19 Mar 2026

Dilip Buildcon has emerged as the lowest bidder for a road project worth INR 160.20 crore in Odisha, awarded by Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation. The project involves constructing a six-lane diversion road with service lanes in Sundargarh district under the EPC model. The execution timeline is 18 months. This contract adds to the company's order book of over INR 29,000 crore and follows recent project wins in power transmission and flood protection. The development reflects steady infrastructure activity in Odisha and continued order inflow for the company.Read more

Delhi News Desk

19 Mar 2026

Delhi is preparing a detailed Water Master Plan to fix long-standing issues in its water supply system. The plan focuses on reducing leakages, contamination and uneven distribution by restructuring the network into smaller operational zones linked to treatment plants. It also considers private participation for better monitoring and faster response to issues. With rising population and demand, the plan aims to create a more reliable and efficient system. It builds on past infrastructure gaps and looks to address them through coordinated upgrades and long-term planning.Read more

Chennai News Desk

19 Mar 2026

VA Tech Wabag Ltd has secured a contract worth over INR 1,000 crore from Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to strengthen water infrastructure in Chennai. The project includes development of a large transmission network, along with the revival and long-term operation of a 45 MLD tertiary treatment plant at Kodungaiyur. It aims to improve water distribution, support industrial demand, and expand reuse of treated wastewater. The project is part of the city's broader push to build a more reliable and sustainable water supply system.Read more

19 Mar 2026

The Centre has started identifying new locations in Jammu and Kashmir for hydropower projects to boost electricity generation and meet rising demand. Alongside this, it is reviewing proposals to divert water to northern states through canal and tunnel networks. Work has resumed on previously stalled projects, while desilting efforts are being carried out to improve reservoir efficiency. The move is part of a broader strategy to expand renewable energy capacity, supported by thermal and nuclear power to ensure stable supply and long-term energy security.Read more

19 Mar 2026

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd's subsidiary, Titagarh Naval Systems Ltd, is set to expand its shipyard in West Bengal with an investment of INR 550 crore, partly funded by a 25 % capital subsidy under the government's Shipbuilding Development Scheme. The expansion includes a new dry dock and slipway to construct Medium Range tankers. Since entering shipbuilding in 2016, the company has delivered over 35 vessels to clients including the Indian Navy and NIOT. The subsidiary's upgraded capacity will support 15-18 vessels annually, strengthening India's domestic shipbuilding industry and leveraging strategic partnerships for growth.Read more

18 Mar 2026

Schneider Electric and Tata Power Western Odisha Distribution Limited are collaborating to digitise and modernise power infrastructure in Western Odisha. Seventy-five substations have been upgraded, serving more than 2.1 million customers across nine districts. The project improves grid efficiency, supports renewable energy integration, and reduces technical losses, contributing to a lower carbon footprint. TPWODL, a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha government, continues to provide safe and reliable electricity, demonstrating how digitalisation is enhancing sustainable energy systems in the region.Read more

18 Mar 2026

HD Hyundai is moving ahead with a large greenfield shipyard project in Tamil Nadu with an estimated investment of around USD 4 billion, doubling its earlier plan. The facility is expected to come up in the Thoothukudi region and will focus on building commercial and cargo vessels. The project is part of the company's long-term strategy to expand in India and aligns with the country's push to strengthen its shipbuilding industry. It also reflects increasing global interest in India as a manufacturing and maritime hub.Read more

18 Mar 2026

Solstice Data has committed an investment of INR 52,600 crore to develop a large data centre project in Kerala, marking a major boost to the state's digital infrastructure sector. The project will come up at KINFRA Industrial Park in Kannur across nearly 100 acres and will be executed in multiple phases over the next few years. Focused on artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, the development is expected to create jobs and support Kerala's plans to attract global technology investments and strengthen its position in the data centre ecosystem.Read more

18 Mar 2026

Maharashtra has become power surplus and is prepared to meet the rising electricity demand from industry and data centres. The state's electricity tariffs will remain stable while increasing the share of renewable energy. Industrial power consumption has grown 23% over the last three years, and the state accounts for nearly 60% of India's data centre capacity, with plans for an additional 4,500 MW in the next five years. Maharashtra aims to source over half of its electricity from renewables by 2030 and enhance grid stability through battery and pumped storage projects.Read more

18 Mar 2026

Ecofy, a leading non-banking financial company focused on green finance, has raised INR 380.5 crore in equity to support its expansion in sustainable lending across rooftop solar, electric vehicles, and SME financing. The funding round included new participation from British International Investment (BII) and Finnfund Digital Access Impact Fund I (DAIF), alongside continued backing from existing investor Eversource Capital. With this capital infusion, Ecofy's capital adequacy ratio is expected to rise to around 50 per cent. In three years, the company has served over 1,20,000 customers in India.Read more