Japan-based Kansai Transmission and Distribution (KTD) has entered the Indian energy market by acquiring a 10% stake in renewable energy company OMC Power through an investment of ₹160 crore. The move marks KTD’s first investment in India’s energy sector and reflects growing international interest in the country’s clean energy ecosystem.
KTD is part of Kansai Electric Power, a major Japanese utility group. With this investment, the company aims to support the expansion of OMC Power’s planned 1-gigawatt renewable energy portfolio in India. The partnership is also expected to strengthen the company’s smart grid infrastructure initiatives, including the development of advanced grid technologies, digital monitoring systems and improved power distribution resilience.
OMC Power is focused on providing distributed renewable energy solutions, particularly through solar and hybrid energy systems that support telecom infrastructure and rural electrification. The company has been expanding its presence in India’s decentralized clean energy market while building new renewable generation capacity.
The collaboration follows discussions between the two companies over the past year, during which feasibility studies and market assessments were conducted before finalising the investment.
With the latest investment, Japanese entities collectively hold around 67% stake in OMC Power, highlighting strong Japanese participation in the company’s growth journey. Earlier strategic investors include Mitsui & Co., Chubu Electric Power and Honda Motor Co.
The funding will be utilised to accelerate OMC Power’s renewable energy expansion and advance its smart grid capabilities, with the broader goal of delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions to communities across India.
