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New tariff order: UPERC switches on consumer-friendly reforms

Lucknow, Nov. 26 -- In its latest zero-hike tariff order, the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has introduced a fresh set of consumer-oriented directives for discoms, addressing... Read More


Despite rRs.r17K cr subsidy push, UPPCL loses rRs.r0.57 per unit

Lucknow, Nov. 26 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has committed a subsidy of Rs.17,100 crore for FY 2025-26 to support domestic and agricultural consumers. However, despite this substantial assistance,... Read More


UPPCL goes ahead with smart meter drive, over 4.5 million installed

Lucknow, Nov. 24 -- The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) is pressing ahead with its smart metering drive aimed at plugging revenue leakages. About 45.72 lakh (4.57 million) smart meter... Read More


After Bihar polls, BJP's focus back on Uttar Pradesh in run-up to 2027 assembly elections

Lucknow, Nov. 23 -- Following the conclusion of the Bihar elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) central leadership is expected to shift its focus back to Uttar Pradesh, the most crucial battle... Read More


Uttar Pradesh to bring corporate mergers, demergers into stamp duty net

Lucknow, Nov. 22 -- Uttar Pradesh is set to bring a merger-demerger policy by amending the Stamp Act to tax corporate restructuring transactions and the proposal is expected to be placed before the st... Read More


Uttar Pradesh to introduce title-based property registration to curb fraud

Lucknow, Nov. 20 -- Uttar Pradesh is set to introduce title-based registration of property, replacing the existing document-based system that has long enabled fraudulent registries and ownership dispu... Read More