GPT Infraprojects Named Lowest Bidder for Rs 483.7 Crore RVNL Bridge Project
GPT Infraprojects has been declared the lowest bidder for a Rs 483.7 crore Rail Vikas Nigam project to construct Important Bridge 544, a 32x65.84 meter open web steel girder bridge over the Mahanadi River. The bridge is part of the third and fourth line expansion between Nergundi and Barang in the Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway. The contract value includes Rs 410 crore plus GST. GPT Infraprojects specializes in infrastructure and concrete sleeper manufacturing with extensive experience in civil construction.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 2 Sept, 05:27 am. Other outlets followed.