Delhi metro rail to use conventional trains on metrolite corridor

Wealth Creators

The 2025 edition of Construction World’s Wealth Creators lands at a time when India’s real-economy flywheel is spinning faster than ever. Record public capex—now above Rs 11.1 lakh crore—and an expanding roster of flagship schemes, from the National Infrastructure Pipeline and Gati Shakti to PMAY-Urban 2.0, have pushed construction sites, housing launches, and industrial capacity additions to multi-year highs. A virtuous loop of policy support, easier capital access, and resilient consumption has spread the benefits well beyond metro centres, giving fresh momentum to real estate, EPC c..

Outer Ring Road Delayed Amid Compensation, DPR Confusion

Delays continue to cloud the Outer Ring Road (ORR) project as the disbursal of compensation to affected landowners is now unlikely to occur by the previously set deadline of 31 July. Despite assurances from Public Works Minister P A Mohammad Riyas following discussions with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the final approval for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) remains pending.According to officials, a team from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is expected to visit the state next week. The authority has proposed revisions to the ORR route through hilly regions, which may further p..

PMRDA Plans 50-Km Road Upgrade Along Pune Metro Line 3

In response to public complaints about poor road conditions near Metro Line 3 in Pune, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has announced a comprehensive infrastructure overhaul. It plans to construct a new 50-kilometre cement-concrete road from Maan in Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, running parallel to the 25-kilometre elevated metro corridor. This dual-lane route aims to improve daily commutes and enhance the overall aesthetics of the area.The project will include the development of bus bays, pedestrian pathways, parking lanes, medians, electrification, and the relocation o..