
Fixing Hyderabad’s Urban Puzzle

L&T Wins Major Government Orders for Building Projects
The Buildings & Factories (B&F) division of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured major contracts from various central and state government bodies across India.Among the new orders is an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awarded by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) for the development of Common Central Secretariat buildings 6 and 7 in New Delhi. The project involves the construction of two buildings with a configuration of one basement, two podium levels, upper ground floor, and six additional floors.L&T’s responsibilities include civil works, ..

Centre May Fund Goa’s 24×7 Tap Water Plan
The central government has assured the state of Goa that its request for Rs 6.5 billion to implement a 24×7 ‘Drink from Tap� (DfT) water supply initiative will be given due consideration, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).The assurance was made during a high-level review meeting in Panaji, chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Urban Development Minister Vishwajit Rane. The meeting focused on progress in power and urban infrastructure projects.Chief Minister Sawant highlighted Goa’s ..

India’s Warehousing Leases Rise 50 per cent in Q1 2025
India’s warehousing sector is witnessing a strong resurgence, with leasing volumes soaring by 50 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 16.7 million square feet. This growth is being propelled by a revitalised manufacturing base and the resurgence of the e-commerce sector, indicating robust investor confidence in India’s evolving logistics landscape.The manufacturing sector led the charge, accounting for 48 per cent of total warehousing space leased between January and March 2025—almost double the level seen during the same period last year. This surge underscores t..