Amid Tussle With AAP, Delhi L-G Orders Special Audit Of Power Subsidy Amount Disbursed To Discoms
As per the order, the special audit will be carried out by a CAG-empanelled external auditor to make sure that subsidies reach the targeted beneficiaries in a transparent and efficient way.
Apr 18, 2023, 18:25 PM IST
Electricity bill in Delhi to increase from October 1: Check new power tariffs that will jolt Delhiites
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has increased the pension surcharge, a component of the electricity bill, by 2%.
Sep 30, 2021, 18:41 PM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal reviews power situation amidst peak demand for electricity in capital
CM Arvind Kejriwal discussed in detail the current status of the power supply in Delhi amidst the increasing peak demand for electricity in the capital.
Jul 04, 2021, 14:59 PM IST
Loans worth around Rs 70,000 crore sanctioned to discoms under liquidity package, says government
As much as Rs 70,590 crore worth of credit has been sanctioned to discoms under the liquidity package for payment of dues by these utilities, Parliament was informed on Sunday.
Sep 20, 2020, 14:28 PM IST
Better performance of CPSEs can help economy recover from COVID-19 impact: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The Finance Minister said that better performance of CPSEs can help the economy in a big way to recover from the impact of COVID-19.
Jul 07, 2020, 20:24 PM IST
In a first, Delhiites may soon get compensation for unscheduled power cuts
Delhi government's new pro-consumer policy awaits a clearance from Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal's office.
Apr 17, 2018, 20:42 PM IST
Discoms in BJP-ruled states may in profit next year: Piyush Goyal
Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that distribution companies (discoms) in BJP-ruled states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are likely to become profitable by next year.
May 21, 2017, 20:43 PM IST
Good News! Consumers to get electricity connections inside 15 days in Delhi
The Union Power Ministry on Thursday said it has made mandatory for distribution companies (discoms) to provide power connections to consumers within 15 days in normal conditions, as it highlighted initiatives taken to ease the process of getting electricity.
Jul 15, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
Delhi govt mulling revoking licences of BSES discoms
The Delhi government is considering revoking the licences of BSES discoms due to their "dismal" performance.
Jun 20, 2016, 13:25 PM IST
Delhi to join 10th Earth Hour on March 19
As the Earth Hour coincides with the India-Pakistan match in ongoing T20 World Cup, BSES urged Delhiites to cheer for India while observing the Earth Hour.
Mar 16, 2016, 21:59 PM IST
Punjab 7th state to join UDAY, to save Rs 5,000 cr
Punjab has become the seventh state today to join UDAY scheme meant for the revival of discoms that will help it save Rs 5,475 crore in the next three years under the programme.
Mar 04, 2016, 16:15 PM IST
Centre clears new power tariff policy to boost investment, clean energy
The Centre on Wednesday unveiled a new power tariff policy which allows 100 percent expansion by existing power plants, passing on levies to consumers and purchase of 100 percent electricity produced from waste.
Jan 20, 2016, 20:01 PM IST
Renewables in limelight in 2015; Discoms' debt remain a worry
Renewables emerged as the light at the end of the tunnel for the power sector, which continued to be bogged down by the debt worries of discoms during 2015 and all eyes are on the ambitious UDAY scheme on whether it can prove to be the much-needed elixir in the New Year.
Dec 28, 2015, 12:45 PM IST
Sufficient timely tariff hike must for discom health: Fitch
Adequate and timely tariff hikes, and lower aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses are required to sustain structural improvement of power distribution companies, rating agency Fitch says.
Nov 25, 2015, 17:40 PM IST
SBI hails SEBs package, says has no troubled assets to discoms
Banking sector as a whole has a huge exposure to state discoms to the tune of Rs 4.3 trillion in principal alone.
Nov 06, 2015, 18:55 PM IST
Govt unveils scheme to revive debt-ridden discoms
The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a scheme to ease the financial crunch facing power distribution companies, or discoms, that has impaired their ability to buy electricity.
Nov 05, 2015, 21:59 PM IST
Cabinet may take up discoms burgeoning debt issue tomorrow
Hit by subsidised tariffs, state electricity discoms are facing cash crunch and are incurring annual losses of about Rs 60,000-70,000 crore.
Nov 04, 2015, 16:23 PM IST
Tariff hike not only solution to save discoms: Piyush Goyal
Stressing the need to hike power prices gradually, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Wednesday said increasing electricity tariffs is not the only way out for the loss-making distribution companies.
Oct 07, 2015, 20:37 PM IST
