1.L&T Construction awarded contracts worth Rs 25 to 50 billion

The construction arm of L&T has secured orders from prestigious clients across various Indian states for its varied businesses.

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2.AIIB approves $ 145 million irrigation, $ 65 million solar investments in India

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved a USD145-million loan to India to improve irrigation service delivery and strengthen flood risk management in West Bengal. Earlier this month, AIIB President Jin Liqun also approved a USD 65-million 250-megawatt (MW) solar power project in Jodhpur.

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3.Act East Forum gets push with upcoming summit

The Indo-Japan summit will see investments of Rs 130 billion for North East states

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4.Infra Push Drives Equipment Demand

Rajesh Nath and Ajmal Fawad write on the infrastructure market trend and the contributions of German equipment manufacturers.

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5.AP forms committee to look into Amaravati, other plans

The committee has been directed to submit its report in mid-December

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6.Asian Paints & Sideways with St+art create a Lunar Dome at Nehru Planetarium

Starting today, visitors to the iconic Nehru Planetarium will now be able to witness the Moon in all its glory. Conceptualised by Sideways and Asian Paints, the Lunar Dome has been brought to life by artists from St+art, and will be up for viewing for the next few months

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7.NHB and AFD expand funding to green and affordable housing projects

Housing finance companies, banks and home buyers will have access to competitive funding opportunities to finance green and affordable housing projects.

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8.World Bank submits master plan for projects of USD 300 million in Kolkata

As reported, the World Bank has submitted a conceptual ‘master plan’ for logistical infrastructure development in the metropolitan city of Kolkata – with projects worth USD 300 million.

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9.What trends are driving demand in the smart homes space?

Advancement in IoT and demand for energy-efficient appliances are drivers.

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10.AIIB Investment in India nears $3 billion

Bank approves US$500 million for Mumbai Urban Transport Project, USD75 Million for Renewable Energy

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