Market Overview

  • India Tunnelling Market for Transport is expected to grow at a considerable CAGR of 6.4% during the review period.
  • India’s fast urbanization and population growth have created an increased demand for efficient transportation infrastructure. The government recognized the need to improve road connections, which resulted in a considerable increase in road construction activity across the country. Initiatives such as the Bharatmala Pari Yojana attempt to expand national roads and increase rural road connectivity, allowing for more efficient transportation of goods and people. The pace of highway construction in India has accelerated dramatically in recent years. In 2020, the average daily building rate was 36 kilometers per day, a significant increase over prior years. This momentum is projected to continue, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari setting an ambitious goal of extending construction to 68 kilometers per day by 2022–23. The plan is to construct 25,000 kilometers of national roadways throughout the fiscal year 2022-23.
  • The Bharatmala Pariyojana, launched in October 2017, is the Government of India’s flagship initiative aiming at improving the efficiency with which commodities and people travel across the country. Recognizing the vital need for enhanced transportation infrastructure, this ambitious program aims to close existing gaps in the national highway network, allowing for more seamless connection and supporting economic growth. Bharatmala’s ultimate purpose is to build a strong, efficient, and sustainable road network that not only benefits the logistics sector but also improves inhabitants’ general quality of life.

Market Segmentation

  • In India tunneling Market for Transport is divided into types, tunneling methods, project phases, tunnelling types, materials, depths, applications, and regions. The market is divided into types: metro tunnels, railway tunnels, road tunnels, and others.
  • The market is divided into segments based on tunneling method, including bored tunneling, drill and blast tunneling, cut-and-cover tunneling, the new Austrian tunnelling method (NATM), sequential excavation, and others.
  • The market is divided into four project phases: design and planning, construction, operation and maintenance, and others. The market is divided into four segments based on tunnelling type: soft ground tunnelling, hard rock tunnelling, mixed ground conditions, and others.
  • The market is divided into four material types: concrete, steel, composite materials, and others.
  • According to depth, the market is divided into shallow tunnels, deep tunnels, and others. The market is divided into three segments based on application: urban, rural, and mountainous. The market is divided into four regions: east, west, north, and south India.


Major Players

  • Major players in this industry include Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, Afcons Infrastructure Limited, Tata Projects Limited, and others.