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Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has reviewed preparations to start commercial civil flight operations from Thoise Airport in Nubra Valley and Kargil Airport. The review meeting with the Ministry of Defence, Indian Air Force, Airports Authority of India and Ladakh Administration focused on infrastructure, regulatory and operational requirements. The Indian Air Force has approved five acres for a new civil terminal at Thoise, where runway recarpeting is underway and civil operations are targeted to begin by December from a refurbished chartered flight terminal. A joint inspection of Kargil Airport is scheduled for September 1 to assess its readiness.Read more

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Airport regulator AERA has reduced the User Development Fee (UDF) at Bengaluru airport to INR 300 for departing domestic passengers and INR 997 for departing international passengers for the current five-year control period. The revised charges will take effect from September 1, 2026. AERA has also introduced the incremental Average Revenue Requirement framework for the first time, allowing the airport operator to recover costs of major capital projects only after they are completed and commissioned. The regulator said the approach would prevent passengers from paying upfront for airport infrastructure that is not yet operational.Read more

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Passengers travelling abroad from Indian airports will no longer need to carry a physical boarding pass for immigration stamping from September 1. The Bureau of Immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs has directed airport authorities to stop stamping boarding passes at immigration counters across all international airports. Passengers will instead be required to show an e-boarding pass on their smartphones for immigration clearance. The decision follows complaints that physical stamping was causing inconvenience and leading to errors when boarding passes were stamped incorrectly or could not be read properly.Read more

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Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have signed an agreement to share and procure electricity based on their different seasonal demand patterns. The two states will also explore medium-term power banking arrangements to improve resource utilisation, grid flexibility and energy security. Under the agreement, they will begin procuring 2,000 MW of integrated solar and battery energy storage capacity through a competitive process. The initiative is expected to support more efficient use of generation capacity and reduce reliance on expensive short-term power purchases. It could also attract around INR 10,000 crore of investment in the power and renewable energy sectors.Read more

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Hamad Mohammed Bin Saedan Real Estate has signed a construction contract worth SAR 13.8 million with Raya Al Omran Contracting Company for the development of its Dar Hamad 3 project. The contract has a duration of 10 months. The company said the financial impact of the agreement is expected to be reflected during the fourth quarter of 2027. The contract covers construction work for the project and adds to the Saudi real estate company’s ongoing development activity. The agreement was disclosed by the company in a recent filing with the Saudi market.Read more

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IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Discover Resorts Neral Pvt. Ltd. for a 200-key voco-branded property in Karjat, Maharashtra. The existing property will convert to IHG's premium voco brand by early 2028. The signing adds to IHG's expanding India portfolio, which currently comprises 53 operational hotels across seven brands, alongside a pipeline of 110 hotels expected to open over the next three to five years.Read more

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Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks Ltd made a muted debut on the Indian stock exchanges on Monday, with its shares listing close to the IPO issue price of INR 60. The stock opened at INR 59.65 on the BSE, down 0.58 per cent, while it started at INR 60.25 on the NSE, up 0.41 per cent. The company was valued at INR 16,873.63 crore at the market debut. Its INR 2,600 crore IPO was subscribed 1.45 times, with proceeds primarily earmarked for repayment of borrowings.Read more

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Ceigall India has received Letters of Acceptance from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to construct a key section of the Lada-Sarli highway in Arunachal Pradesh for a contract value of INR 704.70 crore, excluding GST. The project will be executed through a joint venture with Sushee Infra & Mining Ltd, with Ceigall India holding a 74% stake and SIML holding the remaining 26%. The work covers an 82.4-km stretch of NH-913, also known as the Frontier Highway, and will be developed on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction basis.Read more

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Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrakant Bawankule has directed officials from the Revenue, Cooperation, Land Records and Inspector General of Registration departments to coordinate and streamline the deemed conveyance process for housing societies across the state. Of the state's approximately 1.15 lakh registered cooperative housing societies, an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 are yet to obtain deemed conveyance. Bawankule directed that the names of registered housing societies be recorded directly on property cards or in the "other rights" section of 7/12 land records to facilitate title transfer, and also addressed issues concerning MHADA-linked societies still facing non-agricultural assessment tax despite its abolition.Read more

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Scentre Group, owner of the Westfield brand, has agreed to sell a 50% stake in Westfield Mt Gravatt in Queensland to Australian Retirement Trust for AUD 882.5 million, equivalent to USD 632.22 million. The transaction represents a 3.5% premium to the property's December 2025 book value. The deal is part of Scentre's strategy of attracting third-party capital through joint ventures while retaining exposure to its properties. Westfield Mt Gravatt recorded more than 17 million customer visits in the previous year and generated business partner sales of over AUD 1 billion. Scentre will continue managing the shopping centre.Read more

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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised around 1,800 km of new LPG pipeline infrastructure involving an estimated investment of INR 7,000 crore across Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Goa. The three projects, to be developed by GAIL (India), will expand the country’s PNGRB-authorised common-carrier LPG pipeline network from around 7,700 km to 9,500 km. The expansion is aimed at strengthening LPG supply chains, reducing dependence on road-based tanker movement and improving energy security. The projects are expected to lower logistics costs, reduce road congestion and emissions, and improve supply reliability during disruptions and periods of high demand.Read more

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Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will begin the first phase of Terminal 1 redevelopment by demolishing the north section of Terminal 1-B from January 2027. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), operated by the Adani Group, has started redistributing flights between Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Navi Mumbai International Airport ahead of the work. At least one-third of international air traffic movements will shift to Navi Mumbai from October, followed by the movement of at least one-third of Terminal 1 traffic to Terminal 2. The phased approach is intended to reduce disruption to airline operations and passengers.Read more

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Godrej Industries Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Haryana government to invest INR 200 billion in the state, with the proposed investment expected to create around 40,000 jobs. The group, which has businesses across consumer goods, real estate and financial services, has already invested about INR 120 billion in Haryana and employs around 9,000 people in the state. Godrej Properties is expected to account for the largest share of the new investment, while Godrej Ventures plans additional spending on office infrastructure in Gurugram. The group reported revenue of USD 7.2 billion in fiscal 2026.Read more

Noida News Desk

6 hours ago

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has removed Narender Kumar Sharma from his position as interim resolution professional (IRP) overseeing the stalled Festival City housing project in Sector 143B, Noida, after concerns were raised over his disclosures and authorisation to accept the assignment. The tribunal has appointed Sudhir Kumar Agarwal as the new IRP and directed Sharma to hand over all project records and documents. The project is being developed by Anand Infoedge Pvt Ltd, Mist Avenue Pvt Ltd and Mist Direct Sales Pvt Ltd, which are undergoing insolvency proceedings as corporate debtors.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

7 hours ago

Mumbai-based developer Ekta World has launched The Business District Collection (TBDC), a new premium commercial real estate platform comprising six projects to begin with, spread across Bandra, Khar and Santacruz West. The portfolio brings together individual commercial developments under a common brand, targeting occupiers such as founder-led businesses, professional services firms and corporate leadership teams. Each project will retain its own architectural identity while sharing common design and planning standards, with the company indicating scope for further expansion of the Collection over time.Read more

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed stricter advertising requirements for online bond platform providers (OBPPs), seeking to make digital promotions more transparent and reduce messaging that could influence investors to act without sufficient due diligence. The proposed framework addresses advertising through social media and influencer-led campaigns, while introducing standardised disclosures for advertisements featuring specific securities. It also sets conditions for terms such as “fixed returns” and “high returns”, requiring appropriate risk disclosures and restricting unsupported claims. Stakeholders can submit comments on the consultation paper until September 11.Read more

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has opened a 9-km section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway between the DND Flyway and Jaitpur for trial traffic, providing a new route between Delhi and Faridabad. The stretch is expected to improve access for commuters from east and south Delhi, as well as Noida and Ghaziabad, towards the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and destinations such as Jaipur and Sawai Madhopur. Nearly 8.5 km of the section is elevated. The trial is being used to assess traffic movement and operational readiness before formal commissioning.Read more

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The Odisha government has approved 14 investment proposals worth INR 2,780 crore, with the projects expected to create more than 14,000 jobs across the state. The proposals were cleared by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg. The projects are planned across 10 districts, including Angul, Cuttack, Khurda and Sundergarh. Major proposals include Haldiram Snacks Food’s INR 500-crore snacks and baked products manufacturing unit, Prasol Chemicals’ INR 450-crore phosphorous-based derivatives plant and Mahanadi Coalfields’ INR 405.35-crore private railway siding in Angul.Read more

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Two people were rescued after Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal while carrying 24 crew members and 72,100 tonnes of iron ore fines from Odisha’s Paradip coast. The vessel, bound for Singapore, had departed on August 20 and was reportedly transporting the cargo from Paradip towards China. The Indian Coast Guard has intensified search and rescue operations, with nearby commercial vessel MT Aisopos assisting in the response. The crew comprised 20 Chinese, three Myanmarese and one Bangladeshi nationals.Read more

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Housing sales across eight major Indian cities declined 6% year-on-year to 91,729 units in the April-June quarter of 2026, according to PropTiger’s latest Real Insight report. Sales fell in six markets, including Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, while Chennai and Hyderabad recorded growth. PropTiger attributed the decline to cautious buyer sentiment amid global uncertainties, including the West Asia conflict and concerns over the potential impact of artificial intelligence on jobs. At the same time, new housing supply increased 6% to 89,161 units during the quarter.Read more

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Starbucks India is preparing to accelerate store additions after spending the past 18–24 months reassessing its business model amid weaker discretionary consumption. Tata Consumer Products MD and CEO Sunil D’Souza said the company has recorded four consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth, indicating improving performance. Tata Starbucks, the 50:50 joint venture between Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks Corporation, operated 498 stores across about 80 Indian cities at the end of the June quarter. The renewed strategy will focus on adding outlets and increasing store density in existing markets, where the company sees operating efficiencies once a city has more than five stores. The business is targeting longer-term expansion in India.Read more

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has laid the foundation stone for five brownfield expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Yantra India Limited (YIL) in West Bengal, involving nearly INR 3,500 crore. The projects span shipbuilding and repair facilities at Kidderpore, Shalimar and Raichak, along with advanced metallurgical facilities at Ishapore. The investments are aimed at increasing defence production capacity, strengthening domestic supply chains and creating employment opportunities. The projects are also expected to support ancillary industries, particularly MSMEs, while strengthening West Bengal’s industrial ecosystem and India’s ambitions in shipbuilding and defence manufacturing.Read more

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NICMAR University, Pune, is hosting the 10th International Conference on Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Management (ICCRIP 2026) at its Baner campus. The two-day conference brings together industry leaders, academicians, researchers, practitioners and other experts to discuss issues shaping India’s built environment. The first day focused on sustainable urban development, institutional capacity and effective project delivery, with discussions highlighting the need to connect policy with execution and strengthen collaboration between academia, industry and policymakers. The conference also includes research papers, case studies, a doctoral colloquium, hackathon, workshops and industry-focused sessions.Read more

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The Supreme Court has provided relief to residents of twin residential towers in South Mumbai by restoring restrictions on construction activity by the developer. The order follows concerns raised by residents over the impact of ongoing construction in the densely developed South Mumbai locality. By reinstating the curbs, the apex court has revived restrictions that had previously been imposed on the builder. The case highlights continuing legal disputes surrounding construction activity in established residential neighbourhoods, where development work can raise concerns relating to residents’ living conditions and the impact of adjoining construction.Read more

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India’s residential real estate market is seeing a shift towards premium housing, larger living spaces and lifestyle-oriented developments. While apartments continue to account for the largest share of housing transactions in major metropolitan markets, plotted developments are gaining attention for their land ownership and potential capital appreciation. Independent villas remain concentrated in the luxury segment, while managed and branded residences are emerging as an option for buyers seeking rental income and professional property management. The performance of each format therefore varies depending on whether the priority is transaction volume, appreciation, lifestyle, rental yield or convenience.Read more

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Pride Hotels is planning to launch its initial public offering (IPO) by December, with the proposed issue expected to be valued at around INR 1,000 crore. The hospitality chain is pursuing an expansion strategy focused on leisure destinations, wedding and corporate events, and pilgrimage locations. Chief Executive Officer Satyen Jain said the company’s rapid addition of properties has been a key component of its growth strategy. Pride Hotels has opened nine hotels over the past 12 months, including its recently launched property in Indore. The proposed IPO comes as the hotel operator continues to expand its portfolio across multiple hospitality segments and markets, with the company seeking to support its growth through a broader presence across leisure, events and pilgrimage-led destinations.Read more

Delhi News Desk

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Delhi’s Public Works Department is developing a skywalk-cum-foot overbridge at Madhuban Chowk on the Outer Ring Road, with about 60% of the work completed and the facility targeted to be ready by November 30, 2026. The INR 9.62 crore project is intended to provide grade-separated pedestrian connectivity between Pitampura Metro Station, Madhuban Chowk Metro Station and Rohini District Court. It will also facilitate movement between the Red and Magenta Metro lines while reducing the need for pedestrians to cross the busy road junction at ground level.Read more

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A 5.25-acre land parcel in Hyderabad’s Raidurg area has fetched a record INR 264 crore per acre in an e-auction conducted by the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC). The Plot P1 parcel in Survey No. 83/1, located in the Knowledge City layout at Raidurg Panmaktha, generated around INR 1,386 crore. The winning bid was 50.9% above the reserve price of INR 175 crore per acre and surpassed the previous record of INR 237 crore per acre achieved in the same corridor earlier this year.Read more

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on Shri Ram Finance Corporation and Progfin for non-compliance with certain regulatory provisions and directions. Shri Ram Finance has been fined INR 8.10 lakh, while Progfin has been penalised INR 2.70 lakh. The RBI said Shri Ram Finance failed to obtain prior written approval before appointing a director, resulting in a change in management, and also did not have a required customer risk categorisation system. It also failed to upload certain KYC records to the Central KYC Records Registry within the prescribed timeline. Progfin was penalised for not conducting periodic reviews of customer risk categorisation at least once every six months.Read more

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Sri Lankan tea major Dilmah is investing USD 1 million in India to establish a premium tea business with luxury hospitality as its first major market. Over the past 14 months, the company has developed Thambapanni, an India-specific collection made with tea, herbs and spices sourced from 26 Indian growers and packed locally. Dilmah plans to work with luxury hotels and hospitality operators before expanding the brand into direct-to-consumer, quick-commerce and e-commerce channels. The company also plans to introduce Dilmah Urban Estate tea lounges as part of its longer-term retail strategy. A new manufacturing plant in Coimbatore is expected to begin supporting exports from 2028. Dilmah, which operates in 108 countries, aims to make India one of its top 10 global markets within the next decade.Read more

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Bengaluru’s 58-km Blue Line, connecting Central Silk Board with Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), is expected to become fully operational by March 2028, with different sections scheduled to open in phases from 2027. The Central Silk Board-KR Pura section is targeted for commercial operations by mid-2027, while the Hebbal-KIA section is expected to be ready by September 2027. The remaining KR Pura-Hebbal section is likely to be completed between December 2027 and March 2028. Construction complexities along the Outer Ring Road and provisions for future integration with the proposed Orange Line have affected the overall timeline.Read more

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Orris Infrastructure managing director Amit Gupta has been arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with a case filed by Godrej Properties over alleged forgery, cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal conspiracy. The case relates to the Godrej Air project in Sector 85, Gurugram, where Godrej Properties and Orris Infrastructure were partners. Police arrested Gupta in Amritsar and he has been remanded to police custody until August 27. The complaint alleges that statutory records of the project’s LLP were changed without authorisation and that Godrej Properties’ 37.5% interest in the partnership was allegedly transferred.Read more

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is expected to take over the 110-km NH-766 stretch between Vellimadukunnu in Kozhikode and Muthanga in Wayanad by October 2026, paving the way for detailed planning of its proposed four-laning. NHAI is preparing to establish a site office at Kalpetta to oversee the corridor, while the Detailed Project Report will be prepared under its Kozhikode project office. The proposed development covers the full Vellimadukunnu-Muthanga corridor and includes consideration of alternative routes and bypasses to address congestion and improve connectivity through the region.Read more

Pune News Desk

15 hours ago

State Bank of India (SBI) has acquired a commercial property at Kharadi Knowledge Park in Pune for INR 414 crore, comprising leasehold rights over an 8,581 sq m land parcel and outright ownership of a 15-storey commercial building. The property, acquired from Siddhivinayak Enterprises, includes around 1.84 lakh sq ft of built-up space and 200 car parking spaces. The transaction was registered on 14 August 2026 through a deed of assignment and attracted INR 28.98 crore in stamp duty. The acquisition is intended to provide premises for SBI’s Local Head Office for its Maharashtra Circle. The bank had invited bids in 2023 for ready-built premises in Kharadi, Viman Nagar or Baner for this purpose.Read more

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The Union government has allowed Nagaland to proceed with land acquisition under the Nagaland Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1965, for widening National Highway-202. The decision removes a key legal hurdle that had delayed the proposed upgrade of the existing single-lane highway to a two-lane road. The issue had centred on whether land should be acquired under the National Highways Act, 1956, or the state’s 1965 law, with Nagaland citing constitutional safeguards under Article 371(A). The Centre has also accepted the existing Detailed Project Report for NH-202 with technical modifications.Read more

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The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has allotted 41 returnable plots to 23 farmers from Undavalli village who contributed their land for the construction of the Seed Access Road in Amaravati. The allotment was carried out through an online e-lottery at the APCRDA office in Rayapudi, with a trial run conducted before the live draw. The process resulted in the allotment of 26 residential and 15 commercial plots. Provisional certificates were handed over to the beneficiaries, while officials advised them to complete registration and said GIS and survey teams would help identify their plots.Read more

17 hours ago

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Road Safety Board discussed measures to strengthen road safety governance, improve safety standards on National Highways and reduce accidents. The meeting reviewed the existing road safety management system, including highway engineering, operations, safety audits and black spot management. The two institutions also examined current institutional arrangements and identified areas where a safe system approach could further improve road safety. The proposed approach covers risk identification, highway engineering and operations, commercial vehicle safety, emergency response, digital monitoring, governance and a long-term road safety strategy.Read more

17 hours ago

The National Green Tribunal has disposed of a plea seeking to classify 95 acres of land earmarked for the redevelopment of Bijwasan railway station in southwest Delhi as deemed forest. The tribunal said the Supreme Court had already settled the legal status of the land and held that its subsequent vegetation growth could not change the land-use position established under the statutory Master Plan. The Supreme Court had earlier found that the land was acquired as agricultural land and was not recorded or declared as forest when the Master Plan came into force. The NGT has now applied that ruling to the 95-acre parcel.Read more

18 hours ago

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has signed concession agreements for two sewage treatment plant projects in Uttar Pradesh, covering Varanasi and Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar. The projects include a 60 million litres per day (MLD) STP at Lohta in Varanasi and a 45 MLD STP at Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar. The plants will intercept untreated sewage entering the Varuna River and the Ganga through local drains. Both projects will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity-based Public-Private Partnership model, with Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) as the executing agency.Read more

18 hours ago

The Delhi government has announced a complete ban on construction activities across the city from December 10 to January 20 as part of its measures to control winter air pollution. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said construction sites larger than 500 square metres will be monitored through the government’s Dust Portal and AI-enabled cameras. The move follows concerns that construction continued at some sites during the previous winter despite restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan. The government will use real-time monitoring, alerts and enforcement action to identify violations during the ban period.Read more

19 hours ago

The Chhattisgarh government has signed two memoranda of understanding with the Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N) and National Logistics Data Services Ltd (NLDSL) to expand the use of geospatial technology and integrated logistics data under the PM GatiShakti framework. The agreements are aimed at improving infrastructure planning, identifying connectivity gaps and supporting investment. More than 35 state departments are already onboarded on the platform, with 41 mandatory and over 600 additional data layers mapped. The state has also developed 45 use cases and 30 tools for infrastructure and development planning.Read more

19 hours ago

Sprite and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have introduced the Sprite Tejas Express on the Lucknow-New Delhi-Lucknow route as part of a six-month branding partnership. The train will feature Sprite branding across five coaches and will carry the brand name at originating and en route stations on both legs of the journey. Sprite will also be included in the onboard passenger food bundle, while sampling and merchandise will be offered to travellers. The partnership also includes sustainability initiatives using recycled plastic and PET bottles, along with a collaboration with Wow! Momo.Read more

20 hours ago

ICICI Bank has doubled its approved overseas borrowing limit to USD 5 billion, allowing it to raise funds through bonds, notes and offshore Certificates of Deposit. The revised limit comes as Indian banks increase overseas fundraising and take advantage of international debt markets. The bank had previously set the borrowing ceiling at USD 2.5 billion. ICICI Bank has also been active in the dollar debt market, raising USD 2.05 billion over the past month. Its strong first-quarter financial performance, including higher profits, loan growth and deposits, provides the backdrop to its increased funding capacity.Read more

20 hours ago

Singapore-based SATS Ltd is looking to expand its logistics presence in India by developing integrated multimodal facilities to support the country’s manufacturing sector. The company, which already operates across 14 Indian cities, has committed investments of up to INR 4,500 crore at Noida International Airport and is planning multimodal transhipment centres across major metropolitan cities. SATS Gateway Services for Asia Pacific CEO Bob Chi said the company remains positive about India’s economic growth and wants to contribute to the country’s developing transhipment network by improving links between airports and major ports.Read more

21 hours ago

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) held a Grama Sabha in Nowluru as part of the ongoing planning exercise for Amaravati. The meeting focused on the proposed Village Circulation Plan and Village Integration Plan, with officials explaining the planned road network, connectivity and integration of existing village roads with roads proposed under Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) zones. Surveys are also being carried out to map the existing road network and its linkages. Residents shared their views and suggestions, which APCRDA said would be examined while preparing the village-level plans.Read more

21 hours ago

HDFC Bank has raised USD 1.75 billion through senior unsecured bonds issued through its GIFT City branch to support the bank’s business growth. The fundraising comprises USD 500 million of three-year notes carrying a 5.159% coupon and USD 1.25 billion of five-year notes with a 5.4% coupon. The bonds will be listed on India International Exchange (India INX) and NSE International Exchange (NSE-IX). The transaction provides the private sector lender with additional overseas funding capacity as it expands its banking operationsRead more

22 hours ago

India’s building materials, architecture, interior design and furniture sectors are coming together at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi for a four-day industry convergence featuring MATECIA 2026, THE WADE ASIA 2026, India Furniture Conclave (IFC) and the Material Technology Conference (MTC). The platforms bring manufacturers, architects, designers, developers, furniture brands, technology companies and other industry participants together across the built environment value chain. The event is showcasing materials, furniture, technology and design solutions while also hosting jury presentations, design installations, knowledge sessions, industry discussions, networking and business interactions.Read more

22 hours ago

The Centre has approved the expansion of Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) at Fursatganj in Amethi over an additional 500 acres and has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to make the land available. The university plans to develop a centre of excellence with advanced laboratories, research centres and other infrastructure for aviation, aerospace and allied fields. A land survey is underway, and the state government is expected to make the required land available soon. RGNAU is also targeting an increase in student strength from the current 595 to 17,000 by 2033.Read more

23 hours ago

India’s first large-scale biopolymer plant, being developed at an investment of INR 3,080 crore in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh, is likely to commence operations in October 2026. District Magistrate Anjani Kumar Singh reviewed construction progress at the facility on August 20 and examined its proposed production process. The plant, being developed at the Kumbhi sugar unit of Balrampur Chini Mills in Gola Gokarannath, will convert locally grown sugarcane into sugar and subsequently into Polylactic Acid (PLA)-based bioplastic on the same campus. The facility will also incorporate a Zero Liquid Discharge system.Read more

23 hours ago

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) held a Grama Sabha in Yerrabalem as part of the planning work for Amaravati’s Village Circulation Plan and Village Integration Plan. The meeting focused on the proposed road network, connectivity and integration of existing village roads with the planned infrastructure. Officials explained how the road network would be aligned with Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) zones and outlined infrastructure requirements for the village’s future growth. Surveys are also being conducted to document existing roads and their connections. Residents shared suggestions, which APCRDA said would be considered in the planning process.Read more