Discom

Industry

Near-zero power prices threaten renewable energy economics

As renewable generation outpaces daytime demand distribution companies (discoms) increasingly offload surplus green power on exchanges at prices well below procurement costs.

3 min read28 Jul 2026
Economy

Decades-long reforms: How India's discoms returned to profits but have ₹7 trn of cumulative debt to deal with

India's power distribution sector returned to profit in FY25, reporting ₹2,701 crore net profit after years of losses. The overhang of a cumulative debt over ₹7 trillion still remains, but reforms and improved operational indicators contributed to this revival.

4 min read20 Jan 2026
News

To gradually scrap renewable project contracts only if found unviable: Govt

The vexed issue has been plaguing the sector for years, and assumes importance given the impact of delays on India’s ambitious green energy targets.

3 min read4 Nov 2025
News

L&T arm wins significant orders in power transmission sector

The multiple EPC orders include establishment of 765kV and 400kV gas insulated substations, to serve as pooling substations, in the Khavda Renewable Energy zone

1 min read31 Mar 2023
News

Delhi govt says subsidy on electricity to continue till March 31 next year

Recently, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal stated that a conspiracy is being hatched to stop his government's free electricity scheme

2 min read31 Mar 2023
News

L&T arm wins significant orders in power transmission sector

The multiple EPC orders include establishment of 765kV and 400kV gas insulated substations, to serve as pooling substations, in the Khavda Renewable Energy zone

1 min read31 Mar 2023