24 Sep 2025

Cochin Shipyard Ltd and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd are planning new shipbuilding facilities in Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with the state government. The move aligns with India's Maritime India Vision 2030 and aims to significantly boost shipbuilding capacity. India currently has less than 1% of the global shipbuilding market but plans to become a top 10 shipbuilding nation by 2030 and reach top five by 2047. Partnerships with international firms and domestic initiatives are central to achieving this growth.Read more

24 Sep 2025

The trial run for the first phase of Metro Lines 4 and 4A in Thane was successfully conducted, with officials projecting a significant reduction in travel time across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The project is expected to benefit approximately 22 lakh daily commuters, reducing travel time by 50 to 75 percent. The total investment for the project is estimated at INR 16,000 crore. Once completed, the 35.20 km Metro Lines 4 and 4A will connect Wadala, Ghatkopar, and Mulund in Mumbai to Kasarvadavali and Gaimukh in Thane. The project aims to address the growing demand for efficient public transportation in the region.Read more

24 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is visiting Banswara, Rajasthan, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. During the visit, he will lay the foundation stone for the Mahi-Banswara Nuclear Power Plant and inaugurate projects and schemes worth more than INR 1.21 lakh crore. These initiatives focus on expanding energy capacity, promoting clean and renewable energy, enhancing connectivity, and supporting farmers through solar-powered irrigation under the PM-KUSUM scheme, strengthening Rajasthan's infrastructure and rural economy.Read more

24 Sep 2025

The Surat Urban Development Authority (SUDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has reviewed five innovative town-planning schemes designed for the upcoming bullet train station area. Two schemes have already been cleared at the draft stage by the state, and one has been filed as a preliminary plan. The remaining proposals highlight features such as green corridors, non-motorised transport, lakefront development, central plazas, and MICE facilities, reflecting a push towards modern, sustainable and pedestrian-friendly urban design.Read more

24 Sep 2025

The excavation work at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) station for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has reached its final stage, with 84% of the work completed. The station, designed as India's first underground bullet train terminus, will feature six platforms, each approximately 415 meters long. Inspired by the Arabian Sea's clouds and waves, the station's architectural design aims to provide seamless connectivity to nearby metro lines and roads.Read more

23 Sep 2025

Inox Clean Energy has launched production at its Bavla solar module facility in Gujarat, starting with a 1.2 GW capacity that will eventually expand to 3 GW. The plant produces advanced N-type TOPCon bifacial modules, offering higher efficiency and dual-sided power generation. Alongside this, Inox Solar is setting up a 4.8 GW integrated solar cell-plus-module facility in Odisha. These initiatives are expected to strengthen India's domestic solar manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and position the country prominently in global renewable energy supply chains.Read more

23 Sep 2025

The Goa cabinet has approved seven development projects worth INR 2,500 crore to be executed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said this approach will speed up the work without putting financial pressure on the state. The projects cover the redevelopment of Junta House and Circuit House in Panaji, a new Prashasan Stambh, reconstruction of government quarters and a government garage, along with a new Kadamba Transport Corporation bus stand in Vasco. NBCC will execute the projects, which are expected to begin shortly.Read more

23 Sep 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to construct a 4.2 km flyover along LBS Marg, extending from Kalpana Talkies in Kurla West to Pankhe Shah Baba Dargah in Ghatkopar West. This initiative aims to alleviate persistent traffic congestion at major junctions such as Andheri-Ghatkopar Link Road, Ghatkopar Station Road, and Sant Narsi Mehta Road. The Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) is tasked with designing the flyover, considering existing infrastructure like the MRIDC bridge and the Metro line. The project is currently in the planning phase.Read more

23 Sep 2025

GHV Infra Projects Ltd announced that it had incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates to expand into international markets. The new entity, GHV Infra FZ-LLC, has been registered in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone to explore opportunities in the Middle East and other regions. The company also confirmed a sub-division of equity shares along with a bonus issue, while having recently secured a major redevelopment contract in Jharkhand.Read more

23 Sep 2025

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), under the supervision of Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, carried out a detailed inspection of the Atal Setu earlier this week. Officials observed minor surface distress along a two-kilometre stretch on the Navi Mumbai-bound carriageway, attributed to heavy monsoon conditions and continuous traffic load. The contractor has been instructed to repair the patchwork within five days, alongside strict enforcement actions including financial penalties and an extended defect liability period.Read more