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Janak Vakharia, CEO, Xpedeon, highlights how Xpedeon’s ERP platform boosts productivity by unifying procurement, inventory, and plant management—enabling real-time insights, better collaboration, and smarter resource use.

In an era where infrastructure projects are growing in scale and complexity, construction companies can no longer afford fragmented systems and guesswork-driven decisions. The future of manufacturing and construction lies in integrated digital ecosystems that offer real-time visibility, smarter resource utilisation and seamless interdepartmental collaboration. In this exclusive conversation, Janak Vakharia, CEO of Xpedeon, delves into how the platform empowers teams with live data, streamlines workflows and drives cost-effective execution across the construction and manufacturing value chain.

How does Xpedeon’s integrated ERP platform help streamline operations?
Xpedeon’s construction-specific ERP platform integrates procurement, inventory, and plant management through a unified and process-oriented approach. Designed for the construction and infrastructure sectors, the platform eliminates the inefficiencies of disconnected systems by offering real-time coordination and seamless data flow across departments.
By embedding workflows that link procurement activities with inventory balances and equipment scheduling, Xpedeon helps maintain optimal material availability, reduce wastage, and enhance operational efficiency. The platform allows teams to plan better, track movement, and align supply with on-site demand—helping businesses complete projects on time and within budget.

How does real-time data from Xpedeon assist manufacturers?
Xpedeon provides manufacturers and construction stakeholders with real-time visibility into operations such as material usage, project status, and plant and equipment performance. This live data accessibility helps teams respond quickly to changes in site conditions, material shortages, or equipment downtime. The platform connects various functions, ensuring data is always current and accessible through dashboards and role-specific views. This transparency supports faster, more informed decision-making, helping to control costs and maintain project timelines. Teams benefit from up-to-date insights that reduce the likelihood of miscommunication and operational delays.

How does Xpedeon’s software facilitate seamless collaboration?
Xpedeon fosters cross-functional collaboration by connecting departments such as engineering, procurement, finance, and site teams on a single digital platform. Its integrated system provides a common data environment that supports consistent and reliable project tracking.
Features like role-based dashboards, document workflows, and system-generated alerts enable better communication and accountability. Office and site teams can coordinate activities more effectively, reducing rework and friction. The platform’s cloud-based nature ensures that information flows securely and instantly across multiple locations, supporting collaboration regardless of geography.

How does the Xpedeon platform contribute to cost control and improved resource utilisation?
Xpedeon’s ERP supports cost management by offering tools that help organisations track resource allocation and control procurement and plant operations. Its integrated costing features allow businesses to monitor actual spending against budgets, while its inventory and plant modules help avoid over-purchasing or underutilisation of resources. By centralising key functions, the platform reduces duplication and supports better planning. Users can access insights into supplier performance, plant deployment, and stock consumption to make more strategic procurement and resource decisions. These capabilities lead to leaner operations and more efficient use of labour, materials, and machinery.

What role does Xpedeon’s solution play in enhancing compliance and quality assurance for manufacturers?
Xpedeon embeds quality and compliance monitoring within its workflows, allowing companies to align with industry standards and internal policies. The system supports documentation, tracking, and approval processes for inspections, audits, and site quality checks. Through its digital workflows,
the platform enables better control over project deliverables and material approvals. Historical data and document traceability assist with audits and ensure that compliance requirements are met consistently. This approach improves accountability and supports quality outcomes in high-stakes construction environments.

How are you preparing to meet the evolving technological needs of manufacturers?
Xpedeon is continuously enhancing its ERP platform with a focus on scalability, usability,
and responsiveness to industry demands. With a modular and mobile-ready architecture, it allows construction and infrastructure companies to adapt quickly to changes in project scope, regulations, and workforce dynamics. The platform’s cloud-based delivery ensures accessibility and security, while its configurable workflows allow businesses to tailor processes to their needs. Xpedeon is also focused on sustainability and long-term resilience, helping clients modernise operations without disrupting their core workflows.

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Nuvoco Vistas Reports Record Q2 EBITDA, Expands Capacity to 35 MTPA

Cement Major Nuvoco Posts Rs 3.71 bn EBITDA in Q2 FY26

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., one of India’s leading building materials companies, has reported its highest-ever second-quarter consolidated EBITDA of Rs 3.71 billion for Q2 FY26, reflecting an 8% year-on-year revenue growth to Rs 24.58 billion. Cement sales volume stood at 4.3 MMT during the quarter, driven by robust demand and a rising share of premium products, which reached an all-time high of 44%.

The company continued its deleveraging journey, reducing like-to-like net debt by Rs 10.09 billion year-on-year to Rs 34.92 billion. Commenting on the performance, Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, Managing Director, said, “Despite macro headwinds, disciplined execution and focus on premiumisation helped us achieve record performance. We remain confident in our structural growth trajectory.”

Nuvoco’s capacity expansion plans remain on track, with refurbishment of the Vadraj Cement facility progressing towards operationalisation by Q3 FY27. In addition, the company’s 4 MTPA phased expansion in eastern India, expected between December 2025 and March 2027, will raise its total cement capacity to 35 MTPA by FY27.

Reinforcing its sustainability credentials, Nuvoco continues to lead the sector with one of the lowest carbon emission intensities at 453.8 kg CO? per tonne of cementitious material.

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Jindal Stainless to Invest $150 Mn in Odisha Metal Recovery Plant

New Jajpur facility to double metal recovery capacity and cut emissions

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Jindal Stainless Limited has announced an investment of $150 million to build and operate a new wet milling plant in Jajpur, Odisha, aimed at doubling its capacity to recover metal from industrial waste. The project is being developed in partnership with Harsco Environmental under a 15-year agreement.

The facility will enable the recovery of valuable metals from slag and other waste materials, significantly improving resource efficiency and reducing environmental impact. The initiative aligns with Jindal Stainless’s sustainability roadmap, which focuses on circular economy practices and low-carbon operations.

In financial year 2025, the company reduced its carbon footprint by about 14 per cent through key decarbonisation initiatives, including commissioning India’s first green hydrogen plant for stainless steel production and setting up the country’s largest captive solar energy plant within a single industrial campus in Odisha.

Shares of Jindal Stainless rose 1.8 per cent to Rs 789.4 per share following the announcement, extending a 5 per cent gain over the past month.

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Vedanta gets CCI Approval for Rs 17,000 MnJaiprakash buyout

Acquisition marks Vedanta’s expansion into cement, real estate, and infra

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Vedanta Limited has received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) for approximately Rs 17,000 million under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process. The move marks Vedanta’s strategic expansion beyond its core mining and metals portfolio into cement, real estate, and infrastructure sectors.

Once the flagship of the Jaypee Group, JAL has faced severe financial distress with creditors’ claims exceeding Rs 59,000 million. Vedanta emerged as the preferred bidder in a competitive auction, outbidding the Adani Group with an overall offer of Rs 17,000 million, equivalent to Rs 12,505 million in net present value terms. The payment structure involves an upfront settlement of around Rs 3,800 million, followed by annual instalments of Rs 2,500–3,000 million over five years.

The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), which acquired the group’s stressed loans from a State Bank of India-led consortium, now leads the creditor committee. Lenders are expected to take a haircut of around 71 per cent based on Vedanta’s offer. Despite approvals for other bidders, Vedanta’s proposal stood out as the most viable resolution plan, paving the way for the company’s diversification into new business verticals.

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