Power distribution companies' (discoms) pending dues to power generation companies (gencos) shot up 66% yoy (5% mom) to Rs1.20tn as of June'20. Total outstanding stood at Rs1.31tn (+66% yoy/+5% mom) - close to its Nov'15 peak of Rs1.35tn. Discoms in key states Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and J&K; account for 82% of the total overdues to gencos. Discoms' financial health has deteriorated during the lockdown due to a steep fall in power offtake across the C&I; segment. However, while the collection efficiency initially fell sharply to 25-35% in April-May'20, it showed a marked improvement in June, rising to 55%....