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Covid-19 crisis: PM Modi reviews aviation, power sectors' performance

Reviewing the power sector, the prime minister underlined its importance in propelling the economy. The need for an effective enforcement of contracts to attract private investment was also discussed.

Global energy demand will fall 6% in 2020: International Energy Agency

The decline is equivalent to losing the entire energy demand of India, the world's third-largest energy consumer

Covid-19 outbreak: For big electrical players, lockdown only a blip

Most of the firms that are dependent on government contracts are looking at a dry pipeline in the near term.

Core sector output shrinks by 6.5% in March amid coronavirus lockdown

March performance is worst in current series

Adani Power Q4 pre-tax loss widens to Rs 1652.6 cr due to high expenses

The company's total income fell to Rs 6,327.57 crore in the quarter from Rs 8,077.89 crore in the year-ago period

Covid-19 impact: Demand, pricing pressures to weigh on Coal India

Costs unlikely to fall; does not bode well for earnings

Cabinet may approve a relief package for power discoms next week: Report

The package may also include steps like directions to the state and central power regulators to reduce electricity traiff, the source sai

Covid-19 lockdown to further paralyse cash flow, coal supply of power units

Sector experts believe the double trouble is likely to stay for the next three quarters and could hurt the supply chain from coal to power despatch.

New Electricity Bill: End to subsidised power, distribution overhauled

On the cards: Private power distribution franchisees, new Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority for resolution of disputes relating of contracts for sale and purchase of power

Bumps ahead

The inherent weaknesses of India's power sector are getting exacerbated in this scenario

Lights out for the power sector? Coronavirus makes a crisis worse

Its pre-pandemic crisis is likely to worsen with the prolonged lockdown unless the government offers some vital concessions

Covid-19: Odisha seeks concessions in coal prices to ease power sector woes

Wants coal companies to discontinue charging any premium or incentive on bridge, flexi or long-term linkage coal being availed for 2020-21 or at least for the next six months

9 pm 9 minutes: Power demand down by 32 Gw, grid remains unscathed

The power grid at national and at regional level did not face any glitch, as was being feared

Modi's 9-min blackout call: Power sector on alert to ensure grid stability

Power sector on alert to manage any drastic drop in demand

Ensure supply, grid security: Contingency plans afoot for power sector

To ensure steady availability of power in case of sudden ramping up or down, hydro and gas run power stations have been asked to be on standby.

Power demand shows signs of recovery as total generation rises by 11%

Feb recorded second straight month of demand uptick across the country

Centre to relook long-term power sale pacts between generators and states

PPAs are typically of 25-30 years duration. The ministry is designing a policy paper to dwell on the alternative for long-term PPAs.

Thermal plants' Jan load factor at 5-yr low as slowdown hits power demand

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised the power sector outlook to negative for financial year 2020-21 (FY21) from stable

Discoms need more than just smart metering

Prepaid smart metering is only a tool, not the solution to the power distribution sector's woes

High-powered meet today to salvage stranded thermal power projects

Senior officials of the power ministry are meeting all stakeholders, including executives of NTPC, distribution companies, and banks, in New Delhi on Friday to take a call on the new govt scheme