⚡ Quick Read What happened: The Ministry of Power notified amendments to Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules on March 13, 2026, expanding the definition of ‘captive user’ and shifting to collective fulfillment of consumption criteria. Why it matters: These changes remove long-standing legal ambiguities regarding group company structures and proportionality, significantly lowering compliance hurdles…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The Ministry of Power has invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act to mandate full-capacity generation at the 4 GW Mundra thermal plant from April 1 to June 30, 2026. Why it matters: The move signals government prioritization of base-load thermal power to manage peak demand, which is projected to…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The MNRE has proposed to the parliamentary standing committee that it be designated as the ‘Central Government’ for all renewable energy matters, seeking greater autonomy from the Ministry of Power. Why it matters: This shift aims to centralize planning, tariff principles, and market design under the MNRE, potentially simplifying regulatory…