KEC International shares climbed 8.7% to ₹617.5 on the BSE during Thursday's trading session following the company's announcement of new orders worth ₹2,518 crore. According to reports from The Economic Times, the infrastructure major revealed that the newly secured contracts span multiple segments, reinforcing its presence in both domestic and international markets. The strong market response reflects investor confidence in the company's diversified business portfolio and execution capabilities.
A standout highlight came from the civil business, which bagged its largest-ever commercial real estate order from a prominent developer in Western India. As reported by The Economic Times, this milestone win marks a significant achievement and strengthens the company's client portfolio in the commercial real estate segment. The civil business continues to demonstrate strong momentum across various infrastructure projects in the region.
In the transportation segment, KEC made further inroads into India's railway safety ecosystem by securing a joint venture order under the 'Kavach' initiative. According to the company announcement, the project falls under the advanced Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), a key technology aimed at enhancing passenger safety across Indian Railways. This expansion reinforces the company's growing presence in railway infrastructure and safety systems.
The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business continued its global expansion, securing a diverse set of orders across regions. As reported by The Economic Times, these include high-voltage (400/132/66 kV) transmission line projects in Africa, along with additional international orders for transmission lines and substations. The segment also won supply contracts for towers in Europe and the Americas, as well as hardware and poles in the Americas, highlighting broad-based geographic diversification and strong global momentum.
Managing Director and CEO Vimal Kejriwal expressed optimism over the company's growth trajectory, highlighting the civil business milestone as a significant achievement. According to The Economic Times, he noted the transportation segment's expanding footprint in the TCAS space and pointed to a revival in Africa's T&D market, as reflected in consecutive order wins in the region. On the technical front, Trendlyne data shows the 14-day RSI at 54.1, indicating a neutral trend, while KEC International is trading below 4 of its 8 simple moving averages, including key medium- to long-term indicators.
