Hindustan Construction Company is a pre-eminent Indian infrastructure company, it was incorporated over eight decades ago. The HCC Group of companies comprise HCC Ltd (Engineering & Construction), HCC Infrastructure Ltd, HCC Real Estate Ltd (HREL) and Lavasa Corporation Ltd. The group specializes in technically complex, new-age infrastructure projects, as well as EPC, BOT, Integrated Projects and Townships.
HCC has, over the years, strongly anchored itself to India’s development efforts. It is now acknowledged as a company that continues to empower India, enabling the nation to surge ahead in different core sectors. At the heart of all development efforts is the attempt to touch and improve the quality of life of people across the length and breadth of the country.
HCC, as an industry leader in engineering construction, currently nurtures projects that span across such diverse segments as transportation, power, marine projects, oil and gas pipeline constructions, irrigation and water supply, utilities and urban infrastructure, all of which impact the nation of India, and the progress of its people.
This company with focus towards empowering the nation, currently spans across construction, real estate and infrastructure development fields, which form part of the backbone of any nation building effort.
The company has executed a majority of India’s landmark infrastructure projects, having constructed more than 25% of India’s hydro power, and over 50% of India’s nuclear power generation capacities, 2,227 km of roads and expressways and over 200 km of complex tunneling in addition to hundreds of bridges, dams and barrages.
HCC has remained at the forefront of India’s engineering construction industry with global management practices, which include acquiring international ISO certifications for management systems in Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment. In fact, Environment Management is a key focus area for the company and it is implementing various initiatives through the government recognized Centre for Research and Development and Innovation (CRDI), such as use of fly ash in concrete that helps reduce carbon emissions and innovative techniques in pipeline joint testing.
Having established robust corporate governance norms, the company has also set global benchmarks in the construction industry with the fastest implementation of SAP-ERP coupled with high levels of complexity across 28 diverse project locations. The complex implementation of ERP at HCC’s hydroelectric projects under construction at altitudes of more than 11,000 feet in Leh, Jammu and Kashmir, remains the highest location of SAP-ERP operations in the world.
The company is only Indian signatory member of the United Nations’ CEO Water Mandate, which involves water management projects at grass root levels.
Subsidiary companies
- HCC Infrastructure Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HCC Ltd, is engaged in developing infrastructure projects in growing sectors such as transportation; namely roads, bridges.
- HCC Real Estate Ltd (HREL) is a 100% subsidiary of Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC). With inherent skills and resources to develop and execute high-value projects within stringent compliances, HREL is helping build communities across India. HREL is proud to touch the lives of many.
Core Business:
HCC executes the construction of technically complex and high value projects across segments such as transportation, power, marine projects, oil and gas pipeline constructions, irrigation and water supply, utilities and urban infrastructure. These projects exhibit HCC’s premier trademark -- which is quality, excellence, and precision, turning them into engineering and construction marvels in their respective categories.1) Hydro business Unit 2) Nuclear Power & Special projects Business Unit 3) EPC business Unit 4) Water Solution Business Unit and 5) Transportation Business Unit.
Milestones:
- Feb 10, 2010: The company bags three contracts worth Rs 2,860 crore from National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Mar 04, 2010: Secures two orders worth Rs 299.36 crore from Hindalco Industries
- Mar 12, 2010: HCC, in joint venture (JV) with Coastal Projects (CPP), secures orders worth Rs 197 crore from North Frontier Railway
- May 06, 2010: Completes acquisition of 66% stake in Karl Steiner AG
- May 13, 2010: Launch of Highbar Tech to tap IT opportunities in the Infra industry
- May 25, 2010: Secures project from Nuclear Power Corp worth Rs 888 crore
- June 08, 2010: Company’s arm signs MoU with Orascom Construction
- June 10, 2010: The company sells its 74% stake in ‘247Park’ to IL&FS Milestone Fund
- June 25, 2010: Secures EPC contract from Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation
- June 28, 2010: Wins contract worth of Rs 126 crore from Hindalco Inds
- Aug 10, 2010: Secures Rs 121.86 crore worth order from Hindalco Inds
- Aug 23, 2010: The company’s wholly-owned subsidiary HCC Infrastructure mulls entering airport operation and building business
- Sept 09, 2010: HCC, CPPL bags tunnel work worth Rs 312.82 crore
- Sept 24, 2010: The company bags Rs 660 crore worth order from GMR Hydro Power
- Dec 06, 2010: Signs two agreements with VINCI affiliates to jointly work on power and infrastructure Projects
- Jan 12, 2010: The company inks MoU with Gujarat government at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit for an investment of Rs 12000 crore
- Jan 13, 2010: The company enters the renewable energy sector
- Feb 02, 2010: Secures Rs 345.30 crore EPC contract from Sardar Sarovar Nigam
- 2013- HCC-Samsung JV wins contact worth Rs 866 cr by DMRC for Metro- Phase III
- HCC awarded Rs 1597cr contract by THDC India Ltd.
-HCC bestowed Best Social Investment Strategy award by CSR World Congress. - 2014- HCC wins Rs. 393 Crore road contract on the Indo-Nepal border
- HCC awarded Rs 278 crore PWD contract - 2015 -CIDC Vishwakarma Award 2015 under the category 'Achievement Award for Best Construction Projects in Roads and Highways'
-HCC secures arbitration award worth Rs 217.18 crore. - 2016 -HCC JV bags order worth Rs 1,114 crore from Manipur Government.
-HCC awarded Rs 635 crore contract from NTPC.
-HCC has been awarded a Rs 374.6 crore contract for a lift irrigation scheme in Madhya Pradesh. - 2017- HCC awarded Rs 369 crore contract by IRCON
- HCC-HSEPL JV wins Rs 673 crore order in Rajasthan
- HCC-URCC JV awarded Rs 798 crore Bangalore Metro contract
- HCC awarded Rs 763.57 crore contract by IGCAR
- HCC wins Rs 810 crore JKSPDCL contract'
Awards & Achievements:-
- 2017
HCC Ltd - IT Security Solutions
Infosec Maestros award 2017' for its IT Security Solutions implemented at the Tendering department
HCC Ltd - Teesta Low Dam - Stage IV
CIDC Vishwakarma Award 2017' for Best Construction Project under Power category - 2016
HCC Ltd - Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel
Construction Times Award' - Winner under the category ' Best Executed Rail Tunnel Project of the year'
HCC Ltd - Teesta Low Dam IV HEP
Construction Week Award' (Runners-up trophy) under the category 'Water Project of the Year Award'
HCC Ltd.
Best CSR practices for Water, at the 'World CSR Day' conference by the World CSR Congress
HCC's Water Sustainability initiatives
CIDC Vishwakarma Award 2016' -Achievement Award for Social Development & Impact'
HCC Ltd - Padur Cavern Project
CIDC Vishwakarma Award 2016' for Best Construction Project under Infrastructure category '
HCC Ltd - Dagachhu Hydroelectric Power Project
CIDC Vishwakarma Award 2016' for Best Construction Project under Power category - 2015
Dun & Bradstreet - Everest Industries Limited Infra Awards for :
Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel Project - Winner Under Railways
Mughal Road Project - Winner Under Road & Highways
Padur Cavern Project - Winner Under Oil & Gas
HCC Ltd - Padur Cavern Project
Indian Concrete Institute Award' under the category 'Best Concrete Structure of the year'
HCC Ltd - Bogibeel Rail-cum-Road Bridge project'
QCI D.L. Shah Quality Award'
HCC Ltd - Dagachhu Hydroelectric Power Project , Bhutan
Construction Week Award' under the category 'Water Project of the Year Award'
HCC Ltd.
'Infrastructure Company of the Year Award' to HCC by Construction Week for its outstanding contribution in the Infrastructure sector
HCC Ltd. - Mughal Road Project
CIDC Vishwakarma Award 2015 under the category 'Achievement Award for Best Construction Projects in Roads and Highways' - 2014
HCC Ltd - Pir Panjal Tunnel Project
'Outstanding Contribution in Railway Project' award by EPC World Media Group
HCC Ltd - Maroshi-Ruparel Tunnel Project
'Outstanding Contribution in Urban Infrastructure' award by EPC World Media Group
HCC Ltd. - Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel
'Infrastructure Project of The Year' award by Zee Business
HCC Ltd. - 'Road Contractor of the Year Award'
Runners-up trophy for its valuable contribution in the roads and highway sector by Construction Week India.
HCC Ltd. - Maroshi - Ruparel College Water Tunnel Project
'Water Project of the Year Award 2014' by the global editorial team of Construction Week India
HCC Ltd. - Mughal Road Project
'Road & Highway Project of the Year Award 2014' by the global editorial team of Construction Week India
HCC Ltd. - 'Global Sustainability Leadership Award'
'Best Community Action' for its community development project - 'Ujjivana'.
HCC Ltd. - Pir Panjal Tunnel Project
'CIDC Vishwakarma Award' for best construction projects under the railways category - 2013
HCC Ltd. - Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel Project
'High Impact Infrastructure Project of the Year 2013' by the global editorial team of Construction Week India
HCC Ltd. - Nimoo Bazgo Hydel Power Project
Dun & Bradstreet Award for 'Social Impact'
HCC Ltd.
Civic Award for 'Social Development' from Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry
HCC Ltd.
Award for Social Investment Strategy by World CSR Congress
HCC Ltd. - Nimoo Bazgo Hydroelectric Power Plant
CIDC Vishwakarma Achievement Award for 'Best Project' - 2012
Chutak Hydel Power Project
Dun & Bradstreet - Axis Bank Infra Award 2012 for Best Project under category 'Power Plants'
Chutak Hydel Power Project
Construction Week Award for 'Power Project of the Year'
Chutak Hydel Power Project
CIDC Vishwakarma Award for 'Best Project'
HCC Ltd - Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
CIDC Vishwakarma Award for 'Best Project' - 2011
HCC Ltd - Delhi Faridabad Elevated Expressway (dfskywayTM)
ICI - MC-Bauchemie Award for most outstanding concrete structure of the year
HCC Ltd - Delhi Faridabad Elevated Expressway (dfskywayTM)
Construction Week Award for 'Roads and Highways project of the year'
HCC Ltd - Delhi Faridabad Elevated Expressway (dfskywayTM)
CIDC Vishwakarma Award for 'Best Project'
HCC Ltd - Delhi Faridabad Elevated Expressway (dfskywayTM)
Infrastructure Excellence Award, by CNBC TV18 - FY2009
- -- Infrastructure Leader of the Year to Ajit Gulabchand under Infrastructure Excellence Awards 2009 in association with CNBC TV18.
- Best Concrete Structure Award for the year
- 2007-2008 -- To Gosikhurd Spillway Project, the award is conferred by the India Concrete Institute
- Most Outstanding Bridge National Award for the year 2008 for the Bandra Worli Sea Link Project by an independent jury of bridge engineering experts from the Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers (IIBE).
- FY2007 -- Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance - 2007 conferred by the Institute of Directors (IOD), under the Chairmanship of Justice P N Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of India and Member of Human Rights Commission
- Demo JAM - SAP Summit 2007: 1st prize for best innovation at handling Construction Aids (CONA) material in SAP implementation, etc.
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