Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has received approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for the merger of 28 wholly owned subsidiary companies into two other wholly owned subsidiaries. The Regional Director, Northern Region Directorate I, confirmed the schemes through two separate orders dated November 2, 2026. The POWERGRID merger schemes became […]
State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd reported an 8.4% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹3,866.16 crore for the September quarter of FY27. The company had posted a net profit of ₹3,566.08 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations increased 2.97% to ₹11,816.22 crore from ₹11,475.95 crore a year earlier. […]
Coal imports into India declined 5.83% year-on-year to 104.57 million tonnes (MT) in August 2026, compared with 111.05 MT in August 2025, according to the Ministry of Coal. Imports for blending at domestic coal-based power plants fell 35.23% during the month. The decline reflects efforts to improve domestic coal availability and reduce dependence on overseas […]
Coal India Limited (CIL) marked its 51st Foundation Day on 1 November 2026 with record operational performance in October. The company recorded its highest-ever monthly coal supply of 70.3 million tonnes (MT) and production of 67.2 MT, registering 19% year-on-year growth in both. Supply to the power sector and railway rake loading also reached new […]
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to advance discussions on their proposed Electrical Interconnection Initiative to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the power sector. Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary in the Ministry of Power, held a virtual meeting with Nasser Al-Qahtani, Assistant Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs of Saudi Arabia, to review progress and explore areas for […]
NTPC Vindhyachal organised a half-day cybersecurity awareness session for Station Leadership and SMC Members on October 12, 2026. The Regional Learning Institute (RLI), in association with the IT Department, conducted the session to highlight the role of cybersecurity in ensuring uninterrupted power generation and protecting critical infrastructure. Executive Director (Vindhyachal) Shri Kishore Kumar Hota inaugurated […]
NTPC Vindhyachal organised a Mega Pep Talk at the MGR Area on 7 October 2026, reaffirming its commitment to building a proactive and responsible safety culture across the workplace. The programme brought together senior officials, workers and members of the CII-EXIM Bank assessment team to reinforce the importance of safe practices and collective responsibility. The […]
PFC has completed the transfer of Satara Power Transmission Limited to Adani Energy Solutions Limited. The transaction was completed on October 6, 2026, following the selection of Adani Energy Solutions as the successful bidder for the project. Satara Power Transmission Limited was a wholly owned subsidiary of PFC Consulting Limited, which is itself a wholly […]
NLC India has appointed P L S S Chaitanya Prakash as Director (Power). He brings more than three decades of experience in power generation, thermal operations, project execution and clean-energy technologies. NLC India has appointed P L S S Chaitanya Prakash as Director (Power). He assumed charge at the company’s registered office in Chennai on […]
NTPC Executive Director Sameer Sharma has assumed charge as Head of Project at NTPC Dadri, bringing over 38 years of experience in power-sector operations, project management and corporate functions. NTPC Dadri has a new Head of Project as Shri Sameer Sharma, Executive Director, assumed charge of the position on October 5, 2026. Shri Sharma brings […]
