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www.projectstoday.comJuly 2025Orders & Contracts19Projex Survey 99The Coal/Lignite-based Power segment emerged as a key contributor within the sector, witnessing the finalisation of 15 new contracts amounting to Rs 10,974.67 crore. The most prominent awards in this segment were:1. Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) secured a Rs 6,500 crore contract from Adani Power for the supply of equipment, including steam turbine generators and auxiliaries, along with supervision of erection and commissioning for six thermal units of 800 MW each.2. TKIL Industries was awarded a Rs 3,820.84 crore contract by Damodar Valley Corporation for the balance of plant (BoP) turnkey package for Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station Phase-II (2x660 MW).The Solar-based Power sector made noticeable progress in Q1/FY26, with the finalisation of 42 new contracts totalling Rs 2,493.08 crore. This growth underscores the continued push towards clean and renewable energy initiatives across the country.A key highlight was the award of a major EPC contract to SEPC from Parmeshi Urja for the development of a 133 MW AC Solar Power Project, spread across 26 locations in four districts of Maharashtra.Another significant contract was secured by Raminfo, valued at Rs 474 crore, from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation. The project involves the design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of Rooftop Solar (RTS) PV power projects, along with comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) for a period of 25 years. The installations will be located on state governmentowned buildings and its undertakings across Rajasthan, with a total aggregate capacity of 73 MW, awarded under HAM.The Hydel-based Power sector witnessed finalisation of nine contracts with a total value of Rs 1,790.9 crore. Patel Engineering secured a significant contract valued at Rs 711.29 crore from North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) for the construction of the 240 MW HEO Hydropower Project located in Arunachal Pradesh under EPC basis.The Wind-Based Power sector witnessed the finalisation of 12 new contracts worth Rs 1,470 crore in Q1/FY26, reflecting steady momentum in India%u2019s transition towards renewable energy.The most significant among these was awarded to NLC India, which secured a contract from NTPC for the development of a 450 MW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power project. The project involves the generation and supply of hybrid power to NTPC for a period of 25 years under a power purchase agreement (PPA). The project will be spread across two locations-300 MW in Bikaner, Rajasthan, and 150 MW in Bhuj, Gujarat.In the Manufacturing sector, 137 project contracts valued at Rs 13,844.28 crore were awarded. The sector accounted for 7.64 percent of the overall contracts finalised during the year. Within this sector, the Railway Wagon & Equipment segment saw significant activity in Q1/FY26, with 20 project contracts finalised, amounting to a cumulative Rs 3,234.67 crore. A major highlight was a Rs 1,538.30 crore contract awarded to Alstom Transport India by Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL). The contract covers the design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning, and training of personnel, along with comprehensive maintenance for 15 years of 96 Metropolis metro cars (standard gauge electrical multiple units) for Phase-2 of the Chennai Metro project.In the Aircraft segment, three contracts were finalised with a combined value of Rs 2,940.22 crore. Among the key awards, Bharat Electronics secured a contract from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites for Mi-17 V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force.In Q1/FY26, the Mining sector accounted for 3.49 percent of total project-related orders, with 37 contracts being finalised, amounting to Rs 6,318.84 crore.Within this sector, the Coal segment was a dominant contributor, with 26 contracts awarded primarily for mine development and operations, totaling Rs 6,245.63 crore. Key contracts awarded during the quarter include:1. Caliber Mining & Logistics secured a Rs 1,461.12 crore mega contract from Northern Coalfields (NCL) for overburden excavation at the Dudhichua OCP in Madhya Pradesh. The work involves comprehensive mechanised operations such as blast hole drilling, excavation, loading, transportation, unloading, dozing, grading, and water