Saatvik Green Energy Ltd has announced the acquisition of 80 per cent equity stake in Melcon Transformers & Electricals Pvt Ltd, a Jaipur-based transformer manufacturer.
The share purchase agreement was signed on April 23, 2026, Saatvik said in a release.
Rationale
The strategic acquisition enables the company to diversify into transformer manufacturing and establish a strong presence in a critical segment of the power value chain. It represents a calibrated step towards becoming a fully integrated energy solutions provider by bridging capabilities across generation, transmission, and execution.
The acquisition is expected to create meaningful synergies with Saatvik’s core solar business, including greater supply chain control, better execution efficiency, and the ability to offer more integrated energy solutions to its customers.
Melcon
Incorporated in 2005 and based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Melcon’s product portfolio spans oil-type, dry-type, auxiliary, and energy-efficient transformers ranging from 5 KVA to 12,500 KVA (up to 33kV class), addressing diverse industrial and utility requirements. Backed by a strong and consistent repeat order book from leading PSUs and reputed private and listed companies, Melcon has built both credibility and scale in a highly technical domain.
Building an ecosystem
Commenting on the development, Prashant Mathur, CEO, Saatvik Green Energy Ltd, said, “India’s energy transition will not be defined by capacity alone, but by the strength of the ecosystem that supports it. At Saatvik, we are building that ecosystem with intent and precision. Our acquisition of Melcon is a strategic step towards deepening our control across the power value chain. By integrating transformer manufacturing, we are not just adding a capability we are enhancing execution speed, ensuring quality assurance, and creating a more resilient and responsive supply chain. Transformers are a critical bridge between generation and consumption. Without robust transmission infrastructure, renewable capacity cannot translate into reliable power. We are consciously evolving from being a solar manufacturer to becoming an integrated energy solutions player one that doesn’t just participate in India’s clean energy growth but actively shapes and enables it at scale.”
Towards a larger role
India’s renewable energy sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, driven by government targets of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. As the country scales up its green energy infrastructure, reliable power transmission and efficient distribution networks become as important as generation. Saatvik’s latest move positions it to play a larger role in this expanding opportunity, the release said.
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Featured photograph (source: Melcon) shows a manufacturing facility of Melcon Transformers & Electricals Pvt Ltd in Rajasthan.