Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a new terminal at Maharaja Agrasen Airport, Hisar, signalling a major push for regional air connectivity. The terminal is being developed at a cost exceeding Rs 4.1 billion and will feature modern passenger amenities, a cargo terminal, and an ATC tower. During the event, the Prime Minister also flagged off the inaugural Hisar–Ayodhya flight. The airport's redevelopment, valued at Rs 15 billion over five years, aligns with India’s aviation growth—airports have doubled from 74 to over 150 since 2014, with 600 regional routes launched under the UDAN scheme.

Contact: Airports Authority of India

Email: cvoaai@aai.aero

Website: https://www.aai.aero/

Phone: 022 66851010

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated an Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) survey at Rourkela Airport, paving the way for its upgrade to Code 4C standards. Originally set for 15–22 April, the survey began a day later and involves a team comprising a senior GIS analyst, GIS analyst, and associate consultant. The upgrade, requested by the Odisha Government, aims to support larger aircraft such as Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s. Plans include a 2,700-metre runway, CAT I ILS, and DVOR systems. The state will fund the survey and master plan, with land acquisition discussions already underway.

Contact: Airports Authority of India

Email: cvoaai@aai.aero

Website: https://www.aai.aero/

Phone: 022 66851010

Airbus has signed a landmark agreement with Mahindra Aerostructures to produce complete fuselages for the H130 helicopter in India—the first time Airbus will source helicopter fuselages from the country. Built at Mahindra’s Telangana facility, the structures will be delivered fully equipped to Airbus’s final assembly line in France. The deal also covers tail booms and aft structures, reinforcing India’s role in the global aerospace supply chain. Aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the collaboration is set to boost domestic manufacturing, create skilled jobs, and establish India as a key player in advanced aerospace production.

Contact: Airbus

Website: https://www.airbus.com/en

Phone: 91 11 45 801 100

The Raichur Greenfield Airport Project has secured environmental clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, marking a key milestone for the Kalyan Karnataka region. Set to be developed near Raichur—a historically underdeveloped area—the airport aims to significantly improve regional connectivity and accessibility. The project is expected to attract investment, promote tourism, and support sectors such as agriculture, education, and healthcare. By enhancing mobility and creating employment opportunities, the airport aligns with state and central efforts to foster balanced development and bridge the urban-rural divide. Construction is now poised to commence following the ministry’s approval.

Contact: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Website: https://moef.gov.in/

Email: apccfcentral-ngp-mef@gov.in

Phone: 011-2469 5132

In a milestone for India's aviation self-reliance, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh officially launched HANSA-3(NG), the nation’s first indigenously developed trainer aircraft for Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training. Developed by CSIR-NAL, the aircraft features a digital glass cockpit, fuel-efficient Rotax 912 iSc3 engine, and a range of 620 nautical miles. Its Transfer of Technology has been granted to Mumbai-based Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt. Ltd. With over 110 Letters of Intent from flying schools, the facility will initially produce 36 aircraft annually. The initiative aims to meet rising pilot training demands and bolster India’s aviation sector under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

Contact: Ministry of Civil Aviation

Website: https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/

Email: webmaster-moca@gov.in

A major milestone has been reached in the Khurda Road–Balangir rail line with the breakthrough of Odisha’s longest railway tunnel—the 4,185-metre Adenigarh–Charichhak tunnel—under East Coast Railway. The tunnel, one of seven in the project and the final of four in Boudh district, faced delays due to loose soil but was completed safely over two years. A ceremony marked the breakthrough, attended by East Coast Railway officials and representatives from contractor Gayatri InfraRail Ltd. Now open at both ends, the tunnel will soon undergo concreting and track laying, promising improved east–west connectivity and regional development.

Contact: East Coast Railway

Website: https://eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/ 

Email: dgm@ecor.railnet.gov.in

In a significant boost to Mumbai’s urban mobility, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved its first underground tunnel breakthrough on Metro Line 7A. The 3.4-km corridor, linking Andheri East to CSMIA Terminal 2, includes a 2.5-km underground stretch, with the tunnel breakthrough near Vile Parle. This marks MMRDA’s first underground metro initiative in the city. Executed using a Tunnel Boring Machine lowered 30 metres underground in 2023, the project overcomes complex geology and urban utilities. Once complete, Line 7A will enhance airport access and support Mumbai’s climate-resilient, congestion-free transport vision.

Contact: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)

Website: http://mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in/

Email: admin@mailmmrda.maharashtra.gov.in

Tel: 022-26547804

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has commenced trial runs of the Namo Bharat train on the New Ashok Nagar–Sarai Kale Khan stretch of the Delhi–Meerut RRTS corridor. The first run tested signalling compatibility under manual control, with high-speed trials to follow. The 4.5-km section features a landmark 1.3-km bridge over the Yamuna River, parallel to the DND bridge, resting on 32 pillars. Sarai Kale Khan station—set to be the originating hub—is nearing completion, with operational escalators and lifts in place. NCRTC targets full corridor operations by year-end.

Contact: National Capital Region Transport Corporation

Website: https://ncrtc.in/

Email: contactus@ncrtc.in 

Tel 011-24666700

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has secured  Rs 1.43 billion contract from Southern Railway to upgrade the electric traction system in Tamil Nadu. The project will boost loading capacity to 3,000 metric tonnes by converting the Salem–Podanur and Irugur–Coimbatore–Podanur sections from a 1x25 kV to a more efficient 2x25 kV system. Set for completion in 24 months, the upgrade promises enhanced freight handling and operational efficiency. RVNL shares rose 1.8 per cent post-announcement, though the stock remains down 20 per cent in 2025, with the government retaining a 72.84 per cent stake.

Contact: Rail Vikas Nigam

Website: https://rvnl.org/

Email: info@rvnl.org.

Tel 91 11 26183874

Ashoka Buildcon has secured the position of Lowest Bidder for a Rs 5.68 bn Central Railway infrastructure project, marking another feather in its cap. The contract, part of the Pachora–Jamner gauge conversion spanning 53.3 km, involves major earthwork, bridges, RUBs, P Way, and other civil works—excluding the Pachora Yard and Road Over Bridges. This win underscores Ashoka Buildcon’s expertise in delivering complex railway infrastructure and affirms its growing role in national connectivity enhancement. The project is expected to boost regional rail operations and streamline transport efficiency across the network.

Contact: Ashoka Buildcon

Website https://www.ashokabuildcon.com/

Tel 0253-6633705

The Guwahati Ring Road project has received a significant boost, with the National Highways Authority of India awarding a Rs 57.3 billion contract to Infracon Pvt Ltd. Set to begin after the 2025 monsoon, the 121-km project will be executed under the DBFOT model over a 30-year concession period. Aimed at easing congestion and enhancing connectivity, the ring road will divert freight and inter-state traffic away from the city. Developed in three phases, it includes a greenfield corridor, highway widening, and a new Brahmaputra bridge. The initiative aligns with the Gati Shakti vision, promising improved logistics and market access across the Northeast.

Contact: National Highways Authority of India

Website https://nhai.gov.in/

Tel 91 11 25076503 

The Central Government has approved the long-awaited Amaravati–Hyderabad Greenfield Expressway, a Rs 250 billion project promising direct, high-speed connectivity between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Spanning 220 km, this new six-lane corridor will bypass existing routes to bolster regional integration and economic growth. Fully funded by the Centre under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, the project will include land acquisition and is now in the DPR preparation stage. Telangana’s Chief Minister has proposed extending it to Machilipatnam port, with Andhra Pradesh backing the move. More than infrastructure, the expressway symbolises renewed cooperation and shared prosperity between the two Telugu-speaking states.

Contact: ministry of railways

Website https://indianrailways.gov.in/

Email: : appt.mr@gov.in

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed an 18-kilometre connector to bridge the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway with National Highway-75. This new link aims to plug critical connectivity gaps and ease traffic congestion, particularly near Hoskote. Designed to streamline freight and passenger movement, the connector is expected to significantly enhance access between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It will also support multimodal transport integration under the Gati Shakti initiative. Once completed, the link is anticipated to boost logistics efficiency, reduce travel time, and support economic growth along the southern corridor through improved regional infrastructure.

Contact: National Highways Authority of India

Website: https://nhai.gov.in/

Tel :91 11 25076503 

Ahmedabad-based Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon (DRA Infracon) has bagged the Rs 49 billion Guwahati Ring Road project in Assam, under the build, operate, and transfer (BOT) toll model—marking NHAI’s first fully privately-funded highway in nearly three years. Spanning 121 km, the project includes a 3-km bridge across the Brahmaputra. DRA Infracon will fund the construction without any grant from NHAI, recovering costs through tolls. The Assam government will cover 50% of land costs and offer tax exemptions. Once completed, the ring road will decongest city traffic and boost connectivity across the NH 27 East-West Corridor in the North-East

Contact: Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon

Website: https://draipl.com/

Tel: 079-2630978

Email: info@draipl.com

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has launched construction of a Rs 26.82 billion elevated corridor from Ghatkopar to Thane, designed to ease congestion on one of the city's busiest routes. Spanning nearly 13 km from Chheda Nagar to Anand Nagar, the road will run above the Eastern Freeway with three lanes on each side. Initial pillar excavation has commenced, with roadblocks in place to ensure safety. Once completed, the signal-free route will cut travel time between Mumbai and Thane to 30–35 minutes, offering substantial relief to daily commuters navigating the region's heavy traffic.

Contact: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)

Website: http://mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in/

Email: admin@mailmmrda.maharashtra.gov.in

Tel: 022-26547804

The Telangana government has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art Dry Port to cater to the state's logistics and cargo handling requirements for the next 100 years. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to draft designs for the facility, to be strategically located near the Regional Ring Road (RRR). The proposed hub will boost trade infrastructure, decongest cargo flows, and strengthen freight connectivity. Officials have been tasked with selecting a site that allows long-term scalability. The project aligns with Telangana’s vision to become a leading logistics corridor, complementing investments in national highways and industrial zones.

Contact: Government of Telangana

Website: https://www.telangana.gov.in/

Email: splsecytrb@gmail.com

Tel: 040-23451188

Kandla Deendayal Port Authority (KDPA) has successfully handled 150.16 million tonnes (MnT) of cargo in the financial year 2024–25, surpassing its target and marking a significant operational achievement. Chairperson Sushil Kumar Singh credited the success to the collective efforts of exporters, importers, and logistics stakeholders. The port’s continuous improvement, driven by stakeholder feedback, helped address bottlenecks and enhance efficiency. KDPA is also focusing on methanol bunkering and low-carbon fuels, aligning with India’s maritime sustainability goals. This achievement underscores the port’s growing importance in India's trade and its commitment to innovation and green fuel solutions.

Contact: Kandla Deendayal Port Authority

Website: https://www.deendayalport.gov.in/en/

Email: secretary@deendayalport.gov.in

Tel: 02836 238 055

The Union government, a bank consortium, and Adani Ports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide Rs 8.17 billion in Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the Vizhinjam deep-sea port project. Under the agreement, Kerala will share 20 per cent of its port revenue with the Union government. Developed under a public-private partnership, the port is estimated to cost Rs 88.67 billion. While the Kerala government had hoped for grant funding, the Centre insisted on loan repayment through the Net Present Value (NPV) model. The first phase of the port is complete, with ongoing road and rail works expected to finish by 2028.

Contact: Vizhinjam Port

Website: https://vizhinjamport.in/

Email: mail@vizhinjamport.in

Tel: 91 471 2328616

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated advanced shipbuilding facilities at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), marking a leap towards enhancing India's maritime capabilities. The launch featured the ProArc CNC Plasma Cum Oxy Fuel Plate Cutting Machine, an Industry 4.0-ready, IoT-enabled system aimed at improving precision and efficiency. The Minister also presided over the steel-cutting ceremony for two hybrid Green Tugs, part of the Green Tug Transition Programme. CSL, a key player in India’s maritime transformation, is constructing the largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger in collaboration with IHC Holland, boosting coastal infrastructure.

Contact: Ministry of Ports,Shipping and Waterways

Website: https://shipmin.gov.in/

Email: minister-shipping@gov.in

Tel: 011-2332 1672

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has signed a strategic MoU with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) to jointly boost commercial shipbuilding and offshore infrastructure. The agreement, signed at GRSE Bhavan on April 7, 2025, aims to combine both firms' strengths in design, infrastructure, and execution to create a cost-effective, scalable model for vessel construction. The partnership supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and includes co-development of vessel platforms, shared project management, and joint sourcing strategies. SDHI, formerly Reliance Naval, operates India’s largest private shipyard and continues to play a crucial role in strengthening the nation’s maritime and defence sectors.

Contact: Swan Defence and Heavy Industries

Website: https://sdhi.co.in/

Email: rnel@swan.co.in

Tel: 02794-305000