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About the company

  • Founded
    1989
  • Company size
    5,001 to 10,000
  • Revenue
    more than ₹ 830B
  • Industry
    Power, Mining & Utilities
  • Headquarters
    Gurgaon
  • Link
    Power Grid Corporation of India Limited website

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID, the 'Central Transmison Utility (CTU)'​ of the country and a 'Navratna'​ Company operating under Ministry of Power, is engaged in power transmission business with the responsibility for planning, implementation, operation and maintenance of inter-State transmission system and operation of National & Regional Power Grids. POWERGRID is a listed Company, with 57.90% holding of Government of India and balance by Institutional Investors & public. Po...

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID, the 'Central Transmison Utility (CTU)'​ of the country and a 'Navratna'​ Company operating under Ministry of Power, is engaged in power transmission business with the responsibility for planning, implementation, operation and maintenance of inter-State transmission system and operation of National & Regional Power Grids. POWERGRID is a listed Company, with 57.90% holding of Government of India and balance by Institutional Investors & public. Power Grid Corporation of India limited (POWERGRID) was incorporated on October 23, 1989. POWERGRID started functioning on management basis with effect from August, 1991 and it took over transmission assets from NTPC, NHPC, NEEPCO and other Central/Joint Sector Organizations during 1992-93 in a phased manner.

POWERGRID has been implementing various transmission projects for generation capacity addition under central sector, Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs), Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and other projects. As on July 31, 2016, the Company owns & operates transmission network of about 1,31,728 ckm of transmission lines and 213 nos. of EHVAC & HVDC substations with transformation capacity of about 2,65,663 MVA. The company exhibited an impressive financial performance during FY 2015–16, earning a net profit of Rs. 6,027 Crore with Turnover of Rs. 21,281 Crore and the Gross Fixed Assets of Rs. 150,052 Crore.

The Company continues to wheel about 50% of total power generated in the Country through its transmission network at an availability of over 99% consistently.

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3.70 out of 5 stars.20194.57 out of 5 stars.20204.33 out of 5 stars.20214.67 out of 5 stars.20224.89 out of 5 stars.2023

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Graduate Engineer Trainee in Assam
on October 10, 2023
It's very knowledgeable and good experience.
What is the best part of working at the company?Best thing about this company is the people works there. They are very helful, specially my posted substation BNC, NER. It was a great experience. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?I'm in the construction branch so we have to work over time also and most stressfull is public dealing.What is the work environment and cu...
Assistant Manager HR in Gurugram
on September 30, 2023
Best place to work
What is the best part of working at the company?Work life balance and job securityWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Job transfer to remote locationsWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Open, collaborative and innovativeWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?You look forrward to go there
Project Coordinator in New Delhi, Delhi
on August 26, 2023
Innovative, collaborative, and supportive: Power Grid empowers talents to drive sustainable solutions that make a difference.
What is the best part of working at the company?The most compelling aspect of working at Power Grid is the dynamic environment that fosters innovation. The company's commitment to cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions presents an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully. Collaborating with like-minded professionals and being part of a team that drives positive change is truly i...
This company is very good in Kaithal, Haryana
on August 16, 2023
Great job and learn working my job
Powergrid corporation of India limited this company has good than my part of life and improving my skill and learning ..that's great period of time for mantance my working experience in the. This job
Apprentice Trainee in Delhi, Delhi
on August 2, 2023
maintenance electrical protection device.electrical related field
What is the best part of working at the company?In this company really electrical equipment useing and maintenance monitoring and using actual place product showing What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Fault location dedection in grid What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Overall good region maintenance work on electrical device.Superb not why...
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