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Privatization of power distribution in Chandigarh kicks off

The process of privatizing power distribution in the Union Territory of Chandigarh has started, marked by the floating of the “notice inviting bids”.

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Torrent Power to invest Rs.150 crore in new Maharashtra franchise

Torrent Power | T&D India

Torrent Power expects to invest Rs.150 crore in the Shil-Mumbra-Kalwa franchise area in Maharashtra. These subdivisions were handed over to Torrent Power, under the distribution franchisee model, on March 1, 2020.

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Most EPC sites now operational: Bajaj Electricals

Rewa substation Bajaj | T&D India

Bajaj Electricals has said that most of its EPC project sites, which were adversely impacted by the pandemic-induced lockdown in Q1 of FY21, are now operational.

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Improved operational performance for Adani Transmission in Q2 of FY21

AEML | T&D India

Adani Transmission Ltd has reported improved operational performance during the second quarter (July to September) of FY21.

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Kerala component of Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC line in final phase

Pugalur | T&D India

The Pugalur-Madakkathara HVDC corridor in Kerala, the third component of the 800kV Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link, has entered its final construction phase.

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State transcos will need to speed up upgrade in H2 of FY21

Khandwa-Dhule transmission line | T&D India

State transmission utilities need to accelerate their infrastructure upgrade programme in the second half of FY21, if annual targets for FY21 need to be achieved, statistics from CEA suggest.

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Forest diversion for Arunachal Pradesh transmission line under examination

Arunachal-Pradesh LowRes | T&D India

A proposal by the Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh for diversion of over 70 ha of forest land for a power transmission line is under examination by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC),

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Early completion envisaged for Udupi-Kasargode Transmission Scheme

PGCIL - LowRes | T&D India

The 400kV Udupi-Kasargode transmission system being developed by Sterlite Power, under tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode, is envisaged for completion by March 2022, which will be eight months ahead of schedule. EPC contracts for major project elements have recently been awarded.

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HPL Electric & Power sets up R&D centre for smart meters

HPL_R & D Center | T&D India

HPL Electric & Power has established a new R&D centre for smart meters. The new facility aims to incorporate the recent advancements in smart technologies and materials for the development of new generations of smart metering products.

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AEML plans Rs.16,000 crore capex from FY20 to FY30

AEML | T&D India

Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd, part of the Adani Group, has planned to undertake capital expenditure of Rs.16,603 crore for the period FY20 to FY30, the integrated power utility said in a recent investor presentation.

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