With leasing volumes consistently exceeding 50 million square feet annually for three consecutive years, India’s logistics sector is now poised to cross 60 million square feet by December, setting a new benchmark in its ascent as a global supply chain hub. India’s logistics and industrial real estate sector recorded robust double-digit growth in the first...
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Delhi Airport’s Upgraded Terminal 2 to Go Live on October 26 with Smart Tech and Seamless Design
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), led by GMR AERO, has announced that the upgraded Terminal 2 (T2) at Indira Gandhi International Airport will become operational from October 26, coinciding with the start of the winter schedule. The move marks a significant milestone in India’s airport modernisation drive, with T2 now equipped to handle growing passenger...
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Maharashtra Farmers Gain Daytime Irrigation Boost from Avaada’s Solar Push
The state government-led initiative under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) aims to provide farmers with reliable daytime electricity for irrigation while accelerating the shift to decentralised clean energy. Mumbai-headquartered Avaada Group has commissioned 11 solar power projects in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0. The state-led initiative...
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India’s Digital Revolution: A Decade of Transformation and the Road Ahead
The digital revolution underway in the world’s fastest-growing major economy is more than a policy triumph; it is a collective transformation driven by citizens, entrepreneurs, and local leaders, writes Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh. Over the past decade, India has undergone a digital revolution that is nothing short of extraordinary. What began as a...
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Air India Group Adopts SITA’s Flight Optimisation Tools to Cut Emissions, Improve Fuel Efficiency
As part of its wider operational overhaul, Air India has introduced new flight optimisation tools expected to save 11,100 tonnes of fuel annually and cut carbon emissions by 35,000 tonnes, marking a decisive step in its push for cleaner, more efficient aviation. The Air India group has deployed two advanced flight optimisation tools—SITA OptiFlight’s climb...
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India Accelerates Green Hydrogen Push with Port-Based Pilots, R&D Grants and Industry Backing: Pralhad Joshi
To accelerate innovation in green hydrogen, India has launched a ₹1 billion call for proposals targeting start-ups, offering up to ₹50 million per project for pilot initiatives in production, storage, transport and utilisation technologies. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi has said India is actively working to realise the goals outlined...
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L&T Secures Track Works Contract for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train in Maharashtra
With this award, all three track construction packages for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor have now been secured by Indian companies, marking a major boost to domestic expertise in high-speed rail infrastructure. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Ltd for the design, supply, construction, testing,...
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India Sets 2028 Target for Swadeshi Solar Cells, Eyes Full Domestic Value Chain: Pralhad Joshi
The New and Renewable Energy Minister confirmed that, following requests from chief ministers for additional allocations under the PM-KUSUM scheme, its second phase will be launched after the current phase concludes in March 2026. India is advancing towards a fully indigenous solar manufacturing ecosystem, with a target to produce Swadeshi solar cells by 2028, Union...
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GST 2.0 to Unlock Liquidity and Lower Capital Costs for Renewables: Oyster Energy MD
Recent GST cuts are set to unlock liquidity and lower capital costs for renewable energy developers, says Siddharth Bhatia, Managing Director of Mumbai-based independent power producer Oyster Renewable Energy, in conversation with INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant. He argues that these reforms—if aligned with Make in India priorities—could accelerate project execution and attract foreign capital. Bhatia...
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Thales Appoints Ankur Kanaglekar to Lead India Operations, Reinforcing Defence Localisation and Innovation
Kanaglekar will focus on scaling industrial partnerships, strengthening local engineering capabilities, and delivering advanced solutions across defence, aerospace, and digital domains. French multinational Thales, a global leader in aerospace, defence, and digital security, has appointed Ankur Kanaglekar as Vice-President for India, effective September 10. With over 25 years of experience spanning aerospace, defence, and strategic...