Tamil Nadu Shortlists Two Sites for Hosur Airport

30 Dec 2024 CW Team

The Tamil Nadu government has reportedly shortlisted two potential sites in Hosur, Krishnagiri district, for a new greenfield airport to cater to the region’s growing manufacturing sector. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will soon be tasked with conducting detailed studies of the selected locations, which are within a 20 km radius of each other, as confirmed by multiple sources to TOI.

This decision follows a high-level meeting convened by Chief Minister M K Stalin at the state secretariat. A multi-disciplinary team from AAI and TIDCO assessed the feasibility of four proposed sites near Hosur in September. The sites under consideration included Thogarai Agraharam, Shoolagiri, Dhasapalli, and an area near a private airstrip. “Two locations have now been shortlisted, based on an interim report by AAI,” a source disclosed. The state government intends to formally request a detailed study from AAI next week.

The location near the private airstrip is expected to be prioritized, with potential negotiations to purchase the asset if the price is reasonable. Srivats Ram, Chairman of CII TN State Council, expressed that the airport would serve as a key logistics hub for South India, fostering regional integration with Bengaluru and promoting growth in surrounding districts like Dharmapuri and Salem.

Hosur, known for its automotive industry, is expanding into sectors such as advanced manufacturing, electronics, and electric vehicles. Earlier this year, Chief Minister Stalin announced that the proposed airport, spread across 2,000 acres, would have the capacity to handle up to 30 million passengers annually.

Infrastructure Urban

06 Apr 2026

CFI Appoints New National Council for FY27 and FY28

The Construction Federation of India (CFI) has announced its newly elected National Council and office bearers for a two-year term covering FY27 and FY28. M. V. Satish, Advisor to CMD and Lead Ambassador for Middle East, L&T, has been elected President; Priti Patel, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, Tata Projects, has been appointed Vice President; and Ajit Bhate, Managing Director, Precast India Infrastructures, has taken charge as Treasurer.The newly formed National Council brings together senior leaders from major EPC and infrastructure companies, reflecting CFI’s continued focus o..

India REIT Market Gains Momentum with Strong Returns

India’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market is witnessing strong growth, emerging as a competitive investment avenue both domestically and across Asia. According to a recent ANAROCK report released at EXCELERATE 2026 by NAREDCO Maharashtra NextGen, the sector is evolving into a mature asset class driven by solid fundamentals, regulatory backing and rising investor confidence.The introduction of Small and Medium REITs (SM REITs) in 2025 has further widened access through fractional ownership, unlocking a potential monetisation opportunity of Rs 670–710 billion. Indian REITs have deli..

G R Infraprojects Secures Rs 4,130 Million BESS Contract From NTPC

G R Infraprojects said it has secured a contract from NTPC to supply and implement a battery energy storage system (BESS) valued at Rs 4,130 million (mn). The company reported the order was awarded as part of NTPC's ongoing efforts to enhance grid flexibility and energy storage capacity. The contract represents a notable addition to the firm's project pipeline and underscores demand for utility scale storage solutions. The award is expected to strengthen G R Infraprojects' presence in the energy infrastructure sector and to contribute to the firm's order book and future revenues, subject to st..