Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has secured approval from its Committee of Directors for a ₹913.99 crore investment in the procurement of cold spare transformers and reactors. The approval, granted on January 20, 2026, aims to strengthen the reliability and resilience of the country’s power transmission infrastructure across multiple regional power committees.
The investment is allocated across three regional committees: ₹401.88 crore for the 51st Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC), ₹345.78 crore for the 53rd Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC), and ₹166.33 crore for the 28th North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC). All projects are scheduled to be implemented within a 30-month timeframe, reflecting coordinated planning and uniform execution timelines.
The procurement focuses on cold spare transformers and reactors, essential equipment that acts as backup infrastructure. These assets ensure operational continuity and minimize downtime during maintenance or unforeseen equipment failures. The Western Regional Power Committee accounts for the largest share of the investment, followed by the Southern Regional Power Committee and the North Eastern Regional Power Committee, based on regional infrastructure needs and strategic priorities.
All procurement projects will follow a standardized 30-month implementation schedule from the date of investment approval. The investment disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, underscoring POWERGRID’s commitment to transparent corporate governance. The disclosure was signed by the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, Satyaprakash Dash, on January 20, 2026.
This substantial investment demonstrates POWERGRID’s proactive approach toward infrastructure strengthening and operational reliability. By expanding cold spare equipment across multiple regional power committees, the company aims to enhance the stability of India’s transmission network and mitigate operational risks through strategic backup systems.
