IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd recorded a 10% year-on-year increase in toll revenue for July 2025, collecting INR 548 crore as against INR 499 crore during the same period last year. Maharashtra's MP Expressway remained the highest contributor despite a slight dip, while Hyderabad's Golconda Expressway and the Ahmedabad-Vadodara corridor followed with notable growth. The company attributes the uptick to improved traffic volumes and remains confident about sustaining this trend through the festive season. IRB's strong portfolio, spread across 12 states, continues to be a key driver in India's toll road ecosystem.Read more

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is managing a vast portfolio of national highway construction across India, with 1,240 projects spanning over 29,000 km currently under development. Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha that these works, with a total cost of INR 7.80 lakh crore, are being executed in stages and are expected to conclude by the financial year 2028-29. Of the ongoing works, more than 15,600 km have already been completed. The government is also expanding its focus on electric vehicle infrastructure and road maintenance.Read more

The Maharashtra Cabinet recently approved construction of a roughly 105 km freight corridor connecting the upcoming Vadhavan port in Palghar with the Samruddhi Expressway in Nashik. The route will slash the current 183 km detour and cut transit time from around five hours to just one to one and a half hours, enhancing cargo logistics between coastal and inland regions. The move includes a INR 1,500 crore HUDCO loan and state allocation of INR 2,529 crore. Once built by MSRDC over three years, the corridor is poised to boost industrial, agricultural and educational hubs across the region.Read more

The Karnataka government has sought permission from the Union ministry of civil aviation to conduct drone surveys in 353 villages located near airports, defence zones, and other high-security areas. The initiative is part of the state's effort to complete the SVAMITVA scheme, which aims to generate ownership records for rural properties through drone mapping. With surveys already conducted in over twenty-three thousand villages and draft property cards prepared, the state awaits clearance to proceed with the remaining sensitive locations.Read more

The Greater Cochin Development Authority has commenced the land pooling process for the development of Infopark Phase III in Kochi. Spread across Kizhakkambalam and Kunnathunadu villages, the proposed IT township will cover approximately three hundred acres. The project is being developed using a land pooling model that offers landowners a majority return of their plots post-development, with the prospect of significantly increased land value. This phase comes in response to saturated demand at Infopark's existing phases and aims to attract large-scale investment while fostering modern urban infrastructure.Read more

Haryana's Animal Husbandry Minister, Shyam Singh Rana, has directed that all cow shelters (gaushalas) in the state set up biogas plants to enhance self-sufficiency and financial viability. He also encouraged producing value-added dairy products within shelters and called for collaboration with Karnal's NDRI to improve livestock quality and milk yields. Budget-linked projects under review include interest-free loans for women-led dairy units, a semen sorting lab, and new gaushala sheds. Rana also called for establishing a cow sanctuary and modernising veterinary diagnostics. Separately, he urged the State Warehousing Corporation to fast-track 3 lakh MT of new warehouse capacity and set up nearby crop procurement centres.Read more

MPIDC has sanctioned Phase II of the Ujjain IT Park, with a developer already appointed. Aimed at fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem, the expansion follows strong interest in Phase I, which is under construction and has attracted 20 IT firms from Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal. Phase I features incubation centres, shared research labs, and plug-and-play offices, and is expected to be completed by end-2026, creating 500 direct and 1,000+ indirect jobs. Phase II will add more space and infrastructure for innovation, training, and networking. Officials believe these developments will position Ujjain as a cost-effective, modern tech hub alternative to larger cities.Read more

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has renewed its crackdown on structurally unsafe buildings, revealing that 10% of nearly 3,000 flagged structures are in a critical state. Mostly over a century old and built with lime and mortar, these buildings have weakened further due to harsh monsoon cycles. High-risk areas include Burrabazar, Cossipore, Burtolla, and parts of central Kolkata. Following a recent fatal collapse in Bowbazar, officials have reactivated demolition and repair orders. Urgent notices are being served to landlords and residents in severely damaged buildings across streets like Ripon Street and Lenin Sarani. Civic engineers have been tasked with re-inspections and immediate safety action.Read more

Vikram Solar has secured a 250 MW solar module supply contract from Bondada Group for an upcoming renewable energy project in Maharashtra. The agreement involves the supply of advanced N-Type modules, known for their efficiency and high energy output. Deliveries for the order are scheduled to begin in the fiscal year 2025-26. While the deal's monetary value remains undisclosed, it reinforces Vikram Solar's position as a top manufacturer listed under India's Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). The project is expected to aid Maharashtra's green energy transition and sustainability targets.Read more

Indian Railways is working on a plan to integrate its suburban railway network with Mumbai's rapidly growing metro system to ensure a smooth travel experience for commuters. The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is coordinating with metro authorities to align infrastructure at key interchange stations. This initiative, which includes proposed skywalks and common concourses at major hubs like Dadar, Kurla, and Andheri, aims to allow passengers to switch between the two networks without having to exit station premises. This move is part of a wider effort to make multi-modal transit more attractive for daily users and to reduce travel time across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more