With discom debt over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, another bailout is inevitable but futile. The only viable solution is introducing competition in distribution to cut inefficiencies and costs. Read the analysis.
Maharashtra's power regulator MERC will hold public hearings in six cities, including Nagpur, in Jan 2026 on MSEDCL's tariff review petition. Submit your objections by Dec 27.
Uttar Pradesh power consumers face a record fuel surcharge of 5.56% in December, drawing criticism over Rs 51,000 crore consumer surplus. Consumer groups plan to challenge the UPPCL move.
Maharashtra's power distributor MSEDCL faces financial crisis as 34% consumers default on electricity bills totaling Rs 2,968 crore. Learn about the recovery drive.
JBVNL cracks down on electricity theft with 8,651 FIRs from Aug-Oct 2025. Over ₹14 crore assessed, ₹8.47 crore recovered. Report theft anonymously via WhatsApp.
Powercom employees in Patiala joined nationwide strikes against electricity bill amendments and privatization. Learn how this affects consumers and the power sector.
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
Massive protests erupt in Punjab against Centre's Electricity Amendment Bill 2025. Power employees and farmers fear privatization, cherry-picking of consumers, and erosion of subsidies. Key concerns explained.
UPPCL launches Bijli Bill Rahat Yojana 2025-26 offering 25% discount on principal amount and 100% interest waiver for domestic and small commercial consumers from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
Nagpur special court sentences power consumer to imprisonment till court rising and Rs 10,000 fine for illegally restoring disconnected electricity connection. Read the full details.
UPERC maintains electricity rates for FY 2025-26, reduces green energy charges, and sets aggressive distribution loss targets. Consumers benefit from stable pricing.
UPERC keeps electricity rates unchanged, extends green energy options, and mandates DISCOMs to reduce distribution losses to 10.74% by 2030. Read the full details.
UPERC freezes electricity rates for all consumers, extends green energy options, and directs DISCOMs to reduce distribution losses to 10.74% by FY30. Regulatory surplus of ₹18,592 crore makes tariff hike unnecessary.
Jammu & Kashmir faces proposed 20% power tariff hike as LOP Sharma criticizes administration. Opposition demands relief for consumers amid economic challenges.
Trump reverses tariffs on coffee & tomatoes as inflation soars. His trade strategy admission reveals political cost ahead of elections. Analysis of US-India trade implications.
The EU has proposed a multi-billion electricity bill for the UK in post-Brexit talks, raising concerns over UK's high energy prices and power security. Read the full report.
Haryana High Court admonishes systemic indifference, directs Principal Secretary Electricity to verify widow's claim and release death benefits within two months. Justice Sharma ensures justice for pensioner's family.
Trump administration plans $2000 checks from tariff revenues by 2026, introduces 'Trump accounts' for children. Learn about income limits and economic impact.
Analysis reveals Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff dividend checks would cost $450 billion with minimal economic growth impact. Learn about the timeline and consequences.
India's exports to the US surge 14.5% in October, breaking 4-month decline streak. November tariff cuts on $3 billion goods set to boost trade further. Read analysis.
Chhattisgarh CM announces expansion of half electricity bill scheme from 100 to 200 units, benefiting over 42 lakh households. Relief begins December 1.
Former President Trump confirms $2,000 tariff dividend checks timeline. Learn when Americans can expect these payments and how tariff revenue will fund them.
Trump's recent tariff relief on groceries shows US sensitivity to inflation. Could this help India negotiate better social security terms for H-1B workers? Analysis of trade implications.
Farmers and workers across Amritsar district burn effigies in coordinated protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, fearing privatization impacts.
First phase of India-US trade agreement approaches finalization, addressing 25% reciprocal tariffs imposed over Russian crude purchases. Key breakthrough in bilateral trade relations.
India to gain modestly as US removes reciprocal tariffs on agricultural products including tea, coffee and spices. Experts say benefits may be limited without infrastructure upgrades.
Japan's economy shrinks 0.5% as exports drop amid global tariff pressures. First contraction in six quarters raises concerns about economic recovery trajectory. Read full analysis.
US President Donald Trump signals support for a Senate bill imposing massive tariffs on countries, including India and China, for business with Russia. Explore the potential impact on global trade and India's economy.
US exempts key Indian farm goods from reciprocal tariffs, offering a strategic opening for spices, tea, and nuts. Learn what this means for exporters and India's trade strategy.
India revokes 21 quality control orders amid concerns over trade barriers and competitiveness. NITI Aayog study reveals QCOs hurt exports without long-term gains. Read analysis.