May 2026

Shilchar Technologies: New transformer unit on track, commissioning by April 2027

Shilchar Technologies said that its new transformer manufacturing unit coming up in Gujarat is progressing on track and is likely to be commissioned by April 2027. The new facility (Unit No.3) at the existing Gavasad facility in Vadodara district Read more

Large proportion of insulator failures are preventable, notes CEA report

A large proportion of insulator failures on transmission lines are preventable and can be addressed through targeted intervention in design, specification, and quality assurance, a newly released report by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) observes. CEA’s “Report Read more

Power Systems division drives CG’s FY26 order inflow

The Power Systems division of CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd (CG) made a very significant contribution to the company’s overall order inflow in FY26 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026). The Power Systems division witnessed order intake Read more

Polycab India: Wire & Cable business revenue up 33 per cent in FY26

The wire & cable (W&C) business of Polycab India Ltd recorded a 33 per cent revenue growth in FY26. In a release, Polycab said that its W&C business recorded revenue of Rs.25,179 crore in FY26, up 33 per cent Read more

SPML Infra wins mega Rs.1,128-crore BESS EPC contract from NTPC

SPML Infra Ltd has secured a landmark Rs.1,128-crore contract to develop a 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at NTPC Ltd’s Barauni thermal power station in Bihar.   This is the first large-scale grid-tied BESS project for SPML Infra, Read more

KEC International lands order for HVDC line

KEC International Ltd has announced the winning of an order to build HVDC transmission lines for a private developer. In a release, KEC International Ltd said that it has won an order for building ±500kV HVDC lines for a Read more

Voltamp Transformers to commission new facility by July 2026

Voltamp Transformers Ltd expects its under-construction greenfield transformer facility in Gujarat to be commissioned from July 2026 onwards. According to information previously released by the company, the plant is coming up at Jarod in Vadodara district, with an estimated Read more

Siemens’ Gridscale X redefines system operations and transmission planning

Siemens has announced the next evolution of its Gridscale X platform at the Grid Software Summit in Amsterdam. Gridscale X provides the digital foundation for utilities to manage their grids at greater speed, and complexity at scale. Siemens also unveiled Read more

Green Hydrogen | T&D India

Mundra green hydrogen transmission scheme likely to be delayed further

The interstate-TBCB scheme involving supply of RE to upcoming green hydrogen/green ammonia plants in the Mundra region of Gujarat is likely to be delayed further. In its latest meeting, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) decided Read more

We aim to be a key enabler in creating more value than just infrastructure: Sterlumiq

Sterlite Electric Ltd and Spanish entity Lumiker Aplicaciones Technogicas S.L (RDT Lumiker) recently formed a joint venture, Sterlumiq, for establishing a platform for development, manufacture, sales, and services of cable advanced monitoring optical solutions (CAMOS) and associated products. Read more