Another key step towards improving railway safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across one of the busiest rail networks in the country has been approved—a ₹405 crore signalling upgrading project on Eastern Railway—by Indian Railways. Situated on HDN and HUN routes, 32 stations and signalling points will have their outdated relay-based interlocking systems upgraded to state-of-the-art […]
In a move that bolsters its long-term strategy to expand in the value-added bitumen (VAB) business—one of the fastest-growing segments supporting India’s infrastructure sector—state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced the acquisition of a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India Pvt. Ltd. (TTSIPL) for ₹85 crore. Subsequent to the satisfaction of usual […]
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, NTPC Bongaigaon has sent three fully-equipped boat ambulances to the riverine villages in the flood-prone Kokrajhar district, which borders Dhubri district in Assam, to treat residents. This is a huge step forward in the fight for better access to healthcare in rural areas. This program is […]
Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for the planning, development, and modernisation of logistics infrastructure projects across India have been signed by RITES Limited and Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to improve its logistics infrastructure. Two prominent Navratna Public Sector Enterprises under the Ministry of Railways entered […]
The renewable energy sector in India is set to experience even more rapid growth in the coming years. Equirus Securities predicts that annual solar installations would rise from approximately 50 GW in FY27 to over 85 GW by FY30. Developers, equipment manufacturers, and infrastructure companies stand to gain substantially from the 15-20 GW of solar […]
India has made significant strides in a number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including expanding access to renewable energy, improving digital connectivity, achieving environmental sustainability, and promoting inclusive growth, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). In a thorough evaluation of India’s progress over the last ten years, the […]
An additional government investment commitment of ₹30,000 crore for the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has been authorised by the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a significant strategic move to enhance India’s infrastructure financing environment. With this most recent clearance, the overall commitment of the Indian government to NIIF has […]
The Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), which was unveiled on Monday by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, grants the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) enhanced financial authority to execute strategic research and development programs. This reform is a major step towards enhancing India’s defence research ecosystem. By facilitating the approval and execution of […]
With the temporary limitations on retail sales of petrol and diesel to commercial consumers lifted by the Central Government, businesses, institutions and transport operators across the nation will be able to buy gasoline as usual starting July 1, 2026. The government’s interim regulations put in place earlier this month to protect domestic gasoline supplies have […]
In order to keep up with the ever-increasing demand from data centers, electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI), and growing industrial activity, India is preparing to greatly increase its power generation capacity. Next year, the country will have 300 gigawatts (GW) of power generation capacity ready, according to Manohar Lal Khattar, India’s Union Minister for […]
