Dhruvaksh Saha

Govt may move proposal to merge Rail Vikas Nigam, Ircon International

The ministry of railways owns a majority stake in both Rail Vikas Nigam (72.8%), Ircon International (65.17%), and the two companies have a combined market capitalisation of around ₹65,000 cr

Railways tightens construction norms, raises eligibility threshold

The Railways Ministry has raised eligibility thresholds, tightened subcontracting norms, and introduced stricter checks to improve project execution and curb delays

Oil prices plunge; two Indian LPG tankers cross Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices dropped sharply after Trump paused Iran strikes, while Indian LPG tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid supply concerns and disruptions in West Asia

West Asia conflict: Stranded vessels running out of fresh water, food

DG Shipping warns of supply shortages on stranded vessels, rising freight and insurance costs, and potential disruptions to India's trade and energy security

₹10,000 crore container scheme under appraisal: Sarbananda Sonowal

Government's Rs 10,000 crore container manufacturing scheme is under appraisal, aiming to boost domestic capacity, cut import dependence and strengthen supply chains

Green transition will require shakeup of fiscal architecture: Suman Bery

India's green transition needs fiscal reform, says NITI Aayog's Suman Bery, as global energy shifts and supply risks reshape opportunities for the Global South

Union Cabinet approves ₹6,969 crore Barabanki-Bahraich highway project

Four-lane NH-927 project to be built under hybrid annuity mode will ease congestion, cut travel time and improve connectivity, including links to Nepal border

Iran war: Concor slashes storage-related charges in relief for exporters

Customs allows foreign liquid bulk cargo to be stored at Indian ports

Govt to expedite maritime insurer plan amid rising West Asia conflict

ShipMin and DFS are in talks to set up a domestic P&I club as West Asia tensions push up marine insurance costs for shipping lines and exporters

Govt says exports moving smoothly; 2,600 containers shipped to West Asia

Government says exports to West Asia continue smoothly amid crisis as LPG tanker reaches Mundra and two more vessels carrying crude oil and LPG are set to arrive

West Asia conflict: Ports face congestion after container buildup

Container congestion is rising at west coast ports such as JNPA and Kandla as the West Asia crisis disrupts shipping routes, leaving over 30,000 containers stuck across supply chains

JNPA waives charges on stuck cargo, exporters to get ₹12 crore relief

JNPA waives dwell time and reefer plugin charges for Middle East-bound export cargo stuck amid the West Asia crisis, while DG Shipping asks shipping lines to avoid opportunistic pricing

West Asia war: 45K Indian containers stuck; export costs increase fivefold

Exporters stare at either a diversion in routes, or a U-turn to India

Govt eyes private investment in bullet trains with new PPP framework push

Centre explores PPP model for at least one of seven proposed bullet train corridors as India plans ₹16-trillion high-speed rail expansion

Indian Railways freight rises 4% in February to 137.72 million tonnes

Railways ferried 137.72 mt of goods in February, up 4% year-on-year, with growth across key commodities and NTKM rising, though experts say double-digit expansion is needed to meet long-term goals

All Indian ships in West Asia safe, says government amid rising tensions

Government says all 35 Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf region remain safe as enhanced monitoring continues; port operations stable despite cargo pile-up concerns

Exporters, vessel operators at sea over stranded ships, Indian seafarers

DGFT, DGS officials have met stakeholders over past two days to discuss issues they are facing

West Asia crisis: Shippers expect cost spikes on reroutes, insurance

According to an advisory from the Gulf Cooperation Council to stakeholders, ports in several parts of West Asia remain in operation, albeit with riders

Railways to fund 50% of tech development as new Rail Tech portal launches

The minister said the portal will attract solutions for safety, maintenance and administrative challenges, with the railways funding up to 50% of development costs after feasibility checks

NMP 2.0 for FY26-30 launched: Govt aims ₹16.7 trn from asset monetisation

Private investment of Rs 5.8 trillion also included in the target