Key Developments
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited has commissioned its new Extra High-Voltage (EHV) Switchgear Manufacturing Facility S3 Unit-II in Pimpalgaon Garudeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra. The facility was inaugurated on June 4, 2026.
Facility Details and Capacity
Existing Capacity (S3 Unit-I, Ambad, Nashik):
- 9,000 units annually manufacturing EHV circuit breakers in the 33kV to 800kV range
- Current capacity utilization: Approximately 85%
New Capacity Addition (S3 Unit-II):
- 7,200 units annually manufacturing EHV circuit breakers in the 33kV to 245kV range
- Represents 80% expansion of EHV circuit breaker manufacturing capacity
- Equipped with 500kV and 350kV high-voltage testing laboratories
- Commercial production commenced on June 4, 2026
Investment and Financing
- Investment made in the new facility: ₹39.49 crore
- Mode of financing: Internal accruals
- This facility represents 97% of the capex utilization for the larger greenfield project
Project Background
The company had previously announced on October 29, 2025 (ref. no. COSEC/115/2025-26) a greenfield switchgear business project with:
- Total estimated project cost: ₹748.20 crore (net of taxes)
- Funding through mix of internal accruals, equity, or debt, or combination thereof
- Location: Western India on approximately 35 acres of land
- Built-up area: Around 72,000 sq. meters
- Completion timeline: 33 months from announcement
- Purpose: Double existing switchgear manufacturing capacity and cater to complete product range including MV and EHV Switchgear, Substation Automation Systems, and Power Electronics solutions
Rationale and Market Context
- Huge demand and capacity constraint in existing facility
- Strong growth potential in domestic and export markets for switchgear products
- Strengthens position across Medium Voltage (MV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) segments
- Supports growing export business
- Serves critical sectors including utilities, railways, renewable energy, oil and gas, and transmission infrastructure projects
Sustainability Features
- Energy-efficient systems
- Rainwater harvesting infrastructure
- Water recycling infrastructure
- Zero liquid discharge operations
- Designed to improve resource efficiency while reducing energy consumption and environmental impact
Company Background
CG Power is an engineering conglomerate with two business lines - Industrial Systems and Power Systems. The company has 18 manufacturing units across India and one in Sweden, with over 3,825 employees. Consolidated revenue for FY26 was ₹12,418 crores. The company became part of the Murugappa Group in November 2020.