JSW Infra to invest ₹380 cr in Karnataka logistics park

16 Sep 2025 CW Team

JSW Infrastructure has acquired an 86-acre brownfield rail siding at Kudathini in Ballari, Karnataka, for ₹57 crore to develop a multi-modal logistics park (MMLP). The total investment for the project is expected to reach ₹380 crore over the coming years.

The project, undertaken through the company’s subsidiary JSW Port Logistics, will feature a rail freight terminal, an inland container depot, and modern cargo-handling systems. According to the company, commercial operations are likely to commence within the next six months, with further expansion carried out in phases.

JSW Infra stated that the development of this park aligns with its long-term strategy to establish a pan-India logistics network. By creating integrated logistics facilities, the company seeks to strengthen its position as a comprehensive player in the sector.

The logistics park at Kudathini is expected to significantly improve freight movement and support industries in the Ballari region, which is known for its mining and manufacturing activity. The company emphasized that the facility would provide cost-effective and efficient cargo solutions, enabling businesses in the area to benefit from seamless connectivity.

The investment reflects JSW Infra’s commitment to expanding its footprint across India’s logistics landscape and offering end-to-end solutions to industries dependent on timely and reliable freight services.

News source: Business Standard

Infrastructure Urban

25 Oct 2025

Tata Communications Revives Nagan Thangal Lake in Tamil Nadu

Tata Communications, in partnership with Pitchandikulam Forest, has rejuvenated Nagan Thangal Lake in Upparapalayam village, Tamil Nadu, transforming the 15.01-acre site into a thriving ecological and community hub. Launched in 2022 under *Project Nanneer* (“good water” in Tamil), the initiative has improved water security, biodiversity, and community engagement, as per a recent study by the Watershed Organisation Trust Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS). Once a vital but neglected water source for 2,800 residents, the lake’s capacity had dropped by 75 per cent. Through land shaping..

PTC Industries Wins GTRE Order for Single Crystal Turbine Blades

PTC Industries Limited, a leading manufacturer of high-performance materials and precision-engineered components for aerospace and defence, has received a Purchase Order from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), for Post-Cast Operations to produce Single Crystal ‘Ready-to-Fit’ Turbine Blades. The announcement was made in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the inauguration of PTC’s Titanium & Superalloys Materials Plant in Lucknow. This marks the first time an Indi..

NCBA unveils East Africa’s first cloud-based corporate platform

Nairobi, 23 October 2025: NCBA Bank has launched Connect Plus, an advanced transaction banking platform powered by Intellect’s eMACH.ai Digital Transaction Banking solution, becoming the first bank in East Africa to adopt a cloud-based corporate banking system. The upgraded platform enhances transaction speed, payment flexibility, cash liquidity management, and integration with other financial platforms, offering a secure and intuitive experience for corporate clients. James Gossip, Managing Director, NCBA Kenya, said the launch aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 Digital Economy initiative,..