Kokuyo Eyes $100 Mn India Sales in Office Furniture by 2030
Japan’s Kokuyo, which acquired office furniture maker HNI India last month from NYSE-listed HNI Corporation, is targeting over threefold growth in the country’s office furniture segment by 2030.“India is central to our Asia growth story, alongside Japan and China,” said Koji Higashiguchi, Kokuyo’s India investment manager. “Following the acquisition of HNI India, our goal is to reach USD 100 million (Rs 8.5 billion) in annual office furniture revenue in India by 2030, leveraging the country’s economic momentum,” he added.Mumbai-based HNI India currently generates annual revenue..
Fourth Rail Line to Boost Navi Mumbai Airport Access
The Central Railway has approved the construction of a fourth railway line along the Karjat–Panvel corridor to enhance connectivity to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. The 29-kilometre stretch is expected to significantly improve regional rail access, particularly for commuters from Pune and nearby areas.Estimated to cost Rs 4.91 billion, the project is outlined in the final Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted to the Railway Board on 7 April. A Central Railway spokesperson confirmed the decision, stating the fourth line will help decongest the corridor and allow greater fr..
UP Fast-Tracks Roads to Boost Noida Airport Access
The Uttar Pradesh government is expediting a network of road and expressway projects to strengthen connectivity to Noida International Airport, aiming to establish it as a key aviation hub in northern India. With projected annual footfall exceeding five million passengers, seamless road access is essential to ensure efficient, sustainable, and inclusive transport infrastructure.A flagship initiative under this effort is the six-lane Bhangel Elevated Road—a 5.5-kilometre corridor connecting Agahpur to the NSEZ via DSC Road. Despite earlier delays caused by design revisions and funding shortfa..
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