KEC International's shares rose 2% to Rs 1,064 after securing new orders worth Rs 1,114 crore in Q2FY25, spanning transmission and distribution, civil, railways, and cable segments. Notable projects include a 400 kV transmission line in Oman and various contracts in India, contributing to a year-to-date order intake of Rs 14,600 crore, a 50% increase from last year. CEO Vimal Kejriwal expressed optimism about the company's strengthened position in the Middle East and diverse project acquisitions.