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NHAI Defends Panipat-Jalandhar NH-44 Arbitration Claims; Net Rs 819.96 Crore Outcome in Its Favour
NHAI says two major arbitration disputes on the Panipat-Jalandhar NH-44 section were resolved with a net award of about Rs 819.96 crore in its favour, after concessionaire claims exceeding Rs 8,375 crore and NHAI counterclaims of Rs 2,888.64 crore.
NHAI-NGI MoU Targets Tunnel Engineering and Slope Stability Upgrades Across India Highways
NHAI has signed a five-year MoU with Norway's NGI for advanced consultancy in tunnel engineering, slope stability, monitoring and technical capacity building, aiming to strengthen safety and resilience on geologically challenging highway corridors.
Centre Cuts Petrol, Diesel, ATF Export Levies for June 1 Fortnight; Domestic Pump Fuel Excise Unchanged
The Centre has lowered export levies for the fortnight from June 1, 2026—petrol to Rs 1.5/litre, diesel to Rs 13.5/litre and ATF to Rs 9.5/litre—while keeping domestic petrol-diesel excise unchanged.
Gadkari Reviews 11,672 km Highway Network in Uttar Pradesh, Flags Quality and Monsoon Readiness
MoRTH reviewed quality and maintenance progress across 11,672 km of National Highway projects in Uttar Pradesh on 21 May 2026, with emphasis on faster execution, stricter quality control, and preventive monsoon actions that can directly affect freight reliability and fuel use efficiency.
Carmakers oppose tax breaks for hybrids, want BEV incentives in Delhi EV policy
The OEMs have also “strongly” recommended the formal adoption of a ‘Right to Charge’ framework to ensure that access to home charging is recognised as a key enabler of EV adoption.
Fire at Hyundai Mobis facility near Chennai may impact Hyundai, Kia production: Report
While no casualties were reported, the incident could disrupt component supplies to Hyundai Motor India and Kia India, potentially affecting vehicle production in the coming weeks.
Maersk Revises India Export Fuel Surcharge from June 1 After 5% Inland Fuel Levy
Maersk said its India inland transport costs have risen further after a 5% fuel surcharge introduced on 27 May 2026. A revised Export Fuel Surcharge grid is now set to apply from 1 June for non-FMC and 30 June for FMC cargo contracts, adding a fresh cost variable for shippers and inland logistics planning.
Gadkari Reviews 12,011 km Highway Network in Rajasthan and Himachal, Orders Monsoon-Readiness Push
On 25 May 2026, MoRTH reviewed quality and maintenance across 10,064 km of National Highways in Rajasthan and 1,947 km in Himachal Pradesh, with directives on drainage, slope protection, preventive maintenance and faster disruption response before the monsoon cycle.
Thiruvarur Bypass Cleared at Rs 1,427.61 Crore: NH-83 Upgrade to Decongest Town, Improve Port-Linked Freight Flow
MoRTH approved a 14.9 km four-lane Thiruvarur bypass on NH-83 with two additional ROBs on 26 May 2026. The project is designed to cut urban congestion, improve safety, and strengthen connectivity between industrial clusters and Nagapattinam-Karaikal port-side movement.
Jabalpur Outer Ring Road Update: 114.38 km Project to Improve Freight Flow on MP Corridor
MoRTH said on 27 May 2026 that the Jabalpur Outer Ring Road project, estimated at about Rs 3,540 crore across five packages, is expected to ease city congestion, reduce travel time, and lower logistics friction on NH-45 and NH-30 linked movement.
EV sales in fast lane but motown treads the middle path
Carmakers are simultaneously investing in EV architectures, hybrid systems, alternative fuels, and cleaner combustion technologies. Suppliers too are getting impacted, having to spread resources across multiple technology platforms.
Carraro India targets ₹4,000 crore revenue by 2030 on four-wheel-drive tractor boom
The Pune-based Tier 1 auto component supplier expects India’s four-wheel-drive tractor penetration to rise to 35-40 per cent by 2028-29 from around 25 per cent currently.
Demand for diesel more than doubled in six districts, petrol in fourteen districts: Official
Diesel demand doubled in six districts, while fourteen districts saw petrol demand surge, driven by the agricultural season.
SIMTA Seeks PM Relief as Diesel Hikes Deepen Transport Stress Across South India
The South India Motor Transporters Association has sought urgent relief from the Centre, warning that sustained diesel hikes and weak freight conditions are pushing operators into a financial squeeze. The industry signal comes as fuel prices have risen nearly Rs 7.5 per litre since May 15 and trucking costs remain under pressure.
India Extends Rs 7,280-Crore REPM Scheme Tender to June 29, 2026 in Push for Domestic EV Magnet Manufacturing
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended bid timelines under the Rare Earth Permanent Magnet scheme from May 28 to June 29, 2026, aiming wider participation in building 6,000 MTPA domestic NdFeB magnet capacity critical for EV and auto supply chains.
IndianOil Flags Demand Surge, Says Petrol-Diesel-LPG Supply Stable; Andaman Network Put on 24x7 Replenishment Mode
A 28 May 2026 advisory says IndianOil is running continuous logistics to keep fuel supply uninterrupted amid sharp demand spikes in several regions, with explicit 24x7 replenishment focus in Andaman and Nicobar.