27 Mar 2026

Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are becoming an important funding route for infrastructure projects in India by linking operational assets with capital markets. Introduced in 2014, they help developers and government agencies monetise completed assets and reinvest funds into new projects. With rising participation from institutional investors and expansion into sectors like renewable energy, logistics, and digital infrastructure, InvITs are gaining wider acceptance. Strong regulatory norms, stable cash flows, and government support through asset monetisation plans are further improving their role in addressing long-term infrastructure financing needs.Read more

27 Mar 2026

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has signed a refinancing agreement with Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited (HURL) for up to INR 12,842 crore. The deal aims to restructure HURL's existing debt into a more sustainable repayment plan aligned with its cash flows. This is expected to ease financial pressure and improve long-term stability. The move also highlights IRFC's strategy to expand beyond railway financing into linked infrastructure sectors. HURL's fertiliser plants, which are connected to rail logistics, continue to play an important role in domestic urea production.Read more

Indore News Desk

27 Mar 2026

A proposed revision in collector guideline rates in Indore has triggered significant opposition, with over 500 objections submitted by residents, developers and legal experts. The revision, approved by the district evaluation committee, proposes rate increases ranging from 10 per cent to 200 per cent across more than 2,600 locations. Key concerns include a blanket 100 per cent hike for land near bypasses and ring roads, valuation issues for older apartment buildings and potential impact on land acquisition in peri-urban areas. Authorities have begun reviewing objections before forwarding the proposal to the state-level committee in Bhopal for final approval.Read more

26 Mar 2026

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is facing challenges in recovering over INR 145 crore in unpaid property tax from central and state government departments, impacting its revenue targets for the current financial year. The dues relate to around 358 government-owned properties, with state entities accounting for the majority share. Despite issuing notices and initiating follow-ups, recovery has remained slow, with only a limited portion collected so far. The shortfall comes at a time when the civic body has already revised its annual tax collection target downward. The situation has prompted the administration to consider measures such as a potential property tax increase, highlighting fiscal pressures on urban local bodies dependent on property tax revenues for infrastructure and service delivery.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

26 Mar 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has received only one bid for its INR 980 crore Deonar abattoir modernisation project despite extending deadlines multiple times. The initiative aims to upgrade the existing slaughterhouse into a modern, hygienic facility under a structured development plan that includes public-private participation for specific animal processing units. The limited participation has led the civic body to review the technical suitability of the bid before moving ahead. The situation also highlights challenges in attracting bidders for large-scale urban infrastructure and redevelopment projects in Mumbai.Read more

26 Mar 2026

Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust, sponsored by the National Highways Authority of India, saw its units list with a gain of around 7-8 per cent on its trading debut earlier this week. The units opened above the issue price on both major stock exchanges, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The trust had recently completed a Rs 6,000 crore initial public offering, which received strong subscription of over 13 times during the offer period held over a three-day window. Its initial portfolio includes five toll road assets across multiple states operating under a concession-based toll-operate-transfer model.Read more

26 Mar 2026

Japan International Cooperation Agency has signed loan agreements with the Government of India for four projects with a combined value of approximately INR 16,420 crore. The funding will support metro rail expansions in Bengaluru and Mumbai, alongside initiatives in healthcare in Maharashtra and sustainable horticulture in Punjab. The projects are aimed at strengthening urban mobility, medical infrastructure and agricultural value chains. With implementation timelines extending into the early 2030s, the initiatives are expected to contribute to improved connectivity, healthcare access and climate-resilient agricultural practices across multiple states.Read more

26 Mar 2026

Octave, a potential software spin-off from Hexagon AB, announced that Keolis India Pvt. Ltd. has chosen its Attune Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform for Pune Metro Line 3. The metro line, currently under construction, spans 23 km with 23 stations and is expected to improve connectivity between Shivajinagar and Hinjewadi while easing congestion. The platform will manage the full asset lifecycle, support maintenance, and integrate with enterprise systems through a SaaS model, including generative AI capabilities.Read more

26 Mar 2026

The Odisha government has launched new affordable housing initiatives aimed at improving access to formal housing for the urban poor across key cities. The programme focuses on developing residential units under state and central schemes, targeting economically weaker sections and low-income households. The projects are being implemented through the Odisha Urban Housing Mission, with provisions for essential infrastructure and basic services. The initiative forms part of a broader push to reduce housing shortages, improve living conditions and support planned urbanisation. The state has also allocated budgetary support to accelerate implementation, with emphasis on faster execution and wider coverage across urban local bodies.Read more

26 Mar 2026

India Accelerator has announced plans to invest USD 5 million to expand its coworking and community workspace footprint across India over the next 12 to 18 months. The company aims to double its presence across cities, building on its existing network of 29 centres in more than 20 locations. Expansion is planned across both metro and tier-2 markets, including Vadodara, Kolkata, Guwahati and Bengaluru by the first half of 2026. The move reflects growing demand for flexible workspaces driven by startups, SMEs and enterprises adopting hybrid work models, alongside the increasing decentralisation of office demand beyond traditional business hubs.Read more