KEC Wins Rs 10.64 Billion Transmission Line Order In Saudi Arabia

15 Oct 2025 CW Team

KEC International Ltd, a global infrastructure engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company and part of the RPG Group, has secured a new order worth Rs 10.64 billion for the design, supply and installation of a 380 kV transmission line in Saudi Arabia.

Commenting on the achievement, Vimal Kejriwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of KEC International, said the company was pleased with the steady inflow of orders, particularly in its transmission and distribution (T&D) segment.

He noted that the consecutive wins in Saudi Arabia, along with earlier contracts in the Middle East, have significantly strengthened KEC’s international T&D order book. The region remains a key strategic growth driver for the company, he added.

With this latest contract, KEC’s year-to-date (YTD) order intake has surpassed Rs 150 billion, underscoring the company’s strong global presence and growing role in advancing energy infrastructure across international markets.

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