01 Oct 2025

Indian Railways is implementing extensive upgrades on the Kollam-Sengottai railway line to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency. The initiatives include extending platform lengths, increasing train capacity, and replacing older Integral Coach Factory (ICF) coaches with modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. Plans are also underway to consider adding Vistadome coaches for panoramic travel, once production meets demand. These steps aim to address previous concerns over underutilization, limited services, and speed restrictions along the scenic Kerala-Tamil Nadu route, making travel safer and more convenient.Read more

01 Oct 2025

Gurugram is set to get an integrated bus terminal in Sector 10, designed to link directly with the upcoming metro corridor and improve last-mile connectivity. Developed at a cost of INR 32.4 crore, the project will convert seven acres of the existing depot into a modern terminal with multiple bus bays, waiting areas, and commuter facilities. Two additional terminals are planned at Sector 29 and Rajiv Chowk, while a depot-cum-terminal is being considered for Sector 12. With Gurugram's fleet expected to expand from 150 to 900 buses, the new facilities will form a critical part of the city's transport upgrade.Read more

01 Oct 2025

Indian Railways has revised its standard tender contract conditions, introducing localisation and price variation clauses to improve procurement flexibility. The updates remove certain clauses related to joint ventures, consortiums, international tenders, and GST evaluation during tenders, while the dispute resolution clause will be issued separately. Contractors now have 60 days to replace defective goods, compared with 21 days earlier. Stricter GST compliance is enforced on items like trucks, air-conditioners, and subcontracted works. The Railways has retained its INR 2.65 lakh crore capital expenditure target for the year, with about 28% spent in the first quarter.Read more

01 Oct 2025

The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (SPA Vijayawada), to enhance urban planning, governance, and smart city development across the state. The partnership designates SPA Vijayawada as an AMRUT Centre for Urban Planning and Capacity Building (A-CUPCB) to provide training and advisory support to municipal officials and planners. The initiative emphasizes the use of advanced technologies such as AI, GIS, remote sensing, and IoT to create climate-resilient, efficient, and sustainable urban environments while promoting evidence-based solutions for governance.Read more

30 Sep 2025

Ministers from Sri Lanka and the Maldives visited Jakson Group's solar facility in Greater Noida to explore renewable energy collaborations. The visit included a review of the fully automated production lines and TOPCon photovoltaic modules. Discussions focused on technology adoption, project execution, and strengthening supply chains to support Sri Lanka's renewable energy goals and the Maldives' carbon-neutral ambitions. Jakson's investment plans, including a 6 GW integrated solar facility in Madhya Pradesh, demonstrate India's growing role in clean-energy manufacturing. The group has a long-standing presence in energy solutions, serving tens of thousands of clients across India.Read more

30 Sep 2025

Ceigall India, in partnership with JSP Projects, has won a INR 509.20 crore infrastructure contract from the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The project involves constructing internal roads along with civil, public health, and electrical works, scheduled for completion within 24 months under an item-rate agreement. Ramneek Sehgal, Ceigall's Chairman and Managing Director, highlighted the project's role in enhancing connectivity and supporting sustainable urban development in Mohali. This project adds to Ceigall's portfolio of specialized infrastructure works across roads, bridges, flyovers, tunnels, and expressways.Read more

30 Sep 2025

Tripura Chief Minister Shri Manik Saha has said that damaged stretches of national highways in the state will be repaired on priority once the monsoon season withdraws. The stretches from Mohanpur to Khowai and Khowai to Kamalpur have deteriorated badly, creating difficulties for commuters and drawing public criticism. The CM mentioned that he had already discussed the issue with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, who had sent a team to assess the situation. Saha also spoke about the overall progress in road and rail connectivity in the state under the central government.Read more

30 Sep 2025

UST has made a strategic investment in Kaynes Semicon, aiming to jointly develop a state-of-the-art Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. This collaboration supports India's "Make in India" initiative and seeks to enhance the country's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The project, valued at approximately INR 3,330 crore, combines UST's global reach and digital engineering expertise with Kaynes' local manufacturing strengths, positioning India as a competitive player in the global semiconductor market.Read more

30 Sep 2025

NTPC Green Energy Ltd will begin commercial operations of a 25 MW portion of its 37.5 MW solar project in Bhuj, Gujarat, from September 27, 2025. This addition increases NGEL Group's total installed capacity to 7,407.475 MW. As the renewable energy arm of NTPC, NGEL has been expanding its solar and wind projects across India in line with the country's renewable energy goals. The Bhuj project, commissioned in phases, reflects the company's approach to steadily enhancing green power capacity while supporting sustainable energy development.Read more

30 Sep 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved up to a two-year extension for projects under India's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for solar equipment manufacturing. The decision, made by the empowered group of secretaries, addresses delays in sourcing capital goods for wafer, polysilicon, and module manufacturing. The extension applies to both tranche-I and tranche-II projects, benefiting companies such as Reliance New Energy, Adani Infrastructure, Waaree Energies, Avaada Ventures, JSW Renewable Energy, ReNew Solar Energy, and Tata Power Solar Systems. India's solar manufacturing capacity is set to expand significantly by FY29.Read more

30 Sep 2025

Infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) confirmed that its disinvestment from the Hyderabad Metro Rail project would be finalised within the ongoing financial year. The Telangana government has agreed to acquire the company's equity in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd for INR 2,000 crore while also assuming its debt obligations of INR 13,000 crore. With L&T holding nearly 90 per cent equity in the project, the transaction will see the state fully taking over Phase-I of the 70-kilometre metro network.Read more

30 Sep 2025

HOMETHON 2025, a three-day property exhibition by NAREDCO Maharashtra, concluded at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre with developers, policymakers, and industry leaders exploring opportunities in housing and infrastructure. Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced 98-year lease tenders for ST bus depots across the state, to be redeveloped into modern bus ports, while also highlighting Pod Taxi expansion in the MMR. Speakers including Rahul Bose, Prashant Sharma, Rajan Bandelkar, and Dr Niranjan Hiranandani emphasized affordable housing, inclusive communities, and sector growth. Hiranandani projected 15% growth for real estate, aided by GST cuts on cement and bricks, upcoming airports, metro lines, and improved connectivity.Read more

30 Sep 2025

The Indian Chamber of Commerce marked its centenary with the India Infrastructure Summit in New Delhi, uniting policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to chart India's infrastructure future. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted roadways as the fastest-growing segment, with 25 Greenfield Expressways spanning 10,000 km under construction at an investment of INR 5 lakh crore. He stressed innovation through waste-to-road methods, green fuels, and electric mobility, aligning growth with sustainability. NHAI officials noted average highway construction of 35 km per day, 50,000 km completed, and 15,000 km underway, supported by AI and drone monitoring. The summit reinforced infrastructure as the backbone of Atmanirbhar Bharat, blending growth with environmental responsibility.Read more

29 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has started generating 5 MW of solar power along the 701-km Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai-Nagpur expressway), with initial installations at Karanja Lad in Washim and Mehkar in Buldhana. The power will be sold to MSEDCL under a 2022 agreement at INR 3.05 per unit. Samruddhi is now India's first expressway to install solar generation. MSRDC aims to scale up to 204 MW across various interchanges, using the solar power for highway lighting and generating carbon credits. The expressway has carried over 2.5 crore vehicles since its inauguration in December 2022.Read more

29 Sep 2025

The Coimbatore Corporation has set up a rainwater reuse system at its Town Hall that stores about 108,000 litres through 40 collection points across a built-up area of 25,000 sq ft. With a European filtration unit and a removable stainless-steel dirt basket, the facility supplies more than 8,000 litres daily and can last for nearly ten weeks. After strong September showers almost filled the tanks, plans are underway to add a second 100,000-litre tank and extend the model to all five zonal offices. Officials confirmed Coimbatore is the only city in the state to introduce such a rainwater reuse facility in a government building.Read more

29 Sep 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a four-lane NH-139W project in Bihar, connecting Sahebganj, Areraj, and Bettiah over 78.942 km at a cost of INR 3,822.31 crore under HAM. Designed to enhance connectivity across northern Bihar districts and improve freight and passenger movement, the project will link key economic, social, and tourism nodes, including heritage and Buddhist sites. It aims to reduce travel time, provide high-speed routes, and boost regional economic development. Employment generation, both direct and indirect, is projected to be substantial.Read more

29 Sep 2025

Singapore's Seatrium Offshore Technology (SOT) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India's largest shipbuilder and ship repair company, signed a virtual Memorandum of Understanding earlier this week to strengthen cooperation in offshore engineering and services across Asia. The agreement focuses on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities, joint marketing, project execution, and technology collaboration. It aims to bring together Seatrium's engineering expertise with CSL's infrastructure and fabrication capabilities. The partnership builds on their earlier collaboration in late 2024, when both worked on designing and supplying equipment for jack-up rigs in India.Read more

28 Sep 2025

The Himachal Pradesh government has begun deliberations on developing 300 acres of land in the Gheer Industrial Area of Nalagarh, Solan district, to establish a modern industrial hub. At a Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting held earlier this week, Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan stated that the proposed project would include advanced infrastructure, reliable utilities and high-speed connectivity, aiming to accelerate economic growth and employment opportunities in the state.Read more

28 Sep 2025

Delhi Metro's Pink Line is set to become the network's longest corridor at 71.6 km with 46 stations once the Majlis Park-Maujpur extension becomes operational later this month. The extension will also make it the line with the highest number of interchange stations at 12, surpassing other lines in the network. The Pink Line's completion will create a circular route, improving connectivity and allowing smoother transfers between different metro lines. Phase IV expansion plans will add more interchange stations, further enhancing the network.Read more

28 Sep 2025

Indian Railways has launched four new freight services with fixed, notified schedules in North India to connect production and consumption centres more reliably. These services include Annapurna, Gati-Vahan, Niryaat Cargo and Anantnag Cement that carry goods such as food grains, automobiles, containers and cement. Transit times have been significantly reduced on many routes. The move comes after consultations with stakeholders like the Food Corporation of India (FCI), automobile manufacturers, and exporters. A change in land leasing rules will allow setting up grading and sorting units on vacant railway land to support e-commerce freight too.Read more