

Cabinet Clears Rs 123 Billion Rail Expansion Projects
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved four major railway infrastructure projects worth Rs 123.28 billion, including a new railway line connecting Gujarat’s remote Rann of Kutch and the Harappan archaeological site of Dholavira, as well as three multi-tracking projects across Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, and Assam.The new line in Gujarat—spanning 145 km—will link Deshalpar, Hajipir, Luna, Vayor, and Lakhpat, establishing railway connectivity to significant cultural and religious landmarks such as the Dholavira site, Koteshwar temple, Narayan Sarovar, and Lakhpat Fort. Thirteen new stati..

Land Digitisation to Boost FDI in Realty Sector
India’s real estate sector is expected to witness renewed foreign direct investment (FDI) as the government advances its mission to fully digitise land records by December 2025. With global investors increasingly seeking stable and transparent markets amidst economic uncertainty and trade tensions, experts believe that India’s push for digitised land ownership will offer a major competitive advantage.As per Colliers data, India attracted Rs 483 billion (US$5.8 billion) in FDI into real estate during FY24. However, the first half of 2025 saw a 39 per cent year-on-year drop, with inflows fal..

Govt May Pay Rs 42–45 Billion to Toll Operators Yearly
While highway users may benefit from the introduction of the annual toll pass, the financial burden on the central government to compensate private toll operators could reach Rs 42–45 billion annually, according to rating agency ICRA.Passenger cars account for approximately 35 to 40 per cent of revenue for toll operators, with this proportion rising on highways near major metropolitan areas. The annual pass scheme, which offers flat-fee usage for frequent commuters, is expected to reduce direct toll collections from these vehicles, creating a shortfall for private concessionaires.ICRA noted ..