Don’t just consider the GST 2.0 reforms as a new tax regime; it’s an economic stimulus written into law, with the infrastructure sector as one of the principal beneficiaries, declare Manish Mishra and Shikha Parmar. On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, the country waited for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words with the usual...
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Energy independence is absolute, thermal remains essential
With over thirty years in the power sector, Suresh Kumar Narang, CEO, Nabha Power Ltd, has witnessed India’s energy evolution first-hand. In an exclusive interaction with INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant, he explains that as the country ramps up investment in clean energy technologies through a calibrated strategy, thermal power will remain a vital link in...
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India’s ₹35 Trillion Energy Push Hinges on States, Says Puri at Urja Varta
The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas called on states to step forward with leadership and initiative to capitalise on the opportunities arising from India’s energy transformation. The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, has called on states to take the lead in India’s energy transformation, urging them to capitalise...
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India’s infra evolution paves the way for economic growth
A robust and sustainable infrastructure is a pre-condition for its growth. After years of a weak investment cycle, a sharp pickup in infrastructure investments in India is imminent. While infrastructure creation is necessary, it needs to be sustainable as well, writes Abhinav Sharma, Fund Manager, Tata Asset Management. Today, India stands at a pivotal juncture in...
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Patel Engineering & JV Partner Secure Rs. 1,818.56 Crore Contract
Patel Engineering & JV bag the Dibang Multipurpose Project Mumbai, August 28, 2023 – In a significant development, Patel Engineering Limited, a prominent player in the field of civil construction with a focus on hydropower and irrigation, has emerged as a key contender along with its joint venture (JV) partner to undertake the Dibang Multipurpose...
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Indian Army & NTPC arm sign agreement to build green hydrogen plants
The Indian Army and NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), a division of NTPC Ltd, have inked a contract for the execution of green hydrogen projects at military facilities. As mentioned in the MoU (memorandum of understanding) between NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd with the Indian Army, a staged identification of possible sites for the establishment...
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UP’s largest solar project commissioned in Kanpur
Vikram Solar has announced the completion of an 85 MW solar plant project for NTPC in the district of Kanpur Nagar. The project combines Vikram Solar’s recently commissioned 140 MW project for India’s largest power utility at the same location. The resulting 225 MW cumulative capacity project becomes the largest solar project at a single...
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Legrand launches India’s first voice-controlled experiential centre
Legrand India, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure inaugurated their first voice-enabled state-of-the-art experience centre Innoval in the tech city Bangalore.
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GAIL India to add 5,500 km gas pipeline
In order to boost its capacity by 50 per cent in the coming three years, GAIL India plans on adding 5,500 km gas pipeline.
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Importance of Mega Projects
In order to consolidate and accommodate this mass migration, the Government of India has undertaken several initiatives which have given a way to the mega projects, nucleated around the development of industrial clusters, connectivity and increasing India's exports.