Govt eases HVDC substation norms under Make in India, targeting 60% local content by 2035 to boost domestic manufacturing and energy infra growth.
New Delhi
The Ministry of Power has eased localisation norms for high voltage direct current HVDC substation projects under the Make in India initiative aiming to significantly increase domestic manufacturing in the power transmission sector, according to official sources.
The revised framework is designed to attract global manufacturers while encouraging joint ventures and technology transfers with Indian companies to build local capacity in critical grid infrastructure components
Authorities said the policy sets an ambitious target of achieving sixty percent local content in HVDC substation equipment by 2035 as part of long term energy security and self-reliance goals The move is expected to reduce import dependence on high end transmission systems particularly those used in large scale renewable energy integration projects
Officials added that easing procurement and localisation requirements will help speed up project execution while maintaining quality and global competitiveness of Indian suppliers The policy also encourages domestic research and development in advanced power electronics and grid automation technologies
Industry stakeholders have welcomed the decision saying it will create new investment opportunities and strengthen India’s position in the global power infrastructure supply chain The government believes that the updated norms will accelerate the expansion of modern transmission networks needed for integrating renewable energy and improving grid reliability across the country
The initiative aligns with India’s broader energy transition strategy focusing on clean energy expansion and infrastructure modernisation It is also expected to generate employment and boost domestic manufacturing ecosystems across the electrical equipment sector Analysts said smoother norms may attract foreign investment and improve supply chains efficiency