OPGC Suffers ₹3,452 Crore Loss Due to Repeated Shutdowns and Poor Maintenance

Jharsuguda-based power corporation records 9,864 million unit production shortfall over five years Bhubaneswar : Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC), located at Banharipali in Jharsuguda district, has suffered a staggering loss of ₹3,452 crore due to operational inefficiencies and frequent plant shutdowns. Between April 2020 and September 2025, the state-run thermal power producer recorded a cumulative…

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Odisha SPSEs Owe ₹3,593 Crore in Pending Dividends to State Government

Audit reveals lack of monitoring and control behind years of non-payment by profit-making enterprises Bhubaneswar : A recent audit by the Accountant General has revealed that state public sector enterprises (SPSEs) in Odisha owe a massive ₹3,593.52 crore in unpaid dividends to the state government, exposing serious lapses in financial monitoring and internal control mechanisms….

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OPGC Board Approves OCPL Merger

Debate grows in Odisha as OPGC Board approves plan to merge OCPL, raising questions on jobs, growth, and future energy costs. Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) has taken a major decision by approving the merger of Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL) with itself. Currently, OPGC owns 51 percent of OCPL’s shares…

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