Torrent Power Q1 Hit by Low Demand, Gas Prices

06 Aug 2025 CW Team

Torrent Power Limited has announced its financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2025. While the company’s core operations remain robust, performance this quarter was adversely affected by reduced power demand following the early arrival of the monsoon and high gas prices, which curtailed merchant earnings from gas-based generation.

Adjusted for these headwinds, Torrent’s total comprehensive income (TCI) remained largely in line with the same quarter last year.

Key contributors to the performance included:

Higher contribution from the renewable energy segment, driven by new solar capacity and improved wind conditions, which enhanced plant load factors (PLF).
In the distribution business, profitability rose due to improved operational metrics, even after adjusting for one-time tariff order income recorded in the previous year.

The company stated it remains well-positioned to manage cyclical volatility owing to its diversified operations across generation, distribution, and renewables.

Infrastructure Transport

06 Aug 2026

Surya Roshni delivers customised lighting for NCRTC RRTS stations

Surya Roshni has supplied customised indoor lighting solutions for 18 elevated stations on the National Capital Region Transport Corporation's (NCRTC) Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS), strengthening its presence in India's infrastructure lighting segment.The project involved the design and deployment of lighting systems for platforms, concourses, foot overbridges (FOBs) and back-of-house (BOH) areas. According to the company, the luminaires were developed specifically to meet NCRTC's design, operational and performance requirements rather than using standard products.Surya introduced two custo..

Hilton debuts Tapestry Collection brand in Vietnam

Hilton has opened NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the debut of the Tapestry Collection brand in Vietnam and expanding its lifestyle hospitality portfolio in Southeast Asia.Located along the Co Co River in Cam Thanh village, the 174-key resort provides access to Hoi An Ancient Town, Cua Dai Beach and the Cam Thanh Nipa Forest. The property has been designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia, incorporating biophilic architecture, locally sourced materials and riverfront landscapes.The resort offers a mix of guest rooms and suites, including family-frien..

Electrent expands lithium energy storage system portfolio

Electrent Energy has expanded its lithium-based energy storage portfolio with the launch of the ESS 850 and ESS 1050, targeting compact and maintenance-free power backup solutions for Indian homes.The new systems integrate a Home UPS and a LiFePO4 lithium battery into a single unit, extending the company's product range following the launch of its ESS 1350 and ESS 2500 models.Designed for apartments and smaller homes, the ESS 850 provides up to 1 hour 15 minutes of backup, while the ESS 1050 offers up to 1 hour 45 minutes on a typical 400 W household load. The systems can power essential appli..