Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation

What Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation does

Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (BUIDCO) is a wholly state-owned corporation incorporated in 2009 and operating under the Government of Bihar's Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD). Headquartered in Patna and led by Managing Director Sri Animesh Kumar Parashar, IAS, BUIDCO serves as the state's sole flagship implementing agency for urban infrastructure across Bihar's municipalities, nagar parishads, and nagar panchayats. Its mandate covers ten infrastructure categories: 24x7 water supply, sewerage and sewage networks, storm water drainage, solid waste management, urban transport (bus stands, ISBT), affordable housing, riverfront development, urban street lighting, commercial market development, and urban beautification (including the flagship Buddha Smriti Park in Patna).

BUIDCO operates as a project execution body — not a software product company — delivering services through competitive tendering, contractor engagement, and end-to-end project management from Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation through operations and maintenance. Project funding flows through multiple streams: central government schemes (AMRUT 2.0, Namami Gange, Smart Cities Mission), Bihar state budgets, and multilateral development financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank. Partnerships with the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and alignment with AMRUT 2.0 anchor its programme pipeline.

The corporation's go-to-market is entirely institutional: it does not operate a commercial pricing model and does not sell to private customers. Procurement and project awards are published through the Bihar e-procurement portal (eproc2.bihar.gov.in) and the BUIDCO website (buidco.in). Geographic scope is restricted to the state of Bihar, with active project presence in Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Chhapra, Begusarai, Buxar, Motihari, and other ULBs. Leadership is composed of serving IAS officers, including Chairman Sri Mihir Kumar Singh (Development Commissioner, Bihar), reflecting its character as a state administrative instrument rather than an independent commercial enterprise.

Name

Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation

Legal name

Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited

Website

https://buidco.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) is a Government of Bihar undertaking that executes urban infrastructure projects across the state, covering water supply, sewerage, drainage, transport, housing, and urban beautification for municipal bodies, funded through central schemes and multilateral lenders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Infrastructure Development Services

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Site Preparation & Civil Works (Clearing, Grading, Earthworks, Roads) (EUAMAFAA)

Keywords

• Urban infrastructure development
• Water supply projects
• Sewerage systems
• Affordable housing
• Solid waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Patna City

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Infrastructure Projects: BUIDCO executes urban infrastructure projects funded by central government schemes (AMRUT, Namami Gange, Smart Cities), state government budgets, and international development financing (ADB, World Bank). The corporation acts as the implementing agency for Bihar's urban infrastructure development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

BUIDCO is a Government of Bihar undertaking that plans and executes urban infrastructure projects across the state. Its work spans water supply, sewerage and drainage, solid waste management, urban transport, affordable housing, riverfront development, street lighting, commercial markets, and urban beautification. The corporation acts as the nodal implementing agency for programmes such as AMRUT 2.0 and Namami Gange, partnering with multilateral lenders including the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.

Product overview

Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) is a government of Bihar undertaking incorporated in 2009. It is a single unified service organization mandated to execute and accelerate urban infrastructure projects across Bihar. The company operates as a project execution body rather than a software product company, managing ten categories of infrastructure services: 24x7 Water Supply Projects, Sewerage and Sewage Network Projects, Storm Water Drainage Projects, Solid Waste Management Projects, Urban Transport Projects (bus stands, ISBT), Affordable Housing Projects, Riverfront Development Projects, Urban Street Light Projects, Commercial Market Development Projects, and Urban Beautification Projects. These infrastructure services are delivered through civil engineering projects, procurement, and construction contracts rather than software products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Urban Water Supply Projects Planning and execution of urban drinking water supply infrastructure for municipalities in Bihar, delivered on behalf of the Government of Bihar and Urban Local Bodies, often funded under central programmes such as AMRUT 2.0.
• Sewerage and Drainage Projects Design and execution of sewerage networks and storm water drainage systems for urban areas in Bihar, delivered for the state government and Urban Local Bodies, frequently under Namami Gange / NMCG and AMRUT 2.0 programmes.
• Solid Waste Management Projects Planning and execution of municipal solid waste management systems, including collection, processing, and disposal infrastructure, delivered on behalf of Urban Local Bodies in Bihar.
• Urban Transport Projects Execution of urban transport infrastructure projects for Bihar's cities, including roads and supporting transport assets, delivered for the state government and Urban Local Bodies.
• Affordable Housing Projects Execution of affordable housing schemes for urban households in Bihar, delivered under central and state housing programmes for eligible beneficiaries and Urban Local Bodies.
• Riverfront Development Projects Planning and execution of riverfront development works on Ganga and associated tributaries in Bihar's urban areas, including ghats, embankments, and public amenities, funded under Namami Gange.
• Street Lighting Projects Installation and upgradation of street lighting infrastructure across urban areas of Bihar, delivered on behalf of Urban Local Bodies.
• Commercial Market Infrastructure Projects Construction of commercial market infrastructure for urban areas in Bihar, including market complexes and associated civic amenities, delivered for Urban Local Bodies.
• Urban Beautification Projects Landscaping, façade improvement, and beautification works across urban centres in Bihar, delivered on behalf of the state government and Urban Local Bodies.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMCG collaborates with BUIDCO on Namami Gange Programme for sewerage treatment, interception and diversion projects, and river front development across multiple towns in Bihar.
• AMRUT 2.0coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 provides central government funding for water supply, sewerage, and urban infrastructure projects executed by BUIDCO across multiple cities in Bihar.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction: L&T is a broad incumbent - India's largest private EPC contractor with major presence in water supply, sewerage, metro, and urban infrastructure projects. Bids on the same tenders BUIDCO awards, making it a competing contractor rather than a peer agency.
• NCC Limited (Nagarjuna Construction Company): NCC is a broad incumbent - a large Indian EPC contractor active in water, sewerage, irrigation, and urban infrastructure. Competes with BUIDCO's external contractors on tender execution.
• Hindustan Construction Company (HCC): HCC is a broad incumbent - a large Indian infrastructure EPC firm with presence in water, urban infrastructure, and hydro projects. Competes on tenders BUIDCO awards to contractors.

Emerging players

• VA Tech Wabag: VA Tech Wabag is a focused water and wastewater treatment EPC specialist that bids on water supply and STP tenders issued by BUIDCO. Comparable in the water/sewerage sub-segment of BUIDCO's project portfolio.

Direct peers

• West Bengal Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBUIDCO): WBUIDCO is a direct peer - a state-owned urban infrastructure development corporation in West Bengal executing similar water supply, sewerage, drainage, and urban amenity projects. It mirrors BUIDCO's structure as a state-government undertaking with a similar implementing-agency mandate.
• Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Ltd (TNUIFSL): TNUIFSL is a direct peer - a Tamil Nadu state undertaking focused on financing and developing urban infrastructure projects, including water supply, sewerage, and solid waste management. Matches BUIDCO's state-PSU implementing-agency role.
• Odisha Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (OUIDF): OUIDF is a direct peer - an Odisha state-level entity financing and supporting urban infrastructure development, including water and sewerage projects. Comparable in state-level mandate and execution focus to BUIDCO.
• Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC): KUIDFC is a direct peer - a state government undertaking mandated to finance and execute urban infrastructure projects in Karnataka. Comparable in mandate, governance structure, and project categories (water, sewerage, urban roads) to BUIDCO.
• Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project (RUIDP): RUIDP is a direct peer - a Rajasthan state undertaking executing urban infrastructure projects funded by ADB and state budgets. Closely comparable mandate, funding sources, and project categories to BUIDCO.
• Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company (MPUDC): MPUDC is a direct peer - a state-owned corporation in Madhya Pradesh executing urban infrastructure projects including water supply, sewerage, and urban development. Same state-PSU structure as BUIDCO with comparable scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BuidcoBihar
• Facebookfacebook.com/BuidcoBihar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bihar-urban-infrastructure-development-corporation-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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