
NCC Limited and its step-down subsidiary, O B Infrastructure Limited, have been debarred from participating in new tenders issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for 2 years. The order came into effect on February 17, 2026, as per the filing.
The restriction applies to all forms of participation, including roles as concessionaire, contractor, EPC contractor, O&M agency or consortium member in NHAI tenders.
The debarment is connected to a road project covering sections between Orai, Bhognipur and Barah in Uttar Pradesh, executed on a build-operate-transfer (annuity) basis. The concession agreement for the project was signed in April 2006.
The company said the project faced delays due to issues such as land handover and other contractual matters. Arbitration proceedings were initiated, and the subsidiary received a favourable award in November 2024.
NHAI has challenged that award before the Delhi High Court, where the matter is pending. Additional disputes related to the same project were referred to arbitration in September 2025.
NCC said it is examining the debarment order and will take steps as per applicable law. The company added that the restriction does not affect its existing order book or ongoing projects.
It also said the financial impact, if any, would depend on future opportunities during the debarment period, and no quantifiable effect can be determined at present.
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As of February 19, 2026, 9:30 am, NCC Ltd share price was trading at ₹146.83, a 1.96% decrease from the previous close.
The 2-year restriction limits NCC’s participation in new NHAI projects, though the company has said its current contracts remain unaffected while it reviews legal options.
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Published on: Feb 19, 2026, 11:51 AM IST

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