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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.
It added that India's economic forecast faces a significant risk in the event of a prolonged spell of disruptions
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
Privatised highway construction model has been a flop, prompting reforms
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
NHAI proposes major reforms in BOT projects
At $3,072, prices per 40-foot container highest in 15 months
Centre had planned 100% electrification by 2023, nearly there at 94%
The Centre had decided to make major rejigs in the BOT concession amid tepid interest from private players for the asset monetisation model
Shippers face 25% higher cost due to rerouting
We are increasing the passenger capacity to 10 billion. By 2030, waiting lists will not exist, said Ashwini Vaishnaw
The ministry of ports, shipping and waterways has communicated to all port authorities its intent of setting up this database. It has sought various datasets for these rankings, officials said
Geopolitical instability, rising sea robberies pose risks to maritime economy
Aiming to bid out Rs2 trn BOT projects before MCC kicks in
Report on G20 deliberations says credit rating agencies must be regulated for fair assessments of emerging countries
Ocean freight 10% costlier, shippers brace for further setback
PM to launch 'Voice of Youth' campaign on Monday to seek ideas from students
The remark assumes significance as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has been pushing for women's empowerment as a major agenda in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Short-distance rates see major rise in modern auto-carrier wagons
No further ToRs to come, says Somanathan
The GDP numbers released on Thursday evening surpassed private estimates by a wide margin as manufacturing and construction activities expanded in double digits