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UP cabinet clears 22 proposals, including four link expressways, cyber security centre
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet convened to approve 22 significant proposals aimed at enhancing infrastructure and health services. Among the approved projects are four link expressways to improve connectivity across the state. A cyber security operations centre will also be established through collaboration with IIT Kanpur. Additionally, cashless medical treatment will now be extended to non-teaching staff in educational institutions.
Bengaluru to get 9 new townships, 300-km metro line, 210-km ring road and Rapid Rail in the 10 years. Where will they come up?
Karnataka plans a major 10-year infrastructure expansion across the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region, including nine integrated industrial townships, 312 km of new Metro lines, a 210-km ring road and a proposed 270-km RRTS network. The plan also includes new housing, expanded water and sewage networks, and proposed facilities such as an AI university and AI city. The RRTS proposal would connect Bengaluru with Tumakuru, Mysuru and Kolar Gold Fields, while the new ring road would link additional hubs and connect the Peripheral Ring Road with NICE Road.
Hyderabad faces drinking water crisis by December; Singur reservoir, crucial to city's IT belt, has only 60 days of supply left
Hyderabad's core urban region is staring at an early drinking water crisis as key reservoirs supplying the city keep depleting due to deficient rainfall and El Nino conditions. Singur reservoir, the main source for the city's IT belt, has dropped to just 13 percent of its capacity and could run dry within 60 days, by mid December.
IPO express picks up steam: Anmol Industries, Koolking Industries, 5 other firms file draft papers with Sebi
Seven companies spanning biscuits, beer, HVAC components, agricultural machinery, engineering, edible oils and telecom infrastructure have filed DRHPs with Sebi for proposed IPOs. Anmol Industries is seeking to raise up to Rs 1,800 crore, while five other companies have proposed fresh issues of up to Rs 300–370 crore, alongside OFS components.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches 53 projects worth Rs 214 cr in unauthorised colonies
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday laid the foundation stones for 53 development projects worth Rs 214.12 crore in unauthorised colonies across Kirari, Bawana, Mundka, Narela and Nangloi Jat Assembly constituencies. The projects are focused on strengthening essential civic amenities and infrastructure in unauthorised colonies, benefitting nearly 1.75 lakh people. The civic projects would encompass the development of roads, drains, sewerage and drainage.
Forget Jaipur or Jodhpur, Khatu Shyamji makes Sikar the top tourist destination in Rajasthan
Sikar has emerged as Rajasthan's top tourist destination in the first half of 2026, recording 1.56 crore visits between January and June. The surge was driven largely by Khatu Shyamji, which has become a major religious tourism destination in the state.
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Hi-Tech Flow Solutions files DHRP for IPO, to raises Rs 300 cr via fresh issue
Hi-Tech Flow Solutions has filed its DRHP for a Rs 300 crore IPO comprising a fresh issue and offer-for-sale. The company plans capacity expansion, debt repayment and corporate purposes, while targeting growing demand for HSAW pipes across infrastructure sectors.

Karnataka environment minister Ramalinga Reddy orders inspections of Bengaluru STPs, sets compliance deadline
Minister Ramalinga Reddy ordered intensified inspections for sewage treatment plants across Bengaluru. BWSSB and KSPCB must ensure all STPs meet prescribed national and state standards. Private STPs at various establishments will also face stringent compliance checks. BWSSB will divert wastewater from drains and complete new STP projects by 2029. Damaged manholes will be repaired, and industrial waste management will be jointly inspected.

VA Tech Wabag shares jump 3% after securing repeat order from RIL for ETP project
VA Tech Wabag shares rose nearly 3% after securing a medium-sized repeat order from Reliance Industries to design and commission an advanced Effluent Treatment Plant at Jamnagar’s Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex. The project will use advanced chemical, biological and sludge treatment technologies and is scheduled for completion within 13 months.

Weak Start! Annu Projects shares list at 27% discount to IPO price
The IPO opened for subscription on August 25 and closed on August 28, attracting an overall subscription of 2.93 times. Retail investors bid for 2.68 times the shares reserved for them, while the Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) category was subscribed 1.72 times. The Non-Institutional Investors (NII) segment recorded stronger demand, with subscription reaching 3.55 times.

Annu Projects IPO allotment likely today; Here's how to check your status
The Annu Projects IPO allotment is likely to be finalised today, August 30, after the Rs 175.06 crore issue was subscribed 2.93 times. Investors can check their allotment status through KFin Technologies, NSE or BSE.

Annu Projects IPO Day 4: Issue subscribed nearly 3 times, GMP at 7%. Should you subscribe?
Annu Projects IPO saw 2.93 times subscription on its final day, while its grey market premium rose to 7%, signalling modest listing gains. The Rs 175.06 crore issue comprises entirely fresh shares and closes on August 28, with investors tracking final subscription levels and GMP ahead of the September 2 listing.

Annu Projects IPO Day 3: GMP, subscription status and key details. Should you subscribe?
The Rs 175.06 crore Annu Projects IPO entered its third day of bidding on August 27, with the issue subscribed 47% on Day 2. The IPO has attracted stronger retail participation, while its grey market premium (GMP) stands at around Rs 4, indicating a potential listing gain of about 4%. With the issue closing on August 28, investors are tracking subscription trends and GMP ahead of the listing.

Annu Projects IPO Day 2: GMP, subscription status and key details. Should you subscribe?
The Annu Projects IPO entered its second day of bidding on August 26, with the issue subscribed by 34% on Day 1. With the grey market premium (GMP) currently at zero, the IPO could see a flat listing based on prevailing grey-market trends. The IPO is priced at ₹94-99 per share and closes on August 28. Here’s a look at its subscription status, financial performance, IPO objectives and whether investors should subscribe.

Annu Projects IPO opens: Check GMP, price band, and key dates. Should you subscribe?
Annu Projects IPO GMP: Annu Projects’ Rs 175.06 crore IPO opened today, with bidding until August 28. The issue has a zero GMP despite strong FY26 growth in income and profit. Proceeds will fund machinery and working capital. Anand Rathi has given a “Subscribe – Long Term” rating, though valuations appear fully priced at the upper band.

Just 18% of sewerage projects completed in 5 years under AMRUT 2.0
A parliamentary panel found only 18% of sewerage projects completed under AMRUT 2.0. This slow implementation pace has raised serious concerns about sanitation infrastructure expansion. The mission's second phase, launched in October 2021, has seen limited progress. Many urban areas still lack equitable access to sewerage and septage services. The committee reviewed the mission's success in improving urban sanitation outcomes.

ADB commits $200 million loan to expand urban services in Kolkata
The ADB has sanctioned a USD 200 million loan for developing climate-resilient sewerage and drainage infrastructure in Kolkata. The project includes constructing extensive pipelines, household sewer connections, and treatment facilities, aiming to improve living conditions and health outcomes, especially for vulnerable groups.

Narendra Modi launches road, sewerage projects in Maharashtra
At a public rally here, Modi launched the four-laning of Solapur-Osmanabad section of NH-211, underground sewerage system and three sewage treatment plants.

82 % work done on interceptor sewerage project: Minister
The project is aimed at improving quality of Yamuna water by commissioning of wastewater intercepting sewer along the three major drains Najafgarh, Supplementary and Shahdara.

MP government proposes Rs 1656 crore plan to improve urban infrastructure
The state government has informed the Ministry that urban local bodies with a population of over ten lakh will bear 16.67 per cent of project costs.

Water and sewerage plans worth Rs 2,786 crore in 89 AMRUT cities approved
Gujarat will take up sewerage projects in 25 AMRUT cities at a cost of Rs 916 cr and water supply schemes in 11 cities with an investment of Rs 233.65 cr.

Rajasthan first state to submit Atal Mission action plan, earmarks Rs 1,087 crore for projects
Under this mission, Rajasthan targets universal coverage in respect of water supply connections and sewerage connections to all urban households.
Hope to make river Yamuna water clean, potable by 2017: JICA
"With several sewerage projects under implementation and other efforts in progress, and if everything goes well, I expect to swim in the river Yamuna and drink Yamuna water by 2017," JICA-India's Chief Representative, Sinya Ejima said.

Mahanadi pollution a cause of concern
With the Centre pushing to clean Ganga, public opinion is gaining momentum for the state government to take concrete steps to make the Mahanadi river system pollution-free.

Govt to undertake Rs 1,700-cr sewerage project in Guwahati
The step was taken up by the government after nine persons died in the city during the flood and landslide due to heavy rains in June.

German firm Passavant Energy & Environment bags wastewater treatment project in Punjab
The winning of the new contracts for Amritsar Sewerage Project in Punjab further reinforces the company's growing presence in the subcontinent.
IVRCL bags infrastructure work for Rs 867.57 crores
IVRCL Infrastructures & Projects Limited (IVRCL) Water Division bagged orders worth Rs 867.57 crores for various infrastructure works.
Maharashtra gets two more projects under JNNURM
Aiming at providing sewerage facilities to urban poor, Urban Development Ministry has approved Storm Water Drainage Project and underground sewerage system for Kalyan Dombvili of Greater Mumbai.
Rs 285.75 cr for Jaipur's urban mission projects
Of this a solid waste management project worth Rs 13.19 crore and a sewerage project of Rs 74.95 crores were approved in the pink city.
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