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Subhash Narayan

Senior Editor

Subhash is the infrastructure editor at Mint and tracks the momentous developments taking place in the space that is fast changing the Indian landscape. He feels that reporting has been a passion that provides the necessary adrenaline rush and keeps you going.

ARTICLES BY SUBHASH NARAYAN

A reduction in GST on insurance has been a long-pending demand, given India’s low insurance penetration compared to peers.

Centre okay with no GST on health and life insurance, but industry wants 12%

4 min read . 13 Mar 2025

The government currently holds a 96.5% stake in LIC. (Mint)

Govt eyes a 2-3% LIC stake sale to meet public shareholding norm

3 min read . 12 Mar 2025

The move comes as India ramps up efforts to bridge a massive infrastructure financing gap even as it strives to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047. (Mint)

NaBFID in talks with the World Bank to boost infrastructure financing

4 min read . 09 Mar 2025

The government is also expected to nudge private-sector banks to create DBUs in semi-urban areas to accelerate the growth of India’s digital financial ecosystem. Photo: Bloomberg

Govt looks to double digital banking units in a year, expand their offerings

3 min read . 07 Mar 2025

Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari. (ANI )

Centre is taking steps to reduce fatal road accidents: Nitin Gadkari

2 min read . 06 Mar 2025

The financing institution has already secured three orders in the current quarter for funds totalling ₹11,500 crore outside Indian Railways. (Pixabay)

IRFC looks beyond Indian Railways to fund infra projects

3 min read . 05 Mar 2025

MCR, which includes proceeds from equity investments and public asset management, is pegged at ₹47,000 crore for FY26.

Divestments may bring ₹10,000 cr for govt in this financial year

2 min read . 05 Mar 2025

India's chief economic advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran. (Rahul Singh/ANI)

CEA Nageswaran warns of global growth risks, backs deregulation to spur economy

3 min read . 04 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PMO via PTI Photo)

PM Modi urges industry to drive manufacturing boom, boost India’s global trade

2 min read . 04 Mar 2025

Once the framework for the insurance is finalised, the Centre would ask insurance companies to design products, especially for economically vulnerable groups in disaster-prone areas. (Reuters)

India’s climate shield: Centre mulls subsidized insurance for extreme events

4 min read . 03 Mar 2025

The government intends to build about 10,000 kilometres (km) of highways in 2025-26, while project awards are expected to improve marginally to around 9,500-10,000 km. (HT_PRINT)

Low private investor interest may lead to fewer BoT-toll highway awards

3 min read . 28 Feb 2025

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (File photo/ANI)

Sonowal unveils ‘one nation, one port’ to streamline ops across India’s ports

6 min read . 27 Feb 2025

For insurers, investing in these 50-year on-tap bonds would provide them with a stronger financial cushion needed to operate a business that handles long-term contracts.

Ultra-long bonds: Centre mulls strategy to deepen insurance market

4 min read . 27 Feb 2025

Assured business for ships and cargo would be prime movers for attracting investments.

Why India wants to build its own shipping fleet

4 min read . 25 Feb 2025

Toll, at Delhi Jaipur highway. In India, toll charges increased by over 3% in FY25 and are projected to rise by 3.5-4.2% in FY26. (File Photo: Mint)

Highway tolls burning a hole in your pocket? The government has a plan

2 min read . 21 Feb 2025

Experts said that while the budget is focused on growth, ensuring efficient and swift fund deployment will play a key role in providing an impetus to the economy.

Centre to fast-track fund deployment in FY26 to boost growth

2 min read . 21 Feb 2025

Sebi chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch is the only chairperson in Sebi's 36-year history who has a background in the private sector. (PTI)

After Madhabi Puri Buch, will Sebi have a bureaucrat at its helm?

4 min read . 21 Feb 2025

Similar to the MSME model, the rural credit score will incorporate alternative financial indicators, such as utility bill payments.

Govt to roll out credit rating for rural borrowers in six months

3 min read . 19 Feb 2025

Out of the 146,195 km length of the national highway network in the country, damages have been reported in about 1% of the stretch every year. (Mint)

Smoother rides ahead as highway maintenance in ministry's crosshairs

3 min read . 18 Feb 2025

In FY25 so far, the construction has remained slow at 5,853 km up to December and is expected to end with 10,000-10,500 km by March. (Bloomberg)

India cuts new highway target for FY26. But it is for the better

3 min read . 17 Feb 2025