Vikran Engineering Limited has secured a ₹120.69 crore order from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), excluding GST, for the development and augmentation of 400 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) infrastructure across three key substations.

The contract, awarded through domestic competitive bidding, covers the design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply, erection and commissioning of GIS equipment under POWERGRID's 400 kV GIS substation package SS-147.

The project will support the augmentation of transformation capacity at three POWERGRID substations:

  • 400/220 kV Magarwada GIS Substation in Dadra & Nagar Haveli
  • 765/400/220 kV Vadnagar GIS Substation in Gujarat
  • 400/220 kV Rajgarh Substation in Madhya Pradesh

The scope includes the construction of 400/220 kV GIS bays along with associated works and covers two integrated contracts for the supply of goods and execution of services.

Strengthening transmission capacity

The project comes as India continues to expand its electricity transmission infrastructure to accommodate rising power demand and the growing movement of electricity across regions.

Augmenting transformation capacity at these substations is expected to improve the ability of the transmission network to handle higher power flows, strengthen grid reliability and support power evacuation across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

For Vikran Engineering, the order also expands its presence in the high-voltage GIS substation segment and adds another major POWERGRID project to its growing order book.

Commenting on the order, Rakesh Markhedkar, Chairman & Managing Director of Vikran Engineering Limited, said the contract reflects the confidence placed in the company's engineering and execution capabilities. He also highlighted the company's continued focus on delivering complex transmission and substation projects while expanding its presence in the transmission EPC market.

The ₹120.69 crore contract adds to Vikran Engineering's portfolio of transmission and substation projects and further positions the company within India's expanding power infrastructure ecosystem.

As the country invests in stronger transmission corridors and higher-capacity substations, projects involving GIS technology are becoming increasingly important for developing reliable and space-efficient high-voltage networks.

- Buildonomics Staff