KEC International Secures Rs 12.36 Bn Orders in Civil Business

27 Jun 2025 CW Team

KEC International, a global infrastructure EPC major, an RPG Group Company, has secured new orders of Rs 12.36 billion for Civil projects in India:

High-rise Residential projects in Western India from renowned real estate developers, involving the development of over 50 lacs square feet of residential buildings along with associated facilities

Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International commented, “We are delighted with the premium orders secured in our Civil business, including our largest order in the Buildings & Factories (B&F) segment. This marks a key milestone in our strategic foray into the premium high-rise residential segment, with buildings reaching up to G+70 storeys. These wins have significantly strengthened our Civil order book, particularly in the B&F segment and expanded our presence with the addition of two prestigious clients. With these orders, KEC is now constructing over 70 high-rise buildings for marquee clients across the country. Our YTD order intake has surpassed Rs 55 billion, a healthy growth of ~35 per cent vis-à-vis last year.”

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