Larsen and Toubro said on Monday that its power transmission and distribution business has received several orders worth between Rs 2,500 and Rs 5,000 crore to construct the grid elements that serve as the foundation for the clean energy transition.

L&T considers orders in the ₹2,500 crore to ₹5,000 crore range as ‘large’. The firm received the orders in India and overseas markets. The company received orders in India to set up two packages of 765 kV double circuit transmission lines. These lines are related to the transfer of power from the Jaisalmer / Barmer Renewable Energy Zone in Rajasthan to Madhya Pradesh substations for interconnections.

In the filing, the company shared, “In its pursuit of providing sustainable and efficient power supply, Saudi Arabia is strengthening the 380kV network in the central region. PT&D has secured orders to build a 380kV Substation and 380kV Overhead line segments.

In the United Arab Emirates, PT&D has secured orders to construct a 220kV Substation and three 132kV Substations. Adding these substations to the network will help the utilities keep pace with the increasing electricity demand in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.”

As of 12:49 pm, L&T shares were trading 2.57 % higher at Rs 3,774.30.

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As the exit polls predict a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently concluded elections, leading financial institutions and market analysts have shared their insights on the potential impact on the Indian economy and stock market.

Nomura, a global financial services group, believes that if the exit poll results translate to actual results, the equity market is likely to react positively. The firm expects foreign institutional investor (FII) flows to improve if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) forms a stable government, as predicted by the exit polls. Nomura also anticipates that the infrastructure, manufacturing, and capital expenditure (capex) theme sectors will outperform in the near term.

Jefferies, another prominent global investment bank, notes that the numbers shown in the exit polls are higher than expectations, indicating a strong performance by the BJP. The firm suggests that if the actual results mirror the exit polls, it will be a sentimental positive for capex stocks. However, Jefferies also cautions that small and mid-cap stocks (SMID caps) could take a near-term breather following the election rally.

IIFL Securities, a leading Indian financial services company, believes that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is re-elected, there could be attempts at accelerated reforms. The firm identifies electricity and agriculture as key sectors that could be in focus. IIFL Securities maintains a positive stance on sectors like infrastructure, cement, private banks, NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies), and select industrials. However, the firm is negative on the IT and chemicals sectors and neutral on most consumer sectors.

Kotak Institutional Equities (KIE) expects the government to focus on investment-led growth if the BJP secures a victory. However, the firm finds most sectors and stocks overvalued relative to their fair value. KIE also warns that a large BJP victory may sustain rich-to-bubble multiples in parts of the market.

Motilal Oswal Securities Limited (MOSL) believes that a victory for Prime Minister Modi and the BJP augurs well for the economy and capital markets. The firm notes that India is witnessing its own mini-Goldilocks moment, with stable economic growth and manageable inflation. MOSL’s model portfolio remains aligned with key domestic cyclical themes, and the firm is overweight on financials, consumption, industrials, real estate, and PSU banks. MOSL’s top ideas in large caps include ICICI Bank, SBI, L&T, Coal India, M&M, Adani Ports, ABB, HPCL, and Hindalco, while its top picks in midcaps are Indian Hotels, Godrej Properties, Global Health, KEI Industries, PNB Housing, Cello World, and Kirloskar Oil.

While the exit polls paint a positive picture for the BJP and the overall market sentiment, it is crucial to note that actual election results may differ from predictions. Investors should exercise caution and consider various factors, such as company fundamentals, market conditions, and their own risk tolerance, before making investment decisions based on exit poll numbers or election outcomes.

The insights provided by these leading financial institutions and market analysts offer valuable perspectives on the potential impact of the election results on the Indian economy and stock market. However, as with any investment analysis, it is essential for investors to conduct their own thorough research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.