With the right safeguards and incentives, India can lay the groundwork for a truly aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) infrastructure financing ecosystem—one where citizens don’t just contribute to the nation’s development but actively co-build and co-benefit from it, argues Shivam Bajaj. Once marred by mounting non-performing assets, regulatory gridlock, and land acquisition hurdles, the Indian infrastructure industry was...
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Bharatmala: Driving Efficiencies with Technology
From cost overruns and procedural hurdles to technology-driven savings and timely execution, Bharatmala Pariyojana demonstrates how adaptive infrastructure ensures efficiency and future readiness, explains Shailesh Agarwal. The Bharatmala Pariyojana, launched in 2017, was conceptualised as a nationwide highway development initiative to optimise freight and passenger movement. In its first phase, the programme aimed to develop...
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The Corridor of Opportunity
All emerging economic and military powers require secure trade routes. Take, for example, the Suez Canal, a vital gateway for global trade. It attracts about 12-15 per cent of global trade and about 30 per cent of global container traffic, with more than $1 trillion in goods transiting annually. The blockage of the Suez Canal...
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Collaborating Beyond Bricks and Steel
All stakeholders, including industry, government, investors, institutions, and communities, need to work together to build infrastructure that is not only functional but also resilient, inclusive, and sustainable, opines YR Nagaraja. In India, infrastructure is more than just roads, bridges, and buildings; it’s the foundation of our growth story. It determines how efficiently we live, how...
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AM/NS Injects Colour into Indian Steel Market with Optigal Launch
The launch is expected to bring the Arcelor Mittal-Nippon Steel joint venture closer to its goal of securing a 25 per cent market share in India’s colour-coated steel segment over the next few years. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has launched Optigal Prime and Optigal Pinnacle, two premium colour-coated steel products under its Optigal...
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Small is Beautiful: IFFCO Reports Record Profit for Third Consecutive Year as Nano Fertiliser Sales Surge
The company has also reiterated its commitment to further integrate nanotechnology, drones, and AI-driven agricultural solutions to transform India’s agriculture and food value chain. IFFCO, the world’s leading cooperative in terms of its contribution to GDP, has reported a pre-tax profit of ₹38.11 billion for FY 2024-25, marking another year of strong financial performance. Sales...
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Operation Sindoor: Airspace Restrictions in the Age of Cross-Border Tensions
India’s decision to close its airspace during the initial phase of Operation Sindoor aligned with measures commonly taken by nations to safeguard sovereignty and protect citizens during cross-border conflicts. This approach is also rooted in the historical evolution of India-Pakistan aviation ties in the post-Partition era, write Poonam Verma Sengupta and Priyakshi Bhatnagar. India has...
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REC Profit at ₹15,713 crore for FY25
REC RECOMMEDS FINAL DIVIDEND OF ₹ 2.60 PER SHARE The Board of Directors of REC Limited, today approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025. Operational and Financial Highlights: Q4 FY25 vs Q4 FY24 (Standalone) – Disbursements: ₹45,538 crore Vs ₹39,374 crore, up by 16% – Net interest income: ₹5,876 crore Vs ₹4,263 crore,...
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Shri Jitendra Srivastava assumes charge as CMD, REC Limited
Shri Jitendra Srivastava, IAS, has assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of REC Limited on 22nd April 2025. On 18th April 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Shri Srivastava, who is an IAS from Bihar Cadre (2000 Batch), as the CMD of REC. This appointment has been made in the rank and...
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India’s Aerotropolis Plans Get Further Boost with Hisar Airport
A successful rollout of the Hisar airport project may result in the region reclaiming its historical legacy as a major commercial centre. Located nearly 150 km from Delhi, Rakhigarhi in Hisar district is today recognised as the largest site of the over 5,000-year-old mercantile Indus-Saraswati River Valley Civilisation. Therefore, the resumption of civilian flights from...