Regulation and generation are largely overseen by government-controlled companies, and power stations are generally owned and operated by central public sector corporations such as the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and various state-level corporations. Transmission and distribution (T&D) is carried out by state electricity boards (SEBs) or private companies. Under the Electricity Act 2003, the government was keen to promote competition in generation and T&D. Some of the provisions include awarding multiple distribution licences in all supply areas, as well as the gradual elimination of cross-subsidies and the unbundling of distribution and retail supply. The act provides for immediate open access to transmission and phased access to the distribution network. An independent regulator was appointed as part of the legislation.

Key View

SWOT

Power SWOT 

Industry Forecast

India Snapshot

India Power Forecast Scenario

Industry Risk/Reward Index

Asia Power RRI: Global Outperformance Continues

India Power Risk/Reward Index 

Market Overview

Key Policies And Market Structure 

India Power Projects Database

Competitive Landscape

Company Profile

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation

National Thermal Power Corporation 

Regional Overview

Asia Power: Project Pipeline In Five Charts 

Power Glossary

Power Methodology