Transmission and distribution firms expect higher orders from new govts

Hope of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh prioritising power supply

With change in governments in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, power transmission and distribution (T&D) companies are hoping to see more opportunities in these states. 

Some attribute it to the expectation that power supply is a priority while others see focus moving from roads to electricity.

“We expect more order activity in the three states where there are new governments,” said Vimal Kejriwal, chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director for KEC International. 

He added, “The earlier government’s focus was on other sectors like building roads in some of these states. But now, we expect the focus back on the