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The chronology of key events since the incorporation of GMR Group:



Year  Key Events, Milestones and Achievements
30-Apr-13 First 350 MW Unit of GMR’s Kamalanga Plant becomes Commercially Operational
13-Feb-13 Macquarie SBI Infrastructure Fund acquires majority stake in GMR Jadcherla Expressways Ltd (GJEL)
29-Jan-13 First unit of GMR's Kamalanga Thermal Power Plant synchronized with the Central grid.
Year  Key Events, Milestones and Achievements
20-Dec-12 GMR Infrastructure Limited commenced Commercial Operations of Hyderabad – Vijayawada section of National Highway 9 and Hungund – Hospet section of National Highway 13.
10-Dec-2012 First Unit of GMR's 2X300 MW Coal based Power project at Warora, near Nagpur in Maharashtra, successfully synchronized with the grid. This is Group's first Coal-based Power plant to be synchronized.
30-Nov-12 GMR OSE Hungund Hospet Highways Private Limited, a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure Limited, commenced partial toll collection.
Nov 2012 Sabiha Gokcen Airport was awarded the SUPERBRAND 2012 status during the Turkey's Super Brands - 2012 Program in Turkey, Istanbul. Super Brands is the International authority on brands & branding and the Council includes some of the professional and most respected names from different sectors in Turkey.
July 27 2012 DIAL presented the first edition of GMR-IGI Airport Awards on 27th July 2012, at a gala function at Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon, to recognize and align the greatest talents in Indian & International Aviation. A unique initiative in Indian aviation, the awards have been instituted with the aim of recognizing key performers in Aviation industry who work relentlessly to keep the airport operations running.
June 18, 2012 ‘VOYAGER' AWARDS FOR ISGIA - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISGIA) was awarded the Best Airport Award & Best Friendly Flight Info Screen award during the “Voyager Travel Awards 2012" conducted by Turkey's first travel magazine, Voyager.
May 24, 2012 GMR Kishangarh Udaipur Ahmedabad Expressways Ltd achieves Financial Close
Apr 20, 2012 SKYTRAX AWARD FOR GHIAL - Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has been declared India's 3rd Best Airport, 2012 at the ‘SKYTRAX World Airport Awards’ held at Passenger Terminal EXPO in Vienna on 20th April 2012.
Apr 20, 2012 SKYTRAX AWARD FOR DIAL - DIAL has been awarded the World's Most Improved Airport-2012 and No. - 1 Airport in India at the ‘SKYTRAX - World Airport Awards’ held at the Passenger Terminal EXPO, Vienna on 20th April, 2012. The Routes Airport Marketing Awards are judged on various criteria including new or additional service, route development strategy and innovative marketing efforts.
Apr 19, 2012 Routes Award for DIAL - DIAL won the award for 'Highly Commended Airport in Marketing and Route Development' in the Middle East & Indian subcontinent region. The award was announced on19th April, 2012 during the ‘Annual Routes Asia 2012’ held in Chengdu, China
Mar 31, 2012 RGIA received ISO 14064 - RGIA to become the Second Airport in India & Third in Asia to complete the Verification of GHG accounting of the Airport as per ISO 14064-1:2006. M/s. Bureau Veritas conducted independent audit and issued its verification statement on 31st March 2012.
Mar 15, 2012 INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA) signed an MOU with GMR AVIATION ACADEMY, accrediting it as the Authorized Training Center (ATC) for the Aviation related programs in India.
Mar 14, 2012 ROTORCRAFT GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY- The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Helicopter production facility was held at GHIAL on 14th March, 2012. Indian Rotorcraft, a joint venture between Tata Sons & AugustaWestland, an Italian company, is setting up a new helicopter production facility in the aviation specific Special Economic Zone of the GMR Aerospace Park.
Mar 13, 2012 MRO FACILITY INAUGURATED- MAS GMR Aero Technic Limited (MGAT), a Joint Venture facility between Malaysian Aerospace Engineering and GMR Hyderabad International Airport was inaugurated at Hyderabad on 13th March 2012, by Sri Ajit Singh, Honorable Union Minister for Civil Aviation, in the presence of Sri S. Jaipal Reddy, Honorable Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Feb 29 , 2012 GHIAL has been awarded the prestigious “National Tourism Award 2010-’11” under the ‘Best Airport’ category. The airport has been adjudged as the best airport in India for actively promoting tourism at a pan India level. The award was presented by her Excellency, the Honorable President of India, Mrs. Pratibha Singh Patil to Mr. Vikram R. Jaisinghani, CEO-GHIAL, at an award ceremony in New Delhi on 29th February, 2012.
Feb 22, 2012 SATTE AWARD FOR GHIAL- GHIAL was awarded the “Best Performing Domestic Airport” in the Aviation Sector during the Annual Tourism Trade Show SATTE-2012, held from 10th -12th February, 2012 at Delhi. The SATTE - South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange Award was given by the SATTE Committee and Mr. Kapil Kaul from CAPA supported the selection process. Mr A Nithyanand, Chief Commercial & Business Development Officer, GMR Airports, received the award on behalf of GHIAL.
Feb 17, 2012 GHIAL IS 3rd BEST AIRPORT- GHIAL has been ranked the third best Airport in the world in the 5-15 MMPA category in Airport Service Quality by Airports Council International (ACI), the only global trade representative of airports for 2011. The airport has been ranked ahead of global contenders like Abu Dhabi, Adelaide, Geneva, Cape Town, Hamburg and London Luton Airports.
Feb 15, 2012 DIAL is 2nd BEST AIRPORT -DIAL has been ranked 2nd best airport in the 25-40 MPPA category in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards given by the Airports Council International (ACI), the only global trade representative of airports for 2011. The airport is ranked 2nd in the world by ACI, up from 4th in 2010.
Feb 3, 2012 DIAL bags award for Excellence in Air Cargo - The Indira Gandhi International Airport was awarded international recognition for excellence in Air Cargo at an event organized by Stat Trade Times. The award was presented at an Awards ceremony of the ‘Air Cargo India 2012’ event held at Mumbai from 1st – 3rd February, 2012. Mr. Pradeep Panicker and Mr. Sanjiv Edward received the award on behalf of DIAL.
Jan 11, 2012 The Hon’ble Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Ajit Singh laid the foundation stone of the new ATC tower at India Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). The ceremony was attended by the Secretary, Civil Aviation, Dr. Syed Nasim Ahmad Zaidi, Shri. E.K.Bharat Bhushan, DGCA, the Chairman of AAI Shri V P Agrawal as well as GMR Group Chairman Shri G M Rao, Business Chairman Airports Shri Srinivas Bommidala and DIAL’s CEO Shri I Prabhakara Rao.
Year  Key Events, Milestones and Achievements
Dec 31, 2011 GMR Energy achieved a new milestone in the renewable space by successfully commissioning its first 25 MW Solar Project in the State of Gujarat. This is one of the biggest Solar Projects in India. Project construction was completed on 31st December 2011 and it was synchronized with the grid on 5th January
Nov 1, 2011 MAS GMR Facility at Hyderabad starts operations
Sep 15, 2011 GMR OSE Hungund- Hospet Highways- Project 4/6 laning- 99km financial closure
Jul 29, 2011 GMR wins the Highway project - Udaipur, Ahmedabad stretch.
Jul 12, 2011 Ground breaking Ceremony for the Schulich School of Business was held on Tuesday, 12th July, 2011. Shri N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Honorable Chief Minister, Govt of Andhra Pradesh was the chief guest. Schulich’s GMR Campus will be the first full-fledged campus of a major, top-ranked international business school in India.
Jul 1, 2011 SCHULICH'S Sign In Ceremony - GMR and Schulich School Of Business Of York University, Toronto, Sign in Agreement For Schulich's campus in Hyderabad. On 9th June 2011, GMR and the Schulich school of business entered into an agreement to develop the Schulich campus in Hyderabad.
Jun 24, 2011 The Prime Ministers Report to People - The honourable prime minister's office presented an annual report to the people of the country, highlighting achievements and challenges faced by the Government.
May 24, 2011 ISGIA : Istanbul Sahiba Gokcen Airport has been chosen as the "Fastest Growing Airport in Europe " by the Aviation News and Analysis site anna.aero in the 10 mppa category. ISG has won the title for a record 75% passenger traffic growth achieved in 2010 compared to 2009.
Apr 19 , 2011 GMR Infrastructure Ltd won the award at the Infrastructure Excellence Award 2011 in the Main Awards Category - ‘Airports’ for ‘Operation, Management & Development of the new integrated passenger terminal building T3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi’.
Apr 07, 2011 GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) has been rated 1st in the category of 5-15 million passengers (mppa) for the second year running beating off competition from 48 other airports. Delhi International Airport (DIAL) has been rated 4th in the category of 25-45 mppa which is one of the most competitive categories featuring the world’s biggest airports.
Apr 07, 2011 GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) has been rated 1st in the category of 5-15 million passengers (mppa) for the second year running beating off competition from 48 other airports. Delhi International Airport (DIAL) has been rated 4th in the category of 25-45 mppa which is one of the most competitive categories featuring the world’s biggest airports.
The annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) results were announced by the Airports Council International (ACI).
Apr 2, 2011 Inauguration of GMR Varalakshmi CARE Hospital in Rajam.
Mar 25, 2011 EMCO (GEL Subsidiary) 600 MW Coal Based Power Plant – Financial Closure.
Mar 22, 2011 “Family Constitution” formalized into a legal document. The GMR Group Chairman, GM Rao pledged his irrevocable commitment to create an endowment worth USD 340 million [INR 1540 Crores], in favour of the GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, for charitable activities to serve the needs of the under-served sections of society.
Mar 18, 2011 Terminal 3 has been awarded green building “LEED INDIA GOLD” rating from IGBC thereby making it one of the largest Green Buildings in the world. CEO-DIAL felicitated the task force involved in achieving the LEED rating.
Mar 18, 2011 GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) received the prestigious National Tourism Award 2009-10, under the best airport category for actively promoting tourism, not only at Andhra Pradesh but also at pan India level.
2011 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Has Been Awarded Turkey’s First Barrier-Free Airport Title Extending Support To Disabled Passengers/Visitors.
Feb 16, 2011 The Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport’s first concession fee payment totaled €76,514,851 is paid by the consortium that is comprised of Malaysia Airports, GMR Infrastructure Limited and Limak Group of Turkey.
Jan 28, 2011 GMR Vemagiri Power Generation Ltd. has won the “Innovative Environmental Project” award at the CII Environmental Best Practices Award 2011 organised by CII – Godrej Green Business Centre on 28 & 29 January 2011 at CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre, Hyderabad.
Jan 8, 2011 Exim India in association with ASSOCHAM organized ‘The First Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards’ on 18th January 2011 at The Lalit, New Delhi. Mr. P S Nair, CEO – DIAL won the ‘Life Time Achievement Award’ from Aviation Sector. 
Year  Key Events, Milestones and Achievements
December 27, 2010 GMR Infrastructure Limited - "MAS GMR Aerospace Engineering Company Limited (MGAE) achieves financial closure
December 24, 2010 GMR Infrastructure Limited - GMR SEZ & Port Holdings Private Limited, a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure Limited, has entered into a Share Subscription and Shareholders Agreement on December 24, 2010 to subscribe to 51% of the equity share capital of Kakinada SEZ Private Limited (KSPL). KSPL is in the business of developing port based multi-product Special Economic Zone at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
December 15, 2010 GMR Group was awarded with ‘The Best Infrastructure Project’ from all over India by Property World magazine.
December 14, 2010 GMR Vemagiri Power Generation Ltd. won the prestigious National Energy Conservation Award at Delhi.
December 11, 2010 GMR Group bagged the ‘Corporate Social Responsibility Award’ at the 6th edition of the CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.
December 10, 2010 GMR Chhattisgarh Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of GMR Energy Limited, has executed the Financial closure
December 01, 2010 GMR Group bagged two awards ‘Most Admired Developer in Transport Sector’ – GIL and ‘PPP Project of the Year’ – Terminal 3, DIAL at the 3rd KPMG-Infrastructure Today Awards 2010 ceremony held at the TajMansingh, Delhi.
November 28, 2010 GMR Divests its 50% Shareholding in InterGen N.V.
November 25, 2010 Group Chairman was nominated in the final list of CNBC 9th Asia Business Leader’s Awards held in Capella, Singapore
November 10, 2010 GMR Infrastructure Limited, Announced Q2-FY 10-11 results
October 27, 2010 Mr. Subba Rao Amarthaluru was awarded the ‘Best Performing CFO’ in the Infrastructure Sector by CNBC TV 18 at the 5th edition of India's most prestigious awards for the finest CFOs - the CNBC TV18 CFO Awards 2010.
October 17, 2010 GMR Infrastructure forays Into Solar Power - Permission awarded to set up 25 MW solar power plant in Gujarat
October 14, 2010 Delhi Airport’s newly integrated Terminal 3 bagged the British Construction Industry Award (BCIA) for the Best International Project at a gala award ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London
October 04, 2010 GMR Energy Limited (GEL) achieves a new milestone - Wins the bid for Rajasthan RajyaVidutPrasaran Nigam Ltd (RRVPNL) Power Transmission Project
September 29, 2010 Istanbul SabihaGökçen International Airport was selected as the Best Airport at the World Low Cost Airlines Awards in London
September 29, 2010 GMR Group’s IT initiative “Deployment of seamless collaborative platform for UC, Intranet” has been recognized for Silver EDGE award by UBM (United Business Media-Information week).
September 18, 2010 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad was awarded the BEST GREEN FIELD AIRPORT award for the year 2009 by Air Passengers Association
September 15, 2010 GMR OSE Hungund- Hospet Highways- Project 4/6 laning- 99km - Financial closure
September 14, 2010 GMR Rajahmundry Energy Ltd. Subsidiary of GMR Energy Ltd. achieved Financial Closure
September 14, 2010 GMR Rajahmundry Energy Ltd.- financial closure for doubling the capacity from 384 MW
September 04, 2010 GMR wins the Prestigious CIO100 Award 2010 at the 5th annual CIO100 awards in Bangalore
August 27, 2010 Annual General Meeting of GIL
August 08, 2010 GMR Infrastructure Limited, announced Q1-results
August 03, 2010 GMR Group successfully closes the InterGen Refinance Transaction
July 28, 2010 Successful with proving flights on the 14th and 15th July 2010 Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd. (DIAL) , transition of all International flights from T2 to T3
July 25, 2010 Barge mounted power plant moved from TannirBhavi, successfully commenced operations
July 03, 2010 Terminal 3 (T3) – The state-of-the-art integrated terminal was inaugurated
May 14, 2010 The Istanbul Sabiha Gocken International Airport (ISGIA) won the Anna.Aero Airport Traffic Growth Award for highest traffic growth in the 5-10 million passenger category.
April 28, 2010 Hyderabad Airport adjudged the ‘Most Favourite Airport in India’ at the Condé Nast Traveller India Awards.
April 25, 2010 GMR Holdings Private Limited enters into Definitive Agreement with E.I.D.-Parry (India) Limited (“EID Parry”) to acquire majority equity stake in GMR Industries Limited post. Post the mandatory open offer EID Parry would hold minimum 65% equity stake in GIDL
April 20, 2010 GMR OSE Hungund Hospet Highways Private Limited. (2) GMR Chennai Outer Ring Road Private Limited become subsidiaries of GMR Infrastructure Limited.
April 09, 2010 Board of Directors of the GIL in their meeting held on April 09, 2010, accord approval to raise funds of up to Rs. 500 Crore through issue of Unsecured Non-Convertible Debentures on private placement basis.
April 09, 2010 GMR Energy signs agreement with Temasek Holdings for USD 200 million to fund its energy expansion plans
April 09, 2010 GMR Energy Ltd announces that Claymore Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings (the "Investor") has committed to make an investment of up to USD 200,000,000 in the Company
April 06, 2010 Mangalore-based Barge Mounted Power Plant arrived in Kakinada (east coast).
April 06, 2010 GIL opts to submit its audited financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2010.
March 25, 2010 EMCO Energy Ltd., Maharashtra achieved Financial Closure
March 03, 2010 Debenture Allotment Committee of the Board of Directors of GIL has allotted 5000 Unsecured Non-Convertible Debentures of Face value of Rs.10,00,000 each, aggregating to Rs.500 Crore to ICICI Bank Limited on March 02, 2010
February 26, 2010 Dhruvi Securities Private Limited becomes subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure Limited in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956.
February 16, 2010 Delhi’s IGIA ranked 4th best airport in the world at the Airport Council International’s (ACI) Annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards for airports in the 15 -25 million passenger traffic per annum category. It also won ‘Best Improved Airport’ award in the Asia Pacific Region. RGIA was also adjudged as the best airport in the 5 to 15 million passenger capacity airports in the world. Further, RGIA secured the fifth position amongst all airports, both worldwide and in the Asia-Pacific region
February 09, 2010 GMR Group - OSE Consortium wins 99 kms long Hungund - Hospet stretch, it's first Highway project in Karnataka and 9th Highway project in all.
January 29, 2010 GMR Infrastructure Limited announces 3rd Quarter 2009 Performance Highlights
January 29, 2010 GMR Infrastructure Limited announces consolidated and standalone results for the quarter ended on 31-DEC-2009
January 19, 2010 GMR Infrastructure Limited fully redeems the Non Convertible Debentures issued to Axis Bank
January 19, 2010 SJK powergen Ltd ('SJK Powergen') becomes subsidiary of GMR Energy Limited
Year  Key Events, Milestones and Achievements
December 07, 2009 The Board of Directors of GIL in their meeting held on December 05, 2009, accord approval to raise funds upto Rs.500 Crore through issue of unsecured non-convertible debentures on private placement basis.
December 05, 2009 G.M. Rao receives honorary doctorate (Doctor of Letters) from Andhra Pradesh University.
December 04, 2009 Two new routes inaugurated from Indira Gandhi International Airport
December 03, 2009 Group Chairman receives the ‘First Generation Entrepreneur Of The Year’ award at the CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards 2009 from the Union Minister of Human Resources Department (HRD) Mr. Kapil Sibal
October 31, 2009 GMR-Limak-MAHB Consortium Inaugurates Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISGIA) in Turkey 12 months ahead of schedule.
October 30, 2009 CFM International to set up Maintenance Training Center in GMR's Aviation SEZ at Hyderabad
October 27, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited announces 2nd Quarter 2009 Performance Highlights
October 27, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited announces standalone results for the quarter and standalone results for the half year ended on 30-SEP-2009
October 26, 2009 GMR Group achieves Financial closure of Emco Energy Ltd
October 22, 2009 Wipro & DIAL sign a long term strategic partnership
October 01, 2009 GMRVF receives the Silver Plate Award for supporting cause of Elders from Helpage India
October 01, 2009 GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited, GMR Energy Limited, India Infrastructure Fund (Fund) and Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC) enter into Share Subscription and Shareholders Agreement (SHA)on September 29, 2009. As per the SHA, IDFC and India Infrastructure Fund agree to subscribe to 20% of the equity share capital of GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited
September 01, 2009 DIAL awards In-building Communication Solution to Quippo Telecom for IGI Airport's under construction Terminal 3
September 01, 2009 Board of Directors of the GIL approve and fixe October 05, 2009 as the record date for giving effect to the sub-division of each equity share of Rs.2/- each in to 2 equity shares of Re.1/- each in the Annual General Meeting on August 31, 2010
August 31, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited Annual General Meeting held on August 31, 2009
August 25, 2009 DIAL awards concession for new in-flight catering facility to East India Hotels Ltd. Existing Cargo Terminal concession awarded to Celebi Hava Servisi AS of Turkey
August 14, 2009 Delhi International Airport Private Limited (DIAL) incorporates a Company named as 'Delhi Aviation Fuel Facility Private Limited' (DAFFPL). DIAL holds 100% shareholding in DAFFPL.
August 03, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited announces 1st Quarter 2009 Performance Highlights
July 28, 2009 GMR Group's Sixth Highway Project from Tindivanam to Ulundurpet measuring 73 kms begins Commercial Operations
July 25, 2009 GMR Energy Limited (GEL) acquires 100% ownership interest of EMCO Energy Ltd, (subsidiary of EMCO Ltd), a Public Limited Company.
June 22, 2009 Management Committee of the Board of Directors of the GIL at its meeting held on June 19, 2009 allots 1,30,19,108 fully paid-up Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each to IDFC Infrastructure Fund - India Development Fund ('IDF') on preferential basis, consideration being (a) 4,68,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each fully paid up of the Delhi International Airport Private Limited ('DIAL') held by IDF; and (b) the amount of Rs. 48.75 Crore paid by IDF to DIAL as advance towards subscription of further equity shares of DIAL, at an Issue Price of Rs. 115/- per Equity Share (including Rs. 113 towards share premium). Consequent upon the above said allotment, the issued capital of the Company increased to 1,83,36,77,196 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each.
June 19, 2009 GMR Group emerges as lowest bidder for Chennai Outer Ring Road Project
June 11, 2009 GMR Energy Limited (GEL), 100% subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure Limited along with other Group Company own 33.34% of the issued and outstanding capital of Homeland Energy Group Limited (HEG), Canada, listed on Toronto Stock Exchange. Homeland Energy Group Ltd. (HEG), Canada, through its subsidiaries has major interest in coal projects in South Africa including an operating mine and also other investment in uranium exploration company etc. On June 5, 2009, GEL nominated three directors, Mr. B V Nageswara Rao, Mr. Raaj Kumar and Mr. Ashis Basu on the Board of HEG, representing 50% of the Board.
June 10, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited announces that Shareholders of the Company in their Extra-ordinary General Meeting held on June 09, 2009 have approved the following: 1) Issue of Securities for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs. 5000 Crore or equivalent thereof. 2) Issue of Securities to IDFC Infrastructure Fund - India Development Fund on preferential basis for consideration other than cash.
June 08, 2009 DIAL awards Four Food & Beverage Concession Packages for IGI Airport's upcoming Terminal 3; Concessionaries to bring in the best of Indian and International F&B brands to IGIA
June 05, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited announces standalone Results for the year ended on 31-MAR-2009
June 05, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited announces consolidated Results for the quarter ended on 31-MAR-2009
June 03, 2009 DIAL awards Duty Free Concession for IGI Airport's Terminal 3 to Aer Rianta International and IDFS (Indian Duty Free Services)
May 29, 2009 GMR Group acquires 100% ownership of Island Power Project, Singapore
May 28, 2009 GMR Group wins 181 kms long Hyderabad - Vijaywada stretch and it's 7th Highway Project
May 27, 2009 GMR Group Achieves Financial Closure of GMR Kamalanga Energy Ltd: A 1050 MW Coal Based Power Project
May 11, 2009 Board of Directors of the GMR Infrastructure Limited in the meeting held May 09, 2009 accord approval for (i) raising the funds through issue of equity shares/ GDRs / ADRs / FCCBs and / or such other securities for an amount not exceeding Rs. 5,000 Crore either through preferential issue and / or qualified institutional placement and / or private placement etc; (ii) issue of equity shares on preferential basis for consideration other than cash to IDFC Infrastructure Fund-India Development Fund; and (iii) convening Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the members of the Company on June 09, 2009.
April 20, 2009 Commercial operations commence at new Domestic Terminal.
April 17, 2009 Indigo, Kingfisher and Kingfisher Red first airlines to shift to new Domestic Terminal at IGI - Commercial operations commence at Terminal 1D on April 19, 2009
April 15, 2009 IGI Airport's Terminal 1D to open for commercial operations - First flight to depart on April 19, 2009. Airlines to be shifted in phased manner
April 04, 2009 GMR Group receives the TERI Corporate Award 2009 for its CSR initiatives in from the President of India - Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil for its CSR efforts.
April 03, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited announces new subsidiaries of the Company.
April 03, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited submits its audited results for the entire Financial Year ended March 31, 2009, within the stipulated period of three months from the financial ended March 31, 2009.
April 03, 2009 GHIAL wins 'Essar Steel Infrastructure Excellence Award 2009' organized by CNBC TV 18
April 01, 2009 GMR Group’s Adloor Yellareddy - Gundla Pochanpalli highway project commences commercial operations
March 30, 2009 Delhi International Airport (P) Limited awards development Rights for the Hospitality District
March 25, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited hives off construction business as a separate operating division of the Company.
March 16, 2009 GMR Group receives the Best Infrastructure Acquisition of the Year Award in UK for acquiring 50% stake in Intergen in the present depressing economic environment
March 12, 2009 GHIAL becomes one of the first airports in South and South East Asia to obtain an ISO- 27001:2005 Certification
March 02, 2009 Cheif Minister Sheila Dikshit launches Delhi Daredevils Members Club
February 27, 2009 GMR-HIAL and MAS Aerospace Engineering seal agreement for MRO JV company in Hyderabad
February 25, 2009 New Domestic Departure Terminal 1D inaugurated at IGI Airport; Terminal to raise Domestic Departure Capacity to 10 million passengers a year
February 12, 2009 GMR Group’s Farukhnagar-Jadcherla Highway Project commences commercial operations
February 11, 2009 GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd's Aerospace Park bags CFM International as its first tenant
February 04, 2009 DIAL sets up Contact Zones to facilitate passengers with Special Needs at Delhi Airport
January 30, 2009 GMR Infrastructure Limited announces Unaudited Results for the Quarter ended December 31, 2008
Year  Key Events, Milestones and Achievements
December 12, 2008 Plaza Premium Lounge Hyderabad- Special lounge with Nap & Shower facility inaugurated at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
December 11, 2008 British Airways starts services from Hyderabad to London and North America
December 10, 2008 Vemagiri Power Generation Limited (VPGL), commences power generation on diverted gas
December 10, 2008 GMR Group's Ambala Chandigarh highway project inaugurated
December 01, 2008 GMR's GMR Energy and GMR Power Corporation fully operational
November 21, 2008 Indira Gandhi International Airport to provide additional facilities to passengers this winter
November 19, 2008 GMR Ambala - Chandigarh Highway Project achieves provisional completion
November 14, 2008 Pre-paid Taxi Counters inaugurated at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
November 12, 2008 GMR Energy Limited (GEL) has deferred its plan of relocating the barge mounted power plant to Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
November 06, 2008 Spa inaugurated at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
October 28, 2008 GIL releases standalone results for the half year ended on 30-SEP-2008
October 28, 2008 GIL releases consolidated results for the quarter ended on 30 September, 2008.
October 28, 2008 GIL releases consolidated results for the half year ended on 30-SEP-2008.
October 28, 2008 Air Arabia launches daily flights to Sharjah from RGIA
October 28, 2008 GIL releases standalone results for the quarter ended on 30 September, 2008.
October 20, 2008 GMR Varalakshmi Foundation wins ORBIS Award for Corporate Social Responibility.
October 17, 2008 GMR Energy Limited (GEL) subscribes towards the Share Capital of GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Limited (GBHHPL)
October 14, 2008 GMR Infrastructure completes acquisition of 50% stake in Intergen N.V.
October 13, 2008 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport inaugurates special lounge with Nap & Shower facility.
October 07, 2008 GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited offers premium parking facility at economy rates at RGIA.
October 07, 2008 McDonalds opens second outlet at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
October 06, 2008 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport logs 80% growth in the handing of International cargo during the month of September 2008.
September 25, 2008 Indira Gandhi International Airport opens third runway for commercial operations on September 25, 2008; becomes the only airport in the country with three operational runways
September 15, 2008 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport goes green, awarded LEED Silver Rating
September 10, 2008 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport poised to emerge as a cargo hub in India.
September 09, 2008 GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) subscribes towards the Share Capital of GMR Airport Handling Services Limited (GAHSL).
September 08, 2008 GMR makes debut among top 50 Indian brands.
September 05, 2008 Delhi International Airport (P) Limited bags prestigious Greentech Gold Award for Excellence in Environmental Management in Aviation Sector
September 02, 2008 Delhi International Airport (P) Limited in partnership with Outlook Group, launches magazine ‘'OUTLOOK LOUNGE' for Indira Gandhi International airport air travelers
August 21, 2008 New Milestone in Aviation History of India; Inaugural Flight Lands at the New Runway at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
August 20, 2008 GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited embarks on "Spirit of India" initiative to bring retailers from across India".
August 20, 2008 GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited partners with Malaysia Airlines to set up world class Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility (MRO) in Hyderabad.
August 20, 2008 GIL proceedings of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on August 19, 2008.
August 20, 2008 GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited receives approval from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), to levy User Development Fee (UDF) from all domestic outbound passengers.
August 14, 2008 GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited and Delhi International Airport Limited, sign MOU with Deccan Cargo & Express Logistics Pvt. Ltd (Deccan Express) for developing modern express cargo hubs in Hyderabad and Delhi.
July 31, 2008 Delhi International Airport (P) Limited (DIAL), enters into an agreement with Outlook Group for publishing the Airport Magazine 'Outlook Lounge.
July 30, 2008 GMR Infrastructure Limited releases audited results for the First Quarter ended 30th June, 2008
July 18, 2008 GMR Infrastructure Limited to hold the Annual General Meeting on August 19, 2008.
July 09, 2008 Delhi International Airport (P) Limited awards Siemens Mobility contract to supply baggage handling system for the upcoming Terminal 3.
July 01, 2008 Modernisation works of the International Terminal of IGI Airport completed
June 25, 2008 GMR Infrastructure Ltd achieves financial closure of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Investment Development and Operation Inc. (ISG).
June 25, 2008 GMR Infrastructure Ltd Acquires 50% stake in InterGen N.V."
June 18, 2008 Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd, subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure Ltd has commissioned the in-line baggage handling system for two of eight rows at the International Terminal (T2) of Indira Gandhi International Airport from June 15, 2008.
June 06, 2008 The Board of GMR Energy Ltd (GEL), a 100% Subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure Ltd has approved the relocation of the 220 MW barge mounted power plant to Kakinada, State of Andhra Pradesh. The relocation of plant would take maximum of 9 months and the plant is expected to be re-commissioned at new location latest by April 2009 and would operate on gas.
May 21, 2008 GMR Infrastructure announces Q4 & FY 08 results.
May 20, 2008 Board of Directors of GMR Infrastructure Ltd has approved the proposal of Amalgamation of GMR Aviation Pvt Ltd with the Company.
May 05, 2008 GMR Infrastructure Ltd has informed BSE that Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Investment Development and Operations Inc., has started its operations and investments for the construction and management of a 10 million capacity terminal.
May 03, 2008 DIAL - complete two years of operations.
April 17, 2008 GMR Energy Ltd (GEL), the 100% Subsidiary of the company has acquired 5% stake in Homeland Mining and Energy SA (Pty) Ltd, South Africa, subsidiary of Homeland Energy Group Ltd, Toronto Canada.
March 31, 2008 DIAL ties up with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital for medical facilities at Delhi Airport.
March 23, 2008 GHIAL gets MoCA clearance to commence commercial operations at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad from 0001hrs of March 23, 2008.
March 23, 2008 GMR-Limak-MAHB Consortium signs Implementation Agreement for Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SGIA) in Turkey.
March 11, 2008 GMR Infrastructure Ltd has informed BSE that the following Companies have become the subsidiaries of the Company in accordance with provision of Section 4(1) (c) of Companies Act, 1956:-

1. Name of the Company: GMR Infrastructure Overseas, S.L., Spain - Situated in: Spain.

2. Name of the Company: GMR Energy (Mauritius) Ltd - Situated in: Mauritius. 

February 29, 2008 GMR Energy Ltd (GEL), the 100% Subsidiary Company of GMR Infrastructure Ltd have subscribed towards the Share Capital of GMR Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd (GCEPL).
February 19, 2008 GMR Infrastructure Ltd has informed BSE that two 100% Subsidiary Companies namely GMR Energy Ltd (GEL) and GVL Investments Pvt Ltd (GVL) of the Company have subscribed towards the Share Capital of GMR Energy Trading Ltd (GETL).
Year  Key Events, Milestones and Achievements
December 27, 2007 GMR-HIAL awards Fixed Line (V&D) Services concession to Tata Teleservices.
December 13, 2007 Delhi International Airport Pvt Ltd (DIAL) launches Phase II of Delhi Airport's Website with added new features to provide additional information to passengers.
December 13, 2007 GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has awarded the Airport shuttles to Shree Raj Travels & Tours Ltd.
December 12, 2007 The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on December 12, 2007 has allotted 165238088 Equity Shares of Rs 2/- each at a premium of Rs 238/- per Equity Share to the Qualified Institutional Buyers under Chapter XIII-A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines, 2000.
December 10, 2007 Issue of equity shares.
December 07, 2007 DIAL Signs Financial Documents with its Project Leaders.
November 29, 2007 GMR's Vemagiri Power Plant gears up for January 08 operations.
November 28, 2007 DIAL to provide additional facilities to passengers this winter.
October 16, 2007 GMR HIAL ties up with HMSHost for retail chain at the new Hyderabad International Airport.
October 11, 2007 Q2 results on Oct 18, 2007.
September 24, 2007 DIAL Cargo gets international "e ASIA 2007 Award".
September 14, 2007 Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd (DIAL) has commissioned a new IP based digital EPABX system with advanced multimedia applications and services to improve passenger facilitation.
August 31, 2007 GMR Infrastructure fixes Record Date for stock split.
August 30, 2007 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on August 30, 2007.
August 30, 2007 GMR Group undertakes a significant restructuring programme to sustain an empowered institution.
August 28, 2007 New Hyderabad Airport awards Advertisement rights to Laqshya Media Pvt Ltd.
August 27, 2007 GMR Energy Ltd, the 100% subsidiary of the Company has been awarded the 180 MW Bajoli Holi project by the Himachal Pradesh Government.
August 06, 2007 GMR Infrastructure signs MOU with TIDCO for a Multi Product Special Economic Zone in Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu.
August,  2006 The Completion of the IPO of the Company and listing of the shares in the BSE & NSE
April,  2006 Signing of Concession agreement executed for Tindivanam Ulunderpet project
April,  2006 Signing of OMDA and Shareholders Agreement for Delhi International Airport
March,  2006 Signing of Concession agreement for Adloor- Yellareddy road project
February,  2006 Signing of Concession agreement for Faruknaga- Jadcherla road project
January,  2006 LOA received from AAI for Delhi International Airport Project.
November, 2005 Signing of Concession Agreement for Ambala Chandigarh Project
October, 2005 Signing of Project Development Agreement for Alaknanda Hydro Project
August, 2005 Financial Closure of Hyderabad International Airport
December, 2004 Achieved commercial operation of Tuni Anakapalli Road Project
December, 2004 Signing of Concession Agreement for Hyderabad International Airport
October, 2004 Achieved commercial operation of Tambaram Tindivanam Road Project
March, 2004 India Development Fund subscribes to 15.10% of GMR Energy and balance held by other companies in the GMR Group
December, 2003 Financial closure of Vemagiri Power Plant
September, 2003 Signing of State Support Agreement for Hyderabad International Airport
July, 2003 GMR Consortium selected as developer of Hyderabad International Airport
June, 2003 Signing of Power Purchase Agreement for Vemagiri Power Plant
May, 2003 Arbitration decision on interpretation of PPA for Mangalore power plant
November, 2001 Commenced combined cycle operations of Mangalore Power Plant
October, 2001 Signing of Concession Agreement for Tuni Anakapalli and Tambaram Tindivanam Road Projects
June, 2001 Commenced simple cycle operation of Mangalore Power Plant
April 24, 2000 We changed our name to GMR Infrastructure Limited.
May, 2000 GMR Group qualified as preferred bidder for Hyderabad International Airport
May 25, 1999 Changed our name to GMR Vasavi Infrastructure Finance Limited.
December, 1998 Commercial Operation of first generator of Chennai Power Plant
December, 1997 Signing of Power Purchase Agreement for Mangalore Power Plant
September, 1996 Signing of Power Purchase Agreement for Chen
May, 1996 GIL  incorporated as Varalakshmi Vasavi Power Projects Limited,  a public limited company