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DRAIPL wins its third interstate transmission scheme in TBCB mode
Dineshchandra R. Agarwal Infracon Pvt Ltd (DRAIPL) has furthered its presence in the power transmission development space by acquiring its third interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework.
More discussions recommended for Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system upgrade
- May 4, 2026
Though the project for upgrading the Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system has made progress in the form of a committee report being finalized, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended more discussions with entities concerned before the project is taken up for implementation.
Record number of ISTS-TBCB schemes fully commissioned in FY26
- Apr 23, 2026
Fiscal year FY26, which ended on March 31, 2026, proved very eventful for the ISTS-TBCB landscape with as many as 17 such schemes achieving full commissioning.
Over 6,000 ckm of new lines added on ISTS network in FY26, TBCB dominates
- Apr 14, 2026
Over 6,000 ckm of new transmission lines (of 220kV or above) were added on the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network during FY26 with contribution from tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) projects clearly dominating.
ISTS-TBCB Market in FY26: Adani Energy leads in tariff share, PGCIL in number of schemes
- Apr 9, 2026
An exclusive study by tndindia.com suggests that 16 interstate transmission system schemes were awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding mechanism in FY26. This ISTS-TBCB market was led by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd in terms of tariff-based share while PGCIL held leadership position with respect to number of schemes won.
