Artefact Projects Secures Rs 40 Million Consultancy Contract From NHAI

06 Mar 2026 CW Team

The contract value reflects conversion to a standard reporting denomination and will be recorded as part of the company order book. The assignment is expected to be scheduled and delivered according to milestones agreed with NHAI and will contribute to the company revenue in the near term. The company did not disclose further commercial terms, leaving scope and resource allocation to be determined during project mobilisation.

Market participants will interpret the award as an endorsement of the company's capabilities in securing public sector consultancy mandates and may reassess near term prospects accordingly. The deal adds to the company pipeline and may support operational continuity through the execution phase. Stakeholders will look for updates on timelines and scope as the project progresses, and management communications are likely to provide further context on delivery plans.

The contract underscores the continuing role of institutional clients in awarding consultancy work to specialised firms and may reinforce the firm approach to pursuing infrastructure related assignments. Artefact Projects will focus on delivering the contracted services while monitoring opportunities to leverage the engagement into further work. The assignment may also offer learning and capacity building benefits as project execution uncovers areas for process improvement. The company is expected to maintain regular liaison with the authority to ensure compliance and timely completion of deliverables.

Artefact Projects has secured a consultancy contract from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) valued at Rs 40 million (Rs 40 mn). The engagement will see the company provide consultancy services to the authority under the terms of the award. The award will proceed subject to final documentation and procedural formalities, with delivery expected to follow the agreed implementation schedule. Implementation will be aligned with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements governing infrastructure projects. The contract value reflects conversion to a standard reporting denomination and will be recorded as part of the company order book. The assignment is expected to be scheduled and delivered according to milestones agreed with NHAI and will contribute to the company revenue in the near term. The company did not disclose further commercial terms, leaving scope and resource allocation to be determined during project mobilisation. Market participants will interpret the award as an endorsement of the company's capabilities in securing public sector consultancy mandates and may reassess near term prospects accordingly. The deal adds to the company pipeline and may support operational continuity through the execution phase. Stakeholders will look for updates on timelines and scope as the project progresses, and management communications are likely to provide further context on delivery plans. The contract underscores the continuing role of institutional clients in awarding consultancy work to specialised firms and may reinforce the firm approach to pursuing infrastructure related assignments. Artefact Projects will focus on delivering the contracted services while monitoring opportunities to leverage the engagement into further work. The assignment may also offer learning and capacity building benefits as project execution uncovers areas for process improvement. The company is expected to maintain regular liaison with the authority to ensure compliance and timely completion of deliverables.

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