Event Overview

The 24th Construction World Global Awards (CWGA) were held on 15 October 2026 at Aurika, Mumbai International Airport as part of the India Construction Festival 2026. Organized by BKT Tyres and ASAPP Info Global Group, the ceremony recognised 45 honours across company rankings, nominated categories and individual recognitions.

Evaluation Methodology

The fastest‑growing construction companies were assessed on a six‑year financial track record, followed by a jury review of qualitative factors such as governance, business strategy, resilience, management capability and quality of growth. This year’s methodology placed greater weight on cash profits relative to operating revenue, with the jury stating that “cash is capability” for equipment investment, delayed‑payment management, market‑shock absorption and disciplined project selection.

Key Industry Commentary

Pratap Padode, Founder and Editor‑in‑Chief of ASAPP Info Global Group, highlighted sector challenges including rising labour and input costs, slower road award pipelines, cautious private investment and project delays. He urged stronger project pipelines, deeper private capital and enhanced international competitiveness for Indian construction and design firms.

Business Intelligence Platform Presentation

Tanveer Padode, CEO of ASAPP Info Global Group, demonstrated the IMPACCT platform, which tracks over 150,000 projects across transportation, utilities, public infrastructure and building/factory sectors from concept to completion.

Person of the Year – Private Sector

Vneet S. Jaain, Managing Director of Adani Green Energy, and Manish Mohnot, Managing Director & CEO of Kalpataru Projects International, were jointly awarded the Person of the Year 2026 – Private Sector accolade.

Corporate Honours

  • Largest and Most Profitable Construction Company of the Year: Larsen & Toubro.
  • Fastest‑Growing Construction Companies were recognised in four size‑based categories:
  • Prime Category: 1. SPML Infra, 2. Vascon Engineers, 3. GPT Infraprojects.
  • Medium Category: Patel Engineering, Ceigall India, Varindera Constructions, Ahluwalia Contracts, J. Kumar Infraprojects.
  • Large Category: 1. Cemindia Projects, 2. Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon, 3. Dilip Buildcon.
  • Ultra‑Large Category: 1. NCC, 2. Kalpataru Projects International, 3. Afcons Infrastructure.

International Rankings (ENR)

  • Top 250 International Contractors: Larsen & Toubro ranked 11, Shapoorji Pallonji 60, Elsewedy Electric 66, Afcons Infrastructure 145, Global MEP 179, Gönüç İnşaat 212, Cemindia Projects 244.
  • Top 225 International Design Firms: Sidara Group 9, Larsen & Toubro 22, Dorsch Consult (India) 31, Archetype Group 60, Tata Consulting Engineers 73, RINA Consulting SpA 110, Gestion Integral del Suelo 195.

Nominated & Additional Awards

  • Project Manager of the Year: Dr Prabhakar Baranwal, Godrej Properties.
  • Project Innovation of the Year – Rank 2: Engineers India; Rank 1: Kalpataru Projects International.
  • Construction Project of the Year (Airports): L&T Construction.
  • Construction Project of the Year (Roads): Ashoka Buildcon.
  • Construction Project of the Year (Real Estate): Kalpataru Projects International.
  • Emerging Company of the Year: Jakson Infra.
  • Integrated Solution Provider: GMMCO.
  • International Project of the Year: Kalpataru Projects International.
  • Product Innovation of the Year – Rank 2: The House of Abhinandan Lodha; Rank 1: Nippon Paint India.
  • Project of the Year – Airports: L&T Construction (Transportation Infrastructure IC).
  • Woman in Construction: Dr Er Sonali Nasikkar, The House of Abhinandan Lodha.
  • Construction Equipment of the Year: CASE Construction Equipment.

Partners and Sponsors

  • Award Presentation Partners: BKT Tyres (presenter), Autodesk (Powered‑by partner), Afcons Infrastructure (Co‑powered‑by partner).
  • Gold Partners: Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon, Kalpataru Projects International, GMMCO, Larsen & Toubro, Cemindia Projects, JSW Better Everyday.
  • Silver Partners: Vascon Engineers, J. Kumar Infraprojects.
  • Associate Partners: Shyam Steel Industries, Gulf Oil, Varindera Constructions.
  • Supporting Partners: Indian Institute of Materials Management, National Highways Builders Federation, Builders' Association of India, International Road Federation, Mumbai First.
  • Official Media Partners: Construction World, Equipment India, Infrastructure Today.

Closing Remarks

The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Falguni Padode, Co‑Founder and Group Managing Editor of ASAPP Info Global Group, acknowledging award partners, jury members, participating companies and industry leaders for their contributions.