Top Indian Infrastructure Industry News & Updates - 27 Feb 2026,Friday
🏘 Real Estate
India Ratings expects FY27 subdued for residential realty; developers unfazed
India Ratings and Research expects residential real estate sector to see subdued growth in FY27, following strong growth during FY23-FY25 and slow growth in FY26.
India's real estate enters a structural growth phase: Ashish Joshi on institutional depth and governance-led investing
The event convened industry leaders and technology innovators from across India to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, and sustainable practices on Indian manufacturing. Discussions underscored how next-generation technologies can accelerate the shift to smart and sustainable manufacturing, positioning India to lead in emerging areas such as semiconductors and electronics, while also advancing transformation across major industries, including automotive, life sciences, and food & beverage. Together, these shifts will be pivotal in strengthening the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Large real estate firms drive sector demand, yet stock growth remains weak: HSBC
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🚙 Roads & Highways
📝 Road ministry to come up with graded point system on driving licences to track offences
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🚃 Railways
Railways to fund 50% of tech development as new Rail Tech portal launches
The Ministry of Railways has launched a new technology portal called Rail Tech to encourage startups to bring solutions for legacy railway issues regarding safety, maintenance, equipment monitoring and defect identification, among others, railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
Indian Railways clears ₹872 crore mega push in 3 states to cut delays, add trains, boost freight
The Ministry of Railways has approved infrastructure projects worth ₹872 crore across Rajasthan, Keralam and West Bengal, aimed at modernising coaching facilities, easing congestion on high-density routes and boosting both passenger and freight capacity.
Railways rolls out Rail Tech Policy, plans full digitization of claims tribunals
New Delhi: India is opening its massive railway network to the country’s startup ecosystem, offering to fund up to half of the development costs for new technologies in a bid to modernize the world’s most populous nation’s primary transport system.
Railways to run 1,244 Holi Special trains from Feb 25 to Mar 18: Check list
📝 Railway Minister announces portal to attract tech innovations
📝 Indian Railways launches Rail Tech Policy to promote innovation, start-up engagement
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🚢 Ports
Kolkata Port begins first-ever night pilotage to cut vessel turnaround time
📝 Centre approves Rs 797 crore green hydrogen jetty project at Odisha’s Paradip Port
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