Delhi govt plans to bid for coal block to achieve 4,000 MW power target

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 15:29

Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP, had promised to cut electricity bills by half among other freebies in its election manifesto.

Coal auctions to ensure cheaper power: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 19:07

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the ongoing auction of coal mines would help in ensuring cheaper electricity to the common man in a sustained manner as against the practice of states subsidising power.

Par panel seeks suggestions on Electricity Act amendments

Last Updated: Monday, February 9, 2015, 23:10

A Parliamentary panel has sought suggestions on the proposed changes to the Electricity Act which seeks to provide choice of power suppliers to consumers and propel growth in the sector.

Electricity Act amendments to come into effect by April: Goyal

Last Updated: Friday, February 6, 2015, 23:32

The proposed amendments to the existing Act will promote competition, efficiency, and improvement in the supply of electricity in the country resulting in capacity addition and benefit to the consumers.

Tata Power swings into a profit of Rs 198 cr in Q3

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 19:35

Private power producer Tata Power on Wednesday swung into a profit of Rs 198 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014 on account of higher revenue from its electricity generation business and forex gains.

Punjab top state in terms of electricity coverage: Assocham

Last Updated: Monday, January 12, 2015, 18:51

The northern state has also registered an improvement in terms of electricity coverage during 2001-2011, industry body Assocham said in a release Monday.

'Proposal to stop kerosene subsidy to households with power'

Last Updated: Monday, January 12, 2015, 16:07

The government has received a proposal to keep households that are getting regular supply of electricity out of subsidised kerosene sales, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Monday.

Power Min to finalise 20-year generation target soon

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 16:29

Breaking away from the tradition of fixing five-year goals, the Power Ministry may now set a generation target for the next two decades.

Peak power deficit down to 3.3% in Dec: CEA

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 12:48

Peak power deficit in the country reduced to 3.3 percent last month due to improved coal supplies, generation capacity addition and connectivity of the southern transmission network with the National Grid.

Power Ministry to finalise draft Cabinet note on tariff policy by Jan 15

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 17:31

Aiming to bring another set of reforms in the sector, Power Ministry is drafting a Cabinet note proposing amendments to the Tariff Policy for enabling greater competition in the sector.

Core sector growth jumps to 5-month high of 6.7% in November

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 17:34

The growth rate of eight core sector industries rose to five-month high of 6.7 percent in November on the back of better output in coal, refinery products, electricity and cement.

Coal Ministry says taking steps to boost coal supplies

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 15:32

The Coal Ministry on Wednesday said it is working in tandem with the Railway Ministry for expeditious laying of three critical rail lines in three states to transport the dry fuel.