Indian Railways is set to achieve a key milestone in its rail modernisation programme with the development of its first dedicated high-speed test track, scheduled for completion by March 2026. The project is being executed by the Research, Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) under the North Western Railway…
The Government of India has intensified efforts to strengthen the country’s industrial ecosystem by expanding and upgrading industrial parks to improve scale, competitiveness and infrastructure quality. These initiatives are aimed at supporting manufacturing growth, attracting investment and boosting employment across regions. Expanding Industrial Land Bank According to the…
Rajasthan-based real estate and infrastructure company Manglam Group has announced plans to invest ₹1,000 crore (approximately US$120 million) to expand its presence in the hospitality sector, marking a strategic diversification into new business verticals. The proposed investment will be directed towards developing new hotel projects and enhancing service…
The strategic importance of critical minerals in strengthening India’s defence preparedness and long-term economic vision was underscored during a recent high-level roundtable held in New Delhi. The event, titled “Minerals That Matter: Geopolitics, Sovereignty & Value Chains,” was jointly organised by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS)…
Larsen & Toubro’s Hydrocarbon Onshore business has secured a ‘major’ Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) order from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for building India’s largest flexible petrochemical facility. As per L&T’s project classification, the order falls under the major projects category, typically valued between ₹5,000 crore…
Vikran Engineering Limited has announced the receipt of a major engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract valued at ₹2,035.26 crore from Onix Renewables Limited for the development of a 600 MW AC solar power project. Project Scope and Execution The order involves end-to-end turnkey EPC services, including design,…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has completed the acquisition of Australia’s North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT), marking a key milestone in its overseas expansion strategy. Following the closure of the transaction, the company has revised its FY26 cargo volume and earnings guidance upward, reflecting the…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the LVM3-M6 mission on December 24, deploying the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of US-based AST SpaceMobile. The launch marks a significant milestone for India’s commercial space programme. The LVM3 launch vehicle lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC),…
Park Medi World Limited has completed the acquisition of Febris Multi-speciality Hospital in Narela, New Delhi, through its wholly owned subsidiary Blue Heavens Healthcare Private Limited. The transaction, valued at ₹50.68 crore, was concluded on December 23, 2025, following approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), New…
State-owned GAIL (India) Limited has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Chhattisgarh to evaluate the development of a new gas-based fertiliser manufacturing facility in the state. Scope of the Proposed Project Under the MoU, GAIL will undertake detailed techno-economic feasibility studies for setting…