Infrastructure, resources and property company Leighton Holdings Ltd
(ASX:LEI) has been awarded a contract to build a computer services park in India worth US$230 million.
The contract with Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd - an arm of Tata Group one of India’s largest conglomerates, involves the construction of IT offices, a convention centre, retail, residential, hospitality, entertainment, and carpark facilities.
Managing director of Leighton International, David Savage, says India is a core market for Leighton International and the company is committed to the country for the long-term.
Mr Savage says Leighton is currently undertaking a range of large-scale infrastructure, building and offshore oil and gas projects throughout the country and expects to consolidate its position as the leading international contractor in India by securing a number of major projects this year. Leighton Holdings 2008 net profit was $607.8 million.
