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Expanding the Pipeline
Critical role of natural gas in the energy transition [...] -
Next Growth Phase
Priorities, plans and policy expectations for the CGD sector [...] -
Mapping Delays
Need for continuous monitoring to ensure timely project implementation [...] -
Bridging Financing Gaps
Growing role of DFIs [...] -
Lending Landscape
Industry perspective on infrastructure financing trends [...] -
Systemic Shift
India’s wastewater sector moves from building assets to unlocking resource value [...] -
Rural Road Development
Progress and key initiatives under the PMGSY [...]
Sector Focus: Infrastructure Finance
Financing Wave: Policy reforms and private capital drive infrastructure investment
India’s infrastructure financing landscape has transformed over the past few years, driven by strong policy support, regulatory reforms and expanding capital sources. Recent changes in areas such as land acquisition, dispute resolution and environmental clearances […]
Lending Landscape: Industry perspective on infrastructure financing trends
Infrastructure development in India is primarily financed by banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and budgetary support. Recognising its role in economic growth, financial institutions prioritise the infrastructure sector, displaying a strong willingness to sanction loans […]
Bridging Financing Gaps: Growing role of DFIs
Development finance institutions (DFIs) are taking centre stage in India’s infrastructure financing landscape. With non-performing assets (NPAs) at historically low levels and new financing instruments gaining traction, institutions such as India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited […]
Capital Recycling: Private investors, InvITs and corporates drive M&A activity
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the infrastructure sector is being driven by the expanding footprint of private equity (PE) platforms, infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) and strategic acquisitions by companies. Sovereign wealth funds, international pension […]
Smarter Gas Networks: Integrating advanced technologies into CGD operations
City gas distribution (CGD) networks consist of extensive interconnected underground pipelines that deliver piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) to domestic, commercial and industrial consumers. They support cleaner energy use and reduce […]
Expanding the Pipeline: Critical role of natural gas in the energy transition
Natural gas is steadily becoming a key energy component. With various environmental benefits, efforts are being undertaken to promote its use, with targets to raise the share of natural gas in the national energy mix […]
Next Growth Phase: Priorities, plans and policy expectations for the CGD sector
In recent years, India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector has witnessed calibrated growth, increased utilisation of existing assets and a renewed emphasis on financial and regulatory stability. The sector’s growth is driven by maturing networks, […]
Rural Road Development: Progress and key initiatives under the PMGSY
In the expansive rural road landscape of India, where rudimentary paths once isolated villages from broader opportunities, rural road development has proven to be a pivotal instrument of transformation. Since its inception in 2000, the […]
Key Statistics: Toll collection across states
Key Statistics: Trends in national highway project awards
Protecting Personal Data: DPDP Rules set strong safeguards, but some concerns remain
More than two years after the passage of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act in August 2023, the DPDP Rules, 2025 were notified on November 14, 2025. This gives the DPDP Act both the […]
High-growth Phase: Data centre expansion to drive India’s trillion-dollar digital vision
Unaise Urfi, Partner, KPMG in India India is building up data centre facilities, which will create the infrastructure that will support the country’s trillion-dollar digital economy. For decades, the development of the data centre space […]
Digital Backbone: Data centres emerge as a strategic infrastructure asset
Swapnil Srivastava, Director, TMT, EY Parthenon Recently, there have been a slew of multi-billion-dollar investment announcements in the data centre space in India – be it from global hyperscalers, Indian conglomerates or centre and state […]
Strong Demand: Fleet expansion and policy reforms drive MRO market expansion
India’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry is on the cusp of significant expansion, driven by accelerating aircraft procurement, burgeoning air passenger traffic and strong policy support from the government. The country has emerged as […]
New Avenues: Growing focus on non-aeronautical revenue at Indian airports
Airports in India are increasingly becoming commercialised and transforming into full-fledged economic ecosystems. Relying solely on aeronautical revenue is proving to be a weak business model. Operators are therefore expanding the airport ecosystem to include […]
Navigating Headwinds: Challenges and strategies for building a sustainable aviation sector
India’s aviation industry has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, transforming the way people travel and businesses operate. From being the third-largest domestic aviation market globally to setting ambitious targets of […]
Unlocking Value: CEA’s framework for monetising transmission assets under AOMT
According to the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) 2024, released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the country will require capital investments worth Rs 9.16 trillion in the transmission sector till 2031-32. A large share of […]
Interview with Shripad Yesso Naik: “India is uniquely positioned to lead the global energy transition”
India’s renewable energy sector has witnessed remarkable progress over the past decade, emerging as one of the world’s fastest growing clean energy markets. With record capacity additions, declining tariffs, expanding manufacturing capability and a maturing […]
Station Upgrades: Redevelopment efforts to create integrated, future-ready transport hubs
Indian railway stations are undergoing a transformation. Once characterised by dimly lit platforms, congested concourses and basic passenger facilities, they are now being reimagined as vibrant, world-class urban gateways. The change is not limited to […]
Unlocking Returns: Key imperatives to drive profitability in Indian Railways
By M. Vijayakumar, Joint Adviser, NITI Aayog The first public railway line utilising steam locomotives for passenger transport was established in England. George Stephenson’s rail system, the Stockton and Darlington Railway, commenced operations on September […]
Optimising Energy Use: Aiming for cleaner, more cost-efficient and resilient metro networks
India’s metro rail systems are undergoing a structural shift towards integrated energy optimisation. Beyond merely expanding their geographic reach, they are rethinking how energy is consumed, generated and stored. This is driven by advances in […]
Interview with Loknath Behera:“Kochi Metro has taken significant strides towards sustainable construction”
As Indian cities work towards building smarter and more sustainable transport systems, metro rail systems have emerged as a cornerstone of urban mobility. Kochi Metro is one such rapid transit system, serving Kochi and its […]
Smooth Commute: Network expansions and forward-looking initiatives shape urban mobility
The urban transport sector in India has witnessed notable growth, with widespread network expansion. The sector now offers a faster, more efficient and cleaner mode of commute through mass rapid transit systems (MRTSs), or metro […]
Expanding Maritime Footprint: Update on upcoming greenfield port projects
India’s maritime sector is experiencing significant growth, which has fostered numerous national and international partnerships and attracted substantial investment. During the entire India Maritime Week 2025, record investments exceeding Rs 12 trillion were secured, marking […]
Key Statistics: Traffic trends at non-major ports






