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Rail auto hub commences operations near Chennai

SECTOR | 21 May 2016

Business Line

Loading of cars into specially designed wagons commenced at India's First common user rail auto hub located atWalajabad, 35 km south of Chennai. Loadingof 124 Hyundai cars was done by G...

Sadbhav Infrastructure lowest bidder for two NHAI projects in Gujarat

SECTOR | 21 May 2016

Economic Times

Sadbhav Infrastructure today said it has been declared the lowest bidder by National Highways Authority of India for two of its projects in Gujarat.

Nitin Gadkari says non-passage of road safety bill biggest regret'

The Financial Express | 22 May 2016 2 more

Sadbhav Infrastructure lowest bidder for two NHAI projects in Gujarat

The Financial Express | 21 May 2016

Sadbhav Infrastructure lowest bidder for two NHAI projects in Gujarat

Railways commission Wi-Fi service at three more stations

SECTOR | 20 May 2016

Economic Times

Suresh Prabhu suggested that arrangement be made to ensure the service is available for only those who purchase tickets or "platform tickets at least".

Take steps to check defecation on Indian Railway land: Centre to states

The Financial Express | 22 May 2016 9 more

Railways in talks to draw 200 Mw of Dabhol power

Business Standard | 21 May 2016

Railways eyes 24% increase in capex target this financial year

Business Standard | 21 May 2016

IndianOil reviewing diesel procurement for railways

Business Standard | 21 May 2016

Indian Railways makes mandatory catering charges optional in four trains

The Financial Express | 21 May 2016

Railways eases mandatory catering charges, makes it optional in four trains

Zee Business | 21 May 2016

Railways eases mandatory catering charges, makes it optional in four trains

Railways eases mandatory catering charges, makes it optional in four trains

Railways eases mandatory catering charges, makes it optional in four trains

Railways in talks to procure another 200 MW of Dabhol power

Business Standard | 20 May 2016

Central Railway takes up monsoon preparatory work to ensure smooth services

SECTOR | 20 May 2016

Economic Times

To ensure smooth suburban train services during the upcoming monsoon season, Central Railway has taken up preparatory works like removal of muck, cleaning culverts.

Western Railway recovers Rs 12 crore as penalty for irregular travel in April

Economic Times | 20 May 2016 4 more

Western Railway recovers Rs 12 crore as penalty for irregular travel in April

Economic Times | 20 May 2016

Central Railway takes up monsoon preparatory work to ensure smooth services

The Financial Express | 20 May 2016

Maoists snatch several walkie-talkies from Indian Railway staff

The Financial Express | 20 May 2016

Maoists snatch several walkie-talkies from Railway staff

Business Standard | 20 May 2016

SECTOR | 20 May 2016

Freight Forward Sector Update

by ICICI Securities Limited

ICICI Securities Limited

ICICI Securities Ltd | Retail Equity Research The Baltic Dry Index for April remained volatile starting the month at 430 levels and reaching a high of 750 levels. Indices for dry bulk...

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National Highways half yearly net loss widens to Rs 133 cr

SECTOR | 19 May 2016

Economic Times

State-owned statutory body National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) net loss widened to Rs 133.04 crore in the six months ended March 31.

Growth of waterways key for India's development: Nitin Gadkari

The Financial Express | 18 May 2016

Big-bang reforms in 6-7 months: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu

SECTOR | 19 May 2016

Economic Times

Big-bang reforms in 6-7 months: Railway Minister Suresh PrabhuWe have changed the track of railways' thinking. Lot of improvement has been made on customer satisfaction. Private players have started showing interest, says Prabhu.

People must pay more to avail new train facilities: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu

Economic Times | 19 May 2016 1 more

People must pay more to avail new train facilities: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu

Economic Times | 19 May 2016

Steps taken by Indian Railways will contribute towards ease of doing business: Mohd Jamshed, Railway Board

SECTOR | 19 May 2016

The Financial Express

Indian Railways, which could not meet its freight-loading and revenue budget targets for FY16, have initiated a slew of measures cancellation of 10% port congestion surcharge, elimination of dual freight policy for iron ore, expanding freight basket to time-tabled freight trains on pilot basis, appointing key customer managers for single-window clearance and grievance redressal in order to increase its market share in goods transportation.

Delhi-Chandigarh high speed corridor: Railways reviews technical solutions

SECTOR | 18 May 2016

Economic Times

One of the areas of co-operation mentioned in the MoU is regarding exchange of experience, technologies & know-how for upgrading speed on existing infrastructure of Indian Railways.

Delhi-Chandigarh high speed corridor: Railways reviews technical solutions

Economic Times | 18 May 2016 3 more

Is Rail Neer' safe? Supreme Court says onus on Indian Railways

The Financial Express | 18 May 2016

Safety, trains punctuality challenges for Indian Railways: President Pranab Mukherjee

The Financial Express | 17 May 2016

Safety, trains punctuality challenges for Railways: President Pranab Mukherjee

Economic Times | 17 May 2016

Border Roads Organisation: Tight funds, uphill goals in a tough terrain

SECTOR | 18 May 2016

The Financial Express

The BRO, mandated with the task of building and maintaining roads in border areas is regularly falling short of its targets,experts say, primarily on account of lower budgetary allocations along with shortage of manpower and equipment.