CEA flags widespread non-compliance with mandatory transformer standards
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has flagged continued non-compliance by power utilities with mandatory transformer and reactor rating standards, warning that deviations are causing procurement delays, higher costs, and reduced competition. In a letter dated 24 January 2026, the CEA directed utilities and generation companies to strictly adhere to its standard specifications for transformers and reactors rated 66 kV and above. These specifications were issued in April 2021 and became legally binding under the Central…
