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India’s new plan for fastest bullet train: By 2030, India eyes 350 kmph B35 after B28 prototypes begin trials in 2027

India’s new plan for fastest bullet train: India is developing its own high-speed bullet trains, with the B35 planned to achieve a design speed of 350 kmph by 2030. The programme follows the B28, India's first indigenous high-speed train, which is expected to begin trials in 2027 with a design…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

India’s plan to surpass Japan’s E10: B35 bullet trains to target 350 kmph by 2030 as first B28 trains prepare to run at 249 kmph from 2027

India’s plan to surpass Japan’s E10: India is developing indigenous high-speed bullet trains, with B28 trainsets designed for 280 kmph and expected to begin trials in 2027, while the proposed B35 aims for a design speed of 350 kmph by 2030. The move comes as the Rs 2 lakh crore-plus…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Dividends and stock splits: IRCTC, BEML among 150+ stocks with record dates this week. Check full list

More than 150 companies have fixed record dates for dividends and stock splits between September 21 and September 25. IRCTC, BEML, Hindustan Copper, Cochin Shipyard and others feature among the stocks with corporate actions scheduled this week.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

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HAL, Astra Microwave, other defence stocks rally up to 4% after DAC clears Rs 1.10L cr proposals; Motilal picks 3 stocks to buy

Defence stocks: The Defence Acquisition Council approved defence procurement proposals worth around Rs 1.10 lakh crore, with nearly 98% of purchases to be sourced from Indian companies. The move is likely to keep defence stocks such as HAL, BEL, Paras Defence, BEML and Astra Microwave in focus. The approvals cover…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

250+ new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains coming soon: Your next overnight journey is set for a big upgrade with Rajdhani-beating features & aircraft-style luxury

Vande Bharat Express is expanding into overnight sleeper services across the country. Multiple manufacturers are now working on advanced sleeper trainsets for Indian Railways, which are designed to offer greater comfort and speed for long-distance journeys. Prototypes are currently undergoing trials, with more trains expected to enter passenger service soon.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

BEML shares rise 2% after securing Rs 180 crore Vande Bharat sleeper order

BEML shares gained nearly 2% after the company secured a Rs 180.60 crore order from Integral Coach Factory for manufacturing and supplying Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets. The order adds to BEML’s recent order wins, including contracts from Mauritius and Hindustan Aeronautics, strengthening its order book and presence across rail, defence…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

BEML bags Rs 180.6 crore order for Vande Bharat sleeper trains

BEML has secured a significant Rs 180.60 crore order from Integral Coach Factory. This order is for the manufacturing and supply of Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets. The contract expands BEML's role in India's growing premium train program. These new sleeper versions are designed for longer journeys and overnight travel. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

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Sunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Small Cap Fund adds Indo-MIM and 2 others, exits Bank of Baroda and Cyient DLM

Sunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Small Cap Fund added Indo-MIM, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities and BEML to its portfolio in July while exiting Bank of Baroda and Cyient DLM. The fund also increased its exposure to HDFC Bank and 55 other stocks, according to its latest monthly portfolio disclosure.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

HDFC Defence Fund raises stake in Mazagon Dock, Tata Motors and 3 others in June

The HDFC Defence Fund boosted its holdings in Mazagon Dock and Tata Motors during June. It also added shares of Bharat Electronics, BEML, and Bosch to its portfolio. The fund completely exited Rishabh Instruments, selling its entire stake. Seventeen existing stock exposures remained unchanged, including Bharat Forge and HAL. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

BEML secures additional export order worth USD 5.35 million from West Asia

BEML Ltd has secured a significant USD 5.35 million export order for heavy earthmoving equipment from West Asia, building on a previous USD 36.38 million contract. These robust machines, designed for demanding mining and infrastructure projects, boast advanced engineering and operator safety features. BEML will also provide comprehensive maintenance and…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

RVNL, Railtel Corp, Titagarh Rail, other railway stocks rally up to 4% on Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train plan

Railway stocks including RVNL, Railtel and Titagarh Rail rose up to 4% after the government unveiled a Rs 16 lakh crore plan to develop seven high-speed rail corridors. The ambitious push, including Delhi–Varanasi and Varanasi–Siliguri routes, is expected to boost rail infrastructure and domestic manufacturing.

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Stealth, skies and sovereignty: India's fighter jet plan takes off

The Defence Ministry has issued tenders for India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to three private sector-led groups — Tata Advanced Systems, the Larsen & Toubro-Bharat Electronics Limited alliance, and the Bharat Forge-BEML combine — marking a major shift from India’s traditional state-led defence production model.

The Economic Times · May 27

Neeraj Dewan bets on defence, realty and NBFCs for long-term growth

Indian stocks saw a strong recovery driven by hopes of a US-Iran peace deal. This eased concerns about crude oil prices, benefiting sectors hit by inflation. Market expert Neeraj Dewan noted the day's volatility but sees potential for further gains. Domestic earnings are also showing strength, with mid and small-cap…

The Economic Times · May 7

Vande Bharat sleeper trains to start operation in six months

Union Railway Minister announces new Vande Bharat sleeper trains with advanced features for better passenger comfort in Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

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The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

Railway Minister unveils body structure of Vande Bharat sleeper variant

Railway Minister unveils Vande Bharat sleeper coaches at BEML facility in Bengaluru, focusing on passenger comfort and safety.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

BEML agitation to enter 1,000th day on Thursday

Employees at BEML units at Kanjikode, Kolar, Mysuru, and Bengaluru have been on an agitation since January 6, 2021. It was on January 4, 2021, that the Union government invited letters of interest for selling the PSE.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Siddaramaiah’s Budget makes clear affirmation that welfare has the pride of place

For those wondering if the five guarantees the Congress offered were solely to gain electoral victory or were a part of a more definitive longer-term strategy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Budget provides a clear answer.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2022

BEML agitation completes 20 months

Stir against Centre’s decision to privatise the PSU

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The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022

BEML Employees Assn. seeks priority for BEML in procurement of defence equipment

Submits memorandum to Rajnath Singh in Delhi

The Times of India · Jul 24, 2022

Kolkata: Deal inked to buy three more East-West Metro rakes

KOLKATA: Now that Sealdah has opened up and the entire East-West Metro corridor may be commissioned in mid-2023, Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) has inked a new deal to purchase more rakes from Bengaluru-based PSU Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML).

The Times of India · Jul 10, 2022

East-West Metro gets ready to chug into central Kolkata

KOLKATA: With the Sealdah extension, East-West Metro timings are likely to have a complete overhaul from Thursday. Instead of the existing 8am-to-8pm operation hours, a revised schedule is being worked out, so that the first train from Sealdah can leave at 6.55am and that from Sector V at 7am. The…

The Times of India · Jun 6, 2022

BPCL setback: Govt to push asset sales

NEW DELHI: The Centre is set to give a fresh push to its privatisation drive after facing a setback over the sale of state-run oil refiner BPCL and will make a renewed bid to complete the transactions of a clutch of companies in the current fiscal year.

The Hindu · May 24, 2022

Public voting sees 98% oppose BEML disinvestment

Staff agitation enters 500th day

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2022

Strike brings life in Palakkad to standstill

Public transport off the roads, shops remain closed

The Hindu · Feb 1, 2022

BEML employees protest privatisation move

Employees of BEML unit in Mysuru staged a demonstration in front of their factory premises on Tuesday opposing the government’s move to privatise the defence public sector undertaking company. The dem

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