Ceigall - SAM India JV Wins ₹918 Crore Civil Contract for Jaipur Metro Phase 2

Jaipur, India (Metro Rail Today): Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) has taken a major step forward in the execution of Jaipur Metro Phase 2 with Ceigall India Limited in joint venture with SAM India Builtwell Pvt. Ltd. emerging as the lowest bidder (L1) for the project’s first civil construction contract.

JMRC had floated the tender for this key package in October 2025, marking the formal start of construction procurement for Phase 2. A strong response was received from the industry, with 13 infrastructure firms submitting bids. Technical bids were opened on 15 December 2025, followed by detailed technical evaluation completed on 16 January 2026. Financial bids were opened the same day, revealing Ceigall India- SAM India JV as the L1 bidder.

Financial Bid Comparison

• Ceigall India Limited-SAM India Builtwell JV: ₹918.04 crore (L1)

• Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Pvt. Ltd 954.3 Crore (L2)

• J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd: ₹955.9 Crore (L3)

• Ashoka Buildcon Ltd: ₹964.7 Crore

• Rail Vikas Nigam Limited: ₹1,062.3 Crore

• HG Infra Engineering Limited: ₹1,069.7 Crore

• Afcons Infrastructure Limited: ₹1,075.3 Crore

• Larsen & Toubro Limited: ₹1,085.5 Crore

• Ranjit Buildcon Limited: ₹1,162.2 Crore

• G R Infraprojects Limited: ₹1,244.3 Crore

• NCC Limited: ₹1,252.6 Crore

• KEC International Limited: ₹1,403.9 Crore

•  Kalpataru Projects International Limited: ₹1,559.5 Crore

The bid values show a competitive spread, with Ceigall’s offer significantly lower than several major EPC players, strengthening its chances of securing the contract subject to final approvals.

In this bid, Ceigall India will have 74% share and remaining 26% share will have SAM India Builtwell Pvt. Ltd.

Scope of Work

The contract involves the design and construction of 10.8 kilometrs elevated viaducts and 10 elevated stations, excluding architectural finishing works. The stations covered under this package are:

• Prahladpura

• Manpura

• Bilwa Kalan

• Bilwa

• Goner Mod

• Sitapura

• JECC

• Kumbha Marg

• Haldighati Gate

• Pinjrapole Gaushala

The scope also includes construction from Chainage (-) 600 m to 11,400 m, along with a spur line connecting to the Phase 2 depot. The contract duration is 1,020 days, reflecting the scale and complexity of the works.

Jaipur Metro Phase 2: Project Overview

Jaipur Metro Phase 2 comprises a 42.8-km North–South corridor connecting Prahladpura to Todi Mod, with a total of 36 stations planned along the alignment. Of these:

• 34 stations will be elevated

• 2 stations will be underground

Phase 2 is expected to significantly enhance urban mobility in Jaipur, improve connectivity to key residential and commercial areas, and support sustainable public transport growth in the Rajasthan capital.

With the announcement of the L1 bidder for its first civil package, JMRC has effectively kick-started the on-ground implementation phase of Jaipur Metro Phase 2. Once the contract is formally awarded, construction activity is expected to gather momentum, paving the way for subsequent civil and system tenders across the corridor.

This development marks a crucial milestone in Jaipur’s metro expansion journey and signals renewed progress toward delivering a larger, more connected metro network for the city.