First-ever full toll suspension: Expressway develops major defects weeks after opening; NHAI bans concessionaire for 3 years, seeks Rs 42 lakh daily compensationKanpur-Lucknow Expressway: Following the inauguration of the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway, significant defects were reported, prompting the Na...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Highway Infrastructure shares jump 5% after securing Rs 220 crore order from UPEIDAHighway Infrastructure shares rose nearly 5% to Rs 45.90 after the company secured a Rs 220.66 crore contract from UPEIDA for toll collecti...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Stocks in news: Infosys, Mazagon Dock, Fortis Healthcare, JSW Energy and Kalpataru ProjectsOn September 16, Indian markets experienced a careful resurgence, with the Nifty and Sensex both moving upwards. This rebound was fueled by...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 2025, Netherlands turned retired wind-turbine blades into a 60-metre highway noise barrier; tests found it performed like a conventional concrete wallNetherlands’ 60-metre Blade Barrier represents more than an unusual highway wall. It is an experiment in what a circular economy can look l...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
In 2020, California repaved a highway using recycled materials, including 150,000 plastic bottles per mile; it could last 2-3 times longer than conventional asphaltCalifornia transportation officials tested recycled pavement using plastic bottle binder. This pilot project on Highway 162 consumed approx...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Entry into Delhi to get easier as barrier free tolling starts at 9 highway points from next monthMunicipal Corporation of Delhi is set to roll out multi-lane free-flow tolling at nine national highway entry points, including DND Flyway,...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
PNC Infratech shares tank 20%. What’s triggering the steep plunge on Tuesday?PNC Infratech shares plunged after NHAI extended the debarment of Awadh Expressway to the company for three years, restricting its particip...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari has a new plan for Mumbai traffic: After getting stuck for an hour, minister proposes a tech-driven solution to the city’s congestion problemUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari recently faced frustrating traffic delays in Mumbai, prompting him to reflect on the 55 flyovers and the Bandr...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says by 2027 all national highway toll plazas will go barrier-free: How new tolling system could boost govt revenue by up to Rs 25,000 crore a yearBy March 2027, national highways are expected to become barrier-free with the wider implementation of FASTag and automatic number plate rec...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
If your car breaks down on a highway, help could reach you faster: How NHAI is upgrading its helpline to quickly dispatch ambulances, cranes & patrol vehiclesNHAI is set to upgrade its 1033 helpline with advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and real-time location tracking. T...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway: Clearing hurdles on road to 2029 targetIndia's Arunachal Frontier Highway project is now on track for construction. This strategic road aims to boost connectivity along the Chine...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Trump administration to lend $100 million to Africell, countering Huawei in AfricaThe United States will lend nearly one hundred million dollars to Africell. This loan aims to counter China's Huawei expansion in Africa. A...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
FASTag users can now switch banks without changing tag as Nitin Gadkari launches OneTagIn a significant move for drivers, the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has unveiled the OneTag system that allows motorists to conveniently ch...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
IRB Infrastructure shares rally 8% as August toll revenue surges 25% YoY to Rs 807 croreShares of IRB Infrastructure Developers surged up to 8% after the company reported a 25% YoY rise in toll revenue to Rs 807 crore in August...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Gadkari vows record action against contractors, officials over delaysUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari aims to blacklist numerous contractors and suspend officials. He will personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Go...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
After two-year slowdown, national highway project awards fast-trackedNational Highways Authority of India is accelerating project awards for the upcoming fiscal year. Seventy-two percent of identified project...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Railway stocks: Over 2 years of correction; time to relook without bias? 7 stocks with downside to upside potential of -28% to 32%A sector-wide correction usually does one job. It takes the froth off and leaves the good businesses standing where they should be. The two...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.04 AM IST