Building NationAs Director of Patel Infrastructure, Arvind Patel stands behind a culture of excellence that enabled a world-record feat on the Ganga Expressway. With 34.24 km of bituminous concrete laid in just 24 hours, the project showcases Indian engineering at its finest. While the execution was a team effort, it reflects the leadership ethos Patel has helped foster—precision, ambition, and nation-first thinking. “This is not just a record,” he says, “it’s a reflection of Indian engineering brilliance and our team’s unwavering spirit.”Engineering a Self-Reliant FutureAt the helm of BEML, Shantanu Roy, CMD, is quietly driving a bold transformation in India’s mining sector. With a clear vision rooted in the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission, BEML has championed the development of India’s largest indigenously built mining equipment—the BRS21 Rope Shovel—delivered in just 24 months. A technological breakthrough, the BRS21 is fully designed, engineered, and manufactured in India. This 720-ton electric powerhouse marks a historic shift in large-scale surface mining, offering a zero-emission, eco-friendly solution for overburden removal in opencast mines.India’s Costliest Flat SoldIndia’s priciest apartment deal has been sealed in Mumbai, with Leena Gandhi Tewari, chairperson of USV, purchasing two sea-facing duplexes at Naman Xana, Worli, for Rs 6.39 billion. At Rs 2.83 lakh per sq ft, the 22,572 sq ft transaction nears Rs 7.03 billion with taxes. As per reports, Worli Sea Face is fast becoming the address of choice for India’s ultra-rich, driven by its sea views, privacy, and limited marquee supply.Dharavi Makeover ClearedThe Maharashtra Government has approved the master plan to redevelop Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum, while preserving its cultural identity. As per reports, the plan was presented by SVR Srinivas, CEO of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, and cleared at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The 251.24-ha project is led by Navbharat Mega Developers, a SPV formed by the state’s Slum Rehabilitation Authority and Adani Properties. It includes initial estimates of 58,532 residential and 13,468 commercial/industrial units for eligible tenants. Of this, 108.99 ha will be redeveloped, with the remainder reserved for infrastructure and public services.