Data & Statistics
Month: July 2025
Railways
Centre lays foundation stone for redevelopment of Karpoorigram railway station in Bihar
The Union Government laid the foundation stone for station redevelopment works worth Rs 33 million at Karpoorigram railway station, under the Samastipur division in Bihar, on July 7, 2025. This includes the upgradation of the […]
Ports & Shipping
Central government to invest Rs 50 billion to boost the waterways and maritime sector in northeast region
The central government plans to invest Rs 50 billion to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the northeast region. The government also aims to train 50,000 youth from the region in maritime skills over […]
Power
Pace Digitek commissions 2.5 GWh BESS facility in Karnataka
Pace Digitek has commissioned a battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing facility, through its subsidiary Lineage Power Private Limited. The facility is located in the Bidadi industrial area in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The facility has an […]
Power
THDC commissions second unit of 1,000 MW Tehri variable speed PSP
THDC India Limited has commissioned operation of the second unit (250 MW) of the 1,000 MW variable speed pumped storage plant (PSP) at Tehri, Uttarakhand, taking the cumulative operational capacity to 500 MW. Tehri PSP […]
Urban Infrastructure
Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety completes safety inspection for Mumbai Metro Line 2B and Line 9 Projects
The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has completed the safety inspection on a 5.39 km Mandale – Diamond Garden stretch under Mumbai Metro Phase I Line 2B Project (DN Nagar-Mankhurd-Mandale-Cheetah Nagar) and on a 4.4 […]
Telecom
Government announces second tranche of Fund of Funds scheme worth Rs 100 billion to boost deep tech innovation
The union minister of commerce and industry has announced a second tranche of Rs 100 billion under the flagship Fund of Funds (FoF) scheme to accelerate innovation and strengthen India’s deep tech ecosystem. This fresh […]
People
Dr P.R. Jaishankar: Managing Director, IIFCL
With extensive experience of around 36 years in the development banking and financial domains, Dr Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar is currently managing director (MD) of India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL). Additionally, he holds the position […]
People
Pankaj Kulshreshth: Executive Director, UJVNL
Pankaj Kulshreshth has over three and a half decades of experience in hydropower generation, project execution, operations and maintenance. As executive director at Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL), he has been instrumental in advancing […]
Railways
Improving Logistics: Policy and technology advances drive freight expansion
Indian Railways (IR) has made significant progress in freight transportation during 2024-25. With consistent growth in freight volumes and strategic policy support, IR continues to strengthen its position as a key pillar of India’s transport […]
People
Kirtikar Ojha CMO & Government Business Head, L&T-Cloudfiniti
Currently working as the chief marketing officer and government business head at L&T-Cloudfiniti, Abhay Harne has over 35 years of experience spanning telecom, technology and enterprise leadership. In his present role, Harne’s primary challenge is […]
People
Abhay Harne Director (Projects), Additional Charge of Director (Fuel), MAHAGENCO
With over three decades of experience in the power sector, Abhay Harne is a seasoned power generation expert and administrator. He possesses deep expertise in both subcritical and supercritical thermal power plant technologies, particularly within […]
Infrastructure Finance
Bridging Funding Gaps: Emerging trends in infrastructure financing
The infrastructure financing sector in India has evolved significantly, driven by financial and policy support. Greater policy clarity has attracted strong interest from various lender classes and stakeholders have become more mature. Additionally, financing instruments […]
Telecom
On a Strong Footing: Jio and Airtel post promising financial and operational results
The near duopoly in telecom services continued in financial year 2024-25, with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel leading the market and the third private operator, Vodafone Idea (Vi), lagging far behind. Meanwhile, the government remains […]
asset management and O&M
Intelligent Systems: Critical role of SCADA and GIS in optimising CGD operations
India’s urban landscape is increasingly relying on piped natural gas (PNG) for domestic, commercial and industrial use. As the city gas distribution (CGD) network rapidly expands across metropolitan and Tier II cities, the need for […]
Special Section
Expanding Connectivity: Trends and developments in the tunnelling sector
Tunnel construction in India has picked up pace over the years, and has gained notable importance across infrastructure sectors. The rising focus on enhancing all-weather connectivity, especially in hilly terrain, has driven the construction of […]
Special Section
Growing Scale: Tunnelling progress across sectors
Tunnel infrastructure is gradually maturing with strategic expansion and investments across multiple domains such as urban mass transit, roadways and highway corridors, and water resource management like irrigation practices and hydropower projects. This growth reflects […]
IPO/QIP
Juniper Green Energy files DRHP with SEBI for IPO
Juniper Green Energy has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise over Rs 30 billion through an IPO of equity shares. The issue will […]
Loans
ADB and GCF launch $200 million green financing programme in India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has partnered with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to launch the India Green Finance Facility (IGFF), supported by $200 million in concessional funding from GCF. The facility aims to unlock […]
Loans
JSW secures Rs 93 billion financing for acquisition
JSW has arranged a Rs 93 billion financing to fund its acquisition of Akzo Nobel. The funding structure comprises a mix of debt, convertible instruments, and a loan against promoter shares. The deal includes Rs […]