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Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

Rediff.com6 May 2024

As Mumbai's real estate and electric vehicle penetration grows, two of the city's private power distribution companies, Adani Electricity and Tata Power, are eyeing a bigger business pie, particularly betting on high-value customers. Adani Electricity Mumbai (AEML), the subsidiary which houses Adani Energy Solutions' Mumbai distribution business, recorded a six per cent growth in total units sold in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), the company's presentation shows. This gain came at over 13 per cent growth in the year-ago period.

Maharashtra power companies' employees go on 72-hour strike

Maharashtra power companies' employees go on 72-hour strike

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The government has asked the officials concerned to take all necessary steps to ensure normal supply of electricity in the state.

BSES halted from cutting off power over deposit

BSES halted from cutting off power over deposit

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has restrained Mumbai-based power utility and Reliance group company BSES from disconnecting supply to consumers for non-payment of additional security deposit.

SC junks Tata Power's plea on project award to Adani

SC junks Tata Power's plea on project award to Adani

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

In a setback to Tata Power, the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the company's challenge to the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's (MERC's) decision to award a Rs 7,000-crore transmission project near Mumbai on a nomination basis to Adani Electricity. The court upheld the order by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in this case and directed all State Electricity Regulatory Commissions to frame guidelines on tariff determination in accordance with Section 61 of the Electricity Act and the national policy. The verdict has implications for the Mumbai power market, said Ashok Pendse, an energy expert based in the city.

MahaVitaran opposes rate revision of Dabhol project

MahaVitaran opposes rate revision of Dabhol project

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The Dabhol power plant has seen power generation plunge in recent days on account of dwindling gas supplies.

R-Infra asked to reapply for Mumbai licence

R-Infra asked to reapply for Mumbai licence

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The application of Anil Ambani Group company Reliance Infrastructure (R-Infra) for an extension in its existing power distribution licence to the suburbs of this metropolis has been rejected. It has, instead, been told to join the competitive process for a new one, with four other bidders.

Maharashtra to direct Tata Power to feed RInfra

Maharashtra to direct Tata Power to feed RInfra

Rediff.com17 May 2010

In a bid to protect the consumer's interest, the Maharashtra government is planning to issue a directive, by invoking section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to Tata Power to continue supplying power in Mumbai.

R-Infra, MERC at loggerheads

R-Infra, MERC at loggerheads

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Reliance Infrastructure (R-Infra), an Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group company, is on the warpath with the state electricity regulator. Stung by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's (MERC's) decision to invite expressions of interest (EoIs) for the distribution of power to Mumbai's suburbs, R-Infra is examining the possibility of legal action.

Govt to force solution to Tata, R-Infra power war

Govt to force solution to Tata, R-Infra power war

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The Maharashtra government has decided to play the role of a heavy-handed mediator in the tussle between Tata Power and Reliance Infrastructure. The dispute is over the sale of electricity in this city at regulated rates.

Stop paying power bills, Sena tells people

Stop paying power bills, Sena tells people

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The Shiv Sena today asked consumers in Mumbai and elsewhere in Maharashtra not to pay electricity bills in protest against steep rise in tariffs.

Change in power provider? MERC rules soon

Change in power provider? MERC rules soon

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The change-over process was delayed as the two companies differed over replacement of old meters of Reliance with new ones by Tata Power, meter reading and wheeling charges.

Anil Deshmukh's journey in Maha politics hits a roadblock

Anil Deshmukh's journey in Maha politics hits a roadblock

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Except for the Devendra Fadnavis- led government during 2014-19, Anil Deshmukh has managed to find a berth in the state ministry irrespective of which party came to power in the last over two decades.

The man behind India's first power exchange

The man behind India's first power exchange

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Jayant Deo, an expert in energy sector has been promoting the concept of power exchange, a common platform for buying and selling power under Electricity Act 2003. His efforts have been fruitful and India's first power exchange will go Live in the first quarter of 2008.

Power: Maha industrialists oppose 5-day week plan

Power: Maha industrialists oppose 5-day week plan

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Industrialists in Nasik have strongly opposed the power regualtor's proposal to have 18-32 hours of load-shedding in the industrial areas and implement five-day week to save electricity in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra industry set for 2 days of power cuts

Maharashtra industry set for 2 days of power cuts

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's order rejecting the state power utility Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd request to increase load-shedding is likely to affect industry in the state adversely.

Mumbai headed for power cuts

Mumbai headed for power cuts

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

REL plea on power rebates quashed

REL plea on power rebates quashed

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Reliance Energy Ltd said on Friday the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has quashed an order of Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission that restricted the company from offering rebates to its retail consumers in the city.

Maha says no move to privatise power firms, employees call off strike

Maha says no move to privatise power firms, employees call off strike

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the energy portfolio, held a meeting with trade union representatives and later said the government had no intention to privatise state-run power utilities.

Order on REL plea set aside

Order on REL plea set aside

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has set aside an order of Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission against Reliance Energy Ltd on a dispute related to billing complaints by its customers in Mumbai.

Power tariff: Clients of Reliance Energy to be hit

Power tariff: Clients of Reliance Energy to be hit

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Power will become dearer to subscribers of Reliance Energy Ltd by 19 per cent on an average for the period between April 24, 2007, and March 31, 2008, after the new tariff order was released by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Power crisis looms over Mumbai

Power crisis looms over Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

Mumbai faces power cuts

Mumbai faces power cuts

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Apex court takes up Dabhol case

Apex court takes up Dabhol case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

SC to hear DPC plea on MERC

SC to hear DPC plea on MERC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The Supreme Court on Monday admitted an appeal filed by Enron promoted Dabhol Power Corporation challenging a Bombay high court order

Tata Power to contest MERC order

Tata Power to contest MERC order

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004