Shakti Pumps secures Rs 114.58 crore solar water pumping contract from Maharashtra's MEDA under PM-KUSUM scheme

By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 12, 2025, 10:09 IST
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has received a significant order from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for the supply and installation of 4,500 off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS). The contract is valued at approximately Rs 114.58 crore, inclusive of GST, and falls under Component-B of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme.
The scope of the order includes design, manufacturing, supply, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar water pumps across various locations in Maharashtra. According to the official disclosure made under SEBI Regulation 30, the work is scheduled to be completed within 90 days from the issuance of the work order.
The company has clarified that the order is domestic in nature, and neither the promoter group nor any related party has any interest in MEDA. This order is not categorized as a related party transaction.
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