CG Power rolls out first transformer from new 45,000 MVA Sehore plant on Sept 4, 2026

Key highlights

• The new greenfield transformer manufacturing facility at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, began operations with the first transformer rollout on September 4, 2026; the plant has a planned capacity addition of 45,000 MVA, increasing total capacity to 120,000 MVA.
• Investment in the plant totals ₹792 crore, financed through QIP and internal accruals, with phased commissioning and monthly capacity of 35 power transformers for 220 kV to 1200 kV classes.
• The facility is India’s largest single-location transformer plant, supporting sectors like renewables, data centers, railways, and enhancing export capabilities; it employs over 2000 locally with a total workforce at CG of more than 4,900.

Why it's rated notable: amount is ₹500 crore or more