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Road ministry to prioritise slope stabilisation
Road safety in hilly regions is set to improve. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will now focus on stabilizing slopes before building roads in mountainous areas. This initiative aims to ensure long-term safety and durability of road infrastructure.
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?
India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farmer incomes. Recent policy changes support higher ethanol blends in vehicles and even aviation fuel. The nation is moving towards E20 and exploring E100. This push is a coordinated effort across agriculture, energy, and transport sectors.
More relief steps may be on the way for highway contractors as West Asia war drags
The road transport ministry is considering additional relief for highway contractors as West Asia tensions drive up input costs and disrupt supply chains. Proposed measures include price compensation, timeline extensions and improved cash flow support, after industry bodies flagged that earlier interim relief fell short of addressing mounting financial stress.
No addition of petrol, diesel vehicles to delivery, ride aggregator fleets in Delhi: Draft EV policy
Delhi EV polocy: The nationak capital is set to electrify its transport sector. New petrol and diesel vehicles will not join delivery and ride aggregator fleets starting this year. From 2027, only electric auto-rickshaws will be registered. Incentives are offered for electric three-wheelers to encourage adoption. This policy targets high-usage vehicles to reduce pollution.
EV retail sales in India up 24.6% at 24.52 lakh units in FY26: FADA
India's leap into the future of transport was evident in FY26, as electric vehicle sales skyrocketed to 24.52 lakh units, a noteworthy increase of 24.6 percent. The two-wheeler segment alone accounted for over 14 lakh units, underscoring consumer enthusiasm. Meanwhile, electric passenger vehicles surged with an impressive growth rate of 83.63 percent.
No shortage of LPG cylinders in Northeast India, production to go on uninterrupted: Indian Oil Corp
Indian Oil Corporation confirms ample LPG supplies for Northeast India. The company's bottling plants operate at full capacity, meeting regional demand. Government directives prioritize household cooking gas. Refineries are maximizing LPG output. Commercial supplies are restricted to essential services. These measures ensure uninterrupted fuel availability for homes and transport.
Loan repaid? Vehicle hypothecation to be removed automatically under new online system
Vehicle owners will no longer need to visit transport offices to remove hypothecation from registration certificates. A new online system, launched on March 1, automates this process after loan repayment. This initiative aims to simplify procedures and save time for borrowers. Initially integrated with one nationalised bank and five NBFCs, more lenders will be added soon.
Indian Railways launches Rail Tech Policy to promote innovation, start-up engagement
Indian Railways has launched a new Rail Tech policy designed to attract innovators, startups, and research institutions to co-create the future of rail transport. By streamlining the startup selection process, the initiative speeds up the testing and deployment of promising solutions.
Smallcap AI shares locked in 20% upper circuit on US transport agency deal
Shares of XTGlobal Infotech hit the 20% upper circuit at Rs 33.18 on the BSE after the company secured an AI Enablement for Engineering Services contract from a US-based state transportation agency. The six-month engagement is valued at about $796,900. Managing Director Ramarao Atchuta Mullapudi said the win strengthens its transportation vertical and US public sector presence.
Mahindra-Embraer deepen defence tie-up with planned C-390 aircraft MRO facility
Mahindra Group and Embraer plan to establish a C-390 Millennium maintenance facility in India, strengthening localisation efforts under the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft programme.
Momentum Stocks: Radhika Jewel, Shankara Buildpro, TCI Express gain up 10% on sheer momentum
Radhika Jewel jumped 9.8 percent to Rs 61.89, staying above its 30-day SMA (Rs 56.38) and 50-day SMA (Rs 58.47). However, the stock continued to trade below its 150-day SMA (Rs 65.21) and 200-day SMA (Rs 70.73), indicating that while short-term momentum has improved, the long-term trend remains weak.
Momentum Stocks: Data Patterns, Aster DM Health, Federal Bank hit 52-week high
Eurotex, TCI Finance, IZMO were locked in the upper band, reflecting strong demand and limited supply—often a sign of bullish near-term sentiment.