31 Mar 2026

The Union government is examining a proposal to merge Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and IRCON International, two Navratna public sector enterprises under the Ministry of Railways, to create a larger infrastructure execution entity. The plan, currently under inter-ministerial review, aims to combine engineering, project management and financial capabilities to improve efficiency and enable the combined entity to undertake larger domestic and international projects. The proposal will require approvals from the Ministry of Finance, Department of Public Enterprises and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. Both companies currently operate independently across railway construction, electrification and infrastructure segments, and the consolidation is expected to reduce overlap while strengthening execution capacity and project delivery scale.Read more

31 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), confirming that landowners whose land was acquired for highway projects between 1997 and 2008 are entitled to extra compensation, including solatium and interest. The court ruled that the projected financial burden of around INR29,000 crore cannot justify denying statutory rights. It also set a cut off date of March 28, 2008, limiting claims to unsettled cases. Compensation already paid cannot be recovered. The ruling strengthens landowners rights while maintaining legal certainty.Read more

30 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has announced a defined filing window from April 1 to April 15 for developers to submit quarterly progress reports (QPRs) for registered projects. The mandatory disclosures, covering the quarter ending March, include updates on construction progress, approvals, and project status. The regulator has cautioned that failure to comply may attract penalties of up to 5% of the project cost under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The directive follows recent enforcement action against non-compliant developers and reinforces regulatory oversight aimed at improving transparency and accountability across the state's real estate sector.Read more

30 Mar 2026

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has partnered with INSEAD, Singapore, to boost capacity building and professional excellence in the metro rail sector. This MoU establishes a platform for knowledge exchange between DMRC Academy and INSEAD, focusing on strategic, business, and customer service aspects of metro operations. The collaboration combines DMRC's extensive experience in urban transport systems with INSEAD's expertise in leadership and management education. It aims to enhance skill development, encourage innovation, and implement global best practices in metro management, strengthening urban transit operations and workforce capabilities.Read more

30 Mar 2026

Vadodara Municipal Corporation is preparing to raise around INR 200 crore through a proposed blue bond issuance by mid-year, aimed at financing water management projects. The civic body has received regulatory approvals, and the credit rating process is currently underway. Blue bonds, similar to green bonds, are linked to sustainable infrastructure and may qualify for central government incentives. The corporation has previously accessed the bond market, raising INR 100 crore each through municipal bonds in 2022 and green bonds in 2024. The move comes amid stable but slightly declining revenue receipts and rising expenditure, reflecting the need for alternative funding sources for urban infrastructure development.Read more

30 Mar 2026

The government has instructed the RBI to maintain retail inflation at 4 per cent with a 2 per cent tolerance until March 2031, marking the second confirmation of this target since 2016. The CPI rose to 3.21 per cent in February. The RBI has reviewed the inflation framework ahead of the next five-year cycle, seeking feedback on whether headline or core inflation should guide policy, the relevance of the 4 per cent target, and possible adjustments to the tolerance band. India's flexible inflation-targeting framework has largely succeeded in stabilizing prices and maintaining policy credibility.Read more

30 Mar 2026

Delhi's latest budget for FY27 dedicates INR 8,374 crore to transform the city's transport system with a focus on cleaner, sustainable mobility. Funding prioritises the expansion of the metro under DMRC Phase IV and Phase V, development of Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors, and electric vehicle adoption. The EV bus fleet will grow from 4,400 to 5,800, with a longer-term target of 12,000 by 2029. Investments also include charging infrastructure, new automatic testing stations, and feasibility studies to reduce congestion and pollution in the city.Read more

30 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that interest and solatium on land acquired under the NHAI Act cannot be restricted based on the financial burden of the acquiring authority. Interest must follow the Land Acquisition Act at nine per cent rather than the five per cent cap under the NHAI Act. The court rejected NHAI's plea to review an earlier ruling, despite the increase in projected liability. It also emphasized that finalized cases cannot be reopened, balancing the protection of landowners rights with legal certainty and closure in land acquisition disputes.Read more

30 Mar 2026

A special CBI court in Mumbai has convicted a retired bank manager and nine others in a home loan fraud case from the early 2000s involving the Central Bank of India. The accused were found guilty of fraudulently sanctioning 17 housing loans using forged documents and fake buyers, leading to losses of around INR 48.6 lakh. The main conspirators were sentenced to five years in jail along with fines, while the bank official received a one-year sentence. The case highlights gaps in loan verification processes and the long timeline of financial crime investigations.Read more

30 Mar 2026

Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has registered an FIR against Experion Developers and Experion Capital following a complaint by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to Religare Finvest Limited. The case revolves around the alleged diversion of INR 2,036 crore by former promoters Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh, including INR 150 crore used to acquire land in Gurugram. Investigators have raised concerns over the use of insolvency proceedings, loan acquisition at a discounted value, and voting control within the Committee of Creditors to influence the resolution outcome of Dignity Buildcon.Read more