Que: As India aims to become a USD 5 trillion economy, what is your perspective on the development of the power infrastructure sector, to achieve this target?

Ans: India’s path to a USD 5-trillion economy will hinge on whether its power infrastructure can deliver reliable, affordable energy at scale. Capacity alone won’t be enough, the grid must become smarter, more efficient, and more resilient. That means modernising transmission, reducing technical losses, and deepening renewable integration. For industry, consistent power quality is what drives competitiveness; for consumers, it’s stability and access. The opportunity is enormous if execution stays disciplined: standardise where possible, localise where practical, and focus on lifecycle performance instead of one-time delivery. At NEEC, we view this as the decade of infrastructure intelligence, where efficiency, not expansion alone, will decide how fast India grows.

Que: In what way is NEEC utilising technological advancements and R&D initiatives to bolster transformer performance, minimise energy loss, and improve grid resilience?

Ans: Technology for us is not about headline innovation; it’s about measurable improvement in field performance. At NEEC, our R&D efforts focus on the small engineering details that collectively make transformers more efficient and durable. This includes optimising magnetic core geometry to reduce hysteresis losses, using higher-grade conductors and insulation systems to manage thermal performance, and refining oil circulation and cooling designs for better load endurance. We’re also investing in data-driven testing, using real-time diagnostics to understand how our transformers behave under diverse grid conditions. These insights help us design units that can tolerate fluctuating loads and voltage irregularities, which are common in emerging grids. The outcome is steady progress: lower losses, longer life cycles, and greater reliability for utilities and industries that depend on uninterrupted power delivery.

Que: How do you balance cost competitiveness with high efficiency and sustainability in transformer design and manufacturing?

Ans: Balancing cost and efficiency is less about compromise and more about intelligent design. In transformer manufacturing, every material choice, core steel, conductor type, insulation, and oil, affects both cost and performance. At NEEC, we approach this balance by engineering around lifecycle value instead of upfront price. Our goal is to reduce total energy loss over years of operation, which saves far more for customers than marginal reductions in build cost. Standardised components and modular production help us maintain competitiveness, while precision in design keeps efficiency high. Sustainability adds another layer: minimising wastage during fabrication, optimising logistics, and ensuring products are recyclable at the end of life. The result is a product line that stays commercially viable yet meets the technical and environmental expectations of today’s power sector.

Que: How do you view the transformer industry’s role in supporting rural electrification and India’s renewable energy integration goals?

Ans: Rural electrification and renewable integration are where the transformer industry’s work becomes visible in everyday life. In rural areas, the challenge isn’t just supplying power, it’s keeping it stable through weather, load changes, and ageing infrastructure. That’s where efficient distribution transformers make a difference. As renewables grow, the grid is getting more dynamic, and equipment has to manage two-way flows and quick voltage shifts. Our role is to make that transition smoother, one installation at a time. The goal isn’t to reinvent the grid overnight but to make it stronger, bit by bit, through transformers that last longer, lose less energy, and are easier to maintain in the field. That’s how the industry quietly supports both inclusion and sustainability.