The company’s board has declared a second interim dividend of ?3.25 per equity share, taking the total interim dividend for FY26 to Rs.7.75 per share, including the first interim dividend of Rs.4.50 per share. POWERGRID incurred a capital expenditure of Rs.26,761 crore during the first nine months of FY26 and capitalised assets worth Rs.12,915 crore on a consolidated basis. Its gross fixed assets, including gross lease receivables, rose to Rs.3.04 lakh crore as on December 31, 2025, crossing the Rs.3 trillion mark for the first time, while works in hand stood at around Rs.1.45 lakh crore by the end of January 2026.

Operationally, POWERGRID continued to expand its footprint, securing its first battery energy storage system project at Kalikiri in Andhra Pradesh under the build-own-operate model through the tariff-based competitive bidding route. As of January 29, 2026, the company and its subsidiaries operated 1.83 lakh circuit kilometres of transmission lines, 287 substations and nearly 6 lakh MVA of transformation capacity, maintaining an average system availability of 99.84 percent during the nine-month period. In line with its sustainability goals, the company met 50 percent of its power consumption from renewable sources and commissioned Asia’s first 315 MVA, 400/220 kV synthetic ester oil-filled transformer at its HVDC Bhiwadi substation.

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Advising emerging leaders, Dr Mittal stressed continuous learning, resilience, authentic communication and building a strong values-based leadership identity, stating that leadership is defined by influence and impact rather than titles. The conference also featured Ms Manju Gupta, Chair (WIE), CIGRE India, who outlined the WIE India Future Action Plan aimed at enhancing opportunities, visibility and leadership pathways for women in the energy sector. The conference was organised by CIGRE in association with the Central Electricity Authority, with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited as the gold sponsor and NTPC Limited, Grid Controller of India Limited and MahaGenco-MSPGCL as silver sponsors.

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The proposed Cross-Border Transmission System Projects include the development of the Inaruwa (Nepal) – New Purnea (India) 400 kV Double Circuit (Quad Moose) Transmission Link and Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal) – Bareilly (India) 400 kV Double Circuit (Quad Moose) Transmission Link. Once completed, these transmission corridors will substantially enhance the electricity exchange between India and Nepal, strengthening regional energy security, improving grid resilience, and contributing to sustained economic growth in both nations.

As on 15th October 2025, POWERGRID has commissioned and is operating 287 substations, and more than 1,80,864 circuit kilometres of transmission lines, and 5,81,831 MVA of transformation capacity. POWERGRID has been able to maintain average transmission system availability of 99.83%.

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The central theme of the session, “Beyond the Destination: Journey of Purpose and Perseverance,” echoed a strong message — that true success lies not only in achieving goals but in embracing the path taken to get there. Ms. Govil emphasized that every step, every choice, and every challenge contributes to shaping not just a career but a more resilient and evolved individual.

“I firmly believe that women add myriad hues to the environment they are a part of,” Ms. Govil shared. “These hues go beyond the vibrant colors they wear — they reflect the depth, strength, and emotional intelligence women bring into their personal and professional spaces.”

The event served as a platform for meaningful exchange and reflection, inspiring women professionals to celebrate their journeys, support each other, and continue striving for excellence with empathy and strength.

Power Grid Corporation of India, through initiatives like these, continues to reaffirm its commitment to empowering women and creating inclusive workspaces where purpose, perseverance, and potential thrive.

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