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Punjab's power sector sees rare united front as employees, engineers and pensioners join hands

December 24, 2025 7:00 pm

The key issues include opposition to the sale of power utility properties, delays in power plant projects, and a lack of communication from the Punjab government regarding the draft Electricity Amendment Bill 2025.

$467 billion needed to decarbonise four of India's emission-heavy sectors by 2030: study

August 31, 2025 5:34 pm

The power sector, already shifting rapidly towards renewable energy, would require an additional $47 billion, while road transport would need about $18 billion, the study said.

To help India's economy, unleash the power sector

August 27, 2025 2:38 pm

Consider how much the sector is holding India back today and in the future. We present three facts based on our new research.

Knowledge Nugget: India Energy Stack and 10 years of Digital India — All you need to know for UPSC Prelims and Mains

July 05, 2025 9:42 am

The government’s flagship Digital India programme marked its 10th anniversary on July 1. In a major move, a new task force has also been set up to chart the roadmap for the India Energy Stack. Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the Digital Agriculture Mission.

UP's Chief Secy roots for privatisation of power sector: ‘Will boost rural income, improve customer services’

April 13, 2025 4:20 am

Citing Greater Noida as a “successful example of power sector reform”, Singh said: “Initially, reforms often face resistance, but when people witness improved services, they embrace the change"

Gas demand uptick driven by power sector bumps up India’s LNG imports in April-July

August 27, 2024 10:16 am

The rise in LNG imports pushed up India’s reliance on imported gas to 48.9 per cent in April-July from 46.9 per cent on the year-ago period.

Union Budget 2024: Power sector poised for policy nudge; here's what can help

January 15, 2024 2:57 pm

A key catalyst for infrastructure development is the power sector . Recently, India transitioned from a power deficit to a power surplus country and the impetus is now on dependable, sustainable, and affordable electricity for all

States undertaking power reforms can borrow Rs 1.4 lakh crore extra in FY24

June 29, 2023 4:13 am

In FY22 and FY23, 12 states were given permission to raise Rs 66,413 crore extra debt

Coal India says it is ready to meet dry fuel demand from power sector

March 14, 2023 4:18 pm

Coal India also expressed hope to supply 156 million tonnes of coal to the power sector during the April-June quarter of FY24.

Power imbalance: The governance shift in the power sector needs centre-state cooperation

September 28, 2022 8:58 am

Market based economic dispatch system may help governments to save revenue, but Centre needs to bring states on board

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