India builds 4,938 km of National Highways by December 2025 against FY26 target of 10,000 km
India has constructed 4,938 km of National Highways as of 31 December 2025, achieving close to half of the 10,000 km construction target set for FY26, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. “For FY26, 10,000 km of construction is targeted, of which 4,938 km have been completed as of 31 December 2025,” the Economic Survey […]
India plans first public InvIT launch in 2026 as highway asset monetisation pipeline expands
India is planning to launch its first public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) in 2026, marking a new phase in monetising operational national highway assets and broadening participation in road infrastructure financing. “The first Public InvIT is planned for launch in 2026, following a successful cumulative monetisation of ₹1.52 lakh crore through Toll-Operate-Transfer projects and private […]
India’s inland waterways handle 146 million tonnes of cargo, 7.6 crore passengers in 2024-25: report
India’s inland water transport sector has expanded steadily over the past decade, with cargo and passenger movement rising sharply, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. As of November 2025, 32 National Waterways were operational, covering 5,155 km, the Survey said. Cargo services were active on 29 waterways, passenger services on 23, and cruise operations on […]
Rishikesh-Karnaprayag new railway line: strategic Uttarakhand rail project achieves 72 per cent physical progress, over ₹ 26,841 crore spent so far
The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag new rail line project has achieved 72 per cent physical progress, according to the latest government data. The 125 km rail corridor, considered one of the most complex railway construction projects in the country due to its Himalayan terrain, has an original project cost of ₹ 38,953 crore. According to the monthly project […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: India’s first high-speed rail corridor achieves 56 per cent physical progress, over ₹ 85,300 crore spent so far
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has achieved 56 per cent physical progress till December 2025, according to the latest government data. The 508 km corridor, India’s first bullet train project, has an original project cost of ₹ 1,08,000 crore. According to the monthly project monitoring flash report of the Ministry of Statistics and […]
India’s highway network expands by 60 per cent since FY14 to 146,572 km, PMGSY connects over 99.7 per cent eligible habitations
India’s National Highway network has expanded by 60 per cent since FY14, increasing from 91,287 km to 146,572 km by FY26 (up to December), reflecting the scale of road network expansion over the past decade, according to data in the Economic Survey 2025-26. Alongside the expansion of the National Highway network, rural road connectivity has […]
India eyes 26,000 km high-speed road corridor network by FY33 with over 9,300 km already under implementation
India is planning a major expansion of its high-speed road corridor network, with the government targeting the development of around 26,000 km of high-speed corridors by FY33. The programme has already moved into an advanced stage of execution, with 9,366 km of high-speed corridor projects currently under implementation as of December 2025. “The High-Speed Corridor […]
India reclassifies coking coal as critical mineral to secure steel supply chains
India has formally designated coking coal as a critical and strategic mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, a move aimed at addressing the country’s growing dependence on imports for its steel sector. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Coal on 29 January 2026, follows recommendations from a high-level committee […]
Indian scientists develop high-voltage graphene supercapacitor promising faster EV acceleration and higher energy storage
Indian researchers have developed a high-voltage supercapacitor using a dual-functional porous graphene carbon nanocomposite electrode that could significantly improve electric vehicle performance and renewable energy storage systems. The new supercapacitor, developed at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, operates at […]
Indian Railways dedicates WAP-7 locomotive ‘Mukhi’ to mark India’s cheetah conservation milestone
Indian Railways has dedicated a WAP-7 class electric locomotive, named ‘Mukhi’, at the Howrah Electric Loco Shed under Eastern Railway, paying tribute to India’s progress in wildlife conservation. The locomotive has been specially liveried to reflect the speed, agility and elegance of the cheetah. The dedication honours Mukhi, a cheetah born in India as part […]