24 May 2026

Karjat is gradually transitioning from a weekend-home and leisure destination into a potential first-home residential market as infrastructure development, improving connectivity and expanding social infrastructure reshape buyer interest across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Industry stakeholders indicate that projects such as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, the proposed Virar-Alibaug Multimodal Corridor and the Panvel-Karjat suburban rail corridor are expected to significantly improve accessibility over the coming years. Compared to Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, Karjat continues to offer lower residential costs, larger living spaces and lower-density surroundings, attracting first-time buyers, hybrid-working professionals and families seeking long-term liveability. Developers and industry bodies believe the region could evolve into a major residential growth corridor within the next five years.Read more

24 May 2026

Fujiyama Power Systems has announced plans to set up a 1.2 GW TopCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, aimed at expanding its domestic production capacity. The company currently operates a 1 GW Mono PERC solar cell plant in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. The Ratlam unit is expected to begin commercial operations in Q1 FY2028, with an estimated investment of INR 350 crore funded through debt and internal accruals. The expansion focuses on backward integration, cost efficiency and ensuring supply of DCR-compliant solar cells. The company is also part of MNRE ALMM-II list and targets growing rooftop solar demand.Read more

24 May 2026

Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a joint venture between NTPC Limited and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited, has started trial operations of its second 800 MW unit at the Patratu Super Thermal Power Project in Jharkhand. With this addition, the project’s installed capacity has reached 1,600 MW, while NTPC group capacity has crossed 90 GW. A major share of generated power is allocated to Jharkhand to support demand from industries and households. The project uses ultra-supercritical technology and is part of NTPC’s ongoing capacity expansion in eastern India.Read more

24 May 2026

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem is expected to undergo significant expansion over the next decade, with projections indicating the country could host between 8,000 and 9,000 centres by 2040, contributing nearly USD 450 billion annually to the economy. The sector, traditionally associated with business process outsourcing and IT support, is increasingly evolving into a strategic innovation and research hub for multinational corporations. Industry stakeholders indicate that GCCs are now driving activities including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, engineering design, cloud services, sustainability initiatives and advanced analytics. The next phase of growth is also expected to extend beyond established metropolitan centres into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, influencing commercial real estate demand, infrastructure development, digital connectivity and regional economic expansion across India.Read more

24 May 2026

A delegation led by British Deputy High Commissioner G. Van Owen visited Amaravati to review the progress of the Andhra Pradesh capital city project and explore potential investment opportunities. During the visit, officials from the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) briefed the delegation on the city’s infrastructure plans, sustainability initiatives and ongoing construction activities. The team also toured key project sites including the government complex towers and riverfront development areas. Discussions further focused on investment potential across education, healthcare, tourism and urban infrastructure sectors, with officials highlighting that several institutions have already begun operations in Amaravati.Read more

24 May 2026

• Peripheral locations including Karjat, Neral, Panvel, Khopoli, Lonavala and Alibaug are witnessing increased residential and investment interest as Mumbai faces land scarcity and rising urban density.
• Developers are incorporating artificial water bodies, lagoons and landscaped water features into projects to attract buyers seeking nature-oriented and wellness-driven living environments.
• Industry stakeholders said improved infrastructure connectivity, lower-density development and larger land availability are encouraging both developers and investors to expand into these micro-markets.
• ORA Group stated that it is developing a man-made lagoon within its Karjat project as part of a broader waterfront residential concept.
• Real estate consultants said hybrid work trends and expanding physical infrastructure are expected to support long-term appreciation potential across Mumbai’s peripheral residential corridors.Read more

24 May 2026

• Colliers India has estimated that India’s planned solar and wind energy expansion could generate USD 10–15 billion in land aggregation and acquisition opportunities by 2030.
• India’s installed renewable energy capacity stood at 251 GW in 2025, with solar and wind accounting for nearly three-fourths of the total capacity mix.
• The consultancy expects 270–300 GW of additional solar and wind capacity to be added by 2030, requiring nearly seven lakh acres of land across multiple states.
• Renewable energy OEMs are projected to lease 4–7 million sq ft of Grade A industrial and warehousing space annually by 2030, contributing 10–15 per cent of total demand.
• The report highlights growing opportunities for land developers, industrial real estate players, EPC firms and logistics operators as renewable energy infrastructure expands across India.Read more

24 May 2026

• IPL Biologicals Ltd has opened its third manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, with an investment of INR 200 crore.
• The new plant will manufacture biofertilisers, biopesticides and crop health products, taking the company’s total production capacity to 25,000 kilolitres annually.
• Spread across 12 acres, the facility includes automated systems, zero-liquid-discharge operations and 500-kilowatt captive solar power generation.
• The company plans an additional investment of INR 210 crore in the next phase while expanding product registrations across 15 countries.
• IPL Biologicals said the expansion supports India’s push to reduce chemical fertiliser usage and promote sustainable farming solutions.Read more

23 May 2026

• Domicil, the German furniture brand owned by HTL International, is expanding its wellness-focused seating portfolio in India through its Zero Gravity recliner collection.
• The recliner range has been designed around ergonomic and wellness-oriented seating concepts, including a recline angle intended to reduce spinal pressure and improve comfort during extended use.
• The company said growing consumer interest in comfort-led living and wellness-oriented home interiors is driving increased demand for recliner seating solutions across Indian households.
• The collection includes recliner sofas and single-seater formats equipped with touch-button controls, charging ports and integrated utility features aimed at modern residential layouts.
• Industry executives stated that recliners are increasingly being positioned as everyday lifestyle furniture rather than occasional luxury additions within residential interiors.Read more

23 May 2026

SoftTech Engineers Limited has launched a Single Window Approval System aimed at streamlining approvals for electric vehicle infrastructure and wayside amenities along national highways under the National Highway Electric Vehicle (NHEV) initiative. The digital platform is designed to integrate approvals related to land allocation, lease processing, design clearances, construction permits and operational authorisations within a unified ecosystem. According to the company, the system has been developed to support the government’s Ease of Doing Business objectives while accelerating deployment of EV charging infrastructure across highway corridors. The platform will cater to policymakers, developers, investors and service providers through centralised workflows, real-time project tracking and digitised compliance management.Read more