In India's power transmission sector, the seller is emerging king

A number of EPC firms invested in the transmission segment and such assets may come up for sale

In the country’s power transmission sector, the seller is emerging king. With a huge buyer interest from transmission companies and yield-based investment firms, industry experts say it may be a good time to sell transmission assets.

Last week, infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) IndiGrid signed agreements with Techno Electric & Engineering Company to buy  a stake worth Rs 2.32 billion in Patran Transmission Company.

Pratik Agarwal, chief executive officer, IndiGrid, said he is on the lookout for more such assets.

“We have a full-fledged deals' team. There are several players looking to sell assets. Assets worth Rs 100 billion to Rs 200 billion could