The vessel’s traditional design left it without modern communication systems, making OneWeb the expedition’s sole means of connectivity. During INSV Kaundinya’s 18-day voyage along the historic India-Oman trade route in the Indian Ocean, Eutelsat’s OneWeb provided high‑speed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to the ship. Inspired by ancient Indian shipbuilding techniques, the traditionally built...
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Project Kaundinya: INSV Kaundinya Voyage Revives India‑Oman 5,000-Year-Old Maritime Legacy
Named after the legendary Indian mariner Kaundinya, the vessel embodies India’s maritime knowledge, craftsmanship, and sustainable shipbuilding traditions. A project initiated four years ago was successfully fulfilled when the traditionally crafted stitched sail ship INSV Kaundinya reached Oman on Wednesday, reinforcing India’s millennia‑old maritime prowess. The vessel completed its maiden voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat...
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CII Suggests Mandates and Incentives to Drive India’s Green Hydrogen Economy
Phased mandates, backed by carbon credits, cross‑subsidies, and viability gap funding, would help reduce the burden on consumers and industry. Greening mandates, backed by targeted incentives, are emerging as the most critical lever to spur demand for green hydrogen in India. Industry chamber, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has urged the government to introduce...
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India’s Construction Equipment Demand Falls 9%, Exports Surge Amid Revival Prospects
However, the industry anticipates higher infrastructure capex in the Union Budget 2026-27 alongside accelerated project awards. Domestic demand for construction equipment in India faced headwinds in FY2025-26, with sales remaining subdued. According to the latest industry data reported by the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA), domestic construction equipment sales declined 9 per cent from...
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Coal and the Grid: Why India Still Needs Baseload Power
The country’s power sector has advanced rapidly, yet a dependable, round-the-clock baseload supply is more vital than ever, writes Janmejaya Mahapatra. As 2025 turned out to be another transformative year for India’s power sector, it is time to reflect on the forces that continue to shape one of the world’s most dynamic energy landscapes. Over...
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RVNL to Build 200-Wagon POH Workshop in Odisha Under ₹2.01 Billion EPC Contract
The proposed facility will augment East Coast Railway’s wagon maintenance infrastructure, boosting overhaul capacity and asset availability, while reducing turnaround time for freight wagons. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from East Coast Railway for setting up a 200-wagon...
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NHAI Launches Internship Programme to Build Highway Talent Nationwide
The apex highway development agency has also launched a dedicated internship portal, opening opportunities across 150-plus national highway projects to ensure transparency and accessibility. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), India’s apex highway development agency, has launched the NHAI Internship Programme in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education to nurture future professionals. The...
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Powerplay Rolls Out Procurement-Linked Credit to Unlock Contractor Cash Flows
Powerplay Credit, a software-driven solution, leverages real-time project data on the Powerplay platform to deliver collateral-free, zero-interest credit while ensuring disciplined end-use and reducing execution risk. Homegrown construction tech platform Powerplay has announced the launch of Powerplay Credit, a project-linked working capital solution designed to ease cash flow pressures faced by contractors during active project...
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IREDA Earns ‘Excellent’ MoU Rating for Fifth Year, Cementing Role in Clean Energy Financing
This marks the fifth consecutive year that the state-owned NBFC has earned an ‘Excellent’ rating, reflecting its sustained focus on efficiency, discipline, and governance. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi has commended the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) for securing an ‘Excellent’ rating for the fifth consecutive year in its...
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Inox Clean Energy Secures ₹31 Billion Equity at ₹500 Billion Valuation
Inox Clean intends to utilise the funds to expand capacity in both its IPP and solar manufacturing operations. Inox Clean Energy Ltd, an INOXGFL Group company, has announced that it, along with its subsidiary Inox Solar Ltd, has tied up equity totalling approximately ₹31 billion. The equity round was closed at a pre-money valuation of...