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India

Companies
New Power Transformer Manufacturing Unit
Himachal Pradesh Government

Budget

~ US$5.2 million (approx. ₹43.678 crore / ₹436.78 million)

Scope

New power transformer manufacturing facility
Heavy electrical equipment production
Domestic and industrial transformer supply
Support for grid and infrastructure expansion

Technologies

Power transformers (5 MVA to 200 MVA)
Core winding and insulation systems
High-voltage electrical testing
Oil-filled transformer assembly
Industrial fabrication and quality assurance systems

Project Management Authority / Implementing Agency

New Power Transformer Manufacturing Unit
Himachal Pradesh Government

Timeline

Approved in early 2026; on-site construction and facility development reported underway as of April 2026.

Contractor

New Power Transformer Manufacturing Unit

Subcontractors

Electrical machinery suppliers
DPR Construction

Purpose

Located in Baddi, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, this new transformer manufacturing project is intended to strengthen India’s electrical equipment manufacturing base. The plant is planned to produce power transformers ranging from 5 MVA to 200 MVA, supporting utilities, industrial users, renewable energy integration, and transmission network upgrades. The investment is expected to generate regional employment and reinforce Himachal Pradesh’s industrial ecosystem.