Dilip Buildcon was incorporated as Dilip Buildcon Private Limited on June 12, 2006 as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 1956, with the Registrar of Companies, Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior. The Company was converted into a public limited company and consequently, the name of Company was changed to Dilip Buildcon Limited and a fresh certificate of incorporation was issued by the RoC on August 26, 2010.

The company is Bhopal, MP based Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor focused on road projects in India. The company is one of the leading private sector road-focused Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contractors in the country. From humble beginnings in 1987 to a road focused EPC leader in 2017, DBL’s journey is characterized by hard work, respect for relationships, and a drive to excel in anything they take up. They have upheld the tradition of giving their best to all projects since conception. DBL’s value-centric delivery, execution prowess and commitment to innovation have set the stage for the next phase of growth.

Business area of the company

The core business of the company is undertaking construction projects across India in the roads and irrigation sectors. They specialize in constructing state and national highways, city roads, culverts and bridges. As a result of the natural growth of their road construction business, as well as the recent government support to the infrastructure sector and rising opportunities in new business areas, they recently expanded into the irrigation and urban development businesses. Their business comprises of construction business, under which they undertake roads, irrigation and urban development projects on an EPC basis; and their infrastructure development business, under which they undertake building, operation and development of road projects on a BOT basis with a focus on annuity projects.

Awards and Accreditations

• 2010: The Company was recognised as the largest Caterpillar fleet owner of machines and engines of Central India by Caterpillar India & Gmmco Limited.
• 2011: The Company was recognised as one of biggest and esteemed customers of Metso Mining & Construction Technology in Central India.
• 2012: The Company received ISO 9001:2008 certification.
• 2013: Awarded for achieving highest upliftment of Bitumen during January to December, 2013 by Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bhopal Division Office.
• 2014: The Company received OHSAS 18001:2007 certification.
• 2014: The Company received ISO 14001:2004 certification.
• 2015: The Company has received the ‘Best Performance Award’ from the Bhopal Sub Regional Office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization in relation to compliance under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
• 2015: The Company was certified by Wirtgen Group as being the biggest fleet owner of Vogele Pavers in India.
• 2016: The Company received first EPC bonus from NHAI in relation to the Jhalawar project, Rajasthan for early completion of the project.
• 2017: 7th Construction Week India Awards, 2017 in category of Road Contractor of the Year and Infrastructure Company
• 2018: Award for Outstanding Contribution in Roads & Highways (EPC Category)
• 2018: Fastest Growing Construction Company (Large Category), Construction World 2018.
• 2019: CNBC Awaaz CEO Awards 2019 has been conferred to Dilip Buildcon for “Company of the Year” in the Infrastructure segment.
• 2019: Construction Week Winner Roads & Highways Project of the Year 4 Laning of Vijaywad Machhlipatnam on Nov. 2019.

Major events and milestones

• 2006: The Company was incorporated in the name and style of ‘Dilip Buildcon Private Limited’.
• 2009: The Company achieved revenue in excess of Rs 1,500 million.
• 2010: The Company was converted from a private limited company to a public limited company and consequently the name of the Company was changed to ‘Dilip Buildcon Limited’.
• 2010:  First order of a value over Rs 5,000 million and the first order outside Madhya Pradesh.
• 2012: The Investor Selling Shareholder invested an amount of Rs 750,005,000 by subscription to 2,400 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares and 100 Equity Shares.
• 2012: The Company achieved revenue in excess of Rs 10,000 million, outstanding order book crosses Rs 10,000 million.
• 2014: The Company achieved revenue in excess of Rs 20,000 million.
• 2015: The Company‘s outstanding order book crossed Rs 50,000 million.
• 2015: Completed construction of over 5,000 lane kilometres of road projects since Financial Year 2009.
• 2016: The Company received first EPC bonus from NHAI in relation to the Jhalawar project, Rajasthan for early completion of the project.
• 2016: The Company was declared as a ‘selected bidder’ in relation to EPC projects in the state of Andhra Pradesh amounting to Rs 7407.0 million from NHAI.
• 2016: DBL goes public with the promise of increasing shareholder value. The IPO is 22 times oversubscribed and is greeted at Dalal Street with a celebration.
• 2017: DBL achieves a milestone with Rs 51,091 million in revenue in FY16-17, exhibiting a 25% growth from FY15-16.
• 2018: DBL achieves a top line of Rs 77,614 million in FY17-18 registering a growth of 52% from FY16-17. The company has grown to a team of 32,000+ employees and has acquired a 9,998 strong fleet.
• 2019: Entered in Tunnels & Metro in Tunnels & Metro Segment.
• 2019: DBL achieves a record topline of Rs 91,646 million in FY18 -19, registering a growth of 18% from FY17-18.