21 May 2026

• Gujarat plans to create over one lakh high-skilled jobs in sectors such as AI, semiconductors, GCCs, robotics and cybersecurity over the next two years.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the state now aims to strengthen its services and technology ecosystem alongside its manufacturing base.
• The announcement was made during the launch of Million Minds Tech City in Ahmedabad, a proposed INR 15,000 crore development by Ganesh Housing.
• Gujarat is preparing dedicated policies to attract global capability centres (GCCs) and technology investments from international companies.
• Ahmedabad is being positioned as a future technology and innovation hub to compete with cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Gurugram.Read more

21 May 2026

• GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd has commissioned Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad International Airport to address rising domestic and international cargo demand.
• The new facility spans 16,864 sq m and has been designed with an initial annual handling capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, expandable to 100,000 metric tonnes.
• The terminal includes dedicated import and export processing zones, cold-chain infrastructure for pharmaceutical cargo, temperature-controlled storage and upgraded cargo handling systems.
• The development is aimed at strengthening Hyderabad’s position as a major pharmaceutical and logistics hub while improving cargo turnaround efficiency and regulatory processing timelines.
• The facility forms part of broader infrastructure expansion initiatives being undertaken by the GMR Group at Hyderabad airport and its surrounding aerocity ecosystem.Read more

20 May 2026

Industry leaders from the retail, logistics, FMCG and commerce sectors across the Asia Pacific region are set to gather in Bangkok later this week for the 2026 APAC edition of the ‘Last Mile Leaders’ summit. The two-day event will focus on key challenges and changing trends in the logistics and delivery ecosystem, especially in the last-mile segment. Senior executives from companies including Electrolux, Metcash, JB Hi-Fi, CEVA Logistics, Thailand Post and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners are expected to participate. Organiser FarEye said the summit will also see the launch of a research report examining technology adoption, AI integration and infrastructure developments in last-mile delivery operations across the region.Read more

19 May 2026

• Colliers India has reported nearly 30% growth in industrial and warehousing rentals across Farukh Nagar and NH-48 in Delhi-NCR during the past five years.
• The consultancy attributed the rise to occupier expansion, growing demand for institutional-grade assets and ongoing infrastructure improvements across major logistics corridors.
• Grade A industrial and warehousing stock across eight major Indian cities reached 299.2 million sq ft by the end of the first quarter of 2026, nearly double the 2021 inventory level.
• Farukh Nagar and NH-48 remain among India’s largest logistics clusters, together accounting for more than 58 million sq ft of Grade A stock.
• Colliers expects rentals across major high-activity industrial clusters to increase by 5-10% annually in the coming years amid sustained manufacturing and logistics demand.Read more

18 May 2026

NITI Aayog has said it is working with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and National Highways Logistics Management Limited to revise and update the model concession agreement for multimodal logistics parks, with the aim of improving project viability and implementation. In its Annual Report 2025-26, the policy think tank stated that the revised framework is intended to enhance the bankability and bid attractiveness of logistics infrastructure projects. NITI Aayog also disclosed its involvement in railway station redevelopment projects in Vijayawada and the preparation of a public-private partnership framework for integrated sports stadium developments. The initiatives form part of broader efforts to strengthen infrastructure delivery models through private sector participation across transport, logistics and urban infrastructure segments.Read more

17 May 2026

• Avaada Group added 2 gigawatt of renewable energy capacity during the financial year ended March 2026, taking its overall portfolio beyond 17.7 gigawatt peak (GWp).
• The company stated that 7.2 GWp of the portfolio is operational, while 10.5 GWp remains under construction across multiple renewable energy projects.
• Avaada’s portfolio includes solar, wind, hybrid renewable systems, firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects and solar-plus-storage developments.
• The expansion comes amid continued investment activity across India’s renewable energy and energy infrastructure sectors as developers scale capacity to meet rising clean power demand and energy transition targets.Read more

16 May 2026

• Ministry of Textiles inaugurated India’s first operational PM MITRA Park in Warangal, developed at a cost of INR 1,695.54 crore under the central government’s integrated textile infrastructure programme.
• The 1,327-acre project is expected to attract investments exceeding INR 6,000 crore and generate more than 24,400 jobs across the textile value chain.
• According to the ministry, nearly 62 per cent of the park has already been allotted to industrial units, indicating early investment traction within the integrated manufacturing ecosystem.
• The PM MITRA scheme aims to establish textile manufacturing hubs across seven states with multimodal connectivity, common infrastructure and investment incentives. The Warangal project has been positioned as a key industrial and employment-focused development for Telangana’s manufacturing sector.Read more

14 May 2026

• NTPC is preparing to submit its first feasibility study for a standalone nuclear power project to the Department of Atomic Energy.
• The company is targeting at least 2 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2032 through independently developed projects.
• NTPC is conducting feasibility studies in multiple states and has received approval for a proposed study in Bihar’s Banka district.
• The company plans to develop around 30 GW of nuclear capacity across 14 states in line with India’s 100 GW nuclear power target by 2047.Read more

13 May 2026

• Industrial Logistics Properties Trust said its Mountain JV entered into a USD 1.62 billion mortgage loan agreement secured by 90 industrial and logistics properties, according to an SEC filing.
• The financing transaction is expected to support the joint venture’s capital management and liquidity plans amid continued activity in the industrial real estate sector.
• Demand for logistics and warehousing assets has remained steady globally, driven by e-commerce growth, supply chain expansion and long-term distribution requirements.Read more

12 May 2026

CleanMax and Apple have entered into a strategic partnership to invest INR 100 crore in renewable energy projects across India targeting the commercial and industrial segment. The collaboration is aimed at accelerating deployment of clean energy infrastructure and supporting decarbonisation initiatives among corporate users. According to the companies, the investment will support development of scalable renewable energy assets aligned with long-term carbon reduction objectives and corporate sustainability commitments. The partnership also supports Apple’s broader carbon neutrality targets while strengthening CleanMax’s position as a renewable energy provider for industrial and commercial consumers across India and other international markets.Read more

12 May 2026

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has incorporated two new step-down subsidiaries through its wholly owned arm Adani Renewable Energy Sixty Four Limited as part of its renewable energy expansion strategy. The newly formed entities — ARE64L Step-One Renewable Energy Limited and ARE64L Step-Two Renewable Energy Limited — will focus on power generation using renewable energy sources. The development forms part of AGEL’s broader portfolio expansion across utility-scale clean energy projects in India. The company, a part of the Adani Group, operates across solar, wind, hybrid and energy storage segments. The announcement comes as renewable energy developers continue to expand project pipelines amid rising investments in clean power infrastructure and India’s long-term energy transition targets.Read more

12 May 2026

Recove Ventures Pvt Ltd has signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government to invest more than INR 500 crore in building a large-scale plastic recycling and circular manufacturing ecosystem across the state. The agreement, announced in Mumbai in the past week, covers investments in waste processing, recycling, material recovery, aggregation and related manufacturing activities. In the first phase, the company plans to establish capacity to process 5,000 tonnes of plastic waste per month, with a long-term target of scaling operations to 100,000 tonnes annually. The initial project under the partnership will be an advanced high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) recycling facility at Additional Jalgaon MIDC, involving an investment of over INR 35 crore. The facility is expected to become operational by the end of 2026 and generate both direct and indirect employment in the region.Read more

11 May 2026

Newmark Group recently facilitated the sale of a major industrial redevelopment opportunity in Newark on behalf of Anheuser-Busch. The transaction, valued at USD 360 million, highlights the continued demand for large industrial and logistics assets across key US markets. Newark remains one of the country’s most important warehousing and distribution hubs because of its connectivity to ports, highways and dense population centres. The deal also reflects the growing trend of industrial redevelopment in urban locations where older manufacturing sites are being repositioned for modern logistics and supply chain requirements.Read more

11 May 2026

Waaree Renewable Technologies has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 55 per cent stake in Associated Power Structures Pvt Ltd for INR 1,225 crore. The acquisition, which includes both purchase of existing shares and fresh issuance of securities, is now expected to be completed by June 15, 2026 due to procedural formalities. Once the transaction is completed, Associated Power Structures will become a subsidiary of Waaree Renewable Technologies. The move is expected to strengthen Waaree Renewable’s presence in the power and infrastructure segment as the company continues to expand its renewable energy and EPC business portfolio.Read more

11 May 2026

Reliance Industries Ltd is set to undertake a scheduled maintenance shutdown at part of its Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat later this month, with the exercise expected to continue for three to four weeks. The shutdown will involve a crude distillation unit and certain secondary processing units at the company’s 660,000 barrels-per-day refinery catering primarily to the domestic fuel market. The maintenance programme is being staggered alongside refinery operations at Nayara Energy to avoid disruption in domestic fuel availability amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and pressure on global shipping routes. Government officials stated that refinery shutdowns across India are being coordinated to ensure uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and LPG while maintaining operational safety and equipment reliability.Read more

11 May 2026

Royal Enfield will invest INR 2,200 crore to establish a motorcycle manufacturing facility and vendor park at Satyavedu in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district, marking the company’s first major manufacturing expansion outside Tamil Nadu. The proposal was approved by the State Investment Promotion Board chaired by N. Chandrababu Naidu earlier this week. The project is expected to generate around 5,000 direct and indirect jobs while adding nearly nine lakh units to the company’s production capacity. The development includes a dedicated vendor ecosystem aimed at strengthening automobile manufacturing activity in southern Andhra Pradesh and supporting creation of a larger industrial cluster near the Andhra Pradesh–Tamil Nadu border.Read more

10 May 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved two semiconductor manufacturing projects in Gujarat under the India Semiconductor Mission, with a combined investment of around INR 3,936 crore. The projects include a Mini/Micro-LED display manufacturing facility and a semiconductor packaging unit, expected to generate over 2,200 jobs. With these approvals, the total number of semiconductor projects in India has increased to 12, attracting investments of about INR 1.64 lakh crore. The move is aimed at strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem and supporting growing demand across sectors such as electronics, automotive, and industrial systems.Read more

10 May 2026

Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, reported a nearly threefold rise in quarterly profit, supported mainly by a significant tax credit and record-high cement sales volumes. The company saw strong demand from infrastructure activity, pushing sales to its highest-ever quarterly level. Revenue also grew modestly during the period. However, rising input costs such as fuel, diesel, and packaging impacted margins. While industry demand showed steady growth during the quarter, analysts expect moderation ahead due to seasonal factors and broader geopolitical concerns affecting cost structures and demand outlook.Read more

Vijay Ram Rattan, Chairman , Ram Rattan group

10 May 2026

India’s large-scale infrastructure expansion is increasingly driving corridor-led urban and industrial development as the country advances towards its Vision 2047 growth roadmap. Major transport and industrial projects including the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, Dedicated Freight Corridors, Regional Rapid Transit System and expressway networks are reshaping economic activity across multiple regions. These infrastructure corridors are supporting industrial clustering, logistics growth, planned urbanisation and emerging residential ecosystems beyond traditional metropolitan centres. Alongside manufacturing and freight movement, developers are also identifying opportunities in hospitality, tourism, farmhouse communities and integrated townships near key transport corridors. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, in particular, are influencing development patterns across parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the National Capital Region, with new real estate destinations emerging around enhanced connectivity and expanding economic activity.Read more

09 May 2026

The Chandigarh administration has excluded change of land use (CLU) permissions and conversion of industrial plots into commercial use from its ongoing reform agenda, citing feasibility and regulatory constraints. Officials indicated that fragmented land holdings, limited vacant land, and high infrastructure costs make CLU-based development impractical in the Union Territory. The move also aligns with restrictions under the Chandigarh Master Plan 2031 and the Periphery Control Act, 1952. Instead, the administration is prioritising alternative reforms, including higher floor area ratio (FAR), relaxed building norms, and mixed-use development in select industrial areas. The decision impacts long-standing demands from developers and industry stakeholders seeking greater flexibility in land use.Read more