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Renewable power targets hit as PGCIL delays transmission lines across India
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Land acquisition delays are dragging grid expansion timelines
India’s renewable ambitions are running into grid bottlenecks as Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) faces delays in building transmission lines. Land acquisition and other execution hurdles are pushing projects back, hurting profits and dampening stock performance. To tackle the slowdown, PGCIL is rolling out a major capital expenditure programme aimed at speeding up infrastructure buildout.
- PGCIL transmission projects are delayed, slowing renewable integration
- Land acquisition and execution issues are driving timeline slips
- Delays are weighing on profits and stock performance
- PGCIL is increasing capex to reduce bottlenecks
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