Hydropower

Following a period of weak power demand and generation in May and July, the power sector experienced signs of growth in August.

Power sector sees fresh spark in August: 3 big factors fuelling demand rebound

India’s power demand bounced back in August with a 4% YoY rise, driven by a low base effect, stronger rainfall,…

October 2, 2025 12:26 IST

CEA Outsourcing Geological Vetting to Fast-Track Hydro and Pumped Storage Projects / Representational Photo (Image Source: ANI)

Govt to outsource geological reviews to fast-track hydro power projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is hiring external experts to evaluate geological chapters of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for hydro…

October 1, 2025 18:01 IST

The sleeping giant of green energy: Why this PSU is on the cusp of a rare growth cycle

This PSU, often dismissed as a slow-moving company, is emerging as a stealth green energy play with one of India’s…

August 23, 2025 05:30 IST

Cabinet Approves ₹8,146 Crore Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. / Representative Photo (Image Source: ANI)

Cabinet nod to Rs 8,146-cr Tato-II hydro project in Arunachal

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹8,146 crore investment for the construction of the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project…

August 12, 2025 20:20 IST

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Power demand falls in Q1, first decline since pandemic

India experienced a 1.5% decline in power demand during Q1 FY26, the first since 2020, due to lower temperatures and…

July 8, 2025 18:30 IST

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India adds record 29.5 GW RE capacity in FY25

India added a record 29.5 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY25, led by solar and wind power. Total RE…

April 13, 2025 20:07 IST

Cabinet approves Rs 12,461-cr outlay for hydro power capacity

The modified scheme will be applicable to all hydro power projects of more than 25 MW capacity including the private…

September 12, 2024 02:45 IST

The scheme would be funded through 10% Gross Budgetary Support for the north eastern region from the total outlay of the Ministry of Power.

Arunachal Pradesh to commission 12,500 MW hydropower projects in 2 years; NHPC, SJVN and key PSUs to execute

Arunachal Pradesh stands to earn Rs 1,836 crore annually from equity shares in these projects, benefiting future generations.

September 11, 2024 13:51 IST

‘Coal imports to increase in H1 on lower hydro power generation’

This is despite the government’s efforts to ramp up coal production which is expected to touch 1.08 billion tonnes in…

June 19, 2024 01:25 IST

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Arunachal govt inks agreement for Rs 13,000cr hydropower project in Lohit basin

With the allotment of the Kalai-II project to THDCIL, the government concluded agreements for 13 projects with a total capacity…

December 30, 2023 21:46 IST

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Navigating the energy market in today’s rapidly changing economy

In this dynamic landscape, business leaders are responsible for skillfully navigating the energy needs of their businesses while maintaining a…

August 16, 2023 11:15 IST

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India set to start mega hydropower project near China border

The first unit is expected to be commissioned in December, according to finance director Rajendra Prasad Goyal. By the end…

June 13, 2023 10:48 IST

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Torrent Power receives order for 3 hydro projects from Maha govt; will invest Rs 27,000 crore, employ 13,500 people

Torrent Power said that the projects would entail an investment of about Rs 27,000 crore and would provide employment to…

June 7, 2023 11:13 IST

3,110 MW hydro power units to go on stream this fiscal

India will add 3,110 MW hydro power generation capacity built at an investment of about Rs 45,000 crore this fiscal,…

April 29, 2023 00:05 IST

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Rs 1.5 trillion investment: Hydro power gets a leg up, 13 GW MOUs in Arunachal next week

Currently, the state, which holds 41% of India’s total hydropower potential, has just 1,100 MW installed capacity in hydropower.

April 22, 2023 07:05 IST

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No power cuts this summer: Power Min Singh asks companies to take these measures to ensure adequate supply

India is facing high risk of night time power cuts this summer season, with delays in adding new coal fired…

March 9, 2023 13:40 IST

Pumped hydropower storage: GE to set up 1.5-GW capacity for 2 Indian units

Pumped hydro is seen as an alternate, most economical and reliable form of peak power generation that can easily provide…

Updated: April 7, 2022 17:51 IST

The J&K government had constituted a four-member task force on power sector reforms for implementation of initiatives, schemes and relief measures under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. (Representative image)

J&K administration sets target to harness hydropower potential to make UT power surplus in 5 yrs

Reforms in the power sector were rolled out in the UT in 2019, with the formation of separate transmission and…

February 24, 2022 17:08 IST

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