Posts by Venugopal Pillai

Over 6,000 ckm of new lines added on ISTS network in FY26, TBCB dominates

Over 6,000 ckm of new transmission lines (of 220kV or above) were added on the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network during FY26 with contribution from tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) projects clearly dominating. Read more

ISTS-TBCB Market in FY26: Adani Energy leads in tariff share, PGCIL in number of schemes

An exclusive study by tndindia.com suggests that 16 interstate transmission system schemes were awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding mechanism in FY26. This ISTS-TBCB market was led by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd in terms of tariff-based share while Read more

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

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

GIPCL KEC Pooling | T&D India

More deliberations recommended for upcoming Bikaner-V transmission scheme

A new interstate scheme relating to the Bikaner-V pooling station in Rajasthan will come up for bidding only after more deliberations at the next meeting of National Committee on Transmission (NCT). The interstate transmission system ( Read more

NTPC outlines over Rs.5,800 crore capex in BESS

NTPC Ltd has planned capital expenditure of over Rs.5,800 crore in setting up battery energy storage system (BESS) units at its various thermal power generating stations, across the nation. The board of NTPC, in its meeting held on March Read more

Scope of Luhri HEP transmission project extended, to come up for bidding afresh

The interstate transmission scheme associated with the upcoming Luhri hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh has undergone major revision in scope, and will now come up for bidding under a new identity. In its recent meeting, National Committee on Transmission Read more

KCC Buildcon becomes newest power transmission developer, acquires Wagdari intrastate scheme in Maharashtra under TBCB

Gurugram-headquartered KCC Buildcon Pvt Ltd has become the latest entrant in the power transmission development space under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework, by acquiring the Wagdari intrastate scheme in Maharashtra. On March 27, 2026, bid process coordinator PFC Read more

Gauging India’s self-sufficiency in the solar PV value chain

Very recently, the Union ministry of new & renewable energy (MNRE) expanded the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) framework to cover solar ingots and wafers. This is aimed at further bolstering India’s self-sufficiency Read more

PGCIL expects annual project pipeline of Rs.60,000 crore till FY36

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) expects that it will have a project pipeline of around Rs.60,000 crore per year over the next decade. Addressing an investor conference on March 23, 2026, R.K. Tyagi, Chairman & Managing Director, Read more