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December 1st, 2008

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Process infrastructure projects faster, says CII
Projects

Apex has called for faster processing of infrastructure projects.
 

Wipro unveils premium office furniture range
Business

Wipro Furniture Business has a first to its credit.
 

Delayed infra projects need not be NPAs: RBI
Projects

Banks can now heave a sigh of relief.
 

Rs800 cr loan for Gammon port project
Projects

The financial closure on the project has been achieved.
 

Azko Nobel to set up new facility
Business

Akzo Nobel is investing Rs90 crore in setting up a new facility.
 

Duty refund, incentives for steel and cement
Materials

The govt announced export benefits for steel and cement industries.
 

L&T set to enter solar power generation
Business

Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) is turning to solar power generation.
 

GMR looks at improving revenue
Business

GHIAL has introduced measures to increase revenue.
 

DLF defers key projects; retrenches staff
Projects

DLF has acceded to the slump in market demand.
 

Unitech puts upcoming hotel projects on the block
Projects

Unitech has put on the block six hotel projects under construction.
 

Reduce prices to drive growth: Chidambaram
Business

P Chidambaram has reiterated his earlier stance.
 

Realty prices poised for 30% fall
Business

India's property market is poised for a deep correction.
 

Infrastructure projects may get loan relief
Projects

The Union govt considered a proposal to fund loans for infra projects.
 

R-ADAG's Rosa power project runs ahead of schedule
Projects

R-ADAG expects to commission the first phase of its power plant.
 

IBM implements SAP at Marvel Realtors
Projects

MR and IBM complete Phase I of a process improvement initiative.
 

IVRCL Infra bags Rs 530 cr orders
Business

IVRCL Infrastructure and Projects has bagged orders worth Rs529.79 Cr.
 

Corporate giants for reviving of mines
Business

Corporate giants are reviving 18 abandoned mines of Coal India.
 

GVK Power plans to raise Rs240 cr for Punjab unit
Business

GVKPIL plans to raise Rs 240 crore for its power unit in Punjab.
 

RINL team to scout for foreign mine assets
Projects

The government has asked RINL to scout for foreign mine assets.
 

JK Cement's UAE project delayed
Projects

The 2.2 MT UAE cement plant by JK Cement is likely to be delayed.
 

Tata Steel rejigs capex plans
Business

Tata Steel has decided to go ahead and build a new plant at Orissa.
 

Gujarat govt to improve GIDC infra facilities
Business

Gujarat government is taking up an infra project worth Rs2,000 crore.
 

SAIL in cost saving mode
Business

SAIL would ensure timely completion of the proposed projects.
 

Foreign companies invest in real estate business
Business

Companies interested investing in the Kingdom's real estate business.
 

Lack of fund stops construction of Russian Tower
Projects

Construction of the Russia tower has been halted for lack of funding.
 

Developers capacity to be reduced
Business

Ali Samir al Shihabi said developers capacity will be much reduced.
 

Surveillance cameras to monitor RPower projects
MEP

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani-owned Reliance Power introduced a unique system.
 

Siemens Q4 net at Rs599 cr
MEP

Siemens has announced its consolidated net profit at Rs599.54 crore.
 

OGP raises US$ 55 mn fund
MEP

Renewable energy services provider Orient Green Power has raised $55m
 

Solar lanterns to light up poor households
MEP

India has about 3.85 lakh solar lanterns in use.
 

BHEL moves to counter Chinese threat
MEP

BHEL worked hard to impose duty on imported power generating equipment
 

Navi Mumbai to get five skywalks soon
MEP

Residents of Thane-Belapur belt will soon have access to skywalks.
 

SAIL seeks 14 % duty on imported steel products
MEP

SAIL wants duty imposed on imported equipment used for construction.
 

Jaypee to set up Rs1600 cr cement plant in AP
PMV
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The Jaypee Group has plans to set up a cement plant in Andhra Pradesh.
 

Borri, Unitek JV to set up plant
PMV

Borri and Unitek Power Solutions set up a Rs30 Cr manufacturing plant.
 

Elecon Engg bags three orders from SAIL
PMV

Elecon Engineering Company has bagged three orders worth Rs51 Crore.
 

Zamil Steel sets up operations in India
PMV

Zamil Steel has launched its operations in India.
 

Duravit builds new plant in Gujarat
PMV

Duravit's laid the foundation stone for a new production site in India
 

TNEB, BHEL tie up for 1,600 MW plant
PMV

BHEL and the TNEB have signed an agreement for a joint venture.
 

Biesse SpA launches machinery manufacturing plant
PMV

Biesse SpA, has inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in Nelamangala
 

ArcelorMittal plans may face delay
PMV

Plans of setting up two greenfield steel projects may be delayed.
 

ANALYSIS


On the fast track
Business

Bombardier opened its new manufacturing facility in India.
 

Realtors refuse to buckle
Business

Mumbai developers lure buyers by slashing prices despite dip in demand
 

India's Infra Story
Business

How are infrastructure companies resolving the issues?
 

The twin wonder
Projects

Kanakia's twin project will address two important business needs.
 

Next stop, warehousing
Business

High-growth warehousing and logistics sectors beelined.
 

'Officially' Beautiful
Design

Importance of marrying operational efficiency with aesthetic appeal
 

Take a shine to your building
Design

Facades and building envelopes are stage effects for your building.
 

Managing the right of return
Business

A summary of office rental spaces across seven cities in India.
 

The metal of choice
Materials

Ajit Advani brings out the growing significance of copper for the MEP.
 

New age de-gassers
MEP
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A look at the role of pressure step de-gassers in the removal of air.
 

Hoisting big dreams
PMV

ElectroMech is doubling the capacity at its Pirangut plant this year.
 

Just scraping a living
PMV

PMV finds out how a simple solution can change the earth.
 

PEOPLE


Where functionality meets design
Design

Bobby Mukherji and Associates (BMA) has earned an enviable reputation.
 

Face to Face: The right time to invest is now
Business

Global liquidity squeeze has fuelled a 50% jump in funding proposals.
 

COMMENT


A simple matter of perspective
Business

Niranjan Mudholkar talks about opportunities in business expansion.
 

How direct is FDI?
Business

Basic guidelines for foreign direct investment in Indian real estate.
 

Making buildings safer
Business

Anuj Khanna discusses the significance of using busbar trunking system
 



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