Infra stock in focus after securing ₹85 Cr UAE infrastructure upgrade contract

Synopsis: A leading EPC company has won a strategic energy infrastructure project in the UAE, marking a significant international expansion. The contract has drawn investor attention as the company strengthens its global execution capabilities.

An EPC stock opened higher after the company announced a Rs. 85 crore contract for an energy infrastructure upgrade in the United Arab Emirates. Early sentiment was supported by the firm’s growing international portfolio and enhanced presence in the Middle East.

SEPC Limited, with a market cap of Rs. 1,970.91 crore, opened at Rs. 10.29 and touched an intraday high of Rs. 10.55 compared to the previous close of Rs. 10.23. This represents a gain of 3.17 percent, reflecting positive trading interest following the contract announcement.

What’s the News?

SEPC Limited, a diversified EPC player across Water & Municipal Services, Roads, Industrial Infrastructure, and Mining sectors, has secured a contract valued at AED 35,000,000 (Rs. 85 crore) through its UAE arm, SEPC FZE. 

The order, awarded by Lauren Middle East Engineering Construction L.L.C., involves installation of a new Emergency Shutdown (ESD) system, Nitrogen Generation Unit, and advanced Public Address & General Alarm (PAGA) System at Mubarraz Island under the Abu Dhabi Oil Company (ADOC) framework.

The project scope includes mobilization of specialized engineering teams, piping and instrumentation modifications, and integration of mission-critical safety systems essential for oil and gas operational continuity. 

The project is scheduled to run until December 2026, with payments aligned milestone-wise, starting 60 days after submission of approved invoices with progress reports. This contract reinforces SEPC’s expanding international presence and complements its domestic capabilities in water treatment, road infrastructure, industrial EPC, and mining sectors.

Comments from the Management

Commenting on the win Mr. Venkataramani Jaiganesh Managing Director of SEPC Limited, said: “This contract demonstrates SEPC’s growing global credibility in executing high-complexity EPC assignments. The Middle East remains a high-potential region for us, and this order reinforces our strategy of transforming into a wider, more internationally anchored engineering organization. We are committed to delivering this project safely, efficiently, and in line with ADOC’s stringent operational standards.”

Financial Snapshot – Q2FY26

Quarter-on-Quarter: Revenue increased from Rs. 202.28 crore to Rs. 237.42 crore, up 17.4 percent. Operating profit declined from Rs. 28.24 crore to Rs. 10.57 crore, down 62.6 percent. Profit before tax fell from Rs. 19.05 crore to Rs. 10.80 crore, a decrease of 43.3 percent. Net profit dropped from Rs. 16.55 crore to Rs. 8.30 crore, down 49.8 percent.

Year-on-Year: Revenue rose from Rs. 170.99 crore to Rs. 237.42 crore, an increase of 38.9 percent. Operating profit improved from Rs. 7.68 crore to Rs. 10.57 crore, up 37.6 percent. Profit before tax increased from Rs. 6.90 crore to Rs. 10.80 crore, higher by 56.5 percent. Net profit surged from Rs. 2.29 crore to Rs. 8.30 crore, rising 262.9 percent.

About the Company

SEPC Limited (formerly Shriram EPC Limited) is a well-established EPC company delivering turnkey infrastructure solutions across Water & Wastewater, Roads, Industrial Infrastructure, and Mining sectors. The company designs, procures, constructs, and commissions large-scale projects in India, serving central and state government agencies while playing a critical role in the country’s infrastructure development.

-Manan Gangwar

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