KEC International bags Rs 11.08-bn orders in India, abroad

16 Sep 2022 CW Team

KEC International, an RPG Group company, has secured orders worth Rs 11.08 billion across its various businesses.

The Transmission & Distribution business has secured orders for T&D and cabling projects in India, the Middle East and Africa, including one through its United Arab Emirates subsidiary.

The Railways business has secured orders in the technologically enabled and conventional/ emerging segments in India, including for metros.

The Oil and Gas Pipelines business has secured an order for laying of cross-country pipeline and associated works in India.

Vimal Kejriwal, managing director and chief executive of KEC International, commented, “The business has secured its maiden order in TCAS segment under ‘Kavach,’ which aims to enhance safety of Indian Railways with world-class technology. The orders in T&D have expanded our order book, especially the third order from PGCIL in quick succession.”

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