03 Mar 2026

Highway construction activity under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is expected to moderate next fiscal as project awards remain subdued, according to a recent report by rating agency ICRA. Execution is projected to decline to around 9,000-9,500 km from about 10,660 km achieved in the previous fiscal. Although awards this year are expected to remain similar to last year at 7,250-7,750 km, they are well below earlier peak levels. Toll collections are likely to stay stable, but growth may ease due to lower inflation-linked rate revisions.Read more

03 Mar 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to deliberate on widening the 90-km Vadpe Gonde section of the Mumbai Nashik highway to six lanes. The move follows concerns raised about road safety, congestion and rising accidents on the corridor. While repair work has been completed and the stretch is currently motorable, authorities will assess future traffic demand, especially with the parallel Samruddhi Expressway operational. NHAI is also progressing with an eight-lane elevated corridor between Nashik Phata and Khed to ease congestion ahead of the upcoming Kumbh Mela.Read more

03 Mar 2026

H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd has been declared the lowest bidder for a major National Highways Authority of India project in Odisha. The company quoted INR 1,582.11 crore against the estimated cost of INR 1,827.33 crore for constructing Package III of the Capital Region Ring Road under the Hybrid Annuity Mode. The 40.33 km six-lane access-controlled corridor will connect Gobindpur on NH-55 to Tangi near the Bandola Toll Plaza on NH-16. The project is to be completed within 910 days from the appointed date.Read more

03 Mar 2026

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has secured registration under Verra's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) for its in-plant railway siding at the Gujarat manufacturing facility, making it the world's first modal shift transportation project to receive this recognition. By shifting vehicle dispatches from road to rail, the company expects to generate nearly 1.7 lakh carbon credits over a 10-year crediting period. Operational since early 2023, the siding has already dispatched over six lakh vehicles and supports emission reduction goals under internationally accepted carbon accounting standards.Read more

Visakhapatnam News Desk

03 Mar 2026

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has commenced preparation of zone-wise development plans (ZDPs) following a recent administrative reorganisation that expanded its urban jurisdiction. Under the new approach, the city's territory has been divided into multiple zones, each with tailored planning strategies to address growth management, infrastructure provisioning and land-use priorities. GVMC officials said the exercise aims to rationalise development norms, improve civic service delivery and integrate peri-urban areas into a coordinated city planning framework. The planning process will involve extensive ground surveys, stakeholder consultations and data collection to inform draft ZDPs, which are expected to guide future development, zoning regulations, transportation networks and infrastructure investments. City planners noted that structured zone-wise planning aligned with the city's expanded geography will be critical to sustainable urban growth and improved quality of life in Visakhapatnam's evolving metropolitan region.Read more

02 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government has approved a metro rail project connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai with Navi Mumbai International Airport. The 34.9 km corridor will have 20 stations, combining 14 elevated and six underground sections, and will operate under a public-private partnership with 40 per cent viability gap funding. The project involves significant private investment and is designed to reduce travel time and congestion between the two cities. Construction is set to start in June next year, with advanced planning for operations, depots, and rehabilitation of affected people.Read more

02 Mar 2026

India's central infrastructure projects valued at INR 150 crore and above have recorded a cumulative cost overrun of INR 5.52 lakh crore, according to the latest government monitoring data. The 1,702 projects tracked across 17 ministries now have a revised cost of INR 39.25 lakh crore, compared to the original INR 33.72 lakh crore. While expenditure has reached over INR 20 lakh crore and several projects are nearing completion, transport and energy continue to dominate the portfolio in terms of both number and value.Read more

02 Mar 2026

Uttar Pradesh has signed an MoU with German firm RAILONE GmbH for an INR 200 crore investment to upgrade rail infrastructure. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya visited the company's manufacturing plant to inspect modern railway track technologies and concrete sleeper production systems. The discussions focused on global production processes, quality standards, and best practices. The government expects the collaboration to bring advanced technology, enhance connectivity, and boost industrial development. This move aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of modern infrastructure and international partnerships for the state.Read more

02 Mar 2026

MMRDA has intensified planning for station areas along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor under Project-SMART. The corridor's four Maharashtra stations BKC, Thane, Virar, and Boisar are being developed with a focus on sustainable urban growth. Thane and Virar have been prioritized, with detailed development plans prepared in collaboration with JICA, adopting international best practices in Transit Oriented Development, land value capture, and multi-modal integration. MMRDA's leadership emphasizes replicating these frameworks at BKC and Boisar, aiming to transform these stations into strategic urban development hubs.Read more

02 Mar 2026

ArcelorMittal has launched a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) under the banner of ArcelorMittal Global Business & Technologies (AMGBT) in Hyderabad and Pune, strengthening India's role in the company's global technology and business services strategy. The centres are designed to support ArcelorMittal's international operations through integrated digital, technology and enterprise services. Functions housed at the GCCs include digital technology, IT infrastructure, data and analytics, cyber security, finance, procurement, human resources and project management. The company plans to hire around 2,000 professionals across both cities as part of a phased scale-up. With more than 1,100 employees already on board, AMGBT is positioned as a long-term operational hub, leveraging India's skilled talent base to drive standardisation, efficiency and technology-led transformation across ArcelorMittal's global businesses.Read more