Urban News
Break the gridlock: Yes, there is a way out of the urban maze of jammed streets
Indian cities are all but overrun by private vehicles and it’s time to implement broad solutions for real relief. The future of mobility lies in moving people, not just more four-wheelers, three-wheelers and two-wheelers.
4 min read24 Jun 2025Nitin Pai: Train more civil engineers to solve our infrastructure crisis
India’s urban infrastructure is ill-equipped for heavy rain and the like. Although technical solutions exist, we lack expertise. Let’s encourage civil engineering studies, which have taken a backseat to IT-focused fields, so that we have enough professionals for our needs.
4 min read15 Jun 2025Mint Quick Edit | Mumbai local train safety: On track at last
The city’s suburban rail network has long been typified by overpacked trains with passengers bulging out of open doors. It’s a relief that the Indian Railways is moving to consign this gulp-inducing practice to history.
1 min read10 Jun 2025Indira Rajaraman: Reduce uncertainty at the base of India’s pyramid
A reduction in road accident injuries will raise household savings and foster well-being among multitudes. We must enforce helmet usage among two-wheeler riders. A helmet on a pole is a poignant symbol of a fallen soldier. A helmet on a head can be a symbol of a state that protects its people.
4 min read5 Jun 2025India’s growth and urban planning: On different planets
Every monsoon is a reminder of the divergence between what urban residents need and the infrastructure being built. How come the effects of climate change don’t seem to figure in these plans?
4 min read1 Jun 2025Seven reform pathways to bridge India’s urban investment gaps
We need a coordinated push to plan and finance city-specific infrastructure and service projects. India’s challenge calls for action and investment plans that tap wider funding avenues—including municipal bonds—for robust project pipelines.
4 min read22 May 2025Delhi rains: Heavy waterlogging triggers traffic chaos in national capital, netizens say, ‘climate change is real’
Delhi rains: Severe weather is affecting Delhi NCR, prompting the IMD to advise residents to prioritize safety and stay indoors. Heavy rain has led to traffic congestion and flight delays at Delhi Airport, with thunderstorms and strong winds expected across several states until May 6.
2 min read2 May 2025Urban Company starts winding down its Saudi subsidiary, transfers ops to new JV
In its DRHP for the ₹1,900 crore IPO, Urban Company said it was transferring its Saudi operations to a joint venture it launched in October 2024
3 min read2 May 2025Urban renewal: Indian cities need a governance overhaul
Cities require a transformation that empowers local governments to lead urban development. We must adopt three pathways: planning and design, decentralized participatory governance and strengthened state capacity in human resources and municipal finance.
4 min read23 Apr 2025HUDCO shares drop over 4% as Board approves ₹65,000 crore fundraise and higher borrowing limit
HUDCO shares dropped over 4% on April 4 after the board approved a ₹65,000 crore fundraising plan and increased the borrowing limit to ₹2,50,000 crore, raising investor concerns about rising debt levels despite potential growth.
1 min read4 Apr 2025