Infrastructure
Herrenknecht Expands Chennai Operations with New TBM Manufacturing Plant in Kannigaipair
Germany-based Herrenknecht is expanding its presence in India with a new tunnel boring machine (TBM) manufacturing plant at Kannigaipair, North Chennai. Acquired for...
Gadkari Announces New Bill to Strengthen India’s Construction Equipment Industry
Nitin Gadkari announced a new Bill to strengthen India’s construction equipment industry by promoting local manufacturing, curbing Chinese imports, and supporting clean fuel...
Chennai’s Third Master Plan Aims for Sustainable and Integrated Urban Growth
Chennai’s third master plan focuses on sustainable and integrated urban growth, combining economic, housing, and transport strategies to reduce commute times, curb emissions,...
Prestige Group Bets on Mid-Income Housing Across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai to Drive Growth
Prestige Group is strengthening its mid-income housing portfolio across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai to sustain growth. With a target of ₹27,000 crore in...
Chennai Metro Phase II Tunnelling Begins on Challenging Thiruvanmiyur–Indira Nagar Stretch
Chennai Metro Phase II tunnelling begins on Thiruvanmiyur–Indira Nagar stretch. Twin TBMs will carve 650 metres of granite tunnels. Cutterhead maintenance may extend...
CREDAI and NAREDCO Urge RBI to Cut Repo Rate Below 5.5% to Boost Affordable Housing Demand
CREDAI and NAREDCO urge RBI to cut repo rate below 5.5% to boost affordable housing demand, homebuyer confidence, and real estate sector growth.
Pollachi–Dindigul Four-Lane Highway Nears Completion, Expected to Open by December
The Pollachi–Dindigul four-lane highway is 95% complete under the Bharatmala scheme and is expected to open by December, boosting Tamil Nadu’s road connectivity.
Kannur Airport Runway Expansion: Kerala Government to Fast-Track Land Acquisition
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to fast-track land acquisition for Kannur Airport’s 4,000-meter runway, covering 245 acres, with valuations nearly complete and rehabilitation package...
Work Accelerates on ₹525-Crore Kalaignar International Convention Centre in Muttukadu
Construction of the ₹525-crore Kalaignar International Convention Centre in Muttukadu gains pace. The world-class project aims to make Chennai a global destination for...
Chennai Metro Crosses 1.01 Crore Ridership in September 2025, Records Highest Single-Day Commuters
Chennai Metro recorded over 1.01 crore passengers in September 2025, with the highest single-day ridership of 3.97 lakh on September 4. CMRL continues...
