CG Power rides India’s infrastructure boom with rail, semiconductor bets
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. CG Power is riding India’s infrastructure boom. The engineering giant just secured a ₹450 crore contract to supply key components for the Vande Bharat trainsets—pushing its stock higher and solidifying its growing dominance in the railway sector.
The 11 March announcement pushed shares up 2.7%, even as the stock remains down 17.11% over six months. Yet, its long-term trajectory remains strong, having surged 32.65% over the past year on the back of strategic expansions. Read this | Should you bet on Tata Power’s bold green energy push? CG Power’s big bet on railway modernization and India’s semiconductor ambitions cements its role as a key player in the country’s industrial evolution.
With a swelling order book, aggressive acquisitions, and a push into high-tech manufacturing, the company is laying the groundwork for sustained growth. The latest contract, awarded by Kinet Railway Solutions Ltd, cements CG Power’s role in India’s railway expansion. The company will supply propulsion kits, motors, transformers, and other vital components for 10 Vande Bharat trainsets, backed by a 35-year service agreement—a sign of its long-term commitment to the sector.
The deal comes as India doubles down on railway modernization. CG Power, with 86 years of engineering experience, has expanded its offerings to include train collision avoidance systems (TCAS), particularly with its KAVACH technology, designed to enhance railway safety. Further strengthening its railway business, CG Power acquired GG Tronics for ₹319 crore in 2024, adding advanced electronic safety signalling systems to its portfolio.
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