Mr. Ajit Gulabchand is the Chairman of the Board of Hindustan Construction Company Ltd (HCC). He served as Chairman & Managing Director of HCC for the past four decades till 2023. During this tenure, he transformed the company from a construction major into a diversified infrastructure group of a global scale, developing and building responsible infrastructure through the next practices. With a group turnover of over Rs. 10,670 Cr (US$ 1.415 billion), HCC’s businesses span across engineering & construction and infrastructure.

Mr. Gulabchand hails from a family of nation builders who has made a significant contribution to the development of modern India. A graduate of Mumbai University, Mr. Gulabchand previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Indian Hume Pipe Co. and Managing Director of Ravalgaon Sugar Farm. He became Managing Director of HCC in 1983 and Chairman in 1994.

Under Mr. Gulabchand’s leadership, HCC continues the illustrious tradition set by his predecessors. The group has a knowledge asset of more than 1,700 officers, including around 1,100 engineers. In addition, it employs about 13,000 workers at its project sites across India. The result is a business that plays a leading role in Meeting the massive infrastructure needs of India, leveraging best-in-class equipment and technology, knowledge-driven processes and innovation-led next practices.

The HCC Group of companies comprise HCC Limited, HCC Infrastructure Limited and Steiner AG in Switzerland.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility is intrinsic to Mr. Gulabchand’s vision for the HCC group. Its initiatives encompass Disaster Relief, Water Sustainability, Education, Health and Community Initiatives.

Disaster Relief forms a significant area of focus at HCC. Mr. Gulabchand has been the Chair of the Disaster Resource Partnership Steering Board in 2015 and 2016, started as a partnership between the World Economic Forum’s Infrastructure and Urban Development Community, Humanitarian agencies and Civil Society. He is also the founder and Chairman of Disaster Resource Network India. He has steered emergency response teams and rehabilitation to several locations struck by natural disasters. He is also a member of the Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE), United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).

To address the emerging water crisis and make water sustainability a corporate priority, Mr. Gulabchand endorsed the United Nations CEO Water Mandate. Since then, HCC has demonstrated its commitment to water conservation by implementing a series of rigorous and improved water management practices at its project sites.

Global Engagements

Mr. Gulabchand holds leadership positions in several key industry bodies.

1. Member, CII National Council
2. Chairman, CII Task Force on Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure for 2021-22
3. Member, Government-CII Task Force on Ease of Doing Business
4. Member of Governor’s Steering Board of the Infrastructure and Urban Development (IU) Community at the World Economic Forum (WEF)
5. Member of Community of Chairpersons of World Economic Forum
6. Member of Disaster Resource Partnership Board, IU, WEF
7. Member of UK India Business Council (UKIBC) Advisory Council
8. Past Chairman of the Governing Council of the Construction Skills Development Council of India (CSDCI)
9. Past President of International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors’ Associations (IFAWPCA) (2011-12)
10. President of the Construction Federation of India (CFI)

Past Alongside his responsibilities at HCC, Mr. Gulabchand has been a vocal advocate of sustainable development and is regarded as a spokesperson for India’s infrastructure sector in global forums. A regular participant at the World Economic Forum (WEF) for over two decades, Mr. Gulabchand was the first Asian to chair the Governor’s Steering Board of the Engineering & Construction Community at the WEF in Davos, 2011. He is a signatory member of Caring for Climate, United Nation’s action platform for business and a signatory member of WEF’s CEO Climate Leaders. He has also been a frequent invitee to ministerial business delegations from the Government of India to various countries aimed at attracting foreign investments into the Indian infrastructure sector.

Mr. Gulabchand is a strong supporter and patron of several technical institutions in India. He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors of the National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR) and Chairman of the Administrative Council of the Walchand College of Engineering.

Dr. Indrasen Singh did his M.E. in Urban Engineering in February 1992 from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, in first class with distinction, and his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering in 1997 from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.

Dr. Indrasen Singh has more than 37 years of extensive experience in teaching, research, administration, strategic planning, institutional reforms, accreditation, and consultancy work in various organizations. He has more than 27 years of administrative experience in consultancy firms, research institutes, and universities as a Senior Engineer, Consultant, Deputy General Manager, General Manager, Associate Director, Professor, Professor in Charge, Dean, and Senior Professor after completing his Ph.D. in 1997 from IIT Roorkee.

His areas of research include Construction Management, Contracts and Claims Management, Project Procurement and Tendering, Risk Management, Infrastructure Operations and Management, Highway Planning and Design, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Mass Transport Management, Road Safety Audit, Railway Engineering, Airport Management, etc.

He has received 55 awards from various professional bodies and societies for his outstanding contributions in the fields of education, infrastructure development, and the real estate sector.

He is responsible for the development of M.Tech programs in Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Environmental Engineering in the discipline of Civil Engineering at Lovely Professional University, Punjab. He has already worked as a key person in many World Bank and Asian Development Bank-funded projects.

He has guided 202 projects and published 182 scientific and technical papers in national and international journals and conferences, including 101 peer-reviewed journals. He has written at least 41 technical reports and authored one book intitle Artificial Intelligence in civil engineering. He worked as a mentor for the M.S. program at BITS Pilani from July 1992 to December 1993. He has delivered expert lectures for various private and public sector companies as well as various government organisations. He also conducted MDP/EDPs and CBPs for various organisations. He was a member in technical committees of Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi. Currently, he is working as a member in technical committee of Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Committee of Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi. He has been a member in various advisory committees of national and international conferences. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and also Life Member of the Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi, Indian Building Congress, New Delhi, Institute of Urban Transport New Delhi etc. He has leadership qualities to lead multidisciplinary teams and worked at various organisations in senior management positions.

Some of the important awards include:

1. Best technical paper Award (First prize) from the Institution of Engineers (India), U.P. State Centre, Lucknow, December 2-3, 1994. (Cash Award + Citation certificate) for the technical paper entitled “Techno Economic Analysis of Madras Central – Arakkonam Suburban Rail Transport System”.
2. Best Technical paper Award (First prize) from the Institution of Engineers (India), U.P. State Centre, Lucknow, December 2-3, 1995 (Cash Award + Citation Certificate) for the Technical paper entitled “Socio-economic analysis of Multi-Modal Transport System in Delhi”.
3. Certificate of Merit for 1996-97 from the Institution of engineers (India) Kolkata for the technical paper entitled ‘project planning and Network Analysis by computer Simulation Approach”
4. Brij Mohanlal Memorial Award and Medal for 1998-99 from the Institution of Engineers (India) Kolkata for the Technical paper entitled “Economics of proposed Shahdara – Nangloi MRTS Corridor of Delhi.
5. Jawaharlal Nehru Centenary Award and Medal for the year 2002 from the Council of Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi for the outstanding contribution in the field of Highway Engineering.
6. Award for best paper Commendation Certificate from Indian Buildings Congress, New Delhi for the paper of Imperative of Traffic Management in Urban transport system” for the Year 2008.
7. Indian Achievers Award for Real Estate and Infrastructure 2010 by Indian Achievers Forum New Delhi for recognizing outstanding achievements in the field of real estate and Infrastructure.
8. Glory of India Gold Medal 2010 by International Institute of Success Awareness, New Delhi for outstanding contribution in the field of education.
9. Bihar PWD Medal for the year 2011 from the Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi for best research paper titled ‘Productivity Analysis of National Highway Project- A case study” in the field of Roads and Highways.
10. Award for best paper Commendation Certificate-2011 from Indian Buildings Congress, New Delhi for the technical paper titled” Polymer Concrete Composites in Construction”.
11. Life Time Education Achievement Award at New Delhi on 4th September, 2016 from International Institute of Education& management for outstanding achievements in the field of education.
12. Award for best paper IBC Medal-2015 for the paper titled “Significance of Intelligent transport system for smart cites” presented to 20th Annual Convention and seminar on “Innovative concepts in making of smart cities, held in New Delhi on 1st and 2nd September 2015.
13. Global Achievers Award for education excellence on 8th July, 2018 at Tashkent (Uzbekistan) for outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of education on the occasion of Asia Pacific Achievers summit on Globalisation of economic growth and social development.
14. Mahatma Gandhi Samman from NRI WELFARE SOCIETY OF INDIA in Association with Indian Solidarty council on 25th October, 2018 in House of Commons London, UK.
15. HIND RATAN award from NRI WELFARE SOCIETY OF INDIA in association with INDIAN SOLIDARITY COUNCIL on 20th May 2019 in House of Commons London, UK.
16. Gold Star Asia International Award from The Iconic Achievers Council in association with National and International Compendium on 9th November 2019 in Saigon, Vietnam for outstanding contribution in the field of education.
17. International Education Excellence Award from the Iconic Achievers Council for outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of education on the occasion of international summit on Globalization of Economic & Social Development at Almatty ( Kazakhstan) on 15th April 2020.
18. Diamond of Asia International Award from Jeeva Theological Open University, Chennai for outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of education at Chennai on 14th September, 2021.
19. Global Ambassador of Peace Award from MISS PEACE AMBASSADOR GLOBAL for his outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of education, on 24th September 2022 at New Delhi.
20. Genesis International Achievers Award 2024 from Genesis Ultima-Dubai UAE for outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of education on 25th February, 2024 at Bur Dubai, Dubai.
21. Platinum Leadership Award for the year 2024 from D K International Research Foundation for vivid research to continue the work, assure accessible and congruous technology in the application of academic affairs, construction management & research on 26th May 2024
22. Universal ICON achiever award 2024 from Paul Narula Academy of Thailand Mahez Foundation India for outstanding Achievements and Remarkable role in the Field of Education on 30th August 2024.