09 Apr 2026

DP World Cochin has recorded its highest-ever single vessel cargo handling, processing over 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the recent call of the ultra large container vessel MSC Ilaria at the International Container Transshipment Terminal in Kochi. The milestone, achieved in the past week, surpasses the earlier record of more than 6,000 TEUs handled during a previous vessel call. The development reflects the terminal's upgraded infrastructure and its growing ability to accommodate next-generation container ships. With expanded yard capacity, enhanced crane infrastructure, and improved power systems, the terminal is positioning itself to handle larger volumes of EXIM and transshipment cargo while strengthening its role in India's southern maritime logistics network.Read more

08 Apr 2026

North India's professional audiovisual hardware market is expanding rapidly, driven by major infrastructure projects such as the Jewar International Airport and Dwarka Expressway. The region accounts for 40-45 per cent of India's AV hardware market, with growth supported by urban development in cities like Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Amritsar, as well as rising demand from luxury hotels and wedding venues. The domestic Pro-AV sector is growing at 7.2-9.7 per cent annually, with professional lighting projected to reach USD 391 million in 2026. Upcoming events like the 2027 PALM expo in New Delhi are set to further strengthen the ecosystem.Read more

08 Apr 2026

SRM Contractors has been awarded an INR 483 crore contract by the Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC) for a key package of the Nashik Ring Road project. The contract covers a 14.02 km stretch on the southern side of the 66.15 km corridor, which is being developed to ease congestion and improve connectivity ahead of the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The project will be executed under the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model with a completion timeline of 12 months. The broader ring road initiative, estimated at over INR 7,600 crore, is a central component of Nashik's infrastructure upgrade plan linked to the upcoming religious event.Read more

08 Apr 2026

The Himachal Pradesh government has partnered with Alliance Air to introduce daily flights connecting Delhi, Shimla and Dharamshala, with operations expected to begin later this month. The move aims to improve regional air connectivity and support tourism across key destinations in the state. The flights will operate using 48-seater ATR aircraft under a full viability gap funding model, with the state bearing the cost. The agreement is valid for one year and is expected to improve accessibility for both tourists and residents.Read more

08 Apr 2026

The proposed civilian airport at Udhampur has moved a step closer to execution, with initial ATR flight services expected to begin in the coming months using temporary infrastructure within Air Force premises. The land transfer process is underway, and additional land will be provided for a permanent airport facility. Alongside aviation development, the government is also focusing on local economic initiatives such as promoting Kaladi under the One District One Product scheme and improving regional connectivity through the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. Healthcare access and tourism infrastructure are also being expanded.Read more

08 Apr 2026

The Delhi government is working on a revised slum rehabilitation policy aimed at improving living conditions through better housing and integrated infrastructure. The plan includes in-situ redevelopment, along with facilities such as shopping complexes, parking spaces, e-rickshaw charging points, schools and sanitation services. It also looks at addressing issues seen in earlier relocation projects and vacant EWS housing. With around 675 slum clusters in the capital, the policy aims to create more practical and accessible housing while ensuring connectivity to livelihoods and basic services.Read more

08 Apr 2026

The Telangana government has proposed a multi-lane underpass beneath Begumpet Airport to improve connectivity and reduce congestion in Hyderabad. The project, part of an elevated corridor linking Suchitra Junction and Paradise Circle, has received in-principle approval from the Airports Authority of India. Designed to pass below the airport runway, the plan is considered a first-of-its-kind in India. It forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen urban mobility through integrated road infrastructure and better traffic management across key city corridors.Read more

Noida News Desk

08 Apr 2026

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority has introduced a residential plot scheme offering 973 plots near the Noida International Airport. Located in key sectors along the Yamuna Expressway, the scheme includes multiple plot sizes aimed at end-users and mid-income buyers. Priced at around INR 35,000 per sq metre, the plots will be allotted through a computerised draw. The launch follows regulatory approvals and comes amid rising demand in the corridor, supported by infrastructure developments such as the airport, logistics hubs, and planned urban projects.Read more

08 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, marking the completion of a 210-km access-controlled corridor connecting Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Built at an estimated cost of around INR 12,000 crore, the project is designed to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from over six hours to about 2.5 hours. The expressway integrates advanced engineering features, including elevated wildlife corridors and multiple interchanges, and is expected to ease congestion on existing routes while strengthening connectivity to key economic and tourism zones.Read more

08 Apr 2026

Gujarat's real estate sector has seen a slowdown in new project registrations, with numbers dropping to the lowest level since the pandemic-affected period. Around 1,610 projects were registered in the last financial year, reflecting a decline after strong post-Covid supply growth. Developers have slowed new launches as many existing projects are still under construction and inventory remains in certain segments. Key cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara continue to dominate activity, while policy changes and infrastructure development are expected to support gradual recovery in the coming period.Read more