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Vikran Engineering Secures MSEDCL Power Projects | Great Eastern Shipping Sells Tanker Vessel | Top Buzzing Stocks Today - Equitymaster
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Road ministry raises construction timelines for NH projects to up to six years
These normative construction periods will be applicable for all national highway projects to be bid out either on engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) mode, hybrid annuity model (HAM) or build-operate-transfer (BOT) mode on or after May 6, 2026, the ministry of road transport and highways said in a circular issued on Monday.
Larsen & Toubro gains 3%; stock up 13% from March low
The stock price of engineering and construction (E&C) major was trading higher for the third straight day, gaining 6 per cent during the period.
Govt plans to add 97,000 MW coal, lignite-based thermal capacity by 2035: Shripad Naik
India is set to boost its power generation capacity. The government plans to add 97,000 megawatts of coal and lignite-based thermal power by 2034-35. This expansion aims to meet a projected demand of 3,07,000 megawatts. Significant progress is already underway with ongoing construction and awarded contracts for thermal projects.
About 6,600 MW nuclear capacity under construction in India
In energy storage systems, 11,620 MW/69,720 MWh Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) are under construction. A total of 6,580 MW/39,480 MWh capacity of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) is concurred and yet to be taken up for construction.
Shakti Pumps, NCC & KEC International soar up to 16% as govt clears Rs 8.7 lakh crore Jal Jeevan Mission extension
Shares of Shakti Pumps, NCC, and KEC International rallied as much as 16% after the Union Cabinet approved the Jal Jeevan Mission's extension until 2028. The program has a Rs 8.69 lakh crore outlay. This decision is expected to benefit several engineering, procurement, and construction companies. Pump manufacturers and pipe makers will also see support. A new digital framework, Sujalam Bharat, will be introduced.
Hazoor Multi Projects bags Rs 183-cr order from Tata Steel
Hazoor Multi Projects informed that it has secured a domestic building & construction contract from Tata Steel valued at Rs 182.95 crore.
Texmaco, Rail Vikas Nigam ink JV pact to boost manufacturing
Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited have joined forces. This partnership aims to enhance India's rail manufacturing capabilities. The joint venture will focus on advanced rolling stock and infrastructure projects. It will also pursue opportunities in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Indian IT stocks nearing 2008 crash-era valuations: Wedbush’s Moshe Katri
Moshe Katri, MD-FinTech & Tech-Enabled Services Investment Banking at Wedbush Securities, expects a “tidal wave” of AI investments over the next 12–18 months as projects mature, with Tier-1 IT companies and digital engineering firms emerging as key beneficiaries.

Dilip Buildcon shares gain 6% after it wins ₹668 crore Gujarat flood control project
The project involves construction of the flood protection embankment on river Narmada in Bharuch district on an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis.

Stocks to Watch Today: JK Lakshmi Cement, Gravita India, Balaji Amines, Shaily Engineering, Kalpataru, Action Construction Equipment in focus on 13 March
Stocks to Watch, 13 March: Stocks like Shaily Engineering Plastics, JK Lakshmi Cement, Max Financial Services, Manorama Industries, Nectar Lifesciences, Balaji Amines, and KPI Green Energy will be in focus on March 13.

Stocks to Watch Today: Data Patterns, Adani Power, Waaree Energies, Ramky Infra, Bajel Projects, Voltas, JK Lakshmi Cement, GMR Airports, Seamec in focus on 16 March
Stocks to Watch, 16 March: Stocks like Omnitech Engineering, Data Patterns (India), Adani Power, Avenue Supermarts, Waaree Energies, Dilip Buildcon, Ramky Infrastructure, Bajel Projects, Voltas, JK Lakshmi Cement, GMR Airports, Seamec, and InterGlobe Aviation will be in focus on March 16.