L&T bags metals and mining orders worth ₹10,000–15,000 crore
Synopsis
L&T has landed one of its largest single-category order clusters in the metals and minerals space — worth up to ₹15,000 crore — spanning iron ore, steel, and zinc. With a public sector iron ore producer targeting 100 MTPA by 2030 and a Navratna PSU nearly tripling steel capacity in West Bengal, this signals a major wave of industrial capex that L&T is positioned to ride.
Key Takeaways
L&T secured metals and mining orders worth ₹10,000–15,000 crore , classified as 'mega' by the company, announced on 20 July .
A contract for an 18 MTPA Iron Ore Handling Plant in Chhattisgarh was awarded by India's largest iron ore producer, targeting 100 MTPA capacity by 2030 .
A Navratna PSU awarded L&T a steel plant expansion order in West Bengal , scaling capacity from 2.5 MTPA to 7.1 MTPA .
An additional EPC contract for a zinc processing plant strengthens L&T's non-ferrous metals presence.
L&T CMD S N Subrahmanyan cited the wins as evidence of customer confidence in the company's large-scale project execution capability.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday, 20 July announced that its minerals and metals business vertical has secured multiple domestic orders — including contracts from public sector undertakings — with the combined value falling in the company's 'mega' category of ₹10,000 crore to ₹15,000 crore. The contracts span iron ore handling, steel plant expansion, and zinc processing, reinforcing L&T's position as a leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) player in the sector.
Key Contracts Secured
Among the headline wins is a contract from India's largest iron ore producer, a public sector company, for Package BE-01C of an 18 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Iron Ore Handling Plant in Chhattisgarh. The project is part of a broader expansion plan to scale the producer's iron ore output to 100 MTPA by 2030.
L&T's scope under this contract covers design and engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a downhill conveyor system, screening plant, stockpile yard equipment, a Rapid Wagon Loading System (RWLS), and associated auxiliary facilities.
Separately, L&T has secured an order from a Navratna public sector undertaking for the expansion of a steel plant in West Bengal, raising its production capacity from 2.5 MTPA to 7.1 MTPA — nearly a threefold increase.
Zinc Processing and Non-Ferrous Segment
The company has also won an EPC contract for a zinc processing plant, with scope encompassing design, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and associated site services. The win strengthens L&T's footprint in the non-ferrous metallurgical segment, which has seen rising domestic investment as India looks to reduce import dependence in critical metals.
What the Company Said
L&T Chairman and Managing Director S N Subrahmanyan said the contracts reaffirm the company's leadership in the minerals and metals EPC sector and reflect customers' confidence in its ability to execute projects of significant scale and complexity.
'As India accelerates investments in augmenting its Metals & Minerals capacity to support long-term economic growth, L&T remains committed to partnering with the country's leading enterprises in developing world-class industrial infrastructure,' Subrahmanyan said in a regulatory filing.
Broader Context and What It Signals
This comes amid a sustained push by the Indian government and state-owned enterprises to expand domestic metals and minerals capacity, driven by infrastructure spending targets and a manufacturing-led growth agenda. India's steel demand is projected to grow significantly through the decade, and iron ore capacity expansion at the 100 MTPA scale signals long-cycle capital commitment. Notably, the inclusion of a Navratna PSU steel plant expansion in West Bengal points to public sector capex revival in eastern India — a region that has historically lagged in industrial investment.
With these wins, L&T consolidates its order book in a sector where execution complexity and long gestation periods act as natural barriers to entry, giving established EPC players a durable competitive edge.
Point of View
Which is unusual in a rate-sensitive environment. What mainstream coverage tends to underplay is the geographic signal: West Bengal's industrial revival, if it materialises at scale, would mark a structural shift. The real test for L&T is execution — its EPC margins in metals have historically been thinner than in infrastructure, and multi-project simultaneity at this scale will stress procurement and project management bandwidth.
NationPress
21 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the value of L&T's latest metals and mining orders?
L&T has secured multiple domestic orders in the metals and mining sector with a combined value in the 'mega' category of ₹10,000 crore to ₹15,000 crore, as announced on 20 July. The contracts were awarded by leading public and private sector companies.
Which projects are included in L&T's new metals and mining contracts?
The contracts include an 18 MTPA Iron Ore Handling Plant in Chhattisgarh, a steel plant expansion in West Bengal scaling capacity from 2.5 MTPA to 7.1 MTPA, and an EPC contract for a zinc processing plant. All three span design, engineering, procurement, and commissioning work.
Who awarded L&T the iron ore contract in Chhattisgarh?
The iron ore contract was awarded by India's largest iron ore producer, a public sector company, as part of its plan to expand production capacity to 100 MTPA by 2030. L&T's scope covers conveyor systems, a screening plant, stockpile yard equipment, and a Rapid Wagon Loading System.
What is the significance of the West Bengal steel plant order?
The West Bengal order, from a Navratna public sector undertaking, involves nearly tripling the plant's steel production capacity from 2.5 MTPA to 7.1 MTPA. It signals a revival of large-scale public sector industrial investment in eastern India.
What did L&T's CMD say about these order wins?
L&T Chairman and Managing Director S N Subrahmanyan said the contracts reaffirm the company's leadership in minerals and metals EPC and reflect customer confidence in its ability to handle projects of significant scale and complexity. He added that L&T remains committed to partnering with India's leading enterprises on industrial infrastructure.
