Power
Shift in Dynamics: Increasing focus on decarbonising the sector
Mitigating climate change and decarbonising the economy have been at the centre stage… […]
distribution
Power
“We are working to become a fully digital utility”: Interview with Tata Power-DDL’s Ganesh Srinivasan
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a front runner in adopting smart and sustainable technology solutions, has installed over 250,000 smart meters across its consumer segments. It has launched an array of digital initiatives […]
Power
Discom Dues Mount: Time for deeper reforms in power distribution
The power distribution segment continues to be the Achilles heel of the power sector, adversely impacting the viability of the entire value chain. In the past couple of months, the outstanding discom dues to power […]
Special Section
Demand from Infrastructure: Robust project pipeline offers opportunities to construction sector
Time and again the government has reiterated its focus on infrastructure development. The Rs 3.6 trillion budget allocation to the sector for 2017-18 as compared to Rs 2.2 trillion in 2015-16 is a testament to […]
Special Section
Developing Networks: Operator-wise key projects in the CGD sector
With the objective of promoting clean fuel use in the country, city gas distribution (CGD) networks were accorded public utility status in 2016. This allows the entities to increase the coverage of their networks, comprising […]
Interviews
Jyoti Arora: “A major opportunity for private participation lies in the transmission and distribution segments”
Private sector participation in India’s power sector has been increasing continuously since the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2003. Ministry of Power’s (MoP) Jyoti Arora, spoke at a recent conference organised by India Infrastructure on […]
Power
Trends and Outlook: On a positive growth path led by reforms
The government’s initiatives in the past year to address sectoral challenges were reflected in the sector’s strong performance. […]
Power
Distribution Overview: Focus on system strengthening and financial revival of discoms
The operational performance of the distribution segment continues to be a key concern as aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses of discoms have stagnated at 25-26 per cent over the past few years despite the […]