India Plans Rs 7.93 Lakh Crore Transmission Push For Grid Integration Of 900+ GW Non-Fossil Power Capacity By 2035-36
India is preparing a major expansion of its power transmission network to support over 900 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2035-36, with investments of ₹7,93,300 crore aimed at ensuring reliable evacuation of renewable energy, according to a report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The plan marks a significant scale-up from the current 275 […]
NHAI awards ₹130.65 crore contract for flyovers, underpasses at Jaipur Bypass Junction on NH-48
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a contract for the construction of flyovers and underpasses at the Jaipur Bypass Junction on the Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer Expressway (NH-48) in Rajasthan. According to a statement by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway on Friday, 28 March, the project has been awarded to Maruti Infracreation Pvt. […]
₹11,200 crore Noida International Airport Phase I inaugurated, 12 MPPA capacity to ease Delhi NCR aviation load
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, 28 March, inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, marking a major expansion of aviation infrastructure in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). The airport, developed at an investment of around ₹11,200 crore under a Public-Private Partnership model, will be the second international […]
Govt plans ₹8.20 lakh crore market borrowing in H1 FY27 through 26 auctions, includes ₹15,000 crore sovereign green bonds
The Government, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has finalised a market borrowing plan of ₹8.20 lakh crore for the first half (H1) of FY 2026-27, to be raised through 26 weekly auctions, according to the Ministry of Finance. The borrowing forms part of the revised gross market borrowing estimate of ₹16.09 […]
300 railway projects covering 13,808 km sanctioned since FY 2022-23 under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: Govt
The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned 300 railway infrastructure projects since FY 2022-23 under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, covering a total network length of 13,808 km, the Parliament was told today, 27 March. These projects include 51 new line projects, 17 gauge conversion works and 232 doubling projects, reflecting a strong push […]
₹858 crore defence contracts inked to enhance India’s air defence shield, enable in-country maintenance of P-8I aircraft
The Ministry of Defence on Friday, 27 March, signed contracts worth ₹858 crore for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems and depot-level inspection of P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft. The contracts were inked at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi. Of the total, a ₹445 crore contract has been signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, Russia, for […]
S-400, RPAs, transport aircraft part of ₹2.38 lakh crore Army, IAF and Coast Guard proposals cleared by DAC
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Friday, 27 March, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence procurement proposals worth approximately ₹2.38 lakh crore, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s military capabilities across the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the DAC […]
India absorbs oil shock with ₹10 per litre excise cut on fuel, brings in diesel export levy
The Government has reduced excise duty by ₹10 per litre on both petrol and diesel with immediate effect, in response to a sharp surge in global crude oil prices, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a statement on Friday, 27 March. The decision comes as international crude prices have risen from around […]
Coal India to invest ₹3,300 crore in 8 new coking coal washeries to improve quality, cut imports
Coal India Limited (CIL) on Friday (27 March 2026) announced plans to set up eight new coking coal washeries with an estimated capital outlay of ₹3,300 crore, aimed at improving domestic coal quality and reducing import dependence. In a regulatory filing to the exchanges, the company said the washeries are expected to be operational by […]
Mumbai, Bengaluru metro projects to get around ₹11,600 crore as India, Japan sign ₹16,420 crore ODA loan agreements
India and Japan have formalised Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan agreements worth JPY 275.858 billion, approximately ₹16,420 crore, covering projects in urban transport, health and agriculture sectors, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement on Friday, 27 March. The Notes were exchanged on 24 March 2026 between the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of […]