27 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the Private Business Park Development Scheme-2025 to facilitate development of plug-and-play commercial infrastructure aimed at attracting global companies, GCCs and R&D centres. The policy enables private developers to build and operate integrated business parks under a public-private partnership model, with a minimum land requirement of 10 acres. The initiative is designed to reduce project gestation periods, improve ease of doing business and support investment inflows, particularly in services and technology sectors. With long-term concession structures and revenue-sharing mechanisms, the scheme seeks to expand organised commercial real estate supply while promoting employment generation and industrial clustering across the state.Read more

Pune News Desk

27 Mar 2026

An unauthorised borewell drilling activity in Pune led to damage inside an underground metro tunnel on the Shivajinagar Swargate corridor. The drilling created a six-inch hole in the tunnel roof, causing water seepage and raising safety concerns. Police have booked both the contractor and the property owner for negligence and for endangering public infrastructure. The incident was traced after metro officials detected leakage during inspection. It has again highlighted the risks of unregulated excavation work in dense urban areas with critical underground infrastructure.Read more

27 Mar 2026

Concerns have been raised over the condition of Vikramshila Setu after damage was reported to a temporary jacket ring around one of its pillars. Authorities are considering a structural audit to examine the overall safety and integrity of the bridge. Officials have clarified that the issue is limited to a non-structural auxiliary component and does not affect the main load-bearing structure. Despite this, precautionary inspections and monitoring are being prioritised to ensure continued safe use of the bridge for daily and commercial traffic.Read more

27 Mar 2026

South Central Railway has recorded its highest-ever ticket checking revenue in the current financial year, collecting over INR 223 crore and exceeding the Railway Board's target ahead of schedule. The earnings were driven by penalties imposed on passengers travelling without valid tickets, irregular journeys, and unbooked luggage. The zone also conducted large-scale enforcement drives, including a single-day high collection during intensive checks earlier in the year. Officials attributed the growth to consistent monitoring, stricter enforcement, and increased adoption of digital ticketing systems, which together improved compliance across the network.Read more

27 Mar 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is considering extending DP World's Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) concession beyond 2028 by four years, along with an annual royalty increase. The move is aimed at aligning NSICT's tenure with the adjacent NSIGT terminal so both can be merged and auctioned as a single larger facility. This is expected to improve capacity utilisation and revenue potential. However, the proposal also raises policy concerns, as earlier commitments indicated that both terminals would be bid out without extending existing agreements.Read more

26 Mar 2026

Environmentalists in Navi Mumbai have raised serious concerns after laboratory tests indicated that three major flamingo lakes DPS Lake, NRI Lake, and T S Chanakya Lake have shown signs of high pollution and ecological imbalance. These wetlands, which support migratory flamingos and other biodiversity, appear to be affected by stagnant water, disrupted tidal flow, and contamination. Activists have highlighted weak regulatory oversight and ongoing urban pressures as key factors contributing to the situation, warning that continued degradation may further impact the region's fragile wetland ecosystem and its ecological functions.Read more

26 Mar 2026

Waaree Energies Ltd has approved a capital expenditure of INR 39 billion to set up a glass manufacturing plant, marking a significant step in expanding its manufacturing capabilities. The decision, taken earlier this week, aligns with the company's broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the renewable energy supply chain and improve backward integration. The investment is expected to support production requirements for solar modules by ensuring a steady supply of key raw materials. The move also reflects the company's focus on scaling operations and reducing dependency on external suppliers.Read more

26 Mar 2026

The Rajasthan government is preparing a master plan to develop the area surrounding the Mahi Dam in Banswara district as a tourism destination, with emphasis on the Hundred Islands region within its reservoir. A committee comprising senior administrative and technical officials has been constituted to guide land use, environmental safeguards and tourism activities. The initiative aims to promote regulated, eco-friendly tourism while ensuring water conservation and local employment generation. The project seeks to integrate infrastructure planning with environmental protection in a region already known for its natural landscape and visitor appeal.Read more

26 Mar 2026

Escorts Kubota has been allotted a 154-acre land parcel by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority to establish a new manufacturing facility in the Yamuna Expressway industrial region. The site is located in Sector-10 of the YEIDA industrial area and will be used for a greenfield project aimed at expanding the company's production capacity. While financial details of the investment were not disclosed, the development reflects continued industrial activity in the corridor, which has been witnessing increased allocation of land for manufacturing and allied sectors.Read more

26 Mar 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) did not receive any bids for highway projects covering around 912 km, with a total value of about INR 18,885 crore, under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model. The move was part of efforts to bring back private sector participation in road development. However, developers stayed away due to concerns around traffic uncertainty, financial risks, and project viability. The outcome shows that despite policy support, private players remain cautious about investing in BOT-based highway projects.Read more