MEIL Bags Rs 12,800 Cr Nuclear Power Project Order

Hyderabad: In a proud and defining moment, Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd. (MEIL) has formally received the Purchase Order for a Rs12,800 crore EPC contract from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to construct two 700 MWe nuclear reactors—Kaiga Units 5 & 6—in Karnataka.

This is the biggest-ever order placed by NPCIL and marks MEIL’s first major step into the nuclear energy sector—a field that will help shape India’s energy future.

The order was formally handed over at NPCIL’s Mumbai headquarters to Ch. P. Subbaiah, Director, MEIL (Projects), and his team. It was not just a professional achievement, but a moment filled with pride, recognition and a deep sense of responsibility.

For the first time, NPCIL used the Quality-cum-Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method for awarding this project—striking a careful balance between quality and cost. Competing with industry giants like BHEL and L&T, MEIL was chosen for its strong technical approach and competitive pricing.

This project goes beyond engineering. It’s about contributing to a stronger, self-reliant India. For MEIL, it’s a meaningful leap into a sector that plays a key role in powering the nation’s growth story.