Adani Power received $437 million from Bangladesh in June, settling payment arrears for electricity supplied until March 31. This clears the way for smooth operations at the Godda plant, which supplies 10% of Bangladesh’s electricity. With payments now on track and structural changes implemented, Adani Power anticipates a potential credit rating upgrade.
Bangladesh has cleared $437 million in dues to Adani Power, including carrying costs, reaffirming the Indian conglomerate’s role as a reliable power source. With payments regularized and additional security established, Bangladesh has requested full power supply from Adani’s Godda plant.
India’s power consumption saw a minor decrease of 1.5% in June. The dip is attributed to the early arrival of the monsoon season. This reduced the need for cooling appliances. Peak power demand also experienced a slight decline. The Indian Meteorological Department had predicted hotter temperatures. However, the early monsoon provided relief.
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL) announced securing new orders worth Rs 989 crore in the power transmission and distribution (T&D) sector. With these new orders, the company’s order intake till date in FY26 has reached Rs 7,150 crore. KPIL is equipped to leverage the T&D opportunity given its execution prowess and global expertise.
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