Rs 25,231.29 Crore Order Book: Defence Shipbuilding Company Bags New Order Worth Rs 490.98 Crore From Ministry of Defence DRDO, Kochi
The stock has delivered multibagger returns of 140 per cent from its 52-week low and a whopping 650 per cent in 3 years.
On Wednesday, shares of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd jumped 4.90 per cent to an intraday high of Rs 1,625 from its previous closing of Rs 1,549.30 per share.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has secured a significant contract from the Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) Gol, Ministry of Defence DRDO, Kochi, to design, develop, construct, integrate equipment, test, certify, commission, and supply a single Acoustic Research Ship (ARS). This domestic order, valued at Rs 490.98 crore, is expected to be executed within a timeframe of 36 months from the contract signing. The project involves the construction of a specialized vessel equipped with advanced acoustic research capabilities, contributing to India's naval and oceanographic research endeavours.
Earlier, the company secured two contracts from the Transport Department of the West Bengal government to design, build, operate, and maintain hybrid electric ferries. These contracts are part of the WBIWTLSD Project and involve the construction of 13 units of hybrid electric ferries: 100-passenger non-AC ferries for cross-ferry operations and 200-passenger twin-deck AC ferries. The total estimated value of the contracts, excluding GST, is approximately Rs 226.18 crore. GRSE will have 30 months from the contract signing date to complete the execution of these orders.
GRSE's upgradation to 'Schedule A' CPSE status is a testament to its strong financial performance, operational excellence, and vital role in bolstering national security. This significant milestone, officially recognized by the Department of Public Enterprises on September 17, 2024, will empower GRSE to expand its senior management capabilities and fortify its position as a key player in the Indian shipbuilding industry.
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About the Company
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) is a premier shipbuilding company in India, operating under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence. It primarily caters to the shipbuilding requirements of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. The company has a market cap of over Rs 18,000 crore.
The order book as of June 30, 2024, stands at Rs 25,231.29 crore. The stock has delivered multibagger returns of 140 per cent from its 52-week low and a whopping 650 per cent in 3 years. Investors should keep a close watch on this small-cap shipbuilding stock.
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