Microsoft Commits $3 Billion for India’s Digital Infrastructure

GMR Airports Joins UN Global Compact for Sustainability

GMR Airports Ltd (GAL) has joined the United Nations Global Compact, reinforcing its commitment to corporate sustainability. GAL, which operates airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa, and Medan (Indonesia), is also involved in developing Bhogapuram (Visakhapatnam) and Crete (Greece) airports while providing technical services to Mactan Cebu International Airport (Philippines). All GMR-operated airports hold green building certifications from either the US Green Building Council (USGBC) or the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). In FY24, GAL served over 121 million passengers, highlighting its g..

Coal Sector Leads Growth Among Core Industries in December 2024

The coal sector reported the highest growth of 5.3% (provisional) in December 2024, reaching 215.1 points compared to 204.3 points in December 2023, according to the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. For the period from April to December 2024, the sector’s index rose to 177.6 points, up from 167.2 points last year, marking a 6.2% increase, the highest among all eight core industries. The ICI tracks the performance of eight core industries: cement, coal, crude oil, electricity, fertilisers, natural gas, refinery products, and steel. In Decem..

Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' Nears Completion

The long-awaited "Missing Link" on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway is now 92% complete and is expected to open by August 2025. The 13.3-km stretch, developed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), will significantly improve connectivity between Khopoli and Kusgaon. This eight-lane access-controlled expressway bypasses the steep 19-km Khandala Ghat section, reducing the route by 5.7 km and cutting travel time by 20-30 minutes. The new alignment is designed to ease monsoon-induced congestion and minimize landslide risks. The project features two tunnels—1.75 km and 8.92 km..