Project Details
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has been declared as the successful bidder under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) for establishing an Intra-State Transmission System in Karnataka. The specific project is "Establishment of 3X500MVA 400/220kV sub-station at Humnabad in Bidar District and associated transmission lines" to be executed on Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis.
Financial Terms
The company quoted Annual Transmission Charges of ₹243.34 Crore for the project.
Project Scope
The project comprises:
- Establishment of new 400/220 kV Sub-station at Humnabad in Bidar District, Karnataka
- Construction of 400kV and 220kV transmission lines traversing through Karnataka
- Associated bays construction
Documentation and Timing
- Letter of Intent (LoI) dated: November 10, 2026
- LoI received by POWERGRID on: November 11, 2026
Cumulative Performance
With this project award, POWERGRID has secured eleven (11) transmission system projects under TBCB in FY 2026-27 till date, with cumulative Annual Transmission Charges of ₹8,106.97 Crore.