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Afcons Infrastructure Bags ₹5,301 Crore Breakwater Contract for Vadhvan Port

Afcons Infrastructure Limited has secured a landmark contract worth ₹5,301 crore for the construction of a 10.14 km-long breakwater at the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra. Awarded by Vadhvan Port Project Limited (VPPL), the project significantly expands the company's marine infrastructure portfolio and supports India's goal of becoming a global maritime hub.

Concrete tetrapods form a solid breakwater against the blue sea under a clear sky. Stock photo illustrating Afcons Infrastructure's new order story.
Photo: Francesco Ungaro / Pexels
Key numbers
Market Cap ₹11,604 CrSmall Cap
Revenue TTM ₹11,948 CrOperating
RSI 45.06Neutral Zone
Order fromVadhvan Port Project Limited (VPPL)
Deal value₹5,301 Cr
Share of market cap45.7%
Share of annual revenue44.4%

Key highlights

  • Order value of ₹5,301 crore (excluding GST) for the Vadhvan Port breakwater project
  • The 10.14 km-long breakwater will be the second-longest in the world upon completion
  • Project awarded by Vadhvan Port Project Limited (VPPL), a joint venture for India's upcoming largest public port
  • Vadhvan Port is designed for a handling capacity of 23.2 million TEUs
  • Afcons is currently ranked as the 8th largest marine and port facilities contractor globally

What Is the Order?

Afcons Infrastructure has received a Letter of Award from Vadhvan Port Project Limited (VPPL) for a landmark marine construction project. The scope includes the development of a 10.14 km-long breakwater at the greenfield Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra. With a project value of ₹5,301 crore excluding GST, this order reinforces the company's technical capabilities in executing large-scale, complex marine infrastructure.

The breakwater is expected to be a critical component of the port's infrastructure, which aims to position India prominently on the global trade map as a major container handling hub with an envisioned capacity of 23.2 million TEUs.

Business Overview

Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the flagship infrastructure arm of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, operates in 31 countries across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and CIS regions. The company specializes in technologically complex EPC projects, including bridges, marine structures, and specialized tunnels. According to recent Engineering News-Record (ENR) surveys, Afcons is ranked among the top 140 international contractors and holds the 8th position globally in the marine and port facilities segment.

This specialization has seen the firm complete landmark projects like the Bulk Jetty at Port of Sohar and the New Owendo International Port in Gabon.

Financial Context

The company's recent financial performance shows a trailing twelve-month revenue of ₹11,948.38 crore, although net profit for the annual period declined by 48.34% year-on-year. The new ₹5,301 crore order represents approximately 44% of its annual operating revenue, providing substantial visibility to the future order book. Currently, Afcons trades at a P/E ratio of 46.2, which is higher than the industry average of 32.52.

Market capitalization stands at ₹11,603.6 crore, while promoter holding remains at 50.17%, though a significant portion of 60.13% of these shares is currently pledged. The stock has faced a 27.5% decline over the past year.

Afcons Infrastructure · share price, past month

Industry Landscape

  • Vadhvan Port is envisioned as India’s largest public port and a top global container port
  • The port's planned capacity of 23.2 million TEUs will significantly boost India's maritime trade volume
  • Infrastructure development in the marine sector is a key pillar of the Prime Minister's vision for a developed India
  • Competitive dynamics in the EPC sector remain intense, with a focus on specialized marine and bridge capabilities
  • Government initiatives like Sagarmala continue to drive large-scale capital expenditure in port-led industrialization

“This award is a testament to Afcons’ proven expertise in delivering complex and large-scale marine infrastructure projects. The Vadhvan breakwater project will be a strategic enabler for India’s ambition to become a global maritime hub.”

— Mr Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Executive Chairman, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd

“It is a moment of immense pride for us to secure one of the world’s landmark marine projects. This project showcases India’s growing expertise in executing complex infrastructure on a global scale.”

— Mr S Paramasivan, Managing Director, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd
Afcons Infrastructure · financial snapshot
Share price₹315.5
Market capitalisation₹11,603.60 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹11,948.38 Cr
Net profit (annual)₹251.50 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)₹2,613.84 Cr-12.16% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)-₹88.40 Cr-191.05% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)46.2×Sector 33.97×
Promoter holding50.17%0.00% QoQ
FII holding12.19%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

Source verified

Exchange filing by Afcons Infrastructure Limited announcing the receipt of a ₹5,301 crore order for the Vadhvan Port breakwater project. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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