Afcons Wins EPC Order Worth Rs 3,730 Million

07 May 2026 CW Team

In April 2026 Afcons Infrastructure secured an engineering, procurement and construction order valued at Rs 3,730 million (mn) for civil infrastructure works under its Urban Infrastructure and Metro Business Unit. The contract was awarded for EPC works and tunnelling using a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM). The award was announced from Mumbai and forms part of the company's order intake for the month. The work covers complex urban tunnelling and associated structures.

The scope includes delivery of engineering design, procurement of key systems and construction execution on an integrated EPC basis. The tunnelling element will use the TBM for mechanised excavation beneath urban corridors. The delivery involves coordination with urban authorities and utility relocation to integrate the works into existing city infrastructure.

Afcons Infrastructure Limited is the flagship engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group and has a legacy of over six decades. The company has a track record of executing technologically complex EPC projects both within India and internationally. Its expertise in urban infrastructure and marine projects has supported its participation in large scale contracts. The company's workforce and technical partners have executed similar tunnelling and marine assignments in varied environments.

As per the latest ENR survey Afcons is ranked among the top 140 international contractors globally and holds the 12th position in Bridges and the 14th in Marine and Ports. Corporate communications filed the disclosure with the exchange and supplied contact details for further information. The value has been recorded in the company's monthly disclosures to the exchange. The announcement underscores Afcons' positioning in delivering complex infrastructure in urban and metro sectors.

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