Pune: Power Crisis In Hinjawadi Resolved, As MSEDCL Repairs 220kV Infosys-Pegasus Transmission Line Fault 

Pune, July 9, 2025:The Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company (Mahapareshan) successfully repaired a major fault in its 220kV Infosys-Pegasus extra high voltage transmission line on Wednesday (July 9) at 12:40 PM. With this, normal power supply was restored to all industries and residential areas in Hinjawadi and the surrounding regions.

The fault, which occurred on Sunday (July 6) afternoon near the Hinjawadi Metro Station, had caused an emergency power situation, affecting 52,000 low-tension consumers, 91 high-tension consumers, and two extra high-tension (EHT) consumers — Infosys and Nextra.

To mitigate the crisis, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) worked round-the-clock to restore power through alternate routes for most consumers while Mahapareshan focused on repairing the fault.

Timeline of Events

Sunday, July 6, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM– Planned maintenance at Hinjawadi and Pegasus 220kV EHV substations required temporary shutdown.

Sunday, 2:10 PM – A major fault developed in the Infosys-Pegasus 220kV transmission line near Hinjawadi Metro Station, leading to widespread outages.

Sunday, 10:00 PM to Monday, 4:00 AM – Power restored via alternate routes to all 52,000 low-tension consumers and several industries.

Monday afternoon – Of 91 high-tension consumers affected, 76 were brought back online.

Monday onwards – A rotational 5-hour power supply plan implemented for 10 large industries.

Tuesday– All but 9 high-tension and 2 EHT consumers (Nextra 1 & 2) were restored.

Wednesday, 12:40 PM – Original fault repaired; full power supply resumed to all consumers including Nextra.

Efforts Behind the Restoration

Senior officials, including Mahapareshan Director (Operations) Satish Chavan, MSEDCL Chief Engineer Sunil Kakade, and Mahapareshan Chief Engineer Anil Kolap, coordinated from Pune. Their teams deployed emergency resources, additional manpower, and agencies to handle the situation effectively.

“The fault in Mahapareshan’s line was extensive, and rerouting supply from other substations was a complex task. However, due to the relentless efforts of our engineers and support from consumers, we overcame the crisis,” said Sunil Kakade, Chief Engineer, MSEDCL Pune Zone.