Newsmakers

01 May 2025 CW Team

Toward Transparent Governance

Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of MHADA, recently reviewed the progress of major redevelopment projects like Abhyudayanagar, Gandhinagar, and Patra Chawl under the 100-day action plan. He directed the initiation of tenders for Bandra Reclamation, Adarsh Nagar, and Worli colonies. To boost transparency and reduce RTI requests, MHADA will upload over 15 crore official documents online, while safeguarding sensitive information. He announced that eligibility for over one lakh mill workers under the Girni Kamgar scheme has been finalised. Under his leadership, MHADA is advancing transparent governance, efficient housing delivery, and better public service across Maharashtra.

Powering the East

Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director at JSW Energy, is steering the company’s largest greenfield investment— a Rs 160 billion, 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Salboni, West Bengal. The project marks JSW’s entry into eastern India and is among the most cost-efficient in the country, while creating thousands of jobs and boosting regional industrialisation.

Infrastructure Push for Mmr

Harsh Baweja, Director (Finance), REC, formalised a landmark `Rs 1 trillion MoU with MMRDA to finance infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Signed during IGF Mumbai NXT 25, the commitment underscores REC’s pivotal role in supporting urban mobility, housing, and essential infrastructure over the next five years.

Delivering India’s Largest Ipp Wind Order

Kailash Tarachandani, Group CEO – Renewables Business, Inox Wind, announced the receipt of a 990 MW turnkey wind project order from Purvah Green, a CESC subsidiary. The project, spread across multiple locations, will begin phased commissioning in FY26 and marks a significant milestone, further deepening the company’s relationship with its esteemed customer.

Infrastructure Urban

06 Apr 2026

InsideFPV Delivers ₹10 Crore Kamikaze Drone Order Under MoD’s EPR Route

InsideFPV, a Surat-based drone technology manufacturer, has successfully executed a ₹10 crore defence contract to supply indigenous kamikaze drones under the Ministry of Defence’s Emergency Procurement Route (EPR). The company completed the delivery of hundreds of FPV kamikaze drone platforms within a rapid two-month timeframe, highlighting its ability to meet urgent military procurement timelines.The supply orders were fulfilled under the emergency procurement mechanism, which is aimed at fast-tracking acquisitions for immediate operational needs. InsideFPV’s quick execution reflects it..

Vedanta Resources Secures Fitch Upgrade to ‘BB-’, Best Rating Since 2015

Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), a global player in metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power and technology, has received a credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings, marking its strongest bond rating in over a decade.Fitch has raised Vedanta Resources’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BB-’ from ‘B+’, while maintaining a Stable Outlook. The agency also upgraded VRL’s senior unsecured rating, along with the ratings of US dollar-denominated bonds issued by Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc and guaranteed by VRL, to ‘BB-’.The upgrade represents Vedan..

NAREDCO NextGen NCR Chapter Launched

The NAREDCO NextGen NCR Chapter was recently launched at Excelerate 2026 in Mumbai, marking a key step towards integrating emerging real estate leaders from the National Capital Region with the national platform. The initiative aims to promote sustainable and responsible urban development through collaboration and knowledge exchange.The event brought together young developers, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Bhiwadi, and Meerut. Discussions focused on urban development, finance, sustainability, innovation, and policy, emphasisi..