Synopsis:
Hindustan Construction Company Limited wins ₹2,566 crore deals for Patna Metro, building 10.67 km of tunnels and six stations. Boosts its work on India’s metro projects like Mumbai, Indore, Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Kolkata.
This small-cap Infra stock, engaged in engineering and construction of complex infrastructure projects, including hydro, thermal power plants, nuclear, roads, bridges, tunnels, water supply, and irrigation systems, jumped 5 percent after securing two contracts worth Rs. 2,566 crore from Patna Metro Rail Corporation for the Patna Metro Project.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 5,376.55 crores, the share of Hindustan Construction Company Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 30 per equity share, rising nearly 4.75 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 28.64. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 29.55 per equity share.
What is the news?
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has secured two contracts worth Rs. 2,566 crore from Patna Metro Rail Corporation for the Patna Metro Project. These involve building 10.67 km of underground tunnels using Tunnel Boring Machines and six metro stations along the Danapur-Khemnichak Corridor.
The contracts cover twin tunnels, ramps, and stations like Vikas Bhawan, Patna Station, and Patna Zoo, including architectural and utility works. HCC strengthens its role in India’s metro infrastructure with these contracts.
The company is already working on Mumbai, Indore, and Chennai Metro projects and has a strong history with the Delhi, Bangalore, and Kolkata Metro systems. These projects highlight HCC’s expertise in delivering vital urban infrastructure across India.
Order Book
As of June 30, 2025, Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has a strong and diverse order backlog worth Rs. 11,188 crore. The largest part comes from transport projects, followed by hydro projects, water projects, and nuclear & building. This mix helps HCC stay stable and ready for future work across different sectors.
Company Overview
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) was founded in 1926 by industrialist Seth Walchand Hirachand. It is a multinational engineering and construction company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The company’s areas of operation include engineering and construction of dams, tunnels, bridges, hydro, nuclear, and thermal power plants, expressways, roads, marine works, water supply, irrigation systems, and industrial buildings across India.
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has built 4,036 lane km of highways, showcasing its expertise in road development. HCC has also constructed 395 km of tunneling, highlighting its tunneling skills. It powers 60 percent of India’s nuclear capacity and 26 percent of its hydropower capacity, reflecting its pivotal role in energy infrastructure.
Recent quarter results
Coming into financial highlights, Hindustan Construction Company Limited’s revenue has decreased from Rs. 1,816 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 1,091 crore in Q1 FY26, which is a drop of 39.92 percent. The net profit of the company has turned from negative to positive, from a net loss of Rs. 2 crore in Q1 FY25 to a net profit of Rs. 51 crore in Q1 FY26.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 25.2 percent and -0.70 percent, respectively. Hindustan Construction Company Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 0.62, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 1.85x.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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