Key infra sectors grew 3.8% in March
In March, production of crude oil and natural gas recorded a negative growth. The production growth of coal, refinery products, steel and electricity moderated to 1.6 per cent, 0.2 per cent, 7.1 per cent, and 6.2 per cent, respectively. Fertilizer production rose 8.8 per cent in March 2025 against 1.3 per cent contraction in the same month last year. Cement production growth rose to 11.6 per cent in March 2025 from 10.6 per cent in the year-ago month.

India’s infra titan aims to promote green goals
Given rising climate concerns and a surge in green capital, can large engineering companies shift course and embrace sustainable growth? Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of India’s most influential infrastructure and engineering players, appears to be making a serious case that they can — and must.

India's infrastructure output rises 3.8% y-o-y in March
 

MF investments in Invits, Reits may continue to be low
Mutual fund managers are unlikely to aggressively invest in Real Estate Investment Trust (Reits) and Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvITs), despite the market regulator – the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s — proposal to double the existing limit to 20%.  

Akshay Kumar sells office space in Mumbai for Rs 8 crore after selling two apartments in March
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, well known for his ‘Khiladi’ personality, always makes headlines for his movies. These days, the actor is receiving praise for his recently released film Kesari Chapter 2. But this time, he’s in the news for a high-profile real estate deal.

Close to its Navi Mumbai airport, Adani is building a jumbo township
Adani Realty is preparing to launch its biggest township project across more than 1,000 acres in Navi Mumbai, where the conglomerate has built a new international airport that opens soon. The mixed-use township will be almost twice as big as Adani's 600-acre Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai, and will come up over the next decade, two people familiar with the plans said.

Incuspaze leases 2.50 lakh sq ft at Olympia Crest in Chennai

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Brigade Group launches first plotted development project in East Bengaluru
 

Casagrand unveils Jarvis in Siruseri with 100+ amenities, starting at ₹3,999/sq ft
 

Realty leads AIF investments with Rs 73,903 cr infusions till 9MFY25: Rpt
 

Cement industry Q4 results preview: Strong recovery expected, brokerages see volume growth of 5-6% – Here are key drivers
Eyeing a strong recovery, the cement industry is expected to report volume growth of 5-6 per cent YoY in Q4FY25, stated a report by Nomura. This, it added, will be on the back of improved demand and channel stocking. “Within our coverage universe, we expect Ultratech and Ambuja to have recorded the highest volume growth, up 14 per cent YoY each, partially on account of inorganic acquisitions. According to our checks with cement dealers, trade prices improved by Rs 7/bag QoQ in Q4FY25 to Rs 344/bag, up 2 per cent sequentially, led by the East and North regions, up Rs 16/bag and Rs 13/bag QoQ, respectively,” the brokerage firm said.

InvITs becoming prime vehicle for forging M&A activity in roads and highways
New Delhi: Developers are increasingly turning to InvITs for selling their assets while unlocking capital for new toll projects as the public sector highway agency NHAI pushes for award of BoT (toll) projects. 

PM Modi to flag off first 16-coach Namo Bharat train between Jayanagar-Patna on April 24
PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first 16-coach Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Jayanagar-Patna on April 24 – Check route, stops, features and more
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Titagarh Rail Systems targets Kavach development and shipbuilding expansion with global partnerships
 

India's largest cruise terminal starts operations at Mumbai port