ISTS

Transformation capacity addition on ISTS exceeds that of intrastate network in FY26

The first ten-month period (April to January) of the ongoing fiscal year FY26 has seen more transformation capacity getting commissioned on the interstate transmission system (ISTS) than on its intrastate (InSTS) counterpart, official statistics suggest. According to latest statistics Read more

Transmission system for 14 GW RE evacuation from Gujarat approved, five ISTS schemes to be developed under TBCB

A cluster of five interstate schemes together aiming to evacuate a massive 14 GW of power from RE-rich zones in Gujarat, has been approved for development under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework. In a recent meeting, National Committee Read more

Bidding initiated for India’s first syncon project under TBCB

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has newly initiated bidding for India’s first ISTS scheme under TBCB, involving installation of synchronous condensers (SynCon). As per current timelines, the last date for submitting technical and financial Read more

ISTS schemes for 25.8 GW RE evacuation approved in 2025

Interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes for evacuation of 25.8 GW of renewable energy were approved during the January-November period of 2025, a government release said. These projects entail estimated investment of Rs.38,849 crore. The release, outlining the country’s achievements Read more

ISTS-TBCB market in 9MFY26: 12 schemes, 7 winners, Adani Energy enjoys highest market share

The ISTS-TBCB market in the first nine months (9M: April to December) of FY26 saw 12 schemes being formally awarded to seven winning developers. Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) was a clear leader in terms Read more

CERC grants interim transmission licence to Tata Power’s Paradeep interstate scheme

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted interim transmission licence to “TP Paradeep Transmission Ltd,” a TBCB subsidiary of Tata Power. On the other hand, the process relating to the same matter of another Tata Power subsidiary “TP 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

CERC serves show-cause notice to 129 transmission licensees over non-compliance

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has served a show-cause notice to as many as 129 transmission licensees following their non-compliance of Standards of Performance (SOP) regulations. In a very recent suo moto order, CERC, whilst expressing displeasure over the Read more

Top players in the fray for SR-ER interregional transmission scheme

Six bidders, including five seasoned ones, are in the fray for an interregional transmission scheme being awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. It is reliably learnt that bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) Read more

Powergrid Narela Transmission likely to fully commission its project soon

Powergrid Narela Transmission Ltd (PNTL), a TBCB subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), is likely to fully commission its interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme soon. According to a recent report by Central Electricity Read more