BREAKING
Railways approves ₹23,437 crore capacity expansion Maharashtra targets USD 1 Trillion economy by 2030 Skipper secures ₹1,265 crore T&D orders Uber & Adani Group partner for India's first data centre Solex Energy to invest ₹4,000 crore in Gujarat Indore–Pithampur Economic Corridor launched Railways approves ₹23,437 crore capacity expansion Maharashtra targets USD 1 Trillion economy by 2030 Skipper secures ₹1,265 crore T&D orders Uber & Adani Group partner for India's first data centre Solex Energy to invest ₹4,000 crore in Gujarat Indore–Pithampur Economic Corridor launched
About Us Advertise Careers Contact Us
Log In
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Vol. XII · Issue 203
India's Definitive Source for Construction & Infrastructure
Building Tomorrow's Infrastructure, Today
Advertisement
BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026 · The Premier Construction Equipment Exhibition · New Delhi · Nov 12–15, 2026 · Register Now →
Infrastructure
Maharashtra Eyes USD 1 Trillion Economy Mark by Decade's End
CM Devendra Fadnavis outlines state's long-term economic ambitions at CII Annual Business Summit in New Delhi.
Energy
Odisha Unveils CGD Policy to Expand PNG and CNG Network Statewide
The new City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 aims to accelerate piped natural gas access across urban and semi-urban districts.
Transport
Tata Motors Expands Commercial Portfolio with Ace Gold+ XL Launch
The launch marks 21 years of the Tata Ace brand in India's small commercial vehicle segment.
Contracts
Spectrum Electrical Signs ₹110 Crore MoU with Maharashtra for Dindori Expansion
Workers at the Indore–Pithampur Economic Corridor groundbreaking ceremony, Madhya Pradesh · Photo: CBT Bureau
Lead Story · Infrastructure
Cabinet Clears ₹23,437 Crore Railway Expansion Across India's Busiest Corridors
In a sweeping move to future-proof the country's rail network, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs under PM Narendra Modi approved three large-scale railway capacity projects that promise to ease congestion on some of India's most freight-heavy routes and cut cargo transit times significantly.
Upcoming
ACETECH 2026 — Architecture & Construction Expo
Upcoming
India International Construction Equipment Expo
Upcoming
Buildtech Asia 2026 — Smart Buildings Summit
Power & T&D
Skipper Ltd Bags ₹1,265 Crore T&D Orders in Domestic & Global Markets
The power transmission major expands its international footprint with fresh contracts spanning India and multiple overseas geographies, bolstering its already robust order book.
4 min read
Technology & Data
Uber & Adani Ink Deal to Build India's First Uber Data Centre
The strategic collaboration marks Uber's deepened commitment to India's digital infrastructure landscape as data localisation demands reshape hyperscaler strategy.
3 min read
Power Distribution
Om Power Transmission Wins GETCO EPC Order for 220 kV Substation
The Gujarat-based company secures a significant order from the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation in the state's ongoing grid modernisation drive.
3 min read

The CBT Daily Briefing

Construction & infrastructure news delivered to your inbox every morning. No fluff, no paywall.