Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

Transrail Reports 5% Revenue Growth in Q1 FY27; Order Book Crosses ₹16,000 Cr Mumbai: Transrail Lighting Limited has reported a resilient financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, registering steady growth in both revenue and profitability despite geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions. The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company recorded a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to ₹1,736 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 3%...

Maharashtra develops Solar Irrigation Model for world: Lokesh Chandra Maharashtra’s success in solar-powered agricultural irrigation has emerged as a model that can be replicated not only by other Indian states but also by developing countries across the world, according to Lokesh Chandra, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister and Chairman & Managing Director of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). Speaking at the inauguration of a one-day Groundwater Management...

ABB India Reports Record Q2 Orders, 8% Rise in PAT; Declares ₹90 Special Dividend ABB India has reported a strong financial performance for the second quarter of calendar year 2026 (April–June), posting record order inflows, double-digit revenue growth, and an 8% increase in profit after tax (PAT). The company’s Board has also approved a special dividend of ₹90 per equity share, reflecting proceeds from the Robotics business divestment. The company recorded...

IEEMA Hosts Inaugural Edition of ElectraNorth 2026 in New Delhi New Delhi, July 30, 2026: The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) today hosted the inaugural edition of ElectraNorth 2026, the Northern Region's flagship conclave for the power and electrical equipment industry, in New Delhi. The platform brought together policymakers, utilities, manufacturers, technology providers and financiers to deliberate on investment priorities, the regional capex outlook, emerging demand engines and...

Delta Electronics proposes AI, Energy Validation Centre in Tamil Nadu Delta Electronics India has announced plans to strengthen its presence in Tamil Nadu with a proposed expansion of its manufacturing operations and the establishment of a new state-of-the-art testing and validation centre focused on AI, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure. A delegation led by Benjamin Lin, President, Delta Electronics India, and Niranjan Nayak, Managing Director, met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister...

Made in India, Made for the World: India's Wind Power Converter Manufacturing Reaches New Scale India's wind sector is crossing a meaningful manufacturing milestone. For years, much of the critical equipment inside turbines—especially converters that stabilize wind's variable output for the grid—has been imported. This dependency left Indian wind projects exposed to shipping delays, customs bottlenecks, and currency fluctuations. Local manufacturing changes that equation: shorter lead times, a more resilient supply chain,...

Vimag Labs Secures Patent for its Magnet-Free Motor Platform Fifth patent granted to the Accel-backed deep-tech company, protecting the core architecture of its Virtual Magnet Synchronous Motor (VMSM) — a rare-earth-free, software-controlled electric motor platform Vimag Labs, a Bengaluru-based deep-technology company, has been granted its fifth patent in India. The patent, titled "A Robust Rotating Transformer Excited Synchronous Motor and Its Control," covers the foundational motor architecture of the company’s proprietary...

Philip Harting joins VDMA Main Board The Association of German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers has appointed Philip Harting to its Main Board. As Chairman of the Board and CEO of the HARTING Technology Group, Harting contributes his expertise in representing the industry’s interests. "Mechanical engineering is an important target market for our company," says Philip Harting. "For me, it is therefore only logical to represent mechanical and plant engineering in Germany...

Kolkata Metro adopts ABB’s electrification and motion control solutions Kolkata Metro, India’s first metro railway established in 1984, has partnered with ABB to enhance the efficiency, reliability and safety of its expanding urban transit network. Supporting seamless operations across underground and elevated corridors, ABB’s advanced electrification and motion-control solutions have been deployed across key metro infrastructure facilities. Today, the 72-km metro system operates more than 300 train trips daily and...

ABB launches high-efficiency power conversion solutions for solar and storage As grid constraints and renewables expansion accelerate, ABB has launched its Proteus PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) portfolio. With utility-scale renewable electricity generation expected to grow by 60 percent over the next four years, according to the International Energy Agency, the Proteus portfolio delivers high-efficiency power conversion solutions for utilities, power producers, and renewable developers worldwide. ABB will present...

Chhattisgarh Bags Rs. 9,580 Cr Investment Proposals, Eyes 7,800 New Jobs Hyderabad, June 12, 2026: Chhattisgarh today attracted investment proposals worth Rs 9,580 crore across high-growth sectors including data centers, semiconductors and GPU architecture, solar energy equipment, textiles, and pharmaceuticals at the state Investors Connect in Hyderabad. Seven major organizations submitted proposals that are expected to generate around 7,800 direct jobs, underscoring growing investor confidence in the state's industrial ecosystem...

ELGi Showcases Intelligent and Energy-Efficient Compressed Air Solutions at INTEC 2026 Elgi Equipments, one of the world's leading air-compressor manufacturers with over six decades of compressed air excellence, showcases its latest energy-efficient compressed air technologies and solutions at the 21st edition of INTEC, the International Machine Tools and Industrial Trade Fair, at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The tradeshow, scheduled from June 4–8, is expected to...

HARTING goes for hydrogen technology The HARTING Technology Group has commissioned a new fuel cell plant in Espelkamp, Germany. The pilot plant from the Bavarian manufacturer Reverion complements the existing biogas and photovoltaic plants. Initially, the plant will convert locally produced biogas directly into electricity, thereby making the energy supply at the Espelkamp site even more efficient and climate-neutral. “The plant complements our energy management perfectly,” says Philip Harting, CEO of...

RIR Power Electronics Secures First Overseas Order for 125mm 5kV SCR Thyristors Mumbai, May 27, 2026: RIR Power Electronics Limited, a Mumbai-based manufacturer of high-performance semiconductor devices, assemblies, and energy management systems, has secured its first international order for 120 units of its advanced 125mm 5kV Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) thyristors. The order marks a significant milestone for the company and reinforces growing global confidence in RIR Power Electronics’ portfolio of high-power...

India, Korea Boost Green Energy Partnership India and South Korea have strengthened their partnership on green growth and sustainable development, signaling a renewed push for climate-friendly innovation, renewable energy deployment, and sustainable financing across Asia and other emerging markets. During the recent Korean State Visit to India, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to supporting each other’s flagship international climate initiatives. India, a founding member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), and...