Power Grid Approves ₹5,000 Cr Loan, Divestment of CTUIL Stake, and Uganda Project Alliance
POWERGRID's Board approved raising up to ₹5,000 Crore via a term loan from Union Bank of India. Investment approval was given for a ₹233.96 Crore "Centralized Security Operations Center". The Board also approved divesting its stake in CTUIL and a strategic alliance for a transmission project in Uganda.
The approvals involve substantial financial commitments (₹5,000 Crore loan, ₹233.96 Crore project), strategic divestment, and international expansion, which are expected to have a significant impact on the company's operations and future growth.
The approval of a significant fund-raising facility, a new operational center, divestment of a subsidiary, and a strategic international partnership are all positive developments for the company.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on March 9, 2026. The Board approved several key decisions, including the raising of funds through an unsecured Rupee Term Loan or Line of Credit amounting up to ₹5,000 Crore from Union Bank of India.
Additionally, the company secured investment approval for the establishment of a "Centralized Security Operations Center for Substations – OT SOC" with an estimated cost of ₹233.96 Crore. This project is slated for implementation within 24 months from the date of CERC approval.
The Board also granted in-principle approval for the divestment of POWERGRID's entire equity stake in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), to Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA). Furthermore, POWERGRID received approval to enter into a strategic alliance with Africa50 and Uganda Development Bank (UDB), including the signing of a Framework Agreement for the development of a Transmission Project in Uganda under the Independent Power Transmission (IPT) Model.
The Board Meeting commenced at 05:50 P.M. and concluded at 07:15 P.M.
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