Pune, Maharashtra | January 14, 2025 – The much-anticipated Pune Ring Road project has reached another milestone as Afcons Infrastructure and G R Infraprojects Ltd. (GRIL) have emerged as the lowest bidders for three key eastern packages (E5, E6, and E7). The bids were declared by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) on Monday.
For more details on earlier packages, check our coverage on Pune Ring Road Details.
Pune Ring Road Project Background
The 136.80 km Pune Ring Road, designed as a 4–6 lane access-controlled highway, is divided into 12 construction packages – E1, E2, E3A, E3B, E4, E5, E6, E7, W1, W2, W3, W4, and W5. With a design speed limit of 120 kmph, the project will boost connectivity across the taluks of Khed, Haveli, Purandar, Bhor, Mulshi, and Maval, and help decongest Pune city traffic.
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Package-Wise Bidding Results
Package E5 (9.565 km)
| Bidder | Bid Amount (₹ Crore) | Status | MSRDC Estimate (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afcons Infrastructure | 2718.50 | Lowest Bid | 1999.05 |
| Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd. | — | Other Bidder |
Scope: Km 72+335 Valati, Taluka Haveli to Km 81+900 Sonori, Taluka Purandar
Package E6 (16 km)
| Bidder | Bid Amount (₹ Crore) | Status | MSRDC Estimate (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GR Infraprojects Ltd. | 1947 | Lowest Bid | 1552.07 |
| Montecarlo Ltd. | 1972 | Other Bidder | |
| Patel Infrastructure | 2048 | Other Bidder | |
| PNC Infratech Ltd. | 2066 | Other Bidder |
Scope: Km 81+900 Sonori to Km 97+900 Garade, Taluka Purandar
Package E7 (6.24 km)
| Bidder | Bid Amount (₹ Crore) | Status | MSRDC Estimate (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afcons Infrastructure | 2068.70 | Lowest Bid | 1543.43 |
| Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd. | — | Other Bidder |
Scope: Km 97+900 Garade, Taluka Purandar to Km 104+140 Shiware, Taluka Bhor
Key Observations
- All three winning bids were significantly higher than MSRDC’s estimates.
- E5: Afcons’ bid was 35.96% above estimate.
- E6: GRIL’s bid was 25.44% above estimate (slightly better placed for negotiations).
- E7: Afcons’ bid was 34% above estimate.
This indicates possible extended negotiations before contracts are finalized.
Broader Project Status
With the announcement of E5–E7 bids, financial bids for all packages of the Pune Ring Road have now been opened. However, final contracts for most packages remain pending.
Earlier in May 2024, MEIL, NECL, GRIL, PNC Infratech, and RSIIL were declared as the lowest bidders for E1–E4 and W1–W5 packages. In December 2024, RSIIL formally began construction on 24.50 km Package E4 at Wadebolhai village near Kesnand.
The 700 km Pune–Bangalore Expressway by NHAI, with its northern terminal at Pune Ring Road, will further amplify the project’s strategic importance.
Conclusion
The Pune Ring Road project remains one of Maharashtra’s most crucial infrastructure initiatives, set to transform urban mobility and economic growth. With Afcons and GRIL taking the lead on Packages E5, E6, and E7, the project edges closer to reality – though higher-than-expected bids may require extended negotiation before work commences.
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