additional Director in the capacity of Independent Director on its Board with effect from July 18, 2026, according to a regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges. The appointment follows an order issued by the Ministry of Power and was approved by the company’s Board…
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a draft notification proposing a mandatory star rating framework for large office, commercial and residential buildings under the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC). The proposal, issued under Section 14(a) read with Section 14(p) of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, would make energy performance ratings compulsory for…
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released two draft notifications proposing major changes to India’s Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) framework for M1 category passenger vehicles. The proposals introduce a credit trading mechanism for the current compliance regime and lay down stricter fuel efficiency requirements for the period beginning April 1, 2027. The draft notifications…
SJVN Limited has informed the stock exchanges that the Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India, has appointed Smt. Arti Kujur as an Independent Director on the company’s Board. According to the ministry’s order dated July 15, 2026, the appointment is effective from July 15, 2026, and will remain valid for a period of three…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has awarded a contract for the procurement of five Emergency Restoration System (ERS) tower sets at a cost of about Rs 17 crore each. The towers are scheduled for delivery by April 2027. The procurement was disclosed during the 239th Operation Coordination Sub-Committee (OCC) meeting of the North…
The Ministry of Power has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to India’s Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, introducing a credit-based compliance mechanism for passenger vehicle manufacturers. The draft, published in the Gazette of India, invites objections and suggestions from stakeholders within 14 days. The proposed amendments seek to operationalise provisions that have remained…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has announced a series of appointments and senior management changes, including the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), additional charge of the Director (Finance) post, and the promotion of an Executive Director. The changes took effect from July 1, 2026, according to regulatory filings with the…
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has appointed V. Packirisamy as Director (Commercial) and Pankaj Gupta as Part-time Non-Official Director on its Board, following orders issued by the Ministry of Power. The Board approved the appointments on June 24, 2026. Packirisamy assumed charge on June 2, 2026, while Gupta took charge on June 22, 2026. Packirisamy’s…
SJVN Limited has appointed Shri Rajesh Kumar Chandel as Whole-time Director (Projects), with effect from June 11, 2026, following approval from the Ministry of Power. The appointment is for a five-year term from the date of assumption of charge, according to a stock exchange filing issued by the company on June 11, 2026. With the…