18 Feb 2026

Vayona Energy has signed its first deal to supply 18 SG 3.6-145 wind turbines, totaling 64.8 MW, for a project in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, alongside a long-term maintenance contract. The company began operations in December 2025 after TPG and MAVCO Investments acquired the wind turbine manufacturer from Siemens Gamesa. Wind turbines convert wind energy into electricity, contributing to India's renewable energy growth. The Kadapa project highlights Vayona Energy's entry into India's wind energy sector and signals potential future growth opportunities as demand for clean energy infrastructure rises.Read more

18 Feb 2026

AI is emerging as a vital tool for improving road safety and controlling pollution in India. Government officials believe that technologies such as vehicle-to-vehicle communication, automated data capture, and AI-driven monitoring can reduce accidents, maintain accurate records, and improve enforcement of traffic rules. Additionally, AI-based education programs in schools could raise awareness among young drivers. Pilot efforts, such as collaboration with IIT Madras, aim to make these solutions practical and impactful in urban areas where traffic fatalities and pollution are of particular concern.Read more

18 Feb 2026

Transrail Lighting has won new domestic EPC contracts worth INR 2,350 crore, mainly in the transmission and distribution segment, along with civil and poles and lighting works. With these additions, the company's FY26 order inflows have crossed INR 7,980 crore. The latest transmission orders largely involve 765 kV lines, indicating strong execution capability. The company also remains the lowest bidder for projects exceeding INR 800 crore and continues to see a healthy bidding pipeline across domestic and international markets.Read more

18 Feb 2026

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd has secured a maintenance contract worth INR 27.67 crore from South Western Railway for the Mysore division, covering 1,046 track kilometres of electrification infrastructure. The two-year mandate includes routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance to ensure uninterrupted traction power operations. With this addition, Texmaco's OHE and power supply maintenance portfolio has grown to 3,702.62 track kilometres across various Indian Railways divisions and select DFCCIL sections. The order reinforces the company's position in railway electrification services.Read more

18 Feb 2026

Desco Infratech Limited has secured purchase orders worth INR 40.43 crore from Sun Drops Energia Limited and KP Energy Limited, covering solar infrastructure and cable-laying works in Gujarat. With a strong track record in the City Gas Distribution sector, the company is now leveraging its expertise to expand into power and renewable energy infrastructure. Structured systems, trained workforce, and safety-focused execution enable Desco to strengthen its multi-vertical presence. The company aims to deliver long-term value while contributing to India's evolving energy ecosystem.Read more

18 Feb 2026

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is nearing full commissioning, with the remaining sections set for inauguration later this month. The 82 km corridor, India's first semi highspeed RRTS, has been opened in phases since October 2023 and already carries over 22 million passenger trips. The final segments include a 5 km Delhi stretch and a 21 km Meerut extension, which will also support Meerut Metro services on shared tracks. The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated INR 1 crore in the 2026-27 budget to manage operational costs, reflecting strong state support for the project.Read more

18 Feb 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has rejected the Union Railway Minister's claim that delays in land acquisition by the State have slowed railway projects. The State said most land for major railway lines has already been acquired and handed over, and delays are mainly due to inadequate fund release and project abandonment by Indian Railways. It also denied seeking the closure of any railway projects. The issue has triggered political exchanges, with both sides presenting differing accounts of project progress and responsibility.Read more

18 Feb 2026

Nashik's Ozar airport is set to undergo a major infrastructure upgrade costing INR 572 crore to handle the sharp rise in passenger movement expected during the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The project includes a new terminal building, expanded aircraft parking, additional check-in counters, and improved passenger facilities. Once completed, the airport's passenger handling capacity will increase more than threefold. The upgrade is part of wider preparations to strengthen transport infrastructure in and around Nashik ahead of the large religious gathering.Read more

Delhi News Desk

17 Feb 2026

Delhi authorities have identified 3,298 km of roads for repair and resurfacing under a phased redevelopment plan estimated at INR 7,207 crore. The assessment covers over 21 per cent of the city's total road network of 15,598 km and includes roads in both authorised and unauthorised colonies. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Public Works Department account for the largest share of identified stretches. Officials have linked damaged road surfaces to higher dust levels and traffic inefficiencies, prompting renewed focus on timely execution.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Nashik Municipal Corporation is moving ahead with plans to upgrade a 6.4 km city stretch of the Nashik-Pune highway from Dwarka Circle to Nashik Road by opting for asphalting instead of white topping. The decision, taken after consultations with the National Highways Authority of India, is aimed at ensuring timely completion before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2026. The revised project scope has reduced the estimated cost from INR 290 crore to INR 245 crore, including land acquisition, while maintaining the objective of easing congestion on one of the city's busiest corridors.Read more