ISTS

Revised implementation schedule for ISTS projects approved

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting earlier this month, has approved a revised element-wise implementation schedule for interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects. As per the revised schedule, the implementation timeframe for various Read more

Only two in the race for Wahipora intrastate scheme in Jammu & Kashmir

Only two entities are in the fray for the Wahipora intrastate transmission system (InSTS)-TBC scheme in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. It is reliably learnt that only Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) Read more

Bidders shortlisted for three ISTS-TBCB schemes

Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has shortlisted bidders for opening of initial price bids with respect to three interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes being developed under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route.   The broad details of the Read more

New interstate transmission scheme proposed for pumped storage projects in Satara region

A new interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme enabling transfer of up to 4,500 MW for upcoming pumped storage projects (PSP) in the Satara region of Maharashtra has been proposed for implementation under the TBCB route. The Read more

Healthy addition to ISTS network in February 2026

The intrastate transmission system (ISTS) network witnessed significant addition of infrastructure – both transmission lines and transformation capacity – during February 2026, official statistics suggest. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), February 2026 saw 1,262 Read more

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