Selection of the right private partner in a scientific way for sustainable, effective and viable results is key to the success of a project, Sumit Barua explains in this two-part series that is especially useful for developers.
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DGCA Issues Urgent Advisory as Ethiopian Ash Cloud Enters Indian Airspace
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Air India Restores Codeshare with Air Canada to Expand India-Canada Flight Network
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Air India Express to Launch Services from Navi Mumbai International Airport on Day One
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NHAI Launches RIIMPL to Drive Public InvIT for Highway Monetisation
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Noida International Airport Boosts Regional Access with UPSRTC Bus Partnership
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IndiGo Links Madhya Pradesh’s Indore Commercial Hub with Rewa White Tiger Territory
INOXGFL Group and KP Energy Seal Renewables Partnership for Pan-India Wind and Solar Projects
Green Ferry Infrastructure on Yamuna to Transform Delhi Cruises and Transport: Sonowal
Indian Railways Unveils Cement Freight Policy with Flat Rates, New Containers, and Bulk Terminals
India’s Spacetech Startups Propel Sector Towards $45 Billion Growth, Says Jitendra Singh
THINK Gas Signs Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement with Shell Energy India
Hydrocarbon: Fuel for Growth
Having established its credentials in the refinery sector, Essar Projects- Hydrocarbon Strategic Business Unit (SBU) plans to position itself as a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) sector player in the petrochemicals, fertilizer and gas value chain.
Power Builder
Having constructed about 1,600 MW Power Projects that are under successful operation and targeting for a completion of total of 11,470 MW by 2014, EPIL Power SBU gained vast experience and capabilities in executing Essar Groups' as well as external Power projects on EPC basis.
Steeled for Success
In 2010, India was the world's fifth largest producer of crude steel, with domestic production growing at a rate of 9.5 per cent between 2000 and 2010. Even in 2010, the steel sector witnessed steady growth and exceeded the pre-crisis level.
Pipelines and terminals: Intelligent solutions in pipelines
Essar Pipelines and Terminals recently completed a 48-inch, 330 km high-pressure gas pipeline for GAIL, probably the longest large diameter pipeline that any contractor in India has done. The pipeline extends from Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh to Dadri near Delhi.
Elevated
The Board of Directors of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) recently approved the elevation of SN Subrahmanyan as a Whole-time Director, with effect from 1 July.
View from the US: Giant awakening
Political and policy issues have been a deterrent to the United States' investment in Indian infrastructure projects.
RInfra, R-power ink EPC deal
Reliance Infrastructure received a Rs 7,200 crore order for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) from Reliance Power (R-Power).
KPTL order book up Rs 950 cr
Kalpataru Power Transmission (KPTL) has secured orders worth Rs 950 crore. The company has won three contracts from Power Grid Corporation worth Rs 546 crore.
Project process automation: Improved visibility is key
One of the biggest hurdles in the process of project management in our country is its systematised monitoring, which can actually be powered by software programs and provide better transparency, data and feedback.

