Godrej Properties plans its largest-ever bond issue, sources say
Mumbai: Godrej Properties, the real estate unit of India's Godrej Industries, is set to tap the corporate bond market later this month with its largest issue to date, three sources aware of the matter said.

Brookfield India REIT lines up ₹1k cr pref issue
Mumbai: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET) has lined up a ₹1,000 crore fundraise through a preferential issue to strengthen its ability to pursue large-scale acquisitions and growth opportunities.

India’s urban villages redefine city living with self-sustained townships
Chasing convenience and quality of life, urban settlers are increasingly seeking homes in communities that offer more than just housing. Today’s homebuyers are looking for townships- modern-day urban villages, that integrate schools, hospitals, retail zones, green spaces, and recreation hubs within walking distance. This rising demand for “walk-to-everything” lifestyles is reshaping how real estate developers design and market their projects.

India’s urban villages redefine city living with self-sustained townships
Chasing convenience and quality of life, urban settlers are increasingly seeking homes in communities that offer more than just housing. Today’s homebuyers are looking for townships- modern-day urban villages, that integrate schools, hospitals, retail zones, green spaces, and recreation hubs within walking distance. This rising demand for “walk-to-everything” lifestyles is reshaping how real estate developers design and market their projects.

Gurugram circle rate hike likely to price out low, mid-income buyers
 

HEC Infra project delivers a strong start to FY26 with Q1 FY26 revenue Up 53% and net profit Up 59%
 

Western Railway to equip Mumbai local trains with Kavach by end of next year
Western Railway (WR) is set to equip its Mumbai local trains with the indigenous anti-collision system Kavach by the end of next year, officials said on Sunday. The decision comes as a major boost to commuter safety on one of the world’s busiest suburban rail networks. Kavach, a state-of-the-art electronic system developed under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, is currently being installed on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor and several other trunk routes.

Indian Railways: When is India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train launching? Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals timeline
Vande Bharat Sleeper train launch date: After months of anticipation and a successful trial run earlier this year, Indian Railways is all set to launch its first Vande Bharat Sleeper train. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the launch of the semi high-speed sleeper trains during an event in Gujarat. “Vande Sleeper will be launched very soon, in September,” he announced. Vaishnaw also noted that trains such as Namo Bharat, Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharats are vital to reshaping India’s railway infrastructure.

MCF’s Forged Wheel Plant achieves exceptional production milestones
New Delhi: Under the dynamic leadership of Prashant Kumar Mishra, General Manager, Modern Coach Factory, the Forged Wheel Plant (FWP) has achieved exceptional production milestones in July 2025. The plant produced 5,173 wheels against the monthly target of 5,000—exceeding the goal with distinction.

The cumulative output for the first four months of FY 2025–26 has reached 20,261 wheels against a target of 20,000. This marks a 2.1-fold increase over the production achieved in the same period last year. In a landmark achievement, the FWP crossed the 400-wheel mark in a single day for the first time on 1st August, forging 408 wheels—a new record. Additionally, 504 wheels were heat-treated also on 1st Agust, setting another all-time high for the plant. These achievements are a testament to the dedication, teamwork, and relentless efforts of the entire FWP workforce and reflect MCF’s growing role in driving self-reliant manufacturing in the Atamnitbhar Bharat and Indian Railways sector. GM MCF Prashant Kumar Mishra has congratulated the entire FWP team for their exemplary performance and contribution to this remarkable success. Mpost

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 29 NH projects worth over ₹5,233 crore in Andhra Pradesh