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 Transport

30 May 2026

Chembur Metro to Boost East Mumbai Links

MMRDA is advancing eastern Mumbai’s urban mobility network, with the upcoming Chembur Metro Station set to emerge as a key interchange and the Mumbai Monorail preparing for relaunch.Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, conducted a site visit to Chembur Metro Station along with Kanhuraj Bagate, Managing Director, MMMOCL. He also visited the nearby VN Purav Monorail Station to review system preparedness and ease of interconnectivity.Once operational, the interchange is expected to offer commuters across the eastern suburbs quicker access, smoother transfers and seamless conne..

Herrenknecht TBMs Drive Thane–Borivali Tunnel Progress

Herrenknecht India has supplied two of the four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) required for the 11-km Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel Project being developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The project is expected to reduce travel time between Thane and Borivali from 60–90 minutes to around 15 minutes while easing congestion across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.The first two Single Shield TBMs, named Nayak and Arjuna, feature 13.34-m cutterhead diameters and are designed for hard-rock excavation. They will be deployed to tunnel through the challenging geological..

KBL Launches Smart Skid Mounted Fire Pump Set

Kirloskar Brothers (KBL) has launched its Smart Skid Mounted Fire Pump Set, an integrated fire protection solution designed to improve operational efficiency, remote monitoring and installation flexibility. The system was inaugurated by Ms Madhuritai Misal, Hon. Minister of State for Urban Development, Government of Maharashtra.The Smart Skid Mounted Fire Pump Set is a factory-tested, pre-packaged solution that combines FM/UL-certified motor and engine pump sets with IoT-enabled remote monitoring. Designed to deliver a flow rate of 170 m³/hr at a head of 100 metres, the system aims to provide..