Interview: We want to be a major player in transmission business, says Praveer Sinha, MD & CEO, Tata Power

Praveer Sinha, MD & CEO of Tata Power, tells Vikas Srivastava that the company has big plans for the power transmission business. Both organic and inorganic means of growth are being considered, he said. Excerpts:

How did the second wave of Covid-19 impact your operational performance?
The June quarter not only witnessed the impact of the second wave but also heavy cyclones on both the east and west coast of our country. It was a very difficult period, but we have been able to post good results supported by consistent operational performance. Strong margins in the coal business helped and we also restricted losses at the Mundra unit by operating at lower plant availability and PLF.