18 Feb 2026

Transrail Lighting has won new domestic EPC contracts worth INR 2,350 crore, mainly in the transmission and distribution segment, along with civil and poles and lighting works. With these additions, the company's FY26 order inflows have crossed INR 7,980 crore. The latest transmission orders largely involve 765 kV lines, indicating strong execution capability. The company also remains the lowest bidder for projects exceeding INR 800 crore and continues to see a healthy bidding pipeline across domestic and international markets.Read more

18 Feb 2026

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd has secured a maintenance contract worth INR 27.67 crore from South Western Railway for the Mysore division, covering 1,046 track kilometres of electrification infrastructure. The two-year mandate includes routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance to ensure uninterrupted traction power operations. With this addition, Texmaco's OHE and power supply maintenance portfolio has grown to 3,702.62 track kilometres across various Indian Railways divisions and select DFCCIL sections. The order reinforces the company's position in railway electrification services.Read more

18 Feb 2026

Desco Infratech Limited has secured purchase orders worth INR 40.43 crore from Sun Drops Energia Limited and KP Energy Limited, covering solar infrastructure and cable-laying works in Gujarat. With a strong track record in the City Gas Distribution sector, the company is now leveraging its expertise to expand into power and renewable energy infrastructure. Structured systems, trained workforce, and safety-focused execution enable Desco to strengthen its multi-vertical presence. The company aims to deliver long-term value while contributing to India's evolving energy ecosystem.Read more

18 Feb 2026

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is nearing full commissioning, with the remaining sections set for inauguration later this month. The 82 km corridor, India's first semi highspeed RRTS, has been opened in phases since October 2023 and already carries over 22 million passenger trips. The final segments include a 5 km Delhi stretch and a 21 km Meerut extension, which will also support Meerut Metro services on shared tracks. The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated INR 1 crore in the 2026-27 budget to manage operational costs, reflecting strong state support for the project.Read more

18 Feb 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has rejected the Union Railway Minister's claim that delays in land acquisition by the State have slowed railway projects. The State said most land for major railway lines has already been acquired and handed over, and delays are mainly due to inadequate fund release and project abandonment by Indian Railways. It also denied seeking the closure of any railway projects. The issue has triggered political exchanges, with both sides presenting differing accounts of project progress and responsibility.Read more

18 Feb 2026

Nashik's Ozar airport is set to undergo a major infrastructure upgrade costing INR 572 crore to handle the sharp rise in passenger movement expected during the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The project includes a new terminal building, expanded aircraft parking, additional check-in counters, and improved passenger facilities. Once completed, the airport's passenger handling capacity will increase more than threefold. The upgrade is part of wider preparations to strengthen transport infrastructure in and around Nashik ahead of the large religious gathering.Read more

Delhi News Desk

17 Feb 2026

Delhi authorities have identified 3,298 km of roads for repair and resurfacing under a phased redevelopment plan estimated at INR 7,207 crore. The assessment covers over 21 per cent of the city's total road network of 15,598 km and includes roads in both authorised and unauthorised colonies. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Public Works Department account for the largest share of identified stretches. Officials have linked damaged road surfaces to higher dust levels and traffic inefficiencies, prompting renewed focus on timely execution.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Nashik Municipal Corporation is moving ahead with plans to upgrade a 6.4 km city stretch of the Nashik-Pune highway from Dwarka Circle to Nashik Road by opting for asphalting instead of white topping. The decision, taken after consultations with the National Highways Authority of India, is aimed at ensuring timely completion before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2026. The revised project scope has reduced the estimated cost from INR 290 crore to INR 245 crore, including land acquisition, while maintaining the objective of easing congestion on one of the city's busiest corridors.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra government plans to roll out the Mumbai water metro project in phases starting December, aiming to ease traffic congestion across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Ports Minister Nitesh Rane said a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be submitted by February 28, after which two routes will be finalised for the first phase. The INR 1,200 crore project proposes six to eight routes using battery-powered ferries, initially focusing on key Mumbai city stretches such as Nariman Point, Worli, Bandra, Juhu and Versova. Modelled on the Kochi water metro, the project will later expand across the wider MMR, with improved connectivity including faster access to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Seva Teerth complex along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 and Kartavya Bhavan-2 in New Delhi, marking a major shift in India's central administrative infrastructure. The new complexes bring together the Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet Secretariat, National Security Council Secretariat and several key ministries that were earlier spread across multiple locations. Designed as part of the Central Vista redevelopment, the buildings focus on operational efficiency, sustainability and improved coordination while replacing ageing colonial-era offices that had become costly and inefficient to maintain.Read more