Data & Statistics
Month: May 2024
Data & Statistics
People
Nicolas Schenk: Chief Development Officer, Noida International Airport
Nicolas Schenk is chief development officer for the Noida International Airport, where he started in February 2020. With over 24 years of experience, Schenk brings extensive experience in managing mega projects. His current responsibilities include […]
People
Manoj Garg: Chief Technical Officer, DRAIPL
Manoj Garg is chief technical officer at Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Private Limited (DRAIPL), and has extensive experience in the construction, maintenance and monitoring of highway projects. According to him, highway construction has gained momentum […]
People
Hiranmay De: Executive Director, PTC India Limited
Hiranmay De began his professional journey in 1987 with NTPC Limited, and transitioned to Powergrid in 1991. In 2003, he joined PTC India. Currently, as executive director at PTC India, his responsibilities encompass a range […]
People
Sanjay Kumar Dutta: Director (Project and Commercial), UPRVUNL
Sanjay Kumar Dutta, an alumnus of Jadavpur University, is currently director (project and commercial) at UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL). Before joining UPRVUNL in 2022, he worked at NTPC Limited in various key […]
Company Release
Kundan Green Energy receives hydropower mandate of 42 MW to set up greenfield plant at Okhali
On April 29, 2024, Kundan Green Energy announced its mandate to develop a greenfield hydropower plant at Okhali in Uttarakhand. The government awarded the project to Kundan Green Energy due to the company’s consistent track […]
Company Release
DP World strengthens its warehousing footprint in India with a new facility in Goa
As of May 3, 2024, DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, has commenced warehousing operations in Loutulim, Goa. Located 31 km from Mormugaon Port, 23 km from Dabolim airport […]
Company Release
IGX launches ssLNG contracts to expand gas availability beyond the national grid
On April 24, 2024, the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) launched small-scale liquefied natural gas (ssLNG) contracts on its platform, after receiving approval from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. This is a significant step […]
Company Release
VA Tech Wabag launches BLUE SEED
VA Tech Wabag Limited, a global leader in pure-play water treatment technologies, announced the launch of “BLUE SEED”, a pioneering initiative designed to foster innovation and support emerging start-ups in the water sector, on May […]
Infrastructure Finance
Sustainable Investing: NIIF’s role in national development
By Prasad Gadkari, Chief Strategy Officer & Saurabh Suneja, Director, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund India’s economic landscape is rapidly transforming, driven by a strong push in infrastructure development. India’s GDP is expected to grow […]
Construction
Growth Resurge: Upturn in construction activity
India’s construction industry plays a pivotal role in the country’s economic growth. Currently, the combination of government stimulus to the infrastructure sector, the focus on renewable energy, increasing foreign investments and a healthy pipeline of […]
Expert Opinion
Sustainable Investing: NIIF’s role in national development
By Prasad Gadkari, Chief Strategy Officer & Saurabh Suneja, Director, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund India’s economic landscape is rapidly transforming, driven by a strong push in infrastructure development. India’s GDP is expected to grow […]
Oil and Gas
About 81 per cent physical progress achieved on North-East Natural Gas Pipeline
About 81 per cent of physical progress has been achieved on the North-East Natural Gas Pipeline. The North-East natural gas pipeline grid involves development, operation and maintenance (O&M) of a natural gas pipeline connecting eight […]
Roads and Bridges
Mumbai Coastal Road to be opened by October 2024
Initially scheduled to open in May 2024, the Mumbai coastal road will now be opened in October 2024. The project worth Rs 139.84 billion began in December 2018. Currently, around 89.2 per cent of the […]
Urban Infrastructure
Bangalore Metro’s yellow line driverless train nears completion of stationary tests
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is about to complete stationary tests for the driverless train on its RV Road-Bommasandra stretch (yellow line). Scheduled to start commercial operations in December 2024, the trains are […]
Urban Infrastructure
2 mld STP to be set up to address sewage discharge into Katraj Lake by June 2024
A sewage treatment plant (STP) with a capacity of 2 million litres per day (mld) will be set up to address the discharge of untreated sewage into Katraj Lake, particularly in Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune […]
Railways
IR to lay new rail tracks on total of 16,600 km of routes across India
Indian Railways (IR) is planning to lay new railway tracks which includes doubling and addition of third and fourth line on a cumulative 16,600 km of railway routes across India at an expected investment of […]
Urban Infrastructure
NMRC plans to extend aqua line corridor
In a notable development, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has received approval to extend the aqua line corridor to Greater Noida West. This extension aims to enhance connectivity between Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi. […]
Ports & Shipping
APSEZ to invest Rs 15 billion in renewable energy during FY 2024-25
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is likely to invest Rs 15 billion in renewable energy during FY 2024-25. This amount will be used mostly for captive purpose at Khavda in Kutch, Gujarat and […]