KEC International Wins Rs 13.03 Bn Orders

27 May 2026 CW Team

KEC International, a global infrastructure EPC major and RPG Group company, has secured new orders worth Rs 13.03 billion across its Transmission and Distribution, Civil, Renewables, and Cables and Conductors businesses.

The Transmission and Distribution business secured orders for 400/220 kV substations and associated transmission lines from a private developer in Southern India. It also received orders for the supply of towers, hardware and poles in the Americas.

The Civil business won an order to construct a press shop and associated facilities for an automobile factory in Northern India. The Renewables business secured an order for a 150+ MW wind project in Western India from a private developer.

The Cables and Conductors business also secured multiple orders in India and overseas markets.

Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International, said the wins would strengthen the company’s order book across key businesses and support its targeted growth.

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