T&D News

Dilip Buildcon executes agreement with Alpha Alternatives for equity stake sale in Mekhali transmission scheme

Dilip Buildcon Ltd (DBL) has announced execution of definitive agreements for divestment of its stake in Mekhali Power Transmission Ltd, the SPV housing an intrastate transmission scheme in Karnataka, to Alpha Alternatives Fund Advisors LLP and/or its affiliates and/or funds managed by Alpha Alternatives Fund Advisors LLP (collectively referred to as “Alpha Alternatives”).

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MSETCL acquires Musalgaon intrastate-TBCB scheme in Maharashtra, state transco’s fourth acquisition

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL) has acquired “Musalgaon Power Transmission Ltd,” making it the state transco’s fourth intrastate-TBCB acquisition thus far.

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Wirepas RF mesh technology connects nearly 1 million smart meters in UP

Nearly one million smart meters deployed by Polaris Smart Metering across Uttar Pradesh now run on RF mesh technology from Wirepas, a release by Wirepas said.

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Share of RTM in under-construction interstate schemes on the decline

The share of the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) in terms of aggregate outlay of interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes under construction is on the decline, official statistics indicate.

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Siemens Energy India commissions its first 145kV SF6-free circuit breaker

Siemens Energy India Ltd has successfully commissioned its first SF₆-free circuit breaker at the 145kV level, for the Goa Electricity Department (GED), bringing its Blue high-voltage technology into operation in India.

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MERC grants transmission licence to seven intrastate-TBCB schemes in Maharashtra

In a significant development, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in orders issued over the past few days, has granted transmission licences to seven intrastate schemes that were awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism.

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UT Administrator inaugurates underground power network in Chandigarh

An underground cabling network project commissioned by Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd (CPDL) was inaugurated on September 6, 2026 at the hands of Administrator UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria.

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PGCIL receives letters of intent for mega Barmer HVDC and Lakadia-II ISTS-TBCB schemes

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), over the past few days, has received the letters of intent for two ISTS-TBCB schemes, including the mega Barmer HVDC scheme and the Lakadia-II schemes.

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CG rolls out first transformer from its Sehore facility in Madhya Pradesh

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd (CG) has announced the rollout of the first power transformer from its new greenfield facility at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.

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Aditya Birla Group launches wires and cables business — ‘Ultravolt’

Aditya Birla Group, has announced the launch of the wires and cables business, Ultravolt, marking the group’s fourth new business foray in three years.

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