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Royal Enfield today announced the launch of the all-new and refreshed Meteor 350 line-up in India. Made for leisure getaways, winding highways and unhurried journeys, the Meteor 350 continues to set benchmarks in the mid-size cruiser segment with its unmistakable cruiser design, character, smooth performance and relaxed riding ergonomics. Launched in 2020, the Meteor 350 has built a reputation for being a refined, accessible motorcycle for effortless long rides and smooth city journeys alike. In its refreshed avatar, the easy cruiser comes with new features and enhancements across its variants - Fireball, Stellar, Aurora and Supernova in seven striking new colourways.

Powered by the popular 349cc air-cooled J-series engine with max power of 20.2 BHP @6100 rpm and max torque of 27Nm @4000 rpm, the 2025 Meteor 350 comes with many standard upgrades across the range. This upgrade includes LED headlamps, Tripper pod, LED turn indicators, USB Type-C fast-charging port, Assist-and-slip clutch and adjustable levers. The Fireball and Stellar variants now get the LED headlamps and Tripper pod as standard while the Meteor 350 Supernova and Aurora variants come with adjustable levers as a standard offering, thereby making the top-of-the-line variants fully packed with features and a perfect touring cruiser available in the segment today.

Royal Enfield has revamped its Meteor 350 lineup with new colour schemes across all variants. The top-of-the-line Supernova variant now comes in a modern colour scheme with chrome finishes, while the Aurora variant carries heritage inspired colour schemes appealing to those who look for a retro-style cruiser. The Stellar variant with its subtle and bold colour schemes, and the Fireball variant with its bright and vibrant colour options will appeal to those youngsters who like to ride solo with a live-free vibe. With these updates, Royal Enfield is set to bring a fresh and a whole new cruising experience to its customers this festive season.

Speaking about the new 2025 Meteor 350, B. Govindarajan, Managing Director - Eicher Motors., and Chief Executive Officer - Royal Enfield said, “For decades, Royal Enfield's philosophy of pure, unadulterated riding has strongly resonated with many riders across geographies. The launch of the Meteor 350 back in the year 2020 has brought in a new generation of riders who seek a distinct identity on the road. Today, it has become a preferred choice for those who value the cruiser aesthetic and a laid-back style of riding, be it for quick city errands or for longer explorations beyond the city limits. The Meteor 350 is not just a motorcycle, but a lifestyle statement for relaxed journeys and memorable experiences on the open road. We are super excited to bring the refreshed and updated version of the Meteor 350 portfolio which we believe will further elevate the experience of our community.

Great Eastern Shipping Company has contracted to sell its 2005 built Suezmax Crude Tanker, Jag Lok of about 158,280 dwt on 15 September 2025 to an unaffiliated third party. The vessel will be delivered to the new buyer by Q3 FY26.

Including Jag Lok, the company's current fleet stands at 38 vessels, comprising 26 tankers (5 crude tankers, 17 product tankers, 4 LPG carriers) and 12 dry bulk carriers (2 Capesize, 8 Kamsarmax, 2 Supramax) aggregating 3.04 Mn dwt. Additionally, the company has contracted to buy 2 secondhand Kamsarmax dry bulk carriers and 1 Suezmax crude tanker in Q2 FY26. All these ships are expected to join the fleet by Q3 FY26.

 The Transportation Infrastructure business vertical of Larsen & Toubro has won a large order from the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) to construct 156 Route Km (RKM) of high-speed ballastless track (Package T1) for the Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor. According to the company's project classification, the order is valued in the range of Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore.  

The scope includes design, supply, construction, testing & commissioning of track-works, on Design-Build Lump Sum Price basis, between Mumbai (Bandra-Kurla complex) and Zaroli village in Gujarat. This also includes over 21 km of track-works in underground sections (corresponding to Civil packages of C1, C2) and 135 km of track on the elevated viaduct sections (Pkg C3).

This is the second track-work package that L&T has won in MAHSR. In April 2022, NHSRCL had awarded the Package T3 (116 km) from south of Vadodara city to Sabarmati depot to L&T and the project is progressing rapidly. With the latest order, L&T is now responsible for over 50% of the track-works in MAHSR.

Japanese Shinkansen J Slab Track Technology is being adopted for the track-works, enabling up to 320 kmph speed, better ride quality, increased service life and maintainability.