Total coal production goes up by 11.37% to 60.42 MT in July

DECADE of India: A Landmark Video Series on India’s Infrastructure Boom

Construction World, has launched DECADE of India, a premium video series documenting India’s infrastructure transformation over the past decade. Featuring policymakers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders, the series highlights sectoral advancements, innovations, and future growth.The first episode focuses on metro rail expansion, exploring its impact on urban mobility, technological progress, and policy developments. Following this, nine more episodes will cover critical infrastructure sectors—Roads & Highways, Water, Energy & Power, Real Estate, Railways, Defense, Space, Ports..

AkzoNobel India to Buy Dulux IP for Rs 11.52 Billion Amid Sale Talks

AkzoNobel India is set to acquire the intellectual property rights, including the trademark and goodwill of its flagship ‘Dulux’ brand for India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh from its parent company Akzo Nobel for Rs 11.52 billion. This move signals the potential sale of the decorative paints business under the Dulux brand. Sources indicate that in the second round of discussions, the parent company has shortlisted three Indian bidders for the business, with JSW Paints (in partnership with TPG) and Pidilite emerging as prominent contenders who have placed non-binding bids. (businessline)..

Ports, Shipping and Logistics to Drive Growth

India’s maritime sector remains a vital pillar of economic development, facilitating trade and global connectivity. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, speaking at the 12th Biennial International Conference on Ports, Shipping & Logistics 2025 in Mumbai, highlighted the need to enhance shipbuilding, flagged vessel operations, and logistics efficiency. The Minister noted that India has immense potential in shipbuilding and urged stakeholders to propose strategies for increasing Indian-flagged vessels. While India allows cabotage within WTO regulations, the country lacks a..