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L&T GeoStructure, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, has recently secured multiple orders in India. According to the company's project classification, the value of the these orders ranges between Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,500 crore.

These include its largest-ever piling order, secured from JSW Utkal Steel — a subsidiary of JSW Steel — at the 10 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant at Paradeep, Odisha. The project spans nine major packages and involves critical structures such as the Blast Furnace, Hot Strip Mill and Steel Melting Shop, involving piling works of approximately 30 lakh running metres to be executed within a stringent timeline.

This apart, the business has secured two separate orders from the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) for the engineering, procurement and construction of Ship Repair Facilities (SRF) at Patna and Varanasi.

The state-of-the-art SRFs, planned in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh respectively, will feature advanced Ship Lift and Transfer Systems, including an 800-tonne boat hoist, to support the repair and maintenance of inland vessels. The projects will significantly strengthen the inland water transport ecosystem along National Waterway-1 (River Ganga).

The business has also secured an order for the construction of India's first yacht marina at Mumbai Harbour. Awarded by the Mumbai Port Authority, the project will comprise an approach trestle, piled breakwater, service platforms, concrete pontoons and gangways to enable safe and efficient yacht operations. It is poised to position Mumbai as a global maritime tourism hub while advancing India's broader blue economy ambitions.

 Thomas Cook (India) and  Atlys, one of India's leading visa processing platforms, have announced an exclusive long-term partnership to offer seamless and convenient foreign exchange solutions to travellers across leisure and student travel segments.

The partnership aims to simplify access to foreign exchange by integrating Thomas Cook India's offerings into the visa application journey on Atlys. The collaboration thus brings together two highly complementary services – visa processing and foreign exchange, into a single, unified journey, enabling customers to plan essential aspects of their international travel with greater ease and efficiency.

Deepesh Varma, Chief Business Officer – Foreign Exchange, Thomas Cook (India), said, “We are delighted to partner with Atlys, a digital-first platform known for its strong focus on customer experience and simplified visa application process for today's travellers. This collaboration aligns well with our customer-first approach, as travellers increasingly seek speed, convenience and reliability at every stage of their journey. Forex is an essential part of outbound travel and through this partnership, we will be able to cater to a fast growing base of digitally savvy, young travellers. With our digital capabilities spanning the Thomas Cook website, TC Pay app available on Android and Apple, and 24x7 WhatsApp assistance, we are well positioned to offer a seamless and convenient forex experience that integrates naturally into their journey.”