power transmission

Finance ministry creates shelf of 44 power transmission schemes, for development in PPP mode

The Union finance ministry recently announced the creation of a project pipeline of 46 power transmission schemes, to be developed in public-private partnership (PPP) mode. This pipeline is part of a larger set of 852 PPP projects across Central Read more

Why 2025 changed the way India looks at transmission

If there is one honest way to describe 2025 for India’s power sector, it is this: the year forced us to confront our weakest link, notes Arun Sharma.   Read more

Kshema Power bags 400kV transmission line contract in Andhra Pradesh

Chennai-based Kshema Power has secured a contract to build a 400kV transmission line in Andhra Pradesh. In a release, Kshema Power said that the order valued at Rs.108 crore involves constructing a 42-km transmission line in the Ananthapuram district Read more

Significant downward revision in FY26 targets for transmission infrastructure capacity addition

There has been significant downward revision in the targets for transmission line and substation capacity addition during FY26. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has revised the transmission line addition target for FY26 by 37 per cent to Read more

India’s power transmission sector is exceptionally attractive for lending institutions: Avener Capital

In this exchange with T&D India, we have Abhishek Kumar, Executive Director, Avener Capital, giving insights into new paradigms in the power transmission sector, touching upon aspects like enhanced involvement of private sector entities thanks to the TBCB Read more

Power transmission for economic development

India’s power transmission network plays a critical role in driving economic and regional growth. Expanding and modernizing transmission infrastructure enables reliable electricity access, boosting industrial productivity, supporting agriculture, and fostering urbanization. A robust transmission network facilitates energy distribution Read more

Transforming power T&D through drones and data analytics

    Given the dynamically changing technological environment, drones and data analytics have redefined many industries, including the power transmission and distribution sector, notes Kanav Kumar. With the introduction Read more

NEP envisages Rs.4.76 trillion capex in power transmission

    The draft National Electricity Plan (NEP) has envisaged investment of around Rs.4.76 trillion in the power transmission sector during the five-year period from FY23 to FY27. Prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), “National Electricity Plan (Draft): Read more

Vedanta Aluminium unveils advanced wire rods for power transmission

  Vedanta Aluminium has unveiled a new range of advanced wire rods for a wide range of applications including power transmission. The new range covering the “T4”, “AL59” and “8xxx” series establishes a new paradigm of excellence in product offerings Read more

Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi appointed as Director General of EPTA

The Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA) has announced the appointment of Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi as the association’s Director General. In his role, Chaturvedi will be responsible for leading EPTA's efforts to promote the development of a robust, reliable, and Read more