2025

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

RECPDCL to strike off project SPV of de-notified ISTS-TBCB scheme

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has proposed to strike off a wholly-owned subsidiary that was incorporated to act as a project SPV of an ISTS-TBCB scheme that has since been de-notified. In a stock Read more

Envision Energy Group partners with SUN Terra to build energy storage ecosystem

Envision Energy Group has announced a strategic partnership with SUN Terra, Indonesia's leading renewable energy company, to advance collaboration on energy storage technologies and solutions in key markets including Southeast Asia, India, and Australia. The partnership aims to accelerate Read more

New entrant among those qualified for Raghanesda ISTS-TBCB scheme

Eight bidders, including a new entrant, have qualified for opening of initial price bids for an ISTS-TBCB scheme housed under “Raghanesda RE Transmission Ltd” and taking shape in Gujarat. The new entrant – Kalthia Engineering & Construction Ltd – Read more

We are well-positioned to also support India’s new energy sectors: John Crane

John Crane is a pioneer in mission-critical mechanical seal and support systems, couplings and filtration technologies for the energy and process industries, enabling efficient and sustainable operations. In this exclusive interaction with T&D India, we have Satish Ingavale, Read more