Contract Award: Cemindia and the Mallige Line
Cemindia has been awarded a contract worth Rs 666 crore for the Mallige Line, part of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail project. Two outlets — Biltrax Media and The New Indian Express — reported the award on 31 October 2026. The contract value is consistent across both reports at Rs 666 crore.
For context on related awards in the same corridor, see: KRIDE Awards Rs 511-Crore Contracts for Bengaluru Suburban Rail Corridor 4 and Adani-Backed Cemindia Wins Rs 666-Crore Bengaluru Suburban Rail Contract.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contract | Mallige Line, Bengaluru Suburban Rail |
| Contractor | Cemindia |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Contract Value | Rs 666 crore |
| Reported | 31 October 2026 |
Karnataka in the Broader Railway Pipeline
Karnataka accounts for 107 of the railway projects that Projects India tracks across India, placing it fifth among states by project count in this sub-sector. Maharashtra leads with 528 tracked projects, followed by Uttar Pradesh (172), West Bengal (159) and Gujarat (157). Bihar rounds out the top six with 99 projects.
The Bengaluru Suburban Rail award therefore lands in a state with a sizeable but not dominant share of the national railway pipeline, suggesting scope for further project additions as suburban and metro programmes in the city mature.
Stage Breakdown: Where India's Railway Projects Stand
Projects India tracks 1,980 live railway projects across India, of which 15 were added in the last 90 days. The stage distribution of these projects gives suppliers a clearer picture of where work is most immediately available:
- Construction Started: 831 projects — the largest cohort, representing active sites where procurement of materials, equipment and labour is under way.
- Under Approvals: 635 projects — a substantial pipeline of work that is moving through regulatory clearances and is likely to reach tendering within the near term.
- Planning: 302 projects — earlier-stage opportunities where early engagement with promoters is possible.
- Early / Announced: 89 projects — initial announcements where scope and timelines are still being established.
- Nearly Completion: 56 projects — sites in final stages, relevant to suppliers of finishing systems, fit-out or commissioning services.
- Approvals Received: 34 projects — clearances secured, meaning these are close to moving into active construction procurement.
For suppliers, the 831 projects already in construction and the 635 under approvals together represent the most time-sensitive opportunity set in the sector.
Recent Railway Projects in the Tracked Pipeline
Among recently tracked projects in the sub-sector, several large schemes are at advanced stages. A railway line expansion project in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, promoted by Indian Railways, is valued at Rs 4,178 crore and has received approvals. A metro rail project in Patna, Bihar, promoted by Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited, is valued at Rs 13,411 crore and has entered construction. The Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phase II, promoted by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited and valued at Rs 5,384 crore, is under approvals.
Smaller projects also moving through the pipeline include a railway line project in Mumbai valued at Rs 139 crore (approvals received) and a traction power system upgrade in Gorakhpur valued at Rs 290 crore (approvals received), illustrating the range of contract sizes across the sector.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Rs 666-crore Mallige Line contract confirms that Bengaluru's suburban rail programme continues to generate sizeable civil and systems contracts. Suppliers and contractors targeting Karnataka should note that the state carries 107 tracked railway projects — a meaningful volume, though concentrated work is visible in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal where project counts are considerably higher.
With 831 projects nationally already in construction and a further 635 under approvals, the immediate procurement window across Indian railways is wide. The 34 projects that have received approvals but not yet started construction represent a near-term tendering opportunity for civil contractors, track specialists, electrical and signalling suppliers, and equipment makers.
Suppliers seeking to map the full pipeline can explore Infrastructure Projects on Projects India for a sector-level view, or filter directly within the railways category for state- and stage-specific results.
Frequently asked questions
Who has won the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Mallige Line contract?
Cemindia has been awarded the contract for the Mallige Line under the Bengaluru Suburban Rail project. The contract is valued at Rs 666 crore and was reported by two outlets on 31 October 2026.
What is the value of the Cemindia Bengaluru Suburban Rail contract?
Both reporting outlets — Biltrax Media and The New Indian Express — place the contract value at Rs 666 crore for the Mallige Line of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail project, reported on 31 October 2026.
How many railway projects are tracked in Karnataka?
Projects India tracks 107 railway projects in Karnataka. Nationally, the sub-sector pipeline covers 1,980 projects, with Maharashtra (528), Uttar Pradesh (172), West Bengal (159) and Gujarat (157) leading by project count.
How many Indian railway projects are currently under construction?
Projects India tracks 831 railway projects nationally that have entered construction, making it the largest stage cohort. A further 635 projects are under approvals, representing a significant near-term tendering pipeline for suppliers and contractors.
