The partnership will ensure that materials used in RDSS projects meet prescribed standards and enhance the operational reliability of the distribution network. Power sector financier REC Ltd, a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Power, has partnered with the national power research institute, Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), to strengthen quality testing and assurance mechanisms...
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HPCL Strengthens Ethanol Quality Checks with 3,651 Surprise Inspections
Further reinforcing its surveillance mechanism, HPCL’s quality assurance cell conducted 93 surprise inspections, while 49 fuel samples were tested using mobile laboratory facilities. Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL), the state‑owned fuel retailer, has said it has further strengthened its nationwide fuel quality surveillance programme through extensive inspections and testing of ethanol‑blended petrol across its pan‑India...
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GIFT City Units Freed from Coastal Shipping Licence, Boosting India’s Maritime Finance Hub
This landmark maritime reform is set to drive leasing, financing, and ship‑owning through GIFT City, while opening India’s maritime assets to deeper global capital participation. In a landmark reform, the Centre has exempted units established in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), GIFT City, Gandhinagar, from the licensing requirement under Section 11 of the Coastal...
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REC Commits ₹150 Billion to Power and Renewable Push in Tripura
The financing pacts will support critical power projects in Tripura, contributing to the expansion and modernisation of the state’s infrastructure. Power sector financier REC Ltd has signed two MoUs with the Government of Tripura to support power and renewable energy projects worth ₹150 billion. The agreements were formalised during the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026...
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As India’s GCCs Shift from Cost to Capability Leadership, Sitharaman Charts Next Decade of Growth
The Union Finance Minister stressed that India must stay ahead of the GCC curve by building a facilitative ecosystem. The evolution of India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) sector from cost efficiency to capability leadership reinforces that global enterprises are no longer choosing locations based on cost alone, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Addressing...
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DFCCIL Advances East-West Freight Corridor with Stakeholder Push on Financing and Construction
The project’s financing, construction, stakeholder participation and implementation roadmap are being advanced under the hybrid annuity model. Rail freight corridor operator, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), has pledged its commitment to advancing the implementation roadmap of the East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor (EWDFC) to support India’s economic growth and logistics competitiveness. “DFCCIL...
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GMR Charts Multi‑Phase Roadmap to Transform Nagpur Airport into India’s Heartland Hub
The first eight‑year phase of the roadmap aims to position Nagpur as a leading aviation and logistics hub for Vidarbha and beyond. GMR Airports Ltd has unveiled an ambitious multi‑phase modernisation and expansion plan for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur. This follows the successful completion of the privatisation process of Nagpur Airport, with the...
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Kamarajar Port Joins Visakhapatnam as India’s Second 18‑Metre Deep‑Draft Port
This will deliver major economic gains to regional trade while enhancing the port’s competitiveness against domestic and global peers. Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL) has emerged as a deep‑water port capable of handling Capesize vessels following completion of the sixth phase of its Capital Dredging project. With an operational draft of 18 metres, the port 22...
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El Niño Cuts 13 aGW Hydropower Across Asia, Forcing Coal and LNG Reliance
India and Vietnam drove over 80 per cent of Asia’s hydropower decline, triggering sharp thermal generation increases in both markets. Hydropower generation across key Asian markets declined sharply in June 2026, with combined output in Japan, South Korea, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia falling by about 13 adjusted gigawatts (aGW) year‑over‑year, consultancy S&P...
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CUMI Named Armour Partner for DRDO’s Indigenous Vikram VT21 Combat Vehicles
Once commercialised, each Vikram VT21 will be fitted with about 300 customised panels developed by CUMI to protect its front and hull against armour‑piercing projectiles. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India’s premier defence R&D agency, has officially recognised Carborundum Universal Ltd (CUMI) as a partner of choice to armour the Vikram VT21 indigenously developed...