More than a relief valve for Mumbai’s saturated skies, India’s newest mega-airport is poised to become a strategic growth engine that enhances connectivity, attracts investment, and accelerates urban development across Maharashtra and Western India, writes Manish Pant. Just as its inspiration—a blooming lotus—symbolises the opening of the human mind, the formal inauguration of Navi Mumbai...
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Siemens Secures ₹7.73 Billion Contract for Nagpur Metro’s Advanced Signalling and Telecom Systems
Spanning 32 stations across a 43.8 km network, the project will deploy Siemens’ Metro Rail technologies to boost train frequency, enhance passenger experience, and uphold top-tier safety standards, the company said. Siemens Ltd has secured two separate orders from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MAHA-Metro) worth ₹7.73 billion. The contracts cover the design, supply, installation and...
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Driving Sustainability Through Innovation
The 15th Cement Expo 2025 will spotlight India’s cement industry’s growth, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for a greener future. The cement industry in India, the second-largest in the world, is on the cusp of remarkable growth as it continues its transition toward sustainability, innovation, and expansion. The 15th Cement Expo 2025, scheduled for November 12-13, 2025, at...
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The effect of GST on warehousing and logistics
It has led to an increase in opportunities for Grade A warehouses “After the implementation of GST, we have witnessed significant growth in the manufacturing and e-commerce sectors as part of the Government’s ‘Make in India’ push,” says Rajesh Jaggi, Vice Chairman-Real Estate, The Everstone Group. “The consistent tax framework coming into place as a...
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Anup Mathew, Senior VP and Business Head, Godrej Construction: Lean construction is an emerging project management paradigm
Covid-19 pandemic is rapidly changing consumer behaviour, and the real estate and construction industry need to accelerate the use of technology to improve its productivity, says Anup Mathew, Senior Vice President and Business Head, Godrej Construction. India’s infrastructure sector is witnessing huge development, especially after the Indian government’s intense focus on modernising the nation’s infrastructure across various...
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Avvashya CCI to Set Up Warehouse Facility
Avvashya CCI Logistics (ACCI), a subsidiary company of Allcargo Logistics, plans to invest close to Rs 600 million in the next two years to build an auto engineering part warehouse in Guwahati.
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India Warehousing Show 2017
Covering every facet of warehousing and supply chain industry, the 7th edition of India Warehousing Show welcomed over 8,448 visitors, an unprecedented increase from 2016 and displayed over 200 exclusive exhibitors.
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Railway projects are gathering pace
Tilak Raj Seth, Executive Vice President, Mobility, Siemens, feels implementation of PPP will provide a fillip to railway projects in India. However, given the size and rapid growth in the country's rail sector, availability of trained manpower will remain a primary challenge.
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Indian logistics saw better growth while globally there was muted demand
Big is definitely better for the warehousing services focusing on serving organised sectors. Economies of scale, cheaper land costs, more automation and higher labour utilisation are some of the key benefits.
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GST and its impact
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is the most radical taxation reform that is set to alter India´s economic prospects. A single indirect tax, encompassing all goods and services, is surely a welcome change.
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