India's record breaking aviation growth continues unabated. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that the country saw the fourth highest number of passengers taking off in 2016, up two places from the previous year, overtaking the UK and Brazil.
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Advantage Assam: Trust, Governance and Growth Under Prime Minister Modi
Near Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Completion, DFCCIL Chief Inspects JNPA‑Vaitarna Stretch
Union Cabinet Clears $146 Million Delhi Metro Expansion, Adding 16 km and 13 Stations
Saleem Ahmad Takes Charge as RVNL CMD, Steering Shift to All‑Infra Vision
Clean Leap: Manohar Lal Inaugurates First Unit of 2,000 MW Subansiri Hydropower Project
DFCCIL Pushes Fast-Track Plan for Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals
Chhattisgarh, GAIL Ink MoU for 1.27‑Million‑Ton Gas‑Based Fertiliser Plant
Noida International Airport Taps Tech Mahindra for 24×7 Cybersecurity Command Centre
Centre Approves ₹8.87 Billion Mumbai Marina to Boost Coastal Shipping and Maritime Tourism
PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Scheme Crosses 1.95 Million Installations, Delivers 770,000 Zero Bills
Waaree Gets ALMM-II Nod for 5.25 GW Solar Cells
Inox Wind Secures Repeat 100 MW Order from Jakson Green
SITA Strengthens India’s Digital Aviation Infrastructure as Passenger Growth Accelerates
India moved from power scarcity to sustainability, says Piyush Goyal
GM Rao Urges Andhra University Alumni to Drive Innovation, Entrepreneurship and India Growth Story
India Begins Hydrogen Car Trials as Minister Joshi Drives Toyota Mirai to Parliament
MNRE Refutes Financing Pause; Calls for Expansion into Upstream Solar Manufacturing
IndiGrid to Acquire Gadag Transmission for ₹3.72 Billion
India Launches First All‑Electric Tug at Deendayal Port, Accelerates Green Maritime Shift
Tag: Brazil
All Work, Before Play
When in August this year, India sent its largest ever delegation to the Summer Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, most expected the country to further improve on its performance over the London edition of the games which had been held four years earlier.
Debt of top 30 steel firms at $150 bn
The net debt of the top 30 steel companies globally has touched a record high of over $150 billion, according to consultancy firm Ernst and Young (E&Y). The global consultancy´s report also reveals that major part of this debt is with companies in India, China and Brazil.
India retains top slot in air traffic growth
India retained the top slot as the fastest growing domestic air traffic market in September with a demand growth of 13.2 per cent over same month last year.
Suzlon installs 350 MW wind energy projects in Brazil
The leader in wind turbine maker Suzlon Group has commissioned wind energy projects having a total capacity of 350 MW in Brazil. These projects are located in the high wind states of Rio Grande do Norte and Ceara in Brazil.
Assets of India´s financial institutions reach $2.8 trillion
According to a report, the total value of assets held by India´s financial institutions touched $2.8 trillion, the third largest among BRICS nations, in 2013.
OIL for more hydrocarbon concessions
Oil India (OIL) is seeking more hydrocarbon concessions across the globe, including Brazil and Mexico. Among its major ventures abroad
Power Person
Vimal Kejriwal is President - Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Business, of KEC International Limited (KEC), a billion dollar infrastructure Engineering Procurement Construction
ONGC Videsh to buy 12% in Brazil’s BC-10 block
To buy an additional 12 per cent participating interest in block BC-10 in Brazil's Campos Basin, ONGC Videsh has signed definitive agreements. Post the deal, OVLÂ’s share in the acreage would increase to 27 per cent, the Indian government firm said on October 14.
Strata acquires equity in Geo Soluc)es
Strata Systems, Inc announced its acquisition of 50 per cent of the equity in Geo Soluc)es of Brazil.


