The problem
Infrastructure contracts run for years and carry bond values in the crores. Lock that as a bank guarantee's cash collateral and it stays frozen for the life of the project.
Infrastructure
Deliver infrastructure projects without capital gridlock
Roads, metros, ports and utilities all run on tenders that demand security. Free up capital to bid at scale and execute without delay.
₹29,000 Cr+
Estimated value of surety bonds issued in India
100+
Central Government procuring entities governed by GFR
10–20%
Typical surety margin vs bank guarantee
5–7 days
First-time issuance
Your bond journey
One contract, four bonds - capital free across the lifecycle.
Every stage of an infrastructure tender has a matching surety bond. Here's how they line up.
01 · Tender stage
Bid Bond
Replaces your EMD on large-scale EPC tenders. Zero margin for BBB+ rated contractors - bid on multiple projects at once.
View bond 02 · Contract awardedPerformance Bond
Guarantees delivery on multi-year infrastructure works. 10–20% margin vs 50–100% for a bank guarantee.
View bond 03 · MobilisationAdvance Payment Bond
Secures mobilisation advances on capital-intensive projects without depositing matching cash collateral.
View bond 04 · Post-completionRetention Money Bond
Releases retention through the defect-liability period instead of leaving cash tied up after completion.
View bondHow we help
Why infrastructure firms choose Assurety
The fix
Assurety sizes bond capacity to your balance sheet and project track record, not a multi-year cash deposit - so capital keeps moving to the next tender.
Multi-contract support
Run bonds across active contracts - not capped by bank lines.
Dedicated specialist
An infrastructure-focused specialist on every application.
Claims protection
An investigative process guards against unjust forfeiture.
The comparison
Bank guarantee vs. surety bond.
| Metric | Surety Bond | Bank Guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Margin / collateral | 10–20% (nil for BBB+) | 50–100% cash |
| Issuance time | 5–7 days (24–48 hrs repeat) | 2–4 weeks |
| Bond capacity | Beyond bank credit limit | Capped by credit line |
| Claim handling | Investigative - protects you | Unconditional, on-demand |
Margin / collateral
Surety Bond
10–20% (nil for BBB+)
Bank Guarantee
50–100% cash
Issuance time
Surety Bond
5–7 days (24–48 hrs repeat)
Bank Guarantee
2–4 weeks
Bond capacity
Surety Bond
Beyond bank credit limit
Bank Guarantee
Capped by credit line
Claim handling
Surety Bond
Investigative - protects you
Bank Guarantee
Unconditional, on-demand
Accepted by
Government and private project owners, including
NHAIState infrastructure corporationsMetro rail corporationsAirports Authority of IndiaPrivate EPC owners
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