Ahmedabad | Oct 9, 2025, 13:30 IST
Power & Instrumentation (Gujarat) Ltd announced that it has secured a significant ₹68.22 crore order from Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (AVVNL) under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The contract, awarded through a competitive bidding process, underlines the company’s growing role in India’s power distribution modernization drive.
Order Highlights
According to the company’s NSE filing, the scope of work includes:
- Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of distribution infrastructure.
- Execution aligned with RDSS objectives to reduce aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses and improve supply reliability.
- The total contract value of ₹68.22 crore will be executed within agreed timelines, boosting the company’s order book strength.
The company said this award reaffirms its presence in Rajasthan’s power sector and contributes to strengthening electricity distribution in one of India’s priority states for reforms.
About RDSS and AVVNL
The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at making state discoms financially viable and operationally efficient. Key goals include:
- Smart metering implementation to improve billing efficiency.
- Feeder segregation to ensure reliable rural supply.
- Infrastructure modernization to reduce AT&C losses to 12–15%.
- Strengthening distribution networks for 24×7 reliable power supply.
Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (AVVNL), the awarding authority, is one of Rajasthan’s leading discoms, serving millions of consumers across western Rajasthan. The contract will help AVVNL upgrade its infrastructure and improve consumer service reliability.
Why It Matters for Power & Instrumentation (Gujarat)
For Power & Instrumentation (Gujarat), this order:
- Expands its EPC portfolio in distribution networks.
- Reinforces its position as a trusted contractor for state discom projects.
- Contributes to sustainable revenue visibility with government-backed funding support.
- Enhances its execution credentials in Rajasthan, a state actively pushing ahead with RDSS implementation.
The company has been diversifying its projects across substations, power distribution lines, and turnkey EPC contracts. Winning RDSS-linked projects helps the firm align with India’s long-term infrastructure push in electricity distribution.
Industry Context
India’s power sector is witnessing a major shift, with discom reforms central to improving the overall energy value chain. RDSS, with a budget outlay of over ₹3 lakh crore, has opened up opportunities for EPC companies to participate in loss reduction, smart grid, and system strengthening projects.
Analysts note that EPC players with proven execution capability and strong state-discom relationships, such as Power & Instrumentation (Gujarat), are well-placed to benefit from this sustained investment cycle.
Outlook
With an order inflow of ₹68.22 crore from AVVNL, Power & Instrumentation (Gujarat) has secured a foothold in Rajasthan’s RDSS programme. As discom reforms accelerate, the company is expected to leverage its expertise to tap similar opportunities in other states.
The upcoming quarters will also be closely watched for execution updates, order book expansion, and financial performance visibility stemming from this win.
