The amendments expand India’s flex-fuel vehicle framework by extending emission certification provisions to include E100. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to formally recognise E100 fuel alongside E85, paving the way for wider adoption of flex-fuel vehicles capable of operating on high-ethanol blends. The move...
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India Must Build a Complete Maritime Ecosystem to Unlock Shipbuilding Ambitions: TK Ramachandran
At the curtain-raiser of the NAMEXPO 2026 shipbuilding conclave, the former Shipping Secretary calls for greater collaboration among government, industry, academia, the military and other stakeholders. Amid the slew of reforms underway in India’s shipbuilding sector, developing stronger linkages across the maritime value chain will be critical to transforming the country into a global shipbuilding...
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India’s Open Mobility Pioneer Takes Its Ride‑Hailing Model to Europe
Moving Tech Innovations plans to help European cities build open, sovereign mobility infrastructure using an India-developed model. A decade and a half after app-based cab aggregation began taking root in India, a Bengaluru-based company is preparing to bring an alternative mobility model to Europe. Moving Tech Innovations (MTI), the parent of Namma Yatri, Chennai One,...
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India Launches Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority to Cut Costs and Boost Connectivity
ITLA will serve as the apex institution for integrated planning, research, appraisal, monitoring, policy support and data analytics. In a landmark move for India’s fast‑expanding infrastructure sector, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the creation of an Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) to strengthen research, planning, appraisal, monitoring...
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India’s Civil Aviation Demand is Outpacing Supply: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu
Speaking at the curtain raiser of Routes Asia 2027, the Civil Aviation Minister said this growth is supported by initiatives to boost regional connectivity, such as UDAN, which has become a global reference model. The rapid growth of India’s civil aviation sector, driven by its young and aspirational population, is creating a situation where demand...
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India’s Aviation Minister Pushes Cost‑Effective SAF Rollout From 2027
With the draft SAF policy in its final stages, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is conducting consultations across government and industry. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu reiterated India’s commitment to a phased rollout of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for international flights from January 2027, stressing that implementation must be cost‑effective for passengers...
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Indofast Energy-Hala Mobility Alliance to Deploy 40,000 EVs by 2027
The alliance aims to eliminate range anxiety and charging downtime, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery for commercial and last‑mile fleets. Indofast Energy, a joint venture between Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL) and Sun Mobility, has announced a strategic partnership with Hala Mobility, an EV‑as‑a‑service platform focused on decarbonising India’s logistics ecosystem. The collaboration is positioned as...
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Indian Railways Posts 4% Freight Growth in June 2026
Demand from core sectors lifted freight volumes, with fertiliser, iron ore, coal, clinker, and other categories showing strong growth. Indian Railways, the world’s fourth‑largest rail network, continued its strong operational performance in June 2026, recording steady growth in both freight and passenger services. The Railways loaded 142.21 million tonnes (MT) of freight during the month,...
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India Clears ₹100 Billion ATF Stabilisation Package Amid West Asia Crisis
The ATF price stabilisation mechanism will operate for 36 months, subject to annual review or until the support amount is fully recovered, whichever comes first. Reeling from the high cost of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) since the start of the West Asia conflict in March this year, scheduled Indian carriers are in for some relief...
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Digi Yatra Crosses 100 Million Journeys, Expands Seamless Travel Across 38 Airports
Commending the milestone, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced that Digi Yatra will be enabled at 27 more airports by 2027. India’s flagship digital travel platform, Digi Yatra, has achieved a major milestone by enabling over 100 million seamless passenger journeys across 38 airports, supported by more than 24 million downloads on iOS...