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The Hindu
06-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
K-RIDE to finally get full-time MD after gap of nearly three years
: After nearly three years of functioning under in-charge officials, the Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE) is set to appoint a full-time Managing Director (MD) soon. Indian Railways is in the final stages of selecting a candidate to lead the organisation, which is responsible for executing the long-delayed Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project (BSRP). The position of full-time MD at K-RIDE has remained vacant since 2021. Since then, various IAS officers have been handling the post as an additional responsibility. In June this year, K-RIDE issued a vacancy notice inviting applications from officers of the Central Group 'A' services for a three-year deputation term. Sources told The Hindu that a technically qualified professional is likely to be appointed shortly. 'Constructing suburban railway lines adjacent to live railway tracks where high-speed trains operate is not an easy task. It requires domain knowledge and hands-on engineering expertise. A technocrat with a lot of experience will be better equipped to address these challenges and accelerate project implementation,' a senior K-RIDE official said. K-RIDE is a joint venture between the Government of Karnataka and the Ministry of Railways. Karnataka, which holds a 51% stake, has consistently favoured posting senior IAS officers from the State cadre to the top position. Since Amit Garg's transfer in August 2022, the organisation has not had a regular MD. Senior bureaucrats Gaurav Gupta and N. Manjula have served as interim MDs, with Ms. Manjula currently continuing in the role while also serving as Secretary to the Infrastructure Development, Ports and Inland Water Transport Departments. The BSRP spans 149.35 km and includes four corridors: Sampige (KSR Bengaluru–Devanahalli, 41.4 km), Mallige (Benniganahalli–Chikkabanavara, 25.01 km), Parijaata (Kengeri–Whitefield, 35.52 km), and Kanaka (Heelalige–Rajanukunte, 46.24 km). Of these, only Corridor-2 (Mallige) has witnessed some progress in construction, with less than 30% completion. The appointment of a new MD comes at a crucial time when two contracts pertaining to Corridor-2 and Corridor-4 were recently terminated by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of the key contractors involved in the project. K-RIDE officials have stated that this termination violates the terms and conditions of the agreement, further complicating an already delayed and technically challenging project.
The Wire
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Wire
New Era of Automotive Luxury: MG SELECT inaugurates its Experience Centre in the National Capital
Amit Garg, Dealer Principal, MG SELECT Delhi, Parvesh Verma, Cabinet Minister Delhi Government, Milind Shah, Head, MG SELECT, Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India Delhi, July 24, 2025: JSW MG Motor India introduces new-age automotive luxury with MG SELECT, inaugurates its first experience centre in Delhi. Based on the philosophy of 'Reimagining Luxury', the MG SELECT Experience Centres will offer sensorial experiences, personalised services, iconic product line blended with new age luxury, innovation, and sustainability to car buyers in India. Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India, said, 'Luxury consumption in India has grown exponentially in the recent years, with MG SELECT we aim to further create a niche for the luxury car buyers by redefining and elevating the car ownership journey. Our vision of redefining the Indian luxury automotive landscape aligns with our dealer partners and together we will create newer benchmarks by offering technologically advanced products and exclusive experiences.' Inspired by spatial expression of art galleries, the MG SELECT Experience Centres are designed with sublime, earthy and infinite white scapes, each showroom exudes a surreal space that evokes clarity and seamless flow. With a focus on exclusivity where less is more, the car takes centre stage as a piece of sculptural art immersing the car buyers. Amit Garg, Dealer Principal, MG SELECT Delhi, 'This centre transcends the traditional showroom experience to redefine automotive luxury for our discerning clientele in Delhi. This will also cultivate a community where every customer's aspirations are realized and their patronage is genuinely cherished.' Today marks the inauguration of MG SELECT Delhi situated in Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area, New Delhi. With this, the luxury brand will inaugurate 14 centres in 13 key cities including Delhi by end of Q3 of CY 2025. MG Cyberster – the world's fastest MG, and the MG M9 – the Presidential Limousine, will be up on display for enthusiasts to explore up close. About JSW MG Motor India SAIC Motor, a global Fortune 500 company with a presence in over 100 countries and JSW Group (India's leading conglomerate with interests across B2B and B2C sectors) formed a joint venture - JSW MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. in 2023. The joint venture aims to build a smart and sustainable automotive ecosystem while continuing to stay focused on developing a diverse portfolio of vehicles to give car buyers better access to advanced technologies and futuristic products with attractive value propositions. JSW MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. is committed to introducing world-class technology, strengthening the manufacturing landscape, best of innovation across its business operations, and generating significant employment opportunities through extensive localization. About Morris Garages Founded in the UK in 1924, Morris Garages vehicles were world-famous for their sports cars, roadsters, and cabriolet series. MG vehicles were much sought after by celebrities, including British Prime Ministers and even the British Royal Family, for their styling, elegance, and spirited performance. The MG Car Club, set up in 1930 at Abingdon in the UK, has thousands of loyal fans, making it one of the world's largest clubs for a car brand. MG has evolved into a modern, futuristic, and innovative brand over the last 100 years. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat, has an annual production capacity of 1,00,000 plus vehicles and 6,000 direct and indirect employees. Driven by its vision of CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric) mobility, the innovative automaker has augmented across-the-board 'experiences' within the automobile segment today. It has introduced several 'firsts' in India, including India's first Internet SUV – MG Hector, India's first Pure Electric Internet SUV – MG ZS EV, India's first Autonomous (Level 1) Premium SUV – MG Gloster, the Astor- India's first SUV with personal AI assistant and Autonomous (Level 2) technology, MG Comet – The Street-Smart Car and India's first Intelligent CUV, MG Windsor. For any query (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with NRDPL and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Business Standard
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Mayasheel Ventures Limited to Launch IPO on June 20, Listing on NSE Emerge by June 27
PNN New Delhi [India], June 17: Mayasheel Ventures Limited, a prominent infrastructure development company, has announced the opening of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 20, 2025. Incorporated in 2008, the company has established a strong reputation as an 'A' class government contractor, primarily engaged in the construction of roads, highways, expressways, flyovers, and bridges. Mayasheel also undertakes complex electrical and civil projects on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and BOQ (Bill of Quantities) basis, delivering critical infrastructure for government departments, including NHIDCL. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 58,05,000 equity shares at a price band of ₹44 to ₹47 per share, aggregating to ₹27,28,35,000. The IPO will open for subscription on June 20, 2025, and close on June 24, 2025. The Anchor Bidding will take place on June 19, 2025. The shares are proposed to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform with a listing date set for 27th June, 2025. The minimum lot size for the application is 3,000 shares. Of the total issue, 16,50,000 equity shares (22.13%) have been reserved for anchor investor,s and 2,91,000 shares (3.90%) are allocated for market makers. The balance issue includes 11,04,000 shares (14.81%) for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), 8,28,000 shares (11.11%) for Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs), and 19,32,000 shares (25.92%) for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs), as per SEBI guidelines. With over 17 years of operational history, the company has completed 32 civil contracts and 26 electrical projects, employing a workforce of 237 on-roll and 180 off-roll employees. Mr. Amit Garg, Chairman and Managing Director of Mayasheel Ventures Limited, stated, "This IPO marks a pivotal moment in our journey. With increased capital, we aim to strengthen our technical capabilities, expand our equipment base, and take on more complex, high-value government projects. Our focus remains on delivering quality infrastructure that drives national development." The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilised to fund capital expenditure for the purchase of equipment and machinery, meet working capital requirements, and support general corporate purposes. These investments are expected to enhance Mayasheel's execution capacity and competitiveness across its civil and electrical verticals. The Book Running Lead Manager for the company is Narnolia Financial Services Limited, and Registrar to the Issue is Maashitla Securities Private Limited.
New Indian Express
07-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Indian Railways invites applications for K-Ride MD post to fast-track Bengaluru Suburban Rail project
BENGALURU: After a long gap to speed up completion of the Suburban Rail project, Indian Railways has put out an advertisement, calling for applications for the post of Managing Director of Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-Ride). Experts and officials in K-Ride said this is a welcome and much-needed move to pace up the project. The Railways has listed details of the post which is for a duration of three years. According to K-Ride sources, the only time the department had a full time managing director was in 2021, when Amit Garg held the post. After that, many IAS officers have been posted, holding concurrent charge. 'With Railways inviting applications, it shows the push. But this is also late -- when the foundation for the project was laid in June 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he had assured its completion in 40 months, and the term ends in October 2025. However, the MD's official posting will take at least another two months as the last date to submit applications for the post is July 5, 2025,' the source said. The government has listed out criteria details for the post: The applicant should not be above 55 years of age as on March 31, 2025. The applicant should have a minimum of 25 years experience of which at least five years should be in Senior Administrative Grade. The applicant should also have five years experience or more in the planning/ design/ execution of railway-related infrastructure projects. The criterion also stated: 'It is desirable to have the experience of projects report preparation, sanction, resource mobilization and coordination with other ministers and stake holders.' Experts also pointed out that the state and central governments have not taken serious note of the need to execute the project. The long delays have only made Bengaluru's traffic management worse.
Indian Express
04-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
K-RIDE to get full-time technocrat MD to steer Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project
The Karnataka Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-RIDE), which is implementing the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project, invited applications for the post of managing director on deputation on Monday. With this, K-RIDE, a joint venture of the state and Central governments, is set to appoint a full-time technocrat to the agency, which has, until now, had managing directors from the IAS cadre holding multiple charges in the government. According to the vacancy notice issued by K-RIDE, the candidate must be 55 years old or younger as of March 31, 2025. The job description states that the candidate should have a minimum of 25 years of Group A service, of which at least five years must be in a senior administrative grade. The candidate should also have at least fiveyears of experience in planning, design, and execution of railway-related infrastructure projects. The candidate is also expected to have experience in project report preparation, sanction, resource mobilisation and coordination with other ministers/stakeholders. The tenure is for three years with possible extension as per rules. Candidates are given one month to submit their applications. K-RIDE has not had a full-time managing director since Amit Garg's transfer in August 2022. Since then, only in-charge MDs have been appointed, including Gaurav Gupta (August 2022) and Dr N Manjula (November 2023). Manjula, who is now the incumbent MD, also holds an additional charge of secretary to the Infrastructure Development, Ports and Inland Water Transport Departments. In June 2024, Minister of State for Railways V Somanna announced that a technically qualified full-time MDwould be appointed within 15 days; however, no action was taken. Last week, the Karnataka government appointed Dr Vasanthi Amar as special deputy commissioner for K-RIDE. BJP parliamentarians, including Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya and Bangalore Central MP P C Mohan, trained their guns on the Congress government for 'failing' to comply with the advertising requirements of the Railway Board to appoint a full-time MD and for allegedly hampering the progress of this key infrastructure project aimed at decongesting Bengaluru. According to government officials, the need for a technocrat as a full-time managing director arises due to the project's construction in close proximity to active railway lines. 'Constructing suburban railway lines alongside active railway lines with trains running at high speed is a complex task. Therefore, K-RIDE needs to be headed by an individual who can take on such technically challenging roles to fast-track the project,' said a government official. The applications will be received by the internal HR division of K-RIDE, which will screen the candidates and shortlist them in line with the job specifications. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview by a board comprising representatives from the state and Central governments before the final candidate is selected. The BSRP spans 149.348 km across four corridors: Sampige (KSR Bengaluru to Devanahalli, 41.4 km), Mallige (Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara, 25.01 km), Parijaata (Kengeri to Whitefield, 35.52 km), and Kanaka (Heelalige to Rajanukunte, 46.24 km). Of all corridors, only Corridor 2 has seen some progress, albeit at a slow pace, with less than 30 per cent of the work completed. Civil work tender was awarded to Larsen & Toubro on August 26, 2022, for Rs 859.97 crore. However, L&T has reportedly hinted at withdrawing from the project due to land acquisition hurdles. L&T has cited the non-availability of land as a primary reason for halting work. Approximately 28.56 acres of private land and 91 acres of railway land are required for Corridor 2, but delays in land handover by South Western Railway and K-RIDE have stalled progress. Private landowners have obtained court stay orders, and some are demanding higher compensation, further complicating the acquisition process. The 7.4-km section between Chikkabanavara and Yeshwantpur as part of Corridor 2 was targeted for completion by end of 2025, with the full corridor expected to be operational by December 2026. However, given the current pace of work, K-RIDE is uncertain about meeting its deadlines. As for the rolling stock, the initial public-private partnership (PPP) model for procuring 306 rail coaches failed due to a lack of bids. A new equity model with 50:50 funding (Rs 2,135 crore from Karnataka, awaiting Railway Ministry approval) has been approved by the Karnataka Cabinet in November 2024. Tenders are ready but await the Central government order and Railway Board approval.
