CEA

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

Substation capacity addition up 74 per cent, but short of target

India’s substation capacity addition during the first half (H1: April to September) of FY26 was up 74 per cent, year-on-year, but still met only two-thirds of the planned addition. Latest statistics issued by Central Electricity Authority ( Read more

hydropower

CEA releases master transmission plan for evacuating 76 GW hydropower from Brahmaputra Basin

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has very recently released a comprehensive plan for building evacuation infrastructure for over 76 GW of hydropower from the Brahmaputra basin in northeast India. The overall transmission plan, has been planned in two time Read more

Transmission line addition falls 27 per cent in H1FY26

Transmission line addition during the current fiscal year continued to be depressed with the first half (H1: April to September) closing with a 27 per cent year-on-year decline. Latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) indicate that transmission Read more

CEA seeks feedback from power utilities on equipment quality-related issues

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought suggestions from power sector utilities, covering generation, transmission and distribution, on improving reliability and safety of power sector equipment. CEA has asked power utilities to furnish these suggestions and other information within 15 Read more

Transmission line addition meets over 90 per cent of target

India’s transmission line addition during the first five months (April to August) of FY26 met over 90 per cent of the target set for the period. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Read more