India power sector regulatory tracker
Draft regulations open for comments with their deadlines and hearing dates, the regulations in force, and orders by category: tariff adoption, connectivity, deviation settlement, market rules and more.
Open the regulatory tracker120draft regulations tracked
206regulations in force
728orders in 2025
Open for comments
| Draft | Comments due | Hearing |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-04 |
| Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Sharing of inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 | 2026-11-27 | 2026-09-28 |
2025 orders by category
| Category | Orders |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 277 |
| Misc | 168 |
| Licence (Transmission) | 107 |
| Adoption | 75 |
| Licence | 32 |
| Review | 28 |
| Generation | 24 |
| Suo-Motu | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
Which CERC draft regulations are open for comments?
Open now: Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (comments due 2026-11-02); Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Sharing of inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (comments due 2026-11-27)
Does the tracker cover state commissions?
The tracker covers central regulation today; state commission coverage is being added.
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