Power Sector
Akhilesh Pathak assumes charge as POWERGRID Director (Projects)
Akhilesh Pathak has stepped into his role as Director (Projects) at POWERGRID, bringing over 32 years of expertise in the power sector. His journey from an executive trainee to a leadership position showcases his contributions in project management and cross-border transmission infrastructure.
2 min read05:52 PM ISTDraft National Electricity Policy set for inter-ministerial consultation
The new policy emphasizes on grid flexibility amid growing renewable energy integration and potential demand from data centres and green hydrogen plants
3 min read24 Sep 2026Coal India steps up output, supplies to power plants as rains subside
Despatches from Coal India's mines to the power sector rose 27% to 1.74 million tonnes on 8 September, from an average of 1.37 million tonnes a day during the first three days of the month, the state-run miner said.
3 min read9 Sep 2026Mint Explainer: How a weak monsoon is fuelling India’s power surge and coal deficits
Deficient rainfall has driven up the use of water pumps and air conditioners, leaving 58 thermal power plants with critically low coal stocks and electricity shortages above 20 million units.
4 min read8 Sep 2026Coal miners ramp up supplies as power plants face low stocks
With 58 plants holding less than 25% of required stocks, the coal ministry is taking action to address shortages.
1 min read7 Sep 2026CIL offers additional coal to power plants as stocks decline: Here's what led to critically low levels
Coal India has offered additional coal to power plants amid critically low stocks, with prolonged rains disrupting mining and transportation. As rainfall eases, production and coal evacuation are expected to improve.
2 min read6 Sep 2026Power plant coal stocks shrink amid high electricity demand
Power plants had about 41 million tonnes of coal as of 16 July, adequate for 13 days of operations as peak power demand neared 270 gigawatts on 17 July.
2 min read22 Jul 2026Are power stocks entering a new cycle? 3 stocks to watch
India’s power sector is entering a high-growth phase, driven by surging demand, renewable expansion, and new consumption drivers like data centres and EVs.
6 min read25 Apr 2026Global risk sparks $497 million flight to India power stocks by FIIs in February
Foreign investors pour capital into Indian power stocks, drawn by rising electricity needs from data centres and AI, amid global energy uncertainty and a supportive regulatory environment.
3 min read16 Mar 2026Defying Gravity! This small-cap stock has rallied 50% year-to-date; here’s why
Small-cap stock Dee Development Engineers has rallied 50% YTD defying the broader market slump. The company's robust order book and financials have driven investor interest in the stock.
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