Interview
Our EPC division is the backbone of our “Concept to Commissioning” philosophy: SWELECT Energy Systems
SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd, formerly Numeric Power Systems Ltd, has emerged as a leading solar power solutions company focusing on three major businesses – manufacturing, IPP and EPC. In this exclusive interaction, R. Chellappan, Whole Time Director & Vice Chairman, SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd, takes us through the company’s activities and shares SWELECT’s growth plans. Chellappan states that providing holistic T&D-related services, as part of the company’s EPC activities, has given unmatched advantage to the company’s clientele. Besides, integrating the newly-launched BESS products, into the T&D layer has made SWELECT a true enabler of “round-the-clock” power, notes Chellappan. Read more
IndiGrid’s growth strategy is aligned with India’s energy transition
- Feb 26, 2026
IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust (IndiGrid), India’s first power sector investment infrastructure trust (InvIT), has recently witnessed very significant developments such as its entry in the battery energy storage system (BESS) space, and the launch of Energrid – a co-promoted platform for participating in upcoming greenfield projects. In this exclusive interaction, Harsh Shah, Managing Director, IndiGrid, explains how the new investment platform will help IndiGrid prioritise cash-flow visibility and distribution stability. Shah asserts that IndiGrid’s focus will remain on disciplined capital deployment, portfolio resilience, and predictable distributions – an approach that positions IndiGrid to support India’s energy transition while delivering sustainable value to stakeholders. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.
The years ahead look very promising for Hi-Tech Radiators
- Feb 21, 2026
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mumbai, Hi-Tech Radiators is a global leader in the transformer radiator and tank industry. With five manufacturing units, the company serves 200+ business partners across 55+ countries. In this exclusive interaction, we have Kartik Daftari, MD & CEO, Hi-Tech Radiators Pvt Ltd, explaining the criticality of radiators and tanks in determining the efficiency of a transformer. The transformer industry today is enveloped by a sense of optimism and Hi-tech Radiators is aligning itself to the industry’s expectations and growth plans.
We are addressing supply chain challenges through better planning and coordination: Chief – Transmission, Tata Power
- Feb 9, 2026
Tata Power is in the midst of a very eventful phase with respect to its transmission business. The Tata Group power utility has recorded new project wins and successful completion of marquee projects, apart from significant progress on its ongoing schemes. In this backdrop, Dr. Nilesh Kane, Chief – Transmission & Distribution, Tata Power, in conversation with Venugopal Pillai, shares the company’s recent achievements, and his perception on key sectoral challenges. Dr. Kane is confident that Tata Power, backed by its immense experience as one of India’s oldest power utilities, will not only achieve but surpass its targeted 7,000-ckm transmission line portfolio, by March 2028.
The scale of HVDC expansion planned in India presents a very strong opportunity: GE Vernova T&D India
- Feb 6, 2026
It has been a very exciting phase for GE Vernova Grid Solutions with respect to recent HVDC-centric developments in India. A big mandate for the KPS III HVDC project from Adani Energy as well as India’s first back-to-back HVDC terminal refurbishment order from PGCIL has put GE Vernova T&D India under the spotlight. We have Sandeep Zanzaria, CEO & MD, GE Vernova T&D India Ltd, in this exclusive interview, telling us more about the recent HVDC orders, the growing relevance of HVDC technology in India, and the technical subtleties of VSC and LCC variants of HVDC technology. Sandeep Zanzaria asserts that GE Vernova T&D India is very well positioned to participate across the entire HVDC value chain, thanks to its advanced technologies and proven execution experience in India. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are well on track to scale up our presence in power transmission: GRIL
- Jan 31, 2026
With a portfolio of five interstate transmission projects, including one commissioned, G R Infraprojects Ltd (GRIL) is emerging as a leading private transmission developer. In this exclusive interaction, we have Saurabh Kaushik, Business Head – Power T&D, G R Infraprojects Ltd, telling us more on GRIL’s power transmission projects currently under implementation, and the company’s plans of extending its footprint to the intrastate transmission space. GRIL is now well poised to scale up its presence in the power transmission space and support India’s renewable energy evacuation goals, feels Saurabh Kaushik.
Smart meters are evolving from standalone devices into core digital infrastructure: Genus Power
- Jan 28, 2026
With an order book of Rs.27,000 crore covering 2.8 crore smart meters, Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd is a leading player in the AMISP space under RDSS. Coupled with strong manufacturing capability, self-reliance in technology and innovative financing mechanisms, Genus is set to become a major contributor to India’s vision of installing 25 crore smart meters by FY28. In this exclusive interaction, Jitendra Kumar Agarwal, Joint Managing Director, Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd, says that smart meters are rapidly evolving from standalone devices into core digital infrastructure, and Genus aims to plays a central role in this transition. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We have a clear roadmap of entering the 765kV space: Atlanta Electricals
- Jan 23, 2026
Gujarat-based Atlanta Electricals Ltd is a longstanding home-grown transformer manufacturer that has to its credit an enviable record of having supplied transformers of up to 220kV to utilities spanning 19 states and three Union territories. With the acquisition of the BTW-Atlanta plant in 2025, AEL is now in an even more commanding position to tap opportunities in the 765kV class. AEL is also aiming at 1,200kV and HVDC as India’s power grid evolves. In this exclusive interview, we have Niral Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Atlanta Electricals Ltd, in conversation with Venugopal Pillai, sharing the company’s growth plans, whilst providing deep understanding on critical industry-related issues.
Many companies have phenomenal leadership skills but simply lack exposure: GRIDPRO Ventures
- Jan 22, 2026
With rich experience of over 30 years in multinationals like ABB and GE, Rajendra Iyer has now founded a new venture through which he intends to meaningfully contribute to India’s power transmission grid expansion. As the Founder & CEO of GRIDPRO Ventures Pvt Ltd, his new enterprise, Rajendra Iyer tells us how he intends to leverage his immense experience and knowledge to the benefit of diverse stakeholders of the power transmission sector. Raj, widely acknowledged as an expert in HVDC, also explains the nuances of this technology and its growing relevance to India as it strives to meet its ever-growing renewable energy evacuation requirements. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We are continuously building capabilities to take on more complex projects: Kshema Power
- Jan 1, 2026
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 power T&D space. He notes that Kshema Power is striving to take on more complex power transmission projects and to that effect is continuously building capabilities in monopole structures, specialized tower designs, and GIS substations. Entering the power transmission development space through the TBCB framework is also on the company’s agenda, observes Narayan Kumar.