Page 2 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari to lay foundation for ₹436 cr elevated corridor in Puducherry today
During the visit, Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, will also dedicate to the nation three national highway projects worth over ₹2,000 crore
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Govt constructing 10,000 km greenfield expressways worth ₹6 trn: Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari also said that the construction of expressways and economic corridors has helped reduce the country's logistics costs by 10% from 16% earlier
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Gadkari inaugurates India's first EV truck battery swapping, charging hub
Calling this initiative by Energy in Motion historic, Gadkari said India spends nearly ₹25 trillion annually on fuel imports
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Electric vs petrol cars: Gadkari says prices to equalise within six months
Gadkari said India's heavy dependence on fossil fuels is both an economic strain and an environmental challenge, noting that the country spends ₹22 trillion annually on fuel imports
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Work in full swing on ₹1 trillion port connectivity projects: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari said multiple port connectivity projects covering 2,700 km will draw ₹1 trillion investment by 2030, while expressway and ropeway projects also progress
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Agri share in GDP must rise to 26% for India to be self-reliant: Gadkari
Gadkari also asked the agro-chemicals industry to focus on introducing affordable bio-pesticides and bio-insecticides products by undertaking intensive research & development (R&D) works
Toll collection through RFID resulted in gains of ₹8,000 crore: Gadkari
Addressing the silver jubilee celebration of i-TEK RFID, a leading RFID and Wireless IoT solutions provider in Pune, he said this wireless technology has revolutionised the collection of road tax
Sugar industry has survived due to use of ethanol, says Nitin Gadkari
Speaking at an event of Naam Foundation in Pune, Gadkari attributed cultivator suicides in Maharashtra's Vidarbha and Marathawada regions to the scarcity of water for farming
Anti-E20 campaign was paid to target me politically: Nitin Gadkari
Need to promote vehicle scrapping, have asked PM, FM for GST sops
Food Minister Pralhad Joshi for sugar sector to tap global biofuel market
Gadkari calls for using isobutanol for blending with diesel
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Auto firms assure all cars made since 2023 can run safely on E20 fuel
Automakers including M&M, Tata Motors and Hyundai confirm vehicles made since 2023 are safe on E20 fuel, countering fears as Gadkari calls social media criticism politically driven
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E20 petrol is safe but can lower mileage, acceleration: Mahindra Auto CEO
Transport minister Nitin Gadkari, however, on Wednesday said that concerns about E20 are being fuelled by the petroleum lobby
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Gadkari seeks extra discounts for buyers with vehicle scrapping certificate
Speaking at Siam's event, Nitin Gadkari said he has requested PM Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman to offer GST relief to customers buying a new vehicle after scrapping their old one
E20 fuel criticism is propaganda by 'rich and strong' petrol lobby: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari dismissed concerns over E20 fuel efficiency as propaganda by a powerful petrol lobby, while stressing growth and innovation in the auto sector
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Gadkari blames petroleum "lobby" for fuelling concerns over E20 rollout
Since the rollout of the E20 blend, concerns have been raised that it may reduce vehicle mileage, affect engine life, and increase costs
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Govt plans Bharat NCAP-style safety standards for e-rickshaws: Gadkari
In 2023, Gadkari launched the Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), which is aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
'One who fools people well can be the best leader,' quips Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that politics often rewards those who can fool people, while stressing honesty and values in life
CIAN Agro doubled investors' money in a month; what next for this stock?
CIAN Agro's board is scheduled to meet on September 2, 2025 to present its 38th Annual Report, fix date for the Annual General Meeting and consider a proposal for shifting its registered office.
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BS Infra Summit: Need a virtuous cycle of investments, says Gadkari
Financing and technology can overcome execution and road safety challenges to achieve national targets, says Nitin Gadkari
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BS Infra Summit: From power to ports, making of Indian infrastructure
India's infrastructure story shines at BS Summit 2025, with leaders charting bold visions in roads, ports, energy, and aviation to power Viksit Bharat 2047
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