The Indian shipping industry accounts for about 95 per cent of India’s trade by volume with its neighbouring countries. However, the number of ships registered under the Indian flag is lower, as the country’s cargo […]
The new Telecommunications Act proposes the assignment of satellite spectrum through an administrative process. This may resolve a long-standing debate over the mode of spectrum allocation. This move will also allow satellite communication (satcom) service […]
With recent trends emphasising the need for energy transition, biogas has emerged as a promising prospect. In India, biogas is already in production. Positive initiatives, including those from the government, provide an impetus to the […]
The road sector is undergoing significant transformation due to the growing demand for sustainable transportation networks. With the increased scope of road construction, the sector is focusing on alternative construction materials and smart technologies to […]
By Colonel Prashant Kumar Oberoi, Director, HS&PR, Border Roads Organisation In November 2023, a section of the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand collapsed, trapping 41 workers and leading to a 17-day ordeal. A multi-agency rescue mission […]
The process of infrastructure creation is intricately linked to construction. Therefore, the policy emphasis on developing new infrastructure is expected to drive a multi-year growth trend for the construction industry. Increased construction activity is expected […]
A quick look at our 21st annual conference on Ports in India, that took place on January 23-24, 2024 at Holiday Inn, Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai. We thank all our speakers, delegates, and sponsors for […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands submarine optical fibre connection (KLI-SOFC). The project is expected to increase internet speed by over 100 times, from 1.7 Gbps to 200 Gbps. The total link […]
NTT Limited has launched its new data centre in Noida. The facility is spread across 6 acres, and the data centre will support a planned capacity of 52.8 MW. With this launch, the company has […]
A 700 kWp solar power plant has been installed on the Sabarmati multimodal transit hub under the Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR project in Ahmedabad. National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has become the first company to […]
The Indian pump sector has been growing over the past few years due to several factors, including growing urbanisation, declining groundwater levels and various initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure. Pumps are considered essential equipment in […]
The renewable energy sector in India continues to grow by leaps and bounds year after year. Many in the industry would agree that this is in part due to the country’s successful and transparent bidding […]
The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28), held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023, had a couple of firsts to its credit. The first-ever Global Stocktake (GST), which was concluded at […]
IR has signed an MoU with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote sustainable initiatives by lowering its water and energy consumption. IR aims to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2030. The focus […]
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has sanctioned funds worth Rs 13.13 billion for the Aizawl Two-Lane Bypass Project (Sairang-Phaibawk section) (NH-6) (Package 2). Package 2 involves the construction of the 2.5 km […]
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has sanctioned funds worth Rs 7,923.9 million for the implementation of the Dive Ghat-Hadapsar Four Laning Road Project (Mohol-Alandi stretch Package VI) (NH-965). The project involves the […]
The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) completed the final safety inspection on Ruby Hall Clinic-Ramwadi stretch of the Pune Metro Rail Project – Phase I on January 22, 2024. The project involves development of […]
Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRL) signed a contract agreement worth Rs 2.94 million with the joint venture (JV) of Balaji Railroad Systems Private Limited (BARSYL) and Habog Consultants Private Limited for preparation of detailed project […]
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