By Krishna B. Kotak, Chairman, JM Baxi The year 1991 is considered the birth year of reforms in India, when the country had to tackle and overcome a bankrupt economy and usher in reforms to […]
India’s port sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rising trade volumes, increasing manufacturing activity, rapid infrastructure development and the growing integration of ports with wider logistics networks. Ports are evolving beyond their traditional […]
Since independence, India has been on the path of economic growth and nationwide development, with infrastructure serving as the cornerstone in this journey. Overall, the country’s infrastructure development has been positive, marked by an extensive […]
Infrastructure continues to play a key role in the growth strategy of the country. Rising investments across infrastructure sectors have widened capacities, enhanced connectivity, and improved logistics efficiency. Key initiatives such as the PM GatiShakti, […]
As India strengthens its position as a major global economy, the need for strong and modern infrastructure has become paramount. In fact, this sector is the undeniable backbone of any developing economy, making a direct […]
The central government has often reiterated its focus on construction, particularly infrastructure development. The National Infrastructure Pipeline and the government’s flagship construction programmes Bharatmala and Sagarmala Pariyojana, the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the […]
India’s transport infrastructure is growing rapidly, backed by continued budgetary support, a favourable policy environment and an inflow of private sector capital. Flagship government programmes such as Bharatmala Pariyojana, Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Ude Desh ka […]
The Indian ports and shipping sector has witnessed significant transformation and growth over the years. Initiatives such as the integration of technology into port operations, capacity enhancement and sustainability measures have played a key role […]
By Krishna B. Kotak, Chairman, JM Baxi Group The recently announced Union Budget 2024-25 has some relevant topics that merit attention, specifically in the field of shipping. In the past few years, especially post-Covid, the […]
Digitalisation has completely transformed the way infrastructure projects are executed across the world. Its ability to promote collaboration, streamline building processes, assure safety and optimise long-term asset management makes it a vital tool in the […]
The last decade has seen a continuous evolution in global trade. This has led to the creation of a global supply chain for trade and transport. An automobile sold in the US or South America […]
Coastal and inland waterway transportation (IWT) is an energy efficient and eco-friendly means of transport that also helps reduce the cost of domestic freight movement. However, despite its long coastline of 7,500 km, the share […]
During the past year, the ports and shipping sector in India has undergone significant changes with the introduction of amendments, technological advancements, energy conservation measures and completion of projects, among other developments. The government has […]
Port traffic has witnessed fast-paced recovery from the pandemic and has been on an uptrend. A number of policies and reform measures have been introduced to attract greater private investments into the sector. The launch […]
The major ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways registered an impressive growth in traffic movement of around 7 per cent (year on year) during 2021-22 over the previous year. Further, the Inland Waterways […]
The port sector in India is being driven by high growth in external trade. Imports from China soared to almost $100 billion in 2021. Indian exports to China too are steadily increasing. India’s import basket […]
At a time when the maritime industry was suffering from weak domestic performance and foreign trade difficulties, the Covid-19 pandemic created new hurdles. While the industry has begun to show signs of recovery since June […]
With the entry of new technology, materials and processes in the Indian construction industry, geosynthetics is gaining traction as a construction material across a wide range of civil engineering fields. One of the main reasons […]
Sagarmala is touted as one of India’s biggest programmes for the development of the maritime sector in the country. It is an ambitious national initiative aimed at bringing about a major improvement in the ports […]
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