Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 28 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

CERC Seeks to Make Pumped Storage More Attractive, but Industry Flags Execution Gaps

India’s power regulator is pushing to make pumped storage projects more bankable as the country looks to unlock a vast pipeline of flexible hydro capacity for grid balancing and renewable integration. But developers and industry observers say the real bottlenecks lie not in policy intent, but in land acquisition, approvals, financing, and project execution.

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Global Economy & Central Banks21 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

NextDC Shares Plunge 40% After Earnings Cut on Melbourne Power Delays

Australian data centre operator NextDC suffered a brutal market sell-off after slashing its earnings forecast, with shares tumbling as much as 40% in response to mounting delays at its Melbourne facility. The company said power supply setbacks, compounded by local community and stakeholder opposition, have disrupted the timing of a key project and forced it to reset expectations for near-term profitability.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth16 Oct 2026, 11:11 AM IST

NTPC Shares Trade in Focus as Investors Watch Power Demand, Policy Signals

NTPC shares are drawing close market attention in morning trade as investors assess the state-owned power major against the backdrop of India’s steady electricity demand, fiscal priorities, and the broader direction of utility stocks. The stock’s current trading level is being tracked closely by traders looking for cues on earnings resilience, regulated returns, and capital expenditure execution.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM IST

Power Secretary Meets EU Tax and Customs Chief in New Delhi as India Deepens Regulatory Dialogue

India’s Power Secretary held a bilateral meeting with Gerassimos Thomas, Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union at the European Commission, in New Delhi on Tuesday, underscoring the growing policy interface between India and the European Union. The discussion is understood to have focused on regulatory coordination, trade facilitation, and broader economic cooperation at a time when both sides are navigating complex supply-chain, energy-transition, and market-access priorities.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy12 Oct 2026, 06:50 PM IST

Elara Initiates Adani Power at Accumulate, Sees 17% Upside on Expansion Push

Elara Securities has initiated coverage on Adani Power with an Accumulate rating and a target price of Rs 220, implying about 17% upside from current levels. The brokerage argues that a large-scale capacity build-out from 18.3 GW to roughly 42 GW by FY32 could underpin earnings growth, even as it flags execution risk, rising leverage and limited room for valuation re-rating.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance10 Oct 2026, 08:39 AM IST

Axis Bank Seeks to Double Rs 8,688 Crore Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Surges

Axis Bank is preparing to significantly expand its lending to India’s data centre industry, with exposure expected to double from Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years, according to the broad direction of the bank’s strategy. The move reflects a wider shift in Indian banking as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services drive demand for large-scale computing infrastructure. The opportunity is being supported by a more enabling policy environment, but lenders still face concentration, execution and technology risks.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 07:38 PM IST

Axis Bank Seeks to Double Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Reshapes Lending

Axis Bank is preparing to expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with exposure expected to double from Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years as artificial intelligence and cloud computing drive demand for large-scale digital infrastructure. The move underscores how banks are increasingly treating data centres as a strategic financing opportunity, even as the sector brings long-duration risks, execution complexity and policy dependence.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (11:45 AM IST)

U.S. Approves First Small Nuclear Reactor as AI Power Demand Reshapes Energy Markets

The United States has cleared its first construction permit for a small modular nuclear reactor, marking a significant regulatory milestone for next-generation atomic power. The approval for Tennessee Valley Authority’s Clinch River site comes as utilities, investors and technology companies search for firm electricity supply to meet rising demand from artificial intelligence data centers.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (08:59 AM IST)

FERC Chair Blasts PJM ‘Mess’ as Grid Operator Delays Power Auction Amid Data Center Surge

Federal regulators have sharply escalated pressure on PJM Interconnection after the country’s largest grid operator delayed a closely watched power auction tied to surging data center demand. FERC Chair Mark Christie called the situation a “mess,” underscoring mounting concern that PJM’s planning process is failing to keep pace with the electricity needs of the AI buildout while protecting households from higher costs.

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