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The Mumbai GIS substation project has endorsed our design and execution skills: Godrej & Boyce

Godrej & Boyce recently completed Mumbai’s first 400kV GIS substation. In the backdrop of this historic achievement, T&D India caught up with Raghavendra Mirji, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Electricals & Electronics, to understand the execution challenges of the landmark Mumbai substation project, as well as to gain technical insights in the GIS substation ecosystem. On his industry outlook, Mirji is confident of tremendous business opportunity in the power transmission infrastructure space, and asserts that Godrej & Boyce would focus on the high-value 400kV and 765kV space. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.

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We aim to become a leading player in the Indian lighting business: Panasonic

Upbeat on the prospects of LED lighting in India, Panasonic Life Solutions India recently set up its first local factory for LED lighting products. In this backdrop, we have Masato Miyamaru, Director – Lighting Business, Panasonic Electric Works India (PEWIN), in an exclusive interview with T&D India, taking us through Panasonic’s lighting business journey in India that started in 2014. The lighting business is a major pillar supporting PEWIN, and Masato Miyamaru believes that by making it a solid foundation, Panasonic can become No.1 in the Indian lighting industry.

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Checko is a significant milestone in combating the counterfeit market: Havells India

Havells India recently introduced “Checko” — a powerful tool that aims to fight against the counterfeit electrical equipment market. In this exclusive interview, Arvind Agrawal, Senior Vice President, Havells India Ltd, explains how the revolutionary “Checko” uses physically unclonable features to create copy-proof labels. Agrawal notes that Checko, which has currently been deployed in the company’s flexible wire segment, could soon be extended to other products, thereby providing unmatched peace of mind to the company’s customers with respect to product authenticity. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.

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India’s self-reliance in the solar value chain is growing: Navitas Solar

Navitas Solar is leading solar module manufacturer that also offers EPC services to both grid-scale and rooftop solar projects. In this interaction, we have Sunay Shah, Director-Projects, Navitas Solar, discussing his company’s current activities and growth plans, apart from offering keen insights in India’s solar power industry. Shah feels that the country’s rooftop solar potential has been largely untapped but the recent Pradhanmatri Suryoday Yojana will provide the much needed fillip. On the solar equipment value chain, Sunay Shah is optimistic about India’s self-reliance improving considerably in the coming years.

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We aim to harness cutting-edge technologies: Sharika Enterprises

What started off as a power sector consultancy firm in 1998, Sharika Enterprises today offers niche EPC solutions in the power T&D space. In this exclusive interview, we have Rajinder Kaul, Chairman & Managing Director, Sharika Enterprises Ltd, sharing a comprehensive view on his company’s exciting journey. Rajinder Kaul strongly feels that disruptive technologies like AI and ML will reshape the technical contours of the power T&D sector and this is exactly the opportunity that Sharika Enterprises would like to develop on. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.

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Skipper has grown into a trusted brand, both in India and overseas

With a standing of over four decades, Skipper is today one of the largest manufacturer of power T&D structures, globally. Kolkata-headquartered Skipper operates through three divisions – engineering products, infrastructure and polymers. In this exclusive interview, we have Sharan Bansal, Director, Skipper Ltd, giving rich insights into the company’s power T&D business. Bansal asserts that Skipper is well poised for domestic business growth given India’s major thrust on power T&D infrastructure upgrade. In the global supply chain, India is gaining confidence as a trusted Asian supplier, which can have a big positive impact on Skipper, feels Bansal.

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Power transmission can do without e-reverse auction: EPTA

Formed in 2012, Electrical Power Transmission Association (EPTA) strives towards safeguarding the interests of Indian private transmission companies, and further the goal of a robust power transmission sector. In this exclusive interview, we have I.S. Chaturvedi, Director General, EPTA, speaking to Venugopal Pillai about EPTA’s activities and important matters on the association’s agenda. Discussing critical policy-related issues, I.S. Chaturvedi firmly believes that while tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) is a commendable method for developer selection, the practice of e-reverse auction (e-RA) can indeed be dispensed with.

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Young consumers are actively seeking sustainable options: Polycab India

Polycab India recently undertook to major change in its brand philosophy with a view to extending its traditional leadership in the wire & cable business to areas like electrical appliances, home automation, etc. In this interaction, we have Bhushan Sawhney – Executive President & Chief Business Officer (B2B), Polycab India Ltd, discussing the company’s “brand refresh” as well as its diversification drive. Sawhney explains that Polycab is shifting its positioning from being primarily a B2B brand to embracing a consumer-centric approach, focusing on the well-informed and sustainability-conscious young population.

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We are committed to championing environmentally sustainable practices: Hitachi Energy India

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. In this exclusive interaction, we have Atul Pandit, Senior Vice President, Transformer, Hitachi Energy India, discussing the company’s transformer business. He asserts that Hitachi Energy India is making significant technological advancements that are in fact setting new benchmarks for the transformer industry. Pandit explains that for Hitachi Energy India, sustainability and localization are two important philosophies where the company is taking major strides. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.

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We are confident of the positive impact that LVIoT can create: TekUncorked

TekUncorked has introduced an LVIoT platform that forecasts and mitigates risks and threats to the electricity distribution network. In this exchange, we have Meenakshi Vashist, Founder & CEO, TekUncorked, giving an overview of the platform’s working, and how power distribution utilities can derive immense benefit from the platform to reduce grid losses and improve power quality. While TekUncorked LVIoT platform is slowly gaining acceptance in India, it is also making inroads in the global market, notes Meenakshi Vashist. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.

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