04 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra cabinet approved multiple major infrastructure and transport projects across the state, including the Wadala-CSMT-Gateway of India Metro Line in Mumbai, a ring metro in Thane, Pune Metro extensions, and Nagpur Metro Phase-II. State participation in suburban rail expansions and the Pune-Lonavala third and fourth line project was finalized, with local bodies also contributing funds. Social welfare schemes for persons with disabilities were enhanced, and policies on fly-ash use, labor law amendments, and scholarships for Scheduled Tribes were approved. Key developments in Thane and Nagpur, including elevated corridors and an IBFC, were also cleared.Read more

04 Sep 2025

ACME Solar Holdings has been awarded a 50 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy project by Tata Power-D under a 250 MW FDRE tender at a tariff of INR 4.43 per unit. The project will combine solar power with Battery Energy Storage System technology to maintain a minimum 40 per cent annual CUF and provide four hours of peak-hour supply with 90 per cent monthly availability. Scheduled to be commissioned within 24 months under a 25-year PPA, the project strengthens ACME Solar's 2,890 MW portfolio and highlights its focus on reliable, hybrid renewable energy solutions.Read more

04 Sep 2025

Inox Green Energy Services has expanded its solar operations and maintenance portfolio, adding 189.1 MWp from new agreements with Independent Power Producers in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. This brings its solar O&M portfolio to 1.8 GW and total renewable energy O&M capacity to 5.3 GW. The company provides long-term maintenance services to major IPPs, public sector undertakings, and retail clients, focusing on operational efficiency and performance optimization. Its steady expansion across India's renewable energy sector highlights its ability to manage large-scale projects and support reliable energy output.Read more

03 Sep 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that it had entered into a management agreement with Hotel Chetan International to develop two new properties in Bengaluru's KIADB Aerospace Park. The hotels, comprising a Crowne Plaza and a Holiday Inn Express, will collectively add more than 420 keys to India's hospitality market when they open in the first quarter of 2028. The development underscores the group's focus on strengthening its presence in India, where it already operates 51 hotels and maintains a substantial pipeline of new projects.Read more

03 Sep 2025

The government has earmarked ten major highway stretches across India to facilitate the operation of green hydrogen-powered trucks, as part of its strategy to tackle vehicular pollution. Hydrogen fuelling stations will be installed by Indian Oil and Reliance Petroleum, while Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Volvo have already begun manufacturing such vehicles. Union minister Nitin Gadkari underlined the importance of climate change mitigation, infrastructure development for a USD 5 trillion economy, and reducing logistics costs to make India globally competitive.Read more

03 Sep 2025

Highway Infrastructure Limited (HIL), a key player in India's infrastructure sector, posted robust results for the first quarter of FY 2025-26, driven by higher toll collections, operational efficiencies, and expansion of its toll operations. Revenue grew 38% year-on-year while net profit after tax rose by 128%. With new toll projects in Uttar Pradesh and additional contract wins, HIL has expanded its order book significantly, reinforcing its long-term growth visibility. The company also emphasised investments in digital tolling technologies such as RFID and ANPR systems.Read more

03 Sep 2025

The Madras High Court criticised the Greater Chennai Corporation for failing to enforce sealing orders against unauthorised buildings promptly. The bench remarked that the civic body acted with negligence and indolence by allowing occupants to pursue alternate legal remedies instead of carrying out directives. Following contempt proceedings, officials issued an apology, which the court accepted after the property in Virugambakkam was finally sealed.Read more

02 Sep 2025

Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has announced the creation of seven new municipalities and 16 Notified Area Councils (NACs) to strengthen urban governance and infrastructure. Former NACs including Karanjia, Boudh, Bhanjanagar, Aska, Chhatrapur, Kabisuryanagar, and Polasara have been upgraded to municipalities, while new NACs have been formed in districts such as Balangir, Cuttack, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Koraput, Jajpur, Khurda, and Mayurbhanj. With this expansion, Odisha now has 143 urban local bodies, comprising 54 municipalities, 83 NACs, and six municipal corporations. The CM also set an April 2026 deadline for pothole-free roads and closed drains, underscoring a push for better civic amenities statewide.Read more

02 Sep 2025

Dharan Infra EPC has secured work orders worth INR 1,171.21 crore from Skymax Infra Power for EPC works and supply and installation at Orvakal Industrial Park in Andhra Pradesh. The projects, scheduled for completion by March 2027, include significant international procurement of plant and machinery, accounting for nearly 80 percent of the contract value. Execution will be carried out either directly or through the company's subsidiaries. With a history of delivering large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, Dharan Infra EPC's new contracts reflect its continued focus on expanding industrial and energy project capabilities in India.Read more

02 Sep 2025

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) conducted a review of infrastructure projects in Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana during a recent meeting chaired by Secretary Amardeep Bhatia. Senior officials from central ministries, state governments, and project proponents participated in the discussions. The review covered projects worth several thousand crores, including issues related to Reliance Jio's 5G and 4G network expansion. The meeting particularly addressed concerns over pending forest and wildlife clearances in Telangana.Read more

02 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra government has approved land acquisition for the INR 80,000 crore Maharashtra-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway, a project aimed at promoting tourism, transport, and rural development across 12 districts. The government has sanctioned a INR 12,000 crore loan from HUDCO to acquire around 7,500 hectares of land for the project, which will be executed by the MSRDC. This approval comes after a previous delay in land acquisition due to farmer protests in Kolhapur in 2023. The project is a key part of the state government's plan to boost the economy of the rural areas and connect the Shakti Peeths.Read more

01 Sep 2025

NCRTC, in partnership with the Uttar Pradesh government, is preparing master plans to combine housing and commercial development with the 82-km Delhi-Meerut rapid rail corridor. The approach is based on Transit-Oriented Development, which encourages housing, offices, and amenities close to transit hubs. In Delhi, Jangpura and Sarai Kale Khan hubs are at advanced stages, while Meerut has allocated over 3,200 hectares for TOD growth, including a 350-hectare township. NCRTC has also invited bids to monetize land in Ghaziabad, Duhai Depot, Bhaisali, and Modipuram Depot, with a Project Management Unit set to oversee implementation.Read more

01 Sep 2025

Sardar Baug, a heritage garden in Ahmedabad, has been reopened to the public after a complete restoration carried out by UNM Foundation under its PRATITI initiative. Once known for its orchards and gatherings of freedom fighters, the garden had fallen into decline over the decades. The restoration has revived both its cultural and ecological identity with features such as a walking track, children's play area, amphitheatre, rose garden, and water bodies. It is now the eleventh garden developed under PRATITI, which maintains large public green spaces across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, and Daman.Read more

01 Sep 2025

The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is emerging as a hub for India's renewable energy ambitions, drawing multi-billion-dollar projects from Adani Group and Reliance Industries. Adani is building the world's largest green energy park at Khavda, spanning 538 sq km, with 30 GW of solar-wind capacity-5.6 GW already operational and full capacity targeted within four years. Reliance is developing a 2,225 sq km single-site solar project, deploying 55 MW of modules daily with large-scale battery storage, aiming to meet 10% of India's power needs. With NTPC also planning 4.75 GW, Kutch's vast barren land, high solar radiation, and strong grid links make it ideal for large-scale renewable energy.Read more

01 Sep 2025

India's urban infrastructure sector has seen investments worth INR 30 lakh crore over the past decade, with an additional INR 10 lakh crore expected in the next four years, according to the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary. He emphasised the need for the real estate industry to align projects with infrastructure growth and urged proactive participation in regulatory compliance and urban development. He also highlighted the importance of private sector contribution in enhancing efficiency of urban services.Read more

01 Sep 2025

In a major boost to India's clean energy goals, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has secured a loan agreement worth 60 billion Japanese Yen (approximately INR 3,500 crore) from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The financing, secured under JBIC's Global Action for Reconciling Economic Growth and Environmental Preservation (GREEN) initiative, will support sustainable projects, including a pioneering second-generation bio-ethanol plant in Assam that uses bamboo as feedstock. The deal not only strengthens Indo-Japanese economic ties but also underscores a global commitment to advancing green infrastructure and self-reliance in the energy sector.Read more

01 Sep 2025

ABB India has secured an order worth INR 173.55 crore from Siemens Gamesa Renewable Power to supply advanced wind turbine converters and electrical cabinets. The deal, which will see monthly deliveries from January to December 2026, reinforces ABB India's position as a key player in the clean energy supply chain. The order is particularly significant as it provides a strategic boost to ABB India's business, which has been navigating a period of mixed financial results, while also supporting Siemens Gamesa's ongoing operational restructuring and commitment to the Indian market through key partnerships.Read more

31 Aug 2025

Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has served disconnection notices to more than eight hundred households for unauthorised extensions and encroachments around electrical infrastructure. The company stated that such violations, including protruding balconies, boundary walls and building extensions, are in breach of statutory safety norms and pose severe risks. Homeowners have been directed to remove the offending structures promptly or face disconnection and legal action.Read more

31 Aug 2025

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has moved forward with preparations for the Hathras Urban Centre, the final hub planned under Phase II of its Master Plan 2031. A consultant is being appointed to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) that will serve as the framework for land acquisition, developer selection, and project execution. The proposed centre is designed to integrate residential, industrial, and commercial development, while addressing infrastructure deficits and strengthening Hathras's position as a key satellite to Agra.Read more

31 Aug 2025

In a major move to boost India's clean energy transition, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) have agreed to establish dedicated task forces. The decision, made at a high-level roundtable, aims to expedite project execution and streamline policies to meet India's ambitious goal of 100 GW of wind energy by 2030. These task forces will address key challenges, including land acquisition and grid integration issues, with a focus on positioning India not only to meet its targets but also to become a global hub for wind energy manufacturing.Read more