Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Powergrid Approves Rs 1,227 Crore Capex, Commences Transmission Project
Powergrid, a big government company, has two important updates.
First, they plan to spend Rs 1,227 crore to fix an old electricity system called Bhadrawati.
This project will take 36 months to complete.
Second, they have started a new project to build big electricity lines between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
These lines will help move electricity more efficiently.
In their recent financial report, Powergrid made a bit less profit this year compared to last year, but their overall revenue increased slightly.
Their stock price has gone down a bit recently, but it went up a small amount on the day they announced these updates.
Powergrid approved Rs 1,226.93 crore capex for refurbishing Bhadrawati HVDC installation.
Project implementation schedule is 36 months from contract award date.
Commercial operations commenced on Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXV project on November 12.
Project includes 765 kV D/c transmission lines in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Powergrid reported a 6% YoY profit decline in Q2 FY26, with net profit of Rs 3,566 crore.
- Who
- Powergrid Corporation
- What
- Approved Rs 1,227 crore capex and commissioned a transmission project
- When
- November 12 (commissioning), 36 months (project duration)
- Where
- Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To refurbish existing Bhadrawati HVDC installation and expand transmission capacity
- Capital Expenditure
- Rs 1,226.93 crore
- Project Duration
- 36 months
- Project Commissioned
- November 12
- Project Scope
- 765 kV D/c transmission lines in Odisha & Andhra Pradesh
- Q2 Net Profit
- Rs 3,566 crore
- Q2 Revenue
- Rs 11,476 crore
- Stock Price
- Rs 260.85 (as of November 13)