India’s infrastructure pipeline is witnessing dynamic activity across stages — from immediate bidding to future planning. IMPACCT segments these into three categories: Immediate, 3–6 Month, and Future Opportunities, enabling businesses to identify, prepare, and participate in high-value tenders and projects across sectors. Explore state-wise highlights, major developments, and sectoral priorities in the tables below. Tendering DPR Proposed Immediate Opportunities Next 3 - 6 Month Opportunities Future Opportunities Project Name Project Cost (` Cr) Project State Project Name Project Category Project State Project Name Project Cost (` Cr) Project State Karnauti–Bihar Sharif Railway Doubling Project 575.14 Bihar Katni–Singrauli Greenfield Access-Controlled Corridor DPR, Package C Highways/Corridor/Expressway Development Madhya Pradesh TCS Bopkhel Hyperscale AI Data Centre Campus, Pune 641 Maharashtra Indore–Gujarat Border NH-47 Four-Laning Balance Works 258.14 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal–Jabalpur Greenfield Access-Controlled Corridor DPR, Package B Highways/Corridor/Expressway Development Madhya Pradesh Zollner–Avalon Electronics Manufacturing Facility, Kanchipuram 1,000 Tamil Nadu Khammam–Devarapalle NH-365BG Greenfield Highway, Package IV 442.36 Andhra Pradesh Umaria–Anuppur–Chhattisgarh Border NH-43 Four-Laning DPR Highways/Corridor/Expressway Development Madhya Pradesh Prateek Group High-Street Retail Destination, Ghaziabad 500 Uttar Pradesh Balagondapalli–Karnataka/Tamil Nadu Border STRR Service Road Project 198.26 Tamil Nadu Anjilimoodu–Kumily NH-183 Four-Laning DPR Highways/Corridor/Expressway Development Kerala New Assembly Secretariat Complex at Foreshore Estate, Chennai 1,200 Tamil Nadu In September 2026, IMPACCT tracked 2,065 tenders floated by 447 project owners, with a cumulative value of approximately `3,31,043 crore, of which `2,94,880 crore remains actively available. Activity was led by Indian Railways, RVNL, South Coast Railway, PWDs, power utilities and government agencies. Key sectors included Roads & Highways, Railways, Bridges, Water Supply, Healthcare, Residential and Energy. Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh recorded notable activity, signalling a strong procurement pipeline. In September 2026, IMPACCT tracked 305 tenders for DPR, consultancy, survey, design and technical services, issued by 113 project owners, with a cumulative value of approximately `140 crore. Nearly `81 crore remains actively available. Opportunities were driven by Southern Railway, KIADB, PWDs, CPWD and municipal authorities, mainly across Railways, Roads & Highways, Bridges, Healthcare and urban infrastructure. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra recorded notable activity, with several tenders still in pre-bid and bidding stages. In September 2026, IMPACCT tracked 48 proposed projects across data centres, manufacturing, transport, healthcare, real estate and urban infrastructure. Major investments included AI data centres, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, defence, steel, green hydrogen and other industrial projects. Transport proposals included expressways, coastal highways, freight corridors, ropeways and tunnels. Healthcare and real estate activity covered hospitals, universities, government complexes and residential, mixed-use and commercial developments. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar recorded significant activity, reflecting continued investment momentum.   Approved Projects by Central & State Governments Driving Future Tendering Pipeline Major infrastructure and development projects across transportation, railways, highways, metro rail, healthcare, ports, urban infrastructure, semiconductors, and industrial sectors have recently received approvals from various Central and State Government authorities. These projects are expected to enter tendering and pre-construction stages in the coming months, creating a strong future pipeline of opportunities for EPC contractors, consultants, equipment manufacturers, and construction material suppliers across India. Project Name Project Description Project Approved Cost (` Cr) State Category Vishnupad Temple Corridor Development & Falgu River Linking Project Development of pilgrimage infrastructure around Vishnupad Temple and implementation of the Falgu River Linking Scheme for improved tourism facilities, urban amenities and water management. 3,516.05 Bihar Recreational Facilities Development of 14,429 Government Primary Schools as Smart Schools Development of smart classrooms, ICT laboratories, internet connectivity and digital-learning facilities across 14,429 government primary schools. 300 Uttar Pradesh Schools & Colleges Sabarmati Riverfront High Performance Pickleball Centre, Ahmedabad Development of an eight-court pickleball centre with tournament lighting, spectator seating, training facilities, physiotherapy areas, café and parking. 1.5 Gujarat Recreational Facilities Bihar Tourism & Pilgrimage Infrastructure Development Projects Development of the Buddhist Meditation and Experience Centre at Bodh Gaya, Sonepur Mela facilities and Ambika Bhawani Temple infrastructure. Over 200 Bihar Recreational Facilities Katni–Pendra Road Fourth Railway Line Project Construction of a 201 km fourth railway line to reduce congestion and improve passenger and freight capacity. 2,975 Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Railways Bilaspur (Uslapur)–Pendra Road Third Railway Line Project Construction of an 87 km third railway line to increase network capacity and improve operational efficiency. 1,279 Chhattisgarh Railways Kharagpur–Jharsuguda (Bagdehi) Fourth Railway Line Project Construction of a 367 km fourth railway line to ease congestion and improve passenger and freight movement. 6,528 West Bengal & Odisha Railways Secunderabad (Ghatkesar)–Kazipet Railway Multitracking Project Multitracking of the 110 km Ghatkesar–Kazipet railway section to increase capacity and improve passenger and freight movement. 2,419 Telangana Railways Salem–Karur–Dindigul Railway Line Doubling Project Doubling of the 159 km Salem–Karur–Dindigul railway section to strengthen connectivity and increase passenger and freight capacity. 2,242 Tamil Nadu Railways Hosur–Omalur Railway Line Doubling Project Doubling of the 147 km Hosur–Omalur railway section to enhance route capacity and facilitate smoother passenger and freight movement. 1,948 Tamil Nadu Railways Arakkonam–Renigunta Third & Fourth Railway Line Project Construction of third and fourth railway lines over 77 km between Arakkonam and Renigunta to augment capacity and improve passenger and freight movement. 1,936 Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh Railways     Project Updates The Pune Municipal Corporation Standing Committee has formally approved a total budget of `3722 crore, with `2634 crore allocated for the 83.12 km Pune Inner Ring Road and `1088 crore designated for the 35.96 km HCMTR elevated circular ring corridor. Under the guidance of District Collector Jitendra Dudi, the administration has initiated a fast-tracked land acquisition process, with critical meetings scheduled in October to finalise market rates and valuation parameters. Formal proposals are currently with the district administration to ensure the timely transition into the development phase. This strategic investment aims to resolve long-standing traffic congestion issues in Pune by expanding the city’s primary infrastructure footprint and improving transport logistics across the district. The VOC Port Authority has formally floated a tender valued at `81.33 crore to facilitate the construction of a 3 MW green hydrogen production plant and associated vehicle refueling station within its port premises. This strategic project represents a significant step in the port’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure and the adoption of clean energy solutions for logistics and heavy-duty vehicles. The scope of work involves end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction services for the hydrogen facility. Interested contractors are expected to mobilise resources for this high-priority green energy initiative, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and modernize the port’s energy framework. Potential bidders should focus on technical compliance and procurement of electrolyzer units as the project moves toward the selection phase. Prestige Estates Projects has officially launched its latest residential venture, Garden Breeze, located in the key growth hub of Bengaluru. This premium development, carrying a Gross Development Value of `1,100 crore, represents a significant capital commitment to the city’s expanding residential sector. The project is currently transitioning from the announcement phase to site mobilization and initial civil works. This development is expected to catalyze local demand for high-quality residential infrastructure while providing a substantial pipeline for regional construction suppliers and project management consultants. The launch underlines the developer’s continued focus on strengthening its portfolio in the South Indian market. The National Highways Authority of India has officially launched the tender process for the Shamli-Gorakhpur Expressway, a comprehensive infrastructure project spanning 661 km across 18 districts. With an estimated total cost of `34,471 crore, the project is being executed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) to ensure robust developer participation and streamlined delivery. The development is organized into 10 distinct packages, each designed to improve vital logistical and transport links throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. Prospective contractors are currently invited to submit their bids between mid-September and early November 2026. This significant initiative underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening regional transport networks, offering substantial opportunities for large-scale engineering and construction entities to participate in one of the region’s most prominent connectivity projects. Oil India is set to deploy `15,000 crore over the coming three years to accelerate deepwater and ultra-deepwater exploration across 48,000 sq kilometres of offshore acreage. This strategic move follows the Union Cabinet’s approval of the `84,084-crore Samudra Manthan national offshore exploration scheme. The company has already completed two-dimensional and three-dimensional seismic surveys in the Krishna-Godavari and Mahanadi basins, with current efforts focused on data processing to pinpoint viable drilling locations. By leveraging national policy support, Oil India aims to expand its exploration footprint, which currently exceeds 100,000 sq km, while simultaneously strengthening domestic manufacturing and service capabilities within the offshore energy sector. The Madhya Pradesh government has formally approved a comprehensive funding package of `36,006 crore dedicated to the Samagra Shiksha initiative. This strategic financial commitment aims to overhaul the state’s educational landscape by supporting school infrastructure development, faculty training programs, and the introduction of advanced digital learning tools across all districts. Spanning the period until 2031, the scheme focuses on improving learning outcomes and ensuring consistent quality in public education. By prioritizing long-term fiscal support, the state intends to bridge existing resource gaps and facilitate equitable access to schooling. Implementation of these funds will likely commence immediately, creating significant opportunities for infrastructure developers and ed-tech service providers. Indian Railways has sanctioned the Bhavnagar Para Yard Remodeling project in Gujarat at an estimated cost of around `125 crore to decongest Bhavnagar Terminus and create additional operational capacity. The works include four loop lines, an engine-reversal line, ART/ARME sidings, relocation of the station and electronic-interlocking building, a new high-level platform, platform widening, FOB extension and a new FOB, along with two road-under-bridges and associated electrical and signalling works. The project will shift stabling and related activities to Bhavnagar Para, reduce rake detention, improve punctuality and strengthen passenger facilities and terminal flexibility in the Bhavnagar rail network. The Maharashtra Cabinet has granted the fourth revised administrative approval of `5,704.50 crore for the Kukadi irrigation project, strengthening irrigation infrastructure across Pune, Ahilyanagar and Solapur districts. The combined project comprises the Yedgaon, Manikdoh, Wadaj, Dimbhe and Pimpalgaon Joge reservoirs and is expected to provide irrigation benefits to around 1,44,912 ha across seven drought-prone talukas. The revised provision includes about `4,946.20 crore for direct works and `758.30 crore for incidental expenditure. The state has directed that remaining works be completed within the revised approval and that land acquisition be restricted to essential requirements to control project costs. AIG Hospitals is planning a `2,000 crore greenfield multispecialty hospital campus in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to be developed in two phases along with an adjoining nursing college. Phase-I will comprise Towers A and B with 650 beds and is targeted to become operational by October 2028, while Phase-II will add another 350 beds through Tower C over the following two to three years, taking total capacity to 1,000 beds. The hospital is planned with more than 50 medical and surgical specialties, around 150 critical-care beds and a 50-bed emergency department, creating a major tertiary healthcare and medical-education hub for coastal Andhra Pradesh. KEC International has emerged as the successful bidder for West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited’s Substation and Transmission Line Package-C9. The bid table records KEC’s price at around `527.60 crore, followed by Larsen & Toubro at `536.55 crore and Kalpataru Projects International at `559.86 crore, with a two-year completion period and contract date recorded as 31 August 2026. The package will support strengthening of West Bengal’s transmission network through new substation and transmission-line infrastructure, improving grid capacity, power-transfer reliability and system resilience across the state. Authorities are preparing plans for a 13.14-km six-lane elevated corridor from Anisabad to Didarganj on Patna’s New Bypass at an estimated cost of around `8,456 crore. The existing four-lane road will continue to carry local traffic, while the elevated road is planned for heavy and long-distance vehicles. The proposal also includes around 22 km of service roads, 10 ramps, two flyovers, three minor bridges, four underpasses, an eight-lane ROB over the Patna-Gaya railway line and more than five kilometres of modern drainage. The next step is preparation of the DPR, with the project intended to reduce congestion and support future Greater Patna traffic demand. Saatvik Solar Industries has applied for ALMM List-II enlistment for its 2.4 GW solar-cell manufacturing facility in Ganjam, Odisha. The plant is being developed to manufacture high-efficiency N-TOPCon G12R monocrystalline bifacial cells and is intended to support domestic-content requirements and greater localisation of India’s solar manufacturing value chain. The Odisha facility forms part of Saatvik’s broader upstream expansion strategy and is expected to strengthen domestic solar-cell availability, reduce import dependence and support the company’s growing module-manufacturing and utility-scale renewable-energy operations. - Contributed by IMPACCT Email: info@impacct.info