POWERGRID acquires Davanagere Power Transmission for ₹6.53 crore under TBCB route
The acquisition is strategically important for project pipeline and renewable energy integration, but the initial cost of ₹6.53 crore is relatively small for a company of POWERGRID's size, indicating a medium financial impact in the short term.
The acquisition of a new power transmission project SPV under a competitive bidding route signifies business expansion and strengthens POWERGRID's presence in the renewable energy integration sector, aligning with its core business strategy.
* Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has acquired Davanagere Power Transmission Limited (DPTL), a Project Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), on 24 September 2025. * The acquisition was made pursuant to POWERGRID's selection as the successful bidder under the Tariff based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route. * DPTL's objective is to establish the "Transmission System Strengthening at Davanagere for Integration of RE Generation" project on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. * The project involves augmentation works at an under-construction sub-station (Davanagere PS) located in Karnataka. * The acquisition cost is approximately ₹6.53 crore, which includes 50,000 equity shares at par at ₹10 each, along with the assets and liabilities of DPTL as of 24 September 2025. This price is subject to adjustment based on audited accounts. * POWERGRID has acquired 100% shareholding and control of DPTL. * DPTL was incorporated on 26 June 2025, by REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), the Bid Process Coordinator. * The business of DPTL, which is power transmission, aligns with POWERGRID's core operations. * Approvals for the Grant of Transmission License and Adoption of Transmission Charges are yet to be obtained from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission by DPTL post-acquisition.
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