The approvals include a greenfield shipbuilding cluster on the western coast and financial support for one of India’s largest ship repair facilities. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has accorded in‑principle approval for a greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Porbandar district of Gujarat and a state‑of‑the‑art ship repair facility at the port town of...
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AM/NS India and SVNIT Launch Programme to Build Industry‑Ready Talent in Surat
The one‑year certification course aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs for young engineering talent from Surat and nearby regions. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India, a joint venture between global steelmakers Arcelor Mittal and Nippon Steel, has launched the Employability Enhancement Programme (EEP) in partnership with the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat. The one‑year certification course aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and...
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Naidu Fast‑Tracks Dholera International Airport Operationalisation
The Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA aim to secure licensing within three months, enabling Dholera airport’s launch by October. With the upcoming Dholera International Airport’s significance extending beyond Gujarat to potentially becoming a landmark project of immense strategic importance for India, the Centre is committed to ensuring its early completion, Union Minister for Civil...
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KEC International Secures First Data Centre Line Order in ₹1.18 Billion Wins
With these wins, the company’s year‑to‑date order intake has crossed ₹5.2 billion, reflecting strong traction across T&D, renewables, civil and cables. RPG Group company and leading EPC player KEC International Ltd., has announced new orders worth ₹1.18 billion across its transmission & distribution (T&D), renewables, civil, and cables businesses. The T&D business has secured projects across India,...
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Railway Minister Vaishnaw Unveils Eight New Freight Reforms
The eight new structural reforms aim to enhance efficiency, drive innovation and strengthen the railway ecosystem. Eight structural reforms spanning freight transportation, logistics, construction practices, project execution, wagon design, skilling, and ease of doing business have been announced for the Indian Railways. Unveiling the initiatives under the Ministry of Railways’ target of undertaking ‘52 Reforms...
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REC, CPRI Partner to Boost Quality Assurance under RDSS
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...