Rs 13.73 billion new orders secured by KEC International

16 Jun 2023 CW Team

KEC International Ltd., a prominent global infrastructure EPC major and a subsidiary of the RPG Group, has recently announced the acquisition of new orders worth Rs 13.73 billion spanning across its diverse business verticals. The Railways business of KEC International has successfully secured orders in both the technologically enabled and conventional/emerging segments in India. The orders encompass the Signalling & Telecommunication requirements for the Automatic Block Signalling (ABS) system. Additionally, the company has also obtained orders for the implementation of 2 x 25 kV Overhead Electrification (OHE) and associated works, aimed at enhancing speed capabilities.

In the civil business segment, KEC International has secured orders within the residential and commercial building sectors in India, reflecting the steady growth trajectory of the company in these domains. The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business of KEC International has achieved significant milestones with orders for T&D projects in India and the Americas. These orders include a 400 kV transmission line project in India, supply of towers in India and the United States of America, and the supply of towers, hardware, and poles in the Americas, secured through their subsidiary, SAE Towers. Moreover, the cables business of KEC International has also received orders for various types of cables from both domestic and international markets.

Expressing his satisfaction with the new order wins, Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO of KEC International Ltd., highlighted the company's success in the railways sector, particularly in the emerging ABS segment, aimed at increasing line capacity through automation. Kejriwal also emphasised the substantial growth in the civil business, along with the reaffirmation of the India T&D business through a repeat order from an existing private developer. The CEO further noted the positive momentum in tower supply orders, particularly in North America.

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