News Bulletin: January 2026 – Edition 2
India Flags $500 Billion Opportunity in Energy Infrastructure
India has outlined potential investments of nearly $500 billion across the energy sector, covering refining, LNG terminals, gas pipelines, storage and transmission infrastructure. The push is aimed at strengthening energy security, expanding domestic capacity and supporting cleaner fuel adoption, reinforcing the government’s long-term infrastructure and energy transition agenda.
Read more here: Reuters
PM Modi Launches ₹830 Crore Maritime and Waterways Boost in West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for ₹830 crore worth of maritime and inland waterways projects in West Bengal. Key initiatives include the Extended Port Gate System at Balagarh, capacity upgrades on National Waterway-1, and the launch of hybrid electric catamarans, aimed at boosting multimodal logistics, trade and regional connectivity.
Read the full story here: Maritime Gateway
Infrastructure Stocks Rally Ahead of Union Budget 2026
Indian equity markets saw infrastructure and capital-goods stocks advance ahead of the Union Budget, driven by expectations of continued government support for public capex. Investor sentiment reflects confidence in sustained spending on roads, railways, urban transport and logistics as key growth drivers for FY27.
Read more here: Reuters
Centre Inaugurates and Lays Foundation for ₹8.3 Billion Projects in West Bengal
The Union Government inaugurated and laid foundation stones for ₹8.3 billion worth of infrastructure projects in West Bengal, spanning roads, logistics, waterways and urban development. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening regional connectivity, trade and economic activity in eastern India.
Read more here: Indian Infrastructure
Deendayal Port to Host India’s First Port-Based Green Hydrogen Plant
Deendayal Port Authority is set to establish India’s first port-based green hydrogen plant, marking a significant step toward sustainable port infrastructure. The project will support cleaner energy use in port operations and aligns with India’s broader decarbonisation and green maritime initiatives.
Read more here: Maritime Gateway
IWDC 3.0 Clears ₹1,500+ Crore to Expand Inland Waterways
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) approved over ₹1,500 crore to expand inland water transport, including ₹900 crore for new projects and ₹465 crore for asset procurement covering cargo and Ro-Ro terminals, hybrid electric vessels, cruise jetties and navigation infrastructure across multiple states. Kerala emerged as a key focus area, with plans to strengthen cargo and passenger movement, expand river cruise infrastructure, induct survey vessels and explore extending the Jal Vahak cargo scheme, which offers up to 35 percent reimbursement of operating costs to encourage private participation. The meeting also highlighted Kerala’s backwater network and noted feasibility studies for urban water transport in 18 cities, including Guwahati, Varanasi, Patna, Tezpur and Dibrugarh, positioning inland waterways as a cost-effective alternative to road and rail.
Read more here: PIB
Adani Group Lines Up ₹6 Lakh Crore Investment Push at Davos 2026
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Adani Group outlined plans for ₹6 lakh crore in investments across aviation, energy, transport and digital infrastructure. The announcement underscores continued private-sector participation in India’s large-scale infrastructure and energy transition agenda.
Read more here: ET Infra
Economic Survey 2026 Signals Shift in Highway Strategy
The Economic Survey 2026 highlights a shift in India’s highway strategy from rapid network expansion to improving logistics efficiency, quality and multimodal integration. The focus aligns with PM GatiShakti objectives, aiming to reduce logistics costs and enhance industrial competitiveness.
Read more here: ET Infra
Delhi Metro Advances Phase IV with Double-Decker Viaducts
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is progressing with double-deck metro viaducts under Phase IV, enabling metro corridors to run above existing flyovers in dense urban areas. The approach optimises land use, improves connectivity and reflects growing complexity in urban transport infrastructure delivery.
Read more here: The Times of India
India Set for Major Agri-Food Showcase at Gulfood 2026
India is showcasing its diverse agri-food ecosystem at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai as Partner Country for the first time, with a 1,434-sq-m pavilion featuring 161 exhibitors from 25 states. The display spans processed foods, fresh and frozen products, grains, pulses, beverages and value-added offerings, bringing together exporters, cooperatives, FPOs, startups and institutions. A key highlight is the BHARATI Pavilion, featuring eight high-potential agri-tech startups, reflecting India’s growing export ambitions and global demand.
Read more here: India Shipping News
Bangladesh Textile Shutdown Could Shake Global Apparel Supply Chain
The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has announced that all textile mills in Bangladesh will shut down indefinitely from February 1, 2026, citing severe financial stress and a lack of effective government support to protect domestic yarn producers. Leaders say capital has halved and mills cannot repay loans or continue operations without policy changes. The move risks impacting millions of workers and could disrupt the country’s broader garment export supply chain if unresolved.
Read more here: India Shipping News
India to Host Bharat Steel 2026 on Green and Resilient Steelmaking
India will host Bharat Steel 2026 in New Delhi on April 16–17, bringing together global industry leaders, policymakers and experts to discuss the future of steelmaking. The event will focus on green and resilient steel production, sustainable technologies, supply-chain resilience, digitalisation and innovation, positioning India as an emerging hub for low-emission steel.
Read the full story here: ET Infra
India’s GAIL completes 694 km Mumbai-Nagpur gas pipeline under PM-GatiShakti framework
GAIL (India) Ltd has completed the 694-km Mumbai–Nagpur Natural Gas Pipeline, laid largely along Maharashtra’s Samruddhi Mahamarg under the PM GatiShakti framework. The pipeline will expand access to cleaner natural gas across 16 districts, support piped gas connections, fuel over 1,700 CNG stations, and serve as a model for integrated energy corridors.
Read the full story here: ET Infra
SDHI Secures India’s First Chemical Tanker Order Worth USD 227 Million
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd has secured a $227 million contract to build six IMO Type II chemical tankers for European shipowner Rederiet Stenersen AS at its Pipavav shipyard. The deal, India’s first major chemical tanker order, includes an option for six additional vessels and signals rising global confidence in India’s shipbuilding capabilities.
Read the full story here: India Shipping News