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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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Fare hike to cost commuters ₹100 a month, affordability intact: DMRC

Delhi Metro said its fare hike will raise costs for average commuters by Rs 100 a month, citing Covid losses and JICA loan repayments while assuring affordability and service quality

Fare hike to cost commuters ₹100 a month, affordability intact: DMRC
Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 8:34 PM IST

Govt may pay ₹4,500 crore annually to toll operators for FASTag pass

ICRA said the annual FASTag pass will cost the government Rs 4,200-4,500 crore in compensation to toll operators, though relief for commuters will be limited to private vehicles

Govt may pay ₹4,500 crore annually to toll operators for FASTag pass
Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 8:09 PM IST

Delhi Metro hikes fares by average 7% in first revision in eight years

Covid losses and JICA loan repayments have strained DMRC finances, prompting a 7% fare hike, the sixth revision in the Delhi Metro's 23-year journey

Delhi Metro hikes fares by average 7% in first revision in eight years
Updated On : 25 Aug 2025 | 8:53 PM IST

Centre asks banks to extend long-term loans for electric mobility

The government is set to have a laser sharp focus on e-trucks in India's EV transition journey, which - according to Niti Aayog's findings in a recent report - have virtually not taken off

Centre asks banks to extend long-term loans for electric mobility
Updated On : 18 Aug 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

RITES targets ₹10,000 crore order book by FY26, eyes private sector growth

RITES ended FY25 with ₹8,800 crore in orders and aims for ₹10,000 crore by FY26, focusing on execution, private sector projects, and exports to West Asia and Latin America

RITES targets ₹10,000 crore order book by FY26, eyes private sector growth
Updated On : 18 Aug 2025 | 11:09 PM IST

India, US meet on maritime diplomacy ahead of crucial net-zero vote

India's Directorate General of Shipping meets a US delegation to advance maritime talks on green shipping and security, with no discussion on the US threat over the IMO's net-zero emissions vote

India, US meet on maritime diplomacy ahead of crucial net-zero vote
Updated On : 16 Aug 2025 | 12:27 AM IST

Govt, NITI Aayog to revise toll fee framework amid overcharging complaints

PAC seeks time-bound completion of study, full audit of NHAI amid plaints

Govt, NITI Aayog to revise toll fee framework amid overcharging complaints
Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 9:25 AM IST

Union Cabinet approves ₹2,157 crore highway expansion in Tamil Nadu

Four-laning of NH-332A between Marakkanam and Puducherry to ease congestion, boost trade, tourism, and create over 1.8 million person-days of employment in Tamil Nadu

Union Cabinet approves ₹2,157 crore highway expansion in Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 08 Aug 2025 | 7:58 PM IST

Move over incentives, time for 'soft' mandates on EVs: Niti Aayog

The Aayog suggested the initial mandates be limited to only a certain segment of the vehicle fleet and need not be extremely stringent to begin with to avoid any strong backlash

Move over incentives, time for 'soft' mandates on EVs: Niti Aayog
Updated On : 04 Aug 2025 | 11:51 PM IST

Trump tariff impact: Logistics players to realign supply chain network

There can be a realignment to Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council, as trade routes adjust

Trump tariff impact: Logistics players to realign supply chain network
Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 11:46 PM IST

Cabinet clears ₹11,169 crore for railway multitracking across six states

The four projects span 574 km across 13 districts, enhancing freight movement, easing congestion, and benefiting over 4.4 million people in 2,309 villages

Cabinet clears ₹11,169 crore for railway multitracking across six states
Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 1:49 AM IST

Railways rolls out Kavach 4.0 on Mathura-Kota section for safety boost

Kavach 4.0 deployed on high-density Delhi-Mumbai corridor to boost safety; nationwide expansion within six years, says Ministry of Railways

Railways rolls out Kavach 4.0 on Mathura-Kota section for safety boost
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 1:19 AM IST

Loco maker Wabtec looks to make Bihar unit key pillar of global chain

With over 700 locomotives already manufactured and an order pipeline till 2028, the company is drawing up plans to make the facility a mainstay in the Indian market

Loco maker Wabtec looks to make Bihar unit key pillar of global chain
Updated On : 20 Jul 2025 | 11:27 PM IST

Maritime incidents involving India and its seafarers rose 22% in 2024

According to India's shipping regulator Directorate General (DG) of Shipping, the incidents resulted in 83 deaths and 61 injuries

Maritime incidents involving India and its seafarers rose 22% in 2024
Updated On : 15 Jul 2025 | 11:48 PM IST

US tariff tide likely to lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog

In 2024, India's bilateral trade (merchandise) with the US stood at $123.8 billion, with a trade surplus of $37.7 billion for India

US tariff tide likely to lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog
Updated On : 15 Jul 2025 | 12:12 AM IST

Bullet train trial runs to be conducted on E5 Shinkansen trainsets

According to sources, the ministry's plan is to run Vande Bharat High-Speed trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor first, but the eventual plan is to run Shinkansen trainsets

Bullet train trial runs to be conducted on E5 Shinkansen trainsets
Updated On : 14 Jul 2025 | 11:40 PM IST

Big picture behind small climb in rail fares: Easing strain, minimal impact

Railways increased fares slightly after five years, easing financial strain while keeping passenger impact low; experts call it necessary

Big picture behind small climb in rail fares: Easing strain, minimal impact
Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 11:34 PM IST

74,000 rail coaches to be equipped with CCTV cameras: Indian Railways

Indian Railways will install CCTV cameras in all 74,000 coaches and 15,000 locomotives, with a focus on improving passenger safety and reducing incidents of crime

74,000 rail coaches to be equipped with CCTV cameras: Indian Railways
Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 9:10 PM IST

Cypriot shipping firms announce ₹10,000 cr investment in Indian shipping

Largest FDI in Indian shipping sector, say companies

Cypriot shipping firms announce ₹10,000 cr investment in Indian shipping
Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 11:34 PM IST

Multiple road acquisitions, BOT projects in pipeline: Vertis Invit

Vertis is an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) backed by private equity major KKR as well as Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP)

Multiple road acquisitions, BOT projects in pipeline: Vertis Invit
Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 11:09 PM IST