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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has expanded eligibility norms for build-operate-transfer highway projects by allowing sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, infrastructure funds and private equity investors to participate in bidding under the public-private partnership model. The move comes after four highway projects worth nearly INR 22,000 crore failed to attract bids from private developers due to concerns over existing contract conditions. Through a modified request for proposal framework, the ministry has eased qualification norms and allowed institutional investors to partner with concessionaires or engineering firms for technical execution, aiming to improve private participation in highway development projects.Read more

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KPI Green Energy has secured an INR 621 crore contract from NTPC Renewable Energy for balance of system works related to a 500 MW solar PV project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The order has been split into 300 MW and 200 MW blocks and includes supply, transportation, installation, testing, commissioning, civil works and maintenance services. The project marks KPI Green Energy’s entry into Rajasthan’s renewable energy market, a state that has emerged as a major hub for large-scale solar developments due to its strong solar radiation, land availability and expanding clean energy infrastructure.Read more

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Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) will develop all station buildings and related infrastructure under the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link project in Uttarakhand following green building norms. The move is aimed at reducing environmental impact while improving operational efficiency and passenger facilities across the Himalayan rail corridor. The 125-km project is one of India’s most challenging railway developments due to its difficult terrain and extensive tunnelling work. The rail line is expected to improve connectivity to important pilgrimage towns, support tourism and strengthen transport access in Uttarakhand’s hill districts while addressing sustainability concerns in ecologically sensitive areas.Read more

12 May 2026

CleanMax and Apple have entered into a strategic partnership to invest INR 100 crore in renewable energy projects across India targeting the commercial and industrial segment. The collaboration is aimed at accelerating deployment of clean energy infrastructure and supporting decarbonisation initiatives among corporate users. According to the companies, the investment will support development of scalable renewable energy assets aligned with long-term carbon reduction objectives and corporate sustainability commitments. The partnership also supports Apple’s broader carbon neutrality targets while strengthening CleanMax’s position as a renewable energy provider for industrial and commercial consumers across India and other international markets.Read more

12 May 2026

The Maharashtra government has approved the first phase of the 14-lane Virar-Alibaug Multi-Modal Transport Corridor, a major infrastructure project planned across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The 126-km corridor will improve connectivity between Virar, Navi Mumbai, JNPA port, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. Phase 1 of the project has been cleared at an estimated cost of INR 31,793.47 crore under the public-private partnership model. The corridor is expected to reduce travel time, support freight movement and ease pressure on Mumbai’s existing transport network.Read more

12 May 2026

India has initiated a special audit covering 101 cities to evaluate ease of living from the perspective of citizens, with a focus on quality of life, sustainability and urban accessibility. Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy announced the initiative during the 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders’ Summit in Bengaluru, where urban mobility emerged as a central theme. The audit comes amid rising urbanisation pressures, increasing congestion and growing demand for integrated transport infrastructure across Indian cities. The exercise is expected to assess whether infrastructure investments are translating into measurable improvements in commuting efficiency, connectivity and public service delivery.Read more

12 May 2026

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has incorporated two new step-down subsidiaries through its wholly owned arm Adani Renewable Energy Sixty Four Limited as part of its renewable energy expansion strategy. The newly formed entities — ARE64L Step-One Renewable Energy Limited and ARE64L Step-Two Renewable Energy Limited — will focus on power generation using renewable energy sources. The development forms part of AGEL’s broader portfolio expansion across utility-scale clean energy projects in India. The company, a part of the Adani Group, operates across solar, wind, hybrid and energy storage segments. The announcement comes as renewable energy developers continue to expand project pipelines amid rising investments in clean power infrastructure and India’s long-term energy transition targets.Read more

12 May 2026

India is working towards strengthening GIFT City as a complete aircraft leasing and aviation financing hub instead of only a registration destination, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu said during the India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit 2.0 in Gandhinagar. The government is focusing on legal, tax and financing reforms to support the aviation sector, which continues to witness strong growth. India’s commercial aircraft fleet is expected to expand sharply by 2032, while passenger traffic and airport infrastructure development are also seeing rapid growth. The Centre is additionally planning to boost domestic aviation financing and expand seaplane operations.Read more

12 May 2026

A section of the Gurugram-Sohna elevated road near Subhash Chowk caved in again during the past week, leading to traffic disruption and renewed concerns over the condition of the corridor. The incident exposed a large crater and sewage flow beneath the damaged road surface, with residents alleging that recurring sewer line failures are weakening the structure from below. The stretch has witnessed similar collapses in recent years, prompting questions over construction quality, drainage planning and long-term maintenance. The elevated corridor, developed at an estimated cost of around INR 1,466 crore, is one of Gurugram’s key road infrastructure projects.Read more

12 May 2026

The Ministry of Railways has initiated land acquisition proceedings for a road overbridge project between Nidadavolu and Chagallu stations in Andhra Pradesh, marking progress in a long-pending railway infrastructure exercise linked to regional connectivity upgrades under South Central Railway (SCoR). A recent gazette notification issued by the Union government proposes the acquisition of over 5.25 acres across villages in East Godavari district for the construction of a road overbridge in place of an existing level crossing. The move comes after prolonged inter-state coordination and alignment-related delays affecting multiple railway expansion and connectivity initiatives involving Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The acquisition covers both government and privately held land parcels, including agricultural plots, and forms part of broader efforts to improve rail movement, reduce congestion at level crossings, and strengthen operational efficiency on the corridor.Read more