It stands for Maharashtra State Electricity Board. It is a state government agency responsible for regulating energy in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The MSEB was established on June 20, 1960.In 1998, it was the second-largest electricity-generating utility in India.
The Bombay Electricity Board, established on November 6, 1954, served as the company's predecessor until March 31, 1957, when it changed its name to the Maharashtra State Electricity Board, which served customers until June 19, 1960. The Ratnagiri power station is the outcome of an alliance between the MSEB and Enron.
Maharashtra accounts for 13% of India's installed capacity for power generation, which is primarily derived from non-renewable resources using fossil fuels like coal and natural gas.
In 2005, the Maharashtra State Electricity Board was divided into four entities. On May 31, 2005, the following companies were registered with the company registrar in Mumbai:
MSEB Holding Company Limited
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahanirmiti, Mahagenco, or MSPGCL)
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL), or Mahapareshan
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) or Mahavitaran.
Section 5 of the Electricity (Supply) Act 1948 was established.
In India, the headquarters of MSEB are located in Mumbai and Maharashtra.
www.msebindia.com is the official website of MSEB.
Shri. Vijay Singhal is the chairman and managing director of MSEB.
Mahavitaran is the company in charge of distributing electricity across the state.
MSEB Holding Company Limited holds all the stakes in the other three companies.