News Bulletin: SEPTEMBER 2026 – Edition 1
Ports and Maritime
APSEZ Records Highest-Ever Monthly Cargo Volume at 50 MMT in August
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) handled a record 50 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in August 2026, marking a 19% year-on-year increase and its highest-ever monthly volume. Growth was led by dry cargo, up 25%, while container volumes increased 15%. For April-August, APSEZ handled 234.4 MMT, up 16% year-on-year. Strong container activity, including transhipment operations at Vizhinjam and Colombo, along with growth in liquid and coastal cargo, supported the overall performance.
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Indian Register of Shipping Expands into Europe with New Hamburg Office
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is expanding its European presence by establishing an office in Hamburg, Germany, strengthening connections with shipowners, shipyards, equipment manufacturers and maritime technology companies. The move supports India’s growing shipbuilding ambitions and aims to facilitate technology partnerships and joint ventures between Indian and European maritime businesses. IRS will provide approval and certification services while supporting initiatives around green shipping, alternative fuels, decarbonisation and digitalisation. The German entity is currently undergoing registration.
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CSSC Net Profit Surges 163% to RMB 9.95 Billion in H1 2026
China’s CSSC reported a 163.5% year-on-year surge in net profit to RMB 9.95 billion in H1 2026, while revenue rose 26% to RMB 91.53 billion. The shipbuilder secured 177 new civil and offshore vessel orders worth RMB 119.39 billion, with total ordered tonnage up 128.8%. Its backlog reached 729 vessels worth RMB 526.27 billion, providing strong future visibility. CSSC delivered 102 vessels during the period, supported by higher-value vessel types, rising prices and strong global shipbuilding demand.
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Western Carriers Secures 15-Year Contract for Kolkata Port Cargo Terminal
Western Carriers has secured a 15-year contract to develop and operate a General Cargo Terminal at the GCD Yard of the Kolkata Dock System under Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority. The already operational terminal will handle containers and other cargo, with development focused on increasing cargo capacity, improving efficiency, and expanding services. Port authority estimates indicate civil infrastructure investment of around ₹13.68 crore, subject to revision. The project strengthens Western Carriers’ multimodal logistics presence across eastern India.
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Roads & Highways
NHAI Receives 17 Bids for ₹8,300 Crore Odisha Coastal Highway
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received 17 bids for the ₹8,300.79 crore, 160-km Rameshwar–Paradeep coastal highway in Odisha. Package-I, covering 79.4 km from Rameshwar to Konark, attracted 10 bids, while the 80.7-km Konark–Paradeep package received seven. Being developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model, the access-controlled corridor will provide faster connectivity to Puri, Konark and Paradeep Port, reduce travel time by around 2.5 hours, and strengthen regional logistics and coastal economic activity.
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J&K Gets ₹1,503 Crore Approval for 110 New Roads Covering 598 km
Jammu and Kashmir is set to receive 110 new rural road projects covering 598.455 km across Udhampur, Doda, Ramban, Kathua and Kishtwar. Sanctioned at ₹1,503.53 crore under PMGSY-IV, the projects are expected to benefit nearly 46,972 people and improve all-weather connectivity across remote and hilly areas. Udhampur accounts for the largest share with 44 roads spanning 235 km. Several packages will also incorporate waste plastic in road construction, supporting more sustainable infrastructure development.
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KNR Constructions Wins ₹157.54 Crore Banjara Hills Flyover and Underpass Project
KNR Constructions has received a Letter of Acceptance worth ₹157.54 crore, excluding GST, from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for major traffic infrastructure works in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The EPC project includes a 2-lane unidirectional flyover at NFCL Junction, along with a 2-lane unidirectional underpass and 3-lane unidirectional flyover at TV9 Junction. The project is scheduled for completion within 24 months and is aimed at improving traffic movement and connectivity across key Hyderabad junctions.
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Rail & Mobility
Indian Railways Approves ₹630 Crore Projects Across Gujarat, Bihar and West Bengal
Indian Railways has approved ₹630 crore worth of projects across Gujarat, Bihar and West Bengal to expand capacity, reduce congestion and strengthen freight movement. The package includes a ₹272 crore, 11-km Adra–Joychandipahar bypass, a ₹233 crore electronic interlocking upgrade across 21 stations in Samastipur Division, and a ₹125 crore Bhavnagar Para yard remodelling project. The bypass is expected to facilitate an additional 8.88 MTPA of traffic, while the signalling upgrade will improve operational reliability and support implementation of Kavach.
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Indian Railways Approves ₹170 Crore Kavach 4.0 Rollout Across 712 km
Indian Railways has approved ₹170 crore for deploying Kavach Version 4.0 across 712 route kilometres in the Moradabad Division of Northern Railway. The indigenous Automatic Train Protection system will strengthen railway safety by helping prevent Signal Passing at Danger, automatically applying brakes when required and controlling train speed in critical situations. The approval covers the remaining sections of the division and supports Indian Railways’ broader plan to expand Kavach coverage and modernise signalling and train protection systems nationwide.
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Centre Approves ₹18,131 Crore Mumbai Metro Line 5 and 5A Expansion
The Central Government has approved the revised alignment of Mumbai Metro Line 5 and its Line 5A extension, expanding connectivity across Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan and Ulhasnagar. The combined corridor will span about 34.2 km with an estimated investment of ₹18,130.55 crore. The revised plan includes an underground section in Bhiwandi and extends the network towards Ulhasnagar. Phase 1 between Thane and Bhiwandi is targeted for commissioning by December 2026, while the extended sections are planned for completion by 2030–31.
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Delhi Metro Floats Civil Tender for ₹6,230 Crore Rithala–Kundli Corridor
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has moved the 26.46-km Rithala–Narela–Kundli corridor into the construction phase, with a new civil tender covering an elevated viaduct, integrated double-deck structure and 10 metro stations. The ₹6,230 crore Phase IV project will extend the Red Line towards Haryana and comprise 21 stations overall. The latest package, D2C-04, covers the first 11.3 km and has a 36-month completion period. The corridor is designed to strengthen connectivity across Rohini, Bawana, Narela and Kundli.
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Logistics & Freight
Bengaluru Overtakes Mumbai as India’s 2nd-Largest Domestic Cargo Hub
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has overtaken Mumbai to become India’s second-largest domestic cargo hub, handling 19,268 tonnes in July 2026, compared with Mumbai’s 18,311 tonnes. Bengaluru’s domestic cargo volumes rose 9.8% year-on-year, while Mumbai declined 8.2%. BLR Cargo also recorded its highest-ever monthly overall cargo volume of 55,037 tonnes in July. In Q1 FY2026-27, it handled around 147,000 tonnes, up 15%, supported by export demand, international connectivity, freighter capacity and cargo consolidation.
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Indian Railways to Build 647 km of Freight Lines Under ₹15,976 Crore HAM Model
Indian Railways is set to develop six freight railway lines spanning 647 km across Odisha, Telangana and Jharkhand through the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), marking its first use of the model. The projects have a combined bid cost of ₹15,976 crore, with Railways funding 40% during construction and private developers financing the remaining 60%. Railways will retain traffic and tariff risks, operate the lines and collect freight revenue. Construction is proposed to begin in April 2028, subject to final approval.
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DTDC Launches Kaarigo to Take Indian Artisans and MSMEs to Wider Markets
DTDC Express has launched Kaarigo, a dedicated e-commerce platform designed to help Indian artisans, local sellers, MSMEs and small-town businesses access wider markets. The platform combines digital storefronts, seller onboarding, product cataloguing, online selling and fulfilment with DTDC’s logistics network. DTDC plans to onboard 1,000 artisans over the next 12 months, while its network of 16,500+ touchpoints provides access to 96% of India’s population and more than 220 global destinations, supporting grassroots businesses in scaling beyond local markets.
Read More Here: Logistics Outlook
Energy & Resources
Coal India’s August Offtake Rises 5.5% to 60.6 MT Despite Production Dip
Coal India’s coal offtake increased 5.5% year-on-year to 60.6 million tonnes in August 2026, despite production declining 5.7% to 47.5 MT amid operational challenges. The company’s cumulative April-August offtake rose 6.7% to 322.9 MT, while production fell 4.5% to 267.5 MT. The higher dispatches reflect Coal India’s focus on meeting demand by drawing down accumulated pithead inventories. The company has set production and offtake targets of 815 MT and 850 MT, respectively, for FY2026-27.
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Waaree Transpower to Invest ₹192 Crore in 500 MVA Transformer Facility
Waaree Transpower, a subsidiary of Waaree Energies, will invest approximately ₹192 crore to establish a 500 MVA, 400 kV transformer manufacturing facility. Expected to become operational by April 2027, the facility will expand production capabilities across 132 kV, 220 kV and 400 kV voltage classes. The investment will strengthen Waaree Transpower’s position in high-voltage transmission equipment and support growing demand from India’s expanding power, renewable energy, battery storage and grid infrastructure sectors. The company currently has an order book of around ₹360 crore for FY27.
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India’s Power Consumption Jumps 12.85% to 169 Billion Units in August
India’s power consumption increased 12.85% year-on-year to 169.01 billion units (BU) in August 2026, up from 149.76 BU a year earlier, as high humidity drove greater use of air conditioners and other cooling appliances. Peak power demand also rose sharply to 258.27 GW, compared with 229.72 GW in August 2025. Experts expect demand to remain steady in September amid continued humid conditions and below-normal rainfall forecasts, potentially sustaining pressure on the country’s power infrastructure.
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NTPC Studies Two Odisha Sites for Proposed 3,200 MW Nuclear Power Plant
NTPC is conducting feasibility studies at two locations in Odisha’s Deogarh and Nabarangpur districts for a proposed 3,200 MW nuclear power plant in partnership with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL). The company had initially identified four potential sites, but two were found unsuitable during preliminary assessments. Initial assessments at the remaining sites are reportedly encouraging. The project aligns with NTPC’s broader nuclear expansion plans and India’s long-term target of reaching 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047.
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Coal India Lines Up ₹50,000 Crore for Gasification and Critical Minerals
Coal India is pursuing nearly ₹50,000 crore of investments in coal gasification projects as part of a broader strategy to diversify beyond traditional mining. Its first commercial gasification project in Odisha has entered the execution phase, while projects in West Bengal and Maharashtra are at the DPR and tendering stages. The company is also expanding into critical minerals, securing five assets and evaluating lithium opportunities in Chile, Argentina and Australia. Separately, Coal India is targeting 9.5 GW of renewable capacity by FY30.
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