With the phenomenal pace of growth that the Indian economy is experiencing, infrastructure development has become vitally important to our nation. Coupled with a great need for private participation, this has become a major area of growth for the group.

Sara has exploited this arena by entering into an agreement with the Government of Orissa, to develop and operate Gopalpur port. Under the specially floated Gopalpur Ports Limited, the group is planning to invest over USD 1 billion during the next 5 years to become a leading player in the Indian ports and maritime sector.

The group has also entered into rail infrastructure development by partnering with the Indian railways in the purchase and movement of railways trains (rakes). It already owns two railway rakes through which it moves over 1 million tons of cargo, from the hinterland to various ports. The group is now in the process of evaluating construction of its own railway sidings to move up the rail supply chain in the country.