T&D News

EPTA seeks exemption to Rule 144 (xi) to overcome HVDC supply-side constraints

The Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA) has sought exemption for power transmission companies from Rule 144 (xi) of the General Financial Rules, 2017, till December 2030.

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PGCIL commissions 765kV digital substation, first in the world

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), in FY25, commissioned a 765kV digital substation at Navsari in Gujarat. This EHV substation is the first digital substation in the world at 765kV level, according to R.K. Tyagi, CMD, PGCIL.

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Karnataka plans more intrastate schemes in TBCB mode

Karnataka, which recently heralded the TBCB modality for its intrastate grid development, has planned more schemes under the same framework.

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Adani Electricity empowers frontline teams with mobile thermal imaging

Adani Electricity has taken a major step toward enhancing power reliability by equipping its frontline teams — “Power Warriors”— with advanced mobile infrared (IR) imaging tools.

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PGCIL closes FY25 with record capex of over Rs.26,000 crore

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) closed FY25 with consolidated capital expenditure (capex) of over Rs.26,000 crore, which was the highest in recent history.

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PGCIL to exit two minority joint ventures

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has proposed to divest its entire equity stake in two joint ventures, the Central PSU said in a stock exchange notification.

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CERC adopts transmission tariff for two ISTS-TBCB schemes

In recent orders, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), has adopted the tariff associated with two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes that were awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism.

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KfW Development Bank inspects MPPTCL projects

Officials from KfW Development Bank recently inspected KfW-assisted projects commissioned by Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (MPPTCL).

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Torrent Power set to commission two transmission projects in FY26

Torrent Power | T&D India

Torrent Power expects to commission two power transmission projects within the ongoing fiscal year, according to an investor presentation issued by the Torrent Group company.

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New scheme planned to enhance RE transfer from southern regional grid

GIPCL KEC Pooling | T&D India

A new interregional scheme is in the making that will help evacuation renewable energy (RE) generated in the southern regional grid.

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