KEC International wins Rs 11.14 billion orders across key sectors

27 Nov 2024 CW Team

KEC International Ltd, a leading infrastructure company, announced securing new orders worth Rs 11.14 billion across its transmission & distribution (T&D), civil, railways, and cables businesses.

The T&D segment received a significant boost with a 400 kV transmission line project in Oman and contracts for supplying towers, hardware, and poles in the Americas. Domestically, the civil division secured contracts in the industrial segment, adding reputed Indian clients to its portfolio.

In railways, KEC was awarded a contract for Metro Overhead Electrification (OHE) works in India, underscoring its focus on technologically advanced infrastructure projects. Additionally, the cable division received orders to supply various types of cables to domestic and international clients.

Vimal Kejriwal, MD and CEO, expressed optimism about the company’s growth, highlighting the strategic importance of the Oman order alongside recent wins in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which reinforce its strong Middle East presence. He also emphasized the diversification of the civil business and the strategic focus on metro rail projects.

With these contracts, KEC International’s year-to-date (YTD) order intake has reached Rs 146 billion, reflecting a robust 50% growth compared to the previous year.

Part of the RPG Group, KEC International is a global EPC major with expertise across infrastructure verticals. RPG Enterprises, established in 1979, operates in diverse sectors including infrastructure, tyres, pharma, IT, and emerging technology.

(cnbctv18)

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