Larsen & Toubro’s Minerals & Metals (M&M) business has secured a fresh set of large contracts from leading Indian mining and metals companies. The combined value sits in L&T’s “mega” band of ₹10,000 crore to ₹15,000 crore, covering iron ore handling, steel plant expansion, and zinc processing.
These wins underline strong capital spending across India’s metals and mining sector and add a sizeable EPC pipeline for L&T over the coming years. The company has not disclosed the separate value or exact timeline of each contract.
Order Snapshot#
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Business vertical | L&T Minerals & Metals (M&M) |
| Order classification | Mega |
| Combined value | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 crore |
| Sectors covered | Iron ore, steel, zinc |
| Clients | Leading PSUs and a major private metals producer |
| Scope type | EPC / design-and-build / balance-of-plant packages |
Under L&T’s order classification, mega means ₹10,000–15,000 crore. Above that is ultra-mega (over ₹15,000 crore); below it are major (₹5,000–10,000 crore), large, and significant.
1. Iron Ore Handling Plant – Chhattisgarh#
The first order comes from India’s largest iron ore producer, a public sector company aiming to raise iron ore production capacity to 100 MTPA by 2030.
As part of that expansion, the miner is developing an 18 MTPA iron ore handling plant in Chhattisgarh. L&T has won a dedicated engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) package for the project.
What L&T Will Deliver#
The package covers end-to-end delivery, including:
- Design and engineering
- Equipment procurement
- Installation and commissioning
- Downhill conveyor system
- Screening plant
- Stockpile facilities
- Yard equipment
- Rapid wagon loading system
- Related associated facilities
This package is critical for moving, processing, storing, and loading iron ore at scale—core infrastructure for the client’s 100 MTPA roadmap.
2. Steel Plant Expansion – West Bengal#
The second order is from another public sector Navratna company expanding its steel plant in West Bengal.
Capacity Jump#
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Existing capacity | 2.5 MTPA |
| Target capacity | 7.1 MTPA |
| Net addition | ~4.6 MTPA |
For this expansion, L&T has secured several design-and-build as well as balance-of-plant (BoP) packages. These works support a near three-fold rise in manufacturing capacity and strengthen L&T’s position in large metallurgical plant execution.
3. Zinc Processing Plant – Private Sector Partner#
L&T has also extended its long-standing partnership with a major private sector metals producer. The company has won an EPC order to build a zinc processing plant.
Zinc refining and processing plants are technology- and process-intensive. Winning this EPC package shows L&T’s M&M vertical can deliver across the metals value chain—not only iron ore and steel, but non-ferrous metals as well.
Why These Orders Matter#
For L&T#
- Adds a mega-size order book boost to the Minerals & Metals vertical
- Diversifies work across mining (iron ore), ferrous metals (steel), and non-ferrous metals (zinc)
- Reinforces L&T’s reputation for complex, multi-package metallurgical EPC
For India’s Metals & Mining Sector#
- Signals continued capacity expansion by PSUs and private players
- Supports national goals around steel output, mineral security, and downstream processing
- Points to sustained demand for engineering, equipment, and project execution talent
Related Context: L&T’s Recent M&M Momentum#
These mega wins sit on top of a busy period for L&T’s Minerals & Metals business:
- January 2026: Major orders (₹5,000–10,000 crore band) from SAIL and others, including packages for IISCO Steel Plant (Burnpur) expansion and a sinter plant at Bokaro, plus material-handling equipment such as stacker reclaimers and wagon tipplers.
- May 2026: Largest-ever domestic metals order from JSW Steel (also mega: ₹10,000–15,000 crore) for blast furnaces and steel melt shops linked to JSW’s push from 35 MTPA to over 50 MTPA by 2031, mainly at Ballari (Karnataka) and Paradip (Odisha).
Together, these announcements show L&T as a preferred EPC partner for India’s steel and minerals expansion cycle.
Key Takeaways#
- Combined mega orders for L&T M&M are valued at ₹10,000–15,000 crore.
- Iron ore: EPC for an 18 MTPA handling plant in Chhattisgarh, tied to a 100 MTPA by 2030 production plan.
- Steel: Design-and-build and BoP packages for a West Bengal plant expanding from 2.5 MTPA to 7.1 MTPA.
- Zinc: EPC order for a zinc processing plant with a major private metals producer.
- Individual contract values and execution timelines were not disclosed; classification is based on the combined mega band.
Frequently Asked Questions#
What is the total value of L&T’s latest Metals & Minerals orders?#
L&T classified the combined orders as mega, which means ₹10,000 crore to ₹15,000 crore. Separate values for each project were not announced.
Which projects are covered under these orders?#
Three main packages: an 18 MTPA iron ore handling plant in Chhattisgarh, steel plant expansion in West Bengal (2.5 to 7.1 MTPA), and an EPC zinc processing plant for a private metals company.
Who awarded these contracts?#
Clients include leading public sector mining and steel companies and a major private sector metals producer. Exact company names for this specific mega package set were not named in the exchange-based coverage.
What does L&T’s Minerals & Metals business do?#
The M&M vertical executes engineering, procurement, construction, and specialised equipment packages across minerals handling, steel plants, and other metallurgical process facilities.
Are these orders related to the JSW Steel mega order?#
They are separate. The JSW Steel mega order (May 2026) was L&T’s largest-ever domestic metals order for blast furnaces and steel melt shops. The July 2026 mega package set covers iron ore, another steel expansion, and zinc processing.
📝 Last updated: July 20, 2026
ℹ️ Based on company exchange filings and published business reports. For informational purposes only—not investment advice.