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NHPC achieves DT-3 breakthrough at 2,880 MW Dibang project
By February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

NHPC Limited has completed the daylighting of Diversion Tunnel-3 (DT-3) at the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project on February 17, 2026, marking a key construction milestone. The final blast for the tunnel breakthrough was initiated remotely by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects), NHPC Limited (NHPC), by pressing the control button. The event was held in the presence of Narender Kumar, Executive Director and Head of Project – Dibang Multipurpose Project (HoP–DMP), Umesh Kumar Nand, Executive…

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Patel Engineering reports Q3 FY26 revenue of Rs 1,239 Cr
By February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Patel Engineering Limited (PEL) reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 1,239 Cr in Q3 FY26, compared to Rs 1,206 Cr in Q3 FY25, reflecting a 2.81% year-over-year increase. Consolidated net profit for the quarter stood at Rs 71 Cr. As of December 31, 2025, the company’s order book was Rs 15,123 Cr. Consolidated operating earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for Q3 FY26 were Rs 145 Cr, with a margin of 11.68%….

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SJVN’s Rampur hydro station achieves fastest 2,000 MU generation
By February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

SJVN Limited announced on February 6, 2026, that its 412 MW Rampur Hydro Power Station in Himachal Pradesh has achieved a cumulative generation of 2,000 Million Units (MU) in the shortest time since commissioning. The milestone was reached on February 5, 2026. The state-owned power producer stated that the plant achieved the 2,000 MU mark nine days earlier than its previous best, recorded on February 14, 2020. According to the company, this is the highest…

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NHPC posts Q3 profit, declares interim dividend, updates on projects
By February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

NHPC Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, along with an interim dividend and updates on project commissioning and board level decisions. For Q3, NHPC reported a standalone profit of Rs 292.87 crore. Consolidated profit attributable to owners stood at Rs 219.12 crore. Standalone revenue from operations was Rs 1,877.47 crore, while consolidated revenue amounted to Rs 2,220.73 crore. The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of Rs…

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NHPC synchronises third unit, declares COD for second unit at Subansiri Lower project
By February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

NHPC Limited achieved two operational milestones at its 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam during the intervening night of 31 January and 1 February 2026. The first milestone was the synchronisation of the third unit, designated as Unit 1 of 250 MW, with the National Grid at 21:00 hours on 31 January 2026. This was followed by the declaration of the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the second unit, Unit…

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JSW Neo Energy completes Tidong hydro acquisition
By January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

JSW Neo Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has completed the acquisition of Tidong Power Generation Private Limited from Statkraft IH Holding AS. The transaction, with an enterprise valuation of approximately Rs 1,728 crore, was completed on January 29, 2026, after receiving the required regulatory approvals. Tidong Power is developing a 150 MW run of river hydroelectric project in the Tidong Valley in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The project…

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EAC clears Balimela, Assam PSP-01 and Rajupalem pumped storage projects
By January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) held the 46th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects on January 9, 2026. Conducted virtually, the meeting reviewed multiple pumped storage and hydroelectric proposals across India. Several projects received approvals or amendments, while others were deferred or returned for revision. Pumped storage projects approved or amended The EAC recommended the grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Balimela…

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Max Infra leads bid for NHPC’s Dulhasti Stage II hydro project civil works
By January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Max Infra I Private Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder for a major civil works package for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Hydroelectric Project in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The contract covers a comprehensive engineering, procurement and construction package under Lot-I, which includes all civil works for the project. The scope of work includes construction of the intake tunnel, desilting chamber, silt flushing tunnel, head race tunnel, surge shaft, pressure shaft and penstock, power…

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World Bank backs 1,125 MW Dorjilung hydropower project in Bhutan
By January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The World Bank Group has approved long term financing for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan. The project is being developed as a joint venture between Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) under a public private partnership model. The project is expected to generate more than 4,500 GWh of clean electricity each year. Around 80% of the power output is planned to be supplied to India. The approved financing package includes…

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NHPC synchronises second 250 MW unit of Subansiri Lower HEP
By January 22, 2026February 3, 2026

NHPC Limited has synchronised the second 250 MW generating unit of its Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) with the National Grid. The unit, designated Unit–3, was connected to the grid at 9:00 PM on 21 January 2026. Shri Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited, acknowledged the support from the Ministry of Power, Government of India, as well as the Governments of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, and the former leadership of NHPC….

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