Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is taking a big step to expand outside India by creating a new company, Delhi Metro International Limited. Sanjay Jamuar has been named the first CEO of this new branch, which will handle metro projects in India and abroad.
Setting up DMIL changes how DMRC will work going forward. Previously, DMRC managed consulting, construction, and operations itself. Now, DMIL will take over these tasks for projects outside Delhi, including those in other countries. This lets DMRC focus on Delhi, while DMIL can expand into new markets.
Jamuar’s appointment is closely tied to this strategy. A former Indian Railway Traffic Service officer, he brings decades of experience across Indian Railways, metro systems, and global assignments. He has worked in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and the Middle East, gaining exposure to varied transit systems and operational models. Before this role, he served as Managing Director of Keolis India, part of the global Keolis Group, handling operations and maintenance projects.
This role also marks Jamuar’s return. He was among the earliest members of DMRC’s operations and maintenance team when he joined in 1998, making this appointment feel less like a transition and more like a continuation of a long association.
The new entity has a clear mandate. It will bid for metro construction projects and offer advisory services, long-term planning support, and operational expertise to governments, transit authorities, and financial institutions. This includes helping cities design and improve urban transit systems, where DMRC has built strong credibility over the years.
DMRC already has a footprint beyond Delhi. It has contributed to metro systems in cities such as Mumbai, Jaipur, and Patna, and continues to handle key operations and maintenance contracts in Chennai, Mumbai, and Patna. Internationally, it is involved as a consultant in the Dhaka Metro project. With DMIL, these engagements are expected to grow in scale and reach.
This change also tackles a common problem. Global markets usually prefer local companies, making it hard for outsiders to enter on their own. By establishing DMIL, DMRC hopes to build partnerships, better handle international rules, and compete with big global firms.
This step is not just about expansion; it reflects confidence in DMRC’s technical and operational expertise built over the years. With Jamuar at the helm, DMIL is ready to bring that experience to new markets and help Indian infrastructure expertise be represented more broadly.
