Touching Lives Through Engineering
Our mission at Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL Group) has always been simple yet profound: to touch lives through engineering excellence. Our infrastructure connects communities, brings essential services to millions, and lays the path to progress.
Our Growth Legacy
MEIL's growth story began as a small fabrication unit in Hyderabad in 1989 and transformed into a full-fledged enterprise in 2006. We have since grown into one of India's largest unlisted infrastructure companies, with a global reach spanning over 20 countries.
With a direct workforce of over 40,000 and an indirect workforce touching nearly 5 lakh people, we're proud to operate across several Indian states and beyond. Our story is one of innovation, grit, and a commitment to delivering projects that bring about a real difference.
A Global Conglomerate
Today, MEIL stands as a global conglomerate, operating across diverse sectors like irrigation, drinking water, highways, power, and green energy. Over the past 34 years, we have built a reputation for tackling tough projects, including massive irrigation systems, complex tunnels, India's first river-linking initiatives, etc. Our AA+ credit rating reflects our financial strength and reliability.
Engineering Excellence
MEIL prioritises on-time project completion without compromising on quality, adapting to advanced technologies and innovative methods.
From tunnel boring machines to drip irrigation systems, we opt for global best practices in local contexts, ensuring efficiency and sustainability.
We focus on nurturing young talent and developing Indigenous technologies aligning with India's "Aathmanisbhar Bharat" and "Make in India" visions, fostering self-reliance and pride in homegrown innovation.
Iconic Heavy Engineering Projects
MEIL is at the forefront of building many ambitious heavy engineering projects, delivering iconic infrastructure that powers progress. From constructing the game-changing Zojila Tunnel, which ensures year-round connectivity in the rugged terrains of Jammu and Kashmir, to the Polavaram Project, a lifeline for irrigation and water supply in Andhra Pradesh, MEIL's portfolio is packed with nation-building efforts.
We are also shaping urban mobility through projects like the Mumbai Coastal Road, which eases traffic for millions, and the BKC Underground Railway Station, a cornerstone of Mumbai's metro expansion. Add to that the Machilipatnam Port, which boosts coastal trade, and the Ratle Hydroelectric Project, which will harness the water of the Chenab River to generate clean energy. Through such heavy engineering, MEIL is crafting a stronger, more connected India with every project.
Our Diversified Portfolio
To sharpen our focus and deliver results faster, we've restructured our operations into specialised Business Units (BUs), each tackling a specific sector with precision and expertise. These BUs - Transportation, Buildings & Industrial Infrastructure, Hydrocarbons, Renewable Energy, Power, Water, Irrigation, and International Business Development - allow us to streamline projects, save costs, and deliver on time without compromising on quality.
Our Business Units
Transportation: Connecting Every Corner
Our Transportation Business Unit is all about building roads and railways that link people and places. We're working on game-changing projects like the Zojila Tunnel, Asia's longest high-altitude bi-directional road tunnel, which will boost connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir.
The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway and Mahasamruddhi Mahamarg are speeding up travel and trade across India. We're also proud of our work on Bihar's first greenfield expressway, the Amas-Darbhanga Expressway, and the Renigunta-Naidupeta road project in Andhra Pradesh.
Strategic Financing for Sustainable Growth
MEIL's business model includes funding and executing HAM (Hybrid Annuity Model) projects with company funds invested in executing roads, irrigation, drinking water supply, sewage treatment, and power projects. This is a strategic approach to ensure sustainable growth and economic efficiency.
Buildings & Industrial Infrastructure
Our Buildings & Industrial Infrastructure Business Unit focuses on creating spaces that serve people. We're building medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh, including Machilipatnam, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Piduguralla, Madanapalle, Anantapur, Amalapuram, Palakollu, and Bapatla, to boost healthcare access.
The NIMS Expansion Project in Telangana and Sanathnagar Hospital (TIMS) are helping communities get better care closer to home.
We're also constructing the state-of-the-art Olectra bus manufacturing factory in Hyderabad, supporting our push for electric mobility. These projects aren't just buildings-they're investments in education, health, and local economies.
Hydrocarbons: Powering Energy Independence
MEIL is unique in India for working across all three streams of the hydrocarbon sector - upstream, midstream, and downstream. Our Hydrocarbons Business Unit is making waves globally by building Mongolia's first Greenfield crude oil refinery, a project that cuts the country's reliance on imported fuel. Key components include the EPCC-02 (Open Arts Units, Utilities & Offsite), EPCC-03 (Captive Power Plant), and EPCC-06 (Propylene Recovery Unit).
Closer to home, we're executing critical parts of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, such as the EPCC-06 Sulphur Recovery Block, EPCC-09 PPU & Butene-1 Unit, and EPCC-08 LLDPE/HDPE Unit.
From Barmer's ABNP Surface Facilities to Vadodara's Propylene Recovery Unit, we're fueling India's energy future.
Renewable Energy: Going Green, Big Time
Our Renewable Energy Business Unit is all about sustainable power. We're big on solar, with projects like PM KUSUM in Karnataka (Nayakanhati, 6.6 MW; Nallur, 5.8 MW) and Maharashtra (Vilhale, 8 MW; Bori, 7 MW; Warkhedi, 6 MW).
The Vadodara Canal Top Solar Power Project, recognised by KPMG as one of the top 100 global innovations, shows how we blend creativity with impact. These projects are driving India's clean energy goals, powering homes and businesses with sustainable solutions.
Power: Lighting Up Lives
The Power BU keeps India's grid humming. We've built the Tuticorin Thermal Power Project of 525 MW. Our Tirwa Transmission Limited project, with a 400 kV Transmission Line from Aligarh-Shamli LILO commissioned in March 2025, and Meerut Shamli Power Transmission of 90 km 400 kV TMDC Line, strengthen connectivity. Other key projects include the 400 kV Kushtagi Substation & Transmission Line and the JUSNL 400 kV Patratu-Chandil Transmission Line.
We're also working on India's landmark Kaiga Nuclear Power Project (Units 5 & 6) and Polavaram Substation.
Water: Quenching a Nation's Thirst
Clean water is a basic need, and our Water BU delivers it to millions. The Mission Bhagiratha in Telangana supplies drinking water to 7 million families, while the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project in Hyderabad, Asia's largest water treatment plant, pumps out 735 million litres daily.
In Andhra Pradesh, the Uddanam Drinking Water Project tackles chronic kidney disease by delivering 28,000 litres per minute. Projects like the Aurangabad Water Supply and Latur Water Supply, as well as India's first floodwater-to-drinking-water initiative, the Gangajal Aapurti Yojana, show our knack for innovative solutions.
Irrigation: Feeding the Land
Our Irrigation Business Unit is a global leader, transforming agriculture through massive projects. The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project in Telangana, with the world's largest irrigation pump house, waters millions of acres.
The Polavaram Project in Andhra Pradesh, boasting a 50 lakh cusecs spillway, is a marvel of engineering. We've also completed the Ramthal Drip Irrigation Project in Karnataka, Asia's largest community-based drip system.
From Kalisindh Phase-2 LIS in Madhya Pradesh to Panam LIS in Gujarat, we're experts in lift irrigation & tank filling projects. Other key projects include PRLIS-01, PRLIS-05, the Sitarama Lift Irrigation, and the Lower Suktel Irrigation Project in Odisha.
Some of the most ambitious Pumped storage projects like Saundatti (1260 MW), Upper Sileru (1350 MW), Kundah (500 MW), and Sharavathy (2000 MW), which work on the unique concept of pumping reservoir water from a lower level to an upper reservoir during off-peak hours and releasing it during peak hours to generate clean electricity, thereby helping to balance the grid and provide reliable power, are also included in this Business unit.
O&M: Ensuring Smooth Operations
Our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Business Unit handles projects like the Lambadug Hydro Power Project, ensuring long-term reliability. Yatinahole LIS, Siddapuram LIS, and the renowned HNSS fall under the O&M BU.
International Business Development: Going Global
Our International Business Development Business Unit takes MEIL's expertise worldwide. In Tanzania, we're building water supply systems to serve African communities. In Rwanda, the Mahama Lot 1 project will bring clean water to refugees. These efforts show how we adapt our skills to address global challenges, making a difference far beyond India's borders.
Setting Standards, Creating Impact
Our projects aren't just about concrete and steel - they're about people. Take the Pattisam Lift Irrigation Project, South India's first river-linking effort, or the Narmada-Kshipra Lift Irrigation, India's first. These milestone projects have set benchmarks for what's possible.
We've also renovated over 170 km of roads in Hyderabad and built 16 sewage treatment plants with a combined capacity of 493 MLD, treating urban wastewater while safeguarding waterbodies.
Celebrating Excellence: Awards and Accolades
MEIL Group has earned an impressive array of awards and recognitions for outstanding work across various projects. We also received the prestigious Hurun India 500 certificate, including a spot on the Exclusive 2023 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 List.
Our excellence was further cemented with entries in the Asia Book of Records, India Book of Records, and Limca Book of Records, as well as Skoch Awards for our work in Karnataka and Odisha.
These accolades highlight MEIL's commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation across the diverse portfolio of infrastructure and energy projects.
Our Group Companies
MEIL is more than just one company-we're a group of dynamic businesses, each pouring heart and soul into their own corner of the world. From building greener cities to powering industries, our companies are all about creating real impact with passion and skill.
Olectra Greentech Limited: Driving a Cleaner Tomorrow
Olectra is our pride and joy when it comes to electric buses. A pioneer in manufacturing e-buses, Olectra is helping craft a future where public transportation doesn't choke the air.
Based in Hyderabad, Olectra's buses zip through India's bustling cities, cutting down pollution and making commutes smoother. Their factory is a hub of innovation, churning out eco-friendly rides that are changing how we move.
Evey Trans: Getting People Places, Sustainably
Evey Trans is the one making sure those electric buses hit the road and run like clockwork. They operate fleets across India, teaming up with Olectra to bring clean, reliable transport to millions. It's not just about getting from point A to B - it's about doing it in a way that keeps our planet breathing easy.
ICOMM Tele Limited: Connecting the Dots
ICOMM is our go-to for all things communication & Defence. They manufacture the networks that keep us connected, whether it's for businesses, governments, or everyday people. From designing telecom systems to supporting the defence sector, ICOMM makes sure world-class products are manufactured, supporting the "Make in India" initiative.
Megha Gas: Bringing Clean Fuel Home
Megha Gas is all about making energy cleaner and closer to you. With over 200 CNG stations and a growing network of piped natural gas, they're fueling homes, industries, and cars with something that's kinder to the environment. It's practical, it's affordable, and it's helping India shift to a greener way of life.
Drillmec India: Building the Backbone of Energy
Drillmec is our powerhouse in the oil and gas world and India's only private company crafting top-notch oil rigs right here in India. They are producing 52 rigs for giants like ONGC and Oil India. Every rig they build helps fuel India's energy needs.
Petreven: Drilling Deep, Delivering Big
Petreven tackles oil and gas drilling with unmatched expertise. Whether in India or overseas, they ensure every rig runs smoothly and safely.
Each of the group companies is a piece of the MEIL, working together to build a better, more connected, and sustainable world.
Giving Back to the Society
At MEIL, we believe in giving back. Our CSR efforts include an orphanage in Warangal, skill development centres in Telangana, and free meal programs like Bhojanamrita and Saddimoota for hospital attendants.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we supplied oxygen to those in need. The Oncology block at NIMS, Hyderabad, is helping cancer patients get world-class care. These initiatives aren't add-ons - they're part of who we are.
Empowering Future Generations Through Education
We are proud to drive the establishment of Young India Skills University's eco-friendly campus at Net Zero Valley in Ranga Reddy district of Hyderabad. Through a generous Rs 200 crore donation under the CSR initiative, MEIL is building a cutting-edge, zero-carbon footprint facility that includes academic and administrative buildings, modern classrooms, advanced labs, a library, a spacious auditorium, and comfortable housing for students and faculty. With sustainable design at its heart - featuring open-air ventilation to cut energy use, the campus meets global standards and supports the university's goal of offering job-focused skill programs to create India's next generation of skilled professionals.
These initiatives aren't add-ons - they're part of who we are.
Looking Ahead: A Future Built on Trust
With a packed order book and projects like the Thane-Borivali and the Bandra-Kurla High-Speed Railway Station, MEIL is ready to take on even larger nation-building projects.
We don't believe in just building infrastructure; we believe in building trust, creating jobs, and improving lives.
Whether it's a rural water pipeline or a high-speed railway station, we're proud to be part of India's growth story.
Visit www.meil.in to explore our work and join us in shaping a better tomorrow.