Centre notifies amendments in electricity norms

THE GOVERNMENT ON Saturday announced amendments in the electricity norms for bringing more clarity for captive power generation, especially for industries, in line with India’s energy transition goals.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Generating power closer to the point of consumption will help reduce transmission losses, improve system efficiency and strengthen grid resilience, the Ministry of Power said ina statement.

The Ministry said that the amendments have been finalised after extensive stakeholder consultations.

The Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, have been notified to remove interpretational ambiguities, improve ease of doing business for industry, and align the captive generation framework with India’s energy transition and industrial growth objectives.