KPIL Secures New Orders Worth Rs 24.71 bn

17 Mar 2026 CW Team

Kalpataru Projects International Limited secured new orders and notifications of awards amounting to Rs 24.71 bn, the company announced from Mumbai. The orders were won by the company and its subsidiaries across power transmission and distribution, buildings and factories, and an underground metro rail project in India executed through a joint venture. The disclosures reinforced the company's position as one of the leading EPC players in infrastructure.

The underground metro rail project award strengthened the company's presence in urban transportation and was presented as a key addition to its urban infra portfolio. The new wins also comprised orders in domestic and overseas power transmission and distribution markets and assignments in the buildings and factories business in India. The company said these awards improved visibility for growth across its major businesses.

Management reported that the tally of orders secured in the current financial year reached Rs 220 bn to date, supplemented by a healthy pipeline and lead positions. The firm indicated that the combination of secured contracts and prospective opportunities supported confidence in meeting targets for financial year 2026. The company underscored its global reach, executing projects in over 30 countries with a footprint spanning 75 countries.

Kalpataru Projects International Limited was described as a specialised engineering, procurement and construction company engaged across several sectors including power transmission and distribution, buildings and factories, water supply and irrigation, railways, oil and gas pipelines, urban mobility, highways and airports. The firm affirmed its leadership position in core businesses backed by organisational capabilities, technical know-how and adherence to sustainability standards. The announcements were presented as reinforcing the robust outlook for the infrastructure and construction business.

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