Many industry observers feel the time is right for the government to exit and look at reducing its investments in power distribution and allow commercial capital to flow into the sector.
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The 2percentage mandatory CSR spend is a move in the right direction
There isn´t a simple answer or cause to this. The way I look at it is a two-fold answer. Firstly, we are a water stressed country, with our population hovering around 1.2 billion and with the increasing population, this situation is likely to get worse.
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Angelique: The builder of developing economies in the world
Established in 1996, Angelique International Limited has grown into a an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) giant with a turnover now nearing $350 million, undertaking turnkey projects in power, water, irrigation and agriculture sectors as well as industrial projects in international markets of Africa, Middle East, Latin America and South East Asia.
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State has failed in power generation: Karandlaje
MP Shobha Karandlaje has accused the Karnataka state government of failure to increase power production and ensure its proper distribution.´Even though parts of the state face drought, farmers have to bear the burden of power shortage as well. The problem could be solved only if the state became self-reliant in power production.
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NTPC records highest single-day generation of 733.12 MUs
NTPC achieved the largest single day generation of 733.12 million units on August 27. The generation was from its 18 coal-based plants, seven gas-based and eight solar and hydro stations. The cumulative capability of the stations was 91.10 per cent and plant load factor was 86.34 per cent.
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Punjab eyes 2,000 MW solar vault
With over 5,000 acres of land offered by farmers and NRIs across the state, Punjab´s solar energy generation has jumped from a mere 9 mega watt (MW) in 2012
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BHEL bags Rs.369 crore contract
Power generation machine maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has won power cycle piping package contract for revival of NTPC´s 3x660 MW Barh Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-I.
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Centre to put 8 coal mines on the block
The government will put on the block eight more mines after 10 mines are auctioned in the third phase, a top official said.
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A Versatile Genius
Sanjay Aggarwal, Managing Director, Fortum India, has assumed the responsibility of initiating and developing a future growth platform for Fortum in India.
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Move to revive gas-based power will benefit banks
Terming the Indian Government´s decision to revive and improve utilisation of the country´s stranded gas-based power generation plants to import feed stock