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S N Subrahmanyan, CEO & MD, L&T: Automation and digitalisation is the new normal

S N Subrahmanyan, CEO & MD, L&T: Automation and digitalisation is the new normal

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) that L&T is constructing which will be the country’s longest sea bridge is one of the best examples of the extent of digital technology has been adopted. The team surveys the site using drone photogrammetry to monitor progress, and digital solutions for project monitoring, P&M & material tracking.  S N...

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BHEL commissions HP hydro project

BHEL commissions HP hydro project

With the commissioning of the 4th and final 130 MW hydro generating unit and Parbati III hydro-electric project (HEP) in Himachal Pradesh, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has successfully commissioned all the four units of the 520 MW underground hydro power plant of NHPC.

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Breaking The Inertia

Breaking The Inertia

Amid the anxiety and the anticipation awaiting the next Union government, as the country goes into polling mode, the infrastructure sector got some news to cheer about. The decision of the Planning Commission to propose the setting up of a Cabinet committee on transport, a move that could lead to speedy decision making in the sector, is a welcome move.

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NHPC cautious of clearing cost escalation in projects

NHPC cautious of clearing cost escalation in projects

Media reports indicate that the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has been cautious of clearing cost escalation for various hydel projects anticipating adverse comments from the comptroller and auditor general (CAG) of India. NHPC officials are dragging their feet in clearing cost escalations, which is a common trend in hydropower projects, fearing CAG

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SJVN plans power projects worth Rs 9.8 bn in FY14

SJVN plans power projects worth Rs 9.8 bn in FY14

RP Singh, Chairman of SJVN informed that the firm may invest about Rs 986 crore on several projects, including wind and thermal during 2013-14 compared to Rs 796 crore invested in the previous fiscal. Singh informed this during a conference call with analysts. Most of the Rs 796 crore spent last year went to its 412 mw Rampur hydro electric project in Himachal Prad

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GMR Infra restructures energy vertical

GMR Infra restructures energy vertical

GMR Infrastructure has reportedly restructured its energy business, which posted a net loss of 160 crore during Oct-Dec 2012 against a net loss of 84.3 crore a year ago, largely owing to fuel constraints. Until some time ago, there were no separate units for this segment, but now the company created several verticals so that complete responsibilities are on the head of th