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Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) is a $5bn multi-sector infrastructure company from India taking giant strides globally.

Touching Lives Through Engineering

For over three decades, MEIL Group has grown into one of the mega pillars supporting India’s infrastructure story, with a diversified portfolio exceeding $30 billion across more than 20 countries. Our expertise spans tunnels, ports, highways, water systems, renewable and thermal power, heavy engineering, and hydrocarbons, creating a footprint that links remote villages to thriving cities while fuelling inclusive growth.

Group companies such as Olectra Greentech Limited and EveyTrans manufacture and operate electric buses that reduce carbon emissions, while Megha Gas lays natural gas networks that fuel vehicles, homes, and factories. Drillmec supplies drilling rigs to global oil fields, and ICOMM delivers strategic communications systems.

More than 40,000 people work directly with us, sustaining the livelihoods of nearly half a million individuals through technologies designed around real community needs. Quality certifications anchor our commitment to flawless execution; on-time delivery drives economic progress; and environmental responsibility is embedded in our DNA, ensuring that every project not only meets today’s needs but also builds sustainable infrastructure that serves communities for generations to come.

Origins, Culture and Leadership Philosophy

 About

The journey began in 1989 as a small fabrication unit in Balanagar, Hyderabad. Over the past 36 years, our growth has been driven by rigorous project management and a culture that values collaboration and flat organisational structures. Throughout this journey, a strong “one family” spirit has emerged, bringing together colleagues at different life stages, from young professionals to experienced seniors, so that guidance, energy, and fresh ideas work in a balanced and unified manner. This approach has enabled the company to achieve every milestone by prioritising teamwork and shared responsibility over hierarchy, laying the foundation for a diversified global infrastructure leader.

What sets us apart is not scale alone, but the philosophy guiding every step. As Managing Director, P.V. Krishna Reddy says: “We view technology as a tool for human progress… each decision prioritises lasting impact over short-term gains. New technologies excite us not as an end in themselves, but as a means to empower people, address real-world challenges, and create sustainable change.” This proactive mind set and readiness to embrace opportunities fuel our journey toward a meaningful and sustainable future.

Our portfolio includes landmark ventures shaping the nation’s landscape. High in the Himalayas, the Zojila Tunnel project is taking shape, with access roads, snow galleries, cut and cover sections, and bridges already completed, while work on the main 13.153 kilometre tunnel is advancing at a brisk pace. The Zojila Tunnel, at an elevation of over 11,575 feet, is set to become the world’s longest bi directional road tunnel at high altitude, transforming a seasonal pass into all weather connectivity. In Mumbai, engineering excellence is redefining urban mobility through Mumbai Coastal Road project, along with the BKC bullet train station and the Thane–Borivali twin tunnels all designed to alleviate congestion and enhance connectivity across the metropolis.

Zojila Tunnel project

Meanwhile, vital segments of the Char Dham rail corridor are bringing pilgrims closer to sacred Himalayan shrines while strengthening India’s strategic rail infrastructure. The Greenfield Machilipatnam Port will unlock new coastal trade pathways and is poised to become the third largest Greenfield seaport in India. Complementing these efforts, the new integrated terminal building and associated infrastructure at Shirdi International Airport will enhance air connectivity. Meanwhile, crucial road and infrastructure projects, being executed for ADCL (Amaravati Development Corporation Ltd.) and CRDA (Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority), will shape the capital region of Andhra Pradesh.

Machilipatnam Port

Our road networks now extend over 1,975 kilometres across key states, combining modernised brownfield stretches with ambitious Greenfield segments delivered through Hybrid Annuity, EPC, BOOT, and BOQ models.  Several key road segments are under execution across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, and other states. Completed packages include the six-lane Vijayawada bypass, the Renigunta–Naidupeta highway, and key stretches of the Nagpur–Mumbai Super Communication Expressway, while crucial sections of the Delhi - Amritsar- Katra Expressway, Amas–Darbhanga Expressway, the Pune Ring Road, Bengaluru–Vijayawada Economic Corridor and Nagpur-Vijayawada Economic Corridor are under execution. From Silk City to Coastal City and onward to Orange City, these corridors connect major industrial, port, and commercial hubs, facilitating the faster and safer movement of people and goods.

Renigunta Naidupet Highway Project

Urban road maintenance in Hyderabad, upgrades to city and regional links in Mumbai and Kerala, and a balanced mix of rural and urban initiatives ensure reliable journeys for millions of commuters every day. Across thirteen completed highway stretches and more than thirty-four ongoing segments, each package is planned and executed with discipline, so that every new bypass, expressway, and city road strengthens national connectivity and opens new paths for opportunity, investment, and long-term growth.
 

 

Mongolia’s first Greenfield oil refinery

Our footprint in hydrocarbons spans the entire value chain, from upstream to midstream and downstream, making us the only private player with such an integrated presence. From Mongolia’s first Greenfield oil refinery, where Indian engineering is helping a landlocked nation move towards energy independence, to advanced gas sweetening and sulphur recovery facilities in Kuwait that process sour gas into cleaner fuel, our projects address both security and sustainability in global energy supply. In Mangalore, India’s largest underground LPG cavern for HPCL was constructed to store 80,000 tonnes of fuel deep below ground, thereby strengthening the country’s strategic energy reserves with rock-solid safety and reliability. We have successfully completed our scope of work for the Assam renewal project.

We have commissioned a 210 kilometre, 52 inch raw water pipeline and a 486 kilometre crude oil pipeline to supply the Rajasthan refinery, supported by the project’s largest 66 KV GIS substation, while completed oil and gas pipelines to Gelki, Gojalia, and Gamnewala form critical supply corridors. Essential processing units and supporting infrastructure are being built at the Rajasthan refinery, along with specialised process units at Barauni, Paradeep, and Gujarat refineries, further deepening our role in delivering reliable, cleaner fuels to one of the world’s fastest growing energy markets.

Our power portfolio is diverse and future‑focused. We are developing pumped storage projects in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, adding over 9,110 megawatts of clean, flexible energy to the national grid and supporting the integration of renewable energy. Our large‑scale hydro power project under construction includes the 960 MW Polavaram Hydro Power Project in Andhra Pradesh and the 850 MW Run‑of‑the‑River Ratle Hydro Power Project on the river Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir.

Tuticorin Thermal Power Project

In Tamil Nadu, we are delivering advanced electromechanical works for the 500 MW Kundha Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Project. In the thermal power segment, the Tuticorin Thermal Power Project features a 275‑metre‑high chimney engineered for air pollution control. Our acquisition of a 250 MW lignite power plant in Neyveli further expands our operational capacity. Additionally, we are executing a Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) Plant for the Bellary Thermal Power Station, reinforcing our commitment to cleaner and more sustainable thermal operations. We have also set records in India’s private power transmission history by establishing substations with advanced GIS/AIS technology under the WUPPTCL project in Uttar Pradesh.

Marking a historic milestone, we have secured an EPC contract from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to construct two 700 MWe nuclear reactors, Kaiga Units 5 and 6, in Karnataka. This is the largest‑ever order placed by NPCIL and represents MEIL’s first major entry into the nuclear energy sector.

In solar and renewable energy, we are leading with over 492 active projects and 3,000 MW of capacity under implementation across 600 locations. We have established a unique position as the only company capable of simultaneous large-scale commissioning, and our work under PM-KUSUM in Maharashtra and Karnataka has quickened the pace of feeder-level solarisation, advancing sustainable rural development.

Solar Power Project

We are shaping India’s modern power ecosystem through ultra-high voltage substations, including traditional AIS and modern GIS substations, as well as over 3,700 kilometres of transmission lines in states such as Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Jharkhand. Notable among these are the Virudhunagar substation, the 400 kV corridor for Yadadri, and the ongoing construction of 17 new extra-high voltage substations in Madhya Pradesh, featuring the state’s first 400 kV GIS substation in Bhopal, along with associated transmission lines.

Our initiatives, spanning hydroelectric, pumped storage, thermal, nuclear, and renewable energy, are shaping a resilient, low-carbon, and energy-secure future for the nation.


 

This commitment extends into clean mobility and advanced materials. Group Company Olectra has deployed one of India’s largest electric bus fleets across multiple states, clocking over 440 million kilometres and helping save more than 135 million litres of diesel while avoiding roughly 362 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to planting nearly 17 million trees. Beyond buses, Olectra is a leading domestic supplier of silicone rubber and composite polymer insulators and is pioneering blade battery technologies and electric tippers such as the Meghaetron 28T.

Olectra

EveyTrans Private Limited, part of the family, is a zero-emission public transport operator and the largest aggregator of electric buses in India. Managing over 3,000 e-buses across seven states and fifteen cities, EveyTrans connects major urban centres and operates under Gross Cost Contracts, building and maintaining its own charging infrastructure for reliable, eco-friendly mobility.

In City Gas Distribution, Megha Gas operates across 10 states and 62 districts, covering 22 major geographical areas, with over 220 CNG stations already commissioned. Our mission focuses on delivering piped natural gas and compressed natural gas to millions, targeting 12.4 million domestic households, more than 600 commercial, and 200 industrial units. At the same time, robust pipelines, city gates, and mother stations reinforce our infrastructure as new milestones such as LNG dispensing stations and pipeline rollouts in urban corridors continue to build a cleaner, more reliable energy future.

Megha Gas


 

Water is life, and our irrigation projects deliver it to millions of people. The Polavaram project will harness the river Godavari through a multipurpose design that combines drinking water supply, irrigation, and power generation, featuring the world’s largest flood discharge spillway, 1.18 kilometres long, with a capacity of 50 lakh cusecs. In Rajasthan, crucial links under execution in the Navnera–Galwa–Bisalpur–Isarda canal system deliver water to vast dry farmlands. We are laying the country’s largest-diameter irrigation pipeline, a 107-kilometre pipeline with a diameter of 4.6 metres, for Kalisindh Phase 2 in Madhya Pradesh.

Polavaram Project

At the same time, the Gangadhar Meher Lift Irrigation Project in Odisha now supplies water to more than 25,000 hectares across numerous villages. The Mettur Lift Irrigation Project in Tamil Nadu has revitalised over eighty water bodies in the Sarabanga basin and stabilised irrigation on more than 4,000 acres. The Devadula scheme in Telangana features the world’s longest underground irrigation tunnel, a 47-kilometre D-shaped tunnel that moves water deep below ground.

In Karnataka, the Ramthal project features one of Asia’s largest drip irrigation networks, with over 2,100 kilometres of underground pipeline. Meanwhile, the Handri–Neeva project’s 43 pump houses, equipped with 289 machines, move water across long distances to benefit vast command areas. Kaleshwaram stands as the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project, with the Gayatri pump house alone housing seven underground machines, each with a capacity of 139 MW. The Palamuru–Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme is setting a new benchmark with underground pump units of 145 MW, further advancing large-scale water-lifting capabilities.

Pioneering river-linking efforts, the Narmada-Kshipra Simhastha River Link Project, India’s first by lift irrigation, was completed, followed by the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project, executed in a record one year to connect the Godavari and Krishna rivers and earn a place in the Limca Book of Records. These achievements underscore our commitment to sustainable agriculture and the well-being of our community.

Across India, several key projects are under construction, including the Ukai Lift Irrigation, and Southern and Northern Link Projects in Gujarat; the Sanwer Project in Madhya Pradesh; the Jigaon Major Irrigation Project in Maharashtra; the Singathaluru Project in Karnataka; and the Megha Lift Clusters in Odisha, among many others. Together, these transformative initiatives strengthen regional water security, enhance agricultural productivity, and deliver lasting socio-economic benefits to millions of farmers.

Gangaajal Aapurthi Yojana

Our projects in drinking water continue to change lives. The Uddanam Drinking Water Project in Andhra Pradesh helped alleviate a chronic kidney disease crisis by providing safe, treated water to over seven lakh people. In Bihar, we implemented the Gangaajal Aapurthi Yojana, India's first project to convert seasonal Ganga floodwaters into treated drinking water, providing access to safe drinking water in cities such as Gaya, Bodh Gaya, and Rajgir.

Uddanam Drinking Water Project

Mission Bhagiratha in Telangana now delivers clean, piped water to millions of households across the state. The Yettinahole project in Karnataka supplies safe drinking water to several drought-prone districts, benefiting over seven million people. The Cauvery Water Supply Scheme features one of the country's largest water treatment plants, capable of treating approximately 775 million litres per day. The under-construction Sathegala project in Karnataka includes the construction of an 11.2-kilometre D-shaped tunnel to augment the regional water supply. Rural Water Supply projects in Odisha are expanding access to potable water in underserved habitations. We are also participating in the Jal Jeevan Mission through various projects across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.

Mission Bhagiratha

Drillmec is the strongest pillar of our hydrocarbon operations. Drillmec, based in Italy, designs and manufactures drilling and workover rigs in Italy, the USA, and India, setting global benchmarks in safety and reliability. The company serve over eighty countries, and the landmark ONGC order for 47 rigs is being supplied progressively, with several units already in operation and more under assembly, demonstrating our blend of global expertise and innovative capacity.

Rigs

ICOMM Tele Limited, our subsidiary, provides engineering, manufacturing, and EPC solutions for strategic affairs, telecom, power, and infrastructure. Its Hyderabad plants manufacture advanced telecom equipment, towers, RF components, antennas, and steel structures. ICOMM is a significant partner in India’s push for self-reliance in manufacturing, including collaborations with CARACAL (UAE) for the development of indigenous sniper rifles, as well as supporting product innovation and technology transfer for the armed forces and police.

Manufacturing Unit

Our commitment to health and urban development is reflected in the high-impact social infrastructure we are building. This includes medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh. The Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) high-rise super-speciality hospital and the large-scale expansion of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad are designed with advanced building systems and precise engineering to support a healthier, brighter urban future. Notably, these are among the first high-rise buildings constructed in government healthcare infrastructure in India.

Medical College

We are also contributing to Hyderabad’s ambitious goal of becoming the first city in India to treat 100% of its sewage by constructing a network of modern sewage treatment plants equipped with advanced treatment technologies across the city. These STPs, developed under long-term, performance-linked models, will ensure that every drop of wastewater is treated before reaching lakes and rivers, thereby improving water quality and supporting non-potable reuse.

STP

Our manufacturing units support a diverse range of industries with certified surge vessels, storage tanks, refinery reactors, tunnel protection systems, and a wide range of process equipment and heat exchangers for oil, gas, and infrastructure projects. We produce large-diameter MS and HDPE pipes with advanced anti-corrosion coatings, along with spiral-welded pipes, that meet national and international standards.

manufacturing units

These facilities also fabricate engineering components, tunnel rings, pumps, heavy cranes, and specialised machinery at heavy manufacturing and pressure vessel units near Hyderabad, ensuring critical equipment for lift irrigation, tunnelling, and energy projects is delivered on time and to specification. Integrated manufacturing capabilities, backed by global certifications and automated production lines, provide reliable, high performance equipment for complex infrastructure and energy needs.

Technology and innovation drive our projects. For example, we are utilising the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) at challenging sites such as the Zojila Tunnel and Char Dham rail segments, enabling real-time adaptation to ground conditions for safer and more cost-effective tunnelling in fragile, unstable terrain.

NATM

We are utilising advanced German-made Herrenknecht AG Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) assembled in India for critical tunnel projects in Mumbai, showcasing technological excellence in infrastructure development. A notable milestone has been achieved with the deployment of India's biggest 13.34-metre Dia Single Shield TBM for the Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel project. This massive machine was safely lowered at the Thane portal, marking a historic moment in Mumbai’s tunnelling efforts.

Tunnel Boring Machine

Our 50 MW solar thermal plant in Anantapur which bagged the Enertia award 2014 utilises parabolic trough technology, where curved mirrors focus sunlight onto fluid-filled tubes to generate temperatures of up to 550°C, ensuring consistent power generation, while the 10 MW canal-top solar plant in Vadodara produces clean power while reducing canal water evaporation and has been listed by KPMG among the world’s top 100 innovative engineering projects.

Environmental responsibility is integral to our engineering choices. In the Veligonda project, located within the Nallamala region, a Double Shield tunnel boring machine enabled low-noise, blast-free excavation that helped protect sensitive ecosystems. On two segments of the Samruddhi Mahamarg, dedicated animal overpasses are enabling safe passage for various wildlife species, and Polavaram’s fish ladder maintains an upstream migration route by preserving flow conditions for aquatic life.

For us, safety and speed go hand in hand. The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project, completed within one year, linked the Godavari and Krishna rivers and earned a place in the Limca Book of Records as the first river-linking project of its kind to be executed in such record time. The 400/220 KV NP Kunta substation for PGCIL was completed in just seven months, well ahead of conventional timelines, securing entries in both the Limca Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records for fastest execution while adhering to stringent safety and quality standards. These achievements underscore a strong track record of delivering complex projects under challenging conditions. Awards from bodies such as ASSOCHAM and CBIP, along with global certifications, further affirm our commitment to quality, safety, and reliability.

Beyond projects, we share a deep responsibility for social impact. Our Pink Power Run campaign for breast cancer awareness, launched in collaboration with local partners, has attracted over 20,000 participants, with a focus on improving the health of women. The MEIL Foundation has partnered with the Telangana Government to fund Young India Skills University, empowering youth with world-class vocational training.

Pink Power Run

We have played a supporting role in the restoration of Hyderabad’s historic Bansilalpet Stepwell, contributed to critical Covid-19 relief efforts, and provided aid during natural disasters through partnerships and collaborative initiatives across skill development centres, health camps, rural infrastructure projects, and environmental initiatives, to deliver collaborative and meaningful action for those who need it most.

Our HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) culture is built around a clear “zero harm” philosophy that places the safety, health, and well-being of every worker and stakeholder at the core of project delivery. It is supported by a structured safety management system aligned with international best practices across our project sites. This focus has enabled the company to clock hundreds of millions of safe man-hours and earn multiple certifications.

 

For MEIL Group, engineering extends beyond construction; it is about creating opportunities for progress and building lasting partnerships, as we serve communities, support people, and inspire future engineers to strengthen and advance our vision every day.

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Building beyond Boundaries

MEIL, a worldwide conglomerate in Hydrocarbons, Electric Vehicles, Transportation, Power, and Irrigation, is committed to enhancing lives by meeting crucial needs. Our comprehensive projects aim to improve the ordinary person's quality of life, delivering clean water, reliable transport, sustainable power, and beyond. Join our journey to create a positive global impact, making a better world for all.

Mission & Vision


Engineering Excellence, Empowering Lives

MEIL envisions empowering lives through an uncompromising commitment to superior infrastructure. We envision a future where every individual enjoys an enhanced quality of life, driven by our relentless pursuit of excellence in core infrastructure. Fuelled by teamwork, respect for new ideas, and a passion for innovation, we incorporate integrity in all we do. Our foundation rests on superior engineering, environmental responsibility, and social impact, propelling us towards a brighter tomorrow.

Awards & Accolades


Honours and Accolades for MEIL's Innovations

With our dedicated teams and technological expertise, MEIL has set a new standard of excellence. We have earned international recognition and prestigious awards for pioneering projects like the 50-MW Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Plant, Top 100 Innovative Infrastructure Projects for Canal-top Solar Power, and record-breaking achievements in substation construction. From ground breaking solar initiatives to the seamless integration of rivers, we are committed to innovation.