Mumbai Metro plans 5-km expansion to Navy Nagar, DPR submitted
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for expansion of the underground Metro Line-3 to Navy Nagar, covering a five-km stretch. The DPR has been submitted to
Delhi's Barapullah phase-III project resumes after land approval
The long-delayed Barapullah Phase-III project in Delhi has received a green light after the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) approved the acquisition of required land. The L-G has directed an inquiry into the delayed
BMRCL and Bosch partner for underground walkway in Bengaluru
BMRCL and Bosch have signed an agreement for an underground walkway connecting Lakkasandra metro station directly to M/s Bosch Ltd premises. BMRCL will handle the infrastructure, while Bosch bears the cost
CMRL to build 23 multi-modal transit hubs in Chennai metro phase 2
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) plans to construct multi-modal transit hubs at 23 locations along the 116.1 km long Chennai Metro Phase 02. These hubs will facilitate seamless interchange with existing transit
Gensol Engineering wins NHPC's green hydrogen mobility station project in Ladakh
Gensol Engineering, in collaboration with Matrix Gas & Renewables, is the lowest bidder for NHPC's green hydrogen mobility station EPC project in Kargil, Ladakh. The project includes the entire balance of plant EPC
Macrotech Developers to invest Rs 800-cr in Bengaluru housing projects
Macrotech Developers plans to invest Rs 800 crore in constructing two housing projects in Bengaluru to meet demand-driven momentum. The estimated construction cost is Rs 800 crore, with a gross development
JSW Infrastructure wins bid for constructing new port in Karnataka
JSW Infrastructure Ltd, a unit of JSW Group, secures the bid to construct and operate a new port in Bhavikeri Keni village, Ankola taluka, Karnataka. The second-largest commercial port operator
Tamil Nadu govt accelerates Rs 7,272-cr intra-city river linking project
The Tamil Nadu state government is expediting the Rs 7,272 crore intra-city river linking project, focusing on Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar in Karur, Tiruchi, and Pudukottai districts. Land acquisition, a crucial step
India embarks on world's largest planned urbanisation program
India is undertaking the largest planned urbanisation program globally, with urban development investments exceeding Rs 18 lakh crore since 2014, according to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The announcement
UP metro floats tenders for Rs 597-cr Kanpur metro rail project expansion
The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has initiated tenders for the elevated section and Metro Car Depot of Kanpur Metro Rail's Corridor-2 (CSA to Barra 8). The elevated section will include five
ADB approves $100-mn for urban infra & tourism boost in Tripura
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted a $100 million loan to enhance urban infrastructure and tourism facilities in Tripura. ADB's commitment aims to support Tripura's goals of advancing urban
Kerala plans economic corridor along West Coast Canal for trade and business
The Kerala government aims to establish an economic corridor along the 616 km West Coast Canal (WCC), spanning transport, trade, energy, and agriculture. To facilitate this, the state is acquiring 600 acres
Actis to invest $2.5 billion in India's sustainable infrastructure
Actis, a sustainable infrastructure-focused investor, plans to deploy $2.5 billion in India over the next four years. The investment will target opportunities in energy transition, digital infrastructure
Brigade Group inks agreement for 14 acres housing project in Bengaluru
Brigade Group has entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Krishna Priya Estates and Micro Labs for a 14-acre land in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The anticipated revenue upon completion is Rs 2,100 crore
Highway project awards lag behind target, affecting 2024-25 construction pace
The slow pace of highway project awards this fiscal year may impact construction in 2024-25. Against a 12,500 km target, only 2,595 km of highways have been contracted in the first seven months
Thailand unveils $28 bn Landbridge project to link Asia-Pacific with India & Middle East
Thailand introduces a groundbreaking $28 billion initiative, the Landbridge project, to significantly reduce shipping times between the Indian and Pacific oceans by bypassing the congested Malacca Strait
PM Modi unveils Rs 7,200-cr infrastructure boost in Jharkhand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a slew of projects in Jharkhand, totaling around Rs 7,200 crore. The initiatives include the four-laning of NH-133 Mahagama-Hansdiha and NH-114 A Basukinath
Gujarat receives Rs 571-cr boost for tribal area development
The Union government has allocated Rs 571 crore to Gujarat for infrastructure development in 2,803 tribal-dominated villages under the Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana. The state is also enhancing
Odisha Cabinet greenlights Rs 5,929-cr Bhubaneswar Metro Phase I
The Odisha state cabinet has granted approval for Phase I of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project (BMRC) from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Trisulia Square near Cuttack, with an investment of
Mahindra Lifespaces begins construction on 5.4 acres in Pune's Wagholi
Mahindra Lifespaces is set to start construction on a 5.4-acre land parcel in Pune's Wagholi, with a potential of 15 lakh sq. ft. The strategically located site in east Pune is surrounded
Puravankara secures redevelopment rights for two Mumbai housing societies
Real estate developer Puravankara has acquired redevelopment rights for two housing societies spanning three acres in Mumbai's Andheri locality, marking its entry into western region redevelopment
NHAI identifies 19 highway projects worth Rs 56,000-cr in BOT mode
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to offer 19 highway projects, totaling Rs 56,000 crore, in the build-operate-transfer (BOT-toll) mode. Covering approximately 900 km across states like Assam, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya
India secures $400 million ADB loan for sustainable urban development
The central government has signed a $400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support urban infrastructure development, service delivery enhancement, and governance efficiency. The agreement
UP govt announces Rs 200-cr Lakshman Path construction in Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the construction of Lakshman Path, a new road in Ayodhya, costing Rs 200 crore. As the completion of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple nears, the state is expediting the four-lane connection to Ayodhya
Niraj Cement Structurals bags Rs 164-cr construction contracts from Indian Railways
Niraj Cement Structurals (NCS) has secured four work orders totaling Rs 164 crore from Indian Railways. The contracts include construction of good circulating areas, a road over bridge in Maharashtra, a passenger circulating area, and execution
Ministry of Coal aims for 1,404 MT coal production by 2027
The Union Ministry of Coal is targeting coal production of 1,404 million tonnes by 2027 and 1,577 million tonnes by 2030, up from the current production of about one billion tonnes per annum. The plan includes opening new mines, expanding capacities
Chennai phase 2 metro rail to get 63 steel bridges for driverless trains
During the upcoming Phase 2 of the metro rail, 63 steel bridges will be installed at various locations, facilitating the passage of driverless trains over buildings and flyovers. These steel girders, with long spans, are essential in areas with limited vertical clearance
Ayesa India secures Jaipur Metro's phase 1C & 1D Detailed Design Contract
Ayesa India has been awarded the Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract for Jaipur Metro's Phase 1C and 1D projects, extending the Pink Line in both east (Transport Nagar) and west (Ajmer Road Chauraha) directions. The Rs 3.19 crore bid by Ayesa
Silkyara tunnel collapse sparks urgent rescue operation in Uttarakhand
In Silkyara, Uttarakhand, the under-construction Silkyara Tunnel, part of the Char Dham all-weather road project by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), experienced a collapse on Sunday at 5:30 a.m.
CEA approves SJVN's Rs 40,000-cr hydro projects in Arunachal Pradesh
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) greenlights SJVN's Rs 40,000 crore hydro projects in Arunachal Pradesh. The 3,097 MW Etalin HEP and 680 MW Attunli HEP mark significant developments, with Etalin set to become the country's
