Dilip Buildcon share price jumps over 6% after co emerges L-1 bidder for ₹702 crore Gujarat flood control project

Dilip Buildcon share price increased over 6% after securing a 702 crore contract from the Gujarat government to build a flood protection embankment along the Narmada River. The project is expected to be completed in 24 months, contributing to the company's growing order book of 29,372 crore.

Dhanya Nagasundaram
Published18 Feb 2026, 09:40 AM IST
Dilip Buildcon share price jumps over 6% after co emerges L-1 bidder for  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>702 crore Gujarat flood control project
Dilip Buildcon share price jumps over 6% after co emerges L-1 bidder for ₹702 crore Gujarat flood control project(Pixabay)

Dilip Buildcon share price rose by over 6% on Wednesday, February 18, after the company secured contract from the Gujarat government. In a filing to the stock exchange, the company announced that it had been identified as the L-1 bidder for the tender issued by the Narmada Water Resources, Water Supply & Kalpasar Department of the Government of Gujarat for a value of 702 crore.

The undertaking entails building a flood protection embankment along the Narmada River in Bharuch district, following an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) model. The project is set to be completed within a timeframe of 24 months, as stated by the company in an exchange announcement.

This recent achievement contributes to a consistent growth in the company's order book. As of December 31, 2025, Dilip Buildcon's consolidated order book reached approximately 29,372 crore.

The company has recently been granted a Letter of Award by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board for a 124 crore project involving an air turbine fuel pipeline in Gujarat, which enhances its foothold in the infrastructure and energy-related sectors.

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Dilip Buildcon - Q3 results

Dilip Buildcon reported a profit of 789 crore for the October-December quarter of FY2025-26, aided by a one-time gain.

In the same quarter last year, the company had reported a profit of 158 crore, as stated in an exchange filing.

The quarterly results were bolstered by exceptional income of 585 crore, which came from the transfer of equity interests in seven Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) road assets from DBL to the InvIT, according to a company statement.

Consolidated operational revenue reached 2,138 crore in the third quarter, compared to 2,590 crore in the same quarter last year.

According to the company, Dilip Buildcon's order book has surged to a record high of 29,372 crore, showcasing robust inflows in the areas of roads, tunnels, irrigation, metro rail, water, and mining segments.

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Dilip Buildcon share price today

Dilip Buildcon share price today opened at 464 apiece on the BSE, the stock touched an intraday high of 464 apiece and an intraday low of 446.35 per share.

According to Rajesh Bhosale, Equity Technical and Derivative Analyst at Angel One, Dilip Buildcon share price witnessed a strong gap-up opening but have eased from the morning highs. The level of around 460 coincides with the 50-DEMA, and a sustained breakout above this mark is required for further upside traction.

“A decisive move above 460 can open the path towards the 200-DSMA placed near 480. On the downside, 430 — the previous swing low — is seen as immediate support,” said Bhosale.

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