NCL consortium secures LoA for Rs 1,863 cr from AP Housing Corp

03 Aug 2021 CW Team

A consortium of NCL Industries and NCL Buildtek has received Letter of Acceptance (LoA) of bids aggregating to Rs 1,863.19 crore from Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Ltd (APSHCL).

The company told the media that as part of its implementation of the Navaratnalu-Pedal Andariki Illu Scheme, the supply order of pre-painted Galvanised Iron (GI) steel window frames with glazed shutters, and GI powder-coated door frames to APSHCL.

The company further added that the bids selection was made by a process of closed bidding followed by a reverse auction amongst the bidders shortlisted.

An order for over 8.56 lakh units of window frames with shutters is priced at Rs 1,402.71 crore and includes supplies to East and West Godavari, Krishna, YSR Kadapa, Ananthapuram, and Guntur districts. Another order pertains to 7.72 lakh door frames worth Rs 460.48 crore that will be supplied to East and West Godavari, Krishna, Ananthapuram, and Chittoor districts.

NCL Industries Managing Director K.Ravi said that this project has aimed to keep the price affordable and provide a quality product.

The leader of the consortium NCL Buildtek manufactures profiles for pre-painted steel windows and shutters.

Image Source

Also read: My Home plans $2 bn investment in commercial project in Hyderabad

Infrastructure Transport

07 Apr 2026

Large Format Store Planned At M G Road Metro Station

M G Road station in Bengaluru is set to host the city’s first large-format commercial and experience space, with planning led by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. BMRCL has invited proposals to develop and operate a central business district destination at the Purple?Pink Line interchange. The plan positions the station as a commercial hub designed to serve a broad commuter base across the city. The proposal is part of a broader effort to activate transit nodes commercially. Tender documents set a minimum monthly rental of Rs 0.944 million (mn), inclusive of GST, for the large-format..

Government Cancels Auction Of Eleven Critical Mineral Blocks

The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks after receiving a poor investor response and failing to attract a sufficient number of qualified bidders. The decision represents a setback to plans to ramp up domestic exploration and production of critical minerals amid global supply chain disruptions and rising demand for materials used in clean energy and advanced technologies. The mines ministry issued an annulment notice setting out the reasons for the cancellations. The annulment notice indicated that the auction process for five mineral blocks was canc..

Gujarat Pushes Biogas Growth With 193 Operational Units

Gujarat has operationalised 193 biogas plants across the state and is planning to add 60 more units as part of a broader push to scale up clean and sustainable energy solutions. The existing plants, established under various government-supported schemes, process organic waste including cattle dung and agricultural residue to produce biogas and a nutrient-rich slurry. The output is mainly used for cooking and other energy needs in rural and semi-urban communities, while also improving local waste management practices. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) is leading the initiative and is..