L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) has achieved a landmark month of recognition, winning three prestigious national awards that reaffirm its position as India’s most successful metro rail project under Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
At the ET Now Infra Focus Summit 2025, held on 19th September in New Delhi, Mr. KVB Reddy, MD & CEO, L&TMRHL, proudly accepted the Editorial Choice Award – PPP Project of the Year. This top honour acknowledges the vision, scale, and transformative impact of Hyderabad Metro, which continues to set benchmarks as the country’s most exemplary and the world’s largest PPP model in Metro Rail. The award was presented by Col. Parikshit Mehra, Secretary, Govt of Telangana.
Adding to this milestone, L&TMRHL became the first metro in India to win the CII 26th National Award for Excellence in Energy Management on 18th September 2025. This recognition highlights the company’s relentless pursuit of energy efficiency and sustainability, further strengthening Hyderabad Metro’s reputation as a pioneer in green urban transit.
L&TMRHL also clinched the Platinum Award – the highest recognition at the 53rd CII National Kaizen Competition 2025 recently for its innovative “Ring Main Power Supply System with Intelligent GIS Panel Redistribution.” Competing among India’s leading corporates, this win showcased Hyderabad Metro’s engineering brilliance and its drive for continuous improvement in operational excellence.
On receiving the award, Mr. KVB Reddy, MD & CEO, L&TMRHL, stated, “These awards are a proud moment for L&TMRHL and for the city of Hyderabad. Being recognised as the PPP Project of the Year reflects the strength of our partnership model and the transformative role of Hyderabad Metro in redefining urban mobility. At the same time, the honours in energy efficiency and innovation reaffirm our long-term commitment to sustainability and operational excellence. We will continue to set benchmarks that inspire progress in the metro rail sector, while delivering world-class service to millions of passengers.”
With three distinguished accolades in just one month, L&TMRHL has reinforced its position as a trailblazer in India’s metro ecosystem — combining financial prudence, sustainable practices, and cutting-edge innovation to deliver on the promise of safe, reliable, and future-ready public transport.
About L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited:
L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) (“The Company”), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), is the Concessionaire for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, implemented on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) basis. The Concession Agreement was signed with the then Government of Andhra Pradesh on September 4th, 2010, and financial closure was achieved on March 1st, 2011, in a record six months. L&TMRHL continues to transform urban mobility in Hyderabad as the world’s largest PPP with modern and sustainable transit solutions.
