KEC Secures Rs 12.36 Billion Civil Projects In India

27 Jun 2025 CW Team

KEC International has announced new orders worth Rs 12.36 billion for civil construction projects in India, further boosting its portfolio in the high-rise residential segment. The contracts involve over 5 million square feet of development for prominent real estate developers in western India.

Managing Director and CEO Vimal Kejriwal described the win as a strategic milestone, marking KEC’s growing presence in the premium residential space, with buildings reaching up to G+70 storeys. He noted the orders have significantly bolstered the company’s civil order book, especially within the Buildings & Factories segment, while also bringing two prestigious new clients into its fold.

With the latest additions, KEC is now constructing over 70 high-rise buildings for leading clients across India. The company's year-to-date order intake has exceeded Rs 55 billion, reflecting a robust 35 per cent growth over the previous year.

KEC International, the flagship company of RPG Group, is a global infrastructure EPC major with operations spanning power transmission and distribution, civil construction, transportation, renewables, oil and gas pipelines, and cables. The company maintains a presence in more than 110 countries through its engineering, procurement, and supply operations.

Its parent, RPG Enterprises, founded in 1979, is among India’s fastest-growing business conglomerates, with interests in infrastructure, tyres, pharmaceuticals, IT, and other innovation-led sectors. The group currently reports an annual turnover of around USD 5.2 billion.

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