Kerala State Electricity Board Limited

Thiruvananthapuram, India

Kerala State Electricity Board Limited is a government-owned organization responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in the state of Kerala, India.

CCI Score

-7.34

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

KSEB Powers Up Disaster Relief in Wayanad

Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB) collaborated with the state government to clear a ₹52.12 crore proposal aimed at restoring and upgrading power infrastructure for landslide-hit regions and establishing model townships for survivors in Wayanad. The project includes modernizing the grid with SCADA-controlled underground cable networks and new substations, contributing positively to community resilience and economic recovery.

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COLLABORATOR

Kerala State Electricity Board Limited is currently rated as a Collaborator.

-5 to -9 CCI Score

In this category, companies align with authoritarian practices mainly to avoid trouble or regulatory conflict. Their compliance is driven by self-preservation, resulting in minimal resistance even as they participate in oppressive systems.

Latest Events

MAR

23

2025

KSEB Powers Up Disaster Relief in Wayanad
72.50

Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB) collaborated with the state government to clear a ₹52.12 crore proposal aimed at restoring and upgrading power infrastructure for landslide-hit regions and establishing model townships for survivors in Wayanad. The project includes modernizing the grid with SCADA-controlled underground cable networks and new substations, contributing positively to community resilience and economic recovery.
FEB

16

2025

Controversy Over Outsourcing Consultancy at KSEB Sparks Union Opposition and Corruption Allegations
-35.00

In February 2025, the Kerala State Electricity Board's decision to appoint a consultancy firm for project implementation sparked significant opposition from employee unions. Critics argue that outsourcing internal tasks—with hefty consultancy fees and success fees tied to project investments—undermines accountability and potentially opens the door to corruption, raising concerns about ethical governance and the treatment of KSEB's workforce.
AUG

04

2022

Investigation into Irregularities in KSEB Long-Term Contracts
-30.00

The CBI has launched an investigation into alleged irregularities and corruption in KSEB's long-term electricity contracts, with indications that high-ranking officials and government bodies may have been complicit in influencing these contracts to the detriment of public accountability.
-30

Public and Political Behavior

March 23

Reports indicate that high-ranking officials within KSEB, including a former chief secretary, may have unduly influenced state government and regulatory bodies to secure and maintain long-term contracts. This interference undermines democratic transparency and exposes the public to potential authoritarian collusion, warranting a negative score in Public and Political Behavior.

CBI to investigate irregularities in KSEB long-term contracts, will seek SC’s permission
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 23

The allegations of irregularities and potential corruption in securing long-term electricity contracts point to significant ethical and business practice failures. KSEB's handling of these contracts appears to lack transparency and accountability, reflecting a deep-seated issue in ethical responsibility.

CBI to investigate irregularities in KSEB long-term contracts, will seek SC’s permission
-40

Economic and Structural Influence

March 23

The case raises substantial concerns regarding economic and structural influence, as evidence suggests that internal collusion and undue influence over regulatory bodies may have facilitated the continuation of these questionable contracts. This indicates a structural entanglement with political powers, effectively compromising public interests.

CBI to investigate irregularities in KSEB long-term contracts, will seek SC’s permission
APR

01

2022

Labor Dispute at KSEB Over Unfair Labor Practices
-36.86

A protest march led by the AITUC-backed Kerala Electricity Workers' Federation (KEWF) highlighted significant labor concerns at KSEB, including demands for timely promotions and a stand against salary cuts and policies that harm the work environment.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 23

The event underscores serious labor disputes at KSEB, where workers and their union representatives decry management policies that degrade working conditions and undermine fair labor practices. The demands for timely promotions and opposition to salary cuts suggest that the organization is engaging in practices that may contribute to worker exploitation, aligning with concerns in labor relations and human rights. This negative treatment of labor rights is seen as increasingly complicit with authoritarian, exploitative practices.

Workers forum seeks solution to KSEB labour issues