KEC International Secures ₹2,872 Crore PGCIL Orders, Its Largest-Ever India Transmission And Distribution Contract

KEC International Ltd has secured new orders worth ₹2,872 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). Announced on 24 October 2026, the contracts mark the largest single order in the company’s India transmission and distribution (T&D) business. The orders cover the design, supply and installation of 765 kV transmission lines. The contract strengthens KEC International’s position in India’s power transmission infrastructure market.

KEC International’s New Orders Focus On 765 kV Transmission Lines

The ₹2,872 crore order package comprises turnkey projects awarded by PGCIL. KEC International will be responsible for designing, supplying and installing the specified transmission lines.

The projects are linked to renewable energy evacuation in Gujarat. They are expected to support the movement of electricity generated from renewable sources through the transmission network.

Vimal Kejriwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of KEC International, said the latest contracts reflected continued momentum in the company’s T&D business. He also highlighted the significance of securing the largest-ever order for its India T&D operations.

The company said India’s transmission and distribution market has favourable growth prospects. Rising electricity demand and the country’s continued focus on strengthening transmission infrastructure are supporting the sector’s expansion.

Year-To-Date Order Intake Crosses ₹13,500 Crore

With the latest contracts, KEC International’s year-to-date order intake has exceeded ₹13,500 crore. Of this amount, approximately ₹9,500 crore comes from the transmission and distribution business.

The latest win adds to the company’s order pipeline and reflects demand for infrastructure supporting India’s expanding power network. The projects associated with renewable energy evacuation also align with the need to connect generation capacity to the wider electricity grid.

About KEC International

KEC International operates across several infrastructure segments. Its businesses include power transmission and distribution, civil construction, transportation, renewables, oil and gas pipelines, and cables and conductors.

The company has an international presence spanning more than 110 countries, covering engineering, procurement and construction activities as well as the supply of towers and cables. It is the flagship company of RPG Group.

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