BBMP Tables Rs 199.3 Billion Budget for 2025-26, Focus on Infra
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has unveiled a Rs 199.3 billion budget for FY 2025-26, marking a 50% increase from the previous year. Developed under the "Brand Bengaluru" initiative, the budget prioritises large-scale infrastructure projects, including tunnel roads, elevated corridors, double-decker flyovers, and a sky deck project, spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. However, citizen groups have raised concerns over the lack of focus on basic infrastructure and public consultation.Financial overviewThe budget estimates Rs 111.49 billion from BBMP’s own reven..
Embassy Group Launches ‘Embark’ to Streamline GCC Expansion in India
Embassy Group, a leading real estate and business ecosystem developer, has introduced Embark, a fully integrated platform designed to simplify and accelerate the establishment of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India. The platform offers end-to-end solutions, enabling global enterprises to design, execute, and scale their India-based GCCs seamlessly. India is home to over 1,700 GCCs, with more than 400 new entrants in the last five years. The country’s robust STEM talent pool, tech and R&D ecosystem, cost advantages, and stable macroeconomic environment make it an attractive..
Coimbatore Corporation Conducts Survey for Metro Rail Road Expansion
The Coimbatore Corporation has launched a survey to facilitate road expansion along Sathyamangalam Road (NH-948) as part of the Coimbatore Metro Rail project. In the initial phase, the survey covers a 1.2 km stretch from Textool Bridge to Old Ganapathy Road, mapping land and underground utilities, including drinking water pipelines, underground drainage (UGD) pipes, gas pipelines, network cables, and electricity lines. A Corporation official stated that an earlier 20-meter survey was conducted for the National Highways Department’s road expansion plan, but with the Metro Rail proje..
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