Rajesh Power wins Rs 597.9 mn order for power systems in GIFT City
Author: PPD Team Date: June 23, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: June 23, 2025
Rajesh Power Services Limited has secured a Rs 597.9 million contract from GIFT Power Company Limited to develop distribution and backup power systems in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. The project covers both the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
The contract includes three key components. Part A focuses on setting up grid power supply infrastructure in the SEZ. Part B involves installing backup power systems for both SEZ and DTA zones. Part C covers substation feeder expansion in the DTA area.
The project is scheduled to be executed over a period of 18 months and is intended for domestic operations. The order was placed by a domestic entity.
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