VA Tech WABAG Secures Delhi Wastewater Project; Shares Rise 3.71%

Mumbai, May 22: VA Tech WABAG Ltd said it has secured a Design, Build and Operate order from Delhi Jal Board for a wastewater treatment plant project in Delhi.

The company said in an exchange disclosure that the contract involves design, engineering, construction and commissioning of a 17 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant at Mitraon along with sludge dewatering facilities, pumping stations and associated piping works.

According to the filing, the project also includes operations and maintenance responsibilities for a period of 15 years after commissioning.

WABAG classified the contract as a “medium” order, which as per the company’s order categorisation framework corresponds to a value range of ₹100 crore to ₹250 crore.

The company stated that the wastewater treatment plant is expected to be completed within 21 months. The project is aimed at supporting Delhi’s urban sanitation infrastructure and long-term water sustainability initiatives.

In the regulatory filing, WABAG said the facility will incorporate advanced odour control systems, sustainable treatment technologies and energy-efficient operational systems.

Stock Market Snapshot

WABAG share price rose 3.71% to ₹1,462.80 on the NSE as of 9:28 AM IST on May 22, 2026.

The stock opened at ₹1,450 and touched an early ₹1,471.50 during the session, according to exchange data. The previous close stood at ₹1,410.50.

The order win strengthened investor sentiment around the company’s municipal water treatment execution pipeline and long-term operations business.

Company Background

VA Tech WABAG Ltd operates in the water technology and environmental engineering sector with projects spanning municipal and industrial water treatment infrastructure.

The company provides end-to-end solutions covering design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and long-term operations management for water and wastewater assets.

According to the company, WABAG has operations across more than 25 countries and maintains a portfolio focused on sustainable water management and recycling technologies.

Conclusion

The Delhi Jal Board contract adds to WABAG’s domestic municipal infrastructure order book and expands its long-duration operations and maintenance portfolio.

With the project combining EPC execution and a 15-year O&M component, the order provides revenue visibility over an extended period while reinforcing WABAG’s positioning in urban wastewater management projects.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/WABAG/VA-Tech-Wabag-Limited
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/VATECH_22052026083030_SIDJB220526.pdf