Power Foundation of India (PFI) will be the 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 for the 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 (𝐃𝐔𝐌) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, being organised by the India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF). The event will take place on 𝟐𝟕 –𝟐𝟖 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥, 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫, 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧. PFI will lead two sessions on key priorities for India’s power distribution sector: 🔹 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: DISCOMs Financial Transformation and Capital Market Readiness 🔹𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: India Energy Stack (IES) and Data Exchange Framework Join us to explore how financial transformation and digitalisation can strengthen distribution utilities and support a resilient, future-ready power sector. Follow us for more updates! #PFI #DUM2026 #ISGF #PowerDistribution #DISCOMs #IndiaEnergyStack

𝐏𝐅𝐈 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 | 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟓 The Power Foundation of India (PFI) successfully organised the fifth session of its PFI Lecture Series on October 16, 2026, featuring Shri Venkateshan M, General Manager and Head of Market Operation, Grid Controller of India. The session focused on '𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐒𝐌 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑', offering PFI employees valuable insights into the evolution of the deviation framework and the regulatory mechanisms governing the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) in India’s power sector. Enriched with practical cases, real-world examples and engaging discussions, the session explored the application of the deviation framework and DSM regulations in the evolving power sector landscape. The examples helped participants better understand the regulatory provisions, their practical implications and the significance of maintaining grid discipline and balancing deviations in electricity generation and consumption. The session was part of PFI’s ongoing Learning & Development initiative to promote knowledge sharing, deepen sectoral understanding and foster continuous learning among its employees.

Dr. R. K. Tyagi, Director General, Power Foundation of India (PFI), met Smt. Valsa NairSingh, Chairperson, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), during his visit to MERC on 15 October 2026. He was accompanied by Shri Vibhay Kumar, Expert-Transmission, and Shri Himanshu Chawla, Head- Regulatory, PFI. Other senior officials of the Commission were also present during the meeting.

The second edition of the Regulatory Chintan Shivir, organised by Power Foundation of India (PFI) in collaboration with the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), commenced on 8th October 2026 at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. The two-day conference aims to strengthen regulatory capacity through structured dialogue, peer learning and knowledge exchange, with a focus on developing actionable recommendations to address key challenges in the power sector. The inaugural session was addressed by Dr. R. K. Tyagi, Director General, PFI; Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Chairperson, RERC; Shri Raj Kumar Chaudhary, Chairperson, JERC (J&K and Ladakh); and Shri Mohd. Ashraf, Secretary, JERC (J&K and Ladakh). Shri Shashank Mishra, Joint Secretary (Distribution), Ministry of Power, Government of India, joined the session virtually and shared his perspectives on key issues concerning the power sector. In his remarks, Dr. R. K. Tyagi emphasised the vital role of renewable energy in advancing India’s energy independence, achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and potentially saving approximately ₹20 lakh crore annually in foreign exchange outflows. He highlighted the need to ensure grid flexibility and stability as renewable energy integration grows, calling for next-generation reforms by regulatory bodies and the Ministry of Power in resource adequacy, demand flexibility, demand-side management and grid integration of energy storage. The Chintan Shivir brings together senior representatives of SERCs and DISCOMs from the Western and Southern Regions and Rajasthan to translate shared experiences and implementation challenges into practical recommendations that strengthen regulatory institutions and improve outcomes for consumers and utilities. #PowerFoundationOfIndia #RERC #RegulatoryChintanShivir #PowerSector #Jaipur

Power Foundation of India in collaboration with Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) is organising the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐫 for the 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 & 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞, bringing senior officials of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), Joint Electricity Regulatory Commissions (JERCs), and DISCOMs (handling regulatory matters), for focused deliberations on important regulatory and power-sector issues. The two-day Chintan Shivir aims to provide a platform for structured dialogue, peer learning, knowledge exchange, and exchange of best practices among regulatory professionals across the power sector. 📅 𝟖𝐭𝐡 & 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 📍 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞, 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫 #PowerFoundationOfIndia #RegulatoryChintanShivir #PowerSector #Rajasthan

Power Foundation of India (PFI) has established a Wellness Centre at its office to promote employee health and well-being. The centre was inaugurated by Dr. R. K. Tyagi, Director General, PFI. The new wellness centre reflects PFI’s commitment to creating a supportive workplace and promote a culture of wellness among employees. #PowerFoundationOfIndia #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness

Power Foundation of India (PFI) held the second session of its PFI Lecture Series on “Smart Grid Technologies in the Power Distribution Sector” as part of its ongoing learning and development initiatives. Welcoming the participants, Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Director General, Power Foundation of India, highlighted the importance of keeping pace with technological developments in power distribution through continuous learning and knowledge exchange. The two-hour session was led by Mr. Amandeep pathak, Associate Director, Deloitte, and his team. They discussed developments and best practices in smart grid technologies, including SCADA, DMS, OMS, IT–OT systems, digital strategy and other emerging technologies in power distribution. An interactive discussion and Q&A gave participants an opportunity to explore the practical applications of these technologies. The PFI Lecture Series continues to bring experts and participants together for learning and exchange on issues relevant to the power sector. #PFILectureSeries #smartgrid #powerdistribution

Regional Regulatory Workshop (North-Eastern, Northern and Eastern Regions) organised by Power Foundation of India, in association with Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Hyderabad, concluded successfully on September 25, 2026. The five-day workshop bought together officials from State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), DISCOMs, GENCOs and TRANSCOs to strengthen regulatory capabilities and deepen their understanding of emerging issues across the power sector. The workshop concluded with a felicitation and certificate distribution ceremony. Certificates were distributed by Shri Rajkiran Bilolikar, Professor and Director - Centre for Energy Studies - ASCI, and Shri Himanshu Chawla, Head-Regulatory, Power Foundation of India. The programme served as an important platform for knowledge sharing, peer learning, and strengthening regulatory understanding across the power sector.

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पवन ऊर्जा से सशक्त भविष्य की ओर ! भारत की पवन ऊर्जा क्षमता मार्च 2014 के 21.04 GW से बढ़कर जुलाई 2026 में 58.14 GW हो गई है। यह उल्लेखनीय वृद्धि देश की स्वच्छ ऊर्जा क्षमता को मजबूत करने और नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा के विस्तार की दिशा में निरंतर प्रगति को दर्शाती है, जो भारत को हरित एवं सतत ऊर्जा भविष्य के और करीब ले जा रही है। #VikasKiPower #PowerForIndia @PIB_India