INFRASTRUCTURE
Smart Mining Impact: Hindustan Zinc Boosts Efficiency With Remote Drilling
Hindustan Zinc Ltd, a Vedanta Group company, has deployed an advanced tele-remote drilling system at its Rajpura Dariba mine in Rajasthan, as part of its push towards digitally enabled and highly automated underground operations. Remote operations enhance safety and efficiency The system enables engineers to operate drilling equipment remotely from the surface with real-time precision, […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 7, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Swan Defence Bags Energy One Order For Ammonia Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI), a leading shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company has secured a category 4 order (valued between Rs.1,500-3,000 crore) from Energy One Ltd for the construction of four 92,500 deadweight tonnage dual-fuel ammonia bulk carriers. These will be the first ammonia dual-fuel ships built in India and are also among […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 7, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Wind Energy Gains Momentum As India Clocks Historic FY26 Addition
India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY26, surpassing the previous landmark of 5.5 GW recorded in FY17. This also represents an increase of nearly 46% over FY 2024–25, marking a decisive acceleration in India’s onshore wind deployment trajectory. Cumulative capacity crosses 56 GW With this addition, India’s cumulative installed […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 7, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Indian Railways Approves ₹1,364 Cr For Kavach And Signalling Upgrade
Indian Railways has approved projects worth ₹1,364.45 crore aimed at strengthening safety, signalling and communication infrastructure across its network. The sanctioned works include deployment of Kavach on locomotives, expansion of optical fibre cable (OFC) networks, and migration from panel interlocking to advanced electronic interlocking systems across multiple zones. Kavach rollout accelerates in Southern Railway A […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 6, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Titagarh Naval Systems Gets Nod For Falta Green Field Shipbuilding Project
Titagarh Naval Systems Ltd (TNSL) has received in-principle approval from the Shipping Ministry for its ₹610 crore brownfield expansion project at Falta, West Bengal. The total project cost is ₹610 crore. Under the SbDS, the Centre will extend capital assistance of around ₹129 crore towards eligible plant and machinery. The project will further reinforce West Bengal’s […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 6, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
GE Shipping Sells Tanker Jag Prakash, Contracts Two New Vessels
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd (GE Shipping), India’s largest shipping and oilfield services provider, has contracted to sell its 2007-built Medium Range Tanker Jag Prakash of about 47,848 deadweight tonnage (dwt) to an unaffiliated third party. Fleet Standing The vessel will be delivered to the new buyer in Q1 FY27. Including Jag Prakash, the […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 6, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
IEX Logs Record 141 BU Power Trade In FY26; Prices Ease On Supply Surge
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported its highest-ever annual electricity traded volume of 141 billion units (BU) in FY26, marking a robust 17% year-on-year (YoY) growth. The exchange also recorded a record year for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), with 187.20 lakh certificates traded, up 5% YoY. Supply surge keeps prices in check India’s power demand grew […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 6, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Major Ports Record 915 Million Tonnes Cargo, Beat Target With 7% Growth
India’s major ports delivered a strong operational performance in FY26, collectively handling 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT. The throughput marks a 7.06% year-on-year growth, underscoring a steady recovery in maritime trade and improved port efficiency. Reforms and infrastructure push drive momentum The milestone reflects the impact of […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 5, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Hindustan Copper Posts 9% Growth In FY26 MIC Output, Charts Expansion
Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL), the country’s only integrated copper miner, reported a 9% increase in metal in concentrate (MIC) production at 27,421 tonnes for FY26, marking its highest output in the past seven years. Ore production during the year rose 6% to 3.67 million tonnes, while sales of 27,367 tonnes of copper MIC represented the […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 4, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
STT GDC India Scales Up Renewable Energy Partnership With CleanMax
STT Global Data Centres India Pvt Ltd (STT GDC India), an AI-ready colocation data centre services provider, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions through additional power purchase agreements. 21 MW solar addition strengthens Chennai operations The latest agreement adds 21 MWp of solar capacity, augmenting CleanMax’s existing wind–solar hybrid power […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 1, 2026
