Contract Award
Jain Irrigation has secured a water pumping systems project worth Rs 117.96 crore, Business Standard reported on 17 September 2026. No further details on project location, client, or scope were available in the published report.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Contract / Project | Water pumping systems project |
| Promoter / Contractor | Jain Irrigation |
| Contract Value | Rs 117.96 crore |
| Sub-sector | Other Irrigation Projects |
| Reported | 17 September 2026 |
Jain Irrigation's Tracked Project Portfolio
Projects India's records show Jain Irrigation has been active across agri-related infrastructure. Previously tracked projects for the company include a mega food park in Jupadu Bangla, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh; agriculture and horticulture parks in Thangadancha, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh; and a spices project valued at Rs 40 crore in Walkhed, Nashik, Maharashtra. The latest water pumping systems award marks the company's entry into the tracked irrigation project pipeline on the platform.
Scale of India's Other Irrigation Projects Pipeline
Projects India tracks 2,207 live projects in the Other Irrigation Projects sub-sector, with one project added in the last 90 days. The pipeline is dominated by Maharashtra, which accounts for 585 tracked projects, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 378, Karnataka with 178, Chhattisgarh with 164, Andhra Pradesh with 163, and Telangana with 126.
Recent notable projects in the sub-sector include the Varangaon Talvel Parisar Lift Irrigation Scheme in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, valued at Rs 542 crore and currently under construction; the Purna Barrage II Project in Akola, Maharashtra, valued at Rs 888 crore and under construction; the In-Stream Storage Structure Project in Boudh, Odisha, valued at Rs 830 crore and under approvals; and the Lower Orr Irrigation Scheme in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, valued at Rs 3,065 crore and also under approvals.
Stage Breakdown: Where Projects Stand
Of the 2,207 tracked projects in the sub-sector, the large majority — 1,339 — are currently under approvals, indicating a substantial forward pipeline of work that has not yet moved to procurement or construction. A further 786 projects are at the construction-started stage, representing active sites where equipment and services are being deployed. Smaller numbers sit at planning stage (45), early or announced stage (19), nearly completion (11), and approvals received (5).
For suppliers and contractors, the 786 construction-started projects represent the most immediate opportunity set, while the 1,339 under-approvals projects signal medium-term demand across states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. Readers can review the full irrigation projects sector overview for broader context across all irrigation sub-sectors.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Jain Irrigation award confirms continued private-sector participation in water pumping infrastructure alongside the large state-driven irrigation pipeline. Suppliers of pumping equipment, electrical systems, piping and civil construction services should note that Maharashtra alone hosts 585 tracked projects in this sub-sector, the highest of any state, with nearly all of the 786 construction-started projects representing near-term procurement activity.
The concentration of 1,339 projects under approvals nationally also indicates that the pipeline is being regularly replenished. Companies seeking early visibility into upcoming irrigation tenders and contracts can monitor all tracked projects and live tenders on the platform. There are currently no open India tenders recorded in the irrigation projects sector, but the approvals-heavy pipeline suggests procurement activity is likely to increase as projects clear regulatory stages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of Jain Irrigation's water pumping systems project?
Jain Irrigation secured a water pumping systems project worth Rs 117.96 crore, as reported by Business Standard on 17 September 2026. No further details on the project's location or client were available from the published report.
How many irrigation projects are tracked in India's other irrigation sub-sector?
Projects India tracks 2,207 live projects in the Other Irrigation Projects sub-sector. Maharashtra leads with 585 projects, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 378. Of all tracked projects, 786 are at construction-started stage and 1,339 are under approvals.
Which states have the most other irrigation projects in India?
Based on Projects India's tracked data, Maharashtra leads with 585 projects, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 378, Karnataka with 178, Chhattisgarh with 164, Andhra Pradesh with 163, and Telangana with 126 tracked projects in the sub-sector.
