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Retained Executive Search Construction Facilities Management Real Estate Engineering www.helblingsearch.com 724.935.7500 Pittsburgh Having a popula+on of over 1.2B and experiencing 8% average growth in real GDP over the past decade, India has become one of the fastest growing economies in the world. In fact, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) predicts that India will become the world’s third largest economy by 2050. With those sta+s+cs and India’s projected urbaniza+on figures, the country offers extensive opportuni+es for the engineering and construc+on (E&C) industry. Its government is determined to support the development of world‐class infrastructure in the country and is encouraging the involvement of E&C companies who can provide high‐caliber turnkey opera+ons and coordina+on. Furthermore, E&C firms that have the capabili+es to incorporate sustainability issues into the design and construc+on of projects have a unique opportunity to make a major difference in India’s growing economy while enhancing their own boUom lines. Business Monitor Interna+onal (BMI) is forecas+ng growth in the Indian construc+on industry to average 8% per year between 2011/12 and 2015/16. This takes into considera+on that construc+on ac+vity is likely to take a hit as Indian companies are deterred or prevented from implemen+ng large‐scale construc+on projects because of rising infla+on and elevated interest rates that are expected to remain in place un+l late FY2011/12. However, the long‐term forecast for the sector remains posi+ve due to the Indian government’s ini+a+ves to address long‐term financing issues; strong foreign investor interest in project financing and implementa+on; and the growing liberaliza+on of specific infrastructure sectors. Posi%ves of the Indian construc%on market are: Staggering sums of investments are planned in mul+ple ver+cal markets. Construc+on industry is expected to quickly improve with automa+on, increased safety standards and partnerships. With downturn in Middle East, Dubai and elsewhere, many companies are looking towards India and there is much talent coming back to the country. PPPs are becoming increasingly popular. Design / Build / Own / Operate / Transfer Model is gaining trac+on in India. (Example is Delhi Airport. Consor+um construc+on firm was GMR Group). INDIA Offering Vast Opportunities For Engineering & Construction Firms Urbaniza%on Snapshot: By 2050, India’s overall popula+on is expected to increase to 1.6B. Current number of million plus ci+es: 42 Only about 20 ci+es out of 87 with popula+ons of over 500,000 and state capitals have organized transport and only 3 ‐ 4 ci+es could claim they have a mass rapid transit system. In the next 20 ‐ 25 years, India’s urbaniza+on is expected to rise from the present 30% (340M living in urban areas) to 40 ‐ 50%, with over 60 ci+es of 1M plus popula+on contribu+ng about 70% of India’s GDP. $47.8B 2010 revenues of Indian engineering and construction market by Sami L. Barry

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Having a popula+on of over 1.2B and experiencing 8% average growth in real GDP over the past decade, India has become one of the fastest growing economies in the world. In fact, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) predicts that India will become the world’s third largest economy by 2050.

With those sta+s+cs and India’s projected urbaniza+on figures, the country offers extensive opportuni+es for the engineering and construc+on (E&C) industry. Its government is determined to support the development of world‐class infrastructure in the country and is encouraging the involvement of E&C companies who can provide high‐caliber turnkey opera+ons and coordina+on. Furthermore, E&C firms that have the capabili+es to incorporate sustainability issues into the design and construc+on of projects have a unique opportunity to make a major difference in India’s growing economy while enhancing their own boUom lines.

Business Monitor Interna+onal (BMI) is forecas+ng growth in the Indian construc+on industry to average 8% per year between 2011/12 and 2015/16. This takes into considera+on that construc+on ac+vity is likely to take a hit as Indian 

companies are deterred or prevented from implemen+ng large‐scale construc+on projects because of rising infla+on and elevated interest rates that are expected to remain in place un+l late FY2011/12. However, the long‐term forecast for the sector remains posi+ve due to the Indian 

government’s ini+a+ves to address long‐term financing issues; strong foreign investor interest in project financing and implementa+on; and the growing liberaliza+on of specific infrastructure sectors.

Posi%ves of the Indian construc%on market are:

✓ Staggering sums of investments are planned in mul+ple ver+cal markets.

✓ Construc+on industry is expected to quickly improve with automa+on, increased safety standards and partnerships.

✓ With downturn in Middle East, Dubai and elsewhere, many companies are looking towards India and there is much talent coming back to the country. 

✓ PPPs are becoming increasingly popular.  

✓ Design / Build / Own / Operate / Transfer Model is gaining trac+on in India. (Example is Delhi Airport.  Consor+um construc+on firm was GMR Group).   

INDIAOffering Vast Opportunities For Engineering & Construction Firms

Urbaniza%on Snapshot:

➡ By 2050, India’s overall popula+on is expected to increase to 1.6B.

➡ Current number of million plus ci+es:  42

➡ Only about 20 ci+es out of 87 with popula+ons of over 500,000 and state capitals have organized transport and only 3 ‐ 4 ci+es could claim they have a mass rapid transit system.

➡ In the next 20 ‐ 25 years, India’s urbaniza+on is expected to rise from the present 30% (340M living in urban areas) to 40 ‐ 50%, with over 60 ci+es of 1M plus popula+on contribu+ng about 70% of India’s GDP.

$47.8B2010 revenues of Indian engineering

and construction market

by Sami L. Barry

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Hot Market Sectors & Geographic Regions:

➡ Infrastructure (roads, highways, ports, airports, railways, power)

➡ Science & Technology

➡ Healthcare

➡ Manufacturing

➡ Telecommunica+ons

India’s telecom market is one of the fastest growingin the world and is projected to become the second largest telecom market globally.

It should be noted that because the country is duly concerned about affec+ng climate change, green or sustainable building is aUrac+ve in all ver+cal markets.

Areas with the most construc+on ac+vity are:  

o Mumbai

o Delhi

o Bangalore – IT concentra+on

o Hyderabad‐ Biotech concentra+ono Kolkata

o Pune – Biotech and Educa+onal concentra+on

o Allahabad – Biotech concentra+on

As can be expected, while foreign E&C firms have vast opportuni+es within India and are viewed as having technological exper+se and financial resources, they are also faced with the many challenges of working in the country, opera+onally and culturally with land‐use a growing issue as well.  

Opera%onal Challenges:

➡ Lengthy lead‐+me in the sales process and companies are required to deliver a substan+al amount of informa+on upfront.  

➡ Profit margins on projects are significantly less than typical U.S. profit margins.

➡ India is an intensely local market. Usually, foreign firms do not u+lize their own skilled manpower, equipment and construc+on materials because they try to employ locally available resources to reduce costs.

➡ Aside from mul+‐na+onals, there is a poor understanding of modern buildings, project schedules and sophis+cated systems. 

Cultural Challenges:

➡ Graj

➡ Bureaucracy 

➡ Caste System

➡ Third World Environment

➡ Stronger interest in cost than in quality

Land‐Use disputes and confusion are common factors in the delay of projects. 

A recent study performed by the Ministry of Sta+s+cs and Program Implementa+on found that over 53% of projects are behind schedule as of December 2010 from 34% in March  2007. 

As an example, while India has plans to boost the number of regional airports from 130 to nearly 500 by 2025, it is encountering a problem of land acquisi+on. Regional Airport Holding 

Interna+onal (RAHI), a regional operator, has a $690M program to develop the first 15 of 99 new regional airports by that date. However, land disputes have already delayed the first two projects in the southern state of Karnataka by two years. 

Land acquisi+on is also a factor with the state government’s plan to build Navi Mumbai Airport, valued at approximately $2B. Out of 2,020 hectares of land needed for construc+on, about 424 hectares of private land s+ll need to be acquired.

For most of India’s infrastructure projects, land acquisi+on is usually the primary reason for delay because every parcel needs to be iden+fied and owners need to be relocated and compensated.  

A recent slowdown in Indiaʼs economy has been due in part to: • Political uncertainties• Tightening of economic policies aimed

at addressing the countryʼs high fiscal deficit and high inflation

• Elevated interest rates which are expected to remain in place until late FY2011/12

• Concerns about the European and U.S. economies

It is common for workers and their families to move onto the construction sites.

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Although these challenges may seem daun+ng, there are many firms who have been successful in India and have found it to be profitable to work in the country.  

What does it take to successfully operate in India? 

According to PwC, before bidding on projects or establishing an Indian opera+on, companies must have a thorough understanding of the local market. They need to consider:

• Tax and regulatory issues

• Whether or not it is beneficial to establish a permanent presence

• How onshore and offshore services and supplies are managed in contracts 

• Indirect tax implica+ons

PwC recommends that firms considering doing work in India concentrate on 3 primary issues:

• To carefully select local partners

• To structure contracts logically to maximize tax benefits

• To u+lize a long‐term, sustainable perspec+ve to projects where appropriate

The chart to the right outlines the key players who are established construc+on companies in India and who are also formidable compe+tors to any firm looking to enter the market.

Among the large E&C companies, the latest to enter the Indian market is Balfour BeaUy. In a press release dated October 11, 2011, it was announced that Tata Projects Ltd (TPL), the infrastructure E&C arm of the Tata Group and Balfour BeaUy plc’s newly‐formed Indian subsidiary, Balfour BeaUy India Pvt Ltd, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on emerging infrastructure opportuni+es. 

The MOU allows for the two companies to jointly iden+fy and pursue infrastructure opportuni+es in India and sub Saharan Africa with ini+al focus on power genera+on, transmission, railways, mining, and water and waste water segments.

Balfour BeaUy Chief Execu+ve, Ian Tyler, commented: “This agreement with Tata, one of the largest and most respected companies in India, offers Balfour BeaUy an exci+ng strategic opportunity to develop a substan+al business in India and Africa, markets of high poten+al. This 

ini+a+ve is in line with our broader strategy to develop our business in the high‐growth emerging markets.”

India is an emerging market that is difficult to ignore considering the extensive opportuni+es that it offers large E&C companies. Appropriate planning and thorough understanding of how to operate in the country can certainly decrease the challenges that exist. Once a firm knows how to overcome these issues, India can become a profitable sector of its business.

Sami L. Barry performs Strategic Market Development for Helbling & Associates. She is a member of the Washington Building Congress and the Green Building Alliance of PiDsburgh. 

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K E Y   CONSTRUC T ION   P L AY ERS

Top Infrastructure Companies

1. Larsen & Toubro

2. Punj Lloyd Group

3. Jaiprakash Associates Ltd

4. LANCO Infratech Limited

5. Nagarjuna Construc+on Company

6. IVRCL Infrastructures & Projects Ltd

7. Simplex Infrastructures 

8. GMR Group

9. Gammon India

10. Hindustan Construc+on Company

Top Building Firms:

1. Larsen & Toubro

2. Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Ltd

3. Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd

4. LANCO Infratech Limited 

5. Gammon India

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Projected Cost:US$220M / solar city

Program:• Ministry of New and Renewable 

Energy Sources (MNRE) is developing a master plan for establishing 60 “solar ci+es”.

• Created to promote renewable energy in urban areas and enable local governments to use PPPs to meet sustainable energy challenges at the municipal level.

• Goal is to reduce fossil fuel use by 10% by 2018.

Status:45 ci+es currently have approvals.

Solar Cities Master Plan

Projected Cost:US$30B

Program:  • Aggressive plan to enhance country’s 

airport infrastructure due to analysts es+ma+ng need for commercial air travel.

• India now has 100M passengers / year. Traffic is expected to increase to 180M by 2015 and 300M by 2020 according to the Ministry of Civil Avia+on.

Status:More than 20 proposals are under 

considera+on for greenfield airports, and approximately US$3B is expected to be spent 

on this sector in the next 3 years.

Airport System Exp

ansion

Projected Cost:   US$60B

Program:    • Upgrade of India’s 12 major and 176 

minor ports to enhance their capacity 600 tons between 2012 and 2017.

• Boost container use, improve equipment, increase road and rail linkages and deepen draj at major ports.

Status:   74 projects have been implemented and 29 

have yet to be approved.Ports Investments by 2020

Projected Cost:US$90B

Program:• 1,483‐kilometer long industrial high‐

speed rail‐freight corridor that will run through 7 states with a total of 9 industrial megazones and 24 new ci+es.

• The first 7 ci+es are set for comple+on by 2018.

Status:India’s rail ministry expects to invite bids in 2011 for US$2.2B worth of civil engineering contracts for the rail corridor’s first phase.

Delhi‐Mumbai In

dustrial Corridor

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