Message from the Managing Director

Shaping the
Future with Resilience and Innovation

Vinayak Ratnakar Pai, Managing Director, Tata Projects Limited

Dear Stakeholders,

FY2026 has been a defining year for Tata Projects as we strengthened our position as a trusted, execution-led EPC partner in India’s rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape. Amid global uncertainties and domestic growth momentum, we demonstrated resilience, sharpened execution discipline, and reinforced our commitment to sustainable, technology-led growth.

A Year of Strong Orders and Strategic Positioning

We achieved our highest-ever order booking of ₹22,000+ crore, reflecting the deep trust our clients place in our capabilities and our ability to deliver complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.

Our order wins were well diversified across high-growth and future-ready segments, including:

  • Data centres and advanced technology facilities
  • Clean energy and industrial infrastructure
  • Premium urban developments
  • Airports and emerging sustainable aviation solutions

This diversified portfolio positions us strongly to participate in India’s infrastructure expansion while enhancing the quality and resilience of our order book.

Driving Execution Excellence and Financial Discipline

While revenue remained largely stable during the year, our focus was on strengthening execution predictability, improving margins, and enhancing cash discipline. We activated multiple levers to improve profitability, including:

  • Strategic sourcing partnerships
  • Asset optimisation and redeployment
  • Innovation-led cost efficiencies, generating significant savings

Our structured innovation platforms and operational excellence initiatives continue to translate into measurable financial outcomes, reinforcing our belief that disciplined execution is central to sustainable growth.

Technology and Innovation as Core Enablers

Digital transformation remains at the heart of our operating model. During the year, we accelerated adoption of:

  • Integrated Digital Project Delivery frameworks
  • AI-led planning and monitoring tools
  • BIM, Digital Twins, and data-driven execution systems

These capabilities enable greater transparency, faster decisionmaking, and improved productivity across projects. Innovation continues to scale across the organisation, with employee-led initiatives delivering tangible cost and efficiency benefits.

Embedding Sustainability into Our Core Strategy

Sustainability is not just a priority—it is integral to how we design and deliver infrastructure. Guided by our long-term commitments, we are progressing steadily towards:

  • Net Zero emissions by 2045
  • Reduction in emissions intensity and resource consumption
  • Increased adoption of circular construction practices

We are also expanding our presence in low-carbon and sustainable infrastructure, including renewable energy, clean manufacturing, and urban transit systems, contributing meaningfully to India’s climate and development goals.

People, Safety and Culture

Our people are the foundation of our success. We continued to invest in:

  • Capability building and structured talent development
  • Workforce skilling initiatives for frontline employees
  • Diversity, inclusion and employee well-being

Safety remains our highest priority, supported by strong systems, behavioural interventions, and digital monitoring. Our focus is to build a culture where every individual takes ownership of safety and excellence.

Strengthening Governance and Risk Resilience

In a complex and evolving business environment, we continued to strengthen our:

  • Enterprise risk management framework
  • Digital compliance and governance systems
  • Ethical practices aligned with the Tata Code of Conduct

Our zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance, coupled with strong oversight mechanisms, ensures transparency, accountability, and long-term resilience across operations.

Looking Ahead

India’s infrastructure sector continues to offer significant opportunities, driven by public investment, urbanisation, and industrial growth. As we move forward, our focus will be on:

  • Selective and disciplined project acquisition
  • Scaling capabilities in high-growth, technology-led sectors
  • Enhancing execution efficiency and capital productivity
  • Delivering consistent, profitable growth

We remain committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders, while contributing meaningfully to nation-building.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our clients, employees, partners, and stakeholders for their unwavering trust and support. Their continued confidence inspires us to raise the bar and deliver excellence, year after year.

Together, we will continue to build infrastructure that transforms lives and shapes a sustainable future.

Sincerely,

Vinayak Ratnakar Pai

Managing Director