Mumbai, September 16 (Read). Shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) gained nearly 2% on Tuesday after its Heavy Civil Infrastructure (HCI) business secured a major order from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP – Units 5 & 6) in Tamil Nadu.

The stock opened at ₹3,607.65 on the BSE and touched a high of ₹3,675.00 before trading at ₹3,650.00, up by ₹64.65 or 1.80% from the previous close of ₹3,585.35. Around 62,468 shares were traded during the session. The company’s market capitalisation currently stands at ₹5,03,006.44 crore.

The order involves the mechanical package for the twin 1000 MWe units, including installation of nuclear reactor and turbine systems, generators, condensers, seawater systems, polar and trestle cranes, along with accessories, piping, supports, structural steelwork, painting, anti-corrosion coating, insulation, and comprehensive testing across multiple buildings and structures at the project site.

Larsen & Toubro, one of India’s largest engineering and construction multinationals, continues to strengthen its leadership in the nuclear power segment while expanding its diversified portfolio across technology, engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects.