EMS Limited (NSE: EMSLIMITED, BSE: 543983), a prominent player in water and wastewater management, has announced its emergence as the lowest bidder (L-1) for two significant infrastructure projects in Varanasi. The projects, awarded by UP Jal Nigam (Urban), Varanasi, carry a combined estimated value of approximately ₹20,864.46 Lakhs (excluding GST).
The works are part of a larger initiative to address sewerage challenges in 18 problematic wards of Nagar Nigam, Varanasi, and will be executed on a turnkey basis.
Details of the Infrastructure Projects
The company has secured L-1 status for two distinct work packages involving comprehensive surveying, design, and construction.
Work Award 1: Sewerage Network in 5 Wards
Project Scope: Surveying, soil investigation, design, and supply of materials/labor for laying sewer networks and providing house connections.
Coverage: Five problematic wards (Durgakund, Nariyan, Sarainandan, Jolha Northern, and Bhelupur).
Order Value: Approximately ₹14,379.53 Lakhs.
Execution Timeline: 24 Months.
Work Award 2: Network and SPS Construction in 2 Wards
Project Scope: Similar turnkey responsibilities including sewer networks, rising mains, and house connections, plus the construction of a 23 MLD Sewage Pumping Station (SPS).
Coverage: Two problematic wards (Hukulganj and Nai Basti).
Order Value: Approximately ₹6,484.93 Lakhs.
Execution Timeline: 18 Months.
These projects reinforce EMS Limited's strong presence in the Uttar Pradesh infrastructure market. The turnkey nature of these contracts-covering everything from soil investigation and design to the final supply of labor and tools-highlights the company's integrated engineering capabilities.
The inclusion of a 23 MLD (Million Liters per Day) Sewage Pumping Station in the second package is a critical component for the urban sanitation infrastructure of Varanasi, aimed at improving environmental health and waste management efficiency in densely populated wards.
Shares of EMS Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 346.15 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 342.85. The total number of shares traded during the day was 22673 in over 780 trades.
The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 352.05 and intraday low of 342.65. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 7887387.00.