In a major step toward strengthening India’s power transmission backbone, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has announced the acquisition of two inter-region transmission projects valued at ₹3,375 crore.
These projects are aimed at enhancing national grid efficiency, reducing congestion, and supporting renewable energy integration across multiple regions.
- Total Project Value: ₹3,375 crore
- Project Type: Inter-region transmission projects acquired through tariff-based competitive bidding
- Objective: Strengthen grid reliability, decongest overloaded transmission corridors, and ensure seamless energy transfer between regions.
- Developer: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power.
- Improved Grid Efficiency:
- The new transmission lines will help decongest heavily loaded corridors, ensuring uninterrupted power flow between key regions.
- Enhanced Reliability:
- The projects will improve the stability and resilience of India’s national grid, reducing the risk of power outages in high-demand zones.
- Boost to Renewable Integration:
- These assets are designed to facilitate seamless transfer of renewable power — especially solar and wind — from energy-rich regions to major consumption centers.
- Support for Pumped Storage Projects:
- POWERGRID confirmed that the new infrastructure will also assist in evacuating power from upcoming pumped storage projects, helping India achieve a balanced and flexible energy mix.
- Aligns with India’s target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
- Helps in reducing carbon footprint by promoting clean energy flow and minimizing wastage during transmission.
- Strengthens grid integration for renewables, enabling better energy management during peak and off-peak periods.
POWERGRID continues to play a pivotal role in India’s power infrastructure expansion.
- The company operates over 1,75,000 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and 275+ substations across India.
- With these new acquisitions, it further consolidates its position as the backbone of the national electricity grid.
- The company’s focus remains on grid modernization, smart transmission systems, and cross-border power connectivity.
- Shares of POWERGRID closed slightly higher on Thursday following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the PSU’s growth prospects.
- Analysts believe the acquisitions will add long-term value and boost revenue visibility given the increasing demand for efficient inter-state power transmission.
Energy sector analysts note that such large-scale acquisitions are critical for India’s transition to a sustainable and self-reliant energy future.
They highlight that strong transmission infrastructure is essential not only for renewable integration but also for maintaining energy security amid growing industrial and urban demand.
The acquisition of ₹3,375 crore worth of transmission projects marks another milestone for POWERGRID in building a robust, reliable, and renewable-ready energy network for India.
By focusing on grid modernization and renewable evacuation, POWERGRID continues to support India’s clean energy and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
Published by Barawakar |POWERGRID Acquires Two Major Transmission Projects Worth ₹3,375 Crore to Boost India’s Energy Network – 23 October 2025
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