Contract Award: CEM India Projects and Jaipur Metro Phase 2
CEM India Projects has been awarded a contract worth Rs 921.63 crore for underground tunnel and station works on Jaipur Metro Phase 2, as reported on 24 October 2026 by Metro Rail News. The contract covers underground tunnel construction and station works, making it a significant civil award within India's active metro rail construction pipeline.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Contract | Underground Tunnel and Station Construction |
| Project | Jaipur Metro Phase 2 |
| Location | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Contract Value | Rs 921.63 crore |
| Awarded To | CEM India Projects |
Scope of the Jaipur Metro Phase 2 Underground Package
The contract as reported covers underground tunnel and station construction under Jaipur Metro Phase 2. No further breakdown of scope, number of stations, tunnel length, or construction timeline has been made available in the sourced reporting. Suppliers and contractors seeking additional detail should monitor official project disclosures from the project promoter.
India's Metro Rail Construction Pipeline in Context
Projects India tracks 1,974 live railway projects across India, of which nine were added in the last 90 days. Within this broader pipeline, metro rail schemes represent a substantial share of high-value civil work. Recent projects tracked in this sub-sector include the Patna Metro Rail Phase 1 at Rs 13,411 crore (Construction Started), the Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor Phase 1B at Rs 5,801 crore (Construction Started), and the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 at Rs 5,384 crore (Under Approvals), illustrating the scale and geographic spread of metro investment currently active across India.
Of the 1,974 tracked railway projects, 830 are at the Construction Started stage, 634 are Under Approvals, and 302 are in Planning. A further 89 are at Early or Announced stage, indicating a substantial forward pipeline that has not yet reached procurement. Thirty projects have received approvals and are moving toward construction commencement, representing near-term award opportunities for contractors and equipment suppliers.
Geographic Concentration of Railway Projects
Maharashtra leads all states in tracked railway projects with 526, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 172, West Bengal at 159, Gujarat at 157, Karnataka at 107, and Bihar at 98. Rajasthan, where the Jaipur Metro Phase 2 is located, sits outside the top six states by project count, yet the scale of the Jaipur award underlines that significant metro civil contracts continue to emerge from states not at the top of the volume ranking. Suppliers focused solely on Maharashtra or Uttar Pradesh may overlook sizeable packages in other states. For a full view of infrastructure projects across India, the Projects India sector overview covers all active pipelines.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Rs 921.63 crore Jaipur Metro Phase 2 underground contract signals continued investment in metro civil works in Rajasthan and adds to an already active national metro pipeline. For civil contractors, tunnel boring equipment suppliers, waterproofing and lining specialists, electrical and mechanical fitout firms, and station fitout contractors, the award confirms that underground metro packages of this scale are live and being awarded outside the largest metros.
With 634 railway projects currently Under Approvals nationally and a further 302 in Planning, the forward order pipeline remains substantial. Suppliers targeting metro-related work should note that projects at the Approvals Received stage — 30 tracked nationally — represent the nearest-term conversion to construction contracts. Firms active in metro rail civil, systems, or equipment supply would benefit from tracking both announced awards and the pre-tender pipeline. All tracked projects can be accessed via the Projects India database. There are currently no open India tenders recorded in the Infrastructure Projects sector on the platform, making early-stage project intelligence particularly relevant for identifying upcoming packages before formal tender release. Further recent awards in the railway sector, including GR Infraprojects' Rs 1,897 crore EPC contract in Madhya Pradesh, illustrate the pace of contracting activity in this sub-sector.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Jaipur Metro Phase 2 underground tunnel contract?
CEM India Projects was reported on 24 October 2026 to have won the Jaipur Metro Phase 2 underground tunnel and station contract, valued at Rs 921.63 crore. No further details on scope breakdown or timeline were available in sourced reporting.
What is the value of the Jaipur Metro Phase 2 underground contract?
The contract awarded to CEM India Projects for underground tunnel and station works on Jaipur Metro Phase 2 is valued at Rs 921.63 crore, as reported by Metro Rail News on 24 October 2026.
How many railway projects are currently tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 1,974 live railway projects across India. Of these, 830 are at the Construction Started stage, 634 are Under Approvals, and 302 are in Planning, with nine projects added to the tracker in the last 90 days.
Which states have the most railway projects in India?
Based on Projects India data, Maharashtra leads with 526 tracked railway projects, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 172, West Bengal at 159, Gujarat at 157, Karnataka at 107, and Bihar at 98.
