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CG Power emerges as L1 bidder for Rs 334 crore Power Grid transformer tender
By January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited has emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder in a major transformer bulk procurement tender issued by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). According to PGCIL’s procurement portal, the tender relates to the “400 kV Transformer Package 4TR 10 BULK” under the Bulk Procurement of 765 kV and 400 kV Class Transformers and Reactors of various Capacities (Lot 5). CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited was declared the qualified…

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Haryana clears Rs 40 billion tenders for power and urban infrastructure
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The Haryana government has sanctioned infrastructure tenders worth Rs 40.16 billion, targeting significant upgrades to the state’s power distribution network and key urban development projects. The approvals are aimed at strengthening electricity infrastructure and reducing transmission losses across the region. According to an official announcement, the approved works focus on the development of distribution infrastructure and the reduction of line losses. The plan includes the establishment of new 33 kV substations, as well as the…

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Bihar commissions 132 kV line for Kajra solar and battery storage project
By December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

A dedicated 132 kV power evacuation line for the Kajra solar project in Bihar has been commissioned, enabling grid connectivity for one of India’s largest solar-plus-battery storage developments. The line will transmit power from the Kajra facility in Lakhisarai district to the Haveli Kharagpur and Lakhisarai substations. The newly operational transmission network, equipped with a 100 MVA 33/132 kV transformer, has been completed under the supervision of Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) and…

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PGCIL awards Rs 3.6 bn 765 kV transformer contract to BHEL
By December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has awarded Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) a major contract worth Rs 3,618 million for supplying high-capacity transformers. The contract forms part of a bulk procurement package aimed at strengthening national transmission infrastructure. The state-owned transmission utility finalised the award for the “765 kilovolt (kV) Transformer Package TTR-15/BULK.” The scope covers the supply of 17 units of 765/400 kV, 500 Mega Volt-Ampere (MVA) single-phase transformers. The contract was…

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Ambala Cantonment gets major power distribution upgrade under RDSS
By December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

Haryana’s Energy Minister Anil Vij has inaugurated a major electricity distribution upgrade project in Ambala Cantonment, stating that it will significantly strengthen the city’s network. The initiative is funded under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with an estimated cost of Rs 38 crore. Speaking to residents in Kabari Bazaar, the minister said the project represents a clear increase in planned investments for the region compared with earlier administrations, which he claimed had invested little…

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Dilip Buildcon emerges lowest bidder for Karnataka transmission project
By December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) has been declared the lowest, L-1, bidder by REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) for the “Establishing 400kV Sub-station at Mekhali along with associated transmission lines (Belagavi District)”. The project has been awarded through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. It includes the development of a new 400/220/33 kV air-insulated substation (AIS) at Mekhali, supported by multiple high voltage transmission lines. The scope covers a 2×500 megavolt ampere (MVA) substation…

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REC announces incorporation of Apta Power Transmission
By December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

REC Limited stated that Apta Power Transmission Limited was incorporated on December 24, 2025. The entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), which is itself a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited. According to the annexure shared with the filing, Apta Power Transmission Limited has been incorporated with an authorised and paid-up capital of Rs 5,00,000. The company has been formed pursuant to an order issued by the…

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CEA addresses key hurdles in state transmission asset monetization
By December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued letters to states outlining measures to resolve key barriers in monetizing intra state transmission assets under the Acquire, Operate, Maintain, and Transfer (AOMT) model. The move follows a workshop held on 06 December 2024 by the CEA with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, PFC Consulting Limited, and Power Grid InvIT, attended by 24 states and union territories. States flagged three main concerns limiting investor interest. These were…

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GE Vernova T&D wins HVDC terminal contract for Khavda evacuation
By December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

GE Vernova T&D India Limited has secured a contract for a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) terminal station linked to renewable energy evacuation from Gujarat. The company disclosed the award in a regulatory filing dated 20 December 2025. The contract has been awarded by AESL Projects Limited and involves the design and establishment of a 2,500 MW, ±500 kV High Voltage Direct Current Voltage Source Converter HVDC VSC terminal station. The project will support power evacuation…

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POWERGRID approves merger of 13 wholly owned subsidiaries
By December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has approved the merger and amalgamation of 13 wholly owned subsidiary special purpose vehicles (SPVs). The decision was taken by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 20 December 2025 and disclosed to stock exchanges under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The approved restructuring involves the merger of 11 subsidiary companies into two larger subsidiaries. The move…

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