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Why your electricity bill could spike: India’s power demand crosses record 257 GW, hits new high

India’s power demand hits a record 257 GW amid heatwave, raising electricity bills—find out how to prepare for higher costs.

May 19, 2026 18:40 IST

Power Tariffs Set to Surge as States Tackle ₹3 Lakh Crore Debt Overhang

Power tariffs to rise across several states

Electricity bills are set to rise across India as state regulators begin liquidating ₹3 lakh crore in “regulatory assets” following…

May 3, 2026 21:11 IST

After Sunset Crisis: India Faces 5.4 GW Night-Time Power Deficit as Solar Fades

Sunny days, strained nights: India’s power crunch begins early

India’s power grid hit a record 256 GW peak in April 2026, but the real crisis is emerging after dark.

Updated: May 1, 2026 20:37 IST

India’s Power Demand Hits Record 149 Billion Units in March; Growth Slows to 1.7% Amid Unseasonal Rains

Power demand to grow 5.5–6.5% in FY27; rains cool March pace to 1.7%

India’s electricity consumption reached a record 149 billion units in March 2026, though growth moderated to 1.7% due to unseasonal…

April 10, 2026 17:51 IST

Delhi likely to see hike in electricity rates from April 1 as govt prepares to clear discom dues

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission told the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity in January that total regulatory assets in Delhi now…

March 23, 2026 10:52 IST

India's Power Evolution: Peak Demand to Hit 459 GW by 2036, Triggering a $2.2 Trillion Investment Surge

India eyes doubling of power capacity to 1,121 GW by FY36

India’s national generation adequacy plan projects peak electricity demand to nearly double to 459 GW by 2035-36.

March 20, 2026 00:35 IST

Spot power prices cool sharply in January even as demand climbs

Thermal power generation remained broadly stable, rising 2% to 3,800 MU from 3,729 MU, indicating that coal-based plants continued to…

February 3, 2026 17:50 IST

Index-based annual tariff revision proposed in draft National Electricity Policy 2026

The draft NEP 2026 aims to replace the existing National Electricity Policy notified in 2005. It sets targets for per…

January 21, 2026 21:00 IST

GoodEnough Energy to invest Rs 750 crore to scale battery factory to 25 GWh in three years

The company has commissioned a battery energy storage system (BESS) gigafactory in Noida with an initial capacity of 7 GWh,…

January 20, 2026 20:33 IST

Centre sets up taskforce to accelerate wind power projects, align states and grid agencies

According to an office memorandum issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the taskforce will examine challenges…

January 19, 2026 20:14 IST

CEA Chief Flags Grid Strain, Soaring Costs from Rapid RE Addition

Mismatch between RE capacity and demand driving up power costs: Electricity Authority

CEA Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad warned that India’s rapid renewable energy (RE) growth is straining grid operations and raising power costs…

November 7, 2025 17:27 IST

Maharashtra slashes electricity bills for first time, promises 26% drop over next 5 years

Maharashtra power bills: In the first year, consumers can expect a 10% cut, with additional reductions planned in the following…

Updated: June 26, 2025 08:02 IST

Adani Power bags 1500 MW power project deal from UP Govt

Adani Power shares went up by 6.7 percent on Monday after the company received a letter of award (LOA) from…

May 12, 2025 18:01 IST

UPPCL has added a 1.24% fuel surcharge for January and this will affect the April bill for the consumers in the state.

UP consumers to pay 1.24% more electricity bill in April after January fuel surcharge

UPPCL has added a 1.24% fuel surcharge for the first time in five years and this will affect the April…

April 22, 2025 12:42 IST

Karnataka’s new power tariff plan: BIG relief for commercial, industrial, educational sectors – Details here

Fixed charges for domestic consumers will be set at Rs 145 per kW in 2025-26, increasing by Rs 5 per…

March 27, 2025 22:47 IST

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Karnataka power tarrif hike sparks heated debate between Congress-led govt and BJP

The BJP alleged that Congress was busy ignoring all the inflating prices and rather indulging themselves in what they called…

March 20, 2025 16:11 IST

Residents of Delhi’s 1,731 unauthorised colonies no longer need DDA’s NOC for power connections

Previously, the certificate was required to ensure that the property in the unauthorised colony was not part of the DDA’s…

October 16, 2024 12:56 IST

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Puducherry: INDIA bloc to observe bandh on Sept 18 to protest power privatisation move

V Vaithilingam, President of the Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee and Lok Sabha MP announced on Monday that the bandh will…

September 16, 2024 20:28 IST

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