Adani Power Acquires 600 MW Vidarbha Plant, Boosts Capacity To Over 18 GW
With this acquisition, Adani Power’s total operational generation capacity now rises to 18,150 MW, strengthening its position as a leading player in India’s power sector.
Adani Power Ltd. (APL), the country’s largest private-sector thermal energy producer, has completed the acquisition of Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd. (VIPL), a 600 MW operational coal-fired plant located in Maharashtra. The total transaction, valued at Rs 4,000 crore, was carried out through the successful implementation of a resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, approved the resolution proposal on June 18, 2025. Following this, the plan was executed on July 7, marking the formal transfer of VIPL’s assets to Adani Power. Situated in Butibori, in Nagpur district, VIPL comprises two 300 MW generating units and will now form an integral part of APL’s growing portfolio.
With this acquisition, Adani Power’s total operational generation capacity now rises to 18,150 MW, strengthening its position as a leading player in India’s power sector.
Expansion Plans Target 30,670 MW Capacity by 2030
Adani Power is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy, aiming to reach a total installed capacity of 30,670 MW by the financial year 2029–30. This will be achieved through a combination of brownfield and greenfield developments. Currently, the company is building six ultra-supercritical thermal power plants, each with a capacity of 1,600 MW, at existing sites in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.
In addition, a new greenfield ultra-supercritical plant is under construction in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, while work is being revived at a 1,320 MW supercritical facility in Korba. These projects are designed to strengthen India’s base load power infrastructure.
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CEO Emphasises Role in Supporting Energy Access
Commenting on the acquisition, SB Khyalia, Chief Executive Officer of Adani Power Ltd, said, “The acquisition of VIPL is a key milestone in Adani Power’s strategy to unlock value through the turnaround of stressed assets. As we continue expanding our portfolio, we remain committed to supporting India’s vision of ‘Electricity for All’ by delivering reliable, affordable base-load power that fuels the country’s sustainable growth.”
With the integration of VIPL and the progress of its upcoming projects, Adani Power aims to maintain its leadership in India’s private power generation space while contributing to the nation’s long-term energy security.
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