Ahluwalia Contracts Bags Rs 393 Crore Order For Bundi Airport

26 Mar 2026 CW Team

Ahluwalia Contracts has secured a contract from the Airports Authority of India to construct the greenfield Bundi airport in Rajasthan. The company said the order was for Rs 393 crore, marking a notable addition to its order book for airport infrastructure. The project is slated to include runway, apron and terminal works and will be executed under the authority's development guidelines.

The contract value converts to Rs three point nine three billion (Rs 3.93 bn), equivalent to Rs 3,930 mn, and will be recognised in the company's capital works over the contract period. The scope encompasses civil construction, site preparation and associated utilities, and is expected to follow standard regulatory and environmental clearances. Ahluwalia Contracts will deploy its engineering and construction teams and collaborate with designated consultants to meet project milestones.

Ahluwalia Contracts has been active in infrastructure segments including roads, bridges and airports, and management has positioned the firm to capitalise on government led investment in regional connectivity. The Bundi airport order aligns with national efforts to expand air links to tier two and tier three cities and is anticipated to strengthen local access and economic activity. The company will report the order in its forthcoming financial disclosures and integrate the project into its operational plans.

The award underscores continued demand for construction firms with specialist airport experience amid public and private investment in transport infrastructure. Analysts will monitor execution timelines and cost management as indicators of the contract's contribution to revenue and margins. The development is likely to support employment and ancillary services in the Bundi region during the construction phase. Local stakeholders will watch procurement schedules and workforce mobilisation closely.

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