Sterlite Power Wins Rs13 Bn orders

13 Oct 2023 CW Team

The rising emphasis on integrating renewable energy into India's grid has led to increased demand for high-quality products and specialised Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services. Sterlite Power's Global Products division has capitalised on this trend by securing significant orders, both within India and abroad.

One noteworthy order includes the supply of high-performance conductors for the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) as part of the Green Energy Corridor Project in Rajasthan, aimed at enhancing renewable energy transmission in the region.

Additionally, Sterlite Power is expanding its presence in global regions such as the Americas, European Union, Africa, and the Middle East.

The company's power cables business has acquired strategic orders, including the delivery of Extra High Voltage (EHV) cables to a solar park in Rajasthan, multiple cable delivery projects for Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL), and projects for the Nepal Electricity Authority. Sterlite Power will also supply medium voltage (MV) cables for the expansion of the Indian Oil Corporation's Panipat refinery.

Sterlite Power's specialised EPC arm has secured turnkey orders from UPPTCL for the fiberisation of 3,400 km of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) for its 220kV and 132kV lines. The company has also received an order from PGCIL to enhance the capacity of the 132kV North-Eastern Corridor.

Manish Agarwal, CEO of Global Products & Services, expressed confidence in the company's role in accelerating the global energy transition and expects a robust order booking for all its products in Q2.

Sterlite Power, a power transmission developer, has announced winning orders valued at Rs 13 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024. These orders encompass both domestic and international markets, adding to the company's existing order book of over Rs 52 billion from the previous fiscal year. The rising emphasis on integrating renewable energy into India's grid has led to increased demand for high-quality products and specialised Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services. Sterlite Power's Global Products division has capitalised on this trend by securing significant orders, both within India and abroad. One noteworthy order includes the supply of high-performance conductors for the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) as part of the Green Energy Corridor Project in Rajasthan, aimed at enhancing renewable energy transmission in the region. Additionally, Sterlite Power is expanding its presence in global regions such as the Americas, European Union, Africa, and the Middle East. The company's power cables business has acquired strategic orders, including the delivery of Extra High Voltage (EHV) cables to a solar park in Rajasthan, multiple cable delivery projects for Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL), and projects for the Nepal Electricity Authority. Sterlite Power will also supply medium voltage (MV) cables for the expansion of the Indian Oil Corporation's Panipat refinery. Sterlite Power's specialised EPC arm has secured turnkey orders from UPPTCL for the fiberisation of 3,400 km of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) for its 220kV and 132kV lines. The company has also received an order from PGCIL to enhance the capacity of the 132kV North-Eastern Corridor. Manish Agarwal, CEO of Global Products & Services, expressed confidence in the company's role in accelerating the global energy transition and expects a robust order booking for all its products in Q2.

Infrastructure Energy

14 Oct 2025

Mizoram To Build Rs 139 Billion Pumped Storage Power Plant

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday announced plans to construct a 2,400 MW pumped storage hydroelectric power plant in Hnahthial district, marking a major step towards achieving energy self-sufficiency in the state. Addressing the Mizo Students’ Union general conference in Hnahthial town, the Chief Minister said the plant would be developed across the Darzo Nallah, a tributary of the Tuipui river. Once operational, the project is expected to play a pivotal role in meeting Mizoram’s rising electricity demand and reducing dependence on imported power. Officials from the State Power..

Infrastructure Energy

14 Oct 2025

Centre Plans Nationwide Opening Of Power Retail Market

India is preparing to open up its retail electricity market to private companies nationwide, effectively ending the long-standing monopoly of state-run power distributors in most regions, according to a draft bill released by the Union Power Ministry on Friday. The move will enable major private sector players — including Adani Enterprises, Tata Power, Torrent Power, and CESC — to expand their presence across the country’s electricity distribution landscape. A similar reform attempt in 2022 had faced strong opposition from state-run distribution companies (discoms), which currently dom..

Infrastructure Energy

14 Oct 2025

CEA Sets 100 GW Nuclear Target For India By 2047

In a landmark step marking its 52nd Foundation Day, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) unveiled an ambitious roadmap to develop 100 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2047, aligning with India’s long-term Net-Zero commitment and energy security objectives. The event, held at the Central Water Commission auditorium in New Delhi’s R.K. Puram, was attended by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, who served as the Chief Guest. The roadmap sets out a detailed plan to expand India’s nuclear capacity from its current level of approximately 8,180 MW as of early 2025, outl..