RGM International Group

What RGM International Group does

RGM International Group is a privately held EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor founded in 2002 and headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan. The group operates through wholly-owned entities in Turkey (regional headquarters, Istanbul), India (Gurgaon and Kolkata), Pakistan (Lahore), and the UAE (Dubai and Ajman), employing more than 400 staff across these locations. The company was established by a Chairman with 35+ years of senior management experience at ABB Canada, SNC-Lavalin (Cowan Lavalin Inc.), and Beloit Canada, and has grown from a founding team of three to a multinational contractor serving post-conflict and frontier power infrastructure markets.

RGM's core offering is integrated turnkey EPC delivery for the power sector, spanning HV/EHV substations up to 500kV, transmission lines, hydro and solar power plants, electrification rehabilitation, distribution networks, and ancillary civil and MEP works. The company has demonstrated capability to execute at extreme conditions, including 500kV transmission stringing at -45°C in the Hindukush Mountains and a 42 MW (3x14 MW) hydro project (Salma Dam) with BHEL. Beyond power, the product portfolio now includes railway infrastructure (post-2019 Indian Railways enlistment), building contracting, and solar street lighting.

RGM earns revenue through project-based EPC contracts awarded primarily via International Competitive Bidding (ICB) tenders from government utilities (DABS, MEW), international development finance institutions (World Bank, ADB, KfW), and bilateral donors (USAID, EU, USACE, UNOPS). Revenue streams include construction contracts, equipment and materials supply across voltage levels, and professional design, testing, and commissioning services. The customer base is concentrated on a handful of large government and IFI clients, with prime contracting partnerships with BHEL, Black & Veatch, and FICHTNER serving as key delivery channels. No public pricing exists; pricing is quote-driven and project-specific.

Name

RGM International Group

Legal name

RGM International Group LLC

Website

https://rgmig.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

RGM International Group is a privately held Afghan-origin EPC contractor delivering turnkey power infrastructure — HV/EHV substations, transmission lines, hydro and solar plants, and electrification — for government utilities and international development institutions across Afghanistan, Turkey, India, Pakistan, and the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Infrastructure EPC Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Utility System Construction (2371), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead Transmission Line EPC (HV/EHV) (EUAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grid Interconnection & Collector Substation EPC (Utility-Scale Renewables) (EUAEABAK), Utility-Scale PV EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) (EUACAGAB), Distribution Substations & Switching Stations (MV) EPC (EUAEACAC), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA), Underground transmission & distribution cable EPC (civil + cable install) (EUADAKAB)

Keywords

• Power infrastructure EPC
• Transmission line construction
• HV EHV substations
• Hydro power construction
• Electrification rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. EPC Project Contracts: Revenue generated through large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction contracts for power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure projects. Projects are typically awarded through international competitive bidding and completed on a project-by-project basis.
2. Equipment and Materials Supply: RGM serves as both contractor and supplier of equipment and materials for projects of any voltage level, generating revenue through equipment sales as part of their EPC offerings.
3. Professional Services: Services include design, supply, construction, testing and commissioning of infrastructure and power projects comprising Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical works.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RGM International Group is an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor delivering turnkey power and infrastructure projects for government utilities and international development organizations. Its offerings span design, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of power generation (hydro and solar), HV/EHV substations up to 500kV, transmission lines and city distribution networks, electrification rehabilitation, civil and road works, street lighting, and railway projects, including supply of equipment and materials across all voltage levels.

Product overview

RGM International Group is an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor providing integrated infrastructure development services. The company operates as a unified portfolio of services rather than a platform with discrete modules. Its core offerings span transmission lines and city network distribution, HV/EHV substations (including 500kV, 220kV, 110kV, and 20kV facilities), power plants (hydro and solar), electrification rehabilitation, solar energy systems, infrastructure and road projects, street lighting, and railway projects. The company also supplies equipment and materials for projects across all voltage levels. Services are delivered through their EPC division with offices in Turkey, India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transmission Lines & City Network Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 MW (3x14 MW) Salma Dam Hydro Power Project completed successfully
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian RailwayscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019RGM International (India) Private Limited enlisted with Indian Railways in 2019, expanding business opportunities in the Indian railway infrastructure sector.
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian public sector undertaking and major EPC partner for power generation projects. RGM has worked with BHEL on the 42 MW Salma Dam Hydro Power Project and substation construction.
• Black and VeatchcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading global engineering firm and joint venture partner on Kandahar Breshna Kot 110/20 KV Sub-Station project.
• FICHTNER GmbH & Co. KGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerman engineering consultancy and partner on North East Power System (NEPS) Program for medium and low voltage distribution projects.
• IRCON International LimitedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndian railway engineering and construction company. RGM provided civil works for Aybak 220/20kV Sub-Station project.
• Chemonics International, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational development consulting firm. RGM worked on projects funded through Chemonics including transformer supply in Lashkar Gah.
• Technologists, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and technology firm. Multiple completed projects including Mazar-e-Sharif Industrial Park Power Plant and various electrification works.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kalpataru Projects International: Indian-headquartered EPC firm specializing in power transmission, substations, and railway electrification. Directly comparable to RGM's T&D and Indian Railways expansion strategy and serves similar utility and infrastructure customers across South Asia and the Middle East.
• KEC International: One of the largest Indian EPC contractors for power transmission lines, substations, and railway projects. Highly comparable business model, customer profile (utilities and donors), and geographic footprint to RGM.
• Transrail Lighting (formerly Transrail Structures): Indian EPC firm focused on transmission line towers, substation EPC, and railway electrification. Closely comparable to RGM's HV transmission and substation EPC scope, particularly for South Asian and African utility customers.
• Skipper Limited: Indian EPC and infrastructure company with significant power T&D and transmission tower capabilities. Comparable product offering in HV transmission and substation construction, with overlap in emerging-market customers.
• Tata Projects: Large Indian EPC firm executing power generation, transmission, substations, and railway electrification projects. Comparable across RGM's full power value-chain offering, with overlap in utility and government customers.

Broad incumbents

• Larsen & Toubro (L&T): India's largest EPC conglomerate with a power T&D and transmission substation practice among many other verticals. Operates in the same product categories as RGM but at vastly greater scale, capital, and geographic reach.
• Black & Veatch: Global engineering and EPC firm with deep substation, transmission, and power generation capabilities. Active JV partner of RGM in Afghanistan (Kandahar substation) and competes for the same World Bank/USAID-funded tenders.
• AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin): Global EPC and engineering firm with power, transmission, and infrastructure capabilities. RGM's Chairman previously held senior roles at Cowan Lavalin/SNC-Lavalin, reflecting direct industry overlap and comparable customer base in developing markets.
• Quanta Services: Large US-headquartered infrastructure EPC specializing in electric power transmission, distribution, and substation construction. Comparable product offering to RGM in HV/EHV transmission and substations, though serving primarily North American utility customers.

Emerging players

• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL): Indian public-sector EPC and power equipment OEM with extensive hydro and thermal power plant capabilities. Active partner of RGM on the 42 MW Salma Dam hydro project, with overlapping scope in power generation and switchyard EPC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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