Ahluwalia Contracts secures ₹890-cr order
Ahluwalia Contracts (India) has secured a new contract involving ₹890 crore investment. The scope of work includes the construction of Animal Science University and allied works at Patna in Bihar
Ambuja Cement creates sustainable impact beyond business
Ambuja Cement Limited has embedded sustainability in its organisational culture. It fosters responsible business growth through its sustainable development initiatives that cover a wide spectrum – from harnessing
Lucknow gets ₹1,710-cr infrastructure projects
Uttar Pradesh Government has launched multiple infrastructure projects in Lucknow involving ₹1,710 crore investment. UP Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma informed that around 180 development projects
ELGi partners with NASSCOM FutureSkills PRIME to enhance digital skills
ELGi Equipments, one of India's leading air-compressor manufacturers, has partnered with NASSCOM's FutureSkills Prime initiative to equip every employee with a set of foundational digital skills. It will enable
Eight core sectors record resounding recovery
According to stats released by the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT), the eight core sectors — spanning coals, crude oil, natural gas, petroleum & refinery products, fertilizers, steel
Varuna Group unveils ₹500-cr warehousing expansion
Varuna Group will invest ₹500 crore to build Grade A warehousing facilities across the country. Founder and MD, Vivek Juneja, informed that the company has 25 years of operations experience and 25 Grade A+
L&T Construction secures contracts for various businesses
L&T Construction has secured a slew of orders in India and abroad for various businesses worth ₹1,000 cr to ₹2,500 cr. The buildings and factories business has bagged an order from the Public
FM announces ₹1,300-cr for infra development in Tripura
The Union Finance Minister has announced a ₹1300-crore project for Sustainable Development and Infrastructure Development for Tripura's Tribal areas. With World Bank funding, the project will ensure all-round
PM reviews 8 infra projects of ₹1,26,000cr & one scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 37th PRAGATI meeting to review nine agenda items including eight projects and one scheme. Out of eight projects, three were from the Ministry of Railways and Ministry
CCEA approves ₹15,000-cr FDI in Fairfax India
The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal of ₹15,000 crore by Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding, which is the investment vehicle
Trimble hosts its first-ever inter-regional (India & Middle East) virtual user conference
Trimble hosted its annual online event for construction industry customers, Tekla User Days (TUD), from August 24 to 26, 2021. It was the first edition of TUD to bring Tekla experts, users and construction industry leaders
Bentley Systems to host Infraweek Asia-Pacific Conference on September 2 & 3, 2021
Bentley Systems will host the Infraweek Asia-Pacific Conference, a two-day virtual event, in partnership with Microsoft. It will be streamed live for India and South Asia, South-East Asia, and ANZ regions. It will have leaders and
Afcons secures largest-ever infra project in Maldives
Afcons has signed a contract for the construction of Greater Male Connectivity Project in Maldives. The $530-million project is funded by the Exim Bank of India under the Indian grant and Line of Credit (LOC)
Govt approves ADB's funding for infra projects in Tripura
Tripura is set to become India's first state to sign a strategic partnership with the Asian Development Bank for overall social-economic, and infrastructure development in the state. The Ministry of Finance in India has approved
FM rolls out ₹6 lakh-cr asset monetization plan
Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has announced an infrastructure asset monetization plan to generate ₹6 lakh crore ($81 billion) under the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP). It will serve as a medium
Punjab plans ₹11,493-cr ultra-modern city in Ludhiana
The Punjab Government has undertaken major infrastructure development projects worth ₹11,493.89 crore in Ludhiana to transform the state's industrial hub into a smart and ultra-modern city. Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan
Second Lintec asphalt mixing plant delivered to Aspetro in Guatemala
Guatemalan civil engineering and road specialist, Aspetro, has received the Lintec CDP 14001M continuous asphalt mixing plant. This is the company's second purchase from Lintec & Linnhoff. The new unit is
TERI and GCCA India works on sustainability in cement & concrete sectors
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate and accelerate sustainable development
PM promises ₹100 lakh-cr infrastructure investment
In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed that the Centre will soon unveil a ₹100 lakh crore national master plan- Gati Shakti. The initiative is taken towards developing the country
PMI and CII collaborate to create empowered workforce of changemakers
Project Management Institute (PMI) South Asia has collaborated with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The alliance aims to empower employees of CII member organizations with skilling opportunities
AMC launches ₹3,000-cr drainage upgrades
Gujarat Government has planned to strengthen drainage, stormwater and wastewater system across the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation limits by investing ₹3,000 crore funds received from the World Bank under
Toy Park in Noida gets ₹410-cr investment
The industrial town in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh is set to become a major manufacturing hub of toys in India as 134 big industrialists have acquired land at Noida's Toy Park to set up factories
Webinar- Nation Building with Ethical & Sustainable Construction
Listen to the stalwarts Dr Manamohan Kalgal, Murray Lines, Gayatri Chauhan, Saroj Mandal and Nitin Dubey sharing their valuable insights on Sustainable & Eco-friendly Construction Practices, Challenges
Assam-NABARD inks ₹13,200-cr infrastructure pact
The state government-owned body Assam Infrastructure Financing Authority AIFA and NABARD inked an agreement to develop ₹13,200 crore infrastructure projects. The funds will essentially be used for infrastructural
Godrej Korber secures automated warehousing contract
Godrej & Boyce has announced that its joint venture Godrej Körber has secured a major contract from a paint manufacturer for setting up an automated warehouse in UP. This order comes on the heels of the company
Maharashtra launches ₹16,000-cr redevelopment project
Maharashtra Government has launched the reconstruction of chawls in central Mumbai. These chawls, located in central Mumbai, comes under the Bombay Development Department (BDD) and the project has
SSAB India moves to new office in Mumbai
SSAB India has moved to its new office in Mumbai with a beautiful view of Vashi creek. The new workplace has an impressive interior design, decorated with Special Steel products. Office panels, designer
Workshop on 'Prefabricated Buildings and construction' to be held on Nov 29th & 30th at JNTUH
The Vice-chancellor of JNTUH has released the brochure for the Workshop on 'Prefabricated Buildings and construction' to be held on Nov 29th & 30th at JNTUH. The workshop is proposed to coincide with the
ABL Indira Projects JV secures ₹350 crore project in Maldives
ABL Indira Projects, a Joint Venture between Ashoka Buildcon Ltd and city-based Indira Projects & Developments, has signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract worth ₹350 crore with
PMRDA rolls out ₹75,000-cr infra development plan
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) in its draft development plan has proposed 26 town planning schemes, 59 public housing projects along with a network of 10 metro rail routes
