Order Details
TARIL has secured a large order for the supply of Generator Transformers for Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's (NPCIL) Kaiga Units 5 & 6 nuclear power project in Karnataka. The order was received from Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL).
Project Specifications
Kaiga Units 5&6 comprise two indigenous 700 MWe (Megawatt Electrical) Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) being developed by NPCIL at Kaiga, Karnataka. The two units will add 1,400 MW of nuclear generation capacity at the site. The project is part of India's indigenous 700 MWe PHWR programme.
Strategic Significance
This order marks TARIL's first entry into the nuclear power sector, adding a new and strategically important segment to the company's portfolio of critical power infrastructure projects. The Generator Transformers will form a critical part of the electrical infrastructure, supporting power evacuation and integration with the transmission network.
Management Commentary
Satyen Mamtora, Managing Director & CEO, stated: "We are proud to mark our entry into the nuclear power sector with this order for NPCIL. Nuclear energy will play an important role in supporting India's long-term energy security and clean energy ambitions. This order is a strong validation of the trust placed in TARIL's technology, engineering capabilities and ability to deliver equipment for highly critical power applications."
Company Background
TARIL is a leading manufacturer of power, distribution, and specialty transformers offering products ranging from 5 MVA to 1000 MVA and up to the 1200 kV class. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Gujarat with advanced testing infrastructure, including India's first 1200 kV ultra-high voltage test facility. TARIL serves power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, railways, steel, and infrastructure sectors.
Forward Outlook
The order strengthens TARIL's positioning in the critical and high-value power infrastructure segment. The company aims to leverage its established expertise in high-voltage transformer manufacturing to support requirements of critical power generation and transmission infrastructure and participate in India's expanding nuclear energy ecosystem.