29 Nov 2025

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is developing a new rating mechanism to evaluate contractor performance across National Highways projects. A concept note proposes classifying contracts into three value tiers-from INR 100-300 crore, INR 300-1,000 crore, and above INR 1,000 crore-with ratings conducted annually. EPC and HAM projects will be assessed together, while BOT projects will be rated separately due to differing risk structures. Joint venture partners with over 26% stake will share the project's rating, and contractors involved in multiple projects will receive consolidated scores. MoRTH has invited feedback within 21 days, continuing its push for greater transparency, digital oversight and accountability in highway development.Read more

29 Nov 2025

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation has drawn up a proposal for a 3 km network of underground pedestrian tunnels to improve connectivity at the Science Centre (Worli) and BKC stations of Metro Line 3. The plan includes a 1.4 km tunnel linking BKC station with the upcoming bullet train terminal, and two tunnels at Worli measuring 1.1 km and 500 m. Each tunnel will be around 5 metres wide and will include escalators and elevators. The INR 250 crore project will be funded by MMRC and BMC, supported by TOD incentives, and is targeted for completion by 2029-30.Read more

29 Nov 2025

Work on the 3.2-km, four-lane elevated corridor between Teynampet and Saidapet is visibly picking up pace. With 40 of 91 piers in place, the highways department has started installing steel spans (ranging from 11 m to 30 m) brought in from Mumbai and Gujarat. Of the 91 pillars, 69 are being built over the underground metro corridor, which helps speed up the foundation work. However, delays persist near Nandanam and Teynampet due to high-voltage power-line relocation and soil-stabilisation issues. Earlier optimism for a public opening before Pongal has given way to a revised target of end-March.Read more

28 Nov 2025

Union Road Transport Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari reviewed progress on the 1,350-km Delhi-Mumbai Expressway during a visit to Surat, stressing efforts to expedite completion of the country's largest highway project. The expressway will cut travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to about 12 hours from the current 24. Major stretches in Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are already operational, with work in Gujarat and Maharashtra advancing steadily. Gadkari said minor technical issues were being resolved and quality checks, green cover development and engineering upgrades were ongoing. He highlighted future plans for electric trucks and buses on the corridor, which is expected to boost exports, tourism and connectivity across five states.Read more

28 Nov 2025

The Maharashtra government has approved the detailed project report and phase I implementation plan for the Uttan-Virar Sea Link, a large regional connectivity project valued at INR 58,755 crore. The plan covers a 24.35 km sea bridge and 30.77 km of connecting roads, forming a 55.12 km corridor. The state will extend INR 11,116.27 crore as non-interest support, while the remaining funds will be raised by MMRDA and external borrowings. The proposal follows earlier revisions that had significantly reduced the project's earlier estimated cost.Read more

28 Nov 2025

Bisleri International and the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation have jointly launched a citywide plastic waste management project featuring a new Material Recovery Facility and a first-of-its-kind Plastic Recycling Museum. The initiative aims to improve plastic collection, segregation, and recycling while increasing public awareness on responsible disposal. The museum, built from recycled materials, includes exhibits explaining the recycling process and a signature installation made from 2,000 recycled bottles. The partnership also plans to place 70 recycled plastic-cap benches across the city, supporting the broader goal of reducing landfill waste and strengthening community engagement.Read more

28 Nov 2025

Pictures of a surface crack on Haiderpur flyover in Delhi circulated on social media, prompting immediate action from the PWD. The department said the crack resulted from minor settlement due to box-pushing work underneath, part of the Mukarba Chowk underpass project, and assured that structural integrity remained unaffected. Repairs were completed on the same day, restoring traffic flow. This incident highlights routine surface damages during construction operations and reinforces the need for ongoing structural audits on ageing flyovers to maintain safety while supporting city infrastructure upgrades.Read more

28 Nov 2025

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has initiated a major cleaning drive on busy city roads and the MIDC area to reduce dust and air pollution. Under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailash Shinde and Additional Commissioner Sunil Pawar, all eight departments are actively participating. Roads such as Thane Belapur Marg, Amra Marg, and main MIDC streets are being cleared of accumulated soil using brooms, flipper machines, and mechanical vehicles, followed by washing with treated sewage water. Dust suppression foggers are deployed at busy intersections, and vigilance teams monitor construction and industrial sites.Read more

27 Nov 2025

Laser Power & Infra has received utility project orders worth INR 836 crore from NTPC, Kanpur Electric Supply Company (KESCo) and Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. The projects fall under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and involve supplying the company's in-house manufactured power cables, conductors and system-strengthening materials. KESCo awarded the largest share, followed by NTPC and JDVVNL. The company, which recently filed IPO papers to raise INR 1,200 crore, continues to expand its position in India's power distribution industry, supported by integrated manufacturing facilities in West Bengal.Read more

27 Nov 2025

BC Jindal Group has formalised an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop a 150 MW round-the-clock renewable energy project. The capacity was secured through a reverse auction at a tariff of INR 5.07/kWh. This project forms part of SECI's larger 1,200 MW RTC renewable energy programme, for which bidding had been opened last year. The initiative reflects the company's continued participation in India's renewable energy expansion. The PPA between the two parties now sets the stage for project execution under SECI's RTC mandate.Read more