CPCL Tops NHAI’s First-ever Highway DPR Consultants Ranking

29 Jan 2026 CW Team

NHAI released the provisional ratings in the fourth week of January 2026, marking a significant step towards improving the quality and accountability of DPRs for national highway projects under Bharatmala and other flagship programmes. The evaluation is based on defined performance metrics and includes a provision for consultants to submit appeals or objections, reinforcing transparency in the assessment process. The initiative aligns with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s emphasis on accountability and performance-driven outcomes in infrastructure consultancy.

Commenting on the achievement, Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Founder & Managing Director, Chaitanya Projects Consultancy, said, “Being ranked number one in NHAI’s first-ever DPR consultant ratings is a deeply meaningful milestone for all of us at CPCL. It reflects more than two decades of hard work, consistency, and belief in doing things the right way.” He added that the recognition strengthens the firm’s commitment to delivering sustainable, safe and future-ready highway infrastructure as India’s development push accelerates under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

Founded in 2004, CPCL provides consultancy services across highways, bridges, urban infrastructure, water management, transportation and environmental assessments. The company has delivered over 300 projects, including more than 2,000 km of national highways, 600 km of six-lane highways and over 100 major bridges, supported by a professional workforce of over 1,000.

In 2025, CPCL assessed more than 2,250 km of national highways for monetisation, valued at Rs 350 billion. The firm reported annual revenue exceeding $10 million in FY2024–25 and recorded a five-year CAGR of 28.2 per cent, underscoring its growing role in India’s infrastructure development ecosystem.

Chaitanya Projects Consultancy (CPCL) has secured the top position in the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)’s first-ever provisional ranking of Detailed Project Report (DPR) consultants, achieving a score of 80.75 out of 100. The ranking places CPCL ahead of 55 competing firms, including Pentacle Consultants, L&T Infrastructure Engineering, MSV International Technology and Transys Consulting.NHAI released the provisional ratings in the fourth week of January 2026, marking a significant step towards improving the quality and accountability of DPRs for national highway projects under Bharatmala and other flagship programmes. The evaluation is based on defined performance metrics and includes a provision for consultants to submit appeals or objections, reinforcing transparency in the assessment process. The initiative aligns with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s emphasis on accountability and performance-driven outcomes in infrastructure consultancy.Commenting on the achievement, Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Founder & Managing Director, Chaitanya Projects Consultancy, said, “Being ranked number one in NHAI’s first-ever DPR consultant ratings is a deeply meaningful milestone for all of us at CPCL. It reflects more than two decades of hard work, consistency, and belief in doing things the right way.” He added that the recognition strengthens the firm’s commitment to delivering sustainable, safe and future-ready highway infrastructure as India’s development push accelerates under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.Founded in 2004, CPCL provides consultancy services across highways, bridges, urban infrastructure, water management, transportation and environmental assessments. The company has delivered over 300 projects, including more than 2,000 km of national highways, 600 km of six-lane highways and over 100 major bridges, supported by a professional workforce of over 1,000.In 2025, CPCL assessed more than 2,250 km of national highways for monetisation, valued at Rs 350 billion. The firm reported annual revenue exceeding $10 million in FY2024–25 and recorded a five-year CAGR of 28.2 per cent, underscoring its growing role in India’s infrastructure development ecosystem.

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