Kalpataru Projects International bags orders worth Rs 12.41 Bn

01 Oct 2024 CW Team

Specialised engineering firm Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) announced on Monday that it had secured orders valued at Rs 12.41 billion. The new contracts pertain to the company’s Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business in both domestic and international markets, as well as residential and commercial building projects within India.

In a statement, the company disclosed that the newly acquired orders have strengthened its order book, with year-to-date (YTD) order inflows now surpassing Rs.110 billion. Manish Mohnot, Managing Director and CEO of KPIL, remarked that around 80-85% of these new orders were for its T&D and Buildings & Factories (B&F) divisions. He expressed confidence that the company is well-positioned to achieve sustainable growth and profitability, given its robust capabilities, strong track record, and leading market position in these sectors.

Kalpataru Projects International is among the largest specialised Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms, involved in various sectors such as power transmission & distribution, buildings & factories, water supply & irrigation, railways, oil & gas pipelines, urban mobility (including flyovers and metro rail), highways, and airports. The company is currently executing projects in over 30 countries and boasts a global presence in more than 70 nations. KPIL has maintained a leadership position across its key businesses, supported by its strong organisational expertise, advanced technical knowledge, and commitment to top-tier sustainability standards.

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