Kochi News Desk

15 Mar 2026

Highway expansion and new road infrastructure around Kochi are gradually reshaping the city's real estate landscape. Better connectivity is pushing residential and commercial demand toward emerging suburban locations such as Maradu, Koonammavu, Kundanoor and Madavana. These areas are seeing rising interest from homebuyers and investors due to relatively lower land prices and easier access to key parts of the city. Mid-range housing priced below INR 1 crore is driving most of the demand. At the same time, land values near highway junctions have increased, while the city's property price growth has shown slight moderation as demand spreads to newer corridors.Read more

14 Mar 2026

The Union government has approved the development of a dedicated information technology (IT) park in Puducherry with an estimated investment of INR 1,250 crore. The project will be developed as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on approximately 21.3 acres of government-owned land at Thattanchavady within the municipal limits of Puducherry. The initiative forms part of efforts to expand the region's technology and services ecosystem while generating employment opportunities. Officials indicated that the proposed IT SEZ is expected to create nearly 30,000 jobs over the coming decade and strengthen the Union Territory's position as a technology and services destination. The park will include plug-and-play office infrastructure along with supporting commercial and social facilities. Authorities said the project is intended to retain skilled graduates in the region while attracting domestic and global technology firms to establish operations in Puducherry.Read more

14 Mar 2026

Development of educational infrastructure in Amaravati has moved forward with the completion of a lease agreement between Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) and Touch Stone Educational Foundation for setting up Basil Woods International School. The school will be built on around four acres with an investment of about INR 40 crore and will cater to students from kindergarten to Class 12. Planned with international standards, the campus will include modern classrooms, laboratories, sports infrastructure and other facilities. The institution is expected to accommodate nearly 2,000 students and contribute to employment generation while strengthening Amaravati's position as an emerging education hub.Read more

14 Mar 2026

India's first high speed rail service on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor will start operations in phases, with the initial services using the domestically manufactured B28 bullet train. Developed in Bengaluru, the train will initially run at around 250 kmph, with potential upgrades to 320-350 kmph in the future. The first operational section will cover approximately 100 km between Surat and Vapi. The full 508 km corridor is planned for completion by 2029. This project marks a major milestone in India's high speed rail programme, enhancing connectivity between Gujarat and Maharashtra.Read more

14 Mar 2026

Bessco Power Pvt. Ltd. and Renergo Developers Pvt. Ltd. have formed a strategic joint venture to develop 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects in India and Nepal over the next 18-24 months. The partnership will mainly focus on utility-scale solar projects while exploring emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, compressed biogas (CBG), and green ammonia. By combining development expertise and strategic execution platforms, the companies aim to accelerate clean energy deployment, contribute to sustainable economic growth, and create a diversified renewable energy portfolio aligned with the region's energy transition goals.Read more

14 Mar 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved two railway multitracking projects in West Bengal and Jharkhand with a combined investment of INR 4,474 crore to increase capacity on key rail corridors in eastern India. The projects involve constructing fourth railway lines on the Sainthia Pakur and Santragachi Kharagpur sections and are expected to add approximately 192 km to the Indian Railways network. Covering five districts across the two states, the upgrades aim to reduce congestion on busy routes used by both passenger and freight trains. The corridors are important for transporting commodities such as coal, stone, cement, iron and steel, foodgrains and petroleum products. Planned under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the projects are intended to improve multimodal connectivity, enhance freight movement efficiency, and strengthen logistics infrastructure in the region.Read more

14 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved INR 425 crore under the Chief Minister New Township Scheme to promote structured township development in eight cities: Bareilly, Varanasi, Orai, Chitrakoot, Banda, Pratapgarh, Ghazipur, and Mau. The funding will act as seed capital, covering up to 50 percent of land acquisition costs over 20 years, helping local authorities plan and develop residential and mixed-use townships. The initiative is part of the state's broader urban growth strategy to manage increasing populations, improve housing infrastructure, and guide orderly urban expansion.Read more

14 Mar 2026

Flexible workspace operator 91Springboard has received multiple recognitions across industry platforms, including three awards at the Realty+ Flex Spaces Conference 2026. The company was named Flex Space Brand of the Year, while CEO Anshu Sarin received the Flex Space Leader of the Year award. The company also won Enterprise Flexspace Design of the Year for a workspace developed for global travel platform Agoda. In addition, Niroopa Padmanabhan, Chief Design Officer at 91Springboard, was recognised as Woman Super-Achiever of the Year at the Business Leader of the Year Awards 2026. The recognitions highlight the company's presence in India's expanding flexible workspace sector, where operators are increasingly providing managed offices and enterprise-grade flexible workplaces to technology companies, global capability centres and large enterprises seeking adaptable workspace solutions.Read more

Pune News Desk

13 Mar 2026

A joint venture between T&T Infra Ltd and Univastu India Ltd has secured a civil construction contract valued at INR 229.97 crore from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) for works associated with the Pune Metro Rail Project. The project covers the design and construction of a 1.123 km elevated metro viaduct along the Vanaz Chandani Chowk section of Line-2A. The scope also includes building two metro stations Kothrud Bus Depot and Chandani Chowk along with a first-level integrated double-decker flyover at the Kothrud Depot. Additional works involve constructing a foot overbridge connecting the corridor to a national highway and developing stabling lines at the Bhakti Shakti end of the PCMC Nigdi corridor. The contract will be executed through the T&T Univastu JV, with project completion scheduled within 27 months.Read more

13 Mar 2026

The Northeast Frontier Railway is set to launch a new intercity train connecting Narangi near Guwahati in Assam with Agartala in Tripura this Friday. The service will pass through key stations such as Jagiroad, Hojai, Lumding, New Haflong, Badarpur, New Karimganj, Dharmanagar, Kumarghat and Ambassa. This initiative is expected to improve travel for passengers from Assam's Barak Valley, the hill districts, and northern Tripura. Officials have highlighted that the train will make travel more convenient, support regional mobility, and complement the existing rail network, strengthening connectivity in the Northeast.Read more