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Regulator in India's top solar state again blocks 3.2 GW coal power project
Rajasthan's power regulator has again rejected a proposed 3.2 gigawatt coal power project. The regulator wants state utilities to first reassess demand and capacity needs. This decision comes as other Indian states increase coal power purchases to meet rising demand for round-the-clock electricity. India aims for significant non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030.

Income Tax Department Enables Online Filing Of ITR-1, ITR-4 For AY 2026-27
Taxpayers can now file ITR-1 and ITR-4 online for AY 2026-27 after the I-T Department activated filing utilities on its portal.
NLC India Ltd Surges 13.95%, BSE Utilities index Gains 1.84%
NLC India Ltd has added 36.48% over last one month compared to 7.1% gain in BSE Utilities index and 2.38% drop in the SENSEX

ASK Hedge Solutions’ Vaibhav Sanghavi bets on data centres, pharma CDMOs amid macro uncertainty
Geopolitical uncertainty, inflation concerns and rupee volatility are making market positioning difficult, but ASK Hedge Solutions CEO Vaibhav Sanghavi remains constructive on select sectors. He sees strong long-term opportunities in the data centre ecosystem, including cooling equipment, transformers and utilities, driven by large upcoming capex. He is also positive on pharma CDMOs and diagnostics, while staying cautious on banking until FPI flows and rate trends become clearer. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Tata Power Company Ltd Falls 4.77%
Tata Power Company Ltd has lost 2.69% over last one month compared to 4.62% gain in BSE Utilities index and 2.86% drop in the SENSEX
Midcaps outperform Nifty, smallcap stocks in Q4, deliver 29% earnings growth: Motilal Oswal
Midcap companies emerged as the strongest performers in the March quarter earnings season, with profit growth outpacing both largecaps and smallcaps, according to MOFSL. Strong contributions from BFSI, technology and utilities supported performance, while analysts cautioned that volatility linked to West Asia tensions and elevated commodity prices may persist.
Citi bets on power utilities; picks NTPC, Tata Power amid capex upcycle
Citi has recommended a 'Buy' rating on NTPC for a target price of ₹485, Tata Power for a target of ₹525, Power Grid for a target of ₹380, and JSW Energy for a target of ₹650.
Coal India, CESC and other power stocks: JM Financial analyst explains impact of Bengal elections
JM Financial views the West Bengal election outcome as a potential boost for power sector governance, driven by expectations of reform under a BJP-led government. While this could create headwinds for CESC, it may benefit Coal India and other central utilities

Utilities rally looks stretched, says Bernstein; NTPC, REC still offer selective value
Bernstein’s Nikhil Nigania sees limited upside in utilities, prefers NTPC on dips, REC for value, and favours integrated players like Tata Power in renewables.
UBS favors these European utilities stocks as rally continues By Investing.com - Investing.com India
UBS favors these European utilities stocks as rally continues By Investing.comInvesting.com India
BF Utilities Limited Files Initial Disclosure Under SEBI Debt Securities Framework - scanx.trade
BF Utilities Limited Files Initial Disclosure Under SEBI Debt Securities Frameworkscanx.trade

Deven Choksey backs power stocks, sees dips in Vedanta as buying opportunity
Deven Choksey of DRChoksey Finserv remains constructive on the power and utilities space, highlighting names like Tata Power, Adani Power and PFC as steady bets despite valuations not being cheap. He prefers large cement players over regional ones, citing scale and cost advantages. For Vedanta, he believes the recent setback is not structural and any dip could offer a buying opportunity. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.