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Daily forward looking import matrices. Power projects: Updates. Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day. Hydro and waste-to-energy plants get softer bands. Fuel and power cost adjustment rises to 8.6%, capped for billing. Power regulator probes GNA Energy for insider trading. A&N power deficit still deep despite new tariff order. Tato-II civil works tender sees six extensions as NEEPCO tightens qualification and clarifies insurance terms. Feeder segregation tender at Dholpur draws limited competition under JVVNL’s RDSS rollout. . Rs 20 crore bid bond for RE evacuation: 12 bidders. Feeder segregation push gathers pace under JVVNL’s Dholpur RDSS turnkey package. Coal transportation from Pakri Barwadih coal mines to NTPC North Karanpura Power Project: Was there a caretel at work?. Winner emerges out of 22 bidder for for this ash transport tender at 10 percent below estimate. Contracting news for the day: Part-1. Contracting news for the day: Part-2. Contracting news for the day: Part-3. Contracting news for the day: Part-4. Contracting news for the day: Part-5. Contracting news for the day: Part-6. Market Round-up. Regulatory Tracker: Fresh orders and actions. Download tenders and newclips. Power projects : Updates. Audit without Action: The North-East’s Protection Checks stall in procedure. One shock by water, one by hertz: The grid's missing reflex. When the grid punishes precision: Solar QCAs bear the brunt. Paid to stay still: India’s gas-based power plants Are earning big without running. Adani Renewables: Intra-group reshuffle lifts equity optics. Discipline by directive: CERC’s shock therapy for a hesitant grid. . Daily forward looking import matrices. False bravado or new reality: India’s coal gasification hype meets hard engineering. Power projects: Update. Market Round-up. Download tenders and newclips. Power projects : Updates. Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day. Geotechnical consultancy: A crowded market with narrow price spreads. Jharkhand substation and transmission line tenders: Details. Ash handling plant: PQR relaxations and new price-variation clause pushed in. Jharkhand: Fast-tracking connections. HVPNL 40/50 MVA 132/33 kV transformer bid: Limited liability. Contracting news for the day: Part-1. Contracting news for the day: Part-2. Contracting news for the day: Part-3. Contracting news for the day: Part-4. Contracting news for the day: Part-5. Contracting news for the day: Part-6. Download tenders and newclips. Market Round-up. APSPDCL: A balance sheet held together by subsidy, stay orders and silence. Uttarakhand: Gross ineffcicnies abound. HPERC draws the line: No cost recovery without proof on 400 kV Reru–Kunihar stretch . Another year, another RA: Delhi’s tariff volcano Is still bubbling. Daily forward looking import matrices. The real crisis in India’s gas sector-I: Decline, delay, denial. The real crisis in India’s gas sector-II: Low LNG offtake reflects structural weakness. The real crisis in India’s gas sector-III: No base, no buffer, no blueprint. Download tenders and newclips. Power projects: Software updates. GIS transmission package: All bidders or on the same page. Big power consultancy project for a state government. Jharkhand wants to standardize substation modernization. Swiss Challenge: Hydel projects on BOO. NTPC’s 4750 MW RE park EPC awarded within 15 days of bid opening. Green hydrogen power network: 27 deferrals tell a different story. Big-scale battery storage facility: Evolving its own template. Domestic OEM clinches 245 kV bushing supply — Powergrid. Contracting news for the day: Part-1. Contracting news for the day: Part-2. Contracting news for the day: Part-3. Contracting news for the day: Part-4. Contracting news for the day: Part-5. Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day.
Daily forward looking import matrices
Oct 30:
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Power projects: Updates
Oct 30:
Rs.850 crore greenfield hydroelectric power project: EC and FC is pending
8TCE has comes out as a L1 bidder for DPR consultant
8EC, FC and WL is yet to be granted
8RFQ for the EIA/EMP consultant is expected by Q1 2026
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Rs.1500 crore greenfield hydroelectric project: Bidders competing for civil works
8Public hearing has been completed.
8EC and FC is yet to be granted
8MAX Infra. Patel Engineering, MEIL, Rithwik Projects are the major contenders in the technical bid
8Award for civil works package is expected by Q1 2026
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8TCE has comes out as a L1 bidder for DPR consultant
8EC, FC and WL is yet to be granted
8RFQ for the EIA/EMP consultant is expected by Q1 2026
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Rs.1500 crore greenfield hydroelectric project: Bidders competing for civil works
8Public hearing has been completed.
8EC and FC is yet to be granted
8MAX Infra. Patel Engineering, MEIL, Rithwik Projects are the major contenders in the technical bid
8Award for civil works package is expected by Q1 2026
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Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day
Hydro and waste-to-energy plants get softer bands
Oct 30:
8Run-of-river and MSW generators face frequency-independent settlements, recognizing their operational constraints.
8But payouts flatten beyond the 15–20 % deviation window.
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8But payouts flatten beyond the 15–20 % deviation window.
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Fuel and power cost adjustment rises to 8.6%, capped for billing
Oct 30:
8CESC’s October computation puts total FPPAS at 8.6%, of which 8.2% is auto-recoverable under Schedule-II of the Electricity (Amendment) Rules.
8The balance will be trued up post-regulatory clearance.
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8The balance will be trued up post-regulatory clearance.
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Power regulator probes GNA Energy for insider trading
Oct 30:
8The power regulator has ordered an investigation into GNA Energy Pvt Ltd after SEBI flagged possible insider trading linked to a market-coupling order.
8The move marks the first crossover probe between financial and power-market regulators in India.
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8The move marks the first crossover probe between financial and power-market regulators in India.
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A&N power deficit still deep despite new tariff order
Oct 30:
8True-up for FY 2021-22 locks in a Rs 797 crore revenue gap, with yearly shortfalls of Rs 500–700 crore projected through FY 2030.
8The Commission stresses fiscal discipline and sustained government support to keep the system solvent.
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8The Commission stresses fiscal discipline and sustained government support to keep the system solvent.
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Tato-II civil works tender sees six extensions as NEEPCO tightens qualification and clarifies insurance terms
Oct 30:
8NEEPCO’s 700 MW Tato-II HEP Package-III bid window has stretched over 112 days amid a sequence of corrigenda and clarifications.
8Insurance wording, eligibility proof, and revised drawings reshaped the tender mid-cycle.
8The cumulative effect may reshape bidder composition and delay synchronization with adjacent hydro packages. Details
8Insurance wording, eligibility proof, and revised drawings reshaped the tender mid-cycle.
8The cumulative effect may reshape bidder composition and delay synchronization with adjacent hydro packages. Details
Feeder segregation tender at Dholpur draws limited competition under JVVNL’s RDSS rollout
Oct 30:
8JVVNL’s Dholpur Circle tender for 11 kV feeder segregation has seen participation from only three mid-tier bidders.
8The package forms part of Rajasthan’s ongoing RDSS programme focused on feeder rationalization and loss reduction.
8The limited field could influence price signals for future segregation packages across other circles. Details
8The package forms part of Rajasthan’s ongoing RDSS programme focused on feeder rationalization and loss reduction.
8The limited field could influence price signals for future segregation packages across other circles. Details
Rs 20 crore bid bond for RE evacuation: 12 bidders
Feeder segregation push gathers pace under JVVNL’s Dholpur RDSS turnkey package
Oct 30:
8JVVNL has opened technical bids for segregation of 88 mixed 11 kV feeders at Dholpur Circle under the RDSS scheme.
8The turnkey scope covers redesign, supply, and erection with integrated GIS mapping.
8Three medium-scale EPC bidders have emerged, signaling continued decentralization of Rajasthan’s distribution reforms. Details
8The turnkey scope covers redesign, supply, and erection with integrated GIS mapping.
8Three medium-scale EPC bidders have emerged, signaling continued decentralization of Rajasthan’s distribution reforms. Details
Coal transportation from Pakri Barwadih coal mines to NTPC North Karanpura Power Project: Was there a caretel at work?
Oct 30:
8The bidders were all from one zone, and the pricing is too near each other for comfort
But then is there a way to avoid that?
DetailsWinner emerges out of 22 bidder for for this ash transport tender at 10 percent below estimate
Oct 30:
8The owner has finalised its ash evacuation tender
8The winning quote, roughly ten percent below the Rs 105 crore estimate, highlights margin tightening amid new enlistment rules.
8A hybrid model could now define future PSU ash-logistics contracts. Details
8The winning quote, roughly ten percent below the Rs 105 crore estimate, highlights margin tightening amid new enlistment rules.
8A hybrid model could now define future PSU ash-logistics contracts. Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-1
Oct 30:
Repeated date pushes and EPC-style APS clause define Ajmer Discom’s RDSS PMA tender
8Ajmer Discom’s consultancy tender for RDSS feeder-segregation and DA-JGUA electrification has faced four bid-date extensions.
8The QCBS model combines strong technical weightage with new performance safeguards rarely applied to services.
8Both compliance hardening and bidder hesitation shape the tender’s trajectory. Details
8Ajmer Discom’s consultancy tender for RDSS feeder-segregation and DA-JGUA electrification has faced four bid-date extensions.
8The QCBS model combines strong technical weightage with new performance safeguards rarely applied to services.
8Both compliance hardening and bidder hesitation shape the tender’s trajectory. Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-2
Oct 30:
Repeated extensions mark procedural drag in JdVVNL’s RDSS project management consultancy tender.
8JdVVNL has pushed the submission deadline four times for its consultancy tender under the Dharti Aabha Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.
8The cumulative delay of 39 days hints at documentation or readiness gaps.
VSuch slippage, while minor on paper, risks misalignment with central RDSS monitoring cycles. Details
8JdVVNL has pushed the submission deadline four times for its consultancy tender under the Dharti Aabha Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.
8The cumulative delay of 39 days hints at documentation or readiness gaps.
VSuch slippage, while minor on paper, risks misalignment with central RDSS monitoring cycles. Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-3
Oct 30:
Revised BOQ triggers retender of Bairaj underground cable package
8UPCL has retendered its Bairaj substation undergrounding works under RDSS after issuing a fresh BOQ.
8The earlier version has been scrapped, with all bids required to quote strictly on the revised schedule.
8The move hints at internal recalibration of cost assumptions following anomalies in the initial tender round. Details
8UPCL has retendered its Bairaj substation undergrounding works under RDSS after issuing a fresh BOQ.
8The earlier version has been scrapped, with all bids required to quote strictly on the revised schedule.
8The move hints at internal recalibration of cost assumptions following anomalies in the initial tender round. Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-4
Oct 30:
UPCL tightens component standards for Bairaj underground works under RDSS Package E
8UPCL’s new tender for underground conversion at Bairaj bundles 33 kV VCBs, 800 A isolators and SMC LT boxes into a single turnkey scope.
8Fresh clauses on IR spectrometry and interlocking shift testing and safety burden onto contractors.
8The move signals a state-wide push for asset uniformity and counterfeit-free supplies under the RDSS grid reform.
NTPC Rihand ash-transport rate contract tightens compliance with new site-visit and anti-collusion rules
8NTPC’s latest GeM tender for 32 lakh Cu m ash movement from Rihand introduces site-visit certification and IP-tracking to curb collusion.
8Bidders must submit BG only in NTPC format and accept nil-deviation rules. The framework raises execution certainty but narrows the qualified pool. Details
8UPCL’s new tender for underground conversion at Bairaj bundles 33 kV VCBs, 800 A isolators and SMC LT boxes into a single turnkey scope.
8Fresh clauses on IR spectrometry and interlocking shift testing and safety burden onto contractors.
8The move signals a state-wide push for asset uniformity and counterfeit-free supplies under the RDSS grid reform.
NTPC Rihand ash-transport rate contract tightens compliance with new site-visit and anti-collusion rules
8NTPC’s latest GeM tender for 32 lakh Cu m ash movement from Rihand introduces site-visit certification and IP-tracking to curb collusion.
8Bidders must submit BG only in NTPC format and accept nil-deviation rules. The framework raises execution certainty but narrows the qualified pool. Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-5
Oct 30:
SJVN opens 600 MW wind RfS window with back-to-back PPA to PSPCL
8SJVN’s new RfS for 600 MW ISTS-connected wind projects ushers in a CPSE-led bidding era under MNRE.
8Developers can offer existing merchant assets for 25-year PPAs. The tender could reshape India’s wind procurement landscape beyond SECI’s framework.
8This is part of a transition for the company from developer to aggregator, mitigating merchant risk through back-to-back offtake arrangements.
Rigid pricing rules and mid-cycle spec change tighten for this 800 MW Durgapur EPC framework
8This 800 MW EPC tender has undergone sweeping clarifications, from revised coal parameters to a complete section swap in electrical systems.
8Despite multiple bidder appeals, the utility has upheld its no-relaxation policy.
8The result is a risk-heavy contract environment that may deter smaller players but strengthen standardization. Details
8SJVN’s new RfS for 600 MW ISTS-connected wind projects ushers in a CPSE-led bidding era under MNRE.
8Developers can offer existing merchant assets for 25-year PPAs. The tender could reshape India’s wind procurement landscape beyond SECI’s framework.
8This is part of a transition for the company from developer to aggregator, mitigating merchant risk through back-to-back offtake arrangements.
Rigid pricing rules and mid-cycle spec change tighten for this 800 MW Durgapur EPC framework
8This 800 MW EPC tender has undergone sweeping clarifications, from revised coal parameters to a complete section swap in electrical systems.
8Despite multiple bidder appeals, the utility has upheld its no-relaxation policy.
8The result is a risk-heavy contract environment that may deter smaller players but strengthen standardization. Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-6
Oct 30:
HVPNL launches multi-site turnkey tender for additional GIS bays across 220/132/66 kV substations in Haryana
8The utility has floated a consolidated Rs 128 lakh-EMD package for expansion of eight substations covering Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat, Panipat, and Kharkhoda.
8The tender merges mechanical, civil, and SAS integration into a single EPC responsibility. 8Bidders must align new bays with existing Siemens or Sieyuan GIS systems without cost escalation.
Multiple extensions stretch MAHAGENCO’s Koradi FGD tender timeline past four months
8The Rs 59,000-fee tender for a full EPC + O&M FGD package at the 3×660 MW Koradi station has been pushed seven times since July 2025.
8The project’s delay underscores the complex qualification and consortium requirements for wet limestone systems under tight environmental deadlines.
8Bidder alignment and OEM participation will decide how soon MAHAGENCO meets its emission-compliance targets. Details
8The utility has floated a consolidated Rs 128 lakh-EMD package for expansion of eight substations covering Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat, Panipat, and Kharkhoda.
8The tender merges mechanical, civil, and SAS integration into a single EPC responsibility. 8Bidders must align new bays with existing Siemens or Sieyuan GIS systems without cost escalation.
Multiple extensions stretch MAHAGENCO’s Koradi FGD tender timeline past four months
8The Rs 59,000-fee tender for a full EPC + O&M FGD package at the 3×660 MW Koradi station has been pushed seven times since July 2025.
8The project’s delay underscores the complex qualification and consortium requirements for wet limestone systems under tight environmental deadlines.
8Bidder alignment and OEM participation will decide how soon MAHAGENCO meets its emission-compliance targets. Details
Market Round-up
Oct 30:
1) Ancillary swung net-positive on 2025-10-29
8SCUC awards on 2025-10-29 show Up-Scheduled 1,11,806 MWh vs Down-Scheduled 77,414 MWh (net positive).
Inference: Tightness clustered in select blocks even as other hours needed down-dispatch; pair this with RTM/DAM block shapes to see where flexibility priced.
Why it matters: Net positive ancillary indicates active scarcity pockets; portfolios with thin reserves faced higher balancing dependence.
2) Transmission proxies benign across corridors on 2025-10-29
8System Reliability Indices for 2025-10-29 list zero ATC/TTC/(N-1) proxy breaches across inter-regional paths.
Inference: With proxies non-binding, observed prices/frequency largely reflected demand curves and available supply, not congestion.
Why it matters: On non-binding days, hedging cost for transmission risk can be dialled down; alpha shifts to block-shape strategy.
3) RTM pre-dawn mismatch: big sell depth vs clears
8At 06:15–06:30 IST on 2025-10-29, RTM shows three key figures: 6,464.90, 21,131.80 and 6,390.50 MWh on the same row (Purchase/Sell/MCV).
Inference: Heavy sell-side depth capped matched volume despite buy interest; with transmission proxies benign that hour, price formation was venue/order-book driven.
Why it matters: Bid-to-clear gaps at daybreak can force costly reshaping later; traders should avoid over-sizing pre-sunrise blocks.
4) HPX RTM depth is episodic late evening
8The HPX RTM snapshot contains multiple late-evening rows with 0.00 for Purchase, Sell and MCV (e.g., 29/10/2025 aggregate rows show contiguous zeros).
Inference: Cross-venue liquidity asymmetry persists; execution plans depending on dual-listing must fall back to IEX when HPX thins out.
Why it matters: Thin blocks raise slippage risk and widen effective spreads for balancing in the last hour of the day.
5) Hydro-peaking offers mis-timed overnight
8HPDAM lists early blocks with non-zero sell bids and zero purchase/clear (e.g., 29-10-2025, Block 2 shows 0.00 / 2959.00 / 0.00 / 0.00).
Inference: Willingness-to-pay concentrates in shoulder and peak blocks; overnight offers left value unmonetised.
Why it matters: Aligning hydro flexibility with demand-priced hours can lift realisations without extra water draw.
6) Frequency bands: clean compliance share is high on 2025-10-28
8The Frequency-Deviation-Index sheet for 2025-10-28 shows headline percentages including 65.87 and 26.37 for time spent within defined bands.
Inference: Most intervals stayed inside operational bands, with only a smaller tail outside; cross-check against VDI for schedule alignment.
Why it matters: Stable band-time lowers DSM leakage and reduces wear on ancillary.
7) VDI stayed tight despite shoulder-season ramps
8On 2025-10-28, the VDI page shows triplet summaries near 413.46 / 404.91 / 408.63 on the front sheet.
Inference: Narrow VDI spread implies orderly schedule-versus-draw alignment even with changing solar ramps.
Why it matters: When VDI is tight, states can run leaner reserves while keeping DSM exposure contained.
8) Coal pockets under five-day cover show up in the CEA sheet
8The daily coal stock report (28-10-2025) lists station-level “days” of stock with several entries near or below ~5 days (e.g., SURATGARH TPS shows “7.6 … 3.1” days).
Inference: Sub-week buffers persist at specific stations despite healthy stocks elsewhere; these nodes are more exposed to rail/logistics glitches.
Why it matters: Low-cover pockets can force opportunistic RTM buys at poor hours; watch these stations when planning intraday hedges.
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8SCUC awards on 2025-10-29 show Up-Scheduled 1,11,806 MWh vs Down-Scheduled 77,414 MWh (net positive).
Inference: Tightness clustered in select blocks even as other hours needed down-dispatch; pair this with RTM/DAM block shapes to see where flexibility priced.
Why it matters: Net positive ancillary indicates active scarcity pockets; portfolios with thin reserves faced higher balancing dependence.
2) Transmission proxies benign across corridors on 2025-10-29
8System Reliability Indices for 2025-10-29 list zero ATC/TTC/(N-1) proxy breaches across inter-regional paths.
Inference: With proxies non-binding, observed prices/frequency largely reflected demand curves and available supply, not congestion.
Why it matters: On non-binding days, hedging cost for transmission risk can be dialled down; alpha shifts to block-shape strategy.
3) RTM pre-dawn mismatch: big sell depth vs clears
8At 06:15–06:30 IST on 2025-10-29, RTM shows three key figures: 6,464.90, 21,131.80 and 6,390.50 MWh on the same row (Purchase/Sell/MCV).
Inference: Heavy sell-side depth capped matched volume despite buy interest; with transmission proxies benign that hour, price formation was venue/order-book driven.
Why it matters: Bid-to-clear gaps at daybreak can force costly reshaping later; traders should avoid over-sizing pre-sunrise blocks.
4) HPX RTM depth is episodic late evening
8The HPX RTM snapshot contains multiple late-evening rows with 0.00 for Purchase, Sell and MCV (e.g., 29/10/2025 aggregate rows show contiguous zeros).
Inference: Cross-venue liquidity asymmetry persists; execution plans depending on dual-listing must fall back to IEX when HPX thins out.
Why it matters: Thin blocks raise slippage risk and widen effective spreads for balancing in the last hour of the day.
5) Hydro-peaking offers mis-timed overnight
8HPDAM lists early blocks with non-zero sell bids and zero purchase/clear (e.g., 29-10-2025, Block 2 shows 0.00 / 2959.00 / 0.00 / 0.00).
Inference: Willingness-to-pay concentrates in shoulder and peak blocks; overnight offers left value unmonetised.
Why it matters: Aligning hydro flexibility with demand-priced hours can lift realisations without extra water draw.
6) Frequency bands: clean compliance share is high on 2025-10-28
8The Frequency-Deviation-Index sheet for 2025-10-28 shows headline percentages including 65.87 and 26.37 for time spent within defined bands.
Inference: Most intervals stayed inside operational bands, with only a smaller tail outside; cross-check against VDI for schedule alignment.
Why it matters: Stable band-time lowers DSM leakage and reduces wear on ancillary.
7) VDI stayed tight despite shoulder-season ramps
8On 2025-10-28, the VDI page shows triplet summaries near 413.46 / 404.91 / 408.63 on the front sheet.
Inference: Narrow VDI spread implies orderly schedule-versus-draw alignment even with changing solar ramps.
Why it matters: When VDI is tight, states can run leaner reserves while keeping DSM exposure contained.
8) Coal pockets under five-day cover show up in the CEA sheet
8The daily coal stock report (28-10-2025) lists station-level “days” of stock with several entries near or below ~5 days (e.g., SURATGARH TPS shows “7.6 … 3.1” days).
Inference: Sub-week buffers persist at specific stations despite healthy stocks elsewhere; these nodes are more exposed to rail/logistics glitches.
Why it matters: Low-cover pockets can force opportunistic RTM buys at poor hours; watch these stations when planning intraday hedges.
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Regulatory Tracker: Fresh orders and actions
Oct 30:
Outdated Kanpur-Ballabgarh FACTS system struck off tariff rolls
8The Commission endorsed de-capitalisation of Power Grid’s thyristor-controlled compensation unit after CEA and NRPC confirmed the hardware’s obsolescence.
8Tariff recovery stops from August 2021, closing the 2019-24 cycle for the discontinued device.
8The Commission endorsed de-capitalisation of Power Grid’s thyristor-controlled compensation unit after CEA and NRPC confirmed the hardware’s obsolescence.
8Tariff recovery stops from August 2021, closing the 2019-24 cycle for the discontinued device.
Western OPGW network wins full tariff approval despite scope change
8CERC allowed tariff recovery for all 19 communication links built under the ?112-crore Western Region reliability scheme.
8Time overruns tied to Covid-19 and right-of-way clearances were treated as uncontrollable, with revised routes formally endorsed by WRPC.
CERC clears tariff for 13 Northern fibre assets, with two held back
8Power Grid’s Rs 197-crore OPGW rollout gained regulatory nod for 13 commissioned assets, while two unenergised links await fresh filing.
8The order condones long delays due to RoW and state-level hurdles but directs closer prudence checks on cost overruns.
Deemed-COD relief granted to Koteshwar bays after 41-month slippage
8CERC approved tariff for two 400 kV GIS bays at Koteshwar under deemed-COD provisions, citing readiness despite the linked TBCB line’s delay.
8The regulator ruled that the 1,254-day overrun stemmed from the private licensee’s hold-up, not Power Grid’s fault.
MNRE draws a hard perimeter around wind OEMs
8The new SOP converts RLMM into ALMM-Wind, making Type-Certification and India-based R&D non-negotiable.
8It links each turbine model to a fixed roster of component suppliers—cutting out grey-market sourcing entirely.
UJVN fails to win relief in tariff review order
8The Uttarakhand power regulator has dismissed UJVN Ltd.’s plea to reopen its April 2025 tariff order, rejecting claims for carrying cost, additional capitalisation, and relaxed incentive norms.
8The regulator ruled that these issues lay outside the limited scope of review, allowing only a minor typographical correction without financial impact.
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Oct 30:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for dismantling of existing rail track, strengthening of track foundation of MAMC stacker Details
8Tender for procurement of under carriage set for D/BD-155 bulldozers Details
8Tender for erection testing and commissioning of new 11kV LT/HT lines on rail/PCC poles Details
8Tender for erection testing and commissioning of new 11kV LT/HT lines on rail/PCC poles distribution T/Fs Details
8Tender for erection testing and commissioning of new 11kV LT/HT lines Details
8Tender for engaging an agency to carry out residual life assessment (RLA) study Details
8Tender for supply, erection and commissioning of 2 Nos. new diesel hydraulic locomotives Details
8Tender for procurement of caustic soda lye Details
8Tender for supply of 400KW/500KVA, 415V diesel generator set Details
8Tender for engagement of agency for carrying out operation and maintenance activities for 33 kV network Details
8Tender for supply of motors Details
8Tender for engagement of agency for carrying out operation and maintenance of 33 kV network Details
8Tender for AMC for condition monitoring activities Details
8Tender for repair, installation and commissioning of MSP BGC-D motor Details
8Tender for repair and renovation works Details
8Tender for procurement of seamless pipe for seal air fan suction pipeline Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of new 33 /11kV indoor substation with 2x8MVA power transformer Details
8Tender for supply of MS distributor sheets Details
8Tender for capacity of 67 MW of grid connected rooftop solar power projects Details
8Tender for capacity of 67 MW of grid connected rooftop solar power projects Details
8Tender for capacity of 67 MW of grid connected rooftop solar power projects Details
8Tender for supply of IEC 61850 compliant relays for transformer protection and feeder Details
8Tender for installation, testing, and commissioning of circuit breaker panel Details
8Tender for Bi annual maintenance contract for bays (400/220/132/33kV) & substation Details
8Tender for work of dog to panther conversion of 66kV line Details
8Tender for work of erection of 66kV feeders bay equipment, structures Details
8Tender for supply of hardware fitting, clamp and connectors etc. Details
8Tender for supply of peripheral unit (PU) relay at 220 kV sub-station Details
8Tender for supply of non-SAS (conventional type) 220kV and 132kV control and relay panels Details
8Tender for increasing capacity of 132kV GIS substation Details
8Tender for increasing capacity of 132kV GIS substation Details
8Tender for procurement of ferric alum grade Details
8Tender for Bi- arc for work of erection of 66kV equipment, structures, control wiring, yard lighting etc Details
8Tender for work of erection of 66 kV S/C line Details
8Tender for procurement of 22 kV polymer composite (B & S) DISC insulators Details
8Tender for installation of fire fighting equipments Details
8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor Details
8Tender for construction of shed Details
8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor Details
8Tender for major overhauling of unit -1 and repair of various underwater parts Details
8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor Details
8Tender for procurement of different AC machines for plant Details
8Tender for procurement of HT cable Details
8Tender for fabrication, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 33/11 kV SS with 2X8 MVA power transformers, associated equipments Details
8Tender for construction of 66kV S/Stn Details
8Tender for erection of structures, equipments, earthing, control wiring, yard Details
8Tender for work of replacement of rusted gantry/structure with new structure in 66 kV switch yard Details
8Tender for supply of ACSR MOOSE conductor Details
8Tender for supply & installation of marshalling box with accessories for station service transformers Details
8Tender for supply of various types of carbon steel and Mild steel pipe Details
8Tender for supply of rubber expansion joint for butterfly valve of CW pump discharge line Details
8Tender for work of various maintenance works of stacker cum reclaimer for coal handling plant Details
8Tender for work of erection of structures, equipment, earthing, control wiring etc. Details
8Tender for replacement of tension SRI of D/C 400kV line Details
8Tender for work for replacement of breaker/ CT/ PT/ ISO/ LA/ 11kV panel Details
8Tender for work of control wiring, yard lighting Details
8Tender for procurement of various critical spare parts of rotary breakers Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 364 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 561 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 95 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Tender for procurement of 72.5KV 31.5KA outdoor SF6 circuit breakers Details
8Tender for revival of coal sampler cum auto coal analyzer installed Details
8Tender for creation of 2 Nos. 220 kV GIS line bays Details
8Tender for supply of 33kV isolators and 11kV AB switch Details
8Tender for misc. civil works required Details
8Tender for supply of outer (big) cone for coal mill Details
8Tender for supply of various size of plug valves and sealant stick for ash handling system of ash plant Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning for the modernization of lift Details
8Tender for estimate for 12 KM conductor aug. of existig 11 kV feeder Details
8Tender for proposal for new 1 No. 5 MVA 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for procurement of electronic spares parts of screw chiller installed Details
8Tender for procurement of carb / tribo sol clad coated set of seat and disc Details
8Tender for biennial rate contract for fabrication, repairing and machining of different spares Details
8Tender for non comprehensive bi-annual contract (operation and maintenance) of HT & LT electrical system installed Details
8Tender for supply, retrofitting and commissioning of 6.6kV VCB Details
8Tender for overhauling of boiler pressure parts of 300 MW thermal power plant Details
8Tender for laying of tower foundations, erection of towers, stringing and sagging of conductor for LILO of 220 kV civil lines Details
8Tender for work of laying C.C. for patrolling track Details
8Tender for general upkeep operation preventive breakdown maintenance and overhauling of sump pumps and misc pumps Details
8Tender for routine/breakdown maintenance of HT/LT power and control cables and other related works Details
8Tender for routine breakdown preventive maintenance of 6.6 kV motors installed Details
8Tender for water proofing at terrace of RAW water pump house Details
8Tender for supply of TC fuse wire Details
8Tender for height rising work of 132 kV D/C line Details
8Tender for procurement of spares for various water pumps Details
8Tender for provision of MS structure with TCT sheet Details
8Tender for rectification and protective works Details
8Tender for supply of 11 kV single pole standalone complete set of structure materials Details
8Tender for providing cup lock metallic scaffolding arrangements inside the boiler furnace Details
8Tender for supply of dry motor submergible desilting pump with accessories Details
8Tender for rectification and protective work Details
8Tender for rectification and protective works Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for work of attending planned outage & emergency breakdown work in 400 line Details
8Tender for supply of 11KV XLPE cable size Details
8Tender for replacing of existing 110kV towers Details
8Tender for manufacturing testing and supply of 31.5 MVA power transformers Details
8Tender for erection of HT/LT/TC maintenance Details
8Tender for rate contract for job work of electrical maintenance Details
8Tender for supply of LT cable Details
8Tender for work of anti-corrosive epoxy painting on various pipelines, tanks & structures Details
8Tender for rate contract for replacement, shifting & overhauling of LT motors Details
8Tender for supply of mechanical measuring instruments & spanners Details
8Tender for supply of 7.5 KW slip ring induction motor Details
8Tender for supply of pipe, valves and bends for coal mills Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 48V DC, KPM, 184 Ah Ni-Cd battery set Details
8Tender for supply of heat resistance conveyor belt Details
8Tender for annual contract for transportation of material at various substations Details
8Tender for AMC of ingersoll rand air compressor model No.234 of EHV circuit breaker Details
8Tender for work of renovation of existing earth mat and augmentation of earthing arangement Details
8Tender for rate contract for maintenance and supply of mandatory spares for 22kV GIS bays Details
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8Govt exempts pilot underground coal gasification projects from environmental clearance Details
8How investors can tap India’s Rs 1 lakh crore rooftop solar financing boom Details
8Adani Power Q2 profit drops despite slight revenue rise Details
8Changes at the Top: Key appointments in the power sector Details
8NLCIL Posts Rs. 1,564 Crore PAT and Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with New Projects Details
8Scaling up Renewables: Capacity growth and emerging opportunities Details
8India won’t need new coal plants to meet power demand till 2032 Details
8GREW Solar launches new module solution for utility-scale solar Details
8Global power demand surge puts net zero by 2050 out of reach as world heads toward 2.6°C warming Details
8Coal Ministry Launches 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions; Introduces Underground Coal Gasification Details
8NTPC Green Energy standalone net profit rises 34.75% in the September 2025 quarter Details
8Inox Clean Energy subsidiary to supply 5 GW of solar modules to LONGi Details
8Honda 0 (Alpha) Electric SUV Concept Makes World Premiere; India Launch Confirmed for 2027 Details
8Centre plans next-gen power reforms for debt and loss-ridden discoms Details
8BHEL Q2 Profit Triples to Rs 375 Crore Details
8India considering $12 billion plan to bail out State power distributors Details
8REIL Invites Bids for 22 MW Grid-Connected Solar Projects Across India Under RESCO Model Details
8Vikram Solar Unveils High-Efficiency 'Hypersol Pro' Solar Panel at Renewable Energy India Expo 2025 Details
8SolarQuarter India, Sep-Oct 2025 Issue Details
8Power-focused IFCs set to seize India’s energy transition opportunity, stay profitable Details
8Coal’s Diminishing Role in India’s Electricity Transition Details
8Coal India reports net profit of Rs 42.63 billion in the second quarter of 2025-26 Details
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8Tender for dismantling of existing rail track, strengthening of track foundation of MAMC stacker Details
8Tender for procurement of under carriage set for D/BD-155 bulldozers Details
8Tender for erection testing and commissioning of new 11kV LT/HT lines on rail/PCC poles Details
8Tender for erection testing and commissioning of new 11kV LT/HT lines on rail/PCC poles distribution T/Fs Details
8Tender for erection testing and commissioning of new 11kV LT/HT lines Details
8Tender for engaging an agency to carry out residual life assessment (RLA) study Details
8Tender for supply, erection and commissioning of 2 Nos. new diesel hydraulic locomotives Details
8Tender for procurement of caustic soda lye Details
8Tender for supply of 400KW/500KVA, 415V diesel generator set Details
8Tender for engagement of agency for carrying out operation and maintenance activities for 33 kV network Details
8Tender for supply of motors Details
8Tender for engagement of agency for carrying out operation and maintenance of 33 kV network Details
8Tender for AMC for condition monitoring activities Details
8Tender for repair, installation and commissioning of MSP BGC-D motor Details
8Tender for repair and renovation works Details
8Tender for procurement of seamless pipe for seal air fan suction pipeline Details
8Tender for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of new 33 /11kV indoor substation with 2x8MVA power transformer Details
8Tender for supply of MS distributor sheets Details
8Tender for capacity of 67 MW of grid connected rooftop solar power projects Details
8Tender for capacity of 67 MW of grid connected rooftop solar power projects Details
8Tender for capacity of 67 MW of grid connected rooftop solar power projects Details
8Tender for supply of IEC 61850 compliant relays for transformer protection and feeder Details
8Tender for installation, testing, and commissioning of circuit breaker panel Details
8Tender for Bi annual maintenance contract for bays (400/220/132/33kV) & substation Details
8Tender for work of dog to panther conversion of 66kV line Details
8Tender for work of erection of 66kV feeders bay equipment, structures Details
8Tender for supply of hardware fitting, clamp and connectors etc. Details
8Tender for supply of peripheral unit (PU) relay at 220 kV sub-station Details
8Tender for supply of non-SAS (conventional type) 220kV and 132kV control and relay panels Details
8Tender for increasing capacity of 132kV GIS substation Details
8Tender for increasing capacity of 132kV GIS substation Details
8Tender for procurement of ferric alum grade Details
8Tender for Bi- arc for work of erection of 66kV equipment, structures, control wiring, yard lighting etc Details
8Tender for work of erection of 66 kV S/C line Details
8Tender for procurement of 22 kV polymer composite (B & S) DISC insulators Details
8Tender for installation of fire fighting equipments Details
8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor Details
8Tender for construction of shed Details
8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor Details
8Tender for major overhauling of unit -1 and repair of various underwater parts Details
8Tender for replacement of weasel conductor Details
8Tender for procurement of different AC machines for plant Details
8Tender for procurement of HT cable Details
8Tender for fabrication, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 33/11 kV SS with 2X8 MVA power transformers, associated equipments Details
8Tender for construction of 66kV S/Stn Details
8Tender for erection of structures, equipments, earthing, control wiring, yard Details
8Tender for work of replacement of rusted gantry/structure with new structure in 66 kV switch yard Details
8Tender for supply of ACSR MOOSE conductor Details
8Tender for supply & installation of marshalling box with accessories for station service transformers Details
8Tender for supply of various types of carbon steel and Mild steel pipe Details
8Tender for supply of rubber expansion joint for butterfly valve of CW pump discharge line Details
8Tender for work of various maintenance works of stacker cum reclaimer for coal handling plant Details
8Tender for work of erection of structures, equipment, earthing, control wiring etc. Details
8Tender for replacement of tension SRI of D/C 400kV line Details
8Tender for work for replacement of breaker/ CT/ PT/ ISO/ LA/ 11kV panel Details
8Tender for work of control wiring, yard lighting Details
8Tender for procurement of various critical spare parts of rotary breakers Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 364 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 561 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of total 95 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
8Tender for procurement of 72.5KV 31.5KA outdoor SF6 circuit breakers Details
8Tender for revival of coal sampler cum auto coal analyzer installed Details
8Tender for creation of 2 Nos. 220 kV GIS line bays Details
8Tender for supply of 33kV isolators and 11kV AB switch Details
8Tender for misc. civil works required Details
8Tender for supply of outer (big) cone for coal mill Details
8Tender for supply of various size of plug valves and sealant stick for ash handling system of ash plant Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning for the modernization of lift Details
8Tender for estimate for 12 KM conductor aug. of existig 11 kV feeder Details
8Tender for proposal for new 1 No. 5 MVA 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for procurement of electronic spares parts of screw chiller installed Details
8Tender for procurement of carb / tribo sol clad coated set of seat and disc Details
8Tender for biennial rate contract for fabrication, repairing and machining of different spares Details
8Tender for non comprehensive bi-annual contract (operation and maintenance) of HT & LT electrical system installed Details
8Tender for supply, retrofitting and commissioning of 6.6kV VCB Details
8Tender for overhauling of boiler pressure parts of 300 MW thermal power plant Details
8Tender for laying of tower foundations, erection of towers, stringing and sagging of conductor for LILO of 220 kV civil lines Details
8Tender for work of laying C.C. for patrolling track Details
8Tender for general upkeep operation preventive breakdown maintenance and overhauling of sump pumps and misc pumps Details
8Tender for routine/breakdown maintenance of HT/LT power and control cables and other related works Details
8Tender for routine breakdown preventive maintenance of 6.6 kV motors installed Details
8Tender for water proofing at terrace of RAW water pump house Details
8Tender for supply of TC fuse wire Details
8Tender for height rising work of 132 kV D/C line Details
8Tender for procurement of spares for various water pumps Details
8Tender for provision of MS structure with TCT sheet Details
8Tender for rectification and protective works Details
8Tender for supply of 11 kV single pole standalone complete set of structure materials Details
8Tender for providing cup lock metallic scaffolding arrangements inside the boiler furnace Details
8Tender for supply of dry motor submergible desilting pump with accessories Details
8Tender for rectification and protective work Details
8Tender for rectification and protective works Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for work of attending planned outage & emergency breakdown work in 400 line Details
8Tender for supply of 11KV XLPE cable size Details
8Tender for replacing of existing 110kV towers Details
8Tender for manufacturing testing and supply of 31.5 MVA power transformers Details
8Tender for erection of HT/LT/TC maintenance Details
8Tender for rate contract for job work of electrical maintenance Details
8Tender for supply of LT cable Details
8Tender for work of anti-corrosive epoxy painting on various pipelines, tanks & structures Details
8Tender for rate contract for replacement, shifting & overhauling of LT motors Details
8Tender for supply of mechanical measuring instruments & spanners Details
8Tender for supply of 7.5 KW slip ring induction motor Details
8Tender for supply of pipe, valves and bends for coal mills Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 48V DC, KPM, 184 Ah Ni-Cd battery set Details
8Tender for supply of heat resistance conveyor belt Details
8Tender for annual contract for transportation of material at various substations Details
8Tender for AMC of ingersoll rand air compressor model No.234 of EHV circuit breaker Details
8Tender for work of renovation of existing earth mat and augmentation of earthing arangement Details
8Tender for rate contract for maintenance and supply of mandatory spares for 22kV GIS bays Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8Govt exempts pilot underground coal gasification projects from environmental clearance Details
8How investors can tap India’s Rs 1 lakh crore rooftop solar financing boom Details
8Adani Power Q2 profit drops despite slight revenue rise Details
8Changes at the Top: Key appointments in the power sector Details
8NLCIL Posts Rs. 1,564 Crore PAT and Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with New Projects Details
8Scaling up Renewables: Capacity growth and emerging opportunities Details
8India won’t need new coal plants to meet power demand till 2032 Details
8GREW Solar launches new module solution for utility-scale solar Details
8Global power demand surge puts net zero by 2050 out of reach as world heads toward 2.6°C warming Details
8Coal Ministry Launches 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions; Introduces Underground Coal Gasification Details
8NTPC Green Energy standalone net profit rises 34.75% in the September 2025 quarter Details
8Inox Clean Energy subsidiary to supply 5 GW of solar modules to LONGi Details
8Honda 0 (Alpha) Electric SUV Concept Makes World Premiere; India Launch Confirmed for 2027 Details
8Centre plans next-gen power reforms for debt and loss-ridden discoms Details
8BHEL Q2 Profit Triples to Rs 375 Crore Details
8India considering $12 billion plan to bail out State power distributors Details
8REIL Invites Bids for 22 MW Grid-Connected Solar Projects Across India Under RESCO Model Details
8Vikram Solar Unveils High-Efficiency 'Hypersol Pro' Solar Panel at Renewable Energy India Expo 2025 Details
8SolarQuarter India, Sep-Oct 2025 Issue Details
8Power-focused IFCs set to seize India’s energy transition opportunity, stay profitable Details
8Coal’s Diminishing Role in India’s Electricity Transition Details
8Coal India reports net profit of Rs 42.63 billion in the second quarter of 2025-26 Details
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Power projects : Updates
Oct 29:
Rs.7000 crore pumped storage power project: Re-tendering is currently in progress.
8Bid evaluation is in progress for the civil works package(lot-1)
8Tender for civil, HM and EM packages have been cancelled due to an insufficient number of bids received
8RFQ for the civil and HM work package is likely to be floated in Q1 2026
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Rs.35000 crore greenfield multipurpose power project: Bidders competing for civil works
8HCC, L&T Infra, Patel Engineering and Rithwik Projects are in race for the civil works package.
8EC and FC have been granted
8BHEL has been selected for EM works package
8Award for civil works package (lot-3) is expected by Q1 2026
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8Bid evaluation is in progress for the civil works package(lot-1)
8Tender for civil, HM and EM packages have been cancelled due to an insufficient number of bids received
8RFQ for the civil and HM work package is likely to be floated in Q1 2026
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Rs.35000 crore greenfield multipurpose power project: Bidders competing for civil works
8HCC, L&T Infra, Patel Engineering and Rithwik Projects are in race for the civil works package.
8EC and FC have been granted
8BHEL has been selected for EM works package
8Award for civil works package (lot-3) is expected by Q1 2026
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Audit without Action: The North-East’s Protection Checks stall in procedure
Oct 29:
8Repeated reminders, half-done audits, and tendering delays dominate NERPC’s latest minutes.
8With most states still drafting bid documents instead of testing relays, the region’s compliance remains more paper than protection. Details
8With most states still drafting bid documents instead of testing relays, the region’s compliance remains more paper than protection. Details
One shock by water, one by hertz: The grid's missing reflex
Oct 29:
One flood, many lessons: How a substation deluge exposed India’s fragile frequency backbone
We narrate the day the grid held its breath
And the lessons that were learnt|
Reflexes that failed
GridIndia’s fresh Frequency Response Performance data reveal sluggish reflexes across the board. When national frequency dipped, most states stood still, exposing how weak automatic controls can turn a distant fault into a crisis.
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The grid’s missing reflex: From flooded substations to silent relays
India’s Power System Is Learning the Cost of Hesitation A flash flood nearly isolated an entire region. Weeks later, national data showed that when frequency dipped, most states did nothing. And beneath both crises lies a quieter decay—old lines out for years, islanding schemes half-tested, and relays that may never trip when they should. Together, they tell one story: India’s grid doesn’t just need more capacity—it needs faster reflexes, and a discipline that can match the volatility of its climate and its ambition. Details
We narrate the day the grid held its breath
And the lessons that were learnt|
Reflexes that failed
GridIndia’s fresh Frequency Response Performance data reveal sluggish reflexes across the board. When national frequency dipped, most states stood still, exposing how weak automatic controls can turn a distant fault into a crisis.
Click on Details for more
The grid’s missing reflex: From flooded substations to silent relays
India’s Power System Is Learning the Cost of Hesitation A flash flood nearly isolated an entire region. Weeks later, national data showed that when frequency dipped, most states did nothing. And beneath both crises lies a quieter decay—old lines out for years, islanding schemes half-tested, and relays that may never trip when they should. Together, they tell one story: India’s grid doesn’t just need more capacity—it needs faster reflexes, and a discipline that can match the volatility of its climate and its ambition. Details
When the grid punishes precision: Solar QCAs bear the brunt
Oct 29:
Even the cleanest megawatts can misfire.
8The Northern Regional Power Committee’s deviation settlement accounts for early October reveal that precision itself has turned punitive for India’s solar giants.
8Despite advanced forecasting tools and near-real-time telemetry, Rajasthan’s mega-solar QCAs at Fatehgarh and Bikaner were hit with some of the steepest penalties ever recorded under the 2024 Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) regime.
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8The Northern Regional Power Committee’s deviation settlement accounts for early October reveal that precision itself has turned punitive for India’s solar giants.
8Despite advanced forecasting tools and near-real-time telemetry, Rajasthan’s mega-solar QCAs at Fatehgarh and Bikaner were hit with some of the steepest penalties ever recorded under the 2024 Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) regime.
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Paid to stay still: India’s gas-based power plants Are earning big without running
Oct 29:
8Even as gas-based power plants barely ran this summer, the latest settlement shows over Rs 73 crore paid in a single week to just three North Indian gas units under the new grid code.
8Across regions, similar payouts are flowing to dozens of idle gas stations.
8This is a silent but expensive reminder that India is now paying heavily for readiness, not generation. Details
8Across regions, similar payouts are flowing to dozens of idle gas stations.
8This is a silent but expensive reminder that India is now paying heavily for readiness, not generation. Details
Adani Renewables: Intra-group reshuffle lifts equity optics
Oct 29:
There are some ROE optics and circual cash within the group. Do guardrails exists
8FX/derivative impacts now routed into finance costs (per Ind AS/Guidance Note) while prior periods reclassified. There is need for clarity on how much of H1 finance cost is FX/hedge noise vs cash interest?
8There is nil current tax. Is that sustainable?
8Whtat is more, dozens of subsidiaries reviewed by other auditors; but 62of them and a JV not audited/reviewed
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8FX/derivative impacts now routed into finance costs (per Ind AS/Guidance Note) while prior periods reclassified. There is need for clarity on how much of H1 finance cost is FX/hedge noise vs cash interest?
8There is nil current tax. Is that sustainable?
8Whtat is more, dozens of subsidiaries reviewed by other auditors; but 62of them and a JV not audited/reviewed
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Discipline by directive: CERC’s shock therapy for a hesitant grid
Oct 29:
8Recent low-frequency incidents, a sweeping CERC directive, new energy-storage rules, and yet-to-be-tested reforms across REC, captive and GNA regimes show a power system in flux
8It is technically stronger, but operationally hesitant.
8The southern grid’s frequency data tell a story of delayed reflexes and overdrawn comfort zones. Details
8It is technically stronger, but operationally hesitant.
8The southern grid’s frequency data tell a story of delayed reflexes and overdrawn comfort zones. Details
Oct 29:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 25MVA station transformer Details
8Tender for procurement of industrial grade split type air conditioners Details
8Tender for work of arresting water leakages Details
8Tender for IBR work of attending boiler tube leakages Details
8Tender for work of carrying out miscellaneous C & I works Details
8Tender for proposal for new installation of 1 No. 5 MVA 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for estimate for installation of 1 No. 5 MVA power transformer Details
8Tender for estimate for bifercation of 11 kV pump Details
8Tender for empanelment of agencies for new 33/11kV substation, additional /augmentation of PTR at existing 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for estimate for bifercation of 11 kV pump feeder Details
8Tender for est. for pro. addl. 1x5 MVA PTR at 33/11 kV S/S Details
8Tender for revise estimate for bifurcation of 33 kV line Details
8Tender for empanelment of agencies for restoration of distribution infrastructure Details
8Tender for maintenance of switchyard and transfomer yard Details
8Tender for augmentation by replacement of 01X25 MVA,132/33 kV power transformers Details
8Tender for overhauling of various pumps Details
8Tender for supply of cooling water treatment chemicals with installation, commissioning and operation of real time fully automatic chemical dosing & monitoring system Details
8Tender for work of replacement of conductor & earth wire Details
8Tender for overhauling of HP and IP stop/control valves of 146 MW turbine Details
8Tender for routine, preventive & breakdown maintenance of HT/LT MCC panels, LT motor Details
8Tender for work of installation of mesh type earthing & earthing pit at S/S Details
8Tender for work of installation of mesh type earthing & earthing pit Details
8Tender for providing, fixing & replacing of damaged drainage pipeline Details
8Tender for supply of 11kV XLPE cable size Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of gas chromatograph and its integration Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of centrifugal cooling water pump Details
8Tender for supply and replacement of H2 plant PLC UPS battery bank Details
8Tender for biennial rate contract for work of maintenance of coal handling plant Details
8Tender for supply of decentralized material for 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for supply, installation and commissioning of UPS and SMF batteries Details
8Tender for replacement of condenser tube and turbine lube oil cooler tube Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of aggregated 25 KW rooftop SPV power plant Details
8Tender for work of FRP trench cover Details
8Tender for balance of plant (BOP) work required Details
8Tender for augmentation work of 200 MVA transformer Details
8Tender for supply of gear boxes spares Details
8Tender for const. of 12.5 Kms. S/C 33 kV line with ACSR Dog conductor Details
8Tender for repair works to the in and around panel room and motor pump room Details
8Tender for strengthening of western side bund of secondary pond Details
8Tender for supply of 50 sets double pole structure material and structure clamp Details
8Tender for supply of MS plate, sailhard PM plate and CS plate Details
8Tender for providing 25kW solar panel system Details
8Tender for routine, periodical and breakdown maintenance contract works Details
8Tender for work of 220kV bus strengthening conversation of existing Details
8Tender for work of mechanical and stub-strenghtning, painting work of 66kV line Details
8Tender for replacement of conventional insulators by silicon rubber insulators Details
8Tender for work of periodical / predictive checking / maintenance of CV/VT/HYDRANT pumps Details
8Tender for providing and fixing covering net Details
8Tender for supply of 3.5C LT PVC cable Details
8Tender for supply of XLPE insulated 1C LT aerial bunched (AB) cable Details
8Tender for dredging of ash from overflow lagoon Details
8Tender for providing and laying of bituminous concrete topping Details
8Tender for supply, installation and commissioning of solar high mast lighting set Details
8Tender for work of restoration of ESP fields Details
8Tender for bearing inspection of TG Brg Details
8Tender for routine maintenance, upkeep and breakdown maintenance of 400 /220 kV switchyard and associated equipments Details
8Design, supply, fabrication, installation and commissioning of 04 nos triple storey Details
8Tender for repair work of water conductor system Details
8Tender for fabrication of electrical or mechanical store in transformer gallery Details
8Tender for construction of line, installation of DTR and other line work with supply of decentralized material Details
8Tender for biennial service contract for the job of guarding of railway yard Details
8Tender for civil and electrical works related Details
8Tender for biennial rate contract for regeneration of Used/burnt transformer oil including Details
8Tender for empanelment of agencies for restoration of distribution infrastructure Details
8Tender for work contract for de silting work Details
8Tender for procurement of fluid coupling assembly and spares of fluid coupling Details
8Tender for procurement of spares of ash disposal pumps for dump ash system Details
8Tender for running contract for loading unloading of materials Details
8Tender for carting of 8 meter PSC poles Details
8Tender for supply of air release valve and its connected 200NB SS316 gate valve Details
8Tender for supply of cooler for PA fan and FD fan lube oil system of boiler Details
8Tender for construction of RCC wall at stacker reclaimer Details
8Tender for providing and applying interior& exterior emulsion Details
8Tender for various maintenance civil works Details
8Tender for supply of various types and size of adaptors Details
8Tender for supply of IBR approved high pressure gate valve Details
8Tender for supply of 9KV 5KA polymeric lightning arrestor Details
8Tender for supply of M S bolt & nut Details
8Tender for supply of GI earthing strip Details
8Tender for annual civil maintenance works Details
8Tender for maintenance of ash dyke Details
8Tender for biennial maintenance contract for civil, water supply, carpentry and sanitary works Details
8Tender for dismantling, repair, Re-erection and commissioning of skewed 10T gantry greaves crane Details
8Tender for work of replacement of earth wire and replacement of deteriorated cross arm of tower Details
8Tender for supply of LT ABC 1x25 Sqmm 1x25 Sqmm insulated messenger Details
8Tender for supply of GI solid wire Details
8Annual maintenance contract for annual shutdown and routine maintenance works of turbine and their associated equipments Details
8Tender for spreading of stacked metals, supplying of metal and spreading, concreting work Details
8Tender for supply and installation of LT ABC Details
8Tender for providing galvalume roofing sheets over slab Details
8Tender for construction of 220kV substation Details
8Tender for supply, installation testing and commissioning of 12.5 Mtrs high mast light Details
8Tender for work of re-insulation in class-F and rewinding of 6.6kV H.T. motors Details
8Tender for maintenance, installation and repairing of DTR Details
8Tender for supply and work for design, engineering, installation, erection and commissioning of complete belt weigher system Details
8Tender for supply & application of dielectric (insulation) Details
8Tender for the work of attending planned/emergency/breakdown maintenance work at various 132kV & 220kV EHV substation Details
8Annual maintenance contract (AMC) for attending planned outages & emergency breakdown for 400kV lines Details
8Tender for work of chemical washing of insulator strings by using high voltage insulator Details
8Tender for work of SITC of new GPS time synchronizer satellite Details
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8Coal India Q2 Profit Drops 32% to Rs 4,263 Crore Details
8Alpex Solar Unveils Ambitious 2.2 GW Solar Cell Project in Two-Phase Launch Details
8Goldi Solar raises Rs 1,422 crore from investors to boost capacity expansion Details
8Green energy stock in focus after receiving order worth Rs 18 Crore for solar PV modules Details
8Inox Solar signs MoU with LONGi for up to 5 GW solar modules for Indian market Details
8A step towards a market-driven power sector Details
8Interview with Dr R.K. Tyagi: “The power sector of the future is going to be Green, Global and Digital” Details
8Wider Platform: Views of power trading experts Details
8A Transformative Shift: Views of industry experts Details
8India, Nepal Ink Deals To Boost Power Sector Cooperation, Cross-Border Transmission Links Details
8India crosses 500 GW power capacity, non-fossil sources exceed 50% Details
8India exploring energy transition ties with Singapore, Southeast Asia Details
8H Nu Energy: New entrant in the C&I solar segment Details
8Ready to share solar expertise with other parts of the world: MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi Details
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8Electrostatic Precipitator Market Set to Reach $10 Billion by 2030 Amid Rising Power Generation Demand Details
8Inside India’s Energy Transition: Tata Power’s Net Zero Strategy Details
8India: Clean Energy & Solar Hub by 2050 Details
8India is betting big on shipbuilding to anchor its maritime power push Details
8India's industrial output growth remains unchanged at 4% in September Details
8CERC Launches Investigation into GNA Energy Over Alleged Insider Trading Details
8Coal India Q2 Results Preview: Analysts Anticipate Subdued Performance Amid Weak Power Demand Details
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8Coal power in India could peak by 2030, says CREA Details
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8Alpex Solar Unveils Ambitious 2.2 GW Solar Cell Project in Two-Phase Launch Details
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8Green energy stock in focus after receiving order worth Rs 18 Crore for solar PV modules Details
8Inox Solar signs MoU with LONGi for up to 5 GW solar modules for Indian market Details
8A step towards a market-driven power sector Details
8Interview with Dr R.K. Tyagi: “The power sector of the future is going to be Green, Global and Digital” Details
8Wider Platform: Views of power trading experts Details
8A Transformative Shift: Views of industry experts Details
8India, Nepal Ink Deals To Boost Power Sector Cooperation, Cross-Border Transmission Links Details
8India crosses 500 GW power capacity, non-fossil sources exceed 50% Details
8India exploring energy transition ties with Singapore, Southeast Asia Details
8H Nu Energy: New entrant in the C&I solar segment Details
8Ready to share solar expertise with other parts of the world: MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi Details
8India May Phase Out Oldest Coal Plants by 2030, Says Tata Power CEO Details
8Electrostatic Precipitator Market Set to Reach $10 Billion by 2030 Amid Rising Power Generation Demand Details
8Inside India’s Energy Transition: Tata Power’s Net Zero Strategy Details
8India: Clean Energy & Solar Hub by 2050 Details
8India is betting big on shipbuilding to anchor its maritime power push Details
8India's industrial output growth remains unchanged at 4% in September Details
8CERC Launches Investigation into GNA Energy Over Alleged Insider Trading Details
8Coal India Q2 Results Preview: Analysts Anticipate Subdued Performance Amid Weak Power Demand Details
8Sattva, Innovalus launch GCCBase to power India's next wave of GCC growth Details
8L&T Heavy Engineering Secures Significant Orders Across Global Markets Details
8Coal power in India could peak by 2030, says CREA Details
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False bravado or new reality: India’s coal gasification hype meets hard engineering
Oct 28:
After decades of imported technology failures, high-ash Indian coal is now dubbed as fit for gasification, with fluidized-bed systems emerging as the frontrunner.
8The verdict: it wasn’t bad coal, it was bad technology.
here is also a claim that India’s 2030 target of 100 million tonnes of coal gasification now rests on three pillars: viability-gap funding, assured coal supply, and synchronized CCUS integration.
We tell you why this is more hype than real Details
8The verdict: it wasn’t bad coal, it was bad technology.
here is also a claim that India’s 2030 target of 100 million tonnes of coal gasification now rests on three pillars: viability-gap funding, assured coal supply, and synchronized CCUS integration.
We tell you why this is more hype than real Details
Power projects: Update
Oct 28:
Rs.2000 crore greenfield hydroelectric power project: LOA awaited
8Mobilization works are in progress for civil and HM works
8Construction of approach road is under progress
8Technical bid for the EM work package is likely to be opened in Q1 2026
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Rs.3400 crore greenfield hydroelectric power project: EC is awaited
8Contractor has been selected for the drilling and drifting works.
8Public hearing has been completed
8FC stage-1 is yet to be granted
8RFQ for the civil work package is likely to be floated in Q1 2026
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8Mobilization works are in progress for civil and HM works
8Construction of approach road is under progress
8Technical bid for the EM work package is likely to be opened in Q1 2026
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Rs.3400 crore greenfield hydroelectric power project: EC is awaited
8Contractor has been selected for the drilling and drifting works.
8Public hearing has been completed
8FC stage-1 is yet to be granted
8RFQ for the civil work package is likely to be floated in Q1 2026
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Market Round-up
Oct 28:
1) SCUC swung both ways on 2025-10-27
8SCUC awards moved in both directions: Up Scheduled 84,802 MWh; Down Scheduled −78,372 MWh (net +6,430 MWh).
Inference: Net positive SCUC points to tighter supply in selected blocks even as other hours required down-dispatch; cross-check with DAM/RTM snapshots for those hours.
Why it matters: Ancillary swings add procurement cost and scheduling risk; even a Rs 0.30/kWh deviation on net 6,430 MWh implies ~Rs 1.93 crore value at stake.
2) RTM showed heavy bids but modest clear in pre-dawn block
8At 06:15–06:30 IST on 2025-10-27, RTM recorded Purchase Bids ~14,076.50 MWh and cleared volume ~3,684.11 MWh.
Inference: Sell-side depth and/or corridor limits likely capped match rates despite high buy interest; compare with System Reliability Indices to test transmission non-binding in the same window.
Why it matters: Large bid-to-clear gaps can whipsaw block strategies; unserved bids translate to reshaping costs in later blocks.
3) HPX RTM depth vanished block-to-block late evening
8Multiple 15-minute RTM blocks on HPX printed 0.00 for Purchase Bid, Sell Bid and MCV (e.g., 23:00–24:00 on 2025-10-27).
Inference: Cross-venue liquidity asymmetry persisted even as IEX remained active in adjacent windows.
Why it matters: Portfolios relying on dual-venue execution need contingency on IEX/other products when HPX depth is episodic.
4) Hydro-peaking auction found sellers at midnight, buyers later
8HPDAM showed sizeable sell bids with zero purchase bids/clears across several early blocks (e.g., 24:00, Sell ~3,690 MW; Purchase/Clear 0.00).
Inference: Willingness to pay for peaking rights concentrates in shoulder/peak hours, not overnight; align hydro offers with demand-priced windows.
Why it matters: Mis-timed hydro flexibility leaves money on the table; shifting to premium blocks can lift realisations without additional water draw.
5) RE day rose day-on-day despite late-October shoulder
8All-India RE total increased from ~15,396.74 MU (2025-10-25) to ~16,045.12 MU (2025-10-26).
Inference: Weekend/shoulder-season profiles still delivered a net RE uplift, easing thermal ramp pressure in daytime blocks.
Why it matters: Higher RE totals reduce average portfolio MCPs; even Rs 0.10/kWh lower weighted price on ~16,045 MU implies ~Rs 160.45 crore system-wide saving.
6) System reliability proxies stayed benign on 2025-10-27
8System Reliability Indices page shows 0.00 for ATC and (N-1) proxy violations across listed inter-regional corridors.
Inference: With non-binding proxies, price/frequency outcomes likely reflected fundamentals rather than transmission scarcity—cross-check against RTM/DAM blocks above.
Why it matters: When corridors don’t bind, block-shape and demand-curve strategies dominate returns; transmission-hedge premia should be sized down.
7) Gas units with high ECR left out of SCUC through the day
8SCUC/ECR table lists gas stations (e.g., SUGEN, DGEN) with “1–96” block span, ECR ~Rs 12.72–12.74/kWh, and “NO” (not must-run).
Inference: High ECR kept gas out of merit across all 96 blocks, pushing portfolios to markets/ancillary for flexibility.
Why it matters: Persistent gas out-of-merit magnifies exposure to RTM/DAM volatility; budgets should reflect premium balancing costs.
8) VDI stayed around the 400-point handle on 2025-10-26
8VDI page cites headline values near ~402.89/397.94/400.51 (region/day summary).
Inference: Variation within a narrow band implies orderly schedule-vs-draw alignment despite weekend ramps.
Why it matters: Lower VDI reduces DSM leakage; scheduling teams can run leaner reserves without breaching error bands.
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8SCUC awards moved in both directions: Up Scheduled 84,802 MWh; Down Scheduled −78,372 MWh (net +6,430 MWh).
Inference: Net positive SCUC points to tighter supply in selected blocks even as other hours required down-dispatch; cross-check with DAM/RTM snapshots for those hours.
Why it matters: Ancillary swings add procurement cost and scheduling risk; even a Rs 0.30/kWh deviation on net 6,430 MWh implies ~Rs 1.93 crore value at stake.
2) RTM showed heavy bids but modest clear in pre-dawn block
8At 06:15–06:30 IST on 2025-10-27, RTM recorded Purchase Bids ~14,076.50 MWh and cleared volume ~3,684.11 MWh.
Inference: Sell-side depth and/or corridor limits likely capped match rates despite high buy interest; compare with System Reliability Indices to test transmission non-binding in the same window.
Why it matters: Large bid-to-clear gaps can whipsaw block strategies; unserved bids translate to reshaping costs in later blocks.
3) HPX RTM depth vanished block-to-block late evening
8Multiple 15-minute RTM blocks on HPX printed 0.00 for Purchase Bid, Sell Bid and MCV (e.g., 23:00–24:00 on 2025-10-27).
Inference: Cross-venue liquidity asymmetry persisted even as IEX remained active in adjacent windows.
Why it matters: Portfolios relying on dual-venue execution need contingency on IEX/other products when HPX depth is episodic.
4) Hydro-peaking auction found sellers at midnight, buyers later
8HPDAM showed sizeable sell bids with zero purchase bids/clears across several early blocks (e.g., 24:00, Sell ~3,690 MW; Purchase/Clear 0.00).
Inference: Willingness to pay for peaking rights concentrates in shoulder/peak hours, not overnight; align hydro offers with demand-priced windows.
Why it matters: Mis-timed hydro flexibility leaves money on the table; shifting to premium blocks can lift realisations without additional water draw.
5) RE day rose day-on-day despite late-October shoulder
8All-India RE total increased from ~15,396.74 MU (2025-10-25) to ~16,045.12 MU (2025-10-26).
Inference: Weekend/shoulder-season profiles still delivered a net RE uplift, easing thermal ramp pressure in daytime blocks.
Why it matters: Higher RE totals reduce average portfolio MCPs; even Rs 0.10/kWh lower weighted price on ~16,045 MU implies ~Rs 160.45 crore system-wide saving.
6) System reliability proxies stayed benign on 2025-10-27
8System Reliability Indices page shows 0.00 for ATC and (N-1) proxy violations across listed inter-regional corridors.
Inference: With non-binding proxies, price/frequency outcomes likely reflected fundamentals rather than transmission scarcity—cross-check against RTM/DAM blocks above.
Why it matters: When corridors don’t bind, block-shape and demand-curve strategies dominate returns; transmission-hedge premia should be sized down.
7) Gas units with high ECR left out of SCUC through the day
8SCUC/ECR table lists gas stations (e.g., SUGEN, DGEN) with “1–96” block span, ECR ~Rs 12.72–12.74/kWh, and “NO” (not must-run).
Inference: High ECR kept gas out of merit across all 96 blocks, pushing portfolios to markets/ancillary for flexibility.
Why it matters: Persistent gas out-of-merit magnifies exposure to RTM/DAM volatility; budgets should reflect premium balancing costs.
8) VDI stayed around the 400-point handle on 2025-10-26
8VDI page cites headline values near ~402.89/397.94/400.51 (region/day summary).
Inference: Variation within a narrow band implies orderly schedule-vs-draw alignment despite weekend ramps.
Why it matters: Lower VDI reduces DSM leakage; scheduling teams can run leaner reserves without breaching error bands.
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Oct 28:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 11kV lines, L.T. lines Details
8Tender for const. of 7.5 Kms. S/C 33 kV line Details
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8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing commissioning of 200 nos of solar street light Details
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8Tender for supply and installation of 33 kV and 11 kV, 3-ph, fault passage indicator/fault locator Details
8Tender for engaging third party inspection agency for materials Details
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8Tender for estimate for construction new S/s with 03.15 MVA PTR Details
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8Tender for disposal of pond ash Details
8Tender for supply of material erection testing and commissioning construction of 01 Nos new 33 kV AIS substations Details
8Tender for cleaning of channel connecting raw water pond Details
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8Tender for supply of bolt & nut of various sizes Details
8Tender for procurement of steel materials Details
8Tender for laying of new transmission and distribution drinking water pipe-line Details
8Tender for overhauling of ESP of 300MW unit Details
8Tender for work of erection, testing & commissioning of 66kV D/C panther tower Details
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8Tender for BRC for the work of manual removal of bottom ash from bottom ash hopper of boiler Details
8Tender for supply of PH & CONDUCTIVITY analyzer and PH sensor cable Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for attending all emergency/breakdown/schedule/preventive maintenance repair works etc. of 220kV line Details
8Tender for retrofitting of existing not in service 220kV busbar Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract for servicing, repairs and maintenance of 48V, 110V & 220V DC battery sets Details
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8Tender for annual maintenance contract (AMC) for work of underground cables Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract (AMC) for attending emergency, break down and maintenance work in respect of 132kV and 220 kV EHV lines Details
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8Tender for work of annual maintenance contract of transformer auxiliary monitoring system Details
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8Digital India Milestone: Ministry of Coal to Launch ‘Koyla Shakti’ Smart Analytics Platform Details
8Renewable energy surpasses coal for first time in 6 months: International Solar Alliance DG Ashish Khanna Details
8India's industrial output growth remains unchanged at 4% in September Details
8Smart Grid Analytics Raises USD $3.3 Million to Accelerate Next-Generation AI Energy Management and Renewable Project Intelligence Details
8Govt unveils new renewable energy policy Details
8India: 4th Largest Renewable Energy Producer (257 GW) Details
8India on track to peak coal power emissions by 2030 as clean energy soars: CREA Details
8Adani Energy Q2 net profit dips 28% to Rs 557 crore Details
8Anil Kumar Singh to drive Serentica’s growth journey Details
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8Hartek Commissions 300 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan Details
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8India's clean energy push may speed up coal plant shutdowns by 2030 Details
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8SJVN Appoints Pulak Kumar Mukhopadhyay as Executive Director (Mechanical), Strengthening Thermal Power Operations Details
8Interview with N. Venu: “The future of the grid lies in the adoption of new technologies” Details
8India’s largest 2,000 MW SLHP undergoes test run indicating its early commissioning Details
8Interview with Pratik Agarwal: “The sector is set to become greener, smarter and more resilient” Details
8Interview with Parminder Chopra: “PFC remains deeply committed to supporting India’s energy transition” Details
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8Tender for annual maintenance work of 33/11 kV sub station Details
8Tender for annual maintenance work of 11kV lines, L.T. lines Details
8Tender for const. of 7.5 Kms. S/C 33 kV line Details
8Tender for const. of 15.5 Kms. S/C 33 kV line with ACSR dog conductor Details
8Tender for supply of EHV grade transformer oil Details
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8Tender for empanelment of agencies for restoration of distribution infrastructure during Details
8Tender for estimate for bifercation of 11 kV pump Details
8Tender for empanelment of agencies for restoration of distribution infrastructure Details
8Tender for estimate for interconnection of 11 kV pump feeder Details
8Tender for empanelment of agencies for new 33/11kV substation Details
8Tender for renovation of control room S/s Details
8Tender for supply and erection of 90degree ceramic coal bend HP 803 bowl mills Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing commissioning of 200 nos of solar street light Details
8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing commissioning of total of 10 7.5 HP DC solar water pumping system Details
8Tender for supply of scrapper assembly for bottom ash deslagger Details
8Tender for work of overhauling, servicing and repairing of penstock gate Details
8Tender for work of attending daily, routine defects, preventive, breakdown, shutdown and emergency maintenance of various auxiliaries Details
8Tender for supply of IBR approved high pressure gate valve for pallet system Details
8Tender for work of repairing /refurbishing of primary and secondary crusher rotor shaft at coal handling plant Details
8Tender for work contract for various C&I related job works required Details
8Tender for misc electrical works Details
8Tender for replacement revamping of conventional flood light fittings Details
8Tender for electric heat tracing and insulation of domestic water supply distribution system Details
8Tender for supply and installation of 33 kV and 11 kV, 3-ph, fault passage indicator/fault locator Details
8Tender for engaging third party inspection agency for materials Details
8Tender for supply, erection, modifying & commissioning of lighting system Details
8Tender for work of 220 kV line and breaker isolator Details
8Tender for supply of 1.1 kV LT ABC of SIZE 25 sqmm Details
8Tender for supply of 200A kit kat porcelain fuse Details
8Tender for supply of various consumable items Details
8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV line Details
8Tender for supply of power saw machine Details
8Tender for reconditioning of released spare chiller unit from compressor Details
8Tender for annual plant maintenance of generating units and auxiliaries Details
8Tender for fabrication of 2 line, 4 line cross arm Details
8Tender for installation of 150 kW rooftop solar Details
8Tender for work of erection of new bottom ash slurry line Details
8Design, manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 220kV PTs and 220kV CTs of various ratios Details
8Tender for rate contract for routine, preventive & breakdown maintenance of TPS lighting system, fans, LT modules etc.Details
8Tender for restoration of damaged river and protection work Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning (SITC) of 5 nos. of strong motion Details
8Tender for empanelment of agencies for additional /augmentation of PTR at existing 33/11 kV S/s Details
8Tender for empanelment of agencies for restoration of distribution infrastructure Details
8Tender for appointment of an agency for providing comprehensive AMC (annual maintenance contract) for repairing of PoS (point of sale) machines Details
8Tender for empanelment of agencies for 33/11 kV new substation Details
8Tender for empanelment of agencies for new 33/11 kV substation, additional/augmentation of PTR at existing 33/11 kV S/s, HT lines Details
8Tender for estimate for construction new S/s with 03.15 MVA PTR Details
8Tender for procurement of spares of oxygen analyzer installed Details
8Tender for supply of stay set complete Details
8Tender for supply of MS bolt and nuts of various sizes Details
8Tender for procurement of spares for CPU system installed Details
8Tender for procurement of 125 ton capacity HIP LP1 and LP 2 rotor stand along Details
8Tender for construction of existing civil construction Details
8Tender for supply of 5000Nos of LT 3phase angle cross arm Details
8Tender for erection, dismantling and maintenance of HT/LT line and transformer Details
8Tender for procurement of 420kV CT 245kV CT Details
8Tender for erection and stringing of 66kV S/S Details
8Tender for overhauling of 0.4 kV LT switchgear Details
8Tender for disposal of pond ash Details
8Tender for supply of material erection testing and commissioning construction of 01 Nos new 33 kV AIS substations Details
8Tender for cleaning of channel connecting raw water pond Details
8Tender for capacity enhancement of distribution transformers Details
8Tender for supply of bolt & nut of various sizes Details
8Tender for procurement of steel materials Details
8Tender for laying of new transmission and distribution drinking water pipe-line Details
8Tender for overhauling of ESP of 300MW unit Details
8Tender for work of erection, testing & commissioning of 66kV D/C panther tower Details
8Tender for work of erection of 66kV S/C line on D/C towers Details
8Tender for BRC for the work of manual removal of bottom ash from bottom ash hopper of boiler Details
8Tender for supply of PH & CONDUCTIVITY analyzer and PH sensor cable Details
8Tender for annual rate contract for attending all emergency/breakdown/schedule/preventive maintenance repair works etc. of 220kV line Details
8Tender for retrofitting of existing not in service 220kV busbar Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract for servicing, repairs and maintenance of 48V, 110V & 220V DC battery sets Details
8Tender for work of up-gradation of wave trap and bay strengthening in view of utilization of HTLS for associated Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract (AMC) for work of underground cables Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract (AMC) for attending emergency, break down and maintenance work in respect of 132kV and 220 kV EHV lines Details
8Tender for work for replacement of existing old VRLA battery sets Details
8Tender for work of annual maintenance contract of transformer auxiliary monitoring system Details
8Tender for work of supply, installation, testing & commissioning of controlled switching device Details
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8Govt unveils new renewable energy policy Details
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8Interview with N. Venu: “The future of the grid lies in the adoption of new technologies” Details
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8Interview with Parminder Chopra: “PFC remains deeply committed to supporting India’s energy transition” Details
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Power projects : Updates
Oct 27:
Rs.5600 crore greenfield hydroelectric power project: LOA awaited
8LOA for the civil and HM works package is expected by December 2025.
8Re-tendering for the drifting works is under progress
8RFQ for the EM work package is likely to be floated in November 2025
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Rs.1500 crore greenfield multipurpose hydroelectric power project: LOA for EM package is awaited
8Mobilization works are in progress for civil and HM works.
8EC and FC have been granted
8Vioth has undercut BHEL by 2% lower bid for EM works package
8The award for the EM package is expected by November 2025
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8LOA for the civil and HM works package is expected by December 2025.
8Re-tendering for the drifting works is under progress
8RFQ for the EM work package is likely to be floated in November 2025
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Rs.1500 crore greenfield multipurpose hydroelectric power project: LOA for EM package is awaited
8Mobilization works are in progress for civil and HM works.
8EC and FC have been granted
8Vioth has undercut BHEL by 2% lower bid for EM works package
8The award for the EM package is expected by November 2025
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Thermal, hydro, pumped storage, solar, wind, BESS and T&D contract related activities of the day
Geotechnical consultancy: A crowded market with narrow price spreads
Oct 27:
8The market has matured as a large number of players participated with a price spread surprisingly low between L1 and L2
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Jharkhand substation and transmission line tenders: Details
Ash handling plant: PQR relaxations and new price-variation clause pushed in
Oct 27:
8The submission deadline for its 1×800MW Yamunanagar ash handling EPC tender has been pushed ahead the fifth extension in as many weeks.
8The package introduces a ±20 percent price adjustment clause and relaxes civil and structural qualification windows to seven years.
8While the changes may broaden bidder participation the expanded interface scope and O&M liability keep execution risk high. Details
8The package introduces a ±20 percent price adjustment clause and relaxes civil and structural qualification windows to seven years.
8While the changes may broaden bidder participation the expanded interface scope and O&M liability keep execution risk high. Details
Jharkhand: Fast-tracking connections
Oct 27:
8Jharkhand like other states is fasttracking 132kVclass substations to debottleneck RE and industrial corridors.
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HVPNL 40/50 MVA 132/33 kV transformer bid: Limited liability
Oct 27:
A new clause now limits supplier liability to the contract value, excluding.
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Contracting news for the day: Part-1
Oct 27:
Sixth extension pushes NEEPCO’s Tato-I hydro consultancy tender into late October 2025
8NEEPCO’s GeMbased consultancy tender for the 186MW TatoI Hydro Electric Project has now been extended six times closing 27 October 2025.
8Its milestonebased payment model marks a major break from timelinked PM contracts|.
8The prolonged tender cycle reflects an industry struggling to price risk under outputdriven governance. Details
8NEEPCO’s GeMbased consultancy tender for the 186MW TatoI Hydro Electric Project has now been extended six times closing 27 October 2025.
8Its milestonebased payment model marks a major break from timelinked PM contracts|.
8The prolonged tender cycle reflects an industry struggling to price risk under outputdriven governance. Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-2
Oct 27:
Hampapura 400kV TBCB tender faces 25th extension as REC shifts deadline to 3 November 2025
8The bid window for REC’s flagship intrastate 400kV substation project in Mandya district has been pushed yet again this time by 10 days to 3 November
8The 25th revision underscores tepid participation and persistent prebid clarifications
8Analysts say the delay compresses evaluation timelines and signals limited bidder depth in Karnataka’s ongoing transmission rollout Details
8The bid window for REC’s flagship intrastate 400kV substation project in Mandya district has been pushed yet again this time by 10 days to 3 November
8The 25th revision underscores tepid participation and persistent prebid clarifications
8Analysts say the delay compresses evaluation timelines and signals limited bidder depth in Karnataka’s ongoing transmission rollout Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-3
Oct 27:
REC extends Mekhali 400kV TBCB bid deadline to 3 November after 25 rounds of extensions
8REC has moved the Mekhali 400kV substation and line tender deadline to 3 November 2025 marking the 25th shift since April.
8All milestones from technical bid opening to SPV handover are reset through 1 December.
8The change reflects persistent coordination lags and ongoing duediligence within Karnataka’s intrastate TBCB pipeline. Details
8REC has moved the Mekhali 400kV substation and line tender deadline to 3 November 2025 marking the 25th shift since April.
8All milestones from technical bid opening to SPV handover are reset through 1 December.
8The change reflects persistent coordination lags and ongoing duediligence within Karnataka’s intrastate TBCB pipeline. Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-4
Oct 27:
NVVN calls 500kW IIM Udaipur solar EPC tender under tight eligibility and site-visit rules
8NVVN has floated a Rs5 lakh secured tender to set up a 500kW gridconnected solar plant at IIM Udaipur.
8Only NVVNempanelled Class I or II local suppliers can bid and a mandatory site visit undertaking is required.
8The move extends NTPC’s utilitygrade controls to campusscale renewables. Details
8NVVN has floated a Rs5 lakh secured tender to set up a 500kW gridconnected solar plant at IIM Udaipur.
8Only NVVNempanelled Class I or II local suppliers can bid and a mandatory site visit undertaking is required.
8The move extends NTPC’s utilitygrade controls to campusscale renewables. Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-5
Oct 27:
Solar aggregator: Looking for a strategic consultant
8This is being sought under 80:20 QCBS for one-year digital rollout advisory.
OPTCL extends Ramkrushnapur 400kV GIS bid deadline by 14 days amid OEM alignment delays
8OPTCL has pushed the submission deadline for its 2×500MVA 400/220kV GIS substation at Ramkrushnapur from 27 October to 10 November 2025.
8The twoweek extension likely stems from vendor coordination and documentation bottlenecks typical in large GIS tenders.
8The move suggests OPTCL aims to safeguard competition before closing bids for this critical easterncorridor node. Details
8This is being sought under 80:20 QCBS for one-year digital rollout advisory.
OPTCL extends Ramkrushnapur 400kV GIS bid deadline by 14 days amid OEM alignment delays
8OPTCL has pushed the submission deadline for its 2×500MVA 400/220kV GIS substation at Ramkrushnapur from 27 October to 10 November 2025.
8The twoweek extension likely stems from vendor coordination and documentation bottlenecks typical in large GIS tenders.
8The move suggests OPTCL aims to safeguard competition before closing bids for this critical easterncorridor node. Details
Contracting news for the day: Part-6
Oct 27:
OHPC extends Upper Indravati 600MW pumped-storage EPC bid by 73 days amid complex scope finalisation
8The Odisha Hydro Power Corporation has pushed its ICB deadline for the Upper Indravati pumpedstorage project to 1 December 2025
8The threestage extension reflects the need for consortia to align on civil and E&M interfaces in India’s largest reversibleturbine scheme
8The delays signal both ambition and the market’s learning curve for storagecentric hydropower.
RVPN extends 220kV Karnu line tender to 10 November as AL59 spec and new RoW policy reshape EPC scope
8The Rs134crore Karnu transmissionline tender has been extended twice as RVPN integrates AL59 conductors and aligns with Rajasthan’s new RightofWay compensation norms
8The update redefines material sourcing tower design and landuse liabilities
8Industry participants expect a sharper policycompliant competition once the new clauses settle Details
8The Odisha Hydro Power Corporation has pushed its ICB deadline for the Upper Indravati pumpedstorage project to 1 December 2025
8The threestage extension reflects the need for consortia to align on civil and E&M interfaces in India’s largest reversibleturbine scheme
8The delays signal both ambition and the market’s learning curve for storagecentric hydropower.
RVPN extends 220kV Karnu line tender to 10 November as AL59 spec and new RoW policy reshape EPC scope
8The Rs134crore Karnu transmissionline tender has been extended twice as RVPN integrates AL59 conductors and aligns with Rajasthan’s new RightofWay compensation norms
8The update redefines material sourcing tower design and landuse liabilities
8Industry participants expect a sharper policycompliant competition once the new clauses settle Details
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Oct 27:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for estt. for 33 kV line Details
8Tender for estt. for 33 kV line conductor Details
8Tender for estt. for interconection of 11 kV line Details
8Tender for award for new 33/11kV S/S Details
8Tender for procurement of current carrying bolt for 210 MW generator Details
8Tender for work of anticorrosive painting for the various structures, auxiliaries, tanks, piping, fence etc Details
8Tender for erection of 66kV SS equipment, structures, control wiring etc Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning including required civil work Details
8Tender for supply of water cooler Details
8Tender for developing of rain water harvesting system Details
8Tender for establishment of 132/33 kV substation Details
8Tender for work of replacement of existing 0.2 ACSR conductor Details
8Tender for execution of supply and works contract for provision of 33 kV source feeder Details
8Tender for supply of 2000Nos tapping channel cross arm Details
8Tender for procurement of transformer oil Details
8Tender for rate contract of excavation and laying of new power / control / telephone cables Details
8Tender for works of A-inspection of gas turbine Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil works Details
8Tender for work of ash handling plant related Details
8Tender for supply of H2 leak detector cum alarm & display system including design, engineering, erection, testing and commissioning for 7x210 MW & 1x800 MW units Details
8Design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of telemetry type water flow meter Details
8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV line Details
8Tender for renovation & extension of existing excitation room of unit #3 & 4 for replacement of electrical panels Details
8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV line Details
8Tender for Bi-ARC for erection of 66/132/220kV lines Details
8Tender for Bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66kV,132kV & 220kV transmission line Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil works Details
8Tender for constructing new 11kV feeder Details
8Tender for augmentation of single bus bar to double bus bar arrangement (with 0.4 ACSR conductor) along Details
8Tender for supply of air cooled package units Details
8Tender for augmentation of 132kV S/Stn Details
8Tender for procurement of single core 6.6 kV 630mm2 XLPE HT cable Details
8Tender for procurement of 01 No vertical type centrifugal sump pump without motor capacity Details
8Tender for annual repair maintenance and minor re-construction work Details
8Tender for annual repair maintenance and minor re-construction work Details
8Tender for annual repair maintenance and minor re-construction work Details
8Tender for strengthening of the damaged bottom portion of cooling water pump‘s re-circulation pipelines Details
8Tender for engagement of project management consultant (PMC) for upcoming and ongoing thermal power projects Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of submersible pump Details
8Tender for application of surface protective coating on the spiral casing Details
8Tender for engagement of project management consultant (PMC) for upcoming and ongoing thermal power projects Details
8Tender for maintenance of HT & LT switchgear including electrical maintenance of ESP Details
8Tender for augmentation by addition of 1x25MVA,132/33kV T/F Details
8Tender for procurement of various special purpose welding electrodes for boiler, turbine Details
8Tender for supply of smart pneumatic positioners Details
8Tender for E.P.C contract for design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply, installation and commissioning of liquid ring vacuum pumps Details
8Tender for supply of various types of gate valve Details
8Tender for supply of acid bulk tank Details
8Tender for estimate for erection of 33kV double circuit line Details
8Tender for procurement of MS materials for the overhauling Details
8Tender for execution of approved/ planned additional (bay) works at various 220/132/66 kV level GIS S/Stns Details
8Tender for work of laying of new 33 kV 3CX300 sqmm S/C U/G cable Details
8Tender for biennial civil maintenance work Details
8Tender for biennial civil maintenance contract for ash dyke and raw water reservoir Details
8Tender for civil works Details
8Tender for procurement of solenoid valves and their spare parts Details
8Tender for supply, dismantling and erection of MS pipes with insulation for chilled water line Details
8Tender for construction of control room alongwith provision of 200x165 mm dia HYDT deep boring with all accessories Details
8Tender for spreading stone metal along with chain fencing of proposed 33/11 kV P.S.S Details
8Tender for yard remetalling at 110kV substation Details
8Tender for construction conversion and Re conductoring of LT lines Details
8Tender for repair of 31.5 MVA power transformers Details
8Tender for renovation work of BkTPP Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract for boiler Details
8Tender for procurement of caustic soda lye Details
8Tender for supply of GI stranded wire Details
8Tender for supply and installation of air sealants Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract with software support without spares for existing Details
8Tender for non comprehensive annual maintenance contract for the periodic servicing of DG sets Details
8Tender for Bi ARC for fault finding work for 66kV under ground power cable line Details
8Tender for work of online, routine, preventive, break down, AOH & COH maintenance of ash handling plant Details
8Tender for supply of various lighting material Details
8Tender for supply of various pumps mechanical seal, coupling Details
8Tender for supply of various high pressure and high temperature valves Details
8Tender for supply of worm gear set for coal mill Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of LED lighting Details
8Tender for construction of foundations, power cable trench and ancillary civil work Details
8Tender for work of servicing & maintenance of split A.C, RO water purifier & water coolers Details
8Tender for supply of low pressure ERW steel pipes and bends Details
8Tender for supply, erection, commissioning and testing of UPS inverter Details
8Tender for work of overhauling /break down of the 165KW/33 dewatering pump, 90KW storm water pump Details
8Tender for supply & repairing of 200 KHI boiler feed pump cartridge assembly Details
8Tender for work of re- tubbing with new tubes Details
8Tender for supply of dewatering submersible slurry pumps for boiler Details
8Tender for supply of mechanical measuring instruments & spanners Details
8Tender for work of complete overhauling of NVT pumps Details
8Tender for work of periodical / predictive checking / maintenance of CV/VT/HYDRANT pumps Details
8Tender for rate contract for job work of electrical maintenance Details
8Tender for work biannual AMC for planned and breakdown/emergency substation maintenance work along with spares Details
8Tender for work of up-gradation of wave trap and bay strengthening in view of utilization of HTLS for associated end bays Details
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8Infra stock jumps 5% after securing orders for power infrastructure projects Details
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8Tender for estt. for 33 kV line Details
8Tender for estt. for 33 kV line conductor Details
8Tender for estt. for interconection of 11 kV line Details
8Tender for award for new 33/11kV S/S Details
8Tender for procurement of current carrying bolt for 210 MW generator Details
8Tender for work of anticorrosive painting for the various structures, auxiliaries, tanks, piping, fence etc Details
8Tender for erection of 66kV SS equipment, structures, control wiring etc Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing & commissioning including required civil work Details
8Tender for supply of water cooler Details
8Tender for developing of rain water harvesting system Details
8Tender for establishment of 132/33 kV substation Details
8Tender for work of replacement of existing 0.2 ACSR conductor Details
8Tender for execution of supply and works contract for provision of 33 kV source feeder Details
8Tender for supply of 2000Nos tapping channel cross arm Details
8Tender for procurement of transformer oil Details
8Tender for rate contract of excavation and laying of new power / control / telephone cables Details
8Tender for works of A-inspection of gas turbine Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil works Details
8Tender for work of ash handling plant related Details
8Tender for supply of H2 leak detector cum alarm & display system including design, engineering, erection, testing and commissioning for 7x210 MW & 1x800 MW units Details
8Design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of telemetry type water flow meter Details
8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV line Details
8Tender for renovation & extension of existing excitation room of unit #3 & 4 for replacement of electrical panels Details
8Tender for work of mechanical strengthening and stub strengthening of existing 66kV line Details
8Tender for Bi-ARC for erection of 66/132/220kV lines Details
8Tender for Bi-ARC for the emergency restoration of power of 66kV,132kV & 220kV transmission line Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil works Details
8Tender for constructing new 11kV feeder Details
8Tender for augmentation of single bus bar to double bus bar arrangement (with 0.4 ACSR conductor) along Details
8Tender for supply of air cooled package units Details
8Tender for augmentation of 132kV S/Stn Details
8Tender for procurement of single core 6.6 kV 630mm2 XLPE HT cable Details
8Tender for procurement of 01 No vertical type centrifugal sump pump without motor capacity Details
8Tender for annual repair maintenance and minor re-construction work Details
8Tender for annual repair maintenance and minor re-construction work Details
8Tender for annual repair maintenance and minor re-construction work Details
8Tender for strengthening of the damaged bottom portion of cooling water pump‘s re-circulation pipelines Details
8Tender for engagement of project management consultant (PMC) for upcoming and ongoing thermal power projects Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of submersible pump Details
8Tender for application of surface protective coating on the spiral casing Details
8Tender for engagement of project management consultant (PMC) for upcoming and ongoing thermal power projects Details
8Tender for maintenance of HT & LT switchgear including electrical maintenance of ESP Details
8Tender for augmentation by addition of 1x25MVA,132/33kV T/F Details
8Tender for procurement of various special purpose welding electrodes for boiler, turbine Details
8Tender for supply of smart pneumatic positioners Details
8Tender for E.P.C contract for design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply, installation and commissioning of liquid ring vacuum pumps Details
8Tender for supply of various types of gate valve Details
8Tender for supply of acid bulk tank Details
8Tender for estimate for erection of 33kV double circuit line Details
8Tender for procurement of MS materials for the overhauling Details
8Tender for execution of approved/ planned additional (bay) works at various 220/132/66 kV level GIS S/Stns Details
8Tender for work of laying of new 33 kV 3CX300 sqmm S/C U/G cable Details
8Tender for biennial civil maintenance work Details
8Tender for biennial civil maintenance contract for ash dyke and raw water reservoir Details
8Tender for civil works Details
8Tender for procurement of solenoid valves and their spare parts Details
8Tender for supply, dismantling and erection of MS pipes with insulation for chilled water line Details
8Tender for construction of control room alongwith provision of 200x165 mm dia HYDT deep boring with all accessories Details
8Tender for spreading stone metal along with chain fencing of proposed 33/11 kV P.S.S Details
8Tender for yard remetalling at 110kV substation Details
8Tender for construction conversion and Re conductoring of LT lines Details
8Tender for repair of 31.5 MVA power transformers Details
8Tender for renovation work of BkTPP Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract for boiler Details
8Tender for procurement of caustic soda lye Details
8Tender for supply of GI stranded wire Details
8Tender for supply and installation of air sealants Details
8Tender for annual maintenance contract with software support without spares for existing Details
8Tender for non comprehensive annual maintenance contract for the periodic servicing of DG sets Details
8Tender for Bi ARC for fault finding work for 66kV under ground power cable line Details
8Tender for work of online, routine, preventive, break down, AOH & COH maintenance of ash handling plant Details
8Tender for supply of various lighting material Details
8Tender for supply of various pumps mechanical seal, coupling Details
8Tender for supply of various high pressure and high temperature valves Details
8Tender for supply of worm gear set for coal mill Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of LED lighting Details
8Tender for construction of foundations, power cable trench and ancillary civil work Details
8Tender for work of servicing & maintenance of split A.C, RO water purifier & water coolers Details
8Tender for supply of low pressure ERW steel pipes and bends Details
8Tender for supply, erection, commissioning and testing of UPS inverter Details
8Tender for work of overhauling /break down of the 165KW/33 dewatering pump, 90KW storm water pump Details
8Tender for supply & repairing of 200 KHI boiler feed pump cartridge assembly Details
8Tender for work of re- tubbing with new tubes Details
8Tender for supply of dewatering submersible slurry pumps for boiler Details
8Tender for supply of mechanical measuring instruments & spanners Details
8Tender for work of complete overhauling of NVT pumps Details
8Tender for work of periodical / predictive checking / maintenance of CV/VT/HYDRANT pumps Details
8Tender for rate contract for job work of electrical maintenance Details
8Tender for work biannual AMC for planned and breakdown/emergency substation maintenance work along with spares Details
8Tender for work of up-gradation of wave trap and bay strengthening in view of utilization of HTLS for associated end bays Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
8Honda Invests in India's OMC Power, Pioneering EV Battery Reuse for Clean Energy Details
8NCC bags Rs 6,829-crore contract from Central Coalfields for coal mining project in Jharkhand Details
8Desco Infratech rises after securing orders worth Rs 6.64-crore from Viviana Power Tech and Torrent Power Details
8Infra stock jumps 5% after securing orders for power infrastructure projects Details
8Ola Electric launches open ‘Hyperservice’ platform to revolutionize EV servicing in India Details
8CESL to open tender of 10,900 e-buses next month Details
8WattPower to Participate at Renewable Energy India Expo 2025 Details
820% Upper Circuit: Metal stock skyrockets after company’s net profit increases by 203% YoY Details
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Market Round-up
Oct 27:
1) ATC and (N-1) stayed green three days straight
8All monitored inter-regional corridors reported zero hours of ATC and (N-1) proxy violations on 2025-10-24, 2025-10-25 and 2025-10-26.
Inference: With transmission non-binding across consecutive days, price and balancing signals likely came from fundamentals rather than corridor scarcity (cross-link: exchange snapshots below).
Why it matters: When constraints don’t bind for full days, hedges based on block spreads are more forecastable; trading desks can size with greater confidence.
2) DAM weekly price band stayed tight, sub-Rs 3/kWh
8Across 2025-10-20 to 2025-10-26, IEX DAM weighted MCP ranged from about Rs 1.94/kWh to Rs 2.86/kWh, with daily scheduled volumes ~1.52–1.72 lakh MWh.
Inference: The narrow weekly band, alongside three congestion-free days, points to supply-demand shape—not transmission—as the driver of settlement.
Why it matters: Portfolios can lean more on calendar-spread and block-shape strategies when weekly MCP variance compresses.
3) RTM showed pronounced early-hour price skew on 2025-10-24
8On 2025-10-24 at hour 00, RTM MCP printed ~Rs 3.38/kWh, easing to ~Rs 2.73/kWh by hour 02 as cleared volumes held in the 4.3–5.1 GWh range.
Inference: Overnight demand softness likely met adequate sell-side depth, allowing MCP to compress intra-night without transmission binds (see reliability indices).
Why it matters: Short-tenor positions can harvest the midnight-to-pre-dawn slope; risk teams should pre-authorise sized sells in these hours.
4) HPX RTM printed long stretches of zero MCV
8HPX RTM shows multiple consecutive 15-minute blocks with Purchase Bid, Sell Bid, and MCV all at 0.00 MW on 2025-10-24 (e.g., 00:00–02:00, several blocks).
Inference: Depth asymmetry across exchanges persisted despite active RTM trading on IEX in the same window.
Why it matters: Participants relying on multi-venue execution need IEX contingency when HPX RTM depth vanishes block-to-block.
5) HPDAM had sell interest but cleared zero across early blocks
8IEX HPDAM shows sizeable sell bids (≈2,859–2,979 MW) but zero purchase bids and zero clears across numerous blocks starting 00:00 on 2025-10-24.
Inference: Hydro flexibility sought a price but found no demand at those hours, indicating limited willingness to pay for peaking rights overnight.
Why it matters: Hydro portfolios may need to re-time offers toward shoulder/peak to monetise flexibility; otherwise scarcity rents are left on the table.
6) Frequency quality metrics were benign on 2025-10-25
8All-India average frequency was ~50.002 Hz with Frequency Variation Index ~0.0259 and standard deviation ~0.0509; FDI printed ~18.7.
Inference: A relatively centred frequency profile aligns with non-binding transmission proxies, pointing to balanced scheduling on the day.
Why it matters: Lower tail risk in frequency reduces DSM leakage; scheduling desks can carry leaner reserves during benign profiles.
7) Coal-rich plant outlier: Panipat held ~240% normative stock
8On 2025-10-25, Panipat TPS reported “% of Stock vis-à-Normative” ≈240% with ~21 days of normative stock and ~9.6 (‘000 T) receipt that day.
Inference: Inventory cushions at certain stations remained high even as others chased daily receipts—an allocation divergence worth tracking into shoulder months.
Why it matters: Elevated site-level stocks tie up working capital; re-balancing supply chains can lower carrying costs for state portfolios.
8) Reserve shutdowns concentrated at Haryana units (coal)
8On 2025-10-23, Panipat TPS (Unit-6 210 MW; Unit-7 250 MW) and Rajiv Gandhi TPS (Unit-1 600 MW) were in reserve shutdown/standby.
Inference: Together with Panipat’s high coal stock (above), some units appear parked despite ample inventory—likely merit-order or demand-shape driven.
Why it matters: Extended reserve shutdowns shift portfolios toward market purchases and ancillary shape; budgeting should reflect higher variable procurement risk.
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8All monitored inter-regional corridors reported zero hours of ATC and (N-1) proxy violations on 2025-10-24, 2025-10-25 and 2025-10-26.
Inference: With transmission non-binding across consecutive days, price and balancing signals likely came from fundamentals rather than corridor scarcity (cross-link: exchange snapshots below).
Why it matters: When constraints don’t bind for full days, hedges based on block spreads are more forecastable; trading desks can size with greater confidence.
2) DAM weekly price band stayed tight, sub-Rs 3/kWh
8Across 2025-10-20 to 2025-10-26, IEX DAM weighted MCP ranged from about Rs 1.94/kWh to Rs 2.86/kWh, with daily scheduled volumes ~1.52–1.72 lakh MWh.
Inference: The narrow weekly band, alongside three congestion-free days, points to supply-demand shape—not transmission—as the driver of settlement.
Why it matters: Portfolios can lean more on calendar-spread and block-shape strategies when weekly MCP variance compresses.
3) RTM showed pronounced early-hour price skew on 2025-10-24
8On 2025-10-24 at hour 00, RTM MCP printed ~Rs 3.38/kWh, easing to ~Rs 2.73/kWh by hour 02 as cleared volumes held in the 4.3–5.1 GWh range.
Inference: Overnight demand softness likely met adequate sell-side depth, allowing MCP to compress intra-night without transmission binds (see reliability indices).
Why it matters: Short-tenor positions can harvest the midnight-to-pre-dawn slope; risk teams should pre-authorise sized sells in these hours.
4) HPX RTM printed long stretches of zero MCV
8HPX RTM shows multiple consecutive 15-minute blocks with Purchase Bid, Sell Bid, and MCV all at 0.00 MW on 2025-10-24 (e.g., 00:00–02:00, several blocks).
Inference: Depth asymmetry across exchanges persisted despite active RTM trading on IEX in the same window.
Why it matters: Participants relying on multi-venue execution need IEX contingency when HPX RTM depth vanishes block-to-block.
5) HPDAM had sell interest but cleared zero across early blocks
8IEX HPDAM shows sizeable sell bids (≈2,859–2,979 MW) but zero purchase bids and zero clears across numerous blocks starting 00:00 on 2025-10-24.
Inference: Hydro flexibility sought a price but found no demand at those hours, indicating limited willingness to pay for peaking rights overnight.
Why it matters: Hydro portfolios may need to re-time offers toward shoulder/peak to monetise flexibility; otherwise scarcity rents are left on the table.
6) Frequency quality metrics were benign on 2025-10-25
8All-India average frequency was ~50.002 Hz with Frequency Variation Index ~0.0259 and standard deviation ~0.0509; FDI printed ~18.7.
Inference: A relatively centred frequency profile aligns with non-binding transmission proxies, pointing to balanced scheduling on the day.
Why it matters: Lower tail risk in frequency reduces DSM leakage; scheduling desks can carry leaner reserves during benign profiles.
7) Coal-rich plant outlier: Panipat held ~240% normative stock
8On 2025-10-25, Panipat TPS reported “% of Stock vis-à-Normative” ≈240% with ~21 days of normative stock and ~9.6 (‘000 T) receipt that day.
Inference: Inventory cushions at certain stations remained high even as others chased daily receipts—an allocation divergence worth tracking into shoulder months.
Why it matters: Elevated site-level stocks tie up working capital; re-balancing supply chains can lower carrying costs for state portfolios.
8) Reserve shutdowns concentrated at Haryana units (coal)
8On 2025-10-23, Panipat TPS (Unit-6 210 MW; Unit-7 250 MW) and Rajiv Gandhi TPS (Unit-1 600 MW) were in reserve shutdown/standby.
Inference: Together with Panipat’s high coal stock (above), some units appear parked despite ample inventory—likely merit-order or demand-shape driven.
Why it matters: Extended reserve shutdowns shift portfolios toward market purchases and ancillary shape; budgeting should reflect higher variable procurement risk.
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APSPDCL: A balance sheet held together by subsidy, stay orders and silence
Oct 27:
With Rs 38,000-crore debt, unreconciled liabilities, and revenues booked on disputed claims
The Q1 numbers show a DISCOM surviving on accounting hope—not cash flow. Details
The Q1 numbers show a DISCOM surviving on accounting hope—not cash flow. Details
Uttarakhand: Gross ineffcicnies abound
Oct 27:
Rationed hours, ring-fenced towns: Uttarakhand’s two-tier power map emerges
Rationed hours, ring-fenced towns: Uttarakhand’s two-tier power map emerges
8Roster data shows industrial feeders and small towns absorbing most evening outages through September and October, while key urban clusters are insulated.
8The pattern hints at a protection hierarchy
And the planning is entirely adhoc
Rationed October: Uttarakhand runs 23% deficit, lives on exchange power and rostering
8Daily data shows the state plugging a 9-million-unit gap through IEX purchases and banking.
8Yet till resorting to load cuts as frequency fell and reserves ran thin.
8Roster data shows industrial feeders and small towns absorbing most evening outages through September and October, while key urban clusters are insulated.
8The pattern hints at a protection hierarchy
And the planning is entirely adhoc
Rationed October: Uttarakhand runs 23% deficit, lives on exchange power and rostering
8Daily data shows the state plugging a 9-million-unit gap through IEX purchases and banking.
8Yet till resorting to load cuts as frequency fell and reserves ran thin.