Industrious icons: India’s leading infrastructure companies
In recent years, India has seen rapid infrastructural development to support its growing population and economy. Several government initiatives have aided this process, as have the country’s leading infrastructure and construction companies.
Thanks to their cumulative efforts, India’s construction sector is projected to be worth US $1.4 trillion by 2025 and become the third-largest construction market in the world by 2027.
From constructing state-of-the-art highways and bridges to developing sustainable cities, here is a list of the country’s top companies that have paved the way for India’s infrastructural evolution:
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), Mumbai
L&T was established in 1938 by two Danish engineers, H.H. Larsen and S.K. Toubro. The multinational corporation operates across 30 countries and is a top player in various sectors like engineering, manufacturing, building, and technology.
The company employs over 50,000 professionals and has a long legacy of aiding India’s infrastructural progress by building landmark projects over the decades.
Notable Projects: Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, the Statue of Unity, Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link, etc.
Website: https://www.larsentoubro.com
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. (RInfra), Mumbai
RInfra is a subsidiary of the Reliance Group, founded by Anil D. Ambani in 1929. Along with being a key player in the Indian infrastructural scene, the company is also involved in power generation and distribution. The company is known for its innovative solutions, exceptional project execution capabilities, and commitment to sustainability.
Notable projects: Mumbai Metro, Versova-Bandra Sea Link, Coal-based Thermal Power Plant, and Delhi Airport Expressway.
Website: https://www.rinfra.com/
Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Shapoorji Pallonji was established in 1865 and is amongst India’s oldest corporations, with a legacy of over 150 years of innovation and excellence. Operating across more than 60 countries, this global company has also shaped the country’s infrastructure sector since its very inception through its varied construction portfolio of government and private projects.
The group has six subsidiaries operating in the engineering and construction, real estate, infrastructure, energy, water, and financial services sectors.
Notable projects: RBI buildings, IIT and IIM campuses, Delhi’s Kartavya Path, IKEA retail store, hospitality projects for ITC, Marriott, etc.
Website: https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/
Tata Projects Ltd., Hyderabad
Tata Projects is a subsidiary of the esteemed Tata Group, established in 1979. The company is known for its excellence in project execution, innovative approaches, and commitment to sustainability, providing comprehensive solutions in the industrial infrastructure, urban infrastructure, and services sectors.
Notable projects: New Parliament Building, Noida International Airport, Mumbai Monorail, Hyderabad Metro, etc.
Website: https://www.tataprojects.com/
GMR Group, New Delhi
Founded in 1978, the GMR Group is a prominent player in the infrastructure sector, particularly in airports, energy, and highways. The company has developed and operates some of India’s busiest airports in major cities. GMR is also involved in several highway projects and urban infrastructure developments.
Notable projects: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, Kamalanga Thermal Power Plant, Warora Energy Power Plant, etc.
Website: https://www.gmrgroup.in/
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) Ltd., Mumbai
Since its establishment in 1926, HCC has had a long legacy of constructing iconic structures that have contributed to the infrastructural development of the country. Their diverse portfolio of projects across sectors like power, water, transportation, and urban development has constantly driven India’s progress over the decades.
Notable projects: Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Coastal Road project, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Delhi-Faridabad Elevated Expressway, etc.
Website: https://www.hccindia.com/
Gammon India Ltd., Mumbai
Gammon India, founded in 1922, is one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious construction companies. The company has a rich heritage of delivering noteworthy structures that have facilitated India’s infrastructural development, and also become iconic landmarks in their own right. The company is involved in a wide range of sectors like transportation, water, and energy.
Notable projects: Gateway of India, Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Delhi Metro, etc.
Website: http://www.gammonindia.com/
IRCON International Ltd., New Delhi
IRCON is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways, founded in 1976. The company’s diverse portfolio includes sectors like railway construction and electrification, urban and civil infrastructure, airport construction, and telecommunication. Since its inception, IRCON has executed numerous infrastructure projects in India and abroad.
Notable projects: Chardham highway project, India, Tehran-Mashhad railway, Iran, etc.
Website: https://ircon.org/
KEC International Ltd., Mumbai
KEC International is a subsidiary of the RPG Group, founded in 1945. This global company has executed projects in over 110 countries in the urban, railway, and civil infrastructure, power transmission and distribution, and oil and gas pipeline sectors, among others.
Notable projects: Tata Joda Mines Project in Odisha, Chennai Metro Rail Project Viaduct, 220 kV AIS Substation at Raxaul, Bihar, etc.
Website: https://www.kecrpg.com/
Nagarjuna Construction Company Ltd., Hyderabad
Founded in 1978, NCC is a prominent name in the infrastructure sector, known for its expertise in the development of buildings, roads, water supply, and environmental projects. The company’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability has earned it a reputation as a trusted name in the industry and the country.
Notable projects: Lucknow International Airport, Nalanda University, Nagpur Metro Project, Pune Metro Project, etc.
Website: https://www.ncclimited.com/
