Ceigall India unit gets appointed date for ₹1,656 crore NHAI project
Ceigall India Ltd's subsidiary, Ceigall VRK 11 Private Limited, has been informed of the appointed date of July 6, 2026, for a ₹1,656 crore highway project in Jharkhand. The project involves constructing a 6-lane greenfield expressway from km 288.600 to km 325.500 under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. Financed by NHAI and State Bank of India, the project has a construction period of 730 days and a 15-year maintenance period.

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Ceigall India Ltd's subsidiary, Ceigall VRK 11 Private Limited, has received the appointed date of July 6, 2026, for a highway project in Jharkhand valued at ₹1,656 crore. The declaration by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) enables the commencement of construction for the 6-lane greenfield stretch under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, strengthening the company's execution pipeline.
The appointed date was communicated to the stock exchanges on July 7, 2026. The project involves the construction of the Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Highway from km 288.600 to km 325.500. This milestone triggers the start of the concession period and project obligations for this strategic infrastructure development.
Project Details
The project will be executed on a Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) basis. The total length of the expressway is approximately 221.40 lane km.
| Project | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Highway (Package 11) | Donoreshan to Bongabar village (Jharkhand) | ₹1,656 crore |
The financing arrangement for this package includes a contribution from NHAI of ₹7,816.40 million and a term loan from the State Bank of India amounting to ₹8,389.50 million. The project was awarded on March 31, 2023, with a construction period of 730 days from the appointed date and an operations and maintenance period of 15 years.
Historical Stock Returns for Ceigall India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.84% | -5.11% | -0.16% | +34.51% | +34.61% | -5.42% |
How will the 730-day construction timeline impact Ceigall India's resource allocation and other ongoing projects?
What are the potential revenue recognition milestones for Ceigall India under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) during the construction phase?
Could the successful execution of this project position Ceigall India as a preferred bidder for future Bharatmala Pariyojana contracts?































