POWERGRIDBSEPOWER GRID CORP. LTD.· PowerHighPositive
Announced Wed, 5 Aug, 2026 · 23:20 IST

Investment approval for about Rs 857 Cr transmission line reconductoring

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Power peers, median of 36sector · industry level-0.3%-3.7% vs sector

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AI summary

Power Grid's Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects has approved an estimated Rs 856.94 Crore investment for reconductoring the Tirunelveli-Udumalpet and Pugalur-Madurai 400kV double circuit lines with HTLS conductors. The work is booked as additional capital expenditure and is scheduled for commissioning within 24 months from allocation, by February 11, 2028.

Likely market impact

Positive for order pipeline; strengthens southern India transmission capacity and supports revenue growth over the medium term.