Adani Energy Solutions Plans Rs 18,000 Crore Investment Boost for 2026

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), the part of the Adani Group that handles power transmission and distribution, is going big next year. The company plans to invest between Rs 16,000 and Rs 18,000 crore in 2026, a huge step up from the Rs 11,444 crore it spent this year. This cash will fuel projects in power transmission, distribution, and smart metering, helping AESL keep India’s lights on and power flowing.

Kandarp Patel of AESL CEO explained that transmission projects will receive between Rs 12,000 to Rs 13,000 crore, while smart metering projects will receive Rs 4,000 crore, and local power network improvements will receive Rs 1,600 crore. AESL plans to finalise seven key projects during the upcoming year, which will feature a Mumbai-based power line alongside other projects valued at Rs 15,000 crore. The grid system will become more accessible to renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind power through these enhancements.

AESL had a fantastic 2025. Its yearly profit soared to Rs 2,427 crore, twice what it was last year, and its income jumped 42% to Rs 24,447 crore. The first quarter alone was a winner, with profits up 87% to Rs 714 crore on a 36% rise in income to Rs 6,596 crore. By the end of March, the company had Rs 60,000 crore worth of projects lined up, showing it’s in high demand.

AESL is also looking at new ways to grow. It’s eyeing a chance to manage power distribution in Uttar Pradesh and planning a new setup in Navi Mumbai. Its smart metering business is booming too, 31.3 lakh meters were installed in 2025, and the goal is to add 60 to 70 lakh more next year. Plus, AESL is in the running for Rs 54,000 crore in new transmission projects.