Infrastructure

Why India needs a new authority on quality: Beyond setting standards

India has built the ecosystem for ensuring quality, but credibility requires more than just setting standards

AI has moved beyond hype into payoff phase, says HPE's Suresh Babu

Babu, who leads HPE's worldwide high-performance computing (HPC) and AI strategy, shares insights on supercomputers, sovereign AI & why India's moment in the global AI race is closer than it appears

$360 bn infra push cuts India's logistics cost to 10% of GDP: Report

India's logistics cost has fallen to 10-10.7 per cent of GDP in FY26 from 13-14 per cent a decade ago, generating annual savings of up to $133 billion, says report

Zoho invests ₹70 crore in ONDC to support sovereign tech development

Zoho has invested ₹70 crore in ONDC to boost sovereign digital infrastructure and expand MSME access to open e-commerce networks

Powering transition: India needs resilient electric mobility infrastructure

India had around 29,000 charging stations for the public early this calendar year, a significant improvement from the barely 5,000 a few years ago

RITES to continue West Asia foray, war impact not substantial: Rahul Mithal

RITES will continue expanding in West Asia despite regional conflict, betting on IMEC-linked opportunities and digital trade corridor projects

Kalpataru Projects eyes ₹30K cr orders in FY27 amid expansion push

The EPC company plans to expand into solar and nuclear sectors while targeting higher revenue growth and margin improvement in FY27

CloudExtel eyes acquisitions worth ₹1,500-2,000 crore over five years

Macquarie-backed telecom infrastructure firm plans to acquire smaller cable operators and niche firms as it expands its network-as-a-service and data-centre connectivity business

BII, CIP launch $300 million platform to support India's energy transition

British International Investment and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners have launched a $300 million renewable energy platform focused on India's clean energy transition

India's 2047 ambitions need large foreign capital inflows, deep reforms

India's 2047 aspirations require large foreign capital inflows and deep reforms to reverse the recent outflow

CJI forms advisory panel in ₹50,000 crore push for court infrastructure

Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee to prepare roadmap on court facilities, digital systems and tribunal infrastructure amid mounting pendency and staffing gaps

CJI forms panel to assess court infrastructure, seek ₹50,000 crore

The panel will assess judicial infrastructure gaps, recommend reforms, and build a case for a dedicated Rs 40,000-50,000 crore allocation

RDI SPF to issue cheques soon, says ANRF CEO Shivkumar Kalyanaraman

The ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund aims to create a deep-tech asset class and mobilise up to ₹10 lakh crore through private-sector innovation and research

Sagar Business unveils India's first TJK Superflex weldmesh unit

Sagar Business Ventures and Tata Steel launched India's first TJK Superflex weldmesh line in Odisha to boost construction efficiency and precision

Alpha Corp to invest ₹750 cr in EIL's stressed assets after SC nod

Alpha Corp to revive EIL's stalled projects with ₹750 crore investment after Supreme Court clears resolution plans, offering relief to over 3,000 buyers

New building norms to ease infra constraints, improve access to healthcare

Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH on Sunday said the government's move to ease height restrictions for hospitals subject to enhanced fire safety provisions is expected to address structural constraints, including limited bed capacity, and underutilisation of existing infrastructure, particularly in urban centres. Welcoming the government's notification of the National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) 2026, NATHEALTH said it eases long-standing height restrictions for hospitals and permits Intensive Care Units (ICUs) beyond 45 metres, subject to enhanced fire safety provisions. "The move is expected to address structural constraints such as high land costs, limited bed capacity, and underutilisation of existing infrastructure, particularly in urban centres," NATHEALTH said in a statement. The new NBCS 2026 rules mark a significant and timely step towards enabling future-ready healthcare infrastructure in India, NATHEALTH President Sangita Reddy said. "By unlocking much-needed

Ceigall India's joint venture CIL-SAM bags ₹918 cr order from Jaipur Metro

Infrastructure company Ceigall India Ltd on Sunday said its joint venture CILSAM India has bagged a Rs 918.04-crore project from Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd for design and construction works. The contract awarded to CIL-SAM involves the design and construction of an elevated viaduct and ten elevated metro stations (excluding architectural finishing) under Jaipur Metro's Phase-II expansion covering 10.8 km, Ceigall India said in a statement. Ceigall India holds a 74 per cent stake in CIL-SAM, while the remaining 26 per cent is owned by SAM India Builtwell Pvt Ltd. The total bid cost of the project stands at Rs 918.04 crore (inclusive of 18 per cent GST), with an execution timeline of 34 months, it stated. The ten stations to be constructed under the package are Prahladpura, Manpura, Bilwa Kalan, Bilwa, Goner Mod, Sitapura, JECC, Kumbha Marg, Haldighati Gate, and Pinjrapole Gaushala. Ramneek Sehgal, Chairman & Managing Director, Ceigall India, said in the statement, "Winning .

Ubiqedge raises ₹10 crore to scale AIoT platform for infrastructure

Funding will help AIoT startup scale infrastructure monitoring platform, expand deployments, and strengthen partnerships across water, energy, and industrial sectors

Rajasthan agency to spend Rs 1,500 cr to develop industrial areas

RIICO plans major infrastructure push across industrial zones to boost safety, connectivity, and economic growth

Cost overruns in central infra projects ease slightly to ₹5.61 trn in March

Cost overruns in centrally funded infrastructure projects eased marginally in March, though revised estimates remain significantly higher than original project costs