# GMR Group

> GMR Group is one of India's largest and most diversified infrastructure conglomerates, with business interests across Airports, Energy, Transportation & Urban Infrastructure, Sports, and Social Development. Founded in 1978 by Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao (G.M. Rao), GMR operates in 7+ countries and manages assets worth nearly US$25 billion.

GMR Group connects people, places, and possibilities through world-class infrastructure. As the world's second largest private airport operator and a major energy and urban infrastructure developer, GMR is committed to nation-building, inclusive growth, and sustainable development across India and globally.

## Company Overview

- **Full Name**: GMR Group
- **Founded**: 1978
- **Founder**: Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao (G.M. Rao), Chairman
- **Headquarters**: New Delhi, India
- **Operations**: 7+ countries including India, Indonesia, Greece, Philippines, UAE, USA
- **Net Asset Base**: ~US$25 billion
- **Listed Entities**: GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd (BSE/NSE: GMRINFRA), GMR Power & Urban Infra Ltd (GPUIL)
- **Holding Company**: GMR Enterprises Private Limited (GEPL) — registered Core Investment Company with RBI
- **Tagline**: Connecting People, Places, and Possibilities

## Key Statistics (FY 2025-26)

- 135+ million passengers served annually
- 2,800+ MW of clean and conventional electricity generated
- 888+ lane-km of highways operated
- ~257 acres of Special Investment Region developed
- 4+ million lives supported annually via CSR
- 20+ CSR locations across India

## Business Segments

### Airports & Aero Services (GMR Airports Limited — GAL / GMR AERO)
GMR Airports Limited is Asia's largest private airport operator and the world's second largest globally. Strategic partner: Groupe ADP (Paris Airports), co-promoter since 2020.

**Operating Airports:**
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), New Delhi — India's busiest airport
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad
- Goa International Airport (Mopa)
- Kualanamu International Airport, Medan, Indonesia

**Greenfield Airports Under Development:**
- Bhogapuram Airport, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India (validation flight achieved 2025)
- Crete International Airport, Greece

**Aviation Services:**
- GMR Innovex: Innovation hub — AI-powered Digital Twin at Hyderabad Airport, paperless e-boarding, biometric security, self check-in
- GMR MRO: Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
- GMR Aero Academy: Aviation training and skill development
- Cargo & Retail operations
- Delhi Duty Free Services (66.93% stake): duty-free retail at IGIA

### Energy (GMR Power & Urban Infra Limited — GPUIL)
GMR supplies electricity across India through a diversified energy portfolio of 2,800+ MW capacity.

**Energy Types**: Coal (thermal), Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric, Gas-based
**Notable Projects**: GMR Warora Energy Limited (GWEL) — British Safety Council Sword of Honour recipient; Bajoli Holi Hydropower Project
**Other GPUIL activities**: Smart metering, EV infrastructure, EPC contracting

### Transportation & Urban Infrastructure
- **Highways**: 6 operating assets, 888+ lane-km; PPP model; GMR Pochanpalli Expressways (103 km), GMR Chennai Outer Ring Road (30 km)
- **Railways (EPC)**: Eastern Freight Corridor (419 km, UP) dedicated by PM Modi in 2023; order book ₹4,000 crore; clients include DFCCIL and Rail Vikas Nigam
- **Special Investment Regions (SIR)**: Krishnagiri SIR, Tamil Nadu (~257 acres); targets electronics, automobile, logistics, engineering, aerospace sectors

### Sports (GMR Sports)
- **Delhi Capitals** — IPL (Indian Premier League), co-owned with JSW Group
- **Delhi Capitals** — Women's Premier League (WPL), co-acquired 2023
- **Dubai Capitals** — International League T20 (UAE); ILT20 Champions 2025
- **Seattle Orcas** — Major League Cricket (USA); founded 2023
- **UP Yoddha** — Pro Kabaddi League, Lucknow
- Rugby Premier League sponsor

### Foundation (GMR Varalakshmi Foundation — GMRVF)
CSR arm of GMR Group. Impacts 4+ million people annually across 20+ locations.
Focus areas: Education, Health & Hygiene, Empowerment & Livelihoods, Community Development.
Notable: GMRIT (GMR Institute of Technology); partnerships with Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation.

### Other Services
- **GMR RAXA**: Private security services — aviation security, drone services, fire safety, technical security (founded 2005)
- **GMR Innovex**: Innovation and technology hub for airports and infrastructure

## Leadership & Governance

- **Chairman**: Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao (G.M. Rao) — ET Entrepreneur of the Year 2007
- Promoter-led governance with independent advisory frameworks
- Centralised ERP, automation, and real-time monitoring systems
- Rigorous risk management and ethical decision-making culture
- Values: Institution Building, Agility, Inclusive Growth, Stakeholder-Centric Partnerships

## Sustainability

- Airports and energy projects powered by renewable energy sources
- Top global green energy certifications held
- AI-powered Digital Twin at Hyderabad Airport for real-time sustainability monitoring
- GWEL: British Safety Council Sword of Honour for Zero Harm culture
- Awards in pollution control, water management, cargo efficiency, and eco-design

## Awards & Recognition

- Global honours for passenger experience, safety, and sustainability at Delhi, Hyderabad, and Goa airports
- National awards for innovative cargo terminal operations
- Recognition for CSR impact in education and community development
- GMR Sports teams: championship success with strong player pipelines

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://www.gmrgroup.com/): GMR Group overview, mission, and latest updates
- [About](https://www.gmrgroup.com/about): Company overview, vision, legacy, leadership, governance
- [Our Legacy](https://www.gmrgroup.com/about/our-legacy): History from 1978 jute mill to global infrastructure
- [Global Presence](https://www.gmrgroup.com/about/our-presence): International footprint across 7+ countries
- [Leadership](https://www.gmrgroup.com/about/leadership): GMR Group Holding Board and senior leaders
- [Corporate Governance](https://www.gmrgroup.com/about/corporate-governance): Ethics, risk management, governance frameworks
- [Airports & Aero Services](https://www.gmrgroup.com/airports-and-aero-services): Full airport portfolio and services
- [Bhogapuram Airport](https://www.gmrgroup.com/airports-and-aero-services/airports/bhogapuram-airport): Greenfield airport near Visakhapatnam
- [Energy](https://www.gmrgroup.com/energy): Power generation portfolio — thermal, hydro, solar, wind
- [Transportation](https://www.gmrgroup.com/transportation): Highways, railways, urban infrastructure
- [Sports](https://www.gmrgroup.com/sports): Delhi Capitals, Dubai Capitals, UP Yoddha, Seattle Orcas
- [Foundation](https://www.gmrgroup.com/foundation): GMR Varalakshmi Foundation — CSR initiatives
- [Sustainability](https://www.gmrgroup.com/sustainability): ESG, green energy, certifications
- [Investors](https://www.gmrgroup.com/investors): Investor relations, listed entities, financials
- [Success Stories](https://www.gmrgroup.com/success-stories): Standout projects and innovations
- [Innovation (GMR Innovex)](https://www.gmrgroup.com/other-services/innovation): Digital Twin, e-boarding, biometrics
- [Careers](https://www.gmrgroup.com/careers/life-at-gmr): Life at GMR, open positions
- [Press Releases](https://www.gmrgroup.com/press-releases): Latest news and announcements
- [Awards](https://www.gmrgroup.com/about/awards): Full list of honours and recognitions
- [Partnerships](https://www.gmrgroup.com/about/our-partners): Global and national alliances (e.g., Groupe ADP)
- [Vision](https://www.gmrgroup.com/about/vision): GMR's long-term ambition and purpose

## Related Group Websites

- GMR Airports (GMR AERO): https://gmraero.com
- GMR Power & Urban Infra: https://www.gmrpui.com