Markolines Bags Rs 168 Million Expressway Repair Orders

13 Jun 2025 CW Team

Markolines Pavement Technologies Limited, a leading provider of integrated highway maintenance solutions, has secured two new orders worth Rs 168 million from Vadodara Kim Expressway Pvt. Ltd. The contracts involve carrying out restoration works on areas damaged by rainwater runoff, with completion targeted by 31 July 2025.

Founded in 2002, Markolines has grown to become India’s largest highway maintenance firm, with an impressive record of executing over 11.37 million square metres of micro surfacing work across the country. As of 30 April 2025, the company’s unexecuted order book stood at over Rs 3.5 billion, reflecting strong demand for its services.

Commenting on the latest order win, Sanjay Patil, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of Markolines, said, “India’s infrastructure sector—particularly highways and expressways—has seen rapid expansion in the last decade. Our expertise in operating and maintaining road assets has positioned us to capitalise on this momentum.”

He added that India’s national highway network has grown by nearly 60 per cent, rising from 91,287 km in 2014 to 146,204 km in 2024, underscoring the scale of opportunity in the sector. Patil affirmed that the new order reflects Markolines’ innovative approach and leadership in highway maintenance, and he expects government focus on road infrastructure to further boost the company’s prospects.

Markolines’ continued growth in securing projects reaffirms its role as a key player in India’s transport infrastructure ecosystem, delivering long-term value through specialised maintenance and restoration services.

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