Transmission line addition

Transmission line addition on ISTS network surges in 4MFY27

Transmission line addition on the interstate transmission system (ISTS) more than quadrupled year-on-year during the first four months (4M: April to July) of FY27. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), a total Read more

PGCIL accounts for over half of transmission line addition in Q1FY27

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) accounted for over half of the total transmission line network commissioned in the first quarter (Q1: April to June) of FY27, official statistics suggest. According to latest statistics released by Central Electricity Read more

Over 2,000 ckm of lines added in 2MFY27, state utilities dominate

Over 2,000 ckm of new transmission lines were commissioned during the first two months (2M: April-May) of FY27, with state utilities clearly dominating. According to latest data released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the total addition Read more

Over 6,000 ckm of new lines added on ISTS network in FY26, TBCB dominates

Over 6,000 ckm of new transmission lines (of 220kV or above) were added on the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network during FY26 with contribution from tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) projects clearly dominating. 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

Transmission line addition shoots up in December 2025

The pace of transmission line addition shot up in December 2025, lending respectability to the overall performance during the first nine months (9M: April to December) of FY26. Latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Read more

Major shortfall foreseen in 765kV transmission line addition in FY26

Current fiscal year FY26 is likely to close with a significant deficit in addition of 765kV transmission lines. Official statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) suggest that only 368 ckm of 765kV lines were added Read more

Big increase foreseen in transmission infrastructure build-up by private sector

The private sector is likely to commission a higher quantum of power transmission infrastructure in FY26 as compared with the actual achievement in FY25, a study by tndindia.com suggests. The analysis based on government statistics, covers transmission infrastructure of Read more

Transmission line addition picks up in October 2025 but still short of target

The pace of transmission line addition picked up in October 2025, according to latest official statistics, but the cumulative performance in FY26 is still far below the target. Latest statistics issued Read more

Transmission line addition falls 27 per cent in H1FY26

Transmission line addition during the current fiscal year continued to be depressed with the first half (H1: April to September) closing with a 27 per cent year-on-year decline. Latest statistics released by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) indicate that transmission Read more