About V.L. Infraprojects Limited

V.L. Infraprojects Limited is engaged in executing water supply and sewerage infrastructure projects mainly involving the procurement of pipes and their laying, joining, and commissioning with backward integration including all allied civil engineering works like construction of civil work, pumping stations and installation of electro-mechanical equipment’s (pumping machinery) for distribution of water supply from the river to household. They also provide operations & maintenance services for water distribution pipelines.

The company began its operations focusing on water pipeline projects in Gujarat. They have since expanded their services to encompass all aspects of road construction, irrigation, water infrastructure, and environmental projects. They have locational presence in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. They are committed to maintaining the highest standards, the same is evident by the ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management, ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management, and ISO 45001:2018 certification for occupational health and safety management systems.

Over the years, on material basis, they have successfully executed around 30 projects worth ₹ 10,486.43 Lakhs. Over time, their execution capabilities have grown significantly both in terms of the size of projects that they bid for and execute, and the number of projects that they execute simultaneously. As of July 13, 2024, they have 15 on-going projects worth approximately ₹ 33,880.94 Lakhs.

The Vision of the Company is to stride towards becoming a prominent player in Engineering and Construction Industry. They are focused on their vision and are working with a strategy to tap the huge growth potential in the Infrastructure Sector, in India both independently and through collaborations. To achieve this, they are committed to complete customer satisfaction by creating a value-driven ethical & professional working environment with well-defined objectives. These goals would be embracing the principles of engineering excellence, fostering innovation, leadership development, employee engagement and encouraging collaborations at all levels.

The company has achieved a great reputation in this field within a short span of time with its strong & effective management and intime project execution. Company has successfully handled and executed various water infrastructure projects of Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Gujarat Water Infrastructure Limited, Nagarpalikas, Public Works Department (PWD) also with Joint Venture with Spun pipe Construction co (Baroda Private Limited), HM Electro mech Limited, Krishna Construction Co., Partnership Firm.

INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY
India’s high growth imperative in 2023 and beyond will significantly be driven by major strides in key sectors with infrastructure development being a critical force aiding the progress. 

Infrastructure is a key enabler in helping India become a US $26 trillion economy. Investments in building and upgrading physical infrastructure, especially in synergy with the ease of doing business initiatives, remain pivotal to increase efficiency and costs. Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi also recently reiterated that infrastructure is a crucial pillar to ensure good governance across sectors. 

The government’s focus on building infrastructure of the future has been evident given the slew of initiatives launched recently. The US$ 1.3 trillion national master plan for infrastructure, Gati Shakti, has been a forerunner to bring about systemic and effective reforms in the sector, and has already shown a significant headway. 
Infrastructure support to nation’s manufacturers also remains one of the top agendas as it will significantly transform goods and exports movement making freight delivery effective and economical.

Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from Government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world class infrastructure in the country. The Infrastructure sector includes power, bridges, dams, roads, and urban infrastructure development. In other words, the infrastructure sector acts as a catalyst for India’s economic growth as it drives the growth of the allied sectors like townships, housing, built-up infrastructure, and construction development projects. 

To meet India’s aim of reaching a US$ 5 trillion economy by 2025, infrastructure development is the need of the hour. The government has launched the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) combined with other initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ and the production-linked incentives (PLI) scheme to augment the growth of infrastructure sector. Historically, more than 80% of the country's infrastructure spending has gone toward funding for transportation, electricity, and water& irrigation. While these sectors still remain the key focus, the government has also started to focus on other sectors as India's environment and demographics are evolving. There is a compelling need for enhanced and improved delivery across the whole infrastructure spectrum, from housing provision to water and sanitation services to digital and transportation demands, which will assure economic growth, increase quality of life, and boost sectoral competitiveness.

In Budget 2023-24, capital investment outlay for infrastructure is being increased by 33% to Rs.10 lakh crore (US$ 122 billion), which would be 3.3 per cent of GDP. As per the Union Budget 2023- 24, a capital outlay of Rs. 2.40 lakh crore (US$ 29 billion) has been provided for the Railways, which is the highest ever outlay and about 9 times the outlay made in 2013-14. 
Starting with 6,835 projects, the NIP project count now stands at 9,142 covering 34 subsectors, as per news reports. Under the initiative, 2476 projects are under the development phase with an estimated investment of US$ 1.9 trillion. Nearly half of the under-development projects are in the transportation sector, and 3,906 are in the roads and bridges sub-sector.

India intends to raise its ranking in the Logistics Performance Index to 25 and bring down the logistics cost from 14% to 8% of GDP, leading to a reduction of approximately 40%, within the next five years. 
In December 2022, AAI and other Airport Developers have targeted capital outlay of approximately Rs. 98,000 crore (US$ 11.8 billion) in airport sector in the next five years for expansion and modification of existing terminals, new terminals and strengthening of runways, among other activities. 

India plans to spend US$ 1.4 trillion on infrastructure through ‘National Infrastructure Pipeline’ in the next five years. In FY21, infrastructure activities accounted for 13% share of the total FDI inflows of US$ 81.72 billion. India will need to construct 43,000 houses every day until 2022 to achieve the vision of Housing for All by 2022. As of August 22, 2022, 122.69 lakh houses have been sanctioned, 103.01 lakh houses have been grounded, and 62.21 lakh houses have been completed, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna scheme (PMAY-Urban).

Hundreds of new cities need to be developed over the next decade. Over the next 10 years, demand for urban freight is predicted to increase by 140%. Final-mile freight transit in Indian cities accounts for 50% of the total logistics expenditures in the country's increasing e-commerce supply chains. India is expected to become the third-largest construction market globally by 2022. Indian logistics market is estimated to touch US$ 320 billion by 2025. The overall infrastructure capex is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.4% over 2021-26 driven by spending on water supply, transport, and urban infrastructure. Investment in infrastructure contributed around 5% of the GDP in the tenth five-year plan as against 9% in the eleventh five-year plan. Further, US$ 1 trillion investment in infrastructure was proposed by the India’s planning commission during the 12th five-year plan, with 40% of the funds coming from the private sector.

The Indian Railways expects to complete total revenue of Rs. 2,64,500 crore (US$ 31.81 billion) by the end of 2023-24. 
India’s Logistics Market is estimated to be US$ 435.43 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 50.52 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 8.36%.

India must enhance its infrastructure to reach its 2025 economic growth target of US$ 5 trillion. India's population growth and economic development requires improved transport infrastructure, including through investments in roads, railways, and aviation, shipping and inland waterways. 

The government has also suggested an investment of $750 billion to strengthen railway infrastructure and envisioned the Maritime India Vision 2030 which estimates massive investments in world-class infrastructure development at Indian ports. 

Global investment and partnerships in infrastructure, such as the India-Japan forum for development in the Northeast are also indicative of more investments. These initiatives come at a momentous juncture as the country aims for self-reliance in future-ready and sustainable critical infrastructure. 

India, it is estimated, needs to invest $840 billion over the next 15 years into urban infrastructure to meet the needs of its fast-growing population. This investment will only be rational as well as sustainable, if we additionally focus on long-term maintenance and strength of our buildings, bridges, ports and airports.

As a result of digitalisation and opportunities that tier II and III cities present for economic growth, the divide between metro and non-metros is blurring, moving to the new era of infrastructure growth. Commercial real estate properties have witnessed exponential growth in demand across Tier II & III cities as Information technology and Information technology enabled services and banking financial services and insurance focused organizations are increasingly decentralizing their operations to adapt to the new normal.

The residential sector has witnessed good sales, and launches have also shown signs of an uptick during 2022, total sales in the top-7 cities was projected to exceed 360,000 units in 2022. 

Civil Aviation Ministry’s “Vision 2040” report states that there will be 190-200 functioning airports in India by 2040. Delhi and Mumbai will have three international airports each, while top 31 Indian cities will have two operational airports each. 

220 destinations (airports/heliports/water aerodromes) under UDAN are targeted to be completed by 2026 with 1000 routes to provide air connectivity to unconnected destinations in India. 

102 critical projects under the Gati Shakti masterplan worth $7.67 billion are to be completed by 2024, making 2023 a critical year for effective execution and celerity of completion.

India's Infrastructure forms an integral part of the country's economic ecosystem. There has been a significant shift in the industry that is leading to the development of world-class facilities across the country in the areas of roads, waterways, railways, airports, and ports, among others. The country-wide smart cities programmes have proven to be industry gamechangers. Given its critical role in the growth of the nation, the infrastructure sector has experienced a tremendous boom because of India's necessity and desire for rapid development. The expansion has been aided by urbanisation and an increase in foreign investment in the sector. 

The infrastructure sector has become the biggest focus area for the Government of India. India plans to spend US$ 1.4 trillion on infrastructure during 2019-23 to have a sustainable development of the country. The Government has suggested investment of Rs. 5,000,000 crore (US$ 750 billion) for railways infrastructure from 2018-30. India's GDP is expected to grow by 8% over the next three fiscal years, one of the quickest rates among major, developing economies, according to S&P Global Ratings. India and Japan have joined hands for infrastructure development in India's Northeast states and are also setting up an India-Japan Coordination Forum for development of Northeast to undertake strategic infrastructure projects for the region. 

India being a developing nation is set to take full advantage of the opportunity for the expansion of the infrastructure sector, and it is reasonable to conclude that India's infrastructure has a bright future ahead of it.

V.L.INFRAPROJECTS LIMITED STRENGTHS
1. Experienced Promoters and Management Team
2. Focused player in Water Supply Projects (WSPs)
3. End-to-end execution capabilities
4. Optimal Utilization of Resources
5. Long-standing relationships with our customers

V.L.INFRAPROJECTS LIMITED STRATEGIES
1. Continue to enhance their project execution capabilities
2. Leveraging their market skills and relationship
3. Maintaining edge over competitors
4. Expand their geographical footprint

V.L.INFRAPROJECTS LIMITED RISK FACTORS & CONCERNS
1. Majority of their revenues are generated from state of Gujarat.
2. Significant portion of their revenues is concentrated from a limited number of clients.
3. The Company is dependent on few suppliers for purchase of product.
4. The business is working capital intensive involving relatively long implementation periods.
5. Their positioning in terms of size/operation in the state of Gujarat may not be maintained.