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

05 May 2026

Meghalaya And Assam Hold Talks To End Transport Stoppages In Garo Hills

Meghalaya and Assam have opened talks aimed at ending recent stoppages of commodity transport in the Garo Hills, officials said. The deputy chief minister, in charge of home affairs, reported that both state governments are coordinating to resolve disruptions and to restore normal movement of goods. He acknowledged that misunderstandings may have contributed to the incidents and that clarification between administrative units is under way. The discussions are intended to produce practical arrangements that will allow consignments to move without hindrance while respecting local procedures. The..

Kochi Metro Records 1.375 mn Rise In Passengers In FY26

Kochi Metro recorded a marginal rise in ridership in the financial year 2025-26, carrying 1.375 mn more passengers than in the previous year. The service carried 36.8 million (mn) passengers in 2025-26 compared with 35.5 mn in 2024-25, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.9 per cent. The growth was described as distributed rather than concentrated in isolated spikes. A month-wise analysis shows steady gains across quarters. In the first quarter, ridership increased from 8.57 mn to 8.84 mn, while the second quarter rose from 9.13 mn to 9.51 mn. These trends indicated broad-based improvemen..

Ghaziabad Plans 16km Metro Link To Delhi Via Hindon Airport

Ghaziabad authorities are pursuing a 16 km metro link to Delhi that will run via Hindon Airport, and a detailed project report is under way. The plan is intended to improve connectivity between Ghaziabad and the national capital and to provide an interchange with the airport. Officials said the project is being studied to assess alignments, station locations and cost estimates ahead of formal approvals and tendering. The announcement follows the inauguration of the Delhi?Faridabad metro extension, which will offer hassle free travel for around 0.2 mn daily commuters between the national capita..