MAN Industries Secures Rs 5.5 bn Line Pipe Orders

16 Jan 2026 CW Team

MAN Industries (India) Ltd has recently secured new orders worth Rs 5.5 billion from a mix of domestic and international clients for the supply of coated line pipes and related pipe solutions. The orders cater to key energy and infrastructure applications and are scheduled for execution over the next six months.

With these additions, the company’s unexecuted order book now stands at around Rs 46 billion, providing strong medium-term revenue visibility and reflecting sustained demand across global energy and infrastructure markets. A significant portion of the order book continues to be export-driven, highlighting MAN Industries’ strong international presence and competitive positioning in the global line pipe segment.

Nikhil Mansukhani, Managing Director, MAN Industries (India) Ltd, said the order wins reinforce customer confidence in the company’s technological capabilities, global execution strength and focus on quality and timely delivery. He added that upcoming capacity expansion initiatives in Saudi Arabia and Jammu are expected to further strengthen the company’s global footprint and support product diversification.

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