Articles by: Niharika Singh

Closing The Logistics Loop

Closing The Logistics Loop

India is rapidly transforming its logistics ecosystem to meet the standards set by mature markets, such as the European Union and the United States, writes Ashish Bhatia.  Historically, logistics costs in India were estimated to be ~14–16 per cent of the country’s GDP, significantly higher than the five to six per cent typically seen in advanced economies. However, research from[Read More…]

by August 13, 2025 Cover Stories
President Marcos Jr. Meets Hinduja Group to Strengthen Strategic Economic Partnership

President Marcos Jr. Meets Hinduja Group to Strengthen Strategic Economic Partnership

Hinduja Group Signs LOI to Expand Investments in Defence, Energy, Automotive, and Digital Technology in the Philippines Mumbai, August 8, 2025 – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, during his official visit to India, met with the Hinduja Group delegation led by Shom Hinduja, to explore avenues for expanded economic collaboration. The meeting marked a key step in enhancing[Read More…]

by August 8, 2025 INDUSTRY TALK, News
Gro Digital Platforms and IDFC FIRST Bank Partner to Launch FASTag Services for Seamless Fleet Operations

Gro Digital Platforms and IDFC FIRST Bank Partner to Launch FASTag Services for Seamless Fleet Operations

Gro Digital Platforms, a joint venture between Ashok Leyland and Hinduja Leyland Finance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IDFC FIRST Bank to launch FASTag services, aiming to offer a seamless, end-to-end mobility solution for fleet owners and transporters across India. Under the agreement, Gro Digital Platforms will promote IDFC FIRST Bank FASTags through the Ashok Leyland dealership[Read More…]

by August 5, 2025 INDUSTRY TALK, News, Uncategorized
RTO Authorities say cityflo will have to wait till the aggregator policy is finalised before reapplying for a state government Licence to operate shuttle buses in Mumbai.

RTO Authorities say cityflo will have to wait till the aggregator policy is finalised before reapplying for a state government Licence to operate shuttle buses in Mumbai.

Mumbai:Cityflo management announced on Tuesday that it will “re-apply to govt for a licence under the revised guidelines ” less than a week after state transport minister pratap sarnaik urged private aggregator bus shuttles to wait in line and apply for a state licence to operate in the city. A senior representative from the Transport Commissioner’s office told a reporter[Read More…]

by July 16, 2025 News