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New Delhi, April 9: Railways are set to play a key role in driving India's economic growth as the country targets a freight capacity of 3,000 million tonnes by 2030, a report has said. As per the ASSOCHAM-AESCLA report, railways currently account for up to 30 per cent of freight movement, indicating substantial growth potential. It highlighted that the sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by initiatives such as Dedicated Freight Corridors and near-complete electrification, which ar ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Mumbai's first driverless pod taxi system, aimed at easing last-mile congestion in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), will see its first phase completed within 20 months, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday.The announcement sets a clear timeline for the city's first personal rapid transit system, designed to connect key transit points and reduce dependency on multiple modes of transport.Fadnavis performed the bhoomi pujan for the 3.36-km Phase I stretch, formally lau ...Read More >
Mumbai: The first phase of Mumbai's BKC pod taxi project will be completed within 20 months, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday, setting a timeline for the city's first driverless personal rapid transit system aimed at easing last-mile congestion in the business district.Fadnavis performed the bhoomipujan of the 3.36-km Phase I stretch along with deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, formally launching work on the project.The initial corridor will connect Kurla terminal statio ...Read More >
A Rs 132.51 crore road over bridge project is approved for Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla. This initiative will ease congestion and improve cargo evacuation. Western Railway will execute the project. The bridge aims to remove bottlenecks and enhance logistics efficiency. It supports the Sagarmala Programme and PM Gati Shakti. This development will accelerate trade and support economic growth. The government has approved a Rs 132.51 crore road over bridge (ROB) project at Deendayal Port Auth ...Read More >
With this, APSEZ - which is India's largest integrated transport utility and among the nation's leading port developers and operators - also highlighted its goal of reaching 1 billion tonnes of cargo handling by 2030. Speaking on the milestone, Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group, said ports are "not merely gateways for trade, they are gateways to national confidence, competitiveness and destiny." In a statement, the firm said it was a "defining moment" which showcased India's "infrastructure ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening port-led development in the country, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, has approved the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at LC-235 at Deendayal Port Authority. The project is estimated at a cost of ā¹132.51 crore. The project forms an integral part of the Government of India's flagship Sagarmala Programme and aligns with the objectives of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's ambitious pod taxi project in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) is set to redefine urban mobility in one of the city's busiest commercial hubs, promising faster, seamless and technology-driven commuting for thousands of daily travellers. Planned as India's first automated pod taxi network, the project, officially termed the Automated Rapid Transit System (ARTS), will run along an approximately 8-9 km elevated corridor connecting Bandra and Kurla stations via BKC. The system will f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Wednesday said it has surpassed 500 million tonnes of cargo handled, marking a key milestone in its growth as India's largest integrated transport utility. The achievement reflects the company's expansion from a single port in 1998 to a network of 19 ports and terminals, reinforcing its role in supporting India's trade and infrastructure development. APSEZ Chairman Gautam Adani said the milestone underscores the group' ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has officially surpassed the landmark milestone of handling 500 million tonnes of cargo, according to a company media release issued on Wednesday. The milestone serves as a primary indicator of the scale and execution pace within India's infrastructure sector. While the company took 16 years to reach its initial 100 million tonnes, every subsequent 100 million tonnes has been added at an accelerated rate. This ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), on Wednesday, said it has surpassed the landmark milestone of 500 million tonnes of cargo handled. From a single port-led vision in 1998 to a network spanning 19 ports and terminals across India and beyond, APSEZ has grown into a critical enabler of India's trade, industrial growth and global competitiveness. "Ports are not merely gateways for trade; they are gateways to national confidence, competitiveness ...Read More >
MUMBAI: While prime minister Narendra Modi stressed that it was the right time for investors to put money in India's maritime sector, the chief economic advisor (CEA) to the government of India V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that the country's GDP growth in FY 2025-26 would surpass the estimation of 6.3% and would be around 7%. Both were speaking at functions during India Maritime Week, being held from October 27 to 31 in Mumbai. The maritime week also saw a few key memorandums of unders ...Read More >
India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 is a vision of India's maritime resurgence Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India's largest port developer and operator, is set to showcase its role in shaping the nation's Blue Economy at the ensuing India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025. India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 is taking place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from October 27-31. Adani Ports will showcase how technology, inclusion and indigenous innovation are powering the nation's jo ...Read More >
Aerocity will soon be India's largest multimodal transport hub. Namo Bharat trains will connect Delhi to Rajasthan via Aerocity. The Delhi Metro's Golden Line will also serve the area. This will significantly improve connectivity for commuters. Aerocity's integration with air, metro, road, and rail will transform travel across the National Capital Region. Namo Bharat trains will pass through Aerocity as part of the Delhi-Gurugram-SNB (Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror) corridor, which will connect S ...Read More >
While overall deal volumes remained stable compared to the previous quarter, values spiked sharply due to large-ticket strategic acquisitions. New Delhi: India's automotive sector recorded its strongest quarter in over a year, with 30 transactions valued at $4.6 billion in Q3 2025, according to the Grant Thornton Bharat Q3 2025 Automotive Dealtracker. The surge in deal value was largely driven by Tata Motors' $3.8 billion acquisition of Iveco S.P.A., marking one of the largest outbound automoti ...Read More >
The Network Planning Group evaluated five infrastructure projects on Friday, which included two highway projects, two railway projects and a Metro... The Network Planning Group evaluated five infrastructure projects on Friday, which included two highway projects, two railway projects and a Metro Rail Project, for their conformity to the PM GatiShakti principles of integrated multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes and a 'whole-of-government' approach. The ...Read More >
Piyush Goyal marks four years of PM Gati Shakti, highlighting its role in lowering logistics costs and boosting connectivity for Viksit Bharat 2047. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday celebrated four years of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP), describing it as a key pillar in India's march toward Viksit Bharat 2047. Marking the anniversary of the PM Gati Shakti initiative for multi-modal connectivity -- launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2021 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 190 million loan to support the development of the Indore Metro Rail Project, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing urban mobility, reducing pollution, and promoting inclusive growth in Madhya Pradesh, as per a company press release. 'The project will finance the construction of an 8.62-kilometre underground metro line with seven stations, connecting congested areas of Indore to the airport. Designe ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Tuesday issued a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide a more detailed explanation on the tax rate cuts that have been announced as part of the GST 2.0 reforms. Q1. Is it required to recall and re-label MRP on medicines already in the supply chain before 22nd September, 2025? How will the re-labelling be implemented? Answer: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) vide OMs dated 12.9.2025 and13.9.2025 have clarified the following: ...Read More >
Guwahati: The 118.5-km-long Guwahati Ring Road and the Narengi-Kuruwa bridge over the Brahmaputra, which is a part of the ring road project, will be Assam's first seamless multi-modal connectivity network, said PM Narendra Modi.He laid the foundation stones for the projects in Assam's Darrang district on Sunday.The PM said improved connectivity has made travel more accessible, expanded tourism, and created new employment opportunities for the youth of the region."The bridge will save both time a ...Read More >
Raipur, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Monday approved 'State Logistics Policy-2025' which is a comprehensive framework introduced by the government to transform the state into a major logistics and export hub. The policy aligns with India's National Logistics Policy and is aimed at reducing logistics costs, boosting industrial competitiveness, and enhancing export capabilities, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said here. Chhattisgarh's geographic location -- positioned at ...Read More >
New Delhi : As India gears up to celebrate National Logistics Day on June 28, the 5th RailTrans Expo 2025, organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), continued with renewed energy and insight. Day 2 of the Expo witnessed a high-impact plenary session titled "Unifying Corridors & Smart Logistics for Sustainable Infrastructure", aligning with the central theme 'Logistics 360 for Viksit Bharat'. The session brought together a powerhouse panel of senior policymakers, logistics leaders, and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): The government skill and talent initiatives are not effectively reaching the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in the manufacturing activities, as a staggering 71 per cent of small firms say government-run skill-training programmes haven't helped them, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield. The report observed that approximately 61 per cent of MSMEs stated that government skill and talent initiatives had not reached them, while 39 per c ...Read More >
New Delhi: Government push to infrastructure has influenced capital investment decisions of 88 percent of respondent manufacturers, as per the IANS report. The government is pushing infrastructure and bringing down its logistics-to-GDP cost through various schemes such as Bharatmala, Sagarmala, Dedicated Freight Corridors, and the National Industrial Corridor Development. As per the Cushman and Wakefield report "Elevating India's Manufacturing Resilience: Charting the Path to Self-Reliance," the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal interacted with students of the prestigious Blue MBA Executive Programme at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) on Saturday. The session spotlighted India's robust economic trajectory, expanding investment opportunities, and the country's efforts to harmonise economic growth with ecological responsibility. Sonowal also became the first Minister from India to visit the prestigious business schoo ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealedā¢ in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity ofā¢ the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachinā£ Talian, An ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday interacted with students at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS), according to an official statement. The statement said the session highlighted India's robust economic trajectory, expanding investment opportunities, and the country's efforts to harmonise economic growth with ecological responsibility. The minister was joined by panel of faculty and maritime experts, including Brian Wessel, Di ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday interacted with students at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS), according to an official statement. The statement said the session highlighted India's robust economic trajectory, expanding investment opportunities, and the country's efforts to harmonise economic growth with ecological responsibility. Also Read | SSC Recruitment 2025: Staff Selection Commission Releases Stenographer Grade C & ...Read More >
India has pledged USD 20 billion towards infrastructure development, prioritizing multimodal logistics, port connectivity, and trade facilitation, according to Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. He emphasized India's growing maritime capabilities and called for greater partnerships in seafarer recruitment. Strategic corridors like IMEEC, EMC, and INSTC are strengthening maritime connectivity and supply chains.India has committed USD 20 billion for infrastructure development, with a focus on enha ...Read More >
OSLO: India reaffirmed its global maritime ambitions with a USD 20 billion commitment toward enhancing multimodal logistics, port connectivity, and trade facilitation, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced during the India@Nor-Shipping session in Oslo. Highlighting the country's robust maritime transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat, Sonowal projected India as a sustainable, secure, and tech-driven maritime leader. "India is movi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited, a joint venture of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), has signed the contract for the development of a multimodal facility complex (MMFC) and the redevelopment of the Kuralagam Building at Broadway. The project to redevelop the property at a cost of Rs 566.59 crores was awarded to Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited. The work is being executed by the Chennai Metro Asset Management ...Read More >
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