Efficient and equitable transmission pricing is crucial for India's rapidly expanding electricity grid, especially as renewable energy increasingly shapes the electricity landscape. Our recent discussion paper Price it Right, Reforming InSTS pricing, Building on ISTS Experience provides a comprehensive review of how inter-state (ISTS) transmission pricing has evolved over the past two decades, transitioning from simple energy-based charges to sophisticated usage-based frameworks like the Point of Connection (PoC) and General Network Access (GNA). The paper further critically assesses the existing intra-state (InSTS) pricing mechanisms across various Indian states, identifying significant issues such as pricing distortions, limited regulatory oversight, and inconsistent tariff methodologies. The webinar covered the finding of the report and present potential ideas for the way forward to harmonise ISTS and InSTS pricing frameworks. The presentation was followed by a Q&A session. 

The full recording of the webinar can be accessed below.