The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has placed a Rs 12,800 crore EPC contract with Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) to construct two 700 MWe nuclear reactors—Kaiga Units 5 and 6—in Karnataka. This is the biggest ever order placed by NPCIL while it marks MEIL’s first major step into the nuclear energy sector.
The order was formally handed over at NPCIL’s Mumbai headquarters to P Subbaiah, Director, MEIL (Projects), and his team. 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 is 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, a statement from MEIL said.
The leadership of MEIL said that they are confident in the team’s ability to deliver the project on time—while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and care.
With a track record of delivering large-scale projects across India and abroad, MEIL is stepping into this new responsibility with a strong sense of purpose and dedication. This step into nuclear energy adds a new chapter to MEIL’s journey and strengthens its growing role in shaping India’s infrastructure and energy future, the statement said. MEIL is one of India’s leading infrastructure companies, with a wide-ranging presence across sectors including power, water, hydrocarbons, irrigation, oil; rigs, defence, transport, compressed gas distribution, electric mobility—and now, nuclear energy.