New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- Power distribution companies across the public and private sectors posted a combined profit of over Rs 2,700 crore in 2024-25, reversing losses of Rs 25,553 crore a year earlier, the government said. Officials attributed the turnaround largely to improved performance by state-run utilities.

Reforms, Smart Metering Drive Improvement

The Centre said measures such as infrastructure upgrades, faster smart meter deployment, rational tariffs and transparent subsidy accounting have improved discom finances.

Clear budgetary provisioning for subsidies, including free power schemes, has eased the strain that earlier weighed heavily on utilities, reported The Times Of India.

The government said steps including uniform accou...