L&T Construction bags contracts worth Rs 10 billion to Rs 25 billion

05 Dec 2019 Editorial Team

The construction arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured orders from prestigious clients across various Indian states for its varied businesses.

Power transmission and distribution: The business has secured various orders both in India and overseas. In Maharashtra, an empanelment and rate contract has been awarded to provide off-grid DC solar photovoltaic water pumping systems with standalone lighting systems for farmers in the Aurangabad, Nashik and Pune revenue divisions. These systems will have provision for mobile charging, transfer of automated meter reading and water discharge reading data.

Furthermore, in the UAE, the business has secured an order for the design, supply and construction of a 132 kV substation project with associated 132 kV cabling works from one of the government utilities. Along with this, additional orders have been won in ongoing projects in the Middle East.

Transportation infrastructure: The business has secured a major add-on order from an existing client in Qatar for an expressway. Additionally, various add-on orders have been received by some existing projects in the Water and Effluent Treatment (WET) and Metallurgical and Material Handling (MMH) businesses.

L&T is an Indian multinational engaged in technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services with over $21 billion in revenue. It operates in over 30 countries worldwide. A strong, customer-focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled the company to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.

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