What is the value of the new construction order for Punauradham?

The new construction order for Punauradham is valued at ₹888.38 crore, including GST.

Where is Punauradham located and why is it significant?

Punauradham is located in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar and is significant as the birthplace of Sita.

Which company received the ₹888.38 crore development order for Bihar?

Ahluwalia Contracts India Ltd received the ₹888.38 crore development order for the Punauradham project.

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Bihar Temple Project: ₹888 Cr Order Boosts Firm

16 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Firm secures ₹888.38 crore order for Punauradham development.
Project involves construction at Sita's birthplace in Bihar.
The development work is slated for completion over 42 months.

Bihar Temple Project: ₹888 Cr Order Boosts Firm

Ahluwalia Contracts India Ltd announced on December 16, 2025, that it has been awarded a substantial construction order valued at ₹888.38 crore, including GST. The contract is for the construction and overall development of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra at Punauradham, a significant site located in Sitamarhi district, Bihar, revered as the birthplace of Sita.

The project, to be executed under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode, falls under civil construction works. The domestic contract is scheduled for completion within a period of 42 months. This latest order adds to the company's robust project pipeline.

Earlier this year, in June 2025, Ahluwalia Contracts had secured two other major domestic projects amounting to ₹1,103.56 crore, including residential tower construction in Gurugram and a group housing project in Bengaluru, demonstrating its continued growth in the construction sector.