Electrification of Pune-Daund route top priority for railways

Man Infraconstruction saw a rise in quarterly net profit

Man Infraconstruction Ltd. showed an over-twofold rise in its standalone net profit to Rs 0.66 billion for the March quarter, increasing over Rs 0.29 billion during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal. The rise was seen on account of lower expenses.

EPC company Man Infraconstruction specialises in infrastructure, ports, commercial projects, institutions, IT projects, futuristic lifestyle homes, etc.

Man Infraconstruction reduced their expenditures from Rs 3.32 billion to Rs 1.14 billion in the previous year.In the fourth quarter of FY23, the firm reduced its cost of material..

Shree Cement incurs Rs 6.62 billion profit for Q4; beats expectations

Shree Cement, India's third-largest cement manufacturer by market capitalisation announced a fourth-quarter profit that exceeded, attributing it to increased volumes driven by lower cement prices. Typically, cement companies witness a surge in volumes in the March quarter as they reduce prices to clear year-end inventory backlogs.

Analysts had anticipated that reduced fuel costs would partially offset the decline in prices. Shree Cement's profit for the quarter ending March 31 reached Rs 6.62 billion, surpassing street forecasts of Rs 6.20 billion, as per LSEG data. This marked a si..

Revolutionizing Concrete Infrastructure: Ajax Engineering's Milestone

Ajax Engineering, a pioneering force in the construction industry, has reached a monumental achievement by becoming the first to export slip-form pavers, a cutting-edge technology that promises to revolutionize concrete infrastructure projects worldwide.

With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Ajax Engineering's slip-form pavers represent a quantum leap in the construction of concrete infrastructure. These state-of-the-art machines enable the seamless and precise pouring of concrete, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in project execution.

Designed to meet ..

Andhra train crash: CRS report implies avoidable accident

Railway safety experts, loco pilot associations, and trade union representatives attributed primary blame for the collision of two trains in the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway, which resulted in 17 fatalities, to senior railway operating officials. They referred to the October 29, 2023, train accident.

According to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) report, it was found that three trains had overrun two defective signals before the accident. It was alleged that senior operating officials had overlooked these signals. The collision occurred when Train No. 08504 (VSKP-R..

Railways Calls for Bids for Varanasi Division Projects

Indian Railways has initiated the bidding process for various infrastructure projects in the Varanasi division. These projects aim to enhance rail connectivity and modernise facilities in the region, bolstering local transportation and economic growth.

The projects include the construction of new railway lines, upgrades to existing tracks, and improvements in station infrastructure across Varanasi division. This initiative is part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to modernise and expand its network, catering to increasing passenger and freight demands.

The bidding process invi..