Pune News Desk

27 Mar 2026

Lubrizol Corporation, along with Ashirvad Pipes and support from Jal Seva Charitable Foundation, has upgraded water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in four government schools in Pune district. The initiative benefits over 565 students and staff by improving access to safe drinking water and sanitation systems. The project includes installation of CPVC plumbing solutions and enables supply of up to 13,000 litres of clean water daily. It also incorporates hygiene awareness sessions aimed at students and teachers to encourage better sanitation practices and long-term behavioural improvement within the school environment.Read more

27 Mar 2026

Garuda Aerospace has partnered with Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited to set up a drone training centre in Jaipur under a contractual arrangement. The facility will operate as a DGCA-compliant Remote Pilot Training Organisation, aimed at developing certified drone pilots for multiple sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, surveillance, and logistics. The initiative focuses on structured practical and theoretical training to address the growing demand for skilled drone operators in India. This collaboration also reflects ongoing efforts to expand drone education infrastructure through public-private partnerships.Read more

27 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation has reintroduced 3x2 seating buses after nearly two decades, marking a shift in its fleet strategy to improve capacity and manage high passenger demand. The new Rajmata Jijau smart bus service was launched earlier this week by Devendra Fadnavis at the state legislature complex, in the presence of Eknath Shinde, Sunetra Pawar and Pratap Sarnaik. With modern safety features and a phased induction plan of around 3,000 buses, the initiative is expected to enhance connectivity, especially on high-density intercity routes.Read more

27 Mar 2026

ACME Solar Holdings has expanded its battery energy storage capacity by commissioning an additional 155 MW/470.25 MWh through its subsidiaries. This takes its total commissioned BESS capacity to 297.67 MW/951.74 MWh, out of a planned 835 MW/3,114.64 MWh. The new systems, located in Rajasthan, are connected to the Inter-State Transmission System and will operate on a merchant basis, earning through peak and non-peak power price differences. The expansion supports grid reliability and efficient power use, while strengthening ACME's broader renewable portfolio of over 8,000 MW across solar, wind, and hybrid solutions.Read more

27 Mar 2026

Suzlon Group has secured a 100 MW wind energy project from Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL), marking another step in its growing presence in the PSU segment. The project will supply clean power to GAIL's upcoming petrochemical plant in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, supporting its decarbonisation plans. Suzlon will install 47 wind turbine generators and handle the full project lifecycle, including maintenance. This is one of multiple recent PSU orders for the company, highlighting its strong execution capabilities. Suzlon already has a significant presence in Maharashtra with over 2.2 GW installed capacity and a 38 per cent market share.Read more

27 Mar 2026

Jindal Steel has expanded its steel-making capacity at the Angul facility in Odisha from 6 MTPA to 12 MTPA, effectively doubling output and making it one of the largest single-location steel plants in India. With this expansion, the company's total crude steel capacity has reached 15.6 MTPA, including 3.6 MTPA from its Raigarh plant in Chhattisgarh. The company has completed the expansion within the planned timeline and expects improved utilisation, stronger revenues, and better operational efficiency.Read more

27 Mar 2026

Construction costs for real estate projects in India are expected to increase by 3-5 per cent this year, according to a report by JLL. The rise is attributed to higher labour expenses, regulatory changes and evolving environmental standards, despite some moderation in key material prices. While cement, steel and diesel costs declined marginally in the past year, metals such as aluminium and copper recorded notable increases. Labour costs have also risen due to skill shortages and implementation of new labour regulations. The report indicates that these combined factors could impact project viability and pricing dynamics across asset classes.Read more

27 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the Private Business Park Development Scheme-2025 to facilitate development of plug-and-play commercial infrastructure aimed at attracting global companies, GCCs and R&D centres. The policy enables private developers to build and operate integrated business parks under a public-private partnership model, with a minimum land requirement of 10 acres. The initiative is designed to reduce project gestation periods, improve ease of doing business and support investment inflows, particularly in services and technology sectors. With long-term concession structures and revenue-sharing mechanisms, the scheme seeks to expand organised commercial real estate supply while promoting employment generation and industrial clustering across the state.Read more

Pune News Desk

27 Mar 2026

An unauthorised borewell drilling activity in Pune led to damage inside an underground metro tunnel on the Shivajinagar Swargate corridor. The drilling created a six-inch hole in the tunnel roof, causing water seepage and raising safety concerns. Police have booked both the contractor and the property owner for negligence and for endangering public infrastructure. The incident was traced after metro officials detected leakage during inspection. It has again highlighted the risks of unregulated excavation work in dense urban areas with critical underground infrastructure.Read more

27 Mar 2026

Concerns have been raised over the condition of Vikramshila Setu after damage was reported to a temporary jacket ring around one of its pillars. Authorities are considering a structural audit to examine the overall safety and integrity of the bridge. Officials have clarified that the issue is limited to a non-structural auxiliary component and does not affect the main load-bearing structure. Despite this, precautionary inspections and monitoring are being prioritised to ensure continued safe use of the bridge for daily and commercial traffic.Read more