Because with power, cement, infrastructure, hospitality, construction, real estate and education, the Rs 5,500-crore Jaypee Associates has a foothold in 14 states. Because the company is diversifying into wind and thermal power generation, airports, oil and natural gas exploration.

Because it will build India’s first Formula One facility for the 2010 race. Because its 165 km, six-lane Agra-Greater Noida Taj Expressway will cut travel time from four to two hours. Because it’s the largest private sector employer of ex-army men. Because the group believes the Ganga Expressway project can be converted into a huge opportunity for the seven crore people who live along the 1,047 km stretch.