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22 May 2026
Expansion works at Adani Airport Holdings Ltd-operated Thiruvananthapuram International Airport have been delayed due to pending environmental clearances linked to terminal and infrastructure upgrades. The delay is reportedly tied to procedural issues following the expiry of Kerala’s State Environment Impact Assessment Authority committee, after which pending files were transferred to the Union environment ministry. The airport expansion forms part of Adani Airport Holdings’ broader redevelopment programme aimed at increasing passenger handling capacity and upgrading airport infrastructure under the public-private partnership model.Read more
22 May 2026
• Technopark has invited private developers for IT infrastructure development at Technocity in Thiruvananthapuram.
• The project is part of Phase IV expansion, focused on strengthening IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) ecosystem.
• Government-owned, encumbrance-free land is being offered on a long-term lease for development.
• The plan supports rising demand from IT companies and Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
• Technocity is planned as an integrated IT township with office, residential, and commercial infrastructure.Read more
22 May 2026
The Centre has indicated in-principle support for participating in Hyderabad Metro Phase II through a 50:50 cost-sharing arrangement with the Telangana government, according to statements made following a review meeting in New Delhi. The proposed second phase involves a 162-km metro expansion across multiple corridors in Hyderabad and is awaiting final approval from the Union government after submission of the Detailed Project Report and technical documents by the state. The development comes amid the Telangana government’s ongoing transition towards a government-led metro model following the proposed takeover of the existing metro operations from Larsen & Toubro. Alongside metro expansion discussions, the Centre also confirmed sanctions for 39 sewage treatment plants under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme aimed at improving the Musi River ecosystem and urban infrastructure in Hyderabad.Read more
22 May 2026
• Stakeholders have raised urgent concerns over rising traffic congestion on the Neelambur–Madukkarai stretch of NH-544 in Coimbatore.
• The 27-km bypass remains a two-lane section despite adjoining NH-544 stretches already being expanded to six lanes, creating a major bottleneck.
• The corridor handles heavy interstate traffic between Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, leading to frequent delays and safety risks.
• Industry representatives have urged faster widening and improved junction management, including flyovers and grade separators.
• Land availability for expansion has been highlighted as not being a constraint.Read more
22 May 2026
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has invited quotations for appointment of an agency to undertake an underground utility survey for the revised alignment of the Mumbai Metro Line 11 extension between Bandra Terminus and Anik Depot. The scope includes Ground Penetration Radar-based mapping of underground pipelines, sewer networks, power cables, telecom ducts and other utility infrastructure along the proposed corridor. The selected consultant will prepare utility maps, AutoCAD drawings, survey reports and stakeholder reference data within a one-month timeline. The survey forms part of planning and pre-construction activities for the proposed Metro Line 11 extension corridor aimed at strengthening Mumbai’s metro connectivity network.Read more
22 May 2026
The government has announced a large-scale highway development plan worth over INR 34,000 crore for the Delhi-NCR region. The projects aim to improve road connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and upgrade the transport infrastructure across key urban and suburban routes. The proposed works include expressways, ring roads, tunnels, and elevated corridors. According to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, the initiative is part of a broader push to modernise India’s highway network. The developments are expected to improve travel efficiency and strengthen regional connectivity across the national capital region.Read more
22 May 2026
• UP RERA has approved 13 real estate projects across eight districts in Uttar Pradesh.
• The total investment involved in these projects stands at INR 3,052.73 crore.
• The approved developments are expected to generate 4,772 residential and commercial units.
• Key districts include Ghaziabad, Noida, Lucknow, Agra, and other major urban centres.
• The authority has also advised homebuyers to use its online portal for verification, complaint tracking, and recovery certificate updates.Read more
21 May 2026
Authorities in Gurugram carried out a major demolition drive in Saraswati Kunj, Sector 53, along the Golf Course Road corridor, where around 850 illegal shanties were removed. The action was led by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) with police support as part of an ongoing enforcement campaign against unauthorised occupation on government-notified land. Officials confirmed that the structures violated land-use regulations and had been built without approvals. The operation was completed peacefully and forms part of continued efforts to reclaim and secure public land in the region.Read more
21 May 2026
• Capital Infra Trust has declared total distributions of INR 436 crore to unitholders during FY26, including INR 117.97 crore for the fourth quarter.
• The InvIT announced a quarterly distribution of INR 2.4 per unit, taking the full-year payout to INR 11.6 per unit.
• The trust reported total income of INR 920.18 crore and net profit of INR 210.51 crore during the last financial year.
• Assets under management increased 42 per cent year-on-year to INR 6,611.4 crore, supported by operational road assets backed by NHAI hybrid annuity projects.
• The trust plans to acquire 5–8 additional assets in FY27 through its sponsor-backed pipeline, with a target to scale AUM to nearly INR 10,000 crore.Read more
21 May 2026
Indian Railways has approved a key infrastructure project worth INR 993 crore for doubling the Arakkonam–Chengalpattu section, a major corridor in the Chennai suburban rail network. The 68-km stretch is part of one of the busiest commuter routes in Tamil Nadu, connecting important suburban and industrial zones. The project aims to improve capacity, reduce congestion, and enhance punctuality of suburban train services. It is also expected to support freight movement across the region, strengthening overall rail connectivity and operational efficiency in the Chennai rail division.Read more
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21 May 2026
• The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking directions to the Centre for a time-bound decision on renaming the Navi Mumbai International Airport after Lokneta D B Patil.
• The bench observed that naming an airport falls within the domain of government policy and not judicial intervention, while granting liberty to petitioners to approach the competent authority.
• The petition challenged a previous Bombay High Court order that had dismissed a similar plea linked to the airport naming issue.
• The Maharashtra government had earlier proposed the name ‘Lokneta D B Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport’, though the Centre has not issued any official notification so far.
• The matter remains politically and socially significant in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, where local organisations and project-affected communities have continued to demand the airport be named after D B Patil.Read more
21 May 2026
• India’s eight core infrastructure industries recorded 1.7 per cent growth in April, according to government data released on May 20.
• The expansion was supported by increased production in steel, cement and electricity sectors, indicating continued activity in construction and industrial demand.
• Core sector growth had stood at 1 per cent in April last year and 1.2 per cent in March 2026.
• Output from coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products and fertiliser segments contracted during the month under review.
• The core industries comprise sectors critical to infrastructure and construction activity and collectively influence industrial production and economic growth trends.Read more
21 May 2026
Mumbai’s long-term infrastructure pipeline estimated at around INR 1.68 lakh crore is gaining relevance amid the Centre’s continued focus on urban infrastructure investment, industrial corridors and multimodal connectivity projects. Recent policy discussions and central government statements have highlighted the importance of large-scale urban infrastructure spending in supporting economic growth and regional development. Mumbai’s ongoing civic and transport projects, including coastal roads, metro corridors, redevelopment works and mobility infrastructure, reflect broader national priorities centred on integrated urban expansion and capital expenditure-led growth.Read more
21 May 2026
MHADA’s cluster redevelopment proposals in SVP Nagar, Bandra Reclamation and Adarsh Nagar are facing opposition from residents and housing societies, which allege that the authority is overriding ongoing self-redevelopment projects and bypassing consent norms. The disputes relate to MHADA’s Construction and Development Agency (C&DA) model, under which private developers are appointed for large-scale redevelopment schemes. Resident groups have approached the Bombay High Court, arguing that the process lacks transparency and affects societies already pursuing independent redevelopment. MHADA has defended the model, stating that cluster redevelopment is necessary to modernise ageing layouts and upgrade infrastructure. The projects together cover 206.49 acres across Mumbai.Read more
21 May 2026
• Western Railway’s anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar in Bandra East intensified as demolition activity continued for railway expansion and infrastructure works.
• Clashes and protests broke out during the operation after structures, including local religious premises, were affected during the clearance exercise.
• The land is being cleared for proposed fifth and sixth railway lines, station integration works and broader transport upgrades linked to Mumbai’s western rail corridor.Read more
21 May 2026
The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is preparing a phased rollout of water metro transport systems across 18 cities in India and has circulated a draft National Water Metro Policy for inter-ministerial consultations. The first phase will cover Srinagar, Patna, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj, while Tezpur and Dibrugarh in Assam are planned for the second phase. The initiative follows the operational model of the Kochi Water Metro and aims to develop inland waterways as urban public transport corridors using electric and hybrid ferries. The government said the proposed systems would require lower capital investment compared to conventional transport infrastructure while improving urban mobility, reducing congestion, and enhancing connectivity in cities with navigable waterways and tourism-driven transport demand.Read more
21 May 2026
• BMC has floated an INR 22.16 crore tender for mitigation of high-risk traffic black spots across Mumbai through road safety interventions.
• The proposed works include installation of dividers, thermoplastic road markings, signage boards, pavement markers and junction improvement measures.
• The tender was issued by BMC’s Roads and Traffic Department through an open bidding process, with bids scheduled to open on 9 June.
• BMC stated that the project is part of broader efforts to improve road safety infrastructure, traffic circulation and accident prevention across the city.Read more
21 May 2026
• The Haryana Cabinet has approved a revised project cost of INR 10,266.54 crore for the Gurugram Metro Rail project connecting Millennium City Centre and Cyber City in Gurugram.
• The revised estimate is nearly double the earlier sanctioned cost of INR 5,452.72 crore and includes inflation-linked escalation, GST revisions, additional rolling stock and revised infrastructure requirements.
• The 28.5-km corridor, planned with 27 stations, will also include a 1.8-km spur linking Sector-5 and Gurugram Railway Station to improve multimodal connectivity.
• Haryana has approved supplementary reports for Rapid Metro integration and decided to seek World Bank funding for the project’s full soft loan component following delays in funding confirmation from the European Investment Bank.
• The approvals are intended to accelerate implementation of the long-pending metro corridor in Gurugram, one of the NCR’s largest commercial and residential markets.Read more
21 May 2026
Toll collection has commenced on the 129.7-km Meerut–Budaun stretch of the Ganga Expressway following the completion of trial traffic operations on the corridor. The section is being operated by Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited, a special purpose vehicle associated with IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd and IRB Infrastructure Trust. The six-lane greenfield corridor forms part of the larger Ganga Expressway project in Uttar Pradesh and is expected to begin revenue generation for the concessionaire. The project, developed at an estimated cost of INR 6,538 crore, was inaugurated in the past month and is aimed at improving regional road connectivity and supporting industrial and economic activity across multiple districts in the state.Read more
21 May 2026
• Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) plans to introduce a QR code-based property identification system across the city.
• Residential and commercial properties will receive unique QR-enabled door numbers linked to digital property records.
• The initiative aims to improve property tax administration, verification processes and accuracy of municipal records.
• Civic officials expect the system to help reduce discrepancies in property data and support better urban governance.
• The move is part of the growing adoption of digital property management systems by municipal bodies across India.Read more
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