12 Sep 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out demolition drives in Airoli and Koparkhairane after occupants ignored earlier notices against unauthorised constructions. In Airoli, illegal work on three Sector 2 plots by Nitin Vaman Nagral was razed, with officials also collecting a INR 75,000 penalty. In Koparkhairane, partial demolition was undertaken at House No. 366, owned by Hemchandra Dhondiram Mhatre, along with a INR 15,000 fine. Both operations, supervised by senior civic officials and supported by police, used heavy equipment and labour teams. The civic body has warned that similar anti-encroachment actions will intensify, aiming to enforce planning laws and curb unauthorised development.Read more

12 Sep 2025

India is preparing a national push for carbon capture technologies, offering substantial incentives to selected projects to encourage industries to integrate CCUS with coal-based energy systems. The government aims to use these technologies to manage rising electricity demand while reducing emissions, with potential funding covering 50% to 100% of project costs. Coal will continue to play a central role in India's energy strategy, with capacity set to grow. Initiatives also explore synthetic natural gas and gasification to lower imports and emissions, aligning with global climate goals.Read more

12 Sep 2025

The Prime Minister visited Madhya Pradesh on his birthday and laid the foundation for a PM MITRA textile park in Dhar district. This will be the second time he spent his birthday in the state, following the release of cheetahs at Kuno National Park under Project Cheetah last year. The textile hub will be set up at Bhensola village in Badnawar tehsil and is expected to attract significant investments. With proposals of more than INR 12,500 crore already received, the project is designed to boost employment, strengthen the textile supply chain, and support cotton farmers in the region.Read more

11 Sep 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will restart work on 574 partially completed roads from October 1, prioritising stretches in South Mumbai, Bandra, Santacruz, Kandivli, Charkop, Khetwadi, and Tejpal Road in D Ward. The civic body will also review 776 proposed roads under tender evaluation. Nearly 25 roads have been removed from plans due to narrow widths or local opposition, with some resurfaced in asphalt. A public dashboard will provide zonewise and wardwise progress, ongoing updates, and expected timelines. The mega concretisation programme spans 2,121 roads across two phases, covering around 609 kilometres.Read more

11 Sep 2025

Final safety checks have begun on the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2B, with the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety inspecting a 5.39 km stretch from Mandale to Diamond Garden. Covering five stations-Mandale, Mankhurd, BSNL, Shivaji Chowk, and Diamond Garden-the review will clear the way for passenger operations by late September, subject to compliance. Trial runs have already been completed, and the depot is ready for operations. The remaining 18.2 km stretch up to D N Nagar is 88% complete, with operations expected in early 2026. Once fully functional, the 23.6 km Yellow Line will serve 20 stations and carry over one million passengers daily.Read more

11 Sep 2025

Prayagraj has expanded its commercial development scope by including 42 major roads under the Master Plan 2031, allowing property owners to convert buildings into commercial spaces. The expansion goes beyond the earlier plan, which covered 29 roads, aiming to stimulate local business growth and employment. Key roads such as Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Tashkent Marg, and Katju Marg are now included. The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) will monitor compliance through surveys and enforcement of compounding rules. This step is expected to gradually convert residential stretches along major roads into active commercial corridors.Read more

11 Sep 2025

Adani Power has secured a 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power project in Madhya Pradesh, investing around INR 21,000 crore. The project includes an additional 800 MW awarded under a first-of-its-kind greenshoe mechanism, following the earlier 800 MW contract. Both units will be developed under the DBFOO model and are expected to be operational within five years. The plant will contribute to Madhya Pradesh's energy security, create thousands of jobs, and expand Adani Power's already significant footprint, as the company plans to increase its generation capacity to over 41 GW by 2032.Read more

11 Sep 2025

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) and its overseas subsidiaries have secured fresh orders worth INR 2,720 crore. The new contracts cover both Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and Buildings & Factories (B&F) businesses, with repeat orders from private real estate developers strengthening the company's B&F portfolio. According to MD & CEO Manish Mohnot, KPIL's total order intake in FY26 has now reached INR 12,620 crore. With operations in more than 30 countries and a global presence in 75, the company continues to expand while building on its strong technical expertise and sustainability practices.Read more

11 Sep 2025

The Union Government approved the development of the Mokama-Munger section of the Buxar-Bhagalpur high-speed corridor in Bihar, with an investment of INR 4,447.38 crore. The project, spanning 82.4 km, will be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode. The approval was granted during a Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Once completed, the corridor will enhance connectivity between key cities, including Mokama, Barahiya, Lakhisarai, Jamalpur, Munger, and Bhagalpur.Read more

11 Sep 2025

The UK-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge, a joint initiative of NITI Aayog and the City of London Corporation, has published its first-year report recommending a project assessment framework to guide investor decisions in highways and rapid transit. The report highlights the need to integrate climate adaptation and ESG considerations into project design while calling for more transparency, better risk management, and stronger revenue protection. It also proposes that India's Detailed Project Reports be expanded to include full-lifecycle risk analysis and resilience. Moving into its second year, the initiative will widen its scope to new sectors, including green hydrogen and offshore wind.Read more

11 Sep 2025

ACME Solar Holdings has placed a 2 GWh order for Battery Energy Storage Systems with Chuzhou Lishen New Energy Technology, facilitated by POSCO International and China FAW Group. The systems, to be delivered over six to ten months, will support ACME's FDRE and standalone storage projects slated for commissioning in the next twelve to eighteen months. With this latest order, ACME's total BESS procurement exceeds 5 GWh. The move reinforces ACME's commitment to renewable energy expansion while fostering collaboration with leading global energy and technology firms.Read more

10 Sep 2025

India's eight largest cities have almost doubled their urban built-up areas over the past thirty years, reflecting a significant urban transformation. According to a recent report by Square Yards, these cities have added over 2,100 square km of urban structures since the mid-1990s. Pune recorded the fastest growth, while Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru also saw substantial expansion. The report emphasizes that this growth is driven by population migration to urban centres, creating strong demand for new housing, infrastructure, and urban services, and reshaping how people live and work.Read more

10 Sep 2025

India's privately-held infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) are preparing to enter stock exchanges, with at least four IPOs planned this fiscal year. These listings aim to improve liquidity and broaden investor participation, especially among retail investors, who currently hold just 9% of InvITs. While domestic investors remain cautious due to high entry thresholds and limited awareness, foreign investors dominate the space, particularly in projects with sustainability-linked features. Key trusts preparing for public offerings include TVS Infrastructure Trust, NHAI's road InvIT, Cube Highways Trust, and Anantam Highways Trust, reflecting a growing effort to strengthen capital access in the infrastructure sector.Read more

10 Sep 2025

State-owned NBCC Ltd has entered into an agreement with the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) to take forward the 'Naveen Nagpur' project. The understanding, signed in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, appoints NBCC as project management consultant for the development. The business district will span around 1,710 acres, with 1,000 acres earmarked for immediate use and 710 acres reserved for future expansion.Read more

10 Sep 2025

Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured a solar project order worth INR 1,252.43 crore from its group company, Waaree Forever Energies Pvt Ltd (WFEPL). The project is planned for completion in the financial year 2026-27 and involves Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of an 870 MWac/1,218 MWp grid-connected ground-mounted solar power plant. The scope also includes a 33kV/400kV substation, transmission line works, and two years of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services. Both companies operate under Waaree Energies Ltd, highlighting the group's continued focus on large-scale renewable energy projects in India.Read more

10 Sep 2025

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has revised its building bylaws to align with the Airports Authority of India's (AAI) height regulations for areas surrounding the Noida International Airport in Jewar. Under the updated rules, all constructions within a 20 km radius must comply with the guidelines of AAI's Colour-Coded Zoning Map (CCZM). Any building exceeding 15 meters will now require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from AAI. The move aims to prevent obstacles near flight paths and ensure safe aircraft operations in the rapidly developing region.Read more

10 Sep 2025

Runway RW 10/28 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is scheduled to reopen this month after being closed for three months to complete upgrade works. The runway was initially supposed to be upgraded in May but was kept open due to congestion. It was later shut in mid-June for a detailed upgrade. The work included making the runway CAT III compliant by upgrading its Instrument Landing System, which will allow aircraft to land in fog and low visibility. The reopening is expected to ease congestion and improve operational flexibility at India's busiest airport.Read more

10 Sep 2025

The AIIFA Sustainable Steel Manufacturers Association, representing over 1,800 members, has urged reforms in standards, sustainability practices, and taxation to strengthen India's steel sector. Contributing nearly 47% of national steel output, the secondary steel industry supports decentralized growth, employment in semi-urban and rural areas, and India's 300-million-tonne capacity goal by 2030. Key challenges include raw material price fluctuations, rising energy costs, logistics inefficiencies, and decarbonization pressures. Experts highlight the potential of green steel, circular economy models, and streamlined GST compliance to enhance competitiveness, innovation, and global market presence.Read more

09 Sep 2025

The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has issued an e-tender worth INR 21,000 crore for procuring and maintaining 2,856 air-conditioned Vande Metro suburban coaches over 35 years. This initiative is a part of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) Phases 3 and 3A, aims to modernize the city's suburban railway network and reduce overcrowding. The new coaches will operate in 12-, 15-, and 18-car formations, with maintenance depots at Bhivpuri on the Central Railway line and Vangaon on the Western Railway line. Global bids are scheduled to open in December 2025, with the first prototype expected within two years of contract award.Read more

09 Sep 2025

Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the largest hydropower project in Africa, designed to supply electricity to millions and strengthen regional energy networks. While the dam promises economic growth and energy access, it has escalated tensions with Egypt, which depends on the Nile for 90% of its water and fears shortages and future upstream projects. Sudan seeks agreements but may benefit from the dam. Funded largely by Ethiopia, the project has become a national unifying symbol, even as rural populations remain partially unconnected to the national grid.Read more