Panel set up to suggest reforms in SEZs policy
The government is now planning to approach the process of reforms in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) ecosystem through a different route and for that it has set up a 17-member committee.

IRB Infrastructure toll revenue in February jumps 22 pc to Rs 746 cr
 

Govt sets up 17-member committee for larger reforms in SEZ policy
 

Middle East tensions pose a risk to L&T’s order inflow, execution
Larsen & Toubro Ltd’s (L&T) shares have fallen nearly 8% over the past week in reaction to the conflict in the Middle East after Iran faced a joint attack by the US and Israel. The engineering company’s significant exposure to the region in terms of orders and revenues is bad news for its investors. There are worries about deferment or cancellation of new orders and execution delays in ongoing projects amid disruptions to shipping routes.

Omaxe sells out 2 Faridabad projects; 120 commercial units fetch ₹160 crore
 

Arnya Real Estate Fund - Equity announces first close at Rs 1,030 cr
 

Cement margins may take a hit as fuel costs rise
Rising fuel costs triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia may begin to pressure profitability in the cement sector, even as demand conditions remain robust and pricing trends uneven across regions, analysts said.

Highway projects worth Rs 45,000 crore to take off in Pune
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said road construction activities are expected to grow in FY27, and he does not anticipate any challenges. He acknowledged a slowdown in the highway projects because of the ministry’s mandate of completing 90% land acquisition and obtaining clearances from the forest and environment ministries before commencing projects. This process is time-consuming, leading to a slowdown.

West Asia conflict: Contractors flag concerns with NHAI on rising costs, supply chain disruptions
The highway builders and contractors in their meeting with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have flagged challenges that they may face on the cost front due to conflict in West Asia and have sought steps for timely compensation.

Indian Railways’ electrification push gains significance as West Asia war threatens oil supply
New Delhi: Indian Railways has undertaken electrification of its network in mission mode over the last decade, significantly reducing its dependence on imported diesel. As a result, 99.4 per cent of the Broad Gauge (BG) railway network has now been electrified, marking one of the largest infrastructure transitions in the world.

Govt eyes private investment in bullet trains with new PPP framework push