Power Grid Declared Successful Bidder For Transmission Project At Davanagere

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), India’s central transmission utility, has been in focus this week with a series of important updates. 

From securing a significant renewable energy transmission project to receiving an international credit rating upgrade and addressing shareholders at its 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the company has seen multiple developments of note.

Power Grid Declared Successful Bidder Under TBCB

POWERGRID has been declared the successful bidder under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding process to establish an Inter-State Transmission System for the project titled “Transmission system strengthening at Davanagere for Integration of RE generation”. 

The project, awarded under the Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model, involves augmentation works at the under-construction Davanagere sub-station in Karnataka. The company received the Letter of Intent on August 27, 2025.

Credit Rating Upgrade By S&P Global

In a major boost to its financial standing, POWERGRID’s issuer and issue credit ratings were upgraded by S&P Global Ratings to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook. The standalone credit profile was maintained at ‘bbb+’. This upgrade followed the sovereign rating upgrade of India, with POWERGRID’s rating capped at the sovereign level.

Key Highlights From 36th Annual General Meeting

The company conducted its 36th AGM on  August 26, 2025, through video conferencing. Members approved the adoption of financial statements for FY25, confirmation of interim dividends along with declaration of the final dividend, and reappointment of directors. 

Additionally, shareholders passed resolutions enhancing borrowing limits from ₹16,000 crore to ₹25,000 crore for FY26 and approving fund-raising of up to ₹30,000 crore via bonds or debentures for FY27. Several new appointments to the Board, including government nominees and independent directors, were also approved.

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Power Grid Share Price Performance

As of 10:12 AM on August 28, 2025, the Power Grid share price was trading lower by 1.21% at ₹276.50 on NSE. 

Conclusion 

These developments highlight POWERGRID’s growing role in India’s transmission sector and its alignment with renewable energy integration. The company continues to balance expansion, financial discipline, and shareholder engagement through its strategic initiatives.

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