India’s next big reform battle: Who gets to sell you power?

The Centre has proposed to open up the retail electricity market, hoping competition will fix India’s loss-making discoms. The states fear a power grab. The outcome will shape the next phase of India’s energy transition.

14 October, 20258 min
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India’s next big reform battle: Who gets to sell you power?

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