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KEC International Wins Rs 1,102 Crores Order – What Retail Investors Should Know

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KEC International, a strong player in the infrastructure sector, has bagged a new order worth Rs 1,102 crores across Transmission & Distribution, Cables, and Civil businesses. Here’s what retail investors should keep in mind before making any decisions.

1. About KEC International:
KEC International works in infrastructure and has solid fundamentals and financial health. The company announced that it has secured orders worth Rs 1,102 crore across 4 business verticals.

2. Order Breakup:

  1. Civil: Order for civil and structural works of a 150 MW thermal power plant.
  2. Transportation: Order for Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) in India.
  3. Transmission & Distribution (T&D): International order for towers, hardware, and poles in America and the Middle East.
  4. Cables & Conductors: Orders from domestic and international markets for cables and conductors.

The company also recently won a mega international order of Rs. 3,243 crores for a T&D project – the largest EPC order it has ever received. Timeline or client name hasn’t been disclosed yet for both order.

3. Order Book Position:
YTD, KEC International’s order intake stands at Rs 12,800 crore. This shows strong cash flow visibility and future growth potential.

4. Financial Snapshot:

  • Operating profit last year: Rs 1,683 crore
  • TTM operating profit: Rs 1,584 crore (+6.25% YoY)
  • Stable operating margin: 7–8%

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5. Why Investors Should Take Note:

  1. FIIs are steadily increasing their stake: 15.20% → 15.42% → 16.02% QoQ.
  2. Net profit is rising: Rs 347 crore (March 2024) → Rs 571 crore (2025) → Rs 608 crore TTM.
  3. Business is diversified across multiple verticals.
  4. Government push on infrastructure development could benefit KEC International.

References:

  1. Screener.in
  2. Exchange filings

Disclaimer:
I am not a SEBI-registered financial advisor. This content is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities. Investors should do their own research or consult a certified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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