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PGCIL wins Sonbhadra pumped storage ISTS scheme, under TBCB

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has emerged as successful bidder for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme for evacuation of pumped storage projects in Uttar Pradesh, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) modality. In a brief stock Read more

Interstate system scheme planned for hydropower evacuation from Arunachal Pradesh

A new interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme to facilitate hydropower evacuation from upcoming projects in Arunachal Pradesh has been proposed for development under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. The scheme, termed as “NERGS-III Siang Basin,” is expected to Read more

ISTS-TBCB bidding pipeline gets major boost with mega schemes approved

The bidding pipeline of the ISTS-TBCB development space is set to get a major boost with mega schemes worth Rs.29,000 crore newly cleared. In its latest meeting, held in mid-August 2025, National Committee on Transmission (NCT) Read more

Eight qualify for pumped storage evacuation scheme in Uttar Pradesh

Eight entities have qualified for opening of initial price bids of a major interstate transmission scheme related to evacuation from upcoming pumped storage projects in Uttar Pradesh. Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd ( Read more

RECPDCL issues letters of intent for two ISTS-TBCB schemes, PGCIL and GRIL are selected bidders

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has awarded letters of intent to winning developers selected under the TBCB framework, for two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes. The selected developers are Power Grid Read more

PGCIL committee approves investment in NERES-XXIII

The Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has approved investment of nearly Rs.210 crore in an interstate scheme taking shape in northeast India. In a brief stock exchange filing, PGCIL Read more

Transmission systems for additional RE potential in Karnataka proposed

Two major interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes for integrating additional RE potential in Karnataka have been proposed for development under the TBCB framework. The two schemes are envisaged to cost over Rs.2,100 crore and would help Read more

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Four qualify for Davanagere transmission scheme, TN-based firm is new aspirant

Four bidders have qualified for opening of initial price bids of an ISTS scheme in Karnataka, under the TBCB modality. Included in these is a Tamil Nadu-based new entrant. Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd ( Read more

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PGCIL commissions KPS3 interstate transmission scheme in Gujarat

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has announced the commissioning of an ISTS-TBCB scheme by its wholly-owned subsidiary “Powergrid KPS3 Transmission Ltd.” In a brief stock exchange filing, PGCIL said that Powergrid KPS3 Transmission Ltd has fully commissioned Read more

CERC adopts tariff of Chitradurga-Bellary ISTS scheme

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted the annual transmission charge (tariff) associated with the Chitradurga-Bellary REZ interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Karnataka. The scheme is officially referred to as “Transmission scheme for integration of Read more