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Dhruvaksh Saha

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.

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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Cabinet nod for Rs 76K-crore Vadhavan Port soon: Sarbananda Sonowal

The estimate of Rs 76,220 crore is Rs 11,000 crore more than the previously approved amount by the cabinet. The project had been stuck in environmental regulations for the past two years

Cabinet nod for Rs 76K-crore Vadhavan Port soon: Sarbananda Sonowal
Updated On : 16 Feb 2024 | 11:59 PM IST

National highway projects continue to ride in first gear, shows data

Centre has awarded only 3,481 km of projects in FY24 which is nearly 60% lower than last year and 35% of its target

National highway projects continue to ride in first gear, shows data
Updated On : 16 Feb 2024 | 12:20 AM IST

Rlys not a deemed distribution licensee, liable to pay surcharges: APTEL

National Transporter May Appeal Decision After Legal Consultation, Say Sources

Rlys not a deemed distribution licensee, liable to pay surcharges: APTEL
Updated On : 13 Feb 2024 | 9:44 PM IST

Jupiter Wagons switching tracks: To expand rail supply chain beyond wagons

The company is looking to increase its brake disc business to Rs 1,000 crore in the next three to four years

Jupiter Wagons switching tracks: To expand rail supply chain beyond wagons
Updated On : 12 Feb 2024 | 9:44 PM IST

Technical norms for road planners get stricter, to get higher priority

Bidders will have to disclose deficiencies in the past

Technical norms for road planners get stricter, to get higher priority
Updated On : 10 Feb 2024 | 12:00 AM IST

NDA removed supply hitch, created infra: White Paper on Indian economy

Cites transparent allocation of public resources as a catalyst for public welfare

NDA removed supply hitch, created infra: White Paper on Indian economy
Updated On : 08 Feb 2024 | 11:41 PM IST
Total value of asset monetisation in national highways hits Rs 1 trn mark
Updated On : 08 Feb 2024 | 11:07 PM IST

Cabinet approves six multi-tracking projects worth Rs 12,000 crore

Projects likely to add 87 million tonnes of cargo for rail

Cabinet approves six multi-tracking projects worth Rs 12,000 crore
Updated On : 08 Feb 2024 | 10:15 PM IST

Freight target miss in FY24 set to dent Railways' ambitious growth plan

Grappling with capacity concerns, this is the first post-pandemic Budget where the railways will miss its targets set at the beginning of the financial year

Freight target miss in FY24 set to dent Railways' ambitious growth plan
Updated On : 06 Feb 2024 | 11:40 PM IST

Highway construction likely to reach 13K km in FY24: Highways secretary

Jain said the Ministry of Road and Highways (MoRTH) seeks to award 10,000 km of projects to maintain the pace of infrastructure development

Highway construction likely to reach 13K km in FY24: Highways secretary
Updated On : 03 Feb 2024 | 12:45 AM IST

New rail corridors to cost Rs 11 trn, add 40K km of tracks: Vaishnaw

The national transporter is expected to have an operating ratio of 98.7 per cent in the current financial year

New rail corridors to cost Rs 11 trn, add 40K km of tracks: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 02 Feb 2024 | 1:21 AM IST

Infra Budget rises 16.9%, no big bang announcements for major sectors

Outlay for infrastructure has been increased to Rs 11.11 trillion in FY25, gets mixed reactions from the industry

Infra Budget rises 16.9%, no big bang announcements for major sectors
Updated On : 01 Feb 2024 | 11:54 PM IST

Interim Budget: Railways get 3 new corridors; 40,000 bogies to be upgraded

Proposals will lead to safety and higher travel speed for passengers, says Finance Minister

Interim Budget: Railways get 3 new corridors; 40,000 bogies to be upgraded
Updated On : 01 Feb 2024 | 11:44 PM IST

Arabian Sea likely to become 'high risk area' again, says PortsMin

Wrote to MEA, DefMin; traders may have to shell out higher freight, insurance costs

Arabian Sea likely to become 'high risk area' again, says PortsMin
Updated On : 30 Jan 2024 | 11:11 PM IST

Centre plans to eliminate 9,000 accident prone spots on NHs by May 2025

Some highways in the country have old engineering defects, but the new roads and highways are incorporating road safety features, Highways Secretary Anurag Jain said

Centre plans to eliminate 9,000 accident prone spots on NHs by May 2025
Updated On : 24 Jan 2024 | 9:01 PM IST

Red Sea disruptions likely to dent India's growth forecast, says Fitch

It added that India's economic forecast faces a significant risk in the event of a prolonged spell of disruptions

Red Sea disruptions likely to dent India's growth forecast, says Fitch
Updated On : 22 Jan 2024 | 10:50 PM IST

Private, state ports' growth outpaces central counterparts till Q3 FY24

At 604 million metric tonne (mmt), cargo at major ports grew by 5 per cent between April and December, while non-major port cargo traffic grew by 11 per cent at 531 mmt

Private, state ports' growth outpaces central counterparts till Q3 FY24
Updated On : 21 Jan 2024 | 11:30 PM IST

New BOT rules: Govt looks to ease traffic density, termination risks

Privatised highway construction model has been a flop, prompting reforms

New BOT rules: Govt looks to ease traffic density, termination risks
Updated On : 19 Jan 2024 | 11:27 PM IST

Should railways revise approach towards general, sleeper class travellers?

According to estimated figures based on the FY24 Budget, passenger travel in the general and second classes, which account for a bulk of mass transit, is lower than it was in 2008-09

Should railways revise approach towards general, sleeper class travellers?
Updated On : 18 Jan 2024 | 11:23 PM IST
53 road projects worth Rs 2 trn identified to be bid out with major reforms
Updated On : 18 Jan 2024 | 12:11 AM IST