L&T Share Price In Focus After It Secures A Large EPC Order From Hindustan Zinc

Larsen & Toubro’s Minerals & Metals vertical has bagged a large engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order from Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a Vedanta Group company, which is a part of its capacity expansion at the Debari Smelter Complex in Rajasthan. This facility will play a crucial role in enhancing India’s zinc production capacity.

Project Scope And Key Objectives

HZL is developing a 250 KTPA Leaching, Purification and Cellhouse facility, along with a 125 KTPA Jarosite Circuit. The plant is designed to produce Special High Grade Zinc Cathodes with 99.995% purity.

L&T’s scope of work includes design, engineering, procurement, site services, installation and commissioning of the Calcine Storage, Leaching, Purification and Electrowinning (Jumbo Cell House) plant. It also includes the integration of utilities, effluent treatment and zero liquid discharge systems (ETP RO ZLD), plant electrics, instrumentation and automation.

Longstanding Partnership With Hindustan Zinc

This new project reinforces the strong partnership between L&T and HZL, which has spanned over three decades. L&T has been instrumental in executing multiple projects for HZL, ranging from beneficiation plants to smelters. The consistency in this relationship highlights L&T’s reputation as a reliable EPC partner in the minerals and metals domain.

Commenting on the win, Mr T Kumaresan, Senior Vice President and Head of Minerals & Metals at L&T, stated, “This win reaffirms L&T’s leadership in the Minerals & Metals sector and underscores our commitment to delivering excellence that ensures customer satisfaction.”

Segment Capabilities And Infrastructure

L&T’s Minerals & Metals vertical provides comprehensive EPC solutions for mining, mineral processing, material handling and industrial product sectors. The Product Business Unit, with facilities in Kansbahal (Odisha) and Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu), caters to industries such as mining, cement, steel, fertilisers and ports with cost-efficient and reliable solutions.

Project Classification And Estimated Size

According to L&T’s internal project classification system, this order falls under the “Large” category, implying a contract value between ₹2,500 crore and ₹5,000 crore. This positions the project as a major investment in India’s industrial EPC space.

L&T Share Price Performance 

L&T share price was trading down by 0.69% at ₹3,612 as of 1:28 PM on August 1, 2025. 

Read More: L&T Bags Up to ₹5,000 Crore Construction Orders Across India & Abroad! 

Conclusion 

The development reflects L&T’s consistent positioning in the engineering and construction segment, with long-standing relationships across core industries such as metals and mining.

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