Power Grid Acquires Kakinada I Transmission Limited for ₹20.50 Crore
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited acquired Kakinada I Transmission Limited for approximately ₹20.50 Crore on June 29, 2026. This SPV will establish transmission systems for Green Hydrogen/Ammonia projects in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. KITL, incorporated in February 2025, has 100% acquisition by POWERGRID and is yet to begin commercial operations.
The acquisition of KITL for ₹20.50 Crore is a strategic move that supports the development of green energy projects. While significant for the project's development, the financial value is moderate relative to POWERGRID's overall scale.
The acquisition is a positive development for POWERGRID as it expands its infrastructure for renewable energy projects and aligns with national green energy initiatives.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has acquired Kakinada I Transmission Limited (KITL), a project Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), on June 29, 2026. This acquisition was made pursuant to POWERGRID being selected as the successful bidder under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route. KITL is tasked with establishing a transmission system for proposed Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia projects in the Kakinada area (Phase-I) on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.
The project involves setting up a new 765/400kV GIS Sub-station, along with STATCOM and 765kV transmission line works, in Andhra Pradesh. KITL was incorporated on February 20, 2025, by the Bid Process Coordinator, PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL). As KITL has not yet commenced commercial operations, it has no recorded turnover in the last three years.
The acquisition was completed for an aggregate value of approximately ₹20.50 Crore. This includes 10,000 equity shares at ₹10 each, along with the assets and liabilities of KITL as of the acquisition date. The acquisition price is subject to adjustment based on the audited accounts of KITL as of the acquisition date. POWERGRID acquired 100% of KITL's shareholding. Approvals for the grant of a Transmission License and adoption of Transmission Charges are to be obtained from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission by KITL post-acquisition.
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