KEC wins turnkey order of Rs 1,145 crore for T&D biz

15 Sep 2023 CW Team

KEC International, a global infrastructure EPC major, an RPG Group Company, has secured a prestigious turnkey order of Rs 1,145 crore in its transmission and distribution (T&D) business for the design, supply and installation of 380 kV overhead transmission line in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International, commented, “We are delighted with the significant order win in the international market. Our YTD order intake has now surpassed Rs 7,500 crore, a robust growth of 30 per cent vis-à-vis last year. With this order, Saudi Arabia continues to be a major growth driver in the Middle East region. This strategic project holds immense significance for both NEOM and Saudi Arabia, as it plays a pivotal role in developing the power infrastructure required for the development of NEOM – a visionary city in Saudi Arabia.”

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