Rs 6,12,800 Crore Order Book: Heavy civil infrastructure company bags order from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
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Larsen & Toubro's Heavy Civil Infrastructure (HCI) business has secured a significant contract from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL). The order is for the mechanical package of the 2X1000 MWe Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP - 5 & 6) in Tamil Nadu. The scope of work is extensive, encompassing the installation of crucial components such as the nuclear reactor, turbine systems with their generator and condenser, seawater systems, and various cranes. The project also includes associated works like piping, structural steel, painting, and insulation, all of which will undergo full testing. The order is ranging between Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,500 crore.
This order strengthens L&T's long-standing collaboration with NPCIL and solidifies its reputation as a key player in India's nuclear power infrastructure. The company's proven expertise in handling large and complex projects is being utilised to support India's mission for clean energy. The contract's comprehensive nature, covering everything from primary system installation to finishing touches, highlights the significant role L&T plays in the construction of large-scale nuclear power plants.
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About the Company
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is a massive Indian conglomerate with its fingers in many pies. Their core business is engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions across various sectors like infrastructure, power, hydrocarbon (oil & gas) and defence. They also manufacture custom-designed machinery for these industries and even have a real estate arm. L&T is a major player in IT services through subsidiaries like L&T Infotech and Mindtree and provides financial services like rural and housing finance through L&T Finance Holdings. They even handle development projects involving infrastructure, toll management and power generation.
According to Quarterly Results, the net sales increased by 11 per cent to Rs 74,392.28 crore and net profit increased by 25 per cent to Rs 5,497.26 crore in Q4FY25 compared to Q4FY24. Looking at its annual results, the net sales increased by 16 per cent to Rs 2,55,734.45 crore and the net profit increased by 15 per cent to Rs 15,037.11 crore in FY25 compared to FY24.
The company has a market cap of over Rs 5 lakh crore and has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 33 per cent. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) owns a 13.60 per cent stake in the company as of June 2025. The company has a robust order book valued at Rs 6,12,800 crore as of June 30, 2025. The stock is up by 22.7 per cent from its 52-week low and has given multibagger returns of over 300 per cent in the last 5 years.
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