Sugs Lloyd wins Rs 3 billion power infrastructure projects in Bihar
Author: PPD Team Date: November 12, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: November 12, 2024
Sugs Lloyd has emerged as the lowest bidder for two Bihar government projects worth Rs 3 billion.
The contracts include the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning (SITC) of a power substation along with high-tension (HT) and low-tension (LT) lines.
CEO Satyakam Basu expressed excitement over this milestone, noting that the company is considering an IPO to expand operations and fulfil working capital needs.
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