Don't burden DISCOMs, make budgetary provision for freebies: Sitharaman

Aug 26, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 26 : Amid the row over pre-poll promises of freebies by political parties to capture power, Union Finance Minister Nirmala...

Rs 90,000 cr package will reduce burden of DISCOMs, says Power Minister

May 16, 2020

New Delhi [India], May 16 : The Union Ministry of Power has written to all States and Union Territories, informing them about Rs 90,000...

Delhi LG directs special audit of power subsidy amount disbursed to discoms by Kejriwal govt

Apr 18, 2023

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday issued directions to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to conduct a Special Audit of Distribution Companies (DISCOMs)...

Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin expresses concern over increasing financial burden on state govt

Nov 18, 2024

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday expressed concerns over the deteriorating financial situation in the state due to the constant increase in...

Discoms to be allowed to pay dues in upto 48 monthly instalments

May 25, 2022

New Delhi [India], May 25 : The Union Ministry of Power on Wednesday said it is working on a scheme to mitigate the financial...

Outlook negative for power discoms due to falling revenues: ICRA

Mar 11, 2021

New Delhi [India], March 11 : The outlook for electricity distribution segment remains negative with continued weakness in financial position of most state-owned distribution...