New Delhi, March 16 -- The Ministry of Power has introduced amendments to rules governing captive power plants to improve industries access to reliable and affordable electricity. The changes have been notified through the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which modify provisions under Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005 to provide greater clarity on the ownership structure of Captive Power Plants (CPPs). Under the revised rules, a companys subsidiary, holding company, or other entities within the same corporate group will now be considered part of the ownership structure. This change is expected to make it easier for power projects developed by corporate groups to qualify as captive power plants. According to the ministry, the a...