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

13 Mar 2026

The Delhi government is moving ahead with plans to build an inter state bus terminus (ISBT) on about 20 acres of land reclaimed from the Bhalswa landfill. The project aims to improve bus connectivity from northern states and enhance passenger facilities in the city's north. The landfill is one of three major sites targeted for removal by next year. Alongside this, Delhi will induct 200 new electric buses this month, expanding its fleet to a projected 7,500 by year end. Upgrades to depots, automated testing stations, and EV charging infrastructure are also part of the city's wider transport modernization plans.Read more

Noida News Desk

13 Mar 2026

Noida International Airport at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar district has received an aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marking a critical regulatory milestone ahead of the launch of scheduled commercial operations. The licence certifies that the airport's infrastructure, operational procedures, navigation systems, and safety protocols comply with national civil aviation regulations. The approval follows security vetting by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and allows the airport operator to advance preparations for passenger and cargo services. Officials indicated that the start of commercial flights will be finalised after approval of the Aerodrome Security Programme by BCAS and coordination with airlines and government authorities. Developed as a greenfield airport serving the National Capital Region and western Uttar Pradesh, the facility's first phase includes a runway and a terminal designed to handle up to 12 million passengers annually.Read more

13 Mar 2026

A new highway corridor connecting Indore in Madhya Pradesh with Hyderabad is progressing steadily and is expected to improve road connectivity between central and southern India. The four-lane highway forms part of the Indore Ichhapur National Highway and includes three tunnels through difficult mountainous terrain to remove dangerous ghat sections. Officials from the National Highways Authority of India recently reviewed the project and indicated that the corridor is likely to be completed by December 2026. Once operational, the route is expected to reduce travel time, improve road safety and support smoother movement of passenger and commercial vehicles.Read more

13 Mar 2026

Grew Solar has secured a repeat order worth around INR 500 crore from an Independent Power Producer to supply its high-efficiency solar PV modules. The order is intended to support upcoming utility-scale solar projects at multiple locations across India. The company operates a 6.5 GW module manufacturing plant in Dudu, Rajasthan, with plans to expand to 11.0 GW, and is setting up an 8.0 GW solar cell facility in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh. This new order reinforces the company's position in India's growing solar energy sector.Read more