Texmaco And RVNL Form Joint Venture To Boost Rail Manufacturing

25 Feb 2026 CW Team

The JV will focus on manufacturing of rolling stock, track components and electrical systems at upgraded facilities. It intends to leverage modern production techniques and encourage participation by small and medium enterprises to strengthen the supply chain. Investment in technology and skills development is likely to be prioritised to meet quality and safety standards. The partners envisage streamlined project management to shorten delivery timelines.

The joint venture is expected to bid for infrastructure projects across the rail network, including station modernisation and corridor works. Emphasis on indigenisation aligns with domestic manufacturing policies and could support the Make in India agenda. The collaboration may create employment opportunities in manufacturing, engineering and project delivery roles across regions where facilities are located. Stakeholders anticipate improved lifecycle support for assets through integrated maintenance and supply services.

Market observers say the venture could strengthen capacity within the railway manufacturing ecosystem and offer contractors a domestic partner for large projects. The JV structure aims to combine Texmaco manufacturing strengths with RVNL project delivery experience. Regulators and customers will monitor contract awards and implementation timelines as the partners operationalise the entity. The companies plan to finalise governance and operational plans before commencing full scale activities swiftly.

Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited (Texmaco) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) have formed a joint venture to expand rail manufacturing and infrastructure capabilities. The partnership aims to combine manufacturing expertise with project execution capacity to accelerate delivery of rail assets and systems. The companies have positioned the JV to support national priorities on modernisation and capacity building for railways. The arrangement is expected to enhance local production and reduce reliance on imports. The JV will focus on manufacturing of rolling stock, track components and electrical systems at upgraded facilities. It intends to leverage modern production techniques and encourage participation by small and medium enterprises to strengthen the supply chain. Investment in technology and skills development is likely to be prioritised to meet quality and safety standards. The partners envisage streamlined project management to shorten delivery timelines. The joint venture is expected to bid for infrastructure projects across the rail network, including station modernisation and corridor works. Emphasis on indigenisation aligns with domestic manufacturing policies and could support the Make in India agenda. The collaboration may create employment opportunities in manufacturing, engineering and project delivery roles across regions where facilities are located. Stakeholders anticipate improved lifecycle support for assets through integrated maintenance and supply services. Market observers say the venture could strengthen capacity within the railway manufacturing ecosystem and offer contractors a domestic partner for large projects. The JV structure aims to combine Texmaco manufacturing strengths with RVNL project delivery experience. Regulators and customers will monitor contract awards and implementation timelines as the partners operationalise the entity. The companies plan to finalise governance and operational plans before commencing full scale activities swiftly.

Infrastructure Transport

25 Feb 2026

Guwahati Airport New Terminal Set To Begin Operations

The new terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati is scheduled to begin operations on February 22, state officials said. The announcement was made by the Chief Minister of Assam, who indicated that the facility will open to passengers on that date. The terminal forms part of a broader effort to upgrade aviation infrastructure in the region. The facility is expected to offer enhanced passenger amenities and streamlined movement across terminals. The integrated Terminal-2 building was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 20 December last year and was constructed at..

Infrastructure Urban

25 Feb 2026

India–France Centre of Excellence in Aeronautics Announced for Kanpur

The Prime Minister announced the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for skilling in aeronautics and defence at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Kanpur, in collaboration with the Government of the French Republic under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The announcement was made during a joint press statement with the President of France at the inauguration of the India–France Year of Innovation. The centre will focus on advanced ..

Infrastructure Urban

25 Feb 2026

Embraer And Mahindra Deepen Partnership For C-390 MRO In India

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer and Indian conglomerate Mahindra Group have agreed to deepen cooperation to develop Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul capabilities for the C-390 Millennium aircraft in India, contingent on the Indian Air Force selecting the type for its Medium Transport Aircraft programme. The initiative is intended to align with the government’s Make in India drive and to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing capacities. The partners envisage the proposed facility supporting both military and civil operators and creating significant employment across manufacturi..