Page 16 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
National Highway projects worth Rs 3,659 cr inaugurated in Maha's Washim
In the last nine years, 227 km of highway network connecting Vidarbha and Marathwada has been constructed in Maharashtra's Washim
 "National Highway projects worth Rs 3,659 cr inaugurated in Maha's Washim")
Govt working on policy to make NHs pothole free by year end: Nitin Gadkari
Generally, road construction is done through three modes -- BOT, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), and Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)
 "Govt working on policy to make NHs pothole free by year end: Nitin Gadkari")
Finalising policy for using municipal waste in road construction: Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said his ministry is finalising a policy for use of municipal waste in road construction
 "Finalising policy for using municipal waste in road construction: Gadkari")
Improving signals for road sector companies with 25% budget boost for FY24
Given high competition, firms with ability to monetise projects, focus on high margin assets and healthy balance sheets are preferred plays
 "Improving signals for road sector companies with 25% budget boost for FY24")
What ails the electric vehicle minnows? Branding, cost competitiveness
A quiet EV revolution is both promising, and pensive
 "What ails the electric vehicle minnows? Branding, cost competitiveness")
Young adults constitute the largest chunk of road accidents: AIIMS study
Of the 3,885 vehicles involved in road crashes till July, 73.8 per cent were two-wheelers
 "Young adults constitute the largest chunk of road accidents: AIIMS study")
Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout
Last week, Union Ministers had called for quick adoption of biofuels in the transportation sector
 "Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout")
Gadkari bats for small units, new technology to reduce prices of houses
"Demand pressure is making it possible to sell high priced homes easily, but developers should shed this complacency and look to build homes for common people," he said
 "Gadkari bats for small units, new technology to reduce prices of houses")
Strong domestic EV play and JLR sales positives for Tata Motors stock
A key factor is that JLR reported increased sales for Q1FY24 reflecting continuing improvement in chip and other supply constraints
 "Strong domestic EV play and JLR sales positives for Tata Motors stock")
Fuel for thought
Mr Gadkari's statement reflects a valid policy concern
Govt not planning to levy any tax on diesel vehicles: Nitin Gadkari
Earlier this week, the road, transport and highway minister's remarks regarding the need to levy 10 per cent tax on diesel-run vehicles to help cut emissions had generated lots of controversy
Auto dealers should open vehicle scrapping units, says Nitin Gadkari
The minister said the government was actively promoting a circular economy, and the government will grant permission to dealers to start vehicle scrapping facilities
 "Auto dealers should open vehicle scrapping units, says Nitin Gadkari")
Auto dealers should also open vehicle scrapping facilities: Nitin Gadkari
He also noted that India is encouraging use of alternate fuel and biofuel and pointed out that the government is working to make India the largest manufacturer of green hydrogen
Centre will not make six airbags mandatory for cars: Nitin Gadkari
No deadline for BS7 implementation but industry should make the transition
Centre working on developing electric highways, says Nitin Gadkari
The government is working on developing electric highways as it is economically viable, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday
Centre will not make six airbags mandatory for cars: Nitin Gadkari
In September 2022, the road ministry said that six airbags will be mandatory for cars in India from October
LIVE updates: PM Modi holds meeting after G20 summit with his staff
Catch all the latest updates from across the globe here
 "LIVE updates: PM Modi holds meeting after G20 summit with his staff")
Nitin Gadkari moots extra 10% GST on diesel vehicles, then clears air
Stocks of auto companies take a hit
 "Nitin Gadkari moots extra 10% GST on diesel vehicles, then clears air")
Alternative fuels to take center stage in the India's mobility sector
Coelho highlighted that Brazil started because of economic reasons but today it is the need to decarbonize the environment
Auto index hits speed bump, loses 1.8% after Nitin Gadkari's flip-flop
Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Ashok Leyland fell 2.19 per cent, 1.55 per cent and 2.68 per cent, respectively
 "Auto index hits speed bump, loses 1.8% after Nitin Gadkari's flip-flop")