Interview
Vedanta Power is advancing towards a low-carbon future
Vedanta Power, with a portfolio of nearly 5 GW, represents the independent power producer (IPP) business of the Vedanta Group, with thermal power assets spread across Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. In this exclusive interaction, we have Rajinder Singh Ahuja, CEO – Power, Vedanta Ltd, highlighting the group’s ability to rapidly transform stressed assets into profitable ventures, thereby making valuable contribution to India’s energy security. Ahuja also gives keen insights into Vedanta Power’s future roadmap that includes a foray in the nuclear power space. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
Sustainability is at the core of our innovation: Hitachi Energy India
- Sep 26, 2025
Hitachi Energy India Ltd has recently been witness to a spate of landmark orders, including mega HVDC-related orders, bulk procurement orders for EHV transformers and reactors, etc. It is indeed an exciting phase for the company’s transformer business. Atul Pandit, Head of Transformers, Hitachi Energy India Ltd, in this exclusive interaction with T&D India, takes us through the key recent developments in the company’s transformer business. Pandit also shares insights on how Hitachi Energy India is committed to supporting India’s energy transition through a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions, created through sustainable innovation. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We see power transmission emerging as a high-growth area: Bansal Wire Industries Ltd
- Jul 28, 2025
With a standing of four decades, Bansal Wire Industries Ltd is today among India’s largest manufacturers of steel and stainless steel wires, catering to a host of industries including power transmission and distribution. In this exclusive interaction, we have Pranav Bansal, CEO & MD, Bansal Wire Industries Ltd, sharing keen insights on the critical role of galvanized steel wires in power conductors. He asserts that power T&D will become a key growth area for the company, and that BWIL is committed to support this sector as well as other key areas like construction and industry, with future-ready solutions.
We are committed to building India’s next-generation power infrastructure: Hartek Group
- Jul 4, 2025
Hartek Group has been a driving force in transforming India’s energy sector, pioneering EPC solutions since 1991, leading the charge in power systems, renewable energy, and delivering advanced power distribution products. Hartek Group has moved up the value chain and is today executing GIS as well as EHV substations. We have Simarpreet Singh, Executive Director & CEO, Hartek Group, sharing keen insights on the group’s current operations and future plans. Simarpreet Singh asserts that the future looks promising for Hartek Group as India’s energy sector enters a high-growth phase driven by ambitious renewable targets and infrastructure expansion.
Our technology ensures long-term efficiency and sustainability: TS Conductor
- Jun 30, 2025
US-based TS Conductor produces the patented and award-winning “TS Conductor” that offers a highly efficient, reliable and cost-effective alternative to conventional power conductors. TS Conductor recently formalized partnerships with two conductor manufacturers in India, paving the way for the company’s entry in the subcontinent. In this exclusive interaction, we have Jason Huang, Founder & CEO, TS Conductor, discussing how TS Conductor, thanks to its superior qualities, can help India build a resilient, efficient and sustainable power grid. An interview by Venugopal Pillai.
We’re focused on becoming a fully integrated power solutions provider: NEEC
- Jun 23, 2025
National Electrical Equipments Corporation (NEEC) is a longstanding manufacturer of distribution and power transformers, catering not only to the domestic market but also to over 20 countries around the globe. In this exclusive interaction, we have Saurabh Patawari, Managing Partner, National Electrical Equipments Corporation, taking us through NECC’s current operations and the company’s vision of becoming a fully-integrated power solutions provider by 2027. On industry issues, Patawari is confident that RDSS has spurred demand for distribution transformers, whilst suggesting that resolution of critical policy-related issues could further boost the industry prospects. Read more
We are well-positioned to also support India’s new energy sectors: John Crane
- Jun 7, 2025
John Crane is a pioneer in mission-critical mechanical seal and support systems, couplings and filtration technologies for the energy and process industries, enabling efficient and sustainable operations. In this exclusive interaction with T&D India, we have Satish Ingavale, Managing Director, John Crane India, describing John Crane’s products and services in improving efficiency of conventional power generation plants. Ingavale asserts that John Crane is well-positioned and fully equipped to also support India’s new-energy demands.
We aim to be a leading enabler of India’s next-gen infrastructure: Group Rhine
- Jun 2, 2025
Group Rhine is a leading supplier of power distribution solutions, smart metering systems, EV chargers, and modular data center solutions. In this exclusive interview, Sanjay Surana, Founder, Group Rhine & Co-Founder, Rhine XCircle, tells us how Group Rhine is gearing up to serve India’s massive expansion in the power distribution and EV charging infrastructure space. Surana also discusses Group Rhine’s recent collaboration with XCircle – a partnership that will introduce next-gen Modular Infrastructure Data Centres to the rapidly-expanding Indian data centre market.
Stability and resilience must go hand in hand with grid expansion: Dastur Energy
- May 30, 2025
Dastur Energy is a trusted advisor to governments and industries worldwide on the clean energy transition. Known for its innovative thinking and deep expertise, the company is sought after globally. Atanu Mukherjee, CEO of Dastur Energy, in this conversation with Venugopal Pillai, addresses the complex challenges of integrating renewable energy into power grids. Drawing on both learnings from abroad as well as global best practices, Mukherjee emphasizes that achieving India’s ambitious renewable energy goals will require a strong technology, economics and policy framework—one that reduces costs, improves system reliability, and fosters the development of domestic capabilities.
We are strongly committed to driving the growth of India’s BESS market: GEAPP
- May 28, 2025
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), an alliance of global stakeholders, is working actively to enable a people-centric, inclusive, and just energy transition across emerging economies. GEAPP initiated India’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project that was recently commissioned. In this backdrop, T&D India caught up with Saurabh Kumar, Vice President – India, GEAPP, to learn more about the evolving role of BESS in India’s energy transition, and how GEAPP intends to support the same. An interaction by Venugopal Pillai.