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Indian Power Utilities Turn Profitable Against Odds
21 Jan
Summary
- Indian power utilities unexpectedly became profitable in FY ending March 2025.
- A significant portion of the allocated ₹3 lakh crore for revival remains unspent.
- Lenders have an exposure of over ₹8 lakh crore to the sector as of March 2025.
India's power utilities sector has achieved a remarkable financial turnaround, reporting profitability for the fiscal year ending March 2025. This unexpected success has occurred even though a significant portion of the ₹3 lakh crore designated for utilities' revival by 2026 has yet to be disbursed.
The positive financial results are a welcome development for provincial governments, which hold ownership of 58 out of the 73 power distribution companies nationwide. Furthermore, this turnaround offers reassurance to lenders with substantial exposure exceeding ₹8 lakh crore in the sector as of March 2025.
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