NTPC records a roughly 12 % increase in electricity production from April – February of this fiscal year.

The state-owned power producer NTPC announced on Monday that its electricity production increased by over 12% between April – February of last year to 364.2 billion units. NTPC Ltd. “recorded 11.92% rise in generation, i.e. 364.2 BU in FY23 through February month, compared to the country’s generation growth of 9.56%,” according to a company release….

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The removal of “project import” subsidies has solar developers in shock.

Companies involved in solar energy have expressed shock at the government’s sudden removal of solar from “project import regulations,” which gave products intended for projects with discounted customs tariffs. In accordance with its previously stated aim, the Center introduced basic customs duties of 40% (plus a 10% social welfare surcharge) on imported solar modules and…

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Coal mine contracts of 45 firms cancelled

The Coal Ministry has cancelled the mining leases of West Bengal Power Development Corporation, Monnet Ispat & Energy and state­run NTPC for delays in operationalizing coal blocks and missing production targets, Parliament was informed on Monday. The Ministry penalized a total of 45 companies for delays in commencing operations and missing production targets, according to…

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