TBCB

South Kalamb transmission scheme planned under TBCB-RTM hybrid mode

A new interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme associated with the upcoming South Kalamb substation in Maharashtra is in the making. The project will involve a mix of TBCB and RTM modalities. Called “Network expansion scheme for Read more

Khavda RE transmission system scheme completed

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has completed an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme associated with integration of renewable energy projects from Khavda RE zone in Gujarat. According to latest statistics released Read more

CERC adopts tariff of Ratle-Kiru transmission scheme

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in a very recent order, has approved the annual transmission charge (tariff) associated with the Ratle-Kiru interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme that was awarded to IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust (IndiGrid) under the TBCB framework. The Read more

“Equal distribution” seen in award of ISTS-TBCB schemes this fiscal

It has been a very interesting case of “equal distribution” of ISTS-TBCB schemes formally transferred to winning developers during the current fiscal year, up to July 23, 2025. During the said period, a total of four ISTS-TBCB schemes were Read more

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Resonia, DRAIPL win ISTS-TBCB schemes, PFCCL formally transfers SPVs

Resonia Ltd (formerly Sterlite Power) and Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Pvt Ltd (DRAIPL) have won one interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme each, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework. Bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd ( Read more

Apraava Energy to soon complete Fatehgarh IV interstate transmission scheme

Apraava Energy is on course to soon complete its interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme housed under “Fatehgarh IV Transmission Ltd.” According to latest information available from Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the Fatehgarh IV Read more

Four in race for Jejuri-Hinjewadi intrastate scheme in Maharashtra

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) along with three biggest private sector developers are in the fray for an intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme taking shape in the Pune region of Maharashtra. It is reliably Read more

Three ISTS-TBCB schemes commissioned in Q1FY26

Three interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework were fully commissioned in the first quarter (Q1: April to June) of current fiscal year FY26. While Power Grid Corporation of India Read more

Impact of e-reverse auction on tariffs of ISTS schemes: A T&D India study

Here is an exclusive T&D India study attempting to understand the impact of e-reverse auction on tariffs as evinced in a sample of 25 recent interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes. The study is based on 25 Read more

ISTS-TBCB market takes a breather, only two schemes formally awarded in Q1FY26

After a hectic FY25 when a record 45 schemes were formally awarded, the ISTS-TBCB market has taken a breather this fiscal with just two schemes transferred to winning developers in the first quarter. According to an exclusive study by Read more