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Rajesh Power Secures ₹1,628 Crore Underground Cabling Contract in South Gujarat
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:01 AM
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Construction firm Rajesh Power has been awarded a ₹1,628 crore contract to install underground power cables across South Gujarat, the Times of India reports.
Rajesh Power, a leading infrastructure contractor, has secured a government tender worth ₹1,628 crore to lay underground electricity cables in the South Gujarat region. The award, announced by the state’s power department, covers the installation of high‑capacity cables across several districts, aiming to modernise the power distribution network and reduce transmission losses.
The project is expected to span multiple phases over the next few years, with initial work slated to begin in the coming months. By moving the grid underground, authorities hope to enhance reliability, improve safety, and free up surface land for other developmental activities.
Industry analysts view the contract as a significant boost for Rajesh Power’s order book, positioning the firm among the top players in India’s power infrastructure sector. The firm’s previous experience includes similar large‑scale cable laying assignments in other parts of the country.
The state government has indicated that the project aligns with its broader push for smart city initiatives and renewable energy integration, although detailed timelines and funding disbursement schedules have not been disclosed.
Stakeholders, including local utilities and municipal bodies, are preparing to coordinate on land acquisition and right‑of‑way clearances to ensure smooth execution of the underground network.
The project is expected to span multiple phases over the next few years, with initial work slated to begin in the coming months. By moving the grid underground, authorities hope to enhance reliability, improve safety, and free up surface land for other developmental activities.
Industry analysts view the contract as a significant boost for Rajesh Power’s order book, positioning the firm among the top players in India’s power infrastructure sector. The firm’s previous experience includes similar large‑scale cable laying assignments in other parts of the country.
The state government has indicated that the project aligns with its broader push for smart city initiatives and renewable energy integration, although detailed timelines and funding disbursement schedules have not been disclosed.
Stakeholders, including local utilities and municipal bodies, are preparing to coordinate on land acquisition and right‑of‑way clearances to ensure smooth execution of the underground network.