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Power - Transmission
Investment6 Aug 2026, 01:43 pm

Power Grid Approves ₹856.94 Cr Project for HTLS Conductor Upgrade

AI Summary

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd announced that its Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects has approved an investment of ₹856.94 Crore for the project 'Reconductoring of Tirunelveli – Udumalpet and Pugalur - Madurai 400kV D/c lines with HTLS conductor'. This project is to be booked under Additional Capital Expenditure and is scheduled for commissioning within 24 months from the allocation date, by February 11, 2028. The approval signifies continued investment in upgrading critical transmission infrastructure to enhance capacity and reliability.

Key Highlights

  • Investment approved for reconductoring of key 400kV D/c lines.
  • Estimated project cost stands at ₹856.94 Crore.
  • Project to be commissioned within 24 months.
  • Enhances transmission infrastructure with HTLS conductor.