13 Feb 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is likely to miss its highway project award targets for FY26 as delays in approvals and project preparation slow the bidding process. Against a plan to bid out 124 projects spanning over 6,300 km, bids have been invited for only about 60% of the projects so far. The gap is wider in value terms, with fewer large projects reaching the bidding stage. Slower land acquisition, prolonged clearances and limited private sector appetite for large contracts have affected the pace of awards.Read more

13 Feb 2026

Ceigall India Limited has secured a new highway project from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for four-laning a key stretch of NH-139W in Bihar. The project, awarded under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), involves upgrading the 78.942-km Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah corridor at a bid cost of approximately INR 2,160 crore. The company's arm, Ceigall Infra Projects, received the Letter of Award (LOA) dated February 11, 2026. The project has a construction timeline of 730 days, followed by a 15-year operations and maintenance period. The corridor is expected to improve regional connectivity, enhance logistics efficiency and boost economic activity in the state.Read more

13 Feb 2026

The Odisha government has approved plans to convert all state highways into four-lane roads, aiming to improve traffic flow and regional connectivity. The Works Minister led a review meeting this week, directing officials to conduct surveys and prepare detailed project reports. Key stretches, including the Cuttack Sambalpur highway and urban bypasses around Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, will be prioritized. The initiative aligns with broader infrastructure goals, including national highway expansions and ring road projects, and follows recent approvals of road funds and strong interest from contractors in related state projects.Read more

13 Feb 2026

Jupiter International has commissioned its third solar cell manufacturing unit in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, adding 1 GW of mono PERC capacity and taking its total installed capacity to nearly 2 GW. Developed through its wholly owned subsidiary Jupiter Solartech Pvt Ltd, the facility focuses on high-efficiency technology aligned with global standards. The expansion is expected to double the local workforce and supports the company's long-term plans for vertical integration, including the proposed setup of a 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell line.Read more

13 Feb 2026

Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Euler Motors has entered into a strategic partnership with Jio-bp to improve EV charging infrastructure across major logistics hubs in India. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, focuses on identifying high-usage fleet locations where charging facilities are most needed. By aligning vehicle deployment with charging availability, the partnership aims to address operational challenges faced by commercial EV users. Jio-bp's expanding national charging network and Euler's fleet presence are expected to support smoother EV adoption in the logistics and last-mile delivery segments.Read more

13 Feb 2026

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) agreed earlier this week to form a consortium under a memorandum of understanding signed in Kolkata for a large-scale national shipbuilding programme. The partnership will jointly pursue tenders including one from the Shipping Corporation of India Limited and build advanced maritime platforms. The collaboration is designed to enhance India's maritime infrastructure, long-term operational capabilities and technological self-reliance in shipbuilding by leveraging the complementary strengths of both defence public sector undertakings. The move aligns with broader national goals of boosting indigenous shipbuilding capacity.Read more

Delhi News Desk

13 Feb 2026

Delhi has further expanded its electric public transport fleet with the induction of 500 new electric buses into the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), taking the city's total e-bus count to more than 4,000 the highest for any state in India according to official data. The new buses were flagged off at a ceremony attended by the Chief Minister and senior political leadership, and an inter-state electric bus service between Delhi and Panipat was also launched to serve commuters along an 86 km route that includes major nodes such as the Singhu border and Murthal. Officials said the expansion supports broader targets to increase the city's electric bus fleet to 7,500 by the end of the next calendar year and to 14,000 by 2028, and noted continued efforts to improve EV infrastructure and public transport accessibility. The development underscores Delhi's focus on sustainable urban mobility.Read more

13 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra government has unveiled plans to develop an access-controlled road that will directly connect the Vidarbha region to the upcoming Vadhavan deep-draft port on the state's western coast, significantly reducing freight transit times and strengthening logistics networks. Announced by the chief minister at a business conclave focused on Vidarbha's economic growth, the initiative is aimed at integrating central and eastern Maharashtra more closely with coastal trade routes, fostering industrial expansion and attracting investment. The new road is expected to cut travel time for goods from Vidarbha to the port to under eight hours, compared with much longer current routes. Officials highlighted that the project forms part of a wider infrastructure push in the region, including expressway and highway links connecting key industrial hubs and enhancing the state's position in national supply chains.Read more

13 Feb 2026

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced development projects worth around INR 2,300 crore for Shahdol district, with a strong focus on irrigation, education, and road infrastructure. The key project is the Shahdol Irrigation Complex, comprising four micro-irrigation schemes on the Son River, aimed at expanding irrigation to nearly 50,000 hectares and benefiting 122 villages. Additional measures include new educational facilities, expansion of medical education capacity, road development, and administrative upgrades to support long-term regional growth.Read more

Delhi News Desk

12 Feb 2026

The Delhi government has approved an allocation of INR 100 crore for the implementation of an Advanced Traffic System (ATS) aimed at enhancing road safety and traffic management across the city. The funding forms part of a larger INR 1,200 crore grant released to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) by the chief minister, which also covers other transport modernisation initiatives. The ATS will incorporate a suite of technologies including traffic control systems, high-resolution video surveillance and electronic enforcement tools, and will be linked with a central command centre to facilitate real-time monitoring and quicker emergency responses. Officials highlighted rising concerns about traffic accidents involving buses and the need for improved incident detection and response capabilities. The investment aligns with broader efforts to harness technology for safer, more efficient urban transport.Read more