KEC International gets ₹845 crore order from Railway Infrastructure sector

KEC International Ltd. a global infrastructure EPC major, has secured its first orders of ₹845 crore in the emerging sectors of Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and Metro in India.

The first ₹580 crore order is for construction of elevated viaduct and stations of the Delhi – Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, from National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) while the second order of ₹265 crore is for construction of viaduct along with stations for the Phase 1 extension of Kochi metro rail project, from Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL).

Mr. Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd. commented, "We are delighted with the order wins in the RRTS and Metro sectors, which are in line with our strategy for expanding our Railway presence. These orders mark our entry into the urban transport sector and further expands our client portfolio. This foray will also help us in building a robust executable order book, thus enabling us to scale up the business and achieve the desired growth plans."