Indian equity markets opened slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in Reliance Industries and positive sentiment around potential reductions in the domestic goods and services tax (GST). At 9:22 a.m. IST, the Nifty 50 rose 0.18% to 24,922.64 points, while the BSE Sensex climbed 0.23% to 81,472.
Meanwhile, in the early trading session share price of SPML Infra surged over 4% after winning a water supply system project from Indore Municipal Corporation. Details are as follows:
SPML Infra Limited, a prominent Indian water infrastructure development company, has been awarded a significant project valued at ₹1,073 Crore (including GST) by the Indore Municipal Corporation. This prestigious contract is for the augmentation of the water supply system in Indore under the AMRUT 2.0 initiative, a government of India program aimed at achieving "water security" and self-reliance in Indian cities. The project also includes a comprehensive 10-year Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contract.
Project Scope and Significance This landmark project is designed to substantially reinforce Indore's water supply infrastructure, ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water for its more than 2 million residents.
The scope of work for the project is extensive and includes:
The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phase of the project is slated for completion within 30 months from the signing of the contract, a timeline that accounts for rainy seasons.
As of Mar 31,2025, the order book stands at approximately ₹3,000 crore; L1 orders at ₹2,571 crore (expected conversion in Q1-Q2 FY26). Bidding pipeline exceeds ₹9,000 crore.
On Tuesday, SPML Infra share price jumped over 4% to an intraday high of ₹309.90. As of 10:18 am IST, the stock was trading at ₹297.10, down by 0.29%.
Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.