The communications minister said that from semiconductor fabs to women-led startups, India’s innovation ecosystem is scaling from Tier 1 metros to Tier 3 towns. Reiterating a perspective shared on the opening day of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Communications, said India’s evolution from a services-led economy to a global...
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Lotus Takes Flight: Mumbai’s Aviation Horizon Expands as PM Modi Launches Navi Mumbai International Airport
The ₹167 billion Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) project is expected to boost Maharashtra’s GDP by 0.5 per cent, catalyse real estate growth, and reposition Mumbai as a global twin-airport city alongside aviation hubs such as Dubai, London and New York. Putting an end to a long wait spanning nearly two decades, Prime Minister Narendra...
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NMIA Ripple: Real Estate Activity Accelerates Across Panvel and Navi Mumbai
Property values have surged across Uran-Ulwe, Kharghar, Dronagiri, Taloja and Panvel, fuelled by sustained demand, improved connectivity and long-term investment potential. The operationalisation of the ₹167 billion Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is already reshaping the region’s real estate landscape, with Panvel and surrounding nodes emerging as high-growth corridors. According to Vimal Nadar, National Director...
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Avaada Group Commits ₹360 Billion to Gujarat’s Green Energy Push at Vibrant Gujarat 2025
Under the MoU, Avaada will develop 5 GW of solar power, 1 GW of wind energy, and 5 GWh of battery storage across Gujarat’s Kutchh, Banaskantha and Surendranagar districts. Avaada Group has signed a ₹360 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to develop large-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage system (BESS)...
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India’s Solar Push Goes Local: Minister Joshi Highlights People-Centric Energy Transition at ISA Curtain Raiser
Joshi said India’s renewable energy success goes beyond numbers and has become people-centric, with over 2 million households already benefiting from solar power under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. India’s transition to green energy is not just reshaping its power mix; it is transforming lives at the grassroots, said Union Minister for New...
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IndiGo Unlocks Nordic Gateway with Direct Mumbai-Copenhagen Flights
The new route strengthens connectivity between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Copenhagen Airport—Scandinavia’s busiest hub—and is poised to boost trade, tourism and cultural exchange between India and Northern Europe. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share and fleet size, has commenced direct thrice-weekly flights between Mumbai and Copenhagen, marking its entry into Scandinavia and...
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IMC 2025: Satcom Summit Calls for Space Networks to Bridge Digital Divide
As India’s satellite communication sector enters a transformative phase, its future success will hinge on delivering universal digital access, said top lawmakers, industry leaders and technologists at the inaugural SATCOM Summit on Wednesday. With policy reforms, public-private partnerships and next-generation technologies propelling India’s satellite communication sector into a transformative phase, its future success lies in...
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Air India-STARLUX Interline Deal Opens Seamless Access to Taiwan via Southeast Asia Gateways
The agreement allows Air India passengers to reach Taipei via shared gateways in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur. In return, STARLUX passengers gain seamless access to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru through the same transit points. Indian flag carrier Air India has entered into an interline partnership with Taiwan-based...
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Sembcorp to Acquire ReNew Sun Bright, Expanding India Solar Portfolio to 6.9 GW
The deal, valued at approximately Singapore $246 million and subject to customary adjustments, marks a strategic expansion of Sembcorp’s renewable energy footprint in India. Singapore headquartered Sembcorp Industries, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra Pvt. Ltd has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100 per cent of ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd from...
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Indian Railways Achieves Record Capex Utilisation in H1 FY26; Safety and Network Expansion Lead Spend
The largest share of spending has gone towards safety works, including investments in the automatic train protection system KAVACH, alongside track renewals, bridges, level crossings and road overbridges. Indian Railways has achieved its highest-ever capital expenditure utilisation, deploying ₹1.42 trillion by the end of September 2025 in FY2025-26. This represents 56.5 per cent of its...