The nations involved in the proposed IMEC collectively account for nearly half of global GDP, totalling $47 trillion. Therefore, to fully unlock the benefits of this multilateral initiative of immense geopolitical significance, they must work towards resolving security concerns and harmonising trading regulations, writes Manish Pant. Experts often refer to the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic...
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S&P Urges Breaking Barriers as India Growth Outlook Moderates
A report by the global consultancy says the energy shock could be an opportunity to tackle tactical issues and clear roadblocks, helping the worldās fastestāgrowing major economy achieve longerāterm growth and sustainability goals. The energy price surge and supply constraints triggered by the conflict in West Asia are feeding into broader economic stress for India,...
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We want to take the best construction to the people
The Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society Ltd. (ULCCS) was established 100 years ago in Kozhikode, Kerala, by the social reformer Vagbhatananda. Its cooperative structure makes it to the construction sector what Amul is to the dairy industry in India. The cooperativeās engineering and construction subsidiary, U-Sphere, launched in February 2025 as part of the centenary...
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Reflections for Safer Roads: The Science of Conspicuity
At the tipping point of a fundamental shift in urban road safety, Bhushan KudaleĀ highlights the most overlooked contributor: conspicuity. Every year, around 1.12 million people lose their lives globally in road traffic crashes, with nearly 50 million injured or disabled. International studies confirm a chilling reality: nearly half of all fatal crashes occur at night,...
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Cleared for Take Off!
India has emerged as the worldās third-largest air travel market, behind only China and the US, driven by surging domestic demand, expanding international connectivity, the advent of low-cost airlines, and policy reforms like UDAN. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), this milestone reflects both market potential and scale. However, we still have a...
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Neworld Developers: Leading the Charge in Real Estate
With a landmark township project in North GOA Extension and a dynamic brand repositioning strategy, Neworld Developers is fast establishing itself as one of the most ambitious names in Indian real estate. Neworld Developers, a rapidly rising force in Indian real estate, is making significant strides with its latest ventureāa landmark township project in North...
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REC Presents Live Demos of P2P Energy Trading Pilot at New Delhiās Global AI Impact Summit
The live demos showcased how IES empowers citizens to become active āenergy agentsā, with prosumers trading renewable energy directly with consumers through secure digital protocols. REC Ltd, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, successfully showcased Indiaās peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading pilot under the India Energy Stack (IES) at the India AI Impact Summit...
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Facility Management: Beyond Build
As India invests billions in infrastructure, effective facility management ensures assets serve citizens, businesses, and institutions efficiently, while optimising costs and extending their life, says Ankur Sachdev. India is in the midst of one of the most ambitious infrastructure build-outs in modern history. From expressways, high-speed rail corridors, airports, and ports to data centres, global...
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Powering the New Industrial Ecosystem
A new generation of infrastructure providers is reshaping Indiaās warehousing into a strategic driver of manufacturing and economic growth, notes Aditi Kumar. India is undergoing one of the most transformative shifts in its industrial sector in recent history. The way companies manufacture products, manage logistics, distribution, and supply chains, and connect to global markets has...
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Data Centres Set to Ride Next Digital Wave
Growing digitisation, digitalisation and an enabling policy environment are expanding Indiaās data centre footprint, but the next phase of growth will be driven by digital transformation, writes Anand Kulkarni. The world is rapidly transitioning towards a digitally connected era, powered by high-speed internet services and proliferating generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). This transformation is fuelling significant...