Feb 05 2019, 2:48 PMFeb 06 2019, 5:31 AMFebruary 05 2019, 2:48 PMFebruary 06 2019, 5:31 AM
A panel created by the Indian power ministry will submit by the end of February a report examining whether distribution companies should pay generators in advance. Indian electricity producers lack funds due to unpaid bills from distribution companies. The government has also asked for an independent study on how much money is lost because of blackouts and other disruptions caused by high demand during peak hours.