T&D News

CERC grants transmission licence to “Bikaner A Power Transmission Ltd”

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in a very recent order, has granted transmission licence to “Bikaner A Power Transmission Ltd,” a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).

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Raychem RPG becomes India’s first manufacturer to achieve E3, C3, F1 certification for cast resin transformers

Raychem RPG has set a new benchmark in transformer technology by becoming the first Indian manufacturer to receive the prestigious E3, C3, F1 certification for its cast resin transformers (CRTs), following rigorous testing at CESI, Italy.

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Arunachal, Sikkim T&D upgrade scheme over 60 per cent complete

The Centrally-sponsored “Comprehensive Scheme of Transmission & Distribution System in Arunachal Pradesh & Sikkim,” is over 60 per cent complete, albeit with long time overruns.

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MPPTCL continues drive to remove unauthorized constructions near EHV lines

Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL), in a release, said that it is continuing its campaign to remove unauthorized constructions near EHV lines, to ensure public safety.

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CERC adopts tariff for Rajasthan IV 4B Power Transmission

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted the transmission tariff for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme housed under “Rajasthan IV 4B Power Transmission Ltd.”

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Adani Energy to fully commission six transmission schemes in FY26

ICRA Adani Trans | T&D India

During the current fiscal year FY26 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026), Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) expects to fully commission five interstate schemes and one intrastate scheme, all won under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route.

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Fourth GoM meeting on power distribution held at Vijayawada

Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, chaired the 4th meeting of Group of Ministers constituted for addressing issues related to viability of electricity distribution utilities in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on April 22, 2025.

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India, Nepal sign MoU for cross-border transmission links

India and Nepal have entered into a memorandum of understanding for development of cross-border power transmission links.

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MPPTCL upgrades SCADA system, conforms to CEA guidelines

State power utility Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has established a new SCADA system housed in a newly-constructed control room located at Navagaon in Jabalpur.

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Bidding starts for Sonbhadra pumped storage evacuation scheme

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has begun the bidder selection process for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme involving evacuation of power from upcoming pumped storage projects in Uttar Pradesh.

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