NCC secures Rs 1,076 crore Andhra Pradesh water project contract
NCC Limited has secured a water project contract from the Andhra Pradesh government, reported on 28 September 2026 by two publications. The contract value is reported at Rs 1,076 crore by Free Press Journal and at Rs 1,076.71 crore by Business Upturn. Free Press Journal additionally reported a completion timeline of 24 months.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Contractor | NCC Limited |
| Client | Andhra Pradesh Government |
| Contract Value | Rs 1,076 crore (Free Press Journal) / Rs 1,076.71 crore (Business Upturn) |
| Sector | Water / Irrigation |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Completion Timeline | 24 months (reported by Free Press Journal) |
Contract details and reported figures
Both outlets reported the award on 28 September 2026, agreeing on NCC as the contractor and the Andhra Pradesh government as the client. The minor variance in the contract figure — Rs 1,076 crore versus Rs 1,076.71 crore — reflects rounding differences between the two reports. No further breakdown of scope, project location within the state, or sub-contractor details was available in the published headlines.
Dams and irrigation sector: where tracked projects stand
Projects India tracks 32 live dam projects across India. Of these, 13 are currently under approvals, seven have construction started, eight are completed, two have approvals received, one is in planning, and one is nearly complete. The pipeline of projects still in the approvals stage indicates a substantial volume of work that has yet to reach the construction phase.
By state, the current tracked portfolio is concentrated in Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, each with six projects, followed by Gujarat with three, and Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha with three, three and two respectively. Andhra Pradesh does not currently appear among the states with tracked dam projects in the Projects India database, making this NCC award a notable addition to the southern states' activity in the sub-sector.
Recent projects tracked in the dams sub-sector include the Kondhane Dam in Raigad, Maharashtra, promoted by CIDCO at Rs 1,318 crore with approvals received; the NHPC-promoted dam project in Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, valued at Rs 31,876 crore with construction started; and the Bhadbhut Barrage in Bharuch, Gujarat, with construction underway at Rs 4,245 crore. A full list of tracked projects across all sectors is available on the Projects India platform.
NCC's position in infrastructure contracting
NCC Limited is an established construction contractor active across infrastructure segments in India. The Andhra Pradesh water project contract, at over Rs 1,000 crore, represents a significant individual award. No further details about the specific nature of the works — whether dam construction, irrigation infrastructure, or water supply — were available from the published headlines.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
A Rs 1,076 crore water project contract with a 24-month completion window indicates active procurement activity for materials, equipment and specialist services in Andhra Pradesh. Suppliers of civil construction materials, waterproofing systems, earthmoving and excavation equipment, concrete and formwork, as well as mechanical and electrical contractors with irrigation experience, may find opportunity in NCC's supply chain for this project.
More broadly, the dams sub-sector nationally shows 13 projects still under approvals — representing a forward pipeline that will generate fresh procurement rounds as those projects move toward construction. Contractors and equipment suppliers tracking the irrigation projects sector should monitor approval-stage projects in Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, where the concentration of tracked projects is highest. There are currently no open India tenders recorded by Projects India in the irrigation projects sector, but the volume of projects in pre-construction stages suggests tenders will emerge in the near term.
For related sector activity, Projects India also recently covered Om Infra's Rs 32.18 crore lift irrigation order under the Gosikhurd Project, illustrating the range of contract sizes active in the irrigation space.
Frequently asked questions
What contract has NCC won in Andhra Pradesh?
NCC has secured a water project contract from the Andhra Pradesh government, reported on 28 September 2026. The contract value is reported at between Rs 1,076 crore and Rs 1,076.71 crore, with a completion timeline of 24 months according to one outlet.
How many dam projects are currently tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 32 live dam projects across India. Of these, 13 are under approvals, seven have construction started, eight are completed, two have approvals received, one is in planning and one is nearly complete.
Which states have the most tracked dam projects in India?
Based on Projects India data, Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand each lead with six tracked dam projects, followed by Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra with three each, and Odisha with two tracked projects.
