The Highway Man
A visionary when it comes to recognising the role of highways in the growth of a country’s economy, Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari has been instrumental in the rapid expansion of the road network in the country. He is confident that it will be on par with that of the US by the next year
Abdul Haleem Sherif - December 01, 2023
By the End of FY24, Our National Highway Network Will Be Equivalent to the Road Network of the USA: Nitin Gadkari
Roads are important for the growth of the country, says the Union minister of road transport and highways, as he explains the government's thrust on infrastructure development
Neeraj Thakur - October 01, 2023
Automakers’ Green H2 Challenge
First, Centre wanted auto companies to move from Bharat IV to Bharat VI, then it expected them to invest in EVs. Now it wants them to chase hydrogen-powered vehicles. Is the cost of a green India only to be borne by the auto sector?
Neeraj Thakur - May 28, 2022
“When we complete our five years, our road infrastructure will be equal to European and American standards”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fields questions on funding road projects and the hard job of reviving the MSME sector
V Keshavdev - April 02, 2021
Look who's holding up the traffic
Drivers all over the country are reporting inefficiencies in the FASTag system which has been made mandatory since February 15, 2021
March 13, 2021
The road not ahead
The macro headwind may be getting worse for the infra sector, but a handful of companies with robust order book could just weather the dust storm
Prathamesh Mulye - January 08, 2020
“We have identified over 10 export sectors for skill development
Road Transport and Highways and MSME minister Nitin Gadkari agrees that there is a crisis but insists that India Inc can best it
December 04, 2019
A bridge too far
With government spending slowing down, the road ahead for infra and capital goods could be challenging
V Keshavdev - March 25, 2019
Friends with Benefits
Ironic as it may seem, Narendra Modi’s chances of a second term in office could well hinge on the benevolence of allies
V Keshavdev - February 18, 2019
"Timely execution and quick decision making hold the key to scaling up"
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s plain-speak at NPCC’s Foundation Day event was nothing short of a crash course in management
V Keshavdev - January 10, 2019
