Roads sector news

Changing Lanes: Road sector moves towards quality-led, sustainable growth

September 9, 2026

Over the years, the narrative of India’s roads and highways sector has been defined by scale and speed. This has been reflected in accelerated project awards, record high daily construction, growth in access-controlled expressways that […]

Course Correction: Key developments in the road sector

September 9, 2026

Over the past year, India’s road sector has witnessed a growing shift in focus, from construction towards technology-led development, life cycle management, barrier-free tolling, road safety and sustainable construction. The surge in asset sales and […]

Views of Nitin Jairam Gadkari: “A key priority is reducing the cost of construction while improving its quality”

September 9, 2026

The past year has reflected the country’s commitment to road modernisation. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has implemented various reforms and measures to address long-standing issues. In addition to its continuing focus […]

Views of Santosh Kumar Yadav: “Sustainable development is an integral part of NHAI’s philosophy”

September 9, 2026

National highway development has witnessed major progress across different verticals. The speed and scale of development have been brisk. In 2025-26, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) constructed around 5,313 km, surpassing its target […]

The Road Ahead: Positive long-term outlook despite a slowdown in awards

September 9, 2026

India has built a significant road asset base, with much of this network now operational. The sector’s priorities are shifting from rapid construction towards long-term maintenance and sustainable financing. Despite the prevailing headwinds, the sector’s […]

India’s efforts to build a nationwide electric mobility ecosystem have received a significant technology upgrade. National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV), an electric-highway pilot programme, has partnered with fleet safety technology company Netradyne to deploy […]

Key Statistics: Monetisation moves in the road sector

August 11, 2026

Key Statistics: Progress under the Bharatmala Pariyojana

August 11, 2026

Building on Data: Increasing digitalisation across infrastructure sectors

August 10, 2026

India’s infrastructure development is running at a scale few economies have ever attempted simultaneously, with expressways, metro rails, dedicated freight corridors, ports, tunnels all under construction at once. This pace has forced a parallel shift. […]

Beyond Construction: Enhancing the durability and performance of road infrastructure

August 7, 2026

By Vinod Kumar Giri, Senior Vice-President (Head Operations), DRA Infracon Private Limited. India built its road network at record speed. The harder – and more valuable – work now is keeping it. A quiet shift […]

Expanding Rural Network: Progress under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

July 3, 2026

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), a flagship initiative aimed at linking rural regions via all-weather roads, has demonstrated sustained progress across its various verticals. Launched in 2000, the programme’s primary objective is to […]

Steady Steps State-led road development initiatives

June 5, 2026

State road connectivity is critical to achieving balanced regional development. Recognising the importance of these roads in facilitating trade, improving access to healthcare, education and markets, and enhancing connectivity, the centre has continued to prioritise […]

Enabling Connectivity: NHIDCL’s role in Northeast and border road development

May 6, 2026

By Amarendra Kumar, Director – Technical, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) operates across all north-eastern states, serving as a prominent executing agency for national highways […]

Critical Links: Uttar Pradesh emerges as a front runner in expressway expansion

May 6, 2026

By R.K. Chaudhary, Chief Engineer, UPEIDA Uttar Pradesh has made expressway-led infrastructure development central to its economic transformation and employment generation. The state has now emerged as a national leader in greenfield access control expressway […]