April 2026

India adds record 6.05 GW wind capacity in FY26

India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition during FY26, bettering the previous high by a significant margin. According to a government release, India added 6.05 GW of wind power generation capacity in FY26, toppling the previous high of Read more

MPPTCL’s transformation capacity crosses 84 GVA

The overall transformation capacity of state transco Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) crossed 84 GVA, as of March 31, 2026. In an official release, MPPTCL said that its total transformation capacity reached 84,293 MVA as of March Read more

Vikran Engineering secures Rs.531-crore orders from MSEDCL in Maharashtra

Vikran Engineering Ltd has announced the winning of two letters of award from state discom Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) for power distribution works together valued at Rs.503.80 crore. In a release, Vikran Engineering Read more

Panasonic Life Solutions India launches advanced EBXL wires

Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSI) today announced the launch of its new Panasonic EBXL Wires in 90-meter range, engineered to deliver significantly enhanced safety, durability, and electrical performance for modern residential and commercial installations. In a release, PLSI said Read more

Major transmission infrastructure addition by ISTS-TBCB schemes expected in Q1FY27

The first quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY27 is expected to see significant addition of transmission infrastructure through interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. According to an analysis by tndindia.com based Read more

One new entrant among six qualified for Ambernath intrastate scheme in Maharashtra

Six developers, including a new entrant, have been qualified for opening of initial price bids for the Ambernath intrastate transmission scheme in Maharashtra. It is reliably learnt that bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has Read more

Resonia secures Hampapura intrastate transmission scheme in Karnataka under TBCB

Resonia Ltd has received the letter of intent for developing the Hampapura intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme in Karnataka, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework. According to a company release, bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Read more

PGCIL receives letter of intent for Tumkur-II REZ interstate transmission scheme

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received the letter of intent for developing an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Karnataka, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode. In a brief stock exchange filing, Read more

Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan takes over as new CMD of PGCIL

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has announced the appointment of Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan as its new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), effective April 1, 2026. The term of appointment will be from April 1, 2026 till Read more

Atlanta Electricals receives PGCIL approval for up to 400kV-class transformers

Atlanta Electricals Ltd (AEL) has received approval from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) for manufacturing of transformers of up to 400kV class, at Atlanta’s Vadod facility in Gujarat. In a release, Atlanta Electricals said that this approval Read more