Transrail Secures Rs 8.37 Billion Orders in T&D and Exports

22 Aug 2025 CW Team

Transrail Lighting Limited, a leading turnkey EPC player in power transmission and distribution (T&D) with operations spanning civil, railways, and poles and lighting, has secured fresh orders worth Rs 8.37 billion. The wins comprise a significant domestic T&D order and an international product supply order, boosting the company’s order book.

With these new contracts, Transrail’s cumulative order inflows for FY26 have surpassed Rs 31.57 billion, reflecting a 57 per cent year-on-year growth.

Commenting on the development, Randeep Narang, Managing Director and CEO, said:

“We are pleased to showcase a strong order intake momentum this year, with cumulative inflows for FY26 crossing Rs 31.57 billion — a 57 per cent increase over last year. The new Rs 8.37 billion orders include a domestic transmission and distribution project from a prestigious business conglomerate, highlighting our proven ability to execute large-scale projects. Additionally, the international supply order underscores our robust manufacturing capabilities and expanding global customer base. Together, these contracts will contribute meaningfully to our future growth.”

The company stated that its growing pipeline of domestic and international orders reinforces its strong execution track record and positions it for sustained growth across multiple sectors.

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