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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
VA Tech Wabag secures Rs 380-cr order from BWSSB
VA Tech Wabag announced that it has secured an order funded by World Bank, worth approximately Rs 380 crore from the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) for developing energy-efficient water reuse facilities in Bengaluru. The order entails design, engineering, construction and commissioning (EPC) of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPS) with tertiary treatment facility, biogas generation, solar sludge drying beds and intermediate pumping stations along with associated piping works, scheduled to be completed over 30 months, followed by 10 years of operation and maintenance (O&M). These advanced WWTPs, located at four sites in Bommanahalli under the Karnataka Water Security and Disaster Resilience Program, are vital for the regions long-term water sustainability. Utilizing cutting-edge treatment technologies, they enable industrial reuse of tertiary-treated wastewater, reducing freshwater demand and strengthening Bengalurus water security. S Natrajan, vice president, head-sales & marketing, India Cluster said, Securing this prestigious repeat order from BWSSB not only reinforces WABAGs leadership in the recycling and reuse sector, but also underscores our commitment to pioneering innovation and sustainability in the water sector. We are proud to contribute to Karnatakas water security mission by delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable water reuse, reduce environmental impact, and set a benchmark for sustainable development. Va Tech Wabag is engaged in the business of the water treatment field. Its principal activities include design, supply, installation, construction, and operational management of drinking water, wastewater treatment, industrial water treatment, and desalination plants. The companys consolidated net profit jumped 37.4% to Rs 99.50 crore on 23.8% increase in net sales to Rs 1,156.20 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24. The scrip declined 1.06% to settle at Rs 1,622.10 on the BSE.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Road work crushes Kammanahalli traders
BENGALURU: For over seven months now, Nehru Road in Kammanahalli has been closed for construction — dug up, barricaded, and left incomplete. What was once a stretch filled with shoppers, food stalls, and daily commuters is now deserted. The ongoing work has deeply impacted the livelihoods of small business owners in the area. With no vehicular access and reduced footfall, several shopkeepers say their daily income has dropped to a fraction of what it used to be. 'Our business is dead,' says Vishnuram, who has been running a small store in the area for the past 20 years. 'Customers today care only about safety. If they can't drive up to the shop, they won't come. Earlier there was life here, now it's just silence. Even if the road gets cleared, it'll take at least two years for business to pick up again.' 'We used to make Rs 10,000 a day, now we're barely making Rs 2,000. Rent and staff salaries have become difficult,' shared Ameen, a shopkeeper in the vicinity. Asked about the delay, BBMP officials pointed to coordination issues with BWSSB. 'The delay was because BWSSB hadn't given us the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to start white-topping. They were still completing utility work — laying sewer and water lines, and giving connections to houses. BBMP cannot begin white-topping until BWSSB completes its works. We received the NOC only in July and began work soon after. In the last 20 days, we've completed around 400 metre of white-topping,' a BBMP official said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board plans to supply Cauvery water from Yelahanka to Information Technology and Investment Region
Bengaluru: KIADB is drawing up plans to supply potable Cauvery water from BWSSB's Yelahanka pumping station to the Devanahalli General Industrial Area, better known as Information Technology and Investment Region (ITIR). Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, which assembles Apple iPhones, has already commenced operations in a 300-acre unit within ITIR, located between Devanahalli and Doddaballapur, near the Bengaluru Rural DC office. With no viable water source in the area and groundwater levels deeper than 1,000 feet, KIADB (Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board) sought govt assistance after investors demanded potable water for their units. The state govt recently approved 0.25 tmcft—around 708 crore litres—of drinking water for ITIR. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru "The investors have demanded potable water, and hence KIADB approached the govt," a senior board officer said. A detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared to lay a 25km pipeline between ITIR and Pinakini Bhavana, located off Doddaballapur Road in Yelahanka. "There is a shortage of drinking water in ITIR, and hence the board is planning to supply it from Yelahanka," said Ashok Kumar, executive engineer at KIADB. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Farmer Is Tired Of People Illegally Parking On His Land And Takes Revenge Novelodge Undo "We will supply Cauvery water from BWSSB to the ITIR for only drinking purposes. The project will start soon." KIADB chief executive officer M Mahesh confirmed the plan: "The board will supply potable water for Foxconn from Yelahanka." ITIR was envisioned over 2,072 acres spread across eight villages—Byradenahalli, Doddagollahalli, Chapparadahalli, Ramanathapura, Aruvanahalli, Rabbanahalli, Linganahalli, and Konaghatta—in Bengaluru Rural district. With Foxconn operational in the first phase, KIADB has now issued notifications for acquiring more land to launch the second phase of ITIR. Officials said the demand for land in the area has grown rapidly after Foxconn's entry. The region's proximity to the Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR), Kempegowda International Airport and the Doddaballapur railway station has added to its appeal as a manufacturing hub.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Shift CM's house here please, say Balagere residents in Bengaluru sarcastically to demand better roads
Bengaluru: Tired of navigating crater-filled roads, knee-deep slush, and gridlocked traffic every day, residents of Balagere Road in the tech-corridor of Mahadevapura have come up with a cheeky solution: Move the chief minister's residence to their neighbourhood! On Thursday, frustrated motorists uploaded videos and photographs of the slush-filled stretches and urged for better civic infrastructure with sarcasm by turning the spotlight on CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar. "Please shift the houses of @CMofKarnataka and @DKShivakumar to Balagere Road. This road will become top class tomorrow," quipped X user Hemanath C. "We should have one house for each of them in every area of Bengaluru. Only then will traffic and road issues get resolved." Balagere Road, which connects the tech companies on Outer Ring Road (ORR) with the residential complexes on Varthur-Gunjur side, is one of the busiest roads in the tech corridor. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The post, with a photo of the road resembling a muddy off-road trail, struck a chord. "Roads in Ladakh are better than this," commented Adarsh KN. Another user, Lakshmi Santosh, highlighted the bitter irony: "There are no roads in Panathur and Balagere, but a flat sqft price is Rs 13,000 upwards." Adding to the satire, Rajiv T wrote: "We've landed on the moon," while Sachin, another user, said: "BBMP is at least offering a free dirt track to all residents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo " Meanwhile, those staying off Balagere Road said the situation has deteriorated due to BWSSB's ongoing utility work and lack of proper road maintenance. Manjunath Reddy, a resident, said, "The roads are in a horrible state. I've almost stopped stepping out of my house. There is BWSSB work going on, and there is congestion in that road, due to which it is in a pathetic condition." School teacher Vasudha R said it takes her 45 minutes to cross just 2km. "The dust, traffic and waterlogging have made it unbearable. During monsoon, I have skidded about 4-5 times in a week because of the slushy roads. Who am I to blame?" she added. With an increasing population and high property prices in the area, residents feel neglected. "Despite so much development, there is zero infrastructure support," said tech professional Santosh Gowda. Senior BBMP officials said, "The road development work has been planned, but due to laying of pipes in 110 villages, the development was halted. Once they complete it, we will do the road repair works."
Business Upturn
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Enviro Infra Engineers secures Rs 221.26 crore wastewater treatment projects from BWSSB
Enviro Infra Engineers Limited (NSE: EIEL, BSE: 544290), a well-known name in the water and wastewater treatment space, has landed two major projects from the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), together valued at ₹221.26 crore. The new contracts mark a strong move by EIEL to deepen its role in advanced wastewater reuse solutions, particularly focusing on tertiary treatment and ultrafiltration technologies. Under these orders, the company will design and build two sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Bengaluru: A 20 MLD STP featuring tertiary treatment and ultrafiltration for 10 MLD, including 10 years of operations and maintenance. A 15 MLD STP with similar treatment capabilities and 7.5 MLD ultrafiltration, also with a decade-long maintenance contract. Sanjay Jain, Chairman, Enviro Infra Engineers Limited, stated, 'We are proud to have secured these prestigious projects from BWSSB, which not only reinforce our technical capabilities in delivering complex wastewater and tertiary treatment infrastructure but also reflect the trust that BWSSB has placed in us. Our focus remains on delivering high-quality, sustainable, and timely solutions that contribute to the nation's water management and sanitation goals. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of engineering and execution.' This development reinforces EIEL's commitment to sustainable water solutions, especially in urban areas where water reuse is becoming increasingly critical. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
