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 cooperative’s engineering and construction subsidiary, U-Sphere, launched in February 2025 as part of the centenary...
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Balancing industry outlook with fiscal prudence is key to growth
Among the select few C-level executives in Indian infrastructure, Kavita Shirvaikar, Managing Director of Patel Engineering Ltd., is widely admired for shattering the glass ceiling in a traditionally male-dominated field. In an exclusive conversation with INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant, she discusses her ambitious vision of steering the 76-year-old, Mumbai-headquartered infrastructure and construction company toward a...
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Road Construction May Hit Five-Year Low in FY2026, Cautions ICRA
The revised estimate of 9,000-9,500 km, down from an earlier forecast of 9,500-10,000 km, reflects the impact of an extended monsoon and slower project awarding across FY2024 and FY2025. India’s road construction activity is projected to slow sharply in FY2026, with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) expected to execute just 9,000-9,500 km,...
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Vikram Solar Secures 200 MW Module Order from AB Energia for C&I Projects Across Three States
The modules, rated at 590 Wp and above, will be deployed across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, three states driving India’s clean energy transition with progressive solar adoption. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading solar PV module manufacturers, has announced a 200 MW order from AB Energia Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a specialist in turnkey engineering,...
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Tata Power Profit Rises 6% in Q1 FY2026 on Strong Renewable and Distribution Gains
State-level infrastructure mandates and clean energy projects drive revenue and operational momentum across Tata Power’s business verticals. Tata Power, India’s largest vertically integrated power company, reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹12.62 billion for Q1 FY2026, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year increase. The company’s revenue rose to ₹174.64 billion, up 4 per...
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InfraPandit Awards to Honour Doctoral Excellence in Infrastructure
The initiative aims to strengthen industry-academia linkages and support innovative research with direct relevance to India’s infrastructure development. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, The Infravision Foundation (TIF) has announced the launch of an award to recognise and celebrate outstanding doctoral research that can advance India’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 in the infrastructure domain. Titled...
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Bharatmala: Driving Efficiencies with Technology
From cost overruns and procedural hurdles to technology-driven savings and timely execution, Bharatmala Pariyojana demonstrates how adaptive infrastructure ensures efficiency and future readiness, explains Shailesh Agarwal. The Bharatmala Pariyojana, launched in 2017, was conceptualised as a nationwide highway development initiative to optimise freight and passenger movement. In its first phase, the programme aimed to develop...
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NBCC Signs MoU with Sahakari Awas Nirman Evam Vitt Nigam Ltd. for land development in Lucknow
NBCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sahakari Awas Nirman Evam Vitt Nigam Ltd. on 09.01.2025 for execution of mixed land use development of Poorvi Vihar, Lucknow. The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. Suman Kumar, Director (Commercial), NBCC by the authorized representatives of both the organizations.. Out of a total land area...
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NBCC sells office/commercial space worth Rs. 14,800 Crore approx
Sold 100% office space at WTC, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi valuing 13,408.7 Crore Sold 100% retail and commercial space at Downtown, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi valuing 1,390.92 Crore. NBCC (India) Limited, a leading public sector enterprise renowned for its expertise in construction, engineering, and project management, proudly announces the remarkable achievement of selling 100% of...
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PNC Infratech receives bonus for early completion of road projects
PNC Infratech increased 11.46% after EPC company announced bonus