discom
Discoms could have additional revenue potential of Rs.4.5 trillion: Study
- Mar 28, 2024
A study by CareEdge Ratings estimates that advance metering infrastructure is likely to provide additional cumulative revenue potential of around Rs. 4.5 lakh crore to discoms, in the next seven years, up to FY31. The study notes that the Read more
CSRD report: Only two discoms score highest overall grade
- Aug 8, 2022
According to the “Consumer Service Rating of Discoms” (CSRD) report, newly released by the Union power ministry, only two discoms scored the highest “A+” grade. It is also found that over half of electricity consumers were being served by Read more
Tata Power-DDL and Siemens join hands to create skilled discom workforce
- Jul 26, 2022
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, on July 25, 2022, signed an MoU with Siemens Ltd to cater to the training needs of the power distribution personnel, A release by Tata Power DDL said that the partnership Read more
Discom dues cross Rs.1 lakh crore, as of end-February 2022
- Apr 11, 2022
The total outstanding of state-owned power distribution companies cross the Rs.1-lakh crore mark, as of February 28, 2022. According to a recent written reply by Union power minister, R.K. Singh, in the Rajya Sabha, the total outstanding dues of Read more
REC signs MoU with EPIC India to improve discom performance
- Mar 17, 2022
The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC India) has signed an MoU with REC Ltd and REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) to enable an evidence-based approach to improve the electricity distribution utility performance Read more
Maharashtra, TN top in discom dues to gencos
- Feb 21, 2022
State owned discoms of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have most outstanding dues towards generation companies, according to information tabled in Parliament. According to a recent reply given by Union power minister R.K. Singh in the Rajya Sabha, the total Read more
Combined losses of state discoms see year-on-year decline in FY20
- Dec 10, 2021
Combined losses of state government-owned power distribution companies (discoms) fell year-on-year to around Rs.75,000 crore in FY20, according to information tabled in Parliament. Information tabled in Lok Sabha, during the ongoing winter Parliamentary Read more
AT&C losses of discoms improve to 20.93 pc in FY20: PFC Study
- Sep 28, 2021
The aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses of power distribution utilities improved year-on-year to stand at 20.93 per cent in FY20, according to a recently-released report by Power Finance Corporation. The “Report on Performance of Power Utilities: 2019-20” newly Read more
Shifting 33kV infrastructure from discoms to transcos: Analysis
- Sep 6, 2021
The Union ministry’s proposal of shifting 33kV infrastructure from distribution companies to transmission companies, can have far-reaching impact on the power T&D sector, according to a special study by T&D India. Background The Union power ministry, on September 1, 2021, Read more
Gross metering is a monopolistic policy: Artha Energy Resources
- Aug 6, 2021
Whenever one speaks of rooftop solar (RTS), what immediately comes to mind is the subject of gross-metering and net-metering. For years on end, this issue has become the focal point of Read more