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. In a landmark recognition of India’s cooperative movement, the century-old Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS) Ltd, a diversified infrastructure developer...
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Railway Board Tightens Garbage Disposal Rules for Trains
The apex decision-making body of Indian Railways has set a one‑month deadline, cautioning that violations will trigger termination of service contractors. The Railway Board, the apex decision‑making body of the Indian Railways, has issued detailed instructions to all 19 Zonal Railways on the management and disposal of garbage from trains during their journey. The directive...
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RVNL Expands Beyond Rail with ₹5.35 Billion Visakhapatnam Port Authority Infrastructure Deal
The partnership signals RVNL’s strategic shift from a rail‑focused enterprise to a comprehensive infrastructure provider, in line with its vision of ‘From Rail Infra to All Infra’. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) for...
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Nine Cities Poised to Lead India’s Next-Gen Real Estate, Logistics Expansion: JLL Report
Chandigarh Tricity, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati are fast emerging as India’s next growth drivers, providing corporations measurable advantages that are redefining location strategies across sectors. A significant transformation is reshaping India’s commercial real estate landscape as nine emerging cities collectively reach economic strength, commanding a combined GDP of ₹9.9 trillion....
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InvITs Deliver Strong Returns in India but Require Disciplined Investment, Finds New Study
Advising against indiscriminate investment, the Client Associates study calls for a well-informed approach to maximise returns from InvITs, as infrastructure creation gathers pace. A recent study has revealed that while infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) are only nine years old in India as a financing instrument, they have delivered average pre-tax returns of 10-12 per cent...
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ITA to Launch India Support Programme to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonisation
The ITA has identified more than 65 potential clean industrial projects across sectors, including aluminium, steel, cement, chemicals, and aviation, to advance a first wave to final investment decision within the next two to three years. The Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA), a global initiative launched at COP28 to fast-track decarbonisation in heavy-emitting sectors, will formally...
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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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Otis India to Equip Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Stations with 55 Elevators and Escalators
The Otis Worldwide Corp.’s India subsidiary will apply its engineering expertise to deliver future-ready vertical transport solutions tailored for high-speed rail infrastructure. Otis India has secured a series of orders from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) to supply a total of 55 elevators and escalators across six stations and one depot on...
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Railways Deploys 6,181 Special Trains for Post-Chhath Return; Bihar Stations Reinforced for Festive Rush
In a cultural first, Indian Railways has begun playing Chhath songs at major stations to immerse passengers in the festive spirit, evoking the essence of home, tradition, and devotion throughout their journey. Indian Railways is facilitating a smooth and comfortable return journey for passengers after Chhath Puja by operating 6,181 special trains across the country....
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KPIL Secures ₹23.32 Billion in New Orders Across T&D and Civil Infrastructure Businesses
With this, the company’s cumulative order inflows for FY2026 have reached nearly ₹150 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 ₹23.32 billion ($280 million). The...