

KPIL secures new orders worth Rs 37.89 billion
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL), a major EPC player in power transmission and civil infrastructure, has secured new orders worth approximately Rs 37.89 billion along with its international subsidiaries. The orders include a significant contract in the Buildings and Factories (B&F) segment in India, marking KPIL’s largest B&F order to date. The project involves the development of over 12 million sq ft of residential space with supporting infrastructure, awarded on a design-build basis. Additionally, the company has won new transmission and distribution (T&D) order..

Apartment loading rises to 40 per cent in top cities
Driven by rising demand for premium amenities, the average apartment loading across India’s top seven cities has reached 40 per cent in Q1 2025, up from 31 per cent in 2019, according to ANAROCK Research. The loading factor, or the area paid for beyond the usable carpet area, covers common spaces such as lobbies, staircases, and clubhouses. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) continues to lead with the highest loading at 43 per cent. Bengaluru saw the sharpest jump, from 30 per cent in 2019 to 41 per cent in Q1 2025. Chennai recorded the lowest average loading at 36 per cent. “Sixty..

Jenika’s cricket-themed JPL returns for Season 4
Jenika Ventures has kicked off Season 4 of the Jenika Premier League (JPL), its annual cricket-themed employee engagement initiative aimed at driving sales and energising teams. Launched in 2021, JPL blends sport and strategy, turning business tasks into a game where employees earn “runs” for actions like client calls, meetings and deal closures. Six teams—Royal Blasters, Strikers, Spartans, Singham, Vintage Bulls and Conquerors—compete across seven weeks. Top performers earn weekly titles like Best Bowler and Man of the Match, with the winning team receiving a grand prize trip. A..