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Government and Policy

India meets record 256 GW peak power demand without shortage, solar emerges as key driver of supply

OpIndia Staff -
On 25th April, India recorded a peak power demand of 256.1 gigawatts (GW), the highest ever.
Government and Policy

Union cabinet approves ₹2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme with focus on hilly and North Eastern states

OpIndia Staff -
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the five-year period from FY...
Government and Policy

Union Government amends Electricity Rules to strengthen captive power framework and support industrial competitiveness by removing ambiguities 

OpIndia Staff -
The Ministry of Power has officially notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing targeted changes to Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, governing...
Government and Policy

India adds highest ever 52,000 MW of power generation capacity in just 10 months, over 75% contributed by solar and wind power projects

OpIndia Staff -
India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its power sector, adding a record 52,537 MW (over 52.5 gigawatts) of electricity generation capacity in just...
Economy and Finance

Adani Power announces Q2 FY26 Results: Profit remains strong amid weather-driven demand slowdown, major expansion projects on track

OpIndia Staff -
Adani Power Ltd (APL) reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, with resilient profitability despite muted power demand and...
Government and Policy

NHPC commences wet commissioning of first 250 MW unit at Subansiri Lower Hydro Power Project, country’s largest hydel project on Assam-Arunachal border

OpIndia Staff -
In a major achievement towards India's renewable energy ambitions, the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (HEP), the nation's most ambitious hydropower venture, has initiated the...
News Reports

Adani Power receives Letter of Award from Bihar for 25-year-long electricity purchase, to set up 2,400 MW greenfield thermal power plant in Bhagalpur

OpIndia Staff -
Adani Group Company Adani Power has said that it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) for 25 Years long term procurement of electricity from Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL).
News Reports

Union govt relaxes requirement for Flue-Gas Desulphurisation systems at coal-fired power plants, expected to cut electricity cost by 25-30 paise per unit

OpIndia Staff -
The Union Government has announced a significant policy shift by easing Sulphur emission norms for coal-fired power plants, making it mandatory only for plants located near large cities
News Reports

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches project to make the city overhead wire-free, says “a time will come when not a single wire will be...

ANI -
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated several developmental projects in Shalimar Bagh, including a pilot project to convert overhead wires into an underground power network.
News Reports

Bangladesh clears $437 million dues months after claiming it had the ‘capacity’ to cope without Adani Power, supply fully restored amid improved financial assurances

OpIndia Staff -
Bangaldesh has reportedly requested Adani Power to resume full electricity supply from both units of the Godda plant, which meets approximately 10 per cent of country's electricity demand.
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