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Month: September 2025
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Railways
State inaugurates Amalner-Beed rail section in Maharashtra
The Government of Maharashtra inaugurated the Amalner-Beed section under the Ahmednagar-Beed-Parli Vaijnath Railway Line Project. The project involves the construction of a 261 km long rail line between Ahmednagar and Parli Vaijnath linking with Beed […]
Urban Infrastructure
Maha Metro commences overhead electrification works under Nagpur Metro Phase II Project
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) has commenced work on overhead electrification (OHE) activities at Reach-1A under the Nagpur Metro Rail Phase II Project. The works involves laying 25 kV overhead equipment essential for smooth […]
Power
MNRE clears Rs 1.4 billion additional budget for first phase of National Bioenergy Programme
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved an additional budget of Rs 1.4 billion for Phase I of the National Bioenergy Programme. As a part of this additional budget, Rs 375 million […]
Power
L&T secures mechanical works contract from NPCIL for Kudankulam Nuclear Project
Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) heavy civil infrastructure vertical has secured a significant order from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 5 and 6 (2×1000 MWe) in Tamil […]
Telecom
Vi launches 5G services in Dehradun
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Dehradun. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing 5G rollout across multiple cities, in its 17 priority circles where it has acquired […]
Oil and Gas
GAIL, Tata Steel sign GSA for supply of natural gas
GAIL (India) Limited has signed a gas sale agreement (GSA) with Tata Steel Limited for supply of natural gas on September 16, 2025. As per the agreement, GAIL would supply 31,000 standard cubic meters per […]
Railways
On the Right Track: Making Indian Railways smarter and safer
Indian Railways (IR) is undergoing a major transformation, driven by a significant investment of Rs 2.65 trillion under Union Budget 2025-26. With allocations of Rs 750 billion for track infrastructure […]
Railways
Fast Forward: Key developments in the railway sector
The railway sector is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by robust policy reforms and improved connectivity. The Ministry of Railways (MoR) is focusing on advancing both the passenger and freight segments by increasing freight loading, […]
Railways
Views of Ashwini Vaishnaw: “IR ensures that passengers receive safe and reliable services at the lowest possible cost”
Before 2014, Indian Railways (IR) faced years of underinvestment, averaging only around Rs 250 billion annually. Recognising this, the union government significantly increased capital expenditure between 2014 and 2025, raising the railway budget to approximately […]
Interviews
Interview with Sanjay Swarup :“CONCOR is making efforts to provide complete logistics solutions under one roof”
Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) plays a key role in the Indian freight segment, handling about 60 per cent of the container rail traffic, which accounts for 19-20 per cent of the total container […]
Railways
Railway Revamp: Progress in electrification, expansion and rolling stock modernisation
Indian Railways (IR) has made notable progress over the past year, driven by its sustained focus on infrastructure expansion, electrification, safety enhancement, and passenger-centric services. Over 3,400 km of new tracks have been operationalised, more […]
Railways
Views of Shobhit Bhatnagar: “The DFC network is poised for further expansion”
The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is among the most ambitious infrastructure projects undertaken by the government in recent decades. The project, implemented by Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), is aimed at easing […]
Ports & Shipping
Sailing Ahead: Technological advances and capacity augmentation at Indian ports
India is gaining prominence in the global maritime industry, with its extensive coastline, significant maritime trade and a growing focus on sustainability. […]
Ports & Shipping
Port Progress: Digitalisation and green initiatives take centre stage
India’s ports and shipping sector has made remarkable progress, emerging as a key driver of trade and economic growth. From record cargo volumes to faster turnaround times, the sector has steadily modernised through technology, digitalisation […]
Ports & Shipping
Making Waves: Key developments in the ports and shipping sector
The Indian maritime sector has seen accelerated progress in the past year. This has been driven by robust expansions in port capacity, supportive government measures, digital modernisation and strategic connectivity efforts. Indian Infrastructure takes a […]
Ports & Shipping
Views of Sarbananda Sonowal: “The overarching goal is to enhance the maritime sector’s global competitiveness”
The ports and shipping sector plays an essential role in the country’s economy. The current momentum reflects sustainable and inclusive growth. With the right balance of investment, innovation and policy support, the sector has the […]
Ports & Shipping
Ports & Shipping