IRCON International Ltd, in joint venture with Finolex J-Power Systems, has won a turnkey contract worth ₹1.68 billion from Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL). The project involves high-voltage cable infrastructure and marks a strategic win in India’s power transmission sector.
IRCON International Ltd, a leading PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has announced a major contract win in collaboration with Finolex J-Power Systems. The joint venture has secured a turnkey project valued at ₹1.68 billion from MSETCL, Maharashtra’s state transmission utility. The scope includes design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage underground cable systems, aimed at strengthening urban power infrastructure.
Finolex J-Power Systems, a 51:49 JV between Japan’s J-Power Systems and India’s Finolex Cables, brings advanced cable technology to the partnership. The project is expected to enhance grid reliability and support Maharashtra’s growing energy demands.
Key Highlights:
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Contract Value: ₹1.68 billion awarded by MSETCL for turnkey execution.
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Scope of Work: Includes high-voltage cable design, laying, and commissioning.
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JV Strength: Combines IRCON’s EPC expertise with Finolex J-Power’s cable technology.
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Strategic Impact: Supports urban power infrastructure upgrades in Maharashtra.
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Execution Timeline: Project expected to commence in Q4 FY2025–26.
This win reinforces IRCON’s diversification into power infrastructure and highlights its growing presence beyond rail and transport sectors.
Sources: Government eProcurement Portal, ICRA Finolex J-Power JV Profile, IRCON Active Tenders