Madras–Calcutta Road  - east-coast connectivity: The British laid the Madras–Calcutta Road to connect the two major presidencies on India’s east coast, promoting military cohesion and resource movement. Today, much of this route continues to serve as vital state and national highways linking southern and eastern regions of India.
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CNBC TV1816-01-2026, 22:59

HG Infra Arm Secures ₹763 Crore NH 227B Highway Project in Uttar Pradesh

  • HG Infra Engineering's subsidiary, HG Bahuvan Jagarnathpur Highway Private Ltd, received the appointed date for a National Highway project in Uttar Pradesh.
  • The project involves upgrading a two-lane highway on NH 227B, specifically the Bahuvan Madar Majha to Jagarnathpur stretch, part of the "84 Kosi Parikrama Marg."
  • Valued at ₹763.11 crore, the project will be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a two-year construction period.
  • The appointed date for the project is January 16, 2026, marking the official start of the construction phase.
  • HG Infra Engineering reported a 35.4% YoY decline in net profit for Q2FY25, with margins contracting due to cost pressures.

Why It Matters: HG Infra's subsidiary secured a significant ₹763 crore highway project in UP, despite recent profit declines.

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