Infrastructure and Construction

HiLITE plans INR 600 crore office tower at Kozhikode Cyberpark

HiLITE Group has begun the groundbreaking phase of a proposed 9 lakh sq ft office tower at Kozhikode Cyberpark. The developer puts the project cost at INR 600 crore and expects completion within two years.

Delhi's South Zone waste collection goes to an all-electric fleet under a new concession

Renvion has begun integrated waste collection across the 23 wards of MCD's South Zone, handling about 1,400 tonnes a day. The concession value and tenure were not disclosed.

Vizag's air traffic to shift as PM Modi to open GMR's new Bhogapuram airport

Ahead of the August 1 opening, the Andhra Pradesh government has confirmed the airport's cost at about INR 4,727 crore, built in 31 months; Prime Minister Modi to open GMR's new international airport on August 1

FICCI-KPMG rail freight report

A FICCI-KPMG knowledge paper argues that improving rail access for MSMEs could unlock the next phase of India's rail freight growth

Andhra government puts Rayalaseema irrigation programme at INR 20,884 crore

The Andhra Pradesh government pegs its Rayalaseema irrigation programme at INR 20,884 crore, promising 52 TMC more water across a water-scarce region. The open question: how much of that is actually spent and reaching farms, rather than sanctioned on paper.

PM-SETU rollout gains momentum

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today convened a major industry consultation in Pune as part of the rollout of the PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme. The programme, hosted at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), was led by

Vishwa Samudra Engineering Secures Swiss Bank Loan for Varanasi Ropeway Project

Vishwa Samudra Engineering (VSE) has achieved a significant milestone by securing up to EUR 40 million from a renowned Swiss bank for the Varanasi Ropeway Project under the National Highway Logistics Management Ltd. (NHLML), a subsidiary of NHAI. This historic financing deal positions VSE as the first Indian infrastructure company

AJAX Engineering launches Concrete GPT

India’s first AI-driven platform created for the concrete and construction industry available in English, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, and Kannada JAX Engineering, a premier concreting equipment manufacturer, has recently launched Concrete GPT, the first-of-its-kind AI-driven platform for the construction and concreting industry in India. The

MOU between the Hinduja Group and the Government of Tamil Nadu

Mr. Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO of Ashok Leyland, exchanged an MOU between the Hinduja Group and the Government of Tamil Nadu, at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors meet for an investment of Rs 1200 Cr. over the next 3 – 5 years, assigned for strategic initiatives to drive innovation, technological

Saint-Gobain signs MOU for significant investment in Tamil Nadu

Saint-Gobain India represented by Mr. B. Santhanam, CEO - Asia Pacific and India Region & Chairman signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu Government in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister M K Stalin, senior ministers, and officials of the Government of Tamil Nadu during the Global

Shree Cement announces a new brand identity with ‘Bangur’ as the master brand

Shree Cement Limited, one of India’s largest cement manufacturers, has announced a revamp of its corporate brand identity and launched multiple brand offerings, with ‘Bangur’ as the master brand. The new Bangur brand identity is anchored on the idea of Build Smart – a core philosophy capturing the company’s

The proposed KHIR City is expected to generate 80,000 jobs and contribute Rs 1 lakh crore to State GDP

The Karnataka government deliberated on conceptualization of the development of Knowledge, Healthcare, Innovation and Research (KHIR) City on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The government aims to attract Rs 40,000 crore investment in the areas of healthcare, innovation and knowledge sectors besides creating 80,000 jobs in the proposed KHIR

Launch of New Excavators & Forklifts from HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India E

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India has launched multiple products to reinforce its position in Infrastructure, Mining and Material Handling Industry. -      New generation- Global HX Series 50ton class excavator launched for Heavy Duty Mining application -      3 new models were launched in SMART Plus series of excavator in 8ton, 14ton, 15ton segment

Saint-Gobain announces significant investment in Tamil Nadu

Saint-Gobain Global Board represented by Mr. Pierre-Andre de Chalendar, Chairman and Mr. Benoit Bazin, CEO met the Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M K Stalin, senior ministers and officials of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Hon’ble Chief Minister appreciated Saint-Gobain’s contribution over the past

NIUA and Primus Partners Launch Report on Data and Technology to Drive Liveable Cities

The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and Primus Partners Pvt. Ltd. (Primus) collaborated on a report titled "Data and Technology to Drive Liveable Cities." This comprehensive study was officially unveiled during the Urban 20 Mayoral Summit held in Ahmedabad on July 7 and 8. The report was

Government of Assam signs MoU with Caspian Impact Investment Adviser to Launch an SME Investment Fund to Boost Agricultural Growth and Employment

Assam Rural Infrastructure and Agricultural Services (ARIAS) Society, an autonomous body under the Government of Assam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caspian Impact Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (Caspian Equity), a venture capital institution that invests in social impact enterprises. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the pursuit

SANY INDIA opens its state-of-the-art facility in Pune

Strengthens presence in Maharashtra SANY India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, has announced the inauguration of its new 4S office in association with OM Hydraulics Equipments in Pune, Maharashtra. The move strengthens SANY India’s presence in the region and expands its commitment to providing customers with high-quality