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Power - Transmission
Board Meeting26 Jun 2026, 03:32 pm

Power Grid Board Approves Borrowing Limit Hike to ₹2.2 Lakh Cr

AI Summary

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd's Board of Directors has approved a significant enhancement of its borrowing limits from ₹1,80,000 Crore to ₹2,20,000 Crore, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. Additionally, the company received approval to raise up to USD 500 million via External Commercial Borrowings from Bank of Baroda. The board also sanctioned an investment of ₹772.65 Crore for the upgradation of a 400kV S/c line to a 400kV (quad) D/c line, with implementation expected within 30 months.

Key Highlights

  • Borrowing limits proposed to increase from ₹1.8 Lakh Cr to ₹2.2 Lakh Cr.
  • Plan to raise USD 500 million through External Commercial Borrowings.
  • Investment of ₹772.65 Crore approved for transmission line upgradation.
  • Shareholder approval required for the enhanced borrowing limits.