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Mumbai-Ahmedabad rail project advances its traction substations

Mumbai-Ahmedabad rail project advances its traction substations

Why read this? Traction substations connect the electricity network to an electrified railway's supply. The Indian Express reports, citing National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, that 14 traction substations are being developed for the 508-kilometre Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor across Maharashtra and…

Powergrid Secures 199.55 Crore Transmission Project in Maharashtra

Powergrid Secures 199.55 Crore Transmission Project in Maharashtra

Powergrid, a major transmission network operator, has been awarded a significant project in Maharashtra, India, with a confirmed contract value of ₹199.55 crore. This project, announced in October 2026, is set within the state of Maharashtra and is aimed at…

I Squared Capital Launches CubeGrid to Boost Power Transmission in India

I Squared Capital Launches CubeGrid to Boost Power Transmission in India

India’s electricity infrastructure is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of CubeGrid, a dedicated power transmission platform established by I Squared Capital. This initiative aims to address the evolving demands of India’s rapidly expanding electricity grid and…

COMPAQ International: Advancing Connection Solutions for Diverse Electrical Networks

COMPAQ International: Advancing Connection Solutions for Diverse Electrical Networks

This company is featured in the Electro Lounge Market Radar for its proven relevance to electrical-engineering applications. COMPAQ International, based in India, specializes in solutions for connecting, joining, and terminating power cables—a critical requirement across transmission and distribution networks. Their…

India’s Power Grid Faces New Demands as AI and Data Centre Growth Accelerates

India’s Power Grid Faces New Demands as AI and Data Centre Growth Accelerates

India is witnessing rapid expansion in artificial intelligence (AI) applications and data center infrastructure—a development that is increasing the burden on the national power grid. As more businesses and services transition to digital platforms fuelled by AI, the need for…

Eleven Power Receives 25-Year Distribution Licence for Gurugram and Nuh, India

Eleven Power Receives 25-Year Distribution Licence for Gurugram and Nuh, India

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has granted a 25-year electricity distribution licence to Eleven Power, authorizing operations specifically in Gurugram and Nuh, Haryana, India. This development directly impacts the ongoing transformation of power distribution in one of the country’s…