Tenders Invited for Phase-1 of Vijayawada Metro Rail Project

31 Jul 2025 CW Team

The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRCL) has issued an international e-procurement tender for the construction of Phase-1 of the Vijayawada Metro Rail project, marking a major milestone for the city’s long-awaited metro network.

The tender, floated under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model, invites open online bids from qualified contractors through international competitive bidding.

Phase-1 will span a total of 38.40 km across two corridors. The scope of work includes:

Construction of a metro viaduct
A 4.7-km double-decker flyover-cum-metro viaduct
One underground metro station
32 elevated stations

According to APMRCL Managing Director N.P. Ramakrishna Reddy, Corridor-1 will extend from Pandit Nehru Bus Stand (PNBS) to Gannavaram Bus Stand along NH-16, covering key commercial hubs. Corridor-2 will link the Bus Station to Penamaluru, serving dense residential areas in the eastern suburbs.

The metro project aims to reduce traffic congestion, lower vehicular emissions, and offer fast, affordable, and eco-friendly transit options. Spain-based TYPSA Consultancy has been appointed as the design and technical consultant for the project.

Corridor-1 will also feature a 4-lane flyover integrated with the metro structure, making it one of the first such dual-level infrastructure initiatives in Andhra Pradesh.

Interested bidders can access the tender documents and submit proposals via the APMRCL website (https://amrc.ap.gov.in) or the state procurement portal (https://apeprocurement.gov.in).

The Vijayawada Metro is expected to significantly improve public transport infrastructure and support the city’s sustainable urban development goals.

News source: Swarajya

Real Estate

01 Oct 2025

Q3 2025: Housing Sales Volume Declines 9% Annually

India’s residential real estate market showed mixed trends in Q3 2025. Despite global economic uncertainties and affordability challenges, housing demand remained resilient, supported by rising incomes, urbanisation, and aspirational homeownership.According to ANAROCK Research, housing sales across the top 7 cities stood at approx. 97,080 units in Q3 2025, a 9 per cent decline from 1,07,060 units in Q3 2024. However, the total sales value grew 14 per cent annually – from approx. Rs 1.33 trillion in Q3 2024 to approx. Rs 1.52 trillion in Q3 2025 – largely driven by higher traction in the ..

LANXESS India Honoured with Three Recognitions by Indian Chemical Council

LANXESS India has been honoured with three prestigious awards from the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), reaffirming its commitment to safety, security, and sustainability. The recognitions include the ICC–Vinati Organics Award for Excellence in Management of Health & Safety for its Jhagadia site, along with two ICC–Epsilon Carbon Certificates of Merit under Responsible Care for being the best compliant company in the categories of Security Code and Product Safety & Stewardship Code.The awards were presented by Shri Deepankar Aron IRS, Joint Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petr..

Enlight Metals Expands into Coal Aggregation

Enlight Metals, one of India’s fastest-growing metal aggregators, has announced its entry into the coal sector with the launch of a dedicated coal aggregation division. This strategic move extends the company’s proven aggregation model from metals to coal, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and scale in meeting the needs of India’s industrial and energy sectors.The new division will primarily serve two high-demand segments: coking coal for the steel industry and thermal coal for industrial and power producers. Both segments face persistent supply challenges, which Enlight Metals ai..