Dear Patrons & Readers,
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a comprehensive document titled “Growth of Electricity Sector in India (1947–2025)”, highlighting the remarkable transformation of India’s power sector since independence. The booklet presents a data-driven overview of developments across generation, transmission, distribution, and electricity consumption, while also benchmarking India’s progress against global standards.
At independence in 1947, India’s installed electricity generation capacity stood at just 1,362 MW. By 2025, this capacity has expanded exponentially to about 475,212 MW, reflecting sustained investments, policy reforms, and diversification of energy sources. Electricity generation and access have grown in tandem, enabling broader economic and social development.
Per capita electricity consumption has also witnessed significant improvement, rising from a mere 16.3 kWh in 1947 to around 1,460 kWh in 2024–25. Despite this progress, India’s per capita consumption remains substantially lower than the global average, indicating continued scope for demand growth as living standards improve.
The transmission and distribution (T&D) network has expanded dramatically, from 23,238 circuit kilometers in 1947 to approximately 8.37 million circuit kilometers in 2025, supporting nationwide electrification. Importantly, efficiency has improved, with T&D losses declining from 32.86% in 2001–02 to 17.63% in 2023–24, though they remain higher than in most developed countries.
Overall, the document underscores India’s substantial achievements while highlighting challenges that must be addressed to align with global benchmarks.
Highlights from the week of
2 January 2026 to 9 January 2026
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under the Regulation 15(1)(a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regula
Petition for approval under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under Regulation 15(1)(a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electrici
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Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under Regulation 15(1)(a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regulatory
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79 (1) (d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under the Regulation 15 (1) (a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Re
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under Regulation 15(1)(a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regulatory
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Petition for truing up of transmission tariff for the 2019-24 and the determination of the transmission tariff for the 2024-29 tariff period for the Combined Asset und
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 15(1)(a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regulatory
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has issued an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) tender for the development of a large-scale renewable energy pr
The EPC package for the development of cumulative 100 MW Agri-Photovoltaic (Agri-PV) projects covers end-to-end responsibilities, including land, engineering, construc
GUVNL's Tender Auction Results yield ₹ 3.43/kWh - 3.44/kWh as the least Tariff for Wind Developers (Renewable Power Developers) for Powerica, K.P. Energy, Patel Infr
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79 (1) (d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under the Regulation 15 (1) (a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Re
Petition under Sections 79(1)(c), 79(1)(f) and 79(1)(k) of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeking directions against Power Grid Corporation of India Limited to comply with
Petitioner: The Tata Power Company Limited-Transmission (TPC-T)Background: The Tata Power Company Limited-Transmission (TPC-T) has filed this Petition, being
Petition under Section 79(1)(b) & (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 111 of the CERC (Code of Business) regulations, 1999 and article 12 of PPA
Petitioner: Transition Sustainable Energy Services One Pvt. Ltd (TSESOPL)VersusMaharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL), Adani Electricity Mum
Petition for approval under Regulation 86 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 1999 and the Central Electricity Regulato
Petition under Sections 14 and 15 (1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 5 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Procedure, Terms and Condit
Petitioner: M/s. Vivek Ethnic Food Pvt. Ltd.VersusMaharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)Background: The Petitioner M/s. Viv
Petition under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeking adoption of usage charges for the 510 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Station (Tranche–III) connected
Petitioner: M/s. Haldiram Foods International Pvt. Ltd.VersusMaharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)Background: The Petitioner M/
Petitioner: Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. - Distribution (AEML-D)VersusState Transmission Utility (STU), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.
Petitioner: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL)VersusNTPC LimitedBackground: MSEDCL has file this Petition on 12 December 2024 seeki
Petitioner: Renew Solar Power Private Limited (RSPPL)VersusMaharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL)Background: Renew Solar Power Private
Petitioner: M/s. Musaddilal Properties Pvt. Ltd. (MPPL)Background: M/s. Musaddilal Properties Pvt. Ltd. (MPPL), has filed the present Petition being Case No.
Petitioner: Jaigad Power Transco Limited (JPTL)Background: Jaigad Power Transco Limited (JPTL) has filed this Petition on 11 May 2025 under Section 94(1) (f)
NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Government of India, has issued a global tender for developing a 250 MW/500 MWh Battery Energy
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has issued a significant tend
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under the Regulation 15(1)(a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regula
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79 (1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under Regulation 15(1)(a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regulator
Petitioner: M/s. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL)Background: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) filed t
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79 (1) (d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 15 (1) (a) and Regulation 23 of Central Electricity Regulatory
Petitioner: M/s. Shah Promoters and Developers (SPD)VersusMaharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL)Background: Pursuant to disconnection of
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79 (1) (d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 15 (1) (a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regula
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Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79 (1) (d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under Regulation 15 (1) (a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regula
Application under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for the adoption of transmission charges with respect to the Transmission System being established by the POW
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Petition under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for the adoption of Transmission Charges with respect to the Transmission System being established by Anantapur
Petitioner: Punjab State Transmission Corporation LimitedBackground: The present petition has been filed by Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PS
Petition under Section 79(1)(c), 79(1) (f) and 79(1)(k) of the Electricity Act, 2003 inter alia challenging firstly, the computation of relinquishment charges determin
Claim of Kerala State Electricity Board Limited regarding the adjustment for Income tax pursuant to the Commission’s order dated 20.9.2012 in Petition No.15/2010 and
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003, and under Regulations 15(1)(a) and 23 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commissi
Petition under Section 79(1)(c) & (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003, read with Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grant of Connectivity, Long Term Access and Me
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Petition by Rajgarh Transmission Limited under Section 17 of the Electricity Act 2003 read with Clause 11.6 of the Security Trustee Agreement dated 256.2024 along with
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Petitioner: Maharashtra Eastern Grid Power Transmission Co. Ltd. (MEGPTCL)VersusState Transmission Utility (STU)Background: Maharashtra Eastern Grid Power Tr
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Petitioner: M/s Shree Tatyasaheb Kore Warana Sahakari Navshakti Nirman Sanstha Ltd.VersusMaharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL), Mahara
Petitioner: Vardhman FabricsVersusMadhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd.Background: The subject Petition is filed under Section 86 (1) (a) &am
Petitioner: M.P. Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Ltd. (Central Discom)VersusBhaskar Industries Pvt. Ltd.Background: The subject Petition is filed under
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Petitioner: M/s Mekalsuta Sugars Pvt. Ltd.VersusMP Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd.Background: Petition under Regulation 46 of MPERC (Conduct of Busin
Petitioner: M/s NMDC Steel LimitedVersusChhattisgarh State Power Distribution Co. Ltd.Background: Suitable directions to CSPDCL under Section 23, 86(1)(i) an
Petitioner: Tata Power Company- Distribution (TPC-D)VersusMaharashtra State Load Despatch Centre (MSLDC), Tata Power Company - Generation (TPC-G) &
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under the Regulation 15(1)(a) and Regulation 23 of Central Electricity Regulatory
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Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003, and under Regulations 15(1)(a) and 23 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commissi
Petitioner: Maharashtra State Load Despatch Centre (MSLDC)VersusMaharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL), Tata Power Company Ltd.-Dis
Application under Sections 14 & 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of T
Petitioner: Maharashtra State Transmission Utility (STU)Background: Maharashtra State Transmission Utility (STU) has filed this Petition, being Case No. 91 o
Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79 (1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under Regulation 15 (1)(a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regulato
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Approval under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and under Regulation 15(1)(a) and Regulation 23 of the Central Electricity Regulatory
PUBLIC NOTICEChhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission, in exercise of power
Petitioner: M/s Shripur Power & Steel LimitedVersusChhattisgarh State Power Distribution Co. Ltd.Background: Petition seeking directions for renewal of P
Petitioner: M/s Western Coke ProductsVersusChhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited & Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company LimitedB
Petitioner: Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL)VersusJSW Energy PSP Six Limited (JEPSL)Background: Petition under section 63 read with Section 86(1)(b) of t
Petitioner: Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL)Background: The Petitioner, NPCL has filed the instant Petition seeking Approval of Power Purchase Agreement an
Petitioner: Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL)Background: Petition under Section 86(1)(b) and Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Clause 11.4 o
Petitioner: Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.Background: This Order relates to the part (a) & part (c) of the Petition i.e. (a) Construction of new 2x5
The Commission has framed the draft OERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources and its Compliance) Regulations.
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