T&D News

Shivalaya Construction becomes latest debutant in interstate transmission space

Shivalaya Construction Ltd has become the latest entrant in the interstate power transmission development space, following the formal acquisition of “Ananthapuram II Power Transmission Ltd.”

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PGCIL formally acquires two interstate schemes, takes FY26 tally to five

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) recently completed the formal acquisition of two project special purpose vehicles (SPV) corresponding to as many interstate transmission schemes that the Central PSU had won under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism.

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Toshiba to expand power T&D business in India and Japan, plans 55-billion yen investment

Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba) has announced significant expansion of its investment in the power T&D equipment business.

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Wirepas launches “Wirepas Certified” platform in India

Wirepas announced the launch of Wirepas Certified platform, a breakthrough business model for India’s massive smart metering rollout.

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Bidder selection process initiated for NERGS-III scheme

The bidder selection process for an ISTS-TBCB scheme “North Eastern Region Generation Scheme-III Siang Basin” has newly begun.

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CEA releases master transmission plan for evacuating 76 GW hydropower from Brahmaputra Basin

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has very recently released a comprehensive plan for building evacuation infrastructure for over 76 GW of hydropower from the Brahmaputra basin in northeast India.

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Power ministry proposes amendments to Electricity Act, invites public opinion

The Union power ministry, on October 9, 2025, issued the “Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025” that proposes key changes in provisions of the “Electricity Act, 2003.”

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PGCIL acquires “Mandsaur I RE Transmission Ltd” from PFC Consulting

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has formally acquired project special purpose vehicle “Mandsaur I RE Transmission Ltd” from bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL).

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Rajesh Power signs MoUs at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference 2025

Rajesh Power Services Ltd has signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat on October 9, 2025 — the inaugural day of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) 2025.

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MSEDCL and Global Energy Alliance forge partnership for Maharashtra grid modernization

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (The Alliance) have signed a statement of intent (SOI) to jointly modernize Maharashtra’s power distribution network.

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