Rs 18,610 crore order book: Construction company receives order worth Rs 5,000 crore from National Aluminium Company Ltd

Dilip Buildcon Ltd. (DBL) has been awarded a major contract by the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Government of India Enterprise. This is a domestic Mining Development and Operation (MDO) Contract for the Development and Operation of Pottangi Bauxite Mines, which also includes the establishment of an Overland Conveyor Corridor (OLCC) and allied facilities. The total contract value is substantial, amounting to Rs 5,000 crore (excluding GST). The comprehensive execution period for this significant contract is set for 25 years.

The project scope is divided into two main phases with distinct financial considerations. The first phase, covering the initial 3 years, involves Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) work, specifically for the OLCC, road, water intake facility, and initial mining and transportation, valued at Rs 1,750 crore for a quantity of 7 Million Tonnes (MT). The second and longer phase covers the Mining for the Balance 22 Years, involving the extraction of 77 MT of bauxite and valued at Rs 3,250 crore, calculated at the current mining charge of Rs 423 per ton. Overall, the contract covers the development and operation of the mines for a total quantity of 84 MT of bauxite.

About the Company

Dilip Buildcon Limited is presently in the business of development of infrastructure facilities on an EPC basis and undertakes contracts from various Governments and other parties and special purpose vehicles promoted by the Company. The company has a market cap of over Rs 8,000 crore. 

As of September 30, 2025, the company's Order Book stood at Rs 18,610 crore, with orders from various business divisions, including roads & highways, metro, irrigation and water supply. The stock is up over 30 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 363.45 per share.

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