New Launch12 Feb 2026, 05:31 pm
HCC Secures ₹577 Cr Railway Contract in JV with VCCL
AI Summary
Hindustan Construction Company Limited (HCC) has secured a significant railway contract valued at ₹577.89 crore from the Northeast Frontier Railway. The project has been awarded to the HCC-VCCL Joint Venture, in which HCC holds a 65% stake. The scope of work includes balance of work construction of four critical tunnels, earthwork, and protection and ancillary works between the Piphema and Zubza section under the Dimapur—Kohima New BG Line Project. This strategically significant project is a part of Indian Railways’ efforts to enhance rail connectivity in the Northeast, improving access to remote and hilly regions and supporting socio-economic development in Nagaland and neighbouring states.
Key Highlights
- HCC secures a railway contract worth ₹577.89 crore from the Northeast Frontier Railway.
- The contract is awarded to the HCC-VCCL Joint Venture, where HCC holds a 65% stake.
- The scope of work includes balance of work construction of four critical tunnels, earthwork, and protection and ancillary works.
- The project is part of Indian Railways’ efforts to enhance rail connectivity in the Northeast.
- The project will improve access to remote and hilly regions and support socio-economic development in Nagaland and neighbouring states.