New Delhi, July 1 -- India is required to invest Rs.4.91 lakh crore during the 2027-2032 period in order to expand and modernise its power transmission infrastructure, according to a report by financial consultancy firm InVed.

The investments to focus on constructing additional high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and reactive power compensation systems, with a voltage level of 220 kV and above.

According to data from the National Electricity Plan (NEP) released in October 2024, the projected capital outlay will facilitate the addition of 76,787 circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines and 4,97,855 MVA of transformation capacity.

The reports also reveal that, of the total estimated investment, Rs.3.91 lakh crore is earma...