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Bajel Projects Wins Rs 700+ Crore Transmission Order for 400/220 kV Substation in Pune

Bajel Projects Limited has secured an ultra-mega order worth over Rs 700 crore from Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) to establish a 400/220 kV Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) substation at Saswad in Pune district, Maharashtra. The contract represents the largest single order won by the company in its power transmission business.

The project will be executed on a complete turnkey EPC basis, covering design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning. The scope also includes civil works and the development of associated transmission lines to integrate the new infrastructure into Maharashtra’s power grid.

At the core of the project is the development of a greenfield 2x500 MVA, 400/220 kV AIS substation at Saswad. The facility will include a 1x125 MVAr bus reactor at the 400 kV level and has been designed with provisions for future expansion to accommodate rising electricity demand in the region.

As part of the project, bay additions will also be carried out at other existing and proposed substations to ensure seamless integration of the Saswad facility with the state’s transmission network.

The contract further includes the construction of several new 400 kV and 220 kV transmission lines along with Line-In Line-Out (LILO) configurations to connect the Saswad substation to the wider grid. Once completed, the infrastructure is expected to enhance power evacuation capacity and improve grid reliability in the rapidly industrialising Pune region.

Commenting on the development, Rajesh Ganesh, Managing Director and CEO of Bajel Projects, said the order marks a significant milestone for the company and reflects its growing capabilities in high-voltage substation projects. He added that the project aligns with the company’s long-term strategy to expand into complex, high-value EPC projects while strengthening partnerships with major state transmission utilities.