Granted after meeting stringent safety and compliance norms, the licence marks a critical step in NMIA’s transition from construction to commissioning, and is essential for operational readiness. The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s newest greenfield mega-airport, has secured its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a critical regulatory milestone ahead...
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Bullet Train Delayed by 30 Months Due to Execution Challenges in Maharashtra: Vaishnaw
The Railways Minister also assured that fares on India’s first bullet train corridor between Ahmedabad and Mumbai would remain affordable, with a structure designed to be reasonable and accessible to the middle class. Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that execution-related delays during the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra pushed back the Ahmedabad-Mumbai...
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Foundamental Launches Third Construction-Tech Fund, Deepens India Focus Amid Global Expansion
The Berlin-based venture capital firm aims to close Fund III—anchored in the broader project economy of construction and infrastructure—by the end of calendar 2025. Berlin-based venture capital firm Foundamental has announced the launch of its third fund, reinforcing its commitment to India and the Asia-Pacific region while expanding its global footprint across construction, infrastructure, and...
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India’s Largest Container Terminal Inaugurated at JNPT, Constructed by Man Infra Construction
Designed with advanced green and multimodal infrastructure, the container terminal is expected to significantly boost trade efficiency and strengthen global connectivity. Man Infra Construction Ltd (MICL) has announced the inauguration of the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) Phase II at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, marking a major milestone in India’s maritime infrastructure. The terminal, developed under...
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ISRO Begins SSLV Launch Pad Construction at Thoothukudi Spaceport
India’s upcoming spaceport offers direct launch paths over the ocean, ideal for SSLV and private missions. The national space agency, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has begun construction of a dedicated launch pad for its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district. This marks a key phase in the development...
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New HAM Bidding Norms May Sideline 25% of Road Developers, Says Crisil Ratings
India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) introduced the changes on July 10 to curb aggressive bidding and improve construction quality. Revised bidding criteria for hybrid annuity model (HAM) road projects could temporarily disqualify one in four existing developers, according to a new analysis by Crisil Ratings. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways...
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IndiGo Starts Construction on One of India’s Largest MROs in Bengaluru
Set to be operational by early 2028, the facility marks a strategic step in IndiGo’s ambition to become a global aviation leader by 2030. IndiGo commenced construction of its world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The carrier held a bhoomi poojan (groundbreaking ceremony) at Kempegowda International Airport to mark the...
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CS TECH Ai Named PMC for ₹58.1 Million Sewage Revamp in Nashik
The comprehensive initiative aims to modernise and streamline Nashik’s sewage infrastructure, covering the overhaul of major treatment plants, the construction of new sewer lines, and long-term operations management. In a major step towards rejuvenating the River Godavari and improving urban sanitation, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has appointed CS TECH Ai as the project management...
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Driving Sustainability Through Innovation
The 15th Cement Expo 2025 will spotlight India’s cement industry’s growth, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for a greener future. The cement industry in India, the second-largest in the world, is on the cusp of remarkable growth as it continues its transition toward sustainability, innovation, and expansion. The 15th Cement Expo 2025, scheduled for November 12-13, 2025, at...
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NBCC inks MoU with NIT Kurukshetra valuing Rs. 300 Crore
NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has inked a MoU on for rendering PMC Services with National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra for construction of academic block, hostel block, residential block etc. at Kurukshetra (Haryana)”. The tentative cost of work is valued at approx. Rs. 300 Crore...