Gencos dues on discoms rise 57% to `73K cr in July

The outstanding dues of distribution utilities from power producers have risen by more than 57 per cent to Rs 73,748 crore in July 2019 compared to Rs 46,779 crore in the same month last year. According to Praapti portal, in July 2019, total overdue amount, which was not cleared even after 60 days of grace period, stood at Rs 54,342 crore as against Rs 30,331 crore.