INFRASTRUCTURE
How The ₹30,000-Cr NIIF Boost Could Unlock India’s Next Infra Cycle
The Union Cabinet’s decision to double the Centre’s commitment to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to ₹60,000 crore is expected to have implications far beyond the government’s direct investment, positioning the sovereign-backed fund to catalyse significantly larger private capital flows into India’s infrastructure and strategic sectors. While the Cabinet approval has already been […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 30, 2026
GENERAL
DAE Unveils Dual Strategic Facilities To Boost Nuclear Technology Goals
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s indigenous technological capabilities and strategic materials programme, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has inaugurated the Versatile Deuterated Compounds Production Plant (VDPP) and commissioned the 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at the Heavy Water Board Facilities (HWBF) in Vadodara. Strengthening strategic self-reliance Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 21, 2026
MANUFACTURING
AM/NS India Sets World Benchmark In Offshore Steel Manufacturing
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS) has become the first steel company in the world to manufacture the highest strength welded pipes in the EQ70 grade with certification from the American Bureau of Shipping for use in marine engineering projects. The certification from ABS provides independent validation that the welded pipes comply with globally recognised standards […]
CW Bureau
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May 26, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Prudential Redraws India Play With ₹3,500-Cr Bharti Life Acquisition
Asia-focused insurance giant Prudential plc is sharply repositioning its India strategy with a ₹3,500 crore acquisition of a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Ltd, signalling a deeper long-term commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing insurance markets. The transaction will see Prudential acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life from Bharti Life Ventures […]
CW Bureau
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May 17, 2026
GENERAL
National Test House Ghaziabad To House Advanced Shoe Testing Lab
National Test House, Northern Region, Ghaziabad has established a state-of-the-art shoe testing laboratory to provide comprehensive and high-precision footwear testing services for MSMEs, manufacturers, exporters, consumers and regulatory authorities across the country. The organisation said the facility marks an important step towards strengthening India’s quality assurance infrastructure for the rapidly growing footwear sector and enhancing […]
CW Bureau
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May 17, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
India’s Infra Push May Get Boost From Domestic Demand And Policy Support
Despite the West Asia conflict and global uncertainties, India’s infrastructure growth story continues to move resolutely towards the Viksit Bharat vision, with tailwinds across sectors. Expanding investment landscapeFrom clean energy diversification (renewables) and logistical debottlenecking (roads), the story is expanding into digitalisation (data centres, smart meters) and decarbonisation (green hydrogen, batteries). This investment momentum will […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 21, 2026
