Russia explores rail link to India to bypass maritime chokepointsRussia is exploring a rail link to India through Central Asia and Iran as an alternative to maritime routes vulnerable to disruptions at th...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Cargo from Gujarat port takes INSTC's Eastern route to reach KazakhstanIndia's connectivity and trade with Central Asia have been enhanced by a shipment from Gujarat using the eastern route of the International...
05 Mar, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
India-Russia trade gets major boost via INSTC over past yearTrade between India and Russia via the INSTC has doubled in the past year, significantly reducing delivery times and costs. Bilateral trade...
20 Feb, 2025, 10.37 PM IST
Armenian Parliament approves loan to build tunnel along Iran border to join initiativeArmenia is joining the International North South Transportation Corridor (INSTC) to boost trade with India, Russia, and Europe. A $200 mill...
05 Dec, 2024, 06.38 PM IST
Russia exports major consignment via INSTC ahead of PM Modi’s Moscow tripThe consignment will reach Mumbai port via Bandar Abbas port in Iran, ET has learnt. “For the first time, two trains with Kuzbass coal head...
26 Jun, 2024, 07.23 PM IST
INSTC played a major role in pushing Russia-India trade volume in 2023: RZD Logistics CEOThe International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) has contributed to a record rate of trade and economic cooperation between Russia ...
28 Sep, 2023, 08.19 PM IST
Russia launches initiative to boost INSTC infraRussian companies have launched discussions on options for their participation in boosting INSTC and expanding their presence in the Irania...
22 Apr, 2023, 06.17 AM IST
Amid curbs, India-Russia trade via INSTC boomsThe 7,200-km-long network of highways, sea and rail routes under INSTC offers the shortest connectivity route between Russia and India. It ...
17 Aug, 2022, 01.48 PM IST
Putin pushes INSTC to connect India; describes it as a ‘truly ambitious project’Putin made special reference to the INSTC that connects India with Russia within the shortest possible time. He described the project, whic...
01 Jul, 2022, 06.45 AM IST
International North South Transportation Corridor for better Indo-Russian connectivity inches towards realityINSTC is one of corridors that New Delhi is working on as part of connectivity initiatives parallel to China's One Belt One Road strategy.
12 Jul, 2018, 11.13 PM IST
INSTC to be operationalised mid-Jan 2018; game changer for India's Eurasia policyConceived well before China’s Belt and Road Initiative, INSTC will help cut down costs and time taken for transfer of goods from India to R...
05 Dec, 2017, 01.20 PM IST
Modi is quietly pushing for a counter to China's OBOR with Russia, Iran's helpA dry run of container movement via the green corridor will be conducted, marking the 70th anniversary of Indo-Russian diplomatic ties.
20 May, 2017, 02.27 PM IST
India-Eurasia road almost ready, container dry run soonINSTC will substantially reduce time taken and cost for transport of goods between India and Eurasia once fully functional
03 Apr, 2017, 01.14 AM IST
Deutsche Bahn wants to use INSTC to trade with IranDeutsche Bahn, a leading German railway company, has expressed interest in using INSTC and delivering goods from Europe to Iran via Azerbai...
28 Oct, 2016, 11.24 AM IST
INSTC to slash cargo transport time to Russia to 30 days: Nitin Gadkari"It is expected that cargo by this route would reach Russia in about 25-30 days as against the present route through Suez which takes about...
30 Jul, 2015, 05.01 PM IST
Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s 6-nation tour, emphasis back on International North-South Transport CorridorThe Foreign Trade Policy of India, 2015-20, has highlighted the importance of INSTC in expanding India’s trade and investment links with Ce...
18 Jun, 2015, 05.02 AM IST