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India is rapidly expanding its ship recycling sector and upgrading shipbreaking yards to meet European environmental standards, as part of a broader effort to strengthen its maritime industry and reduce logistics costs, Sushant Kumar Purohit, Chairperson of VO Chidambaranar Port Authority, said today.

Consulate General of India in Shanghai Pratik Mathur on Thursday met Carrie Suen, Vice President and Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Development of Ant Group.

New Delhi [India], March 12: BPTP, a real estate developer operating in North India, has been honoured with the Iconic Project - Commercial award at the 5th Economic Times Real Estate Conclave & Awards 2026 (ETRECA 2026). The award ceremony was held at Taj Santa Cruz, Mumbai, with participation from industry stakeholders including developers, architects, and investors.

Chandigarh [India], March 12: inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform known for its fair-price model and user-first approach, today announced the launch of inDrive Ride XL in Chandigarh. The new category introduces spacious 6-seater vehicles, designed to make group travel, family outings, airport transfers, and intercity journeys more comfortable while allowing passengers to negotiate and agree on a fair fare directly with drivers.

National Stock Exchange of India Limited on Thursday concluded the process for the selection of merchant bankers, law firms and other intermediaries for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: DES Pune University continues to strengthen its vibrant campus life through its flagship academic, cultural, sporting, and research-driven initiatives - AAROHAN, RANANGAN, PARAMPARA, NAVONMESH, ETFI, and POV, creating a dynamic ecosystem that promotes experiential learning, creativity, leadership, innovation, and overall student development.

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], March 12: Livasa Hospitals announces its expansion into Ludhiana with the development of a 368-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital, marking a significant step in strengthening its healthcare network across Punjab. The new facility will support Livasa's long-term vision of expanding its healthcare footprint to nearly 2,000 beds and improving access to advanced medical care for patients across the region.

New Delhi [India], March 12: India is undergoing an intense phase of urban transformation, placing immense pressure on essential infrastructure, mobility, and public spaces across its cities. The scale and speed of this change demand urgent, informed, and future-ready responses that balance growth with environmental responsibility and social equity.

New Delhi [India], March 12: Smartworld Developers, a new age real estate brand has awarded a construction contract worth INR 1,000 crore for its landmark ultra-luxury project, Trump Residences Gurgaon, marking a major milestone in the project's development. Excavation at the site has been completed, and as part of the phased construction strategy, a INR 300 crore tender has already been released. Structural construction has now formally commenced.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Signalling a strategic shift in how residential housing is planned for the future, Gajra Group has announced an investment of ₹300 crore to develop what it describes as First Automated Intelligent Homes (Ai Homes) with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of ₹5,00 crore.