
JCB Hits Major Milestone with One Million Backhoes and Counting

Mahindra, Sumitomo Tie Up with Osaka Govt to Aid Japanese Investment in India
Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai (MIPCL) and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Osaka Prefecture and the Osaka Industrial Development Bureau to support Osaka-based companies entering India. The partnership is aimed at streamlining the entry of Japanese manufacturers and reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s position as a preferred industrial destination. As part of the collaboration, MIPCL and Sumitomo will facilitate business visits, consultations, and seminars in Osaka. In return, Osaka authorities will identify and recommend companies seeking to expand int..

IGBC Empowers APCRDA with Green Building Training
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), conducted a Capacity Building Programme for Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) officials in Vijayawada. The initiative aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s Swarna Andhra 2047 and Net Zero 2040 vision, with Amaravati being developed as a model green city. Held at Fortune Murali Park, the session hosted over 50 APCRDA officials to familiarise them with IGBC Green Building Rating Systems and best practices in sustainable infrastructure. Andhra Pradesh’s green vision, reflecte..

U-Sphere Appoints Biju Mahima as CEO to Lead Smart and Sustainable Growth
U-Sphere, a subsidiary of ULCCS, has appointed Biju Mahima as Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of experience in construction, infrastructure, and engineering across India and the Middle East, Mahima brings deep expertise in large-scale, high-impact projects. He previously held leadership roles at Jindal Steel & Power and LULU Infra Build, where he led the Rs 15 billion Lulu IT Park in Cochin. His international experience includes stints at Emirates Engineering Services, UAE, and Al Zamil Industries, Saudi Arabia. Mahima is an Indian Engineering Services officer and hol..