2026

Rajesh Power Services, Bondada Engineering win BESS mandates under tariff-based bidding

In independent developments, Rajesh Power Services Ltd (RPSL) and Bondada Engineering Ltd have announced the winning of battery energy storage system (BESS) mandates, under the tariff-based competitive bidding framework. Rajesh Power Services won a 65 MW/130 MWh standalone BESS Read more

Bidder selection initiated for two components of Eastern-Western interregional scheme

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has initiated the bidder selection process for two independent components of an interregional network expansion schemes, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode. As per current Read more

Bajel Projects commissions 400kV Ananthpuram–Kurnool transmission line

Bajel Projects Ltd has announced the successful charging and commissioning of the 400kV Ananthpuram-Kurnool line in Andhra Pradesh. In a release, Bajel Projects said that the “TL01 – Ananthpuram–Kurnool 400 kV D/C Line”, officially charged on December 26, 2025, Read more

CERC grants interim transmission licence to Ananthapuram II interstate scheme

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted interim transmission licence to “Ananthapuram II Power Transmission Ltd,” (AIIRL) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shivalaya Construction Ltd. In its order dated December 31, 2025, CERC said that the petitioner AIIRL is expected Read more

K2 Infragen secures order from Indian Railways, in consortium with Salasar Techno

K2 Infragen Ltd has announced receipt of a letter of award of a contract valued at Rs.262 crore from Indian Railways, to be executed in consortium with Salasar Techno Engineering. In a release, K2 Infragen said that the work Read more

Jigar Cables board approves setting up of greenfield unit

The board of directors of Jigar Cables Ltd has approved the setting up of a greenfield cable manufacturing unit at Rajkot in Gujarat. In a stock exchange filing, Jigar Cables said that its board of directors, in its meeting Read more

Short Stories | T&D India

Short Stories: 2026

Here is an ongoing summary of short news stories of 2026. These stories have not been covered elsewhere on this portal.  Advait Battery Ecosystems Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Advait Energy Transitions Ltd, has announced a strategic collaboration with Read more

We are continuously building capabilities to take on more complex projects: Kshema Power

Chennai-based Kshema Power India Pvt Ltd is a longstanding EPC firm specializing in renewable energy infrastructure, with a growing presence in power T&D infrastructure. We have Narayan Kumar, CEO, Kshema Power, discussing the company’s growth plans in the Read more

Maharashtra power utilities join forces for 765kV TBCB projects

Two state government-owned power utilities in Maharashtra have entered into an agreement to jointly bid for upcoming intrastate-TBCB power transmission projects involving 765kV infrastructure. Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL or Mahatransco) and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Read more