Archive · 25 Oct 2025
EPC Tender Announcements Anticipate Boost in Awards
Imagine companies that build roads, buildings, and other important things.
The government gives them contracts, called tenders, to do this work.
In the first half of the year, the number of these contracts given out was less than the year before.
But, the government has announced a lot more tenders, like they're planning to give out many more contracts soon.
The roads sector is a significant part of this, and the government is planning a lot of new projects.
Some areas like mining and real estate saw more contracts.
Experts think that in the future, the companies will get more work, and the sector's revenue might grow.
But, there are also some worries about the world situation and government spending priorities.
EPC tender awards declined in H1 FY26 by 27% year-over-year.
Highway sector awards in Q2 were at a five-year low.
Announcements of tenders reached a high of Rs 8 lakh crore in H1.
The Central Road Ministry plans to bid out 124 highway projects.
Ind-Ra forecasts mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth for the EPC sector in FY26.
- Who
- EPC companies, Ind-Ra (Credit Rating Agency), and the Central Road Ministry.
- What
- Government tender awards for Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies are analyzed, with a focus on announcements and potential recovery in awards.
- When
- The first half of the financial year (H1 FY26) and Q2 FY26 are discussed, along with forecasts for FY26 and the coming quarters.
- Where
- Focus on the infrastructure landscape in India.
- Why
- To understand the current state and future prospects of the EPC sector, including factors influencing award activity and revenue growth.
- H1 FY26 Award Decline
- Down 27% year-over-year
- Total Tender Announcements
- Rs 8 lakh crore
- Highway Sector Awards (Q2)
- Below Rs 10,000 crore
- Road Sector Tender Announcements
- Rs 1.9 lakh crore
- Central Road Ministry Plans
- Bid out 124 highway projects worth Rs 3.4 lakh crore
- EPC Sector Revenue Growth (FY26 Forecast)
- Mid-to-high single-digit