Larsen & Toubro is betting big on automation, robotics and technology-led solutions to scale up construction activities as increasing manpower alone may not be a viable option for growth, a top official of the company said. "What we have been doing over the last 3-4 years in particular is to create automation to the level that we did not expect construction industry to engage. Our effort has been to automate as much as possible," said L&T chief financial officer R Shankar Raman at ICICI Securities India Investors Conference 2026. He said the company's order book has increased to around Rs 7.5 lakh crore from Rs 3-3.5 lakh crore five years ago, while the workforce engaged in execution has grown from 1.5 lakh direct and indirect workers to about 4 lakh. Raman said the company is focusing on automation to address execution challenges and reduce dependence on traditional labour-intensive construction methods. "Our effort has been to automate as much as possible. Make construction .
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L&T says coal gasification aligns with its energy-transition strategy and will be evaluated selectively amid the government's push for cleaner use of domestic coal
Looking ahead, L&T's management expects sustained demand across infra, hydrocarbon, renewables, power T&D, power capabilities and water treatment in both domestic and international markets.
Among the key announcements, L&T Technology Services has declared the highest dividend payout at ₹40 per share as final dividend, while Larsen & Toubro has announced a final dividend of ₹38 per share
Amol Athawale, technical analyst at Kotak Securities believes that M&M Finance is still showing some positive structure; while cautions of a weaker set-up in case of Larsen & Toubro and Hero MotoCorp.
Among the announcements, L&T Technology Services has declared the highest final dividend of ₹40 per share, with May 22, 2026, fixed as the record date to determine eligible shareholders
While the bulk of foreign selling is likely over after the outflows over the recent months, Goldman Sachs does not see foreign investors returning to Indian shores in a hurry, even if oil prices dip.
Larsen & Toubro has secured a mega metals sector order from JSW Steel for expansion projects in Karnataka and Odisha as the steelmaker scales capacity
L&T has secured its largest domestic metals-sector order from JSW Steel to build critical facilities as the steelmaker expands capacity in Ballari and Paradip
Q4 execution was impacted by ₹5,000 crore revenue slippage due to supply chain disruptions in the Middle East and delays in water projects, indicating near-term execution headwinds.
L&T posts marginal decline in Q4 profit due to base effect, while revenue grows 11% on strong order inflow; board recommends Rs 38 per share dividend
BENGALURU, May 5 - India's Larsen & Toubro posted a 3.1% fall in quarterly profit on Tuesday, as the Middle East war disrupted he infrastructure giant's projects in the region.
The project will produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate daily, reducing imports, conserving foreign exchange, and strengthening India's energy and chemicals sectors
Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday said it has bagged an order valued between Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore from the joint venture of state-owned Coal India Limited and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited for the development of a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha. The project is likely to produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonia nitrate per day, reducing import dependence, conserving foreign exchange and strengthening domestic industrial capabilities in energy and chemicals sectors. "L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore has won large order from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL), a joint venture of Coal India Ltd (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)," the infrastructure firm said in a filing to BSE. The order encompasses the development of the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate Plant, to be executed on a lump sum turnkey basis. "Once operational, the facility will enable the conversion of coal into ammonium nitrate with a planned ...
The BJP's victory in West Bengal, wrote analysts at Nomura in a note, could lead to expectations of improved governance, ease of doing business and enhanced infrastructure spending.
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L&T's top line is likely to see double-digit growth, supported by strong Core E&C performance, while earnings growth may remain modest on a year-on-year basis
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