Jun 18: 8The structure moves beyond routine tendering by locking a floor price while still driving bidders into open competitive pressure.
8It reduces space for passive pricing and reshapes allocation through controlled competition rather than free-market dispersion. Details

Jun 18: 8A densely contested field of established cable suppliers drove an unexpectedly sharp commercial split in final rankings.
8The winning bid emerged distinctly below a tightly clustered challenger band, signalling aggressive cost positioning and margin pressure in the segment. Details

Jun 18: 8A heavily contested field of established cable manufacturers pushed pricing into an unusually tight band for a package of this scale.
8The final outcome shows clear compression between top-ranked bids, indicating intensified cost pressure and aggressive positioning.
8The award signals that even large utility procurements are now being shaped by razor-thin commercial differentials rather than broad pricing gaps. Details

Jun 18: 8A large ash-utilisation assignment at HTPS Korba West pushes responsibility beyond conventional execution boundaries into contractor-led site management.
8The structure signals a shift in how generators are attempting to externalise disposal risk through procurement design.
8What appears to be a routine civil scope may actually be a structured test of market readiness for a different contracting philosophy. Details

Jun 18: 8Daily Excel covering new tenders and all published updates including corrigendum, amendment, addendum, clarification and status revisions, along with technical and financial bid opening, evaluation completion and final award actions including AOC and LOA issuance.
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Jun 18: 8Qualification filters tighten as coal-to-ammonium nitrate ASU package enters revised bidding phase
A critical oxygen-generation package emerges as one of the most selective technology-driven tenders within a gasification-linked procurement pipeline. The qualification structure places stronger weight on operating reliability, technology ownership and execution accountability than on commercial positioning.

8Rs 966 crore distribution package underscores a deeper shift in utility procurement strategy
The latest distribution packages stand out not just for scale but for how responsibility is being redistributed across the contracting chain. The procurement structure signals evolving expectations around execution accountability and bidder behaviour within utility frameworks.

8OPTCL transmission package hides a deeper execution story behind a modest corridor length
A transmission package valued above Rs 100 crore is structured around a corridor that appears deceptively limited in scope on paper. The contract design indicates a stronger emphasis on execution certainty and commissioning accountability rather than broad-based market participation. What looks routine at first glance shifts in character once the qualification and delivery framework is examined closely.

8Rs 90 crore transformer buying programme sees repeated timeline resets in low-loss transformer procurement
A transformer procurement programme is gradually evolving into a test of bidder appetite and pricing discipline under shifting timelines. Multiple schedule revisions point to a deeper competitive recalibration beneath the formal bidding calendar. What ultimately stands out is not the equipment scope itself, but how the utility is actively shaping market behaviour before price discovery begins.

8Gas turbine bearing package sees key date extension as competition window widens
A routine schedule extension in a maintenance-linked gas turbine package may signal more than a simple procedural adjustment. The expanded bidding window enters a niche service segment where vendor depth is limited and competition is closely observed. What the revised timeline ultimately alters is not the scope, but the participation dynamics shaping future maintenance procurement behaviour.

8Rs 259 crore hydro package raises entry stakes as EPC framework tightens
A high-value hydro package emerges with unusually active amendments shaping its procurement structure. The commercial framework appears increasingly oriented toward scale, balance-sheet strength and long-duration execution capability. What ultimately shifts inside the tender conditions may prove more decisive than the headline project value itself.

8Rooftop solar package raises the stakes with a Rs 2.70 crore entry barrier under a structured execution model
A rooftop solar tender moves beyond equipment procurement into a more tightly structured execution framework. Embedded conditions within the delivery model are expected to influence bidder economics and on-ground accountability. The real competition may ultimately play out beyond the equipment scope and into how execution responsibility is defined and enforced.

8GIS-led transmission package raises the stakes for execution strategy at a new substation
A transmission EPC package centred on a new GIS asset brings execution capability into sharper focus than procurement strength alone. While the scope appears straightforward on paper, the competitive edge may depend on managing technology integration, schedule discipline and risk ownership as a single delivery challenge. The outcome could hinge more on execution depth than on commercial positioning.

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Jun 18: COAL PRODUCTION & STOCK

8CEA coal stock report flags Rajasthan's Chhabra-II at 49% of normative stock on 16 June
The CEA Fuel Management Division's Daily Coal Stock Report, as on 16 June 2026, shows wide variation across thermal plants, with Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP at just 49% of its normative stock of 218,400 tonnes, while Punjab's PSPCL fleet sat at a comfortable 141% and Ropar TPS at 165%. The report tracks actual versus normative coal days for every linked plant to flag criticality, serving as the early-warning system for fuel-supply stress at coal-fired stations nationwide.

8Coal India's 15 June stock report tracks criticality at CIL/SCCL-linked power plants
Coal India Limited's Marketing and Sales Division report, as on 15 June 2026, maps the coal-stock position of every power plant with CIL and SCCL linkage, classifying plants as critical or super-critical against the CEA's normative stock methodology of 8 November 2017. The 13-page format compares specific coal consumption, 55%-PLF requirement and indigenous-plus-import stock in days, serving as the producer-side counterpart to the CEA stock report and guiding rake allocation and dispatch priorities.

GENERATION & PLF

8India's monitored generation reaches 4,771.88 MU on 16 June, 2% below programme: CEA
The Central Electricity Authority's Daily Generation Report for 16 June 2026 records all-India actual generation of 4,771.88 MU against a programme of 4,684.03 MU, with thermal contributing 4,151.74 MU, nuclear 186.14 MU, hydro 415.98 MU and 853.84 MU of Bhutan imports, while the Northern Region alone produced 1,253.60 MU against a 1,306.91 MU programme. Year-to-date FY2026-27 generation stood at 353,788 MU, about 2% below the 361,012 MU programme, with hydro running 9.77% short of target.

8India's capacity online stood at 264,868 MW on 16 June with 47,366 MW under maintenance: CEA
The CEA's All-India Capacity Availability summary for 16 June 2026 shows 264,867.78 MW online out of 312,233.79 MW of monitored capacity, with 47,366 MW under maintenance, split into 7,196 MW forced, 29,745 MW planned and 10,425 MW for other reasons. The Western Region led with 90,481 MW online, followed by the Northern Region at 70,875 MW and the Southern Region at 60,246 MW, underpinning national reserve-margin and reliability assessments for the day.

8Northern coal fleet runs at 93% stabilised capacity online on 16 June 2026: CEA
The CEA's stabilised-capacity overview for 16 June 2026 shows the Northern Region's thermal capacity, excluding gas and diesel, 93.09% online at 49,097 of 52,743 MW, while the Western Region stood at 91.96% or 77,860 of 84,671 MW, and Northern hydro availability was 77.45%. Nuclear capacity ran at or near 100% in both regions, with the metric gauging how much of India's commissioned base-load fleet was actually grid-connected and available for despatch.

8NTPC stations generate below programme on 16 June, Northern fleet down 9.44% YTD: CEA
The CEA's NTPC generation overview for 16 June 2026 shows the Northern Region's NTPC stations 25.03 MU below the day's programme and running 9.44% short year-to-date, at 14,448.72 MU actual against a 15,955.20 MU programme, while the Western Region's NTPC fleet over-performed slightly on the day. A companion eight-page station-wise report logs each plant's programme, actual generation and coal stock in days, starting with Faridabad CCPP, supporting fuel-supply and despatch monitoring at India's largest thermal operator.

8CEA flags forced maintenance at coal, lignite and nuclear units, including Goindwal Sahib's 270 MW
The CEA's Daily Maintenance Report for coal, lignite and nuclear units, as on 16 June 2026, lists stations under planned and forced outage, including Punjab's Goindwal Sahib at 270 MW, out on tube leakage since 10 June, and Ropar TPS Unit 4 at 210 MW. The report details outage capacity, reason and status across the national thermal-nuclear fleet, tracking the availability losses that drive merit-order and reserve decisions for grid operators nationwide.

8Singrauli STPS Unit 7 down on tube leak among 500-MW-plus units on outage: CEA
The CEA's maintenance report for thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above, as on 16 June 2026, records Uttar Pradesh's Singrauli STPS Unit 7 at 500 MW out on water-wall tube leakage from 16 June, alongside other large units under planned or forced maintenance. The report isolates the biggest base-load units whose outages most affect the grid, guiding national reserve planning for high-impact unit failures across the thermal fleet.

8CEA flags Pragati CCPP and I.P. CCPP among units stranded from the grid for over a year
The CEA's reports on thermal and nuclear units out of grid for extended periods, as on 16 June 2026, catalogue long-duration outages such as Delhi's Pragati CCPP, out for over 15 days on gas-turbine and lube-oil faults, and the older I.P. CCPP units of 30 MW each, in reserve shutdown since January 2019, along with Rithala CCPP. The compilations mark capacity effectively stranded from the grid, informing decisions on retirement or revival of ageing thermal assets.

8CEA logs recommissioning of Suratgarh TPS units 3 and 6, 250 MW each, on 16 June
The CEA's recommissioning report for 16 June 2026 records the return to grid of Rajasthan's Suratgarh TPS units 3 and 6, 250 MW each, after low-schedule reserve shutdowns, along with captive units at Shree Cement. The report tracks units synchronised back after maintenance or low-demand layups, signalling capacity returning to availability for national despatch as power demand builds through the early-monsoon season.

8India's coal fleet shows 10.39% of monitored capacity under outage on 16 June: CEA
The CEA's capacity-utilisation report for 16 June 2026 shows the monitored coal fleet of 224,157.51 MW with 23,300.51 MW under outage, about 10.39%, split across planned, forced and other reasons, against 200,857 MW of gross maximum output for the day. The report measures how much of the thermal fleet was generating versus idle, serving as a core indicator of effective national thermal availability for grid planners.

8Coal generation beats programme at 4,010.57 MU on 16 June while gas and lignite lag: CEA
The CEA's category- and fuel-wise generation report for 16 June 2026 shows coal generating 4,010.57 MU against a 3,745.04 MU programme, while lignite at 78.07 MU and natural gas at 61.96 MU both ran below target. Year-to-date coal output reached 296,645 MU against a 299,373 MU programme, with the fuel-mix breakdown tracking India's continuing reliance on coal over gas and lignite for daily energy supply.

HYDRO & RESERVOIR

8CEA hydro report shows Bhakra at 1,572.31 ft against 1,685 ft full level on 16 June
The CEA's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report for 16 June 2026 records Bhakra in Himachal Pradesh at a present level of 1,572.31 ft against a full reservoir level of 1,685.01 ft, with energy content and cumulative generation since 1 April tracked for every major reservoir nationwide. The report compares present levels with the same day a year earlier to flag the hydro storage outlook, informing despatch planning ahead of the monsoon filling season.

8Odisha's seven hydro stations average about 628 MW on 16 June, led by Upper Indravati
The reservoir generation report for 16 June 2026 covers Odisha's hydro fleet across seven power houses, including Balimela, Burla, Chipilima, Rengali, Upper Indravati, Upper Kolab and Machkund, totalling about 627.85 MW of average generation and roughly 15.07 MU of equivalent energy for the day. Upper Indravati led with 282.19 MW of average generation and a 588.5 MW peak, while reservoir levels held near the full-reservoir mark at Balimela and Hirakud, pointing to comfortable storage ahead of the monsoon.

8Mettur reservoir sits 35 ft below last year as SRLDC logs 2,440 MW of thermal trips
Grid-India's SRLDC Reservoir Report for 17 June 2026 shows southern reservoirs including Idukki at 707.5 ft, Srisailam at 250.3 ft and Mettur at 749.17 ft, down from 784.44 ft a year earlier, while a companion thermal-outage table records around 2,440 MW of trips, including Vallur TPS Unit 3 at 500 MW and Kakatiya at 500 MW on boiler-tube leaks. The report links hydro storage and thermal availability for southern despatch planning. Details

Jun 18: PEAK DEMAND & POWER SUPPLY POSITION

8All-India power demand peaks at 255,997 MW with zero shortage on 17 June: NLDC
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre reported a maximum all-India demand met of 255,997 MW on 17 June 2026 at 14:59 hrs, with nil peak shortage, against an evening-peak demand met of 246,022 MW at 20:00 hrs across the five regions. National energy met touched 5,679 MU for the day, with hydro contributing 469 MU and wind 459 MU, while regional peaks ran from 84,289 MW in the Northern Region to 3,805 MW in the North Eastern Region, confirming a comfortably-supplied national grid.

8Solar hits 20.39% of India's peak demand on 16 June as VRE penetration touches 38.9%
Grid-India's NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre reported that on 16 June 2026 variable renewable energy met 27.27% of India's peak demand during solar hours, with solar alone at 20.39% or 50,907 MW and wind at 6.88% or 17,177 MW, when peak demand met was 249,706 MW at 15:45 hrs. Maximum combined wind-and-solar generation reached 91,485 MW at 12:28 hrs, and peak VRE penetration relative to demand met climbed to 38.90%, underscoring solar's growing midday dominance in India's generation mix.

8Northern Region peaks at 81,276 MW with zero shortage on 17 June 2026: NRLDC
Grid-India's NRLDC daily operation report shows the Northern Region met an evening peak of 81,276 MW with nil shortage on 17 June 2026 and day energy of 1,768 MU, with Uttar Pradesh consuming 621 MU and Punjab 332 MU as the largest loads. Rajasthan led renewable injection with 52.45 MU of solar and 22.21 MU of wind, while Delhi drew 115.2 MU against a 127.67 MU requirement, confirming a balanced northern grid through the period.

8Western Region meets 72,254 MW peak with zero shortage on 17 June 2026: WRLDC
Grid-India's WRLDC daily operation report shows the Western Region met an evening peak of 72,254 MW with nil shortage on 17 June 2026 at 50.04 Hz, recording an off-peak demand of 68,428 MW and day energy of 1,749.7 MU. The nine-page report details state-wise generation, drawal and demand-met across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa, confirming that India's largest power region ran without supply constraints through the day.

8Eastern Region meets 32,330 MW peak with a marginal surplus on 17 June 2026: ERLDC
Grid-India's ERLDC daily operation report shows the Eastern Region met an evening peak of 32,330 MW with no shortage on 17 June 2026 and day energy of 736.98 MU, with Odisha generating 90.33 MU and DVC running a net export to the grid. Bihar drew the largest load at 187.12 MU of consumption against a 185.44 MU requirement, with the report tracking supply adequacy across Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and DVC for the day.

8North Eastern Region peaks at 3,683 MW with zero shortage on 17 June 2026: NERLDC
Grid-India's NERLDC daily operation report shows the North Eastern Region met an evening peak of 3,683 MW with nil shortage on 17 June 2026 and day energy of 71.95 MU, with Assam's 47.85 MU demand met the largest constituent load. Hydro generation dominated the regional mix, led by Meghalaya and Assam, while several smaller states drew power from the inter-state pool, confirming balanced operation in India's smallest grid region during the period.

8Southern Region meets 56,479 MW peak with zero shortage on 17 June 2026: SRLDC
Grid-India's SRLDC Power Supply Position report shows the Southern Region met an evening peak of 56,479 MW with nil shortage on 17 June 2026 at 50.02 Hz and day energy of 1,354.79 MU, with Tamil Nadu consuming 434.18 MU and Karnataka 306.95 MU as the largest loads. Tamil Nadu also led renewable output with 78.43 MU of solar and 45 MU of wind, confirming a comfortably-supplied southern grid through the day.

FREQUENCY & DEVIATION INDICES (FDI/VDI)

8Grid frequency averages 49.978 Hz on 17 June, inside IEGC band 99.5% of the day: NLDC
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre reported an average grid frequency of 49.978 Hz for 17 June 2026, with the system staying within the 49.7-50.2 Hz IEGC band for 99.50% of the time and a low standard deviation of 0.0806. Frequency peaked at 50.248 Hz at 13:03 hrs and bottomed at 49.725 Hz at 22:20 hrs, with the Frequency Variation Index at 0.0696, reflecting stable national grid operation despite high renewable variability through the day.

8Southern grid frequency stayed outside IEGC band 30.4% of the time on 17 June: SRLDC
Grid-India's SRLDC frequency report for 17 June 2026 records an average frequency of 49.978 Hz with a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.065, though the system was outside the tighter IEGC band 30.394% of the time, or 7.29 hours, during the day. Frequency peaked at 50.248 Hz at 13:03 hrs and dipped to 49.725 Hz at 22:20 hrs, with the report quantifying frequency quality and excursions across the southern grid for the period.

8North Eastern grid stayed outside IEGC band 17.44% of 16 June 2026: NERLDC
Grid-India's NERLDC frequency profile for 16 June 2026 shows the North Eastern grid outside the 49.9-50.05 Hz IEGC band for 17.44% of the time, or 4.19 hours, averaging 49.98 Hz with a maximum of 50.19 Hz and a minimum of 49.76 Hz. Frequency stayed below 49.9 Hz for 8.47% of the day and above 50.05 Hz for 8.97%, with the report tracking frequency discipline in the renewable-light eastern hill region for the period.

8NERLDC's 400 kV substations stay within voltage band 100% of the time on 16 June
Grid-India's NERLDC Voltage Deviation Index reports for 16 June 2026 show the North East's 400 kV nodes, including Azara, Balipara and Biswanath Chariali in Assam, staying within the 380-420 kV band for 100% of the time, with maximums around 415 kV and minimums near 397 kV. The node-wise detailed breakdown confirms zero hours outside the IEGC voltage range, verifying healthy and stable voltage profiles across the regional transmission backbone for the day.

SYSTEM RELIABILITY & SECURITY

8NLDC logs zero ATC and N-1 violations across all inter-regional corridors on 17 June
Grid-India's National Load Despatch Centre reported nil violations of Available Transfer Capability and N-1 security criteria across all monitored inter-regional corridors, including WR-NR, ER-NR, NEW-SR, NR import and NER import, for 17 June 2026. Zero blocks and zero hours of violation were recorded on each corridor, with the clean reliability scorecard signalling robust inter-regional transmission adequacy across India's interconnected grid during the period covered by the report.

8NERLDC reports TTC violation status across inter-regional corridors for 16 June 2026
Grid-India's NERLDC System Reliability Report for 16 June 2026 logs Total Transfer Capability violations block-by-block on the region's import corridors, recording the number of blocks, percentage of time and corrective intimations issued to utilities. The report applies IEGC clauses governing schedule discipline and serves as the reliability audit for the North East's tie-line operation, tracking how closely the region's transmission corridors adhered to their transfer-capability limits during the day.

LOAD FORECAST

8ERLDC's day-ahead demand forecast error was 6.88% MAPE on 16 June 2026
Grid-India's ERLDC forecasting report shows a day-ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 6.88%, with an RMSE of 7.15%, against a far tighter intraday MAPE of 0.98% for Eastern Region demand on 16 June 2026, with actual demand running around 30,000-32,000 MW overnight. The block-wise table compares forecast and actual demand every 15 minutes, with accurate forecasting underpinning efficient scheduling and reserve deployment for the region's generators and despatchers.

8SRLDC projects southern demand swinging to about 60,000 MW on 17 June 2026
Grid-India's SRLDC demand forecast for 17 June 2026 charts Southern Region load ranging from roughly 35,000 MW in the early hours to a peak near 60,000 MW later in the day, guiding day-ahead scheduling decisions. The 15-minute-block profile anchors generator commitment and inter-state exchange planning, serving as the operational basis for matching supply to the region's daily load shape across the southern grid for the day.

8SRLDC sees southern peak demand topping 67,000 MW in the 17-23 June 2026 week
Grid-India's SRLDC week-ahead forecast for 17-23 June 2026 projects Southern Region demand cycling between about 43,000 MW and a weekly peak above 67,000 MW across the seven-day horizon. The outlook supports medium-term unit commitment and maintenance scheduling across southern states, helping utilities position generation capacity and reserves ahead of the week's anticipated demand swings as the early-monsoon season progresses through the region.

LINE & GENERATION OUTAGES

8Eastern Region carries 5,630 MW of forced generation outages on 17 June 2026: NPMC
The Eastern Region NPMC outage report for 17 June 2026 logs 5,630 MW of central-sector forced outages, including NTPC's 800 MW Darlipali, 660 MW North Karanpura and 660 MW Nabinagar units on boiler-tube leaks, plus 163.65 MW of planned state-sector hydro outages at Odisha's Hirakud and Balimela. The long-idle Teesta Stage-III units, 1,200 MW, remain out since the October 2023 glacial-lake flood, tracking capacity unavailable to the eastern grid for the period.

8SRLDC logs cascade of 400 kV forced line outages in Andhra-Telangana on 17 June
Grid-India's SRLDC Transmission Forced Outage Report for 17 June 2026 records multiple 400 kV line trips across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including the Gazuwaka-Kalpakkam and Gazuwaka-Simhadri feeders on relay faults, plus the Alamathy-Sungavarachatram lines and a Gazuwaka 400/220 kV transformer on backup overcurrent. Several elements remained out pending restoration, with the report flagging fault-driven stress on the southern transmission corridor during the day covered.

8SRLDC outage report tracks long-pending 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana lines under planned maintenance
Grid-India's SRLDC Transmission Outage Report for 17 June 2026 lists planned outages including the 400 kV Ramagundam-Telangana STPP lines, idle-charged since March 2023, and Vemagiri-area 400 kV lines under maintenance, alongside KPTCL works for new 220 kV LILO commissioning in Belagavi. The seven-page report details each element's owner, voltage and reason, mapping the southern grid's planned transmission unavailability for the period.

8Southern Region carries 2,948 MW of central-sector generating unit outages on 17 June: SRLDC
Grid-India's SRLDC Generating Unit Outage Report for 17 June 2026 records 2,948 MW of central-sector unit outages, including NTECL Vallur's 500 MW Unit 2 and NTPC Ramagundam's 200 MW Unit 3 under annual overhaul, plus long-idle Lanco Kondapalli units under NCLT proceedings since 2016. State-sector hydro outages include Kerala's Idukki, 130 MW, and Karnataka's Sharavathi units, quantifying generation locked out of the southern grid for the day.

8WRLDC publishes Western Region generating-unit outage status for 17 June 2026
Grid-India's WRLDC Generation Outage Report for 17 June 2026 details planned and forced unit outages across the Western Region's thermal, hydro and gas fleet, listing each station's capacity, outage time and reason. The report identifies generation capacity unavailable in India's largest power region, feeding reserve and merit-order decisions for despatchers managing the western grid's supply-demand balance through the day covered by the report.

8WRLDC's 17-page report maps Western Region transmission line outage status for 17 June
Grid-India's WRLDC Transmission Line Outage Report for 17 June 2026 catalogues every transmission element under planned and forced outage across the Western Region, spanning 400 kV and 765 kV corridors with owner, voltage and reason details for each. The exhaustive report is the definitive view of western grid transmission availability, guiding power-flow management and congestion avoidance across the region during the period covered.

8PVVNL plans multi-feeder power shutdowns across Ghaziabad and Vaishali on 18 June 2026
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Meerut, issued a planned-shutdown schedule dated 17 June 2026 listing feeder outages on 18 June 2026 across Ghaziabad, Vaishali, Govindpuram, Behrampur and other urban areas for LT-line maintenance, transformer erection and pole-welding works under its 2025-26 business plan. The shutdowns range from about 1.5 to 4 hours and affect numerous residential blocks and societies, giving consumers advance warning of supply interruptions for network upgrades.

OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING

8WRPC's 604th OCC agenda shows Western Region peak of 82,000 MW in May at 0.14% deficit
The agenda for the Western Regional Power Committee's 604th Operation Coordination Committee meeting, to be held on 19 June 2026 at WRLDC, Mumbai, records a maximum regional demand met of 82,000 MW in May 2026 against a requirement of 82,114 MW, a peak shortfall of 115 MW or 0.14% deficit, with Maharashtra peaking at 32,317 MW and Gujarat at 26,418 MW. Grid frequency dipped to a low of 49.47 Hz on 13 May during a major 8,963 MW renewable generation-loss event in the Khavda complex.

REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT (REA/REMC)

8SRLDC schedule-versus-drawal charts track southern states' grid discipline on 17 June 2026
Grid-India's SRLDC published schedule-versus-drawal profiles for all southern states on 17 June 2026, plotting Tamil Nadu's load reaching up to about 12,000 MW, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka near 4,000-5,000 MW, and Telangana around 5,000-6,000 MW through the day. The graphics reveal each state's adherence to its inter-state schedule and are a key tool for monitoring grid discipline and deviation across the southern regional pool.

8Andhra Pradesh meets 10,094 MW demand on 17 June with Krishnapatnam at 1,714 MW: SRLDC
Grid-India's SRLDC generation report for 17 June 2026 details Andhra Pradesh's station-wise output, with Krishnapatnam generating 41.14 MU at 1,714 MW, Jindal's Simhapuri unit contributing 10.89 MU and Greenko's pumped-storage fleet generating across eight units, against a state demand met of 10,094 MW. The five-page report logs gross and net generation for every plant, serving as the granular generation ledger for the Andhra Pradesh control area. Details

Jun 18: MINISTRY OF POWER

8Ministry of Coal takes Rs. 46,000-crore gasification push to Mumbai in third roadshow
The Ministry of Coal will hold its third roadshow on the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects in Mumbai on 18 June 2026, following earlier events in New Delhi and Hyderabad, with Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy as chief guest and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as special guest. The Rs. 46,000-crore initiative aims to accelerate coal-to-syngas projects producing methanol, urea and synthetic natural gas, cutting dependence on imported feedstocks as part of India's energy-security strategy.

TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)

8UPERC approves UPPCL's bidding documents for 4,000 MW long-term thermal tender under SHAKTI
UPERC, on 17 June 2026, approved UPPCL's RFQ, RFP and Power Supply Agreement for an e-tender on the DEEP portal to procure 4,000 MW of thermal power for 25 years on a design-build-finance-own-operate basis, with fuel sourced under the SHAKTI Policy, 2017. The Commission cleared several deviations, including acceptance of insurance surety bonds alongside bank guarantees, as CEA's resource-adequacy plan flags a need for about 10,795 MW of additional coal-based capacity for Uttar Pradesh by FY2033-34, with JSW Energy and LPGCL participating. Details

Jun 18: DAY-AHEAD MARKET (DAM/GDAM/HPDAM)

8IEX day-ahead prices climb to Rs. 5,840.59/MWh on 18 June as weekly volume tops 1,145 GWh
The Day-Ahead Market snapshot for 11-18 June 2026 shows IEX area clearing prices rising from Rs. 2,461.10/MWh on 14 June to Rs. 5,840.59/MWh on 18 June, with daily cleared volumes between 130,228 MWh and 156,767 MWh and total scheduled volume of 1,145,605 MWh for the period. Block-level data for 17 June showed several overnight blocks clearing at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling on tight supply before prices eased to about Rs. 1,092/MWh by midday as solar generation peaked, illustrating the market's steep duck-curve dynamics.

8Green day-ahead market clears solar-heavy volumes at Rs. 5,621/MWh through the 9-18 June window
Green Day-Ahead Market snapshots for the 9-18 June 2026 period show GDAM clearing prices starting at Rs. 5,621.49/MWh on 11 June, with solar, non-solar and hydro volumes and curtailment data broken out separately across 15-minute blocks and daily summaries. The segment, which lets buyers procure renewable energy on a day-ahead basis, recorded daily cleared volumes in the tens of thousands of MWh, with its prices tracking the premium and availability of green power through the trading window.

8High-price DAM stays largely dormant, clearing just 381 MWh at Rs. 15,000/MWh over 11-18 June
High-Price Day-Ahead Market snapshots for 9-18 June 2026 show minimal activity, with only 127 MWh cleared on 11 June and 254 MWh on 18 June, both at about Rs. 15,000/MWh, against persistent sell bids of 74,000-77,000 MWh that found no buyers most days, and several dates recording zero clearing altogether. The segment lets costly generation clear above the normal ceiling when scarcity bites, and its near-dormancy signals that conventional DAM supply largely met demand over the period.

REAL-TIME MARKET (RTM)

8Real-time market prices surge to Rs. 6,856.55/MWh on 18 June as RTM clears 1,491 GWh weekly
The Real-Time Market snapshot for 11-18 June 2026 shows RTM clearing prices climbing from Rs. 2,103.69/MWh on 11 June to Rs. 6,856.55/MWh on 18 June, with a daily peak of Rs. 5,561.60/MWh on 17 June and total scheduled volume of 1,491,808 MWh for the period. Purchase bids spiked to 460,457 MWh on 17 June as supply tightened, with block-wise and hourly data confirming the steep rise in real-time scarcity pricing into the peak-demand window.

8PXIL's real-time market logs steady block-wise trades through the 11-18 June 2026 period
Power Exchange India's Real-Time Market Volume Profile reports for 11-18 June 2026 record block-wise purchase bids, sell bids, market-clearing volumes and prices across the trading days, capturing PXIL's share of the national real-time balancing market. The multi-day summary tracks the exchange's throughput alongside the larger IEX real-time segment, complementing the cross-exchange view of how real-time liquidity and prices evolved through the week as national demand firmed into the monsoon season.

TERM-AHEAD & GREEN TERM-AHEAD (TAM/GTAM)

8IEX term-ahead market logs daily and contingency contracts up to Rs. 10,000/MWh on 17 June
The Indian Energy Exchange's Term-Ahead Market trade-details report for 17 June 2026 records daily and day-ahead contingency contracts clearing across regional bid areas, with several contingency contracts hitting the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling and regional volumes ranging from a few MWh to over 140 MWh. The report captures forward, bilateral-style trades on the exchange, reflecting how buyers lock in delivery beyond the standard day-ahead horizon amid tight supply conditions during the period.

8IEX Green Term-Ahead Market clears daily contracts at Rs. 6,000/MWh on 17 June 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange's Green Term-Ahead Market trade-details report for 17 June 2026 shows daily green contracts clearing at Rs. 6,000/MWh with 480 MWh of traded volume across multiple delivery days. The report captures forward trading of renewable energy on the exchange, tracking how green power is contracted beyond the standard day-ahead market and offering buyers a structured route to lock in renewable supply ahead of physical delivery.

ANCILLARY & INTRADAY (ASDAM/IDAS/SCUC)

8Grid-India schedules 37,627 MWh of up-reserves via SCUC on 17 June 2026
Grid-India's Daily Ancillary Services and SCUC report for 17 June 2026 shows 37,627 MWh of SCUC-Up and 35,638 MWh of SCUC-Down reserves scheduled, with inter-state spinning up- and down-reserves maintained against half the total system reserve requirement across all 96 time blocks. The report quantifies the balancing resources committed nationally to keep the grid secure, underscoring the scale of reserve capacity mobilised daily through the security-constrained unit commitment mechanism that underpins real-time grid balancing.

8NLDC's SCUC commits thermal units from 115.9 paise/kWh for 18 June, led by NTPC's Darlipali
Grid-India's NLDC published its Security Constrained Unit Commitment table for 18 June 2026, committing thermal stations ranked by energy charge rate, starting with NTPC's Darlipali at 115.9 paise/kWh for 620.25 MW and the Rihand units at about 166-170 paise/kWh. Singrauli TPS, the Vindhyachal stages and Kahalgaon were also scheduled, with energy charge rates rising past 330 paise/kWh for Farakka and NTPC-Khargone, optimising national despatch cost while honouring grid security constraints under the day-ahead commitment process.

8Ancillary services DAM saw no TRAS clearing across the 9-18 June 2026 trading period
Ancillary Services Day-Ahead Market snapshots for 9-18 June 2026 record zero Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services bids and zero cleared volume across every 15-minute block and every delivery date in the period, indicating no day-ahead ancillary procurement through the market during this stretch. The dormant segment suggests that India's reserve requirements were instead met through other balancing mechanisms such as SCUC, rather than through the dedicated day-ahead ancillary market.

8PXIL's intra-day ancillary segment logs sell bids up to 4,405 MWh but no clearing
PXIL's Intra-Day Ancillary Services Market Volume Profile reports for 11-18 June 2026 record purchase bids of up to 1,100 MWh and sell bids of up to 4,405.50 MWh, but with no market-clearing volume or price recorded across the period. The reports track the exchange's ancillary-market throughput in the intra-day segment, showing that intra-day ancillary needs were evidently met through other channels rather than through PXIL's dedicated IDAS product during the window.

DEVIATION SETTLEMENT (DSM)

8PXIL DSM buyers clear up to 674 MW at Rs. 10,000/MWh in early blocks of 17 June
The Power Exchange India DSM report for 17 June 2026 shows cleared-buy volumes of up to 674.16 MW in the early-morning blocks at the Rs. 10,000/MWh price ceiling, with no cleared-sell volumes recorded, before activity fell away later in the day. The block-wise report tracks deviation-settlement-linked exchange trades and reflects tight overnight supply conditions on the exchange during the period covered by the snapshot.

8WRPC issues Western Region DSM settlement statement for the 1-7 June 2026 week
The Western Regional Power Committee, on 16 June 2026, issued the Deviation Settlement Mechanism statement with payable and receivable particulars for all Western Region constituents for the week of 1-7 June 2026, under CERC's 2024 DSM Regulations and the Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services framework. Block-wise reference and contract rates for IPPs and RE generators were computed per the 94th Commercial Committee meeting, with entities given 15 days to flag discrepancies before the statement is treated as final. Details

Jun 18: SOLAR POWER

8CERC grants Waaree 30 days to close financing for 300 MW of its 700 MW Solapur project
CERC, on 15 June 2026, partly relieved Waaree Forever Energies on its 700 MW Salgar solar project at Solapur, Maharashtra, downsized from 1,000 MW due to limited margin at PGCIL's substation, by allowing 30 days to submit financial-closure documents for 300 MW, with graded delay charges thereafter. The Commission rejected the developer's plea to extend the connectivity start date, holding it impermissible under GNA Regulations, with final connectivity granted on 28 August 2025 and non-submission beyond 90 days risking revocation of bank guarantees.

8KERC proposes cutting Karnataka's solar tariff to Rs. 2.65/unit as state capacity tops 6,354 MW
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission's discussion paper proposes a levelized generic tariff of Rs. 2.65 per unit for MW-scale ground-mounted solar projects for the control period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, down from Rs. 3.07, alongside subsidised rates from Rs. 1.87 under PM Surya Ghar. The benchmark assumes a capital cost of Rs. 306.90 lakh per MW and a 19% capacity utilisation factor, with Karnataka already holding 6,354.74 MW of solar under PPA, including 920.74 MW of distributed solar.

8UPERC clears UPPCL to buy power from Coal India's 20 MW floating solar plant at Gorakhpur
UPERC, on 17 June 2026, approved procurement by UPPCL from a 20 MW floating solar PV plant that Coal India Limited plans at Chilwa Tal, Gorakhpur, on a cost-plus basis, relaxing provisions of UPERC's CRE and Tariff Modalities Regulations, with the tariff to be set by CERC. CIL, which already holds about 196.97 MW of solar capacity, is targeting 3 GW of renewables by 2027-28 and 9.5 GW by 2029-30, and the order lets UPPCL sign the PPA once CERC fixes the tariff.

8Prabhudas Lilladher goes 'overweight' on solar equipment as India adds record 44.6 GW in FY26
A Prabhudas Lilladher sector report dated 17 June 2026 rates renewable equipment overweight, noting India added a record 44.6 GW(AC) of solar in FY26 to reach about 150 GW(AC) cumulative, the world's third-largest solar market, with domestic module capacity scaling to about 172 GW(DC). Distributed solar contributed about 16.3 GW(AC) of additions, aided by PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM, while the brokerage rates Waaree Energies 'buy' with a Rs. 3,713 target, Vikram Solar 'accumulate' and Premier Energies 'hold'.

8India's renewables generate 1,123 MU on 16 June, led by Rajasthan's 282 MU output: CEA
The CEA's Daily Renewable Generation Report for 16 June 2026 records all-India renewable output of 1,123.18 MU, comprising 467.15 MU of wind, 628.39 MU of solar and 27.64 MU of other sources, with Rajasthan leading at 282.37 MU and Gujarat close behind at 322.78 MU of cumulative contribution. Cumulative June 2026 renewable generation reached 17,964 MU, including 7,610 MU of wind and 9,910 MU of solar, tracking the daily clean-energy contribution to India's grid.

STORAGE & GREEN HYDROGEN

8MNRE launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal as 15 firms win backing for 3,000 MW electrolysers
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, on 17 June 2026, launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India at a national workshop on the National Green Hydrogen Mission, enabling transparent certification under the scheme. He noted six states have notified dedicated hydrogen policies and financial incentives have gone to 15 companies to build 3,000 MW per annum of electrolyser manufacturing capacity, while contracts for 30,000 MTPA of green hydrogen supply have been awarded to IOCL, BPCL, HPCL and NRL.

8IEA's Global Hydrogen Review says 2025 demand topped 100 Mt but low-emissions pipeline shrinks to 27 Mt
The International Energy Agency's Global Hydrogen Review 2026 finds global hydrogen demand surpassed 100 million tonnes in 2025, driven almost entirely by traditional industry and refining, while low-emissions hydrogen production grew 20% to close to 1 million tonnes. The pipeline of announced low-emissions projects for 2030 has shrunk to about 27 million tonnes amid delays and cancellations, with new offtake agreements flat at around 1.7 million tonnes and only about 20% firmly contracted, even as mega-projects like Saudi Arabia's 4 GW Yanbu hub underline continued ambition.

POLICY & INCENTIVES

8ISA's Europe meeting in Brussels launches battery-recycling guidelines built on 120-plus stakeholders
The International Solar Alliance convened its Seventh Regional Committee Meeting for Europe and the Others Region on 11 June 2026 in Brussels to advance cooperation on energy security, solar finance and large-scale deployment. ISA launched its first SUNRISE-platform knowledge product, Battery Recycling Guidelines drawing on over 120 stakeholders from 24-plus countries, and spotlighted its Global Mission on AI for Energy, with Director-General Ashish Khanna inviting members to the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit in New Delhi on 2-5 November 2026.

8Grid-India flags Western Region renewable connectivities facing revocation by June for GNA non-compliance
A Grid-India list, as on 31 March 2026, of inter-state connectivities facing revocation by June 2026 for non-compliance with GNA Regulations names large, yet-to-be-commissioned Western Region renewable projects, including NTPC Renewable Energy's 300 MW Bhuj-II solar and 500 MW Jam Khambhaliya wind, Tata Power Renewable's 101 MW and 100.8 MW wind blocks, and Torrent's and Serentica's wind capacity at Kallam. Each project faces a compliance deadline of 28-30 June 2026, signalling tightening enforcement of connectivity milestones as developers race to commission. Details

Jun 18: COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8CERC dismisses TRN Energy's Rs. 51.86-crore claim against PTC and UPPCL over 390 MW supply
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, in an order dated 17 June 2026, disposed of TRN Energy Private Limited's petition seeking Rs. 43.47 crore in additional capacity charges and an Rs. 8.39-crore penalty refund tied to its 390 MW round-the-clock supply to Uttar Pradesh discoms under a 25-year PPA dated 25 July 2013. The Commission held the generator was not entitled to the charges or refund for January-March 2019, closing a long-running dispute routed through inter-state trader PTC India over curtailments linked to PGCIL transmission-charge defaults.

8CERC moves to grant Category-I trading licence to Railways' REMC, hearing set for 7 July
CERC, on 17 June 2026, found REMC Limited, a joint venture of Indian Railways and RITES Limited, eligible for a Category-I inter-state electricity trading licence after the PSU furnished audited FY2025-26 financials meeting net-worth and liquidity-ratio norms. The Commission proposed to grant the licence and directed a public notice inviting objections, with a final hearing scheduled for 7 July 2026, a move that would let REMC trade power without volume limits across India and deepen its role in Indian Railways' power-procurement portfolio.

8CERC clears path for Oasis Greenway's Category-V trading licence on Rs. 217.33-lakh net worth
CERC, on 17 June 2026, found Mumbai-based Oasis Greenway Power Trading Private Limited eligible for a Category-V inter-state trading licence, citing a net worth of Rs. 217.33 lakh and current and liquidity ratios of 257.43 as per its special balance sheet dated 23 March 2026. The Commission proposed to grant the licence and invited objections ahead of a final hearing on 7 July 2026, adding another small-volume player to India's licensed power-trading market under the 2020 Trading Licence Regulations.

8CERC closes Rs. 83.21-crore Rihand-Matatila hydro dispute as UPPCL settles dues with MP utility
CERC, on 12 June 2026, disposed of M.P. Power Management Company's petition as withdrawn after UPPCL paid the disputed Rs. 83.21-crore balance, part of a Rs. 157.78-crore settlement, in four monthly instalments from October 2025. The decades-old dispute stemmed from Madhya Pradesh's 15% share of the 300 MW Rihand and one-third share of the 30 MW Matatila hydro stations, commissioned in 1965-66, ending one of the longest-running inter-state hydro power-sharing claims before the Commission after repeated litigation up to APTEL.

8CERC rejects Hindustan Power Exchange's plea for 3-year window for PTC to cut stake
CERC, on 17 June 2026, refused Hindustan Power Exchange Limited's request to give PTC India three years to dilute its 22.62% holding to the 5% ceiling mandated under the Power Market Regulations, 2021, before PTC becomes a trader-member of the exchange. The Commission held that PTC, which transacted 51,095.64 MUs, about 31.80% of India's bilateral electricity volume in FY2024-25, must first cut its stake to 5%, citing the ring-fenced, demutualised ownership structure required for power exchanges and protecting exchange neutrality.

8KERC permits BESCOM and Karnataka discoms to use Aadhaar e-KYC for new connections
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission, on 11 June 2026, ordered that distribution licensees in the state may verify applicants' identity and address through Aadhaar-based e-KYC authentication for new electricity-service connections. The order follows a Government of India authorisation dated 17 March 2026 and a Karnataka government notification dated 25 March 2026, issued under the removal-of-difficulties clause of the state's Conditions of Supply, and aims to streamline consumer onboarding across BESCOM and other Karnataka distribution utilities from 11 June 2026.

8UPERC sanctions Rs. 11.21 crore from PSDF for 140 RTUs at UPPTCL's 132 kV substations
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, on 17 June 2026, approved disbursal of Rs. 11,21,59,827.47, inclusive of GST, from the Power System Development Fund for UPSLDC to procure 140 Remote Terminal Units for 132 kV substations of UPPTCL. The units will enable SCADA data acquisition for improved grid control, load management and protection across the state transmission network, with the Commission directing time-bound, DPR-compliant execution and periodic progress reports with prudence checks on the expenditure.

8CERC floats third DSM amendment, sets public hearing for 30 June and comments by 26 June
CERC, on 16 June 2026, issued draft Deviation Settlement Mechanism (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026, proposing to index third-party and captive sale rates to the day-ahead market's weighted-average clearing price, align wind-solar sellers' deviation charges with general sellers, and set rules for standalone pumped-hydro storage. A separate notice scheduled an online public hearing for 10:30 hrs on 30 June 2026, with stakeholder comments invited by 26 June 2026 via the SAUDAMINI portal as CERC advances reforms to the 2024 DSM framework governing grid-balancing charges.

APTEL & APPELLATE ORDERS

8UPERC reworks NPCL's FY19-FY24 revenue gaps after APTEL remand, flags Rs. 593.81-crore surplus
Following APTEL's lead judgment of 28 November 2025 in two related appeals, UPERC on 17 June 2026 re-determined Noida Power Company Limited's Aggregate Revenue Requirement and true-ups across FY2018-19 to FY2023-24, reopening issues spanning GST change-in-law, non-tariff income, power-purchase costs, capital expenditure and O&M expenses. The revised computations carry a cumulative net revenue surplus reaching about Rs. 593.81 crore by FY2023-24, which will modify the opening gap carried into NPCL's pending FY25-FY27 tariff proceedings for the Greater Noida licensee.

OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE

8Kerala Ombudsman quashes KSEBL's Rs. 25.59-lakh arrear bill on Kannur school, caps recovery
The Kerala State Electricity Ombudsman, on 15 June 2026, set aside KSEBL's Rs. 25,59,332 demand on Kadambur English Medium School and barred the utility from levying Rs. 11.18 lakh in interest, holding that no payment was due until the bill was actually raised in November 2020. KSEBL may recover only the Rs. 14,40,760 principal arising from a tariff reclassification of self-financing institutions, payable in 12 monthly instalments, limiting retrospective tariff recovery against consumers who were never party to the underlying litigation.

8Tamil Nadu Ombudsman upholds hold on name transfer of 60-year-old Triplicane connection
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, on 17 June 2026, dismissed an appeal by a Triplicane property owner seeking transfer of a service connection from tenant M/s Queen Silk Store, which has held the connection for over 60 years. Upholding the consumer grievance forum's status-quo order, the Ombudsman ruled that the underlying landlord-tenant dispute must be settled by a competent civil court rather than under the Electricity Act, 2003, underscoring the jurisdictional limits of electricity grievance forums in property-linked supply disputes.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8AMPIN withdraws CERC petition after CTUIL clarifies no approval needed for SPV transfer
CERC, on 17 June 2026, allowed AMPIN Energy to withdraw a petition seeking relaxation of GNA Regulations to permit transfer of a solar SPV, AMPIN Energy C&I Thirteen Private Limited, from one group subsidiary to another before project commissioning. With parent AMPIN Energy Transition holding 51% of both entities, the petitioners argued there was no change in control, and CTUIL's letter dated 24 April 2026 confirmed prior approval was not required, reinforcing that connectivity grantees must self-assess control changes under India's transmission access rules.

8Serentica Renewables withdraws CERC petition after CTUIL clears change of source for two grants
CERC, on 12 June 2026, permitted Serentica Renewables India Private Limited to withdraw its petition after CTUIL, via a letter dated 30 April 2026, approved the company's October 2025 application to change its renewable energy source under the GNA Regulations. The petition had also sought to shield Serentica's connectivity, granted 21 July 2025, and bank guarantees dated February-March 2024 from coercive action, with the disposal signalling smoother handling of source-change requests for large renewable projects seeking inter-state grid access.

8UPERC presses UPPCL over 1 MW Jhansi solar repowering row as tariff hits Rs. 17.91/kWh
UPERC, on 16 June 2026, advanced Dhruv Milkose Private Limited's petition seeking repowering of degraded modules at its 1 MW solar plant in Jhansi and Rs. 1.438 crore in compensation for generation losses since December 2024, after UPPCL's October 2025 denial of consent. The Commission rebuked UPPCL for delays in filing replies and probed the project's economics, where a Rs. 5.67/kWh tariff plus a Rs. 12.24/kWh Generation-Based Incentive yields an effective Rs. 17.91/kWh, with further hearing listed for 21 July 2026. Details

Jun 18: WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8Waaree Renewable wins scope enhancement for 980 MWp/700 MWac solar EPC contract
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited told the exchanges on 17 June 2026 that it has received an enhancement in the scope of work under an existing EPC contract for a solar power plant of 980 MWp/700 MWac, with other terms unchanged. The update, following earlier disclosures dated 20 February 2024 and 10 November 2025, adds to the order book of the Waaree Energies subsidiary and reflects continued momentum in India's utility-scale solar EPC pipeline as developers expand existing project scopes rather than seek fresh awards.

8Trom Industries bags South Bihar Discom order for 17 MW rooftop solar across 15,335 homes
Trom Industries Limited disclosed on 17 June 2026 that it has received a purchase order from South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited to set up 17 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar under the CAPEX-plus-RESCO Utility-Led Aggregation model of PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana. The project covers 15,335 consumer installations of 1.1 kW each in SBPDCL's Biharsharif circle, advancing residential rooftop solarisation in Bihar under the central government's flagship rooftop-solar scheme.

8Siemens Energy to build 2-GW North Sea Connector 2 offshore platform for Germany's 50Hertz
Siemens Energy and Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables announced on 17 June 2026 that they have won a contract from German transmission operator 50Hertz to deliver the North Sea Connector 2 grid link, carrying up to 2 GW of offshore wind power to shore. The converter platform will be built mainly at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemunde, with about 95% of project scope delivered within Germany, and Siemens Energy expects to fully book the order in the fiscal year starting 1 October 2026.

8AfDB approves UA 30.99-million Power Grid Resilience Project to aid Madagascar's JIRAMA
The African Development Bank's appraisal report greenlights the UA 30.99-million Power Grid Resilience Project in Madagascar, co-financed by an ADF loan of UA 13.25 million, a Transition Support Facility loan of UA 6.9 million and a European Union grant of UA 10.63 million. The project funds completion of a 267-km, 220 kV Antananarivo-Toamasina line and aims to connect around 100,000 new people, targeting a country where electricity access stood at just 36% in 2025 against 815 MW of installed capacity.

PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL

8RERC orders Rajasthan discoms to sign Jivraj Tea's 1.5 MW wind PPA at Rs. 2.44 a unit
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission, on 10 June 2026, directed Rajasthan Urja Vikas and Jodhpur Discom to execute a supplementary PPA for Jivraj Tea Limited's 1.5 MW wind project at Siyada, Jaisalmer, at Rs. 2.44 per unit for the plant's balance useful life, effective from 1 April 2019. The discom must clear accrued arrears within 90 days without late-payment surcharge up to 31 May 2026, with the purchased energy counting toward its Renewable Purchase Obligation, ending years of litigation over post-2019 wind tariffs in the state.

8UPERC clears 20 PPAs for 65.4 MW of PM-KUSUM feeder solar at Rs. 2.20-2.99 a unit
UPERC, on 16 June 2026, adopted competitively-bid tariffs of Rs. 2.20 to Rs. 2.99 per unit and approved 20 power purchase agreements totalling 65.4 MW between solar developers and UPPCL under the feeder-level solarisation component of the PM-KUSUM scheme. The contracts, many priced at Rs. 2.72 per unit, form part of a 2,553.5 MW agriculture-feeder solarisation drive of which 436 of 1,002 substations remained unallocated, aimed at cutting UPPCL's power-purchase cost while supplying daytime power to farm loads.

EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION

8GR Infraprojects promoter family to gift 2.17% stake in inter-se transfer from 23 June
GR Infraprojects Limited's Agarwal promoter family filed a SEBI disclosure on 16 June 2026 for an inter-se transfer of 2.17% of the company's equity among immediate relatives and the promoter group, to be executed on or after 23 June 2026 as a gift without consideration. The 60-trading-day volume-weighted average market price stood at Rs. 895.02, but aggregate promoter shareholding and voting rights remain unchanged, with the transfer described as a family realignment that will not affect public shareholders of the EPC and transmission player. Details

Jun 18: ANNUAL RESULTS

8Oriana Power's FY26 revenue jumps 84% to over Rs. 1,814 crore on Rs. 7,000-crore order book
Oriana Power Limited's analyst meet transcript, submitted on 17 June 2026, showed FY26 consolidated revenue rising nearly 84% to more than Rs. 1,814 crore, EBITDA up over 73% to about Rs. 425 crore and PAT up roughly 59% to about Rs. 250 crore, against an order book of nearly Rs. 7,000 crore. The solar and storage company has over 2.5 GWp of solar in its pipeline and more than 1,500 MWp of BESS under execution, targeting 6 GWp of solar EPC by 2030.

FUND RAISING & CAPITAL

8Nava Limited allots 2.54 lakh equity shares to employees at Rs. 378 apiece under RSU plan
Nava Limited's Share Allotment Committee approved allotment of 2,53,820 equity shares of Re. 1 each at an exercise price of Rs. 378, including a Rs. 377 premium, to eligible employees under the NAVA Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2023. The allotment lifts the Hyderabad-based power-and-metals group's paid-up share capital to 28,32,55,096 shares from 28,30,01,276. The exchange filing, dated 17 June 2026, reflects ongoing employee stock incentives at the BSE-listed company.

CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT

8ICICI Securities reiterates 'buy' on HPL Electric with Rs. 452 target on Rs. 3,200-crore order book
ICICI Securities, in a company update dated 17 June 2026, maintained a buy rating on HPL Electric & Power with a Rs. 452 target, an 18% upside from Rs. 382, at 22 times FY28E EPS, citing a metering-led order book exceeding Rs. 3,200 crore under the RDSS smart-meter rollout targeting replacement of nearly 25 crore conventional meters by FY28. HPL's FY26 revenue rose 6.5% to Rs. 1,811 crore with PAT of Rs. 91.3 crore, while Q4FY26 PAT fell 17.1% to Rs. 30.9 crore on higher depreciation and interest costs.

8CRISIL places Inox Green Energy's 'A' rating on watch with developing implications
Inox Green Energy Services Limited disclosed on 17 June 2026 that CRISIL Ratings placed its long-term bank facilities on rating watch with developing implications while reaffirming the rating at CRISIL A, and reaffirmed short-term facilities at CRISIL A1. The action, made under SEBI LODR Regulation 30, signals potential rating movement for the wind operations-and-maintenance services company depending on how pending developments resolve, with investors now tracking the eventual outcome of the watch placement.

8Inox Wind withdraws CRISIL ratings, retains 'AA-'/'A1+' grades from other agencies
Inox Wind Limited told the exchanges on 17 June 2026 that it has voluntarily withdrawn CRISIL's credit ratings on its banking facilities after obtaining requisite consent from lenders. The wind turbine maker continues to hold ratings from other agencies, including AA- for long-term borrowing and A1+, the highest grade, for short-term facilities. The move, disclosed under SEBI LODR norms, streamlines Inox Wind's rating coverage without diluting its overall credit standing in the market.

8ICRA reaffirms INR Energy Ventures' Rs. 435-crore loan at 'A-' with negative outlook
ICRA, on 17 June 2026, reaffirmed its A- rating with a negative outlook on INR Energy Ventures Private Limited's Rs. 435-crore term loan, backed by 25-year captive PPAs for its full 60 MW capacity with the Prestige Group and Blackstone's Knowledge Realty Trust. The negative outlook reflects falling BESCOM HT-2B1 tariffs of Rs. 5.70 per unit for FY2027 versus Rs. 5.95 in FY2026, though a March 2026 KERC order retrospectively raised the FY2026 rate to Rs. 6.90 per unit, with arrears recoverable in FY2027. Details

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Jun 18:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
  8Tender for providing additionation 1X50 MVA.132/133kV T/F along Details
  8Tender for construction of 11 kV spur line installation of 11 /0.433 kV,315 KVA pad mounted substation Details
  8Tender for dismantling re-erection of 52 Nos poles Details
  8Tender for civil work for construction of 33 kV bay Details
  8Tender for dismantling of old damaged sheets and fixing of new G.I sheets, replacing damaged false ceiling, laying tiles, painting and other misc. civil works Details
  8Tender for construction of 400/220/132kV GIS substation Details
  8Tender for supply, installation, testing, commissioning and AMC of outdoor digital signage system Details
  8Tender for procurement of FOPH oil sludge sump pump Details
  8Tender for supply, erection commissioning of suspended magnets Details
  8Tender for buttressing work of central ash dyke lagoon Details
  8Tender for supply of air coolers for generator motor Details
  8Tender for capital overhauling of HP/ IP/ LP cylinders along with bearing inspection and MPI NFT of LPT last three stage of 250 MW turbine Details
  8Tender for work of overhead HT/LT line, TC & HT/LT AB cable Details
  8Tender for erection work of HT/LT & TC work, HT/LT AB cable work Details
  8Tender for erection and laying of 33 kV 300 sqmm XLPE cable for new 33 kV feeder Details
  8Tender for erection and laying of 33 kV 300 sqmm XLPE cable Details
  8Tender for construction of civil foundation 2 Nos. 33 kV feeder bay Details
  8Tender for annual contract for routine, breakdown and capital maintenance of cooling tower, CW pumps Details
  8Tender for overhauling of 250 MW generator Details
  8Tender for providing and fixing wall paneling Details
  8Tender for civil work for providing shed Details
  8Tender for hiring of logging while drilling Details
  8Tender for protective ceramic coating of spiral case, stay vanes and stay rings of generating units Details
  8Tender for detailed survey for re-conductoring LILO lines, branching from 220/110kV MCMV line Details
  8Tender for supply of hydraulic accumulator, bladder, nitrogen charging kit & fittings Details
  8Tender for work of providing and applying high insulation compound coating to IPS tube's, support insulators Details
  8Tender for enhancement of transformation of capacity of substation by rreplacement of 2x100MVA, 220/132kV ICTs Details
  8Tender for enhancement of transformation of capacity of substation Details
  8Tender for supply of tubes, end plates & baffles and work of in situ re-tubing Details
  8Tender for construction of electricity distribution Details
  8Tender for empanelment of increment no. agencies for restoration of distribution infrastructure Details
  8Tender for empanelment of agencies for restoration of distribution infrastructure during emergency Details
  8Tender for empanelment of agencies for restoration of distribution infrastructure Details
  8Tender for supply of HV/LV brass studs Details
  8Tender for WC for repairing of damaged flat return rollers SDR-1600 of 1600 mm wide conveyor Details
  8Tender for procurement of rectangular with circular corner metallic expansion joint with liner plate Details
  8Tender for procurement of mechanical seal installed in boiler feed pump Details
  8Tender for procurement of spares of traveling water screen Details
  8Tender for work contract for residual life assessment of boiler pressure parts Details
  8Tender for procurement of HP bypass spray valve Details
  8Tender for construction of gauge post on upstream of trench weir Details
  8Tender for comprehensive repair and maintenance of control room including Details
  8Tender for supply of XLPE cable Details
  8Tender for procurement of 1 No 50 MVA, three phase 132/33 kV power transformer along Details
  8Tender for work of 11kV control room extension at 220 kV substation Details
  8Tender for LT reconductoring Details
  8Tender for laying new cable Details
  8Tender for repair of 3 No. damaged HVR transformers of ESP Details
  8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of insulated aerial work platform and hotline tools Details
  8Design, manufacture, supply, testing, laying & commissioning of 66kV single core XLPE U/G cable Details
  8Tender for work of replacement of existing 0.4 ACSR deer/ zebra conductor along Details
  8Tender for work for construction (including supply and ETC) of 33 kV bays Details
  8Design, supply, installation, retrofitting, testing and commissioning of 220kV bus bar panel Details
  8Tender for work contract for routine, preventive & breakdown maintenance of instrumentation of instrument Details
  8Tender for supply of micro pulveriser, jaw type coal sampler Details
  8Tender for replacement of conventional insulator by SRI in 220kV and 66kV various lines Details
  8Design, supply, installation, commission and maintenance of solar PV system for 5 years as a rooftop Details
  8Tender for work of Dog to panther conversion of 66kV line Details
  8Tender for work of erection and commissioning of 220kV and 66kV equipment, structures, control wiring etc for 220/66kV TR bay Details
  8Tender for supply of decentralized material Details
  8Tender for supply of decentralized material and installation of 33kV isolator Details
  8Tender for erection of temporary lines & installation of generators for operation & maintenance for electrification Details
  8Tender for supply and installation of pipe earthing in different capacity Details
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Jun 17: COAL PRODUCTION & STOCK

8CEA coal-stock report flags around two dozen critical-stock power plants as on 15 June
The CEA's Daily Coal Stock Report as on 15 June 2026 tracks coal inventories at thermal plants against normative requirements, flagging roughly two dozen plants in the critical or super-critical stock category. State utility positions varied widely—PSPCL holding 140% of normative at some plants while others were well below the comfort threshold—a status closely watched as pre-monsoon demand and mining logistics test fuel supply chains across India's coal-dependent generation fleet.

8Coal India's 14 June stock report maps coal position at CIL- and SCCL-linked power plants
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division report, as on 14 June 2026 based on CEA data, sets out the coal-stock position of power plants holding coal linkage with CIL and SCCL, flagging critical and super-critical stations against their seven-day consumption and normative requirements. As the supplier-side companion to the CEA's plant-stock report, it is a key gauge of whether India's dominant coal producer is keeping linked generators adequately fuelled through the high-demand summer season.

GENERATION & PLF

8India generates 4,519 MU on 15 June, 2% below programme, from 543 GW of monitored capacity
The CEA's All-India and region-wise generation overview for 15 June 2026 records actual conventional generation of 4,518.93 MU against a programme of 4,686.90 MU—a shortfall of about 2.05%—drawn from 543,014 MW of monitored installed capacity. Cumulative generation since 1 April stood at 349,016.42 MU versus a programmed 356,328 MU, pointing to ongoing behind-programme performance of the conventional fleet against a backdrop of high renewable penetration.

8Coal supplies 3,797 MU—84% of India's conventional power—on 15 June; hydro adds 397 MU
The CEA's category-wise, fuel-wise generation report for 15 June 2026 shows coal delivering 3,796.67 MU of the day's 4,518.93 MU of conventional generation (about 84%), with lignite at 67.86 MU, natural gas 49.89 MU, nuclear 183.53 MU and hydro 397.08 MU. Total thermal generation reached 3,915.56 MU. The fuel split underscores coal's continued backbone role even as renewables, counted separately, generated 1,186.08 MU on the same day.

8CEA pegs India's available generating capacity at 312,234 MW on 15 June
The CEA All-India Summary Report for 15 June 2026 puts total available capacity at 312,233.79 MW, after accounting for 47,673.42 MW under planned, forced and other outages out of the monitored fleet. The summary consolidates the day's availability and outage picture used by planners to gauge headroom against the near-250 GW peak demand recorded on 16 June.

8Roughly 28,668 MW across about 130 thermal and nuclear units sit out of grid over 15 days, CEA shows
The CEA's report on units out of the grid for more than 15 days during 2026-27, as on 15 June 2026, lists around 130 unit-outage entries aggregating roughly 28,668 MW of capacity—including Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 (600 MW, turbine issue), Mahatma Gandhi TPS Unit 2 (660 MW, water-wall tube leakage) and multiple Pragati and Faridabad CCPP blocks. The scale of extended outages flags a significant chunk of thermal capacity unavailable to the system during peak summer demand.

8Harduaganj TPS returns 605 MW across three units to standby on 15 June, CEA reports
The CEA's recommissioning report for 15 June 2026 records Harduaganj TPS Units 7, 8 and 9—totalling 605 MW (105 MW plus 250 MW plus 250 MW)—coming back from outage into reserve shutdown or standby status. The returns restore flexible capacity that operators can call up as demand or renewable conditions require, providing important balancing headroom as solar drops off in evening hours.

8Rayalaseema TPS Unit 1 (210 MW) goes off grid on 15 June into reserve shutdown
The CEA's report of units that went out of grid on 15 June 2026 records Rayalaseema TPS Unit 1 (210 MW) going offline at 11:45 a.m. into reserve shutdown or standby. Such reserve shutdowns—parking coal units during high-renewable, low-net-demand hours—are an increasingly routine balancing tool as solar generation approaches 64,000 MW at its midday peak across the national grid.

HYDRO & RESERVOIR

8OHPC's Mukhiguda plant leads Odisha hydro fleet with 572.5 MW peak on 15 June, total pool averages 519.76 MW
As per the Reservoir Generation Report for 15-16 June 2026, Odisha Hydro Power Corporation's Upper Indravati HEP at Mukhiguda led the hydro fleet with an average generation of 190.79 MW, equivalent energy of 4.579 MU and a peak of 572.5 MW against a reservoir level of 629.24 m versus its FRL of 642 m. Balimela HEP recorded the second-highest average of 202.67 MW (4.864 MU; peak: 372 MW), with total equivalent energy across all Odisha hydro stations on 15 June at 12.47 MU.

8RVUNL submits May 2026 environment status report for Chhabra Thermal Power Project to CEA
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited transmitted its Monthly Environment Status Report for May 2026 for the coal-based Chhabra Thermal Power Project to the Chief Engineer (TPE&CC) at CEA's New Delhi office. The submission covers environmental compliance parameters for the coal-based generating station for May 2026 and was forwarded with copies to the Chief Engineer (O&M) at CTPP and the corporate office, pursuant to prescribed CEA reporting requirements.

8CEA hydro-reservoir report tracks storage and energy potential of major reservoirs on 15 June
The CEA's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report for 15 June 2026 logs full-reservoir and present levels, effective storage capability and annual design energy for the country's major hydro reservoirs as the pre-monsoon drawdown season ends. Hydro contributed 397.08 MU on 15 June, and reservoir status is a key indicator of how much flexible hydel power is available to firm the grid against renewable swings during high-demand summer months.

8WRI India study links unreliable power to patient referrals across Jharkhand's Ranchi and Chatra health facilities
A WRI India working paper presents facility-level evidence from Jharkhand's Ranchi and Chatra districts that unreliable electricity supply at public health centres forces staff to refer patients elsewhere, delaying care for marginalised rural populations. Surveying personnel against 2021-22 Health Management Information System data, the authors found about 50% of staff—and roughly 55% at Health Sub-Centres—reported supply-related disruptions, with a 0.46 correlation between the two districts, arguing for grid reliability as a lever for India's health outcomes. Details

Jun 17: PEAK DEMAND & POWER SUPPLY POSITION

8India's peak demand hits 249,706 MW on 16 June; energy shortage held to just 5.14 MU
NLDC's All-India Power Supply Position for 16 June 2026 records a maximum demand met of 249,706 MW at 15:45 hrs—Northern Region 80,059 MW, Western 79,389 MW, Southern 62,315 MW, Eastern 33,517 MW and North-Eastern 3,998 MW. Energy met for the day totalled 5,575 MU against an energy shortage of only 5.14 MU and a peak shortage of 200 MW, signalling a comfortable supply position at close to 250 GW of summer peak.

8NRLDC's daily operation report details Northern Region's 80,059 MW peak on 16 June
The Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily operation report for 16 June 2026 documents the region's demand, drawal, frequency and constituent-state supply position, against an NLDC-recorded Northern Region peak of 80,059 MW—the highest of any region on the day. The comprehensive northern dataset anchors operational review for states from Punjab and Haryana to Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

8WRLDC reports western region supply position against a 79,389 MW peak on 16 June
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's Power Supply Position report for 16 June 2026 details constituent-wise demand met, evening-peak and off-peak loads, shortages and day energy for the Western Region, which NLDC pegged at a 79,389 MW peak—second only to the North. Covering Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and the union territories, the report anchors operational review of India's largest industrial-load region.

8ERLDC reports eastern region supply position against a 33,517 MW peak on 16 June
The Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's Daily Operation Report for 16 June 2026 sets out evening-peak and off-peak demand met, shortages and day energy for the Eastern Region, which peaked at 33,517 MW per NLDC's national tally. The report covers constituent states including West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and Sikkim, providing the regional supply picture for the day.

8NERLDC reports North-Eastern Region supply position against a 3,998 MW peak on 16 June
The North Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's Daily Operation Report for 16 June 2026 details availability, demand met and shortages for the North-Eastern Region, which peaked at 3,998 MW—the smallest regional load nationally. The report covers the seven north-eastern states whose hydro-rich, demand-light grid plays a distinct balancing role on the national interconnected system.

FREQUENCY & DEVIATION INDICES (FDI/VDI)

8NLDC frequency profile maps India's grid around 50 Hz through 16 June
NLDC's national frequency profile for 16 June 2026 charts the All-India grid frequency across the day, tracking time spent within the 49.90-50.05 Hz operating band and excursions above and below. Tight frequency control around the 50 Hz nominal is the core measure of grid security as variable renewables and large demand swings stress the system with a peak demand of 249,706 MW.

8ERLDC publishes frequency deviation index for the eastern grid on 15 June
The Eastern Region's Frequency Deviation Index for 15 June 2026 quantifies the grid's deviation from the 50 Hz nominal over the day, a core discipline metric under the Indian Electricity Grid Code. Lower deviation reflects tighter control and fewer deviation-settlement liabilities for the region's entities, as variable renewables expand across the eastern grid.

8ERLDC's Voltage Deviation Index grades eastern region bus voltages for 15 June
The Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's Voltage Deviation Index for 15 June 2026 measures how far key bus voltages strayed from their target bands across the region's high-voltage network. The index is a standardised gauge of voltage-management performance that flags weak nodes needing reactive support, enabling targeted intervention to maintain grid stability.

SYSTEM RELIABILITY & SECURITY

8NLDC publishes All-India angular-spread map of grid stress for 16 June
GRID-INDIA's All-India angular spread report for 16 June 2026 tracks the phase-angle separation across key grid nodes—a measure of transmission stress and the margin against loss of synchronism. Widening angular spreads are an early-warning indicator operators monitor to pre-empt instability on the interconnected national grid, especially as renewable penetration pushes 36% at solar peak.

8NLDC reports national system-reliability indices for 16 June
GRID-INDIA's System Reliability Indices report for 16 June 2026 compiles the frequency, voltage and security metrics that quantify how reliably the national grid operated through the day. The indices form the standardised report card the system operator uses to benchmark grid health over time, with 16 June's near-250 GW peak met with only a 5.14 MU energy shortage.

8ERLDC reports eastern region system-reliability index for 15 June
The Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre's System Reliability Index for 15 June 2026 aggregates frequency and voltage performance into a composite reliability score for the eastern grid. The index lets the operator track regional grid health and compare it across days, underpinning compliance with CERC's performance-reporting framework for the regional system operator.

8WRLDC publishes western region system-reliability indices for 16 June
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily system-reliability indices report for 16 June 2026 sets out the frequency and voltage reliability metrics for the western grid—the region that peaked at 79,389 MW on the day. The indices benchmark how securely the renewable-heavy western system, carrying roughly 69 GW of installed renewable capacity as at FY 2024-25, operated through the day.

LOAD FORECAST

8SRLDC's 16 June demand forecast frames a Southern peak near 62,315 MW
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's demand forecast for 16 June 2026 projects the region's load curve and compares forecast against actual for the prior day, against a Southern Region peak that NLDC recorded at 62,315 MW. Accurate southern forecasting underpins scheduling across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala, where renewable penetration is driving increasingly complex intraday load profiles.

8SRLDC issues week-ahead southern demand forecast through 22 June, eyeing approximately 70,000 MW band
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's week-ahead demand forecast covering 16-22 June 2026 maps the region's expected daily peaks into the approximately 70,000 MW band. The forward view helps generators and traders position supply and short-term contracts for the week, a function growing in importance as solar creates steep morning ramps across the southern states.

8ERLDC reports day-ahead and intraday demand-forecast errors for 15 June
The Eastern Regional forecasting-error report for 15 June 2026 benchmarks day-ahead and intraday demand forecasts against actuals for the region. Forecast accuracy is increasingly critical as renewables grow, since errors translate directly into deviation charges and balancing costs for eastern states, which peaked at 34,875 MW according to ERPC's 56th TCC approved minutes.

LINE & GENERATION OUTAGES

8WRLDC logs dozens of 220-765 kV transmission outages across the western grid on 16 June
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's line-outage report for 16 June 2026—the bulkiest of the day's operational files—records scores of transmission-line outages across the 220 kV, 400 kV and 765 kV network, with around 76 high-voltage line entries. The detailed outage register is central to managing power flows and avoiding congestion on the western backbone as the region carried a 79,389 MW peak.

8WRLDC's 16 June generation-outage report catalogues western region units off the bars
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's generation-outage report for 16 June 2026 lists the region's generating units on outage with capacities, timings and causes. The data quantifies western generating capacity unavailable on a day the region carried a 79,389 MW peak, feeding reserve-adequacy assessment for the western grid on one of the year's high-demand summer days.

8ERLDC logs eastern region generation outages for the full 16 June day
The Eastern Region's NPMC generation-outage report for 16 June 2026 details the generating units on outage from 00:00 to 23:59 hrs, with capacities and reasons. The outage log helps quantify how much eastern generating capacity was unavailable on a day the region met a 33,517 MW peak, informing reserve planning for the eastern grid.

8SRLDC's 16 June daily pack tracks southern supply, frequency, outages and schedule-vs-drawal
The Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre's daily operational set for 16 June 2026 spans power-supply position, frequency profile, generator declared-capacity, line flows and forced transmission-line outages, unit details and schedule-versus-drawal for the Southern Region, which peaked at 62,315 MW. Together these constituent reports give the granular picture of how the southern grid was operated and balanced through the day.

REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT (REA/REMC)

8WRPC publishes western region reactive energy (VAR) charges for the week of 1-7 June 2026
The Western Regional Power Committee circulated the reactive energy (VARh) charge statement for 1-7 June 2026 to utilities and generators across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and union territories, alongside NTPC, PGCIL, POSOCO and numerous independent power producers. The reactive-power accounting incentivises voltage support and disciplined VAR exchange that underpins grid stability in the western region.

8WRPC settles Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services accounts for western region, 1-7 June 2026
The Western Regional Power Committee issued the Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services settlement for the week of 1-7 June 2026, tabulating payable and receivable amounts for participating generators under CERC's Ancillary Services framework. TRAS settlements compensate plants that hold reserve capacity to balance the grid—a mechanism growing in importance as variable renewables expand across the western states.

8ERPC bills eastern region's reactive energy charges for 1-7 June 2026 under CERC's 2023 grid code
The Eastern Regional Power Committee issued the reactive-energy charge statement for the week of 1-7 June 2026, prepared per the CERC IEGC Regulations 2023 and the reactive-energy accounting methodology approved in its special commercial sub-committee. The statement assigns payable and receivable positions for the drawal and injection of reactive power across eastern utilities and generators, reinforcing voltage discipline on the grid.

8GRID-INDIA maps spinning reserves against requirement in 16 June ancillary-services report
GRID-INDIA's Daily Report on Ancillary Services and Security Constrained Unit Commitment for 16 June 2026 charts spinning-up and spinning-down reserves against reserve requirements across the day. The reserve profile shows the cushion of dispatchable capacity held to absorb sudden demand or renewable swings and keep frequency within band on a day when renewable penetration touched nearly 36% at solar peak.

8ERPC's 56th TCC flags record 270.8 GW all-India peak and DVC's Rs. 70,000-crore plan to more than double to 15,000 MW
The approved minutes of the 56th Technical Coordination Committee of the Eastern Regional Power Committee record a national peak of 270.8 GW during solar hours, with the Eastern Region peaking at 34,875 GW and 750.7 MU. Members discussed renewable curtailment touching about 23,000 MW on 12 October 2025, while DVC outlined plans to expand generation from 6,705 MW to over 15,000 MW backed by more than Rs. 70,000 crore of thermal, renewable and hydro investment.

8WRLDC's planned-shutdown schedule sets out transmission elements out for works on 16 June
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre's planned-shutdown report for 16 June 2026 lists the transmission elements scheduled out of service for maintenance and construction works. Coordinated planned outages let the operator sequence network upgrades while preserving security on the western grid, which carried a 79,389 MW peak on the day—the second highest regional load nationally. Details

Jun 17: MNRE & BEE

8IEA warns Southeast Asia faces severe oil dependency risk as Middle East supplied 60% of crude imports in 2024
The International Energy Agency's Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2026—the seventh edition of the series—highlights that the region's dependence on Middle Eastern oil imports reached a critical level in 2024, with the Middle East accounting for 60% of imported crude oil and approximately 45% of refined oil products. Southeast Asia alone is projected to account for 20% of the increase in global energy demand through 2035, and by 2050 its energy demand is set to exceed three times Japan's current level.

CEA & GRID STANDARDS

8KERC invites objections on draft Karnataka Electricity Distribution Code (First Amendment) 2026 by 24 June
Following gazette publication on 11 June 2026, KERC issued Notice No. KERC/KEDC/2026-27/2151 on 15 June 2026 inviting public comments on the draft Karnataka Electricity Distribution Code (First Amendment), 2026. The deadline for filing objections, views or suggestions with the Secretary of the Commission is 24 June 2026. The notice references a prior communication dated 4 June 2026 and the full draft is accessible on KERC's website.

8Coal Ministry proposes Adjudication Rules 2026 under Coal Mines Special Provisions Act, invites objections within 15 days
The Ministry of Coal published draft Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Penalties Adjudication Rules, 2026 in the Gazette of India Extraordinary dated 8 June 2026, under Sections 24A and 31 of the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. The draft rules establish an adjudication framework under which a designated Adjudication Authority (not below the rank of Additional Secretary) can suo motu or on complaint initiate proceedings and issue show-cause notices with 15 to 30 days for response. Objections must be filed within 15 days of gazette publication.

8PSPCL to shut accounting of retired Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant from July 2026 after PSERC scrutiny
Through Accounts Circular No. 10/2026 dated 16 June 2026, PSPCL ordered the discontinuation of accounting under location code LC-1 for the Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant, Bathinda—closed for generation since 1 January 2018—after PSERC repeatedly questioned non-generation expenses still booked there. From July 2026, residual court-case, security and building costs will shift to the Pension Payment Cell (LC-817) and the Bathinda maintenance division (LC-468), cleaning up the utility's books eight years after the plant's retirement.

TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GEM/NIT)

8MPERC issues RFP for consultancy on RE tariff determination; bids due 14 July 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has floated a Request for Proposal inviting bids from eligible consultants to provide support in determination of levelised generic tariff for procurement of electricity from renewable energy sources. Technical and financial bids are due by 15:00 hours on 14 July 2026, with price bids to be opened 20 July 2026. The assignment includes preparing an approach paper, analysing stakeholder comments and supporting tariff orders under the MPERC Renewable Energy Tariff Regulations (Revision-I), 2024.

8MePTCL extends bid deadline to 23 June for 132/33 kV GIS equipment supply at Mawlai substation
Meghalaya Power Transmission Corporation Limited issued a Tender Extension Notice on 12 June 2026 extending the submission deadline for Bid ID No. MePTCL/CE(T)/NESIDS-OTRI 132 & 33kV MAWLAI GIS/2026 to 23 June 2026 at 11:00 hrs, with opening scheduled at 13:00 hrs the same day. The tender covers the supply of 132 kV and 33 kV GIS equipment for augmentation of the 132/33 kV Mawlai Substation from 3×50 MVA, along with re-engineering of the 132 kV busbar, under the NESIDS OTRI Scheme. Details

Jun 17: DAY-AHEAD MARKET (DAM/GDAM/HPDAM)

8IEX Day-Ahead Market clears 141.8 MU on 16 June; prices swing from Rs. 1,120 to the Rs. 10,000 cap
The Indian Energy Exchange Day-Ahead Market cleared 141,776.84 MWh for delivery on 16 June 2026 against purchase bids of 320,459 MWh and sell bids of 576,780 MWh, at a day-average MCP of Rs. 4,289.43/MWh (weighted Rs. 3,775.27/MWh). Hourly prices ran from a midday low near Rs. 1,120/MWh—when solar flooded the market—to the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling in early-morning and night peaks. The wide intraday price spread underscores how the solar-rich middle of the day is reshaping wholesale power economics.

8IEX Green Day-Ahead Market prices average around Rs. 4,845/MWh for 16 June delivery
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market snapshot for 16 June 2026 shows solar, non-solar and hydro green segments clearing with market-clearing prices that ranged across the week from about Rs. 3,039 to Rs. 5,832/MWh, averaging near Rs. 4,845/MWh. The dedicated green market lets buyers meet renewable purchase obligations directly through exchange-traded clean power, deepening the market route for RPO compliance.

8IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market sees no clearing on 16 June despite 74,196 MWh of sell bids
The IEX High Price Day-Ahead Market—where the ceiling runs up to about Rs. 16,000/MWh for costly liquid-fuel and imported-fuel generation—registered zero cleared volume on 16 June 2026 even as sellers offered 74,195.50 MWh. Across the surrounding week the segment cleared just 420 MWh at weighted prices between roughly Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 16,258/MWh. The thin activity signals that cheaper supply across the day-ahead and real-time markets met demand without invoking premium high-price generation.

REAL-TIME MARKET (RTM)

8IEX Real-Time Market clears 182 MU on 16 June at an average Rs. 4,504/MWh
The IEX Real-Time Market cleared 182,075.98 MWh for 16 June 2026 against 420,176 MWh of purchase bids and 373,779 MWh of sell bids, at a day-average MCP of Rs. 4,504.01/MWh. Real-time clearing exceeding the day-ahead volume of 141.8 MU reflects utilities leaning on the 15-minute market to balance demand swings and renewable variability close to delivery.

8PXIL Real-Time Market clears 5,825 MWh on 16 June at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
Power Exchange India Limited's Real-Time Market daily report shows 5,825 MWh cleared for 16 June 2026 against 25,435 MWh of bids, with clearing at the Rs. 10,000/MWh price cap. The high price on cleared blocks points to tight balancing conditions in PXIL's real-time window even at modest volumes, contrasting with the IEX RTM average of Rs. 4,504/MWh for the same day.

TERM-AHEAD & GREEN TERM-AHEAD (TAM/GTAM)

8IEX Green Term-Ahead Market logs contracted green trades near Rs. 3,793/MWh on 16 June
Trade details from the IEX Green Term-Ahead Market for 16 June 2026 record contracted green deliveries, including day-ahead-contingency green (non-solar) blocks transacting at about Rs. 3,793/MWh. The term-ahead green route lets buyers and sellers lock in clean-power delivery beyond the single day-ahead session, supporting forward planning for renewable procurement.

8IEX Term-Ahead Market books intraday and contingency power up to the Rs. 10,000/MWh cap on 16 June
The IEX Term-Ahead Market trade details for 16 June 2026 show a spread of contracts—intraday, day-ahead-contingency and round-the-clock blocks—with several intraday trades clearing at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling. The term-ahead segment gives participants flexible delivery horizons from a few hours to several days, complementing the day-ahead and real-time markets for short-term balancing.

ANCILLARY & INTRADAY (ASDAM/IDAS/SCUC)

8IEX Ancillary-Services Day-Ahead Market records zero clearing through 16 June
The IEX Ancillary Services Day-Ahead Market snapshot shows nil bids and nil cleared volume across every 15-minute block of 16 June 2026, and zero clearing for the 9-17 June window. The flat result indicates ancillary reserve needs were met through other mechanisms rather than the exchange-based ancillary product during the period.

8PXIL's Intra-Day/DAS segment sees thin activity on 16 June with bids around 950-3,441 units
Power Exchange India Limited's daily intra-day and ancillary/day-ahead-services report for 16 June 2026 records modest participation, with bid quantities around 950 to 3,441 units and little to no clearing through most blocks. The slim volumes reflect PXIL's smaller footprint in the short-term market relative to the dominant exchange, even as multiple venues compete for balancing trade.

8NLDC publishes day-ahead SCUC generator schedule and energy-charge rates for 17 June
NLDC's Security Constrained Unit Commitment table for delivery date 17 June 2026, published on 16 June, sets out the day-ahead generator schedules and energy-charge rates used to optimise national dispatch. The forward schedule signals which units the system operator expects to commit to meet the next day's demand at least cost within security limits, a critical tool as variable renewables expand.

DEVIATION SETTLEMENT (DSM)

8WRPC issues western region DSM settlement for 1-7 June 2026 under CERC's 2024 deviation rules
The Western Regional Power Committee released the Deviation Settlement Mechanism statement for the week of 1-7 June 2026, computing payable and receivable amounts for generators and utilities under the CERC DSM Regulations, 2024 and the related Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services procedure, with block-wise reference rates set per the 94th Commercial Committee decision of 14 August 2025. The statement also reflects directions from the Karnataka High Court's 27 April 2026 order in the NSEFI case.

8ERPC posts eastern region DSM, SRAS, TRAS and SCUC settlement for 1-7 June 2026
The Eastern Regional Power Committee issued the combined Deviation Settlement, Secondary and Tertiary Reserve Ancillary Services and SCUC settlement account for the week of 1-7 June 2026, computed under the CERC DSM Regulations, 2024. The pool-level statement recorded a payable-to-pool of about 39,278.48 against a receivable-from-pool of about 38,585.81, leaving a net Eastern Region deviation-and-ancillary-services pool balance near 692.67.

8PXIL DSM market clears up to 840 MW in 16 June night blocks at the Rs. 10,000/MWh cap
Power Exchange India Limited's Deviation Settlement Mechanism report for 16 June 2026 shows the market staying idle through most of the day before evening and night blocks (20:30-24:00 hrs) cleared buy volumes ranging from about 254 MW to 842 MW, all at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling. The late-day price spike reflects scarcity conditions as solar dropped off and demand held firm into the night.

EXCHANGE AUCTIONS & CIRCULARS

8Kerala SEB floats 300 MW reverse auction on Hindustan Power Exchange at Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
Hindustan Power Exchange Limited circulated specifications on 16 June 2026 for a single-side reverse auction (No. HPX/16062026/01025) in which Kerala State Electricity Board Limited seeks up to 300 MW across two daily blocks (00:00-03:00 and 18:00-24:00) for the period 22 June to 31 July 2026, at a ceiling price of Rs. 10,000/MWh covering solar, non-solar, hydro and thermal energy. The e-reverse auction was slated for 18 June, with a similar auction also initiated on IEX. Details

Jun 17: WIND & HYBRID POWER

8Juniper Green Kite seeks force majeure extension for 90 MW Gujarat wind project, citing approval delays
M/s Juniper Green Kite Private Limited approached GERC in Petition No. 2649 of 2026, seeking extension of the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date of its 90 MW Wind Power Project—originally due 19 June 2026—after delays in obtaining approvals under Sections 68 and 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for construction of the evacuation line. The petitioner argued that MNRE's letter dated 22 October 2019 classified delays beyond 90 days from land-allotment application as force majeure. GUVNL was directed to file a counter within 15 days.

SOLAR POWER

8India's floating solar PV potential assessed at over 102 GWp; dedicated scheme and online hydro portal launched
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on 10 June 2026 released a report estimating India's floating solar PV potential at over 102 GWp—taking total assessed solar potential to 3,445 GWp—and announced a dedicated floating solar scheme to harness reservoirs and water bodies. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy concurrently launched an Online Portal for the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme, its first major policy intervention in that sector since 2017. NISE also signed an MoU with Military Engineering Services to promote renewable energy across defence establishments.

8India's renewables pump out 1,186 MU in a day as solar tops wind at 606 MU on 15 June
The Central Electricity Authority's Daily Renewable Generation Report shows All-India renewable output of 1,186.08 MU on 15 June 2026, with solar contributing 605.96 MU, wind 551.50 MU and other RES (biomass, small hydro and others) 28.62 MU. Cumulative June 2026 renewable generation reached 16,839.04 MU, led by 9,261.33 MU of solar and 7,160.67 MU of wind, underscoring solar's growing daytime dominance in the national energy mix.

8Renewables meet nearly 36% of India's demand at solar peak; RE hits 85,431 MW on 15 June
NLDC's Renewable Energy Management Centre report for 15 June 2026 records that at the 14:44 solar peak, renewables supplied 85,431 MW—about 35.99% of All-India demand of 237,399 MW—split between 64,028 MW of solar (26.97%) and 21,403 MW of wind (9.02%). The all-India non-solar-hour peak reached 246,303 MW at 22:43. The Western Region's wind-plus-solar peaked around 27,696 MW and the Northern Region around 24,744 MW.

POLICY & INCENTIVES

8KERC opens 30-day window for comments on draft grid connectivity and GNA regulations, 2026
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a public notice on 15 June 2026 announcing the publication of draft Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Intra-State Transmission and State Distribution System) Regulations, 2026 in the State Gazette on 11 June 2026. Interested parties have 30 days from the gazette date to file written objections, suggestions or views with the Secretary, KERC, at its offices at Millers Tank Bed Area, Vasanthanagara, Bengaluru-560052.

8University of Sharjah study finds AI-driven RE forecasting cuts prediction errors by 50%, lowers operating costs by 18.7%
A peer-reviewed article by Ahmed G. Abo-Khalil of the University of Sharjah—published 16 June 2026 in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technology (Vol. 2, No. 2, 2026)—proposes a unified analytical framework linking AI-driven renewable energy forecasting with grid economics. A 24-hour simulation demonstrated that AI-based forecasting reduced prediction errors by nearly 50% and total operational costs by 18.7% compared to conventional approaches. The paper also establishes that computational energy overhead of AI systems is marginal relative to savings achieved.

8UK's DESNZ consults on legalising plug-in solar products, proposes interim specification for mains-connected microgenerators
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero launched a consultation—closing 30 June 2026—on enabling safe and legal residential use of plug-in solar systems (without batteries) that connect directly to a standard mains socket, referring to these as 'plug-in microgenerators.' The proposal involves amending the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 and introducing an interim product specification, creating a new accessible route for households to generate clean electricity and reduce energy bills.

8GUVNL plans 95,954 MW generation portfolio by 2035-36 as energy demand set to rise at 6.08% CAGR
A Resource Adequacy Plan for GUVNL, prepared by the Centre for Net-Zero Energy Transition at GETRI, Vadodara, and vetted by CEA, projects electrical energy requirement to grow at a CAGR of 6.08% and peak demand at 6.03% CAGR from 2025-26 to 2035-36. The study—using CEA's STELLAR model—recommends a contracted capacity of approximately 95,954 MW by FY 2035-36, comprising 23,738 MW solar, 17,507 MW wind, 19,590 MW coal, 11,348 MW battery storage and 8,256 MW FDRE. Summer peak demand already exceeds 20 GW. Details

Jun 17: COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8CERC disposes seven-year TRN Energy dispute, orders three-month reconciliation with PTC and UPPCL
In a 77-page order dated 15 June 2026, CERC disposed of Petition No. 54/MP/2019 filed by TRN Energy Private Limited against PTC India Limited, UP Power Corporation and four UP discoms over tariff disputes and alleged breach of PPAs dated 25 July 2013. CERC upheld that first-year tariff applies from 2 December 2016 to 31 March 2017 and the second-year tariff thereafter, rejecting TRN Energy's claim of damages of Rs. 325.62 crore at 18% per annum interest from PTC. Parties were directed to reconcile all disputes within three months.

8CSERC approves ABVTPS energy charge at Rs. 2.172/kWh, sets CSPGCL's four-year tariff control period
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission, in its order dated 15 June 2026 in Petition No. 102/2025(T), approved Annual Fixed Costs and Energy Charge Rates for CSPGCL for FY 2026-27 to FY 2029-30. The approved AFC for the Hasdeo-based ABVTPS is Rs. 1,314.80 crore for FY 2026-27, declining to Rs. 1,253.43 crore by FY 2029-30, with an energy charge of Rs. 2.172/kWh. HTPS and DSPM share a common charge of Rs. 1.634/kWh. A cumulative revenue gap of Rs. 171.89 crore was also approved, billed at Rs. 17.19 crore per month from June 2026.

8CSERC cuts CSLDC annual SLDC charges by one-third to Rs. 15.52 crore for FY 2026-27
In its order dated 15 June 2026 (Petition No. 08/2026), CSERC approved total SLDC charges of Rs. 15.52 crore for Chhattisgarh State Load Despatch Centre for FY 2026-27, against Rs. 23.69 crore petitioned—a reduction of nearly 35%. System Operation Charges were set at Rs. 12.41 crore and Intra-State Market Operation Charges at Rs. 3.11 crore, after adjusting a surplus of Rs. 6.76 crore from FY 2024-25. The approved base ARR stood at Rs. 22.28 crore against the Rs. 29.42 crore claimed.

8CSERC approves Rs. 1,445.83 crore ARR for CSPTCL, sets monthly transmission charge at Rs. 120.48 crore
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission approved an Annual Revenue Requirement of Rs. 1,445.83 crore for CSPTCL for FY 2026-27, in its order dated 15 June 2026 (Petition No. 05/2026). The cumulative past-year revenue gap approved is Rs. 0.61 crore against CSPTCL's Rs. 101.26 crore claim. Monthly transmission charges for medium- and long-term open access consumers are fixed at Rs. 120.48 crore per month, while short-term open access charges are set at Rs. 0.3365/kWh, effective 1 July 2026.

8PGCIL seeks tariff determination for two NERSS-XII assets worth decades of northeast grid upgrades
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited filed Petition No. 256/TT/2025 before CERC, seeking truing-up of transmission tariff for the 2019-24 control period and fresh determination for 2024-29 for two assets under the North-Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme XII. The assets are reconductoring of the 132 kV Jiribam-Loktak S/C line with HTLS conductor (COD: 1 April 2023) and reconductoring of the BTPS-Salakati 220 kV D/C line with HTLS conductor rated at 1,100A (COD: 13 January 2024). CERC issued its order on 15 June 2026.

8CERC closes Percentum Renewables petition as CTUIL approves long-delayed source-change request
CERC disposed of Petition No. 107/MP/2026 on 12 June 2026, after Percentum Renewables Private Limited confirmed that CTUIL had approved its 8 December 2025 application for a change of renewable energy source under Regulation 9.3 of the GNA Regulations, 2022. The approval, communicated by CTUIL vide letter dated 30 April 2026, came nearly five months after the petition was filed on 21 February 2026. CERC declared the petition infructuous, rendering moot PRPL's interim prayer.

8CERC corrigendum extends bandh condonation for NTPC Bongaigaon Unit-I from 550 to 671 days
CERC issued a corrigendum on 16 June 2026 in Petition No. 45/GT/2016 (NTPC's Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station Unit-I, 250 MW) to rectify an arithmetical error in its 20 November 2025 order. The corrigendum corrects Para 28 to reflect condonation of the full 671 days of time overrun—instead of the erroneous 550 days—caused by ethnic violence and bandhs in Kokrajhar district from April 2013 to January 2015. The revised condonation is inclusive of 32 days allowed in 2017 and 121 days for rainfall, netting an additional 518 days for the 2013-15 period.

8DERC admits MCD's Ghazipur waste-to-energy tariff petition, orders Delhi discoms to reply within three weeks
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission on 11 June 2026 admitted Petition No. 23/2026 filed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi seeking adoption of the competitively bid tariff and approval of the draft PPA for power from its Municipal Solid Waste-to-energy plant at Ghazipur, East Delhi. The Commission held that Delhi's discoms—BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL—are statutorily obligated to procure the power but must first deliberate on allocation, and directed all respondent discoms to file replies within three weeks.

8DERC moves toward tariff for Tehkhand's 18 MW refuse-derived-fuel plant; TPDDL gets one week to file
Hearing Petition No. 76/2025 on 11 June 2026, DERC progressed the project-specific tariff determination under Section 62 for the additional 18 MW capacity of the Tehkhand Waste-to-Electricity Project, fuelled by refuse-derived fuel. BRPL and BYPL have filed replies, while TPDDL was granted one week for an additional affidavit. MCD backed the petition on environmental and solid-waste-management grounds. The Commission will examine the pleadings before fixing the tariff and approving the PPA.

8UERC recalculates tariff for Him Urja's 15 MW Vanala hydro plant, acting on APTEL's September 2025 judgement
The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission, in a suo-motu order dated 12 June 2026 (Petition No. 75/2025), reworked the tariff and capacity-utilisation accounting for Him Urja Pvt. Ltd.'s 15 MW Vanala Small Hydro Project in Chamoli to implement APTEL's judgement of 15 September 2025. The plant, commissioned in December 2009 with net generation of about 49.66 MU, has been at the centre of a 15-year tariff dispute. The Commission directed reconciliation to prevent double recovery against amounts already billed.

8MERC rules Adani Cooling Solutions' district cooling systems qualify for cheaper industrial tariff in MSEDCL area
Allowing Case No. 77 of 2025 on 16 June 2026, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission directed that District Cooling Systems operated by Adani Cooling Solutions Ltd. in MSEDCL's supply area be classified under the Industry tariff category (HT I Industry or LT V Industry by plant size). The Commission extended the energy-efficiency dispensation already granted to Mumbai discoms and SEZ deemed licensees in the 28 March 2025 tariff orders, cutting power costs for centralised cooling infrastructure serving data centres and large commercial clusters.

8MERC dismisses Adani Electricity Mumbai's review seeking cost-plus route for Khardanda, Uttan substations
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on 16 June 2026 dismissed Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd.-Transmission's review petition (Case No. 224 of 2025) that sought to include the 220/33 kV Khardanda and Uttan EHV substations under a cost-plus Section 62 route in its transmission licence. The Commission held that comparisons with Tata Power-T's Rs. 477.54 crore Mahalaxmi-Backbay scheme were misconceived, since that link line fell below the Rs. 500-crore competitive-bidding threshold.

8MERC partly relieves Tata Power Renewables, Avaada and JSW Neo from bank-guarantee demand for RE grid connectivity
In a common order disposing five petitions (Case Nos. 64, 65, 78, 165 and 170 of 2025), MERC partly allowed pleas by Tata Power Renewable Energy, Avaada Energy and JSW Neo Energy with Energevo Lights seeking relaxation from the Connectivity General Bank Guarantee for intra-state transmission connectivity to renewable projects. The Commission launched a suo-motu review of the MERC Transmission Open Access Regulations and continued interim relief until the revised rules are notified, easing upfront financial burdens on developers.

TRANSMISSION LICENSING & ORDERS

8MERC invites objections on Saswad Transmission's 2x500 MVA, 400/220 kV substation licence near Pune
MERC published a public notice (Case No. 39 of 2026) inviting suggestions and objections on Saswad Transmission Ltd.'s application to establish a 2x500 MVA, 400/220 kV substation at Saswad in Pune district, with a 125 MVAr bus reactor, 17 associated bays and multiple LILO lines, on a build-own-operate-transfer basis under tariff-based competitive bidding. Objections must reach the Commission by 6 July 2026, with an e-public hearing on 14 July 2026.

OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE

8MERC closes Vijay Logistics case as MSEDCL refunds Rs. 61.49 lakh tariff difference plus Rs. 11.83 lakh interest
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on 16 June 2026 disposed of Case No. 201 of 2024, recording that MSEDCL has complied—under protest—with a CGRF Pune order by adjusting a disputed Rs. 61,49,715 supplementary bill raised against Vijay Logistics Pvt. Ltd. and crediting Rs. 11,83,819 in interest at 9% per annum. The compliance remains subject to a pending Bombay High Court writ (No. 10682 of 2026). The case underscores friction between consumer grievance redressal forums and distribution utilities over delayed tariff refunds.

8MERC raps MSEDCL over delay that pushed Eagle Infra to diesel; orders corporate-level inquiry in three months
Disposing Case No. 47 of 2025 on 16 June 2026, MERC noted that MSEDCL's delay in sanctioning a connection—tied to a pending 5 MVA transformer under MSKVY 2.0—forced Eagle Infra India Ltd. to run on a diesel generating set, causing consumer hardship and revenue loss to the utility. Although the petitioner withdrew, the Commission directed MSEDCL to conduct a corporate-office inquiry and submit a compliance report within three months to prevent recurrence.

8KSERC reports 78 consumer grievances pending across CGRF units in Q4 FY 2025-26; KSEB central region clears all 48
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission's fourth quarterly report for FY 2025-26 dated 12 June 2026 shows that of 78 grievances received across KSEB's regional CGRFs and Thrissur Corporation during Q4, the central region CGRF received 48—the highest—and disposed of all pending and newly received cases, leaving zero outstanding. The Northern CGRF received 18 grievances and disposed 17, leaving 22 pending; the Southern CGRF received 12 and disposed 36, clearing its backlog entirely.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8DERC reserves order on NDMC's 120 MW firm renewable power deal routed through NHPC
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission reserved its order on 11 June 2026 in Petition No. 62/2025, in which the New Delhi Municipal Council seeks approval to procure 120 MW of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy with storage from an ISTS-connected plant, with NHPC Ltd. acting as intermediary procurer and renewable energy implementing agency. The petition also seeks to place on record the Power Sale Agreement between NHPC and NDMC dated 25 July 2025.

8DERC reserves order on Jindal Urban Waste's Narela-Bawana MSW plant PPA; allocation among discoms pending
DERC reserved its order on 11 June 2026 in Petition No. 77/2025 filed by Jindal Urban Waste Management (Bawana) Ltd., noting that the tariff for the Narela-Bawana Municipal Solid Waste-to-energy facility has already been adopted under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003. With discoms statutorily bound to buy the power, the only open issue is allocation among BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL. The Commission directed the petitioner to file the project's scheduled commencement date within one week.

8GERC reserves order in Deendayal Port Trust RPO dispute for FY 2019-20
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission reserved its order in Petition No. 1992 of 2021 filed by Deendayal Port Trust on 16 June 2026, after both parties confirmed they had concluded arguments. The petition, filed under the GERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) Regulations, 2010, relates to compliance with the Renewable Purchase Obligation for FY 2019-20. The Commission—comprising Chairman Pankaj Joshi, Member Hiren Shah and Member Jatin N. Thakkar—indicated an appropriate order would follow.

8GERC reserves order in CERA Sanitaryware dispute over excess relinquishment charges
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission reserved its order on 16 June 2026 in Petition No. 2239 of 2023, filed by CERA Sanitaryware Limited (Kadi, Mehsana) against Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited and Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited. CERA alleges that excess relinquishment charges were unlawfully recovered when it terminated extension agreements under the GERC (Terms and Conditions of Intrastate Open Access) Regulations, 2011. After both sides completed arguments, the matter was reserved for an appropriate order.

8BERC continues hearings on Bihar Electricity Supply Code 2026; next sitting set for 24 June
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission, in Suo-Motu Proceeding SMP-06/2026 heard on 16 June 2026, reviewed discom submissions on the draft Bihar Electricity Supply Code, 2026, after SBPDCL and NBPDCL filed comments and rejoinders by 10 June 2026. Given extensive stakeholder input—including from the Bihar Sugar Mills Association, HPCL Biofuels and industry bodies—the matter remained part-heard and was listed for further hearing on 24 June 2026.

8MERC disposes Vaibhav Spintex non-compliance plea as high court stays disputed refund order
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on 16 June 2026 disposed of Case No. 242 of 2024 filed by Vaibhav Spintex Pvt. Ltd. against MSEDCL, citing parallel proceedings after the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) stayed a 10 November 2025 Electricity Ombudsman order directing an infrastructure-cost refund. The Commission granted liberty to file afresh after the High Court decides Writ Petition No. 3228 of 2026, declining to run proceedings in parallel with the courts. Details

Jun 17: WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8Inox Wind signs MoU to supply 1,500 MW of turbines to Inox Clean, pushing order book past 4.5 GW
Inox Wind Limited on 16 June 2026 signed an MoU to supply 1,500 MW of its 3.3 MW and 4.X MW wind turbines to group company Inox Clean Energy, lifting its order book from 3.1 GW to over 4.5 GW. Inox Clean, which has reached roughly 3.5 GW operational within two years, targets a 14 GW renewable portfolio by FY 2029 and expects 20-30% of annual additions to be wind, giving Inox Wind multi-year revenue visibility.

8Siemens Energy to equip TAQA's 2.6 GW Taweelah C plant in Abu Dhabi, supplying first HL-class gas turbine in the UAE
Siemens Energy announced on 16 June 2026 that it will supply three gas turbines, two steam turbines and five generators for the 2.6 GW Taweelah C combined-cycle IPP in Abu Dhabi—its third plant on the site—including the first HL-class gas turbine in the UAE. The project is developed by TAQA with Al Jomaih Energy and Sembcorp Industries, with China Energy Engineering as EPC contractor and EWEC as sole offtaker, designed for future carbon-capture readiness.

8BHEL invites pre-bid tie-ups for balance-of-system on 900 MW solar projects at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
BHEL's Solar Business Division issued a Notice Inviting Tender (Ref. MANPBT0038) dated 16 June 2026 for a pre-bid tie-up on the Balance of System package for 900 MW—comprising 1x500 MW and 1x400 MW—of grid-connected solar PV projects at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. BHEL, which has commissioned over 1,200 MW of solar projects and runs a 200 MW module line in Bengaluru, is expanding its renewable footprint to ride the surge in CPSU and government-utility solar capacity.

8Maithon Power floats EOI for manpower services for 2×525 MW plant's Unit-2 annual overhaul
Maithon Power Limited, a 74:26 joint venture of Tata Power and Damodar Valley Corporation operating a 2×525 MW coal-based thermal plant at Dhanbad, Jharkhand, has issued an Expression of Interest (Tender Ref: MPL/MMD&IMD/RK/2026-27/2500023325) for manpower services—including IBR welders, grinders, helpers, supervisors and fitters—for the Annual Overhaul of Unit 2. The two-part e-tender requires a bid security of Rs. 51,000 and a tender fee of Rs. 2,000.

PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL

8MERC adopts Rs. 5.19 and Rs. 5.40/kWh RTC tariffs for 18 MW and 11 MW power to Maharashtra's Shendra-Bidkin industrial hub
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on 16 June 2026 adopted, under Section 63, a tariff of Rs. 5.19/kWh for 18 MW of short-term round-the-clock power for one month from 1 March 2026, and Rs. 5.40/kWh for 11 MW of medium-term RTC power for four years covering FY 2026-30, procured by Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited for its Shendra and Bidkin industrial areas. The supply, won by Manikaran Power Ltd. and RPG Power Trading via the DEEP portal, serves the AURIC smart-city corridor.

8MERC clears Tata Power-D to tender 200 MW of long-term hydro power on 30-year basis to meet hydro obligation
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on 16 June 2026 approved Tata Power Company-Distribution's competitive bidding process to procure 200 MW of dispatchable hydro power on a 30-year long-term basis from stations commissioned after 31 March 2024. The Commission fixed a minimum capacity utilisation factor of 35% and approved a hydro-specific bidding document adapted from the Medium-Term Standard Bidding framework, to meet hydro purchase obligation and peak demand from FY 2029-30 onwards.

8GERC hears GUVNL petition to approve new 5-year PPA for 106.617 MW Dhuvaran gas-based CCPP
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited filed Petition No. 2633 of 2026, seeking GERC approval for a fresh Power Purchase Agreement dated 16 March 2026 with Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited for 106.617 MW of gas-based combined-cycle generation at Dhuvaran—comprising a 67.85 MW gas turbine and a 38.767 MW steam turbine. The original 20-year PPA expired on 27 January 2024. On 16 June 2026, GERC directed GUVNL to file its rejoinder within 15 days of receiving GSECL's reply.

CAPACITY COMMISSIONING & COD

8MERC approves AEMIL's HVDC licence expansion, greenlighting 1,000 MW Pole-2 into Mumbai's Aarey grid
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on 16 June 2026 approved Adani Electricity Mumbai Infra Limited's application to amend Transmission Licence No. 2 of 2021 to incorporate the 1,000 MW VSC-based HVDC Pole-2 from Kudus to Aarey. Pole-1 power flow began on 12 March 2026 and the new pole extends the existing scheme using certain shared assets. The reinforcement is critical to evacuating power deep into supply-constrained Mumbai.

8MERC issues amended AEMIL licence listing the new 1,000 MW HVDC Pole-2 on the Kudus-Mandvi-Aarey corridor
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the First Amendment to Transmission Licence No. 2 of 2021 on 16 June 2026, formally authorising Adani Electricity Mumbai Infra Limited to build, own and operate a second 1,000 MW HVDC pole on its plus-minus 320 kV Kudus-Mandvi-Aarey link, comprising roughly 30 km of overhead and 50 km of underground segment plus associated 400 kV and 220 kV bays. The existing Pole-1 achieved commercial operation on 12 March 2026. Details

Jun 17: ANNUAL RESULTS

8JSW Energy reports record Rs. 19,878 crore revenue and Rs. 11,041 crore EBITDA in FY 2026, eyes 30 GW by 2030
JSW Energy Limited filed its Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26 on 16 June 2026, reporting revenue of Rs. 19,878 crore—up from Rs. 12,639 crore in FY 2025—and EBITDA of Rs. 11,041 crore, nearly double the prior year's Rs. 6,115 crore. Cash profit after tax stood at Rs. 4,359 crore, with adjusted net worth of Rs. 23,781 crore. Installed capacity grew to 13.45 GW, with a stated ambition of 30 GW of generation and 40 GWh of energy storage by 2030.

8Exide Industries' FY 2026 revenue hits Rs. 17,269 crore as lithium-ion investment crosses Rs. 4,802 crore and 12 GWh gigafactory nears
Exide Industries Limited's Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26 records standalone revenue of Rs. 17,269 crore, up 4.1% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs. 1,943 crore and profit after tax rising to Rs. 1,111.33 crore. The company has invested a cumulative Rs. 4,802 crore in subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions, where a lithium-ion cell gigafactory of up to 12 GWh is set to commence production in FY 2026-27. Exide also operates 95.3 MWp of captive solar capacity.

8BHEL's revenue jumps 22% to Rs. 34,629 crore as record Rs. 2.39-lakh-crore order book powers FY 2026 turnaround
BHEL's long-term bank facilities were upgraded to CARE AA (Stable) on 16 June 2026, with order inflows of Rs. 75,916 crore in FY 2026. Revenue grew 22% to Rs. 34,629 crore as the company commissioned about 8.9 GW of capacity; PBILDT margin jumped to 9.2% from 4.5%. BHEL's record order book stands at Rs. 2.39 lakh crore—roughly 6.9 times operating income—and the company turned net-cash-positive at Rs. 3,680 crore.

8WRPC's FY 2024-25 annual report shows western region at 159 GW installed, 69 GW renewable and 80,585 MW peak demand
The Western Regional Power Committee's Annual Report for FY 2024-25 records the region's installed capacity reaching about 159 GW—nearly a third of India's total—after adding over 12 GW during the year, with renewable capacity at roughly 69 GW. The region met a peak demand of 80,585 MW on 30 January 2025, held average frequency at 50.002 Hz, and added over 1,900 circuit km of ISTS lines, 15,205 MVA of transformation and 1,206 MVAr of reactive compensation.

CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT

8CARE upgrades BHEL to 'AA' as record Rs. 2.39-lakh-crore order book and 22% revenue jump confirm FY 2026 turnaround
CARE Ratings on 16 June 2026 upgraded BHEL's long-term bank facilities to CARE AA (Stable) from AA-, reaffirming the A1+ short-term rating. The upgrade cites a record order book of Rs. 2.39 lakh crore and order inflows of Rs. 75,916 crore in FY 2026. BHEL turned net-cash-positive at Rs. 3,680 crore, with a PBILDT margin of 9.2%, reflecting the sharp revival in domestic thermal capex ahead of the government's FY 2027-36 capacity-addition push.

FUND RAISING & CAPITAL

8GMR Estate pledges 10.42 crore GMR Power & Urban Infra shares against Rs. 1,400-crore debenture issue
GMR Estate Management Private Limited created a fresh pledge on 11 June 2026 over 10,41,99,987 shares—13.34% of capital—of GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited in favour of debenture trustee Vistra ITCL against Rs. 1,400 crore of secured non-convertible debentures at a 0.79 security cover. The promoter group's encumbered shares now stand at 72.13% of its 46.28% holding, flagging elevated promoter leverage at the GMR power and infrastructure entity.

8PSPCL admits Rs. 4,155.70-crore one-time settlement scheme for defaulting consumers, seeks justification for 6% interest rate
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission on 15 June 2026 admitted PSPCL's petition (No. 51 of 2026) for a one-time settlement covering all defaulting consumer categories except agriculture, against total defaulting dues of Rs. 4,155.70 crore as on 31 March 2025. PSERC asked PSPCL to justify the proposed 6% interest rate against 9% under the previous 2024 scheme and explain why only Rs. 10.32 crore was recovered against Rs. 35.20 crore settled earlier. A public hearing is set for 22 July 2026.

8IREDA clarifies eligibility rules for empanelling lenders' legal counsels under GeM RFP
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency published responses to bidder queries on its GeM Request for Proposal (Ref. GEM/2026/B/7621560) for the empanelment of Lenders' Legal Counsels, clarifying that only completed project-financing assignments over FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26—not ongoing mandates—will count toward eligibility across all three bidder categories. The clarifications firm up the panel-selection process for legal advisers supporting IREDA's renewable-energy lending pipeline. Details

Jun 17:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Tender for work of attending electrical defects of various Details
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Jun 16: 8Transformer procurement worth Rs 239 crore-plus intensifies competition across utility equipment suppliers
A pair of transformer tenders is drawing attention far beyond routine utility procurement. The split between efficiency-focused distribution assets and specialised indoor installations hints at a deeper network strategy taking shape. What matters is not the procurement size alone, but the signal it sends to manufacturers competing for the next wave of utility spending.

8Multi-substation transformer package raises the stakes with a Rs 1.22 crore entry filter
A major grid-strengthening package has been structured to place far more responsibility on suppliers than a conventional equipment order. The financial threshold is significant, but the bigger story lies in how execution, logistics and compliance risks are being redistributed. What appears to be a routine transformer procurement may reveal a deeper shift in utility procurement strategy.

8Pipeline corridor integrity study opens as ageing ash infrastructure faces fresh engineering scrutiny
A seemingly modest consultancy package points toward a much larger asset-integrity question inside an ageing ash handling network. The contract structure contains unusual commercial features that shift attention beyond routine inspection work. What emerges from the assessment could shape the next phase of spending on critical pipeline-support infrastructure.

8Rs 5,129 crore hydro package faces extended timelines as qualification scrutiny intensifies
The deadline extension changes the calendar, but the real story lies inside the qualification debate shaping bidder participation. Contractors continue to test the boundaries of excavation, concreting and hydro-mechanical eligibility requirements. Whether the qualification framework expands competition or narrows it remains the key question hanging over the project.

8Rs 90 crore-plus cable package gains fresh flexibility as execution controls undergo a strategic reset
A seemingly routine cable procurement has quietly expanded the buyer's room to manoeuvre long after bids are submitted. New provisions reach beyond pricing and into production planning, inspection control and execution timelines. The real signal lies in how procurement authority is being redistributed across the contract lifecycle.

8Rs 321 crore transmission package raises fresh questions around execution intensity
A major transmission connectivity package has moved into the market with a structure that concentrates responsibility across the project lifecycle. The technical configuration and delivery framework suggest that bidder capability may matter more than headline pricing. What sits beneath the package design could influence participation strategies in future high-voltage tenders.

8GIS package sees qualification framework overhaul as deadline extends for a third time
A routine extension story masks a far deeper restructuring of how this GIS package will be contested. Qualification, turnover and evaluation mechanics have been altered in ways that could materially reshape the bidder pool. The most consequential shift is buried inside a clause change that many participants may initially overlook.

8Rs 257 crore waste-to-energy concession opens a long-term PPP test for Andhra Pradesh
A Rs 257 crore procurement is positioning municipal waste as an infrastructure and energy asset rather than a disposal challenge. The project's architecture embeds long-term operational accountability alongside capital deployment obligations. What ultimately determines bidder appetite may lie beyond the headline project value.

8Rs 586 crore solar park package signals a larger grid-integration play
A high-value Rajasthan package is putting far more than substation construction on the table. The structure quietly concentrates multiple execution interfaces inside a single responsibility framework. What that means for competition, risk transfer and project delivery becomes visible only after a closer reading.

8GIS package partner selection advances amid localisation and technology-transfer push
A strategically important procurement exercise is testing how far domestic manufacturing ambitions can be stretched without weakening technical safeguards. The qualification structure introduces a pathway that could reshape participation across the high-voltage GIS market while increasing accountability for technology providers.

8Transformer package faces sharper scrutiny as a Rs 5 crore bid gate shapes competition
The bidding window has been extended, but several critical transformer obligations remain unchanged. The package carries a heavier technical architecture than a routine equipment supply contract. The real signal lies in what the promoter conceded — and what it kept locked. Details

Jun 16: 8A single contract now spans multiple substation and connectivity works.
8The structure shifts attention from individual assets to portfolio execution.
8The implications extend beyond simple project aggregation. Details

Jun 16: COAL PRODUCTION & STOCK

8CEA: 27 thermal plants on critical coal stock as national stockpile sits at 62% of norm on June 14
The CEA's Daily Coal Stock Report as on 14 June 2026 shows 190 monitored thermal stations (224,158 MW) holding 47,596.9 thousand tonnes of coal — just 62% of the 75,790.2-kt normative requirement, or about 24 days' cover. 27 plants were flagged critical, comprising 22 domestic-coal-based and 5 imported-coal-based stations. Daily consumption ran at 2,444 kt against receipts of 2,474 kt.

8Coal India: linked power plants hold 40,916 thousand tonnes as on June 13, about 18 days' cover
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division report for 13 June 2026 shows CIL- and SCCL-linked power plants holding total stock of 40,916 thousand tonnes — 40,241.3 kt indigenous and 674.8 kt imported — against a daily requirement of about 2,245.69 kt, equating to roughly 18 days of cover. The report flags individual plants holding below-critical stock despite the system buffer.

GENERATION & PLF

8CEA: all-India power generation hits 4,383 MU on June 13, running about 6.7% below program
The CEA's All-India Generation Overview (Sub-Report-1) for 13 June 2026 logged actual generation of 4,383.19 MU against a program of 4,700.04 MU — roughly 6.7% short on the day. Hydro lagged most (407.05 MU actual versus 563.77 MU programmed), while the Western Region overshot with 1,578.08 MU. Cumulative April-to-date generation reached 340,198.98 MU, 1.94% under the 346,940.39 MU plan, from monitored capacity of 312,233.79 MW.

8CEA: coal powers 3,652 MU of India's 4,383 MU generation on June 13, hydro contributes 407 MU
CEA's category- and fuel-wise generation report (Sub-Report-17) for 13 June 2026 shows coal contributed 3,651.98 MU of the day's 4,383.19 MU total, ahead of hydro (407.05 MU), nuclear (184.04 MU), lignite (75.04 MU) and natural gas (45.65 MU). Coal-based capacity of 224,157.51 MW dominated the 312,233.79 MW monitored fleet, with gas and lignite running well below their respective programs.

8CEA: NTPC stations generate 945 MU on June 13, 3.2% below the April-to-date plan
The CEA's NTPC generation overview (Sub-Report-8) for 13 June 2026 reports the public-sector major produced 945.31 MU against a program of 1,012.74 MU — a 67.43 MU miss on the day — from 60,007.23 MW of monitored capacity. April-to-date, NTPC generated 75,276.52 MU versus a 77,739.60 MU target, a 3.17% shortfall, with Sub-Report-9 flagging coal stock and outage status across individual stations.

8CEA: peak net output of 227,444 MW on June 13 equalled 86.4% of the 263,190 MW capacity on line
The CEA's capacity-utilisation report (Sub-Report-16) for 13 June 2026 records maximum net output of 227,444.40 MW and gross of 246,948.63 MW against 263,190.11 MW of capacity on line — an 86.42% utilisation, or 72.84% of the 312,233.79 MW monitored. Thermal led at 87.27% of online capacity, with hydro the lowest at 82.21%.

8CEA: 263,190 MW online on June 13 as 49,044 MW sits under maintenance across all fuel types
The CEA's All-India Capacity Availability report (Sub-Report-3) for 13 June 2026 shows 263,190.11 MW available online out of 312,233.79 MW monitored, with 49,043.67 MW under maintenance. Forced outages accounted for 6,118.60 MW, planned maintenance 31,660.21 MW and other reasons 11,264.87 MW. The Northern Region carried the heaviest outage load at 14,974.13 MW.

8CEA: thermal fleet 88.9% online on June 13, hydro availability lags at 78.7% ahead of monsoon
The CEA's stabilised-capacity report (Sub-Report-5) for 13 June 2026 shows 205,655.55 MW of thermal capacity online out of 231,361.56 MW stabilised (88.89%), nuclear at 8,120 MW of 8,780 MW (92.48%) and hydro at 40,868.69 MW of 51,964.66 MW (78.65%). The softer hydro figure reflects pre-monsoon reservoir drawdowns even as thermal and nuclear units held high availability.

8SRLDC generation report shows Southern Region thermal output at 401.67 MU, renewables near 275 MU on June 15
Grid-India's SRLDC unit-wise Generation Report for 15 June 2026 tracks central and state generating stations across the Southern Region. Thermal generation led at 401.67 MU, while wind (141.73 MU) and solar (132.87 MU) together contributed nearly 275 MU and hydro added 34.25 MU at state peripheries, against a regional day energy of 1,243.57 MU.

HYDRO & RESERVOIR

8CEA tracks 29 hydro reservoirs on June 13 with most below year-ago levels ahead of monsoon
CEA's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report (Sub-Report-6) for 13 June 2026 monitored 29 major reservoirs nationwide ahead of the monsoon. Tehri stood at 743.17 m against a full reservoir level of 829.79 m, Bhakra at 474.53 m (FRL 513.59 m) and Sardar Sarovar at 120.23 m, with several Odisha and Southern reservoirs holding below their levels of the same day last year. The report logs present energy content and cumulative hydro generation since 1 April for each storage.

8SRLDC reservoir report shows Idukki at 707.5 m, most Southern storages below year-ago levels on June 15
The SRLDC Reservoir Report for 15 June 2026 logs storage levels and energy content across major Southern hydro reservoirs. Idukki held 707.49 m with 519.08 MU of energy, Linganamakki at 533 m (516.37 MU) and Supa at 526.36 m (683.76 MU), while Mettur (749.34 m), Srisailam (250.06 m) and Nagarjuna Sagar (157.58 m) mostly trailed their levels of the same day last year ahead of the monsoon. Details

Jun 16: PEAK DEMAND & POWER SUPPLY POSITION

8India's peak demand hits 246,303 MW on June 15 as NLDC reports zero shortage and 5,415 MU supplied
Grid-India's NLDC reported all-India maximum demand met of 246,303 MW on 15 June 2026 (per SCADA) and an evening peak of 237,953 MW with virtually no shortage. The five regions drew Northern 75,606 MW, Western 72,091 MW, Southern 55,022 MW, Eastern 31,373 MW and North-Eastern 3,861 MW at the 20:00 peak, with national energy met of 5,415 MU. Coal supplied 3,834 MU of generation, while renewables made up 20.8% of the day's output and non-fossil sources 31.27%.

8Southern grid meets 55,022 MW evening peak on June 15 with zero shortage; Tamil Nadu leads at 18,648 MW
Grid-India's SRLDC Power Supply Position report for 15 June 2026 shows the Southern Region met its evening-peak demand of 55,022 MW with no shortage, alongside a 42,220 MW off-peak demand and 1,243.57 MU of day energy. Tamil Nadu led state peaks at 18,648 MW, followed by Karnataka (11,255 MW), Andhra Pradesh (10,588 MW), Telangana (9,234 MW) and Kerala (4,788 MW), with system frequency at 50.05 Hz.

8Western grid meets 72,091 MW evening peak on June 15 with no shortage; Maharashtra leads demand
Grid-India's WRLDC Power Supply Position report for 15 June 2026 shows the Western Region met its 72,091 MW evening peak with zero shortage and a maximum demand of 76,566 MW, supplying 1,720 MU of energy on the day. Maharashtra led regional load and generation, ahead of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Wind contributed 284 MU and solar 204 MU to the region's supply mix.

8Eastern grid meets 31,373 MW peak on June 15 with no shortage; West Bengal tops state load at 263 MU
Grid-India's ERLDC Daily Operation Report for 15 June 2026 shows the Eastern Region met its 31,373 MW evening peak with zero shortage, a 28,510 MW off-peak and 706.62 MU of day energy at 50.04 Hz. West Bengal consumed the most at 263.38 MU, ahead of Bihar (184.84 MU), Odisha (135.37 MU), DVC (68.43 MU) and Jharkhand (52.99 MU); the region generated 376.84 MU and drew 329.78 MU net from the grid.

8North-Eastern grid meets 3,861 MW peak on June 15 with no shortage; Assam tops state load at 45.85 MU
Grid-India's NERLDC Power Supply Position report for 15 June 2026 shows the North-Eastern Region met its 3,861 MW evening peak with zero shortage, a 2,515 MW off-peak and 70.52 MU of day energy at 50.04 Hz. Assam consumed the most at 45.85 MU, well ahead of Tripura, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, with state-level drawals tracking schedules closely.

FREQUENCY & DEVIATION INDICES (FDI/VDI)

8National grid frequency averages 49.998 Hz on June 15, swinging between 49.738 and 50.293 Hz
NLDC's frequency profile for 15 June 2026 records an average system frequency of 49.998 Hz with a standard deviation of 0.0637 Hz, a Frequency Variation Index of 0.0406 and a Frequency Deviation Index of 20.2. Instantaneous frequency peaked at 50.293 Hz at 07:59 and bottomed at 49.738 Hz at 14:23, with 184 excursions above 50.03 Hz and 140 below 49.97 Hz, pointing to tight frequency management through the day.

8Southern grid frequency averages 49.998 Hz on June 15, in-band 98.75% of the day
Grid-India's SRLDC Frequency Profile for 15 June 2026 records an average frequency of 49.998 Hz, a standard deviation of 0.064 Hz and a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.041. The system stayed within the 49.7–50.2 Hz band for 98.75% of the day and inside the tight 49.97–50.03 Hz range 42.37% of the time, signalling steady frequency control across the five-state Southern grid.

8North-Eastern grid frequency stays in IEGC band 83.95% of June 14, averaging 50.01 Hz
The NERLDC Frequency Deviation Index report for 14 June 2026 shows the region's frequency held within the 49.9–50.05 Hz IEGC band 83.95% of the time, ran above 50.05 Hz for 13.69% and below 49.9 Hz for 2.36%. Frequency averaged 50.01 Hz, peaking at 50.34 Hz and dipping to 49.85 Hz, pointing to a generally well-controlled but slightly high-frequency-biased North-Eastern system.

8ERLDC day-ahead demand-forecast error holds at 2.09% MAPE for June 14
Grid-India's Eastern Regional Forecasting Error report for 14 June 2026 records a day-ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 2.09% and an intraday MAPE of 1.14%, with RMSE of 2.52% and 1.42% respectively. The block-wise comparison of actual versus forecasted demand underscores tight intraday accuracy in the Eastern Region's load prediction.

SYSTEM RELIABILITY & SECURITY

8NLDC reports zero ATC and N-1 violations across all inter-regional corridors on June 15
Grid-India's NLDC System Reliability Indices report for 15 June 2026 shows no Available Transfer Capability (ATC) violations on any inter-regional corridor — WR-NR, ER-NR, NEW-SR, import of NR and NER import all at 0.00%. The (N-1) security criterion was likewise met with zero violations across all monitored corridors, signalling a secure national transmission posture for the day.

8WRLDC flags Goa and Maharashtra ATC breaches on June 15, with Goa violated in 18.8% of hours
Grid-India's WRLDC Daily System Reliability Indices report for 15 June 2026 shows ATC was breached for Goa in 18 blocks (4.5% of blocks, 18.8% of hours) and for Maharashtra in 8 blocks (2.0% of blocks, 8.3% of hours), while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh recorded no violations. The state-wise scorecard highlights localised congestion within an otherwise stable Western grid.

8NERLDC flags ATC breach on Assam import corridor in 12 blocks on June 14
Grid-India's NERLDC System Reliability Report for 14 June 2026 records an ATC violation on the NER-Assam intra-regional import corridor in 12 time blocks — 3.1% of blocks, or 12.7% of hours — with utilities flagged for corrective action. Transfer capabilities were assessed considering the N-1 security criterion, highlighting localised import-corridor stress within an otherwise reliable North-Eastern grid.

8ERLDC voltage report shows 765 kV substations fully within IEGC band on June 14, recording 746–800 kV
Grid-India's ERLDC Voltage Data (VDI) report for 14 June 2026 assessed voltage compliance across roughly 198 Eastern Region substation entries. Key 765 kV nodes — Ranchi New, Angul, Gaya, Jharsuguda, Sasaram and Darlipally — stayed within the IEGC voltage band 100% of the time, with recorded voltages ranging from about 746 kV to 800 kV against the 765 kV nominal.

8NERLDC reports all 400 kV Assam substations within voltage band on June 14, VDI at zero
Grid-India's NERLDC Daily Voltage Deviation Report for the 400 kV network on 14 June 2026 shows substations including Azara, Balipara, Biswanath Chariali and Bongaigaon in Assam stayed within the 380–420 kV band 100% of the time, recording a Voltage Deviation Index of zero. Measured voltages ranged from about 399 kV to 418 kV, with no hours logged outside the IEGC range.

TRANSMISSION CAPACITY (TTC/ATC)

8NLDC maps all-India phase-angle spread on June 15, widening to about 60° negative at southern nodes against Vindhyachal
Grid-India's All-India Angular Spread chart for 15 June 2026 tracks phase-angle separation of key nodes — Purnea, Silchar, Talcher, Thrissur, Unnao and Pavagada — relative to the central Vindhyachal reference. The spread ranged from roughly +30° to about −60° across the 24-hour day, with the widest negative separation at electrically distant southern nodes, a key indicator of inter-regional stress and angular stability across the synchronised national grid.

LINE & GENERATION OUTAGES

8SRLDC logs six forced transmission outages on June 15, including a 765 kV Ariyalur-NCPS line trip on B-phase fault
The SRLDC Transmission Forced Outage Report for 15 June 2026 lists six forced outages, headlined by the 765 kV Ariyalur-NCPS-2 line tripping at 14:11 on a B-phase fault (2.289 kA, 300.82 km from Ariyalur). Other trips hit the 400 kV Alamathy-Manali-1 (TANTRANSCO) and 220 kV Kochi-Aluva-1 (KSEB) lines, plus a 400/220 kV Sattenpally ICT-3 (APTRANSCO) and a Neyveli TS-II transformer (NLC) on protection operations.

8SRLDC unit outage report flags 800 MW Krishnapatnam trip and long-idle Kayamkulam units on June 15
The SRLDC Generating Unit Outage Report for 15 June 2026 lists planned and forced unit outages in the Southern Region. Vallur TPS Unit 2 (500 MW) and Ramagundam Unit 3 (200 MW) were under annual overhaul and Rayalaseema TPP Unit 1 (210 MW) on reserve shutdown, while an 800 MW Krishnapatnam unit tripped on DC supply failure. Three RGCCPP Kayamkulam (KSEB-NTPC) units have remained shut since 2021.

8Western Region carries about 12,100 MW of generation outages on June 15, led by 685 MW Adani Raipur
The WRLDC Generating Unit Outage Report for 15 June 2026 lists roughly 50 thermal and hydro units offline, totalling around 12,100 MW, under planned and forced outages. Among the largest were Adani Raipur (685 MW), Vedanta CG (600 MW), KSTPS units (500 MW), DGEN (400 MW) and Vindhyachal STPS-I Unit 4 (210 MW, NTPC, on annual overhaul). The report sets out each unit's agency, outage cause and expected revival date.

8Eastern Region carries 4,990 MW of forced generation outages on June 15, led by 3,940 MW in the central sector
The Eastern Region NPMC Generation Outages report for 15 June 2026 logs 4,990 MW out on forced outages — 3,940 MW in the central sector and 1,050 MW in the state sector — alongside 163.65 MW of planned outages. The report details unit-level capacity, fuel, agency and expected revival for each outage in the region's daily operation picture.

8NLDC's June 15 planned-shutdown report flags a 270-day Dehradun bay outage and commissioning delays at 765 kV nodes
Grid-India's Planned Shutdown Report for 15 June 2026 lists transmission elements under planned outage, many running far beyond their scheduled windows. A 220 kV bus bay at Dehradun (POWERGRID) has been out about 270 days for asset-management work against a 10-hour plan, while 765 kV bays at Narela and Khetri and a 400 kV Bhadla tie bay remain shut for commissioning of new ICTs and line bays.

8WRLDC tracks nearly 500 EHV line outages across 765, 400 and 220 kV network on June 15
Grid-India's WRLDC Transmission Line Outage Report for 15 June 2026 catalogues close to 500 line elements under planned and forced outage across the Western Region's 765 kV, 400 kV and 220 kV network. The report logs each element's voltage level, owner, outage and revival timing and reason, spanning Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa, underscoring the scale of maintenance and forced events on the regional grid.

8CEA: about 7,460 MW across 20 units returned to the grid on June 13, including Kalisindh TPS Unit 2
The CEA's recommissioning report (Sub-Report-14) for 13 June 2026 records roughly 20 thermal and nuclear units totalling around 7,458 MW brought back online. Returns included Kalisindh TPS Unit 2 (600 MW), Panki TPS Extension (660 MW) and Goindwal Sahib TPP Unit 1 (270 MW), following tube-leak repairs and reserve-shutdown releases, helping partially offset the day's 49,044 MW of capacity under maintenance.

8CEA: roughly 7,700 MW of thermal and nuclear capacity tripped or shut on June 13, including Suratgarh and Rihand units
CEA Sub-Report-15 shows about 28 thermal and nuclear units totalling close to 7,706 MW went out of the grid on 13 June 2026. Suratgarh TPS Units 3 and 6 (250 MW each), Panki TPS Extension (660 MW), Rihand STPS Unit 3 (500 MW) and Marwa TPS (500 MW) were among those shut, largely on reserve-shutdown or low-schedule conditions. Details

Jun 16: MINISTRY OF POWER

8Ministry of Coal convenes SLC (Long-Term) meeting on June 17 to review power-sector coal linkages
The Ministry of Coal's Office Memorandum No. CPD-23014/2/2026-CPD dated 15 June 2026 convenes the Standing Linkage Committee (Long-Term) for the Power Sector — SLC/LT No. 02/2026 — on 17 June 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in New Delhi. The committee will consider fresh coal-linkage requests for State and Central-sector power plants and review existing linkages and Letters of Assurance from CIL-linked stations.

8159th PCC meeting on June 18 to review Eastern grid disturbances at Khagaria and Chatra substations
The Ministry of Power's agenda for the 159th Protection Coordination Committee meeting, set for 18 June 2026 at 10:30 hrs, lists confirmation of the 158th meeting's minutes (12 May 2026) and discussion of recent grid disturbances, including the 220 kV Khagaria (BSPTCL) event on 25 May 2026 at 23:15 hrs and incidents at the 220 kV Chatra and Latehar substations. Follow-up items cover earlier disturbances at Chatra and Goraul substations.

8Centre's central-station power allocation tops 1,09,235 MW as on May 31, with 250 MW Subansiri unit and Bangladesh allocation noted
The allocation statement from conventional central generating stations as on 31 May 2026 puts total allocated share at approximately 1,09,235 MW across firm and unallocated pools. May changes included 150 MW from the Western unallocated pool to Uttarakhand, 269 MW to Karnataka and NHPC declaring commercial operation of Subansiri Lower HEP's 250 MW Unit-4 from 8 May. Separately, 250 MW from Eastern Region NTPC unallocated power remains earmarked for Bangladesh.

TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)

8MePGCL cancels tender for CO2 fire-suppression systems at Umiam and Umtru power stations
Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation Ltd (MePGCL) issued a cancellation notice (NIT No. T-162/2026-27/53) dated 10 June 2026 withdrawing its tender for design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of CO2 gas fire-suppression systems at the Umiam Stage-I, Umiam-Umtru Stage-IV and Umiam Stage-II power stations, along with CO2 cylinder refilling and fire-alarm overhauling. Bidders were informed that the earlier tender stands cancelled. Details

Jun 16: DAY-AHEAD MARKET (DAM/GDAM/HPDAM)

8IEX Day-Ahead Market clears 142,208 MWh for June 15 as prices swing from Rs. 499 to the Rs. 10,000 ceiling
The IEX Day-Ahead Market scheduled 142,208.06 MWh of power for delivery on 15 June 2026, drawing 269,082.73 MWh of purchase bids against 570,223.83 MWh of sell bids. The market-clearing price averaged Rs. 3,729.26/MWh across the day, collapsing to a solar-hour low of Rs. 499.79/MWh around 10:00 a.m. before locking onto the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling through the late-evening peak from about 21:15 onwards.

8IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market draws no buyers on June 15 despite 74,189 MWh of sell offers
The IEX High-Price Day-Ahead Market (HPDAM) recorded zero cleared volume for 15 June 2026, with not a single MWh scheduled even as sellers placed 74,189.40 MWh of offers across the day, peaking at 3,328.10 MW in one block. With no purchase bids materialising, the premium segment stayed dormant, having last cleared just 127 MWh on 11 June at roughly Rs. 15,000/MWh.

REAL-TIME MARKET (RTM)

8IEX Real-Time Market schedules 196,063 MWh on June 15 at an average Rs. 3,187/MWh
IEX's Real-Time Market (RTM) cleared 196,062.64 MWh for 15 June 2026 — the exchange's largest single-segment volume of the day — on purchase bids of 233,531.77 MWh and sell bids of 473,108.40 MWh. The average market-clearing price was Rs. 3,186.61/MWh, ranging from a surplus-hour low of Rs. 399.67/MWh to the Rs. 10,000/MWh cap during peak demand, with tight evening conditions confirmed across 15-minute, hourly and daily resolutions.

8HPX Real-Time Market clears nothing on June 15 after a lone Rs. 10,000 trade earlier in the week
The Hindustan Power Exchange Real-Time Market (RTM) saw zero cleared volume for 15 June 2026, with all bids and schedules flat at 0.00 across the day. The exchange's rolling daily table shows the segment's only activity in the 9–16 June window came on 9 June, when 1,015.42 MWh was scheduled at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling, underscoring how thin real-time trading remained on HPX through the period.

TERM-AHEAD & GREEN TERM-AHEAD (TAM/GTAM)

8IEX Green Term-Ahead Market trades about 1,842 MWh across 179 deals on June 15, topping out at Rs. 3,796/MWh
Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) trading at IEX delivered roughly 1,841.75 MWh for 15 June 2026 through about 179 trades spanning more than 100 green contracts. Discovered prices ranged from Rs. 1,662 to Rs. 3,796/MWh, with a large cluster of day-ahead contingency blocks settling uniformly at Rs. 3,796/MWh, giving renewable buyers a contract-based route alongside the day's green auction.

8IEX Term-Ahead Market clears about 2,251 MWh over 289 contracts on June 15, with prices up to the Rs. 10,000 cap
The IEX Term-Ahead Market (TAM) saw roughly 2,251 MWh change hands across 289 daily and intraday contracts on 15 June 2026, executed in about 470 trades. Discovered prices spanned Rs. 1,484 to Rs. 10,000/MWh — the upper bound set by intraday blocks bid at the ceiling, while daily contracts cleared largely in the Rs. 8,000–8,700/MWh band, pointing to active short-term contracting beyond the DAM and RTM auctions.

ANCILLARY & INTRADAY (ASDAM/IDAS/SCUC)

8NLDC's SCUC commits 102 generators for June 16, with Darlipali cheapest at 115.9 paise/kWh
The NLDC Security-Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) schedule for 16 June 2026, published on 15 June at 15:00 hrs, commits 102 generating units by economic cost rate. Darlipali led the merit order at 467.16 MW and 115.9 paise/kWh, followed by Sipat STPS at 683.37 MW and 131.6 paise/kWh and multiple Korba STPS units, illustrating least-cost dispatch across the national grid.

8Grid-India schedules 81,790 MWh of SCUC-up and deploys 18,168 MWh of up-regulation reserves on June 15
Grid-India's Daily Ancillary Services and SCUC report for 15 June 2026 shows SCUC scheduled 81,790 MWh of upward energy and 31,222 MWh of downward energy at the inter-state level. On the reserves side, combined Secondary and Tertiary Ancillary Services (SRAS+TRAS) delivered 18,168 MWh of up-regulation against 106,514 MWh of down-regulation, with SRAS/AGC alone providing 9,686 MWh up, underscoring the scale of balancing actions used through the day.

8PXIL intra-day auction draws 950 MWh of buy bids and 2,658 MWh of sell bids on June 15 but clears none
PXIL's Intra-Day Auction Session (IDAS) volume profile for 15 June 2026 captured purchase bids of 950 MWh and sell bids of 2,658.25 MWh, yet recorded no market-clearing volume or price. With sellers outnumbering buyers nearly three to one, the unmatched book left the intraday segment without a single cleared schedule, consistent with the sell-side surplus running through the 9–16 June series.

EXCHANGE AUCTIONS & CIRCULARS

8HPX floats two single-side reverse auctions for regional power on June 15 with no ceiling price
Hindustan Power Exchange issued two circulars on 15 June 2026 — HPX_RA_00994 and HPX_RA_00995 — for Any-day(s) Single Side Reverse Auction contracts (Auction Nos. HPX/15062026/01023 and HPX/15062026/01024) in its LDC RA trading segment with a Regional delivery point. Both auctions feature an automatic 10-minute extension from the last price bid and no ceiling price, with members invited to submit interest quantities within the stated trading timelines. Details

Jun 16: SOLAR POWER

8IEX Green Day-Ahead Market clears 27,096 MWh of renewable power on June 15 at Rs. 3,851/MWh average
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market (GDAM) scheduled 27,095.65 MWh of renewable energy for 15 June 2026 at an average price of Rs. 3,850.78/MWh, against a deep sell-side book of 483,461 MWh. Clearing split across solar (15,644.75 MWh), non-solar (9,707.20 MWh) and hydro (1,743.75 MWh). Purchase bids of 76,447 MWh left the green segment heavily oversupplied through the day.

8CEA: India's renewable fleet generates 1,087 MU on June 14, led by 543 MU of wind
The CEA's Daily Renewable Generation Report for 14 June 2026 logged 1,086.71 MU of RES output — 542.76 MU from wind, 519.08 MU from solar and 24.87 MU from biomass, bagasse and small hydro. Month-to-date June generation reached 15,652.96 MU, with large solar parks such as NP Kunta (2,300 MW) and Pavagada (2,181 MW) among contributors to the daily tally.

8Renewables meet 35.28% of India's peak demand on June 14, with VRE generation touching 77,247 MW
The NLDC Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) report for 14 June 2026 shows variable renewable energy contributed 77,247 MW — 35.28% — of all-India demand met of 218,954 MW during solar hours, with solar alone at 54,698 MW (24.98%) and wind at 22,548 MW. Maximum daily VRE penetration reached 36.79% at 14:21, against monitored renewable capacity of 163,532 MW. The report also notes the all-time-high VRE generation of 97,629 MW set on 9 June 2026.

ROOFTOP & DISTRIBUTED SOLAR (PM SURYA GHAR / KUSUM)

8MNRE adds RECPDCL and REIL as implementation partners for PM Surya Ghar government-building solarisation
An MNRE Office Memorandum dated 11 June 2026 inducts REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) and Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd (REIL) as Scheme Implementation Partners for government-building solarisation under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The move expands the roster of central public-sector enterprises tasked with saturating government buildings with rooftop solar on a priority basis. Details

Jun 16: RETAIL TARIFF REVISION

8CSERC issues CSPDCL multi-year tariff order on 15 June 2026, fixing ARR for FY2026-27 to FY2029-30
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) on 15 June 2026 passed its order on CSPDCL's petition covering the FY2024-25 final true-up, the Aggregate Revenue Requirement for the FY2026-27 to FY2029-30 control period and retail-tariff determination for FY2026-27. The order applies the new CSERC Multi-Year Tariff Regulations 2025 to the generating company, transmission licensee, distribution licensees and the state load despatch centre.

8Chhattisgarh FY2026-27 domestic power tariff set at Rs. 4.40/unit for first 100 units from 1 July 2026
CSERC's Tariff Schedule for FY2026-27, effective 1 July 2026, sets LV domestic energy charges in slabs of Rs. 4.40/kWh (0–100 units), Rs. 4.50 (101–200), Rs. 6.00 (201–400), Rs. 7.00 (401–600) and Rs. 8.80 for 601 units and above, with fixed charges of Rs. 20–50 per kW per month by sanctioned load. The schedule covers single-phase consumers up to 5 kW and three-phase consumers up to 150 kW, including BPL households.

COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8KSERC weighs Rs. 1.81 lakh/MW/month tariff for Kerala's 250 MW/500 MWh Brahmapuram BESS project
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC), in OP No. 16/2026, is considering KSEBL's petition under Section 63 to adopt a tariff of Rs. 1.81 lakh/MW/month discovered through competitive bidding for a 250 MW/500 MWh grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System at Brahmapuram, Ernakulam. The project is backed by Viability Gap Funding of Rs. 90 crore (Rs. 18 lakh/MWh) under the PSDF scheme, with M/s Shreyas Sortex Industries emerging as the L1 bidder in the 30 January 2026 e-auction.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8Rajasthan merit order for 15–21 June 2026 spans Rs. 1.55/kWh at Sasan to Rs. 27.76/kWh for Dadri liquid fuel
Rajasthan Urja Vikas & IT Services Ltd's Merit Order Dispatch list for 15–21 June 2026 ranks 43 stations by delivered cost including all-India transmission losses. Sasan UMPP tops the merit order at Rs. 1.55/kWh and Rihand STPS units at Rs. 2.50–2.93/kWh, while liquid- and gas-fuel stations occupy the costly end — Dadri (liquid) at Rs. 27.76/kWh and Anta CRF at Rs. 23.14/kWh — guiding least-cost scheduling for the state through the week. Details

Jun 16: WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8Oswal Pumps wins three LoAs from Bihar DISCOMs for 63 MW of rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar
Oswal Pumps Limited disclosed on 14 June 2026 that it received three Letters of Award from North Bihar Power Distribution Company (NBPDCL) and South Bihar Power Distribution Company (SBPDCL) for a cumulative 63 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar. The projects, spanning the Motihari, Saharsa and Ara circles of Bihar, are structured under the CAPEX-plus-RESCO Utility-Led Aggregation model of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, expanding the company's rooftop-solar order pipeline in the state.

8Patel Engineering bags Rs. 126.37-crore LoA for Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme in Maharashtra
Patel Engineering Limited announced on 15 June 2026 that it received a Letter of Acceptance worth Rs. 126.37 crore from the Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation for the Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme in Satara district. The project, awarded to a joint venture involving the Mumbai-based infrastructure company, is aimed at strengthening irrigation infrastructure in the region and adds to Patel Engineering's water and irrigation order book.

CAPACITY COMMISSIONING & COD

8NHPC declares commercial operation of Subansiri Lower HEP's 250 MW Unit-4 from 8 May 2026
The allocation statement from conventional central generating stations as on 31 May 2026 records NHPC declaring commercial operation of Unit-4 of the Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project, rated 250 MW, effective 8 May 2026. The unit's commissioning contributed to a total allocated share from central generating stations of approximately 1,09,235 MW, with May changes also including 150 MW from the Western unallocated pool to Uttarakhand and 269 MW to Karnataka.

EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION

8JSW Energy signs definitive agreement to acquire MCCPL's 300 MW operational thermal asset at Rs. 47 mn/MW
JSW Energy signed a definitive agreement, disclosed on 15 June 2026, to acquire MCCPL's 300 MW operational thermal asset at a valuation of approximately Rs. 47 million per MW. Prabhudas Lilladher called the deal earnings-accretive and revised FY27E sales projections to Rs. 225,863 million, noting the low entry valuation relative to replacement cost. The acquisition expands JSW Energy's operational thermal portfolio through an inorganic route.

8GMR Power & Urban Infra discloses 11.19% share acquisition, lifting total holding to 16.60%
GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited made a SEBI SAST disclosure on 15 June 2026 recording the acquisition of 8,00,00,000 equity shares representing 11.19% of the company, following allotment to the acquirer. The acquirer's total holding rose to 12,97,13,503 shares, or 16.60% of the enlarged paid-up capital. The intimation was submitted under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI's Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers Regulations.

8Waaree Renewable nears completion of Associated Power Structures acquisition by 30 June 2026
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited, a subsidiary of Waaree Energies, updated exchanges on 15 June 2026 under SEBI Regulation 30 on its acquisition of Associated Power Structures Private Limited. Acquisition of existing securities was targeted for completion by 15 June 2026, with allotment of fresh securities expected by 30 June 2026. The deal advances Waaree Renewable's absorption of the power-structures business, continuing earlier intimations of 26 January and 7 May 2026.

8Adani Enterprises and Jabil target GW-scale AI data-center infrastructure alliance in India
Adani Enterprises Limited filed a media release with BSE and NSE on 15 June 2026 announcing that it and Jabil aim to form a strategic alliance to build an AI data-center infrastructure platform in India. The companies are targeting GW-scale AI rack and advanced-infrastructure manufacturing for global data-center build-outs, seeking to position India as a hub for AI infrastructure. The filing was made under SEBI listing regulations. Details

Jun 16: ANNUAL RESULTS

8RMC Switchgears posts FY26 revenue of Rs. 401.59 crore, up 26.4%, swinging to Q4 profit
RMC Switchgears Limited reported FY26 consolidated revenue of Rs. 401.59 crore, a 26.4% year-on-year rise, at its Analyst Day on 11 June 2026. The company swung from a Rs. 7.07-crore net loss in Q3 to a Rs. 9.3-crore net profit in Q4 on tighter cost control, after margins were squeezed by product-development spend and execution delays. Management cited India's installed base of roughly 2.5 crore distribution transformers as a long-term addressable opportunity.

8Viviana Power Tech reports record FY26 turnover of Rs. 533 crore, wins nod for NSE mainboard listing
TEASER: Viviana Power Tech Limited's FY26 investor presentation highlights a record consolidated turnover of Rs. 533 crore — a 16-fold revenue increase since its NSE EMERGE listing in September 2022 — with an order book exceeding Rs. 1,000 crore by FY26 end. The power transmission and distribution EPC firm, which executes projects up to 400 kV, received shareholder approval on 21 May 2026 to migrate to the NSE Mainboard, marking what management describes as a transformational year.

CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT

8CareEdge reaffirms Avaada SunEnergy at 'CARE A-; Stable' as facilities are enhanced to Rs. 1,615 crore
CARE Ratings (CareEdge) on 15 June 2026 reaffirmed a 'CARE A-; Stable' rating on Avaada SunEnergy Private Limited's long-term bank facilities, enhanced to Rs. 1,615 crore from Rs. 97.20 crore, and assigned 'CARE A-/CARE A2+' to a further Rs. 44 crore of facilities. The 25 MW (AC)/35 MW (DC) Maharashtra solar project posted an FY26 plant load factor of 17.5%, close to the P90 estimate, with a greenfield 400 MW (AC) expansion due January 2027 backed by parent Avaada Energy's roughly 7 GW operational base.

8CareEdge places Vena Energy Fatanpur's 'CARE A' on watch over Inox's acquisition of Vena India platform
CARE Ratings placed the 'CARE A' rating on Vena Energy Fatanpur Power Private Limited's Rs. 458.64-crore long-term bank facilities on Rating Watch with Developing Implications on 15 June 2026. The action follows Inox Clean Energy Limited (rated 'CARE A-; Stable') of the INOXGFL Group entering a definitive agreement, via subsidiary Inox Neo Energy, to acquire 100% of Vena Energy India Holdings Pte Ltd — announced on 4 June 2026. CARE will resolve the watch once the acquisition's impact on leverage becomes clear.

8Vena Energy Sustainable's 'CARE BBB+' placed on watch amid Inox Clean Energy takeover deal
CARE Ratings placed Vena Energy Sustainable Power Private Limited's Rs. 217.20-crore long-term bank facilities, rated 'CARE BBB+', on Rating Watch with Developing Implications on 15 June 2026. The move mirrors the watch on sister entity Vena Energy Fatanpur after Inox Clean Energy, via Inox Neo Energy, agreed on 4 June 2026 to acquire 100% of Vena Energy India Holdings Pte Ltd. The final rating outcome will depend on the incoming owner's leverage philosophy and the platform's post-acquisition credit posture.

8ICRA flags material event for Vena Energy JMD Power's Rs. 112-crore '[ICRA]A- (Negative)' after Inox deal
ICRA on 15 June 2026 noted the material event affecting Vena Energy JMD Power Private Limited, whose Rs. 112.12-crore long-term term loan carries an '[ICRA]A- (Negative)' rating. On 4 June 2026 the Vena Group signed a definitive agreement with Inox Clean Energy Limited of the INOXGFL Group, under which Inox Neo Energy will acquire 100% of Vena Energy India Holdings Pte Ltd, taking over Vena's India renewable platform. ICRA said it is assessing the deal's credit implications.

8CareEdge assigns 'CARE BBB+; Stable' to Sunstream Green Energy's Rs. 100-crore facilities on Rs. 3.15/kWh PPAs
CARE Ratings on 15 June 2026 assigned a 'CARE BBB+; Stable' rating to Sunstream Green Energy Private Limited's Rs. 100-crore long-term bank facilities. The rating reflects revenue visibility from long-term PPAs at a weighted-average tariff of Rs. 3.15/kWh, sponsor backing from Lighthouse Trust Pte Ltd with roughly USD 50 million of committed equity (USD 30 million infused), and Central Financial Assistance of Rs. 157.5 crore (Rs. 130 crore received). Liquidity is healthy at Rs. 70 crore, though constrained by a roughly one-year operating track record.

8CareEdge reaffirms Atria Solar (Ryapte) at 'CARE BB; Stable' as facilities are cut to Rs. 49.97 crore
CARE Ratings reaffirmed a 'CARE BB; Stable' rating on Atria Solar Power (Ryapte) Private Limited's long-term bank facilities, reduced to Rs. 49.97 crore from Rs. 58.10 crore, on 15 June 2026. The rating reflects weak debt-coverage indicators from lower tariffs and a decline in FY26 generation, with liquidity stretched as accruals barely cover repayments. Offsetting factors include the promoters' renewable-energy experience, a long operating track record and timely payments from the off-taker under a firm agreement.

8ICRA reaffirms North East Transmission Company at '[ICRA]AAA; Stable' as term loan amortises to Rs. 340.95 crore
ICRA on 15 June 2026 reaffirmed an '[ICRA]AAA (Stable)' rating on North East Transmission Company Limited's long-term term loan, the rated amount declining to Rs. 340.95 crore from Rs. 480.13 crore as debt amortises. The rating is underpinned by comfortable debt-coverage metrics and assured cash-flow visibility from availability-linked tariff payments under a long-term transmission service agreement on a cost-plus framework for its inter-state transmission project.

8ICRA keeps S.S. Enterprises Electricals at '[ICRA]D' under issuer non-cooperating on Rs. 5-crore limits
ICRA on 15 June 2026 continued S.S. Enterprises Electricals' '[ICRA]D' ratings under the 'Issuer Not Cooperating' category on total facilities of Rs. 5 crore — Rs. 4 crore of fund-based cash credit and Rs. 1 crore of short-term non-fund-based limits. Based on best available information after the issuer stopped cooperating, the ratings signal continued default status on the firm's bank facilities.

EARNINGS CALL & ANALYST MEET

8ICICI Securities reiterates BUY on Suzlon with Rs. 65 target, citing 5.5 GW order book and 'Suzlon 2.0' strategy
ICICI Securities on 15 June 2026 reiterated a BUY on Suzlon Energy with a target price of Rs. 65 against a then-current price of Rs. 55, implying roughly 18% upside. The note frames 'Suzlon 2.0' as a shift from a wind EPC-O&M provider to a full-stack renewable solutions house, backed by a 5.5 GW order book. FY31 targets include a 15 GW order book, 10 GW of RE sales, 3 GW-plus of export orders and a 70 GW-plus RE asset base under management, with order conversion flagged as the key monitorable.

8Prabhudas Lilladher stays BUY on JSW Energy at Rs. 646 after Rs. 47 mn/MW acquisition of MCCPL's 300 MW thermal asset
Prabhudas Lilladher on 15 June 2026 maintained a BUY on JSW Energy with a target price of Rs. 646 (current price Rs. 559) following the company's definitive agreement to acquire MCCPL's 300 MW operational thermal asset at roughly Rs. 47 million per MW. The brokerage called the deal earnings-accretive, revised FY27E/FY28E EBITDA estimates upward and lifted its FY27E sales projection to Rs. 225,863 million, noting the deal adds operational thermal capacity at a low entry valuation. Details

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Jun 16:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Tender for supply of 11 kV composite polymer pin insulator Details
 8Tender for construction of 2x33 kV bay for water resource Details
 8Tender for supply of 33 kV different make vaccum interrupter and porcelain insulator parts Details
 8Tender for construction of civil works related Details
 8Tender for various accounts related and other works Details
 8Tender for construction of new control room for 33kV substation Details
 8Tender for excavation of ordinary/hard rock, laying PCC, providing and laying Details
 8Tender for replacement of acid and alkali resistant tiles Details
 8Tender for work of fabrication, erection & modification of lignite transfer chutes Details
 8Tender for work of design, fabrication, erection of L-6 conveyor structure including rail alignment Details
 8Tender for supply of various types of clamp for 220 kV switchyard Details
 8Tender for supply and application of fire retardant cable insulating coating Details
 8Tender for supply of various sizes diaphragm valves Details
 8Tender for replacement of damaged prestress cable trench covers Details
 8Tender for repair of various works in CHP track hopper Details
 8Tender for supply, installation, and commissioning of non-contact type radar level transmitters Details
 8Tender for construction of control room foundations Details
 8Tender for supply and application of mineral wool insulation on various pipes, bends, vessels etc. Details
 8Tender for rate contract for welding and grinding works for various jobs Details
 8Tender for replacement of existing battery sets & battery chargers by new battery sets & battery chargers in various substations Details
 8Tender for supply and installation of 5-TR and 10-TR of precision air conditioning units Details
 8Tender for supply of electric wire rope hoist Details
 8Tender for overhauling of HT motors and LT motors 300MW Details
 8Tender for repair and replacement of internal plumbing Details
 8Tender for replacement of 01 No 170 HP motor with pump and control panel Details
 8Tender for rehabilitation of old waterfall Details
 8Tender for waterproofing work on the roof Details
 8Tender for repair and Re-babbiting of TGB shell dismantled Details
 8Tender for construction of a new retaining wall Details
 8Tender for supply of different type of material Details
 8Tender for supply of different type of clamp, H.T./L,T, connecter Details
 8Tender for repairing of air preheater during short shutdown Details
 8Tender for servicing job of boiler pressure parts Details
 8Tender for repairing of air and flue gas duct during short shutdown Details
 8Tender for supply of spares for up keeping the asset in healthy condition under part of corrective and preventive maintenance of 03 No’s 1100 KW BTRDT pumps Installed Details
 8Tender for supply of DPC aluminium and super enamelled wire Details
 8Tender for supply of 11kV polymer D O fuse unit, LT robust fuse unit Details
 8Tender for work contract for assistance in maintenance related works Details
 8Tender for repair and protection of RCC structures Details
 8Tender for supply and application service of insulation Details
 8Tender for repairing/retrofitting/renovation of fire water pump house Details
 8Tender for extending 1km ABC Details
 8Tender for converting existing 11 kV OH line with UG cable Details
 8Tender for construction of 8.5km 33kV single circuit line from 110kV substation Details
 8Tender for construction of 11kV ABC line Details
 8Tender for resurfacing of inside substation, extension of road to 11kV yard Details
 8Tender for comprehensive annual maintenance contract of air conditioner machines Details
 8Tender for shifting of 33 kV evacuation line Details
 8Tender for supply of materials under electric supply Details
 8Tender for procurement 3 over current and 1 earth fault relay type Details
 8Tender for work of retrofitting and repair works Details
 8Tender for construction of damaged and UC fencing to prevent encroachment at 220kV s/s Details
 8Tender for construction of 220kV s/s Details
 8Tender for supply of ERSS (portable reference standard meter) Details
 8Tender for supply of spares for horizontal centrifugal pump Details
 8Tender for requirement for supply of valves & internal spares for generator seal Details
 8Tender for construction work of double circuit 11 kV line Details
 8Tender for construction work of double circuit 11 kV line from 33/11 kV substation Details
 8Tender for work related to shifting of 11 kV power line coming Details
 8Tender for work related to setting up of one No. 1600 KVA compact substation Details
 8Tender for supply of decentralized material and installation of 33kV isolator Details
 8Tender for installation of IC of 10 MVA DTR to 12.5 MVA DTR Details
 8Tender for installation of LT ACB on 400 and 250 KVA DTR Details
 8Tender for procurement of complete set of oxygen analyser used in air pre heater inlets and outlets Details
 8Tender for procurement and installation of 25 Mtr. and 12.5 Mtr. high mast lighting towers Details
 8Tender for repairing of grinding track carrier of mill Details
 8Tender for maintenance contract for attending periodic cum breakdown maintenance activities of chinese elevators installed Details
 8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of L.T. (1.1 KV) XLPE insulated PVC sheathed armoured aluminium cable of different sizes Details
 8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 1.1 kV grade PVC insulated cable 4 Core x 10 sq. mm Details
 8Tender for manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of XLPE armoured aluminium cable 11 kV 3x185 Sqmm and 3x300 Sqmm Details
 8Tender for firm power connection of the applicants Details
 8Tender for Bi-annual rate contract for transportation of material including loading, unloading and stacking of any store material Details
 8Design, supply, fabrication, and erection work of 10,000 M3 (cubic meter) capacity Details
 8Tender for supply of network cables for network maintenance Details
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Jun 15: 8Rs 200 crore ash logistics package highlights execution-risk allocation model at thermal power station
A major ash transportation contract has been designed with provisions that place a premium on fleet availability, sustained handling capacity and long-term operational performance. Beyond the headline value, the tender framework  The approach may offer clues to how large thermal generators structure future ash-utilization and evacuation procurements.

8Hydro EPC package worth Rs 158.53 crore tests contractor appetite amid evolving execution-risk framework
A high-value hydro package is being structured around a single-point EPC responsibility model. The financial commitments demanded from bidders are significant, but the bigger story may lie in how execution risks are being redistributed. The tender’s amendment trail hints at issues that shaped the market conversation long before bid opening.

8AI-based monitoring project keeps Rs 1.60 crore qualification gate firmly in place
The market pushed for a lower entry threshold, but the utility chose to retain its original eligibility framework. The decision reshapes the competitive landscape and could influence bidder participation patterns. The implications extend beyond a single procurement cycle and offer insight into how future digitalization contracts may be structured.

8Switchgear procurement worth Rs 114 crore signals a tougher contracting framework for distribution expansion
A large utility procurement is quietly doing more than sourcing switchgear. The tender structure reveals an unusual mix of pricing pressure, long-tail obligations and contractual control mechanisms. What appears routine on the surface could reshape how suppliers approach future power-distribution bids.

8Turbine overhaul package worth Rs 149.60 crore signals a tighter reliability-driven contracting model
A nearly Rs 150 crore turbine package has quietly shifted the balance of technical risk away from the utility. The most consequential requirement is not the equipment itself but who carries responsibility if integration fails. A recent timeline change adds another layer to what is emerging as a highly selective competition.

8Transformer procurement timeline moves deeper into FY27 as competition dynamics take centre stage
A major transformer procurement has gained additional time without any change to the underlying qualification framework. The extension shifts the focus from technical specifications to bidder preparedness and manufacturing capacity. What ultimately emerges from the competition could offer an early signal of supplier appetite across the transmission and distribution equipment market.

8Grid expansion package ties capacity augmentation to a narrower qualification funnel
The project is built around a substantial capacity increase, yet the technical gateway may prove more consequential than the equipment package itself. The eligibility framework is likely to shape the competitive field well before price discovery begins. The implications extend beyond a single substation and may influence how future transmission upgrades are procured.

8Transmission upgrade package worth Rs 85.2 crore puts corridor modernisation strategy under the spotlight
A large transmission package is targeting far more than conductor replacement across two strategic high-voltage corridors. The contract structure quietly links line-capacity enhancement with substation asset intervention, creating a different risk profile for bidders. What appears straightforward on the surface may ultimately be decided by execution integration rather than engineering alone.

8BESS tender shifts the conversation from battery capacity to guaranteed delivery
The project appears structured around performance outcomes rather than equipment deployment. Several obligations extend well beyond conventional EPC boundaries, increasing the emphasis on long-term accountability. The commercial implications may emerge only when bidders begin pricing execution and performance risks into their offers.

8CHP-LHP package pushes lifecycle accountability deeper into a major ammonium nitrate project
The engineering scope is only the visible layer of the contract. A longer operational obligation quietly changes how bidders must price, staff and manage execution risk over the project's lifecycle. That shift could influence participation patterns and alter the competitive dynamics of the procurement process.

8Rs 500 crore 765 kV EPC package carries a timing fault line beneath its structured framework
A major transmission EPC package has entered the market with a contracting structure that appears disciplined on paper. Yet a timing inconsistency could materially influence how bidders assess risk, liquidity requirements and delivery exposure. The most consequential insight may lie not in the project value, but in the contractual provisions that shape execution strategy.

8Package-T-4 shifts accountability well beyond transformer manufacturing
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Jun 15: 8A major ash transportation contract has been designed with provisions that place a premium on fleet availability, sustained handling capacity and long-term operational performance.
8Beyond the headline value, the tender framework reveals a deliberate effort to transfer execution risk away from the project owner.
8The approach may offer clues to how large thermal generators structure future ash-utilization and evacuation procurements. Details

Jun 15: COAL PRODUCTION & STOCK

8CEA coal report 13 June: all-India plants average 89% of normative stock, Suratgarh TPS falls to 46%
The CEA Fuel Management Division coal stock report as on 13 June 2026 shows aggregate stock at most northern and western plants within acceptable range, but flags lows at Rajasthan stations. Suratgarh TPS (1,500 MW) held only 263,300 tonnes, just 46% of its 566,500-tonne norm, while Suratgarh STPS stood at 61%. Punjab's PSPCL utilities maintained a comfortable 136% of norm, with Ropar TPS at 155%, while HPGCL's three Haryana plants collectively held 874,400 tonnes against a 978,000-tonne norm.

8Coal stock at CIL-linked thermal plants stands at 40.89 million tonnes, about 18 days' cover, as on 10 June 2026
Coal India Limited's Marketing and Sales Division, in its CEA-based daily report as on 10 June 2026, pegged total coal stock at thermal plants linked to CIL and SCCL at 40,886.2 thousand tonnes, about 40.89 million tonnes, comprising 40,194.8 thousand tonnes of indigenous and 691.5 thousand tonnes of imported coal, equivalent to roughly 18 days of cover. Against an average daily requirement of about 2,279.76 thousand tonnes at 55% PLF, the report tracks stock-days across nearly 290 coal-linked stations.

GENERATION & PLF

8All-India generation on 11 June falls 1.81% short of target at 4,558 MU against 4,691 MU plan: CEA
The CEA's All India Power Generation Overview for 11 June 2026 shows actual generation of 4,557.63 MU against a scheduled target of 4,691.26 MU, a shortfall of 133.63 MU or 1.81%. Thermal generation delivered 3,891 MU against a plan of 3,935 MU, while hydro fell most sharply, generating only 464 MU against a 564 MU schedule. Nuclear beat its schedule at 183.74 MU. Year-to-date generation stood at 331,415 MU against a target of 337,540 MU.

8NTPC fleet generates 977.55 MU on 11 June, missing 1,012.74 MU target by 35.19 MU: CEA
NTPC's monitored fleet of 60,007 MW, with 52,290 MW available, generated 977.55 MU on 11 June 2026, falling 35.19 MU or 3.48% short of its 1,012.74 MU daily programme. The Northern region contributed 179.90 MU against a plan of 216.95 MU, the steepest shortfall, attributed to NTPC's northern hydro underperformance, while the Southern region outperformed at 142.07 MU against a 114.28 MU plan. Year-to-date, NTPC has generated 73,401.87 MU against a 75,714.12 MU target.

8Capacity utilisation on 11 June: coal plants at 90.35% of online capacity, gas fleet at just 33.69%, CEA reports
The CEA's capacity utilisation report for 11 June 2026 shows 202,704 MW of coal capacity online against 223,498 MW monitored, with actual gross output of 201,257 MW, a 90.35% utilisation rate, while lignite plants achieved 96.06%. Gas and liquid fuel capacity was starkly underutilised, with only 10,587 MW available out of 20,122 MW and actual output of just 3,639 MW, 33.69% of what was online. Hydro utilised 82.27% of its online capacity, and total India gross generation peaked at 251,976 MW.

E-AUCTION & PRICING

8NLC India named preferred bidder for two critical mineral blocks in Telangana's Sanga Reddy
NLC India Limited has been declared the preferred bidder for the Govindpur and Parvathapur Vanadium, Titanium and Aluminous Laterite blocks in Sanga Reddy, Telangana, following Critical and Strategic mineral block E-auctions conducted by the Ministry of Mines on 12 June and 11 June 2026 respectively. The back-to-back wins advance the Navratna's diversification into critical minerals and add to its growing strategic minerals portfolio in the state, complementing its core coal and power generation business.

HYDRO & RESERVOIR

8Bhakra reservoir at 480.41 m on 11 June, only 41% of full capacity: CEA hydro report
The CEA's Hydro Reservoir Report for 11 June 2026 places Bhakra Dam in Himachal Pradesh at 480.41 m, 33.18 m below its full reservoir level, with live storage of 2,145 MCM against a 6,516 MCM capacity at FRL. Tehri Dam stands at 742.11 m with content of just 36.96 MCM against a 2,615 MCM FRL capacity, while Sardar Sarovar holds 2,681 MCM against 5,760 MCM at FRL. The consistently low levels indicate reduced hydro potential until the 2026 monsoon.

8Odisha hydro stations generate 27.05 MU on 11 June 2026, led by Mukhiguda's 249 MW and Balimela's 213 MW
The daily Reservoir Generation Report for 11 June 2026 shows Odisha's hydro power houses delivering combined equivalent energy of 27.0536 MU, with the Upper Indravati station at Mukhiguda averaging 249.13 MW and the Balimela station 213.04 MW. Reservoir levels stood at 1,468 ft against a full reservoir level of 1,516 ft at Balimela, and 629.53 m against a 642 m FRL at Mukhiguda, while the Machkund station under APGENCO control generated nil across the day.

8Idukki reservoir at 707.23 ft as SRLDC flags 10 thermal-unit outages on 12 June
SRLDC's reservoir report for 12 June 2026 placed Kerala's Idukki at a level of 707.23 ft with 505.63 MU of stored energy, while Tamil Nadu's Mettur stood at 749.56 ft. The same report listed 10 thermal-unit outages totalling several thousand MW, including two Vijayawada TPS units of 210 MW and 800 MW tripping on boiler-tube leakage and a 600 MW North Chennai TPS Stage-II unit. Most trippings were attributed to boiler-tube leakage and flame or fan failures. Details

Jun 15: PEAK DEMAND & POWER SUPPLY POSITION

8India's peak power demand hits 244,158 MW on 12 June as GRID-INDIA records zero shortage across all five regions
GRID-INDIA's NLDC reported all-India maximum demand met of 244,158 MW at 15:33 hrs on 12 June 2026, with the evening peak at 236,922 MW and zero peak shortage nationwide. Daily energy met reached 5,334 MU against an energy shortage of just 0.53 MU. Renewable sources supplied a 21.56% share of generation, with solar at 608 MU, wind at 591 MU and hydro at 474 MU, while non-fossil generation made up 33.02% and coal contributed 3,714 MU.

8Northern region demand peaks at 77,518 MW on 12 June; NRLDC logs 1,560 MU with near-zero shortage
GRID-INDIA's Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported an evening-peak demand of 76,975 MW and a regional maximum of 77,518 MW at 21:00 hrs on 12 June 2026, with day energy of 1,560 MU and an energy shortage of just 0.15 MU. Uttar Pradesh led demand at 28,672 MW, followed by Rajasthan at 15,602 MW and Punjab at 12,047 MW. Average regional frequency stayed firm with the evening peak recorded at 50.045 Hz.

8WRLDC logs region's highest 80,330 MW peak on 13 June; Maharashtra hits 30,527 MW
The Western Regional Load Despatch Centre recorded a regional maximum demand of 80,330 MW at 16:00 hrs on 13 June 2026, with an evening peak of 72,607 MW, energy supply of 1,737.3 MU and zero shortage. Maharashtra peaked at 30,527 MW and Gujarat at 27,508 MW, the two states again anchoring western demand. Off-peak demand stood at 67,381 MW with frequency near 50.06 Hz across the region through the day.

8Southern region demand surges to 61,339 MW on 12 June; SRLDC meets 1,299.75 MU with no shortage
GRID-INDIA's Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre reported a regional maximum demand of 61,339 MW at 14:51 hrs on 12 June 2026, with an evening peak of 53,273 MW and day energy of 1,299.75 MU, met entirely without shortage. Tamil Nadu led the south with a peak of 19,824 MW, ahead of Karnataka at 14,162 MW and Andhra Pradesh at 12,687 MW. Evening-peak frequency was 50.05 Hz, with regional ACE swinging from +2,453.93 MW to -4,042.74 MW.

8Rajasthan posts 14.96% generation surplus on 11 June; J&K falls 13.84% below target, CEA reports
The CEA's region-wise utility summary for 11 June 2026 shows wide inter-state divergence. Rajasthan, with 8,846 MW monitored, generated 130.35 MU on the day, 14.96% above its 113.39 MU target, while running 5.16% below its cumulative programme. Jammu and Kashmir generated 23.89 MU, marginally at target for the day, but tracks 13.84% below its April-to-date programme. Delhi surpassed its daily plan by 20.82% at 14.10 MU, while Himachal Pradesh's hydro fell 14.88% short cumulatively.

FREQUENCY & DEVIATION INDICES (FDI/VDI)

8Southern grid spent 34.5% of 12 June outside the IEGC band as frequency peaked at 50.303 Hz
SRLDC's frequency report for 12 June 2026 recorded an average frequency of 50.009 Hz with a standard deviation of 0.076 and a Frequency Deviation Index of 0.057. The grid touched a maximum of 50.303 Hz at 08:57:20 and a minimum of 49.768 Hz at 16:56:20, staying outside the IEGC band for 34.514% of the day, or about 8.28 hours. Compliance improved over the following two days as out-of-band time fell to 23.4% and then 16.1%.

SYSTEM RELIABILITY & SECURITY

8NLDC's 12 June angular spread report maps 23 grid buses, with separation swinging from +30 to -60 degrees against Vindhyachal
GRID-INDIA's All-India Angular Spread report for 12 June 2026 tracked the 24-hour phase-angle separation of around 23 monitored 400/765 kV buses, including Agra, Talcher, Korba, Kozhikode, Moga, Purnea and Pavagada, relative to the Vindhyachal reference. Angular separation ranged roughly from +30 degrees to -60 degrees over the day, a proxy for electrical distance and grid stress across the national network, with wider negative spreads typically signalling heavier inter-regional power transfer.

LOAD FORECAST

8Forecast accuracy slips on 12 June as NLDC reports 3.7% day-ahead demand error, 2.4% in real time
GRID-INDIA's NLDC recorded an all-India day-ahead demand-met forecasting error, measured as Mean Absolute Percentage Error, of 3.7% for 12 June 2026, with the real-time error at 2.4%. Energy-consumption forecast errors also widened to 3.7% day-ahead and 2.3% real-time, up from 3.0% and 1.7% the previous day. The daily MAPE figures, mandated under IEGC-2023, are calculated at the NLDC level across the all-India grid.

LINE & GENERATION OUTAGES

843,479 MW of India's 311,574 MW grid capacity under maintenance on 11 June, 13.95% offline: CEA
The CEA's All India Capacity Availability Summary for 11 June 2026 shows total monitored capacity of 311,573.79 MW, of which 43,479 MW, or 13.95%, was under some form of outage. Forced outages accounted for 29,116 MW nationally, with the Western region registering the highest absolute forced maintenance at 7,999 MW. Planned maintenance took another 5,293 MW offline, while other reasons removed 9,070 MW, leaving capacity online of 268,094 MW across all five regions.

829 units tripped out of grid on 11 June; Kalisindh TPS Unit 2 and Jawaharpur STPP among day's biggest losses, CEA says
The CEA's daily outage register for 11 June 2026 records 29 units that went off-grid during the day. The largest single forced outage was Kalisindh TPS Unit 2 (600 MW, Rajasthan) at 00:29 on a superheater tube leak, with no confirmed return date. Jawaharpur STPP in Uttar Pradesh lost both 660 MW units, a combined 1,320 MW, on low schedule, while Chandrapur STPS Unit 8 (500 MW) tripped on water wall tube leakage. Several Uttar Pradesh stations tripped 2x45 MW units at midday.

8Over 30 thermal and gas units out of grid for more than one year as on 11 June 2026: CEA
The CEA's extended outage register for 11 June 2026 lists more than 30 thermal, gas and CCPP units that have not generated power for over a year. Among the most prominent are I.P. CCPP Units 3, 4 and 8 (30 MW each) on reserve shutdown since January 2019, and Rithala CCPP Units 1-3 offline since June 2013. Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each) have been flagged for scrapping since 2014-16, while Pipavav CCPP Unit 2 (351 MW) has been on reserve shutdown since April 2024.

8SRLDC reports 4,329.58 MW of planned and 5,862.5 MW of forced generation outages on 12 June
The Southern Region's generating-unit outage report for 12 June 2026 listed planned outages of 4,329.58 MW across central and state sectors and forced outages of 5,862.5 MW, including long-term shutdowns at NPCIL's MAPS and Kaiga units and LANCO's NCLT-bound stations. Central-sector planned outages alone totalled 2,988 MW, with units such as Vallur TPS (500 MW) and Talcher Stage-2 (500 MW) under annual overhauling. The report itemises each unit's capacity, outage time and expected revival.

8Seven transmission lines trip in the south on 12 June, including 765 kV Ariyalur-NCPS and Warangal-Warora links
SRLDC's forced-outage report flagged seven transmission-element trippings on 12 June 2026, led by the 765 kV Ariyalur-NCPS-2 line owned by TANTRANSCO, which stayed out from 9 June before reviving at 18:40 hrs, and the 765 kV Warangal (New)-Warora-1 line. A 400 kV Alamathy-Tiruvalam line tripped on a B-N fault, while a B-phase CT blast hit the 132 kV Pammy-Chillakallu line. The faults spanned KSEB, POWERGRID, TGTRANSCO and NLC assets across the southern grid.

REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT (REA/REMC)

8Grid-India sets all-India ISTS transmission loss at 3.56% for 15-21 June 2026
GRID-INDIA's National Load Despatch Centre has notified that the all-India average inter-state transmission loss for the week of 15-21 June 2026 will be 3.56%, computed under Clause 10 of the CERC Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, 2020. The figure is derived from the previous week's metering data, in which injection into the ISTS totalled 18,718.86 MU against drawal of 18,080.69 MU, after adjusting 798.04 MU injected by projects covered under Regulation 13(1).

8NLDC apportions Rs. 51.23 lakh among 26 beneficiaries for April 2026 SCED-MTL support covering a 3,747 MWh shortfall
GRID-INDIA's NLDC has issued the National SCED Statement for Medium-Term Loss support for 1-30 April 2026, apportioning a total shortfall cost of Rs. 51,22,795 across 26 beneficiary states and HVDC nodes against an aggregate requisition shortfall of 3,747.385 MWh. Telangana, at Rs. 10,82,427 on 783.265 MWh, and Andhra Pradesh, at Rs. 10,39,835 on 752.46 MWh, bear the largest shares, followed by Delhi and Kerala, while generator shortfalls were led by NTPL and KUDGI.

8ERPC revises reactive energy charges for 25-31 May 2026; pool receivables total Rs. 19.71 lakh against Rs. 1.17 lakh payable
The Eastern Regional Power Committee, in a notice dated 12 June 2026, issued revised reactive energy charges for the week of 25-31 May 2026, superseding its earlier statement of 9 June 2026. Across 36 regional entities, the statement shows total amounts payable to the ERLDC-operated pool of Rs. 1,17,090 and total receivable of Rs. 19,70,748, computed at 6.00 paise per kVArh under Regulation 39(11) of CERC's IEGC-2023. The revision applied only to JIPL and WBSETCL on revised meter data. Details

Jun 15: CEA & GRID STANDARDS

8India's installed power capacity reaches 5,42,354 MW by 31 May 2026 as non-fossil share climbs to 53.75%
According to CEA all-India installed capacity data as on 31 May 2026, total generation capacity reached 5,42,354 MW, of which non-fossil sources accounted for 2,91,525 MW (53.75%) against 2,50,829 MW (46.25%) from fossil fuels. Renewable energy including hydro stood at 2,82,745 MW, with solar at 1,57,046 MW and wind at 56,807 MW, while coal remained the largest source at 2,23,498 MW. The CEA recorded net capacity addition of 5,089.79 MW during May 2026.

8CEA notifies standardised ISTS project timelines: 36 months for 765 kV greenfield substations, up to 54 for HVDC
The CEA's Power System Planning and Appraisal Division-II has issued an Office Memorandum notifying standardised implementation timelines for Inter-State Transmission System projects, approved by the National Committee on Transmission at its 40th meeting on 15 April 2026. The schedule fixes 36 months for greenfield 765 kV or 400 kV sub-stations, 24 months for 220 kV/132 kV substations, 30 months for 765 kV double-circuit lines under 100 km and 48-54 months for HVDC systems, with 6-12 months extra for hilly terrain.

TENDERS & PROCUREMENT (GeM/NIT)

8Ministry of Coal extends surface coal gasification RFP comment window by 7 days to 19 June under Rs. 37,500-crore scheme
The Ministry of Coal's CCT Section, via a notice dated 12 June 2026, has extended by seven days, up to 19 June 2026, the deadline for stakeholder comments on the draft Request for Proposal under the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal and Lignite Gasification Projects, which carries an outlay of Rs. 37,500 crore. The draft RFP, first uploaded on 5 June 2026, governs the bidding through which projects will be selected, with successful proponents eligible for a 20% reimbursement of project cost towards plant and machinery.

8UPNEDA floats tender for 40,000 18-watt solar street lights worth Rs. 55.99 crore
The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency has invited online bids for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 40,000 units of 18-watt LED-based solar street lighting systems with remote monitoring, at an estimated cost of Rs. 55.99 crore including GST and an EMD of Rs. 1.72 crore. The bid document opened on 12 June 2026 with submissions due by 3 July 2026, a pre-bid meeting on 19 June 2026 and a four-month completion window carrying a five-year warranty.

8UPNEDA seeks vendors for 1,000 solar high mast lights in Rs. 10.33 crore package
Alongside its street-lighting tender, UPNEDA has invited online bids for 1,000 solar high mast lighting systems with remote monitoring across districts of Uttar Pradesh, at an estimated cost of Rs. 10.33 crore including GST and an EMD of Rs. 0.21 crore. The e-tender document became available on 12 June 2026, with bids due by 3 July 2026, a pre-bid meeting on 19 June 2026, and a five-year comprehensive warranty and maintenance obligation over a four-month completion period. Details

Jun 15: DAY-AHEAD MARKET (DAM/GDAM/HPDAM)

8IEX DAM clears 147,751 MWh on 14 June as sell bids swamp buyers nearly 3-to-1
The IEX Day-Ahead Market on 14 June 2026 cleared 147,751 MWh, the highest single-day volume in the 8-15 June window, even as sell bids of 680,674 MWh dwarfed purchase bids of 231,615 MWh by a factor of 2.94. The Market Clearing Price plunged to Rs. 2,461/MWh, the period's lowest, reflecting acute supply surplus, against a peak of Rs. 5,428/MWh on 10 June. Over the full eight-day window, IEX DAM settled 1,096,112 MWh at a weighted-average MCP of Rs. 3,424/MWh.

8IEX GDAM clears 32,330 MWh on 13 June as solar supply leads at Rs. 4,373/MWh MCP
The IEX Green Day-Ahead Market on 13 June 2026 cleared 32,330 MWh at a Market Clearing Price of Rs. 4,373/MWh, with solar MCV at 17,249 MWh dominating cleared volume. Total sell bids reached 48,514 MWh against purchase bids of 73,663 MWh. The GDAM daily series from 8 to 15 June shows MCP declining from Rs. 5,922/MWh to Rs. 3,850/MWh on stronger solar volumes, with the period low of Rs. 3,040/MWh on 14 June as sell bids hit 59,496 MWh.

8IEX High Price Day-Ahead Market clears just 420 MWh in 8-15 June week at up to Rs. 16,258/MWh
The IEX High Price Day-Ahead Market cleared only 420 MWh over the 8-15 June 2026 week, entirely on two days, namely 293 MWh on 10 June at Rs. 14,750.06/MWh and 127 MWh on 11 June at Rs. 15,000.37/MWh, against total sell bids of 5,91,969 MWh. The weighted-average MCP for cleared sessions averaged Rs. 15,629/MWh and peaked at Rs. 16,257.92/MWh, with no clearing on the remaining six days of the window.

REAL-TIME MARKET (RTM)

8IEX Real-Time Market clears 13.98 lakh MWh in 8-15 June week at Rs. 2,694/MWh, peaking on 12 June
The IEX Real-Time Market cleared a total Market Clearing Volume of 13,97,978 MWh over the 8-15 June 2026 week, with final scheduled volume of 13,96,294 MWh and a weighted-average MCP of Rs. 2,693.88/MWh. Volumes peaked on 12 June 2026 at 2,39,371 MWh against a purchase bid of 2,66,469 MWh, while daily MCPs ranged from Rs. 936.21/MWh to Rs. 3,884.01/MWh, with average daily clearing of about 1,74,747 MWh across the week.

8PXIL Real-Time Market clears 1,015 MWh on 9 June at Rs. 10,000/MWh, flat across rest of week
The Power Exchange India Limited Real-Time Market snapshot for 6-15 June 2026 shows clearing only on 9 June 2026, when a Market Clearing Volume of 1,200 MWh yielded a final scheduled volume of 1,015.42 MWh at an MCP of Rs. 10,000/MWh. Total purchase bids over the window were 2,555 MWh against sell bids of 1,337.50 MWh, with no clearing recorded on any other day across the 15-minute, hourly and daily resolutions.

TERM-AHEAD & GREEN TERM-AHEAD (TAM/GTAM)

8IEX Green Term-Ahead Market trades day-ahead contingency contracts at Rs. 1,265-3,020/MWh for 12-14 June delivery
Trade data from the IEX shows its Green Term-Ahead Market transacting Day-Ahead Contingency green contracts for delivery across 12-14 June 2026, with cleared prices ranging from Rs. 1,265/MWh to Rs. 3,020/MWh. Hundreds of 15-minute block-level instruments in the DAC-B series were traded, for example blocks settling at Rs. 2,280/MWh, each typically matching one buy and one sell order. The report captures buy and sell bid counts, volumes and weighted-average prices for every contingency block contract.

8IEX Term-Ahead Market trades daily and weekly contracts at Rs. 1,203-9,700/MWh for 12-14 June delivery
Trade data from the IEX shows its Term-Ahead Market clearing more than 30 daily and weekly contracts for delivery over 12-14 June 2026, with cleared prices spanning Rs. 1,203/MWh to Rs. 9,700/MWh. Standard daily base contracts settled at Rs. 9,500/MWh for 120-180 MWh volumes, alongside weekly weekday and weekend instruments in the Friday, Monday, Saturday and Sunday series. The report details buy and sell bid counts, traded volumes and weighted-average prices for each term contract.

ANCILLARY & INTRADAY (ASDAM/IDAS/SCUC)

8IEX ASDAM records zero activity across all segments for 12-15 June 2026
The IEX Ancillary Services Day-Ahead Market reported nil cleared volume, nil trade bids and zero Market Clearing Price across all 15-minute, hourly and daily resolutions for the delivery period 12-15 June 2026. The datasets covering 12 June, 12-13 June and 6-15 June all show 0 MWh transactions and Rs. 0/MWh price for both UP and DOWN ancillary transactions. The continued dormancy suggests either no ancillary requirement was triggered or no eligible bids met the clearing criteria.

8PXIL IDAS market draws sell bids of up to 4,406 MWh in 8-15 June week but clears no volume
The Power Exchange India Limited IDAS Market Volume Profile Report for 8-15 June 2026 shows daily purchase bids of around 950-1,100 MWh and sell bids climbing to 4,405.50 MWh on 12 June 2026, yet records no Market Clearing Volume or scheduled volume on any day. Sell bids also exceeded 2,000 MWh on 11, 13, 14 and 15 June, but no buy-sell matches resulted in cleared trades across the 15-minute, hourly and daily resolutions.

DEVIATION SETTLEMENT (DSM)

8PXIL Deviation Settlement Mechanism records nil clearing across all 288 blocks for 12-14 June 2026
The Power Exchange India Limited Deviation Settlement Mechanism Report for 12-14 June 2026 shows zero cleared buy and sell volumes at a price of Rs. 0/MWh across every 15-minute time block over the three-day, eight-page report. None of the 288 fifteen-minute settlement intervals registered any matched DSM trade. The report, which itemises each settlement interval, was generated on 15 June 2026 by the exchange. Details

Jun 15: SOLAR POWER

8India's renewable generation hits 1,262 MU on 11 June 2026; June cumulative reaches 12,211 MU
The CEA's Renewable Project Monitoring Division reported all-India renewable generation of 1,262.03 MU net on 11 June 2026, comprising 581.79 MU of wind, 652.26 MU of solar and 27.98 MU of biomass, bagasse, small hydro and other sources, taking cumulative June 2026 generation to 12,210.52 MU. The Western Region led daily output at 563.27 MU, with Gujarat alone at 413.11 MU, ahead of the Southern Region's 358.16 MU and the Northern Region's 333.44 MU.

WIND & HYBRID POWER

8India targets 100 GW wind by 2030 with record 6.05 GW added in 2025-26
Ahead of the Global Wind Day 2026 conference in Goa on 15 June, an industry note pegged India's installed wind capacity at 56.09 GW as of March 2026, up from 21.04 GW in March 2014, with a record 6.05 GW added in 2025-26 against the previous best of 4.15 GW. Gross wind potential is assessed at 1,163.9 GW at 150 metres, led by Rajasthan and Gujarat. The government has approved Rs. 6,853 crore in viability gap funding for 1,000 MW of offshore wind.

POLICY & INCENTIVES

8ICRA flags strike-price discipline as key to SECI's 500 MW CfD pilot
An ICRA sector note on India's Contract for Difference mechanism details a 500 MW pilot under MNRE guidelines, with SECI as nodal agent inviting bids for a 12-year market-linked CfD where developers sell on exchanges against a bid-discovered strike price. Contract capacities run from 50 MW to 125 MW per bidder, requiring three hours of daily supply in the 18:00-24:00 window, aggregating 1,500 MWh per day. ICRA finds the 1.2x DSCR threshold is met only beyond a strike price of Rs. 6.0 per kWh. Details

Jun 15: RETAIL TARIFF REVISION

8GERC approves uniform Rs. 665/HP/year agricultural tariff for Torrent Power Ahmedabad for FY 2025-26
The GERC, in an order dated 12 June 2026 in Petition No. 2661 of 2026 filed by the State's Energy and Petrochemicals Department, allowed a uniform horsepower-based agricultural tariff of Rs. 665/HP/year for agricultural consumers of Torrent Power Limited's Ahmedabad unit for the year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The difference from Torrent Power's tariff schedule will be borne by the State Government as subsidy, payable in advance under Section 65 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

OPEN ACCESS & WHEELING CHARGES

8Karnataka ERC notifies draft connectivity and general network access regulations 2026 for the intra-state system
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has published, via Notification No. KERC/F-32/V-27/2083 dated 4 June 2026 in the State Gazette of 11 June 2026, the draft Connectivity and General Network Access to the Intra-State Transmission and State Distribution System Regulations, 2026. Framed under the Electricity Act, 2003 and based on model regulations endorsed by the Forum of Regulators at its 99th meeting, the draft aims to provide non-discriminatory open access through General Network Access for licensees, generators and consumers.

COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8CERC trues up POWERGRID's 765 kV NR-ER-WR transmission tariff, cutting FY 2023-24 charges to Rs. 954.90 crore
In an order dated 12 June 2026 in Petition No. 363/TT/2025, the CERC trued up the transmission tariff of POWERGRID for the 2019-24 block and set fresh tariff for 2024-29 for 57 combined 765 kV/400 kV assets across the Northern, Eastern and Western Regions, on a capital cost of Rs. 6,19,815.45 lakh. Approved annual fixed charges were trued up to Rs. 95,489.50 lakh in 2023-24, below the Rs. 1,05,084.70 lakh claimed by POWERGRID, while objections by BSES Rajdhani Power on accounting standards were rejected.

8CERC disposes Ambuja Cements' plea on 300 MW solar curtailment as withdrawn after ISTS access restored
The CERC, in an order dated 12 June 2026 in Petition No. 226/MP/2026, permitted Ambuja Cements Limited to withdraw its challenge to open-access regulation and curtailment of power from its 300 MW project in the Essel Solar Park, Rajasthan. The company had approached the Commission after its ISTS access was restricted under the Late Payment Surcharge framework over unpaid CTUIL bills of Essel Saurya Urja; access was restored once payment was made. The Bench led by Chairperson Jishnu Barua disposed of the petition with liberty to re-approach.

8UERC trims PTCUL's Rs. 63 crore HTLS line plan to Rs. 31.54 crore approval
The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission, in its order dated 9 June 2026 on Petition No. 24 of 2026, granted in-principle approval of Rs. 31.54 crore to Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited for replacing old ACSR Panther conductor with HTLS conductor on the 132 kV Jwalapur-Roorkee, SIDCUL-Roorkee and SIDCUL-Jwalapur lines. PTCUL had sought Rs. 61.68 crore excluding IDC at a 70:30 debt-equity ratio, but the Commission allowed a sharply lower base cost subject to a later prudence check.

8Karnataka ERC proposes KEDC first amendment 2026, scrapping vendor approvals and mandating 5-year blacklisting for 10% failure rates
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has notified the draft Karnataka Electricity Distribution Code (First Amendment), 2026, dated 4 June 2026, proposing to delete the ESCOM vendor-approval process in line with CEA's revised MQAP guidelines and to introduce stricter field-quality norms. The amendments require random sampling at NABL-accredited labs within ten working days, fix type-test validity at 5 years for most equipment and 3 years for smart meters, and provide five-year blacklisting of suppliers whose equipment fails above a 10% rate. Comments are due by 24 June 2026.

8Meghalaya SERC pre-publishes draft state grid code regulations 2026, seeks comments by 29 June
The Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission, via Public Notice No. MSERC/SGC/2021/82 dated 9 June 2026, pre-published the draft Meghalaya State Grid Code Regulations, 2026, to replace the 2012 code and align it with the CERC's Indian Electricity Grid Code Regulations, 2023. Issued under Section 86(1)(h) read with Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the draft applies to the State Transmission Utility, SLDC and all connected users; written comments must reach the Commission's Secretary in Shillong by 29 June 2026.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8KINESCO files review before KSERC against FY 2024-25 true-up order, contesting RoE disallowance on Rs. 9,874-lakh revenue
KINESCO Power and Utilities Pvt Ltd has filed a review petition before the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission against its order dated 16 April 2026 in OP No. 58/2025, which trued up the company's FY 2024-25 accounts. The Kochi-based distribution licensee, which reported revenue from sale of power of Rs. 9,874.22 lakh and power purchase cost of Rs. 8,848.97 lakh, alleges errors including incorrect disallowance of RoE on capital expenditure and flawed treatment of regulatory surplus, warning the order renders its business unviable.

8IPGCL seeks DERC nod for GTPS true-up, pegging annual fixed cost at Rs. 108.35 crore for FY 2025-26
Indraprastha Power Generation Company Limited, an undertaking of the Govt. of NCT of Delhi, has filed a tariff petition before the DERC under Section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to true up the FY 2023-24 tariff and determine the ARR and tariff for FY 2025-26 of its 270 MW Gas Turbine Power Station, now on 90 MW base load. The petition projects annual fixed cost rising from Rs. 92.96 crore in FY 2023-24 to Rs. 108.35 crore in FY 2025-26, with total O&M expenses of Rs. 71.81 crore.

8UPPCL asks UPERC to fix tariff vacuum for five 'other renewable' generators
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has filed Petition No. 2363 of 2026 before the UPERC seeking that power from 'Other Renewable Energy Generation Plants' not covered by the UPERC CRE Regulations, 2024 be priced at the previous year's average power purchase cost. At the 9 June 2026 hearing, UPPCL identified five such plants, including Birla Carbon India and Continental Carbon India on industrial waste gas and two Balrampur Chini Mills units running on 90% bagasse, pending a formal regulatory amendment.

8Thrissur Corporation Electricity Department asks KSERC to exclude self-funded pension costs from surplus interest since FY 2014-15
The Thrissur Corporation Electricity Department has petitioned the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission under Regulation 24 of the KSERC Conduct of Business Regulations, 2003, seeking that retirement and pension benefits paid to its retired employees from its own funds not be added to its accumulated surplus when computing interest on accumulated surplus from FY 2014-15 onwards. The petition, affirmed on 17 April 2026 by Assistant Secretary N.K. Krishnakumar, seeks appropriate regulatory treatment of these statutory expenses. Details

Jun 15: WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8POWERGRID wins TBCB mandate for 765/400 kV green hydrogen transmission system in Kakinada
POWERGRID informed the stock exchanges on 12 June 2026, under SEBI LODR Regulation 30, that it has been declared the successful bidder under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding to establish the inter-state transmission system for proposed green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in the Kakinada area, Phase-I, on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer basis. The Letter of Intent was received on 12 June 2026, with the project comprising a new 765/400 kV GIS sub-station, STATCOM and 765 kV line works in Andhra Pradesh.

8Hitachi Energy to invest Rs. 2,000 crore in new Vadodara transformer factory
Hitachi Energy India Limited will invest about Rs. 2,000 crore to establish a new Large Power Transformer factory at Karjan, Vadodara, strengthening its regional transformer footprint under the 'Make in India' vision. The company cited a CEA projection that India needs Rs. 7.93 lakh crore in transmission investment to integrate more than 900 GW of non-fossil energy by 2035, with demand for large transformers driven by grid expansion, data centres and industrial electrification.

CAPACITY COMMISSIONING & COD

8NTPC Green Energy crosses 10,671 MW as 50 MW Rajasthan solar block goes commercial
NTPC Green Energy Limited declared the third 50 MW tranche of solar capacity commercial from 00:00 hours on 14 June 2026, lifting cumulative solar to 250 MW out of the 300 MW solar component of its 200 MW round-the-clock renewable project in Rajasthan. The block sits under Project Sixteen Renewable Power Private Limited, a step-down subsidiary of the ONGC NTPC Green joint venture. With the addition, the NTPC Green group's commercial capacity rises from 10,621.40 MW to 10,671.40 MW.

8JSW Energy fires up 150 MW Tidong hydro ahead of schedule, hitting about 13,900 MW
JSW Energy, through subsidiary JSW Neo Energy, has fully commissioned the 150 MW Tidong run-of-river hydro plant in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, beating its earlier October 2026 guidance. Tidong carries a long-term PPA with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd to supply 75 MW from May to October at Rs. 5.57 per kWh. The commissioning takes Q1 FY27 additions to roughly 445 MW and total installed capacity to about 13,900 MW, against locked-in generation capacity of 32.1 GW.

8ACME Solar completes 300 MW/1,404 MWh BESS fleet with new 33 MW Rajasthan block
ACME Solar Holdings, via wholly owned subsidiary ACME Sun Power Private Limited, has commissioned an additional 33.331 MW/120.384 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at Badi Sid, Tehsil Bap, in the Phalodi and Jodhpur districts of Rajasthan on 12 June 2026, with commercial operation set for 14 June 2026. The addition takes ACME Sun Power's total commissioned storage to 300 MW/1,404.320 MWh, deepening the company's grid-scale storage footprint in the state.

8NLC India fully commissions 3x660 MW Ghatampur plant as Unit-3 achieves COD
Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited, a joint venture of NLC India Limited (51%) and UPRVUNL (49%), has declared commercial operation of Unit-3 (660 MW) of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project from 00:00 hours on 13 June 2026, fully commissioning the 3x660 MW station. The milestone raises the NLC India group's overall installed capacity from 7,745 MW to 8,405 MW and strengthens power supply to Uttar Pradesh.

EQUITY & STAKE ACQUISITION

8JSW Energy to buy 100% of 300 MW Maruti Clean Coal in push toward 30 GW by 2030
JSW Energy has signed a definitive agreement with Kolahai Infotech Private Limited and SFI Parcel Services Private Limited to acquire 100% of Maruti Clean Coal and Power Limited, which owns and operates a 300 MW thermal plant in Chhattisgarh. The target reported FY26 revenue from operations of about Rs. 787 crore on an unaudited basis. On completion, Maruti Clean Coal becomes a wholly owned subsidiary, supporting JSW Energy's target of reaching 30 GW capacity by FY2030.

8REC's RECPDCL exits Jalna Power Transmission for Rs. 3.21 crore to Maharashtra Transco
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, transferred its entire 50,000 equity shares in Jalna Power Transmission Limited to Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited on 12 June 2026, following a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The consideration was Rs. 3,21,57,839 including taxes, professional fees and expense reimbursement. With the share purchase agreement executed, the project-specific SPV ceases to be a subsidiary of RECPDCL and REC Limited.

8Adani promoter entities lift Adani Energy Solutions stake with 1 crore-share buy
Under SEBI's Regulation 29(2) of the Takeovers code, Adani group promoters disclosed acquisitions in Adani Energy Solutions Limited. Ardour Investment Holding Ltd acquired 1,00,00,000 equity shares (0.83%) on 11 June 2026, Infinite Trade and Investment Ltd bought 88,12,400 shares (0.73%) between 7 May and 9 June 2026, and Adani Infra (India) Limited picked up 66,50,000 shares (0.55%) on 24-25 March 2026, alongside token 10-share buys by Pranav, Karan, Sagar and Jeet Adani.

8Onix Renewable pares Onix Solar stake to 54.60% in off-market share sale
Onix Solar Energy Ltd disclosed that promoter entity Onix Renewable Limited sold 6,77,340 equity shares of the company through an off-market transfer recorded on 10 June 2026. The transaction cut Onix Renewable's holding from 2,08,07,237 shares (56.4372%) to 2,01,29,897 shares (54.60%), filed under Regulation 7(2) of SEBI's Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations. The disclosure details the resulting change in promoter shareholding in the listed company. Details

Jun 15: ANNUAL RESULTS

8Suzlon posts 54% revenue jump to Rs. 16,679 crore in FY26, eyes 60%-plus wind share by FY31
Suzlon Energy reported FY26 deliveries of 2,456 MW, up 58% year-on-year, with revenue of Rs. 16,679 crore (up 54%), EBITDA of Rs. 3,022 crore (up 63%) and PAT of Rs. 3,163 crore, on a 33% market share and an 18 GW installed fleet across 1,900 customers. Its 'Suzlon 2.0' roadmap targets a 25%-plus revenue CAGR, more than 60% India wind market share, over 3 GW of exports and a 70-plus GW order portfolio by FY31.

8Panasonic Energy India flags audit qualification on battery waste rules despite Rs. 3.49 crore profit
Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd reported a qualified audit opinion from BSR and Co for the year ended 31 March 2026, tied to non-compliance with the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, for which no provision has been recognised pending government clarification. The company posted turnover of Rs. 27,372.18 lakh, total expenditure of Rs. 26,399.67 lakh, net profit of Rs. 348.68 lakh, EPS of Rs. 4.65 and net worth of Rs. 10,316.74 lakh, with the qualification leaving reported figures unchanged.

FUND RAISING & CAPITAL

8SECI floats EOI for Rs. 1,000 crore foreign-currency ECB facility on a 5-year bullet tenor
SECI, a Navratna CPSE under the MNRE, on 12 June 2026 invited Expressions of Interest from international banks and multilateral agencies to arrange an External Commercial Borrowing of about Rs. 1,000 crore, structured as a 5-year bullet repayment with security cover capped at 1.10x. SECI, rated AAA (Stable) by ICRA and CARE, reported FY26 revenue of Rs. 18,447 crore and PAT of Rs. 579 crore. Proposals are due within 15 days, evaluated on the lowest all-in INR borrowing cost.

DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS

8India Power Corporation enters insolvency as NCLT admits Section 7 plea, suspending board
India Power Corporation Limited, formerly DPSC Limited, has entered the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process after the NCLT Hyderabad Bench-I admitted a Section 7 application under the IBC via an order dated 15 May 2026, suspending the board's powers. Separately, promoter group entity Aksara Commercial Private Limited disclosed a sale of equity shares in the company on 10 June 2026 under SEBI's insider-trading norms, with that filing made under the authority of the appointed interim resolution professional.

CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT

8BHEL wins CARE AA upgrade on Rs. 80,000 crore bank facilities
BHEL has had its long-term rating upgraded by CARE Ratings to 'CARE AA/Stable' from 'CARE AA-/Stable', while its short-term rating was reaffirmed at the highest 'A1+'. The action covers total bank loan facilities rated at Rs. 80,000 crore, and the company's Rs. 5,000 crore commercial paper programme was also reaffirmed at 'A1+'. CARE cited BHEL's operational and financial performance up to FY26 as supporting the rating upgrade.

8Greenko Sironj Wind bags CARE A rating on Rs. 670 crore loans for 200 MW Tamil Nadu project
CARE Ratings has assigned 'CARE A; Stable' to Rs. 670 crore of long-term bank facilities of Greenko Sironj Wind Power Private Limited, which runs a 200 MW wind project in Tamil Nadu with plant load factors of 29-31% over a seven-year track record. The rating is anchored by a fixed-tariff PPA at Rs. 2.64 per unit with SECI, rated CARE AAA, and by Greenko group parentage holding about 6.7 GW. CARE expects a cumulative DSCR of 1.17x over the debt tenor.

8ICRA reaffirms AAA on Mumbai Urja Marg's Rs. 2,630 crore debentures
ICRA has reaffirmed '[ICRA]AAA (Stable)' on Rs. 2,630 crore of non-convertible debentures of Mumbai Urja Marg Limited, an inter-state transmission project spanning Maharashtra, Gujarat, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh under WRSS-XIX and NERSS-IX. The rating reflects a 35-year transmission service agreement with 14 long-term customers and availability above normative levels. Project capital cost rose to Rs. 3,099 crore from the appraised Rs. 2,854 crore, with the NCDs carrying a 14-year tenure and a 74.45% bullet repayment in Q2 FY2039. Details

Jun 15:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Tender for repair and modification of 63 MVAR to 125 MVAR bus reactor cooling bank system Details
 8Tender for civil work related to construction of CT foundation Details
 8Tender for providing and fixing of iron/steel grill and other miscellanous work Details
 8Tender for upgradation and modernization of critical infrastructure work Details
 8Tender for supply, laying and erection of 2 core 25mm2 aluminum armoured XLPE cable of street light Details
 8Tender for overhauling of rotary drives of TPP boilers Details
 8Tender for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 8.5 ton ducted AC system Details
 8Tender for development and beautification work Details
 8Tender for performing the work of removal of floating waste and solid waste materials Details
 8Tender for repair and HP-HVOF coating of 02 sets (40 Nos.) of guide vanes Details
 8Tender for augmentation of 132kV S/Stn Details
 8Tender for contract for engaging an exclusive agency for assembly, welding, and grinding Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of total 18-WATT solar LED street lighting system Details
 8Design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of total 19 KW grid connected solar PV power plant Details
 8Tender for dredging and desilting of stage-I CW intake channel Details
 8Tender for supply, installation, commissioning and CAMC (5 years) of real time data transmission Details
 8Tender for APM of 02 Nos generating units and auxiliaries Details
 8Tender for annual plant maintenance of 04 Nos generating units and auxiliaries Details
 8Tender for procurement of trolley mounted distribution sub-station with BIS level I 500 KVA distribution transformer along Details
 8Tender for supply of DPC aluminium wire Details
 8Tender for supply of 11 kV 9 kV 10 KA gapless type polymer lightening arrestor Details
 8Tender for annual contract for misc civil maintenance work Details
 8Tender for yard revamping, repairing of cable trench work Details
 8Tender for various civil construction works pertaining to feeder bays, augmentation of X-mer, addl. X-mer etc. Details
 8Tender for renovation of store-II Details
 8Tender for procurement of LT current transformers for 415V switchyard Details
 8Tender for procurement of 300NB and 350NB knife gate valve spares for silo of ash handling plant Details
 8Tender for annual work contract for assistance in operation of hydrogen plant Details
 8Tender for biennial work contract for online sealing services of water, steam, fuel oil in various valves Details
 8Design, manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 850 No. fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) heavy duty extension type ladders (fully extended length 10mtrs) for use at 66kV substations Details
 8Tender for construction of additional T/F plinth and allied civil works at 66 kV sub station Details
 8Tender for procurement of position feed back transmitter Details
 8Tender for renewal of firewall licenses along with firewall cloud log retention Details
 8Tender for assistance in lifting/shifting and replacement of different HL/LT motors Details
 8Tender for procurement of stage iidler Details
 8Tender for maintenance contract for electrical maintenance jobs of coal handling plant Details
 8Tender for execution of electrical erection work by erection of 11kV RMU, laying of 11kV XLPE UG cable Details
 8Tender for replacement of 33 kV single core XLPE UG cable Details
 8Tender for construction work for new proposed 33/11 kV substation Details
 8Tender for empanelment of vendors for CTPT sets Details
 8Tender for validation of design of existing 400kV D/C twin moose lines Details
 8Tender for supply, installation and commissioning of drive mechanism of 245 kV circuit breaker Details
 8Tender for additional work for modification of existing 132kV D/C transmission line Details
 8Tender for preparation of land schedule of 220kV D/C LILO of existing 220kV S/C line Details
 8Tender for annual contract for R and M of roof against leakages Details
 8Tender for annual contract for operation and dewatering work at various Details
 8Tender for supply of spares for the capital overhauling work of 195MW generator Details
 8Tender for annual rate contract (ARC) for supply of pumps spares for various power plants Details
 8Tender for supply of terminal studs with housing assembly of 420kV, 3150A, HCB isolator installed Details
 8Tender for supply of spares of symphony harmony DCS system Details
 8Tender for work of repair of generator rotor of 210 MW THW generator Details
 8Tender for supply of ASCO make solenoid valves and spare kits Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance contract of continuous ambient air quality monitoring system Details
 8Tender for requirement of spares of conveying air compressor Details
 8Tender for replacement of existing 33 kV ACSR conductor Details
 8Tender for supply of 10000 Nos. three phase 4 wire Details
 8Tender for work of annual rate contract for attending routine maintenance work during outage & emergency work viz breakdown/occurrence on various 220/132/110 kV lines Details
 8Tender for annual maintenance contract for various EHV transformers / ICTs related work at various substations Details
 8Tender for work of annual maintenance contract (AMC) for servicing repairing and maintenance for 145kV circuit breaker Details
 8Tender for work of strengthening of deteriorated RCC / pile-type foundations of existing EHV towers Details
 8Tender for work of providing & fixing of MOLG & aircell for various transformers at various S/Stns Details
 8Tender for Bi-AMC for the work of servicing/overhauling of various makes 33kV VCB’s at various EHV substations Details
 8Tender for annual maintenace for civil works Details
 8Tender for providing additional new 3x167 MVA 400/220/33kV ICT, 400kV GIS BC bay Details
 8Tender for work of supply, erection, testing and commissioning of additional 50MVA, 132/33kV power T/F Details
 8Tender for work of providing and fixing of OTI and WTI meters Details
 8Tender for work of supply, installation, testing and commissioning of microprocessor based MFM meters Details
 8Tender for work of chemical washing manually by using high voltage insulator Details
 8Tender for work of servicing / overhauling of 145kV SF6 circuit breakers Details
 8Tender for work of providing & fixing of motor operated mechanism box for 245 kV DB isolator Details
 8Tender for work of annual rate contract for work of attending emergency breakdown & maintenance work during outage at various 220/132kV substation Details
 8Tender for supply, erection, testing & commissioning of LILO to 400kV from 66kV S/C line on D/C panther tower Details
 8Design, supply, installation, commission and maintenance of solar PV system Details
 8Tender for supply & apply of M.S. grills of various Details
 8Tender for work of applying anti-corrosive epoxy paint to various transformers, MK boxes Details
 8Tender for supply of various consumable items Details
 8Tender for supply of LT cable Details
 8Tender for work of supply, installation, complete overhauling and testing of 60 tones DT gate crane Details
 8Tender for work contract for works of routine, preventive, conditioning monitoring, shut down, breakdown Maintenance & other misc. job works Details
 8Tender for work of overhauling, servicing & repairing of air preheater and its connected system Details
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 8Where to put your green money: AP, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan stand out in India’s energy transition Details
 8Sugs Lloyd Hits 5% Upper Circuit on Securing Rs 56.57 Crore Bihar Rooftop Solar Order Details
 8Coal Minister flags disappearance of 4 mn tonnes of coal; seeks probe Details
 8Bio-energy emerging as key pillar of green growth strategy: TPCI Details
 8Haryana govt boosts power sector with Rs 913 crore infrastructure expansion Details
 8Parliamentary panels to discuss West Asia developments, coal block allocation process Details
 8Coal gasification fits fuel diversification narrative, but challenges loom Details
 8India’s Wind Capacity Reaches 56 GW as Offshore Expansion Gains Momentum Details
 8Transforming a wasteland into the world’s largest renewable energy city in Khavda Details
 8Why Defence Ministry’s Sitapur Solar Project is making headlines Details
 8Oswal Pumps Ltd Secures Over Rs 500 Crore Solar Order Boost Details
 8Bio-energy emerging as key pillar of India's green growth strategy: TPCI Details
 8Nepal to start exporting electricity to Bangladesh with symbolic 40MW from Monday Details
 8Coal stocks strengthened Details
 8Haryana Clears Rs 912.7 Crore RDSS Power Infrastructure Package To Expand Substations, Smart Grid Systems And Network Capacity Details
 8India's first fly ash-rare earth tender to be awarded in two months Details
 8India’s Nuclear Power Plants and Battery Energy Storage Strategy 2026 Details
 8India Pushes States to Fast-Track Nuclear and Green Power Details
 8How JSW Energy is building round the-clock renewable power solutions Details
 8Reliance, JSW Energy, HPCL, and More: Key Corporate Updates Details
 8Power demand recovery strengthens outlook; Jefferies picks NTPC, JSW Energy and Adani Energy Solutions Details
 8MSEDCL Adds 10 MVA Transformer In New Panvel To Strengthen Power Supply Details
 8DMK attacks TN govt over long power cuts, demands immediate action Details
 8Why India’s retail diesel caps have left hospitals and data centers bracing for power shocks Details
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Jun 13:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Tender for construction of 01 No. 132kV GIS bay Details
 8Tender for construction of 765/400kV pooling substation Details
 8Tender for restoration work of 400kV DC twin moose line Details
 8Tender for construction of phase-B (balance) works Details
 8Tender for work of excavation loading transporting unloading and levelling of 20 Lacs cubic meter ash Details
 8Tender for procurement of LT motor above 100KW Details
 8Tender for supply and erection of V-bar, water spray nozzles Details
 8Tender for procurement of 180KW, 3.3kV HT motors Details
 8Tender for EPC package for substation and transformer package Details
 8Tender for supply, commissioning and performance prove out of battery operated Details
 8Tender for supply of offline fault locator Details
 8Tender for Bi- annual rate contract for work of erection of 66kV transmission towers Details
 8Tender for complete rewinding / revamping of boiler feed water pump motors Details
 8Tender for replacement of raw water pipeline Details
 8Tender for modification works for achieving HC dew point Details
 8Tender for upgradation of existing SCADA (hardware and software) at 220/132 kV GSS Details
 8Tender for supply of 33 kV metering unit of different rating Details
 8Tender for replacement of manual drive mechanism by way of SITC of motorized drive mechanism Details
 8Tender for repair work of power channel Details
 8Tender for establishment of material testing laboratory Details
 8Tender for supply of 132kV SF6 gang operated circuit breakers Details
 8Tender for supply of 132/33kV, 200MVA auto transformers Details
 8Tender for supply of 132/33kV, 80MVA power transformers Details
 8Tender for supply of 132/33kV, 50MVA power transformers Details
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Jun 12: 8India transacted 1,707 BU of electricity in 2025-26, yet only 17.7% reached short-term markets. Real-time prices fell to Rs.3.30/unit, but coal still set the tempo - and green power lagged. Details

Jun 12: 8After Delhi, the coal ministry takes its gasification pitch to Hyderabad - the bid to recast coal not as a fuel to be burned for power, but as a feedstock for methanol, ammonia and synthetic gas. Amid falling output and a heavy import bill, it is a wager on extracting more value from every tonne. Details

Jun 12: 8New rules let private players run competitive coal-trading platforms under a state regulator - a quiet but consequential break from the producer-sets-the-price model that has defined Indian coal for decades. Details

Jun 12: 8CIL mined less coal in May yet moved more of it. The exchequer numbers look grim but tell the opposite story. And beneath the monthly noise, India's energy mix is quietly shifting. Details

Jun 12: 8The company that cracks India's coal import substitution puzzle stands to capture the biggest untapped market in the energy sector right now.
8India produced a record 1,047 million tonnes of coal in FY25, yet spent Rs.2.49 lakh crore importing 243 million tonnes from abroad. This paradox is creating the single biggest business opportunity in India's energy sector - and the race to capture it has already begun. Details

Jun 12: 8Chhattisgarh's state-owned power generation company skipped its Annual General Meeting for FY 2023-24, leaving financial statements unapproved and unregistered - a brazen violation of the Companies Act, 2013, auditors warn. Details

Jun 12: 8RVPN has filed detailed fixed asset registers, work-in-progress lists, and project cost reports with RERC, as part of its demerger plan to transfer transmission assets worth hundreds of crores to a new company, RTIL. Details

Jun 12: COAL PRODUCTION & STOCK

8Punjab's Ropar TPS holds just 6.6 days of coal as state power plants run 134% over normative stock
CEA's Daily Coal Stock Report for 10 June 2026 shows Punjab's PSPCL fleet, Ropar TPS (840 MW), Goindwal Sahib TPP (540 MW) and GH TPS (920 MW), holding a combined actual stock of 1,028.9 thousand tonnes against a normative requirement of 769.7 thousand tonnes, or 134% of norm. Ropar TPS alone reported a critical stock position with only 6.6 days of normative cover despite a 149% actual-vs-normative ratio, while Rajasthan's Suratgarh TPS (1,500 MW) fared worse on relative terms, with stock at just 45% of its daily normative requirement.

8Punjab's Ropar TPS holds 7.3 days of coal stock against 6.6-day requirement, Coal India data shows
Coal India Limited's coal stock position report for power plants with CIL/SCCL linkage, dated 9 June 2026, shows Punjab's Ropar TPS holding 432.4 thousand tonnes of indigenous coal, equating to 7.3 days against a requirement of 6.6 days at 55% PLF. Haryana's Yamuna Nagar TPS reported the steepest shortfall in its cluster, with 263.4 thousand tonnes covering only 5.9 days against a 6.4-day requirement, while Punjab's Talwandi Sabo TPP held 471.7 thousand tonnes covering 16.2 days against a 20.4-day requirement, the lowest coverage ratio among the Punjab plants.

GENERATION & PLF

8India's power generation falls 5,992 MU short of FY27 target as Northern Region lags by 5,696 MU
CEA's All-India Regionwise Power Generation Overview for 10 June 2026 shows cumulative generation of 326,856.90 MU against a programmed 332,849.05 MU since April 1, a shortfall of 5,992.15 MU (-1.80%) across 539,164.41 MW of installed capacity. The Northern region was the biggest laggard at 79,388.46 MU against a target of 85,084.10 MU, a deficit of 5,695.64 MU (-6.69%), driven by thermal falling 2,405.07 MU and hydro 2,429.13 MU behind plan, while the Western and Southern regions exceeded targets by 387.37 MU and 156.56 MU respectively.

8Coal-fired plants generate 39,157.63 MU in June so far, beating CEA's target by 967 MU even as hydro lags
CEA's Category-Wise Fuel-Wise Generation report for 10 June 2026 shows India's 223,497.51 MW of monitored coal capacity producing 3,910.28 MU on the day against a 3,770.57 MU program, taking month-to-date actual to 39,157.63 MU versus a 38,190.70 MU target. Hydro capacity of 51,964.66 MW underperformed at 454.06 MU against a 563.77 MU program, with year-to-date actual of 27,613.28 MU trailing plan by 2,398.42 MU, while lignite missed target and natural gas units beat their daily program at 83.71 MU versus 77.46 MU planned.

8NTPC stations deliver 1,040.56 MU on June 10, topping daily target by 27.82 MU despite 6,358 MW capacity gap
CEA's regionwise report on NTPC stations for 10 June 2026 shows the company's plants generating 1,040.56 MU against a program of 1,012.74 MU, a positive deviation of 27.82 MU, from an available capacity of 53,649.58 MW out of 60,007.23 MW monitored. The Southern region outperformed, generating 151.30 MU versus a 114.28 MU target (+7.19%), while the Northern region delivered 193.91 MU against 216.95 MU planned (-8.95%). April-to-date, NTPC's all-India actual stands at 72,424.32 MU against a 74,701.38 MU target, a shortfall of 2,277.06 MU.

8Rajasthan's power output falls 5.42% short of target as state generates 8,360.79 MU against 8,839.90 MU goal
CEA's All-India Capacity Availability report for 10 June 2026 shows Rajasthan, with 8,846 MW of monitored capacity, generating 8,360.79 MU April-to-date against a programmed 8,839.90 MU, a shortfall of 479.11 MU (-5.42%), with 849 MW under maintenance. Haryana outperformed, delivering 2,657.03 MU versus a 2,515.10 MU program (+5.64%) from 2,510 MW of capacity with zero units under maintenance, while Himachal Pradesh underperformed most sharply at 637.88 MU against 750.30 MU planned (-14.98%).

8Delhi's Pragati CCGT-III generates 632.99 MU since April, outpacing its 489.10 MU target by 29%
CEA's region-wise, station-wise generation report for 10 June 2026 shows Delhi's Pragati CCGT-III (1,500 MW) producing 9.05 MU on the day against a 7.01 MU program, and 632.99 MU cumulatively since April 1 against a planned 489.10 MU, a 29% overshoot. By contrast, Pragati CCPP (330.40 MW) underperformed at 136.35 MU against a 268.70 MU target, while Haryana's Rajiv Gandhi TPS Unit 2 (600 MW) far exceeded plan at 614.97 MU against 246.00 MU, and Panipat TPS delivered 878.01 MU cumulatively against 861.70 MU planned.

8Suratgarh STPS Unit 4 breaches SO2 norm at 1,140 mg/Nm3, nearly double the prescribed limit
RVUN's Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station (6x250 MW) recorded an SO2 emission breach at Unit 4 in May 2026, hitting 1,140 mg/Nm3 against the 600 mg/Nm3 regulatory limit, nearly double the standard. Particulate matter across the station's units ranged from 211 to 330 mg/Nm3 versus a 100 mg/Nm3 norm, while NOx peaked at 983 mg/Nm3 at Unit 1. Water consumption stood at 4.28 m3/MWh despite a zero-discharge target, with the canal-fed station generating 565.004 MU drawn from the Indira Gandhi Canal.

8Kota STPS consumes 8.13 m3/MWh of water, more than double the 3.5 m3/MWh norm
Rajasthan's Kota Super Thermal Power Station (1,240 MW), operated by RVUN, reported specific water consumption of 8.13 m3/MWh in the monitored period, against a norm of 3.5 m3/MWh, an overshoot of about 132.29%. The figure flags a water-use efficiency concern at the canal-dependent station during the peak summer generation window, and is logged alongside the emission and resource-consumption metrics that Rajasthan's coal-based thermal fleet must report under environmental-compliance monitoring for the period.

HYDRO & RESERVOIR

8Karnataka's Kalindi Supa reservoir holds 133,260 MCM as Bhakra dam stands at 480.52 m
CEA's Daily Hydro Reservoir Report for 10 June 2026 shows Himachal Pradesh's Bhakra dam at a present level of 480.52 m (1,576.51 ft), against a minimum drawdown level of 474.09 m, holding 1,728.8 MU of energy content versus 5,282 MU at FRL. Karnataka's Kalindi Supa reservoir holds the largest live storage at 133,260 MCM, generating 2,885 MU of energy content, while Gujarat's Sardar Sarovar dam stood at 127.84 m against a full level of 138.68 m and Uttarakhand's Tehri was nearly full at 741.54 m.

8Eastern Region hydro stations generate 27.91 MU on June 11 as Balimela and Mukhiguda lead output
The Reservoir Generation Report dated 11 June 2026 shows total equivalent energy generation of 27.9074 MU across major Eastern Region hydroelectric projects, against a daily total average generation of 1,162.805 MW. Balimela HEP held its reservoir at 1,468.3 ft while generating 4.142 MU at an average of 172.5833 MW, while Upper Indravati HEP at Mukhiguda generated the most energy at 5.7425 MU, averaging 239.2708 MW with a 497 MW peak. Machkund HEP recorded zero generation under APGENCO control, while Burla's unit #5 and two Bariniput units stayed out for maintenance.

8SRLDC reservoir report shows Idukki at 707.06 m as multiple 500-800 MW thermal units trip
SRLDC's reservoir and thermal-outage report for 11 June 2026 lists 14 southern reservoirs, with Idukki at 707.06 m (496.94 MU energy) and Srisailam at 249.81 m, most below year-ago levels. It also flags several thermal unit trips, including Vallur TPS Unit 2 (500 MW), Vijayawada TPS Unit 8 (800 MW) and two Yadadri 800 MW units that went off on boiler tube leakage and low economiser inlet flow, underscoring strained southern generation amid the summer demand window. Details

Jun 12: PEAK DEMAND & POWER SUPPLY POSITION

8India's peak demand hits 252,061 MW on June 11 with zero shortage; energy met 5,488 MU
Grid Controller of India's NLDC reported that all-India maximum demand met touched 252,061 MW at 15:48 on 11 June 2026, with energy met of 5,488 MU and zero peak shortage across all five regions. Evening-peak demand at 20:00 hrs stood at 227,273 MW. Coal supplied 65% of gross generation (3,842 MU), renewables (wind, solar, biomass) 21% (1,271 MU) and hydro 8% (488 MU), with non-fossil sources making up a 21.47% share of total generation on the day.

8Northern Region meets 73,159 MW off-peak demand on June 11; energy met 1,745 MU
NRLDC's daily operation report shows the Northern Region met an evening-peak demand of 68,666 MW at 20:00 and a higher off-peak demand of 73,159 MW on 11 June 2026, with energy met of 1,745.42 MU and zero shortage. Uttar Pradesh led peak demand at 27,493 MW and Rajasthan at 15,182 MW, while regional net generation totalled 860.26 MU, including 579.99 MU thermal, 115.86 MU hydro and 78.44 MU solar.

8Western Region peaks at 80,144 MW max demand on June 11; energy met 1,751.7 MU
WRLDC's daily operation report shows the Western Region met an evening-peak demand of 72,107 MW at 20:00 and a maximum demand of 80,144 MW during 11 June 2026, with energy met of 1,751.7 MU and zero shortage. Regional net generation totalled 1,007.6 MU, including 627.7 MU thermal, 206.3 MU solar and 132.5 MU wind, against net scheduled drawal of 757 MU.

8Southern Region meets 55,147 MW evening peak on June 11 with zero shortage
SRLDC's Power Supply Position report shows the Southern Region met an evening-peak demand of 55,147 MW at 20:00 on 11 June 2026 (off-peak 47,820 MW), with day energy of 1,290.86 MU and no shortage. Tamil Nadu led state demand at 19,190 MW, followed by Karnataka (10,732 MW) and Andhra Pradesh (10,644 MW). Net regional generation totalled 1,293.2 MU across thermal, hydro, wind and solar.

8Eastern Region meets 27,640 MW evening peak on June 11 with zero shortage
ERLDC's daily operation report shows the Eastern Region met an evening-peak demand of 27,640 MW at 20:00 on 11 June 2026 (off-peak 28,375 MW) and energy met of 629.12 MU, with no shortage. West Bengal led at 9,023 MW and Bihar at 7,424 MW, while regional net generation reached 348.86 MU, dominated by 306.37 MU of thermal output, with the remaining roughly 42 MU drawn from hydro and other sources across the region.

8North Eastern Region meets 3,713 MW evening peak on June 11; energy met 71.65 MU
NERLDC's daily operation report shows the North Eastern Region met an evening-peak demand of 3,713 MW at 20:00 on 11 June 2026 (off-peak 2,700 MW) with energy met of 71.65 MU and zero shortage. Assam led at 2,397 MW, followed by Meghalaya (355 MW) and Tripura (296 MW), with regional net generation of 12.49 MU drawn largely from hydro and gas.

FREQUENCY & DEVIATION INDICES (FDI/VDI)

8All-India grid frequency averaged 50.004 Hz on June 11; variation index at 0.0408
NLDC's frequency profile for 11 June 2026, sourced from Balipara via 10-second samples, shows an average frequency of 50.004 Hz, a Frequency Variation Index of 0.0408 and a standard deviation of 0.0639. Frequency stayed within the 49.90-50.05 Hz band about 79.03% of the time, peaking at 50.245 Hz at 08:59:20 and dipping to 49.666 Hz at 22:17:50, with 5 hours 2 minutes spent outside the band, reflecting tight balancing across the national grid.

8NERLDC frequency stayed outside IEGC band 23.84% of the time on June 9
NERLDC's daily frequency profile for 9 June 2026 shows frequency below 49.9 Hz for 2.43% and above 50.05 Hz for 73.73% of the day, leaving it outside the IEGC 49.9-50.05 Hz band 23.84% of the time, equivalent to 6.30 hours. Frequency peaked at 50.30 Hz and bottomed at 49.85 Hz, averaging 50.02 Hz for the region, reflecting a persistent high-frequency bias in the north-east.

SYSTEM RELIABILITY & SECURITY

8GRID-INDIA schedules 58,102 MWh of Up-SCUC and 24,323 MWh of Down-SCUC on June 11
Grid Controller of India's daily Ancillary Services and Security Constrained Unit Commitment report for 11 June 2026 shows SCUC-Up scheduled energy of 58,102 MWh and SCUC-Down of 24,323 MWh. The report profiles spinning up and down reserves at the inter-state level against requirements, taken as half of the total system reserve requirement, illustrating the day's reserve adequacy across the grid.

8NLDC's June 12 SCUC commits 44 thermal units, led by Darlipali at Rs. 1.159/kWh ECR
NLDC's Security Constrained Unit Commitment schedule for 12 June 2026, published on 11 June, lists 44 generators committed with energy charge rates ranging from 115.9 paise/kWh at NTPC's Darlipali up to 543 paise/kWh at AGBPP Kathalguri. Large block schedules include North Karanpura STPS (991 MW), Sipat Stage 1 (747 MW) and Indira Gandhi TPS Jhajjar (711 MW), reflecting merit-order despatch across central thermal stations.

LOAD FORECAST

8SRLDC's June 11 demand forecast achieved 2.12% MAPE on June 9 validation
SRLDC's demand forecast for 11 June 2026 projects Southern Region load across the day within a band of roughly 35,000 to 60,000 MW. The report's accuracy check against 9 June 2026 actuals recorded a Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 2.12%, underscoring the forecast's reliability for day-ahead scheduling, complemented by a week-ahead outlook covering 11-17 June 2026 in a band of about 43,000 to 64,000 MW.

8ERLDC's day-ahead demand forecast hits 2.07% MAPE for June 10, 2026
ERLDC's forecasting-error report for 10 June 2026 shows a day-ahead Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 2.07% and RMSE of 2.7%, improving to a 1.3% MAPE and 1.69% RMSE for intraday forecasts. Block-wise data tracks actual demand against day-ahead and intraday forecasts, with eastern regional load easing from about 32,808 MW at midnight toward 26,000 MW by early morning before climbing back toward the daytime peak across the region.

TRANSMISSION CAPACITY (TTC/ATC)

8NLDC reports lone block of ATC violation on NR import; no (N-1) breaches on June 11
NLDC's System Reliability Indices report for 11 June 2026 shows the available transfer capability was violated on only one corridor, Import of NR, for one block (0.25 hours), or 1.04% of the time, while WR-NR, ER-NR, NEW-SR and NER Import recorded zero violations. No (N-1) criterion violations occurred on any corridor, and 400/765 kV voltages across NR stations such as Ajmer, Bhadla and Bikaner largely stayed within IEGC bands for the day.

8NERLDC records TTC violation on NER-Assam corridor for 4.5 hours on June 9
NERLDC's System Reliability Report for 9 June 2026 flags Total Transfer Capability violations on the NER-Assam intra-regional import corridor in 18 blocks (4.5 hours, 18.6% of the time), with smaller violations on NER-Meghalaya (0.6 hours, 2.4%) and NER-Manipur (0.1 hours, 0.3%). Utilities were intimated for corrective action across all monitored corridors, with most violations clustered in the high-load blocks, reflecting recurring transfer-capacity stress within the north-eastern grid.

LINE & GENERATION OUTAGES

8NRLDC's June 11 planned shutdown report lists ~71 northern transmission elements out of service
NRLDC's Planned Shutdown Report for 11 June 2026 details around 71 transmission elements under planned outage in the Northern Region, spanning 220 kV, 400 kV and 765 kV bays, buses, reactors and lines. Owners include POWERGRID, RRVPNL, PSTCL and PNTL, with several elements out for extended periods, such as a 220 kV bus at Bhiwadi(PG) out since 6 November 2025 (over 218 days) and 765 kV Fatehgarh-III bays since 26 March 2026, reflecting ongoing network augmentation across north India.

8ERLDC reports 5,170 MW of forced generation outages, led by Sikkim's Teesta hydro
ERLDC's generation outage report for 11 June 2026 records total forced outages of 5,170 MW (3,530 MW central, 1,640 MW state) and planned outages of 163.65 MW. Major forced outages include NTPC's Barh units (660 MW each) on boiler tube leakage and the entire Teesta-III hydro complex (six 200 MW units) plus Teesta HPS units, out since the 4 October 2023 Lhonak glacial lake outburst flood.

8Punjab's Ropar and Goindwal Sahib units lose 480 MW to tube leaks and fan failures on June 10
CEA's Daily Maintenance Report for 10 June 2026 records Punjab's Goindwal Sahib TPP Unit 2 (270 MW) going down for a superheater tube leakage at 10:30 AM, while Ropar TPS Unit 4 (210 MW) was hit by a P.A. fans problem and returned the same day. Ropar Unit 5 (210 MW) has been out since 8 June for a milling system problem, while Rajasthan's Adani Power Kawai Unit 2 (660 MW) returned to the grid on 10 June after maintenance.

8Large units above 500 MW: Khurja, Yadadri and Sasan UMTPP each lose 660-800 MW to boiler and turbine faults
CEA's Daily Maintenance Report for 500-MW-and-above units on 10 June 2026 shows Telangana's Yadadri TPS with three 800 MW units affected, Unit 2 down since 8 June for boiler auxiliary issues, Unit 3 since 7 June for turbine problems and Unit 4 since 30 April for an economiser tube leakage. Madhya Pradesh's Sasan UMTPP Unit 1 (660 MW) suffered a water wall tube leak from 8 June, returning on 10 June, while UP's Khurja TPP Unit 1 (660 MW) remains out since 6 June with an abnormal boiler parameter fault.

827 thermal units trip on June 10 alone, including 500 MW Talcher STPS unit for overhaul
CEA's report of units that went out of grid on 10 June 2026 lists 25-plus trips nationwide, with Odisha's Talcher STPS Unit 6 (500 MW) starting planned overhauling at 2:12 AM and Madhya Pradesh's Sasan UMTPP Unit 1 (660 MW) tripping on a water wall tube leak at 7:18 PM the previous evening. Gujarat's Sikka Replacement TPS Units 3 and 4 (250 MW each) went onto reserve shutdown, while Assam's Lakwa units and Tripura's Agartala GT Unit 1 (21 MW) tripped on instrument-air, grid-disturbance and fuel-shortage causes.

8Pragati CCPP and Faridabad CCPP units repeatedly cycled off through 2025-26 on grid disturbances and fuel conservation
CEA's report on thermal/nuclear units out of grid for more than 15 days during 2026-27 lists Delhi's Pragati CCPP Units 1 and 2 (104.60 MW each) tripping repeatedly across the year for grid disturbance, GT lube-oil problems, low system demand and costly fuel, from June 2025 through May 2026. Faridabad CCPP's three units (137.76 MW and 156.07 MW) were taken offline at least five separate times each between February and May 2026, every instance attributed to conservation of main fuel/RSD.

8Rajasthan's Giral TPS units marked for scrapping as 250 MW stays stranded for up to a decade
CEA's list of thermal/nuclear units out of grid for more than one year as of 10 June 2026 shows Rajasthan's Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each, 250 MW total) marked likely to be scrapped since July 2014 and January 2016 respectively. Gujarat's Hazira CCPP Units 1-3 have been idle since June 2022 for lack of a PPA, while Essar CCPP's four units (110-185 MW) have been out since 2015 for the same reason, totalling 515 MW, rounding out a long tail of stranded gas-based capacity.

827 thermal units recommissioned on June 10 as Ropar Unit 4 returns within 12 hours
CEA's Daily Maintenance Report on units brought back to the grid on 10 June 2026 lists 27 thermal units recommissioned, led by Punjab's Ropar TPS Unit 4 (210 MW), which returned the same evening after a primary air fan failure forced it offline that morning. Rajasthan's Adani Power Kawai Unit 2 (660 MW) came back after condenser maintenance and Madhya Pradesh's Sasan UMTPP Unit 1 (660 MW) recommissioned, while UP's Harduaganj Unit 10 and Anpara Unit 5 cycled back within a few hours of going down.

8All-India capacity online hits 87.74% as 41,728 MW stays offline for maintenance and outages on June 10
CEA's Details of Capacity Utilization report for 10 June 2026 shows 269,845.81 MW of India's 311,573.79 MW monitored capacity online, an availability ratio of 87.74% of capacity and 75.99% of monitored capacity in net generation terms. Coal capacity of 223,497.51 MW saw 19,529.51 MW under outage (8.74%), including 17,466.01 MW lost to forced outages, while nuclear capacity of 8,780 MW had 660 MW under outage (7.52%) and hydro's 51,964.66 MW recorded 9,699.70 MW under outage (18.67%).

OCC MEETINGS & OUTAGE PLANNING

8ERPC's 240th OCC agenda flags 34,875 MW May peak as Eastern grid exports 3,054 MU
The Eastern Regional Power Committee meets in Kolkata on 12 June 2026 for its 240th Operation Coordination Committee meeting, with a 61-page agenda spanning Odisha's delayed Under-Voltage Load Shedding rollout, the Talcher-Kolar bipole shutdown and new 400 kV substations at Katihar and Chopra. Grid data for May 2026 shows the region peaking at 34,875 MW on 22 May 2026 against a low of 17,389 MW on 5 May, with average daily consumption of 632 MU. The region's actual energy export of 3,054 MU outran its scheduled 2,617 MU.

REGIONAL ENERGY ACCOUNT (REA/REMC)

8NRPC bills northern generators Rs. 60.95 crore in ancillary-services and SCUC charges for last week of May
The Northern Regional Power Committee released its combined Ancillary Services (SRAS and TRAS) and Regional SCUC account for 25-31 May 2026, pegging the net amount payable to or receivable from generators at Rs. 60,95,25,651. The settlement bundles Rs. 3,12,69,801 of SRAS charges, Rs. 21,60,10,272 for shortfall/emergency conditions, minus Rs. 12,09,526 on TRAS and Rs. 36,34,55,104 for SCUC. NTPC's stations drew Rs. 2,68,76,512 in net SRAS payments, led by Dadri TPS, with dues to be remitted by 17 June 2026 or face a 0.04%-per-day surcharge.

8NRPC's Week-9 deviation account sends Rs. 147.75 crore from Western Region into the Northern pool
NRPC's Deviation Settlement Account for 25-31 May 2026 clubs in differential charges from revised settlements for Weeks 05-08 recast to comply with a Karnataka High Court interim order dated 27 April 2026. The single largest entry is WR-NR, receivable Rs. 14,775.15 lakh from the pool, followed by NER-NR at Rs. 7,002.86 lakh, while ER-NR is the biggest contributor, payable Rs. 10,503.58 lakh. Among states, Jammu & Kashmir (Rs. 2,575.89 lakh) and Rajasthan (Rs. 2,395.57 lakh) owe the most, with dues clearable by 20 June 2026.

8Uttar Pradesh tops NRPC's Rs. 139.71-lakh reactive-energy payout for Week 9 of FY27
The Northern Regional Power Committee's Reactive Energy Charges account for 25-31 May 2026 records Rs. 26.44 lakh payable into the pool against Rs. 139.71 lakh receivable from it, reflecting reactive exchanges under low/high-voltage conditions. Uttar Pradesh leads receivables at Rs. 25.55 lakh, ahead of Haryana (Rs. 21.32 lakh), NTPC (Rs. 12.01 lakh) and Jammu & Kashmir (Rs. 11.94 lakh), while Delhi (Rs. 13.04 lakh) and Himachal Pradesh (Rs. 9.14 lakh) are the largest contributors, with a 20 June 2026 due date.

8NRPC's May SCED account returns Rs. 16.24 crore to national pool as generators back down 1.03 lakh MWh
NRPC's Security Constrained Economic Despatch statement for 1-31 May 2026 covers 15 generators incremented by 84,209.69 MWh and decremented by 1,03,147.96 MWh under the mechanism. Generators are due Rs. 25,87,58,301 from the National Pool but must refund Rs. 42,11,92,340, leaving a net Rs. 16,24,34,037 receivable by the pool. IGSTPS-Jhajjar (minus Rs. 15.06 crore) and Dadri TPS (minus Rs. 11.46 crore) saw the heaviest back-down adjustments, while Tanda-II STPS earned the most at Rs. 5.58 crore. Details

Jun 12: MINISTRY OF POWER

8Ministry of Coal holds Hyderabad gasification roadshow, spotlights 400 billion tonnes of reserves
The Ministry of Coal concluded a major Roadshow on Coal and Lignite Gasification Projects in Hyderabad on 11 June 2026, with Union Coal and Mines Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy as Chief Guest. Reddy noted India holds nearly 400 billion tonnes of coal reserves, the world's fifth largest, and is the second-largest producer and consumer, with nearly 70% of electricity generation coal-dependent, framing gasification as a transformational opportunity. The PIB release (PRID 2271894) detailed deliberations on investment, policy support and technology. Details

Jun 12: DAY-AHEAD MARKET (DAM/GDAM/HPDAM)

8IEX DAM clears 142,846 MWh on 11 June 2026 as MCP soars to Rs. 10,000/MWh at night
IEX's Day-Ahead Market cleared 142,846.49 MWh on 11 June 2026 against purchase bids of 300,317.23 MWh and sell bids of 470,159.40 MWh. The Market Clearing Price reached the ceiling of Rs. 10,000/MWh during midnight and late-evening hours, contrasting with a midday low of Rs. 1,092.97/MWh reflecting solar surplus, with average MCP of Rs. 4,586.46/MWh. The weekly snapshot for 5-12 June shows 12 June recording the lowest MCP of Rs. 3,755.06/MWh as sell bids surged to 569,947.45 MWh, on eight-day cleared volume of 1,057,841.07 MWh.

8IEX GDAM clears 36,620 MWh on 11 June with solar dominating at Rs. 5,621/MWh average
IEX's Green Day-Ahead Market cleared 36,620.78 MWh on 11 June 2026, driven by solar supply of 18,694.62 MWh, followed by non-solar of 15,552.68 MWh and hydro of 2,373.48 MWh, at an average MCP of Rs. 5,621.48/MWh. The peak of Rs. 10,000/MWh persisted across late-evening and night blocks as solar faded, with the intraday minimum at Rs. 1,113.60/MWh. The weekly snapshot shows 12 June posting the lowest MCP of Rs. 5,246.17/MWh as sell bids reached 46,607.25 MWh, on eight-day cleared volume of 255,754.97 MWh.

8HPX GDAM records zero activity on 11 June 2026 across all 96 time blocks
The Hindustan Power Exchange's Green Day-Ahead Market published zero purchase bids, zero sell bids and zero MCV for every 15-minute block on 11 June 2026, leaving total cleared volume at 0.00 MWh and MCP at Rs. 0/MWh for the entire delivery day. The weekly report covering 5-12 June 2026 likewise returns zero across all total, maximum, minimum and average fields for each of the eight delivery dates, underscoring that HPX's Green DAM has had no participation whatsoever during the period, in contrast to active trading on IEX's equivalent segment.

8HPX HPDAM clears just 2,540 MWh over eight days at towering Rs. 17,689/MWh weighted average
The Hindustan Power Exchange's Day-Ahead Market recorded zero purchase bids for all 96 blocks on 11 June 2026 except hour 24, where a 200 MWh bid against 3,656.10 MWh of sell offers cleared 127.00 MWh at Rs. 15,000.37/MWh. The weekly HPDAM report for 5-12 June shows total cleared volume of just 2,540.13 MWh, with trades only on 5 June (2,070.13 MWh at Rs. 20,000/MWh), 7 June, 10 June and 11 June, and a weighted average MCP of Rs. 17,689.43/MWh, the highest among all tracked exchange segments.

REAL-TIME MARKET (RTM)

8IEX RTM clears 203,189 MWh on 11 June 2026 as Hour 9 trough hits Rs. 98.94/MWh
IEX's Real-Time Market processed total cleared volume of 203,189.48 MWh on 11 June 2026, with hourly average MCP of Rs. 2,103.69/MWh. Hour 9 produced the lowest weighted MCP of Rs. 98.92/MWh on 10,658.44 MWh cleared against sell bids of 35,748.63 MWh, driven by midday solar surplus, while hour 0 carried the highest weighted MCP of Rs. 4,490.38/MWh. The weekly report for 5-12 June shows 11 June at the week's lowest MCP as sell bids surged to 458,758.63 MWh, on eight-day cleared volume of 1,344,788.53 MWh.

8HPX RTM clears 1,090 MWh across the week with two trades at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
HPX's Real-Time Market recorded zero purchase bids, zero sell bids and zero MCV for every block on 11 June 2026, with no MCP established. The weekly RTM snapshot covering 3-12 June 2026 shows total cleared volume of 1,090.42 MWh from just two active days, 5 June (75.00 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh) and 9 June (1,015.42 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh), while all other dates including 11 and 12 June saw zero clearance. Total weekly purchase bids were 7,197.50 MWh against sell bids of 1,412.50 MWh.

8PXIL RTM weekly logs 1,736 MWh cleared across four active days, all at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling
PXIL's RTM Market Volume Profile recorded nil purchase bids, nil sell bids and nil MCV for all 96 blocks on 11 June 2026, with no transaction executed. The weekly report covering 5-12 June 2026 shows only four of eight days registering cleared volume, 5 June (125.00 MWh), 8 June (411.00 MWh), 9 June (100.00 MWh) and 10 June (546.11 MWh delivered against 1,100.00 MWh scheduled), all at Rs. 10,000/MWh. Total weekly MCV was 1,736.00 MWh, with 11 and 12 June recording zero clearance and weekly purchase bids of 7,245.00 MWh.

TERM-AHEAD & GREEN TERM-AHEAD (TAM/GTAM)

8IEX GTAM executes intraday trades at Rs. 10,000/MWh for 5 MWh blocks across dozens of contracts on 11 June
IEX's Green Term-Ahead Market on 11 June 2026 recorded numerous intraday trades across blocks ITD-B84-NS through ITD-B96-NS, each cleared at a uniform price of Rs. 10,000/MWh for 5 MWh volumes with one buy and one sell bid per contract. Earlier in the session, Day-Ahead Contingency contracts including DAC-B33-SL through DAC-B48-SL cleared volumes ranging from 16.25 MWh to 46.25 MWh at Rs. 1,547/MWh, indicating distinct pricing bands between the contingency and intraday segments of the green term-ahead market.

8IEX TAM clears 225 MWh hourly and multiple block contracts at Rs. 10,000/MWh on 11 June
IEX's Term-Ahead Market on 11 June 2026 saw active intraday trading, with hourly contracts ITD-H21-ER through ITD-H24-ER each clearing 225.00 MWh at Rs. 10,000/MWh for one trade each. Simultaneously, sub-hourly SR and WR block contracts such as ITD-B91-SR through ITD-B96-SR (7.50 MWh each) and ITD-B91-WR through ITD-B96-WR (20.25 MWh each) executed one to two trades per block, all uniformly at the Rs. 10,000/MWh ceiling price, pointing to an extremely tight intraday power balance in the late-day hours.

ANCILLARY & INTRADAY (ASDAM/IDAS/SCUC)

8IEX ASDAM logs nine consecutive days of nil clearance from 3 to 12 June 2026
The Indian Energy Exchange's Ancillary Services Day-Ahead Market reported zero transacted bids and zero cleared volume for every 15-minute block on 11 June 2026, producing a daily total of 0.0000 MWh and a weighted average MCP of 0.0000 Rs/MWh. The weekly snapshot covering 3-12 June 2026 shows zero cleared volume and zero MCP for every delivery date across the nine-day window, with total buy and sell volumes each at 0.0000 MWh, pointing to either surplus availability in the balancing mechanism or a lack of bidder participation.

8IEX IDAS records no clearances all week despite 1,100 MWh daily purchase bids from 5 to 12 June
IEX's Intra-Day Ancillary Services market saw purchase bids of 100.00 MWh per hour maintained through hours 1-6 and 20-24 on 11 June 2026, while sell side peaked at 281.25 MWh in hour 8, yet no MCV or MCP was established. The weekly report covering 5-12 June shows purchase bids of 1,600 MWh on 5 June and 1,100 MWh on each day from 6-11 June, with sell side most active on 12 June at 4,405.50 MWh, but MCV and MCP at zero every day, indicating persistent failure to match bids.

DEVIATION SETTLEMENT (DSM)

8PXIL DSM clears zero volume across all 96 blocks on 11 June 2026
Power Exchange India Ltd (PXIL) reported zero cleared buy volumes, zero cleared sell volumes and zero price for every 15-minute time block throughout the delivery day of 11 June 2026 in its Deviation Settlement Mechanism report. From the midnight opening block through the final block at 23:45-24:00, all 96 blocks show nil clearance, indicating no deviation settlement transactions were executed through PXIL on the day.

EXCHANGE AUCTIONS & CIRCULARS

8HPX opens reverse auction for GUVNL with seller bids due by June 13, 2026
Hindustan Power Exchange issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00992 on 11 June 2026 for an any-day single-side reverse auction No. HPX/11062026/01021, naming Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited as buyer at a regional delivery point with no ceiling price and non-solar/hydro/thermal energy. Sellers must submit interest quantity by 12:30 hrs on 13 June 2026, with the e-reverse auction on 15 June 2026 and the buyer allocation window running through 17 June 2026. HPX noted similar auctions were also initiated on IEX and PXIL.

8HPX launches Rs. 10,000/MWh-capped reverse auction for Tamil Nadu's TANGEDCO
Hindustan Power Exchange issued Circular No. HPX_RA_00993 on 11 June 2026 for reverse auction No. HPX/11062026/01022, with Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation as buyer, a ceiling price of Rs. 10,000.00 per MWh and hydro/thermal energy. Sellers' interest quantity is due by 11:00 hrs on 13 June 2026, the e-reverse auction runs on 13 June 2026, and the buyer allocation window closes 15 June 2026. HPX flagged parallel auctions on IEX and PXIL. Details

Jun 12: SOLAR POWER

8Rajasthan generates 297.44 MU of renewable energy in a single day, led by 220.04 MU from solar
CEA's Daily Renewable Generation Report for 10 June 2026 shows Rajasthan topping the all-India renewable chart with 297.44 MU generated in the day, comprising 74.81 MU from wind, 220.04 MU from solar and 2.59 MU from biomass and other RES, taking its June cumulative to 2,650.36 MU. Gujarat followed with 389.05 MU on the day (240.69 MU wind, 148.36 MU solar) and a June cumulative of 3,196.81 MU, the highest monthly total of any state, while Tamil Nadu added 169.88 MU on the day.

WIND & HYBRID POWER

8KSEB seeks KSERC nod for 300 MW wind power bids as Kerala's wind RPO deficit set to hit 487.38 MU by 2026-27
Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. has petitioned the KSERC in OP No. 12/2025 (order dated 10 June 2026) for approval to invite tariff-based bids for 300 MW of wind power from in-state projects. KSEBL cited Wind Power Obligation targets rising from 1.20% in 2024-25 to 2.20% by 2029-30, with a projected deficit of 487.38 MU in 2026-27 requiring 6.01 MW of additional capacity at 24% CUF. The Commission weighed a 12-month PPA-signing extension window and an 18-month construction-start deadline before PBG forfeiture.

8PSERC reserves order on PSPCL's 340 MW FDRE buy from SJVN after Avaada locks in 65% CUF
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission heard Petition No. 28 of 2026, PSPCL's plea to procure 340 MW of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy from SJVN Limited under tariff-based competitive bidding for ISTS-connected FDRE projects. Having already cleared 140 MW at a landed cost of Rs. 4.77/kWh sourced via Ganeko One Energy, the Commission sought cost computations for the remaining 200 MW from Avaada Energy, whose counsel confirmed a committed capacity utilisation factor of 65% during the 10 June 2026 hearing. The bench reserved its order. Details

Jun 12: COMMISSION ORDERS (CERC/SERC)

8TERC lets TSECL comply with 2024 tariff order as Sai Computers' petition heads to July 3 hearing
In Daily Order No. 08 of 2026, the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission noted on 9 June 2026 that respondent TSECL has acted on the Commission's 20 June 2024 order in the tariff dispute filed by Sai Computers Ltd. Sai Computers had challenged TSECL's average tariff for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 under Section 86 read with Section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003, calling it unlawful and higher than the applicable rate. The Commission accepted an amendment petition and fixed the next hearing for 3 July 2026 at 12:00 PM.

8TERC rejects AR-KS Technologies' 50-500 MW solar PPA petition for improper format, orders refiling
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission, via Daily Order No. 09 of 2026 dated 9 June 2026, dismissed Petition No. 08 of 2026 from AR-KS Technologies Pvt. Ltd. seeking approval of a Power Purchase Agreement tariff for a 50 MW to 500 MW solar power project. Chairman Sri Hemant Verma and Member Smt. Puspita Chakraborty ruled the petition lacked the requisite particulars and was not filed in the prescribed format. AR-KS, represented by Mr. Vijay Singh, must refile a revised petition with all supporting documents before the matter is relisted.

8KERC proposes first amendment to 2025 Distribution Code, eyes one-time vendor approval across all ESCOMs
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission issued draft Notification KERC/KEDC/2026-27/2080 dated 4 June 2026, proposing the First Amendment to the Karnataka Electricity Distribution Code 2025, which had repealed the 2015 Code on 21 July 2025. The draft responds to representations from M/s Venkat Switchgears and a consumer association, plus a concern at the 72nd Advisory Committee Meeting about ESCOMs repeatedly demanding separate vendor approvals. Citing CEA guidelines, the Commission proposes a unified Vendor Approval Committee covering all ESCOMs under its power-to-relax provisions in Sections 5.1 and 5.2.

8KSERC approves Rs. 72.15 lakh revenue surplus for Cochin SEZ Authority in FY2024-25 truing-up
In Order OP No. 08/2026 dated 10 June 2026, the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a final revenue surplus of Rs. 72.15 lakh for Cochin Special Economic Zone Authority for 2024-25, against a claimed gap of Rs. 17.18 lakh. Total income was fixed at Rs. 4,427.79 lakh against expenditure of Rs. 4,355.64 lakh, with power purchase cost trued up to Rs. 4,092.37 lakh. The cumulative revenue surplus was set at Rs. 1,963.31 lakh, with Rs. 1,007.11 lakh available after deducting capital investments.

8CERC demands clarifications from NLC on ash-handling capex claim for NTPL 2x500 MW tariff period 2024-29
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a query notice (Petition No. 139/GT/2026, dated 11 June 2026) to NLC India Limited seeking additional information on the tariff petition for NLC Tamilnadu Power Limited (2x500 MW) for 2024-29. The Commission asked NLC to clarify whether claimed capex on a dry ash pressure conveying system is a replacement or addition, provide an OEM obsolescence certificate, and furnish decapitalization documents. NLC must submit on affidavit by 17 June 2026, with replies due 19 June and rejoinders 22 June 2026.

8CERC issues 16-point query to NLC on NTPL tariff true-up for 2019-24, citing boiler efficiency discrepancy
In Petition No. 161/GT/2026 dated 11 June 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission sought sixteen categories of additional information from NLC India Limited for the truing-up of tariff for NLC Tamilnadu Power Limited (2x500 MW) for 2019-24. Key queries include a discrepancy between boiler efficiency of 85.67% in Form-2 and 85.90% in para 79, reconciliation of non-tariff income in Form-18, and details of year-on-year variation in consent fees to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. NLC must comply with Order 254/GT/2020 and submit UDIN-certified Form-S by 17 June 2026.

8CERC demands Excel-level arbitration cost breakdowns from NHPC for Parbati-III tariff petition covering 2019-29
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission sent a detailed query letter (Petition No. 978/GT/2025, dated 11 June 2026) to NHPC Limited for its Parbati-III Power Station tariff petition spanning true-up 2019-24 and determination 2024-29. Queries include Excel working showing principal and interest separately for a GORSI Construction arbitration award, a rationale for Rs. 2,611.85 crore in costs exceeding CEA-approved scope, and an explanation for capitalisation of 53 stolen stator bars. NHPC must also provide an OEM obsolescence certificate for the MaxDNA SCADA upgrade, with all submissions due by 17 June 2026.

8CERC questions NTPC on Rs. 38.9 crore ash dyke raising cost surge at Sipat Stage-II for 2024-29
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Petition No. 70/GT/2026, 11 June 2026) asked NTPC Limited to justify a sharp escalation in ash dyke raising costs at Sipat Super Thermal Power Station Stage-II (2x500 MW) for 2024-29. NTPC had been allowed Rs. 1,800 lakh under 2019-24 in Order 435/GT/2020 but utilised only Rs. 226 lakh, while now projecting Rs. 3,890.88 lakh, a claimed increase of over 17 times the amount spent. The Commission also sought a cost-benefit analysis for the CLO2 dosing system, with a response deadline of 17 June 2026.

8CERC directs NTPC to reconcile ash transport liabilities and justify Sipat Stage-II water charges in 2019-24 true-up
In Petition No. 1005/GT/2025 dated 11 June 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission raised ten queries against NTPC Limited's true-up petition for Sipat Super Thermal Power Station Stage-II (2x500 MW) for 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024. The Commission noted the auditor-certified ash transportation statement includes outstanding liabilities and asked for a year-wise cash-basis breakup, plus reconciliation of Form-15 with the Excel submission and the basis for apportionment of ash and water charges between Stage-I and Stage-II. NTPC must revise Form-13, with all submissions due by 17 June 2026.

APTEL & APPELLATE ORDERS

8PSERC reopens Talwandi Sabo's GST 'change in law' claim against PSPCL on APTEL remand
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission has taken up Petition No. 01 of 2021 afresh after the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity remanded it via order dated 12 May 2026 in Appeal No. 01 of 2022. Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd. seeks relief over the additional tax burden from the introduction of GST under its PPA dated 1 September 2008 with PSPCL. With TSPL's affidavit filed on 6 June 2026, PSPCL was granted three weeks to respond and the matter listed for 22 July 2026.

TRANSMISSION LICENSING & ORDERS

8Umred Power Transmission files MERC bid for licence on 400/220/132 kV Nagpur substation won via TBCB
Umred Power Transmission Limited petitioned the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission for an intra-state transmission licence covering the 400/220/132 kV AIS Umred (Dist. Nagpur) project, awarded on a Built-Own-Operate-Transfer basis through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding. RECPDCL ran the process off an RfP dated 24 May 2025, issuing the Letter of Intent on 12 January 2026. The bidder furnished a Rs. 15.84-crore Contract Performance Guarantee against the Rs. 6.34-crore Bid Bond, admitted as Case No. 37 of 2026 with MSETCL as State Transmission Utility.

OMBUDSMAN & CONSUMER GRIEVANCE

8Tamil Nadu Ombudsman orders TANGEDCO to reassess Raj Hatcheris' meter shortfall for 07/2022-09/2022
In Appeal Petition No. 02 of 2026 dated 11 June 2026, Electricity Ombudsman K. Indirani directed TNPDCL to revise the consumption assessment and billing for Raj Hatcheris Madras Pvt. Ltd.'s service connection No. 579-001-1785 for the defective-meter period July to September 2022. The Ombudsman ruled the assessment under Regulation 11(2) of the TNERC Supply Code could not stand and ordered reassessment under Regulation 11(5) using a comparable seasonal period, with any excess refunded within 45 days.

8Tamil Nadu Ombudsman rejects J. Arokiasamy's Rs. 3,52,836 refund claim but awards compensation over 7-month meter delay
Electricity Ombudsman K. Indirani, in Appeal Petition No. 03 of 2026 dated 11 June 2026, dismissed J. Arokiasamy's plea to withdraw a Rs. 3,52,836 shortfall for service connection No. 579-001-421 covering March to September 2022, finding the TNPDCL assessment of the defective meter at Maraimalai Nagar sustainable. However, the order found the meter remained unreplaced for over seven months, a violation of the Distribution Standards of Performance Regulations, and directed TNPDCL to pay statutory compensation under Regulation 21(3) within 30 days.

8PSERC reserves order as PSPCL pledges refund in Zirakpur single-meter dispute
In Petition No. 17 of 2026 before the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kuldip Singh Walia of the Sushma Joynest project at Zirakpur challenged PSPCL's single-point metering arrangement, the franchisee agreement, and the denial of individual connections, subsidy and the disconnection practices applied to residents. The builder, though impleaded as a respondent, failed to file any response, while PSPCL committed to refunding any excess amount collected within two weeks. After hearing both sides on 10 June 2026, the Commission reserved its order in the matter.

REGULATORY PETITION & REVIEW

8UPERC pushes UPPCL-MB Power 300 MW solar tariff hearing to August as merger drags on
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, hearing Petition No. 2273 of 2025 on 4 June 2026, again deferred UPPCL's plea to adopt the TBCB-discovered tariff and approve its PPA dated 16 July 2025 with MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Limited for 300 MW of solar power. MBPL's counsel told the bench its amalgamation was in its final stage and should conclude by end-June 2026. The Commission warned that any investment before approval is at MBPL's own risk and listed the matter for 6 August 2026.

8PSPCL's 250 MW SECI solar procurement stalls at PSERC as CTU revokes Azure's connectivity
Hearing Petition No. 13 of 2026 on 10 June 2026, the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission examined PSPCL's bid to procure 250 MW of solar PV power from the Solar Energy Corporation of India via tariff-based competitive bidding. The developer, Azure Power India, flagged that CTU had revoked its connectivity by letter dated 1 June 2026, with the restoration issue set for hearing before the CERC on 14 July 2026. PSPCL and respondents were directed to file a status report, and the matter listed for 22 July 2026.

8PSPCL seeks PSERC nod to revise tariff and timeline for its 50 MW (2x25 MW) solar plants
In Petition No. 40 of 2026, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited asked the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission to approve a revised tariff and a revised completion timeline for procurement of power from its 50 MW (2x25 MW) solar photovoltaic plants. Respondents Photon Suryodaya Private Limited and the Punjab Energy Development Agency sought time to file replies, which the Commission directed be submitted within two weeks, with PSPCL allowed a further two weeks to rejoin. The matter was listed for the next hearing on 22 July 2026 at 11:30 AM.

8PSERC reserves order on PSPCL's short-term power buy for the June-September 2026 summer window
Hearing Petition No. 44 of 2026 on 10 June 2026, the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission considered PSPCL's request to approve and adopt tariffs discovered through transparent bidding for short-term power procurement spanning 1 June to 30 September 2026. PSPCL told the bench its Board had approved the procurement at prices discovered under Tender Enquiry No. PPR-10/2026 and, with bid validity expiring on 30 May 2026, it had already begun drawing the short-term power. After hearing PSPCL's representative, the Commission reserved its order.

8Kottayam pensioner files KSERC petition over KSEB's non-compliance with Oct 31, 2025 Ombudsman order
Moideen Ahmed Pazhoor, 68, of Moolavattom, Kottayam, has filed a petition before the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission alleging Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. failed to comply with Electricity Ombudsman Order No. P/055/2025 dated 31 October 2025. The Ombudsman had directed KSEB to revise demand charges to the 10 kW category and refund the excess collected from the petitioner. The affidavit, affirmed at Kottayam on 20 April 2026, names KSEB's Chairman and Managing Director at Vydhyuthi Bhavanam, Pattom as respondent and seeks the Commission's intervention to enforce the order.

8TANGEDCO demands KSERC concurrence before extending power to Kerala's Kottavasal forest check post, 430 metres from border
A multi-year dispute over electrifying the Inter-State Forest Check Post at Kottavasal, Achenkovil, located 30 metres inside Kerala near the Tamil Nadu border, remains unresolved. TANGEDCO's Executive Engineer wrote on 13 August 2025 that extending its nearest LT single-phase line, 430 metres away, requires formal concurrence from the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission plus liability undertakings. KSEB had already issued a No-Objection Certificate on 17 December 2024, while the nearest 63 KVA transformer sits 970 metres away and KSEB's own LT line 7 kilometres distant. Details

Jun 12: WORK ORDERS & SUPPLY CONTRACTS

8BHEL bags Rs. 90 crore-plus LNTP from DVC for 1x800 MW Durgapur supercritical unit
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) told the exchanges on 11 June 2026 that it received a Limited Notice to Proceed on 10 June 2026 from Damodar Valley Corporation for the Main Plant Package (boiler, turbine, generator) of the 1x800 MW Durgapur supercritical thermal power station. The order, valued at over Rs. 90 crore excluding GST, covers advance engineering and long-lead-item ordering, with the full supply-and-execution order to be awarded 10 months after LNTP issuance. Both are PSUs and the deal is not a related-party transaction.

8Happy Square Outsourcing wins Rs. 74.08 lakh work-order extension from Power Grid's Shujalpur unit
Happy Square Outsourcing Services Limited disclosed on 11 June 2026 that it received a work-order extension from POWERGRID Shujalpur aggregating Rs. 74.08 lakh inclusive of applicable GST, with services to be provided over six months. The original tenders were awarded to the Jabalpur-based White Force staffing brand in August 2023. Managing Director Shraddha Rajpal signed the disclosure under SEBI LODR Regulation 30.

PPA SIGNING & APPROVAL

8UPERC adopts Rs. 2.24/unit tariff for Nexgen's 5 MW Mau solar project after five failed bid rounds
In Petition No. 2348 of 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission adopted a tariff of Rs. 2.24 per unit and approved the 11 September 2025 PPA between UPPCL and Nexgen Digital Infrastructures for a 5 MW grid-connected solar PV project at Saraisadi village, District Mau, over 25 years. Nexgen won the e-Reverse Auction of 5 May 2025 as L1 at Rs. 2.24, edging GP ECO Solutions' Rs. 2.25, after UPNEDA retendered the project. A Rs. 1-crore PBG backs the 15-month commissioning deadline.

8Mukkudam Electroenergy seeks KSERC ratification of draft PPA for 4 MW power purchase from Mukkudam SHP
M/s Mukkudam Electroenergy Private Limited, based at Parathodu-Idukki, Kerala, has filed a petition before the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission seeking ratification of an initially executed draft Power Purchase Agreement for procuring power from its 4 MW Mukkudam Small Hydro Project. The verifying affidavit, sworn at Adimali in May 2026 by Rakesh Roy, 42, names Kerala State Electricity Board Limited, headquartered at Vydyuthi Bhavanam, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, as respondent in the matter filed under Form 1 and Form 2 of Regulation 24. Details

Jun 12: FUND RAISING & CAPITAL

8SECI seeks non-fund based credit lines of up to Rs. 800 crore from scheduled banks for LC/BG/SBLC operations
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Navratna CPSE under MNRE, has invited quotations from scheduled commercial banks for non-fund based LC, BG and SBLC facilities aggregating up to Rs. 800 crore as its PPA, PSA and TSA obligations expand. SECI already holds Rs. 4,075 crore in sanctioned limits across banks including SBI (Rs. 500 Cr) and Axis Bank (Rs. 500 Cr), and posted FY2025-26 revenue of Rs. 18,447 crore and PAT of Rs. 579 crore. Sealed quotations are due by 26 June 2026.

8SECI invites fixed-deposit bids from banks for investment of up to Rs. 200 crore at 365-day tenor
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited has invited competitive quotations from scheduled commercial banks for a fixed-deposit investment of up to Rs. 200 crore for a tenor of 365 days, with the date of investment set as 12 June 2026. Banks must quote rates across four slabs and submit password-protected bids by 3:15 PM on 12 June 2026. Eligibility requires net worth of at least Rs. 1 lakh crore as on 31 March 2026, net NPA below 2% and gross NPA below 5%, with no pre-maturity penalty.

8Government launches OFS to sell up to 3% of NLC India, offering up to 4.16 crore shares
The President of India, through the Ministry of Coal, launched an Offer for Sale of NLC India Limited, proposing to sell a 2.00% base stake of 2,77,32,732 equity shares on 9 June 2026 (non-retail) and 10 June 2026 (retail), with a 1.00% oversubscription option of 1,38,66,366 shares, together up to 4,15,99,098 shares or 3.00% of equity. Up to 25,000 shares were reserved for employees. After the sale, the government's holding stands at 69.47% of NLC's 1,38,66,36,609 total shares of Rs. 10 face value.

DIVIDEND & BOARD DECISIONS

8Orient Electric recommends Rs. 0.75 final dividend for FY26 ahead of July 22 AGM
Orient Electric Limited, a CK Birla Group company, informed the exchanges on 11 June 2026 that its 10th Annual General Meeting will be held on 22 July 2026 via video conferencing. The board has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 0.75 (75%) per Rs. 1 share for FY2025-26, with a record date of 10 July 2026 and a voting cut-off of 15 July 2026. The disclosure under SEBI LODR Regulation 30 was signed by Company Secretary Diksha Singh.

CREDIT RATING & ANALYST REPORT

8CareEdge assigns CARE A+ (Stable) to ReNew's 110 MW Karnataka wind project on Rs. 397 crore bank lines
CARE Ratings (CareEdge) on 11 June 2026 assigned a CARE A+; Stable rating to Rs. 397 crore of long-term bank facilities of Renew Wind Energy (Sipla) Private Limited, which operates a 110 MW wind portfolio split between 60 MW at Batakurki and 50 MW at Babaleshwar in Karnataka. The company's plant load factor improved to 28.5% in FY26 from 26% in FY25, with a fixed Rs. 4.50 per unit PPA with HESCOM underpinning revenue and average DSCR projected above 1.4x. CareEdge flagged sole off-taker risk and 3.8x leverage.

8ICRA reaffirms AAA(CE) on Exide Energy Solutions and lifts rated amount to Rs. 3,200 crore
ICRA on 11 June 2026 reaffirmed the [ICRA]AAA(CE)(Stable)/[ICRA]A1+(CE) ratings of Exide Energy Solutions Limited and enhanced the total rated amount to Rs. 3,200 crore from Rs. 3,150 crore, on the strength of a corporate guarantee from parent Exide Industries Limited, which has infused Rs. 4,802 crore of equity into EESL as of 31 March 2026. EESL is setting up a 6-GWh lithium-ion cell plant at Bengaluru, expandable to 12 GWh, with commercialisation now expected by September 2026. The standalone rating stands at [ICRA]A+/[ICRA]A1.

8Prabhudas Lilladher pegs ~46 MT, Rs. 150 billion coal exchange as positive for Coal India
In a 11 June 2026 power-sector update, Prabhudas Lilladher says the Ministry of Coal's newly notified Coal Trading Exchange Rules, 2026 open an initial addressable market of about 46 million tonnes worth roughly Rs. 150 billion, shifting coal trade from the MSTC/mjunction model toward an IEX-style exchange. The brokerage retains an Overweight stance and calls the move strategically positive for Coal India Limited (rated Accumulate, target Rs. 515), with NSE, MCX and IEX vying to operate the platform under ownership caps of 5% per member and 49% in aggregate. Details

Jun 12: 8The long-tenure evacuation contract has concluded with a notably compressed price outcome, reflecting intense competition among qualified bidders.
8The final award indicates a clear shift toward volume-security strategies over margin preservation in coal logistics. Details

Jun 12:  For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
 8Tender for replacement of conventional insulator Details
 8Design, engineering, assembly, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of LT switchboard for 82T substation Details
 8Tender for maintenance of high-pressure pipelines, valves and HP heaters. Details
 8Tender for renovation and modernization work of existing 220kV /132kV / /33kV /25kV DTPS switchyard Details
 8Tender for extension of active solid waste storage facility and miscellaneous works Details
 8Tender for chain link fencing, repair of steps Details
 8Tender for construction of new retaining wall Details
 8Tender for beautification of right bank and left bank Details
 8Tender for conducting route alignment, detailed survey, and soil investigation for BOQ preparation of proposed 400kV double circuit transmission line Details
 8Tender for construction of works at 132/33 kV GSS Details
 8Tender for construction of 33kV under ground line Details
 8Tender for supply of automatic wire stripping and crimping MC automatic wire stripping Details
 8Tender for repair and maintenance of sewer lines Details
 8Tender for work of replacement of existing ACSR conductor Details
 8Tender for rate contract for carrying out civil works related Details
 8Tender for supply of permanent earth enhancement compound for earth pit Details
 8Tender for supply and delivery of power cable and control cable Details
 8Tender for supply of transmission line Details
 8Tender for engagement of fitters on SOS basis in various transmission lines Details
 8Tender for supply of wear parts of XRP 1003 mills Details
 8Tender for waterproofing work of roof of plant Details
 8Tender for supply erection and installation of horizontal lifeline system Details
 8Tender for installation commissioning and CAMC of equipment Details
 8Tender for supply of LT aluminium and copper power cables Details
 8Tender for EPC package for construction and obtaining all statutory approvals required Details
 8Tender for concreting and metalling of remaining portion of 132 kV outside switchyard Details
 8Tender for arresting of seepage flood water in transformer Details
 8Tender for selection of internet service provider (ISP) or system integrator Details
 8Tender for repair and maintenance, sanitary work, painting of control room, DG room and roof treatment etc. Details
 8Tender for execution of protective work for safety of existing tower foundation Details
 8Tender for construction of revetment for transmission towers Details
 8Tender for repair and strengthening of cage ladders and replacement of top hand railing Details
 8Tender for supply of street light pole Details
 8Tender for in-Situ machining of various valves Details
 8Tender for construction of lift well, supplying instalation, testing and commissionnining of one number passenger lift Details
 8Tender for rerouting existing HT line Details
 8Tender for supply of sliding spacer and hooks for boiler coils Details
 8Tender for miscellaneous civil works Details
 8Tender for pre-casting of RCC products such as slabs, lamp posts, cable troughs Details
 8Tender for Bi-annual AMC for servicing/maintenance & repairs of battery sets & battery chargers along with required spares Details
 8Tender for Bi-annual maintenance of NIFP system Details
 8Tender for complete overhauling of 25 MVA, 15/6.75kV station auxiliary transformer Details
 8Tender for work of transformer painting with degreasing and de-rusting of all the external surface of transformers Details
 8Tender for purchase of fibre glass 3 section telescopic operating rod with earthing conductor Details
 8Tender for construction work for new proposed 33/11 kV GSS Details
 8Tender for construction of 1 No of 132 kV solar bay 132 kV GSS Details
 8Tender for construction of civil foundation and other civil works Details
 8Tender for civil work for 01 No of 132 kV bay at 220 kV GSS Details
 8Tender for purchase of 02 Nos. 500 MVA, 400/220/33 kV auto power transformers Details
 8Tender for supply of spares for battery charger installed Details
 8Tender for supply of stromag AG make auxiliary current gear limit switches Details
 8Tender for RCA for supply of ISI marked Dog and panther aluminium conductor Details
 8Tender for RCA for procurement of 11 kV (45 KN ) and 33 kV (45 KN) polymer disc insulator Details
 8Tender for supply of heat shrinkable cable jointing kit Details
 8Tender for supply of 33 kV T-clamps for panther conductor Details
 8Tender for supply of L.T. distribution boxes suitable for 200 KVA and 315 KVA rating DTRs Details
 8Tender for supply of differential protection relay Details
 8Tender for supply of L.T. distribution boxes suitable for 63 KVA and 100 KVA rating DTRs Details
 8Tender for operation and minor maintenance of various EHV substations Details
 8Tender for procurement of spares for new 5APC gear box Details
 8Tender for procurement of spares of vertical drain pump Details
 8Tender for round the clock work of assistance in various operation work Details
 8Tender for manufacture and supply of electric resistance welded steel pipes conforming Details
 8Tender for construction of PCC flooring with gravel spreading and drainage systemDetails
 8Tender for outsourcing the work of routine and preventive maintenance breakdown maintenance and annual overhauling of generating units switchyards Details
 8Tender for raising of 66kV line Details
 8Tender for work of Re-tubing of tube nest of LP heater Details
 8Tender for supply of various size of pipes and bends Details
 8Tender for overhauling of boiler pressure parts Details
 8Tender for overhauling of non pressure parts recuperative air preheater Details
 8Tender for service contract for CCP, DROP pipe Details
 8Tender for insulation and refractory work Details
 8Tender for overhauling of draft fans, gates and dampers Details
 8Tender for overhauling of air and flue gas duct Details
 8Tender for biennial rate contract for different maintenance jobs Details
 8Tender for overhauling of HT motors Details
 8Tender for procurement of critical category bearings for upcoming unit Details
 8Tender for procurement of power transformers regarding Details
 8Tender for procurement of 07 sets grinding element with buy back for 10E10 coal mill Details
 8Tender for biennial rate contract for motor/ heavy equipment lifting / shifting/placement and motor coupling Details
 8Tender for supply and fixing of 11 kV PT and CT for replacement Details
 8Tender for fabrication, galvanizing, testing, supply and delivery of different 33 kV, 132 kV substation structure including G.I nuts, bolts and washers Details
 8Tender for MRI of KCC, solar consumers having load Details
 8Tender for installation of additional pole Details
 8Tender for installation of new 33kV & 11kV combined CTPT unit (0.2s accuracy class) for double metering Details
 8Tender for installation of new 33kV & 11kV combined CTPT unit Details
 8Tender for procurement of various capacity / model dewatering pump Details
 8Tender for annual work contract for testing of EHV grade transformer oil samples Details
 8Tender for work of supply, installation, testing and commissioning of advanced ESE type LCAT system Details
 8Tender for work of servicing & overhauling of 11/22/33kV indoor & outdoor circuit breakers Details
 8Tender for work of providing & construction of revetment wall for various tower Details
 8Tender for Bi-annual transportation of various EHV equipments/ it’s allied materials Details
 8Tender for addition of 1x200 MVA 220/132 kV ICT along with HV LV bays Details
 8Tender for supply of 50 x 6 mm tinned copper EC garde earthing strip for transformer neutral Details
 8Tender for procurement of 400/220/ 132kV hanging/pedestal type wave trap Details
 8Tender for erection of HT, LT line & TC work Details
 8Design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of grid connected roof top solar power plant Details
 8Tender for routine / schedule / preventive / breakdown / overhauling of air compressors Details
 8Tender for erection of equipment and structure, control wiring, yard lighting, control room wiring, etc. Details
 8Tender for erection of 66kV line LILO Details
 8Tender for erection of 66kV line Details
 8Tender for erection of HT, LT line & TC work Details
 8Tender for Bi-ennual rate contract for engaging gatemitra on 03 nos unmanned level crossing Details
 8Tender for work of pipe laying, fabrication and conveyor support structure strengthening Details
 8Tender for work of rewinding / repairing of various capacity AC & DC motors Details
 8Tender for supply of 245kV class centre break isolators with and without earth switch Details
 8Tender for work of on-line leak sealing services for high pressure &high temperature steam valves, flanges, lines etc. Details
 8Tender for work of height rising of various 220kV class EHV line Details
 8Tender for work of height rising of various 66KV & 132kV class EHV line Details
 8Tender for work of restoration work of attending UG cable fault for 66kV class XLPE corrugated/ poly AL cable Details
 You can also click on Tenders for more
 For reference purposes the website carries here the following newsclips:
 8ONGC awards approx. Rs 2000 crore contract to IPO-bound Prozeal Green Energy Details
 8Centre approves Rs 531 crore aid for Rajasthan solar power providers Details
 8Surface coal gasification makes a strong case for business: Kishan Reddy to investors Details
 8Coal gasification-based urea production to be economically viable once scaled: Centre Details
 8Coal gasification goal faces technology hurdle: Coal ministry official Details
 8GREW Solar Seeks ALMM List-II Approval for 3.5 GW TopCon Solar Cell Capacity Details
 8India Storms are tearing apart India’s rooftop solar panels while the steel frames holding them up stay perfectly intact Details
 8Solex: Global Ambitions with High Quality from India Details
 8The massive scaling of advanced domestic manufacturing infrastructure backing up decentralized green energy projects Details
 8India Identifies 102 GW Floating Solar Potential, MNRE Working on Dedicated Support Scheme Details
 8Eight Years of Reliable Solar Performance: A Haryana Home Showcases GoodWe’s Long-Term Value Details
 8SunGarner Energies Reports Strong FY 2025-26 Growth, Strengthens Position in India's Renewable Energy Sector Details
 8SECI Invites Bids For Internet Leased Line Services At 10 MW Solar Project In Rajasthan Details
 8Sharavati PSP could set dangerous precedent for India's river valleys: Representation Details
 8Renewable energy transition in C&I sector to power India’s next phase of green growth Details
 8India's Energy Transition Needs better infrastructure to support 500 GW Future Details
 8Rolls-Royce explores bringing small nuclear reactors to India as data centre power demand surges Details
 8Bosch Brings Third-Generation Silicon Carbide Chips to India to Boost EV Efficiency Details
 8Driving Forward: Diversification and Premiumisation Power India's Auto Ancillary Boom Details
 8PFC shares in focus as Bernstein prefers it over REC amid India’s power sector growth story Details
 8NTPC remains Bernstein’s top power pick as brokerage bets on thermal power amid rising demand Details
 8Adani Power shares up 2% as Bernstein raises target price, sees Indian power demand story as structural Details
 8NTPC Elevates C. Satya Rama Krishna as Executive Director, Strengthening Power Generation Leadership Details
 8Government Exercises Green Shoe Option to Divest 3% Stake in NLC India for Rs 1,263 Crore Details
 8JSW Energy shares in focus as Bernstein raises target price, reiterates Outperform on power demand outlook Details
 You can also click on Newsclips for more Details

Jun 11: 8Grid stability push triggers high-value STATCOM bidding test at key transmission node
A large STATCOM procurement focused on strengthening voltage control is quietly raising the bar for bidder evaluation. Beyond the headline value, the structure places strong emphasis on execution discipline, financial strength, and long-term performance guarantees.

8Distribution covered conductor package sharpens execution timelines while maintaining procurement flexibility constraints
A large distribution procurement is placing stronger emphasis on delivery timelines and execution discipline, even as it retains flexibility in ordering structure. The tender’s real impact lies in how suppliers manage supply-chain readiness, cash-flow planning, and staggered execution demands that may not be evident from the headline value alone.

8Underground transmission corridor package intensifies execution and integration risk in coastal grid expansion drive
A major transmission initiative is reinforcing the shift toward complex underground infrastructure coupled with strict grid integration requirements. While the contract value signals scale, the real differentiator lies in execution risk management, interface coordination, and the ability of bidders to deliver under constrained right-of-way and reliability-sensitive conditions.

8Distribution conductor procurement embeds hidden volume flexibility shaping long-term supplier commitment risk
A covered conductor procurement in the distribution segment appears stable on headline quantities, but the commercial framework introduces flexibility that may significantly alter actual dispatch volumes. This subtle design shifts planning risk onto suppliers, affecting manufacturing allocation, inventory strategy, and long-term supply commitments well beyond the initial award phase.

8Transmission upgrade package unlocks capacity enhancement through optimisation of existing 400 kV corridor assets
A major transmission strengthening initiative is focusing on enhancing throughput by leveraging existing infrastructure rather than creating new corridors. The project highlights a shift toward optimisation-driven engineering, where execution efficiency, system constraints, and grid stability considerations may matter more than greenfield expansion decisions.

8Transmission uprating package sees repeated extension as high-capacity conductor transition gains momentum in key corridor
A routine extension in the tender timeline masks a broader shift toward HTLS-based uprating within an existing transmission corridor. The combined execution structure and evolving contractual adjustments indicate deeper planning around capacity enhancement, with implications for bidder coordination, execution sequencing, and future uprating opportunities beyond the immediate scope of the package.

8HTLS-based corridor upgrade package integrates line uprating and substation works under unified execution responsibility
A major transmission strengthening initiative is advancing through a bundled execution model that combines conductor uprating with associated substation modifications. The structure increases coordination and performance responsibility for bidders, signaling a broader shift toward integrated capacity enhancement frameworks that may influence how future transmission upgrade packages are structured and competed.

8Large township EPC package restructures execution accountability across multi-facility infrastructure scope
A high-value township development package extends beyond conventional construction work by bundling multiple civil, utility, and service components under a consolidated EPC framework. The contract structure shifts responsibility across the entire project lifecycle, increasing coordination risk and execution accountability, and reflecting a broader trend toward integrated delivery models in large utility-linked infrastructure developments.

8North Chennai FGD package enters fresh review phase as procurement timeline uncertainty deepens
A major flue gas desulphurisation procurement at North Chennai is moving through an additional review layer after political-level scrutiny altered its progression at a sensitive stage. The development introduces fresh uncertainty into timelines and approval flow, with potential implications for bidding momentum, compliance sequencing, and broader FGD procurement execution in the state. Details

Jun 11: COAL PRODUCTION & STOCK

8Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP hits critical coal stock at just 49% of normative level
CEA's Daily Coal Stock Report for 9 June 2026 flags Rajasthan's Chhabra-II TPP (1,320 MW) at a critical stock level — actual coal stocks stood at 215,500 tonnes, just 49% of the normative requirement of 443,900 tonnes. Nearby Chhabra-I Phase 1 and Phase 2 (500 MW each) were also below normative at 62% each. By contrast, Punjab's Ropar TPS reported stocks at 148% of normative, and PSPCL's total stock was 133% of the required level across its 2,300 MW fleet.

8HPGCL's 2,510-MW fleet holds 96% of normative coal stock; consumption runs at 33,500 tonnes/day
Haryana Power Generation Corporation Ltd (HPGCL) reported combined coal stocks of 940,500 tonnes for its 2,510 MW fleet as of 9 June 2026, equivalent to 96% of the normative requirement of 978,000 tonnes. Daily consumption across the three HPGCL stations — Panipat TPS, Rajiv Gandhi TPS and Yamuna Nagar TPS — totalled approximately 33,500 tonnes. Yamuna Nagar TPS ran highest relative to normative at 111%, while Rajiv Gandhi TPS held only 87% of normative despite having the largest capacity at 1,200 MW.

8CIL coal stock report finds Haryana plants well stocked at 24-30 days cover as of 8 June
Coal India Limited's Marketing & Sales Division coal stock position report (as on 8 June 2026) shows Haryana's coal-based thermal plants holding comfortable stocks. Indira Gandhi STPP had 427,300 tonnes of indigenous coal (roughly 28 days at normative consumption), while Mahatma Gandhi TPS and Panipat TPS held 462,300 tonnes and 272,200 tonnes respectively, translating to 30 and 24 days of stock cover. None of the Haryana plants were flagged as critical or super-critical as of that date.

GENERATION & PLF

8Coal thermal capacity utilisation at 90.33% of online capacity; gas plants fall to 71.39%
CEA Sub-Report 16 for 9 June 2026 shows India's coal-based thermal generation reached a maximum output of 202,493.93 MW gross from an online capacity of 203,985 MW, achieving a utilisation rate of 90.33%. Gas and liquid-fuel plants fared much worse, operating at just 71.39% of their available capacity, with 9,748.77 MW out of 20,122 MW under various outage categories. The lignite segment reported an 88.66% utilisation. Total thermal capacity under outage stood at 31,401.28 MW on that date.

8Coal output beats target at 3,909 MU on 9 June; hydro falls 24% short of programme
CEA Sub-Report 17 shows coal-based generation on 9 June 2026 clocked 3,909.20 MU, exceeding its daily programme of 3,801.50 MU by 107.70 MU. For June 2026 to date, coal has generated 35,247.35 MU versus a monthly target of 34,420.13 MU — a positive deviation of 827.22 MU. Hydro, however, delivered only 428.98 MU on the day against a programme of 563.77 MU. In cumulative FY2026-27 terms, natural gas generation reached 5,081.91 MU, running 790.16 MU behind its annual programme of 5,872.07 MU.

8NTPC generation trails annual plan by 3.13%; Eastern Region units underperform on 9 June
CEA Sub-Report 8 shows NTPC's all-India generation on 9 June 2026 came in at 1,016.67 MU against a daily programme of 1,038.29 MU, a shortfall of 21.62 MU. In cumulative FY2026-27 terms, NTPC has generated 71,383.76 MU against a target of 73,688.64 MU — trailing plan by 2,304.88 MU, or 3.13%. The Northern Region accounts for the largest absolute gap at 1,287.81 MU, while the Eastern Region lags by 716.88 MU despite carrying the largest monitored capacity of 17,190 MW among NTPC regions.

8Northern Region generation misses FY2026-27 target by 6.76%; hydro output slumps 14.75%
CEA Sub-Report 1 data for 9 June 2026 shows the Northern Region's cumulative generation from 1 April 2026 reached 78,112.38 MU against a target of 83,777.19 MU — a shortfall of 5,664.81 MU, or 6.76%. The region's hydro generation was the biggest drag, running 2,380.92 MU behind target at just 13,763.98 MU (14.75% below plan). Thermal output also lagged by 2,430.07 MU, while nuclear fell 853.82 MU short, equivalent to a 21.22% deviation.

8Nine large units including 660-MW Panki, Khurja and Harduaganj remain out of grid due to faults
CEA Sub-Report 11 lists thermal and nuclear units of 500 MW and above that were out of the grid on 9 June 2026. Panki TPS Extension Unit 1 (660 MW, Uttar Pradesh) tripped at 12:44 PM due to a milling system fault and returned the same day at 5:38 PM. Khurja TPP Unit 1 (660 MW) remained out since 6 June due to an abnormal boiler operational parameter, while Harduaganj TPS Unit 10 (660 MW) has been out since 5 June because of a water wall tube leakage. Adani Power Kawai TPP Unit 2 (660 MW, Rajasthan) was down for condenser tube cleaning since 7 June.

838 thermal units off-grid for over a year; DAE Rajasthan Unit 1 has been down since October 2004
CEA Sub-Report 13 catalogues 38+ thermal and nuclear units that have been continuously out of the grid for more than one year as of 9 June 2026. The most extreme case is DAE Rajasthan Unit 1, which has not operated since 9 October 2004 due to a generator earth fault. I.P. CCPP Units 3, 4 and 8 (30 MW each, Delhi) have been on reserve shutdown since January 2019. Giral TPS Units 1 and 2 (125 MW each, Rajasthan) have been out since 2014 and 2016 respectively and are noted as likely to be scrapped.

HYDRO & RESERVOIR

8Tehri Dam at record low pre-monsoon level of 741.46 m; Bhakra at 480.75 m with 773 MU generated
CEA Sub-Report 6 for 9 June 2026 shows Tehri Reservoir (Uttarakhand) at only 741.46 m, barely above its minimum drawdown level of 740.74 m, with effective content at just 25.59 MCM against a full reservoir level capacity of 2,615 MCM. Cumulative generation from Tehri since 1 April 2026 reached 331.96 MU. By contrast, Bhakra Reservoir (Himachal Pradesh) was at 480.75 m — still 32.84 m below its full reservoir level of 513.59 m — with a content of 2,189.62 MCM and cumulative generation of 773.21 MU since April.

8Sardar Sarovar at 127.92 m — 10.88 m below full level — as Gujarat faces reservoir stress
CEA Sub-Report 6 shows Sardar Sarovar Reservoir (Gujarat) at 127.92 m on 9 June 2026, against a full reservoir level of 138.68 m, with available content of 2,745.41 MCM. The reservoir's design energy potential is 5,469 MU, and cumulative generation from 1 April 2026 stood at 571.69 MU. Salaya TPP (Gujarat) was flagged in CEA's maintenance report as dealing with water shortage due to drought conditions, indicating the pre-monsoon reservoir stress across the western region is affecting both hydropower generation and thermal plant cooling.

8Southern reservoirs run below year-ago levels on 10 June, SRLDC reservoir report shows
The SRLDC Reservoir Report for 10 June 2026 lists levels and stored energy for major Southern reservoirs. Idukki held the highest energy content at 490.65 MU at a level of 706.92 m, and Linganamakki held 537.48 MU. Most reservoirs — including Idukki (versus 713.79 m a year ago), Mettur and Jalaput — were recorded below their corresponding levels of the previous year, signalling tighter hydro storage heading into summer.

GENERATION & PLF

8CEA tracks 70 RTM transmission projects worth Rs. 27,509 crore under construction as of May 2026, 68 by PGCIL
CEA's Monthly Progress Report for May 2026 under the Regulated Tariff Mechanism (RTM) route shows 70 projects under construction — 68 by PGCIL and 2 by private TSPs — with a combined transformation capacity of 52,510 MVA, 773 circuit kilometres of transmission line, and a total project cost of Rs. 27,509 crore. Notable activity includes the 765/400 kV Kurnool-III substation approaching completion (98% civil, 98% equipment received), and the Rs. 6,242 crore offshore wind transmission system in Tamil Nadu (500 MW VGF) scheduled for March 2030.

8CEA's TBCB pipeline shows 86 under-construction projects worth Rs. 2,40,379 crore and 38,247 ckm as of May 2026
CEA's May 2026 progress report on under-construction transmission projects under the TBCB route shows 86 projects in execution — 43 by PGCIL and 43 by private TSPs — with a combined transmission line length of 38,247 circuit kilometres, transformation capacity of 3,36,000 MVA, and aggregate project cost of Rs. 2,40,379 crore. Recent progress highlights include the Rs. 1,160 crore Rajasthan SEZ Phase-III Part-C1 scheme where 1x1500 MVA ICTs were charged on 16-18 February 2026, and the Rs. 4,445 crore Koppal-Gadag integration scheme with 97% civil works completed.

8CEA reports 79 completed TBCB transmission projects as of May 2026 with zero new completions during the month
CEA's Monthly Report of Commissioned Transmission Projects under the TBCB route confirms a cumulative tally of 79 completed projects as of May 2026, with zero new projects commissioned during the month. The completed portfolio spans projects from FY 2013-14, including PGCIL's Western Region System Strengthening-II (Maharashtra) involving 1,155 km of 400 kV lines, Sterlite's Rs. 2,900 crore Western Region strengthening package with 765 kV lines across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, and Adani's Western Region System Strengthening-II Project C covering 670 km in Gujarat.

8PVVNL schedules 11 June power shutdowns across Meerut Zone for grid upgrades and tree-cutting
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL), Meerut released its planned-shutdown schedule dated 10 June 2026 listing feeder outages on 11 June 2026 across Bulandshahr, Amroha, Ghaziabad and Meerut zones. Outages typically run two to four hours — from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in several rural feeders and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Meerut city — to enable works such as 33-kV underground line shifting under the CM Grid Yojana, tree-cutting and feeder bifurcation. Affected areas include Vijay Nagar, Bhanera, Nistoli and parts of Meerut city.

8Global EV sales top 20 million in 2025 as one in four new cars goes electric, IEA finds
The IEA's Global EV Outlook 2026 reports that electric-car sales grew 20% globally to exceed 20 million in 2025 — meaning one-quarter of all new cars sold were electric — while almost 22 million electric cars were produced, a more than 25% rise on the prior year. Chinese automakers supplied 60% of global EV sales, with European and North American makers each around 15%, and in China 70% of battery-electric cars sold in 2025 were already cheaper than the average conventional car. The agency projects sales will rise about 20% further in 2026.

8Gas dependence could add up to Rs. 120 euros a year to European power bills, IEEFA estimates
An IEEFA analysis dated 9 June 2026 estimates that a 60% rise in wholesale electricity prices above pre-February 2026 levels could increase European household electricity bills by up to Rs. 120 euros a year. Households in Italy, Ireland and the UK are most exposed because gas dominates power-price formation in those markets, while capacity mechanisms and subsidies keep gas plants artificially online. The report argues that more energy storage and demand-side flexibility would reduce gas's role and help lower European electricity prices.

8Kochi's 2026-35 EV plan identifies 25 strategic public-charging sites as 2-wheeler EV share hits 14%
The 'Kochi City Wide EV Demand Planning and EVCI Network Plan 2026-35', published in February 2026 for the Kerala State Electricity Board, projects electric-vehicle demand and charging needs through FY2035 and identifies 25 strategic sites in Kochi suitable for public EV charging infrastructure deployment. Two-wheeler EV penetration had already reached 14% in FY2025. The plan recommends public-private models, with the Kochi Municipal Corporation partnering implementing agencies to procure e-buses and expand charging points. Details