Siemens wins Rs 1,390cr order

A consortium of Siemens and Siemens AG, Germany has been awarded a turnkey order worth approximately Rs 1,570 crore by Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) for the development of the power transmission network in Qatar.

According to a release issued by Siemens to the BSE today, the scope of supplies and services for the company is approximately Rs 1,390 crore.

"This is one of the largest orders received by the company. The scope of the order covers setting up of new 16 high voltage sub-stations and laying of approximately 600 kms of high voltage cables. The order is to be executed within 22 months," the release added.