BEML has received a fresh INR 414 crore contract from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd for supplying additional trainsets required for Phase II of the Bengaluru Metro project. The company disclosed in a stock exchange filing that it has secured this new order but has not shared delivery timelines or train specifications. This follows an earlier INR 405 crore contract from BMRCL for seven additional trains under the same phase. BEML continues to support Bengaluru's expanding metro network through its manufacturing facilities across Bengaluru, KGF, Mysore, and Palakkad.Read more

NBCC Ltd received a series of new contracts across Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow and Delhi, strengthening its project management and construction portfolio. The company secured a major redevelopment contract valued at INR 642.82 crore from the Ghaziabad Development Authority for the Tulsi Niketan project. It also received two construction orders from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, along with renovation work from the National Forensic Science University and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. These projects reflect ongoing public-sector investment in redevelopment and institutional infrastructure while expanding NBCC's operational pipeline.Read more

Adani Group has outlined an investment plan of around USD 15 billion to raise its airport network's combined annual capacity to nearly 200 million passengers. The plan includes new terminals, additional airside infrastructure and major upgrades across airports in Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow and Guwahati. A large share of the expansion is being funded through debt, supported by forecasts that India's air passenger traffic may exceed 300 million annually by 2030. These upgrades also come ahead of the group's planned airport business listing.Read more

NHAI has partnered with Reliance Jio to introduce a mobile-based safety alert system for national highways, designed to warn commuters about accident-prone stretches, fog zones, stray cattle areas and diversions. The alerts will reach users through SMS, WhatsApp and priority calls, supported by Jio's 4G and 5G network. The system will also connect with NHAI's Rajmargyatra app and the 1033 helpline. Launched recently as a pilot, it will gradually expand and may involve other telecom operators as well, aligning with the government's target to reduce road accidents significantly by 2030.Read more

The MMRDA has started constructing the 13.9 km Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, a six?lane elevated corridor linking Anand Nagar in Thane to Chheda Nagar in Ghatkopar. The corridor will pass through key suburbs, merge with existing elevated roads, and provide a connection to the Samruddhi Expressway. It will feature a modern single-pier design, ramps at major junctions, and a toll plaza. Environmental measures include preserving 127 Pink Trumpet trees and planting 4,175 compensatory trees. Once completed, the freeway is expected to reduce travel time between South Mumbai and Thane to 25-30 minutes.Read more

An INR 83 crore railway overbridge at Jamunamukh in Assam's Hojai district was inaugurated this past week. The 951-metre structure, with a 7.5-metre wide motorable stretch, is aimed at easing movement between Dabaka, Kampur and Jamunamukh railway stations. Alongside the launch, the state government opened new community facilities and a model high school at tea estates, and initiated flood-protection works valued at around INR 80 crore for areas affected by the Kopili River. Several school-infrastructure projects were also started, and ongoing welfare schemes for low-income families were highlighted.Read more

ECoR has completed the breakthrough of Tunnel No.35, a 630 metre tunnel between Sikarpai and Keutguda stations on the Koraput-Singapur Road doubling project, achieving full alignment accuracy. The milestone highlights precise engineering and coordinated work by senior officials and construction teams. Once the doubling project is fully operational, rail capacity and connectivity on the Koraput-Rayagada section are expected to improve significantly. Previously, ECoR had used ballastless-track technology in other tunnels to enhance stability, durability, and reduce maintenance needs, demonstrating a focus on long-term infrastructure quality.Read more

The MMRDA recently lowered India's largest 13.34?metre TBM at the Thane shaft a significant step for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park. When completed, the 11.8?km, three-lane twin tunnels will link Ghodbunder Road with the Western Express Highway, cutting the current 60-90 minute commute down to around 15 minutes. Construction has advanced with casting yards, shaft work, and land acquisition. Planned to start tunnelling early next year, the project uses advanced TBMs to limit ecological impact and promises major relief to traffic, pollution and travel time for commuters.Read more

UPMRC has announced a strategic plan to build a 1,575 km metro network across Uttar Pradesh by 2047, focusing on expansions in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra while introducing new corridors in Noida-Greater Noida, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. Several other districts will also receive metro lines to strengthen inter-city connectivity. The initial 525 km phase requires INR 1,040 crore annually, with 790 km planned for completion by 2035. Leveraging its strong track record, UPMRC aims to enhance urban transport efficiency and support long-term sustainable development.Read more

The Gujarat government has cleared a long-pending infrastructure request from Moddar, a remote village in Porbandar district. Through the state's Swagat grievance platform, villagers had sought a direct road and a bridge to Kutiyana city, as their existing route required travelling nearly 20 km through multiple villages and remained unusable for most months due to flooding. The state has now sanctioned INR 9 crore for a minor bridge, a culvert and a 3-km road between Moddar and Pasvari. The decision is expected to improve travel for students, farmers and patients.Read more