Overseas projects offer better margins

27 Sep 2024 CW Team

One of India's leading engineering and construction firms, ITD Cementation India is particularly known for its expertise in civil engineering projects. It focuses on a wide range of sectors, including marine structures, industrial projects, urban infrastructure, highways, bridges, airports and hydroelectric projects. It offers end-to-end solutions from design and engineering to procurement and construction, working on both EPC and turnkey models. Renowned for its technical competence, quality standards and timely project execution, it has contributed to major infrastructure initiatives across India, enhancing its reputation as a trusted contractor in the field. A past Construction World Global Awards (CWGA) winner, it has been adjudged the first Fastest Growing Construction Company in the large category this year too. Jayanta Basu, Managing Director, ITD Cementation India, in conversation with PRATAP PADODE, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, speaks about how the company has set a new industry standard with phenomenal growth, the Ganga Expressway project, its order book which has grown significantly, the skilled labour challenge, how the company is leveraging technology for timely project execution, and growth projections. Excerpts:

ITD has set a new industry standard with phenomenal growth. Having been cautious in its approach, the company has now blossomed. How would you explain the growth this year?
The success stems from a combination of factors: new opportunities, reduced competition and untapped potential within the company. With experience, knowledge, a positive shift in attitude and willingness to take calculated risks, everything has culminated in this success...

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