ACME Greentech Eighth Pvt. Ltd., a unit of ACME Solar Holdings, has been granted a Category IV licence for inter-state trading of electricity across India by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). This license enables the unit to trade electricity nationwide, marking a significant step in its energy market expansion.
                                        
                        
	In a recent order dated October 6, 2025, CERC approved the grant of the Category IV inter-state electricity trading licence to ACME Greentech Eighth Pvt. Ltd. The licence permits the company to engage in trading electricity across state borders but prohibits involvement in electricity transmission. The decision follows a comprehensive evaluation confirming the company meets all regulatory conditions, including financial health, skilled staffing, and compliance with the Electricity Act, 2003, and related regulations.
	 
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		Licence granted by CERC under Sections 14 and 15(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003.
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		Category IV licence authorizes inter-state electricity trading nationwide.
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		ACME Greentech Eighth Pvt. Ltd. has demonstrated adequate net worth and liquidity.
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		The company commits to not engaging in electricity transmission during licence validity.
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		Licence includes obligations for regulatory compliance, reporting, and fee payment.
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		The licence opens new business avenues for ACME Solar’s unit in India’s growing electricity market.
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		Public notice and no objections received prior to approval.
	This milestone supports ACME Solar Holdings' strategic growth in the renewable energy and electricity trading sector, enhancing its operational footprint in India's evolving power landscape.
	 
	Sources: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), NSE Corporate Announcements