Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) announced on Tuesday, July 9, that its precision engineering systems business vertical has secured a 'significant' order from Hindustan Shipyard for the Indian Navy. L&T categorizes 'significant' orders as those ranging between ₹1,000 crore and ₹2,500 crore.
Key Highlights:
Strategic National Objectives:
"This collaborative approach in shipbuilding will serve as a cornerstone for achieving strategic national objectives of rapidly enhancing the Indian Naval fleet while driving economic activity and technological advancement in India's maritime domain," L&T stated.
L&T's Defence Shipbuilding Milestones:
L&T has a robust history in defense shipbuilding, having received its first order in March 2010. Since then, the company has designed, constructed, and delivered over 70 defense vessels.
Additional Business Developments:
On the same day, L&T announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100% stake in SiliConch Systems Pvt. Ltd. The acquisition involves an upfront payment of ₹133 crore, with a deferred amount of ₹50 crore payable over four years, bringing the total acquisition cost to ₹183 crore.
Additionally, on Monday, July 8, L&T's renewable arm secured 'mega' orders with a leading developer in the Middle East to build two gigawatt-scale solar PV plants with a cumulative capacity of 3.5 GW. L&T classifies 'mega' orders as those ranging between ₹10,000 crore and ₹15,000 crore.
Stock Performance:
L&T shares were trading 1.13% higher at ₹3,673 apiece at 11:09 AM on Tuesday, July 9. The stock has gained 50.67% in the past year.
L&T's continued success in securing substantial orders and expanding its business across various sectors underscores its pivotal role in India's industrial and technological advancement.