Vedanta Aluminium Expands PwC Partnership to Boost Sustainability
Vedanta Aluminium has announced an expansion of its partnership with PwC India to enhance sustainability initiatives across its operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Originally focused on biodiversity projects near Vedanta’s Jharsuguda smelter, the collaboration will now cover all operational regions and emphasise decarbonisation, water positivity, and biodiversity conservation.The move represents a significant effort to embed sustainability throughout Vedanta Aluminium’s entire value chain. In a statement, Chief Executive Officer Rajiv Kumar said the partnership “exemplifies our unwave..
Pune Airport Sets New 24-Hour Cargo Record Of 144 Tonnes
Pune Airport has reached a significant milestone by handling a record 144 metric tonnes of cargo within a 24-hour period, highlighting its growing importance as a regional air freight hub. Between 6 am on 3 June and 6 am on 4 June 2025, the airport managed 72.73 metric tonnes of inbound cargo and 71.24 metric tonnes of outbound cargo, surpassing all previous records and signalling increased demand for air cargo services in the area.This surge in cargo traffic is driven by Pune’s expanding industrial base and the growing need for efficient logistics solutions. Local businesses and exporters a..
AAI Withdraws Land Acquisition For Surat Airport Expansion
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has withdrawn its request to acquire 25.33 acres of land for the Surat Airport Expansion Project, effectively halting plans agreed upon in a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat government in December 2023. The proposed development included installing a CAT-1 approach lighting system and an ASR-MSSR radar facility, both intended to improve safety and navigation at the airport.AAI officials informed the Surat district collector that the land was no longer required, citing the region’s minimal fog disruptions—only three flight diversions in a yea..
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