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Power prices plunge near zero on exchanges as rains ease demand

1 source · first seen 19:13 1 Oct · updated 19:13 1 Oct

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  • Power prices on exchanges plunged near zero as cooler weather and completed kharif sowing eased demand
  • Lower power prices may pressure Indian power generators while benefiting electricity buyers

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