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Tamil Nadu must improve power demand forecast, cut costs with timely buys
By Express News Service||3 min read at The New Indian Express
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Written by a model, not by The New Indian Express · not verifiedAI summary· Generated October 21, 2026
- The Tamil Nadu government faced emergency electricity purchases at high rates of ₹37 per unit, prompting criticism over its procurement strategy and demand forecasting. The article calls for timely contracts, better preparation, and examination of why earlier warnings from July were not acted upon to prevent costly shortfalls.
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Tamil Nadu’s decision to buy electricity at rates reaching ₹37 a unit raises questions about its power procurement strategy. The government must ensure uninterrupted supply while keeping costs in check through timely contracts. With annual power purchases accounting for roughly three-quarters of the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited’s (TNPDCL) total income, avoiding is particularly important.