DFCCIL conducts electric locomotive trial at Varnama CONCOR siding after completion of electrification works
The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has achieved a key operational milestone with the successful electric locomotive trial at the Varnama CONCOR siding, following the completion of electrification works. The trial was conducted on Saturday, 7 February. The Varnama siding holds strategic importance on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), serving as […]
NHPC floats ₹5,129 crore tender for Sawalkot hydropower project after Indus Waters Treaty suspension
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation has floated a ₹5,129 crore tender for civil construction works related to the 1,856 MW Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district. The development follows India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025 and reflects a renewed push to harness the hydropower potential of the Chenab […]
Mahindra to invest ₹15,000 crore in Maharashtra for its largest integrated auto and tractor manufacturing facility
Mahindra Group has announced plans to establish its largest integrated manufacturing facility for automobiles and tractors in Maharashtra’s Nagpur, committing an investment of ₹15,000 crore over a 10-year period as part of its long-term growth strategy. The announcement was made at Advantage Vidarbha, a three-day event aimed at positioning the Vidarbha region as an emerging […]
Mumbai-Pune in 48 minutes, Chennai-Bengaluru in 73: seven planned bullet train corridors target sharp travel time cuts across India
India is preparing to expand its high-speed rail footprint beyond the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, with the Union Budget positioning rail investment as a driver of regional integration, passenger convenience, and economic opportunity across states. The Union Budget 2025-26 has proposed seven high-speed rail corridors: Mumbai-Pune, Pune-Hyderabad, Hyderabad-Bengaluru, Hyderabad-Chennai, Chennai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi, and Varanasi-Siliguri. The plan […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: 334 Km viaduct, 417 Km piers completed, 5,400 OHE masts installed on India’s first high-speed rail corridor
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved significant construction milestones, with approximately 334 Km of viaducts completed and 417 Km of piers erected along the 508 Km corridor. Additionally, around 5,400 overhead electrification OHE masts have been installed, forming a critical part of the traction infrastructure required for reliable power supply to the bullet trains […]
Tariff reductions and market access: Inside the new India-US trade framework that slashes Trump-imposed tariffs on Indian exports
India and the United States have announced a framework for an interim trade agreement aimed at advancing reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade, while reaffirming their commitment to negotiating a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement BTA launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald J. Trump on 13 February 2025. The framework is expected to […]
From Micron To Tata, 10 Semiconductor Projects Worth ₹1.60 Lakh Crore Anchor India’s Chip Manufacturing Ambitions
India has approved 10 semiconductor manufacturing projects with a combined investment of ₹1.60 lakh crore across multiple states, forming the backbone of the country’s effort to build a resilient domestic chip ecosystem under the India Semiconductor Mission. These projects span fabrication, packaging, assembly, testing, and specialised semiconductor infrastructure, and are expected to meet rising demand […]
With ₹1,000 crore ISM 2.0 push, India lays groundwork to join world’s top semiconductor nations by 2035
India has unveiled the next phase of its semiconductor strategy with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 in the Union Budget 2026-27, signalling a stronger policy push to build domestic chip capabilities and reduce external dependence. A provision of ₹1,000 crore has been allocated for FY 2026-27, with emphasis on producing semiconductor equipment […]
India commissions 124 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals with 198 million tonne capacity to strengthen rail freight network
India has commissioned 124 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) with a combined estimated traffic capacity of 198 million tonnes per annum, marking a significant step in strengthening freight logistics and regional connectivity across the national rail network. The update was provided in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who […]
India’s electricity consumption rises about 12.4 per cent in last three financial years: Govt
India’s electricity consumption has increased by about 12.4 per cent during the last three financial years, from 2022-23 to 2024-25, according to information provided by the government in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. The information was provided by Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik. “The consumption of electricity has […]