Bhopal Metro is entering its final phase before starting public operations, with the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) conducting final inspections on the priority corridor. The focus is on eight key stations linking Subhash Nagar Depot to AIIMS Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) has completed most infrastructure work and is now finalizing safety systems, passenger amenities, and aesthetic enhancements. Once the CMRS approvals are obtained, the metro is set to provide a modern, efficient urban transport option, enhancing connectivity across the city.Read more

Cochin Shipyard Limited has secured its first-ever global container shipbuilding order from CMA CGM for six LNG-powered feeder vessels, valued at USD 300 million. Each ship will carry 1,700 TEUs, marking India's entry into high-value international shipbuilding. The order follows CMA CGM's earlier reflagging of vessels under India and comes amid the government's Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy 2.0. It enhances CSL's global credibility, positions India as a future shipbuilding hub, and strengthens domestic supplier networks for engines and ship components, supporting the nation's long-term maritime ambitions.Read more

The Chennai One mobility app, launched by the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA), is preparing to include INR 1,000 and INR 2,000 monthly commuter passes to simplify travel across the city. Despite strong initial adoption, commuters have requested better training for MTC staff to assist with app usage. The app already consolidates buses, suburban trains, MRTS lines, and metro services, offering real-time tracking, UPI payments, and QR code validation. Future plans include student and senior citizen passes, women's free bus service, smart parking, and optimized routes for differently-abled passengers.Read more

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids from solar developers to supply 500 million units of renewable energy every year. The selected bidder will be responsible for setting up a grid-connected captive solar power plant with battery storage and supplying electricity under a 25-year power purchase agreement. The initiative is intended to enhance DMRC's renewable energy share to more than 60 per cent, covering its operational and upcoming network expansions.Read more

Maharashtra plans to strengthen its electricity transmission network with 118 new power lines and an equal number of substations over five years. The first phase of seven lines has begun, designed to carry solar, wind, hydro, and battery-stored electricity across the state. MSETCL also intends to develop 1,000-MW battery storage projects at existing substations. With India aiming for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, Maharashtra's renewable energy regions like Marathwada and Solapur will play an important role. All projects will be implemented through tariff-based competitive bidding.Read more

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR) will undergo a major mobility upgrade under the INR 400 crore B-Smile (Bengaluru Smart Mobility Integration for Last-Mile Efficiency) project. The initiative will reintroduce dedicated bus priority lanes, first launched in 2019, along with pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, cycle tracks, and service roads. Designed to improve last-mile connectivity, the project integrates buses, Metro, cycling, and walking. By encouraging public transport use over private vehicles, it aims to reduce congestion in the IT corridor. Completion is expected by the end of 2025.Read more

The Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL) has approved the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to enhance the city's CCTV surveillance system. The plan aims to identify areas with limited coverage, repair defunct cameras, and integrate new high-resolution cameras in key intersections, public spaces, and sensitive zones. With 3,686 cameras already installed under the Smart City initiative, many have stopped working due to poor maintenance. Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (Keltron) has been tasked with a five-year maintenance plan costing INR 70 crore.Read more

APM Terminals Pipavav has started a dedicated block train carrying 90 twenty-foot general-purpose containers from Pipavav Port to the Inland Container Depot at Kanakpura, Jaipur. This operation supports a major solar energy project in Rajasthan. The cargo, shipped from Malaysia on the vessel ONE MARVEL (V-0079W), was transported efficiently in a single train movement. The end-to-end logistics were coordinated with Ocean Network Express (India) Pvt Ltd, Fast Forward Logistics India Pvt Ltd, Seven Seas Lines SDN BHD, and CONCOR, highlighting the effectiveness of multimodal transport.Read more

India has added nearly 4.9 GW of residential rooftop solar capacity under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY), with over 57.9 lakh applications submitted so far. Despite a four-fold increase in applications over the past year, only 13 per cent of the target of 1 crore installations has been achieved, and less than 15 per cent of allocated subsidies worth INR 65,700 crore (USD 7.5 billion) have been released. Supply chain issues, limited consumer awareness, and financial constraints remain major hurdles, highlighting the need for state-level facilitation, standardized kits, and stronger support systems to boost adoption.Read more

The Indore Metro project marked a significant advancement by conducting a trial run on a newly extended route reaching Radisson Square, covering Vijay Nagar and Sukhlia for the first time. The technical team ran the train from Gandhi Nagar through Heera Nagar Square, culminating in the new stretch after roughly one hour. The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation aims to begin commercial services on this extension by January, and the expansion is expected to boost ridership in the newly served localities.Read more