Mining dashboard unveiled by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy
Implementationof auctioned mineral areas to be expedited.
Union Ministerof Coal and Mines, Shri Kishan Reddy has recently unveiled the miningdashboard. This dashboard is a centralized digital platform developed by theMinistry of Mines. The dashboard will monitor the implementation status of theauctioned mineral fields and also track statutory permits across the country.
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NHAI issues asset monetisation policy document
In order toleverage the value of National Highways assets engaged in the development ofIndia's infrastructure and enhance public-private partnership, the NationalHighways Authority of India (NHAI) has released its first ‘Asset MonetisationPolicy for the Road Sector’. The strategy presents a structured framework thatprovides a robust framework for raising capital through Toll-Operate-Transfe
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Ireda successfully raised INR2,005.90-crore through QIP to boost green financing
Ireda (RenewableEnergy Development Organisation of India Limited) has successfully raised INR2,005.90-crorethrough QIP. Capital was raised by issuing 12.15 crore equity shares at a priceof INR165.14 per share, which includes a premium of INR155.14 per share at aface value of INR10. The issue price of INR165.14 represents a 5.00 per centdiscount on the fixed price of INR173.83 per share.
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Union Cabinet approves two multi-modal projects of Indian Railways
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired bythe Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved two projects worth INR6,405-croreof the Ministry of Railways. These projects include:
Koderma–Barkakana doubling(133 km): This projectwill pass through the major coal producing region of Jharkhand. In addition,the project will serve as the smallest and most efficient
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CASE Launches ‘Shilpi’ to Empower Youth in Backhoe Loader Servicing Sector
New Delhi, July 17, 2025
CASE Construction Equipment, a brand ofCNH, introduces Project Shilpi, as a part of their CSRinitiative to equip youth with limited means with essentialskills in servicing and maintenance of backhoe loaders. Theproject has been strategically developed to add
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One Month Away Until Registration Opens
The countdown is ON! Just one month until registrationopens for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 – the biggest construction show in NorthAmerica. From connecting with industry leaders to exploring groundbreakinginnovations, it’s all happening March 3-7, 2026. Don’t miss your shot ofjoining 139,000 of your peers that are taking construction to the next level.August can’t come soon e
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India’s Thermal Power Sector Advances Emission Control
Highlights from the 4th Power Gen Environment Excellence Summit 2025
CSIR-NEERIDirector Dr. S. Venkata Mohan urges focus on fly-ashutilisation, carbon capture, and decarbonisation strategies to reshape thethermal power sector.
NationalPower-Gen Environment Excellence Awards 2025 recognise top
performers likeNTPC, Mahagenco, Jindal Power, and JSW across sustainability categories.
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Setting new benchmarks
A Workers Cooperative in Kerala delivers 6-laneNH work much ahead of major corporate players; Unveils South India’s widestSingle-Pillar Flyover.
The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operativeSociety (ULCCS), Asia’s largest labour cooperative, is completing the first39-kilometre Thalappadi–Chengala segment of National Highway 66, well ahead ofother 21 stretches in the state. The newl
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LANXESS completes sale of its Urethane Systems business to UBE Corporation
Specialty chemicals company, LANXESS has completedthe sale of its Urethane Systems business to Japanese UBECorporation on April 1, 2025. UBE is a global manufacturer of chemicalproducts and listed at the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
All relevant antitrust authorities had granted thenecessary approvals for the transaction, which was announced in October 2024. Withcompletion of
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KBL expands national footprint with new APOEM facility in Bengaluru
KirloskarBrothers Limited (KBL) has expanded its service network with the inaugurationof its new Authorised Pumpset Original Equipment Manufacturer (APOEM) facilityat S. Rudraradhya and Company in Bengaluru. This latest APOEM facility is the sixthof its kind and is strategically designed to enhance operational capabilities,drive cost optimization, and ensure superior customer satisfaction ac
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Drone Startup Garuda Aerospace secures INR 100-cr in Series B Funding from VCATs
GarudaAerospace has successfully raised INR 100-crores in its Series B funding roundfrom Venture Catalysts (VCAT), at a valuation of $250-million. The fresh fundswill significantly enhance the company’s capabilities in producing dronesystems. The funds will also be allocated in scaling up its current productionfacility and fast-tracking the completion of a cutting-edge R&D and testingcen
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UltraTech Cement Ltd to acquire Wonder WallCare Pvt. Ltd
The Board of Directors of UltraTech Cement Ltd., atits meeting held last month, have approved the purchase of 100 per cent equityof
Wonder WallCare atan enterprise value not exceeding INR 235-crores. The Company has executed aShare Purchase Agreement with the existing shareholders of Wonder WallCare. Thedeal is expected to close
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Evren executes PPA with NTPC Ltd. to set up 300 MW FDRE Project
Evren, a platform launched byBrookfield in India, has entered into a 300 MW PPA with NTPC Ltd. for supply ofFirm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE). The PPA entails development ofclose to 1.0 GW of renewable energy capacity including wind, solar and batteryenergy storage.
The plant, designed for 300 MW FDRE,combines solar, wind, and battery storage for efficient peak-hour
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QPEEL secures order for FACTS Application in RE integration
QualityPower Electrical Equipments Limited (QPEEL) has secured a notable order for thesupply of reactors for Power Transmission – Coil Products for Flexible ACTransmission Systems (FACTS) application. The project supports renewable energyintegration into the grid. This is the second consecutive order from the sameclient within a span of four months.
Theorder is valued, basic ex-
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Otis India secures contract for New Patna Metro
Otis India, a subsidiary of
Otis Worldwide Corporation, has secured a prestigiouscontract to install 65 state-of-the-art Gen2® Nova (metro) elevator systemssupplied by its Bengaluru factory for the Patna Metro project, the first in thestate of Bihar. Otis will supply, install, and maintain the elevators, whichwill also be equipped with accessibility
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Patel Engineering declared L1 for two infra projects
Patel Engineering Limited (‘Company’ or ‘PEL’), hasbeen declared the Lowest Bidder (L1) for two significant infrastructureprojects — an urban infrastructure development project and a hydropowerproject.
The Urban infrastructure project is valued at INR1,318.89-crore, declared L1 by City and Industrial Development Corporation ofMaharashtra Limited (CIDCO) for the Construction of K
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Rachana Construction unveils INR 300-cr Road Project in Kolhapur
Rachana Construction Limited has undertaken atransformative INR 300-crore road infrastructure project in Kolhapur. Theproject spans 53 km and includes the construction of new high-capacityroadways, bridges, and flyovers to improve connectivity and reduce trafficcongestion. The project enhances transportation links between key industrial,commercial, and residential areas, promoting seamless t
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Advait Energy bags major orders for Power Supply Projects from PGVCL
AdvaitEnergy Transitions Limited (formerly Advait Infratech Limited) has securedmajor orders from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) under theirSystem Improvement Scheme. The company has been confirmed as the L1 (LowestBidder) for two key power supply projects, which involve the supply,installation, testing, and commissioning of 11 KV Medium Voltage CoveredConductor and its accessor
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CCEA approves two-laning of Tirupati-Pakla-Katpadi single railway line section in AP, TN
The total expenditure is expected to be INR 1,332-crore.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chairedby the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the two-laning of the104 km Tirupati-Pakla-Katpadi single-lane railway line section in AndhraPradesh and Tamil Nadu. The total cost of the work is estimated to be INR 1,332-crore.
The increased rail capacit
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CCEA approves construction of 6-lane access controlled Zirakpur Bypass in Punjab and Haryana
The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA),chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the constructionof a 19.2 km long 6-lane Zirakpur Bypass on Hybrid Annuity Mode under NationalHighway (Original) in the States of Punjab and Haryana. The total capitalexpenditure of the project is INR 1,878.31-crore.
The Zirakpur Bypass starts from the NationalHi
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