Representatives from multiple countries expressed interest in studying and adapting the ULCCS model for sustainable economic development and employment generation. Uralungal Labour Contract Coâoperative Society (ULCCS), the over 100âyearâold workerâowned cooperative in the infrastructure sector, showcased its communityâled development model at the UN headquarters in New York. ULCCS was a panellist at the International Symposium...
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Future of Himalayas White Paper Calls for Systemic Shift in Development and Resilience
A new white paper from a New Delhiâbased multidisciplinary foundation calls for a systemic rethink of Himalayan development paradigms, urging resilient frameworks for the worldâs roof. In these times of climate change and sustainability being at the core of discussions from Amazon to Antarctica, at home, the white paper The Future of Himalayas: Rethinking Development...
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CTS Roundtable Charts Tech-Led Roadmap for Construction
Ahead of the Construction Technology Show (Con Tech Show) 2026, industry leaders, technology innovators and academia came together in Mumbai to deliberate on how digitalisation, automation and industrialised construction can reshape the sector. The discussion made one thing clear: construction can no longer afford to treat technology as optional. Held on 12 March 2026 at...
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GCCs Propel Indiaâs Office Market to Record Absorption in 2025
Global capability centres (GCCs) emerged as the dominant growth driver of Indiaâs office market in 2025, accounting for 45 per cent of total absorption, up from 41 per cent in 2024. Strong demand from global capability centres (GCCs), supported by a favourable policy environment and H1âB visa restrictions, propelled panâIndia office absorption to an allâtime...
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Saleem Ahmad Takes Charge as RVNL CMD, Steering Shift to AllâInfra Vision
With 33 years of engineering experience, Ahmad assumes leadership as RVNL transitions to a global infrastructure developer. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), the stateâowned diversified infrastructure company under the Ministry of Railways, has announced the appointment of Saleem Ahmad as its new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD). Prior to this role, Ahmad was serving as...
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India Can Save $204 Billion in Infra Pipeline with Better DPR Planning: Vector Consulting
According to the Mumbaiâbased management consultancy, Indiaâs infrastructure ecosystem remains trapped in a cycle where stakeholders act with good intent, but systemic design flaws lead to delays and cost overruns. India, one of the worldâs fastestâgrowing infrastructure markets, can unlock savings of up to âč17 trillion ($204 billion) across the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) by...
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Indian Railways Unveils Cement Freight Policy with Flat Rates, New Containers, and Bulk Terminals
Cement freight will now be charged at a flat rate of âč0.90 per tonne per kilometre, based on actual distance covered. Indian Railways, the worldâs fourthâlargest rail transporter, has rationalised freight rates, introduced customised containers, and unveiled a new policy to establish bulk terminals for cement. The initiative is being viewed as part of the...
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Indiaâs CenturyâOld Infrastructure Cooperative Pioneer, ULCCS, Secures ICAâs Global Heritage Recognition
Since its inception in 1925, ULCCS has delivered more than 7,500 projects spanning public works, highways, and education, and has diversified into IT and ITeS, tourism, material testing, skilling, agriculture, and residential development. Â In a landmark recognition of Indiaâs cooperative movement, the century-old Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS) Ltd, a diversified infrastructure developer...
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Industry-Government Pact Targets Air Quality Gains in Delhi NCR: CAQM and CII Sign Strategic MoU
Under the agreement, CAQM and CII will jointly advance air quality management initiatives, recalibrate compliance frameworks for industrial and construction emissions, and expand clean and green economy solutions. Even as concerns over worsening air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding areas grow ahead of the winter season, the spokesperson for a...
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KPIL Secures âč23.32 Billion in New Orders Across T&D and Civil Infrastructure Businesses
With this, the companyâs cumulative order inflows for FY2026 have reached nearly âč150 billion, reflecting a YoY growth of approximately 25 per cent. Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL), a leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm in the power transmission and civil infrastructure sectors, has secured new orders worth approximately âč23.32 billion ($280 million). The...