The proposed system would offer exclusive coverage of India’s coastal waters, inland waterways, and port regions. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday announced that the ministry is exploring the launch of a dedicated satellite or acquisition of a transponder to enhance India’s maritime surveillance, port operations, and coastal governance. Speaking...
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Modi Inaugurates ₹18.7 Billion Aunta-Simaria Ganga Bridge to Link North and South Bihar
The new bridge will eliminate the need for heavy vehicles to take detours of over 100 kms between North Bihar districts, easing regional traffic congestion, particularly in areas previously strained by diverted freight movement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹18.7 billion Aunta-Simaria Ganga Bridge Project on Friday, part of a broader ₹120 billion infrastructure...
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Biofuels Earn Farmers $15 Billion Over 11 Years, Says Puri; Reaffirms Commitment to Shield Consumers from Fuel Price Volatility
Amid global crude price volatility, domestic fuel rates have been reduced through targeted government measures to uphold energy security, affordability, and access for all, Puri stated. India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has generated ₹1.25 trillion ($15 billion) in income for farmers between Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2014-15 and July 2025, Union Minister for Petroleum...
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Reacting to Trump tariffs, India, Brazil expand oil ties: S&P Global Commodity Insights
Sky-high US tariffs are prompting India and Brazil to explore opportunities to boost oil trade, as New Delhi looks for alternatives to Russian oil, while Brazil scouts for newer markets for its growing crude output, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. Russian oil flows to India continue, but Indian refiners are preparing for the worst...
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Jupiter Wagons Secures $25.8 Million Vande Bharat Wheelset Order, Plans Major Odisha Expansion
Valued at ₹2.15 billion, the order comprises 2,688 motor and 2,688 trailer wheelsets, critical components for India’s semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains. Kolkata-based mobility solutions provider Jupiter Wagons Ltd (JWL) has announced that its material unlisted subsidiary, Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Pvt. Ltd (JTRFPL), has received a letter of intent (LOI) for the supply of 5,376...
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WABAG Wins $5.6 Million Water Management Contract for RenewSys Solar Cell Facility in Hyderabad
Valued at approximately ₹465 million, the order positions the company to capitalise on future opportunities in solar, green hydrogen, semiconductor, and other emerging industrial applications. Chennai-based VA TECH WABAG, the world’s third-largest water management company, has secured a significant order from RenewSys India to deliver advanced water treatment solutions for its 2 GW solar cell...
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IHCL to redevelop historic Chotelal Ki Ghat in Kolkata under heritage-led riverfront initiative
IHCL will invest up to ₹50 million in restoring, beautifying, and landscaping the 19th-century heritage landmark on Kolkata’s River Hooghly. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, to redevelop Chotelal Ki Ghat, a Grade I heritage site along the River Hooghly....
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India’s Airline Profitability to Dip Amid Airspace Disruptions and Safety Concerns: Crisil Ratings
However, a rebound is expected in the second half of the fiscal year, with the overall traffic projected to grow by 7-9 per cent, in line with last year’s 8.1 per cent. The Indian aviation sector is expected to witness a moderation in operating profit by 11-14 per cent this fiscal, according to Crisil Ratings....
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Welspun One Expands South India Warehousing Portfolio with $258 Million Investment
With these additions, Welspun One strengthens its South India footprint, expanding its land bank to more than 260 acres and unlocking over 6 million sq ft of development potential across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Welspun One Logistics Parks (WOLP), a leading developer and fund manager in India’s warehousing and industrial real estate sector, has announced...
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India Post Launches $700 Million Digital Overhaul with Advanced Postal Technology Rollout
Designed to deliver seamless, end-to-end digital solutions—from booking to doorstep—APT bridges urban ambition with rural reach, redefining service delivery across India’s vast postal network. In a landmark move towards digital transformation, India’s Department of Posts has completed the nationwide rollout of IT 2.0 – Advanced Postal Technology (APT), a ₹58 billion ($700 million) upgrade aimed...