Dhruvaksh Saha

Dhruvaksh Saha

Dhruvaksh Saha is a policy reporter, currently tracking developments in transport, infrastructure, and the economy, focusing chiefly on policy and sectoral movements in highways, railways, maritime economy, mass transport, and economic policy planning at NITI Aayog.

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Hudco's loan sanction pipeline includes ₹13,000 crore city projects

State-run lender reports 49 per cent rise in FY26 net profit as it advances urban project financing under the Centre's Urban Challenge Fund

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Road InvIT AUM to grow by 30% to ₹3.9 trillion in FY27: Crisil Ratings

Crisil says toll road monetisation by NHAI and HAM asset sales will continue driving growth in road sector infrastructure investment trusts

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

After PM Modi's call, ministers, NDA chief ministers cut convoy size

Government says Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal focuses on prudent fuel use and reducing import dependence, not fiscal tightening or spending cuts

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 10:00 PM IST

Shipping insurance costs likely to fall 25% with Bharat Maritime Pool

Industry expects sovereign-backed maritime insurance pool to reduce war-risk premiums and improve trade certainty amid geopolitical disruptions

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:38 PM IST

Plan to upgrade rail network to 220 kmph, says railways minister Vaishnaw

Railways minister says Ahmedabad-Dholera corridor will serve as a model for future semi-high-speed rail projects across India

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

'Permitted unless prohibited': NITI Aayog's next-gen reforms guidebook

Govt looking to clear regulatory 'cholesterol': Gauba

Updated On: 12 May 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Road map set for Indian P&I club, says DFS secretary M Nagaraju

West Asia bound vessels to benefit from coverage under Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool

Updated On: 12 May 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Delhi to enjoy barrier-free toll plaza; tech to save ₹7K cr a year on ops

MLFF tenders ongoing at 108 plazas, plan to cover 700+ in 2026

Updated On: 11 May 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Commuters rejoice, but toll plaza staffers sense doom at MLFF launch

With manual operations becoming obsolete, many of Mundka's 75 staffers await clarity

Updated On: 11 May 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

West Bengal's stalled infrastructure projects to get double-engine boost

Integration of Bengal into global supply chain one of BJP's election pitches

Updated On: 10 May 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Economist Ashok Lahiri takes charge as NITI Aayog vice-chairperson

Former chief economic adviser Ashok Lahiri assumed charge as NITI Aayog vice-chairperson amid a major overhaul of the government policy think tank

Updated On: 08 May 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

60% of national highway projects on annuity model facing delays: Crisil

Crisil said most delayed highway projects under the hybrid annuity model have received extension approvals as delays were beyond concessionaires' control

Updated On: 07 May 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

India drives into an era of barrier-free toll collection with MLFF rollout

Multi-lane free flow system launched in Gujarat; Delhi will be next

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Indian shipyards to get right of first refusal in FY27 ship buying plan

Container vessels by SCI, Bharat Container Line dominate order plan

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Centre proposes E100 testing framework to accelerate flex fuel vehicles

The Centre has proposed draft norms to include E100 in emission testing, aiming to accelerate flex fuel vehicle adoption and boost ethanol demand amid energy supply concerns

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Independent agency needed for road construction disputes, says Gadkari

The minister also called out officials within the government who stall files on important projects

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Ashok Lahiri to Gobardhan Das: A NITI reboot amid shifting global sands

The Centre has overhauled NITI Aayog's top leadership, appointing Ashok Lahiri as vice-chairperson and reshuffling full-time members ahead of key policy decisions for Viksit Bharat@2047

Updated On: 27 Apr 2026 | 12:29 AM IST

NITI Aayog gets reset as Lahiri made VC, all members barring Gauba changed

Molecular scientist Gobardhan Das, Science Secy Karandikar, and Aiims Director Srinivas now full-time members

Updated On: 26 Apr 2026 | 12:14 AM IST

India likely to hand over Chabahar port reins to Iranian entity

India plans to divest its stake in Chabahar Port ahead of US sanctions expiry, balancing strategic interests with geopolitical and legal risks

Updated On: 24 Apr 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

CMA CGM reflags fifth vessel in India as shipping expansion gathers pace

CMA CGM has reflagged its fifth vessel under the Indian flag, aligning with India's push to expand its shipping fleet and strengthen its role in global maritime trade

Updated On: 22 Apr 2026 | 7:03 PM IST