https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72993 Odisha is expected to attract fresh investment in the power sector after aligning its concessional power allocation policy for thermal plants with the Centre's framework. The revised approach replaces the earlier requirement that developers reserve 12-14 per cent of capacity for state consumption at concessional rates with a 5 per cent supply obligation at variable charges for newly commissioned thermal power plants. Industry representatives said the earlier higher allocation norm had discouraged investment despite the State's coal reserves, port access and skilled manpower, while the new framework is expected to improve project viability and investor sentiment. en-us Tue, 26 May 2026 15:01:05 +0530 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:01:06 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72993 Odisha is expected to attract fresh investment in the power sector after aligning its concessional power allocation policy for thermal plants with the Centre's framework. The revised approach replaces the earlier requirement that developers reserve 12-14 per cent of capacity for state consumption at concessional rates with a 5 per cent supply obligation at variable charges for newly commissioned thermal power plants. Industry representatives said the earlier higher allocation norm had discouraged investment despite the State's coal reserves, port access and skilled manpower, while the new framework is expected to improve project viability and investor sentiment. News - Tue, 26 May 2026 15:01:05 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72993