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NITI Aayog calls for reforms to treble auto parts exports in five years

The report envisions India advancing to approximately $145 billion in automotive component manufacturing by 2030

Cargo rush as full US President Trump tariffs take effect on Wednesday

According to the US executive order, the tariffs will take effect at 12.01 am Eastern Daylight Time, or around 9.30 am Indian Standard Time

Centre looks to integrate transport planning under new mechanism

The government has an inter-ministerial consultative mechanism for infrastructure planning and execution - the Prime Minister Gati-Shakti framework

US reciprocal tariffs' fallout: Supply chains brace for disruption

For context, global sea freight rates had been going down over the past few months due to a previous build up which had caused rates to spike abnormally in 2024

Cabinet approves four rail projects in three states worth Rs 18,658 crore

Projects will give rail connectivity for 4.7 million people, 88 million tonnes goods

NHAI's overall NH construction increases 9% to 5,614 kilometres in FY25

This is despite a slowdown in construction activity due to the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 and a slowdown in awards that has been ongoing for the last two years

Govt moves Bill to remove licence need for Indian coastal shippers

Opposition claims bill promotes centralisation of power

Raising money as important as managing debt: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM says, when it comes to finances of the country there can be no politics

Cargo at state-owned ports grew by 4.4% to 855 mmt in FY25, shows data

According to the provisional data, Deendayal Port or Kandla Port and Paradip Port in Odisha handled the highest cargo out of all major ports at 150 mmt each

Centre plans to evacuate more thermal coal through coastal shipping

Plan to evacuate more thermal coal via coastal shipping as Railways faces network congestion woes

India may gain as US imposes fresh tariffs on China, others: NITI Aayog

Apart from the additional tariffs that have been imposed on Mexico, China and Canada by the US, these countries account for 50 per cent of the US's total imports, which stands at over $3 trillion

Centre introduces Indian Ports Bill 2025 to amend 117-year-old legislation

After previous opposition from states, bill takes reconciliatory approach on port powers, officials say

MSMEs aren't one-size-fits-all: Secretary calls for tailored policies

NITI Aayog, industry to nudge MSMEs to embrace tech

NHAI's NHIT hits Rs 18,380 crore mark in record InvIT monetisation

The trust's existing investors - Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board - also participated in the book building to their maximum limit

Parliamentary standing committee raps MoRTH over quality of highways

Alleges inadequate enforcement against errant contractors

Panel calls for urgent attention on geopolitics-borne shipping challenges

Clarify strategic vision and viability of divestment-bound Shipping Corporation, says panel

Going local for global: Bharat Global Ports to test waters at home first

Govt may give consortium domestic exposure

Govt plans to increase Chabahar Port capacity 5x in next 10 years

The signed Chabahar agreement includes a clause on cargo targets, but no penalties will be imposed if such traffic is not achieved

Parliamentary committee slams 'amateur planning' in NITI Aayog budget

The committee strongly feels that there is a dire need for a more realistic assessment of the envisaged targets and expenditures thereon, the panel said

Rs 40k-crore Sagarmala 2.0 to provide support for shipbuilding, repair

A new startup innovation scheme launched to boost maritime entrepreneurship