Ceigall India-led JV awarded ₹918 crore civil contract for Jaipur Metro Phase 2 Project

Jaipur, India (Metro Rail Today): Ceigall India Limited has secured a major breakthrough in the urban infrastructure space, with its joint venture with SAM India Builtwell Pvt Ltd winning a ₹918.04 crore contract for Jaipur Metro’s Phase-II expansion. The project marks the company’s formal entry into large-scale metro rail construction, diversifying its portfolio beyond roads and highways.

Awarded by Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (JMRC), the contract involves the design and construction of a 10.8-km elevated viaduct along with 10 elevated metro stations as part of the city’s Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS). The project is scheduled to be completed within 34 months.

The scope of work includes civil construction of the elevated viaduct and stations, excluding architectural finishing, along with the development of a spur line connecting the corridor to the metro depot. The project will be executed by the Ceigall India–SAM India joint venture, where Ceigall holds a 74% stake while SAM India Builtwell owns the remaining 26%.

The corridor will cover key locations including Prahladpura, Manpura, Bilwa Kalan, Bilwa, Goner Mod, Sitapura, Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Kumbha Marg, Haldighati Gate, and Pinjrapole Gaushala. These stations are expected to enhance connectivity across emerging residential, industrial, and institutional zones in Jaipur.

The Phase-II expansion is a critical component of Jaipur’s long-term urban mobility plan, aimed at reducing congestion, improving public transport accessibility, and supporting the city’s growing population.

Strategic Entry into Metro Rail Infrastructure

With this win, Ceigall India strengthens its position as a diversified infrastructure player, expanding into metro rail projects at a time when India is witnessing rapid growth in urban transit systems. The company has traditionally been focused on highways and road construction, and this project signals a strategic shift towards participating in high-value, technology-driven urban mobility projects.

Industry experts note that metro rail construction requires specialised engineering capabilities, particularly in elevated viaduct construction, station design, and urban project execution under constrained environments.

Mrs. Mamta Shah, MD & CEO of Urban Infra Group, said, “The entry of new players like Ceigall India into metro rail infrastructure reflects the expanding opportunities in India’s urban transit sector. As cities scale up investments in metro networks, participation from diversified infrastructure companies will be crucial in accelerating project delivery and strengthening execution capacity across the sector.”

According to the company, the Jaipur Metro contract will significantly strengthen its order book while enhancing its presence across multiple infrastructure segments, including railways and urban transit systems.

Ceigall India Chairman and Managing Director Ramneek Sehgal described the order as a key milestone in the company’s growth journey, highlighting the importance of metro rail projects in India’s sustainable urban development agenda.

Jaipur Metro’s Expansion Momentum

Jaipur Metro Phase-II is expected to play a pivotal role in improving intra-city connectivity, particularly in rapidly developing southern and eastern parts of the city. The elevated corridor design is aimed at ensuring faster execution and minimal disruption to existing road traffic during construction.

With this contract award, Jaipur Metro’s Phase-II project gains further momentum, while also underscoring the growing scale of investments being made in metro rail systems across India to address urban mobility challenges.

As infrastructure companies continue to diversify into metro rail projects, developments like these highlight the increasing convergence of expertise across highways, railways, and urban transit—paving the way for more integrated and efficient transportation networks in the future.