Maharashtra's Samruddhi Mahamarg to Complete by September 2024

13 Aug 2024 CW Team

Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is on track to complete the Samruddhi Mahamarg, a key infrastructure project, by September 2024. The final 76 km stretch of this ambitious expressway is set to become operational shortly.

The Samruddhi Mahamarg, also known as the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway, is a major road network designed to significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Nagpur. Once fully operational, it is expected to enhance connectivity, boost economic activity, and promote regional development by providing a high-speed, efficient transportation corridor.

MSRDC officials have confirmed that construction is progressing rapidly, with substantial work already completed on the remaining stretch. The expressway will feature modern amenities and safety features, aligning with its goal to support increased trade and travel within Maharashtra and beyond.

The completion of this expressway is anticipated to have a transformative impact on the state?s infrastructure, potentially improving logistics, fostering economic growth, and facilitating easier access to various regions. The project reflects Maharashtra's commitment to developing robust transportation networks to support its growing economy.

Real Estate

02 Apr 2026

Indian real estate attracts USD 1.4 bn institutional investments in Q1 2026: Vestian

Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector touched USD 1.4 billion in Q1 2026, marking the highest first-quarter inflow since 2022, according to Vestian. While investments fell 62 per cent quarter-on-quarter due to an exceptionally high base in the previous quarter, they rose 74 per cent compared to the same period last year, reflecting sustained investor confidence despite rising geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges.Commercial real estate remained the key driver of investment activity during the quarter, accounting for 80 per cent of total inflows, sharply higher than 38 p..

VECV crosses 1 lakh annual vehicle sales milestone in FY26

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has surpassed the 1 lakh annual sales mark in FY 2025–26, recording its highest-ever commercial vehicle sales performance. The company said it sold more than 100,000 vehicles during the year, marking a major milestone aligned with the original vision of the Volvo–Eicher joint venture.The strong performance was supported by demand across categories. Light and Medium Duty (LMD) trucks contributed 47,789 units, accounting for 46.1 per cent of total sales. Heavy Duty (HD) trucks recorded 26,867 units (25.9 pe..

Rodic Digital & Advisory partners SatSure to deploy EO intelligence in public sector

Rodic Digital & Advisory (RDA), the strategic advisory and digital transformation arm of Rodic Consultants, has signed a strategic cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SatSure to jointly pursue opportunities in India’s public sector. The collaboration aims to integrate high-resolution Earth Observation (EO) data and geospatial AI into government workflows to strengthen monitoring, compliance, and operational decision-making across key sectors.The partnership combines SatSure’s Earth intelligence capabilities with RDA’s expertise in government digital transformation and ..