Indiaās first permanent and independent research centre dedicated to the economics of transportation, mobility, and logistics aims to advance evidenceābased policymaking. The national highway development agency, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has signed an MoU with the economic policy think tank, the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), to establish the NHAI...
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NHAI Finalises Highway Monetisation Plan for FY2026ā27
Seventeen highway assets across nine states have been identified, with the stretches forming key economic and logistics corridors marked by strong connectivity and established traffic potential. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the countryās apex highway development agency, has finalised a tentative list of national highway stretches proposed for monetisation under the tollāoperateātransfer (TOT)...
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Reflections for Safer Roads: The Science of Conspicuity
At the tipping point of a fundamental shift in urban road safety, Bhushan KudaleĀ highlights the most overlooked contributor: conspicuity. Every year, around 1.12 million people lose their lives globally in road traffic crashes, with nearly 50 million injured or disabled. International studies confirm a chilling reality: nearly half of all fatal crashes occur at night,...
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IRB Group Reports ā¹8.3 Billion FY2026 Toll Revenue, Secures 10% National Share
The groupās toll revenue for March 2026 reached ā¹783 million, up from ā¹649 million in March 2025, a robust 21 per cent yearāonāyear growth. Indiaās leading toll road concessionaire, IRB Groupācomprising IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. and its two sponsored Infrastructure Investment Trusts, IRB Infrastructure Trust and IRB InvIT Fundāhas reported consolidated toll revenue of ā¹8.3...
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RAHSTA Roundtable Sets Agenda for Smarter, Safer Highways
Held on 12 March 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai, alongside the Infrastructure Today Airport Conclave, the RAHSTA Roundtable brought together stakeholders from across the highways and infrastructure ecosystem to shape the agenda for the 16th RAHSTA 2026, scheduled for 8ā9 July 2026 at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. The session focused on key industry...
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Road Awards Slowdown to Hit Execution, Intensify Bidding: ICRA
MoRTHās road execution is set to moderate to 9,000-9,500 km in FY2026-27 as project awards decline, according to ICRA. Credit rating agency ICRA expects road execution by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to moderate to 9,500-10,000 km in FY2025-26 and further to 9,000-9,500 km in FY2026-27 owing to a decline in project...
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NHAI, Konkan Railway Ink MoU to Boost Integrated RoadāRail Infrastructure Development
The partnership strengthens roadārail coordination in difficult terrains, delivering integrated solutions for efficiency, safety and economic growth. In a step towards integrated infrastructure development, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Konkan Railway Corp. Ltd (KRCL), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, signed a fiveāyear memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday....
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NHAI Launches Internship Programme to Build Highway Talent Nationwide
The apex highway development agency has also launched a dedicated internship portal, opening opportunities across 150-plus national highway projects to ensure transparency and accessibility. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Indiaās apex highway development agency, has launched the NHAI Internship Programme in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education to nurture future professionals. The...
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NHAI Urges DoT and TRAI to Fix Mobile Connectivity Gaps on National Highways
Citing safety concerns and the strategic role of highways, NHAI has pressed for urgent, coordinated measures to deliver seamless connectivity nationwide. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Indiaās apex highway development agency, has flagged critical mobile network connectivity issues across several stretches of the national highway network and sought urgent intervention from the concerned...
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With Joshi at the Wheel, Gadkari Joins Hydrogen Car Drive to Signal Indiaās Clean Mobility Push
Joshiās drive from Bharat Mandapam to Gadkariās residence spotlights the governmentās push for hydrogen adoption and clean mobility. Union Ministers Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi and Nitin Jairam Gadkari showcased Indiaās commitment to clean mobility by taking a joint ride in the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in New Delhi on Tuesday. Joshi, Minister...