Powerful Leader

26 Nov 2019 CW Team

L&T has, over the years, capitalised on its keen sense of the industry which drives its growth; it has dynamic understating that stems from a visionary leading the company – AM Naik. The Group Chairman has accomplished great strides in his life, no one of which hold a torch to his recent achievement of being awarded the Padma Vibhushan. The award takes into account his contribution to L&T as its rose through the ranks and assumed the leadership position across various sectors. Naik’s standing as an industry major was also recognised at the recently concluded Indian Construction Festival. Under his management, the company witnessed a phenomenal increase across all parameters of business performance. Naik has not only established a strong professional presence, but has also created milestones on a personal front. He has spearheaded numerous charitable trusts, while pledging 75 per cent of his wealth towards social causes of healthcare, skill development and education. A fine example of professionalism, entrepreneurship and philanthropy, Naik has set the stage for success – not only for L&T, but countless individuals.

Infrastructure Urban

09 Feb 2026

RSPL Group’s SOKA Doubles Soda Ash Capacity to 1 MTPA in Gujarat

RSPL Group, one of India’s leading FMCG conglomerates, has achieved a major milestone in its chemicals business with its soda ash manufacturing arm, SOKA, securing environmental clearance to double production capacity at its Gujarat coastal plant. With this approval, SOKA will scale up soda ash manufacturing from 500,000 tonnes per annum to one million tonnes per annum, positioning itself among the country’s largest soda ash producers.As part of its phased expansion strategy, SOKA is already implementing plans to raise capacity to 7,50,000 tonnes per annum over the next two years by adding..

Concord Control Systems Bags Rs 1.85 Bn KAVACH 4.0 Order

Concord Control Systems, a leading Indian manufacturer of embedded electronic systems and critical electronic solutions, has secured a major order worth Rs 1.85 billion for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of KAVACH 4.0 systems for Indian Railways. The order has been awarded through Progota India, an associate company of Concord Control Systems, and is expected to be executed within the next 12 months.KAVACH 4.0 is India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, developed to enhance railway safety by preventing train collisions, over-speeding and signal passing..

Covestro India Donates Rs 4.3 Mn for Cuddalore Sustainability

Covestro (India) has handed over Rs 4.3 million to the Cuddalore District Administration to support two community development initiatives focused on water conservation and solid waste management. The contribution aims to address key environmental and sanitation challenges in the district while strengthening local infrastructure.The handover took place at the District Collector’s Office on February 4, 2026, where Jeganathan Kanmani, Site Head, Covestro (India) Cuddalore, presented a demand draft to the District Collector. The funding includes Rs 2.3 million for the desilting of irrigation tan..