13 Apr 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved Jaipur Metro Phase 2 with an investment of around INR 13,038 crore to expand the city's metro network through a 41 km corridor. The project will connect key industrial, residential and institutional areas, including Sitapura and Vishwakarma Industrial Area, with 36 planned stations. It aims to improve airport connectivity, reduce congestion and support sustainable mobility. Targeted for completion by 2031, the expansion is expected to increase ridership and support planned urban growth and real estate development.Read more

13 Apr 2026

The Madhya Pradesh government has approved INR 590 crore for developing an airstrip in Ujjain to support the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2028. The project will involve acquiring around 437.5 acres and enabling operations of larger aircraft under the UDAN scheme. The Airports Authority of India will handle development after land transfer by the state. Alongside this, projects worth over INR 15,000 crore across irrigation, education and other sectors were cleared, indicating a broader push to strengthen infrastructure and manage the expected rise in pilgrim and tourist movement.Read more

13 Apr 2026

Square Yards has entered into a partnership with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub to offer digital property valuation and title search services via the Unified Lending Interface. Announced in the past week, the collaboration aims to support financial institutions by providing structured real estate data for credit assessment. The platform integrates over 100 million digitised property registration records across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It aggregates information from registration documents, listings, regulatory filings and circle rates, enabling lenders to access verified transaction histories, ownership records and valuation benchmarks. The initiative is expected to streamline digital lending processes by improving data accessibility and reducing reliance on manual verification systems.Read more

12 Apr 2026

Karnataka has received its highest-ever railway budget allocation, with focus on station redevelopment, electrification and new line expansion. Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna stated that 61 stations are being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, while 31 railway line projects are in progress. Electrification has reached about 97 per cent in the South Western Railway zone, improving efficiency. Key works also include safety upgrades through Kavach and infrastructure inspections across key sections, reflecting a continued push towards modernisation.Read more

12 Apr 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated a set of road expansion projects in Vijayawada with a total investment of approximately INR 105 crore, aimed at improving connectivity and addressing traffic congestion in the city's peripheral zones. Announced in the past week, the works involve the widening and development of three key stretches, including Ballemvari Street linking Poranki and Nidamanuru, the Auto Nagar Murali Nagar Road, and a connecting stretch up to Nidamanuru Junction. The projects are part of a broader urban infrastructure push to support the city's expansion and improve access to residential and industrial areas. Officials indicated that the upgrades are intended to streamline traffic movement and strengthen linkages between key growth corridors in the region.Read more

12 Apr 2026

Matrix Geo Solutions has secured a contract valued at approximately INR 3.07 crore from North Western Railway to deploy drone-based monitoring systems for a railway infrastructure project. Announced in the past week, the mandate covers the 271.97-km Luni Samdari Bhildi doubling corridor spanning parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat, with execution scheduled over 30 months. The company will use UAV-enabled aerial surveys and geo-tagged data capture to monitor construction progress across stages such as earthwork, track laying and bridge development. The initiative reflects increasing adoption of geospatial technologies in infrastructure execution, aimed at improving oversight, reducing reliance on manual inspections and enhancing coordination among project stakeholders.Read more

12 Apr 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved an investment of INR 40,175.33 crore for the development of two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at strengthening renewable energy capacity and regional infrastructure. Cleared in the past week by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, the projects include the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project and the 1,200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project, with a combined capacity of 2,920 MW. The Kamala project will be developed across multiple districts, while Kalai-II will be located on the Lohit river in Anjaw district. Both projects will be executed through joint ventures involving central public sector companies and the state government. The developments are expected to support grid stability, improve power availability and enable infrastructure expansion in the region.Read more

12 Apr 2026

India's highway construction and project award activity declined to a seven-year low in FY2025-26, reflecting a shift in execution strategy and a slowdown in the project pipeline. According to official data cited in the past week, total highway construction dropped below 10,000 km for the first time since 2019-20, while new project awards were limited to around 7,000 km. Authorities attributed the slowdown to stricter requirements around land acquisition, environmental and statutory clearances before project bidding. The approach is aimed at reducing delays and cost overruns that have affected earlier projects. While execution activity by agencies such as the National Highways Authority of India remained stable, the reduced flow of new contracts has begun to impact contractors and developers, leading to intensified bidding competition and potential pressure on future order books.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

12 Apr 2026

A fire incident took place at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's Terminal 1 in Mumbai during the evening of April 9 after a short circuit occurred in an electrical section of a three-storey structure near the 1-B Circle area. The fire was quickly detected and brought under control by the Mumbai Fire Brigade along with the airport's emergency response team. Authorities confirmed that the fire remained minor in nature, no casualties were reported, and flight operations were not affected. As a precaution, some electrical systems were briefly shut and safety checks were carried out.Read more

12 Apr 2026

The Defence Ministry, along with civil aviation authorities and the Telangana government, is moving ahead with plans to develop the long-proposed Adilabad airport as a joint-use facility. The project will allow defence-related training operations to function alongside civilian flight services. A joint inspection of the 300-acre site is scheduled in the coming days, involving all key stakeholders. After the assessment, a detailed project report is expected to be prepared within a few months. The initiative is aimed at improving regional connectivity and supporting infrastructure growth in northern Telangana.Read more