Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. File | Photo Credit: ANI It is imperative that we make our own rules adhering to our own necessities instead of directly borrowing regulations from others, said Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal on Monday (January 19, 2026). Speaking at the inauguration of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at IIT Delhi, he explained, “We [India’s power sector] are competing with the world. They will frame their own regulations; we will also frame our regulations. However, it is necessary that instead of [borrowing entirely] their regulations, we frame regulations that adhere to our requirements.” Separately, he had stated, “There must come a day when our regulations are accepted by the world [as a standard].” Further, Mr. Lal emphasised that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to do away with redundant regulations. “Regulations are important; however, it is essential that regulations further drive excellency,” he said, adding, “There is no gain if we keep regulating but do not scale any excellence.” ‘Discoms in profits …