NHAI’s sustainability push: Greenhouse gas emissions dip, even as highway construction picks up pace

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) took a step towards sustainable development, announcing that its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity has been reduced to 0.8 MTCOâ‚‚e per kilometre from 1.0 MTCO2e/km. This drop comes even as national highway construction rose by 20% in FY 2023–24, the agency said in its latest Sustainability Report.The comprehensive…

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Indian Railways monetisation push: NITI Aayog looks at ways to boost transporter’s non-fare revenue; land, solar and tourism options on radar

NITI Aayog is working on a strategy for Indian Railways to bring in cash from sources other than fare.The agency is planning to focus on asset monetisation, public-private partnerships in station redevelopment, and identifying fresh revenue streams.The government’s think-tank has invited proposals to carry out a research study on how Indian Railways can boost its…

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Goldman Sachs Q2 earnings: Profit jumps 20% to $3.5 billion on advisory & equities boost; revenue up 15% to $14.6 billion

Goldman Sachs posted a 20% year-on-year jump in net profit for the second quarter of 2025, reaching $3.5 billion, driven by robust gains in its financial advisory business and equities trading division, news agency AFP reported.Total revenue for the quarter rose 15% to $14.6 billion, with the investment banking giant topping analyst expectations. Goldman attributed…

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