July 2025

Apraava Energy to soon complete Fatehgarh IV interstate transmission scheme

Apraava Energy is on course to soon complete its interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme housed under “Fatehgarh IV Transmission Ltd.” According to latest information available from Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the Fatehgarh IV Read more

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Havells India in Q1FY26: Cables, switchgear shine in an otherwise challenging quarter

The cables and switchgear business divisions of Havells India Ltd recorded significant year-on-year growth during Q1FY26 – a challenging quarter. Revenues from the cables business touched Rs.1,933 crore in Q1FY26, up 27.1 per cent from Rs.1,521 crore in Q1FY25. The Read more

IREDA sees 26 per cent growth in loan book

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) witnessed a 26 per cent year-on-year increase in its outstanding loan book, as of June 30, 2025. IREDA’s outstanding loan book surged to Rs.79,941 crore as of June 30, 2025 as against Read more

Four in race for Jejuri-Hinjewadi intrastate scheme in Maharashtra

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) along with three biggest private sector developers are in the fray for an intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme taking shape in the Pune region of Maharashtra. It is reliably Read more

MPPTCL strengthens public awareness against illegal construction near EHV transmission lines in Indore

Madhya Pradesh Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has redoubled its efforts to create alert the public about risks associated with illegal construction in close proximity to EHV transmission lines, in Indore. In a release, MPPTCL said that it is disseminating Read more

Gas Insulated Substations: The Future of Urban Energy-Space Equation

As the world’s cities continue to grow vertically and horizontally, the demand for uninterrupted, high-voltage power supply is becoming increasingly non-negotiable. With rising urban density and space constraints, traditional power infrastructure solutions are proving inadequate. This is where Read more

Seven qualify for Velgaon intrastate transmission scheme in Maharashtra

Seven entities have qualified for opening of price bids for an intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme in Maharashtra, housed under “Velgaon Power Transmission Ltd.” The scheme is being developed under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism with REC Power Read more

Tata Power secures its first BESS project, signs BESPA with NHPC

Tata Power, through its subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), has signed its first battery energy storage purchase agreement (BESPA). The 12-year agreement was signed with NHPC Ltd for a project secured under NHPC’s BESS Tranche-I tender through Read more

EVERTA announces launch of Made-in-India EV chargers

EV charger manufacturing company, EVERTA, has announced the launch of its high-performance DC chargers. The company aims to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption by delivering faster and more reliable charging infrastructure across the country.   Manufacturing facility EVERTA is establishing a state-of-the-art Read more

Substation capacity addition more than doubles in Q1FY26

The quantum of new substation capacity added during Q1 (April to June) of FY26 was more than twice the comparable level in FY25, official statistics suggest. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Read more