Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (TARIL) has announced its strategic entry into India’s nuclear power sector by securing a significant order from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). The order is for the supply of Generator Transformers for NPCIL’s upcoming Kaiga Units 5 & 6 nuclear power project in Karnataka. This marks a crucial expansion for TARIL into a new, high-value segment of the power infrastructure market.
Strategic Entry into Nuclear Power
Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (TARIL), a prominent manufacturer of transformers and reactors, has officially marked its entry into the nuclear power sector. The company has secured a substantial order for the supply of Generator Transformers, which are critical components for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). These transformers will be deployed at the NPCIL’s Kaiga Units 5 & 6 nuclear power project, located in Karnataka.
Landmark NPCIL Order
This order represents TARIL’s first engagement in the nuclear power segment, adding a new and strategically significant vertical to its already robust portfolio of critical power infrastructure projects. The contract has been received via Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), a key player in infrastructure development. The Kaiga project involves two indigenous 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), contributing to India’s growing nuclear energy capacity.
Contribution to India’s Energy Goals
Satyen Mamtora, Managing Director & CEO of TARIL, expressed pride in the company’s entry into this vital sector, emphasizing nuclear energy’s role in India’s long-term energy security and clean energy objectives. He stated, “We are proud to mark our entry into the nuclear power sector with this order for NPCIL. Nuclear energy will play an important role in supporting India’s long-term energy security and clean energy ambitions, and we are pleased to contribute our transformer manufacturing capabilities to this critical national infrastructure.” Mamtora also highlighted the order as a validation of TARIL’s technological prowess and capability to deliver for highly critical power applications, aligning with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Strengthening Market Position
The acquisition of this order further solidifies TARIL’s position in the high-value power infrastructure segment, supporting India’s ongoing investments in power generation and transmission capacity. TARIL continues to enhance its manufacturing capabilities, technology, and backward integration to meet the evolving demands of the power sector. With this venture, TARIL aims to leverage its extensive expertise in high-voltage transformer manufacturing to contribute to India’s expanding nuclear energy ecosystem.
About Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited
Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (TARIL) is a leading Indian manufacturer of power, distribution, and specialty transformers, with a comprehensive range from 5 MVA to 1000 MVA and up to 1200 kV class. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, the company boasts state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and advanced design, engineering, and testing infrastructure, including India’s first 1200 kV ultra-high voltage test facility. TARIL serves diverse sectors including power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, railways, and infrastructure, acting as a trusted partner to utilities and industrial clients both domestically and internationally.
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