Globe Civil Wins Rs 1.73 Billion NBCC Order in Punjab

21 Jul 2025 CW Team

The scope of work includes the construction of several key institutional and residential facilities, such as a 400-seater girls’ hostel, a 600-seater boys’ hostel, one academic block, a 100-seater international students’ hostel, the Vice Chancellor’s residence, and extensive external development works for campus infrastructure. The entire project is slated for completion within approximately 21 months.

This significant order highlights Globe Civil Projects Limited’s proven execution capabilities in large-scale educational and institutional infrastructure. It also reflects the continued trust placed by public sector clients like NBCC in the company's ability to deliver high-quality EPC solutions on time and across diverse locations.

Commenting on the development, Mr Ved Prakash Khurana, Chairman and Whole-time Director of Globe Civil Projects Limited, stated, “We are delighted to win this landmark Rs 1.73 billion project from NBCC. It strengthens our presence in the educational infrastructure sector and affirms our capacity to deliver complete EPC solutions for complex campus developments. We thank NBCC for their confidence and look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to create state-of-the-art academic and residential spaces.”

Mr Khurana added that Globe Civil's multidisciplinary team—including civil, structural, MEP, and project management specialists—is fully mobilised to execute the works within the stipulated timeframe. He emphasised the company’s focus on leveraging advanced construction technology, rigorous safety protocols, and robust quality assurance to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery while upholding the highest standards of workmanship and environmental responsibility.

Globe Civil Projects Limited (NSE: GLOBECIVIL | BSE: 544424), a company specialising in infrastructure and non-infrastructure EPC projects across India, has secured a prestigious order worth Rs 1.73 billion from NBCC (India) Ltd. The contract involves the development of infrastructure facilities and buildings for the Central University of Punjab at Village Ghudda in Bathinda district, Punjab, on an EPC basis.The scope of work includes the construction of several key institutional and residential facilities, such as a 400-seater girls’ hostel, a 600-seater boys’ hostel, one academic block, a 100-seater international students’ hostel, the Vice Chancellor’s residence, and extensive external development works for campus infrastructure. The entire project is slated for completion within approximately 21 months.This significant order highlights Globe Civil Projects Limited’s proven execution capabilities in large-scale educational and institutional infrastructure. It also reflects the continued trust placed by public sector clients like NBCC in the company's ability to deliver high-quality EPC solutions on time and across diverse locations.Commenting on the development, Mr Ved Prakash Khurana, Chairman and Whole-time Director of Globe Civil Projects Limited, stated, “We are delighted to win this landmark Rs 1.73 billion project from NBCC. It strengthens our presence in the educational infrastructure sector and affirms our capacity to deliver complete EPC solutions for complex campus developments. We thank NBCC for their confidence and look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to create state-of-the-art academic and residential spaces.”Mr Khurana added that Globe Civil's multidisciplinary team—including civil, structural, MEP, and project management specialists—is fully mobilised to execute the works within the stipulated timeframe. He emphasised the company’s focus on leveraging advanced construction technology, rigorous safety protocols, and robust quality assurance to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery while upholding the highest standards of workmanship and environmental responsibility.

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