#### **Overview** Simplex Infrastructures Limited, incorporated in **1924**, is a **century-old diversified engineering and construction (EPC) company** headquartered in Kolkata, India. With over **100 years of experience**, the company has established itself as a key player in India’s infrastructure landscape, executing complex, large-scale civil engineering projects domestically and internationally. The company operates across multiple verticals, offering **end-to-end EPC solutions**—from design and planning to construction and delivery—leveraging **in-house engineering expertise**, advanced technology, and a skilled workforce. It plays a strategic role in supporting major national initiatives such as **Bharatmala, Smart Cities, and the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)**. --- #### **Core Business Segments & Order Book (as of Sep 2025)** Simplex Infrastructures maintains a **diversified project portfolio**, with the following segments contributing to its current order book: | **Segment** | **Share of Order Book** | **Key Activities & Projects** | |---------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------| | **Building & Housing** | **24%** | High-rise residential towers, mass housing complexes, hospitals, hotels, institutional campuses. Notable project: 576-unit housing complex in Rajarhat, Kolkata (using tunnel shuttering). Cumulative construction footprint exceeds **20 million sq ft**. | | **Industrial Infrastructure** | **22%** | Turnkey projects for factories, manufacturing units, refineries, warehouses in steel, cement, chemicals, and automotive sectors. Specializes in **piling, deep foundations, RCC structures, and pre-engineered buildings**. | | **Roads & Highways** | **20%** | End-to-end civil construction for highways, expressways, flyovers, and bridges. Collaborates with **NHAI and state PWDs**. Employs its own fleet of specialized machinery for complex piling and heavy civil works. | | **Power Sector** | **20%** | Civil construction, structural work, precision fabrication, high-voltage transmission lines, and **deep piling for power plants and corridors** across India. | | **Urban Infrastructure** | **13%** | Metro rail systems, transport hubs, and civic infrastructure in major cities including **Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore**. Known for pioneering **automatic track-laying technology** for high-speed rail. | | **Railways** | **<1%** (Insignificant) | Historically a major contributor with legacy metro and rail projects. However, current order book contribution is minimal. | | **Marine & Ports** | **<1%** (Insignificant) | Expertise in underwater piling, marine structures, port development (e.g., Goa, Haldia, Mundra, Kochi). Completed technically challenging piling for a **240-meter transmission tower in the Hooghly River**. | --- #### **Geographical Presence & Subsidiaries** Simplex Infrastructures has a **pan-India and international footprint**, operating through a network of **subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate companies**: ##### **Domestic Subsidiaries (100% Owned):** - **Simplex Infra Development Private Limited** – Focused on infrastructure development in India. - **Maa Durga Expressways Private Limited** – Highway construction projects. - **Jaintia Highway Private Limited** – Road infrastructure development. ##### **Other Indian Entities:** - **Arabian Construction Company – Simplex Infra Private Limited** (50% stake) – Joint venture for construction projects. - **PC Patel Mahalaxmi Simplex Consortium Private Limited** (51% stake) – Engaged in mine development and operations. - **Shree Jagannath Expressways Private Limited** – Previously held 34% via subsidiary; stake divested in FY2023. ##### **International Presence:** - **Simplex (Middle East) Limited** – **100% subsidiary** in UAE (Dubai). - **Simplex Infrastructures L.L.C.** – **45% stake** in Oman. - **Simplex – Almoayyed W.L.L.** – **49% stake** in Bahrain (Gulf region strategic partner). - **Simplex Bangladesh Private Limited** – **95% owned**, executing construction projects in Bangladesh. - **Libya Joint Venture** – **65% controlling interest** in construction projects in Tripoli. The company frequently participates in **joint ventures and consortia**, including: - **Ho-Hup Simplex JV** - **Simplex – Gayatri Consortium** - **Laing-Simplex Joint Venture** - **Simplex – Meinhardt JV** (infrastructure) - **SIL-JBPLJV** (mining) These partnerships reflect a strategic focus on **leveraging local expertise, sharing risks, and expanding project reach**. --- #### **Corporate Milestones & Strategic Transformation (2025 Update)** - **Centenary Celebrations (2024):** Marked 100 years of operations, celebrating a legacy of engineering excellence. - **Simplex 2.0 Initiative:** A **strategic revival plan** launched to modernize operations, enhance sustainability, and drive future growth. - **Debt Restructuring:** Successfully restructured debt via **NARCL and other lenders**, stabilizing the balance sheet and improving financial health. - **Focus Areas:** - Strengthening **cash flow management** - **Optimizing project portfolio** - **Reducing leverage** - Restoring **investor confidence** Despite past financial stress (notably in 2020–2023 due to delayed government payments and pandemic impacts), the company is on a **recovery trajectory**, supported by asset monetization, arbitration award recoveries, and a leaner operational model. --- #### **Corporate Information** - **Head Office:** 'Simplex House', 27, Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata – 700017, India **Phone:** +91 33 2301-1600 | **Fax:** +91 33 2289-1468 - **Administrative Office:** 12/1, Nolie Sengupta Sarani, Kolkata **Phone:** +91 33 2252-7596 - **Branch Offices:** Mumbai (Worli), New Delhi (Nehru Place), Chennai (Egmore) - **Website:** [www.simplexinfra.com](http://www.simplexinfra.com) - **CIN:** L45209 WB 1924 PLC 004969 ---