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The best laid plans

The best laid plans

Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) has come a long way since its inception. Still, although KASEZ has been the pioneer among SEZs, challenges are plenty in growth and development. Janaki Krishnamoorthi traces the journey of the oldest FTZ in India.

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A master of public projects

A master of public projects

In his career spanning over 33 years, Suresh M Ramchandani, currently the Joint MD, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, has been associated with various organisations working on the infrastructure development with a pride of direct association with public projects. These include PWD, MMRDA, MSRDC, Uttrakhand State Infrastructure Development Corporation Dehradun etc.

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A dynamic leader

A dynamic leader

VP Mahendru, Chairman & Managing Director, Eon Electric Ltd, promoted the company in 1958 for manufacturing and marketing electr¡ical distribution and safety equipment. The Group has since been growing by leaps and bounds with its various manufacturing plants. Mahendru is a dynamic and energetic personality well known in the business and social circles.

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Close to industry

Close to industry

The newly appointed Director General of IEEMA, Sunil Misra comes with a rich work experience of around 30 years, having worked in similar organisations for last 20 years.A graduate from Canning College, University of Lucknow, Misra before joining IEEMA, was working as Head of Public Policy in CII.

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Future = sustainable  economically booming

Future = sustainable economically booming

How does a city build infrastructure that nurtures stable economic growth and also harnesses sustainable and inclusive development, in a way that urban-dwellers can experience high quality of life with access to basic amenities, shelter and employment but are immune to the effects of climate change? Sunil MK draws from Asian benchmarks.

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HSBC global trade forecast

HSBC global trade forecast

India is set to topple USA as the biggest importer of goods for infrastructure (materials needed for infrastructure projects) in the world by 2020. It will continue to hold this position till 2030, as it builds civil infrastructure, bolstering demand for overseas goods, according to HSBC´s latest Trade Forecast report.

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Logwin expands in Jakarta

Logwin expands in Jakarta

Logwin has further expanded its location in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta by moving into a modern, self-contained warehouse at Soekarno Hatta Airport in August. The new facility allows Logwin to increase its storage space from 280 sq m to 720 sq m.

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Delhi, Birmingham airports sign MoU

Delhi, Birmingham airports sign MoU

Following the recent launch of direct flights between Delhi International Airport and Birmingham Airport (UK), the two airports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise a working relationship and commit to developing links between the two cities even further.

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Israel Ambassador visits IDE plant

Israel Ambassador visits IDE plant

During his recent visit to Chennai, Ambassador of Israel Alon Ushpiz took a visit to IDE´s 100 million liters per day (MLD) Nemelli desalination plant. The plant, designed by MECON, was built by IDE Technologies (Israel) together with local Indian partner on EPC basis with a seven years operation and maintenance contract awarded by end client CMWSSB to IDE consortium.

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Bharat Forge bags crank shaft order from IR

Bharat Forge bags crank shaft order from IR

Indian Railways (IR) has always imported its crankshaft, but recently for the first time has placed an order with Bharat Forge. According to the company, Bharat Forge is the only crankshaft manufacturer in India which caters to the industrial sector. Bharat Forge has been already supplying a range of equipment to major rail network in the US and Europe.