In order to deepen the cooperation between the MSME sectors of the two countries in Rabat, Morocco, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Morocco.
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Vizhinjam Expansion Strengthens India’s Maritime Competitiveness: Sonowal
Tata Power Odisha Discoms Secure Top National Rankings for Third Consecutive Year
SDHI Secures $227 Million Chemical Tanker Deal, Revives India’s Commercial Shipbuilding
India’s Energy Transition Sets Global Pace: Pralhad Joshi at Davos
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
India Inc Optimistic on Growth, Flags Infrastructure, Defence and Export Priorities: FICCI Survey
NHAI, Konkan Railway Ink MoU to Boost Integrated Road‑Rail Infrastructure Development
DGCA Digitises Pilot Licensing with Electronic ATPL Services to Strengthen Aviation Ecosystem
Power Minister Calls for Financially Strong Discoms to Drive India’s Energy Future
BLR Airport Launches Gate Z, India’s First Social Lounge Redefining the Airport Experience
MoPNG Highlights Financing Strength, Regulatory Reforms Ahead of New Upstream Bid Rounds
ABB India Modernises BPCL’s Vadinar‑Bina Pipeline for Uninterrupted Operations
Vaishnaw Projects 6-8% Growth, Highlights Reform Momentum at Davos
Aerem Solutions Secures $15 Million to Drive Distributed Solar Adoption Across India
India Showcases Energy Transition at Davos: Joshi Calls for Global Collaboration
Indian Railways Expands High-Speed Track Network, Boosts Safety with Modernisation
EESL to supply smart electricity meters for 1.8 million consumers in Bihar
In order to deploy smart electricity metres in 130 towns and adjacent rural areas covering 1.8 million consumers in the state, Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North Bihar Power Distribution (NBPDCL) and South Bihar Power Distribution (SBPDCL).
SmartE to set up EV charging infrastructure around metro stations
Along with state-owned Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL), SmartE is in plans to set up charging infrastructure around metro stations.
Balli logistics park to be fully operational by October
With an increase in the traffic for the past two months, the multi-modal logistics park at Balli station on the Konkan Railway route is most likely to be fully operational by October with state-of-the-art facilities.
UAE commits $75 billion towards infrastructure development in India
Being IndiaÂ’s third largest trading partner, UAE has invested over $5.3 billion in India, of which $75 billion is committed towards infrastructure development in India.
Saudi ARAMCO and ADNOC sign MoU
Saudi Aramco and ADNOC signed a memorandum of understanding
Nagpur Smart City to Run Metro Rail Services on Broad Gauge
Even as free joyrides are being extended to Nagpurites on the 5-kilometre stretch from the Airport South to Khapri on the Nagpur metro rail before its formal inauguration, the federal government has plans to extend the service to the cityÂ’s outskirts using the existing broad-gauge railway tracks.
The Big Infra Opportunity
Stakeholders harp on the government's infrastructure push and expect construction orders of Rs.18 trillion in the next six years. This order inflow volume should support 12 to 15 per cent of industry-level execution of compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
Traction Ahead!
The Railways has sizeable capex plans for the five year period 2015-19 involving a capital outlay of Rs.8.56 trillion. The annual capital outlay for FY2016-18 was increased significantly to meet the five-year targets. NITI Aayog has also finalised the three year action agenda (2018-20).
There is no dearth of funds in the solar sector
KS Popli, Chairman and Managing Director, India Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) maintains his calm even when he encounters tough questions. With a $100 million fund tie-up for the solar sector, he is awaiting the right, financially-viable projects to fund.




