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News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Kerala to showcase R&D strength with science-industry summit
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 30 (PTI) The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) will host the first R&D Summit here on August 7, bringing together the state's top research minds, industries, and policy-makers on a single platform. The summit aims to connect groundbreaking research outputs from the R&D institutions under the Science and Technology Department with real-world market needs. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event, which features presentations, one-on-one B2B sessions, storytelling case studies, and the formal signing of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to foster collaborations beyond the summit. From technologies and prototypes to policy tools and services, the event will focus on identifying innovations that can be commercialised, scaled, or applied to solve pressing societal challenges, an official statement said here on Wednesday. K P Sudheer, Executive Vice President of KSCSTE, said the summit serves as a strategic platform to bring together and connect key stakeholders, including enablers, investors, institutions, and industries. The objective is to engage with the research and development outputs of Kerala's R&D institutions, translating innovations into solutions that benefit the wider public, he said. 'Our focus is on making research visible, actionable, and impactful. The summit is a platform for ideas to travel from lab to land, and from researchers to real users," Dr A Sabu, Member Secretary of KSCSTE, said. The R&D Summit 2025 will showcase technologies, products, services, and policy frameworks under three thematic categories — Technologies/Products, Service Portfolios, and Policy Innovations, the release said. Each institution will pitch its most promising innovations, followed by reverse pitching from industry stakeholders to express their operational needs. Stakeholders from across sectors, including Kerala Startup Mission, KSIDC, Directorate of Industries, public universities, business incubators, MSMEs, and venture capital firms are expected to participate, it said. The summit will also serve as a policy dialogue platform to enhance Kerala's ecosystem for research commercialisation and public-oriented science, the statement added. PTI LGK KH view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 12:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
KSCSTE to host R&D summit
The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) will host a research and Development (R&D) summit in Thiruvananthapuram on August 7. The event aims to connect research outputs from R&D institutions under the Science and Technology department with real-world market needs. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the summit that will also feature presentations, one-on-one B2B sessions, storytelling case studies and the formal signing of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to foster collaborations beyond the summit. KSCSTE executive vice president K.P. Sudheer, who addressed a media conference, said the programme will serve as a strategic platform to bring together and connect key stakeholders, including investors, institutions and industries, and to engage with the research and development outputs of Kerala's institutions.
New Indian Express
20-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Process under way to study ropeway transport feasibility in Mahabalipuram
CHENNAI: The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), based on a budget announcement by the state this year, has started the process for engaging consultants study the feasibility of introducing a ropeway-based transport in Mahabalipuram, a Unesco World Heritage site, and in hill stations of Ooty and Kodaikanal. The proposal, for which the feasibility will be studied in Mahabalipuram, is for introducing a two-kilometre aerial link between the upcoming new bus terminal and the iconic Shore Temple. The project is part of a broader initiative by the state government to explore high-altitude cable-propelled transport systems in tourist destinations. The CMRL has already floated tenders for expressions of interest (EOIs) from consultants. In addition to the Mahabalipuram link, there are also proposals for two ropeway segments in Chennai's IT and coastal corridor: A 1.7-km stretch connecting Taramanai MRTS station to Kandanchavadi Metro, and a further 1.0-km extension from Kandanchavadi to Palavakkam along East Coast Road (ECR). However, no decision has been made on when these would be taken up, sources said. TN's move follows similar initiatives in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Gujarat.
Economic Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Adani Group, Vedanta, others submit resolution plans to acquire Jaiprakash Associates
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Billionaire Gautam Adani's Group, mining mogul Anil Agarwal's Vedanta , and Dalmia Bharat Cement have submitted their resolution plans to acquire Jaiprakash Associates through an insolvency process , according to Infratech, which has been acquired by Mumbai-based Suraksha Group, has also submitted the bid, they Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved, however, has not submitted the resolution plan after showing initial interest, sources April, as many as 25 companies showed interest in acquiring Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).Earlier this month, lenders of JAL extended the deadline for submission of resolution plans to June 24 on request of prospective -- which has business interests spanning real estate, cement manufacturing, hospitality, and engineering & construction -- was admitted into the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) through the National Company Law Tribunal, Allahabad Bench, order dated June 3, to sources, Adani group firm Adani Enterprises, Vedanta , Jaypee Infratech and Dalmia Bharat Cement have submitted their resolution plans for spokespersons of these entities declined to companies, which submitted EOIs in April, included Torrent Power, GMR Business & Consultancy LLP, Jindal India Power, Jindal Power Ltd, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd, PNC Infratech, and Oberoi Investment & Infrastructure; Consortium of Winro Commercial (India) and Parakh Advisors; Dickey Asset Management; India Opportunities XII Investments; J C Flowers Asset Reconstruction; Jaithari Thermal Power; Jakson Ltd; Oriental Structural Engineers; Paschim Sagar Properties; Rashmi Metaliks; Sherisha Technologies; Sigma Corporation (India) Ltd; and Winchain Infrastructures also showed initial was taken to insolvency proceedings after the conglomerate defaulted on payment of are claiming a total of a staggering Rs 57,185 National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) leads the list of claimants after acquiring the stressed JAL loans from a consortium of lenders headed by the State Bank of India (SBI).JAL has major real estate projects like Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida, a part of Jaypee Greens Wishtown in Noida (both on the outskirts of the national capital), and Jaypee International Sports City, strategically located near the upcoming Jewar International also has three commercial/industrial office spaces in Delhi-NCR, while its hotel division has five properties in Delhi-NCR, Mussoorie, and has four cement plants in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and a few leased limestone mines in Madhya Pradesh. The cement plants, however, are also has investments in subsidiaries, including Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd, Yamuna Expressway Tolling Ltd, Jaypee Infrastructure Development Ltd and several other Group's Jaypee Infratech has already been acquired by Mumbai-based Suraksha Group through an insolvency process. Suraksha Group has to complete various stalled projects comprising around 20,000 apartments in Noida and Greater Noida.
India.com
25-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Gautam Adani, Anil Agarwal's Vedanta in race to buy…, but Ramdev Baba's Patanjali distanced itself from…
Billionaire Gautam Adani's Group, mining magnate Anil Agarwal's Vedanta, and Dalmia Bharat Cement have submitted resolution plans to acquire Jaiprakash Associates through the insolvency process, according to a PTI report. The sources further revealed that Mumbai-based Suraksha Group, which previously acquired Jaypee Infratech, has also placed a bid. Meanwhile, Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved, despite expressing initial interest, has not submitted a resolution plan. Earlier this month, lenders of JAL extended the deadline for submission of resolution plans to June 24 on request of prospective bidders. JAL — which has business interests spanning real estate, cement manufacturing, hospitality, and engineering & construction — was admitted into the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) through the National Company Law Tribunal, Allahabad Bench, order dated June 3, 2024. According to sources, Adani group firm Adani Enterprises, Vedanta, Jaypee Infratech and Dalmia Bharat Cement have submitted their resolution plans for JAL. Other companies, which submitted EOIs in April, included Torrent Power, GMR Business & Consultancy LLP, Jindal India Power, Jindal Power Ltd, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd, PNC Infratech, and Oberoi Realty. Authum Investment & Infrastructure; Consortium of Winro Commercial (India) and Parakh Advisors; Dickey Asset Management; India Opportunities XII Investments; J C Flowers Asset Reconstruction; Jaithari Thermal Power; Jakson Ltd; Oriental Structural Engineers; Paschim Sagar Properties; Rashmi Metaliks; Sherisha Technologies; Sigma Corporation (India) Ltd; and Winchain Infrastructures also showed initial interest. JAL was taken to insolvency proceedings after the conglomerate defaulted on payment of loans. Creditors are claiming a total of a staggering Rs 57,185 crore. The National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) leads the list of claimants after acquiring the stressed JAL loans from a consortium of lenders headed by the State Bank of India (SBI). JAL has major real estate projects like Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida, a part of Jaypee Greens Wishtown in Noida (both on the outskirts of the national capital), and Jaypee International Sports City, strategically located near the upcoming Jewar International Airport. It also has three commercial/industrial office spaces in Delhi-NCR, while its hotel division has five properties in Delhi-NCR, Mussoorie, and Agra. JAL has four cement plants in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and a few leased limestone mines in Madhya Pradesh. The cement plants, however, are non-operational. It also has investments in subsidiaries, including Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd, Yamuna Expressway Tolling Ltd, Jaypee Infrastructure Development Ltd and several other companies. Jaypee Group's Jaypee Infratech has already been acquired by Mumbai-based Suraksha Group through an insolvency process. Suraksha Group has to complete various stalled projects comprising around 20,000 apartments in Noida and Greater Noida. (With Inputs From PTI)
