Principal Partners
India’s energy sector is a critical driver of economic growth and central to achieving national energy security and sustainability goals. With more than 50% of installed electricity capacity now derived from non-fossil fuel sources, the power transmission sector plays a pivotal role in enabling grid connectivity, system reliability and large-scale renewable energy integration.
India has built one of the world’s largest transmission networks, comprising over 425,000 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and a transformation capacity exceeding 900,000 MVA, operating at voltage levels of 220 kV and above. As renewable capacity accelerates, the network is undergoing a significant technological transition, including the deployment of HVDC, GIS, STATCOMs, synchronous condensers, series compensation and advanced substation systems.
Led by POWERGRID, India’s national transmission utility, this Vendor Development Session focuses on advancing Make in India by strengthening domestic manufacturing and supplier capabilities for critical transmission equipment and technologies. The session will highlight indigenisation priorities, upcoming requirements and qualification pathways to support a resilient, reliable and future-ready transmission system.
Bringing together POWERGRID, policymakers, OEMs and Indian manufacturers, the session provides a structured platform for industry alignment—supporting localisation, reducing import dependency and enabling the next phase of India’s transmission infrastructure expansion.
