With the lower Earth orbit satellite launch market projected to reach $44 billion by 2032, IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka remains optimistic about India’s aspirations to become the world’s leading hub for small satellite launches, provided domestic firms can offer competitive services. In a key move that could accelerate India’s ambitions to become a global hub...
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Multimodal Logistics: Optimising Assets, Strengthening Supply Chains
Multimodal logistics, connecting ports to the hinterland, empowers businesses to adopt diverse end-to-end transport solutions that enhance efficiency and strengthen supply chains, writes Adhendru Jain. The global trade landscape is in a state of flux, shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, shifting economic priorities and increasing demands for sustainable operations. According to an analysis by an international...
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Gadkari Announces FASTag Annual Pass to Ease Private Vehicle Movement from Independence Day
The ₹3,000 pass, valid for one year from activation or up to 200 trips, is exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans travelling on the country’s national highways. India is set to launch a FASTag-based annual pass from August 15 to streamline toll payments and facilitate seamless movement of non-commercial private...
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Air India 171 Crash: A Definitive Inflection Point for Indian Aviation
Lessons from India’s worst air disaster involving Air India must redefine aviation in the world’s fastest-growing market, writes Manish Pant. Perhaps no other airline in the history of civil aviation has captured the imagination of its country of origin as much as Air India. In a country where only 4 per cent travel by air,...
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REC Reports Strong Profit Growth
Power sector financier, REC, has reported a robust profit after tax of Rs.157.13 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, driven by strong growth across all verticals, recalibration of interest rates on loan assets, and effective financial cost management. Earnings per share rose to Rs.59.55, up from Rs.53.11 in the previous year. The...
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GAIL Reports Record Profit Surge
India’s largest natural gas company, GAIL (India), has reported its highest-ever financial performance in FY2025, achieving record EBITDA, PBT, and PAT despite global economic challenges. Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, attributed the robust results to strong operational and financial performance across all major segments. The company’s revenue from operations rose to Rs.1.37 trillion...
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India Calls for Inclusive Energy Governance at BRICS Meet
Inviting BRICS nations to participate in the 2026 BRICS Energy Gathering in India, Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister for Power, highlighted energy security as one of the most pressing global challenges. Speaking at the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília on May 19, he emphasised the need to strengthen BRICS cooperation to ensure economic stability,...
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train’s 300 km Viaduct Milestone
India’s first bullet train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad has reached a significant milestone with the completion of 300 km of viaducts. This achievement was marked by the launch of a 40-metre-long full-span box girder near Surat, Gujarat. The project has leveraged indigenously designed and manufactured equipment, including straddle carriers, launching gantries, bridge gantries, and...
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India Revokes Security Clearance to Turkish Firm Çelebi
India’s aviation security regulator, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), has revoked the security clearance of Turkish firm Çelebi Aviation Holding on national security grounds. The decision follows concerns raised by Indian authorities regarding the firm’s alleged ties to Turkiye’s ruling Erdogan family. The move comes in the wake of heightened tensions between India...
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Major Ports Handle Record Cargo Throughput in FY2025
As India expands its global trade footprint and modernises its logistics infrastructure, the country’s major ports have recorded an impressive 4.3 per cent annual growth in cargo handling, increasing from 819 million tonnes (MT) in FY 2023-24 to 855 MT in FY 2024-25. This growth was driven by higher container throughput (10 per cent), fertiliser...