Views of Suresh P. Manglani: “The gas sector in India has seen a monumental transformation over the years”
Gas is emerging as a critical component of the energy mix in the country. Government initiatives, regulatory reforms and significant investment in infrastructure have notably promoted its use over the years. The sector is seeing […]
Towards a Circular Economy: CBG emerges as a critical component in the waste-to-energy ecosystem
Compressed biogas (CBG) has steadily gained an important role in India’s energy mix. With a growing emphasis on adopting circular economy practices and accelerating the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, CBG has […]
Demand Uptick: Industry perspective on key trends in the green hydrogen space
Driven by global demand, government incentives and technological progress, India is poised to emerge as a key player in the green hydrogen space, not only as a user of green hydrogen, but also as an […]
Structural Shift: Mapping India’s progress on electric freight highways
By Abhijeet Sinha, Program Director, National Highways for Electric Vehicles India’s electric highway story has reached a point where rhetoric must yield to arithmetic. The country is unlikely to meet its most ambitious early‑decade electric […]
Monetisation Moves: TOT model shows sustained progress
The toll-operate-transfer (TOT) model is a key component of India’s highway asset monetisation strategy, allowing the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to unlock value from operational toll roads while funding other greenfield projects in […]
Key Statistics: Trends in CRIF fund allocation
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 […]
Runway Realities: Need to prioritise airside infrastructure
In the aviation ecosystem, the most critical component remains largely invisible to passengers. While terminals, lounges and retail spaces dominate public perception and political narratives, the true state of Indian aviation is demonstrated through its […]
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 […]
A New Approach: SHANTI Act redefines India’s civil nuclear energy pathway
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India [SHANTI] Act, 2025, marks a decisive shift in India’s approach to civil nuclear energy. Passed by Parliament, the act repeals the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, […]
Improving Asset Performance: Automation, analytics and digitalisation define solar O&M strategies
Imagine a finely tuned engine that is left without care for months. It begins to run below capacity, struggles under load, develops faults and eventually could suffer a complete breakdown. A solar panel is no […]
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 […]
Views of Dr Vikas Kumar: “Delhi Metro’s impact extends well beyond mobility”
India is undergoing rapid urban transformation. With the urban population projected to reach nearly 600 million by 2030, pressure on cities to deliver efficient infrastructure, mobility and services is growing at an unprecedented scale. Urbanisation, […]
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 […]
Driving Maritime Growth: Automation transforms cargo and container operations
Indian ports are increasingly deploying advanced equipment and automated systems to enhance yard efficiency, reduce emissions and support the rapid expansion of cargo and container handling capacity. Driven by rising trade volumes, the need to […]
Port Reforms: Best practices to enhance the ease of doing business
The Indian maritime sector, which handles around 95 per cent of the country’s trade by volume and 70 per cent by value, has been undergoing rapid transformation to improve operational efficiency, cost competitiveness and ease […]
