Power Grid Corporation Strengthens Pan India Network with Rs 86 Crore OPGW Deal – EQ
In Short : Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has awarded an ₹86 crore contract to Advait Energy Transitions for the installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) across transmission lines nationwide. The project aims to enhance PGCIL’s pan-India network, boosting communication infrastructure. Scheduled for completion within 12 months, it marks a significant step in modernizing India’s power transmission system.
In Detail : Advait Energy Transitions Limited (formerly known as Advait Infratech Limited) has been awarded a significant contract worth ₹86 crore by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for the bulk supply and installation of OPGW and communication equipment across various transmission lines PAN India.
In a regulatory filing, the company confirmed acceptance of the OPGW-04 package on May 14, 2025, as part of its routine business operations. The contract includes both supply and erection of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) systems and related communication infrastructure.
The timeframe for completion of each OPGW link is 12 months from the issuance date of respective lot-wise implementation instructions.
This project marks another major milestone in Advait Energy Transitions’ ongoing efforts to contribute to the modernization of India’s power transmission network.
About Power Grid Corporation of India
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is an Indian central public sector undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is engaged mainly in transmission of bulk power across different states of India. It is headquartered in Gurugram. Power Grid transmits about 50% of the total power generated in India on its transmission network.
