India’s aerial strikes on terror infrastructure inside Pakistan under Operation Sindoor have been more than a tactical success. They are also a defining moment for India’s indigenous defence manufacturing. The first phase of the operation, running from May 7-10, saw homegrown technologies in air defence systems to precision-strike capabilities outperform foreign alternatives, proving India’s strategic...
Category: ECONOMY & POLICY
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Logistics parks, multimodal cargo hubs poised for rapid growth
Following the successful launch of the Bangalore Logistics Park at India’s third-busiest international airport in late April, Ramanathan Rajamani, CEO, AISATS, is now focused on the seamless operationalisation of the country’s largest multimodal cargo hub at the upcoming Noida International Airport. An engineering graduate and a master’s in logistics from the National University of Singapore,...
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Greening India’s Freight Economy
As India’s freight volumes continue to expand, the associated CO2 emissions are rising just as rapidly. To establish itself as a global leader in sustainable logistics, the country must pursue bolder, deeper, and more deliberate systemic reforms, argues Vivek Lohia. India is moving fast, whether by roads, rails, and across seas. With its freight economy...
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Empowering Aatmanirbhar Infra Financing
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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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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Investments in Renewables, Roads, and Real Estate to Reach ₹17.5 Trillion by FY26: Crisil
While these investments may face regulatory delays, market fluctuations, and infrastructure bottlenecks, strong cash flows, prudent financial management, and sustained investor confidence will support stability across the three sectors. As part of the current transformations, India’s renewable energy, roads, and real estate sectors are expected to attract significant capital, according to the country’s leading ratings...
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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...