Jacobs to develop master plan for Indian smart cities in the south

IHCL’s Gateway brand debuts in McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh

The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the signing of a Gateway hotel in McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh, marking its foray into the culturally rich hill town. The brownfield project is being developed in partnership with Mcleo Times Square. The 65-key hotel will be located within walking distance of the Dalai Lama Temple and the bustling McLeodganj market. Perched on a cliff, it will offer panoramic views of the Dhauladhar range and surrounding valleys. Key amenities include an all-day dining restaurant, bar, spa, fitness centre, and meeting rooms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive VP ..

Highways Infrastructure Trust adds 10 HAM highway projects from PNC

Highways Infrastructure Trust (HIT), a SEBI-registered InvIT, has added 10 operational Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) highway projects from PNC Infratech to its portfolio. Spanning around 3,400 lane km, these assets are located across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. With this acquisition, HIT’s Assets Under Management (AUM) is expected to rise to around Rs 250 billion—up 2.5 times from March 2024. The new assets are projected to contribute approximately 40 per cent to revenue and 32 per cent to AUM. The acquired projects include PNC Rajasthan Highways, Chitra..

Next Office unveils new brand identity, ‘Design with Purpose’

Next Office Search and Design India has unveiled a refreshed brand identity under the theme “Design with Purpose,” signalling its evolution into a purpose-driven workspace ecosystem. The rebrand underscores the firm’s commitment to blending performance, sustainability, and design intelligence in modern office environments. Established in 2020, the company has rapidly emerged as a trusted partner for businesses seeking agile and high-performing workplaces. The new identity reinforces its core values—client centricity, sustainability, innovation, and adaptability—while emphasising..