Mega Power Policy

Expect improvement in power consumption in FY18: NTPC

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Gurdeep Singh, CMD of Natinoal Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), spoke about the latest happenings in his company and sector.

Govt to amend mega power policy to push 31GW stranded projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved amendments in the Mega Power Policy to push 31 GW stranded projects entailing an investment of Rs 1.5 lakh crore.

Post UDAY saw uptick in demand for power, issues of discoms being addressed: REC

"Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) is addressing all the issues relating to the distribution companies (DISCOMs) and the distribution. REC has been playing a major role there", PV Ramesh, Chairman and Managing Director at Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) told CNBC-TV18.

Here's what's in store for power industry in 2014

The power minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in an interview to CNBC-TV18 said that in the last 6-8 months the sector had seen a lot of positive reformative steps and some very big ticket steps that were announced.

CCEA: IIFL sees no immediate benefit for power producers

In the near term it needs to be seen how well the coal supplies are mobilised and how these companies end up tying the power which will be generated out of these projects, says Harshvardhan Dole.

CCEA may take up Mega Power Policy proposal tomorrow

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is expected to take up tomorrow the Power Ministry's proposal to amend the Mega Power Policy.

PowerMin floats draft Cabinet note on Mega Power Policy

Thermal power projects of 1,000 MW or more or a hydel power plant of 500 MW or more will be eligible for the benefit under the Mega Power Policy.