Mumbai News Desk

23 Jan 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that 662 of the 1,954 active construction sites in Mumbai have not installed sensor based air quality monitors, violating pollution control norms and High Court directions. The civic body has issued 409 showcause notices and 284 stop work notices for breaches including uncovered construction materials, missing fogging machines, tyre washing units, perimeter sheets, and lack of green cover. BMC is actively coordinating with project authorities to make the monitors operational and integrate them with the city's central dashboard, emphasizing the need for strict compliance during seasonal pollution peaks.Read more

22 Jan 2026

First Industrial Realty Trust has clarified the tax treatment for its common stock distributions, providing guidance to shareholders on how these payments should be handled for tax purposes. The company urged investors to seek advice from tax professionals to accurately report these distributions. This update forms part of the company's ongoing efforts to maintain transparency and regulatory compliance. As a prominent industrial real estate trust, First Industrial Realty Trust continues to keep shareholders informed about financial implications of its distributions and related obligations.Read more

22 Jan 2026

The Ministry of Power has released the draft National Electricity Policy 2026, inviting stakeholder feedback within 30 days. The policy aims to reduce DISCOM losses, address non-cost-reflective tariffs, and curb high cross-subsidisation, while promoting competition, grid resilience, and consumer-centric services. It sets targets of 2,000 kWh per capita consumption by 2030 and over 4,000 kWh by 2047, aligning with India's climate commitments. Key measures include resource adequacy plans, tariff reforms, regulatory strengthening, renewable integration, and nuclear energy expansion to meet the country's growing power and sustainability goals.Read more

22 Jan 2026

Rays Power Infra has secured an INR 1,912 crore order from a public sector entity to develop a 300 megawatt renewable energy project in Karnataka, further strengthening its position in India's fast-growing clean energy sector. The project will be developed within an upcoming renewable energy park and is scheduled for commissioning over the next three years. With this addition, the company's total order book has crossed INR 8,000 crore, reflecting strong momentum in utility-scale renewable energy development.Read more

21 Jan 2026

GoodEnough Energy has commenced operations at its 7 GWh Battery Energy Storage System gigafactory in Noida, with plans to expand capacity to 25 GWh over the next three years. Backed by an investment of over INR 450 crore, the facility supports India's National Energy Storage Mission and net-zero goals. The company has also started rolling out storage projects nationwide, seeing strong demand across sectors. At current capacity, the plant is expected to help reduce over 5 million tonnes of CO? emissions annually.Read more

21 Jan 2026

A tragic accident in Sector 150, Greater Noida, claimed the life of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta after his SUV fell into a water-filled construction pit left unsecured at a stalled commercial mall site. The plot had remained open for nearly two years without barricades, fencing or reflectors, turning it into a serious hazard, especially during heavy fog. Despite signalling for help and sharing his location, rescue teams faced visibility challenges and could not reach him in time. Police have filed an FIR against the developers for negligence, while the Noida Authority has taken action against officials and ordered safety checks across construction sites.Read more

21 Jan 2026

Lodha Developers Ltd has announced a massive INR 1.3 lakh crore investment to develop a 2.5 gigawatt data centre park near Mumbai, marking one of the largest infrastructure commitments in India's digital economy. The project, backed by a fresh memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government signed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, builds on an earlier commitment made in 2025. Planned at Lodha's Palava township, the park is expected to become the largest data centre cluster in the country, hosting global and domestic hyperscalers. The investment underscores Maharashtra's ambition to position itself as a leading data infrastructure hub while generating large-scale employment and supporting India's rapid digital transformation.Read more

21 Jan 2026

ACME Solar has started operations of a 68 MW wind energy capacity at its 100 MW project located in Surendranagar, Gujarat. The project is being developed in phases through its subsidiary, ACME Eco Clean Energy Pvt Ltd. The latest commissioning added 12 MW, taking the operational capacity to over two-thirds of the planned size. Power generated from the project will be sold under a long-term 25-year power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited. The project has received financial backing from Power Finance Corporation.Read more

19 Jan 2026

Maruti Suzuki India Limited will invest INR 35,000 crore to set up a new vehicle manufacturing plant near Sanand in Gujarat's Ahmedabad district, strengthening the state's position as a major automobile manufacturing hub. The proposed facility will come up at Khoraj GIDC on 1,750 acres of land and is expected to generate employment opportunities for over 12,000 people. The Gujarat government described the project as a significant step in expanding India's most competitive automotive corridor and deepening India Japan industrial ties. The investment follows a memorandum of understanding signed during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024. The new plant will complement Maruti Suzuki's existing Hansalpur facility, which is also expanding capacity, underscoring the company's long-term commitment to Gujarat.Read more

19 Jan 2026

Haryana has received coal allocation from the central government for an 800 MW expansion unit at the Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Plant in Khedar, Hisar. This allocation, made under the SHAKTI Scheme, will ensure a long-term, steady fuel supply and help prevent power generation disruptions. The expansion is expected to significantly enhance the state's electricity capacity, supporting industrial, agricultural, and domestic needs. The move reflects Haryana's commitment to energy security, affordable supply, and long-term infrastructure development.Read more

19 Jan 2026

Nasdaq-listed data and AI services firm EXL is planning to set up two new delivery centres in tier-2 or tier-3 cities in India this year, as it looks to leverage cost advantages, infrastructure availability and a growing talent pool beyond major metros. CEO Rohit Kapoor said the centres, each expected to house 500-1,000 employees, will be operational in 2026 and are part of the company's broader strategy to align with rising global IT spending on artificial intelligence, infrastructure and cybersecurity. While traditional IT maintenance spending remains under pressure, Kapoor said demand is increasingly shifting towards AI-led workflow transformation and innovation. India continues to be central to EXL's global delivery ecosystem, accounting for nearly three-fourths of its workforce, with strong capabilities in digital operations, data analytics and AI.Read more

19 Jan 2026

AM Green's USD 10 billion green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Kakinada has reached an important construction phase with the first major equipment erection ceremony scheduled shortly. The project, among India's largest clean energy investments, is being developed through the brownfield conversion of an existing ammonia-urea facility. With a planned capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum, it is expected to enable India's first exports of green ammonia. The project aligns with Andhra Pradesh's clean energy policy and targets global markets including Europe and East Asia.Read more

18 Jan 2026

RM Drip and Sprinklers Systems is set to establish a new manufacturing facility in Nashik through its proposed subsidiary, Brahmanand Pipes Pvt Ltd, with an annual capacity of 12,000 tonnes. This expansion will increase the company's production capacity by approximately 50 per cent and cater to higher demand across irrigation, infrastructure, and industrial segments. The plant will produce a range of products, including drip irrigation systems, HDPE pipes, and industrial piping solutions. Founded in 2004, RM Drip has a strong presence in multiple Indian states.Read more

18 Jan 2026

Juniper Green Energy has initiated power generation at the 72-MWp solar segment of its 133-MWp hybrid project in Solapur, Maharashtra, which was commissioned on January 10. Developed by its subsidiary Juniper Green Spark Ten Private Ltd, the solar segment was completed 10 months earlier than planned, following the first phase of 36 MWp commissioned last September. The project's PPA with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited covers 108 MWp of solar and 25 MW of wind power, with full commercial operation originally set for November 2026. The solar commissioning marks a major milestone in advancing the hybrid project.Read more

18 Jan 2026

ACME Group's 400 MW solar power project with integrated battery storage in Andhra Pradesh has progressed from approvals to construction within four months. Located in Anantapur district and involving an investment of about INR 3,000 crore, the project is being developed under the Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy framework. It is scheduled for commissioning in 2026 and aims to provide reliable renewable power. The state government has highlighted the project as an example of its fast-track approach to renewable energy development and grid stability.Read more

18 Jan 2026

Four significant sewage treatment plants under Namami Gange Phase II have become operational in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening wastewater management in cities along the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Two plants in Agra, one in Varanasi and one in Unnao's Shuklagunj collectively serve over 46 lakh residents. The Agra plants cost INR 842 crore, Varanasi's 308 crore and Unnao's 65 crore. These STPs form part of ongoing efforts to expand sewerage infrastructure, reduce untreated sewage discharge into rivers, and improve sanitation and public health outcomes in urban areas.Read more

18 Jan 2026

Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured an order worth INR 102.75 crore for the execution of a solar power project on a turnkey basis, according to a regulatory filing. The order involves the setting up of a ground-mounted solar project with a capacity of 25 MWac or 35 MWp, along with evacuation infrastructure of 50 MW. The project has been awarded by a domestic entity and includes engineering, procurement and construction works. As per the terms of the order, the project is scheduled to be completed during the 2026-27 financial year. The development adds to the company's EPC order book in the renewable energy segment.Read more

17 Jan 2026

Gurugram authorities have issued show-cause notices to 90 ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants operating without required permits or in violation of environmental and land-use norms. The action is part of a broader enforcement drive to regulate construction activity, curb unregulated industrial units and mitigate pollution and traffic issues linked to unauthorised RMC operations. Officials say many plants were found functioning in non-industrial areas, lacking clearances and posing risks to nearby communities. The notices instruct operators to justify continued operations or face potential closure and penalties.Read more

17 Jan 2026

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has moved to take full control of its offshore marine construction joint venture, L&T Sapura Shipping Private Limited (LTSSPL), by acquiring the remaining 40% stake from Sapura Nautical Power Pte Ltd for INR 122.39 crore (about USD 30.5 million). L&T will buy over 6.35 crore shares at INR 19.26 each and settle Sapura�s outstanding shareholder loan of roughly USD 16.93 million. The transaction, expected to close by the end of this month, strengthens L&T�s offshore marine capabilities in India and the Middle East.Read more

16 Jan 2026

A ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant in Powai, Mumbai, has received a formal notice from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for failing to comply with updated environmental and operational norms. Inspections revealed uncovered cement silos, lack of tyre-washing systems, poor sludge management, and non-functional dust suppression measures. The notice gives the operator 15 days to rectify all issues. This action is part of broader enforcement across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, reflecting the board's intensified efforts to ensure construction-related industries maintain environmental and public safety standards.Read more