2025

Power transmission for economic development

India’s power transmission network plays a critical role in driving economic and regional growth. Expanding and modernizing transmission infrastructure enables reliable electricity access, boosting industrial productivity, supporting agriculture, and fostering urbanization. A robust transmission network facilitates energy distribution Read more

Anvil Cables and Wirepas implement India’s first cloud-based electricity prepayment solution

Anvil Cables Pvt Ltd (Anvil) and Wirepas have partnered to implement a cloud-based electricity prepayment solution for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), designed to meet the stringent requirements of the Indian AMI Standard Bidding Document (SBD). The solution, relying on Read more

PGCIL acquires two more ISTS-TBCB schemes, takes FY25 tally to 20

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has formally acquired two more project SPVs related to ISTS-TBCB schemes, taking its total tally in FY25 so far to twenty. On February 18, 2025, bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Read more

Four qualify for intrastate TBCB scheme in Madhya Pradesh

Four bidders have technically qualified for submission of price bids for an intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme in Madhya Pradesh, being developed under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode. It is learnt that bid process coordinator Read more

Techno Electric targets Rs.3,500-crore order inflow in FY25

Techno Electric Engineering Company Ltd (Techno) has targeted a total order inflow of Rs.3,500 crore during the whole of FY25. In an investor call, the senior management of Techno said that it was anticipating to close the current fiscal Read more

Socomec introduces new UPS and power quality meters

Socomec has announced the launched of a new high-power density UPS as well as panel-mounted power quality meters. In a release, Socomec said that it has launched its latest solutions – the DELPHYS XM, an advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply Read more

ABB India extends low voltage flameproof motor range

ABB India has unveiled its latest range of flameproof motors as the safest choice in potentially explosive environments. This extended range of low voltage flameproof motors marks a significant advancement in the company’s product portfolio for hazardous environments. Engineered Read more

PGCIL teams up with Volks Energie for nickel-cadmium battery solutions

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), has awarded Volks Energie a project to deploy nickel-cadmium battery solutions at its substations. This project is seen helping PGCIL to move from relying on traditional VRLA/lead acid batteries to more reliable Read more

New entrant in power transmission development space

A new entrant is seen emerging in the power transmission development space, as seen from the initial bidding results of an ISTS-TBCB scheme housed under “Banaskantha Transco Ltd.” The new entrant is Gurugram-headquartered KCC Buildcon Pvt Ltd, which specializes Read more

PGCIL named successful bidder for two ISTS-TBCB schemes

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been named as successful bidder under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism for two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes. In a stock exchange communication, PGCIL Read more