Leveraging Asset Value
GMR divests stake in airport business
About six years ago, GMR Infrastructure Limited (GIL) resorted to what it referred to as an “asset light, asset right” approach. At the time, the ...
- Smooth Take-Off Fourth international airport opens in Kerala
- Sector Review Aiming to become the third largest aviation market by 2025
New Possibilities
Using waste material for road construction
The Indian road sector has witnessed a major turnaround in activity during the past four to five years. The length of the projects awarded and constru...
- Taking Wing NABH Nirman and Vision 2040 to drive airport construction
- Tech Upgrade Innovations in tunnelling techniques for increased efficiency
Choking Cities
Immediate measures needed to make air breathable for citizens
By Suyash Gupta, Director General, Indian Auto LPG Coalition With Delhi’s air quality again slipping to the severe category, a series of desperate e...
- Overwhelming Response DSF Round II witnesses far greater participation than anticipated
- Expanding the CGD Network Ninth bidding round receives overwhelming response
Fresh Hope
Cabinet approves relief measures for thermal and hydro segments
It was a month of hectic policy action for the power sector. The government made two key policy announcements aimed at alleviating stress for both the...
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Alternative Supply
Desalination proves to be a commercially viable drinking water model
By Rajneesh Chopra, Global Head, Business Development, VA Tech WABAG Limited Overview and challenges: Bridging the demand supply gap in Chennai Chenna...
- New Areas of Focus Significant opportunities in sustainable water and waste management
- Setting Standards Ease of Living Index to assess sustainability and liveability of cities
Cities of the Future
Telecom players step in to build smart infrastructure
When the government announced its Smart Cities Mission in June 2015, the move elicited excitement and scepticism in equal parts. On the one hand, the ...
- Interview with Sanjay Kumar “BSCDCL has been a pioneer in rolling out many unique, innovative and impactful projects”
- Mission Update Some progress made, but miles to go
Reality Check
Greenfield ports progressing at snail’s pace
The past few years have seen increasing competition between the major and non-major ports as the port sector has been gradually moving away from a mon...
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Bridging the Brahmaputra
India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge inaugurated in Assam
With the commissioning of the 4.94 km Bogibeel bridge in Assam, India completed its longest rail-cum-road bridge, which is also Asia’s second longes...
- Views of Shailendra Jaiswal “Making local, going global”
- Sector Review Some expectations met, but miles to go
Streaming on Demand
OTTs disrupt the traditional cable TV market
The digitisation environment in India has undergone a transformation with the decline in data charges and introduction of sachet pricing for content u...
- Digital Transition Progress under various government initiatives to enhance rural connectivity
- Rural Refocus Digital transformation of India’s hinterland
Changing Hands
Government sells 73 per cent stake in DCI
The government of India finally completed the divestment of its 73.47 per cent stake in the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) in March 2019, selling...
- Key Statistics Progress under the Sagarmala programme
- Finally Setting Sail Sagarmala witnesses some progress, but much remains to be done
