JCB Unveils JCB NXT 225 and JCB NXT 221LC Fuelmaster in Nepal

05 Mar 2025 CW Team

JCB announced the launch of the JCB NXT 225 and JCB NXT 221LC Fuelmaster excavators in Nepal, setting a new benchmark in fuel efficiency, power, and productivity within the excavator category. As per the company's official Linkedin handle, the unveiling was led by Deepak Shetty, MD & CEO of JCB India, and Vishnu Agarwal of MAW, Nepal, marking a significant milestone for Nepal鈥檚 construction and infrastructure sector. The event, which saw over 550 customers, financers, and associations in attendance, also included 11 key handovers, further strengthening JCB's presence and impact in Nepal's growing market.

Infrastructure Energy

15 May 2025

GAIL, Karnataka to Jointly Develop One GW Green Energy Capacity

GAIL (India) Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Karnataka to develop renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of up to one gigawatt over the next five years. Signed in Bengaluru on 9 May 2025, the agreement aligns with GAIL鈥檚 goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.The Karnataka government will assist in approvals, clearances, and incentives as per current policies. Planned projects include ground-mounted, rooftop and floating solar systems, wind energy, and battery storage solutions. The initiative aims to boost Karnataka鈥檚 clean energy ca..

Infrastructure Energy

15 May 2025

Lakhanpur to Get 10 MW Solar Plant by APM Projects

APM Projects has been awarded a contract by the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) to develop a 10 megawatt grid-connected solar power plant in Lakhanpur, Odisha. The project, valued at Rs 487.33 Mn, will be located on 15 hectares of land in Kirarama village, Jharsuguda district.The plant will support the energy needs of the Mahanadi Coalfields region. APM Projects will be responsible for engineering, procurement, construction, and operation and maintenance of the plant for a period of ten years.The solar facility will utilise high-efficiency modules rated at a minimum of 550 w..

Real Estate

15 May 2025

UP RERA Warns Builders Against Handing Over Incomplete Flats

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has directed developers to stop handing over incomplete flats, also called bare shell or canvas units, warning that such violations may attract penalties of up to five per cent of a project鈥檚 total cost.The order, issued on 8 May 2025 under Section 37 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, states that possession can only be offered after full completion of the apartment, with all amenities in place, and a registered sale or lease deed executed.UP RERA observed that some developers were inserting conditions in sa..