Land vs Housing in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities: Experts weigh in on returns and risks

Diesel, jet fuel export duties hiked; special excise on high-speed diesel goes up

West Asia Ceasefire: Jag Vikram vessel crosses Hormuz carrying 20,400 MT LPG cargo, 24 seafarers, says Indian govt | Catch other updates

Gold Investment: ETFs or physical? Here's what experts say

Fraud alert! Noida Airport issues advisory against fake job offers; here's what to do

Middle East Crisis: Over 650 Indian fishermen return home safely from Iran this month

Delhi EV Policy 2026 Draft: 100% road tax waiver for electric cars up to Rs 30 lakh, key proposals outlined—All you need to know

US-Iran Peace Talks: JD Vance-led US delegation arrives in Islamabad; MB Qalibaf, A Araghchi lead Team Iran

NSE introduces nanosecond-level order acknowledgement across market segments from April 11

SEBI launches 3 IT platforms to boost ease of doing business and cybersecurity oversight

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the first Post Budget Webinar on “Technology, Reforms and Finance for Viksit Bharat” on February 27 at 11:30 am, focusing on capex, infrastructure, banking reforms and tax measures. The webinar marks the start of the government’s Post Budget consultation series for Union Budget 2026-27 implementation.

PM Modi to address first Post Budget webinar on Viksit Bharat on February 27; infrastructure, finance reforms on agenda

The outlook for the cement sector remains positive, supported by healthy demand trends, improving prices and higher capital expenditure allocation in the FY27 budget, which is expected to boost demand further, according to a report by Nuvama.

Cement demand gains momentum despite weak real estate, FY27 budget to fuel growth: Report

UP Budget 2026-27:&nbsp;State finance minister Suresh Khanna, tabling the Budget, said the total outlay stands at Rs 9,12,696.35 crore, about 12.2 per cent higher than the previous year.&nbsp;

UP Budget 2026-27: Yogi Adityanath govt unveils Rs 9.13 lakh crore outlay; what’s in it for infra, MSMEs and textiles

Budget 2026:&nbsp;In her ninth Union Budget, the Finance Minister announced major steps to strengthen the infrastructure of traditional medicine. She proposed setting up three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda across the country. Check details:

Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes to set up 3 new All India Institutes of Ayurveda

The finance minister has announced Rs 12.2 lakh crore for capital expenditure towards infrastructure development.&nbsp;

Big Infra Push in Budget FY27: Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex, 20 waterways in 5 years, announces FM Nirmala Sitharaman 

Industry stakeholders have urged the government to prioritise domestic manufacturing, MSME support and infrastructure development in the Union Budget 2026–27, according to an ASSOCHAM pre-Budget survey. While 55 per cent of respondents remain optimistic about business prospects, concerns persist around compliance burden, delayed payments to MSMEs and uneven impact of existing schemes. Industry wants execution-focused reforms, easier access to long-term capital, tax simplification and stronger support for digital and AI-led growth to unlock the next phase of economic expansion.

Union Budget 2026: Manufacturing, MSMEs and infra emerge as top priorities for industry — ASSOCHAM survey

India’s eight core sectors grew 1.8 per cent in November, led by strong gains in cement and steel output, signalling steady infrastructure and construction activity. However, declines in gas, crude oil and electricity kept overall growth modest.

India core sectors grow 1.8% in November; cement, steel lead: What’s driving surge

Uttar Pradesh has tabled a Rs 24,496.98-crore supplementary budget for FY26, focusing on power, health, urban infrastructure and industrial growth. The Yogi Adityanath government said the spending plan balances development priorities with strict fiscal discipline.

UP govt tables Rs 24,496.98 crore supplementary budget for 2025–26; power, health, cities in focus — 7 key points to know

Maharashtra has approved a revised 204-km alignment for the Nagpur–Chandrapur Expressway, incorporating recommendations from the Gati Shakti Portal to improve connectivity. The state has extended deadlines for major redevelopment plots in Mumbai and ordered urgent measures to resolve congestion on Pune’s Hadapsar–Yavat stretch. CM Fadnavis has mandated that all infrastructure projects secure Gati Shakti approval and launched the ‘Zebru’ road-safety mascot as part of a wider public awareness drive.

Maharashtra clears revised Nagpur–Chandrapur Expressway plan; major route changes approved — Key updates

November 26 Cabinet Decisions: The Union Cabinet has given the green signal for four major projects -- with a cumulative outlay of nearly Rs 20,000 crore -- aimed at boosting the country's strategic economic positioning.&nbsp;

Cabinet gives over Rs 19,900 crore boost to infra & strategic sectors—A quick take

India has unveiled sweeping power-sector reforms under the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to modernise distribution, introduce competition and strengthen regulatory oversight. Subsidised consumers remain protected, while industries benefit from transparent tariffs and reduced cross-subsidies.

What are the new Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025 reforms set to modernise India’s power sector: All you need to know

Indian Railways has cut bulk-cement freight charges to a flat Rs 0.90 per tonne per km, scrapping old slab-based rates. The move aims to reduce cement prices, support affordable housing and speed up multimodal logistics.

Railways cuts freight charges for bulk cement transport: What’s the new rate?

State-run ), India Infrastructure Finance Company has announced its intention to launch an IPO.

Cabinet likely to clear IIFCL IPO today: Sources

NHAI began toll collection on the Dwarka Expressway’s Bijwasan plaza on November 9, 2025. Local residents have been given a three-day exemption to obtain monthly passes costing Rs 340 for 50 trips, while standard car toll rates start at Rs 220 for a single journey.

Tolling begins on Dwarka Expressway as NHAI allows three-day relief for local commuters

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a strong second-quarter performance, with net profit surging more than threefold to Rs 375 crore and revenue rising 14 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7,512 crore.

BHEL Q2FY26 Results: Profit triples to Rs 375 crore, revenue rises 14% YoY

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inspected the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar, reviewing terminal, security and connectivity arrangements ahead of its inauguration on October 30.

CM Yogi Adityanath inspects Noida International Airport ahead of October 30 inauguration

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a new four-lane Mahudi-Pilvai road on Sunday. The Rs 20 crore project aims to ease pilgrim travel and boost connectivity under the state’s Vikas Saptah initiative.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurates four-lane Mahudi-Pilvai road ahead of Diwali

PM Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Rs 19,650-crore Navi Mumbai International Airport, India’s largest greenfield aviation project. The facility aims to ease congestion, boost sustainability&nbsp;and improve regional connectivity. He also dedicated Mumbai Metro Line 3 and launched the 'Mumbai One'&nbsp;app and STEP skill initiative.

PM Modi inaugurates Rs 19,650-crore Navi Mumbai International Airport, India's largest greenfield aviation project

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday&nbsp;inaugurated the first phase of the Patna Metro, marking Bihar’s entry into the metro era. The inaugural 3.6-km stretch from ISBT to Bhoothnath will open to passengers on Tuesday, October 7.

Nitish Kumar inaugurates Bihar’s first metro service between ISBT and Bhoothnath in Patna - Check fare and timings

PM Modi to launch Rs 1.08 lakh crore projects in Rajasthan's Banswara

infrastructure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the first Post Budget Webinar on “Technology, Reforms and Finance for Viksit Bharat” on February 27 at 11:30 am, focusing on capex, infrastructure, banking reforms and tax measures. The webinar marks the start of the government’s Post Budget consultation series for Union Budget 2026-27 implementation.

The outlook for the cement sector remains positive, supported by healthy demand trends, improving prices and higher capital expenditure allocation in the FY27 budget, which is expected to boost demand further, according to a report by Nuvama.

UP Budget 2026-27: State finance minister Suresh Khanna, tabling the Budget, said the total outlay stands at Rs 9,12,696.35 crore, about 12.2 per cent higher than the previous year. 

Budget 2026: In her ninth Union Budget, the Finance Minister announced major steps to strengthen the infrastructure of traditional medicine. She proposed setting up three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda across the country. Check details:

The finance minister has announced Rs 12.2 lakh crore for capital expenditure towards infrastructure development. 

Zee Business

Home

Personal Finance

India

Economy

Tech

Auto

Markets

Jobs

Indian Railways

World

Videos

Photos

Latest Infrastructure News: Zee Business provides the Indian / global infrastructure development news & analysis and infrastructure projects latest news. Read all the latest news updates of infrastructure sectors such as telecom, power, housing, road, agricultural, transport & port infrastructure.