November 2025

No new interstate transmission scheme under TBCB approved at latest NCT meet

In a rare occurrence, no new interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism was cleared at the latest National Committee on Transmission (NCT). It is reliably learnt that during the latest Read more

Interstate transmission network sees healthy addition of transformation capacity

The interstate transmission system (ISTS) network has witnessed healthy addition of transformation (substation) capacity addition during the current fiscal year. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India added 52,625 Read more

APAR conductors are silent architects of India’s clean energy future

True to its brand promise “Tomorrow’s solutions today,” APAR Industries, with a longstanding legacy of over 65 years, has been catering to domestic and global power grids through its strategic portfolio covering conductors, cables and transformer oil. In Read more

Bidding initiated for intrastate scheme in Uttar Pradesh under TBCB

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has initiated the developer selection process, under tariff-based competitive bidding, for an intrastate transmission scheme in Uttar Pradesh. By current timelines, the last date of submitting technical and financial Read more

IEEMA inaugurates 11th Edition of SWICON

The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) successfully hosted the 11th Edition of SWICON 2025, an International Conference on Switchgear & Controlgear, on November 27, 2025. Organised after a decade, SWICON remains India’s most prestigious and comprehensive technical Read more

Salasar Techno wins Rs.695-crore mandate from RVNL under RDSS

Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd has received two contracts from Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd for execution of works under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), in Himachal Pradesh. In a regulatory filing, Noida-headquartered Salasar Techo Engineering said Read more

Powergrid Narela Transmission likely to fully commission its project soon

Powergrid Narela Transmission Ltd (PNTL), a TBCB subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), is likely to fully commission its interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme soon. According to a recent report by Central Electricity Read more

Domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets: Cabinet approves Rs.7,280-crore scheme

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on November 26, 2025, approved 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets' with a financial outlay of Rs.7,280 crore. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to establish 6,000 tonnes Read more

Laser Power & Infra lands Rs.836-crore orders under RDSS

Laser Power & Infra Ltd has secured three mandates under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), together valued at Rs.836 crore. In a release, Laser Power said that these orders were placed by Read more

POWERGRID HR Tech Conference 2025 opens with a strong call for humane leadership

The “POWERGRID HR Tech Conference 2025”, in knowledge partnership with SHRM, opened with powerful messages from national leaders, industry experts and global HR influencers, setting the tone for a future powered by humane leadership, digital transformation and technology-enabled Read more