11 Apr 2026

Land acquisition has begun for the proposed East West Dedicated Freight Corridor, marking progress in India's plan to expand its freight rail network. The corridor will connect Dankuni in West Bengal to Palghar in Maharashtra, covering key industrial regions. Officials indicated that coordination with state governments is ongoing to support land acquisition and alignment finalisation. The project follows the development of the Eastern and Western corridors and is aimed at improving freight movement efficiency, reducing congestion on passenger routes, and lowering logistics costs across the country.Read more

10 Apr 2026

Vin Group, a Vietnamese firm, plans to invest USD 6.5 billion in Maharashtra for sustainable urban development, electric mobility, tourism, renewable energy, and social infrastructure. The MoU with MMRDA and the Industries Department aims to create smart residential townships, large-scale electric transport solutions, international-standard schools and hospitals, a solar power project, and tourism facilities. Spread over 5,000 acres, the project is expected to generate around 24,700 jobs. The initiative aligns with Maharashtra's efforts to make Mumbai a globally competitive economic and urban hub.Read more

10 Apr 2026

The central government has revised its Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy to increase affordable housing supply along metro and rapid rail corridors. The updated framework mandates that 65% of the built-up area be used for smaller housing units, while allowing higher density and mixed-use development. It also reduces minimum plot size and introduces faster approvals through a single-window system. The policy aims to improve land use efficiency, strengthen last-mile connectivity, and promote compact urban growth near transit networks, especially in cities like Delhi.Read more

10 Apr 2026

A group of institutional investors acquired a 1.6 per cent stake in Delhivery through open market transactions, with the deal valued at around INR 530 crore. The stake was sold by Nexus Venture Partners as part of its ongoing stake reduction strategy. Key buyers included BNP Paribas, SBI Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, Nippon India Mutual Fund, AlphaGrep Investment Management and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. The transaction reflects continued investor interest in the logistics sector and follows multiple stake sales by Nexus over the past two years.Read more

10 Apr 2026

Real estate firm Dalcore has announced an investment of INR 500 crore to develop a branded luxury housing project in Gurugram in partnership with London-based design brand YOO. The project, named The Falcon, has been launched in the past week on a 2-acre land parcel along Golf Course Road and will comprise a single 165-metre-high tower. With a built-up area of approximately 5 lakh sq ft, the development will include 96 units, comprising 93 apartments and three penthouses. Apartment prices are expected to start from INR 10 crore, with the developer targeting total revenues of around INR 1,450 crore. The project marks Dalcore's entry into the residential segment and introduces YOO-branded residences to North India, reflecting growing demand for design-led premium housing offerings in key urban markets.Read more

10 Apr 2026

Embassy Office Parks REIT has approved the issuance of commercial papers worth INR 1,100 crore in two tranches to refinance existing borrowings and meet working capital requirements. The decision was cleared by the debenture committee of Embassy Office Parks Management Services in the past week. The fundraising will be undertaken through two issuances of INR 650 crore and INR 450 crore, with tenures of 347 days and 342 days respectively. The issuance forms part of a broader debt programme allowing the REIT to raise up to INR 10,500 crore through multiple instruments. The commercial paper programme has received top short-term credit ratings of A1+ from CRISIL and CARE, indicating strong repayment capacity and low credit risk.Read more

10 Apr 2026

Kalaburagi district has achieved its highest-ever property tax recovery of 89.8%, reflecting a strong improvement in collection efficiency. The district saw a steady rise in revenue, reaching around INR 33.4 crore in the latest fiscal from INR 25.8 crore in the previous year. Focused administrative action, strict monitoring, and doorstep collection efforts played a key role. A large number of gram panchayats recorded full or near-full recovery. Contributions from industries also supported the overall collections, strengthening local finances despite delays in external funding.Read more

09 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed changes to improve how bank boards function and to support MSMEs with easier access to financing platforms. The regulator plans to streamline board-level guidelines to allow more focus on strategy and risk oversight. It has also suggested removing due diligence requirements for MSMEs joining TReDS to improve credit access. In addition, the RBI is expanding participation in the term money market to include non-bank entities. These steps follow a broader effort to simplify regulatory and supervisory instructions and reduce compliance burden across the financial system.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

09 Apr 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to auction a prime Worli land parcel with a base price of INR 455 crore, while an inquiry continues into an earlier INR 600 crore redevelopment proposal for a civic testing laboratory on the same site. The earlier tender was cancelled multiple times due to alleged irregularities and cost concerns. Under the revised plan, the selected developer can build residential or commercial projects while providing a new laboratory facility to the BMC. The move has raised concerns over eligibility criteria and timing of approvals.Read more

09 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has projected retail inflation at 4.6% for the current financial year, keeping it within the official target range. The central bank maintained the repo rate at 5.25% while highlighting growing global uncertainties, especially due to the West Asia conflict. Quarterly inflation is expected to vary between 4% and 5.2%, with risks emerging from energy prices and weather-related disruptions. While core inflation remains stable, supply-side pressures and geopolitical developments continue to pose challenges to the overall inflation outlook and economic stability.Read more