2026

Five in fray for Shongtong interstate-TBCB transmission scheme, in second bidding round

Five developers have been shortlisted for opening of initial price bids for an interstate-TBCB project housed under “Shongtong Power Transmission Ltd.” This is the second bidding round following the first that was annulled in September 2024. The five bidders Read more

Maharashtra cabinet approves bifurcation and IPO of state discom

The Maharashtra state cabinet on April 7, 2026, approved the proposal to launch the initial public offering (IPO) of state discom Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL). This potentially makes MSEDCL the country’s first state-owned discom to be Read more

Relux Electric to focus on Punjab and Rajasthan for EV charging infrastructure rollout

Relux Electric intends to accelerate development of its EV charging infrastructure, focusing specially on Punjab and Rajasthan. In a release, Relux Electric said that it will speed up development of its EV charging infrastructure on key routes and high-growth Read more

CTUIL approves award of four transmission projects to PGCIL under RTM

Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) has recently approved the allocation of four interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects to Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), to be implemented under the regulated tariff mechanism Read more

Trackers deliver up to 23 per cent higher yield and 10 per cent lower EPC cost: Study

Sgurr Energy, an independent renewable energy technical advisory and engineering company, has released the findings of an independent techno-economic assessment comparing Fixed-Tilt (FT) and Horizontal Single-Axis Tracker (HSAT) mounting systems across representative Indian solar geographies. The study’s modelled scenarios Read more

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