HEC Infra Wins Rs 30.8 Million Contract for Water Station Upgrades
HEC Infra Projects has secured a contract worth roughly Rs 30.8 million to augment the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical, mechanical and instrumentation works at three existing water distribution stations—Gitabaug, Paldi and Niyojannagar Manekbaug—in the West Zone.The domestic order will modernise the facilities to improve efficiency and reliability, with all works to be completed within eight months. The deal does not involve any promoter group interests and does not constitute a related party transaction.HEC Infra specialises in electrification service..
Ludhiana Unveils New C&D Waste Plant in Dhandhari
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is set to commission its long awaited Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Plant at Dhandhari, marking a major stride in sustainable waste management for the city. Initially conceived under the Smart City Mission, the project was later transferred to the Swachh Bharat Mission after design changes and rising costs.Estimated at Rs 26.9 million when first proposed, the scheme grew more complex once the chosen site proved to be an active dumpsite, requiring extensive trash removal and the erection of structural pillars. The contract was finally awarded..
Icra Sees 80–85 MT Cement Capacity Boost in Two Years
India’s cement industry is poised for its biggest expansion in years, with new capacity of 80–85 million metric tonnes (MT) scheduled over the next two financial years, a report by Icra shows. Production is forecast to reach 480–485 MT in FY2026—an increase of 6–7 per cent year on year—after climbing 6.3 per cent to 453 MT in FY2025, thanks to solid demand from housing and government led infrastructure projects.Icra expects 40–42 MT of fresh capacity to come on line in FY2026, up from 31 MT in FY2025. The eastern region will lead the way, adding about 14–1..
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