L&T, BEL Join Forces For AMCA Fighter Jet Programme

24 Sep 2025 CW Team

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has formed a strategic partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme of the Indian Air Force. The consortium will respond to the Expression of Interest issued by the Government of India’s Aeronautical Development Agency in the coming weeks.

The collaboration will draw on L&T’s expertise in developing strategic defence and aerospace platforms and BEL’s strength in defence electronics and systems. Together, the companies aim to contribute to India’s indigenously developed fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

The agreement marks a significant milestone in advancing India’s defence capabilities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. By combining resources and capabilities, L&T and BEL plan to deliver a cutting-edge, high-quality solution that strengthens national security and positions India as a leader in advanced defence technologies.

Both companies have previously played pivotal roles in India’s Light Combat Aircraft programme, with L&T supplying major aero-structure modules and BEL developing mission-critical avionics and electronic systems. Building on this track record, the consortium seeks to provide timely, world-class defence and aerospace platforms for the Indian Air Force.

S. N. Subrahmanyan, Chairman and Managing Director of L&T, said: “The collaboration with BEL marks a significant leap in our commitment to modernising India’s defence capabilities. Our combined expertise will be crucial in bolstering national security and advancing self-reliance in defence technologies.”

Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited, added: “The AMCA project reflects India’s growing defence technology capabilities. Partnering with L&T brings together complementary strengths to deliver a world-class solution that will serve the Indian Air Force for decades.”

Infrastructure Energy

17 Dec 2025

Vedanta Aluminium Uses 1.57 bn Units of Green Energy in FY25

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, recently reported consumption of 1.57 billion units of renewable energy in FY25, marking a significant milestone in its 2030 decarbonisation roadmap. The company also achieved an 8.96 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity compared to FY21, reinforcing its leadership in India’s low-carbon manufacturing transition. During FY25, Vedanta Aluminium expanded its renewable energy portfolio through long-term power purchase agreements, strengthening its strategy to source nearly 1,500 MW of renewable power over the lon..

Oberoi Group to Develop Luxury Resort at Makaibari Tea Estate

EIH Limited, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group, has announced the signing of a management agreement to develop an Oberoi luxury resort at the iconic Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling. The project marks a key milestone in the Group’s long-term strategy of creating distinctive hospitality experiences in rare and environmentally significant locations. Established in 1859, Makaibari is one of the world’s oldest tea estates and is globally recognised for its Himalayan landscape, primary forests and exceptional biodiversity. Spread across 1,236 acres, the estate houses one of the world�..

GHV Infra Secures Rs 1.09 Bn EPC Order in Jamshedpur

GHV Infra Projects Ltd, a fast-growing EPC company in India’s infrastructure and construction sector, has recently secured a Rs 1.09 billion work order in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Awarded by a reputed group entity, the contract covers end-to-end civil construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, along with high-quality finishing works for a large building development. The project will be executed over a 30-month period, with defined benchmarks for quality, safety and timely delivery. The order strengthens GHV Infra’s footprint in Jamshedpur, a key industrial hub known fo..