2021
We want to be the most preferred brand even in the solar space: Polycab
- Dec 4, 2021
Polycab India, the country’s largest manufacturer of wires and cables is supporting India’s green energy ambitions. Marking its diversification is a two-pronged strategy. One, Polycab is manufacturing a wide range of Read more
Skipper expects international business to dominate order book
- Dec 4, 2021
The management of Skipper Ltd expects that international business will account for 75 per cent of the company’s order book over the next two years, according to a company statement. The release observed that Skipper has a strong bidding Read more
Cross-border grids can support clean energy transition: Powerlinks Transmission
- Dec 3, 2021
Powerlinks Transmission Ltd, a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Power and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, represents India’s first-ever public private partnership in the power transmission sector. Kiran Gupta, CEO Read more
The rising demand for elevators in tier-2 and tier-3 cities
- Dec 3, 2021
The India elevator industry is today the second largest in the world, only after China. There are several drivers that are propelling the industry growth of around 5.2 per cent per year over the next five years. Urbanization Read more
Godrej & Boyce commissions 220kV substation in Karnataka
- Dec 3, 2021
The Power Infrastructure and Renewable Energy (PIRE) business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd has commissioned a 220kV grid substation in Karnataka, the company announced in a release. The 220/66/11kV grid substation was commissioned at Sira in Read more
Schneider Electric reaffirms commitment to India’s smart metering programme
- Dec 2, 2021
Schneider Electric aims to support the Government of India’s Smart Meter National programme through its manufacturing facility in Mysuru, Karnataka, a company release said. With the merger of Schneider Electric and erstwhile L&T EAIC, Read more
L&T and ReNew join forces for green hydrogen initiative
- Dec 2, 2021
Larsen & Toubro and ReNew Power have announced a partnership agreement to tap the emerging green hydrogen business in India. Under this agreement, L&T and ReNew will jointly develop, own, execute and operate green hydrogen projects in India. Leaders Speak Commenting Read more
IndiGrid wins its first greenfield transmission project
- Dec 2, 2021
Having build its portfolio so far through acquisitions, India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has won its first greenfield power transmission project, the power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) said in a release. IndiGrid, India’s first power sector InvIT, has received Read more
West Bengal gets $135-mln World Bank Loan to improve electricity supply
- Dec 2, 2021
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $135-million loan to West Bengal, to improve the operational efficiency and reliability of electricity supply in selected areas in the eastern state. The $135-million loan from the International Bank for Read more
Nexans to supply 500kV HVDC cable for Tyrrhenian Link in Italy
- Dec 1, 2021
Nexans has been awarded a frame contract for more than 650 million Euros with Italian grid operator Terna, supplying interconnector cabling solution for its Tyrrhenian Link in Italy. As part of the contract, Nexans will manufacture and install 500km Read more