The Modi Governments initiative to build all new highways using concrete in place of bitumen, has brought cheer to road sector experts as well as the cement industry. But contractors are worried about their future business prospects.
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Tata Power Renewables Breaks Ground on 800 MW Hybrid Project in Andhra Pradesh
MbPT plans dry dock
Mumbai Port Trust ( MbPT) plans to take up development of dry dock in Mumbai port/harbour. The port has invited consultancy bids to conduct feasibility studies and prepare detailed project report (DPR).
MbPT plans dry dock
Mumbai Port Trust ( MbPT) plans to take up development of dry dock in Mumbai port/harbour. The port has invited consultancy bids to conduct feasibility studies and prepare detailed project report (DPR).
MbPT plans dry dock
Mumbai Port Trust ( MbPT) plans to take up development of dry dock in Mumbai port/harbour. The port has invited consultancy bids to conduct feasibility studies and prepare detailed project report (DPR).
GCX to lay sub-sea cable linking Mumbai with Singapore
Global Cloud Xchange (GCX), the submarine cable unit of Reliance Communications (RCom), has commenced work on a submarine cable linking Mumbai to Singapore. The cable system will incur a total investment of $200 million (about Rs 1,200 crore).
Proud Pioneer
Bharat J Thakkar, an innovative entrepreneur, has been closely involved in the international air cargo industry for over 40 years and has been responsible for many ´firsts´ in India´s air cargo industry, including bonded trucking and door delivery of cargo.
A Partner In Progress
If one was to think of the three most pressing problems and areas where solutions are needed, one could sum them up as IIM: Inflation, Infrastructure, Manufacturing. To hit the ground running you need to steer around areas which need tweaking.
Legal eagle
Avantha Group Company CG has appointed Ravi Rajagopal as its Executive Vice-President & Global Head - Legal, Governance and Risk. Rajagopal will also be a member of the Executive Committee of CG.
Coastal road project on priority
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that his ministry would take up the project of building a road along Mumbai's Western sea fronton priority. He further claimed he will discuss vital projects affecting the city with Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan.
DFC will be a game changer
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) is readying itself by creating capacities and getting ready for the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) project to complete, to add to its already existing majority stake in the container market.



