India: India added 35,670 MVA of transformation capacity at 220 kV and above during the first four months of FY27, reaching around 66 % of the planned 54,659 MVA, according to Central Electricity Authority data.
The largest addition came at 765 kV, with 13,500 MVA commissioned, followed by 12,630 MVA at 400 kV and 9,540 MVA at 220 kV.
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) contributed 16,000 MVA, representing nearly 45 % of the national total. This included 10,500 MVA at 765 kV and 5,500 MVA at 400 kV.
The interstate transmission system (ISTS) accounted for 20,815 MVA, or 58 % of the overall addition, while state utilities commissioned 14,855 MVA. Private-sector projects contributed 4,815 MVA.
PGCIL is expected to add a further around 26,500 MVA during August and September 2026 through interstate transmission projects, many supporting renewable-energy evacuation in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Karnataka. Its full-year target stands at 58,500 MVA of new substation capacity.
Meanwhile, the Central Transmission Utility of India has identified 24 critical greenfield substations and switching stations under construction through interstate projects, with several reportedly behind their original schedules.
India is targeting 158,339 MVA of new transformation capacity in FY27, compared with 113,013 MVA commissioned in FY26.
Source: T&D India
