BHEL bags ₹6500 cr order from Adani Power

The order covers six thermal generating units of 800 MW each, marking a total capacity addition of 4,800 MW.

In a significant development for India’s thermal power sector, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a major contract to supply critical power equipment for its upcoming thermal projects from Adani Power. The order covers six thermal generating units of 800 MW each, marking a total capacity addition of 4,800 MW.

The scope of the contract includes the supply of state-of-the-art Steam Turbine Generators along with associated auxiliaries, as well as supervision of erection and commissioning. This large-scale order underscores BHEL’s enduring reputation as a trusted partner in delivering complex and mission-critical power infrastructure.

With India’s electricity demand touching record highs, this move reflects Adani Power’s strategic push to scale up its generation capacity and ensure robust, reliable baseload support for the grid. The partnership also signals a renewed focus on domestic capabilities at a time when the country is aiming for greater energy security and infrastructure self-reliance.

The announcement comes amid heightened demand for uninterrupted power supply across industrial and residential segments, driving momentum in thermal capacity expansion to complement renewable energy integration.

Industry experts see this development as a significant boost to the Make in India initiative and a vote of confidence in India’s engineering prowess at a time when reliable power supply remains central to economic growth and development.