Industry experts and global thought-leaders shared best practices and defined the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance at the ´Year in Infrastructure 2016´ conference in London, showcased by Bentley Systems. SUMIT BANERJEE takes a look at the proceedings.
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SDHI Secures $227 Million Chemical Tanker Deal, Revives India’s Commercial Shipbuilding
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IWDC Clears ₹15 Billion Projects to Boost Green Mobility, Cargo and River Tourism
World Bank Approves $815 Million Financing for Tata Power-DGPC Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan
Indian Railways Deploys Humanoid Robot ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam for Smart Station Security
India’s Power Grid Crosses 500,000 Circuit Km, Marks 71.6% Growth Since 2014
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Iron ore handling surges at major ports
Handling of iron ore has rebounded at major ports following the resumption of mining in Goa, Karnataka and Odisha after a long gap. In the first half of the current financial year ended September 2016
GMR InfrA arm submits bid for GreeK airport
GMR Infrastructure´s subsidiary, GMR Airports (GAL), has submitted a bid along with its partner GEK Terna Group of Greece for the development
Russia to help India in four key areas
Russia has agreed to help India in four key areas of civil aviation, fertilisers, mining and metallurgy, said an official statement after the fifth meeting of the India-Russia working group on modernisation and industrial cooperation.
Portal launched for rating of mines
To ensure mining companies follow all regulatory rules, the Ministry of Mines has launched a portal for online filing of evaluation template for star rating of mines, which will prompt miners to quickly adopt sustainable practices for a higher rating.
Slow investment recovery holding back growth | India Ratings
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for FY17 upwards to 7.8 per cent from its earlier forecast of 7.7 per cent. The upward revision has been prompted by the progress of monsoon and the sowing of kharif crops so far. With the exception of the East and Northeast, the rainfall in other regions of the country has been more than the long period average.
Sterling generators provide one-stop solution for mining applications
Having the colossal capability of engineering, manufacturing, project execution and servicing a complete diesel generator-based power generation plant, Sterling Generators is the one-stop power solution provider.
Adani Group to invest in mining, ports sectors
The Adani Group, which is setting up the world´s largest solar park in Ramanathapuram district, has expressed its willingness to invest in mining, ports and thermal power sectors in Tamil Nadu.
Adani Enterprises gets backing for Aussie project
Parliament in the Australian state of Queensland agreed that Adani Enterprises should be granted 'all state government approvals' to build one of the world's biggest coal mines, state mining minister Anthony Lynham said.
Coal India to get anti-theft technology by end April
Coal India's measures to prevent theft by electronically 'fencing' mining areas and fitting trucks with a GPS-based tracking system will be finished by the end of April, a government official said.


