9JUNE 2025L&T SCORES BIG WIN WITH JSW ENERGY FOR BHAVALI HYDRO PROJECTRELIANCE INFRA EYES 5,000 CR DEFENCE BOOST VIA AIRCRAFT UPGRADE DRIVELarsen & Toubro (L&T), a leading engineering conglomerate, has clinched a significant order valued between Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 2,500 crore from JSW Energy for the execution of the Bhavali Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Maharashtra. The contract, awarded to L&T's Heavy Civil Infrastructure (HCI) business vertical, underscores the company's pivotal role in advancing India's renewable energy infrastructure.This 1,500 MW hydroelectric project, stretching across Nashik and Thane districts, is all about keeping the power A major change is occurring in India's defence aviation system because Reliance Infrastructure is now giving more attention to upgrading military aircraft and helicopters to capture the market worth 5,000 crore over the next 7-10 years. This action signals a major change in the private sector's role in India's defence world.Reliance Infrastructure leads the way, as the first independent Indian company to independently manage grid steady as India ramps up its use of renewable energy. Constructing everything from access roads to massive res-ervoirs, water channels, tunnels, and even an underground powerhouse. These pieces are crucial for storing energy and releasing it when needed, smoothing out the bumps from solar and wind power.JSW Energy, a major player in India's energy game, is betting big on clean energy with this project. The Bhavali PSP, with its cluster of smaller units, will help power Maharashtra while supporting India's push to cut carbon emissions. L&T says projects like this are a game-changer for keeping the grid reliable as renewables take center stage.This deal shows off L&T's skills in tackling tricky infrastructure projects and tightens its bond with JSW Energy. Their Heavy Civil Infrastructure crew has a solid track record, having built everything from hydro plants to other green energy setups, proving they're a top dog in the industry.With India going full speed toward cleaner energy, projects like Bhavali are key to meeting the country's growing power needs without harming the planet. Work's about to kick off, and this partnership between L&T and JSW Energy is a bright spot for a greener, more sustainable Maharashtra--and beyond. an entire aircraft upgrade project without being the main equipment maker. Genesys helped upgrade 55 Dornier-228 aircraft belonging to the company, after working together with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) under a recent contract. At first, the deal was for 37 units, but Reliance was then ordered 18 more, which bumped the contract total to 350 crore.Currently, the modernized aircraft play a role in the Indian Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard. "With military aircraft and helicopters having a service life of 30-40 years, regular upgrades -- particularly of avionics, mission systems, and safety equipment -- are vital," said a company source.Some industry experts explain that the cost of upgrading and maintaining a platform may reach two to three times the platform's original value. Figures suggest that the annual military upgrade market around the globe is more than 5 lakh crore and will increase to 7 lakh crore by 2032.As part of the Rafale fighter jet PBL programme, the company Reliance is instrumental due to collaborations with Thales of France. The company is showing its dedication to `Atmanirbhar Bharat' as it pursues opportunities in defence aviation worldwide.
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