Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt Docks in Fiji for Goodwill Visit

18 Sep 2025 CW Team

Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt arrived in Fiji on Monday for a three-day goodwill visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation. The anti-submarine warfare corvette’s visit included discussions on maritime security, capacity development, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief.

According to the Indian High Commission in Fiji, Cdr Kutuhal Limaye, Commanding Officer of INS Kadmatt, called on Mason Smith, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, accompanied by Capt Rohit Raymond Kattoju, India’s Defence Adviser to Fiji. Both sides exchanged views on collaboration in maritime security, HADR, and training initiatives.

The port call follows Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka’s August visit to India, during which Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged enhanced support for Fiji’s maritime security. This includes cooperation in training, provision of equipment, and sharing expertise in cyber security and data protection.

PM Modi also underscored Fiji’s role in the Pacific, describing it as a hub for regional cooperation, and welcomed Fiji’s decision to join India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the growth of bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to a broad-based partnership spanning defence, health, agriculture, trade, culture, education, and skills development.

Infrastructure Urban

09 Jan 2026

Mount Invests Rs 250 Cr, Adds PUF & PEB Plants, 400+ Jobs

TUMKUR, Karnataka, January 8, 2025 - Mount Roofing & Structures Private Limited, one of India's fastest-growing manufacturers in PUF and a leading solutions provider across Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) and Polycarbonate sheets, simultaneously inaugurated its second fully automated continuous Sandwich Panel manufacturing line and a new PEB manufacturing plant at its integrated campus in Tumkur." The milestone expansion, part of a total investment of INR 250 crores, marks a significant advancement in the company's commitment to engineered performance, manu..

Titan Intech Strengthens UltraLED Push With Global LED Veteran

Titan Intech has announced the induction of global LED industry veteran Su Piow Ko to its Board of Directors, marking a strategic step in strengthening its UltraLED Displays roadmap and building globally competitive LED display solutions from India.The appointment aligns with Titan Intech’s ambition to position India as a hub for advanced, high-quality LED display manufacturing. With an increased focus on UltraLED Displays, the company aims to enhance technical governance, raise manufacturing standards and expand its presence across global markets.Su Piow Ko brings over three decades of inte..

Dun & Bradstreet Flags New Growth Engines in India 2026 Outlook

Dun & Bradstreet has released its India 2026: D&B’s Perspective report, projecting a stable macroeconomic environment underpinned by fresh opportunities for productivity-led and inclusive growth. The report outlines how India’s next growth phase will be driven by digitised logistics, trusted data ecosystems, clean energy and rising city vitality.According to the outlook, India’s GDP growth is expected to reach around 6.6 per cent by FY2027, supported by resilient consumer demand and sustained public investment. Manufacturing is seen entering a new phase, moving beyond scale towar..