June 2025

Sugs Lloyd wins power T&D projects in Bihar and Odisha

Sugs Lloyd Ltd has announced the winning of power T&D-related contracts worth Rs.74.35 crore, across Bihar and Odisha. In a release, Sugs Lloyd said that in Bihar has been entrusted with two critical infrastructure development projects by the North Read more

H.G. Infra Engineering emerges L1 for ERGS-I scheme in Odisha

Jaipur-headquartered H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd (HGIEL) has emerged L1 bidder for the interstate transmission system (ISTS) project “Eastern Region Generation Scheme – I (ERGS-I)” in Odisha. This potentially makes HGIEL the latest debutant in the interstate transmission development space. In Read more

Three contenders qualify in re-bidding of “ERGS-I” ISTS scheme in Odisha

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has qualified three bidders for opening of initial price bids under the fresh round of bidding for the “Eastern Region Generation Scheme-I (ERGS-I)” scheme in Odisha. It is reliably learnt that a Read more

ISTS waiver for energy storage projects extended till June 2028

The Union power ministry has extended the waiver of ISTS charges for energy storage projects, to June 30, 2028. This was announced by Manohar Lal, Union power minister, on June 10, 2025, during a press conference highlighting 11 years Read more

PGCIL to merge 17 TBCB subsidiaries to improve administrative efficiency

With a view to reducing legal and regulatory compliance and bringing about administrative efficiency, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has planned major restructuring of its TBCB subsidiaries. Accordingly, PGCIL will be merging/transferring a total of 17 ISTS-TBCB Read more

PGCIL approves investment on new national network management system

The 'Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects' of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), in its meeting held on June 10, 2025, considered and approved the proposal for implementation of a national network management system. The project Read more

L&T wins domestic and overseas power T&D orders

The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical of Larsen & Toubro has won new grid infrastructure orders in India and abroad. In a release, L&T said that in India, the PT&D business has won an order to build Read more

T&D India — June 2025

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Power ministry launches Rs.5,400-crore VGF scheme for 30 GWh BESS capacity

The Union power ministry has announced a viability gap funding (VGF) scheme worth Rs.5,400 crore for supporting 30,000 MWh (or 30 GWh) of BESS capacity. The scheme will provide VGF of Rs.18 lakh per MWh with a view to Read more

RR Kabel launches “RRoshani” – a skill development programme for electricians

RR Kabel has launched “RRoshani” – a skill-development programme aimed at empowering underprivileged youth across Maharashtra. This project aims to equip young individuals, aged 18 to 30, with comprehensive technical training in electrical work, soft skills development, and job Read more