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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicPower distribution companies

Topic: power distribution companies

Modi govt’s draft electricity bill sparks hope for reform. Don’t let politics short-circuit it

Implementing the ambitious electricity law changes can be easier with the promise of an Electricity Council, which is modelled on the GST Council.

Power cuts, run-ins & now clash with association. UP power minister AK Sharma under spotlight again

Employees have urged CM Yogi Adityanath to take over the department from Sharma, saying the minister had reneged on agreements with them and was pushing privatisation.

India’s electricity sector needs structural reform. Increase price for domestic sector first

The more domestic consumption gets subsidised, the larger the burden on C&I. This power is also inconsistent. This has set the stage for C&I consumers to exit the system.

Gujarat power distribution companies rank best on key performance indicators, report says

According to the Ministry of Power report, of the five state distribution companies that received an A+ rating, four were from Gujarat and one from Haryana.

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Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.