KEC International Shares Surge 7% on Strong Order Wins and Robust Q1 Performance

KEC International’s share price rose nearly 7% to ₹830.90 on the NSE, driven by the announcement of new orders worth ₹1,402 crore across key business segments. The wins include a 765 kV transmission line project from a major private player in India under its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) segment, along with orders for towers, hardware, and poles in the Americas. The Civil business secured a repeat order for a high-rise residential project in North India, while the Cables & Conductors division bagged multiple domestic and international supply contracts. With these additions, KEC’s year-to-date (YTD) order intake crossed ₹8,400 crore, reinforcing its growth pipeline. MD & CEO Vimal Kejriwal highlighted confidence in sustained momentum, especially with repeat orders from reputed developers. The company also delivered a strong Q1 FY26 performance, reporting a 42% YoY jump in net profit to ₹124.6 crore on 11% higher revenue of ₹5,022.88 crore. It had already secured ₹5,517 crore in orders during the quarter, underscoring robust demand across geographies and segments. The latest order book and solid financials reinforce KEC’s leadership in infrastructure and engineering, boosting investor sentiment. We have also seen Kalpaturu Projects also posting robust Q1 numbers.