Various experts in power sector are of the opinion that in the coming 5 years, the Distribution Franchisee model is expected to grow manifold, thereby improving the power distribution scenario of the country. http://www.bharatbook.com/energy-market-research-reports/input-based-power-distribution-franchisee-market-in-india-2012q1.html
 
 Market Research Report on 'Input based Power Distribution Franchisee' in India provides an insight into the current scenario of Power Distribution Franchisee and potential future trends.
 
 Brief Summary
 Power Distribution Franchisee – evolving Public Private Partnership (PPP) model has picked traction since 2009 after successful demonstration by Torrent Power Ltd. at Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, which got operational in 2007.
 
 The licensee (state utility) appoints a private company on the basis of rationale bidding for distribution of electricity in a specified area for specified years of contract. This Distribution Franchisee model stands midway between licensee and full PPP model and is considered as one of the major energy reforms in power distribution sector that has the potential to turnaround the sector and take electricity to rural areas as well.
 
 Out of the variants available, ‘Input based Distribution Franchisee’ model has recently seen an increase, currently with five cities across India, out of which distribution in three cities was handed over to private companies in 2011. Three new cities in MP have recently been franchised and undergoing handover, further boosting up the DF model. Input based Distribution Franchisee, by far, has been mostly used operating model in urban areas.
 
 Investments in this space are driven by the emerging nature of the ‘Input based Distribution Franchisee’ model which promises high returns, has low entry barriers, maintains proximity to end-consumers, involves high Capex with predictable cash flows and easy financial leverage when operating efficiently.
 
 Key Highlights of the Report are
 Current Market Scenario, its uptake and Upcoming Opportunities of Distribution Franchisee
 Key Functional Roles and Responsibility of Distribution Franchisee Operator
 Key Roll Out Challenges for Distribution Franchisee Operator across various stakeholders
 Case Studies of already existing Operators
 Bid Process description for distribution franchisees
 Evolution of RFP terms and conditions across various past DFs, with highlighting of critical risks
 Past bid analytics of DFs at Nagpur, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Gwalior, Ujjain and Sagar
 Detalied Financial numbers derived using a base financial model for UJJAIN city (recent MP bid analysis)
 
 Sensitivity to different parameters like CAPEX, OPEX, Tariff Rate, Load Growth Rate, Price bid curve, etc.
 
 Key Questions Answered
 What is the potential of Distribution Franchisee model?
 Which states are looking to adopt the model?
 What are the key risks and challenges of the distribution franchisee model?
 How is the bid process and how to analyze critical contract terms and conditions in the RFP?
 What is a typical Capex Distribution for new Distribution Franchisee?
 What Returns to expect from a DF model, and what key sensitivity parameters to analyse?
 How has been the bidding scenario and trend in previous DF bids?
 How is the experience of current distribution franchisee operators?
 How is the current competitive landscape in the distribution franchisee space?
 
 Information Sources
 Excerpts from industry experts
 Opinions and Reviews of various reports in Distribution Franchisee sector
 Inputs from Conferences and Workshops
 Secondary Research
 
 A Must Buy For
 Potential New Entrants in Distribution Franchisee space to get up-to speed on the market
 Existing Distribution Franchisee operators to train / update new hires and stay up to date on market trends
 Research and Educational Institutes to learn about various aspects of the Distribution Franchisee market
 Banks and Financial Institutions to learn about the sector and understand the financial implications of investing in distribution franchisee businesses
 Consultants to upgrade their know-how in the distribution franchisee market space
 
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 Input-Based Power Distribution Franchisee Market in India 2012Q1
 
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