The Delhi-to-Dehradun getaway is now just a 2.5-hour drive. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Delhi-Dehradun expressway is built at a cost of nearly Rs 12,000 crore. The new route will cut the travel time between the two cities from over six hours to just 2.5 hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;PM Modi, in his address in Dehradun, said such economic corridors beyond roads, create new paths for trade and business, laying the foundation for warehouses and factories. The Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor shall transform the entire region.&nbsp;The 213-km corridor connects Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The corridor also connects to major highways like the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/stalin-warns-centre-over-delimitation-threatens-massive-agitation-if-tamil-nadu-hit-1776168948942">Stalin warns Centre over delimitation, threatens massive agitation if Tamil Nadu hit</a>&nbsp;The expressway begins near Akshardham in Delhi and passes through several districts of Uttar Pradesh. These include Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, and Saharanpur, and finally reach Dehradun.&nbsp;&nbsp;The corridor features a six-lane access-controlled design with a speed limit of 100 kmph. It includes 14 wayside amenities, multiple bridges, interchanges, and rail overbridges.&nbsp;The Union Minister for Road Transport &amp; Highways, Nitin Gadkari, also said the corridor will empower Uttarakhand’s development by creating new employment opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“With the construction of this expressway, it will open new doors for economic and social growth in Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and the entire state,” he said.&nbsp;While this project was led by the National Highways Authority of India, the Delhi government’s support on clearances and urban connectivity helped ease entry and exit points, which is expected to cut city congestion.&nbsp;The expressway includes an 18-km elevated stretch from Akshardham to the Delhi-UP border and is designed to divert thousands of cars away from inner-city roads.&nbsp;&nbsp;Multiple interchanges, including in East Delhi and near the Eastern Peripheral Expressway junction, are aimed at allowing smooth entry and exit. This shall facilitate quicker access for commuters travelling towards Noida, Ghaziabad, and beyond.&nbsp;This project isn’t just about speed; it’s also about sustainability. A 12-kilometre elevated wildlife corridor through Rajaji National Park has been built to ensure safe animal movement, even as traffic flows above.&nbsp;The&nbsp; Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor is also equipped with advanced traffic management systems, over 100 underpasses, and multiple rail overbridges to ensure safer and smarter travel.

The 213-km corridor connects Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The corridor also connects to major highways like the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.



The Delhi-to-Dehradun getaway is now just a 2.5-hour drive. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor on Tuesday. The Delhi-Dehradun expressway is built at a cost of nearly Rs 12,000 crore. The new route will cut the travel time between the two cities from over six hours to just 2.5 hours. PM Modi, in his address in Dehradun, said such economic corridors beyond roads, create new paths for trade and business, laying the foundation for warehouses and factories. The Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor shall transform the entire region. The 213-km corridor connects Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The corridor also connects to major highways like the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway. Also Read: Stalin warns Centre over delimitation, threatens massive agitation if Tamil Nadu hit The expressway begins near Akshardham in Delhi and passes through several districts of Uttar Pradesh. These include Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, and Saharanpur, and finally reach Dehradun. The corridor features a six-lane access-controlled design with a speed limit of 100 kmph. It includes 14 wayside amenities, multiple bridges, interchanges, and rail overbridges. The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, also said the corridor will empower Uttarakhand’s development by creating new employment opportunities. “With the construction of this expressway, it will open new doors for economic and social growth in Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and the entire state,” he said. While this project was led by the National Highways Authority of India, the Delhi government’s support on clearances and urban connectivity helped ease entry and exit points, which is expected to cut city congestion. The expressway includes an 18-km elevated stretch from Akshardham to the Delhi-UP border and is designed to divert thousands of cars away from inner-city roads. Multiple interchanges, including in East Delhi and near the Eastern Peripheral Expressway junction, are aimed at allowing smooth entry and exit. This shall facilitate quicker access for commuters travelling towards Noida, Ghaziabad, and beyond. This project isn’t just about speed; it’s also about sustainability. A 12-kilometre elevated wildlife corridor through Rajaji National Park has been built to ensure safe animal movement, even as traffic flows above. The Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor is also equipped with advanced traffic management systems, over 100 underpasses, and multiple rail overbridges to ensure safer and smarter travel.

The 213-km corridor connects Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The corridor also connects to major highways like the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.

Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor to cut travel time to 2.5 hours, PM Modi inaugurates Rs 12,000 cr expressway

As FY26 ends, the ‘fasten seatbelt’ sign is still on for India’s aviation sector. Starting with the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor in April 2025, to the West Asia conflict in March 2026, the sector was marred with multiple internal and external shocks. Rating agency ICRA had earlier projected that the industry would undergo a loss of Rs 17,000 to Rs 18,000 crore or about $2.16 billion. Here’s a look at key events that shaped the turbulent fiscal year 2025-2026 for the aviation industry<h2>April 2025: Pahalgam attack&nbsp;</h2>It was a shaky take-off for Indian airlines in the financial year 26. It started with the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Travel agencies indicated nearly 90 percent bookings for Jammu and Kashmir were cancelled by tourists over safety concerns. Following the attack, airlines like Air India and IndiGo waived off cancellation and rescheduling fees. Special flights from Srinagar to several destinations were also added.&nbsp;<h2>May 2025: Operation Sindoor</h2>India’s military strike against terror camps in Pakistan followed in May 2025. At least 32 airports in northern India were shut. Major carriers, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, suspended services in the region. It was an unplanned closure, leading to widespread flight cancellations and re-routings.&nbsp;<h2>June 2025: Air India Ahmedabad crash</h2>Come June 2025, an Air India plane bound for London crashed in Ahmedabad, minutes after taking off. All but one of the 242 people on board were killed, while 19 others on the ground also perished. Air India cancelled 83 flights in the week following the crash. Affected routes included Delhi-Dubai, Delhi-Paris, and Ahmedabad-London. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered strict inspections of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 fleet. Operations were severely impacted by both maintenance checks and the unavailability of aircraft, leading to passenger inconvenience and delays. Air India began a partial resumption of services from August 1, with plans to fully restore operations by October 1.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fpi-outflows-india-march-2026-market-impact-rupee-oil-1774861514706">Foreign investors fleeing Indian market, dump $12 bn Indian equities amid Iran war</a><h2>November 2025: Full implementation of FDTL norms&nbsp;</h2>Stricter flight duty time limitations or FDTL norms kicked in. Announced in January 2025 that year, the norms were implemented in phases starting from July 1. Full implementation in November, led to a shortage of pilots and cabin crew in December. The norms reduced flying hours and increased rest times.<h2>December 2025: IndiGo flight disruptions&nbsp;</h2>Citing the revised norms, IndiGo&nbsp;experienced massive and sustained flight disruptions. The airline cancelled thousands of flights between December 3 and 10. There was severe chaos at major airports like Bengaluru and Delhi. Daily cancellations peaked above 1,000 at one point. Over 16.2 lakh domestic passengers were affected. Nearly 9.8 lakh people faced cancellations, and 6.4 lakh experienced long delays. This forced the airline to offer compensation vouchers of Rs 10,000 to severely impacted passengers, in addition to statutory compensation. The DGCA penalised IndiGo&nbsp;more than Rs 22 crore for direct failures and continued non-compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>December 2025: Windows outage&nbsp;</h2>The implementation of stricter pilot duty rules collided with a global Windows outage and chronic supply chain delays that left 130 aircraft grounded. The result? Indigo’s third-quarter profits plummeted by 78 per cent, and the government was forced to step in with emergency 'reboot' exemptions. One-time temporary exemption from FDTL norms was granted to IndiGo&nbsp;following the disruption. Three months after the crisis, Indigo’s CEO Pieter Elbers quit with immediate effect. Earlier in Feb 2026, IndiGo&nbsp;announced it had decided to comply with the revised norms.<h2>Feb-March 2026: West Asia war</h2>Come February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israel forces struck Iran. Aviation schedules the world over were shaken. Flight operations into and out of the Gulf have been disrupted. By March 9, the 'war premium' hit home, as fuel charges were slapped onto every ticket. A spike in global crude prices, closure of busy aviation hubs, and sweeping airspace restrictions across West Asia collectively landed a heavy blow to the airline industry.&nbsp;<h2>Aviation sector losses to top Rs 18,000 cr, says expert</h2>Kinjal Shah, Senior Vice President and Co-Group Head, Corporate Ratings, ICRA Limited, said multiple factors drove losses for the industry during the fiscal year. One is airspace closures; 15-20 per cent of Indian international flights to West Asia are facing airspace closure, she explained.&nbsp;&nbsp;The second reason is the re-routing of long-haul flights, which led to additional fuel burn.&nbsp;Another factor is the depreciation of the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar. This is because roughly 35-50 per cent of the cost of airlines is denominated in dollars. Shah added that it is likely that aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices from April will see a sharp increase. For FY26, the impact would largely stem from reduced international passenger traffic and rupee depreciation, she said.&nbsp;While ICRA has not revised its forecast of a Rs 17,000 crore to Rs 18,000 crore loss for the industry for FY26, Shah said the agency expects a downward bias.<h2>Triple threat for India’s aviation sector</h2>The 'triple threat' of the June tragedy, the December operational chaos, and now the near $100-per-barrel oil reality has been devastating for India’s aviation sector. With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, ATF prices didn't just rise—they doubled. Air India's London flights were forced into 12-hour detours, while Indigo's leased Norse aircraft were barred from Gulf airspace entirely. Against this backdrop, airlines are no longer just chasing growth; they’re fighting for stability after a turbulent year. With IndiGo’s stock down over 15% since February 28, Air India facing massive losses, and fuel costs pushing ticket prices higher, the road ahead for FY27 remains anything but certain.

India’s aviation sector may post ₹18,000 crore loss in FY26 after terror attacks, crashes, pilot shortages and West Asia war disruptions.

As FY26 ends, the ‘fasten seatbelt’ sign is still on for India’s aviation sector. Starting with the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor in April 2025, to the West Asia conflict in March 2026, the sector was marred with multiple internal and external shocks. Rating agency ICRA had earlier projected that the industry would undergo a loss of Rs 17,000 to Rs 18,000 crore or about $2.16 billion. Here’s a look at key events that shaped the turbulent fiscal year 2025-2026 for the aviation industry April 2025: Pahalgam attack It was a shaky take-off for Indian airlines in the financial year 26. It started with the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Travel agencies indicated nearly 90 percent bookings for Jammu and Kashmir were cancelled by tourists over safety concerns. Following the attack, airlines like Air India and IndiGo waived off cancellation and rescheduling fees. Special flights from Srinagar to several destinations were also added. May 2025: Operation Sindoor India’s military strike against terror camps in Pakistan followed in May 2025. At least 32 airports in northern India were shut. Major carriers, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, suspended services in the region. It was an unplanned closure, leading to widespread flight cancellations and re-routings. June 2025: Air India Ahmedabad crash Come June 2025, an Air India plane bound for London crashed in Ahmedabad, minutes after taking off. All but one of the 242 people on board were killed, while 19 others on the ground also perished. Air India cancelled 83 flights in the week following the crash. Affected routes included Delhi-Dubai, Delhi-Paris, and Ahmedabad-London. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered strict inspections of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 fleet. Operations were severely impacted by both maintenance checks and the unavailability of aircraft, leading to passenger inconvenience and delays. Air India began a partial resumption of services from August 1, with plans to fully restore operations by October 1. Also Read: Foreign investors fleeing Indian market, dump $12 bn Indian equities amid Iran war November 2025: Full implementation of FDTL norms Stricter flight duty time limitations or FDTL norms kicked in. Announced in January 2025 that year, the norms were implemented in phases starting from July 1. Full implementation in November, led to a shortage of pilots and cabin crew in December. The norms reduced flying hours and increased rest times. December 2025: IndiGo flight disruptions Citing the revised norms, IndiGo experienced massive and sustained flight disruptions. The airline cancelled thousands of flights between December 3 and 10. There was severe chaos at major airports like Bengaluru and Delhi. Daily cancellations peaked above 1,000 at one point. Over 16.2 lakh domestic passengers were affected. Nearly 9.8 lakh people faced cancellations, and 6.4 lakh experienced long delays. This forced the airline to offer compensation vouchers of Rs 10,000 to severely impacted passengers, in addition to statutory compensation. The DGCA penalised IndiGo more than Rs 22 crore for direct failures and continued non-compliance. December 2025: Windows outage The implementation of stricter pilot duty rules collided with a global Windows outage and chronic supply chain delays that left 130 aircraft grounded. The result? Indigo’s third-quarter profits plummeted by 78 per cent, and the government was forced to step in with emergency 'reboot' exemptions. One-time temporary exemption from FDTL norms was granted to IndiGo following the disruption. Three months after the crisis, Indigo’s CEO Pieter Elbers quit with immediate effect. Earlier in Feb 2026, IndiGo announced it had decided to comply with the revised norms. Feb-March 2026: West Asia war Come February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israel forces struck Iran. Aviation schedules the world over were shaken. Flight operations into and out of the Gulf have been disrupted. By March 9, the 'war premium' hit home, as fuel charges were slapped onto every ticket. A spike in global crude prices, closure of busy aviation hubs, and sweeping airspace restrictions across West Asia collectively landed a heavy blow to the airline industry. Aviation sector losses to top Rs 18,000 cr, says expert Kinjal Shah, Senior Vice President and Co-Group Head, Corporate Ratings, ICRA Limited, said multiple factors drove losses for the industry during the fiscal year. One is airspace closures; 15-20 per cent of Indian international flights to West Asia are facing airspace closure, she explained. The second reason is the re-routing of long-haul flights, which led to additional fuel burn. Another factor is the depreciation of the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar. This is because roughly 35-50 per cent of the cost of airlines is denominated in dollars. Shah added that it is likely that aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices from April will see a sharp increase. For FY26, the impact would largely stem from reduced international passenger traffic and rupee depreciation, she said. While ICRA has not revised its forecast of a Rs 17,000 crore to Rs 18,000 crore loss for the industry for FY26, Shah said the agency expects a downward bias. Triple threat for India’s aviation sector The 'triple threat' of the June tragedy, the December operational chaos, and now the near $100-per-barrel oil reality has been devastating for India’s aviation sector. With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, ATF prices didn't just rise—they doubled. Air India's London flights were forced into 12-hour detours, while Indigo's leased Norse aircraft were barred from Gulf airspace entirely. Against this backdrop, airlines are no longer just chasing growth; they’re fighting for stability after a turbulent year. With IndiGo’s stock down over 15% since February 28, Air India facing massive losses, and fuel costs pushing ticket prices higher, the road ahead for FY27 remains anything but certain.

India’s aviation sector may post ₹18,000 crore loss in FY26 after terror attacks, crashes, pilot shortages and West Asia war disruptions.

Operation Sindoor to West Asia war: India’s aviation sector sees turbulent FY26

Dalal Street saw a flurry of IPOs in 2025 and the momentum continues in 2026. What particularly caught eyeballs, not just of institutional investors but also retail investors, were the listings of household names like Lenskart, Meesho, Groww and Urban Company, among others. Another such name to join the list sometime after March 2027 could be digital healthcare platform Tata 1mg. CEO Prashant Tandon, without committing to an official timeline, asserted that the firm would be ready to start working towards a listing once it turns entirely profitable.&nbsp;“The company will be ready within a year or two. We would list it as a profitable company, not as a loss-making company. So once we achieve the milestone that we need to, after that the shareholders will take it,” he said in an exclusive interaction with Wion, on the sidelines of the Global Business Summit in New Delhi on February 13.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/epstein-list-fallout-bill-gates-out-of-ai-impact-summit-despite-being-in-india-official-word-awaited-1771310133247">AI Summit website shows Bill Gates attending as planned after name vanishes. Here is when he is speaking</a><h2>Tata 1mg aims for profitability in FY27</h2>When asked how long it would take for Tata 1mg to become profitable, Tandon said while aggressive investment in brick-and-mortar expansion is underway, the core business already turned profitable in December 2025. It gives comfort and confidence that the rest of the business is sustainable and positive, he said. &nbsp;“And when will we become profitable? In the coming financial year, we will. FY27. By Q4, the entire business, net of all investments, should be. That is what we are targeting,” he told Wion.<h2>Why is Tata 1mg taking the omnichannel route?</h2>Tandon’s comments come at a time when Tata 1mg is eyeing to open 500 stores by the end of 2026. When asked about the rationale behind the shift to omnichannel, he said, having a physical location complements the digital channel. “Everything is digital. The only question is what is the channel of access? It used to be an app and a web. Now, you can walk into a store as well… It is actually working very well for consumer retention. Earlier they were buying only chronic medicines from us. Now they also buy their acute medicines as they need from our brick-and-mortar store.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/what-is-sarvam-kaze-india-s-first-indigenous-glasses-pm-modi-wore-at-ai-impact-summit-2026-1771319066279">What is Sarvam Kaze? India's first indigenous glasses PM Modi wore at AI Impact Summit 2026</a>&nbsp;He added that since the firm has its own physical store in an area, it is also able to do 30 minute-deliveries in an economically profitable manner, just like a normal neighborhood store would do. He explained that a typical retail store in a pharmacy can keep about 3,000 to 5,000 stock keeping units (SKUs), which is a specific product variation. Tata 1mg has almost eight lakh SKUs. If one doesn’t get the medicine they need, it would be delivered by evening through the digital network. “Our online channel will ensure you get it from somewhere in the country.”&nbsp;“So, the business model is actually very strong and solid. And all said and done, 96-97% of India is still getting their medicines offline…Our aspiration is to be one of the leading providers of healthcare products and services, the next phase of our evolution is to move where the world is going, to Omnichannel.”<h2>Global expansion not on the cards yet</h2>Meanwhile, Tata 1mg has ruled out any immediate overseas expansion plans. Tandon said there is significant inbound interest from global markets, however, India currently presents a massive untapped opportunity, with Tata 1mg still holding less than one percent of market share. International expansion is possible long-term, but not in the near future, he clarified.<h2>‘Biopharma may be a turnaround opportunity for India’</h2>Reflecting on the healthcare sector as a whole in India, Tandon said biosimilars and biopharma are turning out to be interesting stories where the world's value pool is moving. “In the budget also, Rs 10,000 crore was announced for biopharma. That is where we needed to find a way to kickstart this ecosystem…Now that the government has articulated at least capital support, I'm very excited. Finally, we might have some innovative molecules come out of India as well,” he said.

Tata 1mg plans a potential IPO after achieving full profitability, likely post-FY27. CEO Prashant Tandon said the company is focusing on sustainable growth via omnichannel expansion, aiming to open 500 stores while strengthening its digital healthcare presence in India.

Dalal Street saw a flurry of IPOs in 2025 and the momentum continues in 2026. What particularly caught eyeballs, not just of institutional investors but also retail investors, were the listings of household names like Lenskart, Meesho, Groww and Urban Company, among others. Another such name to join the list sometime after March 2027 could be digital healthcare platform Tata 1mg. CEO Prashant Tandon, without committing to an official timeline, asserted that the firm would be ready to start working towards a listing once it turns entirely profitable. “The company will be ready within a year or two. We would list it as a profitable company, not as a loss-making company. So once we achieve the milestone that we need to, after that the shareholders will take it,” he said in an exclusive interaction with Wion, on the sidelines of the Global Business Summit in New Delhi on February 13. Also Read: AI Summit website shows Bill Gates attending as planned after name vanishes. Here is when he is speaking Tata 1mg aims for profitability in FY27 When asked how long it would take for Tata 1mg to become profitable, Tandon said while aggressive investment in brick-and-mortar expansion is underway, the core business already turned profitable in December 2025. It gives comfort and confidence that the rest of the business is sustainable and positive, he said. “And when will we become profitable? In the coming financial year, we will. FY27. By Q4, the entire business, net of all investments, should be. That is what we are targeting,” he told Wion. Why is Tata 1mg taking the omnichannel route? Tandon’s comments come at a time when Tata 1mg is eyeing to open 500 stores by the end of 2026. When asked about the rationale behind the shift to omnichannel, he said, having a physical location complements the digital channel. “Everything is digital. The only question is what is the channel of access? It used to be an app and a web. Now, you can walk into a store as well… It is actually working very well for consumer retention. Earlier they were buying only chronic medicines from us. Now they also buy their acute medicines as they need from our brick-and-mortar store.” Also Read: What is Sarvam Kaze? India's first indigenous glasses PM Modi wore at AI Impact Summit 2026 He added that since the firm has its own physical store in an area, it is also able to do 30 minute-deliveries in an economically profitable manner, just like a normal neighborhood store would do. He explained that a typical retail store in a pharmacy can keep about 3,000 to 5,000 stock keeping units (SKUs), which is a specific product variation. Tata 1mg has almost eight lakh SKUs. If one doesn’t get the medicine they need, it would be delivered by evening through the digital network. “Our online channel will ensure you get it from somewhere in the country.” “So, the business model is actually very strong and solid. And all said and done, 96-97% of India is still getting their medicines offline…Our aspiration is to be one of the leading providers of healthcare products and services, the next phase of our evolution is to move where the world is going, to Omnichannel.” Global expansion not on the cards yet Meanwhile, Tata 1mg has ruled out any immediate overseas expansion plans. Tandon said there is significant inbound interest from global markets, however, India currently presents a massive untapped opportunity, with Tata 1mg still holding less than one percent of market share. International expansion is possible long-term, but not in the near future, he clarified. ‘Biopharma may be a turnaround opportunity for India’ Reflecting on the healthcare sector as a whole in India, Tandon said biosimilars and biopharma are turning out to be interesting stories where the world's value pool is moving. “In the budget also, Rs 10,000 crore was announced for biopharma. That is where we needed to find a way to kickstart this ecosystem…Now that the government has articulated at least capital support, I'm very excited. Finally, we might have some innovative molecules come out of India as well,” he said.

Tata 1mg plans a potential IPO after achieving full profitability, likely post-FY27. CEO Prashant Tandon said the company is focusing on sustainable growth via omnichannel expansion, aiming to open 500 stores while strengthening its digital healthcare presence in India.

Tata 1mg IPO likely after FY27, CEO Prashant Tandon says profitability holds the key

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