

NaBFID to Advise on Amaravati Infra Finance Strategy
The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) to provide Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) for Amaravati’s infrastructure planning. The agreement was formalised in the presence of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.Under this partnership, NaBFID will act as a strategic adviser, supporting APCRDA in creating a comprehensive financial blueprint for infrastructure projects in Amaravati. This includes evaluating various implementation models such as public..

Ajit Pawar Reviews Pune Works, Seeks Action on Raisin Imports
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar reviewed key civic issues and ongoing infrastructure projects in Pune during his visit on Sunday. He focused on waterlogging, road conditions, and traffic congestion in Hinjawadi while inspecting progress on Pune Metro Line 3 and other development works.In a post on X, Pawar shared, “Today, I inspected various local issues and the development works of Pune Metro Line 3 at Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Hinjawadi.” He reviewed construction at Station No. 06 (Croma), Stations 02 and 03, Helipad Circle, Maan Road, Maan Village, and Laxmi Chowk. He instructe..

BITS Pilani to Expand with Rs 22 Billion Investment
Aditya Birla Group Chairman and BITS Pilani Chancellor Kumar Mangalam Birla on 13 July unveiled a Rs 22 billion expansion plan for BITS Pilani. The ambitious initiative includes setting up an AI+ campus in Amaravati, launching an edtech platform, and upgrading existing campuses.The multi-pronged plan begins with Project Vistaar, a Rs 12 billion investment to modernise and expand the Pilani, Hyderabad, and Goa campuses. It will add new academic blocks, research centres, hostels, and faculty housing. Student capacity is set to rise from 18,700 to 26,000 over the next five years.The second major ..