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16     Energy in action





            Economic Performance









                                                                           Management conducted a

                                                                           rigorous examination of its

                                                                           liquidity position early this year

                                                                           and is monitoring it on a regular

                                                                           basis. It has also assessed the

                                                                           recoverability of carrying values

                                                                           of Property, Plant & Equipment,

                                                                           and Trade Receivables, and no

                                                                           serious concerns have been

                                                                           discovered.



                                                                           In March 2020, our business model’s resiliency and strategy was
                                                                           severely affected as a result of COVID-19. Apraava Energy has
                                                                           adopted measures to ensure business continuity with minimal
                                                                           disruptions. Following COVID recovery, large-scale power source
                                                                           development, primarily from oil thermal power generation
                                                                           together with an expansion of transmission infrastructure, is
                                                                           being promoted to meet the rising demand for electricity
                                                                           accompanying rapid economic growth.

                                                                           Impact of Covid-19 on financial
                                                                           performance in FY 2020-21


                                                                           Apraava Energy is predominantly engaged in the business of
                                                                           generation and sale of electricity. The Ministry of New and
                                                                           Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification notice
                                                                           granting ‘must-run’ status to renewable energy generating
                                                                           stations. Thus, since electricity has been categorised as an
                                                                           essential service, generation sites are operational. Consequently,
                                                                           the Group has been able to honour all its commitments under
                                                                           various Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to ensure
                                                                           uninterrupted supply of electricity.
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