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Power & Utilities

A Perfect Storm: Industry Perspective on the Effects of COVID-19 and Proposed Regulations on the Power Sector

Vishal Mehta Aarav Singhal Nikhil Nigania Kapil Dhanania

The Indian economy has been impacted due to reduced industrial activity caused by pandemic-related disruptions. Given the disruption, fundamental assumptions of business have changed across industries including in the power and utility sector. While some of these changes would be transient, several others are likely to have more lasting impact. The report delves on the implications for key stakeholders in the sector – the power generation and distribution companies. It also assess the potential support that the regulators and the government could provide to the sector.