Power Grid Share Price Gains Over 4%: Raises FY26 Capex to ₹32,000 Crore

Power Grid Corporation of India has announced an increase in its FY26 capital expenditure plan, moving the forecast to ₹32,000 crore after previously estimating ₹28,000 crore. 

Capex Revision and Execution Visibility 

The revised figure reflects the company’s confidence in project execution. The increase of ₹4,000 crore is attributed to the award of 7 Tariff Based Competitive Bidding contracts in FY26. 

 A notable contract involves the transmission system for Uttar Pradesh pumped storage projects, with a net contract value of ₹3,626 crore and a tariff of ₹328.4. 

Budget 2026 Context 

Under Budget 2026 the government plans to raise total investment by nine state owned power sector firms to ₹1,01,762.92 crore in 2026‑27, a rise of nearly 19 per cent.  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed raising Power Grid Corp’s investment to ₹37,000 crore in the next fiscal year, up from a revised estimate of ₹28,000 crore and a base estimate of ₹25,000 crore. 

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International Expansion 

In the third quarter Power Grid Corp expanded its global transmission footprint through a partnership with Africa50 on a Kenya public private partnership project.  

The venture includes development, financing, construction and operation of the 400kV Lessos Loosuk and 220kV Kisumu Musaga transmission lines, with an estimated cost of $311 million. 

Key Contract Highlights 

The 7 Tariff Based Competitive Bidding contracts cover a range of transmission projects across the country, enhancing grid reliability and supporting renewable integration.  

The pumped storage project in Uttar Pradesh is expected to improve power evacuation from storage facilities, contributing to grid stability. 

Power Grid of India Share Price Performance  

As of February 02, 2026, at 1:06 PM, Power Grid of India share price on NSE was trading at ₹261.40 up by 4.00% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Power Grid Corp’s FY26 capex increase to ₹32,000 crore underscores stronger project pipelines and alignment with the government’s investment push. The company’s new contracts and international partnership illustrate a broadened operational scope. 

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