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The Union Cabinet has approved a revised policy for awarding waterfront and associated land to port-dependent industries (Captive Policy) at major ports, aimed at attracting private investment and accelerating port-led industrial development. The updated framework […]

Indian Railways approves Upgradation of Electric Traction System of Wadi-Raichur Double Rail Line Section Project in Karnataka

Indian Railways (IR) approved the Upgradation of Electric Traction System of Wadi-Raichur Double Rail Line Section Project on July 30, 2026. It has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 2.2 billion. The project involves […]

HFCL secures Rs 5.23 billion in fresh export orders for optical fibre cables

Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL) said that it has won export orders worth $54.81 million (approximately Rs 5.23 billion) for the supply of optical fibre cables from international customers. The contracts are scheduled for execution […]

CEA issues advisory on adoption of new technologies to reduce RoW in forest areas

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued an advisory urging transmission utilities to adopt improved tower configurations and advanced conductor technologies for transmission lines passing through forest areas to reduce right of way (RoW) requirements. […]

Survey works sanctioned for three railway projects in Tamil Nadu

Survey work has been sanctioned for three railway projects. This includes Villupuram-Nagercoil Third and Fourth Railway Line Project, Villupuram-Thanjavur Rail Line Doubling Project, and Madurai-Manamadurai-Rameswaram Rail Line Doubling project. Villupuram-Nagercoil Third and Fourth Railway Line […]

Vikran Engineering commissions 132 kV Miao–Namsai transmission line in Arunachal Pradesh

Vikran Engineering Limited has commissioned the 132 kV Miao–Namsai Transmission Line in Arunachal Pradesh. The project marks a key milestone in strengthening the power transmission network in the North Eastern Region. The project comprises 40.63 […]

HFCL secures Rs 4.42 billion export order for optical fibre cables

Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL)has secured an export order worth approximately $46.13 million (around Rs 4.41 billion) for the supply of optical fibre cables, through its overseas wholly owned subsidiary. The order has been awarded […]

RECPDCL transfers two inter-state transmission SPVs to POWERGRID and TSETPL

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has transferred two project-specific special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for inter-state transmission projects to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) and Terralight Solar Energy Tinwari Private Limited (TSETPL) […]

DPIIT secretary highlights $500 billion electronics manufacturing target by 2030

According to secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), India is targeting annual electronics and semiconductor production worth $500 billion by 2030 and $5.3-8 trillion by 2047 as part of its long-term […]

Field surveys completed, DPRs underway for Railway projects in Kerala

The field surveys for various quadrupling railway projects in Kerala have been completed and detailed project report (DPR) preparation is underway. These projects are Shoranur-Coimbatore Third and Fourth Railway Line Project (99 km), Shoranur-Ernakulam Third […]

ADB approves $850 million loan for PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar programme

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $850 million loan to support the second phase of the Accelerating Affordable and Inclusive Rooftop Solar Systems Development Program in India. The financing will support the implementation […]

Acme Solar secures Rs 34.05 billion funding from PFC for 250 MW FDRE project

ACME Solar Holdings Limited has secured Rs 34.05 billion in long-term project financing from Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) for its ACME Urja One Private Limited (Phase III) 250 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy […]

DoT and Madhya Pradesh government to sign MoU for establishment of India’s first telecom manufacturing zone at Gwalior

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the government of Madhya Pradesh will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on July 30, 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, for the establishment of India’s first telecom manufacturing […]

Odisha government signs two MoUs to boost connectivity and promote collaboration in emerging technologies