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Shirdi Sai Electricals dispatches first 345 kV transformer to U.S.

Source: The Hindu · 23 Sep 2026, 02:46 UTC
Shirdi Sai Electricals dispatches first 345 kV transformer to U.S.
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Kadapa-based Shirdi Sai Electricals has shipped its first 345 kV power transformer to the United States. The 175 MVA extra-high voltage unit was manufactured at the company’s plant in Naini, Prayagraj. The company is also pursuing approvals in Europe and has set an export target of ₹600 crore.

Kadapa-based Shirdi Sai Electricals has shipped its first 345 kV power transformer to the United States, marking the company’s entry into exports of equipment at that voltage level, according to The Hindu. The transformer has a capacity of 175 MVA and was manufactured at the company’s Naini plant in Prayagraj. It is described as an extra-high voltage transformer.

The shipment forms part of the company’s wider export plans. Shirdi Sai Electricals is targeting exports worth ₹600 crore, although the available information does not specify the period for achieving that goal or provide details of the U.S. recipient.

The company is also seeking approvals in Europe, indicating that it intends to pursue additional overseas markets. No further details about the European approvals, expected timelines or prospective customers were provided.

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