"The term loan financial assistance is tentatively proposed at 70% of the project cost, which may be increased for renewable energy projects as per project requirements,” SJVN said in a statement.

SJVN is an Indian public sector undertaking having business interests in hydro, thermal, solar, wind and in power transmission & power trading. It is a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh.

The company's consolidated net profit declined 55.39% to Rs 271.75 crore on a 32.80% fall in revenue to Rs 674.79 crore in Q1 FY24 over Q1 FY23.