July 2023

Universal Cables to expand EHV cable mfg capacity

  Universal Cables Ltd has planned to expand the manufacturing capacity of EHV cables by around 50 per cent. In a stock exchange communication, Universal Cables said that it would be expanding the production capacity of extra Read more

Tata Power Mumbai | T&D India

Tata Power wins major smart metering order in Chhattisgarh

  Tata Power has reported the winning of a major smart metering order in Chhattisgarh, under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). In a release, Tata Power said that it has been mandated to implement a smart metering project, worth Read more

CERC grants transmission licence to Dharamjaigarh Transmission

  Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in a very recent order, has granted transmission licence to “Dharamjaigarh Transmission Ltd”. Dharamjaigarh Transmission Ltd was incorporated as a project special purpose vehicle (SPV) by the bid process coordinator to develop an interstate Read more

KEC International wins new orders of Rs.1,042 crore

  KEC International Ltd has reported the winning of new orders worth Rs.1,042 crore, across its various businesses. Significantly, these included the company’s first order for towers from Europe. In the power T&D space, orders were received for: Setting up Read more

IEX records 8 per cent growth in June 2023 volumes

  Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved 8,946 MU overall volume in June 2023 that was 8 per cent higher than in June 2022. During the first quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY24, IEX achieved 25,125 MU volume across all Read more

Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi appointed as Director General of EPTA

The Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA) has announced the appointment of Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi as the association’s Director General. In his role, Chaturvedi will be responsible for leading EPTA's efforts to promote the development of a robust, reliable, and Read more

GE Gas Turbine LR | T&D India

BHEL extends technical partnership with GE for gas turbines

  Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has extended its technical partnership with GE for gas turbines. In a stock exchange filing, BHEL said that it has extended its gas turbines technology agreement with General Electric Technology GmbH Switzerland GE). BHEL in Read more

Genus Meters | T&D India

Genus Power teams up with Singapore firm for smart metering platform

Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd has teamed up with an affiliate of Singapore-based investment firm GIC to set up a platform to fund smart metering projects. In a media release, Genus said that it has signed definitive agreements with Gem Read more

Tata Power brings innovative “tower within tower” design in Mumbai’s 110kV network

  Tata Power has introduced an innovative “tower within tower” design for upgrading its 110kV transmission network in Mumbai. Tata Power Company has introduced new narrow-based towers by replacing the old 110kV power transmission towers by implementing the innovative "tower Read more

CTC Global plans manufacturing facility in India, fifth worldwide

  CTC Global has announced that it would be setting up its first manufacturing plant in India for its patented ACCC® Conductor core. The US-headquartered company has selected Pune in Maharashtra for the greenfield facility. A formal announcement to this Read more