India, Oct. 15 -- India's electricity transmission network is entering a major investment cycle as the country expands renewable energy capacity and develops new electricity-intensive industries. Solar and wind power projects require transmission infrastructure to move electricity from generation centres to demand hubs. This creates demand for high-voltage transmission lines, substations and other grid infrastructure.

According to Power Grid's Q1 FY27 investor webinar on August 7, 2026, the government's estimated investment opportunity in the transmission sector stands at around Rs. 7.9 lakh crore by FY35-36. The plan supports the integration of more than 900 GW of non-fossil-fuel-based capacity into the electricity system. Management i...