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Precision Precast Solutions Private Ltd: Casting a spell

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Concrete precast industry is in its infancy. With time and space constraint the construction industry will be looking for a quick fix solution. Concrete precast will be the panacea for the construction industry in the future. Precision Precast Solutions Private Ltd (PPS), an upcoming consultancy firm, promoted by a team of professionals, has been in the forefront of concrete precast consultancy. Offering a wide range of solutions for the concrete precast industry, PPS is marching ahead. Read on to know more about the various services offered by PPS.Precision Precast SolutionsPrivate Ltd (PPS), a Pune-based company, which commenced operations in June 2004, has a team of more than 50 well trained engineers, architects and detailers, today. PPS is promoted by professionals and offers structural design & detailing services using multiple technologies like RCC, precast concrete, structural steel, PT, etc. From 2008, to serve the clients better, PPS added services like project management & MEP consultancy to its repertoire. The company has positioned itself as an one-stop solution for all precast concrete design needs. For its excellence in its field, the company was awarded ISO 9001:2008."We aim to be pioneers in offering cutting-edge technology solutions which will help the industry achieve giant leaps in precast concrete. We see the construction Industry shaping towards a hybrid approach where no single technology is used in isolation. Structures would be a blend of precast concrete, RCC and/or steel. Offering services in all technologies is the USP of PPS", says Mangesh Hardas, Director, PPS.Precast concrete bouquetThe specialised services offered by PPS in precast consultancy include:1. Structural engineering design??Gravity & lateral load design??Design of precast pre- stressed elements like double tees, hollow core slabs, solid slabs, girders (IT, L, box, rectangular, etc), spandrels, wall panels-solid and insulated, columns??Dead man designs for wall panels??Block out analysis for wall panels??Design of connections2. Detailing of piece drawings??Double tees??Girders (IT, L, rectangular, box, etc)??Hollow core slabs??Solid slabs??Spandrels (load bearing & non-load bearing)??Wall panels (solid & insulated)??Columns??Column covers??Cornices??Bridge girders (I-girders, box girders, etc.)??Stair risers3. Detailing of erection drawings??Cover sheet??Anchor bold drawings??Framing plans??Elevations??Exterior elevations??Interior sectional elevations??Ramp wall elevations ??Shear wall elevations??Elevator wall elevations??Section details??Connection details??Stair & elevator plans, elevations & details4. Checking of piece drawings and erection drawings5. 3-D modelling6. Bill of material??Field loose material ??Embed plate quantity & drawings7. Reinforcement schedules??Reinforcement schedule for straight bars??Reinforcement schedule for standard bent bars??Reinforcement schedule for non-standard bent barsThe type of structures handled by PPS include:??Parking garages??Retail stores & warehouses??School building??Office buildings??Auto dealership jobs??Multi storey hotels??Pedestrian bridge ??Correction centre??Mixed use development projects??Multi storey apartment buildings, and BridgesThe company cater to clients across the globe. The company’s clients include – precasters from east coast to west coast of the USA and Canada, precast concrete engineering consultants from the US and developers in India.With an in-house dedicated R & D team, the company offers R & D consultancy projects about technology evaluation and assessment with respect to particular client/job. The company has presented papers at various conferences and seminars.The company works with all the big pre-casters in the US. "We are also working with well known consultants in precast concrete in the US like Dr Ned Cleland of Blue Ridge Design Inc. We are also collaborating with Dr Joe Colaco of CBM Engineers, USA on several precast design jobs in India", said Hardas.Major projectsPPS has offered their services to some of the prestigious projects such as MBA College Building, Pune; hotels in Chennai, apartments at Samalkot and 70 villas at Panchagani (Windsor Park). The company has also offered its services to many overseas clients.A booming futureWith time and space constraint, the construction industry will have to depend on precast structures to speed up construction activities. As Hardas rightly pointed out "use of cement prefab structures in India is in its infancy, but this technology promises to become very popular in the coming years". The company with years of experience in consultancy to the precast concrete industry is well placed to leverage on the opportunity, that the industry will offer in the coming years."Cement Prefab products have a very good future in India, considering the huge volume of construction needed, but off set by constraints like labour shortages and delivery pressures. Major infrastructure projects like parking structures, warehouses, residential and commercial projects can be the growth drivers" said Mangesh Hardas, director, PPS.

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ESL Steel Switches To PNG In Pact With IOCL

Bokaro Plant To Shift From LPG To Cleaner Natural Gas

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ESL Steel Ltd has entered into an agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to its steel plant in Bokaro, marking a significant move towards cleaner industrial energy. The agreement was formalised in the presence of senior leaders from both organisations, including IOCL Executive Director Manoj K. Sharma, General Manager Amiya Kumar Behera, ESL Steel Deputy CEO and WTD Ravish Sharma, and CFO Anand Dubey.

Welcoming the collaboration, Ravish Sharma said the transition from LPG to PNG represents a major step towards operational efficiency and sustainability. “By adopting PNG—a cleaner and more dependable fuel—we are strengthening our commitment to reliable operations and environmental stewardship,” he noted.

Under the agreement, PNG will replace LPG in selected operational processes at the Bokaro plant, providing a cleaner, safer and more reliable energy source. The partnership also reinforces broader cooperation between IOCL and ESL Steel on sustainable fuel solutions.

The initiative forms part of ESL Steel’s wider strategy to improve energy security, reduce emissions and enhance overall operational performance.

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EU Carbon Tax Set To Hit India’s Steel Exports

Mills Shift Focus To Middle East And Africa As EU Costs Rise

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India’s steel exports to Europe are expected to decline once the European Union’s carbon tax comes into force next month, prompting domestic producers to look for alternative buyers in Africa and the Middle East, according to industry executives and analysts. From 1 January, steel imported into the European Economic Area will be subject to a levy under the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which also covers cement, electricity, fertilisers and other emissions-intensive products.

India, the world’s second-largest crude steel producer after China, currently directs around two-thirds of its steel exports to Europe. Experts say the new regime will force Indian mills to accelerate emissions reduction. Former steel secretary Aruna Sharma said companies recognise the need for environmentally responsible production but are simultaneously scouting for new export markets.

Most Indian steel is produced using blast furnaces, which generate significantly higher emissions than electric arc furnaces. The Ministry of Steel’s top civil servant, Sandeep Poundrik, noted earlier that further blast furnace expansion is a concern. Global Energy Monitor estimates that upcoming capacity additions could increase sectoral emissions by roughly 680 million metric tonnes of carbon-dioxide equivalent.

Steady domestic demand—backed by infrastructure spending—has spurred Indian steelmakers to expand capacity. However, the new EU levy is expected to weigh on export volumes in the near term. “Most companies are still figuring out how to deal with CBAM,” said Ravi Sodah, analyst at Elara Capital. “It is expected to slow down India’s exports to the EU.”

Two senior executives at major steel firms said they had little clarity on how the tax would be calculated. One noted that with about 60 per cent of their exports heading to Europe, clarity on whether the tax would be uniform or company-specific was crucial.

According to CreditSights’ Lakshmanan R, the levy will increase the cost of Indian steel exports to Europe—particularly those produced via blast furnaces—compressing margins and eroding market share unless emissions fall. In response, producers are seeking to diversify their customer base, with mills targeting the Middle East through quick delivery commitments and flexible payment terms, said CRU Group principal analyst Shankhadeep Mukherjee.

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JFE To Invest Rs 157.5bn In JV With JSW Steel

Deal Includes Transfer Of BPSL Steel Unit In Odisha

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JFE Steel Corporation of Japan will invest Rs 157.5 billion to form a joint venture with JSW Steel, according to a regulatory filing. The partnership will include the integrated steel plant of Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL), a JSW Steel subsidiary, located in Odisha.

In its BSE filing, JSW Steel confirmed it has entered into a strategic 50:50 joint venture with JFE Steel. The steel business undertaking of BPSL will be transferred to the joint venture through a slump sale, with a cash consideration of Rs 244.83 billion. JFE will invest Rs 157.5 billion in two phases to acquire its half stake.

JSW Steel acquired BPSL in 2021 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code process, transforming it from a distressed 2.75 million tonnes per annum unit into a profitable 4.5 million tonnes per annum operation. The plant currently employs around 25,000 people.

The transaction will enable JSW to monetise part of its holding in BPSL, supporting its broader growth strategy. The company said the partnership will combine JFE’s advanced technological capabilities with JSW Steel’s execution strength, enhancing value creation within the joint venture.

Jayant Acharya, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Steel Ltd, said the collaboration brings together JSW’s expertise in India and JFE’s technological strengths, enabling the venture to scale and produce a wider range of value-added steels. JFE Steel’s President and CEO, Masayuki Hirose, added that the joint operation of an integrated steel plant in India will contribute to the growth of both companies and support the development of India’s steel industry.

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