Introduction:
Leading water management company has secured a ₹2,332 crore contract to develop a 300 MLD sea water desalination plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, following a Letter of Award from the Saudi Water Authority.
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Share price movement of VA Tech WABAG:
On July 24, 2025, VA Tech Wabag Ltd opened at ₹1,635.50, up 2.71% from its previous close of ₹1,592.35. The stock hit a high of ₹1,670.50 and a low of ₹1,610.75. By 9:57 AM, it was trading at ₹1,613.85, a 1.35% increase, with a market cap of ₹10,021.39 crore.
WABAG Wins ₹2,332 Cr Desalination Project in Saudi Arabia:
VA Tech WABAG has received a Letter of Award from the Saudi Water Authority for a ₹2,332 crore Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant project at Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
The project involves designing, engineering, supplying, constructing, and commissioning a 300 Million Litres per Day (MLD) desalination facility. It will be developed on a greenfield site along the west coast of Saudi Arabia by the Indian multinational water technology company.
Valued at around USD 272 million (SAR 1,019 million), the contract marks a major overseas order for WABAG. Contracting formalities will follow, with execution commencement date to be announced post signing.
Recent news on VA Tech WABAG:
As of February 10, 2025, VA Tech Wabag Ltd announced a ₹3,251 crore EPC order win for a 200 MLD sewage treatment plant under the Al Haer ISTP project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ace investor holding in VA Tech WABAG:
Rekha Jhunjhunwala
Rekha Jhunjhunwala holds an 8.04% stake in Va Tech Wabag Ltd, comprising 5,000,000 shares valued at approximately ₹808 crore, reflecting her significant investment in the water treatment technology company.
Stock performance of VA Tech WABAG for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year:
VA Tech Wabag Ltd delivered a 6.3% return over the past week, gained 19.6% in the past six months. The stock rose 19.1% over the past year.
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Shareholding pattern of VA Tech WABAG:
| Particulars | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 |
| Promoter | 19.10% | 19.10% | 19.10% |
| FII | 18.70% | 18.60% | 18.90% |
| DII | 3.70% | 3.00% | 2.00% |
| Public | 58.50% | 59.30% | 60.00% |
About VA Tech WABAG:
Va Tech Wabag Ltd (NSE: WABAG) specializes in water treatment solutions, including design, supply, construction, and operation of drinking water, wastewater, industrial water, and desalination plants across global markets.
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