Archive · 1 Sep 2026
POWERGRID AGM Highlights Network Growth and Technology Plans
POWERGRID held an online meeting for its shareholders.
The meeting took place on August 20, 2026.
Company leaders talked about its money, work and future plans.
They also explained how new technology, automation and digital tools are being used.
Shareholders asked questions and received answers from management.
POWERGRID operates electricity equipment across India.
By July 31, 2026, it was running 292 substations.
It also operated more than 1,86,889 circuit kilometres of transmission lines.
The company said its network was available more than 99.81 percent of the time.
POWERGRID held its 37th Annual General Meeting virtually on August 20, 2026.
Chairman and Managing Director Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra chaired the meeting with senior officials present.
Management presented financial highlights, operational achievements, technology initiatives and future growth prospects.
As of July 31, 2026, POWERGRID operated 292 substations and more than 1,86,889 circuit kilometres of transmission lines.
The company reported transformation capacity of 6,37,016 MVA and average transmission availability above 99.81 percent.
- Who
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), its management and shareholders attended the AGM.
- What
- POWERGRID held its 37th Annual General Meeting and presented financial, operational, technology and growth updates.
- When
- August 20, 2026; operating figures were reported as of July 31, 2026.
- Where
- The AGM was conducted virtually; POWERGRID is headquartered in Gurugram according to the article dateline.
- Why
- The meeting reviewed the company’s performance and plans to strengthen power transmission, support rising electricity demand and integrate additional renewable energy capacity.
- Meeting
- 37th Annual General Meeting
- Date
- August 20, 2026
- Substations
- 292 commissioned and operating as of July 31, 2026
- Transmission lines
- More than 1,86,889 circuit kilometres
- Transformation capacity
- 6,37,016 MVA
- Transmission availability
- More than 99.81 percent on average
- Meeting format
- Virtual
