KEC International Secures Rs 12.36 Bn Orders

02 Apr 2025 CW Team

KEC International Ltd., a leading infrastructure EPC company under the RPG Group, has secured new orders worth Rs 12.36 billion across key sectors. In Transmission & Distribution (T&D), orders include transmission line and substation projects in UAE and Kuwait, along with a substation contract from an Indian TBCB player. The Civil business secured a residential project from a private developer in Western India, while the Transportation segment won a contract under Kavach, India’s Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). Additionally, the Cables division received orders for various cable supplies in both domestic and global markets.

Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International, expressed enthusiasm over the order wins, emphasizing strong growth in the Middle East substation market. The Civil business expanded its client base with a major real estate player, while the FY25 order book reached Rs 24,600 crore, marking 36 per cent growth year-on-year.

KEC International, a global infrastructure EPC leader, operates in Power, Civil, Transportation, Renewables, Oil & Gas Pipelines, and Cables, executing projects in 30+ countries with a footprint in 110+ nations. It is the flagship company of RPG Group, a $4.8 billion diversified business conglomerate.

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