GRSE Receives Rs 45 Crore Electric Ferry Order, Announces Rs 2,670 Crore Expansion Plan
Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has secured a Rs 45.02 crore order from the Bengal Tourism Development Corporation to build two 100-passenger electric ferries, to be completed within 18 months. This aligns with GRSE's focus on sustainable transport and the 'Make in India' initiative. Separately, GRSE announced a Rs 2,670 crore capital expenditure plan to expand its shipbuilding facilities at Raichak, Shalimar, and Khidderpore, aiming to enhance capacity for larger and complex projects.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 24 Aug, 06:53 am. Other outlets followed.