Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a leading Indian multinational conglomerate, has announced a major win for its Heavy Civil Infrastructure (HCI) business vertical. The company has secured a significant order from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) for the 2X1000 MWe Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP - 5 & 6) in Tamil Nadu.

Order Details

The scope of the order includes the mechanical package for the project, encompassing:

• Installation of nuclear reactor and turbine systems with generator and condenser
• Sea water systems
• Polar and trestle cranes
• Other related equipment

Additionally, the project involves accessories, piping, supports, structural steelwork, painting, anti-corrosion coating, insulation, and full testing across various buildings and structures on site.

Project Classification

According to L&T's classification system, this order falls under the 'significant' category, which ranges between ₹1,000 crore to ₹2,500 crore in value.

Strategic Importance

This order reinforces L&T's position in delivering complex nuclear power infrastructure projects for India's clean energy mission. It showcases the company's proven expertise and track record in handling large-scale, technologically advanced projects in the nuclear power sector.

Company Profile

Larsen & Toubro is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services. The company operates across multiple geographies and has maintained leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades, thanks to its strong customer-focused approach and constant quest for top-class quality.

Investor Relations

In a separate announcement, L&T has revised the date for its participation in the JP Morgan 10th Annual India Conference. The company will now be meeting with the investor group on September 22, 2025, in Mumbai, instead of the previously notified date of September 23, 2025.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India's leading infrastructure and engineering conglomerate, has clinched a significant contract in the prestigious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, commonly known as the bullet train project. The company will be responsible for constructing 156 kilometers of high-speed track, marking a substantial milestone in India's ambitious transportation infrastructure development.

Contract Details

L&T's Transportation Infrastructure business vertical has been awarded this large order by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL). The scope of work includes:

• Design, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of track-works
• 156 Route Km (RKM) of high-speed ballastless track (Package T1)
• Over 21 km of track-works in underground sections
• 135 km of track on elevated viaduct sections

The project will span from Mumbai (Bandra-Kurla complex) to Zaroli village in Gujarat, covering a significant portion of the MAHSR corridor.

Technological Advancements

The project will utilize Japanese Shinkansen J Slab Track Technology, which offers several advantages:

• Enables speeds up to 320 kmph
• Improved ride quality
• Increased service life
• Enhanced maintainability

L&T's Growing Role in MAHSR

This contract represents a substantial expansion of L&T's involvement in the bullet train project:

• Second track-work package won by L&T in MAHSR
• Previously awarded Package T3 (116 km) from south of Vadodara city to Sabarmati depot in April 2022
• L&T now responsible for over 50% of the total track-works in MAHSR

Company's Expertise

L&T has positioned itself as India's leading player in ballastless track technology, with expertise across various track systems including:

• Plinth Track
• Slab Track
• Low Vibration Track
• Floating Slab Track
• Pre-cast Slab Track

The company is currently executing ballastless track projects in multiple metros in India and abroad, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and Jakarta.

Management Commentary

Mr. S V Desai, Whole-time Director & Sr EVP (Civil Infrastructure) at L&T, commented on the order win: "Our success in T3 package involved rapid technology absorption, indigenisation of plant & machinery and value engineering. This has been a key factor in our approach to this new order, and we are confident of delivering on time".

This latest contract further solidifies L&T's position as a key player in India's infrastructure development, particularly in the high-speed rail sector. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project continues to make progress, promising to revolutionize intercity travel and boost economic growth in the region.