Transrail Secures Rs 8.22 Billion Orders Including GCC EPC Deal

09 Dec 2025 CW Team

Transrail Lighting has announced fresh orders worth Rs 8.22 billion, including a major international EPC contract for a 400 kV transmission line in the GCC region. Additional wins in the civil and poles and lighting businesses have further strengthened its order position for the year. With these projects, the company’s cumulative order inflows for FY26 have surpassed Rs 51.1 billion, underscoring strong demand and a well-diversified orderbook.

Transrail also holds L1 status for projects valued at over Rs 20 billion, providing healthy visibility on future inflows and supporting its growth outlook for the rest of FY26.

Company Quote: “This new order win brings another important milestone as we enter a new geography in the GCC region with a significant turnkey EPC project. With FY26 inflows now exceeding Rs 51.1 billion and a strong L1 pipeline, we are well-positioned to sustain growth momentum,” said Randeep Narang, MD & CEO.

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