30 Jan 2026

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd has partnered with ABB India to develop propulsion systems and enable technology transfer for 25 kV driverless metro projects. The agreement covers design, manufacturing, supply, testing, installation supervision, and TCMS technology transfer. TRSL will also gradually co-produce converters and traction motors. Building on a prior alliance with ABB, this collaboration strengthens India's metro TCMS capabilities for both 750 V and 25 kV systems. TRSL's Uttarpara facility is set to become a major manufacturing hub for metro and high-speed trains, supporting India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.Read more

30 Jan 2026

NTPC Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, will commence commercial electricity supply from 130.47 MW of its 1,255 MW Khavda-I solar project in Gujarat. This capacity represents the tenth phase of the project and will be operational from January 29, 2026. With this addition, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green Energy Group will increase from 8,347.78 MW to 8,478.25 MW. The Khavda-I project is being developed under the CPSU Scheme Phase-II, Tranche III, and is fully owned by NTPC Green Energy.Read more

30 Jan 2026

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said a three-day period of operational disruption should not define the airline's 20-year journey in India. He admitted passengers were let down in early December, when over 2,500 flights were cancelled and nearly 1,900 were delayed, affecting more than 3 lakh travellers. The DGCA cut IndiGo's winter schedule by 10 per cent until February 10, imposed fines of INR 22.20 crore, and sought a INR 50 crore bank guarantee. Elbers said the airline would use the episode to improve systems.Read more

30 Jan 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has advanced Amaravati's development by launching phase II of the capital city project, covering nearly 16,000 acres under the land pooling scheme. Global consultancy firms have been invited to prepare a master plan integrating infrastructure, zoning, and economic strategies. The plan prioritizes residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and green zones, along with major facilities like a global sports arena and an international airport. The initiative aims to prevent unplanned growth, provide long-term value for landowners, and ensure seamless integration with the existing phase I layout.Read more

30 Jan 2026

Gujarat has emerged as India's leading state in renewable energy, contributing over 27 percent of the country's wind power and more than 64 percent of its own electricity from clean sources. Over 750,000 households have adopted rooftop solar, accounting for a significant share of India's solar capacity. Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi highlighted the state's strong industrial growth, robust renewable energy ecosystem, and upcoming policies under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. He also emphasized that international trade agreements and collaboration with industries and startups will help Gujarat scale innovation and manufacturing, strengthening its global role in renewable energy.Read more

29 Jan 2026

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has begun setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at 25 bus depots in the Greater Hyderabad area to support the planned deployment of 2,200 electric buses this year. Additional stations will come up at Suryapet, Sangareddy, and Nalgonda depots. Officials have estimated a 124 MW power requirement for these facilities and coordinated with the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company to ensure proper electrical infrastructure. Work is expected to begin soon, with cost estimates targeted for completion by early February.Read more

29 Jan 2026

Essar Green Mobility is planning to deploy 30,000 LNG and electric trucks across India, supported by a nationwide network of 100 alternative fuel and charging hubs. The initiative aims to reduce freight-related emissions by around one million tonnes annually. Backed by USD 275 million in equity funding, the strategy integrates truck manufacturing, fleet operations and fuelling infrastructure. Essar is adopting a dual-fuel approach, using LNG trucks for long-haul routes and electric trucks for urban logistics, while expanding LNG and EV infrastructure across major freight corridors.Read more

29 Jan 2026

Suzlon has secured a 248.5 MW wind project order from ArcelorMittal Group, marking its fourth major order aimed at decarbonising steel production in India. Part of a larger 550 MW hybrid project at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel facilities in Gujarat, the wind capacity will be used for captive consumption. Over the past year, Suzlon has partnered with leading steelmakers to support low-carbon steel initiatives. Both companies view the collaboration as a step toward accelerating green steel production and promoting sustainability in the Indian steel sector.Read more

29 Jan 2026

Maharashtra has directed that all new fuel outlets on MSRTC land must include electric vehicle (EV) charging stations alongside conventional diesel and CNG facilities. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik emphasized that while nearly 90% of the current MSRTC bus fleet runs on diesel, the state is gradually transitioning to electric buses, with future procurements prioritizing e-buses. The policy, implemented through a public-private partnership model, aims to provide convenient multi-fuel access for commuters, generate revenue for MSRTC, and strengthen the state's eco-friendly transport infrastructure, supporting broader environmental and sustainable mobility goals.Read more

29 Jan 2026

Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), a joint venture between Chennai Metro Rail Limited and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation, has been commissioned to prepare a detailed feasibility report (DFR) for a high-altitude cable-propelled ropeway transport system in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), officials said in a press release. The study, to be carried out by consultants Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, Bengaluru, and Switzerland-based Outdoor Engineers AG, has a contract value of about INR 96.63 lakh and is expected to take 120 days to complete. The assessment will cover technical feasibility, route alignment, potential ridership, and environmental and social impacts, as well as traffic-management proposals for the hill station. The initiative aims to evaluate ropeway transport as a sustainable, efficient and eco-friendly solution to improve mobility in the ecologically sensitive and tourism-oriented region.Read more