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Transmission line addition shoots up in January 2026, best performance in recent history

The quantum of transmission line addition in January 2026 shot up to over 2,300 ckm, making it the best monthly performance in the past 21 months. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority, a total of 2,315 Read more

CEA stresses on deployment of standardized transformers, calls for strict compliance of regulations

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has urged state power utilities to strictly adhere to specified standards while floating tenders for procurement of transformers of voltage class 66kV or above. In a very recent communication addressed to state government-owned power transmission Read more

Transmission line addition shoots up in December 2025

The pace of transmission line addition shot up in December 2025, lending respectability to the overall performance during the first nine months (9M: April to December) of FY26. Latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Read more

Substation capacity addition sustains growth momentum

The growth momentum seen in new substation capacity addition during the current fiscal year was sustained in November 2025. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), during the first eight months (8M: April to November) of Read more

CEA seeks ideas and proposals for R&D in power sector

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought ideas and proposals related to research & development (R&D) in the power sector. These proposals are being sought from industry representatives with the objective of engaging academia with industry stakeholders. The ultimate objective Read more

Major shortfall foreseen in 765kV transmission line addition in FY26

Current fiscal year FY26 is likely to close with a significant deficit in addition of 765kV transmission lines. Official statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) suggest that only 368 ckm of 765kV lines were added Read more

CEA seeks industry inputs to promote localization of critical imported items

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought information from equipment manufacturers with respect to critical imported items, with an ultimate aim of localizing their production. CEA has identified 73 critical items through consultations with industry body IEEMA and major stakeholders. Read more

Transmission line addition picks up in October 2025 but still short of target

The pace of transmission line addition picked up in October 2025, according to latest official statistics, but the cumulative performance in FY26 is still far below the target. Latest statistics issued Read more

CEA to organize training workshops to curb distribution transformer failure rate

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in collaboration with institutions and private entities is planning to organize training workshops for distribution companies (discoms) with a view to curb the high failure rate of distribution transformers in the country. These workshops will Read more

EHV transmission line tower failure: 22 cases reported in January-June 2025

During the period January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, 22 cases of EHV transmission line failure due to towers were reported by 11 utilities to the Standing Committee of Experts constituted by the Central Electricity Authority ( Read more