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Afcons Infrastructure Limited has secured a strategic road infrastructure project in Uganda, valued at over EUR 100 million, marking a key step in the company's expansion across African markets. The project is being funded by a multilateral development agency and aligns with Afcons export-led growth strategy, focused on delivering large-scale and sustainable infrastructure solutions outside India. The award reinforces the company's long-standing presence in international EPC markets and highlights its role in supporting regional economic development through complex infrastructure execution. Part of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Afcons continues to build on its six-decade legacy, backed by strong global rankings in bridges, marine and port infrastructure, and international contracting.
Afcons Infrastructure Limited has been awarded a major road infrastructure project in Uganda, with the contract value exceeding EUR 100 million. The project marks another milestone in the company's ongoing expansion across Africa and strengthens its international order book. The road project is being funded by a multilateral development agency, underscoring the strategic and development-led nature of the assignment. Advertisement
The company indicated that the project award aligns with its export-led growth strategy and reflects its continued focus on international markets, particularly in emerging economies. Through such projects, Afcons aims to contribute to regional economic development by delivering high-quality and sustainable infrastructure assets that support long-term mobility and trade.
The Uganda road project further reinforces Afcons Infrastructure's presence in Africa, where it has been steadily expanding its footprint through transportation, marine, and urban infrastructure assignments. The company has been focusing on complex engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects that require advanced technical capabilities and execution expertise.
Afcons Infrastructure Limited is the flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. With a legacy spanning more than six decades, the company has built a strong track record of executing technologically challenging projects across a wide range of sectors. Its portfolio includes highways, bridges, tunnels, metro rail systems, marine works, ports, hydro projects and urban infrastructure, both in India and overseas.
On the international front, Afcons has been active across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, leveraging its engineering capabilities to deliver large-scale infrastructure under diverse geographic and regulatory environments. The company's consistent performance in overseas markets has contributed to its global standing among leading contractors.
According to the latest Engineering News-Record (ENR) survey, Afcons is ranked among the top 140 international contractors globally. It holds a strong position in specific infrastructure segments, ranking 12th in bridges and 8th in marine and ports worldwide. These rankings reflect the company's technical depth, execution capacity and experience in delivering complex projects across challenging terrains.
The latest project award in Uganda is expected to further strengthen Afcons international credentials and support its long-term strategy of expanding export revenues. By securing multilateral-funded projects, the company continues to enhance its visibility and credibility in global infrastructure markets, while contributing to the development of critical transport networks in emerging economies.
Afcons continued focus on overseas infrastructure development highlights the growing role of Indian engineering and construction firms in global infrastructure delivery, particularly in regions seeking large-scale, sustainable and resilient transport solutions.
Source - PTI
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