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26 Feb 2026
State-run NHPC Ltd has approved investments totalling about INR 5,700 crore for two hydroelectric projects in Jammu & Kashmir. The approvals cover the 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II project and the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II project, including interest during construction and enabling infrastructure costs. Construction is targeted to begin by March next year, subject to signing of agreements and statutory clearances. Together, the projects will add 500 MW of renewable capacity and strengthen hydropower generation in the Union Territory.Read more
26 Feb 2026
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has directed the town and country planning department to implement a rule mandating sewage treatment plants (STPs) for residential complexes with 24 or more flats, reducing the earlier 50 flat threshold. The decision follows repeated complaints about non-functional or poorly maintained STPs in several complexes and scientific assessment of wastewater generation. Builders must install and operate STPs for three years or until handover to residents associations, ensuring proper wastewater treatment. The High Court has noted the matter and left the final threshold decision to the state government.Read more
25 Feb 2026
The Odisha government has approved ten industrial projects with a total proposed investment of over INR 44,200 cr across renewable energy, semiconductors, cement, auto components and telecom infrastructure. The approvals were granted at a High-Level Clearance Authority meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The projects are expected to generate around 8,765 jobs across eight districts. Major proposals include a pumped storage hydropower project by the Adani Group and a semiconductor memory chip manufacturing plant in Khurda, strengthening the state's industrial and energy base.Read more
25 Feb 2026
The Punjab government has announced that Tata Steel will begin operations at its new Ludhiana manufacturing plant in March. The project, spread over 115 acres near HiTech Valley, involves an investment that has increased from INR 2,600 crore to INR 3,200 crore. The facility will include a 0.75 MTPA Electric Arc Furnace-based steelmaking unit and a rebar mill. It is expected to generate around 2,500 jobs. The plant will use 100 per cent steel scrap and adopt a production process aimed at reducing carbon emissions.Read more
24 Feb 2026
The Delhi government has unveiled plans to strengthen the city's biomedical waste management infrastructure by establishing additional Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facilities (CBWTFs) to address rising volumes of medical refuse and improve operational coverage across districts. The initiative, announced by the Environment Minister following a high-level review, involves setting up new treatment plants on sites of at least 0.5 acre each and equipped with modern technology to process waste through autoclaving, shredding and secure landfilling. The proposed facilities are expected to handle about 46 tonnes per day, easing pressure on the two existing plants that currently serve the entire capital. Tenders will be floated soon to attract operators with advanced systems, with each new facility intended to serve clusters of three districts to decentralise and improve efficiency in waste disposal. Officials have linked the expansion to broader public health and environmental goals in the city as biomedical waste generation continues to grow.Read more
24 Feb 2026
Godrej Enterprises Group�s Storage Solutions business has delivered what it described as India�s largest automated warehouse for the pharmaceutical industry, marked by a high-bay 120-foot automated rack-clad system engineered for a leading Indian pharmaceutical company. The facility integrates structural racking, automation technologies and external cladding into a single assembly, streamlining vertical storage and retrieval within a standalone warehouse structure. The installation represents a significant deployment of automated storage solutions in India�s logistics landscape, aligning with the sector�s ongoing transition toward high-technology infrastructure to support efficient supply chain operations, particularly in industries such as pharmaceuticals, where precision and speed are critical. The warehouse is expected to enhance operational efficiency and storage density, contributing to improved inventory management and faster handling cycles.Read more
23 Feb 2026
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has defended rising AI investments, comparing them to historic infrastructure projects like railroads and national highways that later drove economic growth. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, he described AI as a transformational shift happening at unprecedented speed and scale. Pichai said Google has integrated AI across Search, YouTube, Cloud and emerging businesses, with Google Cloud's order backlog doubling year-on-year to USD 240 million. Alphabet expects capital expenditure of USD 175-185 billion in 2026. He also announced a subsea cable initiative and highlighted India's proposed USD 15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam to strengthen digital and compute infrastructure.Read more
23 Feb 2026
Tripura's first tea auction centre at Gurkhabasti in West Tripura district is set to become operational by April, creating a dedicated trading platform for local growers. Currently, tea producers send nearly 90 lakh kg of annual output to Guwahati and Kolkata, increasing transport costs and delivery time. The new centre is expected to reduce logistics expenses, improve price realisation and strengthen market access for 54 tea estates and over 30,000 workers linked to the sector. The state will also offer a transport subsidy of INR 4 per kg to support buyers. Once operational, Tripura may also gain State GST benefits on tea auction transactions.Read more
21 Feb 2026
Tamil Nadu's interim budget has set out the State government's near-term economic and industrial priorities, with a clear focus on manufacturing and infrastructure-led growth. A key announcement is the plan to introduce a dedicated shipbuilding policy aimed at attracting large investments and strengthening the maritime ecosystem. The budget also earmarks significant funds for industrial development while addressing fiscal pressures faced by the State. Alongside industry, allocations continue for social sectors, reflecting the government's attempt to balance growth, welfare spending, and financial discipline during an election year.Read more
21 Feb 2026
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has commenced construction of a dedicated construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant on a 9-acre site in Hanchya-Sathagalli, near the city's Outer Ring Road, with an estimated cost of INR 11.7 crore. The initiative aims to tackle the nearly 100 tonnes of C&D waste generated daily in Mysuru by recycling debris into usable materials such as crushed bricks and aggregates for road building and other infrastructure works. The project sanctioned by the Mysuru Development Authority will have a capacity to process up to 100 tonnes per day and is expected to be operational within four months, supporting the city's efforts to curb illegal dumping and improve cleanliness as it prepares for assessment under the Swachh Survekshan national cleanliness ranking. MCC has already deployed tippers to collect debris and begun initial dumping at the site.Read more
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20 Feb 2026
The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board has approved 27 new projects worth INR 29,021 crore at its 15th meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shri N Chandrababu Naidu. With this, total cleared investments in the state have crossed INR 9 lakh crore, expected to generate over 8.5 lakh jobs. The government is pushing its Speed of Doing Business policy, fast-tracking major proposals and closely monitoring land allotments. Alongside industrial growth, Andhra Pradesh is expanding tourism infrastructure across Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Tirupati, with plans for hotels, shopping hubs and convention centres. The state is positioning itself as a key destination for manufacturing, infrastructure and tourism-led development.Read more
20 Feb 2026
Waaree Energies will establish India's largest integrated lithium-ion battery Gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh with an investment of INR 8,175 crore. Located at Rambilli in Anakapalli district, the 16 GWh facility will cover advanced cell manufacturing, battery pack assembly and large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The project has received in-principle approval from the Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board and is expected to create around 3,000 direct jobs. The plant will strengthen domestic battery manufacturing, reduce import dependence and support renewable energy, electric mobility and grid stability. Backed by the state's Integrated Clean Energy Policy, Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a major clean-energy manufacturing hub.Read more
20 Feb 2026
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has announced a massive INR 10 lakh crore investment in artificial intelligence over the next seven years at the India AI Impact Summit. The plan focuses on building gigawatt-scale AI-ready data centres in Jamnagar, Gujarat, powered by green energy, along with a nationwide edge-compute network integrated with Jio's telecom infrastructure. Reliance will also develop sovereign AI capacity within India to enhance data security. Through the Jio Intelligence platform, AI services will support sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture and retail. Existing tools like JioShikshak, JioArogyAI and JioKrishi highlight the company's ambition to position India as a global AI and digital infrastructure leader.Read more
20 Feb 2026
Hindustan Power has announced a roadmap to build a 5 GW domestic energy portfolio by 2028, led by chairman Ratul Puri. The expansion will focus on renewable and transitional energy assets aligned with India's low-emission and energy security goals. With existing projects across multiple states, the company aims to strengthen domestic generation capacity while maintaining grid reliability. The plan is supported by disciplined financial planning, strong governance and a long-term capital strategy, positioning the company as an active private-sector participant in India's evolving power sector.Read more
20 Feb 2026
FedEx has announced a plan to invest over INR 2,500 crore in developing a 300,000 sq ft fully automated cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport in partnership with Adani Airport Holdings. Designed as a regional consolidation and redistribution centre, the facility will leverage the airport's multimodal infrastructure to strengthen western India's trade corridor. The hub is expected to create over 6,000 jobs, support high-value and time-sensitive cargo, and enhance trade connectivity across key global markets while aligning with the airport's phased cargo capacity expansion plans.Read more
20 Feb 2026
Greenzo Energy and Lord's Mark Industries have partnered to develop around 60 MW of green hydrogen capacity and solar rooftop projects with battery storage across Uttar Pradesh, including Gorakhpur, Aligarh, Jhansi, and Lucknow. Greenzo Energy will manage technology and EPC aspects, while Lord's Mark will oversee project financing, regulatory approvals, and development. The initiative builds on Lord's Mark's prior MoU with the state government, representing an investment of over INR 2,000 crore. The five-year agreement is aimed at supporting Uttar Pradesh's renewable energy growth and contributing to India's decarbonization goals.Read more
20 Feb 2026
Power Mech Projects has secured two major thermal power orders aggregating to over INR 1,000 crore, excluding GST. One contract worth INR 515 crore has been awarded by Mirzapur Thermal Energy (UP) Private Ltd for the Mirzapur Phase-I project, while another valued at INR 490 crore has been received from Mahan Energen Ltd for the Mahan Phase-III project. Both orders involve erection, testing, commissioning, and performance guarantee-related services for 2x800 MW ultra supercritical units, with execution timelines of 36 months from the respective Notices to Proceed.Read more
20 Feb 2026
Transport Corporation of India has entered into a collaboration with Flying Whales and its services arm to assess the use of heavy-lift airships for logistics operations in India. The partnership will study deployment of the LCA60T rigid airship, designed to transport loads of up to 60 tonnes without the need for runways or fixed ground infrastructure. The initiative targets defence, infrastructure, power projects, remote connectivity and disaster response, with India also being evaluated as a potential manufacturing and operations base.Read more
19 Feb 2026
Sambhav Homes and Infrastructure, part of the e-Cosmos Group, has handed over 85 acres of land to ESR Group for the development of the ESR Hosur Advanced Manufacturing Park in Tamil Nadu. The project, backed by an investment of INR 600 crore, has a development potential of 2.1 million sq ft and marks a major expansion of ESR's industrial and logistics platform in South India. Strategically located in the Hosur-Shoolagiri industrial belt near key markets such as Bengaluru and Chennai, the park is expected to strengthen the region's manufacturing ecosystem and enhance Tamil Nadu's position as a leading industrial hub.Read more
19 Feb 2026
Carrier Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Ltd is establishing a INR 1,000-crore manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, spanning 39 acres. The project, focusing on sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions, will create 1,000 direct and 2,000 indirect jobs. The lease agreement was executed between Carrier India and Sri City officials. Highlighted by state leaders, the project showcases Andhra Pradesh's fast-track industrial execution and investor-friendly environment. Complementing Carrier's Haryana operations, the facility aims to meet growing domestic and global demand, strengthen the state's HVAC leadership, and integrate green manufacturing practices.Read more
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