Power Grid Corporation of India has successfully commissioned a major transmission infrastructure project for power evacuation from Nepal's Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project. The company announced this significant development through a regulatory filing on 27.03.2026, marking another milestone in cross-border power transmission.

Project Commissioning Details

The transmission system project was commissioned with effect from 03.09.2023, specifically covering the Indian portion of the infrastructure for M/s SAPDC (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam and Arun-3 Power Development Company). The commissioning follows the regulatory framework established under CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2019.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The commissioning aligns with CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) Order 210/TT/2024 dated 10.03.2026, ensuring full regulatory compliance for the cross-border transmission infrastructure.

Strategic Significance

This transmission system plays a crucial role in facilitating power evacuation from the Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project, one of Nepal's significant power generation facilities. The successful commissioning of the Indian portion of the transmission infrastructure demonstrates POWERGRID's expertise in executing complex cross-border power transmission projects.

The project enhances the power transmission connectivity between India and Nepal, supporting regional energy cooperation and grid integration initiatives. The 900 MW capacity represents substantial power evacuation capability for the hydroelectric project.

Power Grid Corporation of India organized a webinar for analysts and investors on March 23, 2026, focusing on the company's business updates and strategic developments. The interactive session provided stakeholders with direct access to the senior management team for discussions and queries.

Webinar Details and Schedule

The webinar was conducted on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. (IST). The session featured POWERGRID's senior management team who presented the company's business updates and engaged in interactive discussions with analysts and investors.

Recording Availability and Access

POWERGRID has made both audio and video recordings of the webinar available for stakeholders who could not attend the live session. The company provided dedicated links for accessing these recordings through their official platform.

The audio recording link was shared on March 23, 2026, immediately following the webinar, while the video recording link was made available on March 24, 2026. Both recordings are hosted on the company's official documentation portal.

Regulatory Compliance and Communication

The webinar and subsequent recording availability were communicated to stock exchanges in compliance with regulatory requirements. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Satyaprakash Dash formally notified both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited about the webinar proceedings.

These communications were made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, ensuring transparency and proper disclosure to market participants and regulatory authorities.