12 May 2026

Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik will be organised as a technology-driven and environmentally conscious religious gathering, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Speaking during an industry and investment-related event linked to Kumbh preparations earlier this week, the chief minister said the state government intends to deploy digital systems extensively for crowd management, coordination and public services while maintaining the spiritual character of the event. The administration is also planning river-cleaning measures, sewage treatment infrastructure and sustainability-focused interventions ahead of the large-scale gathering scheduled to begin later this year. The event is expected to support economic activity and infrastructure development across Nashik district, including projects such as the Nashik Ring Road.Read more

12 May 2026

The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has issued show-cause notices to two residential projects along Gurugram’s Dwarka Expressway after inspections found alleged discharge of untreated sewage into nearby drains. The action was part of a larger compliance drive covering multiple high-rise housing societies to check whether sewage treatment plants (STPs) were operating as per environmental norms. Water samples have been collected for laboratory testing, while authorities have warned of strict action against projects violating pollution rules. The inspections come amid increasing concerns over sewage management, rapid urban expansion, and pressure on Gurugram’s drainage infrastructure.Read more

12 May 2026

Kolkata’s metro network has received fresh government approval for infrastructure strengthening focused mainly on the North-South Metro corridor. The plan includes allocation of nearly INR 895.3 crore for system upgrades, with a major share directed towards improving power supply, traction substations, and signalling systems. These upgrades are expected to support higher train frequency and improve reliability for daily commuters. The initiative also aims to address operational stress caused by rising passenger demand and ageing infrastructure, while improving coordination across agencies handling metro execution and maintenance.Read more

12 May 2026

Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex earlier this week and directed officials to complete Phase 1 of the project by July 2026. During the review meeting, the Union minister instructed project teams to accelerate ongoing construction works and ensure timely completion of key interior and structural components, including mural installations, ceiling fabrication, flooring and exhibition panels. The minister also reviewed maritime conditions in the Gulf region and instructed officials to take necessary measures for the safe movement of India-bound vessels. The Lothal project is being developed as a major cultural and tourism infrastructure initiative focused on India’s maritime history and heritage.Read more

11 May 2026

The central government has introduced revised National Building Construction Standards, replacing the earlier National Building Code framework. The changes shift key provisions, including fire and life safety, from mandatory compliance to an advisory approach. It also increases the height threshold for stricter fire norms from 15 metres to 24 metres. The move is aimed at simplifying approvals and reducing regulatory burden, but has raised concerns among experts about enforcement gaps and safety risks, especially in densely populated urban areas where compliance has historically been uneven.Read more

11 May 2026

KEC International, part of the RPG Group, has secured new orders worth INR 1,002 crore across its transmission and distribution, renewable energy, transportation, and cables businesses. The contracts include a 500 kV HVDC transmission line project in western India, cabling works in eastern India, and equipment supply in the Americas. The company has also won a wind energy project exceeding 100 MW in southern India and signalling contracts in the railways segment. These additions strengthen its domestic and international order book, particularly in high-voltage transmission and renewable energy. The company operates across more than 110 countries, covering EPC and infrastructure supply segments.Read more

11 May 2026

UltraTech Cement has identified rising plastic packaging costs, fuel-linked expenses and freight pressures as key operational challenges amid ongoing geopolitical disruptions in West Asia. The company stated that sharp increases in polymer and plastic raw material prices significantly raised cement bag costs during the March quarter, resulting in an additional expenditure of around INR 90 crore. Despite near-term cost pressures and currency-related losses linked to rupee depreciation, the company said it remains on track for double-digit volume growth in FY27 and continues to pursue aggressive capacity expansion plans. UltraTech has also outlined annual capital expenditure investments of INR 8,000–10,000 crore as it targets cement production capacity of 240 MTPA by FY28.Read more

11 May 2026

Adani Ports is planning to invest up to INR 13,000 crore to scale up its marine fleet and strengthen maritime operations following strong FY26 financial and operational growth. The company reported a 25% rise in revenue to INR 38,736 crore and became the first Indian integrated transport operator to handle more than 500 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in a single financial year. APSEZ’s marine business also recorded significant expansion during the year, supported by fleet additions and higher operational activity. The proposed investment forms part of the company’s broader logistics and shipping strategy amid changing global trade patterns, geopolitical disruptions in shipping corridors and increasing focus on integrated port-led infrastructure networks.Read more

11 May 2026

Arisinfra Solutions subsidiary ArisUnitern RE Solutions has entered into an eight-month Developer-as-a-Service (DaaS) engagement with The Wadhwa Group for the Wadhwa Wise City township in Panvel, Maharashtra. The mandate covers inventory monetisation linked to a gross development value (GDV) of around INR 650 crore, with plans to release an additional INR 400–450 crore worth of inventory over time. The collaboration will see Arisinfra deploy its technology-led execution platform across construction monitoring, sales management, CRM systems, channel partner tracking and cashflow oversight. The companies said the arrangement is intended to improve execution efficiency and accelerate sales momentum at the integrated township project, which includes residential, retail, commercial and civic infrastructure components.Read more

11 May 2026

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued eviction notices to families living in the Yamuna Bazar area near Nigam Bodh Ghat, directing them to vacate the floodplain settlement within 15 days or face demolition action. Authorities said around 310 structures have been identified as encroachments on the Yamuna floodplains, where construction is prohibited due to environmental and flood risks. Residents have opposed the move, saying many families have lived there for decades and depend on nearby jobs for survival. They have demanded proper rehabilitation and alternative housing before any demolition is carried out.Read more

11 May 2026

HMG Stones is preparing to invest around INR 40 crore in FY27 to expand its operations and strengthen its presence in the natural stone segment. The Bengaluru-based company plans to invest in advanced machinery, automation and a new experience centre near Bengaluru airport as it targets revenue of INR 120-150 crore in FY27 after crossing INR 100 crore in FY26. Demand from luxury housing, villas and large-format homes has supported growth in marble consumption over the last two years, while rising logistics costs and import dependence continue to remain key concerns for the industry.Read more

11 May 2026

The Maharashtra government has moved ahead with the Mumbai Water Metro project aimed at reducing congestion across Mumbai and the wider metropolitan region through an expanded urban water transport network. The Maharashtra Maritime Board has signed an MoU with Norway-based maritime technology firm Hyke AS to support vessel deployment and explore shipbuilding opportunities in the state. The project’s detailed plan includes upgrading 24 existing terminals and developing 21 new terminals across multiple coastal and creek routes within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more

11 May 2026

Celcius Logistics and Ottobock India have opened a dedicated warehousing facility in Thane to support the storage and distribution of prosthetics and specialised medical devices across India. The 3,000 sq ft facility at Wagle Estate has been developed to manage over 2,000 stock keeping units and serve 24 clinics along with more than 200 independent partners. Under a five-year agreement, Celcius Logistics will manage warehousing and transportation operations for Ottobock India. The companies said the partnership aims to strengthen supply-chain reliability for critical healthcare products while improving delivery efficiency and inventory management. The warehouse also includes temperature-controlled storage infrastructure, and capacity is expected to be expanded by 25% over the next year.Read more

11 May 2026

The Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme (SATIS) flyover project in Kalyan has achieved a major construction milestone with the successful launch of the final girder of its longest flyover. Built using Malaysian concrete technology, the 1,125-metre structure is expected to improve traffic flow around the heavily congested Kalyan railway station area. The larger SATIS project includes multiple interconnected flyovers aimed at reducing traffic bottlenecks and improving connectivity for daily commuters. Delays linked to land acquisition, legal matters and technical clearances had increased project costs over the years, but authorities are now accelerating the remaining work.Read more

11 May 2026

The UK construction sector witnessed one of its steepest increases in input cost inflation in nearly four years during the past month, according to the latest S&P Global survey. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly disruptions linked to the Iran conflict, led to supply chain delays and higher material costs across the sector. Construction activity also weakened sharply, with residential and civil engineering projects seeing the biggest slowdown. The survey further highlighted declining new orders, weaker business confidence, and faster job cuts as developers and contractors dealt with rising operating costs and uncertain market conditions.Read more

11 May 2026

Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed state departments to make construction of service roads mandatory in cases where railway or infrastructure projects disrupt access routes to agricultural land. The decision was taken during a review meeting at Mantralaya earlier this week concerning issues faced by farmers in Dhule district affected by the Manmad–Indore railway project. The state government stated that executing agencies would be required to restore disrupted farm access as part of project implementation. The minister also instructed authorities to provide affected landowners a final opportunity to submit claims related to land acquisition within 15 days. The proposed measure is intended to address long-standing access concerns arising from transport and utility infrastructure projects crossing agricultural areas.Read more

11 May 2026

Swedish construction and development company Skanska reported quarterly earnings largely in line with market expectations, supported by strong construction activity and continued demand for data centres and technology-related projects. The company recorded growth in operating profit and order bookings during the quarter, while maintaining a historically high order backlog. Commercial property activity showed signs of improvement, but residential housing demand across the Nordic region remained slow. The company also flagged continued uncertainty in the US commercial property sector and said geopolitical risks were still affecting the broader market outlook.Read more

11 May 2026

Awfis Space Solutions has announced the launch of two new centres in Chennai as the flexible workspace operator continues to expand its footprint in key office markets across India. The latest addition is aimed at strengthening the company’s presence in South India amid rising demand for managed workspaces from startups, corporates and hybrid teams. Chennai has been witnessing steady office leasing activity over the past few quarters, with flexible office operators increasing their presence across major business districts. The expansion also comes as Awfis continues to grow its nationwide portfolio after its public listing and ongoing network additions across multiple cities.Read more

11 May 2026

Matrix Geo Solutions has been assigned a project by the Ajmer Division of Indian Railways to deploy Digital Twin technology for a new broad gauge railway corridor between Taranga Hill and Abu Road via Ambaji. The company will carry out drone-based LiDAR surveys to collect detailed terrain data, which will be used for topographic mapping and engineering analysis. It will also develop a 3D Digital Twin of the existing landscape along with a model of the proposed railway alignment, including bridges, tunnels, and stations, to improve planning accuracy and coordination.Read more

11 May 2026

Warehouse and logistics projects planned around the Vizhinjam International Seaport are witnessing delays as investors continue to wait for clearer visibility on cargo movement and long-term demand. Although land has already been acquired near the port, construction activity has slowed due to uncertainty over how quickly export-import operations will scale. The absence of a fully developed logistics ecosystem and supporting infrastructure has added to the hesitation. While the port is operational and handling growing maritime activity, investors are still assessing cargo stability before moving ahead with large-scale warehouse development.Read more