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AdaniConneX incorporates Navi Mumbai Power Distribution subsidiary
By February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

AdaniConneX Private Limited (ACX), a 50:50 joint venture of Adani Group and EdgeConneX, has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Navi Mumbai Power Distribution Limited (NMPDL). NMPDL has been incorporated in India and registered with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Ahmedabad. The company has a subscribed capital of Rs 100,000, divided into 10,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each. Through ACX, the company indirectly holds a 50 per cent stake in NMPDL. NMPTL has been established…

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Adani Energy Solutions delivers one crore smart meters
By February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) announced on February 5, 2026, that it has delivered one crore smart electricity meters across India. The company said it is the first entity in the country, and possibly worldwide, to reach this scale. AESL also stated that its installation pace is the highest in the industry, with the next crore of meters planned for delivery in the coming financial year. AESL operates as an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider…

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National power distribution ratings show sector-wide gains
By January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The Union Ministry of Power has released the 14th Annual Integrated Ratings and Rankings of power distribution companies, covering performance in FY 2024-25. The assessment, prepared by Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC), reviews 65 private and state-owned distribution utilities and points to broad improvement in operational efficiency and financial outcomes across the sector. The rating framework evaluates utilities on a weighted set of parameters covering financial sustainability, operational performance, and the external environment. According to…

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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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Haryana clears Rs 40 billion tenders for power and urban infrastructure
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The Haryana government has sanctioned infrastructure tenders worth Rs 40.16 billion, targeting significant upgrades to the state’s power distribution network and key urban development projects. The approvals are aimed at strengthening electricity infrastructure and reducing transmission losses across the region. According to an official announcement, the approved works focus on the development of distribution infrastructure and the reduction of line losses. The plan includes the establishment of new 33 kV substations, as well as the…

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CEA pushes national standard for DT design and maintenance
By November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) held a meeting to advance national standardisation of distribution transformer design and maintenance. The aim is to improve reliability and reduce the average failure rate of about 10 per cent, which results in nearly 1.3 million failures every year. The Standardisation Cell met under the chairpersonship of the Chief Engineer of ET&I. The discussion pointed to large variations in performance across states. Some northern utilities face failure rates above 20…

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Telangana to create new power discom and expand urban cabling
By September 18, 2025October 28, 2025

The Telangana government is preparing to establish a new electricity distribution company by restructuring the Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (NPDCL) and the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (SPDCL). The new entity will focus on supplying power to agriculture, lift irrigation projects, drinking water systems, and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) region. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to prepare a detailed plan that includes allocation of power…

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PFC secures EUR 150 million loan from KfW for RDSS
By August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) has signed a loan agreement worth EUR 150 million with Germany’s KfW on August 21, 2025. The funds will be deployed under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to improve the efficiency of state power distribution companies. The agreement extends the partnership between India and Germany in the energy sector, where PFC and KfW have previously collaborated on several distribution projects. The new facility is expected to support India’s energy…

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Torrent Power announces Rs 500 billion investment
By August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Torrent Power Limited has announced a capital investment plan of Rs 500 billion over the next three to four years. The funds will be used to expand its renewable energy portfolio and strengthen transmission and distribution networks. The company aims to increase its renewable energy capacity to 10 GW by 2030, up from 1.75 GW currently. Out of the total planned investment, Rs 200 billion will be directed towards renewable energy projects. An additional Rs…

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Adani Energy forms three new subsidiaries for Maharashtra expansion
By August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has established three wholly-owned subsidiaries to support its expansion in Maharashtra’s electricity distribution sector. The entities were registered with the Registrar of Companies, Gujarat, on 4 August 2025. The new subsidiaries are Adani Electricity Kalyan Dombivli Limited (AEKDL), Adani Electricity Pune Limited (AEPL), and Adani Electricity Vidharbha Limited (AEVL). Each company has an authorised and paid-up capital of Rs 1 lakh, fully subscribed by AESL. Shares were acquired at face…

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