richa sharma
Richa Sharma

Richa Sharma

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richa.sharma2@aajtak.com

A journalist with over two decades of reporting experience in infrastructure, environment, policy, and politics. My media journey took me to various newsrooms — wire services, newspapers, and digital platforms — covering the intersection of different sectors in India's sustainable growth story. Covering India's infrastructure boom as it walks towards becoming a developed economy by 2047, with Highways, Aviation, Railways and Power sector being key building blocks in this growth story. Closely tracking the net-zero ...

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Indian Railways freight basket remains dominated by traditional commodities, which have contributed to modest overall growth in railway freight volumes, with a CAGR of only 5.6% in the past five years.

Indian Railways eyes FMCG to diversify freight basket and raise revenues

by Richa Sharma |Jan 15, 2026

With its traditional freight coal, cement, and steel likely to register a modest 5% growth by FY30, Indian Railways is looking at increasing FMCG freight share. An industry meet is scheduled next week...

A recent report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways noted that the DFCCIL acknowledged that the availability of crew if the biggest challenge in running of trains.

JNPT rail link to DFC soon; operational challenges to continue   

by Richa Sharma |Jan 14, 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPT) rail connectivity to Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) expected by March 2026. Crew shortage, congestion on feeder routes to impact traffic

Railways wants Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy to increase private sector participation

Railway tweaks Gati Shakti Cargo terminal policy

by Richa Sharma |Jan 13, 2026

Indian Railways has revised the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy for increasing private sector participation. Zonal railways hold the implementation key.

Exports of pharmaceutical products to Iran hit a five-year high in 2025, jumping 70% in calendar year 2025 compared with 2024, according to official data

Trump Iran Tariffs: India’s pharmaceutical exports to West Asian country hit record high in 2025    

by Richa Sharma |Jan 13, 2026

Rice remains the most exported commodity but volumes have dipped since 2022; pharmaceutical exports hit five-year high

SHANTI Act: NPCIL will hold a consultative workshop on January 22

SHANTI Act: NPCIL to rework nuclear business model in light of new law

by Richa Sharma |Jan 9, 2026

It has called for consultations with private players to rework its proposal following the enactment of the Act.

MoU was signed between Adani and Embraer last month

Adani-Embraer deal: Could Embraer make in India its largest aircraft in production?

by Richa Sharma |Jan 8, 2026

Adani Group has entered into understanding with Brazil’s Embraer for setting final assembly line of fixed wing aircraft in India.

India's first A321 XLR aircraft is about to make its way home, IndiGo posted on X

What's special about India's first Airbus A321 XLR aircraft?

by Richa Sharma |Jan 7, 2026

As India's first A321 XLR touches down in Delhi, IndiGo gets the capacity to fly directly to mid-haul international markets

REC Ltd is evaluating to enter into the nuclear space in the next two to three years

REC, PFC can boost lending for nuclear projects by banks

by Richa Sharma |Jan 6, 2026

Nuclear power projects have a high capital requirement, and private lenders and banks may initially shy away from lending to private players in this sector. REC and PFC can be the game-changer

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson

Campbell Wilson's exit from Air India was discussed for months: Reports

by Richa Sharma |Jan 5, 2026

Talks picked up pace after he stepped down as Chairman of Air India Express in April 2025

With no easy fix in sight, IndiGo’s blues could continue in 2026

With no easy fix in sight, IndiGo’s blues could continue in 2026

by Richa Sharma |Dec 30, 2025

Extension of deadline for new safety rules has brought only short-term relief for the airline and passengers. With no easy fix, a permanent solution will need a lot more work and time.