L&T Heavy Engineering bags significant contracts for process plant sector

The meetings were inclined towards bolstering India's manufacturing capabilities and deepening its integration into global supply chains. The discussions focused on expanding investment partnerships and enhancing India's role as a critical hub in the Indo-Pacific region.

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.

New Delhi [India], March 12: The Indian fasteners market continues to demonstrate strong momentum, having reached USD 11.2 billion in 2025 and is projected by the IMARC Group to surge to USD 17.0 billion by 2034, reflecting a robust CAGR of 4.67% during 2026-2034. This dynamic growth is fueled by the expansion of the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors, as well as increasing demand for high-performance, lightweight fasteners, and strategic government initiatives such as "Make in India." In this thriving context and to boost domestic manufacturing, Messe Stuttgart India has launched FASTNEX 2027 with its highly anticipated Signature Edition, set to take place from 8th to 10th February 2027 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The event stands as a crucial platform for industry professionals to showcase innovative products, access market intelligence, foster collaborations, and expand their business networks, ultimately contributing to the overall advancement of India's manufacturing sector.

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).

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], March 12: In a significant boost to India's power transmission and railway electrification sectors, COELME-EGIC (Italy & France) and Southern States (USA) have entered into a strategic joint venture with iSAT India.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: The IVCA Alternate Capital Excellence Awards 2026 were presented at the 15th edition of the IVCA Conclave, organised by India's apex body for the alternate capital sector, the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA). Held on Day 2 of the Conclave, the Awards honoured the institutions and individuals exemplifying excellence in performance, governance, and creating enduring value across the alternate asset ecosystem, spanning private equity, venture capital, private credit, venture debt, real estate, infrastructure, and impact investing.

New Delhi [India], March 12: Hyland, the pioneer of The Content Innovation Cloud™, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kumaran Sasikanthan as Managing Director, India and Senior Vice President of Engineering. With more than 25 years of enterprise engineering and leadership experience, Sasikanthan is a seasoned enterprise software executive with a strong track record of scaling global engineering organizations. In this dual role, Sasikanthan will play a strategic leadership role in advancing Hyland's growth across its India operations while also leading the company's global OnBase and Perceptive Content engineering teams. His appointment reflects Hyland's continued investment in India as a key driver of innovation, scale, and global collaboration. Veteran enterprise software leader to drive growth across India operations while advancing Hyland's global engineering strategy and innovation at scale.

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 12: The Sri Vighnavimochaka Hanuman Temple near Vijayawada has installed India's tallest steel doors, standing at an impressive 40 feet in height. The monumental doors were engineered and manufactured by AACESS Tough Doors, a Hyderabad-based company specializing in large engineered steel door systems. Constructed using approximately 1.4 tonnes of high-strength structural steel, the massive installation features a double-shutter, two-side sliding system with remote-controlled automation, enabling smooth and safe operation despite its extraordinary scale.

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 12: DataArt, a global software engineering firm that delivers breakthrough data, analytics, and AI platforms, has partnered with CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus, to launch IT Museum - India, a new digital platform dedicated to preserving India's rich information technology heritage. Officially inaugurated in February at the KEC Auditorium in the presence of His Grace Archbishop Raphy Manjaly of the Archdiocese of Agra, the initiative emphasizes both its academic and cultural significance.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 12: Swiggy, India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, and HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank, today announced the expansion of their co-branded credit card portfolio with the launch of two new variants: the Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card and the Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card. The Swiggy BLCK and Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Cards are designed to maximize value across food, quick commerce, lifestyle, and travel. Card members will enjoy enhanced, category-leading cashback on Swiggy and premium partner platforms, alongside exclusive instant discounts on Cleartrip and Nykaa. The expanded portfolio offers up to ₹48,000 in annual savings, bringing elevated, everyday benefits to a wider segment of consumers.