Generations of Indians have grown up without electricity, many meritorious students still study by the light of kerosene lamps. And the road to total electrification in India always seemed an unending journey, up until this time. As targets are being fulfilled, new ones are being devised. On August 15, 2015, the government had set a […]
Category: Editorial
Editorial – October 2017
Myanmar, the only ASEAN country that has an unfenced border with four of our north-eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh (520 km) Manipur (398 km) Nagaland (215 km) and Mizoram (510 km) is the destination for India’s major road and highway building activity. And many projects are flowing that will transform Myanmar and the north-eastern part […]
Editorial – September 15, 2017
The insolvency proceedings against Lanco Infratech, represents a pervasive malaise. It shows how nexuses between Bank/FIs and overleveraged company are at the heart of the NPA problem. Lenders who act in concert themselves conceal vital information while approving loans; audit regulations are routinely given a go-by, enabling the errant companies to guzzle more debt from […]
Editorial – August 15, 2017
An anti-Uday track has emerged in the power sector. Three power gencos, Tata Power, Adani Power and Essar Power have mounted a sustained pressure for a 51 per cent buyout of their troubled coal assets by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVL), the apex body of the four discoms in Gujarat for a token amout […]
Editorial – July 15, 2017
The CBI has so far registered 3 FIRs and one PE in the AI-IA purchase of 111 aircrafts, leasing of aircrafts even after completion of purchases, surrender of prime routes, the airline timings and merger of its domestic and international arms. The developments follow the apex court order on a PIL filed by CPIL, led […]
Editorial – June 15, 2017
One month, three bids and there has been a new tariff discovery. The solar tariff has come down by 22.54 per cent. This is good news on two counts. First, it will drive an impetus towards cleantech, which will benefit users (lower tariff), environment and the device ecosystem (manufacturing). Second, other fuels will have to […]
Editorial – May 15, 2017
24×7 quality power at affordable tariff is the key for economic development especially for a developing country like India. For this, efficiency must be ensured in the entire eco system of power supply – right from generation to distribution. Ever since the Modi government has taken over, the centre has taken several measures for improving […]
Editorial – April 15, 2017
The oil ministry is investigating OVL & OIL’s deals in which they paid a total of $5,159 million in 2014 for acquiring 20 pc stake in Mozambique gas field. OVL bought 16 pc – 10 pc from a subsidiary of Videocon, which originally bought the stake at $75 million in 2008, and 6 pc from […]
Editorial – March 15, 2017
Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh will be visiting India in April this year. For this, preparatory meetings are afoot in both Dhaka and Delhi. And this bilateral visit both sides have been looking forward to. Indo-Bangla relation is a strong pillar of Modi government’s ‘Neighborhood First’ doctrine of foreign policy and an important showcase […]
Editorial – February 15, 2017
We now have accurate electricity demand forecasts for upto 2027. This is of enormous importance for gencos, transmission companies, equipment providers, Banks & FIs and state governments. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has come out with the Draft National Electricity Plan in two volumes, one covers Generation and the other Transmission. There are deep data […]
Editorial – January 15, 2017
We bring to you three major tariff stories and these are unfolding developments, which will be watched in the months to come. The first relates to Uttarakhand. Hydro Power Developers are flocking to Uttarakhand to sell expensive power and the state government is taking on long-term, 35-year purchase commitments at high costs. If this continues […]
Editorial – December 15, 2016
Transmission reforms will move apace with other overhaul measures in the power sector. This is necessary for the goal of 24×7 power and for coordinated development throughout the country. Changes in power procurement methods have made the reforms an urgent need. Thus, while earlier transmission lines were planned only in expectation of a proposed or […]