Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Madhya Pradesh Seeks Short-Term Power Ahead of Rabi Season
Madhya Pradesh expects to need more electricity during the Rabi farming season.
The state is asking power sellers to offer electricity for several months, from November 2026 to February 2027.
Officials expect demand could rise to 21,000 MW, compared with current demand of 13,000 to 14,000 MW.
Last Rabi season, demand reached 20,000 MW.
The tender asks for up to 800 MW in the morning and 300 MW in the evening.
Sellers must offer at least 50 MW from each source.
The agreed price will stay the same during the contract.
The state says power is less available in the market during the Rabi season.
Madhya Pradesh plans to buy firm electricity through tariff-based competitive bidding for the Rabi season.
The proposed supply period runs from November 20, 2026, to February 20, 2027.
Demand is currently 13,000–14,000 MW and is expected to reach 21,000 MW; last Rabi season it reached 20,000 MW.
The tender seeks up to 800 MW during the morning slot and 300 MW during the evening slot.
Each source must offer at least 50 MW, and the contract tariff cannot be escalated.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government, through Power Management Company, Jabalpur, is seeking offers from power sellers.
- What
- A tender seeks short-term firm electricity supplies for the Rabi season.
- When
- The proposed contract period is November 20, 2026, to February 20, 2027.
- Where
- For supply within Madhya Pradesh and from outside the state, at the specified transmission-network delivery points.
- Why
- To meet expected Rabi-season demand as power availability in the market is low.
- Expected peak demand
- 21,000 MW
- Current demand
- 13,000–14,000 MW
- Demand last Rabi season
- 20,000 MW
- Contract period
- November 20, 2026–February 20, 2027
- Morning supply sought
- Up to 800 MW, 06:30–09:30
- Evening supply sought
- Up to 300 MW, 17:00–19:30
- Minimum offer per source
- 50 MW
- Tariff condition
- Fixed throughout the contract, with no escalation