Transrail Lighting Secures Over ₹574 Crore in New Domestic Orders

Transrail Lighting Ltd., an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm specializing in power transmission and distribution infrastructure, has secured new domestic orders valued at over ₹574 crore. These orders predominantly involve the company's domestic transmission and distribution (T&D) business, with a significant portion attributed to high-temperature low-sag (HTLS) conductor-based transmission line reconductoring projects.

The new contracts encompass EPC projects for transmission lines, reconductoring existing transmission lines with HTLS conductors produced at the company's Silvassa facility, and the supply of poles. An additional EPC contract for a transmission line from a large private-sector Indian developer was also secured. These recent wins have increased Transrail's total order intake for the year to ₹1,609 crore. The company also holds an additional ₹694 crore in orders where it is the lowest bidder (L1).

Transrail Lighting has expanded its manufacturing capabilities, increasing conductor manufacturing capacity by 70% to 40,800 KMPA and doubling its tower manufacturing capacity to 172,400 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA). These capacity increases, combined with the growing order book and bidding pipeline, are expected to support further opportunities in both domestic and international T&D markets.

We’re heading to Manila!

We’re heading to Manila! 🇵🇭

On 20–21 October, NucFinder will be joining the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference 2026, organised by the World Nuclear Association, alongside the Philippine International Nuclear Energy Forum 2026.

We’re looking forward to meeting companies from across the global nuclear industry, discussing supply chain challenges and opportunities, and connecting with both buyers and suppliers.

NucFinder will also be supporting the event as a B2B App Sponsor.

If you’re attending, feel free to reach out to Arkady or Dmitry and arrange a meeting.

CEA Committee to Study Data Center Impact on Grid Stability and Cybersecurity

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has formed a committee to assess the impact of data centers on India's power system and grid stability. This initiative follows a surge in data center development across various states, which has raised concerns regarding electricity demand and operational challenges.

The committee's mandate includes examining potential cybersecurity risks within the power sector, a critical consideration given past cyberattack incidents. It will also analyze the operational, policy, and regulatory frameworks pertaining to large data centers. The findings will be submitted to the CEA's National Power Committee.

The decision to form the committee was prompted by concerns from regional power committees regarding grid-linked operational issues stemming from significant market purchases by the data center industry. Data centers are characterized by high, constant power loads, with demand projected to reach approximately 17 GW by 2031-32. The committee will study the electricity load behavior patterns of data centers to determine their implications for grid stability and the potential need for specific classification or regulatory treatment.