Noteworthy performance in an

Noteworthy performance in an unprecedented quarter

For most of the quarter, the Company focused on safety of its workforce, transition to productive remote working, staying engaged with all its stakeholders, conserving resources and resuming business in a carefully calibrated manner in an economic environment debilitated by the Coronavirus black swan event. While most businesses were significantly impacted by the pandemic, the Company ensured that interests of all concerned including customers, employees, sub-contracted labour force, partners, associates and vendors were taken care of in a befitting manner. It is

during these difficult times that the Company’s committed employees, diversified business portfolio, geographical mix of business, robust Balance Sheet, strong Order Book position and execution strengths enabled it to ride out the unprecedented crisis that the world at large is grappling with.

Larsen & Toubro recorded Consolidated Gross Revenue of ₹ 21,260 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, registering y-o-y decline of 28%. Revenue was impacted by nation-wide lockdown, resulting in halting of manufacturing and construction activities, non-availability of labour and disruptions to the supply chain ecosystem. International revenues during the quarter at ₹ 9,497 crore constituted 45% of the total revenue, with increased composition of the non-cyclical

IT&TS segment.

The Company earned a total Profit After Tax of ₹ 544 crore of which allocation to Non-controlling interest is ₹ 241 crore. The consolidated PAT attributable to shareholders of the Company, including profits from discontinued business, is ₹ 303 crore reflecting a decline of 79% vis-à-vis PAT of ₹ 1,473 crore for the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The PAT was impacted mainly due to

lower revenue, credit provisions in Financial Services business and under recovery of overheads.

The Company bagged orders worth ₹ 23,574 crore at the Group level during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 registering decline of 39%, in a quarter characterized by low interest towards fresh investment and deferment of award decisions.

International orders during the quarter at ₹ 8,872 crore constituted 38% of the total

order inflow.

The Consolidated Order Book of the Group stood at ₹ 305,083 crore as at June 30, 2020, with international Order Book constituting 24% of the total Order Book.

Infrastructure Segment

Effective from April 1, 2020, Smart World and Communication business, which was hitherto reported under Infrastructure segment, has been reclassified to “Others Segment” to reflect the revised organisation structure, performance evaluation parameters and management of financial performance. Accordingly, previous year figures have been regrouped wherever necessary.

Infrastructure segment secured orders of ₹ 11,349 crore, during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, lower by 32% compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Major orders received included a large barrage project, rural water supply schemes, an expressway project and some international orders in Power Transmission and Distribution. International orders at ₹ 1,653 crore constituted 15% of the total order inflow of the segment during the quarter, mainly from Middle East region.

The Order Book of the segment stood at ₹ 221,115 crore as at June 30, 2020, with the international order book constituting 22% of the total Order Book.

Infrastructure segment recorded Customer Revenue of ₹ 6,393 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, registering a y-o-y decline of 53%, with stoppage in project execution on account of nation-wide lockdown, restricted availability of labour and disruptions to the supply chain ecosystem. International revenue constituted 29% of the total customer revenue of the segment during the quarter.

The EBITDA margin of the segment during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was stable at 6.3% vis-à-vis 6.4% recorded in corresponding quarter of the previous year, due to favourable input costs and expense control measures.

Power Segment

Power segment did not receive any major order for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, given the significant slowdown in the sector consequent to the recessionary economic conditions. Order inflow during the corresponding quarter of the previous

year, included a large value order for a 2x660 MW ultra- supercritical thermal power

plant in Buxar, Bihar.

The Order Book of the segment stood at ₹ 15,443 crore as at June 30, 2020, with the

international order book constituting 7% of the total Order Book.

Power segment recorded customer revenue of ₹ 374 crore during the quarter ended

June 30, 2020, registering a y-o-y decrease of 33% as all sites were operating at suboptimal

levels for major part of the quarter under review. International revenue constituted 8% of the total customer revenue of the segment during the quarter.

The segment EBITDA margin for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was at 1.0%, lower

compared to 3.3% recorded in corresponding quarter of the previous year mainly due

to early stage of execution of orders won in the previous year.

Heavy Engineering Segment

Heavy Engineering segment secured orders at ₹ 476 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, recording a significant y-o-y increase over a low base. International orders constituted 70% of the total order inflow of the segment during the quarter.  The Order Book of the segment stood at ₹ 4,118 crore as at June 30, 2020, with 52% being international.

The segment recorded Customer Revenue of ₹ 378 crore registering a y-o-y decline of 57% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The decline was mainly in the refinery business, which in the previous year included simultaneous execution of multiple high value heavy reactor orders, as well as due to lower manufacturing activity during the lockdown period. International sales constituted 66% of the total customer revenue of the segment.

The EBITDA margin of the segment at 17.5% for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 registered decline over the corresponding quarter of the previous year at 19.5%, on account of under-recovery of overheads amidst low capacity utilisation. 

Defence Engineering Segment

Military communication business, which was reported under Defence Engineering segment till last year, has been made part of the Smart World and Communication  business which is now reclassified to “Others Segment”. Accordingly, previous year figures are regrouped wherever necessary.

Defence Engineering segment received orders of ₹ 140 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, lower by 47% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year with deferment of awards from Ministry of Defence. International orders constituted 2% of the total order inflow of the segment.

The Order Book of the segment stood at ₹ 8,581 crore as on June 30, 2020, with a 20% international component.

Defence Engineering segment recorded customer revenue of ₹ 473 crore registering a y-o-y decline of 49% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year due to delay in procurement of materials on account of nation-wide lockdown.

International Revenue constituted 19% of the total customer revenue of the segment.

The EBITDA margin of the segment at 12.9% was lower for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year at 16.6%, mainly on account of under-recovery of overheads and delay in realisation of price variation claims.

Hydrocarbon Segment

Hydrocarbon segment secured orders valued at ₹ 1,220 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, a decline of 64% compared to corresponding quarter of the previous year, with relatively muted tendering activity in a global low oil price scenario. Orders received during the quarter being from Middle East, there were no domestic order wins during this period for the segment.

The Order Book of the segment stood at ₹ 42,094 crore as at June 30, 2020, with the

international order book constituting 49% of the total Order Book.

Hydrocarbon segment recorded Customer Revenue of ₹ 3,062 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, registering y-o-y decline of 19% due to slow progress in construction and fabrication work. International Revenue constituted 51% of the total customer revenue of the segment.

The EBITDA margin of the segment at 5.3% was lower for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year at 7.6% mainly due to impact of cost pressures created on project margins by under recoveries during the lockdown.

IT & Technology Services (IT&TS) Segment

As Mindtree Limited was consolidated from second quarter of FY 2019-20, the previous year Q1’FY 2019-20 does not include performance of Mindtree Limited.  Hence the current period is not comparable with the previous period on a like-tolike basis.

IT & Technology Services segment achieved Customer Revenue of ₹ 6,028 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, registering a growth of 58%. The growth was led by consolidation of Mindtree and growth in L&T Infotech Group.

International sales constituted 93% of the total customer revenue of the segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

The EBITDA Margin for IT&TS segment declined to 20.7% for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year at 23.2%, mainly due to drop in manpower utilisation and pressure on pricing during the pandemic.

Financial Services Segment

Financial Services segment recorded Customer Revenue of ₹ 3,284 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, a y-o-y decline of 5% which is symptomatic of the sectoral contraction of business in the NBFC space. With this the Loan Book was marginally lower at ₹ 98,879 crore as compared with June’19 at ₹ 99,904 crore.

The operating margin of the financial services segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was lower as compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year on account of higher credit cost due to COVID-19 related provisions as per RBI guidelines and increased macro prudential provisions, partly offset by gains from divestment of the wealth management business.

Developmental Projects Segment

Developmental Projects Segment registered Customer Revenue of ₹ 554 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, recording a decline of 53% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year, on account of lower offtake from Nabha power plant by the state of Punjab and shut down of Metro services during lockdown period in Hyderabad city.

The EBITDA Margin of the segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 declined to 7% as compared to 10% during the corresponding quarter of the previous year on account of shutdown of operations in Hyderabad Metro.

“Others” Segment

“Others” segment comprises Smart World and Communication, Realty business, Construction & Mining Machinery, Rubber Processing Machinery and Valves business. Customer Revenue of “Others” segment during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 at ₹ 714 crore registered a decline of 51% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The decline was mainly in Realty business, which in the previous year included higher handover of residential units in 2 projects in Mumbai. Construction Equipment and other allied businesses have recorded a decline with lower demand

for wheel loaders, excavators and rubber processing machinery. Smart World and Communication business also registered decline, as new projects are yet to pick up execution momentum. International sales constituted 18% of the total customer revenue of the segment, mainly driven by Valves business.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, the segment EBITDA margin stood at 6.7%, lower as compared to 19.9% margin in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Current quarter margins were impacted by sharp contraction in Realty business revenues and under-recovery of overheads in the product businesses. 

Electrical & Automation Segment (Discontinued Operations)

The Company is on course to complete the divestment of its Electrical & Automation business to Schneider Electric. The sale is expected to conclude in FY 2020-21.

The segment clocked Customer Revenue of ₹ 711 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 registering a decline of 48% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year on reduced industrial offtake due to COVID-19. International Revenue constituted 36% of the total customer revenue of the segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

The EBITDA margin of the segment at 2.5% was lower for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year at 16.9% mainly due to under-recovery of overheads in constrained conditions of low manufacturing capacity utilisation and disrupted distribution & supply chain ecosystem.

Outlook

The Indian economy has witnessed simultaneous demand and supply shocks consequent on multi-phased lockdowns imposed by the Central and State Governments in an attempt to contain the pandemic. Government announced several measures to alleviate the effect of the economic distress such as loan moratoriums, extension of concession periods, increase in the borrowing programs

of the Central and State Governments, announcement of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’ package which included structural reforms as well as relief measures.

With partial lifting of lockdown and graded resumption of business operations, the domestic economy is expected to improve incrementally over the next few quarters. Ordering activity in roads, urban infra particularly health care, railways, Water distribution and waste-water treatment and irrigation sub-segments are expected to pick up in the later part of the fiscal year.

On the global front, the coronavirus continues to cause concern and economic activity is expected to remain depressed for most of the current fiscal. World over, geo-political disputes with China are escalating and businesses globally are contemplating strategic shifts in the supply chain sourcing ecosystem. Further with

increasing protectionist policies and soft oil prices, timelines and strength of economic recovery remains uncertain.

Against the backdrop of this intractable business environment, the Company has been pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to weather the economic crisis and restoring normalcy in business operations, while complying with all Governmental directives and measures to ensure safety of its customers, employees and contract staff.

Labour availability and productivity, working capital levels, Balance Sheet health and pick-up in execution pace is constantly monitored. The Company’s focus continues to be on responsible resumption, profitable execution of its large Order Book with higher operational efficiencies, liquidity management, tight expense control and successful transitioning to a new work environment. 

Background:

Larsen & Toubro is an Indian multinational engaged in technology, engineering, construction,

manufacturing and financial services with over USD 21 billion in revenue. It operates in over

30 countries worldwide. A strong, customer–focused approach and the constant quest for top-class

quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for

eight decades.

L&T Achieves Major Milestone in

L&T Achieves Major Milestone in Manufacturing Cryostat for Global Fusion Project     

Dignitaries Flag-off Final Assembly of the Cryostat to ITER, France

“L&T Achieves Major Milestone in Manufacturing Cryostat for Global Fusion Project”.     

Also attached is the “Backgrounder on LT's Role in Building ITER”.

Highlights:

·         Larsen & Toubro flagged-off the most complex and final assembly of Cryostat, the largest stainless-steel, high-vacuum pressure chamber in the world.

·         This is an important milestone in the global nuclear fusion arena as well as a moment of pride for the Make in India initiative.

·         The Cryostat assembly referred as the Top Lid, weighing 650 MT (metric tons), is to be installed with other Cryostat segments for ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) in a Reactor pit in southern France.

·         L&T has already delivered the Base section, the Lower Cylinder and the Upper Cylinder for the Cryostat.

·         The Cryostat’s function is to provide cooling to the fusion reactor and to keep very high temperatures at its core under control.

Key dignitaries and L&T officials present at L&T’s Hazira Manufacturing Complex were:

·         Dr. Bernard Bigot, Director-General, ITER Global

·         Mr. K.N. Vyas, Chairman Atomic Energy Commission, India

·         Mr. U.K. Baruah, Project Director, ITER‐India

·         Mr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog

·         Mr. A.M. Naik, Group Chairman

·         Mr. S.N. Subrahmanyan, CEO & MD, L&T

·         Mr. Adil Zainulbhai, Independent Director

·         L&T, Mr. S.N. Roy, Whole-time Director, L&T and CEO & MD, L&T Power

·         Mr. M.V. Satish, Whole-time Director & Sr. EVP (Buildings, Minerals & Metals),

·         L&T, Mr. J.D. Patil, Whole-time Director & Sr. EVP (Defence & Smart Technologies), and

·         Mr. A.V. Parab, EVP & Head, L&T Heavy Engineering

The heavy engineering arm of Larsen & Toubro, India’s leading engineering, construction, technology, manufacturing and financial services conglomerate, has flagged-off the most complex and final assembly of Cryostat, the largest stainless-steel, high-vacuum pressure chamber in the world. This is an important milestone in the global nuclear fusion arena as well as a moment of pride for the Make in India initiative.

The flag-off ceremony took place in the August virtual presence of Dr. Bernard Bigot, Director-General, ITER Global, Mr. K.N. Vyas, Chairman Atomic Energy Commission, India, Mr. U.K. Baruah, Project Director, ITER‐India, Mr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog, Mr. A.M. Naik, Group Chairman, Mr. S.N. Subrahmanyan, CEO & MD, L&T, Mr. Adil Zainulbhai, Independent Director, L&T, Mr. S.N. Roy, Whole-time Director, L&T and CEO & MD, L&T Power, Mr. M.V. Satish, Whole-time Director & Sr. EVP (Buildings, Minerals & Metals), L&T, Mr. J.D. Patil, Whole-time Director & Sr. EVP (Defence & Smart Technologies), and Mr. A.V. Parab, EVP & Head, L&T Heavy Engineering at L&T’s Hazira Manufacturing Complex.

Commenting on this occasion, Dr. Bernard Bigot, Director-General, ITER organization said, “Today, in Hazira, we celebrate with you the completion of fabrication of all the segments of the Cryostat, including most recently the segments of the Cryostat Lid — again achieved under these challenging conditions. The ITER Project and ITER-India were very fortunate to have Larsen & Toubro as our partner and the primary contractor for Cryostat fabrication…(as) the challenge of the Cryostat was unique.”

Commenting on this achievement, Mr SN Subrahmanyan, CEO & MD, L&T said, “This is a proud moment for the company, as it has completed another milestone in the development of world’s largest stainless-steel, high-vacuum pressure chamber. The company has used innovative and digital manufacturing techniques to ensure uninterrupted supply of high-quality, high-precision assemblies to ITER. This will further pave a way for the installation of Cryostat at the project site in France and eventually lead to the demonstration of large-scale feasibility of fusion power. It has empowered India to tread towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat by acquiring knowledge in this highly specialised field of science and technology.”

The Cryostat assembly referred as the Top Lid, weighing 650 MT (metric tons), is to be installed with other Cryostat segments for ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) in a Reactor pit in southern France. L&T has already delivered the Base section, the Lower Cylinder and the Upper Cylinder for the Cryostat. The Cryostat’s function is to provide cooling to the fusion reactor and to keep very high temperatures at its core under control.

Mr Anil V. Parab, Executive Vice President and Head, L&T Heavy Engineering said “With the supply of the Top Lid sector, we have successfully completed our India scope of the project ahead of the schedule. The fabrication of these components has been an engineering marvel both in terms of its massive size and its stringent quality standards. This is a proud moment for L&T Heavy Engineering, which is showcasing Indian capabilities in the high technology arena at the global stage.”

   

The project scope for L&T Heavy Engineering is divided into three aspects. Firstly, the company was to manufacture assemblies at its state-of-the-art Hazira manufacturing complex. The second aspect involved constructing a temporary workshop at the project site in Cadarache, France for the assembly of various sectors. And finally, it is to integrate the Cryostat with the Tokamak Reactor building. With this flag-off, L&T Heavy Engineering has completed the manufacturing work planned in India.

L&T’s Heavy Engineering business won this prestigious contract from ITER India, a wing of Department of Atomic Energy, for the ambitious mega scientific project, conducted in collaboration of seven elite countries including India and with a project outlay of around $20 billion.

L&T Heavy Engineering has state-of-the-art, fully integrated, world-class manufacturing facilities at Hazira (Surat), Powai (Mumbai) and Vadodara. The Heavy engineering business of L&T has a proven track record of supplying technology-intensive equipment and systems to global customers in Refinery, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers and Nuclear Power industries.

The virtual flag-off ceremony at Hazira manufacturing complex was attended by officials from Niti Ayog, ITER, India, ITER global, DAE, Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission, NPCIL, AERB and BARC joining through digital platforms.

L&T Affirms its Commitment to

“L&T Affirms its Commitment to Self-Reliant Indian Industry”.

Highlights:

·         The company has been involved in developing a strong supply chain of local vendor partners in its businesses like it did for over 80% localization for its 155mm/52 calibre tracked, self-propelled
‘K9 Vajra-T’ guns, supplied to Indian army.

·         It is also nurturing the local manufacturing and construction ecosystem involved in producing efficient and cost-effective substitutes for the global markets. 

·         As a long-term proponent of Make in India, Larsen & Toubro has been contributing for almost all key engineering and technological developments in the country for over eight decades.

·         It played a significant role in the construction of almost all nuclear reactors for the power generation

·         It is also at the forefront of construction of key national buildings, monuments and factories, construction of transportation and smart urban infrastructure, supporting defence forces by providing cutting-edge products and supplying critical components for Indian space programs

L&T Affirms its Commitment to Self-Reliant Indian Industry Chennai, June 23, 2020: Larsen & Toubro, India’s leading multinational engineering, construction, technology, and financial services conglomerate is committed to achieving self-reliance for the domestic industry by creating a strong and feasible ‘Make in India’ ecosystem. L&T takes pride on being at the forefront

of creating projects and products, some of the largest, biggest, and longest in the world – all made in India.

Explaining this, Mr SN Subrahmanyan, CEO & MD, L&T, said: “With an unfortunate

incident involving our brave soldiers at our border, sentiments are running high in the country.
As a company involved in nation-building for more than eight decades, we firmly stand
with the policy of manufacturing best-in-class products locally through ‘Make in India’.”

“We can drastically reduce our dependency on imported products including those from China by putting processes and systems in place to develop a large scale, efficient and cost-effective domestic industrial ecosystem over a medium to long term. The atmosphere is right for that and we should accelerate this. We are fully supportive of the Government of India’s initiatives and will do our best to contribute to Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan,” added Mr Subrahmanyan.

The company has been involved in developing a strong supply chain of local vendor partners in its businesses like it did for over 80% localization for its 155mm/52 calibre tracked, self-propelled ‘K9 Vajra-T’ guns, supplied to Indian army. It is also nurturing the local manufacturing and construction ecosystem involved in producing efficient and cost-effective substitutes for the global markets.

As a long-term proponent of Make in India, Larsen & Toubro has been contributing for almost all key engineering and technological developments in the country for over eight decades. It played a significant role in the construction of almost all nuclear reactors for the power generation. It is also at the forefront of construction of key national buildings, monuments and factories, construction of

transportation and smart urban infrastructure, supporting defense forces by providing cutting-edge products and supplying critical components for Indian space programs.

L&T Construction Awarded (Large*) Contract

L&T Construction Awarded (Large*) Contract for its

Heavy Civil Infrastructure Business

The Heavy Civil Infrastructure Business of L&T Construction has secured an order from the Irrigation and Command Area Development Department (I&CAD), Government of Telangana, which is undertaking the Sita Rama Lift Irrigation scheme to irrigate a command area of about 9.36 lakh acres in the districts of Khammam, Kothagudem and Mahabubabad.

The project will involve the construction of a 1263 m long barrage, 65 radial gates with rope drum hoist arrangements and all related mechanical works, construction of 96.4 km of guide bunds and hoisting arrangements on either side of the barrage with protection arrangements across the river Godavari, downstream of the existing Dummugudem anicut near Ammagaripalli(v), Aswapuram(M), Bhadradri Kothagudem districts to be delivered within a stringent timeline of 24 months.

The purpose of the project is to augment the storage capacity of the Dummugudem Anicut by raising the pond level of the 1550 m length of the existing Anicut from the present level at El. +49.69 m to El. +63.0 m by converting it into a barrage with storage capacity of 36.57 TMC.

Background:

Larsen & Toubro is an Indian multinational engaged in technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services with over USD 21 billion in revenue. It operates in over 30 countries worldwide. A strong, customer–focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.

* Project Classification

Classification	Significant	Large	Major	Mega
Value in ₹ Cr	1,000 to 2,500	2,500 to 5,000	5,000 to 7,000	>7,000

L&T Construction Converts Healthcare

L&T Construction Converts Healthcare Units

into COVID-19 Care Facilities

The Building & Factories business of L&T Construction has transformed established or under-construction healthcare units into COVID-19 care facilities across India. The construction arm of Larsen & Toubro, with its mission-oriented and fast-track approach, turned around large-scale healthcare infrastructure into COVID-19 care facilities in the cities of New Delhi, Champaran and Madhepura in Bihar, Puducherry, Diamond Harbour in West Bengal and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh.  

The company has the capability to construct 300 bed hospitals in record three to four months. It is capable of quickly turning around existing or under-construction medical infrastructure into COVID-19 related facilities and transform large establishments like marriage halls, schools and hotel rooms quickly into isolation wards.

Commenting on the development, Mr. M V Satish, Whole Time Director and Senior Executive Vice President (Buildings, Minerals & Metals), L&T said, “We have ace engineering and construction capabilities, yielding a fast turnaround of healthcare infrastructure for COVID-19 care. This is another contribution from the stable of Larsen & Toubro to India’s fight against COVID-19 as the company believes in serving the nation through thick and thin. We will continue to accelerate our efforts to aid governments in providing prompt relief to citizens through critical healthcare infrastructure.”

“Apart from L&T group’s ₹150 Crore donation to the PM Cares Fund, looking after the welfare of 160,000+ workmen at our various work sites and contributing in cash and kind to several States for welfare, L&T has also provided medical aid worth about ₹40 crore comprising of PPEs, N95 masks, diagnostic kits and other medical equipment. Our hospitals business unit has been empowering several government agencies to build much needed healthcare infrastructure during this pandemic,” added Mr Satish. 

The company has been delivering transformation of the following healthcare facilities:

JIPMER, Phase-III, Puducherry: 

The modernization of the old hospital and institute buildings has been done by L&T, while expansion of SS block and setting of screening OPD set up at JIPMER, Puducherry has also been achieved. The SSB Annexure block which was designed and constructed by L&T and handed over to JIPMER in 2019, was modified to meet the requirements of the state of Puducherry to treat COVID-19 patients. In the first floor, 50 beds were converted as isolation wards and another 100 beds in the second floor were converted into a special ward. Though the project is still not fully handed over to JIPMER, this fully completed super specialty block was immediately put into use.

Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi: 

Three floors of the L&T-constructed 850-bed super specialty, Safdarjung Hospital, have been converted for the care of COVID-19 patients at the request of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India in March 2020. As the number of positive cases and those needing medical treatment have increased, more portions of the hospital are being converted for COVID-19 care including the IPD block of Zone1. 75 beds on the 1^st & 2^nd floors have been converted into Isolation wards; in Zone 2, 425 beds on the 1^st, 2^nd & 3rd floors been converted into Special and General wards to diagnose and treat COVID-19 patients.

Indira Gandhi Hospital, New Delhi 

At the request of PWD, Delhi, L&T offered 200 beds of the half-completed 700-bed Indira Gandhi Hospital at Sector 9, Dwarka, as a quarantine facility. The entire ground floor and the first floor of the OPD block with 200 beds have been made operational in extremely quick time.

Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Champaran, Bihar

L&T has handed over the ground and first floors of the Government Medical Hospital in Champaran, Bihar to accommodate 150 beds as isolation wards to treat COVID-19 patients. The conversion took just 10 days for the L&T team amidst the nationwide lockdown. It includes an emergency ward with necessary lighting and toilet facilities, a medical gas piping system, a curtain track system, a temporary septic tank, temporary power supply from the Electricity Board and a separate RCC approach road especially for the COVID-19 block.

Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Madhepura, Bihar:

L&T is constructing the Government Medical College with an intake capacity of 100 students per annum and a 500-bed college-affiliated hospital for the Bihar state government. As per the request by the State Government, L&T is modifying a block of the medical college into a COVID-19 testing lab. This state of the art BSL-3 level lab will help the state government to tackle COVID-19 cases more efficiently.

West Bengal Medical College, Diamond Harbour, West Bengal:

In Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, L&T is designing and constructing a Government Medical College for West Bengal State Govt with an intake capacity of 100 students per annum. As per the request of the State Government, L&T is modifying a block of the medical college into a COVID-19 testing lab. This state of the art BSL-3 level lab will help the state government tackle COVID-19 cases more efficiently.

AIIMS Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh:

In AIIMS Gorakhpur, L&T is designing and constructing a Government Medical College with an intake capacity of 150 students per annum and a 750-bed Hospital for the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. At the request of the State Govt, Uttar Pradesh, L&T is modifying a block of the medical college into a COVID-19 testing lab which will again hasten the COVID-19 testing process.