Kalpataru Projects secures Rs 2,225 crore in transmission orders
Kalpataru Projects has bagged power transmission orders worth Rs 2,225 crore in India and overseas, ET EnergyWorld reported on 13 October 2026. No further breakdown of the order — by geography, client, or scope — was available from the reporting retrieved.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Kalpataru Projects |
| Order value | Rs 2,225 crore |
| Segment | Power transmission |
| Geographies | India and overseas |
| Reported by | ET EnergyWorld, 13 October 2026 |
Context: dam and irrigation project activity across India
Although the Kalpataru order relates to power transmission rather than dams or irrigation directly, the award reflects the broader capital-project environment in which infrastructure contractors are operating. Projects India's irrigation sector coverage shows a pipeline of dam and related projects at various stages of development across the country.
Projects India currently tracks 32 dam projects in India, with no new projects added to the database in the last 90 days and no open tenders in the Irrigation Projects sector at the time of writing.
Where dam projects are concentrated
Of the 32 dam projects tracked, the largest concentrations by state are as follows:
- Arunachal Pradesh: 6 projects
- Uttarakhand: 6 projects
- Gujarat: 3 projects
- Himachal Pradesh: 3 projects
- Maharashtra: 3 projects
- Odisha: 2 projects
Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand together account for the largest share of tracked dam projects, reflecting long-standing investment in hydropower-linked water infrastructure in both states. Notable projects in the pipeline include NHPC Limited's dam project in Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, valued at Rs 31,876 crore and currently under construction, and CIDCO's Kondhane Dam project in Raigad, Maharashtra, valued at Rs 1,318 crore and at the approvals-received stage.
Stage breakdown: where the pipeline stands
The stage profile of tracked dam projects reveals where near-term construction activity and longer-horizon opportunities sit:
- Under Approvals: 13 projects — the largest cohort, representing a pipeline of work that has not yet reached procurement
- Completed: 8 projects
- Construction Started: 7 projects — active sites where civil, mechanical and electrical suppliers may find immediate demand
- Approvals Received: 2 projects — likely to move to tendering in due course
- Planning: 1 project
- Nearly Completion: 1 project
With 13 projects still under approvals, a meaningful volume of dam work has yet to reach the market. Projects currently at the approvals-received stage — such as the Kondhane Dam in Maharashtra — are among the nearer-term candidates for procurement activity.
Selected active dam projects across India
Among the projects currently in construction, several carry significant contract values. The Bhadbhut Barrage in Bharuch, Gujarat, promoted by Narmada Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department, is valued at Rs 4,245 crore. A related barrage project at the same location, promoted by Narmada Water Resources, is recorded at Rs 4,167.7 crore. The Kharkai Dam project in Karnataka, where Dilip Buildcon Limited is the promoter, is valued at Rs 972.28 crore. The Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project in Nainital, Uttarakhand, promoted by the Irrigation Department, stands at Rs 927.93 crore. Suppliers and contractors active in dam civil works, hydro-mechanical equipment and associated infrastructure will find the full tracked project list useful for identifying active and forthcoming opportunities.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Rs 2,225 crore Kalpataru transmission order signals continued award activity among large infrastructure contractors, even as the dam sub-sector's own tender pipeline shows no open tenders at present. For suppliers focused on dams and irrigation, the near-term opportunity lies primarily with the seven projects already in construction — spread across Gujarat, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Rajasthan — where procurement of materials, equipment and sub-contracted works is likely under way or imminent.
The 13 projects still under approvals represent a medium-term pipeline. Suppliers who begin engagement with promoters — including state irrigation departments and public-sector developers — at this stage are better placed to compete when formal tendering opens. Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, each with six tracked projects, merit particular attention given the volume of activity concentrated there.
Contractors seeking related irrigation work may also wish to monitor adjacent opportunities. For context on recent award activity in the broader sector, see the report on Om Infra's Rs 32.18 crore lift irrigation order under the Gosikhurd Project.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Kalpataru Projects' new power transmission orders worth?
Kalpataru Projects has secured power transmission orders totalling Rs 2,225 crore in India and overseas, as reported by ET EnergyWorld on 13 October 2026. No further breakdown by location, client or project scope was available from the reporting retrieved.
How many dam projects are currently tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 32 dam projects across India. Seven are currently in construction, 13 are under approvals, two have received approvals, one is in planning, one is nearly complete and eight are completed. No new projects were added in the last 90 days.
Which states have the most dam projects under development in India?
Based on Projects India's tracked data, Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand each have six dam projects, followed by Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra with three each, and Odisha with two.
Are there any open tenders for irrigation or dam projects in India right now?
According to Projects India's current data, there are no open tenders in the Irrigation Projects sector in India at this time. Suppliers should monitor projects at the approvals-received stage as near-term candidates for upcoming procurement activity.
