The dispatch advances RITES’ railway export operations under its strategic initiative, RITES Videsh. RITES Ltd, a leading transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering company, has dispatched the first rake of 18 broad‑gauge passenger coaches to Bangladesh Railway, under a contract to supply 200 coaches. The coaches, built by Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, Punjab, span seven...
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The New Power Corridor
The nations involved in the proposed IMEC collectively account for nearly half of global GDP, totalling $47 trillion. Therefore, to fully unlock the benefits of this multilateral initiative of immense geopolitical significance, they must work towards resolving security concerns and harmonising trading regulations, writes Manish Pant. Experts often refer to the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic...
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Powering the New Industrial Ecosystem
A new generation of infrastructure providers is reshaping India’s warehousing into a strategic driver of manufacturing and economic growth, notes Aditi Kumar. India is undergoing one of the most transformative shifts in its industrial sector in recent history. The way companies manufacture products, manage logistics, distribution, and supply chains, and connect to global markets has...
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“Entrepreneurial hunger, technology enablement to drive massive growth”
New Delhi‑headquartered integrated logistics provider Skyways Group is preparing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2026, one of five homegrown logistics players looking to tap the capital markets this year. Founded in 1983, the company reported a turnover of ₹22.71 billion in FY2024‑25. Even as the current turmoil in West Asia may lead the...
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As India grows, Siemens grows with it!
Sunil Mathur, Managing Director & CEO of Siemens India, is bullish on the country’s growth trajectory and sees it driving the company’s future expansion. A chartered accountant by training, Mathur today sits on the global leadership team of the Munich-based technology and engineering powerhouse. He tells INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant that Siemens is ready to...
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IREE 2025: Vaishnaw Unveils Bold 7,000-km High-Speed Rail Vision to Power Viksit Bharat
The Railway Minister’s announcement signals a dramatic scale-up of India’s high-speed rail ambitions—extending far beyond the 508-km Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor. Under the National Rail Plan, 11 corridors have been identified for phased development, with dedicated passenger lines now central to India’s transport strategy. In one of the most ambitious initiatives to be undertaken by...
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India 2036: Building for the Olympics, Forging a Legacy
With the unveiling of India’s new National Sports Policy, the road to the 2036 Olympics now hinges on bold policy frameworks and transformative infrastructure, writes Nasir Ali. India’s bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics isn’t just about welcoming the world to our shores; it is a call to transform the country’s sporting landscape. If...
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India Post Launches $700 Million Digital Overhaul with Advanced Postal Technology Rollout
Designed to deliver seamless, end-to-end digital solutions—from booking to doorstep—APT bridges urban ambition with rural reach, redefining service delivery across India’s vast postal network. In a landmark move towards digital transformation, India’s Department of Posts has completed the nationwide rollout of IT 2.0 – Advanced Postal Technology (APT), a ₹58 billion ($700 million) upgrade aimed...
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Operation Sindoor: The Indigenous Edge
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...
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Driving India’s growth through the rapid transit systems
Rapid transit systems resolving India’s mobility challenges In the vast landscape of India’s economic growth, the development of robust rapid transit systems stands as a crucial cornerstone. Rapid transit systems such as metro rails and regional railways are the next frontiers towards solving India’s mobility challenges, says Kumar Keshav, CEO, Deutsche Bahn RRTS Operations India Pvt...