### **Overview** CESC Limited, established in 1899 as *The Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Limited*, is India’s first fully integrated electrical utility, combining **power generation and distribution** under a single entity. Incorporated in 1978, CESC carries forward over 125 years of legacy in the power sector. Headquartered in Kolkata, it operates as a flagship company of the diversified **RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group** and is recognized for its technological innovation, regulatory stability, and strategic expansion in renewable energy. CESC serves **over 4.8 million customers** across 1,454 sq km in seven locations through a mix of **licensed operations and input-based franchisee models**. The company manages a **peak load exceeding 4.4 GW** and has consolidated electricity sales of approximately **19,000 million units (MU)** annually. --- ### **Distribution Operations** | **Region** | **Area (sq km)** | **Customers** | **Model** | **AT&C/T&D Losses** | **Key Metrics** | |--------------------|------------------|----------------------|----------------------|------------------------|------------------| | **Kolkata** | 567 | ~3.7 million | Licensee (Exclusive) | 6.49% | Peak load: 2,700+ MW; Revenue: ₹9,765 cr (FY25); Collection efficiency >99%; "AA"/"A1+" credit rating | | **Noida (Greater)**| 335 | ~1.9 lakh | Licensee (via NPCL) | 7.48% | Stable, growing urban demand | | **Chandigarh** | 114 | ~2.4 lakh | Acquired (Feb 2025) | 12.5% | Adds ~240K customers and 1,700 MU to portfolio | | **Rajasthan DF** | 381 (Kota, Bharatpur, Bikaner) | ~5.4 lakh | Franchisee (Input-based) | 12.92% | High growth, improving operational efficiency | | **Malegaon (MH)** | 57 | ~1.3 lakh | Franchisee | **39.7%** (highest) | Challenging operational efficiency; focus on reform | - **Licensing & Franchisee Footprint**: 3 licenses (Kolkata, Noida, Chandigarh), 4 franchisee agreements. - The acquisition of **Chandigarh Discom** (effective Feb 2025) marks a major strategic expansion, enhancing CESC’s pan-India presence. --- ### **Power Generation Portfolio** #### **Conventional Generation (Total: ~2,140 MW)** - **Budge Budge (750 MW)** – Kolkata - **Haldia (600 MW)** – Operated by subsidiary Haldia Energy Ltd; supplies Kolkata via dedicated 400 kV link - **Southern Station (135 MW)** – Kolkata - **Chandrapur (600 MW)** – Maharashtra - **Asansol (40 MW)** – West Bengal - **Dhariwal (600 MW)** – Maharashtra - **Ramnad Solar Plant (18 MW DC)** – Tamil Nadu > ✅ Over **78–85% of Kolkata’s power demand is met through captive generation**, ensuring fuel and price security via long-term PPAs and CIL coal linkages. > ✅ Ash utilization rate: **100%** (eco-friendly disposal/reuse) #### **Renewable Energy & Green Transition** CESC is aggressively expanding into renewable energy under **Phase 1 (3.2 GW by FY29)** and **Phase 2 (10 GW by FY32)**. This is driven by its renewable arm, **Purvah Green Power Private Limited**, and supported by dedicated land, EPC partners, and transmission access. **Key Renewable Projects (Under Development)** - **300 MW Solar, Nokh, Rajasthan** - **PPA signed**, regulatory nod from WBERC - Grid connectivity via **Bhadla III ISTS Substation** - CUF: 29.4% - **SCOD: March 31, 2026** - **450 MW Hybrid (Solar+Wind), Mandsaur, MP** - **450 MW Hybrid (Solar in Bikaner + Wind in Ananthapuram, AP)** - **300 MW Solar, Bhadla, Rajasthan** (Acquired via SKP Green Ventures) > 📌 All projects have **Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in place** with CESC or Noida Power Company (NPCL). > 📌 **Grid connectivity secured** for all ongoing projects via CTU/state utilities. > 📌 Total pipeline: **3,240 MW under EPC**, with commissioning: > - 1.4 GW by FY27 > - 2.4 GW by FY28 > - Full 3.2 GW by Mar 2029 > 📦 Land: **1,800+ acres acquired**, evaluating up to **7,200 acres** for future solar/wind/hydrogen. > 🤝 EPC & OEM Partnerships: > - **Inox Wind** – 1.5 GW wind turbines > - **Suzlon Energy** – Wind supply, EPC, O&M > - **Ecoren** – Hybrid project execution --- ### **Strategic Initiatives & Innovation** #### **Digital Transformation** - **CESC Mobile App** (Launched Jan 2025): - Serves 3.7 million users; supports 5 accounts, e-bills, complaint filing, digital payments, **E-Points rewards**, and green transition tools. - **AI & Data Analytics**: - AI/ML for HT cable fault prediction, transformer health assessment, and complaint prioritization. - WhatsAppBot, ChatBot, and Vernacular VoiceBot for customer engagement. - **Smart Grid Infrastructure**: - 51,300 smart meters deployed (RF-Mesh/Cellular) - 4G-based HES for prepaid meters, streetlights, net metering - Class-A Power Quality meters installed at 33 kV sites - 10G-ready MPLS-TP fiber network for SCADA and OT systems #### **Emerging Technologies** - **Microgrid Pilot**: 100 kWp floating solar + 218 kWh BESS at Chakmir Substation – enables islanding, blackout detection, and peak shaving. - **Green Hydrogen**: - **CESC Projects Ltd.** selected to build **10,500 MT/year green hydrogen plant** (to be commissioned within 3 years). - **Augmented & Virtual Reality**: - AR for equipment visualization (SLAM, Image Target) - VR training modules for transformers, GIS panels - **Blockchain & DSO Vision**: Exploring P2P energy trading and demand-side management with **IIM Ahmedabad**. --- ### **Parent Group: RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group** CESC is part of a diversified ₹47,400 crore conglomerate with leadership in: - **Power & Natural Resources** – CESC, Cescen, green energy - **Carbon Black & Specialty Chemicals** – Largest producer in India - **Retail** – Quest (luxury lifestyle), gourmet chains - **FMCG** – Too Yumm (healthy snacks), Naturali, Within Beauty - **Media & Entertainment** – IP in 175,000+ songs, 70+ films, 55+ web series - **Sports** – LSG, Lucknow IPL franchise - **BPM & IT** – AI-powered global business process management The group’s cross-sector synergies support CESC’s digital, branding, and innovation journey. --- ### **Financial & Regulatory Strength** - **Regulated Returns**: Assured post-tax equity return for Kolkata & Noida operations (WBERC/UPERC approved). - **Credit Rating**: **Long-term ‘AA’** (CRISIL), **Short-term ‘A1+’** – among the highest in the Indian power sector. - **Revenue (FY25)**: ₹15,499 crore from distribution alone. - **Operational Efficiency**: Kolkata’s T&D loss among India's lowest at **6.49%**; collection efficiency >99%.