India’s largest public procurement tender issuers are state governments. Infrastructure projects - highways, irrigation systems, urban development programs, and transport infrastructure - produce several thousand tenders each year. Government tenders are predominantly accessible through digital procurement platforms. These include the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), alongside state-specific e-tender portals. By early 2026, a look at contracting activities and the announcement of infrastructure projects reveals that states with significant procurement markets consistently offer vendors considerable opportunities within India's tender market.
Top Tender Issuing States in India
Ranking based on recent procurement portal trends and infrastructure tender activity. Exact order may vary by financial year.
Rank | State | Key Authorities | Sector |
1 | Maharashtra | Public Works Department, MSRDC | Roads, metro, ports |
2 | Uttar Pradesh | Public Works Department | Expressways and highways |
3 | Gujarat | Roads & Buildings Department | Industrial infrastructure |
4 | Rajasthan | Water Resources Department | Irrigation projects |
5 | Karnataka | Urban Infrastructure Development Department | Urban transport |
6 | Bihar | Road Construction Department | Road development |
7 | Telangana | Irrigation & CAD Department | Water infrastructure |
8 | Andhra Pradesh | Infrastructure Corporation | Ports and logistics |
9 | Madhya Pradesh | Public Works Department | Road infrastructure |
10 | Odisha | Works Department | Infrastructure projects |
These states account for a large share of high-value infrastructure tenders issued across India.
Major Tender Issuing Authorities
Departments responsible for infrastructure development generally issue the largest number of tenders.
Authority | State | Sector |
Maharashtra Public Works Department | Maharashtra | Roads and bridges |
Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department | Uttar Pradesh | Highways |
Gujarat Roads & Buildings Department | Gujarat | Infrastructure |
Rajasthan Water Resources Department | Rajasthan | Irrigation |
Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Department | Karnataka | Urban infrastructure |
Bihar Road Construction Department | Bihar | Road projects |
Telangana Irrigation & CAD Department | Telangana | Water infrastructure |
Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Corporation | Andhra Pradesh | Logistics |
Madhya Pradesh Public Works Department | Madhya Pradesh | Roads |
Odisha Works Department | Odisha | Infrastructure |
Sector-Wise Government Tender Distribution
Infrastructure continues to dominate public procurement.
Sector | Estimated Share |
Road & Highway Infrastructure | 55–65% |
Urban Infrastructure | 10–15% |
Water Supply & Irrigation | 10–12% |
Energy & Power Projects | 5–10% |
Ports & Logistics | 3–5% |
Road construction remains the largest government procurement segment, driven by highway expansion and rural connectivity programs.
Major Companies Participating in State Tenders
Several engineering and infrastructure companies have been frequently competing in government projects.
Company |
Larsen & Toubro |
Tata Projects |
Afcons Infrastructure |
KNR Constructions |
IRB Infrastructure Developers |
Dilip Buildcon |
Adani Group |
GMR Group |
These firms frequently participate in large EPC contracts, highway construction, and infrastructure modernization projects.
Big Projects Fueling New Tenders
Project | State | Sector |
Vadhavan Port development | Maharashtra | Port infrastructure |
Pune Ring Road | Maharashtra | Road infrastructure |
Eastern Rajasthan Canal | Rajasthan | Water infrastructure |
Bengaluru Metro expansion | Karnataka | Urban transport |
State highway modernization | Bihar | Road infrastructure |
Large infrastructure projects like these generate multiple tender packages over several years, increasing procurement activity.
Monthly Tender Activity Tracker (2026)
This section highlights recent procurement activity across major states.
Month | Key Tender Activity |
January 2026 | States rolled out tenders for highway and rural road projects. |
February 2026 | New urban infrastructure and water supply projects hit the scene. |
March 2026 | Irrigation and metro infrastructure tenders landed. |
April 2026 | Road construction packages and logistics infrastructure tenders. |
Monitoring monthly tender announcements helps contractors and suppliers identify new project opportunities early in the procurement cycle.
Key Procurement Trends (2023–2026)
1) Procurement tends to be dominated by Infrastructure; the majority of Tenders are accounted for by Transport Infrastructure (Roads and Airports), Irrigation Systems and Urban Development (Housing, Multi-Use Commercial Projects, etc.).
2) EPC Contracts for state-run Infrastructure Projects have been on the increase; there is a growing trend for states to develop Large-Scale Infrastructure Programmes by entering into larger EPC Contracts that will facilitate quicker project execution timeframes.
3) The digital nature of Government Procurement is increasingly becoming centralized; there are several digital platforms (CPPP, GeM etc) that have been established for centralizing Government Procurement.
4) Continued strong participation by the Private Sector; Large Engineering firms and Regional Contractors continue to seek competition within Government Infrastructure Tendering.
Conclusion
State governments remain the primary drivers of India’s infrastructure development through large-scale procurement programs. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Karnataka continue to be the leading tender issuers for infrastructure-related work (due to their investment in developing and expanding their roads, railways, ports, air transport, etc.).
An increase in the value of infrastructure investments will lead to an increase in the number of available tenders from the government. This trend will continue to provide contractors, engineering firms, and suppliers with a lot of opportunities throughout India.
