The 10th edition of the ET Now Infra Focus Awards and Summit, powered by The Times Group, marked another milestone in recognising remarkable contributions to India's infrastructure landscape. The Awards witnessed a robust response with hundreds of entries pouring in from every corner of the country, demonstrating the sector's vibrancy and the drive for excellence.
The nominations received were meticulously analysed by a team of experts in collaboration with our esteemed knowledge partner, BMGI, ensuring a thorough evaluation before finalising the winners.
Among the top honourees was Mr. Mofatraj P. Munot, who received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025, honouring a career dedicated to shaping India's infrastructure development with unwavering vision and impact.
In the emerging company category, Transrail Lighting Limited was recognised as the Most Admired Emerging Company in the Power sector, while Afcons Infrastructure Limited was awarded the Most Admired Emerging Company in the Transportation sector. Avaada Energy Private Limited received the Most Admired Company award in the Renewable Energy sector, highlighting the growing emphasis on sustainable power solutions.
Welspun Enterprises Limited furthered its leadership in the Roads and Highways segment, receiving recognition as the Most Admired Company in this transportation sub-sector. The Airport infrastructure space saw Larsen & Toubro Ltd's RBF SBG-Transportation Infrastructure IC honoured as the Most Admired Company.
L & T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited was celebrated for its exemplary PPP Project in 2025 with an editorial choice accolade, highlighting its role in transforming urban transit. Bharat Vanijya Eastern Private Limited earned the Emerging EPC Company award, critical recognition for its rising influence in infrastructure project execution.
In the water and urban infrastructure segment, Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Pvt Limited was acknowledged as the Most Admired Emerging Company, reflecting strengthened city infrastructure services.
The awards also highlighted pivotal financial institutions powering infrastructure growth. Power Finance Corporation won Most Admired Infrastructure Debt Financer in the Power sector, while India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) was distinguished as the Most Admired Infrastructure Debt Financer in the Infra sector at large.
Kalpataru Projects International Limited was recognised as the EPC Company of the Year 2025 (Editorial Choice), and Heavy Civil Infrastructure IC, L&T Construction, earned the prestigious Most Admired Infrastructure Company - Overall award for 2025.
Women's leadership was celebrated with Vinita Singhania, Chairperson of JK Lakshmi Cement, receiving the Women Achiever in Infrastructure award for her outstanding contributions to the sector. Tata Projects was awarded Construction Company of the Year 2025, reflecting consistent excellence.
Afcons Infrastructure was recognised for the Most Admirable Project of the Year 2025 with an editorial choice for the iconic Chenab Bridge, while Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) received the Most Admired Central Entity promoting PPP - Ports award.
Finally, Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan was honoured with the Border Infrastructure Leadership Award, highlighting contributions to critical infrastructure development in border regions.
Together, these awards exemplify the spirit of innovation, resilience, and commitment defining India's infrastructure transformation. This event reaffirms ET Now and The Times Group's ongoing dedication to recognising the leaders and projects that build the nation's future.
