Infrastructure Investment News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Firms dealing with Indian railway sector to gain from robust order book: Report
New Delhi, April 14: Revenues of the entities operating in the Indian railway sector are expected to expand at a moderate rate of 5 per cent in FY2026, primarily driven by robust growth expectations from wagon manufacturers, though construction entities catering to Railway sector will witness relatively modest growth, according to an ICRA report released on Monday.
US major BlackRock largest investor in Adani Group's $750 million bond issue
New Delhi, April 10: US-based leading asset manager BlackRock is the largest investor in $750 million private bond issuance by the Indian behemoth Adani Group, informed sources said on Thursday.
India's Airport sector to attract investment of Rs 1 lakh crore over 4-5 years: ICRA
New Delhi, April 10: India's airport sector is set for a major boost, with capital expenditure (capex) of more than Rs 1 lakh crore expected over the next four to five years, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.
Union Minister Sonowal launches digital portal for national waterways
New Delhi, April 9: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a dedicated digital portal developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to invite private investmDigital Portal for National Waterwaysent in infrastructure development on National Waterways, the Ministry said in a release on Wednesday.
Punjab to construct 20,000 km of link roads with outlay of Rs 4,000 crore
Chandigarh, April 9: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday gave nod to launch a special campaign for constructing 20,000 km of link roads at a cost of Rs 4,000 crore.
MMRDA signs MoUs worth Rs 4 lakh crore, expects to accelerate infrastructure growth
Mumbai, April 8: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Tuesday signed MoUs worth Rs 4.07 lakh crore with REC Limited, Power Finance Corporation, Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO), Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).
Centre set to surpass FY25 capex target of Rs 10.18 lakh crore
New Delhi, April 6: The government is poised to surpass its revised capital expenditure (capex) target of Rs 10.18 lakh crore for FY25 by a modest margin.
Power Grid to raise up to Rs 6,000 crore bond through private placement
New Delhi, April 4: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) on Friday informed the stock exchanges that it plans to raise funds through a new bond issue.
Infrastructural development works for schools in rural areas worth Rs 1000 crore underway: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, April 1: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha informed about the development of educational infrastructure in rural areas; works amounting to approximately Rs 1000 crore are underway under various schemes. Manik Saha was speaking in the Tripura legislative assembly and informed about the development.
NHAI seals largest InvIT monetisation deal of over Rs 18,000 crore
New Delhi, March 26: NHAI arm National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has successfully concluded the fourth round of fund-raising at an enterprise value of about Rs 18,380 crore, making it the largest monetisation transaction in the history of the Indian roads sector, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
India's cables and wires industry set for 15-16 pc revenue growth in FY26: Crisil
Mumbai, March 26: The cables and wires industry in India is expected to continue its strong growth momentum, with a projected revenue increase of 15-16 per cent in fiscal 2026, a new report said on Wednesday.
Capital outlay of top 15 states expected to surge by 18 pc in FY26: Report
Mumbai, March 26: The capital outlay of the country's top 15 states for FY26 is projected to rebound by 18 per cent (year-on-year) to Rs 7.2 lakh crore, driven by a post-election boost in capital spending, execution of infrastructure projects and continued allocation of Rs 1.50 lakh crore to states through interest-free capex loans in the Union Budget 2025-26, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Maha economy in good shape, don't paint bleak picture that may impact investments: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, March 17: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday urged the opposition members not to paint a bleak picture of the state’s economy, warning it could deter potential investments.
Amaravati capital development works worth Rs 37,702 crore approved
Amaravati, March 11: The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) on Tuesday gave its nod for development works worth Rs 37,702.15 crore in the capital city of Amaravati. The CRDA meeting chaired by Chief Minister N.
'Maharashtra will stop no more...development won't be delayed anymore': Finance Minister Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, March 10: Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented the 2025-26 Budget on Monday in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047.
PM Modi highlights investment in people, economy, & innovation in post-Budget webinar
New Delhi, March 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually participated in and addressed the second series of post-Budget webinar on employment.
Defining moment in development history of Assam: CM Sarma on Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 26: The two-day Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 on Wednesday concluded with investment commitments in the state totalling Rs 491,500 crore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that it was the defining moment in the development history of Assam.
We achieved investment proposals over Rs 4.50 lakh crore: Assam CM
Guwahati, February 26: As Advantage Assam 2.0 concludes, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the government has been successful in achieving investment proposals and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) worth Rs 4.50 lakh crore.
'Advantage Assam': Union Minister announces Rs 4,800 crore investment in inland waterways
Guwahati, Feb 26: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced an investment of more than Rs 4,800 crores to transform the inland waterways sector of the state at the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit here on Wednesday, officials said.
Sarbananda Sonowal announces Rs 1,500 cr allocation for 'Harit Nauka' Scheme
Guwahati, February 26: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced an allocation of Rs 1,500 crore for a planned transition into Green Vessels by 2030 under the 'Harit Nauka' scheme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways press release.Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0, a two-day investment summit organised by the Assam government in Guwahati, the Union Minister announced the investment of more than Rs 4,800 crore to transform the inland waterways sector of Assam.
Sarbananda Sonowal unveils Rs 4,800 cr plan to transform Assam's Inland Waterways at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 26: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday announced an investment of more than Rs 4,800 crore to transform the inland waterways sector of the state at the Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati.
MoUs worth Rs 1,25,000 crore signed on first day of Advantage Assam summit
Guwahati, Feb 25: On the inaugural day of the second edition of Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, the state has secured investment commitments totaling Rs 1,24,335 crore through 28 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), officials said on Tuesday.
Ashwini Vaishnaw urges investors to tap into nuclear power plant potential for Indian Railways
Bhopal, February 24: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday encouraged investors to explore opportunities in establishing nuclear power plants, assuring that Indian Railways would purchase electricity generated from nuclear sources.
Adani Group to invest Rs 1.10 lakh crore in MP, to create 1.2 lakh jobs
Bhopal, Feb 24: India's leading integrated business conglomerate, Adani Group is set to make waves in Madhya Pradesh with a colossal Rs 1.1 lakh crore investment across diverse sectors like pumped storage, cement, mining, smart meters, and thermal energy.
Worst seems to be behind, Indian economy shows signs of recovery: BNP Paribas report
New Delhi, February 23: The challenging time which persisted due to the contraction of the economic growth seems to be over, as new orders, agriculture exports, rural wages, Index of Industrial Production (IIP), steel production, auto sales and tax collections have picked up after a weak third-quarter calendar year 2024 according to a report by BNP Paribas.
Sovereign Wealth Funds & Pension Funds emerge key drivers of capital inflow in India: Report
New Delhi, February 12: The Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and Pension Funds (PFs) have emerged as critical drivers of capital flow into India says a report named "The Role of Sovereign Wealth and Pension Funds in India's Growth".
FM Sitharaman cites statistics to trash TMC's claims of Centre ignoring Bengal
New Delhi, Feb 11: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday cited details of the large infrastructure projects in the highways, railways and airports sectors and the social welfare scheme undertaken by the Narendra Modi government in West Bengal to refute the claims of the Trinamool Congress that the Centre was discriminating against the state.
Banks funding data for Private sector projects shows jump in private capex: Kotak Mutual Fund
New Delhi, February 11: Funding for private sector projects has been witnessing significant growth, with bank approvals rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 per cent since the pre-COVID period. This trend highlights a strong outlook for private capital expenditure (capex), according to a report from Kotak Mutual Fund.
Investment worth Rs 95,566 crore being made for development of railways in Bihar: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Patna, February 9: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday announced that the government was making an investment worth Rs 95,566 crore for the development of railways in Bihar.
Cong warns against toll on KIIFB roads, Kerala FM says no decision yet
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 4: Ever since the news surfaced that the cash-strapped Kerala government is considering introducing a toll tax on all roads developed using funds from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Board (KIIFB) to raise revenue, there has been a huge outcry, especially from the Congress-led UDF.
India's Fiscal and Monetary Policies shift towards supporting economic growth: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi, February 4: India's fiscal and monetary policies are now focusing more on supporting economic growth, aligning with expectations of a cyclical recovery, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
Budget allocates Rs 11.21 lakh crore capex for 2025-26, 0.9% higher than 2024-25(BE)
New Delhi, February 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 11.21 lakh crore for capital expenditure in the Union budget for 2025-26.
India needs step up investment in infrastructure for higher growth; Private Sector must chip in in critical sectors
New Delhi, January 31: The Economic Survey presented on Friday emphasised that India needs a continued step-up of infrastructure investment over the next two decades to sustain a high rate of growth.
Economic Survey asks private sector to reciprocate government capex expenditure
New Delhi, January 31: The Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in the Parliament on Friday called for the private sector to reciprocate similar to that of the government capex expenditure.
Despite govt capex of Rs 54 Lakh cr over 5 years, concern on pvt investment and employment remain
New Delhi, January 31: The Indian government has spent over Rs 54 lakh crore on capital expenditure in the past 11 years, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities.
Expected 5 per cent growth for UAE's infrastructure sector in 2025
Abu Dhabi, January 28: International reports from specialised construction and infrastructure research firms have highlighted the UAE's position as one of the most active construction markets regionally and globally.
Davos: Mumbai's MMRDA signs 11 MoUs worth USD 40 billion at WEF 2025
Davos, January 24: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has signed 11 pivotal Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth USD 40 billion (Rs 3.5 lakh crore) at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
India's plastic pipe industry has significant headroom for growth: Jefferies
New Delhi, January 14: India's plastic pipe industry has immense growth potential due to its lower per-capita pipe consumption compared to the global average, according to a recent report by Jefferies.
Government's infrastructure investments to propel growth into FY 2026: Report
New Delhi, January 12: The Union government's efforts on infrastructure development and investments in critical sectors such as railways, defence, power, and data centres are expected to drive growth momentum into the financial year (FY) 2026 and beyond, says a report by financial services firm Prabhudas Lilladher (PL).
Adani Group commits Rs 60,000 crore investment plan to enhance Chhattisgarh's power generation
New Delhi, Jan 12: The Adani Group has announced a planned investment of Rs 60,000 crore to expand the group's power plants in Raipur, Korba, and Raigarh in Chhattisgarh.