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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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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

Red Sea crisis pumps up global container prices, ocean freight rates

At $3,072, prices per 40-foot container highest in 15 months

Red Sea crisis pumps up global container prices, ocean freight rates
Updated On : 12 Jan 2024 | 11:45 PM IST

Electrification of railways on the slow track, 41% of FY24 target met

Centre had planned 100% electrification by 2023, nearly there at 94%

Electrification of railways on the slow track, 41% of FY24 target met
Updated On : 11 Jan 2024 | 11:04 PM IST

'Centre to revamp BOT model, boosting private capital in national highways'

The Centre had decided to make major rejigs in the BOT concession amid tepid interest from private players for the asset monetisation model

'Centre to revamp BOT model, boosting private capital in national highways'
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 12:32 AM IST

Red Sea-Somali piracy shakes shipping industry, international trade

Shippers face 25% higher cost due to rerouting

Red Sea-Somali piracy shakes shipping industry, international trade
Updated On : 07 Jan 2024 | 11:32 PM IST

Investments worth Rs 14 trillion in the works for rail overhaul: Vaishnaw

We are increasing the passenger capacity to 10 billion. By 2030, waiting lists will not exist, said Ashwini Vaishnaw

Investments worth Rs 14 trillion in the works for rail overhaul: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 29 Dec 2023 | 6:00 AM IST

Centre plans national ranking of all ports amid rapid rise of private ports

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

Centre plans national ranking of all ports amid rapid rise of private ports
Updated On : 25 Dec 2023 | 10:19 PM IST

Resurgence of pirates in international waters puts Centre on alert

Geopolitical instability, rising sea robberies pose risks to maritime economy

Resurgence of pirates in international waters puts Centre on alert
Updated On : 21 Dec 2023 | 11:20 PM IST

Gadkari shifts focus: InvITs prevail over TOT for highway monetisation

Aiming to bid out Rs2 trn BOT projects before MCC kicks in

Gadkari shifts focus: InvITs prevail over TOT for highway monetisation
Updated On : 20 Dec 2023 | 10:45 PM IST

Sustainable debt management on agenda for NITI's global green push

Report on G20 deliberations says credit rating agencies must be regulated for fair assessments of emerging countries

Sustainable debt management on agenda for NITI's global green push
Updated On : 19 Dec 2023 | 10:07 PM IST

Shipping firms brace for vigilance, price shocks over Red Sea situation

Ocean freight 10% costlier, shippers brace for further setback

Shipping firms brace for vigilance, price shocks over Red Sea situation
Updated On : 18 Dec 2023 | 11:39 PM IST

Vision @2047 nearly ready, PM Modi to launch in January: NITI Aayog CEO

PM to launch 'Voice of Youth' campaign on Monday to seek ideas from students

Vision @2047 nearly ready, PM Modi to launch in January: NITI Aayog CEO
Updated On : 10 Dec 2023 | 10:42 PM IST

India's growth to be led by women, says NITI vice-chairman Suman Bery

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

India's growth to be led by women, says NITI vice-chairman Suman Bery
Updated On : 07 Dec 2023 | 10:03 PM IST

Railway ministry raises freight rates for transportation of automobiles

Short-distance rates see major rise in modern auto-carrier wagons

Railway ministry raises freight rates for transportation of automobiles
Updated On : 01 Dec 2023 | 11:03 PM IST
No legal bar on member's reappointment: Finance secy T V Somanathan
Updated On : 30 Nov 2023 | 11:38 PM IST

Q2 numbers an upside for FY24 GDP estimate: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

The GDP numbers released on Thursday evening surpassed private estimates by a wide margin as manufacturing and construction activities expanded in double digits

Q2 numbers an upside for FY24 GDP estimate: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran
Updated On : 30 Nov 2023 | 11:37 PM IST