Eveready bags Rs 18 cr order from EESL for supplying LED lights

Eveready Industries India Ltd has bagged order worth Rs 17.94 crores from Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a joint venture of state-run power companies, for supply of 13 lakh LED tube lights. “The company has obtained a letter of award from Energy Efficiency Services Ltd for design and supply of 20 W external batten LED tube light on pan India basis,” said Eveready in a press statement. 

EESL - a joint venture firm formed by NTPC Limited, PFC, REC and Power Grid Corporation of India to facilitate implementation of energy efficiency projects - works as energy services company (ESCO) giving consultancy for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), energy efficiency, etc. Besides, it leads the market-related actions of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) - one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). EESL is also responsible for implementation of Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP).

Eveready is one of the leading manufacturers of batteries and flashlights - sell more than 1.2 billion batteries and nearly 25 million flashlights. Apart from these, Eveready offers a basket of other products - LED, CFL & GLS lamps and other lighting products, small home appliances and packet tea.