The work of expansion of Aqua Line of Noida Metro is now moving forward after coming off paper. There is going to be expansion of more than 15 kilometers on two routes and 10 new metro stations will be built on these routes. For this, NMRC i.e. Noida Metro Rail Corporation has issued an order worth Rs 2,500 crore. The country’s leading engineering and construction company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has received the order for this project. The company has stated this in the information given to the stock market on Monday.
10 new metro stations will be built on 15 km track in 3 years
Under this project, a total of 15.1 km long elevated metro track will be constructed. Apart from this, 10 elevated metro stations will also be built. The company has to complete this entire work in 36 months i.e. three years. According to L&T’s exchange filing, the project involves elevated viaduct design and construction in two separate phases.
- Botanical Garden to Noida Sector-142: The metro corridor will be expanded on this route.
- Depot Station to Boraki: Elevated metro track will be constructed in this part also.
By combining these two parts, a total 15.1 kilometer long elevated viaduct will be built. Along with this, 10 elevated metro stations will also be built. According to the company, this expansion will improve connectivity in the rapidly developing urban areas of Noida. This is expected to provide convenience to the passengers in commuting.
L&T’s revenue increased by 16% in the second quarter
L&T has recorded strong financial performance in the second quarter of FY 2026-27. The company’s revenue increased by 16% year-on-year to Rs 78,750 crore. The company’s revenue in the same quarter of the last financial year was Rs 67,984 crore.
The company said that the revenue was boosted by better performance in different businesses of the Projects, Products and Manufacturing (PPM) portfolio.
Orders worth Rs 1.47 lakh crore received in one quarter
L&T received new orders worth a total of Rs 1,47,665 crore during the quarter ending September 30, 2026. This is 28% more than the same period of the last financial year.
The company received large orders from businesses like Hydrocarbon, Offshore and Onshore, Carbonlite Solutions, Public Space, Airport and Power Transmission and Distribution.
The share of international market in these new orders was 63%. The company received total orders worth Rs 92,375 crore from foreign markets.
Order book of Rs 8.5 lakh crore
L&T Chairman and Managing Director SN Subramanian said that despite the continuous changes in geo-political circumstances, the company has delivered a strong quarterly performance. The company has achieved the highest ever order inflow on a quarterly basis.
He said that the total order book of the company has reached a record level of Rs 8.5 lakh crore. This has strengthened the business and revenue prospects for many years to come.
According to Subramanian, the company will continue to invest in innovation, digital capabilities and technology-based businesses. Its objective is to maintain the pace of growth and create value for stakeholders in the long run.
Read also | Noida Metro expansion: Greater Noida people will be able to go directly to Delhi
Source: ndtv.in
