Tripura Demands Rs 1.35 Bn Power Dues from Bangladesh
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

Tripura Demands Rs 1.35 Bn Power Dues from Bangladesh

Tripura has demanded the immediate settlement of Rs 135 crore in electricity dues from Bangladesh amidst growing tensions between the two nations. The outstanding payment, part of a power trade agreement through NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), has significantly impacted the financial stability of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL).

Tripura's Power Minister, Ratan Lal Nath, highlighted that while Bangladesh has made payments in installments, they have not been sufficient to cover the growing arrears, affecting TSECL's finances. The state charges Rs 6.65 per unit of electricity, a rate considered reasonable compared to domestic tariffs.

In May 2024, TSECL had restricted power supply to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) due to outstanding payments exceeding Rs 100 crore. The payment delays have forced Tripura to rely on costlier power purchases to meet local demand. With Tripura’s plants running at reduced capacity due to limited gas supply, the state has become a net importer of electricity.

Additionally, Tripura's Transport Minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, accused Bangladesh of escalating tensions, reporting that an Indian bus was attacked on its way to Kolkata, with locals raising anti-India slogans.

Tripura has demanded the immediate settlement of Rs 135 crore in electricity dues from Bangladesh amidst growing tensions between the two nations. The outstanding payment, part of a power trade agreement through NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), has significantly impacted the financial stability of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL). Tripura's Power Minister, Ratan Lal Nath, highlighted that while Bangladesh has made payments in installments, they have not been sufficient to cover the growing arrears, affecting TSECL's finances. The state charges Rs 6.65 per unit of electricity, a rate considered reasonable compared to domestic tariffs. In May 2024, TSECL had restricted power supply to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) due to outstanding payments exceeding Rs 100 crore. The payment delays have forced Tripura to rely on costlier power purchases to meet local demand. With Tripura’s plants running at reduced capacity due to limited gas supply, the state has become a net importer of electricity. Additionally, Tripura's Transport Minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, accused Bangladesh of escalating tensions, reporting that an Indian bus was attacked on its way to Kolkata, with locals raising anti-India slogans.

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Servotech Wins 2.58 MW Solar Project From South Eastern Railway

Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd., one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has secured a 2.58 MW grid-connected rooftop solar project from the South Eastern Railway, Ranchi Division. The contract marks another milestone in Servotech’s partnership with Indian Railways and underscores the continued confidence in the company’s technical expertise and execution capabilities. Under the agreement, Servotech will oversee the complete execution of the solar PV project, including design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of solar panels of varying cap..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

WorkEZ Opens First Managed Office Centre In Bengaluru

Work Easy Space Solutions Private Limited (WorkEZ), one of South India’s leading managed office space providers, has announced the launch of its first centre in Bengaluru — WorkEZ TECHSHIRE. Located in the city’s prime technology corridor at Bellandur–Outer Ring Road (ORR), the new facility marks a major milestone in WorkEZ’s expansion journey. Spread across approximately 200,000 square feet, TECHSHIRE offers more than 3,300 premium workstations, community and breakout zones, stadium-style step seating, advanced meeting rooms, and a dedicated cafeteria. Designed to achieve LEED cert..

Next Story
Real Estate

Lodha Acquires Rs 23 Billion Land For New MMR Housing Project

Real estate major Lodha Developers Ltd has acquired a land parcel in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) during the July–September quarter to develop a housing project with a gross development value (GDV) of Rs 23 billion, strengthening its expansion drive in key urban markets. With this acquisition, Lodha Developers has achieved its FY26 land acquisition target, having secured multiple projects with a combined revenue potential of Rs 250 billion. In its Q2 FY26 operational update, the company stated: “In Q2 of FY26, we added one project with a GDV of Rs 23 billion in MMR.” Lodha did ..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?