2026

PGCIL to implement re-conductoring project in West Bengal under RTM framework

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been assigned a project for re-conductoring of existing 400kV lines in West Bengal, under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) framework. A decision to this effect was taken at the latest meeting Read more

PGCIL is frontrunner for interregional transfer scheme under TBCB

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is most likely to win a major interregional transfer scheme under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. According to a reliable industry source, PGCIL has emerged as L1 bidder for an ISTS-TBCB Read more

South Mumbai to get 400kV system, Mahalakshmi substation to be upgraded

The Maharashtra Transmission Committee (MTC) recently approved a proposal of upgrading the existing 220kV Mahalakshmi substation to 400kV level with a view to providing a robust 400kV system to south Mumbai. The project, estimated to cost Rs.1,295 crore, will Read more

T&D India — June 2026

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The domestic transformer industry is responding very positively to the supply chain crunch: Atlanta Electricals

On the cusp of a massive upgrade, India’s power transmission sector is providing immense business opportunity to developers, contractors and equipment suppliers. However, signs of supply chain crunch are being felt, particularly with respect to high-voltage transformers where Read more

Quality Power to acquire Winwin Speciality Insulators for Rs.315 crore

Quality Power Electrical Equipments Ltd (QPE) announced that it executed a term sheet to acquire 100 per cent of the equity share capital of Winwin Speciality Insulators Ltd The transaction is subject to customary due diligence, statutory and regulatory Read more

PGCIL, HG Infra set to clinch interstate schemes under tariff-based bidding

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd (HGIEL) are set to emerge winners for one interstate-TBCB scheme each. Both the entities have emerged L1 for their respective schemes, according to a reliable industry source. PGCIL Read more

Six bidders shortlisted for WR-ER interregional scheme under TBCB

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has qualified six aspirants, based on their technical bids, for opening of initial price bids for an interregional scheme under TBCB. The scheme under discussion is Read more

Adani Energy Solutions signs binding agreement to acquire IntelliSmart

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has executed a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement (SPSA) to acquire a 100 per cent equity stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. A joint venture between National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Read more

Wirepas secures EIB financing to advance large-scale self-repairing wireless networks

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing 24 million Euros in financing to Wirepas, a Finnish deep-tech company developing wireless connectivity for large-scale industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Wirepas will use the EIB backing to bolster research, development Read more