Power Grid Corporation Secures ₹4,000 Crore Loan from SBI for Expansion
Powergrid to raise ₹4,000 crore from SBI; board approves fundraise — key details here
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Power Grid Corporation of India has received board approval to raise up to ₹4,000 crore from the State Bank of India through an unsecured loan. This funding aims to support its extensive electricity transmission network, amidst a backdrop of positive stock performance and recent profit growth.
- 01Power Grid Corporation of India approved a ₹4,000 crore loan from SBI.
- 02The company reported a net profit increase of 6.8% in Q3 FY26.
- 03Power Grid's stock is up 19.27% year-to-date despite market volatility.
- 04The loan will support expansion of India's largest electric power transmission utility.
- 05Independent directors' tenures are ending, with future appointments pending government approval.
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Power Grid Corporation of India, the largest electric power transmission utility in India, has received approval from its board to raise up to ₹4,000 crore (approximately $480 million USD) from the State Bank of India (SBI). This fundraise will be executed through an unsecured rupee term loan or line of credit. The decision was made during a board meeting on April 30, 2026. Power Grid has shown strong financial performance, reporting a net profit of ₹4,160.17 crore for the third quarter of FY26, marking a 6.8% increase from the previous year. The company’s revenue from operations also rose by 8.7% year-on-year to ₹11,005.28 crore. Despite a slight dip in share price by 0.69% to ₹318.15 on the announcement day, the stock has appreciated by 19.27% year-to-date, demonstrating sustained investor interest. Additionally, the company is set to see the end of tenure for two independent directors in April 2026, with new appointments to be made by the Government of India.
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The loan will enhance Power Grid's capacity to transmit electricity, potentially leading to improved energy access and reliability for consumers in India.
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