Kadapa-based Shirdi Sai Electricals ships first 345 kV power transformer to U.S., targets ₹600 crore in exports
Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited has successfully shipped its first 345 kV power transformer to the United States from its facility in India. The company aims to expand its international footprint and increase export revenue significantly over the next year.
Why it matters
This represents a significant manufacturing milestone for an Indian company entering the high-demand global energy infrastructure market.
Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited (SSEL), Kadapa, has shipped its first extra-high voltage (EHV) power transformer, a 175 MVA, 345 kV unit made at its Naini manufacturing facility in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), to the U.S.
The company said the shipment was a milestone in its international business expansion and strengthened its capabilities in manufacturing high-capacity EHV power transformers for global markets.
SSEL Chief Executive Officer Sharat Chandra Kolla said the company had targeted exports of ₹500 crore to ₹600 crore over the next 12 to 18 months from the Naini plant.
“We are also working on diversifying and getting ourselves approved across Europe for both power and distribution transformers,” he added.
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