9DECEMBER 2025DIAMOND POWER WINS RS 276 CR CONDUCTOR DEAL FROM ADANI ENERGYMITUL SHAH LEADS GOOGLE PIXEL'S BIG INDIA MANUFACTURING PUSHDiamond Power Infrastructure has landed a Rs 276.06-crore order from Adani Energy Solutions, setting the stage for one of the year's more significant supply deals in India's transmission sector.The contract covers 7,668 km of AL-59 Zebra conductor for the large-scale Khavda transmission project, a key link in India's fast-growing renewable energy corridors.Mitul Shah is steering Google Pixel toward a stronger foothold in India as the company ramps up accessibility, affordability, and after-sales support, backed by an expanded Make in India push.Google Pixel's latest stride includes manufacturing the Pixel 9a locally, marking a deeper commitment to the Indian market."Pixel's future in India is built on an uncompromising commitment to empower the nation through world-class technology... We are optimizing the supply chain to meet national demand more efficiently," said Mitul Shah, MD, Devices and Services, Google India.The company said the purchase order comes from a domestic entity and will be supplied on a kilometre-rate basis under a price variation formula.The work is expected to be fully completed by 23 November 2026, aligning with the project's phased expansion schedule. Diamond Power Infrastructure also clarified that none of its promoters or group companies have any stake in the awarding entity, confirming that the order is not a related-party transaction.For Diamond Power Infrastructure, the mandate strengthens its project pipeline in the power transmission space at a time when India is accelerating investments in grid expansion. The company, which manufactures a wide range of transmission and distribution products, recently reported a sharp jump in performance. Its consolidated net profit surged 593.3% to Rs 27.73 crore, supported by a 75.1% rise in net sales to Rs 438.33 crore in Q2 FY26 compared with the same period last year.Adani Energy Solutions, the awarding company, remains a major player across transmission, distribution, smart metering, and cooling solutions. In Q2 FY26, AESL posted a 20.9% dip in net profit to Rs 533.97 crore, while revenue from operations edged up 6.7% to Rs 6,595.83 crore. The new supply order reinforces its ongoing build-out of high-capacity infrastructure in key renewable hubs. Dixon Technologies and Foxconn currently lead Pixel's manufacturing in India, a move driven by Google's push to diversify its supply chain amid global tariff pressures and geopolitical risks. While China remains a manufacturing giant, Google is widening its production footprint.The company has made premium devices more reachable by teaming with HDFC, IDFC, and Bajaj Finance to offer attractive EMIs and exchange deals. Older models start around INR 24,995, while the newer Pixel 10 series begins at INR 79,999.Shah stressed that Indian buyers look for value over price alone: "Our playbook is to balance supply-side efficiencies with clear, high-value differentiation." This focus extends to non-metro markets, which he calls "strategic growth engines" fueled by rising digital research, financing adoption, and demand for premium features.Google Pixel's expansion spans an omnichannel model, the official Google Store, and more than 3,000 retail outlets. Strong after-sales backing--with exclusive walk-in centers and multi-brand repair hubs offering same-day service--has further boosted confidence.The Pixel 10 series, powered by the Tensor G5 chip, has seen encouraging uptake since its August 2025 launch. Shah noted growing excitement around its AI features and camera upgrades, supported by smoother operations and broader availability.
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