TARIL becomes first Indian-origin company to win HVDC transformer order

Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Ltd has received an HVDC transformer-related order from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), making it the first Indian-origin company to enter the field of HVDC transformers. In a regulatory Read more

Ladakh RE evacuation scheme: EHVAC found feasible, NCT’s approval awaited

It is now confirmed that the mega Ladakh renewable energy (RE) evacuation scheme will be implemented using EHVAC technology, instead of the earlier planned combination of HVDC and EHVAC. However, the final approval by National Committee on Transmission 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

POWERGRID HR Tech Conference 2025 opens with a strong call for humane leadership

The “POWERGRID HR Tech Conference 2025”, in knowledge partnership with SHRM, opened with powerful messages from national leaders, industry experts and global HR influencers, setting the tone for a future powered by humane leadership, digital transformation and technology-enabled Read more

PGCIL formalizes two joint venture agreements with Nepal Electricity Authority

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has formalized joint venture agreements with Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for incorporation of two joint ventures companies formed for the development of Indo-Nepal power transmission lines. In a stock exchange filing, PGCIL Read more

PGCIL to upgrade Sasaram HVDC project, capacity to be doubled

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) will be upgrading the Sasaram HVDC project at an estimated investment of over Rs.3,000 crore. In a recent investor conference, R.K. Tyagi, Chairman & Managing Director, PGCIL, said that the Central PSU Read more

PGCIL targets Rs.20,000-crore capitalization in FY26

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has targeted capitalization of Rs.20,000 crore for the current year FY26. Addressing an investor conference recently, R.K. Tyagi, Chairman & Managing Director, PGCIL , said that the company would achieve capitalization of Read more

Share of TBCB rising in PGCIL’s project pipeline

The share of TBCB projects in Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd’s (PGCIL) work-in-hand has risen appreciably over the years. According to an investor presentation released by PGCIL, Read more

PGCIL awaits final MCA order on merger of TBCB subsidiaries

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is awaiting the final order from Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) with respect to its proposal of merging 17 TBCB subsidiaries. It is learnt that MCA issued a notice Read more

PGCIL set to commission two Khavda RE evacuation schemes by December 2025

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is scheduled to fully commission two ISTS-TBCB schemes, both involving RE evacuation from Khavda region in Gujarat, by December 2025. These two schemes will together add 959 ckm of 765kV transmission lines Read more