Dilip Buildcon Wins 1,265 Crore Contract for Maharashtra Power Transmission Project
Dilip Buildcon Ltd has been awarded a 1,265 crore EPC contract by REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) to develop and operate a 400 kV GIS Solapur Paranda switching station in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district. The project will be executed on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) model. Dilip Buildcon will hold 100% equity in the project special purpose vehicle and manage development, operation, and maintenance for 35 years following a 24-month construction period.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 21 Sept, 05:51 am. Other outlets followed.