No extension for NTPC CMD Arup Roy Choudhury; to retire today

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 02:36

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) chief Arup Roy Choudhury will retire from his services on Monday, after he was denied an extension by the government.

NTPC sets a record in single-day power generation

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 13:53

State-owned NTPC Ltd, India's largest power generator, has achieved a record highest single-day electricity generation of 733.12 million units.

'Coal block allocation 4th round; formalities in last stage'

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 23:15

The first three rounds of coal block auctions had fetched state governments Rs 3 lakh crore spread over 30 years.

Power Grid to seek shareholders nod to raise Rs 14,000 crore

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 18:35

State-owned utility Power Grid Wednesday said it will seek shareholders' approval next month to raise up to Rs 14,000 crore from domestic and external sources during the fiscal 2016-17.

Don't distort tariff, pay aid directly to poor: NTPC to states

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 16:08

Issuing bonds and writing off debt will not help power distribution firms, and states should use technology to provide direct subsidy to weaker sections without affecting tariff, NTPC Chairman Arup Roy Choudhury said today.

Adani Enterprises to invest Rs 25,000 crore in Chhattisgarh

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 19:21

Adani Enterprises, the flagship firm of Adani Group, has inked a pact with the Chhattisgarh government to invest over Rs 25,000 crore for setting up urea and power project as well as rice bran oil extraction plant in the state.

Power plants with FSA and mines eligible for coal e-auction

Last Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2015, 12:28

The move is aimed at ensuring adequate availability of coal for electricity generation.

Modi sets 1,000-day deadline to power up India villages

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 09:35

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a 1,000-day deadline Saturday for every village in India to get electricity as he emphasies his commitment towards combatting poverty.

Tata Power Q1 profits fall 5 percent

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 18:11

Total income from operations also fell by Rs.67.2 crore on a quarter-on-quarter basis.

Adani Group firms get nod to raise up to Rs 26,000 crore

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 22:49

Three Adani Group firms -- Adani Power, Adani Enterprises and APSEZ -- have received approval of shareholders to raise up to Rs 26,000 crore to expand business operations and manage capital expenditure.

Adani Power gets shareholders' nod to raise Rs 10,000 crore

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 15:52

Adani Power has got shareholders' approval to raise up to Rs 10,000 crore through issuance of shares, bonds or other securities, including for investments in various businesses.