GRSE Signs Rs 330 mn Contract for Seychelles Refit

12 Feb 2026 CW Team

Officials said the order will support maritime security efforts in the Indian Ocean region by ensuring the Seychelles Coast Guard can maintain persistent patrols and search and rescue readiness. The project is expected to involve coordinated logistics and technical support, with GRSE managing engineering, testing and certification phases. The refit is consistent with ongoing bilateral cooperation that seeks to strengthen regional stability and maritime domain awareness.

GRSE is a public sector shipbuilder that has delivered a range of naval and coast guard platforms and has developed specialised expertise in vessel life extension projects. The contract value adds to the company order book and underlines continued demand for refurbishment services across small navies and coast guards. Suppliers and shipyard personnel will be mobilised in phases to carry out structural repairs, machinery overhauls and system modernisation. The work will comply with applicable safety and classification standards to ensure seaworthiness.

The contract is expected to provide sustained work for the shipyard and its local supply chain during the execution phase and to contribute to skill development in specialised maritime trades. GRSE will coordinate with Seychelles authorities on technical acceptance and handover procedures to ensure minimal operational downtime for the vessel. The award of a second refit contract reflects confidence in GRSE delivery and in India's capacity to support partner nations with maritime maintenance services and bolster regional cooperation and capacity building.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has signed a Rs 330 million (Rs 330 mn) contract for the second refit of a Seychelles Coast Guard ship. The contract covers comprehensive refit and maintenance work as well as provisioning of required spares and systems upgrades to restore operational readiness. The assignment constitutes a follow up to earlier refit work and is aimed at extending the vessel service life and enhancing its patrol capabilities. Officials said the order will support maritime security efforts in the Indian Ocean region by ensuring the Seychelles Coast Guard can maintain persistent patrols and search and rescue readiness. The project is expected to involve coordinated logistics and technical support, with GRSE managing engineering, testing and certification phases. The refit is consistent with ongoing bilateral cooperation that seeks to strengthen regional stability and maritime domain awareness. GRSE is a public sector shipbuilder that has delivered a range of naval and coast guard platforms and has developed specialised expertise in vessel life extension projects. The contract value adds to the company order book and underlines continued demand for refurbishment services across small navies and coast guards. Suppliers and shipyard personnel will be mobilised in phases to carry out structural repairs, machinery overhauls and system modernisation. The work will comply with applicable safety and classification standards to ensure seaworthiness. The contract is expected to provide sustained work for the shipyard and its local supply chain during the execution phase and to contribute to skill development in specialised maritime trades. GRSE will coordinate with Seychelles authorities on technical acceptance and handover procedures to ensure minimal operational downtime for the vessel. The award of a second refit contract reflects confidence in GRSE delivery and in India's capacity to support partner nations with maritime maintenance services and bolster regional cooperation and capacity building.

Infrastructure Urban

04 May 2026

Jyoti Structures FY26 profit rises 56.5%

Jyoti Structures (JSL) recently reported strong financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, driven by disciplined execution, cost management and steady progress across its order book.For Q4 FY2025-26, total income rose 44.2 per cent to Rs 2.41 billion from Rs 1.67 billion in Q4 FY2024-25. EBITDA increased 58.6 per cent to Rs 237 million, while EBITDA margin improved by 89 basis points to 9.84 per cent. Profit before tax grew 53.3 per cent to Rs 188.5 million, and net profit rose 51.9 per cent to Rs 181.4 million.For FY2025-26, total income grew 53.1 per cent to Rs 7.72 bill..

Infrastructure Energy

04 May 2026

Cat BEPU to Power Doppstadt Separator at IFAT 2026

Caterpillar’s Cat Battery Electric Power Unit (BEPU) has been selected by Doppstadt to power its SWS 6 Spiral Shaft Separator, which will be showcased for the first time at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Germany, from 4–7 May.The compact plug-and-play BEPU is designed to replace a diesel engine within the same space, using the same mounting locations and relative machine position. It integrates the battery, motor, inverter, onboard charging, cooling and controls, enabling OEMs to electrify existing chassis platforms without extensive redesign.Caterpillar and Cat dealer Zeppelin Power Systems have be..

Infrastructure Urban

04 May 2026

VECV sales rise 6.9% in April 2026

VE Commercial Vehicles, a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, recorded sales of 7,318 units in April 2026, compared to 6,846 units in April 2025, registering 6.9 per cent growth. The total included 7,159 units under the Eicher brand and 159 units under the Volvo brand.Eicher branded trucks and buses reported sales of 7,159 units during the month, up 6.6 per cent from 6,717 units in April 2025. In the domestic commercial vehicle market, Eicher sales rose 8.6 per cent to 6,797 units from 6,257 units a year earlier.Exports declined 21.3 per cent, with VECV recording 362 units in ..