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23 Jul

Centre to develop 35 Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLP) Projects under Public-Private-Partnership across the country

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) had mandated the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to set up 35 Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLP) across India under Public-Private...

12 Jul

Unprecedented rise in Bangladesh’s economic activity a boon for Indian exports

While India’s exports to traditional markets took a fall due to the ravaging crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Bangladesh reported unprecedented economic growth; jumping four places to emerge...

06 Jul

India’s Domestic Road Logistics Sector witness strong rebound: ICRA Ratings

After having to go through a disheartening phase, the Indian economy can finally rejoice as uplifting figures from domestic road logistics sector comes in on the backdrop of India...

03 Jul

Commerce Ministry’s Logistics Division reveals plans for ‘Freight Smart Cities’, launches portal

With growing urbanisation, requirements of rapid economic growth including e-commerce and associated first and last mile freight movements; increasing congestion, noise and sound pollution in the Indian cities is...

01 Jul

India all set to become the third-largest online retail market globally

Following the footsteps of the US and China, India is now set to become the third largest online retail market globally, with annual gross merchandise value (GMV) touching USD...

28 Jun

The INSTC: Another stepping stone in India’s Export Journey

Export businesses offer plenty of benefits and opportunities to a country and help boost its economic aspects, especially at a time when Covid is jeopardizing the economic might of...

28 Jun

FM announces relief measures to boost exports and help pandemic hit sectors

As the nation reels under the adverse effects caused by the second wave of the COVID pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced a slew of economic relief...

25 Jun

A sneak peek into the new draft Indian Ports Bill, 2021

With a view to revolutionising the ports management and make investment hubs through public and private partnership, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways had presented the draft Indian...

15 Jun

The Colombo Port City Project: Why it concerns India

The Sri Lankan parliament approved the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill after a two-day debate on it, last month. The 225-member Sri Lankan Parliament approved the bill 148-59,...