The Government of Gangnan District in Guigang City, Guangxi, has signed a cooperation agreement with Shandong Jinyuan Wood Industry Co., Ltd. at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. The project involves setting up a production line and supporting facilities for 40 million impregnated papers and 12 million decorative panels annually, alongside advanced production and testing systems. Once operational, the facility is expected to generate about CNY 680 million in annual revenue. The initiative strengthens Gangnan's efforts to modernize its wood industry cluster and expand its footprint in the ASEAN market.Read more

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) will provide funding support of up to INR 20,000 crore for the Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the funding is expected to be signed during the upcoming India Maritime Week in Mumbai. The deep-draft port, with a proposed cargo handling capacity of 298 million tonnes per year and 24.5 million TEUs, is estimated to cost around INR 76,220 crore. Alongside IRFC, other lenders such as JICA, PFC and REC have also shown interest in financing the project.Read more

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has instructed its field offices to ensure that information about the Local Monthly Pass and Annual Pass is clearly displayed at all toll plazas. The move aims to improve user awareness and transparency. Details will be provided in English, Hindi and the local language through signage at visible locations. The information will also be available on the Rajmargyatra app and NHAI's websites. The Local Monthly Pass is for residents near toll plazas, while the Annual Pass applies to private vehicles nationwide.Read more

The Adani Group has committed an additional INR 42,500 crore to expand Dighi Port in Maharashtra's Konkan region, formalised through an MoU with the state government during India Maritime Week. Operated by Adani Ports and SEZ, the port was acquired in 2021 for INR 705 crore, with an initial investment pledge of INR 10,000 crore. The new commitment is part of 15 MoUs worth over INR 56,000 crore, covering port upgrades, shipbuilding, and maritime technology. Other major investments include JSW Group (INR 3,709 crore) and Chowgule Group (INR 5,000 crore). Maharashtra also announced plans for a water taxi service and a marina in Mumbai, reinforcing its maritime growth vision.Read more

The Odisha government has approved the "Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network" (B-MAAN) scheme with a total outlay of INR 14,182 crore to position the state as an aviation hub in eastern India. The plan focuses on airport infrastructure, regional air connectivity, maintenance-repair-overhaul (MRO) facilities, emerging aviation technologies such as drones, seaplanes and e-VTOL aircraft, air cargo logistics, and aviation-related skill development. The scheme adds to the state's recent aviation initiatives, including approved MRO facilities and new land allotment policies to expand airport infrastructure.Read more

The Madhya Pradesh government, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, has introduced the Growth Hub initiative to formulate a long-term economic development strategy for the Indore and Bhopal regions. The plan aims to strengthen local economies, curb unplanned urban expansion, and create a framework for sustainable growth. The initiative's first phase will focus on preparing detailed economic profiles, priority project lists, and implementation roadmaps for key districts under both economic regions.Read more

The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) is taking the lead as the platinum sponsor of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, aiming to highlight Karnataka's maritime potential, sustainable port initiatives, and digital advancements. The five-day event will gather policymakers, global maritime leaders, and industry stakeholders to explore themes around the blue economy, innovation, and investment opportunities. NMPA expects the signing of MoUs worth around INR 53,000 crore, with participation from MRPL, HPCL, NTCPWC, and NITK showcasing the state's expanding maritime ecosystem.Read more

Rhino Resources is moving forward with offshore oil and gas projects in Namibia by planning an appraisal well at Capricornus and a flow test at Volans. Capricornus had previously produced light oil at 11,000 barrels per day, while Volans is a high liquid-yield gas condensate find. The company is exploring co-development options and acquiring new seismic data to investigate the Sagittarius trend. In partnership with BP-Eni-backed Azule Energy, Rhino aims for a final investment decision by late 2026 or early 2027, with first oil potentially in 2030.Read more

At the fourth edition of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah announced that the USD 5 billion Great Nicobar Island project will play a key role in boosting India's maritime trade and strategic reach. He highlighted opportunities worth INR 10 lakh crore in the sector and said India aims to triple cargo handling capacity to 10,000 MMTPA while becoming one of the top five ship-building nations. Shah also noted that the upcoming USD 10 billion Vadhavan Port near Mumbai will rank among the world's top ten ports. With 680 investment agreements worth over INR 10 lakh crore expected, the event showcased India's maritime expansion, sustainability goals, and growing global competitiveness.Read more

The Rajasthan government has unveiled the "Developed Rajasthan @ 2047 Vision Document", outlining a roadmap to achieve a USD 4.3 trillion economy through four key pillars agriculture, industry, tourism, and renewable energy. The plan includes targets for 2030, 2035, and 2040, focusing on 13 sectors covering social welfare, infrastructure, governance, and economic growth. Major goals include increasing manufacturing's share in Gross State Value Added (GSVA) to 20 %, raising women's workforce participation beyond 60 %, and expanding the state's domestic tourism share to 15 %. The strategy also targets improved life expectancy, reduced infant mortality, and universal literacy, aligning with India's national vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.Read more

Williams is investing USD 1.9 billion in Woodside Energy's Louisiana LNG project, securing a 10% stake in the project's holding company and 80% of the Driftwood pipeline. The investment reduces Woodside's total capital expenditure on the USD 17.5 billion project to USD 9.9 billion and ensures Williams receives 1.5 mtpa of LNG production, along with a share of an existing Uniper offtake. Louisiana LNG, projected to produce 16.5 mtpa by 2029, is the first U.S. export project to reach a final investment decision in 2025 amid strong government support for LNG expansion.Read more

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has announced plans to include a new metro station on the upcoming Golden Line to improve connectivity between Terminals 1 and 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Golden Line, part of Phase IV of the Delhi Metro expansion, will extend up to Terminal 1 and integrate with Aerocity, creating a seamless multi-modal transport network connecting metro, RRTS, and the proposed Automated People Mover (APM) system.Read more

During the Rahsta Expo held recently at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, emphasised that roads are not merely infrastructure assets but the foundation of economic expansion. He discussed how integrated transport networks, strategic mega projects, and stakeholder efficiency would collectively drive the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's (MMR) evolution into a global urban centre and contribute to the goal of achieving a USD 1 trillion economy by 2047.Read more

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) entered into an initial agreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) earlier this week to explore joint efforts in port infrastructure development projects valued at around INR 5,000 crore. The partnership aims to facilitate financing and refinancing opportunities for both existing and upcoming projects at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, highlighting HUDCO's growing focus on infrastructure beyond housing initiatives.Read more

NTPC has announced plans to start commercial operations of a 9.9 MW wind power unit at Bhuj in Gujarat shortly. The capacity is part of a 92.4 MW project developed by a group company under NTPC Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC. The company confirmed the commercial operation date through a recent regulatory filing. Once operational, NTPC's total installed and commercial generation capacity will increase to 84,049 MW, reinforcing its efforts to expand renewable energy within its overall portfolio.Read more

The Public Works Department (PWD) has started work on a detailed feasibility study for a proposed integrated transit corridor along SSN Marg in South Delhi's Chhatarpur area. The corridor, covering a stretch of about three kilometres from the Anuvrat Marg junction to DLF Farms, is planned to include a flyover, slip roads, and either an underpass or a foot-over-bridge. The project aims to ease persistent congestion caused by heavy traffic towards Gurugram and the airport. The feasibility report is expected to be completed within six months.Read more

A team of transport specialists from South and Southeast Asian countries visited the Namo Bharat corridor this week to study India's advanced regional rail development. Accompanied by senior officials from the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and facilitated by the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD), the group examined the corridor's modern infrastructure, commuter-focused design, and advanced signalling systems. They also explored the Make in India trainsets built in Gujarat and learned about the corridor's emphasis on sustainability, accessibility, and integration with other public transport systems.Read more

The renovated Terminal 2 (T2) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport was inaugurated earlier this week by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu. Initially built by the Airports Authority of India four decades ago, the terminal had been closed for renovation in April. With an upgraded annual capacity of 15 million passengers, the modernised facility aims to ease the load across the airport's three terminals and support growing air traffic in the national capital.Read more

Premier Energies has entered the residential solar inverter market by acquiring KSolare Energy for INR 170 crore through a joint venture with Syrma SGS Technology. This move follows its acquisition of a majority stake in Transcon Industries for INR 500.3 crore. The JV aims to make made-in-India inverters widely available under government rooftop solar initiatives. A new manufacturing facility in Pune will increase production to one million inverters annually, while Premier Energies continues to expand its solar cell, module, and battery storage operations.Read more

The 84th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) is set to be held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, bringing together around 3,500 delegates, including engineers, technical experts, and other stakeholders from across India. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, will inaugurate the four-day event, which Odisha is hosting for the sixth time. The conference will include technical exhibitions showcasing new developments in road infrastructure, innovative solutions, and cultural programmes, serving as a key platform for knowledge sharing and discussion on transport infrastructure.Read more