RECPDCL incorporates three new transmission subsidiaries
Author: PPD Team Date: July 9, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: July 9, 2025
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has incorporated three new wholly owned subsidiaries to serve as project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for upcoming transmission infrastructure projects.
1) Umred Power Transmission Limited
Umred Power Transmission Limited was incorporated on July 7, 2025 to execute the intra-state transmission project for the establishment of a 400/220/132 kV substation at Umred in Nagpur district. Â
2) Sakoli Power Transmission Limited
Sakoli Power Transmission Limited was also incorporated on July 7, 2025. This company will execute the intra-state transmission project involving a 400/220/132 kV substation at Sakoli in Bhandara district.Â
3) SR WR Power Transmission Limited
SR WR Power Transmission Limited was incorporated on July 1, 2025, for an inter-state transmission project aimed at strengthening grid connectivity between the Southern Region (SR) and the Western Region (WR). Â
All three companies will be transferred to successful bidders after the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process.
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