The Indian multinational corporation GMR Group has its main office in New Delhi. GMR Infrastructure, GMR Energy, GMR Airports, and GMR Enterprises are among the companies that make up the group. The Group has carried out a number of infrastructure projects in India using the public-private partnership approach.
GMR Group Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Group / Company Name | GMR Group |
| Type | Indian Multinational Infrastructure Conglomerate |
| Industry | Infrastructure – Airports, Energy, Transportation, Urban Development |
| Founded / Established | 1978 |
| Founder | Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao (G. M. Rao) |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Core Business | Development, operation & management of airports, power & energy, highways & surface transport, urban infrastructure & special investment regions |
| Major Divisions / Subsidiaries | GMR Airports Limited (GAL); GMR Power & Urban Infra Ltd (GPUIL); GMR Highways; Transportation & Urban Projects |
| Flagship Projects – Airports | Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi); Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad); Manohar International Airport (Goa); Medan & New Heraklion International Airports; developing Bhogapuram & Visakhapatnam airports |
| Energy Portfolio | Over 3,000 MW installed capacity across hydro, thermal & renewable, with additional clean projects under development in India & Nepal |
| Transportation & Highways | Surface transport & highways projects (~2,400+ lane km under DBFOT & EPC) |
| Urban Development | Special Investment Regions (e.g., Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu) & allied infrastructure |
| Global Presence | Infrastructure assets & projects in India, Philippines, Greece, Indonesia |
| Sports Investments | Co-owner of Delhi Capitals (IPL & WPL) and ownership/partnership in teams like UP Yoddha (Pro Kabaddi) |
| CSR Arm | GMR Varalakshmi Foundation – education, health, empowerment and community development programs |
| Employees | Tens of thousands (across group entities and subsidiaries) |
| Market Position | One of India’s leading infrastructure conglomerates, especially in airport operations (2nd largest globally by passenger volume) |
| Strategic Partnerships | Stake partnership with Groupe ADP in airport operations |
| Official Website | gmrgroup.in |
Net Worth and Market Cap
It is one of the biggest infrastructure development firms in India, with a net asset base of around US$25 billion. The market capitalization or net worth of GMR Airports is INR 991.59 billion. 1.37 trillion is the enterprise value. The market capitalization or net worth of GMR Power and Urban Infra is INR 74.84 billion. 181.49 billion is the enterprise value.
Corporate Leadership
Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao created the organization in 1978. The company’s major personnel are Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao, Srinivas Bommidala, G. B. S. Raju, Grandhi Kiran Kumar, and B. V. N. Rao.
Overview of Services
With a focus on sustainable infrastructure and community development through its CSR arm, the GMR Group is still expanding into the transportation, electricity, and urban investment sectors. Airports, major energy utilities, roadways, and urban infrastructure assets are all owned, developed, run, and managed by GMR Group.
GMR Airports Limited is responsible for the construction, upkeep, and management of airports in India. Additionally, it operates international airports on a develop, own, operate, and transfer basis. In India, GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited works in the transportation, urban infrastructure, and energy sectors.
Scale of Operations
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Palam, Delhi, is run by the well-known GMR Group. It is particularly well-known for managing some of India’s biggest airports, including as Delhi and Hyderabad. It operates across essential infrastructure sectors, particularly airports, energy, highways, and urban development. Power, Smart Meter Infrastructure, Roads, EPC, and Others are the segments that make up GMR Power and Urban Infra.
