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Power Grid emerges successful bidder for Karnataka transmission project, here's detail

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09 Jan 2026

Power Grid emerges successful bidder for Karnataka transmission project, here's detail

Introduction

Leading power transmission company wins TBCB project to establish 400 kV transmission lines and carry out augmentation works at Davanagere and Bellary, integrating additional renewable energy capacity.

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Share price movement of Power Grid

On January 9, 2026, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) opened at ₹260.05, up 0.21% from its previous close of ₹259.50. The stock reached a high of ₹264.20 (1.79%) and a low of ₹260.05. By 10:43 AM, it traded at ₹261.25, a 0.67% increase, with a market cap of ₹2,42,978.27 crore.

POWERGRID Wins Karnataka Transmission Project

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has been declared the successful bidder under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding to establish an Inter-State Transmission System in Karnataka.

The project aims to integrate additional renewable energy potential of 0.25 GW at Davanagere and 2.75 GW at Bellary on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis.

The scope includes a 400 kV double-circuit transmission line, associated line bays, and augmentation works at Davanagere and Bellary pooling stations. Letter of Intent was received on January 8, 2026.

Stock performance of Power Grid for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited delivered a -4.30% return over the past week, declined by 13.2% in the past six months, and fell 15.0% over the past year.

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Shareholding pattern of Power Grid

ParticularsSep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025
Promoter51.30%51.30%51.30%
FII25.70%26.50%26.80%
DII19.40%18.60%18.40%
Public3.60%3.60%3.50%

About Power Grid

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (NSE: POWERGRID) is a Maharatna CPSU, India’s largest power transmission company, engaged in ISTS, HVDC lines, telecom, consultancy, and strategic projects.

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FAQs

Q: Why is Power Grid Corporation of India Limited share price rising today?

A: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited wins TBCB project to set up 400 kV transmission lines and augmentation works at Davanagere and Bellary.

Q: What is Power Grid Corporation of India Limited main business focus?

A: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited operates India’s largest power transmission network, handling ISTS, HVDC lines, telecom, consultancy, and strategic projects.

Q: What is the 52-week high and low of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited stock?

A: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited stock 52-week high is ₹321.75 and low is ₹247.50.

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