July 25, 2008

L&T secures INR 344 crore orders from Power Grid Corporation

Larsen & Toubro Limited recently announced that it has bagged orders totaling to INR 344 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited for the construction of 755 kilometer of transmission lines associated with Western Region System Strengthening Scheme-Il.

The scope of work for this project, to be executed by L&T’s engineering, construction & contracts division, involves survey, fabrication & supply of towers and erection of 400 kV direct current transmission lines from Bhadrawati, Urnarkhand, Parli & Raipur, Sakoli and Wardha in Maharashtra. The project will be completed in 30 months.

Larsen & Toubro Group is a USD 7 billion technology, engineering and construction company, with global operations. It is one of the largest and most respected companies in India’s private sector. A strong, customer focused approach and the constant quest for top class quality has enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business over 7 decades.