13 Dec 2025

Nine companies have started work on new IT projects in Visakhapatnam with a combined planned investment of about INR 3,700 crore. The Andhra Pradesh government recently laid the foundation for these developments, which are expected to generate nearly 41,700 jobs. Cognizant will invest INR 1,583 crore to build a new IT campus at Kapuluppada IT Hills, planned in three phases and designed to focus on AI, digital engineering, and cloud services. Until the main facility is ready, Cognizant will operate from a temporary office at Rushikonda IT Park.Read more

13 Dec 2025

Brookfield Properties is set to invest over USD 1 billion in Maharashtra to build a 2 million sq ft global capability centre, expected to be Asia's largest. The facility will create over 15,000 direct jobs and around 30,000 indirect jobs. Active in India for 15 years, Brookfield manages USD 30 billion in assets and plans to grow this to USD 100 billion in five years. Maharashtra's GCC policy, aimed at generating 4 lakh jobs, is focusing on Mumbai and Pune, with the new facility planned for Powai.Read more

13 Dec 2025

A new double-lane steel bridge over Chhapar Nallah in Jammu & Kashmir’s Ramban district has been completed, providing smoother travel for residents who faced regular disruptions during rains. Built by the General Reserve Engineering Force, the 45-metre long and 12-metre wide structure cost INR 9 crore, supported by INR 4 crore for approach roads. The bridge links Ramban with the Gool–Sangaldan region and nearby Mahore in Reasi district. It is also expected to support passengers using the Sangaldan railway station and improve access for around 150,000 residents.Read more

13 Dec 2025

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase 2 of the Jaipur Metro has received approval from the Public Investment Board (PIB), moving the metro expansion closer to final clearance and construction. Earlier, the Rajasthan government approved and forwarded the DPR to the Union government after announcing the project in the state budget. Phase 2 will span about 42.80 km with 36 stations and an estimated cost of around INR 12,260 crore, and is planned to connect major residential, industrial, and commercial hubs across Jaipur.Read more

13 Dec 2025

The Kerala government has appointed Shaji V Nair, CEO of Cochin Smart Mission Ltd, as the nodal officer to support land pooling for Phase III of Infopark in Kochi. The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has already identified about 300 acres in Kizhakkambalam for this purpose. Under the land pooling model, landowners will contribute their plots and receive a developed portion in return. This expansion, expected to attract around INR 25,000 crore in investment, aims to strengthen Kochi's position as a major IT destination with completion planned by 2030.Read more

12 Dec 2025

The West Bengal government has cleared a large road development programme worth INR 8,487 crore to build more than 20,000 km of new roads across rural and urban areas. The project covers around 15,011 km of rural roads under the Pathashree scheme and nearly 5,019 km of urban roads under the KMDA. The entire investment will come from the state's own budget. The cabinet has already approved the plan, and the tendering process will begin soon through a dedicated portal. Construction work is expected to start in January as part of the state's broader connectivity push.Read more

12 Dec 2025

The Karnataka government is set to invite bids for a new IT park in Mangaluru next week, aiming to expand technology-led development beyond the state's main hubs. The planned project will offer modern office spaces for IT firms, startups and knowledge-based businesses, along with supporting amenities. Officials said the IT park is expected to attract private developers and boost investment in the region's commercial real estate market. With improving connectivity and a strong talent base, Mangaluru is emerging as a promising tech growth corridor. The initiative supports Karnataka's decentralisation strategy and could generate jobs while driving demand for housing, hospitality and retail in the city.Read more

12 Dec 2025

Telangana has signed a long-term agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for an investment of USD 7 billion to expand cloud data centre capacity in the state over the next 14 years. The agreement was finalised during the Telangana Rising Global Summit held recently, where the state committed to providing infrastructure support and smoother business processes to help AWS scale its operations. The expansion is expected to strengthen the Hyderabad AWS Region and support India's digital ecosystem, including government platforms, startups, enterprises, and new-age technology users.Read more

12 Dec 2025

The Gujarat government, GIFT City Company Ltd, and Sharjah-based Henox IT & Data Centres recently signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Cable Landing Station (CLS) at Dhuvaran in Anand district, with a total investment of around INR 1,317 crore. The project is expected to create over 1,300 jobs and enhance the states digital infrastructure. Officials emphasized that the CLS will support high-bandwidth applications, including AI, machine learning, smart cities, cloud services, and data centres, strengthening Gujarat's position as a leading digital hub in India.Read more

12 Dec 2025

Maharashtra has instructed officials to prepare a detailed plan for establishing what could be India’s largest shipyard, leveraging its 720-km coastline and the developing Vadhavan deepsea port. The government wants a project report finalised quickly and the site selected. Plans for improved connectivity, including a new Vaibhavwadi–Kolhapur rail link and a highway from Vadhavan to Nashik, were highlighted to support port development. Officials also discussed moving the Mumbai Water Metro toward electric boats. The move is part of broader policy and investment efforts to strengthen the state’s maritime infrastructure and industry.Read more

12 Dec 2025

During a Zero Hour discussion in the Rajya Sabha, BJP members highlighted issues affecting key pilgrimage and transport corridors. Tejveer Singh raised concerns about persistent pollution in the Yamuna at Mathura and Vrindavan, urging upgrades to sewage treatment, stronger monitoring and safer riverbank infrastructure. He also proposed a metro link between major pilgrimage towns to ease festival traffic and improve connectivity. From Goa, Sadanand Shet Tanavde pointed to recurring landslides and blockages on the Goa–Belgaum Highway at Anmod and Chorla Ghats, stressing the impact on daily travel and food supply. He called for faster repairs, strengthened stretches and better warning systems.Read more

12 Dec 2025

South Africa raised INR 11.795 billion (USD 693 million) through its first infrastructure and development finance bonds, attracting bids of more than INR 26 billion. The funding came through 10-year and 15-year bonds, priced at interest rates of 8.575% and 9.13%. The issuance is part of a wider plan to channel over INR 1 trillion into public infrastructure over the next three years. The proceeds are expected to support large projects such as the Tygerberg Hospital redevelopment, a major Limpopo water pipeline and upgrades to Transnet’s coal and iron ore corridors.Read more

12 Dec 2025

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated Electrotherm Park in South Bopal, a newly developed 11,600 sq m public garden created through a PPP partnership between Electrotherm (India) Ltd and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Designed around a river-inspired layout, the park features open green spaces, a water channel along the jogging track, age-specific play zones, an open-air gym, pet park, traditional-games corners and shaded seating areas. With over 22,800 plants, including fruit trees and flowering species, the space promotes biodiversity and nature-based learning. Company leaders said the park aims to encourage healthier lifestyles and create an inclusive, community-focused urban environment.Read more

12 Dec 2025

The BMC has issued a INR 3,000 crore tender to construct the Gargai dam in Palghar, Maharashtra, along with a 1.6km tunnel connecting it to the Modak Sagar reservoir. Initially approved in 2013, the project was delayed due to environmental concerns but received clearances earlier this year. Once operational, the dam will supply 440–450 MLD of water to Mumbai. The plan includes relocating six villages, compensatory afforestation, installing a hydropower unit, and building supporting infrastructure. Completion is targeted by 2029, enhancing Mumbai’s long-term water security.Read more

12 Dec 2025

Chhattisgarh’s railway development has received a major push, with the annual allocation rising from an average INR 311 crore a decade ago to INR 6,925 crore for 2025–26. Track expansion has also picked up, moving from only 32 km between 2009 and 2014 to 1,189 km commissioned since 2014. The state currently has 26 sanctioned projects covering 1,932 km, with over 1,000 km already completed. Several doubling and third-line works have recently been finished, while major new-line projects continue. The Railways has also conducted extensive surveys to map future needs.Read more

12 Dec 2025

The Madras High Court has ordered a detailed probe into a INR 93-crore compensation payout made by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to landowners for a metro expansion project. The court has asked for full documentation—including valuation reports, beneficiary details and payment records—to verify whether compensation was fair and procedurally sound. The order follows allegations of improper valuation or lapses in due process. The audit aims to ensure transparency in large public land acquisitions, where scrutiny is essential to maintain trust and protect landowner rights. Depending on the findings, CMRL may face revisions to its compensation framework or strengthened validation of its existing procedures.Read more

12 Dec 2025

Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd has signed an MoU with NABARD to secure a long-term loan of INR 1,685.27 crore for strengthening and expanding the state’s power transmission network. This marks NABARD’s first project-financing support to any Odisha PSU. Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo said the loan, offered at a concessional 7.75% interest rate, reflects confidence in the state’s energy reforms. About INR 900 crore will fund new transmission lines, substations and corridor upgrades, while the rest will refinance high-cost debt. The partnership is expected to boost power reliability for industries and households and support Odisha’s broader economic and infrastructure growth plans.Read more

12 Dec 2025

HIL has won a INR 328.77 crore NHAI contract for toll operations and maintenance on the Chilakaluripet–Vijayawada stretch of NH16, boosting its total order book to INR 1,078 crore. The order book now includes INR 577 crore in EPC projects and INR 502 crore in tollway operations. Management highlights that this addition strengthens revenue visibility and positions HIL for future large-scale highway projects, reflecting the company’s steady growth in India’s road and highway infrastructure sector.Read more

11 Dec 2025

The Union government has sanctioned INR 44,771 crore for Odisha’s road infrastructure this financial year, focusing on national and state highway improvements and a proposed greenfield corridor. National highway upgrades cover Bhubaneswar–Puri, Tangi–Puintola–Ichchapuram, Rourkela–Barbil–Paradip, and NH149 sections. State highway projects include Barpali–Bolangir, Kesinga–Junagarh, Bolangir–Nayagarh, Hinjilikatu bypass, Berhampur–Kalusandhpur, and Parlakhemundi–Mohana roads. The planned Bhubaneswar–Paradip corridor will improve port connectivity, support industrial logistics, and boost economic growth across Odisha.Read more

11 Dec 2025

A century-old three storey building in Kolkata’s Bowbazar partially collapsed earlier this week, injuring one person. Kolkata Metro Railway inspected the site and clarified that it is not responsible for fresh damage, noting that tunnelling work was already completed and no active construction is underway. Temporary supports were installed, and Kolkata Municipal Corporation has been asked to assess the building. Residents had reported train vibrations days before the collapse. Bowbazar has experienced recurring structural issues since 2019, highlighting the need for proper maintenance and monitoring of ageing urban buildings.Read more