Adani Power Limited is rapidly expanding its generation footprint with high-value acquisitions. Recently, the company received the green signal from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for acquiring a 49 per cent stake in […]
Ramesh Babu V. brings to the table over three decades of experience in all aspects of thermal power plant (TPP) operations, especially in the areas of operations and maintenance, renovation and modernisation of old units, […]
The dredging industry has received greater attention from the government in the past two-three years. The launch of the Sagarmala programme and the increased focus on developing inland waterways as an alternative mode of transport […]
The metro rail sector has been growing steadily over the past few years. Private participation, though limited, is gradually expanding in unbundled services such as fare collection, running of trains, and operation and maintenance of […]
During a career spanning over three decades, Pamela Kumar has worn many hats. Her association with the telecom sector began in 1985 and since then she has worked in different capacities with organisations such as […]
Increased activity in the inland waterways and river linking segments and under the Sagarmalaprogramme has given an impetus to dredging operations in the past few years. However, meeting the demand for dredging is costly as […]
The urban rail sector came to a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The complete suspension of metro services for five months and the cessation of construction activities for the first two months of the […]
The increasing focus on dredging in the country has resulted in the rapid growth of the dredging equipment market. At present, the equipment needs of the industry are met largely by foreign suppliers. These players […]
Dredging activities have considerable environmental consequences such as changes in coastal and river morphology, changes in currents and wave climate, impact on wildlife habitat, changes in coastal defence, and impact on water quality and benthic […]
Many contractors have attempted to establish a business in the dredging market or diversify their marine business to venture into this segment. However, over the years, it has been observed that only a few contractors […]
One of the key elements of fairway development is dredging. There are a number of inevitable processes involved in dredging inland waterways. The first step is to undertake a survey to identify the shoal that […]
In recent years, the government has been focusing on improving public transportation by exploring various alternative mobility solutions, besides conventional metro rail systems. In this regard, light rail transit (LRT) systems, monorails and regional rapid […]
Commuters in Indian cities are increasingly opting for urban mass transit (UMT) systems as a preferred mode of transportation. In view of the increased demand, a number of cities have planned greenfield metro rail projects. […]
Most urban mass transit projects continue to be funded by the central and state governments. To date, the role of private developers has been quite limited owing to issues such as low financial viability, long […]
While metro rail systems continue to be a the fastest mode of transit in Tier I cities, new modes of urban mass transit such as rapid rail, light rail and trams are gaining traction in […]
The market for signalling, train control and telecommunication systems in India has expanded significantly in the past few years. Till 2006, there were only two operational metro projects – Delhi metro, Phase I, and Kolkata […]
As more and more cities are opting for the deployment of metro systems as a preferred mode of public transport, the market for automated fare collection (AFC) systems is growing in tandem. From 2006, the […]
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has tested the infrastructure sector on various fronts such as healthcare, social security, transportation and digital penetration. The focus on technological upgradation over the past few years has come […]
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