Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL), in consortium with Ranjit Buildcon Limited (RBL), has received the Letter of Acceptance for a high-profile civil construction contract, valuing the project at Rs 15.04 billion. The award comes from Gurugram Metro Rail Limited for the next stage of urban transit development in Haryana, underscoring DBL’s continued rise in India’s metro and infrastructure landscape.
Key Highlights
DBL-RBL JV has been formally awarded the project with a cost of Rs 1,504 crore, confirming their status as the preferred bidder following a competitive multi-stage evaluation process.
The project involves constructing a viaduct of 15.22 kilometers and 14 elevated stations, connecting Millennium City Centre to Sector 9 and extending to ramps and spurs for depot and expressway connectivity.
This contract is to be executed on an item-rate basis and is scheduled for completion within 30 months.
Project Scope and Technical Details
The metro corridor stretches from Millennium City Centre to Sector 9 (inclusive), with an additional 1.85 km spur to the Dwarka Expressway and a ramp at Sector 33’s depot, enhancing overall network reach.
Viaduct construction will feature modern, pre-cast segmental technology for expeditious and efficient execution with minimal disruption to surface traffic.
The 14 elevated stations are designed for high passenger throughput and accessibility, complete with concourses, elevators, escalators, and platform safety measures.
The project includes an underpass at Bhaktawar Chowk, further smoothing traffic integration in critical junctions.
Strategic and Economic Significance
The Gurugram Metro expansion is instrumental in reducing local traffic bottlenecks, improving last-mile connectivity, and accelerating the shift towards public transport in fast-growing urban spaces.
The project will support the state’s urban development blueprint by promoting sustainable mobility, reducing pollution, and catalyzing real estate growth around new transit nodes.
DBL’s successful bid reinforces its credentials as a leader in complex metro, road, and bridge projects, leveraging a strong track record of timely delivery and adherence to high safety standards.
Financial and Industry Impact
This project bolsters DBL’s already-strong order book, improving revenue visibility for the next 2–3 financial years and enhancing its standing among institutional and retail investors.
Industry experts note a sharp uptick in major public infrastructure contracts, reflecting the central and state government’s push for rapid urban transit development ahead of growing population and economic demands.
DBL’s partnership with RBL showcases the value of JV models in achieving operational excellence and risk mitigation for large-scale, technically demanding works.
Looking Forward
With the Letter of Acceptance in hand, DBL-RBL JV is poised to mobilize resources and initiate work, with periodic progress milestones for quality, safety, and community impact.
The project is expected to create numerous skilled and unskilled jobs, fostering local employment and adding to the regional economic ecosystem.
Conclusion
Dilip Buildcon–RBL JV’s win of the Rs 15.04 billion Gurugram Metro civil contract is another major stride in India’s rapid transit transformation. The project’s strategic scope and timely execution will be pivotal for North India’s urban future, underpinning DBL’s role at the forefront of next-gen infrastructure delivery.
Source: Rail Analysis, Share Market, Capital Market, LinkedIn, August 18, 2025
