Jaipur-based power sector firm Swastika Infra Limited has bagged a new order worth Rs 615.76 crore from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). The scope of the work involves developing new substations, HT/LT lines, and distribution transformers; augmenting existing infrastructure; underground cabling; renovation works; GIS mapping; asset tagging; and other allied works at Bhandup Zone.

According to the firm, it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to develop distribution infrastructure and carry out system-strengthening works. The period for completion of work is 2 years (24 months).

EPC firm SEPC Limited has signed a contract with the government-owned Steel Authority of India (SAIL) for a pellet plant package at its IISCO Steel Plant in Burnpur, West Bengal. The project, worth Rs 854.57 crore, is part of the capacity expansion programme to reach 4.08 million tonnes per annum (MTPA)

The project will be executed on a divisible turnkey basis and involves the balance of plant (BOP) and civil and structural works. The work is to be executed within 32 months from the contract’s effective date of September 3, 2026.

Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa, inaugurated Allemby Ceramics Pvt Ltd's tile manufacturing plant in Jamugurihat in Assam’s Sonitpur district. The facility is the Northeast's first glazed vitrified tile manufacturing plant and will be developed with an investment of around Rs 250 crore.

Spread over 100 bighas of land, the plant will have an expected installed production capacity of approximately 6.40 million square metres of ceramic tiles per annum.  Allemby Ceramics Pvt Ltd is a joint venture between the Northeast-based Lohia Group and the Gujarat-based ceramic brand Varmora Group (or Vermora Group).

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu has sought the central government's support for setting up a terminal at Mulapeta Port and establishing a shipbuilding centre at Dugarajapatnam. The CM discussed the projects during his meeting with Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.

The broader plan is to expand maritime-based economic activities in the southern state with a focus on sectors such as shipbuilding, ship repair and marine engineering in conjunction with the existing and proposed ports.

Mumbai-based business process management firm WNS Global Services Private Limited has leased 3.22 lakh sq ft of office space in Thane. The space is leased across the third to seventh floors of Hiranandani Centaurus in Thane for a period of 5 and 15 years, respectively. The space is leased from Roma Builders Private Limited for a total rental outlay of Rs 619.37 crore over the lease period.