India's green steel usage is expected to increase to 179 million tonnes by FY2050, due to expansion in the automotive, infrastructure, and construction industries. An EY-Parthenon paper, created in collaboration with WWF-India and CII-GBC, describes how regulations, prices, and technology will help to speed up this shift.
Construction
Chhattisgarh moves ahead with Raipur-Durg Metro approval
The Chhattisgarh government accepted the Raipur-Durg Metro project as part of a bigger proposal to create a State Capital Region (SCR) modelled after the NCR. The project seeks to unite Raipur and the Durg-Bhilai belt, improving regional connections and urban infrastructure development.
South Delhi set to get four elevated roads as part of a major infrastructure push
To ease frequent congestion in South Delhi, the Delhi government has planned four elevated roadways in neighbourhoods such as Freedom Fighters Enclave and Sainik Farm. With broadening roads ruled out due to dense population, the PWD will carry out feasibility assessments on the proposed corridors.
Environmental clearance granted for Madh Island cable-stayed flyover
The Versova-Madh Island cable-stayed flyover project has been granted environmental approval, clearing the way for all-weather connectivity across Madh Creek.
Comprehensive Mobility Plan paves way for Sitabuldi–Koradi metro corridor
The Nagpur Metropolitan Region’s Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) approves a new Sitabuldi-Koradi metro corridor. The project’s goal is to resolve the long-term transit requirements.
Patel Engineering hits key milestone in Mumbai’s PGRW project
Patel Engineering Limited has achieved the breakthrough of a 2.7 km tunnel at a depth of 60 meters using innovative TBM technology as part of the Powai-Ghatkopar Remaining Works (PGRW) project. The project, completed for the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, shows PEL's expertise in intricate urban tunnelling.
Telangana rural road development proposal gets sanctioned
The Telangana Government has approved a ₹6,478-Cr road development plan, delivering a pre-poll boost. Phase I of the hybrid annuity model (HAM) includes 373 highways covering 5,190 km. The project intends to improve rural connections and create regional infrastructure.
TACC and NCB collaborate to develop sustainable high-performance concrete with graphene additives
TACC Limited and NCB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop sustainable, high-performance concrete with graphene additions. The collaboration aims to improve material strength and durability while also promoting India's net-zero objectives.
Narela set for a major upgrade with DDA’s initiative
The Delhi Development Authority has launched a massive infrastructure initiative to turn Narela into an evolving metropolitan hub. Significant projects include a ₹6,230 crore Metro route, civic enhancements, and a new sports centre.
Real estate boom expected as Bhogapuram Airport propels Vizag’s growth
The proposed greenfield Bhogapuram International Airport near Visakhapatnam is expected to promote the real estate sector, positioning the region as an important economic and logistic hub.