{
  "id": 9251533,
  "title": "Kadapa-based Shirdi Sai Electricals ships first 345 kV power transformer to U.S., targets ₹600 crore in exports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/kadapa-based-shirdi-sai-electricals-ships-first-345-kv-power",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-23T02:46:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/kadapa-based-shirdi-sai-electricals-ships-first-345-kv-power-transformer-to-us-targets-600-crore-in-exports/article71496257.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited (SSEL), based in Kadapa, has shipped its inaugural extra-high voltage (EHV) power transformer, a 175 MVA, 345 kV unit, to the United States. This marks a significant milestone in the company's international business expansion and demonstrates its growing capacity to manufacture high-capacity EHV power transformers for global markets. The shipment was made from SSEL's Naini manufacturing facility in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.\n\nSSEL CEO Sharat Chandra Kolla expressed optimism about the company's export targets, stating that the Naini plant aims to achieve exports of ₹500 crore to ₹600 crore over the next 12 to 18 months. Kolla added that the company is also pursuing diversification by seeking approvals in the European market for both power and distribution transformers.\n\nSSEL President Sudheer Vennam highlighted the successful dispatch of the 175 MVA, 345 kV transformer to the U.S. as a validation of the company's ability to handle larger assignments. He further elaborated that the company's strategic investments in grid expansion, electrification, and renewable integration worldwide present a promising foundation for scaling its international business and diversifying revenue streams.",
  "summary": "The 175 MVA extra-high voltage transformer was built at the company’s Naini plant in Prayagraj; SSEL is also seeking approvals in Europe",
  "key_points": [
    "Shirdi Sai Electricals shipped first 175 MVA, 345 kV transformer to U.S.",
    "Company targets ₹600 crore in exports over 12-18 months",
    "Strategic investments in grid expansion, electrification, and renewables"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This export milestone positions Shirdi Sai Electricals to tap into the growing global demand for high-capacity power transformers and achieve significant revenue growth in international markets.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}