
Sector Focus: Railways in India
Getting Future Ready
IR performance and expansion plans
April 2022
Indian Railways (IR) has displayed a noteworthy performance in financial year 2021-22. It has achieved milestones in various categories including freight loading, electrification, new line/doubling/gauge conversion, locomotive production, and technology integration for ensuring safety. From […]
“We are working to improve airport efficiency”
Views of Adani Airports’ R.K. Jain
April 2022
The Adani Group forayed into the airport sector in 2019. It won the rights to modernise and operate six airports – Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Ja...
Construction Trends
Growing use of technology and alternative materials
April 2022
With the launch of the ambitious National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and the government’s aim to transform India into a $5 trillion economy b...
Pain Points
Challenges in effective implementation of CGD projects
April 2022
Over the next 10 years, the city gas distribution (CGD) segment is set to become one of the upcoming areas, where huge investments and activity are ex...
PPAs Rule
Andhra Pradesh High Court upholds the sanctity of contracts signed by developers
April 2022
Setting a precedent for other states and safeguarding the interests of renewable energy developers and investors, the Andhra Pradesh High Court ...
Bentley’s approach towards India’s Smart Water Supply Infrastructure
May 2022
Bentley’s approach towards India’s Smart Water Supply Infrastructure by Dilip Sharma, Senior Advancement Manager, Water, Bentley Systems India. ...
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Redirecting Waste Key drivers, challenges and solutions for MSW management
April 2022
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Improving Irrigation Update on the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
March 2022
Views of Nitin Jairam Gadkari: “India has set a record of 38 km of road construction per day”
March 2022
Infrastructure growth is imperative for the holistic development of any country. The road sector has always been a high priority area for the Indian g...
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Impetus to Growth Sustainable infrastructure development takes centre stage in Budget 2022-23
February 2022
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Views of C.J. Venugopal “The private sector has a significant role to play in infrastructure development”
November 2021
Finding Favour
Viability, potential and refinancing prospects under HAM
April 2022
The hybrid annuity model (HAM) has been witnessing steady uptake since its debut in January 2016 and in recent years, HAM awards have surpassed all ot...
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Key Statistics State-wise progress under the Bharatmala Pariyojana
April 2022
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Quality Considerations Emerging trends and recent progress in the sector
March 2022
Creating Connections
Update on dedicated freight corridors
February 2022
The dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project is one of the most ambitious projects undertaken by Indian Railways (IR). It is being developed along the...
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Getting a Makeover Update on the station infrastructure redevelopment programme
January 2022
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New Dynamics DFC to bring in a shift in freight management
November 2021
Green Choices
Telecom sector moves to reduce its carbon footprint
April 2022
A combination of circumstances has led to a greater focus on “green” and environmentally sustainable telecom, globally as well as in India. ...
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Digital Priority 5G, satcom technologies key to post-pandemic growth
February 2022
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Storage Needs Data centre market sees strong growth
February 2022
Strong Growth
Port traffic trends and analysis
April 2022
The major ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways registered an impressive growth in traffic movement of around 7 per cent (yea...
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Key Statistics Cargo handled at major and non-major ports
April 2022
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Freight Upgrade
March 2022