The investment plans were approved by the transmission utility's board of directors at their meeting held on January 13, PGCIL said in a regulatory filing today.
The two projects are estimated to cost Rs 472.58 crore.
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Besides, the state-owned company will invest Rs 97.95 crore in 'Transmission System associated with contingency plan for evacuation of power from IL&FS (2x800 MW)'. This project is expected to be commissioned within 18 months from the date of investment approval.
Shares of the company rose nearly 1% to Rs 98.30 in afternoon trade on the BSE.
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