Can Google’s Discom Licence Unlock Power Sector?

May 31, 2026 | 20:33 IST

A GW-scale anchor buyer, free to negotiate rates with generators, sends a strong signal for investments in generation. But it doesn’t solve the problem of India’s broken distribution system

Andhra Pradesh cabinet’s decision to grant a power distribution licence to Google, for its $15bn data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, is a significant regulatory development that deserves both credit and scrutiny.

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Can Google’s Discom Licence Unlock Power Sector?

A GW-scale anchor buyer, free to negotiate rates with generators, sends a strong signal for investments in generation. But it doesn’t solve the problem of India’s broken distribution system

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Can Google’s Discom Licence Unlock Power Sector?

A GW-scale anchor buyer, free to negotiate rates with generators, sends a strong signal for investments in generation. But it doesn’t solve the problem of India’s broken distribution system

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