{
  "id": 11709139,
  "title": "Vedanta Power Q2 sales rise 26% to 5,593 MU on stronger plant performance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/vedanta-power-q2-sales-rise-26-to-5-593-mu-on-stronger-plant",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-03T15:05:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindu BusinessLine",
    "slug": "hindu-businessline",
    "url": "https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/vedanta-power-q2-sales-rise-26-to-5593-mu-on-stronger-plant-performance/article71541335.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vedanta Power Ltd reported a 26% increase in power sales to 5,593 million units (MU) in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, up from 4,433 MU in the same period last year. The company's total power sales for the first half of the current fiscal reached 10,817 million units, marking a 32% year-on-year growth. This surge was driven by enhanced plant performance and improved availability across the company's portfolio. Notably, Meenakshi Energy saw a remarkable 111% YoY rise in power sales to 1,470 MU in Q2, contributing to the first half's total of 2,820 MU, a 160% YoY increase. Similarly, the Jharsuguda Thermal Plant experienced a turnaround, with power sales surging 186% YoY to 873 MU in the September quarter, taking first half sales to 1,559 MU, a 59% rise. The plant's availability factor improved significantly, reaching 98% in the quarter from 43% in the same period last year, which further bolstered generation and sales. Talwandi Sabo Thermal Plant continued to provide a robust and consistent operating base. Vedanta Power remains committed to delivering reliable power to meet India's evolving energy needs.",
  "summary": "Higher generation at Meenakshi Energy and improved performance at Jharsuguda Thermal Plant supported the company’s sales momentum during the quarter.",
  "key_points": [
    "Vedanta Power Q2 sales rose 26% to 5,593 MU",
    "Meenakshi Energy sales increased 111% YoY to 1,470 MU",
    "Jharsuguda Thermal Plant sales surged 186% YoY to 873 MU"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}