L&T wins Delhi secretariat buildings, Amaravati 47-storey towers orders
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L&T said on October 21, 2026 it won 'large' orders to build Common Central Secretariat Buildings 4 and 5 in Delhi and two 47-storey towers in Amaravati.
What Happened
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 that its buildings business has won two government orders: an EPC contract from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to build Common Central Secretariat Buildings 4 and 5 on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, and a design-and-build order from the Andhra Pradesh government for two 47-storey office towers next to the Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre. The company classed the orders as "large", a category it uses for orders worth Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore, without giving exact values.
Key Facts
- Delhi order: EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract from the CPWD for Common Central Secretariat Buildings 4 and 5 on Kartavya Path, part of the Central Vista redevelopment.
- Delhi buildings: each has a basement, a ground floor and seven upper floors, with a combined area of about 32.8 lakh sq ft; work is to be completed in 24 months, followed by five years of operation and maintenance by L&T.
- Amaravati order: design-and-build contract from the Andhra Pradesh government for two towers, each with a basement, ground floor and 47 floors, beside the Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre.
- Amaravati towers: combined area of about 37.5 lakh sq ft; L&T's scope covers shell and core works, with completion due in 30 months.
- Value: classified by L&T as "large" (Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore); reports differ on whether that range covers the two orders together, and no separate values were given.
- Business unit: both orders went to L&T's Public Spaces, Airports and Health vertical.
Why It Matters
The two orders show where much of India's construction spending is now going: large government office complexes, built faster and to higher standards than older public buildings. The Common Central Secretariat buildings in Delhi are part of the Central Vista redevelopment, under which new shared office buildings for central government departments are being built along Kartavya Path. The addition of a five-year maintenance contract means the builder is also responsible for keeping the buildings running after handover, which has become more common in public projects.
In Andhra Pradesh, the towers are part of the state government's push to build Amaravati as its capital, with a focus on technology. Placing tall office towers next to a quantum computing centre signals that the state wants to attract research and technology firms to the new capital. The 30-month timeline is ambitious for two 47-floor buildings and will test both the contractor and the state's ability to supply land, approvals and funds on time.
For L&T, the orders add to its order book, and multi-year government contracts of this kind give it visibility on revenue for the years the work runs. For the wider economy, projects of this size create demand for steel, cement, glass and building services, and for thousands of construction jobs in Delhi and Andhra Pradesh during the build.
| Project | Client | Size | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Central Secretariat Buildings 4 and 5, Delhi | CPWD | About 32.8 lakh sq ft | 24 months, then 5 years of O&M |
| Two 47-storey towers, Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh government | About 37.5 lakh sq ft | 30 months |
Impact
Short-term: L&T will mobilise teams and supply chains for both sites. Suppliers of cement, steel, lifts, facades and building systems can expect orders over the coming months.
Long-term: When complete, the Delhi buildings will house central government offices on Kartavya Path, and the Amaravati towers will add office space for the state's planned technology hub. Both projects add to the pipeline of government construction that has supported L&T's order book.
Who is affected: Central government ministries and staff who will move into the new secretariat buildings, the Andhra Pradesh government and businesses it hopes to attract to Amaravati, construction workers and suppliers, and L&T's shareholders.
Key Takeaway
L&T said on October 21, 2026 that it won "large" orders, worth Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore by its classification, to build Common Central Secretariat Buildings 4 and 5 in Delhi and two 47-storey towers in Amaravati.
Questions and Answers
What orders did L&T win on October 21, 2026?
L&T won a CPWD contract to build Common Central Secretariat Buildings 4 and 5 on Kartavya Path in Delhi, and an Andhra Pradesh government order for two 47-storey office towers next to the Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre.
How much are the L&T Delhi and Amaravati orders worth?
L&T classed them as "large" orders, a category it uses for orders of Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore. It did not disclose exact values for each contract.
When will the Amaravati towers and Delhi secretariat buildings be ready?
The Delhi buildings are due within 24 months, after which L&T will maintain them for five years. The Amaravati towers are due within 30 months.
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