Kalpataru Projects Secures Rs 23.06 Bn Orders

10 Mar 2025 CW Team

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) has announced securing new orders worth Rs 23 billion across domestic and international markets, further solidifying its position as a leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) player. This latest development brings the company's total order book to an impressive Rs 225 billion, reinforcing its growth outlook for the coming quarters.

The international orders were secured by KPIL’s Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business, while its Buildings & Factories (B&F) division bagged key projects in India. The company highlighted that the global T&D sector remains strong, driven by rising power demand, rapid expansion of renewable energy, and the growing need for grid infrastructure improvements.

KPIL is one of India’s largest specialised EPC firms, engaged in power transmission & distribution, buildings & factories, water supply & irrigation, railways, oil & gas pipelines, urban mobility, highways, and airports. The company is currently executing projects in over 30 countries, with a global presence spanning 75 nations.

With this latest order win, KPIL continues to build on its strong reputation in the infrastructure sector, positioning itself for sustained expansion both in India and internationally

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