Vedanta's power sales higher 7% on ramp-ups at TSPL, Balco

Vedanta's overall power sales were higher by seven per cent in FY17 on account of ramp-ups of its units- Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd (TSPL) and Balco. The third unit of TSPL was capitalised during the year, contributing to significantly higher power sales.

Total commercial power sales by Vedanta moved up from 12,121 units to 12,925 units.

For the quarter ended March 31, power sales were two per cent higher year-on-year (y-o-y) due to the commissioning of additional power capacities at TSPL and Balco over the last one year. Power sales from TSPL increased with all three units becoming operational this year.

In Q4,