In a quickly progressing country like India, infrastructure is a major facilitator for our development and growth. Innovative, cutting-edge, and ambitious infrastructure projects are constantly being constructed all across the country. These world-class projects are a result of the expertise and renowned design of some of the top infrastructure construction companies in India.
So, let’s look at some of the leaders to look out for in this space.
This division was established in 1997 to prospect, acquire, develop and maintain the leading and renowned Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s infrastructure assets. This company is essential in the Group's legacy in contracting, constructing, and financing projects.
2. L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Ltd. (L&T IDPL)
A subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, this company is one of the pioneers of the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model of development in India, responsible for major infrastructure projects by private sector players in partnership with the government.
3. Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.
One of the largest corporations in India with a number of subsidiaries, Reliance Infrastructure has been a major player in some landmark Indian infrastructure projects including Coal Thermal Power Station in Dahanu, Delhi Airport Express, and Mumbai Metro.
4. GMR Infrastructure Ltd.
This leading Indian infrastructure company has successfully developed a number of projects including New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and is a leading player in the power sector with over 4400 MW installed capacity.
This EPC company has over 90 years of legacy as a trusted name in the infrastructure and energy space across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East with an expanded presence in Europe and the Americas.
6. Hindustan Construction Company
HCC has executed several large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure projects such as power plants, expressways, highways, tunnels and bridges including Bandra Worli Sea Link and Mumbai-Pune Expressway. This leading Indian company is also a major player in the development of the planned city of Lavasa set in the Sahyadri Mountains.
7. GVK Power and Infrastructure Ltd.
This award-winning company has been a pioneer under the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model in India having set up India’s first Independent Power Plant (IPP), first six-lane road project and first Brownfield airport. In the power sector, GVK has over 1562 MW cumulative capacity.
8. Afcons Infrastructure
Specializing in extremely challenging engineering and construction, Afcons has a portfolio of complex projects in over 20 countries. It has executed turnkey megastructures in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
9. Nagarjuna Construction Company Limited
This leading Indian construction company has projects spread across various sectors including infrastructure with projects for railways, roads, power, mining, and irrigation, among others. Their notable projects in India include Delhi Metro Railway Line and Kalina-Vakola Flyover in Mumbai.
10. Punj Lloyd Group
This major construction company has also been a notable contributor to India's infrastructure development, having completed a substantial number of projects including power plants, airports, railways, expressways, and so on.
11. Lanco Infratech Ltd.
Another major Indian construction company, they have lent their expertise to a number of large civil and urban infrastructure projects. These projects involve roads, ports, railway lines, etc. including two major National Highway (NH) projects in the State of Karnataka among others.
12. IVRCL Infrastructures & Projects Ltd.
This leading construction company has diversified expertise in infrastructure including transportation, power, mining, operations and maintenance, and most significantly in the water sector including irrigation projects and India’s 1st and largest desalination plant near Chennai with 100MLD capacity.
