Maha to get 850 MW nuclear power from Aug

 Because of the reduction in total cost, due to various methods adopted by NPCIL management, "we are further trying to reduce the tariff below Rs 2.50," Kakodkar said.

The de-escalation of cost was possible as TAPP-3 was completed seven months ahead of schedule. NPCIL is also in the process of upgrading the 540 MW units to 700 MW, Kakodkar added.

S K Jain, chairman and managing director of NCPIL: "we have 70:30 debt equity ratio. At the mid-construction level, the cost revision was done and we could save Rs 400 crore."