Diamond Power commissions 8th MV and EHV cable line
Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited has commissioned its eighth Medium Voltage (MV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) power cable production line at its manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.
The new production line expands the company’s manufacturing capacity in the MV and EHV underground cable segment, which caters to power transmission networks, power generation projects, renewable energy evacuation systems, urban underground distribution networks, metro rail systems, airports, data centres, and industrial infrastructure.
According to the company’s stock exchange filing, two additional MV/EHV cable production lines are currently under installation and commissioning. Commercial operations for these lines are expected to begin on or before March 31, 2027. Upon completion, the Vadodara facility will operate a total of 10 MV/EHV production lines.
Capacity expansion
The company’s existing MV/EHV cable manufacturing capacity stands at 1,050 km per month, with current utilisation at around 60%.
The newly commissioned line adds 150 km per month of production capacity. The company stated that the expansion involved an investment of Rs 30 crore, funded through internal accruals.
According to the company, the expansion has been undertaken in response to increasing demand for MV and EHV power cables.
Management commentary
Nivedita Pandya, Vice President – Projects, stated that the commissioning of the eighth MV/EHV line marks a key milestone in the company’s expansion programme.
She stated that the additional capacity would support growing requirements from utilities, power generation projects, renewable energy evacuation systems, and urban underground transmission projects.
Industry demand
According to the company, demand for MV and EHV underground power cables in India is being supported by investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure, renewable energy integration, underground cabling projects, and expansion of critical infrastructure.
The company also stated that the MV and EHV cable segment remains technology-intensive with relatively high entry barriers.
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