Supreme Court delivers setback for JSW Hydro Energy in Himachal power project dispute
Published on 16/07/2025 05:55 PM
Supreme Court delivers setback for JSW Hydro Energy in Himachal power project disputeThe company citing the sector regulator, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s tariff rules had claimed that they were only required to supply 13% of power generated by its projects free of cost to the Himachal state government. By Ashmit Kumar July 16, 2025, 5:55:09 PM IST (Published)1 Min ReadIndia’s Supreme Court (SC) has ruled against JSW Hydro Energy in the company’s dispute with the Himachal Pradesh State government concerning the quantum of free power to be provided to the state.
JSW Hydro, a step-down subsidiary of JSW Energy, operates two hydro power projects in Himachal Pradesh with a combined capacity of 1391 MW. The company, citing the sector regulator, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s tariff rules, had claimed that they were only required to supply 13% of power generated by its projects free of cost to the Himachal state government.
The SC, however, overturning a High Court ruling that had capped free power supply at 13%, ordered the company to provide 18% power to Himachal Pradesh free of cost.Continue ReadingCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsHimachal Pradeshhydro powerJSW EnergySupreme Court