Electricity tariffs are kept artificially low: Tata Power

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 12:41

Tata Power, which has an installed generation capacity of 8,521 MW, has said that besides fuel issues, there are challenges in generation, transmission and distribution segments of the sector.

Govt likely to clear power discoms' debt recast by month-end

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 18:23

According to sources, one of the pre-requisites for improving the financial health of discoms is committment towards regular revision of electricity tariffs.

Duty on imported power gear will push tariffs higher: RPower

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 13:20

Observing that the power sector is going through stressful times, Reliance Power on Wednesday said slapping import duty on foreign equipment will push electricity tariffs higher.

Rise in fuel costs need to be passed on to consumers: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 18:42

Against the backdrop of poor health of power distribution companies, electricity tariffs need to be revised annually apart from passing on the increase in fuel costs to consumers, says a report.

Power tariffs to go up in many states this year: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, September 18, 2011, 13:00

Amid rising concerns about the poor financial health of power distribution companies, electricity tariffs are likely to go up in many states, including West Bengal and Karnataka, in coming months, says a report.

Plan Comm pitches for hike in power tariffs

Last Updated: Sunday, August 21, 2011, 19:01

Stating that suppressing of energy prices would not help, the Planning Commission has suggested increasing electricity tariffs while providing targeted subsidy for poor people.