In a major boost for the Indian power sector, BHEL and Adani Power have entered into thermal power project deals worth over ₹7,000 crore. BHEL will supply equipment and supervise erection & commissioning for 2x800 MW plants in Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh, while also manufacturing boiler and turbine generator for these projects. The news caused a surge in the stock prices of both BHEL and Adani Power, with BHEL gaining 12.9% and Adani Power rising by 8.2% in the first hour of trade.