GMR
1978

Where it all started

Starts entrepreneurship journey, sets up a Jute Mill in Vasavi, Andhra Pradesh.

1996

Entry into Infrastructure

Entry into Infrastructure with 200 MW IPP in Chennai.

Recognizes the huge business potential in the infrastructure space. Enters into Power Sector with a power plant in Chennai.

2001

GMR forays into Highways

Enters into roads & highways construction and maintenance by winning the bid for Tambaram - Tindivanam and Tuni - Anakapalli

2003

GMR ventures into Airport Business by bidding for Hyderabad Airport

Divests IT and BPO businesses. Enters Airport Business by winning bid for Hyderabad Airport.

2006

GMR wins bid for Delhi International Airport

Wins bid for Delhi Airport.

GMR Airports Limited IPO is oversubscribed. Listed on BSE on 21st Aug, 2006.

2011

GMR invests in an Indonesian coal mine

Global coal price peaks again at 120 USD / tonne.

Acquires 30% stake in Indonesian coal mine PT Golden Energy for 550 m USD.

2014

GMR wins bid for Mactan Cebu International Airport, Philippines

Wins bid for Mactan-Cebu airport.

Wins first leg of arbitration of Male airport for 1.4 b USD claim.

Sells 74% stake in Ulundurpet Expressway

2016

GMR wins Goa’s Greenfield Mopa Airport

Wins bid for Goa airport.

Tenega acquired 30% equity stake in Energy – 300 m USD.

2017

GMR wins Greenfield Heraklion Airport in Crete Island, Greece.

Emerges as the successful bidder to develop, operate and manage the new international airport at Greece.

2018

GMR Varalakshmi Foundation - Celebration of a 25 Year Journey!

GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF), achieves a landmark by completing 25 years of service to the society through several sustainable developmental initiatives.

Tata Trusts Chairman, Shri. Ratan N Tata, the doyen of the Indian industry, noted entrepreneur and an eminent philanthropist, participated in a valedictory function to commemorate the silver jubilee of GMR Varalakshmi Foundation.

2020

GMR wins bid for Vishakapatnam International Airport

In April, 2020 GMR received the Letter of Award for implementation of project on PPP basis.

The project involves design, build, finance, construction, development, operation and maintenance of Greenfield International Airport at Bhogapuram for the period of 40 years.

2020

GMR signs pact to operate Karnataka’s Bidar Airport

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has signed the concession agreement to commission, operationalize and maintain the Civilian Enclave at the Bidar Airport in North Karnataka. The agreement is signed with the Government of Karnataka under the Government of India’s Regional Connectivity – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme aims to support efforts for all-round development Bidar and nearby regions.

2021

GMR wins bid for Indonesia’s Kualanamu International Airport

GMR Airports Limited, a subsidiary of GMR Airports Limited wins the bid to develop, operate Kualanamu International Airport (Project) in Medan, Indonesia. It will be a 49:51 partnership with the state- owned enterprise, Angkasa Pura II (AP II). The consortium aims to transform Kualanamu International Airport into Western International hub of Indonesia.

Creating an Institution in Perpetuity

 
our journey  

airports

2nd Largest Private Airport Operator in The World

energy

A major contributor to the Indian Power Sector with the presence across the entire value chain making it one of India's few fully integrated powerhouses

transportation

Significant scale-up in the Highways Business with a mixed portfolio of Annuity and Toll projects

urban infrastructure

Developing a multi-product Special Investment Region at Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

AERO Services

Provider of High-Quality Specialized Services for Aviation and other Sectors

sports

In line with our commitment to promoting sports, our vision is to promote and nurture sporting talent the world over

foundation

GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF) is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of GMR Group

GMR Airports Limited

GMR Airports Limited [formerly known as GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited], a subsidiary of GEPL is engaged in development, operation and maintenance of airports along with offering integrated security solutions.

GMR Power & Urban Infra Limited

GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (GPUIL), a subsidiary of GEPL holds expertise in the sectors of Energy, Urban Infrastructure and Transportation.

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