Marsons Limited Gains PGCIL Vendor Approval, Becomes Sole EHV Transformer Manufacturer in Eastern India
Marsons Limited, a leading transformer manufacturer with over 65 years of heritage, has achieved a significant industrial milestone by receiving vendor approval from the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for the supply of power transformers. This approval positions Marsons as the only PGCIL-approved Extra High Voltage (EHV) transformer manufacturer across Eastern India and ten neighboring states.The approval, awarded by India's apex power transmission body, underscores the company's standing as the region's premier power equipment supplier. The coverage area for this distinction includes West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram.
This development comes amidst a period of massive national infrastructure expansion, particularly within the eastern and north eastern corridors. These regions are identified as priority areas for grid strengthening by PGCIL due to their immense untapped potential in hydropower, renewable energy integration, and sustained load growth.
Technical Services and Market Positioning
Beyond the vendor approval, the company also submitted an offer estimate for the repairing of a Marsons Make' 630 kVA, 33/ 0.415 kV Station Service Transformer, originally commissioned in 2008.The estimated cost for the comprehensive service work, based on joint inspection and fault assessment, is detailed below:
| Sl. No. | Description of work | Quoted Price (INR ₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unloading of transformer, physical inspection of accessories, quantity of oil with tank | 5,000.00 |
| 2 | Un-tanking of Transformer for checking of Active Part | 10,000.00 |
| 3 | Physical checking of tank/ active part with WBSETCL official | 20,000.00 |
| 4 | Magnetic balance of HV & LV, resistance measurement done for healthiness check | 25,000.00 |
| 5 | Overall Healthiness Check of Transformer Active Part and all other parts as well | 15,000.00 |
| 6 | Removal of Top yoke of core assembly | 7,500.00 |
| 7 | Resetting of 3 LV coils with line & shorting leads after removing top yoke | 25,000.00 |
| 8 | Resetting of top yoke | 10,000.00 |
| 9 | Overhauling of Tank Body | 15,000.00 |
| 10 | Supply of new sleeving and Bakelite tubes for HV Tap leads and Line Leads | 5,000.00 |
PGCIL vendor status is highly regarded in the industry, as it covers comprehensive qualifications including manufacturing infrastructure, quality management systems, and technical capability. For state utilities, electricity boards, and large developers, the PGCIL vendor status remains one of the most stringent benchmarks for quality and reliability.
Marsons Limited operates a 45,000 sq.m. facility with an annual installed capacity of 12,000 MVA. The company specializes in manufacturing Distribution Transformers, Power Transformers (up to 300 MVA / 345 kV), and other specialized transformers. With its proven expertise, the firm is strategically positioned to be a primary beneficiary of the ongoing national transmission expansion in Eastern India and the north eastern states.
MARSONS Stock Price Movement
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